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Message in the Bones - Messages of Murder Boo...
Long-buried bones have secrets to share – if you know how to read the message
Freak is a nasty word...
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Message in the Bones - Messages of Murder Book #1 Dawn Merriman
Long-buried bones have secrets to share – if you know how to read the message
Freak is a nasty word, but many people in this small town have no trouble calling me a freak, or worse. I have with the ability to “sense” things. Touching certain items often gives me visions, sometimes horrifying ones.
I normally hide my abilities from people, but the mysterious skeleton had a story that needed to be told. When I touched the bones, I saw what happened to her, lived through her murder.
No one wants to believe what I saw. Instead of a helpful hero, I become even more of an outcast in my small town. The only person who trulybelieves is the one man who knows the truth of my visions - the killer – and he’s desperate to keep his secrets hidden.
Freak is a nasty word, but many people in this small town have no trouble calling me a freak, or worse. I have with the ability to “sense” things. Touching certain items often gives me visions, sometimes horrifying ones.
I normally hide my abilities from people, but the mysterious skeleton had a story that needed to be told. When I touched the bones, I saw what happened to her, lived through her murder.
No one wants to believe what I saw. Instead of a helpful hero, I become even more of an outcast in my small town. The only person who trulybelieves is the one man who knows the truth of my visions - the killer – and he’s desperate to keep his secrets hidden.
Set in a small town, but definitely not cozy!
Kindred Intentions
24 hours. 2 people. 1 target.
It was 10 a.m. when undercover agent Amelia Jenning...
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It was 10 a.m. when undercover agent Amelia Jenning...
Kindred Intentions Rita Carla Francesca Monticelli
24 hours. 2 people. 1 target.
It was 10 a.m. when undercover agent Amelia Jennings arrived at the law firm Goldberg & Associates for a job interview. Her mission was to investigate a series of murders involving some well-known lawyers in the City. Her target, an elusive hired killer who had been of interest to the police for months.
But her plan is doomed to fall apart before it even starts.
In less than twenty-four hours Amelia will be the prey in a man hunt and her destiny will become entwined with Mike Connor’s.
Their intentions, apparently similar, may prove to be opposite, but the affinity binding them goes beyond what they think they know about each other.
One day to survive. One day to let go of the past.
It was 10 a.m. when undercover agent Amelia Jennings arrived at the law firm Goldberg & Associates for a job interview. Her mission was to investigate a series of murders involving some well-known lawyers in the City. Her target, an elusive hired killer who had been of interest to the police for months.
But her plan is doomed to fall apart before it even starts.
In less than twenty-four hours Amelia will be the prey in a man hunt and her destiny will become entwined with Mike Connor’s.
Their intentions, apparently similar, may prove to be opposite, but the affinity binding them goes beyond what they think they know about each other.
One day to survive. One day to let go of the past.
Nothing like a thriller when the plan falls apart and the heroes have to wing it! Makes it all the harder for the reader to guess what is going to happen...
Fast and enjoyable.
beautiful cover :)
I felt like I was on Mars, the real Mars, and felt the desperation that isolated settlers will experience. Great read
Big screen material! This talented author brings the reader into a new world where adventure awaits at every turn. The descriptions are well though out, the characters pop off of the page. Don't miss this one!
Monticelli's original Italian has been translated to English for her Red Desert series, giving a charming flavor to the prose. Her characters are 3d, and her hard sci-fi setting is researched impeccably. Novella-length book one, "Point of no return," serves as an introduction, constructing the hooks that power future volumes and ramping up the tension and mystery.
A Corpse in a Caravan
Izzy Palmer retreats to a rainy caravan on the south coast of England to escape from her past. The c...
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Blood Bath in Rio
Tor Medina’s first thriller! After watching his family being massacred, young Tor Medina kills a man...
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Blood Bath in Rio Gus Heyerdahl
Tor Medina’s first thriller! After watching his family being massacred, young Tor Medina kills a man and flees. Why was his family killed and what will he do now? Get this new detective thriller that one reader described as “hard to put down”. Discover what happened in Tor Medina’s past that will forever haunt him and the reason why he became one of the world’s top detectives.
Framed
Discovering a valuable painting is one thing. Finding you're in it is another.
When Holly Fleet h...
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When Holly Fleet h...
Framed Shaun Baines
Discovering a valuable painting is one thing. Finding you're in it is another.
When Holly Fleet helps Callum to clear Black Rock Manor, she unearths a century old mystery. Their investigation leads them to an abandoned graveyard, an old woman in need of help and to an artist with a terrible secret.
An 8,000 word short mystery
Framed is a Holly Fleet short mystery based on the characters in the series. The first book Black Rock Manor is available from Amazon in April 2020. It follows Holly as she returns to her home village of Little Belton to find it is threatened with demolition by a multi-national conglomerate.
When Holly Fleet helps Callum to clear Black Rock Manor, she unearths a century old mystery. Their investigation leads them to an abandoned graveyard, an old woman in need of help and to an artist with a terrible secret.
An 8,000 word short mystery
Framed is a Holly Fleet short mystery based on the characters in the series. The first book Black Rock Manor is available from Amazon in April 2020. It follows Holly as she returns to her home village of Little Belton to find it is threatened with demolition by a multi-national conglomerate.
The Double Cross
A con artist betrayed by his partners. A plot for revenge.
In 1989, where it all begins…
Pau...
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In 1989, where it all begins…
Pau...
Mark of the Triad
What will the world look like in 30 years?
After a massive trade war, the United States lies...
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After a massive trade war, the United States lies...
Mark of the Triad D. B. Goodin
What will the world look like in 30 years?
After a massive trade war, the United States lies in financial ruin. Fewer than twenty states remain. New power structures are formed; most locals revert to the barter system. Although some traditional infrastructure remains, they hold on by a thread.
Lonn Peters, a former detective for the Honolulu Police and a bounty hunter, is unemployed and is desperate to provide for his family. When an enticing offer lures him to the mainland Lonn is unprepared for what he finds. When a veteran detective goes missing, Lonn is tasked to investigate. What he finds threatens to unravel all he knows about law enforcement, people, and culture.
In this dystopian thriller, you never know who to trust.
After a massive trade war, the United States lies in financial ruin. Fewer than twenty states remain. New power structures are formed; most locals revert to the barter system. Although some traditional infrastructure remains, they hold on by a thread.
Lonn Peters, a former detective for the Honolulu Police and a bounty hunter, is unemployed and is desperate to provide for his family. When an enticing offer lures him to the mainland Lonn is unprepared for what he finds. When a veteran detective goes missing, Lonn is tasked to investigate. What he finds threatens to unravel all he knows about law enforcement, people, and culture.
In this dystopian thriller, you never know who to trust.
In Search of Valor
At a young age, Valorie Dawes vowed to avenge the death of her uncle, a policeman killed in the line...
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In Search of Valor Gary Corbin
At a young age, Valorie Dawes vowed to avenge the death of her uncle, a policeman killed in the line of duty, by following in his footsteps. During her first month at college, the mysterious disappearance of a close friend's child drags her into the role of crimefighter much earlier than planned.
But Val's initial attempts to help lead to mistrust and recrimination. Self-doubts escalate, not only about Val's future as a cop, but over her ability to make and sustain the trust of a friend. Anxious to prove herself worthy on both counts, Val puts her own life on the line--and discovers that the kidnappers will stop at nothing to get rid of obstacles like her.
But Val's initial attempts to help lead to mistrust and recrimination. Self-doubts escalate, not only about Val's future as a cop, but over her ability to make and sustain the trust of a friend. Anxious to prove herself worthy on both counts, Val puts her own life on the line--and discovers that the kidnappers will stop at nothing to get rid of obstacles like her.
Ranger Selection - A Sam Harper Military Thri...
𝘼𝙧𝙢𝙮 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙨. 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧
Lieutenant Harper, surfing Army Engineer, must pass the Ranger A...
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Lieutenant Harper, surfing Army Engineer, must pass the Ranger A...
Ranger Selection - A Sam Harper Military Thriller Thomas Sewell
𝘼𝙧𝙢𝙮 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙨. 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧
Lieutenant Harper, surfing Army Engineer, must pass the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP). He's promised Michelle, his ex-girlfriend CIA Officer, to be one of the few selected for the coveted 75th Regimental scroll. She's recruited him to back her up by commanding a Military Intelligence platoon in Korea.
RASP won't be easy. Harper must lead a pair of enlisted Ranger candidates to victory. Captain Dobbs, an infantry officer also competing for selection, has Harper's number. Aggressive officers battle head-to-head in each task; Engineer vs. Infantry.
