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Book cover for "Game Set Murder," a Stan Powell thriller by Chris Merrill. Features a silhouette of a young man running with a tennis racket, with a large shadow of a tennis player holding a racket behind him. The background has a blue and orange gradient.
Book cover for 'The Pale Rider' by Chris Merrill, a Stan Powell thriller. The cover depicts a silhouette of a man running in a foggy forest with a large, ominous figure of a man in a helmet looming above, with dark trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
The book cover of "The Racquet Stringer" features a mysterious elderly man with glowing yellow eyes, dressed in a dark hooded cloak, holding a tennis racquet and a pen. The background includes scientific and mathematical diagrams related to string bed patterns and tension distribution. At the bottom, a young boy sits in a contemplative pose, with swirling light effects. The title is prominently displayed in glowing gold text, with the author's name, Chris Merrill, at the bottom.

ABOUT THE PALE RIDER - A STAN POWELL THRILLER

One by one, someone is killing the best bicycle frame builders on the planet. FBI Special Agent Stan Powell and Portland Police Detective Zandy Roberts follow the trail of bodies in pursuit of a ghost. The mysterious killer is always one step ahead of them. But what Agent Powell doesn’t know is that there is also a target on his back…someone wants him dead! The Pale Rider of Death has left his calling card. Will Agent Powell discover the truth behind the threats before it’s too late?

Grab onto your handlebars and hold on tight as you race with Stan Powell and his team as they slip behind the veil of the bicycle industry. You will be treated to an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at the artistry, craftsmanship, athleticism, and yes…the dark side of the cycling world. Be prepared to be dropped in the middle of the action in this high paced thriller, as you grab onto the wheel in front of you during the dramatic race scenes.

Set primarily in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, The Pale Rider is the second novel in the Stan Powell Thriller series, following the highly acclaimed, Game Set Murder. The author again brings to life a compelling cast of characters, places, and events that has the reader on the edge of their seat.

Pin on your race number. Throw a leg over your custom race machine, and enjoy your ride alongside The Pale Rider.

ABOUT THE RACQUET STRINGER - A PRODIGY’S TALE

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WINNING AND LOSING IS OFTEN DECIDED BY THE ATHLETE'S BELIEF IN THEMSELVES.

Brock Armstrong had everything - talent, drive, and a future that seemed destined for greatness. But after a devastating loss and a crisis of confidence, tennis becomes a battle he no longer knows how to win.

A chance encounter with an old, wizardly racquet stringer is about to change everything for the young tennis prodigy. But first he must open his mind and reveal the demons trapped inside.

Follow the rising tennis star on his journey of self-discovery in this tale of growth and reflection, where he discovers the real match is within. Will he come out on top or succumb to the destructive forces of self-doubt?

Whether you are an up-and-coming sports prodigy, a weekend warrior, or just someone seeking inspiration on your quest for personal growth, The Prodigy's Tale will resonate and become a resource that you will repeatedly turn to for motivation.

The Prodigy's Tale is the first novella in The Racquet Stringer series, which follows Brock Armstrong as he navigates the internal struggles of a teenage tennis champion with the guidance of the mysterious racquet stringer. This fast-paced story is a fun and powerful read for anyone, even if you aren't a tennis prodigy!

Just a short 88 pages, this novella is packed with memorable characters and plenty of inspiration. This slim novel is designed to be something that can be stowed away inside an athlete's sports/racquet bag so that it's handy for quick reference whenever some extra inspiration is needed.

Enjoy The Racquet Stringer - A Prodigy's Tale and look for future releases in the series by visiting this page.

ABOUT GAME SET MURDER-A STAN POWELL THRILLER

Black Label Racquet Sports is the #1 brand in the tennis industry, but the management team there is hiding some dark secrets. They will do anything to keep their plans from being discovered…anything!

Special Agent Stan Powell of the Portland, Oregon office of the FBI is brought in to consult on a case involving human remains discovered in the remote wilderness near Mount Hood. Little does Powell know, but what follows is the case of his young career and a roller coaster ride through the dark underworld of the tennis industry, with more twists and turns than he can count.

Set in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, follow Stan Powell as he encounters a cast of characters on a thrilling ride to uncover the truth.

Will he find the answers before its Game, Set, Murder?

The reader is introduced to Agent Stan Powell in GAME SET MURDER, the first of the Stan Powell Thriller series(THE PALE RIDER IS BOOK 2). This page turner will keep you riveted to the edge of your seat as the case unfolds. Lovers of suspense thrillers and the sport of tennis will enjoy this authentic look behind the scenes of the tennis industry and will sit side by side with Stan Powell as he attempts to solve the case.

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