Steven James - Queen (The Patrick Bowers Files, Book 5)

2011 by Steven James

Published by Revell

a division of Baker Publishing Group

P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287

www.revellbooks.com

Ebook edition created 2011

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any meansfor example, electronic, photocopy, recordingwithout the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.

ISBN 978-1-4412-3400-1

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

The quote on p. 233 is taken from P. Kreeft, Back to Virtue (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1986), 37.

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.

Praise for The Pawn

Riveting... a gripping plot and brisk pacing will win James some fans eager for his next offering. Publishers Weekly

[An] exceptional psychological thriller. Steven James writes at a breakneck pace, effortlessly pulling the reader along on this incredible thrill ride. With this first installment of The Bowers Files, Steven James has left his mark as a writer to watch for. Armchair Reviews

A very interesting story. This is the first of a planned series, the second of which is The Rook . If that is as tightly drawn and paced as The Pawn already is, John Sandford might have to start looking over his shoulder. Crimespree Magazine

The Pawn is an intense, CSI -like thriller. This is not a story for the weak of stomach or faint of heart; the killers histories and crime scene descriptions spare no detail. With his first novel, James steps into Christian fiction with a bang. Christian Retailing

Praise for The Rook

Best story of the yearperfectly executed. The Suspense Zone

Fans of CSI and Law & Order will enjoy the police work and forensics, but this jacked-up read feels more like an explosive episode of ; its a wild ride with a shocking conclusion. Publishers Weekly starred review

Steven James writes short, snappy chapters, and his action-packed book is filled with many twists and turns. ChristianBook Preview

The Rook is suspense thriller writing at its highest level with complex storylines, unpredictable plot twists, and characters who engage the reader in many different ways. TitleTrakk.com

Praise for The Knight

Top-notch suspense. RT Book Reviews

Theres a nice balance to The Knight , from the intrigue of the cleverly devised plot to the thrill of the investigation, and from the tense courtroom drama to the loving relationship Bowers has with his stepdaughter. Its a smart, thoughtful, and satisfying novel. Mysterious Reviews

Page after page, the suspense never ends. This book is highly recommended. Midwest Book Review

The Knight is a fabulous, fast-paced thriller full of surprise and suspenseand I highly recommend it. 5 Minutes for Books

If you havent read any of the books in this series, what are you waiting for? Ive never had a more enjoyable time reading a suspense novel, and I am dying until book 4 comes out. VERY HIGHLY recommended. Books, Movies, and Chinese Food: Book Review

Im continually in awe of Steven James and his mastery of story. If you are looking for top-notch thriller writing laced with suspense, action, mystery, and emotion, then look no further. Steven James is your guy. Fiction Addict

Praise for The Bishop

James writes smart, taut, high-octane thrillers. But be warnedhis books are not for the timid. The endings blow me away every time. Mitch Galin, producer, Stephen Kings The Stand and Frank Herberts Dune

Move over, Alex Cross, theres a new FBI special agent in DC, Patrick Bowers. Steven James joins the ranks of James Patterson in his spine-tingling thriller The Bishop . Patterson fans are going to love Steven James. Kathleen Antrim, bestselling author, Capital Offense

Steven Jamess The Bishop should come with a warning: dont start reading unless youre prepared to finish this book in a single sitting. Riveting! Karen Dionne, International Thriller Writers website chair; managing editor, The Big Thrill

The Bishop full of plot twists, nightmarish villains, and family conflictskept me turning pages on a red-eye all the way from New York City to Amsterdam. Steven James tells stories that grab you by the collar and dont let go. Norb Vonnegut, author, Top Producer ; editor, Acrimoney.com

Steven James locks you in a thrill ride, with no brakes. He sets the new standard in suspense writing. Suspense Magazine

Incredible. Ann Tatlock, award-winning author

Forget what you know. Steven James turns everything upside down in The Bishop . This is thriller writing at its absolute best. TheChristianManifesto.com

Breakneck speed doesnt even begin to describe the pace of The Bishop . Absolutely brilliant. Jeff Buick, bestselling author, Bloodline

As thrilling and unexpected as any five-star action movie. James delivers a new take on crime and the criminal mind thats both eye-opening and heart-pounding. A high-energy read that delivers a jolt to the senses again and again. John Tinker, Emmy-award-winning writer

On October 1, 2003, at 03:25 a.m., hackers broke into the Naval Ocean Systems Center in San Diego, California.

An unknown amount of data was stolen.

Since that day, there have been over six dozen confirmed instances of malware and logic bombs found in the Department of Defenses Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (JWICS), the United States militarys most secure, dedicated intranet for sending critical and top secret information to combat troops and first-strike weapons systems worldwide.

The United States government continues to deny that these events ever occurred.