Author Mark Terry

elcome to Mark Terry's website, bestselling author of the Derek Stillwater novels and other thrillers. Mark's latest novel, THE VALLEY OF SHADOWS, featuring Homeland Security troubleshooter Dr. Derek Stillwater, is now available from Oceanview Publishing.

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PRAISE FOR THE VALLEY OF SHADOWS

"Terry mashes the action pedal to the floor in this solid fourth Derek Stillwater novel."
   —Publishers Weekly

"The latest Derek Stillwater novel, The Valley of Shadows, is a first-rate thriller, well-crafted and relentless, that launches like a rocket and never slows down. Mark Terry is at the top of his form, a slam-bang storyteller, and this novel about L.A. under attack from jihadists is not to be missed."
   —Douglas Preston, author of IMPACT and BLASPHEMY

"Not since Thomas Harris's classic Black Sunday has a thriller so brilliantly captured the very real threats posed by modern terrorism as The Valley of Shadows. Mark Terry's terrifying tale reads like prophecy, warning and treatise all rolled into one. And the result is a ticking clock treat that's the very definition of a one-sitting read. Vince Flynn and James Rollins better watch their backs because Mark Terry is coming up fast!"
   —Jon Land, bestselling author of Strong Justice

"Complex and gripping, The Valley of Shadows by Mark Terry is a sprawling tale of espionage, religious fanaticism, and the cost of hubris. With rich characters and superb insider details, it's a deeply satisfying novel that will linger with you a long time."
   —Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Spies

"The Valley of Shadows reminded me of the hit television series "24"—lightning-paced, timely, terrifying—terrific!"
   —Mike Lawson, Author of House Justice