Murder: A big bad in real life. In fiction, it can be just the catalyst to wake the sleeping giant/hero, to make you root for your favorite hero (or villain) or a satisfying end to a hated character's reign of terror (or saccharine sweetness).
So lock your doors, arm yourself and settle down for a crisp fall read of these books with body counts.
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Forgotten
Every family holds a secret.
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Night Plague
Humankind will soon be extinct. A mysterious pandemic cut through two-thirds of the population in ju...
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Night Plague Rowan Rook
Humankind will soon be extinct. A mysterious pandemic cut through two-thirds of the population in just four short years, and within another four, it will decimate everything – and everyone – left. As the last days tick by, relentless and ruthless, the reclusive Mason Mild finds himself torn between a peaceful end and a brutal immortality. Between his hopeless, but comfortable days with his family, and something new…something violent and wild. Have the fang marks above his heel dealt him an early demise or a second birth?
The first few pages suck you in and then you can’t stop reading.
Captivating from the beginning. Always leaves you wondering what happens next. Until the very last paragraph, where the surprise twist...
This book plots nicely and has a great atmosphere. I love the central character Mason Mild.
This is my kind of book
Eerie and compelling! Can't wait to read!
BODYSWITCH
Jack Madigan has the perfect life. He runs a mission in the Bronx helping New York's poor and homele...
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BODYSWITCH David Callinan
Jack Madigan has the perfect life. He runs a mission in the Bronx helping New York's poor and homeless, the lost souls of the city. His wife Kerry works on a campaigning newspaper. They are not rich but they are fulfilled. And they are about to have their first child.
Sadistic sociopath Ernie Mason is released from prison, the poor black brutalised kid from the Bronx . He gets drunk, steals a car and goes joyriding in central Manhattan. Ernie Mason hits Kerry full on, killing her instantly and killing himself.
The bottom falls out of Jack Madigan's life. But then he is made an offer no other human being has ever been given - the chance of seeing his wife beyond the grave. But he must let a recently departed soul occupy his body. Guess who?
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Sadistic sociopath Ernie Mason is released from prison, the poor black brutalised kid from the Bronx . He gets drunk, steals a car and goes joyriding in central Manhattan. Ernie Mason hits Kerry full on, killing her instantly and killing himself.
The bottom falls out of Jack Madigan's life. But then he is made an offer no other human being has ever been given - the chance of seeing his wife beyond the grave. But he must let a recently departed soul occupy his body. Guess who?
Sample this thriller.
What a mystery! A great read with a cover.
Great plotline.
David is a great author - don't miss out on this one!
An exciting action thriller with an engaging hero and lots at stake!
Great story. The tension just builds and builds until - well, no spoilers. Read the story and find out.
Anti Life
The opposite of life isn't death; it's something far worse.
In an anarcho-capital...
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Anti Life Allen Kuzara
The opposite of life isn't death; it's something far worse.
In an anarcho-capitalist future, space-based corporate settlements have replaced the State. Colonel John Alvarez, a fifteen-year veteran, is unwilling to waste more years leading missions into deep space. He wants to start over and make a new life with his wife and son.
But when a distress message from a distant research probe is received, Novos Corp reactivates Alvarez's contract. He must carry out one last mission, a rescue attempt. Unknown to Alvarez, however, is the hidden threat that awaits him, one that—if he cannot stop it—will doom humanity to a fate worse than death.
In an anarcho-capitalist future, space-based corporate settlements have replaced the State. Colonel John Alvarez, a fifteen-year veteran, is unwilling to waste more years leading missions into deep space. He wants to start over and make a new life with his wife and son.
But when a distress message from a distant research probe is received, Novos Corp reactivates Alvarez's contract. He must carry out one last mission, a rescue attempt. Unknown to Alvarez, however, is the hidden threat that awaits him, one that—if he cannot stop it—will doom humanity to a fate worse than death.
I picked this up to write a blurb then couldn't put it down! Really good SF about a future where Statists and Corporations are at war. It has a detailed and interesting outer space setting, an original take on warp speed and likeable characters. Great stuff.