The 75th Ranger Regiment's motto requires initiative, but will Harper win or lose against Dobbs by sticking with the Ranger Handbook? Or might he die in the process?
Lieutenant Harper, surfing Army Engineer, must pass the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP). He's promised Michelle, his ex-girlfriend CIA Officer, to be one of the few selected for the coveted 75th Regimental scroll. She's recruited him to back her up by commanding a Military Intelligence platoon in Korea.
RASP won't be easy. Harper must lead a pair of enlisted Ranger candidates to victory. Captain Dobbs, an infantry officer also competing for selection, has Harper's number. Aggressive officers battle head-to-head in each task; Engineer vs. Infantry.
The 75th Ranger Regiment's motto requires initiative, but will Harper win or lose against Dobbs by sticking with the Ranger Handbook? Or might he die in the process?
A few guides have been writing about RASP, Ranger Assessment and Selection Program. Individuals who undertake the program must endure physical challenges beyond the ordinary. It is said, even though their bodies tire and fail, their minds must not fail. Those putting up their hand to face selection must have a tenacity above the norm. In Ranger Selection, Harper launches into the challenge. But levels of intrigue set this selection apart from others. Two men, both with the right determination to win, take on the task that sees winning at all costs the only option.
Intriguing blurb.
Pea Pod Murder
Suzie is super smart, successful, and flawed, she believes herself to be unlovable.
She is seeking...
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She is seeking...
Pea Pod Murder Kerry Sharp
Suzie is super smart, successful, and flawed, she believes herself to be unlovable.
She is seeking revenge for her father’s death, her investigation has exhausted all avenues, she needs more data. Suzie designs a cutting edge case management solution and sells it to the Metropolitan police, so she can plunder the best crime database in the world.
To prove her software she is co-opted into a squad tasked to solve a violent death. Sara’s stabbed and abused body pulls at Suzie’s heart, revenge for her Dad can wait she needs to first find justice for Sara.
Suzie manages to save her friends but can she save herself?
She is seeking revenge for her father’s death, her investigation has exhausted all avenues, she needs more data. Suzie designs a cutting edge case management solution and sells it to the Metropolitan police, so she can plunder the best crime database in the world.
To prove her software she is co-opted into a squad tasked to solve a violent death. Sara’s stabbed and abused body pulls at Suzie’s heart, revenge for her Dad can wait she needs to first find justice for Sara.
Suzie manages to save her friends but can she save herself?
One By One
Rae faces a dilemma when her brother, Kenan, announces a man wants to buy their log cabin in Virgini...
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One By One Yawatta Hosby
Rae faces a dilemma when her brother, Kenan, announces a man wants to buy their log cabin in Virginia. A place abandoned after they helplessly watched their parents tortured and killed inside. Reluctantly, Rae agrees to sign over the deed once Kenan mentions their six friends are taking a road trip with them for moral support.
The next morning, two of their friends have disappeared. And worse, someone has sabotaged their two rented Jeeps, leaving them stranded.
Alone in the woods, thirty miles from civilization with no cell phone reception, the weekend turns into a deadly game when a killer hunts Rae and her friends. They struggle to stay alive and discover the truth.
Is someone stalking them, or is there a killer among the group?
The next morning, two of their friends have disappeared. And worse, someone has sabotaged their two rented Jeeps, leaving them stranded.
Alone in the woods, thirty miles from civilization with no cell phone reception, the weekend turns into a deadly game when a killer hunts Rae and her friends. They struggle to stay alive and discover the truth.
Is someone stalking them, or is there a killer among the group?
Based on the description, Something's Amiss seems to have a unique twist on the 'old love comes back to town' trope. I look forward to reading.
The blurb makes this sound like a classic lost in the woods with scary things happening, but it's not. This is an ambitious book that really makes you want to read it with all the lights on in the house. This really left me guessing at every turn.
But above all of that--keeping me in suspense enough to want to read to the end--the writing is just wonderful and the descriptions are absolutely fantastic. I don't want to put any spoilers in here, but let me just say that when Hosby's characters feel pain, you do, too, and when they are afraid, you are, too. I can't remember the last time I read a book in this genre that really gripped me like this.
Shoes on the Stairs
Inspired by the many frustrations of parenthood and the ever-present fear of failure, SHOES ON THE S...
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Shoes on the Stairs Jan Steele
Inspired by the many frustrations of parenthood and the ever-present fear of failure, SHOES ON THE STAIRS centers around a mother’s struggle to accept what she has left behind after her death. She takes the reader on a journey of both laughter and tears while learning even the smallest of gestures can make a significant and lasting impact.
The Redemption
It has been four years since the case of serial killer Silas Alvah shook the town of Seattle to its...
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The Redemption David Boiani
It has been four years since the case of serial killer Silas Alvah shook the town of Seattle to its core. Retired Detective John Corbin has settled into his life of husband, father, and restaurant owner; Detective work, however, is embedded in his heart and soul and the pull has never left him. When a disturbed and twisted killer rises to the surface of Northwestern Washington, it is soon apparent his intention is to draw John Corbin back into the horrors of detective work that has already left him scarred. Will John risk everything to be drawn into the killer's twisted game of using human beings as pawns? Will he follow his ingrained instincts and attempt to save the innocent from evil? ‘The Redemption’ is a twisting, turning labyrinth that will take you on a thrill ride unlike anything y
Intriguing premise, nice cover!
Very spooky cover caught my eye, and the blurb reeled me in. Sounds like an awesome read!
Totally enjoyed reading David Bolani's, The Redemption. The book held my attention from the first page. The plot was well-developed and sequenced, the characters believable
and the twists kept me guessing. Enjoyed very much. Highly recommend
A chilling story for mystery and horror lovers! David is a great story teller!
Looks like an interesting read!
Best Kept Secret
Natasha Dawson is a lucky woman. Her career as a fashion photographer has taken off magnificently. A...
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Best Kept Secret Elsa Joseph
Natasha Dawson is a lucky woman. Her career as a fashion photographer has taken off magnificently. After her imminent marriage, she will have a stable future to look forward to and a loving husband in the funny and generous Luke Stevens. Everything is very nearly perfect. But her ex-boyfriend has disappeared, and, try as she might, she can't forget about him. Some part of her feels she's about to marry the man of the wrong person's dreams. The other man in her life is handsome, engaging and passionate, and Natasha is deeply in love with him. But he also has a terrible secret, and Natasha may have to risk everything if she wants to uncover it...
Really amazing story about what love can do with us. I like how characters are so real and so vivid, you drown in their story. Natasha is so strong woman and I admire by her. She decided to save her lover despise the fact that they are parted the life gave her to be with another man and forget all her sorrow. But she chooses the love!
Elsa Joseph's novels keep the pages turning.! The plot lines are fantastic, the characters seem real and believable and the writing is rich with description. The Best Kept Secret is a novel with mystery, thriller and romantic elements.
Elsa Joseph is a smart writer. I definitely enjoyed reading her books :)
Elsa Joseph does great work depicting the conflict Natasha is feeling over the two loves in her life. Her writing is original and well worth the read.
Refreshing to read a novel written in Third Person. Natasha is someone you can root for. As for London, what a gorgeous landscape to set
your story in. Been there, so the descriptions bring back fond memories. Good pacing, smart dialogue.
Trade Winds
Businessman, mercenary, manipulator, spy? Everyone has a view about John Fairchild, and his services...
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Trade Winds T.M. Parris
Businessman, mercenary, manipulator, spy? Everyone has a view about John Fairchild, and his services are often in demand. This time he's in the Philippines, where the comforts of a Manila cocktail bar shield its influential clientele from the threats of rising fundamentalism and an incoming typhoon.
Fairchild is sent to find hostages held by Islamic militants in the remote islands of the south, where lives in the harsh jungle hang in the balance. Fairchild's skills are renowned, but has he under-estimated the determination of a young man who has been wronged?
A short story of over 12,000 words, featuring characters from the Clarke and Fairchild series of thrillers of which the first, Reborn, has recently been published.
Fairchild is sent to find hostages held by Islamic militants in the remote islands of the south, where lives in the harsh jungle hang in the balance. Fairchild's skills are renowned, but has he under-estimated the determination of a young man who has been wronged?
A short story of over 12,000 words, featuring characters from the Clarke and Fairchild series of thrillers of which the first, Reborn, has recently been published.
