A John Hayes Thriller Series

When expat John Hayes' wife is brutally attacked while on a posting in India, he's forced to take matters into his own hands.   John Hayes' life is perfect. He has a dream job in an exotic land, his career path is on an upward trajectory and at home he has a beautiful wife whom he loves with all his heart.   But one horrible day a brutal incident tears this all away from him and his life is destroyed.   He doesn't know who is to blame, he doesn't know what to do, and the police fail to help.   He's faced with a choice. Should he accept things and move on with his life or take action and do what the authorities won't do for him?   What would you do?

Would you kill for a million dollars?   Haunted by nightmares after the death of his wife, John Hayes attempts to start a new life in Hong Kong. But the excitement and glamour of the city soon wears off and he finds himself deep in a rut.   Until the day he finds a million dollars in his bank account!   It could change his life forever, but… it comes with dangerous strings attached.   Once again he is tested. Should he keep the money, break the law and potentially turn his life around, or should he give it all up and continue with his unhappy depressing existence?   Just how far is John willing to go?   'A Million Reasons' is the exciting follow up to 'Vengeance,' the first book in the extremely well received John Hayes Series   What reviewers have said: Hard to put down ! Captivating from the first page! Great story. Great characters. A strong new entry into the thriller genre. What a finely-crafted, intriguing tale! I can definitely recommend it,

John Hayes is back….. A chance meeting with a fascinating woman has the potential to change John's life.  Could she be the one to bring him the happiness he lost after his wife was brutally murdered?…….. Will it be that easy? Newly wealthy John Hayes is living an idyllic life in the exotic city of Bangkok. He spends his days keeping fit, exploring the city and enjoying the wonderful food but he is lonely,……..and when a beautiful woman walks into his life he thinks he has a chance to start afresh. But with John life is never simple. A penniless young girl desperate to start a new life……….a high flying foreign businessman with a murky past…….an alluring woman……. all come together to test John once again. Should he get involved and potentially risk his life and the lives of others? Or should he walk away and lose the woman he is growing to love? "A New Beginning" is a fast-paced page-turning thriller which once again features John Hayes, an ordinary man in an extraordinary situation. What people are saying about the John Hayes Series: "an exciting, intriguing adventure that holds your attention and does not let go!"  "I don't read many thrillers, but this one had me hooked with the exotic locales descriptions and the characters. Highly recommended." "Liked this book very much. Read it in one sitting. Looking forward to reading more of the heroes adventures." "This book was a fast read because it was so well written and thought out." "Very good book and I was pulled into the book like I was right there. This book is good enough to read again." "This was a wonderfully written book. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading more from this author. You should read it too!" "The author keeps the reader captivated from page one until the very end. It is difficult to put the book down." Available in Digital, Print, and Large Print Formats

After a chance encounter in the lobby of a Dubai hotel, someone from the dark corners of John's past comes back to haunt him, threatening to sabotage an idyllic holiday and to annihilate everything John Hayes holds dear.   No Escape, another fast-moving page-turning thriller in the John Hayes Thriller Series, takes you from the glitzy hotels of Dubai to the vast desert sands of Oman, where once again John has to dig deep and call upon all his wits to fight evil and save the woman he loves.   What people are saying about the John Hayes Thrillers:   "Mark David Abbott is one of those great authors that creates characters that are believable and endearing. You can't help but feel their pain and root them on."   "This Author is very creative and has written this book so well you feel like you are living in the book vicariously. It's a fantastic read. I definitely recommend this read."   "Another great book in the John Hayes series. John Hayes is not just an ordinary man. He's someone this world needs more of. The best part about reading these books about him is the fact that you are not left feeling like, "Seriously?" His actions, as he deals with situations, are realistic. It makes your blood start pumping and has you turning page after page no matter the hour...you WANT to know how this turns out. In a time where everything is so outrageous and unrealistic, it's wonderful to sit back, grab that book and enjoy something real. As always, job well done Mr. Abbott! Loved every minute of it!"   "This book will capture you and you will want to keep turning the pages as fast as the book is carrying you to the next exciting event."

When your past continually haunts you, sometimes you need to look within.   John can't sleep. Nightmares plague the hours of darkness, traumatic flashbacks fill his days.   It's affecting his health, and it's affecting his relationship with the woman he loves.   An unusual but charismatic man he meets in a Sri Lankan hotel claims to have all the answers.   He says he can help John heal his troubled mind so, on a whim, John journeys to his picturesque ashram high in the Sri Lankan hills to find out for himself.   Will John find what he's looking for?

How much would you risk to help out a good friend?   John Hayes has settled into a comfortable life in Lisbon. All his enemies are dead, he is wealthy beyond his dreams, and he shares his days with a beautiful woman he loves with all his heart.   Life is perfect… or is it? Sometimes too much of a good thing can be…. boring.   So when an old friend calls on John Hayes asking for help, John jumps at the chance. Debts must be paid back even if it means putting your own life in danger.   Payback, the sixth installment of the John Hayes Thriller series, takes you from the serene cobblestoned streets of Portugal to the battered, bombed-out, ruins of Syria, where John faces his most challenging task yet.   Will risking all that he holds dear, including his own life, be too high a price to help a friend in need?   Will John Hayes survive?   What people are saying :   "Wow, what a roller coaster ride!!! This book grabs hold of the reader from the very first pages and doesn't let go until the end."   "A fast past edge of your seat adrenaline rush. I could not put this read down."   "John Hayes is a terrific character that just gets better with time."    "If you like following a series character, and like excitement with twists and turns, you will follow John Hayes to wherever his path goes!"

Everyone knows revenge is a dish best served cold but no-one knows this better than John Hayes.   After dealing with the mercenaries sent to kill him in Oman, John realizes he can never live in peace knowing that the man who sent them, the man ultimately responsible for endangering the woman he loves, is still roaming free. To hunt him down John must return to where it all began.    India.

John has unfinished business and it's eating away at him A chance email alerting him to the reappearance of an old enemy, Atman, triggers doubt, guilt, frustration, and anger.   How is Atman still roaming free, as if nothing happened? Why won't the authorities do anything about it?   To make matters worse, Atman is in a country where John could face arrest the minute he steps on its soil.   India.   Should John risk his freedom and possibly his life, or leave it up to the authorities?   But John Hayes is never one to stand idly by in the face of injustice.   Sometimes you gotta have faith…

When a ruthless neighbour burnt John's parents' house to the ground, his whole world collapsed.   But seven months later, with reconstruction well underway, it seemed like life was finally on the mend.   However, when Adriana, the love of his life, is abducted during a visit to England and John is left for dead on the roadside, his world shatters anew.   Desperate to get her back, John follows a perilous trail leading back to Portugal. His only clue: a Chinese cat.   With unwavering determination and the help of his loyal friends, John summons every ounce of his resolve as he sets out on a perilous journey to rescue Adriana from the mysterious kidnappers. As time ticks away and the stakes soar, John Hayes engages in a heart-stopping battle of wits, racing against the clock.   In "The Chinese Cat," the tenth book in the John Hayes Series, prepare to be propelled into a white-knuckle thriller filled with twists, turns, and revelations that will keep you guessing until the very end.   Join John Hayes as he confronts his darkest challenge yet, racing against the clock to save the woman he loves.

John Hayes thought returning home to see his ageing parents would be a simple visit, but when he discovers a dangerous new neighbor harassing them, he's forced to take action.   Determined to protect his family, John takes matters into his own hands and sets out on a mission to stop the bully.   As the stakes rise and the action becomes more intense, Hayes is forced to confront his own demons and seek redemption in the face of adversity.   This page-turner of a thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.