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Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secrets (Book 1 in Th...
World-famous Egyptologist Dr. Winston Thornsley died suddenly two months ago in disgrace. His widow,...
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Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secrets (Book 1 in The Botanic Hill Detectives Mysteries series) Sherrill Joseph
World-famous Egyptologist Dr. Winston Thornsley died suddenly two months ago in disgrace. His widow, Ida Thornsley, remains convinced her husband was falsely accused of stealing an ancient burial urn he discovered in Egypt last summer, but local and federal law enforcement officers are stumped.
Mrs. Thornsley, desperate for answers, calls in her thirteen-year-old neighbors, the Botanic Hill Detectives—twins Lanny and Lexi Wyatt, Moki Kalani, and Rani Kumar. Their exciting mission? To find the urn and its real thief, bring the criminal to justice, and exonerate Dr. Thornsley so his spotless reputation can be restored.
A roomful of venomous snakes, a poisoned Egyptian pond, and Dragon Pit Man are just a few of the tests awaiting you and our four tech-savvy teenagers.
Mrs. Thornsley, desperate for answers, calls in her thirteen-year-old neighbors, the Botanic Hill Detectives—twins Lanny and Lexi Wyatt, Moki Kalani, and Rani Kumar. Their exciting mission? To find the urn and its real thief, bring the criminal to justice, and exonerate Dr. Thornsley so his spotless reputation can be restored.
A roomful of venomous snakes, a poisoned Egyptian pond, and Dragon Pit Man are just a few of the tests awaiting you and our four tech-savvy teenagers.
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!
The Case of the Missing Bubble Gum Card: A Ja...
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER
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
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER
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.
The Theory of Anything
A brilliant professor. A shocking murder.
When Dr. David Solon walked out of the coffee shop on t...
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When Dr. David Solon walked out of the coffee shop on t...
The Theory of Anything Greg Hickey
A brilliant professor. A shocking murder.
When Dr. David Solon walked out of the coffee shop on the afternoon of May 3, 2011, he didn’t expect to foil an attempted robbery in a nearby alley. He didn’t expect to recognize the would-be perpetrator of the crime. And he didn’t expect to shoot that man to death.
An hour earlier, he was sharing a breakthrough mathematical discovery with a colleague. A day earlier, he was unraveling a puzzle with implications for the events that shape our lives. And a week earlier, he was falling asleep beside his beloved wife of twenty-two years.
The Theory of Anything is an intellectual crime novel that takes readers back through the previous seven days to uncover the crime and subsequent events that will define David’s career and ruin his life.
When Dr. David Solon walked out of the coffee shop on the afternoon of May 3, 2011, he didn’t expect to foil an attempted robbery in a nearby alley. He didn’t expect to recognize the would-be perpetrator of the crime. And he didn’t expect to shoot that man to death.
An hour earlier, he was sharing a breakthrough mathematical discovery with a colleague. A day earlier, he was unraveling a puzzle with implications for the events that shape our lives. And a week earlier, he was falling asleep beside his beloved wife of twenty-two years.
The Theory of Anything is an intellectual crime novel that takes readers back through the previous seven days to uncover the crime and subsequent events that will define David’s career and ruin his life.
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.
Discovery of the Five Senses
A suspenseful incident in a forbidden preserve heightens the senses of five friends. Sight, sound, t...
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Discovery of the Five Senses K.N. Smith
A suspenseful incident in a forbidden preserve heightens the senses of five friends. Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell become super-gifts that forever change the world. But furious battles confront the boys as they try to understand their sensory super powers in a race to save mankind. With light beings and mysterious strangers complicating their plight, will the boys defeat the evil Druth before it’s too late? Get prepared for the twisting and grinding of this award-winning, action-adventure story — an edge-of-your-seat narrative for young and mature readers alike.
Pictures To Die For (John Kite Book 3) previe...
Mayhem in Florida and murders in Europe. Art detective John Kite criss-crosses the world to nail two...