Parris writes compellingly and with such bold conviction. The plotline draws you in right away. The characters are interesting, in the way real people are when you sit and watch them. You can't stop thinking about them when you're not reading about them. Well worth the time.
I've recently read the first two chapters of Ms. Parris' spy thriller. This story wastes no time taking the reader right into a world of espionage. Rose Clarke wants back into "the life" and must convince Fairchild to meet with Walter, a mysterious man who can reinstate Rose's status in the spy world, a world she's addicted to. I'm looking forward to finding out more about the world Parris has built. I like her style and the pacing of this novel.
Behind Closed Doors
Prequel novella to the Harry Briscombe series.
Edward Hamilton is an educated, respectable...
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Edward Hamilton is an educated, respectable...
Behind Closed Doors Carolyn Mahony
Prequel novella to the Harry Briscombe series.
Edward Hamilton is an educated, respectable Lawyer, seemingly devoted to his children but according to his wife, Serena, he has a dark side. When she accuses him of physical abuse and calls the police, PC Harry Briscombe is put onto the investigation in what proves to be his last case before transferring to CID.
Ed Hamilton dismisses his wife as a fantasist with a history of making false claims against him. His wife says this is not true and that this time she will follow through with a Prosecution.
As Harry probes further, he realises the extreme intricacies involved in establishing the truth.
For who can ever really be sure what goes on behind closed doors?
Edward Hamilton is an educated, respectable Lawyer, seemingly devoted to his children but according to his wife, Serena, he has a dark side. When she accuses him of physical abuse and calls the police, PC Harry Briscombe is put onto the investigation in what proves to be his last case before transferring to CID.
Ed Hamilton dismisses his wife as a fantasist with a history of making false claims against him. His wife says this is not true and that this time she will follow through with a Prosecution.
As Harry probes further, he realises the extreme intricacies involved in establishing the truth.
For who can ever really be sure what goes on behind closed doors?
Target - 'The Master's Child' - Part One
Winner of the Reader-Voted #BestBook from the 'Inks and Scratches' Summer Splash Book Awards
Life...
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Target - 'The Master's Child' - Part One Simone Leigh
Winner of the Reader-Voted #BestBook from the 'Inks and Scratches' Summer Splash Book Awards
Life is Good…
Charlotte is expecting her Master’s baby.
Beth is pregnant by Richard, and now Michael’s ‘Second Wife’ The Triad and the Couple are drawing ever closer.
James has an ‘understanding’ with Klempner – He will stay away and allow Mitch to live her own life.
Life is close to perfect. What could possibly go wrong?
A BDSM Menage Erotic Thriller
"OMG What an ending!!!! Loved the story!" Pat
Life is Good…
Charlotte is expecting her Master’s baby.
Beth is pregnant by Richard, and now Michael’s ‘Second Wife’ The Triad and the Couple are drawing ever closer.
James has an ‘understanding’ with Klempner – He will stay away and allow Mitch to live her own life.
Life is close to perfect. What could possibly go wrong?
A BDSM Menage Erotic Thriller
"OMG What an ending!!!! Loved the story!" Pat
Very interesting. Micheal is too hot to melt a woman.
These are some steamy amazing reads. You will love it.
My applause for Simone's 'Dancing' short story.
Insightful and thought-provoking - as all good erotica should be.
nice cover :)
This looks like an interesting book series.
The Inmate
Jose Lopez has served twelve years of a life sentence for a murder he claims he didn’t commit. The...
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The Inmate Alan P. Woodruff
Jose Lopez has served twelve years of a life sentence for a murder he claims he didn’t commit. The evidence all seems to point to Lopez’s guilt, but criminal defense attorney Lucius White is sure there is more to the story than what appears in the trial record.
White succeeds in getting Lopez a new trial, but somebody still wants Lopez kept in prison – and is willing to kill to make sure it happens. Witnesses who are ready to testify for Lopez at his retrial are being murdered, and White himself has been threatened. But who is behind it all? Is it the real killer?
To find the truth, White ventures into the violent world of drug dealers and motorcycle gangs and ultimately faces off against the government in a life-or-death trial that tests all of his legal skills.
White succeeds in getting Lopez a new trial, but somebody still wants Lopez kept in prison – and is willing to kill to make sure it happens. Witnesses who are ready to testify for Lopez at his retrial are being murdered, and White himself has been threatened. But who is behind it all? Is it the real killer?
To find the truth, White ventures into the violent world of drug dealers and motorcycle gangs and ultimately faces off against the government in a life-or-death trial that tests all of his legal skills.
I loved this book. Lots of tension, lots of mystery, great characters and humour throughout.
Compelling beginning to this conspiracy-theory plot focusing on the Middle East, Russia and the questionable role of various operators within the US government. Interesting likeable characters. Reads very authoritatively on all things military and security service related.
Great cover and blurb - compelling story idea. I'm interested!
Kick Back
When the criminals are in the dressing room, sport is no longer a game.
He had everything: money,...
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He had everything: money,...
Kick Back Phil Savage
When the criminals are in the dressing room, sport is no longer a game.
He had everything: money, a beautiful wife, luxury houses and supercars. But when a top footballer’s life spirals out of control it threatens not only his family but the entire Premier League.
He is being controlled by organised crime. He can’t tell his club. He can’t tell the police. Alec Munday is the only one he trusts.
Alec has played the game, now he writes about it. He juggles connections in the criminal underworld with contacts in the police, but is he up to the job?
Succeed and he might just save a girl’s life. Fail and the entire top tier of English football could come crashing down.
He had everything: money, a beautiful wife, luxury houses and supercars. But when a top footballer’s life spirals out of control it threatens not only his family but the entire Premier League.
He is being controlled by organised crime. He can’t tell his club. He can’t tell the police. Alec Munday is the only one he trusts.
Alec has played the game, now he writes about it. He juggles connections in the criminal underworld with contacts in the police, but is he up to the job?
Succeed and he might just save a girl’s life. Fail and the entire top tier of English football could come crashing down.
This is the kind of story I one-click from cover and logline alone. All I need to know is right there and the first line of the blurb, and I'm officially excited.
Not my usual type of hero, but Alec's story is fast-paced, well written and without any pesky plot holes. I enjoyed it immensely and recommend it highly.
Junkie
How do you hunt down your best friend’s killer when you're a drug-addict ex-cop living on the street...
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Junkie Robert P. French
How do you hunt down your best friend’s killer when you're a drug-addict ex-cop living on the streets?
Cal Rogan, once a rising-star detective, has one friend left from his old life. Kevin lets Cal come to his apartment every Saturday to clean up and change into his only good clothes so that he can visit the seven year-old daughter he adores. When he finds Kevin dead, his former colleagues rule it a suicide. He starts his own investigation and learns things about Kevin and the others in his life that he never could have imagined.
Follow Cal from the drug infested streets through the worlds of drug gangs and the super-rich to the stunning conclusion.
Cal Rogan, once a rising-star detective, has one friend left from his old life. Kevin lets Cal come to his apartment every Saturday to clean up and change into his only good clothes so that he can visit the seven year-old daughter he adores. When he finds Kevin dead, his former colleagues rule it a suicide. He starts his own investigation and learns things about Kevin and the others in his life that he never could have imagined.
Follow Cal from the drug infested streets through the worlds of drug gangs and the super-rich to the stunning conclusion.
From the book's opening chapter, you know this is a hard-boiled crime novel. Cal, known on the streets as Rocky, wakes up in a back alley. The description is vivid and confronting. He tries to break Roy from his drug-induced stupor as they have to hit the streets. Cal know that if anyone from his past recognizes him, he would meet a slow and painful death. One question hounds Cal, why did Tommy die of bad drugs when he was an alcoholic?
Excellent book with an interesting character and an interesting character. I enjoyed this refreshing approach to the genre.
I love a good detective story, especially when it involves a conspiracy. And when a case hangs on just one word, it has to be a page-turner.
This looks awesome. I love broken heroes. So much potential for awesome characterization.
This one has all the right stuff for a great story. Can't wait.
New Blood
His life shattered after the horrific loss of his only son, Dana Hartman
staggers back into a home...
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staggers back into a home...
New Blood Shane Lusher
His life shattered after the horrific loss of his only son, Dana Hartman
staggers back into a home town he's avoided for over twenty years.
His brother, the sheriff, is shot dead in the street not long after and
now the sheriff's right-hand man wants Dana in on the investigation.
Dana isn't a detective. He's not even a cop.
He helped the Chicago PD solve one case.
Now all he wants is to live out the rest of his life in peace, with a
grieving nine-year-old niece he hadn’t bargained for.