Cool title, cool cover!
A terrifying sci-fi tromp through an uncomfortably possible reality.
Great descriptions and an unexpected ending.
Sounds so good! Can’t wait to read this one!
I love this theme!!! What could be better than a space-based anarcho-capitalist future! Giddy up!
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!
Raising Sera - Lineage
Ethan McCall is a lieutenant for the Apex Innovative Manufacturing Corporation's private forces. But...
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Raising Sera - Lineage Andre Ellison
Ethan McCall is a lieutenant for the Apex Innovative Manufacturing Corporation's private forces. But when a routine military deployment turns into an all-out fight for survival, Ethan must confront his past and fill in the holes of his repressed memory. Exiled from his home for a crime he did not commit, Ethan travels with a restless mind in the hopes of starting over.
Learning new truths about his past, Ethan returns to his old life in an attempt to settle the score. But when he arrives back to the providence of New Gate, he gets more than what he bargained for when he meets a ten-year-old girl named Seraphina - the daughter of the woman he swore to protect.
Learning new truths about his past, Ethan returns to his old life in an attempt to settle the score. But when he arrives back to the providence of New Gate, he gets more than what he bargained for when he meets a ten-year-old girl named Seraphina - the daughter of the woman he swore to protect.
Bloody Green
I've spent my life believing that I must paint a perfect crucifixion to save myself from earthly suf...
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Bloody Green I.B. Miller
I've spent my life believing that I must paint a perfect crucifixion to save myself from earthly suffering and then while being inches close to perfection, I found my biggest enemy, a devil himself, in a man who was a high religious official and a friend.
Where is my God now!? Who could I trust if not him!?
What did I do wrong to deserve such terrible faith!?
What's does he want me to do next to stop this dreadful life?
Where is my God now!? Who could I trust if not him!?
What did I do wrong to deserve such terrible faith!?
What's does he want me to do next to stop this dreadful life?
Into The Black Widow's Web
Audra Kellman is found dead in a popular tourist attraction.
Now Three People Want To Find The Ki...
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Now Three People Want To Find The Ki...
Into The Black Widow's Web Kimolisa Mings
Audra Kellman is found dead in a popular tourist attraction.
Now Three People Want To Find The Killer
The head of an underground narcotic distribution ring. The CEO of an influential group of companies. And a reluctant private investigator who is more interested in finding out the true identity of the person who hired him than finding out who killed the innocent woman execution style.
As D’Angelo Marshall, a private investigator who walks on the razor edge of the law, investigates the case he finds himself caught up in a web of secrets. And the case takes him in a new direction that would change his life forever.
Now caught in the Black Widow’s Web, will D’Angelo fight his way free… would he want to?
Now Three People Want To Find The Killer
The head of an underground narcotic distribution ring. The CEO of an influential group of companies. And a reluctant private investigator who is more interested in finding out the true identity of the person who hired him than finding out who killed the innocent woman execution style.
As D’Angelo Marshall, a private investigator who walks on the razor edge of the law, investigates the case he finds himself caught up in a web of secrets. And the case takes him in a new direction that would change his life forever.
Now caught in the Black Widow’s Web, will D’Angelo fight his way free… would he want to?
Providence In Ecuador Suspense Series Sampler
The Providence in Ecuador suspense trilogy is three separate stories with connecting characters who...
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Providence In Ecuador Suspense Series Sampler Scarlett Braden
The Providence in Ecuador suspense trilogy is three separate stories with connecting characters who escape from different trials and find safety in Ecuador.
Tingling and chilling! A great read.
Very beautiful cover :)
The Unleashed Creation
Vampire Duncan lives in a world where it's kill or be killed, whether that's by his vampire allies o...
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The Unleashed Creation Betsy Flak
Vampire Duncan lives in a world where it's kill or be killed, whether that's by his vampire allies or by vampire hunters. But he wants something more. He wants freedom.
When Duncan stumbles across a rogue fire witch whom his enemies have left to die, it's his chance. Can Duncan convince the witch to switch sides before she kills him?
If you like sinister villains, a generous dose of vampires and magic, and supernatural suspense, then you'll love Betsy Flak's page-turner.
