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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."
Interesting concept, like the sound of this one.
This sounds hilarious. I can't wait to read it.
This cover and summary are really engaging! I'm definitely going to check this out.
There’s always someone out there who likes what another does but finding them is indeed a stretch. Truth be told, they actually find you.
Sounds like a very interesting story. I love superheroes so this sounds like it would be right up my alley! Caught in the middle of what is right/wrong and what needs to be done. I got goosebumps!
The Butterfly Killer
Elliot Cross is a serial killer. His victims are about to achieve a long-sought goal or dream of a l...
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The Butterfly Killer Charles Harvey
Elliot Cross is a serial killer. His victims are about to achieve a long-sought goal or dream of a lifetime. Along comes Elliot to snatch their lives away at the cusp of their achievement. The victim might be a schoolboy about to take his driver's test or a woman about to give birth. All the victim has to do in Elliot's eyes is be more focused on themselves at the moment than Elliot's God. After all, Elliot's God says, thou shall put no other god's before me. And he has chosen Elliot to enforce that first commandment. So Elliot Cross says.
I can't wait to read this. Even just the description makes me laugh!
The Medallion
MILLIONS OF LIVES ARE AT STAKE … AND TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
When a DEA plane containing information...
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When a DEA plane containing information...
The Medallion Alan P. Woodruff
MILLIONS OF LIVES ARE AT STAKE … AND TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
When a DEA plane containing information about the business of a Central American drug lord and arms dealer crashes off the coast of Honduras, Lucius White is coerced into conducting a clandestine recovery operation. A seemingly innocent encounter with a Honduran businessman and the discovery of a plot to steal the nation’s deadliest toxins sets off a chain of events that threaten the lives of White and everyone associated with him.
When a DEA plane containing information about the business of a Central American drug lord and arms dealer crashes off the coast of Honduras, Lucius White is coerced into conducting a clandestine recovery operation. A seemingly innocent encounter with a Honduran businessman and the discovery of a plot to steal the nation’s deadliest toxins sets off a chain of events that threaten the lives of White and everyone associated with him.
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!
Two Bodies
When the police announce themselves at Caz Turner’s door she knows exactly what news they bring. Dea...
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Two Bodies Massimo Paradiso
When the police announce themselves at Caz Turner’s door she knows exactly what news they bring. Death. Her husband, Adrian, should have been home by now; she knows this deep down. While the detectives try to unravel the mysterious death, it seems Caz isn’t the only one longing for Adrian to return to the land of the living – if he ever truly left it.
Headline Murder
A new clue to an unsolved murder
A dangerous killer on the loose
A reporter desperate for a scoop…...
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A dangerous killer on the loose
A reporter desperate for a scoop…...
Headline Murder Peter Bartram
A new clue to an unsolved murder
A dangerous killer on the loose
A reporter desperate for a scoop…
It’s August 1962 and Brighton Evening Chronicle crime reporter Colin Crampton needs a front-page story. Then Colin gets a tip-off that Arnold Trumper, who owns the seafront’s miniature golf course, has disappeared. And that Trumper’s vanishing act is linked to an unsolved murder.
Powerful people don’t want Colin to find the truth. He uses every newspaper scam he knows to get his scoop. Trouble is Colin’s girlfriend, feisty Australian Shirley Goldsmith, carries the can when a scam misfires. Can Colin win a race against time to land his story - and keep Shirley on-side? The laughs are never far from the action when Colin and Shirley face dangers they never anticipated as they race to crack the case.
“Holds the reader’s rapt attention from first page to last.” – Midwest Book Review
“An engaging and entertaining mystery.” – Crime Thriller Hound
A dangerous killer on the loose
A reporter desperate for a scoop…
It’s August 1962 and Brighton Evening Chronicle crime reporter Colin Crampton needs a front-page story. Then Colin gets a tip-off that Arnold Trumper, who owns the seafront’s miniature golf course, has disappeared. And that Trumper’s vanishing act is linked to an unsolved murder.
Powerful people don’t want Colin to find the truth. He uses every newspaper scam he knows to get his scoop. Trouble is Colin’s girlfriend, feisty Australian Shirley Goldsmith, carries the can when a scam misfires. Can Colin win a race against time to land his story - and keep Shirley on-side? The laughs are never far from the action when Colin and Shirley face dangers they never anticipated as they race to crack the case.
“Holds the reader’s rapt attention from first page to last.” – Midwest Book Review
“An engaging and entertaining mystery.” – Crime Thriller Hound
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.
Sons of Darkness Excerpt
When a series of disappearances, suicides, and vengeful spirits cause havoc and death along a remote...
