The Travelers Series

"King's uncommonly solid debut is a must-read."—Kirkus Reviews In a life-and-death contest among criminals, even the most cunning may not survive… The Traveling Man and his wife have built a life for themselves conning criminals and getting away scot-free. But when their latest scheme to sell contaminated land goes south, they find themselves in a cat-and-mouse game with the crime boss who's turned the tables on them and the partners who've betrayed them. Are you ready to take a walk on the wild side? If you like pulse-pounding action, nail-biting plot twists, and criminal intrigue, then you'll love The Traveling Man, the first book in the Travelers series of sizzling page-turners. Buy The Traveling Man today to arm yourself for an explosive thrill-ride. "Loved the story, loved the characters, loved the con, loved the feel of the crime. The Traveling Man is a great first novel. Michael P. King is a writer to watch."—Charles L. P. Silet (author of Talking Murder) The Travelers crime thrillers contain profanity, violence, and sexual situations typical of the genre and similar to R rated movies.

Find soul mate…check. Harness the power of the Wiccan gods…check. Defeat the evil First Traveler…check. Live a normal life…maybe not. Dagny and Marc are done with destiny. After defeating the First Traveler, they want to leave the Wiccan world behind. But as they settle back into the routine of high school, it seems destiny has other plans. Prophetic dreams, a secret cult and a stranger calling himself the Guardian force Dagny and Marc to face the truth. Channeling the powers of the gods comes with a price and the gods have come to collect. Now Dagny and Marc must choose between each other and the path the gods have written, a path leading to a mysterious gateway that if opened will shatter the Wiccan world. Their love survived the threat of an ancient witch, but can it survive the will of the gods? In this story of love, betrayal and magic, no one is safe and there is no such thing as destiny.

A con artist betrayed by his partners. A plot for revenge. Can he and his new partner outwit his old crew… and escape with the cash and their lives? In 1989, where it all begins… Paul Kendal, 26 years old, is a con artist in a robbery crew. When he has all the information necessary to disarm their targets' alarm systems and empty their safes, his partners go to work. Originally, it seemed like a sweet plan, but as he begins to have doubts, his partners double-cross him. Now he wants payback. For that he needs a new partner. Carol, 17 years old, uses her movie-star good looks to entice victims for her boyfriend to mug. But when her boyfriend lands in jail, Paul makes her an offer she can't refuse… The Double Cross is a novella-length, hard-hitting crime thriller that tells the story of how the Travelers met. If you like fast moving action, unpredictable plot twists, and criminal chicanery, you'll love this prequel to Michael P. King's Travelers series. Buy The Double Cross now to start your adventure. This novella contains profanity, violence, and sexual situations typical of the genre and similar to R rated movies.

"King strikes another vein of modern noir gold...."—Kirkus Reviews   Theft…Deception…Murder… The Travelers, husband and wife con artists, agree to steal a newly developed data-mining program—a simple, lucrative job. Instead, they find they've been sucked into a poorly-planned scam where all the players have their own underhanded agendas. Who's really calling the shots? Their employer? Her boss? Or the local crime lord? It's a maze of treachery and betrayal. Can the Travelers stay ahead of the competition and the cops long enough to escape with the loot? The Computer Heist is a high-octane crime thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. If you like fast-paced action, surprising plot twists, and criminal mischief, then you'll love the second installment of Michael P. King's Travelers series. Click now to start this stay-up-too-late page turner. "Five-plus stars to The Computer Heist. It's a worthy addition to this excellent series of offbeat mysteries, spun by the talented mind of this prolific author. Can't wait for Joe and Tess' next adventure."—Publishers Daily Reviews   The Travelers crime thrillers contain profanity, violence, and sexual situations typical of the genre and similar to R rated movies.