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When Duncan stumbles across a rogue fire witch whom his enemies have left to die, it's his chance. Can Duncan convince the witch to switch sides before she kills him?
If you like sinister villains, a generous dose of vampires and magic, and supernatural suspense, then you'll love Betsy Flak's page-turner.
Tap the link to download your free novella today!
Black Ops Heroes of Afghanistan
Life is short and justice a rare commodity in the harsh wastelands of Afghanistan. Navy SEAL Lieuten...
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Black Ops Heroes of Afghanistan Eric Meyer
Life is short and justice a rare commodity in the harsh wastelands of Afghanistan. Navy SEAL Lieutenant Rafe Stoner is about to encounter this cruel truth the hard way. An operation goes tragically wrong, and a Taliban sniper team ambushes a UNHCR ambulance. One of the dead is the woman with whom he intended to start a new life. Stoner turns his back on civilization, and begins a new career as a gun for hire in the bitter land ruled by the bomb and the bullet.
Awakening (A Necromancer's Revenge preview)
Seventeen-year-old Jin enjoyed a peaceful life until his village was ravaged.
All that lays ahead o...
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Awakening (A Necromancer's Revenge preview) Austin Andrews
Seventeen-year-old Jin enjoyed a peaceful life until his village was ravaged.
All that lays ahead of him now is a path of demonic cultivation, family secrets, and a chance for revenge against those who destroyed his life.
But battling his way through demonic beasts, a martial arts underworld, and a blood moon myth will take more than just will or pushing beyond his limits. Every death has a toll on him.
If he fails his soul will be too corrupted for him to ever reincarnate.
Will the necromancer really achieve the revenge he's looking for? Will success lead him to his true destiny?
All that lays ahead of him now is a path of demonic cultivation, family secrets, and a chance for revenge against those who destroyed his life.
But battling his way through demonic beasts, a martial arts underworld, and a blood moon myth will take more than just will or pushing beyond his limits. Every death has a toll on him.
If he fails his soul will be too corrupted for him to ever reincarnate.
Will the necromancer really achieve the revenge he's looking for? Will success lead him to his true destiny?
The Gilded King
In the Blue, the world’s last city, all is not well.
Julia is stuck within its walls. She serves th...
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Julia is stuck within its walls. She serves th...
The Gilded King Josie Jaffrey
In the Blue, the world’s last city, all is not well.
Julia is stuck within its walls. She serves the nobility from a distance until she meets Lucas, who believes in fairytales that her world can’t accommodate. The Blue is her prison, not her castle, and she’d escape into the trees if she didn’t know that contamination and death awaited humanity outside.
But not everyone in the Blue is human, and not everyone can be contained.
Beyond the city’s boundaries, in the wild forests of the Red, Cameron has precious little humanity left to lose. As he searches for a lost queen, he finds an enemy rising that he thought long dead. An enemy that the humans have forgotten how to fight.
One way or another, the walls of the Blue are going to come down.
Julia is stuck within its walls. She serves the nobility from a distance until she meets Lucas, who believes in fairytales that her world can’t accommodate. The Blue is her prison, not her castle, and she’d escape into the trees if she didn’t know that contamination and death awaited humanity outside.
But not everyone in the Blue is human, and not everyone can be contained.
Beyond the city’s boundaries, in the wild forests of the Red, Cameron has precious little humanity left to lose. As he searches for a lost queen, he finds an enemy rising that he thought long dead. An enemy that the humans have forgotten how to fight.
One way or another, the walls of the Blue are going to come down.
Love the cover! Cover is totally what made me click to read the blurb.
I tend to hesitate when blurbs have a female & male povs especially in teen fiction because of my reading preferences - but the premise is strong enough to make me want to read it. Search for a lost queen... intriguing! I've gone and picked up a copy.
Weakness (Nine Lies Book 1)
"If you're too weak to live, then you deserve to die."
For twenty years Felix Bla...
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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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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.
Potion Problem: A Halloween Helper's Cozy Mys...
Can a non-magical witch and her witch-in-training niece solve a murder at a coven?
