Sharon Sala - Going Gone

The final storm of the season could be their last.

After barely escaping death when her plane crashed deep in the Rocky Mountains during a snowstorm, Laura Doyle is left with a lingering fear for her life. Her lover, FBI agent Cameron Winger, reassures her that he found her then and always will. But Laura is right to be afraid, because when their engagement is announced it signals to a madman that it’s time for his killing spree to begin again.

Twice thwarted by Cameron and his partners, the Stormchaser pairs random acts of God with deliberate acts of evil. His final act of vengeance will finish his twisted vendetta by taking from Cameron the thing he loves most: Laura.

As law enforcement struggles to connect the gruesome murders he’s committed to mask his return, the Stormchaser draws closer to his true target. But Cameron and Laura don’t realize they’re in the eye of the storm—and this time, being unprepared for the onslaught could spell disaster.

Praise for the novels of Praise Booklist Title Page Dedication One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten Eleven Twelve Thirteen Fourteen Fifteen Sixteen Seventeen Eighteen Nineteen Twenty Copyright

SHARON

SALA

“Vivid, gripping…this thriller keeps the pages turning.”

—Library Journal on Torn Apart

“Sala’s characters are vivid and engaging.”

—Publishers Weekly on Cut Throat

“Sharon Sala is not only a top romance novelist, she is an inspiration for people everywhere who wish to live their dreams.”

—John St. Augustine, host,

Power!Talk Radio WDBC-AM, Michigan

“Veteran romance writer Sala lives up to her reputation with this well-crafted thriller.”

—Publishers Weekly on Remember Me

“[A] well-written, fast-paced ride.”

—Publishers Weekly on Nine Lives

“Perfect entertainment for those looking for a suspense novel with emotional intensity.”

—Publishers Weekly on Out of the Dark

Also by Sharon Sala Booklist Title Page Dedication One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten Eleven Twelve Thirteen Fourteen Fifteen Sixteen Seventeen Eighteen Nineteen Twenty Copyright

Forces of Nature

GOING TWICE

GOING ONCE

The Rebel Ridge novels

’TIL DEATH

DON’T CRY FOR ME

NEXT OF KIN

The Searchers series

BLOOD TRAILS

BLOOD STAINS

BLOOD TIES

The Storm Front trilogy

SWEPT ASIDE

TORN APART

BLOWN AWAY

THE WARRIOR

BAD PENNY

THE HEALER

CUT THROAT

NINE LIVES

THE CHOSEN

MISSING

WHIPPOORWILL

ON THE EDGE

“Capsized”

DARK WATER

OUT OF THE DARK

SNOWFALL

BUTTERFLY

REMEMBER ME

REUNION

SWEET BABY

Originally published as Dinah McCall

THE RETURN

Going

Gone

Sharon Sala

www.mirabooks.co.uk

When you live life on the edge and in constant pursuit of one goal, you are missing what matters most. Once time is spent, it’s not the pot of gold you found at rainbow’s end that you will remember. It’s the people you met and the life you lived along the way.

Time is precious, going once through childhood; going twice as fast as your teenage years fly by. And once you walk into the world of an adult, life flies by before you know it; going once, going twice, going gone.

I dedicate this book to dreamers like me, the ones who remember the trip better than the destination.

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Back Cover Text The final storm of the season could be their last. After barely escaping death when her plane crashed deep in the Rocky Mountains during a snowstorm, Laura Doyle is left with a lingering fear for her life. Her lover, FBI agent Cameron Winger, reassures her that he found her then and always will. But Laura is right to be afraid, because when their engagement is announced it signals to a madman that it’s time for his killing spree to begin again. Twice thwarted by Cameron and his partners, the Stormchaser pairs random acts of God with deliberate acts of evil. His final act of vengeance will finish his twisted vendetta by taking from Cameron the thing he loves most: Laura. As law enforcement struggles to connect the gruesome murders he’s committed to mask his return, the Stormchaser draws closer to his true target. But Cameron and Laura don’t realize they’re in the eye of the storm—and this time, being unprepared for the onslaught could spell disaster.

Praise Praise for the novels of Praise Booklist Title Page Dedication One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten Eleven Twelve Thirteen Fourteen Fifteen Sixteen Seventeen Eighteen Nineteen Twenty Copyright SHARON SALA “Vivid, gripping…this thriller keeps the pages turning.” —Library Journal on Torn Apart “Sala’s characters are vivid and engaging.” —Publishers Weekly on Cut Throat “Sharon Sala is not only a top romance novelist, she is an inspiration for people everywhere who wish to live their dreams.” —John St. Augustine, host, Power!Talk Radio WDBC-AM, Michigan “Veteran romance writer Sala lives up to her reputation with this well-crafted thriller.” —Publishers Weekly on Remember Me “[A] well-written, fast-paced ride.” —Publishers Weekly on Nine Lives “Perfect entertainment for those looking for a suspense novel with emotional intensity.” —Publishers Weekly on Out of the Dark

Booklist Also by Sharon Sala Booklist Title Page Dedication One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten Eleven Twelve Thirteen Fourteen Fifteen Sixteen Seventeen Eighteen Nineteen Twenty Copyright Forces of Nature GOING TWICE GOING ONCE The Rebel Ridge novels ’TIL DEATH DON’T CRY FOR ME NEXT OF KIN The Searchers series BLOOD TRAILS BLOOD STAINS BLOOD TIES The Storm Front trilogy SWEPT ASIDE TORN APART BLOWN AWAY THE WARRIOR BAD PENNY THE HEALER CUT THROAT NINE LIVES THE CHOSEN MISSING WHIPPOORWILL ON THE EDGE “Capsized” DARK WATER OUT OF THE DARK SNOWFALL BUTTERFLY REMEMBER ME REUNION SWEET BABY Originally published as Dinah McCall THE RETURN

Title Page Going Gone Sharon Sala www.mirabooks.co.uk

Dedication When you live life on the edge and in constant pursuit of one goal, you are missing what matters most. Once time is spent, it’s not the pot of gold you found at rainbow’s end that you will remember. It’s the people you met and the life you lived along the way. Time is precious, going once through childhood; going twice as fast as your teenage years fly by. And once you walk into the world of an adult, life flies by before you know it; going once, going twice, going gone. I dedicate this book to dreamers like me, the ones who remember the trip better than the destination.

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The climax slammed into Laura Doyle so fast that she lost her mind. She heard Cameron groan as he let go and went with her, riding the bliss of pure lust. She threw her head back and laughed as the last shudder rolled through her. Making love to him was the most wonderful thing that had ever happened to her, and she didn’t ever want it to stop.

“That, my love, was amazing,” she said as she locked her fingers around his neck.

“Am I really your love?”

“Yes, yes, a thousand times yes...forever and ever,” she said as she pulled him down for one last kiss.