"A tightly executed thriller. . ."—Kirkus Reviews Blackmail. A marriage on the rocks. When you fool yourself, all bets are off... The Travelers, going by the names George and Roslyn Harrison, entrap a congressional candidate with photos of his extramarital affair. But just as they are hatching a ploy to increase their ill-gotten gains, the candidate's wife uncovers the plot. With their scheme careening sideways and the law closing in, an accident puts George and Roslyn at odds about what their next step should be. Has this golden blackmail opportunity turned into a horrible misstep that will cost them their partnership? The Blackmail Photos is an addictive crime thriller that will keep you turning pages far into the night. If you like non-stop action, criminal intrigue, and can't-figure-them-out plot twists, then you'll love the third novel in the Travelers series. Click now to join the Travelers on this explosive caper. "The best couple of con artists in contemporary fiction are back. . ."—Publisher Daily Reviews The Travelers crime thrillers contain profanity, violence, and sexual situations typical of the genre and similar to R rated movies.

"Another exceptional account of heart-of-gold con artistry."—Kirkus Reviews   Stolen art. A hijacked heist. Can the Travelers outmaneuver the FBI and a murder gang?   The Travelers, short on cash, break into a freeport vault to reclaim a stolen 16th century jewelry casket for return to a museum. But after they're ambushed during the break-in, they're on the run from the cops.   To keep their pictures off the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, they must retrieve the jewelry casket. But when they finally catch up to it half way across the country, they find it has been delivered to a man who hasn't a clue as to what he's gotten himself into. Can they get the casket back and stay out of the crosshairs of the murder gang that wants it for themselves?   The Freeport Robbery is a chilling crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you like fast-moving action, hard-to-figure-out plot twists, and criminal machinations, you'll love the fourth novel in the Travelers series.   Click today to start reading this can't-put-it-down crime thriller.   The Travelers crime thrillers contain profanity, violence, and sexual situations typical of the genre and similar to R rated movies.

"King maintains his svelte, addictive style…."—Kirkus Reviews Never cheat a partner. Always get revenge. . . The Traveling Man takes on a quick and easy safecracking job…easy until his partners are murdered and he's on the run. His wife is trying to settle into her new role as a rich man's girlfriend, so she isn't at his side. Who are these killers who are after him? And how are they connected to the government agency that wants the envelope he took from the safe? With the help of a new associate, he tracks the killers until he's steered into a trap. They think he's cornered, but he's still got one ace up his sleeve. . . The Murder Run is a gritty, hard-boiled crime thriller. If you like criminal intrigue, surprising plot twists, and high-speed action, you'll love the sixth novel in the Travelers series. Buy now to lose yourself in the Travelers' latest scam! The Travelers crime thrillers contain profanity, violence, and sexual situations typical of the genre and similar to R rated movies.

"This Travelers tale delivers another exceptional slice of gamesmanship, slippery morals, and emotional fallout."—Kirkus Reviews When the hard men come with their guns. . . and bundle you into the trunk of a car. . . who do you wish had your back? The Traveling Man and a new partner have their eyes on a safe deposit box full of drug money when the new partner's husband unexpectedly shows up, muddling up the score. Meanwhile, the Traveling Man's wife, who's busy charming the daughter of her new boyfriend, is spotted by an old mark they previously swindled, a mark who's looking for payback. The Kidnap Victim is a gritty crime thriller with twist and turns galore. If you like fast-paced action, devious plot twists, and criminal mischief, you'll love the fifth novel in the Travelers series. Buy now to join the Travelers on their toughest caper yet! The Travelers crime thrillers contain profanity, violence, and sexual situations typical of the genre and similar to R rated movies.

"King's fans will relish this smoothly set up con that, like others in the series, has just enough complexity to allow unexpected chaos to occur…."—Kirkus Reviews Mob diamonds, white nationalists, and Middle Eastern jihadis … On the prowl to steal a crime cartel's diamond shipment, the Travelers zero in on the smugglers—an Iranian American pair of brother and sister oriental carpet importers. They have twelve weeks to manipulate the smugglers, figure out the details of the diamond delivery, and escape with the diamonds without tipping off the cartel. But Middle Eastern jihadis hoping to create chaos in the US and white nationalists intent on a terrorist act bigger than the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing also have plans for the smugglers. And when the FBI gets wind of these plots, the Travelers' plans are suddenly careening sideways…. Thicker Than Thieves is a roller-coaster ride through a mine field of danger and conspiracy. If you like mind-boggling suspense, unpredictable plot twists, and criminal intrigue, you'll love the eighth novel in the Travelers series. Buy now to join the Travelers on their latest crime spree.