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Sons of Darkness Excerpt Gail Z. Martin
When a series of disappearances, suicides, and vengeful spirits cause havoc and death along a remote interstate highway, demon-hunting ex-priest Travis Dominick teams up with former special ops soldier and monster-hunter Brent Lawson to end the problem with extreme prejudice.
She writes stories that you can't put down. A wonderful imagination coupled with a love of history.
You can't go wrong with a story set in the Chronicles of the Necromancer world! I love her characters and you get sucked in from the first chapter!
Gail Z Martin never disappoints. Her books are fast-paced, roiling adventures that leave you wanting more.
I recently had the pleasure of reading Gail Z. Martin's The Summoner, the first installment of the Chronicles of the Necromancer. I enjoyed it so much that I immediately grabbed Scourge, the first book in her Darkhurst series, off the shelf at my local bookstore. Now I have TWO new series to finish reading!
If you enjoy fantasy, give this a chance. Prepare to be entertained for hours by a gripping plot, compelling characters, and a unique world.
A great story for fans of epic fantasy.
Mission: Red Scythe
Two novice teen agents step onto the deadly chessboard of international espionage during the Cold Wa...
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Mission: Red Scythe C.W. James
Two novice teen agents step onto the deadly chessboard of international espionage during the Cold War. In the summer of 1965, 18-year-old James Vagus is recruited into a shadowy spy agency and thrust into a life where every move could be his last. His first mission: infiltrate the Golden Syndicate, a covert group threatening the global food supply. With help from fellow agent Dakota Walker, a Cherokee teen, James races from Miami to Vienna to Madras, unraveling a plot that could collapse the West. As danger mounts and betrayal lurks in every shadow, the rookie agents must risk everything to stop a bioweapon—and save a world on the brink.
Loved the Blurb by CW James - living in London could not avoid being charmed by the plot - makes you crave to know what mysteries lie hidden in the dreaded "Peril Island"!
I love YA stories where, "sinister forces lurk beneath the surface!"
Trent is missing, his truck found abandoned. His only hope his childhood best friend, Matt.
Matt loathes having the gift of telepathy, something that he shared with Trent.
Matt hears Trent's desperate pea for help, he answers the call, creating a ripple of far-reaching consequences which plunges them into a web of danger and depravity. When a mysterious man with plans to exploits their gifts will the gift that Matt has rejected be his only lifeline to save himself and his best friend?
Beneath Suspicion
A sniper’s eye sees everything—except the danger closing in.
When veterinarian Sean Evans uncover...
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When veterinarian Sean Evans uncover...
Beneath Suspicion T. L. Markham
A sniper’s eye sees everything—except the danger closing in.
When veterinarian Sean Evans uncovers a trail of corruption, murder, and a deadly cover-up, he becomes the next target in a game he never meant to play. What starts as a routine day spirals into a deadly hunt as Sean is forced to use the skills he hoped he’d left behind.
Fast-paced, gripping, and atmospheric, Beneath Suspicion is a tense thriller where every secret comes with a price—and every shadow hides a threat.
When veterinarian Sean Evans uncovers a trail of corruption, murder, and a deadly cover-up, he becomes the next target in a game he never meant to play. What starts as a routine day spirals into a deadly hunt as Sean is forced to use the skills he hoped he’d left behind.
Fast-paced, gripping, and atmospheric, Beneath Suspicion is a tense thriller where every secret comes with a price—and every shadow hides a threat.
Kindred Intentions
24 hours. 2 people. 1 target.
It was 10 a.m. when undercover agent Amelia Jennings arrived at the...
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It was 10 a.m. when undercover agent Amelia Jennings arrived at the...
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.
Life and Death at the Dog Park
A normal day at the dog park is disrupted when Mooky, a black lab comes bounding out of the woods wi...
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Life and Death at the Dog Park Scott Sowers
A normal day at the dog park is disrupted when Mooky, a black lab comes bounding out of the woods with a human leg bone in her mouth. Retired Secret Service agent, Vivien Szabo, who is the owner of Mooky is pulled into this cozy-style, mystery- thriller where her friends and neighbors all become murder suspects. The story is told through the eyes of Mooky and Vivien, who also finds herself involved with one of the Washington Metro Police detectives assigned to the case. Set in a local dog park in Washington, DC, the tale spins through racial tension, lust and hidden desires while focusing on the often off-kilter, canine-centric, social dynamic of the dog park.
A Case of Murder (Ghost Detective, Book 1)
Hannah Smith was murdered. She must find out who did it. Issabella Ross (aka Bella), her best friend...