But why are there so many dead bodies in Tazewell County?
Why does everything seem to lead to the pillars of the community?
And why is everyone trying to warn him off the case?
staggers back into a home town he's avoided for over twenty years.
His brother, the sheriff, is shot dead in the street not long after and
now the sheriff's right-hand man wants Dana in on the investigation.
Dana isn't a detective. He's not even a cop.
He helped the Chicago PD solve one case.
Now all he wants is to live out the rest of his life in peace, with a
grieving nine-year-old niece he hadn’t bargained for.
But why are there so many dead bodies in Tazewell County?
Why does everything seem to lead to the pillars of the community?
And why is everyone trying to warn him off the case?
Murder in the Morning Edition
Welcome to Brighton, England - where they do like to murder beside the seaside…
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Murder in the Morning Edition Peter Bartram
Welcome to Brighton, England - where they do like to murder beside the seaside…
Don't you just hate it when you get the afternoon off - and then find yourself chasing a train robber with his loot?
Join ace crime reporter Colin Crampton and his feisty Australian girlfriend Shirley Goldsmith as they embark on a new adventure.
It all starts when Colin spends a lazy afternoon by the beach with Shirley. But when a daring robbery takes place before their very eyes, Colin reckons he's on the trail of a big story.
But nothing about the robbery is what it seems. And before long Colin and Shirley are drawn deeper into danger.
Colin encounters a motorcycle rocker with bad teeth, a dyslexic tattooist, and a seller of novelty toilet roll holders as he chases down his story.
Come and join the fun.
Don't you just hate it when you get the afternoon off - and then find yourself chasing a train robber with his loot?
Join ace crime reporter Colin Crampton and his feisty Australian girlfriend Shirley Goldsmith as they embark on a new adventure.
It all starts when Colin spends a lazy afternoon by the beach with Shirley. But when a daring robbery takes place before their very eyes, Colin reckons he's on the trail of a big story.
But nothing about the robbery is what it seems. And before long Colin and Shirley are drawn deeper into danger.
Colin encounters a motorcycle rocker with bad teeth, a dyslexic tattooist, and a seller of novelty toilet roll holders as he chases down his story.
Come and join the fun.
The perfect summer read especially if you love all things British.
Love the inventive humor and pace of these fun capers!
Puzzles! My favorite. Clever title. Humor combined with a murder mystery to solve, and a sassy Aussie on the scene, too. Fantastic synopsis, with characters who sound intriguing and lively! Can't wait to read this mystery by Peter Bartram.
Deadly Secrets
Seven-year-old JP Torn witnessed a man shot to death. His secret haunted him for eighteen long years...
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Deadly Secrets Teresa Burrell
Seven-year-old JP Torn witnessed a man shot to death. His secret haunted him for eighteen long years. In an attempt to clear the name of the man wrongfully imprisoned for the murder, he discovers an unforgiving brother, and a string of lies that lead to more painful, DEADLY SECRETS.
This one has an interesting plot that will make for good reading anytime.
This book sounds chilling. The plot is gripping. I'm looking forward to reading it.
I love a story when someone is haunted by a memory and a relentless battle to put right a wrong. A real page-turner!
Once You Go Black
An unusual murder. An unusual town. And deadly secrets…
Martial artist and ex-special forces memb...
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Once You Go Black Alex Cage
An unusual murder. An unusual town. And deadly secrets…
Martial artist and ex-special forces member Orlando Black is traveling through Alabama. All he wants is to keep the vow he made to himself. Black struggles to keep his promise when a bigot sheriff of a small town wrongfully puts him in cuffs. Now he must work with an unlikely ally to uncover the truth behind his arrest while trying to maintain his cool.
Martial artist and ex-special forces member Orlando Black is traveling through Alabama. All he wants is to keep the vow he made to himself. Black struggles to keep his promise when a bigot sheriff of a small town wrongfully puts him in cuffs. Now he must work with an unlikely ally to uncover the truth behind his arrest while trying to maintain his cool.
Megan
“Happy birthday… Mr. President…”
“Make a wish, Babe.”
A double-layered cake covered in chocola...
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“Make a wish, Babe.”
A double-layered cake covered in chocola...
Megan B. Romero
“Happy birthday… Mr. President…”
“Make a wish, Babe.”
A double-layered cake covered in chocolate icing.
The words Happy Birthday written in multi-colored candy letters surrounded lit candles.
Megan has a special birthday surprise for her boyfriend.
It’s one he’ll never forget.
A terrifying new novella from a delightful new voice in horror.
“Make a wish, Babe.”
A double-layered cake covered in chocolate icing.
The words Happy Birthday written in multi-colored candy letters surrounded lit candles.
Megan has a special birthday surprise for her boyfriend.
It’s one he’ll never forget.
A terrifying new novella from a delightful new voice in horror.
Blood On the Mesa
FBI Mantracker Mitch Kearns Thought He Had Seen It All...
Former combat tracker and FBI Agent Mit...
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Former combat tracker and FBI Agent Mit...
Blood On the Mesa JT Sawyer
FBI Mantracker Mitch Kearns Thought He Had Seen It All...
Former combat tracker and FBI Agent Mitch Kearns is recruited to help a fellow field agent solve the murder of an informant in the high-desert south of Winslow, Arizona. Together, they find themselves navigating a murky trail of suspects in the lucrative black-market trade of prehistoric artifacts, in a criminal manhunt that will put their own lives in the crosshairs.
This prequel short story takes place during the weeks preceding Dead in Their Tracks, the first book in the Mitch Kearns Combat Tracker Series.
Former combat tracker and FBI Agent Mitch Kearns is recruited to help a fellow field agent solve the murder of an informant in the high-desert south of Winslow, Arizona. Together, they find themselves navigating a murky trail of suspects in the lucrative black-market trade of prehistoric artifacts, in a criminal manhunt that will put their own lives in the crosshairs.
This prequel short story takes place during the weeks preceding Dead in Their Tracks, the first book in the Mitch Kearns Combat Tracker Series.
The Case of the Missing Bubble Gum Card: A Ja...
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Jarvis Mann is a private detective, whose business thrived on the mundane
Pay...
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Pay...
The Case of the Missing Bubble Gum Card: A Jarvis Mann Hardboiled Detective Short Story R Weir
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Jarvis Mann is a private detective, whose business thrived on the mundane
Paying the bills by shadowing cheating spouses
Getting in the middle of messy divorces
And working for the fat-cat insurance companies running down false claims
On a Winter’s Sunday afternoon, a young man graces his office steps
His words coaxing with the simple declaration of “Please”
Convincing Jarvis to help find a valuable missing Ernie Banks rookie baseball card
With a dry sense of humor, Jarvis tours the Denver neighborhood with the lad
Door to door, friend to friend, until a clue leads to a surprising discovery
A young man’s personal pain revealed
Witnessing a friend’s act of self-sacrifice
Both teenagers teaching Jarvis a life lesson
That will shape him with new hope and resolve
An 8400 word Short Story by Author R Weir
Plus a preview of the first novel in the Jarvis Mann PI series: Tracking A Shadow
Jarvis Mann is a private detective, whose business thrived on the mundane
Paying the bills by shadowing cheating spouses
Getting in the middle of messy divorces
And working for the fat-cat insurance companies running down false claims
On a Winter’s Sunday afternoon, a young man graces his office steps
His words coaxing with the simple declaration of “Please”
Convincing Jarvis to help find a valuable missing Ernie Banks rookie baseball card
With a dry sense of humor, Jarvis tours the Denver neighborhood with the lad
Door to door, friend to friend, until a clue leads to a surprising discovery
A young man’s personal pain revealed
Witnessing a friend’s act of self-sacrifice
Both teenagers teaching Jarvis a life lesson
That will shape him with new hope and resolve
An 8400 word Short Story by Author R Weir
Plus a preview of the first novel in the Jarvis Mann PI series: Tracking A Shadow
A real page turner novel that keeps you reading
This novella by R. Weir is a PI story with a hard-boiled twist and a soft centre.
This looks fantastic, I look forward to reading it! :)
I like classic mysteries but also like a little lighter fare. I enjoyed the humor of this whodunnit.
R. Weir created an intriguing and engaging puzzle in the Case of the Missing Bubble Gum Card. For anyone who has had a precious sports card or anyone who grew up in Denver, this detective mystery is a treat from start to finish.
Deadly Vanity: A Suspenseful Mystery
Jaymie Allen had everything... until she didn’t. As a young mogul and social media influencer, she’s...
