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welcome  readers who love fast-paced thrillers that read like blockbuster movies.

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These smart action thrillers are for you.

the picasso job
counting down to ​ 11/18/25

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“Fuses the moral grit of The Shawshank Redemption with the sophisticated intrigue of The Thomas Crown Affair. Like those classics, The Picasso Job is taut, visual and ready for the big screen.”
BestThrillers.com
“Centrae writes with polish and skill, crafting a thriller that reverberates with confidence, sharp prose, and fresh, instinctual dialogue.” 
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BOOKLIFE PRIZE
“With twists that keep readers guessing, this book delivers great entertainment with quirky characters, a tight plot, gorgeous writing, and action-packed scenes.” 
READERS' FAVORITE - FIVE STARS
“A powerhouse of suspense that crackles with intensity. Bold, brilliant, and utterly addictive, this is a thriller you’ll be talking about long after the last page.” 
Chicago Book Review
“Another exciting ride…through the world of art crime and justice!" 
Robert Wittman, Founder, FBI Art Crime Team and New York Times bestselling author of Priceless and The Devil’s Diary
“Pure delight. With breakneck pacing and Centrae’s signature plot twists, The Picasso Job held me in its thrall from start to finish.”
Saralyn Richard, award-winning author of the Detective Parrott mystery series, including A Palette for Love and Murder
“Avanti Centrae always delivers. You can count on intricate plotting, characters you want to care about, and a storyline laden with twist after twist.” 
James L’Etoile, award-winning author of Face of Greed and the Detective Nathan Parker series
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VANOPS: 10x award-winning and international bestselling thriller series 

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"A masterwork of international intrigue!”
James Rollins, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Crucible

​“Good ole’ fashioned rip-roaring adventure from start to finish.  Enjoy the ride.”
Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author

​"A fast-paced roller coaster of a ride across the globe in a top-notch thriller with high-stakes and plenty of edge-of-seat action."  
Robin Burcell, NYT bestselling author of The Last Good Place and (co-written with Clive Cussler) The Oracle

​"A page-turner that takes its protagonists from a medieval Spanish castle to a secret underground city in Israel -- and beyond." 
Chico Enterprise Record

​"This is one of the best action/thrillers I have ever read and I can't wait for the next novel in the series."
Midwest Book Review
 
"This one's a nailbiter for sure!"
Seattle Book Review
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CLEOPATRA'S VENDETTA

Born a goddess, Cleopatra died a prisoner.
​But the cobra's deadly kiss was only the beginning...

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GOLD MEDAL WINNER
Conspiracy Thrillers, Readers' Favorite
FIRST PLACE WINNER
Global Thrillers, Chanticleer International Book Awards
 
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Paris Book Festival
WINNER
READERS FAVORITE WINNER
PARIS BOOK FESTIVAL WINNER
“Action, adventure, and suspense! A juicy thriller.” 
Robert Dugoni, New York Times & International Bestselling Author Of The Tracy Crosswhite Series
“Fascinating.”
Katherine Neville, New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Internationally Bestselling author
“Race-against-time, action-packed adventure. This is a thriller that will captivate its audience from the first page.” 
Manhattan Book Review
“An adventure that will appeal to fans of Dan Brown. It's one of those rare birds: a thriller that will have you turning the pages and leave you thinking." 
Debbi Mack, New York Times bestselling author of the Sam McRae and Erica Jensen mysteries
“If you like your modern global threats to have a dash of ancient mystery and mysticism, you’re going to find yourself with some sleepless nights while reading Cleopatra’s Vendetta.” 
Kevin Tumlinson, bestselling and award-winning author of The Coelho Medallion
"Dangerous and intoxicating." 
Audrey Wilson, screenwriter, producer, and award-winning author of Wrong Girl Gone
“A high-stakes race that will keep the pages turning late into the night.”
Sheila Lowe, author of the Claudia Rose Forensic Handwriting mystery novels
"Through cliff-hangers and twisty turns, readers will be propelled to an explosive ending — both literally and psychologically."
chico enterprise record
"A snappy read."
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
"Fantastic plot, unique story, perfect development, and fluid writing style. This book was a masterpiece."
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avanti  centrae

Multi-award-winning and #1 international bestselling author.
Avanti Centrae is honored to have won fourteen literary awards. Her smart, adrenaline-laced action thrillers have hit the Kindle Top 100 bestseller lists in the United States, Canada, and Australia, as well as the Barnes & Noble Nook store.
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