Reviews
“Riveting...a gripping plot and brisk pacing will win James some fans eager for his next offering.”—Publishers Weekly
"A killer plot...complex and riveting. It had me guessing, reeling, sweating, and hanging on for dear life at the end of every single chapter. There is nothing not to like."---The Suspense Zone
"Thrilling and chilling with turbo boost pacing, The Pawn will hold lovers of suspense tightly in its grip until the very last page."---Titletrakk.com
"A book that you want to stop reading so you don't have nightmares, but one you don't want to put down either."---Front Street Reviews
"An exhilarating thriller that will keep readers up late into the night...In a word, intense."---Mysterious Reviews
“[With] fast-paced crisp writing and [an] engaging protagonist . . . this [is] a satisfying read.”—CBA Retailers and Resources
“[An] exceptional psychological thriller. Steven James writes at a break-neck pace, effortlessly pulling the reader along on this incredible thrill ride. With the backdrop of the Jonestown disaster, James has added a clever dose of history that brings a sense of relevancy to the story. The plot twists and turns while never hinting at the destination, and the characters are rich and absorbing. In the end, James leaves us enough to satisfy and whets our appetite for more. 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 it 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. 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
"A very impressive thriller."—Curledup.com
"In this second thriller about FBI criminologist Patrick Bowers, James delivers the caffeinated plot twists and intriguing characterizations that made The Pawn a welcome addition to the suspense genre. 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 24; it’s a wild ride with a shocking conclusion."—Publishers Weekly starred review
"Steven James hooked me with his debut, The Pawn. Now in his explosive sequel he has absolutely blown me away."---The Christian Manifesto
"Bestselling author, Steven James, has mastered the thriller, and with only two fiction books under his belt, has surpassed many of the big name thriller authors."---The Suspense Zone
"James set the bar high in his second Patrick Bowers thriller. Readers will be on the edge of their seats as the chilling plot unfolds to an exhilarating, surprising end."---Romantic Times Book Review Magazine, Top Pick
"Prepare for a wild ride with an unbelievable conclusion."---Sweet Lou Productions