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Deadly Vanity: A Suspenseful Mystery Redelton Jones
Jaymie Allen had everything... until she didn’t. As a young mogul and social media influencer, she’s been promoting her latest launch for months. In addition to debuting new products for her successful cosmetics company, she’s told her millions of followers that she’ll be making her biggest announcement ever on this night - a secret they won’t want to miss. The most popular bloggers, stars, and makeup artists in the industry will be there. But after a tragic accident, the night does not go as planned. As the beautiful Los Angeles palm trees continue to sway, the city's biggest starlet is laid to rest. Could someone have had a bone to pick with Jaymie?
Secrets and lies will unfold in this complex mystery. Because in a city of smoke and mirrors, a family portrait is never what it seems.
Secrets and lies will unfold in this complex mystery. Because in a city of smoke and mirrors, a family portrait is never what it seems.
Stripper! A Natalie McMasters Novel
Natalie McMasters is twenty, short and blonde (OK, it’s bleached!), way cute, and a pre-law student...
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Stripper! A Natalie McMasters Novel Tom Burns
Natalie McMasters is twenty, short and blonde (OK, it’s bleached!), way cute, and a pre-law student at State. She's also straight, or at least she thinks so. When her new best friend is brutally murdered and Amos is critically injured, Nattie immerses herself in the seamy world of web cams and strip clubs to hunt the killer. Her investigation forces her to reassess many of the ideas that she’s lived by her whole life and do things she’s never considered before – strip on a stage, question her sexuality, and rediscover the meaning of love itself.
Nattie eventually exposes a drug ring, police corruption, and an assassin-for-hire online. Then she stumbles upon the true face of evil, and her encounter does not leave her unscathed…
Nattie eventually exposes a drug ring, police corruption, and an assassin-for-hire online. Then she stumbles upon the true face of evil, and her encounter does not leave her unscathed…
Inside of a Dog
Do you enjoy locked door mysteries? How about playing murder in the dark?
Trapped in a lightless...
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Trapped in a lightless...
Inside of a Dog Maaja Wentz
Do you enjoy locked door mysteries? How about playing murder in the dark?
Trapped in a lightless restaurant with blind servers, will a snobby food critic discover the killer -- or get served on a platter?
This story first appeared in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine which called it "very original."
As a teen, Maaja Wentz devoured shelves of mysteries. In university, she read speculative fiction and studied literature. Today, she writes mystery and fantasy tales to keep you in suspense.
To hear first about new publications and get free stories, join the Loon Lake reading club at: Maajawentz.com.
Trapped in a lightless restaurant with blind servers, will a snobby food critic discover the killer -- or get served on a platter?
This story first appeared in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine which called it "very original."
As a teen, Maaja Wentz devoured shelves of mysteries. In university, she read speculative fiction and studied literature. Today, she writes mystery and fantasy tales to keep you in suspense.
To hear first about new publications and get free stories, join the Loon Lake reading club at: Maajawentz.com.
Sounds both mysterious yet witty - my kind of book!
This book sounds like so much fun! Love the premise and the cover!
Sounds like a fun premise! I like the title.
TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com
Welcome to a Continuum book series.
When the book ends, the story doesn't. The Writer and Victori...
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When the book ends, the story doesn't. The Writer and Victori...
TheYearOfMyLifeVR.com Mark I Jacobson
Welcome to a Continuum book series.
When the book ends, the story doesn't. The Writer and Victoria live and interact with the real world. Get to know them in real time as the story continues and fiction becomes reality!
She's on a mission to understand the human species. He's a handicapped writer who understands the human species all too well. They have nothing in common, but they may be civilization's only hope as they set out to save the human species from extinction. It's not as easy as it sounds. Along the way, they must solve a mysterious murder and stop a terrorist plot to start World War 3.
The Writer solves mysteries with the help of Victoria's 'virtual reality." Now, it's your turn. Just answer 5 questions for your chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.
When the book ends, the story doesn't. The Writer and Victoria live and interact with the real world. Get to know them in real time as the story continues and fiction becomes reality!
She's on a mission to understand the human species. He's a handicapped writer who understands the human species all too well. They have nothing in common, but they may be civilization's only hope as they set out to save the human species from extinction. It's not as easy as it sounds. Along the way, they must solve a mysterious murder and stop a terrorist plot to start World War 3.
The Writer solves mysteries with the help of Victoria's 'virtual reality." Now, it's your turn. Just answer 5 questions for your chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.
I love the story line, and cant wait to read your book.
Interesting premise, not sure if this is GameLit or LitRPG, but It looks like a fun and interesting science fiction read. I look forward to checking it out.
Can't wait to check this one out!
I'm gonna put this one on my TBR pile.
Mark,
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your work. Perceptive, ironic, satiric, and engaging.
Ray
Naomi
Naomi is a short story of just under 5,000 words which introduces readers to the primary character i...
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Naomi Michael Rickett
Naomi is a short story of just under 5,000 words which introduces readers to the primary character in both my novels, the first of which, a thriller called The Poseidon Files, is to be published shortly.
Naomi is an artist and a psychic, and she tells a spooky tale in narrative form. As part of the story she introduces readers to her world, (the streets of Liverpool) in the same way as Robert Galbraith (aka Joanne Rowling) describes the streets of London in her Cormoran Strike detective stories.
Naomi is an artist and a psychic, and she tells a spooky tale in narrative form. As part of the story she introduces readers to her world, (the streets of Liverpool) in the same way as Robert Galbraith (aka Joanne Rowling) describes the streets of London in her Cormoran Strike detective stories.
Something in the Blood
From award winning writer Robert I. Katz, Something in the Blood is a short story about an early epi...
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Something in the Blood Robert I. Katz
From award winning writer Robert I. Katz, Something in the Blood is a short story about an early episode in the life of surgeon Richard Kurtz, the principal protagonist of the Kurtz and Barent mystery series.
With less than a year to go before graduation, surgical resident Richard Kurtz decides to spend his summer on an elective rotation at a small hospital in Arkansas. The place seems peaceful enough but when a kid named Ben Saunders comes into the ER with a broken wrist, Kurtz cannot resist getting drawn into a family tragedy that spans two generations.
With less than a year to go before graduation, surgical resident Richard Kurtz decides to spend his summer on an elective rotation at a small hospital in Arkansas. The place seems peaceful enough but when a kid named Ben Saunders comes into the ER with a broken wrist, Kurtz cannot resist getting drawn into a family tragedy that spans two generations.
It's amazing what humans can do when they are pushed to the max!
Intriguing from it's very double-meaning title. The animating style of both distance and scenery is wonderful. Excellent!
A fascinating new writer.
Onslaught 1
The extraordinary gift of some Vitrian children identified as children connect to The Chosen child h...
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Onslaught 1 Dele Andersen
The extraordinary gift of some Vitrian children identified as children connect to The Chosen child has brought the wrath of an evil force that is determined to wipe the gifts and prophecy of The Chosen away. Onslaught 1, explains the saga around the children and Wanda Troms' life when the thriller and mystery started almost fifteen years ago. It is a prequel to The Healing Méndez and it recaps the mayhem around the paranormal and love-stricken life that Wanda Troms and a lot of the Vitrian children had to face. The children with the extraordinary gift of The Chosen must be protected, but can anyone protect the children from the evil unleashed on them?
Onslaught 1 explains the ordeal that the Vitrian children experienced, but would they all survive or would they all die?
Onslaught 1 explains the ordeal that the Vitrian children experienced, but would they all survive or would they all die?
Eden
Eighteen-year-old Anna awakes, naked and afraid, tied to a chair in a dark room. Across from her sit...
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Eden Joris van Leeuwen
Eighteen-year-old Anna awakes, naked and afraid, tied to a chair in a dark room. Across from her sits a woman who is her spitting image. With tears in her eyes, the woman puts a gun against her head and kills herself. Anna is not found until days later and in a state of hypothermia, moments from dying. But when she wakes in the hospital, she finds that the police don’t see her as a victim, but as a suspect. It’s the beginning of a series of catastrophic events in which she has no choice but to play a part. Is this the end of humanity?
Here Comes The Night
The strange world surrounding the promiscuous Martha Hoodwinker and the unconventional relationship...
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Here Comes The Night Mark Keating
The strange world surrounding the promiscuous Martha Hoodwinker and the unconventional relationship with her brother, begins to unravel when their father accidentally reveals the death of a mysterious associate, leading them on a soul searching journey to determine what is really going on in their mansion house. A scarred mother, demented grandmother, toothless turkey fancier of an uncle and his valet and a deformed infant cloud the background of which the siblings come from.