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Pictures To Die For (John Kite Book 3) preview Stuart Doughty
Mayhem in Florida and murders in Europe. Art detective John Kite criss-crosses the world to nail two lethal and mystifying art thieves. They steal pictures, then destroy them. Both are manic obsessives. And one is a billionaire. As Kite fights to save millions of dollars worth of art from destruction, a beguiling yet kooky ex-cop re-enters his life with problems of her own which she wants Kite to solve.
Murder on Autarch 1
The Italian Best-Seller novel in its English translation!
2233. A dying planet. A brutal off-worl...
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2233. A dying planet. A brutal off-worl...
Murder on Autarch 1 Andrea De Magistris & Michele Perni
The Italian Best-Seller novel in its English translation!
2233. A dying planet. A brutal off-world murder. A lonely drug-addicted military investigator might be the key to save the human race.
Murder on Autarch 1 is the first novel of a Sci-Fi dystopian series that features space exploration, murder, investigative mysteries, unexpected plot twists and a romantic anti-hero. If you liked Isaac Asimov's “The Caves of Steel”, Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" and George Orwell's "1984" then you will love this brand new cyber-noir and techno-thriller adventure by Andrea De Magistris & Michele Perni.
Explore now the Paradox Planets!
2233. A dying planet. A brutal off-world murder. A lonely drug-addicted military investigator might be the key to save the human race.
Murder on Autarch 1 is the first novel of a Sci-Fi dystopian series that features space exploration, murder, investigative mysteries, unexpected plot twists and a romantic anti-hero. If you liked Isaac Asimov's “The Caves of Steel”, Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" and George Orwell's "1984" then you will love this brand new cyber-noir and techno-thriller adventure by Andrea De Magistris & Michele Perni.
Explore now the Paradox Planets!
You Don't Know My Name K.L. Hall
No family, no friends. He’s a loner and just her type.
Forgotten
Every family holds a secret.
How far would yours go to keep it?
Twenty-e...
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How far would yours go to keep it?
Twenty-e...
Paint It Blackmail - preview
A fast-moving action thriller with wit, and a taste of humour, as well as excitement. A world leade...
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Paint It Blackmail - preview Stuart Doughty
A fast-moving action thriller with wit, and a taste of humour, as well as excitement. A world leader's youthful lie leads to chaos, murders and the biggest art heist since World War II.
Ex-cop and art detective John Kite is ordered to discover the truth, but in the corridors of power he can find no one to trust. Then he comes face to face with a killer from his troubled past and makes a dramatic rescue of a girl on the point of death. But, with a cool and beautiful bureaucrat as his ally, he fights on to uncover a corrupt billionaire chasing ultimate power. Kite can use wit, as well as a gun, but is it too late to save the country's leader and his government?
Ex-cop and art detective John Kite is ordered to discover the truth, but in the corridors of power he can find no one to trust. Then he comes face to face with a killer from his troubled past and makes a dramatic rescue of a girl on the point of death. But, with a cool and beautiful bureaucrat as his ally, he fights on to uncover a corrupt billionaire chasing ultimate power. Kite can use wit, as well as a gun, but is it too late to save the country's leader and his government?
Gilded Suspense - Book Bundle #2 Of Gold & Bl...
A heart-pounding mystery & Christmas Novella romance.
Of Gold & Blood Series 2, Books 1 & 4 – Elano...
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Of Gold & Blood Series 2, Books 1 & 4 – Elano...
Gilded Suspense - Book Bundle #2 Of Gold & Blood Mystery series Jenny Wheeler
A heart-pounding mystery & Christmas Novella romance.
Of Gold & Blood Series 2, Books 1 & 4 – Elanora’s story.
From California, 1868. To New York, 1847. Two eras. Two stories. One family tragedy.
Poisoned Legacy #1
California, 1868: A rundown mine seems like singing star Graysie’s golden opportunity.
But bright new beginnings crumble underfoot when the townsfolk of the Sierra Nevada mining town start dropping dead of mysterious causes.
Tangled Destiny #4
A Christmas Novella and series pre-quel
A promising proposal. A life-changing secret. A tragic love triangle. The choices she makes may have far-reaching consequences for the generation to come. Will she live out a lie or follow her heart?
