Jack Glasser has a gift… and a curse. After a childhood lightning
strike and years of self-experimentation, he’s turned his brain into a
living processor capable of absorbing massive data in minutes. But each Neural
Acceleration session chips away at his body—and his grip on reality.
When a top-secret cannabis company in Canada draws his attention, Jack
uncovers something that puts him on the radar of a ruthless criminal syndicate
known as the Organization. As his mind unravels, assassins close in, and his
unpredictable brother Luke pushes for a much-needed escape, Jack is pulled
into a deadly game he never agreed to play.
Perfect for fans of Scorpion, Utopia, and The Terminal List, Canadian Smoke is
a smart, darkly funny, high-octane techno-thriller that explores what happens
when genius meets corruption—and the cost of knowing too much.
A buried secret. A criminal empire. A genius on the edge.
Whatever Jack saw… someone will do anything to keep it hidden.
P.D. Hillman writes darkly funny thrillers about genius minds, broken systems,
and the occasional psychic meltdown. With a background in economics, cannabis
tech, and startup absurdity, he’s witnessed more backroom deals,
biometric scams, and VC ring-kissing than he can legally confirm. He once
tried to sell machine-learning sensors to weed farmers—who stored them
in paint buckets. When he’s not writing, he’s mentoring his grown
sons, recording blues in his garage, or sitting on a beach with a sand-filled
truck and a strong opinion about data, death, and denim.
A high-profile homicide of a former ambassador’s son in the nightlife district of the nation’s capital gets connected to an assassination market on the dark web. When political elites panic upon finding their names listed on the online dead pool, entrepreneurial siblings Karen and Yemi Uzunma see a business opportunity for their DC area-based executive protection firm, RAPTOR. Their first major client becomes the ex-diplomat himself, Chiedu Attah, but to guarantee his safety, they realize they are going to have to go to war in the streets with an inventive contract killer who will not stop attacking until Attah suffers the same fate as his son.
Praise for Bazaar:
"Bazaar is not just about action; it unfolds layer by layer, offering more than just a high-stakes thriller." ~ Priya Bhasin, The Bibliophilic World
"Truly an interesting book with a perspective rarely seen in fiction" ~ Jeff Sexton, Head Librarian for Hardcover.app
"A fast-paced book that caught me off guard more than once." ~ The Mystery Review Crew
"If you like complex, suspenseful, thrills, chills, hidden agenda type books, then I recommend giving Bazaar by Miles Joyner a try." ~ Susan Blogs About Books
"Saying that I was awestruck by Miles Joyner’s character development and knowledge of subject matter would be an understatement. I highly enjoyed this novel." ~ J.M. Clark, Author of Palace Program series of novels
A lifelong fiction writer, Miles turned to penning novels after nearly a decade of holding various producer/editor roles in the D.C. area media industry. He still pursues filmmaking in between books and finds that writing in the thriller genre only enhances that passion even more. Miles is an active member of International Thriller Writers where his novel, Bazaar, was selected for ITW's Debut Authors Program. He also attends monthly meetings for Novels in Progress DC.
Exciting and fresh with an unpredictable young
assassin.
Bazaar by Miles Joyner is a thrilling, unpredictable story of a deadly game of murder for hire. Ultra-skilled executive
protection firms are on the alert! A new online, high-stakes app combines gambling
with a murder-for-hire bidding system that anyone with the guts can join, and
the first hit on the son of a Nigerian diplomat, accomplished in the middle of
Washington, D.C., is a tragic success. Now, the fledgling protection firm,
Raptor, with founders and siblings Yemi and Karen Uzunma, are in a cat-and-mouse
game against a surprising new foe as he goes after their new
make-it-or-break-it client: the diplomat himself.
I enjoyed this book immensely, and I was torn between
rooting for the characters on both sides of the target: Raptor and their crew
and Aaron Williams, the surprisingly adept young killer. I wanted Karen and
Yemi’s group to excel while at the same time hoping for Aaron’s success and a
way out of the situation caused by his father’s shocking death at his own
hands.
The plot is fast-paced, with a shocking murder occurring
soon after the story begins. I was caught completely off guard by the
unexpected opening, and I was hooked for the duration of the tale. The death
pool with a twist was riveting and unique, and Aaron Williams is a surprisingly
relatable antagonist, displaying a genius and aptitude for the horrific work.
His backstory is compelling, and he was easy to get behind, even with his
actions being murder.
I recommend BAZAAR to technothriller and mystery readers.
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