"Another full-throttle installment that shows that this crime series has no intention of slowing down."—Kirkus Reviews Trust him at your peril… When Koenig, the Traveling Man's original mentor, shows up touting a casino heist—a once-in-a-lifetime, high-stakes robbery—all the Traveling Man can think about is stealing the score. His wife thinks he's crazy. Koenig is a puppet master—a master manipulator who compartmentalizes the parts of a job so that only he knows all the details. What are they really going to steal? Who's going to carry it out? How are they going to escape? And who's going to be discarded to the opposition or the law? The Travelers will have their hands full staying alive and staying free, and outthinking the other players, if they hope to steal Koenig's loot right from under his nose. The Casino Switcheroo is a no-holds-barred page turner. If you like can't-figure-them-out plot twists, fast-paced action, and criminal mischief, you'll love the seventh book in the Travelers series. Buy now to start reading this stay-up-too-late crime thriller. The Travelers crime thrillers contain profanity, violence, and sexual situations typical of the genre and similar to R rated movies.

"A notably entertaining caper that will keep readers hooked on King's books." –Kirkus Reviews It all started with a simple blackmail scheme. The Travelers, con artists who specialize in stealing from criminals, find themselves short on cash and plan on making a quick $100,000 blackmailing a prosecuting attorney with a taste for call girls. Convincing a call girl to partner with them was easy, but they hadn't counted on the dogged persistence of a rule-bending FBI agent and the maliciousness of the criminals whose help they need to make their escape. Broke and on the run, they must outmaneuver the FBI while they set up an even riskier robbery to recoup their losses. And in the meantime, a criminal gang they'd scammed previously is back on their trail, seeking revenge. Grifters' Hopscotch is a fast-paced thriller that will keep you guessing. If you like criminal intrigue, ingenious suspense, and unpredictable plot twists, you'll love the tenth novel in the Travelers series. Buy now to start reading this explosive thriller. The Travelers crime thrillers contain profanity, violence, and sexual situations typical of the genre and similar to R rated movies.

The Travelers…husband and wife con artists who specialize in stealing from other criminals.   The Freeport Robbery, The Kidnap Victim, and The Murder Run are books 4-6 in this series of no-holds-barred crime thrillers. If you like edge-of-your-seat action, shady criminal intrigue, and devious plot twists, then you'll love these pulse-pounding page-turners at this special low price. Click now to start reading these can't-put-them-down crime thrillers.   The Freeport Robbery:   Stolen art. A hijacked heist. Can the Travelers outmaneuver the FBI and a murder gang?   The Travelers, short on cash, break into a freeport vault to reclaim a stolen 16th century jewelry casket for return to a museum. But after they're ambushed during the break-in, they're on the run from the cops.   To keep their pictures off the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, they must retrieve the jewelry casket. But when they finally catch up to it half way across the country, they find it has been delivered to a man who hasn't a clue as to what he's gotten himself into. Can they get the casket back and stay out of the crosshairs of the murder gang that wants it for themselves?   The Kidnap Victim:   When the hard men come with their guns. . . and bundle you into the trunk of a car. . . who do you wish had your back?   The Traveling Man and a new partner have their eyes on a safe deposit box full of drug money when the new partner's husband unexpectedly shows up, muddling up the score.   Meanwhile, the Traveling Man's wife, who's busy charming the daughter of her new boyfriend, is spotted by an old mark they previously swindled, a mark who's looking for payback.   The Murder Run:   Never cheat a partner. Always get revenge. . .   The Traveling Man takes on a quick and easy safecracking job…easy until his partners are murdered and he's on the run. His wife is trying to settle into her new role as a rich man's girlfriend, so she isn't at his side.   Who are these killers who are after him? And how are they connected to the government agency that wants the envelope he took from the safe?   With the help of a new associate, he tracks the killers until he's steered into a trap. They think he's cornered, but he's still got one ace up his sleeve. . .   The Travelers crime thrillers contain profanity, violence, and sexual situations typical of the genre and similar to R rated movies.