An intriguing, unorthodox and satirical investigation filled with gadzookery and an obsession of oral hygiene and sticky buns ensues. Here Comes The Night is a tale that almost gives an answer to the question that hasn’t been asked.
An intriguing, unorthodox and satirical investigation filled with gadzookery and an obsession of oral hygiene and sticky buns ensues. Here Comes The Night is a tale that almost gives an answer to the question that hasn’t been asked.
Triple Cross
Harris Masters is on the run – from the mob and the government.
The first trial of New Orleans mob...
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The first trial of New Orleans mob...
Triple Cross Alan P. Woodruff
Harris Masters is on the run – from the mob and the government.
The first trial of New Orleans mob kingpin Sonny Falco, for which Masters had provided the evidence used by the government, ended in a mistrial. Now Falco wants to make sure Masters doesn’t live to testify at his retrial.
Masters can't trust the Marshal’s Service or the U.S. Attorney to protect him, so he turns to Lucius White for help.
Whatever White can do, it won’t be easy, but it will be dangerous. There is a contract out on Masters life, but White and Masters must return to New Orleans to find the documents that might save Masters. The risks are high, the chances of success are small, and Masters and White can’t completely trust anyone whose help they need
The first trial of New Orleans mob kingpin Sonny Falco, for which Masters had provided the evidence used by the government, ended in a mistrial. Now Falco wants to make sure Masters doesn’t live to testify at his retrial.
Masters can't trust the Marshal’s Service or the U.S. Attorney to protect him, so he turns to Lucius White for help.
Whatever White can do, it won’t be easy, but it will be dangerous. There is a contract out on Masters life, but White and Masters must return to New Orleans to find the documents that might save Masters. The risks are high, the chances of success are small, and Masters and White can’t completely trust anyone whose help they need
I loved this book. Lots of tension, lots of mystery, great characters and humour throughout.
Compelling beginning to this conspiracy-theory plot focusing on the Middle East, Russia and the questionable role of various operators within the US government. Interesting likeable characters. Reads very authoritatively on all things military and security service related.
Great cover and blurb - compelling story idea. I'm interested!
The Imperial Alchemist
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A legend buried for 2000 years. A woman compelled to uncover the trut...
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A legend buried for 2000 years. A woman compelled to uncover the trut...
The Imperial Alchemist A.H. Wang
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A legend buried for 2000 years. A woman compelled to uncover the truth.
210 BCE, CHINA. The most powerful emperor China has ever known is on the brink of death. In desperation, he sends his most gifted alchemist on a quest for the mythical elixir of life.
His fleet never returned…
NOW, archaeologist Georgia Lee is compelled to hunt for a mysterious man who may hold the secret to the greatest discovery ever.
Her search takes her from an ancient tomb in China, through traditional Japan, to the blistering Australian outback, and the dizzying heights of verdant mountains in tropical Taiwan. What begins as an investigation into an archaeological riddle turns into something very sinister. Georgia starts to suspect that perhaps she is the one being hunted instead…
A legend buried for 2000 years. A woman compelled to uncover the truth.
210 BCE, CHINA. The most powerful emperor China has ever known is on the brink of death. In desperation, he sends his most gifted alchemist on a quest for the mythical elixir of life.
His fleet never returned…
NOW, archaeologist Georgia Lee is compelled to hunt for a mysterious man who may hold the secret to the greatest discovery ever.
Her search takes her from an ancient tomb in China, through traditional Japan, to the blistering Australian outback, and the dizzying heights of verdant mountains in tropical Taiwan. What begins as an investigation into an archaeological riddle turns into something very sinister. Georgia starts to suspect that perhaps she is the one being hunted instead…
Cover and opening of this adventure novel take you in right away. Enough twists and turns for a blockbuster movie, this is the fun summer beach read you've been waiting for!
Romantic, elegant, rich with fascinating factual Asian history and that quest at the heart of Gothic literature -- the elixir of immortality -- this novel provides adventure enough to remind us, moment by moment, about how exciting and precarious being alive really is.
Grabs you from the first sentence! I was impressed by the writing and the story line! Move over Dan Brown! Seriously that is what it reminded me of. I look forward to reading this!
An exciting quest to uncover an ancient Chinese secret takes archaeologist Georgia Lee back in time. To lay bare the Imperial Alchemist's startling story she will have to travel most of Asia. The Imperial Alchemist is a book fans of ancient China and modern mystery will enjoy.
A trek around the world, a mystery and something deadly. Intriguing!
Black Rock Manor-Opening Two Chapters
OPENING TWO CHAPTERS
When Holly Fleet returns to her home village of Little Belton, she expects it...
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When Holly Fleet returns to her home village of Little Belton, she expects it...
Black Rock Manor-Opening Two Chapters Shaun Baines
OPENING TWO CHAPTERS
When Holly Fleet returns to her home village of Little Belton, she expects it to still be there.
Arcadia Leisure, a corporation led by an eccentric billionaire, is determined to build a theme park in the heart of Northumberland's countryside. Houses will be demolished and livelihoods will be lost.
A local resident protests and goes missing. Another resident is attacked. The village waits for the next target to be revealed while Holly investigates the disturbances.
If Little Belton is to survive, its residents must work together before Holly's fresh start becomes a dead end.
When Holly Fleet returns to her home village of Little Belton, she expects it to still be there.
Arcadia Leisure, a corporation led by an eccentric billionaire, is determined to build a theme park in the heart of Northumberland's countryside. Houses will be demolished and livelihoods will be lost.
A local resident protests and goes missing. Another resident is attacked. The village waits for the next target to be revealed while Holly investigates the disturbances.
If Little Belton is to survive, its residents must work together before Holly's fresh start becomes a dead end.
Lilac and Old Gold, A Zeke Traynor Mystery
DUPLICITY. MANIPULATION. MURDER.
Zeke’s job is to keep his client alive. Hired...
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Zeke’s job is to keep his client alive. Hired...
Lilac and Old Gold, A Zeke Traynor Mystery Jeff Siebold
DUPLICITY. MANIPULATION. MURDER.
Zeke’s job is to keep his client alive. Hired to protect a clever counterfeiter who escaped a Mexican cartel, Zeke Traynor begins the job with a ransom exchange that goes bad and a client who disappears. A former counterintelligence agent, Zeke uses all of his skills to find and protect Alberto Cruz from the cartel’s assassin. But when the twisted killer strikes, Zeke realizes that to end the threat he must also neutralize the head of the cartel, Jefe.
Lilac and Old Gold, A Zeke Traynor Mystery is the first novel in a series of mystery thrillers. If you like fast-action and plenty of twists and turns, you’ll love the intelligent and tension-filled Zeke Traynor mysteries.
Zeke’s job is to keep his client alive. Hired to protect a clever counterfeiter who escaped a Mexican cartel, Zeke Traynor begins the job with a ransom exchange that goes bad and a client who disappears. A former counterintelligence agent, Zeke uses all of his skills to find and protect Alberto Cruz from the cartel’s assassin. But when the twisted killer strikes, Zeke realizes that to end the threat he must also neutralize the head of the cartel, Jefe.
Lilac and Old Gold, A Zeke Traynor Mystery is the first novel in a series of mystery thrillers. If you like fast-action and plenty of twists and turns, you’ll love the intelligent and tension-filled Zeke Traynor mysteries.
Sleep (A short story)
"Ava can't sleep. If I want to stay alive, neither should I."
When a man's new gi...
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When a man's new gi...
Sleep (A short story) JK Neve
"Ava can't sleep. If I want to stay alive, neither should I."
When a man's new girlfriend develops insomnia, he knows she would kill for a good night's sleep. That's understandable, as long as he's not the one that gets murdered.
A quick but gripping read that never lets you go, and certainly won't help you sleep at night!
When a man's new girlfriend develops insomnia, he knows she would kill for a good night's sleep. That's understandable, as long as he's not the one that gets murdered.
A quick but gripping read that never lets you go, and certainly won't help you sleep at night!
The First Time
Tom Black is the Government's newest recruit. He is an agent working for a top secret anti terrorist...
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The First Time Mike Winter
Tom Black is the Government's newest recruit. He is an agent working for a top secret anti terrorist group. Troubled by his past, Black enters the dark, cold world of espionage vowing to make up for his past misdemeanours by serving his country.
Black's first mission is to locate a consignment of weapons, and those responsible for smuggling them into the country.
