Pedaling East

A Butnari and Hill Crime Thriller

Federal Agents don't get days off, and neither do their enemies.

• WINNER (x2): Firebird International Book Awards - 2026 - Action/Adventure, Crime Fiction
• GOLD MEDAL: Literary Titan Book Awards

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When the FBI unfairly suspends Special Agents Marina Butnari and Doug Hill, they plan an epic West Coast to East Coast bicycle journey with friends. In their profession, they're accustomed to following trouble, but this time it follows them across the country as a dangerous human trafficking cartel teams with a white nationalist militia group to eliminate them.

Danger lurks around every bend in the road for the bikers in an adventure as explosive as Old Faithful and as intense as Niagara Falls. The trip, which starts in Oregon, will end in Boston, but how?

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a crime fiction adventure celebrating the strength of friendship, the resilience of partnership, and the power of teamwork in a novel featuring beloved characters from some of the other multiple award-winning books by E. A. Coe.

“I enjoyed how the book refuses to be only one thing. It’s part procedural thriller, part travel adventure, part found-family story, and part love letter to the oddly practical logistics of survival, bicycles, motel stops, RV repairs, route planning, hospital visits, and all… I would compare it to a softer, more road-worn David Baldacci novel, less sleek and cynical, more companionable, with room for coffee, bruises, jokes, and grace between the peril.” ~ Literary Titan (5 STARS)

“Pedaling East is an exciting conspiracy thriller that balances real danger with real people, giving readers both adrenaline and characters they will grow to care about. It’s a story that’s both thrilling and surprisingly touching at the same time. Very highly recommended.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, David Jaggart (5 STARS)

“E.A. Coe’s Pedaling East is a gripping crime thriller that’s equal parts adrenaline rush and character-driven adventure. The pacing really keeps you moving… If you enjoy thrillers where adventure and crime-solving blend nicely, this ride is one you’ll want to take.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Jefto Pierre (5 STARS)

“…a crime thriller that provides exactly what a reader wants: excitement, engagement, conciseness, and professional editing. …a fantastic novel. A worthwhile read.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Joshua Olokodana (5 STARS)

“…had me hooked from start to finish. The plot was adventurous and intriguing. The steady pace gave me enough time to process everything and get to know the characters… The book was brilliantly written and has all the components to be a great success.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Alma Boucher (5 STARS)

“…wonderfully written, and once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down. The writing is crisp and engaging, and the twists and turns in the flawlessly flowing plot kept me looking forward to the events of subsequent chapters.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Frank Mutuma (5 STARS)

E. A. Coe is... F. Coe Sherrard, an award-winning author of (as of 22 October 2025) six full-length novels, one illustrated children's book, and an illustrated volume of poetry. Growing up in the farming community of Rising Sun, Maryland, he attended McDaniel College, then joined the Navy serving as an aviator for twenty years. In his professional career, Coe managed businesses for two major entertainment companies and owned a restaurant with his wife in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. He is retired in Edinburg, Virginia.