Kiki Swinson

National bestselling author Kiki Swinson amps up the action and suspense with unpredictable characters, breakneck twists, and a gut-punch portrait of Southern surviving--and dying. Now the odds are straight-up killer when a private eye gets in way over her head... Too much to prove... A former journalist with a knack for unraveling dirty secrets, Khlo Mercer figures if she's going to risk her life, she might as well make big money as a private investigator. But this reckless newbie needs a major case to make her name--and really show she can handle Norfolk, Virginia's toughest streets... Too much to hide... When a narcotics detective's widow needs someone to investigate her disgraced husband's so-called suicide, Khlo jumps at the lucrative fee--and the clues that the Norfolk Police Department is rotten from top to bottom. And with formidable backup from her ex-felon uncle, she turns the city upside-down to uncover the truth... Too late to run... But Khlo 's cage-rattling tactics and high-wire strategies threaten both the cops and the city's brutal underworld alike. Now, with her life in the crosshairs and no one she can trust, she'll find that building a reputation comes with a price she may not survive to pay...

Kiki Swinson's novels crackle with breakneck triple-twists and no-limits characters. Now she shatters all expectations as a young woman serving time must survive a prisoner-abuse conspiracy... Trust no oneMisty Heiress killed her abusive boyfriend in self-defense. But in jail, violent female gangs paid off by her enemies keep her fearing for her life--and land her in the hospital. From there, a medical testing facility is her one dubious hope for some kind of safety. Watch your backBut from the moment she hits the yard, she and other prisoners are victimized by illegal medical experiments. Injected with lethal diseases and made a test subject for experimental vaccines, she's clinging to determination by the slimmest thread--until she forms an alliance with a Corrections Officer. Survive the nightNow she's got unexpected help--and thanks to the Corrections Officer, a risky plan to escape. But her only way out means racking up bodies. And as lethal obstacles pile ever higher, she soon may not have any future to save.

Kiki Swinson's bestselling "tension-packed" (Library Journal) and "unrelenting" (Publishers Weekly) novels burn with extraordinary characters, triple-down twists--and a raw portrait of urban life only she can deliver. Now she turns up the heat as a young woman cashes in on a sure thing--only to find some addictions are always killer... Break the rules. Live the Dream. Pay the Price. At first, Misty Heiress just wants to help. With her cousin Jillian in constant pain, and the doctor refusing to prescribe, Misty steals opioids from the Virginia Beach pharmacy where she works. But when Jillian starts reselling them to local dealers and gets big money, Misty grabs an unbelievable opportunity to get out of debt--and fulfill all of her and Jillian's dreams... Misty soon realizes that her boss, Sanjay, has the same idea, ordering more drugs than patients need and always being out of stock. And when the new pharmacy owner takes an interest in Misty, she knows that time is running out for her and Jillian to make their plans work... But then the Feds come calling...and Sanjay's mafia partners want to increase orders...and Jillian's bringing in partners to rob the pharmacy. It's all too much for Misty. It's only a matter of time before everyone's plans to make money will have them all paying the ultimate price...

Kiki Swinson's novels crackle with breakneck triple-twists, no-limits characters, and an unforgettably brutal portrayal of Southern life. Now she shatters all expectations as a young woman serving time must survive a prisoner-abuse conspiracy . . . Trust no one She killed her abusive boyfriend in self-defense. But in jail, violent female gangs paid off by her enemies keep her fearing for her life--and land her in the hospital. From there, a medical testing facility is her one dubious hope for some kind of safety. Watch your back But from the moment she hits the yard, she and other prisoners are victimized by illegal medical experiments. Injected with lethal diseases and made a test subject for experimental vaccines, she's clinging to determination by the slimmest thread--until she forms an alliance with a Corrections Officer. Survive the night Now she's got unexpected help--and thanks to the CO, a risky plan to escape. But her only way out means racking up bodies. And as lethal obstacles pile ever higher, she soon may not have any future to save.

DEVIL IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING KIKI SWINSON Karlie Houston hasn't seen a raise in forever, but the payday loan office she manages is raking in the cash. So why not get what she's rightfully owed by masterminding a heist? Once her lover Sidney's boys hit all the company's locations at one time, there's a fortune to split. But suddenly bodies start dropping--and Karlie better devise the perfect plan to survive... TWISTED DECEPTION SAUNDRA Raised by a ruthless mother, Yazz Armstrong lives by "scheme or die." So she's cool with helping her man, Kevon, take control of head dealer Caesar's territory. And when the fallout racks up unexpected casualties, Yazz finds Caesar's bed a refuge--and his empire hers to help rule. Too bad someone with an even more lethal agenda won't stop 'til Yazz and her dreams crash and burn for good... "Kiki captures the heat of the streets." --Wahida Clark "Saundra offers insight into the ruthless drug game but also offers hope and redemption. Fans of Sistah Souljah's groundbreaking The Coldest Winter Ever will immediately note similarities to that powerful novel in Saundra's writing." --Library Journal on Her Sweetest Revenge

