Viking Bay

The second installment in M.A. Lawson's thrilling Kay Hamilton series

“Glock-toting, fast-thinking, wise-cracking… Kay Hamilton is one of the toughest [gals] going.”—Stephen Hunter, New York Times bestselling author of I, Ripper

Kay Hamilton has paid the price for going rogue. Fired by the DEA, she’s now been quietly recruited by the Callahan Group, a quasi-governmental agency charged with accomplishing special missions for the president—off the grid. Kay and her daughter relocate to Washington, D.C., but before Kay’s completed her training, she’s sent to a hostile province in Afghanistan.  There a mission that should have been purely political turns unexpectedly and explosively violent. 

Barely getting out alive, Kay follows a trail of deception and murder from Washington to West Virginia to England.  Finding herself at the center of an international plot she begins to question those she loves…those she works for…and her own faith in justice.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

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Omnibus

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• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs