The Hubley Case

A BRUTAL MURDER 8,000 MILES AWAY AND VICTIM TURNED VILLAIN OVERNIGHT.  A SINISTER PLAN WITH THOUSANDS OF LIVES AT STAKE. AN UNTRUSTING PARTNERSHIP WITH LITTLE TIME.

American businessman Peter Hubley is murdered in a Brazilian airport. Evidence points to an organized crime syndicate, but the circumstances are suspicious. The case is assigned to Special Agent Nikki Benton, a straight-laced FBI veteran, She quickly realizes that nothing about the case adds up and she may be in over her head. The case turns even stranger when she starts working with her prime suspect Ben Siebert, a rebellious ex-Marine with a questionable past.
They learn that all the evidence is part of an orchestrated plan…and that they are the next targets.

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Rave Reviews

  • “A terrific debut.”

    - Kyle Mills, New York Times #1 bestselling author

  • "The Hubley Case is intricately plotted and the action never lets up! A great read that fans of Kyle Mills and Michael Connelly won't want to miss."

    - Ward Larsen, USA Today bestselling author of Assassin's Run

  • "There’s nothing better than a suspense that has the reader going in circles wondering what’s going to happen next. The Hubley Case is just such a suspense. The only thing better than reading this book, will be reading the next one. Wonderful debut author."

    - Tina Susedik, award-winning and bestselling author

  • “Move over Lee Child and Jack Reacher. J. Lee and his main character, Ben Siebert, take the reader on a page-turning ride through cyberattacks, spyware, malware, and twists and turns that keep you guessing to the end...I give this well-written book a whole-hearted five thumbs up.”

    - Pamela S. Wight, author of Twin Desires and The Right Wrong Man

  • “Has the pace and the stakes of a Brad Thor or David Baldacci novel. Dynamic characters, vivid settings and intrigue that keeps you guessing until the end make this one a must read. J. Lee has burst onto the scene with a brand of storytelling that is hard to put down. I look forward to more like The Hubley Case."

    - Steve Brigman, author of The Orphan Train and The Old Wire Road

  • "The Hubley Case is everything you want in a thriller. Killer opening, breakneck pace, smartly-drawn characters, startling reversals and, best of all, a truly satisfying ending. You'll be left hoping J. Lee is busy working on the follow-up. I know I am."

    - Drew Yanno, best-selling author of In the Matter of Michael Vogel and The Smart One

  • "With The Hubley Case, J. Lee has spun a yarn of intrigue that captures readers from the opening pages and brings them on a wild ride. A smart, fast-paced thriller."

    - Alfred C. Martino, author of Pinned, Over The End Line and Perfected By Girls

  • “The Hubley Case will blow you away and J. Lee is a must-read new talent.”

    - Mike Lawson, author of the Award-Winning DeMarco Series

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In The News

  • Daily Herald

    J. Lee’s action packed debut garners rave reviews from NY Times & USA Today bestsellers The Hubley Case author is compared to Kyle Mills.

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  • Promoting Crime Fiction

    The Hubley Case is an entertaining, action packed thriller that I thoroughly enjoyed reading.  Ben Siebert is another of today’s superhuman characters.  He is good at everything but still presents as a vulnerable and honorable human being – albeit one who is good at killing.  I imagine we will be hearing more of Ben.

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  • Jon Crunch

    Jon analyses the latest J. Lee Thriller, The Hubley Case, diving into the story world.

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  • Citywide Blackout

    Author J. Lee walks us through the planning that went into his debut thriller, The Hubley Case. The book begins with the murder of American businessman Peter Hubley, and leads to a worldwide chase involving Special Agent Nikki Benton and Ben Siebert, a rebellious ex-Marine with a questionable past.

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  • Criminal Element

    Dialogue: The Key to Writing Crime Fiction For Millennials (Written by One). Guest writer J. Lee.

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  • Linda Book Obsession

    Lindas Book Obsession Review Of The Hubley Case By J.Lee

    This is a great adventure with espionage, murders, and the chase. I would recommend this thrilling and suspenseful mystery to those readers who enjoy sitting on the edge of their seats.

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  • Deborah Kalb

    J. Lee is the author of the new novel The Hubley Case. He has worked in the engineering and marketing fields, and he lives in the Chicago area.

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  • The Real Book Spy

    The Hubley Case: An Interview with Author J. Lee.

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  • Between the Lines

    I’m delighted to welcome Justin Lee with a guest post about writing and publishing his debut novel with a full time job and a young family.

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A brutal murder in Brazil forces FBI Agent Nikki Benton to partner with her prime suspect, ex-Marine Ben Siebert, to unravel a sinister international plot that makes them targets in a deadly game.

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Want to experience the award-winning thrillers of J. Lee? Click here to explore his books, including The Hubley Case (winner of the New York City Big Book Award®), The Silent Cardinal, The Deadly Deal (finalist of the Global Thrillers Chanticleer International Book Awards and winner of The Best Book Award for Best Thriller), The Reluctant Reckoner (finalist for BestThrillers.com’s Book Award), and Coach’s Corner — his latest release and fifth novel.

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