Kiki Swinson's bestselling novels burn with extraordinary characters, triple-down twists--and a raw portrait of Southern life only she can deliver. Now she turns up the heat as a young woman cashes in on a sure thing--only to find some addictions are always killer . . . Break the rules At first, Misty Heiress just wants to help. With her cousin Jillian in constant pain, and the doctor refusing to prescribe, Misty steals opioids from the Virginia Beach pharmacy where she works. But when Jillian starts reselling them to local dealers and gets big money, Misty grabs an unbelievable opportunity to get out of debt--and fulfill all of her and Jillian's dreams . . . Live the dream Misty soon realizes that her boss, Sanjay, has the same idea, ordering more drugs than patients need and always being out of stock. And when the new pharmacy owner takes an interest in Misty, she knows that time is running out for her and Jillian to make their plans work . . . Pay the price But then the Feds come calling . . . and Sanjay's mafia partners want to increase orders . . . and Jillian's bringing in partners to rob the pharmacy. It's all too much for Misty. It's only a matter of time before everyone's plans to make money will have them all paying the ultimate price . . . Praise for Kiki Swinson "A well-crafted plot. Pitch-perfect dialogue, juicy sexual trysts, cold-blooded betrayal, and ruthless violence mark this suspenseful fast-moving tale that is topped off by a shocking epilogue." --Library Journal on The Score (Starred Review) "The suspense never stops in this edgy, violent thriller. Readers will be riveted and ready for more." --Booklist on The Mark

Kiki Swinson delivers startling twists, unforgettable characters--and a stark, unforgettable portrait of life in the South. Now she detonates an explosive tale about a couple who can't get enough--and a risk that will exact a merciless price . . . Nobody will get hurt Dawn and Reese Spencer just can't get ahead. Between her desperate desire to start a family and his gambling debts, they barely keep afloat, even with well-paying Norfolk International port jobs. But their calculating co-worker has the perfect plan: help him smuggle containers of human cargo past U. S. Customs. Nobody will know For Dawn, risking the innocent lives of undocumented immigrants is unthinkable. But Reese persuades her that no one will get hurt. And once things proceed without a hitch and a fortune starts rolling in, the Spencers are sure their dreams are about to come true . . . Nobody will live to tell Until several immigrants turn up dead on arrival. Until Reese bets more than he can ever repay. Now the Feds and cold-blooded loan sharks are closing in . . . as the real brains behind the operation start killing off loose ends . . . Praise for Kiki Swinson "A well-crafted plot. Pitch-perfect dialogue, juicy sexual trysts, cold-blooded betrayal, and ruthless violence mark this suspenseful fast-moving tale that is topped off by a shocking epilogue." --Library Journal on The Score (Starred Review) "The suspense never stops in this edgy, violent thriller. Readers will be riveted and ready for more." --Booklist on The Mark

The Last Heist KIKI SWINSON Shannon Marshall gambled that betraying her husband's biggest heist ever was her way out of the game for good. Losing that bet put her in lockdown--and at the top of Todd Marshall's revenge-fueled hit list. Now she'll work every seductive move and lethal play to survive. 'Cause when it comes to wreaking her own vengeance, this devious beauty isn't taking any prisoners . . . Caked Up DE'NESHA DIAMOND Harlem Banks already has twenty-five million reasons to break out of the federal pen. But saving his desperately ill daughter is at the top of his list, even as he's racing his ex-partner-in-crime to his stashed loot ... while U. S. Marshals are hot on his trail. His only chance is the one woman he can't stop loving--even if she's the one endgame he'll never escape . . . "A definite thrill . . . will not disappoint." --Urban Reviews on Kiki Swinson's Notorious "Diamond's hairpin plot twists, snappy dialogue, sultry sex scenes, and colorful, often hilarious characters keep the pages turning." --Publishers Weekly on Heist

