“Anyone who is a fan of Kiss the Girls will immerse themselves in Death Grip deep into the night.” –Gary Gerlacher, bestselling author of the AJ Docker series What starts as a test of athletic skills turns into a race against death, where an unknown evil lurks around every turn. Brad and his best friend, Shelly, travel to Montana to compete in an adventure race. Midway through the competition, Shelly disappears, and a volunteer is found murdered. With the help of his detective partners, Vince, Hadley, and Eddie, Brad launches a search for his missing friend. As they delve deeper into the wilderness, they discover a startling truth—Shelly is not the only missing woman. With time running out, the detectives must overcome a lack of evidence, a reluctant sheriff, and the perils of the untamed landscape to rescue Shelly and apprehend the kidnapper before his deadly spree claims another victim. Death Grip is the new, must-read installment in the Marcotte/Collins Investigative Thrillers series. Filled with suspense, treachery, and memorable characters, Travis Tougaw’s latest is a white-knuckled thrill ride. Don’t miss the team’s most dangerous adventure yet! "Anyone who is a fan of Kiss the Girls will immerse themselves in Death Grip deep into the night." -Gary Gerlacher, bestselling author of the AJ Docker series "If you ever find yourself in need of private detectives, call Marcotte and Collins." -Lena Gibson, award-winning author of The Edge of Life , Aftermath , and the Train Hoppers trilogy Travis Tougaw grew up in a military family. As a perpetual "new kid," he quickly learned the value of sharing stories to connect with others. Having settled down after his own stint in the Air Force, Travis stopped relocating, but he's never stopped telling stories. He's always on the lookout for characters and storylines that will grab readers' attention and keep them turning pages. Travis lives in Colorado with his wife, children, and an enormous dog. When he's not writing, he enjoys reading, outdoor activities, playing musical instruments, and trivia competitions.