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A Case of Murder (Ghost Detective, Book 1) Amber Grosjean
Hannah Smith was murdered. She must find out who did it. Issabella Ross (aka Bella), her best friend, has a special ability to see spirits bound to Earth. Together they will follow the clues, already gathered by Detective Frank, and find a few of their own. The city is shut down, but it didn't stop another cheerleader from being kidnapped. With some evidence not adding up, Hannah questions Frank's involvement. Does he know who the killer is? Did he kill Hannah and the others--6 in all? Why would anyone kill them?
If Frank is somehow tied to the murders, Can Hannah keep Bella safe? Is knowing his secret going to uncover the truth behind the murders? What can a ghost do to solve this case? What could happen if she fails? Hannah doesn't care what happens to her--she only cares what could happen to Bella.
If Frank is somehow tied to the murders, Can Hannah keep Bella safe? Is knowing his secret going to uncover the truth behind the murders? What can a ghost do to solve this case? What could happen if she fails? Hannah doesn't care what happens to her--she only cares what could happen to Bella.
Saul Sheldon and the Crooked Shelf
The Bilodeau estate was designed to be impenetrable. A steel-reinforced vault. A time-lock sealing t...
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Saul Sheldon and the Crooked Shelf PY Bloom
The Bilodeau estate was designed to be impenetrable. A steel-reinforced vault. A time-lock sealing the door from the inside.
When Victor Bilodeau is found dead at his desk, the police see an impossible crime. There is no bullet wound. There is no poison. There is no way in or out.
Inspector Dawson is ready to rule it a natural death. But Saul Sheldon, a private investigator who finds social norms more baffling than murder, has found a variable that doesn't fit.
A mahogany shelf on the north wall is tilted. By exactly 1.3 millimeters.
To the police, it’s a contractor’s mistake. To Saul, it’s the mathematical fingerprint of a killer who turned the room itself into a weapon.
When Victor Bilodeau is found dead at his desk, the police see an impossible crime. There is no bullet wound. There is no poison. There is no way in or out.
Inspector Dawson is ready to rule it a natural death. But Saul Sheldon, a private investigator who finds social norms more baffling than murder, has found a variable that doesn't fit.
A mahogany shelf on the north wall is tilted. By exactly 1.3 millimeters.
To the police, it’s a contractor’s mistake. To Saul, it’s the mathematical fingerprint of a killer who turned the room itself into a weapon.
Jacaranda Street: Gravestone Image
Lenore Valentine Kirby’s cryptic gravestone in a derelict cemetery beckons across centuries.
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Jacaranda Street: Gravestone Image Sherrill Joseph
Lenore Valentine Kirby’s cryptic gravestone in a derelict cemetery beckons across centuries.
The four Botanic Hill Detectives—Lanny, Lexi, Moki, and Rani—stumble upon a mystery revealed by the deceased woman’s descendant, Mr. Nigel Kirby. Can the teens decipher Lenore Kirby's gravestone image and messages? Their unusual, present-day case, incorporating the life and works of Gothic horror writer Edgar Allan Poe, takes the four out to Ravenswood, the Kirby family’s rural Victorian home. But one solution leads to more puzzles! Will the detectives successfully decode all the special instructions they discover to help restore Mr. Poe’s reputation, damaged by a real-life enemy, and reveal to the world a priceless treasure? Come lend the squad a hand!
The four Botanic Hill Detectives—Lanny, Lexi, Moki, and Rani—stumble upon a mystery revealed by the deceased woman’s descendant, Mr. Nigel Kirby. Can the teens decipher Lenore Kirby's gravestone image and messages? Their unusual, present-day case, incorporating the life and works of Gothic horror writer Edgar Allan Poe, takes the four out to Ravenswood, the Kirby family’s rural Victorian home. But one solution leads to more puzzles! Will the detectives successfully decode all the special instructions they discover to help restore Mr. Poe’s reputation, damaged by a real-life enemy, and reveal to the world a priceless treasure? Come lend the squad a hand!
An original detective story, made me Intrigued to know more about these so called "Botanic Hill Detectives" !
The description of Sherill Joseph's treasure-hunt thriller takes me back to my youth reading Gertrude Chandler Warner mysteries! An original set-up gives way to an intriguing, Iberian mystery, with youth detectives -- sounds like the stuff children's adventure movies are made of!
Nutmeg Street by Sherrill Joseph
Lots of fun for young readers when a mu!ti-cultural quartet of teen detectives try to solve the mysterious death of a local Egyptologist. Educational as we'll as entertaining.
