
Mark Bouton earned degrees in sociology and law, then joined the FBI, nabbing killers, kidnappers, and bank robbers across America for 30 years. He played a key role in nailing the Oklahoma City bombers. He uses his background in tracking down real criminals to write mystery/suspense novels. The Max cosmic mystery series features a former FBI agent turned PI who solves crimes using his knowledge of the workings of the universe. The other novels show two LAPD homicide detectives solving murders and conspiracies. He has also written a non-fiction book entitled How to Spot Lies Like the FBI. Bouton lives on a cattle and horse ranch north of Topeka, Kansas, where he does chores, writes, reads, lifts weights, plays electric guitar, and contemplates the known universe. Series: * Max Austin Mystery * LAPD Mystery
Former F.B.I. agent Mark Bouton has used his years of experience chasing real-life criminals in writing Max Conquers the Cosmos. Max Austin, an ex-F.B.I. agent-turned-private investigator, is hired by an attorney whose client is accused of killing her rich husband. Vickie Jacobsen says a prowler shot her husband, Morrie, beside their pool with Morrie's own gun, but Max discovers enough clues to be
While driving to warn his partner Rick Dover of a lethal group, Stretch's Bronco erupts in a fireball and plunges into a canyon. Stretch's wife tells Dover the group had a computer connection, so Dover takes Stretch's PC to investigate. Dover and his new partner Falcon find hidden FBI files on Stretch's computer. They uncover a plot that is more dangerous and widespread than either of them can bel
by Mark Bouton
When women begin dying at the hands of a killer whose weapon of choice is a double-shafted ice pick, FBI agent Charlie Savage leads a massive manhunt through the city in search of the killer. Original.
by Mark Bouton
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Someone will lie to you today. Do you have the skills to detect it? In How to Spot Lies Like the FBI, veteran FBI agent Mark Bouton shows you how to perceive when someone is trying to trick you by interpreting his body language, facial expressions, and verbal "tells." Bouton uses photographs and specific examples of how detecting lies helped him nab killers, kidnappers, bank robbers, con men, and
The FBI races to find a kidnapped baby before she’s sacrificed by a satanic cult. When the newborn daughter of a Texas state senator is snatched from the hospital, FBI agents John Ransom, a crafty veteran, and Kathy Devereaux, a striking Cajun rookie, head the pressure-filled investigation to save the infant. The agents learn a Palo mayombre cult plans a human sacrifice. But there are other suspec
FBI agents are being brutally murdered, and a bizarre trail of clues lead to Roswell and Area 51. FBI agent Max Austin hunts vicious killers targeting a group seeking to expose operations at Area 51 that could endanger mankind. Max must determine whether UFOs and aliens are real, and if so, whether they're dangerous to earthlings. In the end, can the FBI take on ET at Area 51 and prevent a war of
by Mark Bouton
Every relationship is unique. Truthfulness and trustworthiness are vital factors in protecting a connection between partners in a romantic situation. Bouton shows how to spot lies and he passes this knowledge on to you in this book. He also relates the works of relationship experts to show how lies should affect lovers.