He will soon learn that his new occupation is filled with deception, and those who control him will stop at nothing to ensure the job is done.
Black's first mission is to locate a consignment of weapons, and those responsible for smuggling them into the country.
He will soon learn that his new occupation is filled with deception, and those who control him will stop at nothing to ensure the job is done.
Forgotten
Every family holds a secret.
How far would yours go to keep it?
Twenty-e...
Giveway Expired
How far would yours go to keep it?
Twenty-e...
The Chair Man
Michael Hollinghurst is a successful corporate lawyer living a comfortable, suburban life in leafy N...
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The Chair Man Alex Pearl
Michael Hollinghurst is a successful corporate lawyer living a comfortable, suburban life in leafy North West London. But on 7 July 2005, his life is transformed when he steps on a London underground train targeted by Islamist suicide bombers. While most passengers in his carriage are killed, Michael survives the explosion but is confined to a wheelchair as a result. Coming to terms with his predicament and controlling his own feelings of guilt as a survivor conspire to push him in a direction that is out of character and a tad reckless. In a quest to seek retribution, he resorts to embracing the internet and posing as a radical Islamist in order to snare potential perpetrators. Much to his surprise, his shambolic scheme yields results and is brought to the attention of both GCHQ and a ter
Deviant Souls
Sam McIntyre had it all. Brilliant surgical career. Wealth. The begrudging respect of the best in th...
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Deviant Souls Amanda Wilhelm
Sam McIntyre had it all. Brilliant surgical career. Wealth. The begrudging respect of the best in the profession. Everything except someone to share it with.
Terri is young, beautiful and a bit naïve. So what if Sam is a little possessive, a little pushy? Sam knows more about the world, about life, than Terri does. Of course Sam is going to make most of the decisions.
They look like the kind of couple everybody envies. The big house. The fabulous weekend getaways. The fast track to marriage and a family. As far as anyone knows, everything is perfect. And Sam will do whatever it takes to keep it that way.
Terri is young, beautiful and a bit naïve. So what if Sam is a little possessive, a little pushy? Sam knows more about the world, about life, than Terri does. Of course Sam is going to make most of the decisions.
They look like the kind of couple everybody envies. The big house. The fabulous weekend getaways. The fast track to marriage and a family. As far as anyone knows, everything is perfect. And Sam will do whatever it takes to keep it that way.
Amanda Wilhelm's Deviant Souls is sure to satisfy your craving for a dark domestic thriller. She captures the reader's attention from the first page and does not disappoint for the entirety of the story.
What Goes Around
Alice has been playing the perfect Southern wife for over twenty-five years. So when Bob dumps her f...
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What Goes Around Rachel Ellyn
Alice has been playing the perfect Southern wife for over twenty-five years. So when Bob dumps her for some blonde bimbo twenty years her junior, Alice figures she's entitled to every dollar she can bleed from him. And, once she's got the money, she's entitled to use it on a much-needed vacation to Nanm Paradi, a Caribbean resort that sells itself as her "soul's paradise".
She's never experienced anything as luxurious as Nanm Paradi. The staff know her every desire and cater to her every need before she even knows she needs it. She figures this is how the really rich live and she's ready to take advantage of all of it--the fabulous drinks, the beautiful views, and the handsome men. And when she discovers that voodoo magic is also on offer... well, Bob hurt her bad.
She's never experienced anything as luxurious as Nanm Paradi. The staff know her every desire and cater to her every need before she even knows she needs it. She figures this is how the really rich live and she's ready to take advantage of all of it--the fabulous drinks, the beautiful views, and the handsome men. And when she discovers that voodoo magic is also on offer... well, Bob hurt her bad.
The Driving Lesson
Elliot Cross is the Butterfly Killer. He targets anyone with dreams and aspirations. In this short s...
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The Driving Lesson Charles Harvey
Elliot Cross is the Butterfly Killer. He targets anyone with dreams and aspirations. In this short story we are introduced to his cunning ways. He stops at nothing to gain his victim's confidence. If you have a dream, he's ready to make sure you don't live to achieve it. It doesn't matter how simple or elaborate. As you see in this short story The Driving Lesson, the dream can be as simple as a teen boy anticipating passing his driver's test.
I can't wait to read this. Even just the description makes me laugh!
Blindsided
Psychiatrist Grant Garrick had it all: a thriving therapy practice, a bright, loving, and...
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Blindsided Tom Bierdz
Psychiatrist Grant Garrick had it all: a thriving therapy practice, a bright, loving, and beautiful wife, a 15 year-old son filled with potential, and a gorgeous home on acreage overlooking the Puget Sound. Life couldn’t get much better.
Then tragedy struck.
Read the novella, Book 1, the prequel to the Psychiatrist Grant Garrick suspense-thriller series.
Learn why he defies danger and adventures beyond the boundaries of his profession to help solve his patients’ problems.
Then tragedy struck.
Read the novella, Book 1, the prequel to the Psychiatrist Grant Garrick suspense-thriller series.
Learn why he defies danger and adventures beyond the boundaries of his profession to help solve his patients’ problems.
The Only Witness
A quiet Sunday, a vicious assault. One man’s resurrection is another’s good luck.
When Alfie set...
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When Alfie set...
The Only Witness James King
A quiet Sunday, a vicious assault. One man’s resurrection is another’s good luck.
When Alfie set out on his morning cycle ride, the last thing he expected was to be the only witness to attempted murder. The perpetrator of the crime was the only person who knew Alfie had seen him at the scene. And Alfie was easy to find. Scared out of his wits, he kept his head down and waited, as a weird sequence of events unfolded.
Suspenseful and gripping, the short story will give you a taste for the trilogy ALFIE GOES TO THAILAND. You’ll want to read all 3 novels.
When Alfie set out on his morning cycle ride, the last thing he expected was to be the only witness to attempted murder. The perpetrator of the crime was the only person who knew Alfie had seen him at the scene. And Alfie was easy to find. Scared out of his wits, he kept his head down and waited, as a weird sequence of events unfolded.
Suspenseful and gripping, the short story will give you a taste for the trilogy ALFIE GOES TO THAILAND. You’ll want to read all 3 novels.
Sound like a hit! I'll be grabbing this one!
Something tells me ALFIE GOES TO THAILAND will be a fast-paced, gripping read. This one sentence alone is pulling me to read this book: One man’s resurrection is another’s good luck.
Intriguing even before the beginning (adventurous and isolating title). Excellent sequencing format.
Great intro trilogy
The Alphie goes to Thailand series looks interesting and I look forward to seeing what happens next with this unique character
A Thin line
What if a man lost his moral compass between right and wrong, good and evil, mental stability and in...
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A Thin line David Boiani
What if a man lost his moral compass between right and wrong, good and evil, mental stability and insanity?
John Corbin has been investigating, catching, and convicting murderers, rapists, and pedophiles for twenty years as a Seattle detective. But lately, someone has been beating him to the punch and eliminating these vile criminals before he can apprehend them. John is learning that there is a thin line between innocent or guilty, good or evil, alive or dead.
By definition, a thin line is a very narrow division between two alternatives. Some being exact opposites, while others are separated by the narrowest of threads. This novel follows this definition to the letter. In life, many situations aren't just black or white. There is usually a modicum of grey to fill in the space. Who is ri
John Corbin has been investigating, catching, and convicting murderers, rapists, and pedophiles for twenty years as a Seattle detective. But lately, someone has been beating him to the punch and eliminating these vile criminals before he can apprehend them. John is learning that there is a thin line between innocent or guilty, good or evil, alive or dead.
By definition, a thin line is a very narrow division between two alternatives. Some being exact opposites, while others are separated by the narrowest of threads. This novel follows this definition to the letter. In life, many situations aren't just black or white. There is usually a modicum of grey to fill in the space. Who is ri
Intriguing premise, nice cover!
Very spooky cover caught my eye, and the blurb reeled me in. Sounds like an awesome read!
Totally enjoyed reading David Bolani's, The Redemption. The book held my attention from the first page. The plot was well-developed and sequenced, the characters believable
and the twists kept me guessing. Enjoyed very much. Highly recommend
A chilling story for mystery and horror lovers! David is a great story teller!
Looks like an interesting read!
Deadliest Weapon
Captain Mike Drake, four combat tour veteran and 38-year-old new father of twin girls, just retired....
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Deadliest Weapon Thomas Sewell
Captain Mike Drake, four combat tour veteran and 38-year-old new father of twin girls, just retired. He's traded in his Company of M1 Abrams tanks for a silver Hyundai Sonata.