Yet another mid-grade thriller from the Botanic Hill detectives, Lani and Lexi, Rani and Moki. Eucalyptus Street is set to be an intriguing follow-up to the Nutmeg Street stories.
An engaging combination of ancient Egyptian culture and kids sleuthing: I love it!
What If Teezae Was An Assassin?
*"In a land where loyalty is dead, and trust is a choice."*
His life changed the day his parents...
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His life changed the day his parents...
What If Teezae Was An Assassin? Vince Ardent Ashen
*"In a land where loyalty is dead, and trust is a choice."*
His life changed the day his parents were murdered—by the Government, consumed by greed and control.
Taken in by a secret organization even the Government doesn’t know it's existence — *Hidden Shadows of the Truth* — he was trained to become one of their own.
Born as Vince, reborn as *Teezae*, he now moves in silence, dismantling corruption from the inside out — locally, nationally, and globally.
His life changed the day his parents were murdered—by the Government, consumed by greed and control.
Taken in by a secret organization even the Government doesn’t know it's existence — *Hidden Shadows of the Truth* — he was trained to become one of their own.
Born as Vince, reborn as *Teezae*, he now moves in silence, dismantling corruption from the inside out — locally, nationally, and globally.
Missing Jessica
The truth is out there and it’s looking for her.
Jessica awakens in a hospital with no memory....
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Jessica awakens in a hospital with no memory....
Missing Jessica L.C. Kincaide
The truth is out there and it’s looking for her.
Jessica awakens in a hospital with no memory.
All things considered, she is lucky to have survived a car wreck, and go home to a gorgeous house in an upscale neighborhood with her devoted husband Christian.
Then a police detective shows up asking about a murder that took place the night of her accident.
As her own questions mount, Jessica suspects that her life is not as perfect as she believed, and she may be in more trouble than she realizes. If Christian knows the truth, he’s not saying.
Struggling to regain her memory, she walks a fine line between illusion and reality, hoping to remember her past before it catches up with her.
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Jessica awakens in a hospital with no memory.
All things considered, she is lucky to have survived a car wreck, and go home to a gorgeous house in an upscale neighborhood with her devoted husband Christian.
Then a police detective shows up asking about a murder that took place the night of her accident.
As her own questions mount, Jessica suspects that her life is not as perfect as she believed, and she may be in more trouble than she realizes. If Christian knows the truth, he’s not saying.
Struggling to regain her memory, she walks a fine line between illusion and reality, hoping to remember her past before it catches up with her.
* This is a preview of the book. It is available on Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited.
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Forgotten Neven Carr
Every family holds a secret.
How far would yours go to keep it?
Twenty-eight year old schoolteacher, Claudia Cabriati, has no memory of her life before the age of eight. When a strangely familiar woman possessing knowledge of that life is shot and killed in the grounds of Claudia’s home, it triggers a series of brutal murders and the heartbreaking revelation of an unspeakable family conspiracy. Claudia crumbles into a world driven by fear. With her trust challenged by those she loves, Claudia turns to the enigmatic Saul Reardon and together they embark on a dangerous journey in search of answers.
How far would yours go to keep it?
Twenty-eight year old schoolteacher, Claudia Cabriati, has no memory of her life before the age of eight. When a strangely familiar woman possessing knowledge of that life is shot and killed in the grounds of Claudia’s home, it triggers a series of brutal murders and the heartbreaking revelation of an unspeakable family conspiracy. Claudia crumbles into a world driven by fear. With her trust challenged by those she loves, Claudia turns to the enigmatic Saul Reardon and together they embark on a dangerous journey in search of answers.
The protagonist is easy to relate to, living what she thinks is an ordinary life, down to earth, with a sense of humor. Colorful, unique details about her physical reactions and her surroundings, using all the senses, draw me into her situation right away with the hook of a mystery - what smells like a dead body. This novel doesn't mess around with expository, just jumps right into the action like entertainment should. When new delightful characters are introduced, I bond with them too. Masterfully written prose, graceful and urgent.
Claudia Cabriati keeps you on your toes as you follow her through the book. Well written and real page turner.
Everyone has a past. Everyone has memories good and bad. Claudia Cabriati has no memory of her first eight years of life. Some things are etched in memory such as the stench of death. Claudia smells death in her apartment. The odour evokes memories of her Papa and Nona and a time she was called Carina. The past is best forgotten until conspiracy and murder brings it back.
You won't be bored even for a second with this riveting tale of murder and frightening things. I enjoyed it from cover to cover.
This sounds fabulous, looking forward to it.