Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds: A Thriller By L.V. Pederson

“Pederson delivers an irresistible thriller… Every chapter races in this fleet-footed debut, teeming with twists and last-minute developments that will shock readers.” – BookLife

EVERYONE HAS SECRETS... SOME ARE JUST MORE DEADLY THAN OTHERS.

Madison Maxwell has lived with the guilt of her father’s death for two decades. Haunted by nightmares and the weight of what she didn’t do, she’s eager for a fresh start when she relocates to Silicon Valley to begin her first real job as an executive assistant at tech giant KNOW INC.

But it is not to be.

On day one, she learns she’s replacing an employee killed in a mysterious hit-and-run.

On day two, she meets her enigmatic VP boss—charismatic, respected, and admired by all—yet something about him deeply unnerves her.

By day five, she’s convinced he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing: the mastermind behind the 9/11 attack that killed her father, now hiding in plain sight behind the facade of his Silicon Valley success. But how could that be possible? He died on the plane with her father twenty years ago.

Madison’s attempt to uncover the truth will thrust her into the heart of a diabolical conspiracy—one that veteran FBI agent Niles is desperate to crack before it’s too late. But nothing is what it seems, and none of them are prepared for the explosive surprise.

Tick...tick...tick...

The most dangerous evil doesn’t always hide in the shadows.
Sometimes it walks among us.

“A nail-biting thriller that pulled me in from the very first page and didn’t let go until the jaw-dropping finale. It’s the kind of book that grips you tightly, leaving your heart pounding and your mind racing as you try to piece together its tangled web of intrigue. Be prepared for relentless tension. The plot races forward with the urgency of a stopwatch, and just when you think you’ve figured out where it’s heading, Pederson veers into unexpected territory. The twists are shocking, yet they don’t feel cheap or contrived—they’re the kind that make you pause, re-read a passage, and mutter, “I did not see that coming.” — John Kelly

“Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds explodes off the page with cinematic action and a clever, tech-terror driven plot. Readers of Tom Clancy and James Patterson will be thrilled to find the most enthralling elements of these iconic novelists, employed by a new literary voice.” — Michael Ferry, BookTrib

"An emotionally charged thriller that deftly weaves suspense with a profound exploration of trauma and redemption.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Knockout espionage novel exploring trauma, vengeance, and self-forgiveness” – Booklife