An unexpected confrontation forces a wanted military commando with special abilities out of hiding to protect the lives of nine innocent children.Commander Ben Egan is a super soldier, a top-secret military experiment gone horribly wrong. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency created him, gave him incredible powers. Now they want him back, dead or alive.After miraculously avoiding capture, Ben has created a new life for himself as a handyman at a small orphanage in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. But when he learns of threats being made against the children by a ruthless drug lord, his protective instinct kicks in. Saving the nine innocent lives from unwanted violence will mean exposing himself and risking capture. But it's a chance he's willing to take.FBI Special Agents Jordan Quest and Chris Hanover have joined the DARPA capture/kill team tasked with finding the commander. Moments before moving in to arrest Ben Egan, Jordan learns that her children have been kidnapped a continent away, forcing her to form an unlikely alliance with the fugitive.With the DARPA breach team ready to take action, Jordan must choose between two unimaginable options: face the possibility of going to prison for the rest of her life for treason or leave her children in the hands of a demented and deadly predator.The stakes couldn't be higher or the danger closer as Jordan prepares to sacrifice herself for the family she loves.Nine Lives is the fourth novel in Gary Winston Brown's pulse-pounding thriller series featuring FBI Special Agents Jordan Quest and Chris Hanover.The Jordan Quest novels are described as tightly written, cat-and-mouse, edge-of-your-seat thrillers mixed with witty dialogue and high-octane action adventure. If you like stories featuring a tough-as-nails female protagonist and bad guy's you'll love to hate, this series should be at the top of your 'must-read' list.Jordan and her adventures will appeal to readers who enjoy crime, police procedural, mystery, thriller and suspense, psychic, serial killer and FBI thriller books and movies.WHAT FANS ARE SAYING ABOUT JORDAN QUEST..."What a great story. I love Jordan's character. Every chapter had me on the edge of my seat and rushing to pick this up again and again. Looking forward to reading the next book.""Amazing novel. Fast-paced, with lots of plot twists and turns. It really made me want to keep reading. Jordan is a very likable character and I can see great possibilities as the series progresses. Can't wait to read the next book!""Was anxious to read and was not disappointed. Loved the character of Jordan Quest, loved the pace. It was truly a great story. I look forward to the next book.""I really liked the setting for the series and the main character. It was a real page turner that held my interest. I could tell right away that I would be anticipating each new book in the series. Jordan has many skills and I can see endless possibilities going forward!""Incredible read! Would highly recommend! Absolutely loved this book! Hoping there are more Jordan Quest books! Could not put this one down!""Really enjoyed this book. Very well written. Lots of mystery and thrilling events. I loved it. Would recommend to anyone looking for suspense reading.""Fabulous! I could not put this down. Very engaging."