
4.5 (6 ratings)
9-1-1
He's a liar and a thief. Now his sins may ruin him... Scott Lyon owns a title company with an office on the 105th floor of the World Trade Center South Tower. He's been stealing money from clients, and when one client threatens to expose him, he makes plans to retaliate. When a plane hits the north tower, Scott knows he's been handed a golden opportunity. He can fake his own death and disappear with millions. But when he tries to withdraw his fortune, after his escape, he's devastated to learn it's vanished. Someone stole it from him. Desperate to find the money, and eager to disappear with a new life, Scott risks everything investigating its disappearance. Can Scott find the fortune he stole? Or will Peter Andrassy find him and bring him to justice?
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Marin K.
Apr 7, 2026
This was my first book read by D.J. Maughan, and I can say, I want to read all the earlier ones.
9-1-1 was tense, short chapters, interesting, twist and turns and always something happening and I can't wait for what's next for Peter and Zsuzsa (very likeable characters).
In the beginning I was afraid I won't understand earlier stuff happening, but Maughan explains it so well I felt I didn't miss anything, he only made me want to read his earlier ones to see what happened earlier.
If you like crime thrillers with fraud, 9-1-1 is awesome and I fully recommend.
9-1-1 was tense, short chapters, interesting, twist and turns and always something happening and I can't wait for what's next for Peter and Zsuzsa (very likeable characters).
In the beginning I was afraid I won't understand earlier stuff happening, but Maughan explains it so well I felt I didn't miss anything, he only made me want to read his earlier ones to see what happened earlier.
If you like crime thrillers with fraud, 9-1-1 is awesome and I fully recommend.
Beth .
Mar 15, 2026
Fun and fast read. At first I was a little hesitant to read a book with 9/11 being a major part of the story line, given that I vividly remember it happening, but after being selected to read the ARC I gave it a shot.
I was pleasantly surprised, the plot was interesting and it moved quickly, I didn’t feel like the tragedy was exploited, and it had a solid ending that wrapped everything up with a mostly HEA. I figured out the twist about 3/4 on but I was still hooked enough to finish, so it earned a solid 4 stars from me.
My only real complaint is the way one of the MMCs spoke about women- “she smiled and I noticed her teeth were a little crooked so I lost interest.†“If she lost 20 lbs I’d date her.†Dude, you’re already married and have a bit on the side… don’t be such a pig.
Other than that- solid book.
I was pleasantly surprised, the plot was interesting and it moved quickly, I didn’t feel like the tragedy was exploited, and it had a solid ending that wrapped everything up with a mostly HEA. I figured out the twist about 3/4 on but I was still hooked enough to finish, so it earned a solid 4 stars from me.
My only real complaint is the way one of the MMCs spoke about women- “she smiled and I noticed her teeth were a little crooked so I lost interest.†“If she lost 20 lbs I’d date her.†Dude, you’re already married and have a bit on the side… don’t be such a pig.
Other than that- solid book.
Beth .
Mar 15, 2026
Fun and fast read. At first I was a little hesitant to read a book with 9/11 being a major part of the story line, given that I vividly remember it happening, but after being selected to read the ARC I gave it a shot.
I was pleasantly surprised, the plot was interesting and it moved quickly, I didn’t feel like the tragedy was exploited, and it had a solid ending that wrapped everything up with a mostly HEA. I figured out the twist about 3/4 on but I was still hooked enough to finish, so it earned a solid 4 stars from me.
My only real complaint is the way one of the MMCs spoke about women- “she smiled and I noticed her teeth were a little crooked so I lost interest.” “If she lost 20 lbs I’d date her.” Dude, you’re already married and have a bit on the side… don’t be such a pig.
Other than that- solid book.
I was pleasantly surprised, the plot was interesting and it moved quickly, I didn’t feel like the tragedy was exploited, and it had a solid ending that wrapped everything up with a mostly HEA. I figured out the twist about 3/4 on but I was still hooked enough to finish, so it earned a solid 4 stars from me.
My only real complaint is the way one of the MMCs spoke about women- “she smiled and I noticed her teeth were a little crooked so I lost interest.” “If she lost 20 lbs I’d date her.” Dude, you’re already married and have a bit on the side… don’t be such a pig.
Other than that- solid book.
Carol G.
Feb 12, 2026
Such a fantastic read. I enjoyed every minute. When Scott fakes his own death, thinking he has got away with millions, he quickly realises someone has outsmarted him. Now disappearing into a new life is no longer an option!
A perfect way to get me invested in the storyline from the outset, and I loved how the story unfolded. In the best way, with tension and twists galore!
A perfect way to get me invested in the storyline from the outset, and I loved how the story unfolded. In the best way, with tension and twists galore!
Mandy S.
Feb 8, 2026
9-1-1 by DJ Maughan is a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me hooked from page one. Set against the backdrop of the 9/11 attacks, this novel follows Scott Lyon, a crooked businessman who sees tragedy as a chance to disappear—only to find that someone has turned the tables on him. Twists, tension, and moral complexity make this a compelling read. Highly recommended for fans of suspense and morally gray characters!
Matt D.
Feb 8, 2026
Peter and his new wife head to NYC for their honeymoon. However, it just happens to coincide with 9/11. In the aftermath, Peter is asked to help track down a businessman who had an office in the south tower.
Through a series of twists, turns, and revelations at follow along as Peter attempts to crack the case.
Another amazing Peter Andrassy book!
Through a series of twists, turns, and revelations at follow along as Peter attempts to crack the case.
Another amazing Peter Andrassy book!