The Barista by AJ Phillips - now live in Kindle Unlimited, Kindle, and paperback

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The Barista is officially live.

A coastal noir thriller with dark romantic suspense, organized crime, old money, private islands, and blood in the water.

“Finished it in 1 day!” — Jen S., 5-star verified purchase

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“Intrigue that keeps you turning the pages!”

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“I could NOT put it down.”

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“I could see the action-packed book on the big screen.”

— Jill B., Goodreads

“Filled with suspense and mind-blowing action!”

— Rita M., Goodreads

“Strong momentum, memorable side characters, and a sense of danger.”

— Kenny D., Goodreads

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The Book

The Barista

A dark romantic thriller about Peyton Merritt, Aidan Beckford, old money, private islands, organized crime, and the kind of love that comes with blood in the water.

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About AJ Phillips
AJ Phillips

AJ Phillips writes gritty, cinematic thrillers about power, loyalty, obsession, and the violence people justify in the name of family.

His debut novel, The Barista, launches the Peyton Beckford Thrillers — a world of dangerous inheritance, private islands, old wounds, and beautiful structures built over blood.

Official contact: aj@ajphillipsbooks.com