Of Gold & Blood Series 2, Books 1 & 4 – Elanora’s story.
From California, 1868. To New York, 1847. Two eras. Two stories. One family tragedy.
Poisoned Legacy #1
California, 1868: A rundown mine seems like singing star Graysie’s golden opportunity.
But bright new beginnings crumble underfoot when the townsfolk of the Sierra Nevada mining town start dropping dead of mysterious causes.
Tangled Destiny #4
A Christmas Novella and series pre-quel
A promising proposal. A life-changing secret. A tragic love triangle. The choices she makes may have far-reaching consequences for the generation to come. Will she live out a lie or follow her heart?
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.
James Locker: The Duality of Fate
Struggling with his mental health, James must catch a killer connected to his past!
When James Lo...
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When James Lo...
James Locker: The Duality of Fate Martin Lundqvist
Struggling with his mental health, James must catch a killer connected to his past!
When James Locker's boss the legendary Michael Fuller is sacked from the central Sydney Murder Investigation Unit his dream to be a crime detective finally comes true. His Dream soon turns into a nightmare however as his mental state is deteriorating and Sydney is plagued by a psychopathic serial killer who seems to have a special interest in James personally. Will James Locker manage to stop this villain before it is too late?
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When James Locker's boss the legendary Michael Fuller is sacked from the central Sydney Murder Investigation Unit his dream to be a crime detective finally comes true. His Dream soon turns into a nightmare however as his mental state is deteriorating and Sydney is plagued by a psychopathic serial killer who seems to have a special interest in James personally. Will James Locker manage to stop this villain before it is too late?
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Spycraft and the Lash
Spycraft and the Lash is written as a slightly twisted mystery-thriller with a dash of romance throw...
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Spycraft and the Lash Scott Sowers
Spycraft and the Lash is written as a slightly twisted mystery-thriller with a dash of romance thrown in. Government worker Rex Armstrong plays the lead as a man with an unchallenging job, a troublesome ex-wife, and a taste for BDSM. Rex is also attracted to Lucy Wright, a normie who lives in the same apartment building. His after work interests come to the attention of a mysterious federal agent who calls himself Wellborn. Wellborn is interested in recruiting Rex for his special set of skills and connections to the fetish community. Written with multiple nods to the hard-bitten prose of Raymond Chandler, Spycraft spools out as a sexy, thrilling mystery.
A Quite Deadly Affair
A Christmas party turns deadly when a scandalous affair, suspicion of treason, and a woman scorned l...
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A Quite Deadly Affair Anthony Slayton
A Christmas party turns deadly when a scandalous affair, suspicion of treason, and a woman scorned lead to murder in this 1920s-style whodunit.
London 1928. For Sir Edmund Ferrier, the past year has been one of hard-won triumphs. Recently appointed a cabinet minister, Sir Edmund confidently expects to be elected prime minister one day. But when his ex-lover, Mrs. Pulver, is found dead in his study, Sir Edmund soon finds his career and his life in danger—not least from his spiteful and enigmatic wife.
London 1928. For Sir Edmund Ferrier, the past year has been one of hard-won triumphs. Recently appointed a cabinet minister, Sir Edmund confidently expects to be elected prime minister one day. But when his ex-lover, Mrs. Pulver, is found dead in his study, Sir Edmund soon finds his career and his life in danger—not least from his spiteful and enigmatic wife.
A tense murder mystery set in the twenties about a prominent politian who has a scandlaous affair with a socialite who is found dead in his study. Good detail of the times, with lots of twists and turns this is an atmosperic mystery that keeps you guessing throughout. Highly recommended.
Perfect Heist
Serena Kruger is fresh out of college and raring to make it in the world of art curation. But her li...
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Perfect Heist Elsa Joseph
Serena Kruger is fresh out of college and raring to make it in the world of art curation. But her life is turned upside down when a underworld crime ring recruits her as a international jewel thief. When Serena tries to leave the ring to start a new life in Vienna and go straight, her former employer lures her back for one more Perfect Heist! The mission, to steal the Shield of Bavaria Diamond. Will Serena accept the mission?