A soldier is the deadliest weapon of all, but Mike's had enough of death and split second thinking.
Now, situational awareness firing on all cylinders, he must make an instant life or death decision.
Run him over, or not?
A soldier is the deadliest weapon of all, but Mike's had enough of death and split second thinking.
Now, situational awareness firing on all cylinders, he must make an instant life or death decision.
Run him over, or not?
A few guides have been writing about RASP, Ranger Assessment and Selection Program. Individuals who undertake the program must endure physical challenges beyond the ordinary. It is said, even though their bodies tire and fail, their minds must not fail. Those putting up their hand to face selection must have a tenacity above the norm. In Ranger Selection, Harper launches into the challenge. But levels of intrigue set this selection apart from others. Two men, both with the right determination to win, take on the task that sees winning at all costs the only option.
Intriguing blurb.
Six Plus One
ONE BY ONE ended with Detective Brown disgusted and traumatized over the crime scene in the woods. H...
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Six Plus One Yawatta Hosby
ONE BY ONE ended with Detective Brown disgusted and traumatized over the crime scene in the woods. He wants to find justice for those poor victims and vows to keep his daughter safe from the horrors of the world.
Sequel time--SIX PLUS ONE, Detective Brown can't keep that promise. Alta and her group of friends leave Voy on a road trip to Green Bank, West Virginia. They're filming footage for their alien-centric web series.
What should be a get-in and get-out situation for the weekend turns into a deadly nightmare...
Sequel time--SIX PLUS ONE, Detective Brown can't keep that promise. Alta and her group of friends leave Voy on a road trip to Green Bank, West Virginia. They're filming footage for their alien-centric web series.
What should be a get-in and get-out situation for the weekend turns into a deadly nightmare...
Based on the description, Something's Amiss seems to have a unique twist on the 'old love comes back to town' trope. I look forward to reading.
The blurb makes this sound like a classic lost in the woods with scary things happening, but it's not. This is an ambitious book that really makes you want to read it with all the lights on in the house. This really left me guessing at every turn.
But above all of that--keeping me in suspense enough to want to read to the end--the writing is just wonderful and the descriptions are absolutely fantastic. I don't want to put any spoilers in here, but let me just say that when Hosby's characters feel pain, you do, too, and when they are afraid, you are, too. I can't remember the last time I read a book in this genre that really gripped me like this.
Murder from the Newsdesk
Join Colin Crampton, ace crime reporter on the Evening Chronicle in 1960s Brighton, in seven more co...
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Murder from the Newsdesk Peter Bartram
Join Colin Crampton, ace crime reporter on the Evening Chronicle in 1960s Brighton, in seven more cozy crime mysteries.
The Mystery of the African Charity: Amateur sleuth Colin discovers greed - and a murder mystery - behind what looks like a good deed.
The Mystery of the Two Suitcases: Colin interrupts a romantic Valentine’s date with girlfriend Shirley Goldsmith to unravel a case where love will find a way.
The Mystery of the Single Red Sock: Colin’s act of heroism plunges him into the hunt for one of the most violent criminals he’s ever confronted.
Plus: The Mystery at the Beauregard Hotel, The Mystery of the Precious Princess, The Mystery of the Clothes on the Beach, and The Mystery of the Phantom Santa. This book of cozy mystery stories will keep you smiling to the very last page.
The Mystery of the African Charity: Amateur sleuth Colin discovers greed - and a murder mystery - behind what looks like a good deed.
The Mystery of the Two Suitcases: Colin interrupts a romantic Valentine’s date with girlfriend Shirley Goldsmith to unravel a case where love will find a way.
The Mystery of the Single Red Sock: Colin’s act of heroism plunges him into the hunt for one of the most violent criminals he’s ever confronted.
Plus: The Mystery at the Beauregard Hotel, The Mystery of the Precious Princess, The Mystery of the Clothes on the Beach, and The Mystery of the Phantom Santa. This book of cozy mystery stories will keep you smiling to the very last page.
The perfect summer read especially if you love all things British.
Love the inventive humor and pace of these fun capers!
Puzzles! My favorite. Clever title. Humor combined with a murder mystery to solve, and a sassy Aussie on the scene, too. Fantastic synopsis, with characters who sound intriguing and lively! Can't wait to read this mystery by Peter Bartram.
Marked by Darkness - Maddison, IN Thriller Bo...
An intensely emotional, psychological thriller.Consumed with grief from losing her husband and child...
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Marked by Darkness - Maddison, IN Thriller Book #1 Dawn Merriman
An intensely emotional, psychological thriller.Consumed with grief from losing her husband and children, Maribeth lives alone in a cabin in the woods. Haunted by her dead family and the choices that destroyed them, she just wants to heal. When a woman is murdered and left in her woods, Maribeth can no longer hide. The serial killer who destroyed her life has a copy cat determined to finish her off.
Set in a small town, but definitely not cozy!
Run
Run: Judy could not wait to marry her dreamy husband Blake. The newlyweds are on their honeymoon whe...
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Run Lexi Miles
Run: Judy could not wait to marry her dreamy husband Blake. The newlyweds are on their honeymoon when there is an unexpected knock on their door. Judy soon realizes that they mild mannered business man that she married is anything but. As her eyes are opened to his dangerous life, will Judy fall in love with the real him all over again or will it be over the moment they are safe from danger?
When the Wood Is Dry: An Edgy Catholic Thrill...
"...a chilling, unpredictable, fascinating story..."
A crime thriller, with a strong, female lead...
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A crime thriller, with a strong, female lead...
When the Wood Is Dry: An Edgy Catholic Thriller Joseph Cillo Jr.
"...a chilling, unpredictable, fascinating story..."
A crime thriller, with a strong, female lead and a religious/supernatural twist.
"Sometimes we must suffer if we are to save souls."
Jesus' words echo in a dream to Lali Russo, a seventeen-year-old Catholic school girl.
Lali wakes and asks, "Why that dream again?"
Lali Russo is called to walk a path of suffering that she struggles to understand. Praying at an abortion clinic, she encounters the pregnant girlfriend of a notorious gang leader. She confronts the girl's boyfriend, the ruthless Ralo, as he sharpens his machete.
"Go away, little girl, this is no’ ju beesness."
A crime thriller, with a strong, female lead and a religious/supernatural twist.
"Sometimes we must suffer if we are to save souls."
Jesus' words echo in a dream to Lali Russo, a seventeen-year-old Catholic school girl.
Lali wakes and asks, "Why that dream again?"
Lali Russo is called to walk a path of suffering that she struggles to understand. Praying at an abortion clinic, she encounters the pregnant girlfriend of a notorious gang leader. She confronts the girl's boyfriend, the ruthless Ralo, as he sharpens his machete.
"Go away, little girl, this is no’ ju beesness."
Skytube
A world in chaos. A fanciful dream. Split allegiance could lead to disaster.
When the World’s ban...
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When the World’s ban...
Skytube James King
A world in chaos. A fanciful dream. Split allegiance could lead to disaster.
When the World’s banking system collapses, everyone is hurting. The headless chicken doesn’t know which way to turn, while the wily fox sees the opportunity. Alfie's outrageous dream of a futuristic transportation system is the spark that ignites his fuse, and he acts. As he leads his team through desperate times, he streamlines the company by slashing overheads and retrenching staff. In three short months he turns it round. But little does he know the challenge that faces him in Thailand is much greater. And he may not make it with his sanity intact.
Skytube is a short story that links the first two novels in the trilogy
- Post-it Notes and House of Vipers -
When the World’s banking system collapses, everyone is hurting. The headless chicken doesn’t know which way to turn, while the wily fox sees the opportunity. Alfie's outrageous dream of a futuristic transportation system is the spark that ignites his fuse, and he acts. As he leads his team through desperate times, he streamlines the company by slashing overheads and retrenching staff. In three short months he turns it round. But little does he know the challenge that faces him in Thailand is much greater. And he may not make it with his sanity intact.
Skytube is a short story that links the first two novels in the trilogy
- Post-it Notes and House of Vipers -
Sound like a hit! I'll be grabbing this one!
Something tells me ALFIE GOES TO THAILAND will be a fast-paced, gripping read. This one sentence alone is pulling me to read this book: One man’s resurrection is another’s good luck.
Intriguing even before the beginning (adventurous and isolating title). Excellent sequencing format.
Great intro trilogy
The Alphie goes to Thailand series looks interesting and I look forward to seeing what happens next with this unique character