Pismo Beach Sniper

A Thad Hanlon / Bri de la Guerra Mystery: Book 3

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Genres

Crime Mystery, Crime Thriller, Detective, Private Eye, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Death and Violence

Type of Ending

Series

A Thad Hanlon / Bri de la Guerra Mystery — Book 3

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Reading prior books is recommended, but not required

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Publication Date

Jul 27, 2026

Page Length

342 pages

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Pismo Beach Sniper

A Thad Hanlon / Bri de la Guerra Mystery: Book 3

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Blurb

A sniper. A surf contest. A father with everything to lose.

When sniper fire erupts at the Central Coast Surf Trials at Pismo Beach, private investigator Thad Hanlon is thrust into every parent’s worst nightmare. His eleven-year-old son and two teammates are shot while surfing—one critically injured—plunging the contest into chaos and terrorizing the tight-knit Five Cities beach community.

The shooter disappears, torching his hideout, leaving only questions in his wake. Random attack—or the first move in a deadly game? Why target young surfers? And is the marksman finished… or just getting started?

Urged by desperate parents, Hanlon and his sharp-witted partner, Bri de la Guerra, race to protect the kids as they train for the upcoming West Coast Championships. But as the detective duo close in on the sniper, they uncover a chilling truth: the surf team isn’t his ultimate target—and the nightmare is far from over.

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Genres

Crime Mystery, Crime Thriller, Detective, Private Eye, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Death and Violence

Type of Ending

Series

A Thad Hanlon / Bri de la Guerra Mystery — Book 3

Series Read Order

Reading prior books is recommended, but not required

Author Prefers A Review On

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Reader Spots Remaining

Number of days to read

Publication Date

Jul 27, 2026

Page Length

342 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

Author

Writing as Topper Jones, award-winning author Christopher G. Jones crafts fast-paced detective fiction blending a dash of romance, relentless action, and unforgettable characters. His Thad Hanlon & Bri de la Guerra Mystery Series has earned Readers’ Favorite Five-Star reviews and the Literary Titan Gold Book Award.

A former consultant and university professor, Topper brings a sharp eye for detail to his intricate plots and compelling characters. He is a member of The Private Eye Writers of America and the International Thriller Writers, and an affiliate member of the Mystery Writers of America.

Topper now lives in the southwestern desert to be near family, but whenever the surf is up, he’ll make the 450-mile trek back to his native California coast for a little “water therapy.”

Publisher

The Wild Rose Press