A sexy, suspenseful, edge of your seat heist thriller...
A sexy, suspenseful, edge of your seat heist thriller...
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.
The Fire Keeper
A sacrificial ritual. A missing boy. And time is running out. Read the thrilling novella that introd...
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The Fire Keeper Lori Lacefield
A sacrificial ritual. A missing boy. And time is running out. Read the thrilling novella that introduces FBI local profiler Frankie Johnson. She has her eyes on the BAU, but first she’ll have to impress the locals. Read The Fire Keeper and the exciting new FBI Local Profiler series from author Lori Lacefield.
The Mystery of Chateau Beaumont
Children’s book illustrator, Hannah, had never considered herself adventurous, never mind a risk tak...
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The Mystery of Chateau Beaumont L.C. Kincaide
Children’s book illustrator, Hannah, had never considered herself adventurous, never mind a risk taker, so when an aunt leaves her an abandoned chateau, the opportunity to push beyond her sheltered existence becomes irresistible. What better way to embrace a new decade heralding her thirties than to rise to new challenges and make exciting changes in her life?
Embarking on the project in the small town of Fairmont, with the expert help of her reticent but skilled and handsome contractor, the work progresses smoothly. Digging into the Chateau’s past, however, reveals a distressing history, and more alarming is how it relates to her future.
What began as an exciting adventure spirals into a terror she never could have imagined.
Embarking on the project in the small town of Fairmont, with the expert help of her reticent but skilled and handsome contractor, the work progresses smoothly. Digging into the Chateau’s past, however, reveals a distressing history, and more alarming is how it relates to her future.
What began as an exciting adventure spirals into a terror she never could have imagined.
Dishonor With Reward
A.D. 70.
Jerusalem, the city of David, is under siege. Titus, son of Vespasian, commands the Fiftee...
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Jerusalem, the city of David, is under siege. Titus, son of Vespasian, commands the Fiftee...
Dishonor With Reward Theo Faurez
A.D. 70.
Jerusalem, the city of David, is under siege. Titus, son of Vespasian, commands the Fifteenth Legion Apollinaris. The goal: put an end to the Jewish rebellion.
An auxiliary horseman is sent on a secret mission. Success will bring glory for him, a future for his wife and children.
The task is simple: journey to Ascalon and back. Two days.
What could possibly go wrong?
Find out in this short story prequel to "An Evil Planned."
Jerusalem, the city of David, is under siege. Titus, son of Vespasian, commands the Fifteenth Legion Apollinaris. The goal: put an end to the Jewish rebellion.
An auxiliary horseman is sent on a secret mission. Success will bring glory for him, a future for his wife and children.
The task is simple: journey to Ascalon and back. Two days.
What could possibly go wrong?
Find out in this short story prequel to "An Evil Planned."
The Tango School Mystery
Welcome to Brighton, England - where they do like to murder beside the seaside…
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The Tango School Mystery Peter Bartram
Welcome to Brighton, England - where they do like to murder beside the seaside…
Want to know what it's like when a quiet romantic dinner ends in murder?
Ace reporter Colin Crampton and his feisty girlfriend Shirley Goldsmith are tucking into their meal when Shirley discovers more blood on her rare steak than she'd expected.
And once again Colin is on the trail of a big story that can only end in more murder. Colin reckons he's cracked the story when he uncovers a plot involving a sinister figure from the past. A Tango Academy seems to lie at the heart of the conspiracy.
But nothing is quite what it seems as Colin peels away the layers of the mystery.
Want to know what it's like when a quiet romantic dinner ends in murder?
Ace reporter Colin Crampton and his feisty girlfriend Shirley Goldsmith are tucking into their meal when Shirley discovers more blood on her rare steak than she'd expected.
And once again Colin is on the trail of a big story that can only end in more murder. Colin reckons he's cracked the story when he uncovers a plot involving a sinister figure from the past. A Tango Academy seems to lie at the heart of the conspiracy.
But nothing is quite what it seems as Colin peels away the layers of the mystery.
The perfect summer read especially if you love all things British.
Love the inventive humor and pace of these fun capers!
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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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.
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."
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.