Stalemate by Iris Johansen

Stalemate by Iris Johansen — An Eve Duncan thriller where a dangerous bargain leads her into the hands of a ruthless killer.
A phone call sets everything in motion, pulling forensic sculptor Eve Duncan onto the trail of a killer even other killers fear. When the call comes from one of the world’s most wanted men, Eve refuses—twice.
But Luis Montalvo is not a man who accepts refusal.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A high-stakes Eve Duncan thriller driven by a dangerous bargain
A powerful villain who forces Eve into an impossible choice
Strong emotional tension tied to Eve’s past and motivations
Fast-paced suspense with international danger and intrigue
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of the Eve Duncan series
Readers who enjoy crime thrillers with strong psychological tension
Fans of cat-and-mouse stories with powerful adversaries
Readers who enjoy high-stakes, character-driven suspense
 
In Stalemate, Iris Johansen delivers a tense and gripping thriller that begins with a single phone call.
Eve Duncan is known for her skill in identifying victims and bringing justice to the innocent, but she works only for law enforcement and grieving families. When she is contacted by Luis Montalvo—one of the world’s most dangerous men—she refuses to help him.
 
Montalvo, however, is relentless. He believes he and Eve share something in common, and he is determined to prove it. When he makes his move, Eve is forced into a desperate decision.
Leaving behind everything she knows, including Joe Quinn, Eve travels to Montalvo’s heavily guarded compound deep in the Colombian jungle. There, she must use her skills to identify a skull he has recovered—while navigating a situation where danger surrounds her at every turn.
 
Eve has entered into a devil’s bargain, one that may save innocent lives—but also one driven by a deeply personal reason she cannot reveal. And the man who holds the answers may be more dangerous than anyone she has ever faced.