DEVIL WITHIN

The border is a hostile place with searing heat and venomous serpents. Yet the deadliest predator targets the innocent.

A sniper strikes in the Valley of the Sun and Detective Nathan Parker soon finds a connection between the victims—each of them had a role in an organization founded to help undocumented migrants make the dangerous crossing. Parker discovers no one is exactly who they seem.

There’s the devil you know and then there’s the devil within—when the two collide, no one is safe.

. . .

“James L’Etoile is such a talented and terrific storyteller! His real-life experience in the criminal justice system gives his compelling, high-stakes thrillers an authenticity that only a savvy insider can provide. You'll be turning the pages as fast as you can!” 

~  Hank Phillippi Ryan.  USA Today bestselling author

of Her Perfect Life

“A suspenseful and utterly gripping novel that doesn’t shy away from the terror of drug cartels and border violence, James L’Etoile’s Devil Within is a well-researched, expertly written police procedural with twists that will leave you breathless. This one is not to be missed.” 

~ Jennifer Hillier, bestselling author of Little Secrets

and Things We Do in the Dark

“An incredible story that grabs you by the throat and tosses you across the room. L’Etoile is a gem.” 

~ J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of Her Dark Lies

“Devil Within is an exceptional follow-up to L’Etoile’s Anthony Award-nominated novel Dead Drop. A propulsive thriller with nonstop action, well-rendered characters, and a truckload of twists and turns. Impossible to put down!” 

~ Bruce Robert Coffin, award-winning author

of the Detective Byron Mysteries

“Borders are blurred, lines are crossed. Nathan Parker navigates an intensely personal case, uncontrolled emotions threatening his good judgment. Brilliant prose, crisp pacing, and well-developed characters make L’Etoile a must-read for every thriller enthusiast. An unforgettable story.”

 ~ K.J. Howe, international bestselling author of Skyjack