NINE LIVES KIKI SWINSON Wild-card Aiden. Dead-shot Ava. Efficient, fast, and brutal, this notorious brother-sister hit team grew up abused, unwanted--and in lethal tune with each other. Killing nine targets in ten days will be their biggest score yet. But as Ava sets up their final target, she falls hard for him and a chance at a normal life. And that's a betrayal she may not live to regret . . . THE CRUSHED ICE CLIQUE NOIRE At first all ghetto princesses Honore and Cucci want is quick cash-flow. But after sexing jewelry distributor Slimy Sam and learning his illegal tricks of the trade, they assemble a crack team of thieves for one dazzling scam. Replacing diamonds with fakes and selling the reshaped real deal on the black market is making them crazy-rich. But when Sam double-crosses them, these diamond divas must survive to steal another day . . . "Treachery, betrayal, and revenge add to the twists and turns and lots of drama in this book. Loved it Can't wait until the sequel comes out." --RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Kiki Swinson's The Score "Noire has created one of the liveliest urban fiction series headed by a most memorable protagonist. Fans will get a hoot out of the biting insults and dark humor marking practically every page." --Library Journal STARRED REVIEW on Noire's Stone Cold Liar

DEVIL IN SHEEP S CLOTHING KIKI SWINSON Karlie Houston hasn't seen a raise in forever, but the payday loan office she manages is raking in the cash. So why not get what she's rightfully owed by masterminding a heist? Once her lover Sidney's boys hit all the company's locations at one time, there's a fortune to split. But suddenly bodies start dropping and Karlie better devise the perfect plan to survive TWISTED DECEPTION SAUNDRA Raised by a ruthless mother, Yazz Armstrong lives by scheme or die. So she's cool with helping her man, Kevon, take control of head dealer Caesar s territory. And when the fallout racks up unexpected casualties, Yazz finds Caesar's bed a refuge and his empire hers to help rule. Too bad someone with an even more lethal agenda won't stop til Yazz and her dreams crash and burn for good Kiki captures the heat of the streets. Wahida Clark Saundra offers insight into the ruthless drug game but also offers hope and redemption. Fans of SistahSouljah s groundbreaking The Coldest Winter Everwill immediately note similarities to that powerful novel in Saundra s writing. Library Journal on Her Sweetest Revenge"

She's bright, beautiful--and a criminal at heart. A Virginia Beach street hustler turned identity theft mastermind, Lauren Kelly's always had a taste for the finer things--Chanel, Prada, Amex Black Cards--and Matt Connors, her lover and accomplice. When their partner, Yancy, stumbles onto a tycoon's three million dollar bank account, everything's golden--until Lauren discovers Yancy and Matt are planning the ultimate double-cross. . . Fortunately, Lauren's one step ahead of Matt. Once she disappears with every last dollar, they'll have no doubt they picked the wrong woman to play. But all three of them picked the wrong man to rip off. Randy Miles is no ordinary multi-millionaire. He'll stop at nothing to get what's his. . .and once his reign of terror starts, everyone will run for cover--but not everyone will live to talk about it.

"Kiki captures the heat of the streets." --Wahida Clark A gunshot wound. . . Witness Protection. . .a stint in a safe house. . .this isn't what Lynise Washington planned for herself when she went to Jersey with Bishop, a money-making gangsta. She thought he'd take care of her for life, until too much drama turned the tables. Now Bishop wants Lynise dead and he'll use every resource he has. Too bad for him she's back in Virginia, primed for revenge--and this time she's playing on team FBI. But when she and Agent Sean Foster start feeling each other, they incite suspicion--not to mention jealousy from Agent Zachary, the safe house's queen bee. Lynise isn't sweating it though. With the explosive information she's packing, the agents need her at least as much as she needs them. And Lynise isn't planning to take one for the team, much less cave in to Bishop's wrath--even if she has to take matters into her own deadly hands. . .

Nikki is in possession of a lot of chilling information that could not only shed light on some unanswered questions but could also put a lot of dangerous people behind bars for life - including her new boyfriend, Syncere, from New Jersey. Well aware that she is sleeping with the enemy, Nikki knows she must step up her game and take some precautionary measures to protect herself if she plans to seek out Kira's shooter. What better place to start on her journey than with the man she shares her bed with? In Life After Wifey, Nikki is going to put herself in some very compromising situations but through it all, she knows she must never implicate herself and Kira in the plans that ended Ricky and Russell lives. Nikki must suit up with everything Kira has ever taught her about the streets and then prepare for the worst.

While Kira's husband Ricky is behind bars serving federal time, she clings onto the hope that one day she'll get a taste of sweet revenge for Russ-the nigga who played her Kira unintentionally falls for a new hood rich cat who has it all in the mix of all the drama. Money, good looks, and yes, a girl back home in Jersey This time around, Kira plans to play by a different set of rules Although Ricky is locked down in a Virginia federal prison, it doesn't stop his reign of terror. He gets wind of everything that went down with Kira and gives her a life-altering ultimatum. Nevertheless, Kira refuses to adhere to his demand, and Ricky has no choice but to suit up his street team. The question is: How will it end this time?