A criminal mastermind's chilling terrorist plot forces FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers to the brink in the latest thriller from bestselling novelist Steven James. When a senator's son takes his own life and posts the video live online, Agent Bowers is drawn into a complex web of lies that begins to threaten the people he loves the most. As he races to unravel the mystery behind the suicide and a centuries-old code that might help shed light on the case, he finds a dark pathway laced with twists and deadly secrets that touch a little too close to home. A fast-paced, intelligent thriller, Every Wicked Man will have readers racing through the pages to its thundering conclusion. Praise for the Bowers Files thrillers "A smart, taut, intense novel of suspense that reads like a cross between Michael Connelly and Thomas Harris...a blisteringly fast and riveting read."--Mark Greaney, New York Times bestselling author of Gunmetal Gray "From the first chapter, it sets its hook deep and drags you through a darkly gripping story of relentless power."--Michael Connelly, Author of The Wrong Side of Goodbye "With a multi-dimensional quality, Steven James writes with a confident, assured ease."--Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The 14th Colony "High tension all the way... Fast, sharp, and believable. Put it at the top of your list."--John Lutz, Edgar Award-winning author of Single White Female and Slaughter "Full of secrets and mind games that are entertaining and thought-provoking."-- RT Book Reviews Steven James is the national bestselling author of a dozen novels, including the critically acclaimed thrillers The King , Opening Moves , and The Queen . He has won three Christy Awards for best suspense and was a finalist for an International Thriller Award. His thriller, The Bishop , was named Suspense Magazine ’s book of the year. Publishers Weekly calls him “[a] master storyteller at the peak of his game.” James has a master’s degree in storytelling and has taught writing and creative communication around the world.