It’s October 1...
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Potion Problem: A Halloween Helper's Cozy Mystery Linnea West
Can a non-magical witch and her witch-in-training niece solve a murder at a coven?
It’s October 1st, Vinnie Daggerwood’s first day on the job as a Halloween Helper. Along with her twin sister Lavender and niece Diggy, their job is to help the paranormal world with problems, big and small.
But their first case isn’t small. The leader of a coven has been murdered and it is up to them to solve it.
Just as they are easing into the case, Lavender is kidnapped and Vinnie and Diggy are left to solve the case on their own. The only problem is that Vinnie is a non-magical witch and Diggy is only part way through witch training.
Will they be able to solve the case and look for Lavender at the same time?
It’s October 1st, Vinnie Daggerwood’s first day on the job as a Halloween Helper. Along with her twin sister Lavender and niece Diggy, their job is to help the paranormal world with problems, big and small.
But their first case isn’t small. The leader of a coven has been murdered and it is up to them to solve it.
Just as they are easing into the case, Lavender is kidnapped and Vinnie and Diggy are left to solve the case on their own. The only problem is that Vinnie is a non-magical witch and Diggy is only part way through witch training.
Will they be able to solve the case and look for Lavender at the same time?
Linnea West is a great Author, This book is what cozy mysteries are all about, I love the characters <3
VAMPIRE’S DAY: EPICENTER
A WHITE HOT DAY OF HATE!
Warning, this is an emergency broadcast!
The vampire army is approach...
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Warning, this is an emergency broadcast!
The vampire army is approach...
VAMPIRE’S DAY: EPICENTER Yuri Hamaganov
A WHITE HOT DAY OF HATE!
Warning, this is an emergency broadcast!
The vampire army is approaching the city. They aren’t afraid of the sunlight. I repeat they aren’t afraid of the sun!
Put aside the silver and aspen stakes, they won’t help. Fear those who are near—at any moment, they can kill you for your blood. Use any weapon. I repeat, use anything you have!
Survive this day, there is a long night ahead . . .
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Not for the faint-hearted, since violence and blood fill the pages and Hamaganov does not shy away from this brutality.
I have read a lot of vampire novels in my day and despite it being one of my favorite genres, I have never encountered one quite like Vampires Day-Epicenter.
Warning, this is an emergency broadcast!
The vampire army is approaching the city. They aren’t afraid of the sunlight. I repeat they aren’t afraid of the sun!
Put aside the silver and aspen stakes, they won’t help. Fear those who are near—at any moment, they can kill you for your blood. Use any weapon. I repeat, use anything you have!
Survive this day, there is a long night ahead . . .
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Not for the faint-hearted, since violence and blood fill the pages and Hamaganov does not shy away from this brutality.
I have read a lot of vampire novels in my day and despite it being one of my favorite genres, I have never encountered one quite like Vampires Day-Epicenter.
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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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."
Blood Upon the Sands - Preview
Against the bloody backdrop of a country simmering with racial tension, friendships are tested, beli...
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Blood Upon the Sands - Preview Sheldon Charles
Against the bloody backdrop of a country simmering with racial tension, friendships are tested, beliefs are tried, and the prejudices of years are challenged …
A benevolent Kuwaiti horse breeder hires an American writer to spend six months in the country writing articles about the people and its culture. The Kuwaiti hopes to improve the perception and knowledge of his small country in the West. He is unaware a former KGB assassin was hired to bring about chaos by raising the level of hatred against a population of stateless people who also reside in the country. After being guided to the plight of the stateless and working with his cultural guide, the writer finds himself trying to stop the conspiracy and prevent further bloodshed.
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A benevolent Kuwaiti horse breeder hires an American writer to spend six months in the country writing articles about the people and its culture. The Kuwaiti hopes to improve the perception and knowledge of his small country in the West. He is unaware a former KGB assassin was hired to bring about chaos by raising the level of hatred against a population of stateless people who also reside in the country. After being guided to the plight of the stateless and working with his cultural guide, the writer finds himself trying to stop the conspiracy and prevent further bloodshed.
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