"King's smoothly executed and addictive series returns, offering cinematic action and a high body count."—Kirkus Reviews   How could a little murder-for-hire scam go so wrong?   The Travelers and a computer hacker are operating a dark web con, taking cash from suckers who think they're hiring contract killers. Easy money. And no one to complain to the police. But when an actual killer comes after them, they're on the hunt for payback.   Who sent the assassin who killed their partner? And why is he stalking a newspaper reporter?   Once the Travelers figure out who they're up against, they set a plan in motion to rob him and take revenge, but as the cat-and-mouse game progresses, and the police get involved, the Travelers find they're moving through a quagmire of drugs, sex trafficking, and greed where any misstep could lead to the morgue.   The Dark Web Scam is a hard-charging crime thriller. If you like criminal machinations, fast-paced action, and devious plot twists, you'll love the ninth novel in the Travelers series.   Buy now to start reading this addictive thriller.   The Travelers crime thrillers contain profanity, violence, and sexual situations typical of the genre and similar to R rated movies.

"A tightly executed thriller. . ."—Kirkus Reviews Blackmail. A marriage on the rocks. When you fool yourself, all bets are off... The Travelers, going by the names George and Roslyn Harrison, entrap a congressional candidate with photos of his extramarital affair. But just as they are hatching a ploy to increase their ill-gotten gains, the candidate's wife uncovers the plot. With their scheme careening sideways and the law closing in, an accident puts George and Roslyn at odds about what their next step should be. Has this golden blackmail opportunity turned into a horrible misstep that will cost them their partnership? The Blackmail Photos is an addictive crime thriller that will keep you turning pages far into the night. If you like non-stop action, criminal intrigue, and can't-figure-them-out plot twists, then you'll love the third novel in the Travelers series. Click now to join the Travelers on this explosive caper.   "The best couple of con artists in contemporary fiction are back. . ."—Publisher Daily Reviews   The Travelers crime thrillers contain profanity, violence, and sexual situations typical of the genre and similar to R rated movies.

The Travelers…husband and wife con artists who specialize in stealing from other criminals.   The Casino Switcheroo, Thicker Than Thieves, and The Dark Web Scam are books 7-9 in this series of no-holds-barred crime thrillers. If you like fast-paced action, shady criminal intrigue, and can't-figure-them-out plot twists, then you'll love these pulse-pounding page-turners at this special low price.   Click now to start reading these can't-put-them-down crime thrillers.   The Casino Switcheroo: When Koenig, the Traveling Man's original mentor, shows up touting a casino heist—a once-in-a-lifetime, high-stakes robbery—all the Traveling Man can think about is stealing the score.   Koenig is a puppet master—a master manipulator who compartmentalizes the parts of a job so that only he knows all the details. What are they really going to steal? Who's going to carry it out? How are they going to escape? And who's going to be discarded to the opposition or the law?   The Travelers will have their hands full staying alive and staying free, and outthinking the other players, if they hope to steal Koenig's loot right from under his nose.   Thicker Than Thieves: On the prowl to steal a crime cartel's diamond shipment, the Travelers zero in on the smugglers—an Iranian American pair of brother and sister oriental carpet importers. They have twelve weeks to manipulate the smugglers, figure out the details of the diamond delivery, and escape with the diamonds without tipping off the cartel.   But Middle Eastern jihadis hoping to create chaos in the US and white nationalists intent on a terrorist act bigger than the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing also have plans for the smugglers.   And when the FBI gets wind of these plots, the Travelers' plans are suddenly careening sideways….   The Dark Web Scam: The Travelers and a computer hacker are operating a dark web con, taking cash from suckers who think they're hiring contract killers. Easy money. And no one to complain to the police. But when an actual killer comes after them, they're on the hunt for payback.   Who sent the assassin who killed their partner? And why is he stalking a newspaper reporter?   Once the Travelers figure out who they're up against, they set a plan in motion to rob him and take revenge, but as the cat-and-mouse game progresses, and the police get involved, the Travelers find they're moving through a quagmire of drugs, sex trafficking, and greed where any misstep could lead to the morgue.   The Travelers crime thrillers contain profanity, violence, and sexual situations typical of the genre and similar to R rated movies.