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Hit Back Harder

Stella Cole #2 / 8
by Andy Maslen
Hit Back Harder (Stella Cole #2) by Andy Maslen
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This cop has blood on her hands...

Detective Inspector Stella Cole only has one case. To find, and kill, the remaining members of a legal conspiracy who turned her world into ashes. But their leader, Adam Collier is her boss. And he’s pulling in friends from the underworld to take the fight to Stella. Chief among them, an Albanian drug lord nicknamed, The Shark".

Regrouping in Spain, Stella makes contact with an old adversary. A retired gangster named Ronnie “The Razor” Wilks. He proposes a deal that tests Stella’s resolve to the limit.The only problem? Stella is losing her mind to a second, unrelentingly brutal version of herself she’s dubbed “Other Stella”. As the violence escalates, the question is, which one will win?

A visceral, psychological crime thriller…

Hit Back Harder picks up where the first book in the series, Hit and Run, left off. Stella has already shot and killed a High Court judge. But will she have the skills and the survival instincts to fight off the ruthless killers on her tail?

A rising body count

Expect a rising body count and corrupt deals between people who are morally compromised as Stella adopts covert tactics to reap revenge on those who who her family apart

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ThrillerMysteryCrime FictionSuspense
Release date: December 4, 2017

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Andy Maslen

Andy Maslen

Andy Maslen is an author whose gripping thrillers and sharp, fast-paced narratives have captivated readers around the world. With a knack for creating high-octane, edge-of-your-seat plots, Andy's novels draw readers into a world where danger lurks around every corner and nothing is quite as it seems.

Born and raised in the UK, Andy's early career was in marketing and advertising, where he honed his skills as a writer, learning how to grab attention and keep people hooked. But after years of crafting ads, he decided to turn his hand to something more personal—fiction. His transition from the world of advertising to the realm of suspense and thriller writing was a natural one. The same instincts that made him a successful copywriter—an understanding of pacing, suspense, and compelling characters—became the backbone of his novels.

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Andy’s writing style is marked by brisk, efficient storytelling, with a focus on action and intrigue. His protagonists are often ordinary people thrust into extraordinary situations, navigating complex moral dilemmas while being chased by both external and internal forces. There’s a raw authenticity to the characters he creates, whether they’re former soldiers or everyday individuals swept into dangerous circumstances. Readers can’t help but root for them as they fight against mounting odds.

His series, including the Jack King thrillers and the Target series, have earned him a loyal following for his ability to blend action with deep character exploration. In every novel, Andy delivers the thrills readers expect while never losing sight of the emotional stakes at play. His books aren’t just about car chases and high stakes; they’re about people—their fears, desires, and the choices they make when the pressure is on.

When Andy isn’t writing, he’s busy thinking up new ways to create tension on the page. His love of storytelling goes beyond just books; he has an unwavering passion for movies, particularly those that keep him on the edge of his seat. Drawing inspiration from everything from classic thrillers to modern espionage tales, Andy continues to craft novels that surprise and entertain.

For those who crave thrilling suspense and smart, well-drawn characters, Andy Maslen’s books are the perfect escape. With every page turn, readers are pulled into a world of intrigue, danger, and unrelenting suspense—one where nothing is as simple as it seems, and everything is at risk.

Stella Cole

Stella Cole consists of eight primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Hit and Run (Stella Cole #1)
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Hit Back Harder (Stella Cole #2)
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Hit and Done (Stella Cole #3)
Unrated
Let The Bones Be Charred (Stella Cole #4)
Unrated
Weep Willow, Weep (Stella Cole #4.5)
Unrated
A Beautiful Breed of Evil (Stella Cole #5)
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Death Wears A Golden Cloak (Stella Cole #6)
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See the Dead Birds Fly (Stella Cole #7)
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Playing the Devil's Music (Stella Cole #8)
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