These mystery and thriller authors have come together to bring you a selection of free mystery and thriller stories. Available only for a limited time.
This Group Giveaway has expired
Ranger Selection - A Sam Harper Military Thri...
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.
FIREBUG
FIREBUG Wes Snowden
“A compulsively readable suspense thriller…The Prairies Book Review *****
A riveting, finely crafted suspense novel of blood ties, duty, crime, and retribution, in which Maxwell Muggs confronts a maniac arsonist and killer while trying to come to terms with the mind-blowing, devastating impact of an ancestral DNA test. A genuine FIVE-STAR page-turner for readers who enjoy confronting the unexpected!
A riveting, finely crafted suspense novel of blood ties, duty, crime, and retribution, in which Maxwell Muggs confronts a maniac arsonist and killer while trying to come to terms with the mind-blowing, devastating impact of an ancestral DNA test. A genuine FIVE-STAR page-turner for readers who enjoy confronting the unexpected!
Couldn't put this story and ended up reading it far into the night. The day to day running of care facilities is interesting with the fascinating characters weaved into the story. Not just a good thriller, but touching, too.
I am really enjoying this book. As I read, the scene plays in my mind which makes it hard to put down. The story has gripped me for sure.
The Eli Marks Short Mystery Bundle: "The Invi...
The Eli Marks Short Mystery Bundle: "The Invisible Assistant" & "The Last Customer" JOHN GASPARD
Two Eli Marks Short Mysteries in One Bundle!
"You will just LOVE these books.”– VANISH Magazine
The Invisible Assistant
There's no question it was murder. But who killed whom? What begins as a typical corporate event for magician Eli Marks turns into a twisted mystery when he is called to the site of a recent murder/suicide.
The Last Customer
The request was a first for Eli Marks: "Can you help me make my tuba disappear?" Magician (and magic shop owner) Eli Marks is confronted with this odd demand just before he is about to close up shop for the day.
"You will just LOVE these books.”– VANISH Magazine
The Invisible Assistant
There's no question it was murder. But who killed whom? What begins as a typical corporate event for magician Eli Marks turns into a twisted mystery when he is called to the site of a recent murder/suicide.
The Last Customer
The request was a first for Eli Marks: "Can you help me make my tuba disappear?" Magician (and magic shop owner) Eli Marks is confronted with this odd demand just before he is about to close up shop for the day.
Endorsed by Ellery Queen! That's impressive.
I love the inside view of a magician's world, and really love Eli Marks! This mystery kept me guessing.
This writer powerful writing comes across in this thriller short about a murder at the opening of a performance. I thoroughly enjoyed this and look forward to more from this brilliant mind.
Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secrets (Book 1 in Th...
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!
An Opening Nightmare (A Como Lake Players Sho...
An Opening Nightmare (A Como Lake Players Short Mystery) JOHN GASPARD
A Killer Show, With the Corpses To Prove It
When an audience member is stabbed in the middle of an Opening Night performance, Leah must figure out who this clever killer is ... and make sure they don't kill the run of her show! Or murder her, as well!
A great introduction to The Como Lake Players mystery series: New Executive Director (and former actress) Leah Sexton must navigate the twisty world of community theater while dealing with crazy Board members, egomaniacal directors, self-centered actors ... and the occasional cold-blooded killer.
"This new cozy series will keep you guessing until the very end!" — Storeybook Reviews
When an audience member is stabbed in the middle of an Opening Night performance, Leah must figure out who this clever killer is ... and make sure they don't kill the run of her show! Or murder her, as well!
A great introduction to The Como Lake Players mystery series: New Executive Director (and former actress) Leah Sexton must navigate the twisty world of community theater while dealing with crazy Board members, egomaniacal directors, self-centered actors ... and the occasional cold-blooded killer.
"This new cozy series will keep you guessing until the very end!" — Storeybook Reviews
Endorsed by Ellery Queen! That's impressive.
I love the inside view of a magician's world, and really love Eli Marks! This mystery kept me guessing.
This writer powerful writing comes across in this thriller short about a murder at the opening of a performance. I thoroughly enjoyed this and look forward to more from this brilliant mind.
Through The Wires
Through The Wires Amy English
Dylan thought it was just a game…
But when you open doors…
You never know what’s on the other side!
Dylan’s father is a technological mastermind and a genius at his craft. He has created the ultimate gaming system. The game is way beyond its years. The world is not prepared. It incorporates AI technology and is designed to take the user on the ultimate ride. It is the wave of the future.
But the company he works for is unwilling to take the risk and so his project is shelved.
Despondent but hopeful, Frank Wilson takes the system home to his fifteen-year-old son Dylan who tries the game out and is immediately hooked. The game starts out great and Dylan logs on every day, totally consumed by the new adventures and discoveries he’s made. And nothing happens, at first!
But after a few weeks, strange and scary things begin to appear and Dylan thinks that it’s a glitch in the system.
Dylan tries to “fix” the game before his father finds out but things go from bad to worse.
But when you open doors…
You never know what’s on the other side!
Dylan’s father is a technological mastermind and a genius at his craft. He has created the ultimate gaming system. The game is way beyond its years. The world is not prepared. It incorporates AI technology and is designed to take the user on the ultimate ride. It is the wave of the future.
But the company he works for is unwilling to take the risk and so his project is shelved.
Despondent but hopeful, Frank Wilson takes the system home to his fifteen-year-old son Dylan who tries the game out and is immediately hooked. The game starts out great and Dylan logs on every day, totally consumed by the new adventures and discoveries he’s made. And nothing happens, at first!
But after a few weeks, strange and scary things begin to appear and Dylan thinks that it’s a glitch in the system.
Dylan tries to “fix” the game before his father finds out but things go from bad to worse.
One Last Move
One Last Move Wes Snowden
When his business partner dies under mysterious circumstances, Doctor Lawrence Rosewood is unwittingly thrust into a desperate battle to stave off a consortium of criminals who have set their sights on gaining an unwelcome foothold in the Golden Ages chain of retirement homes.
At first glance, it appears to be an normal take-over attempt, but when the sinister real motivations behind the unsolicited move become apparent, the psychological chess match between Larry and his vicious opponents turns deadly.
At first glance, it appears to be an normal take-over attempt, but when the sinister real motivations behind the unsolicited move become apparent, the psychological chess match between Larry and his vicious opponents turns deadly.
Couldn't put this story and ended up reading it far into the night. The day to day running of care facilities is interesting with the fascinating characters weaved into the story. Not just a good thriller, but touching, too.
I am really enjoying this book. As I read, the scene plays in my mind which makes it hard to put down. The story has gripped me for sure.
Racing From Evil
Racing From Evil Sasscer Hill
Only thirteen and a runaway, orphaned Nikki flees from her stepfather through the icy
streets of Baltimore. Running to the one place she’s been happy; she climbs the razor wire fence into Pimlico Racetrack and spends the night in a stall with only a horse to keep her warm. But with no ID, no family, and no income, how will she survive? Can she elude the evil man so determined to capture her?
streets of Baltimore. Running to the one place she’s been happy; she climbs the razor wire fence into Pimlico Racetrack and spends the night in a stall with only a horse to keep her warm. But with no ID, no family, and no income, how will she survive? Can she elude the evil man so determined to capture her?
Fabulous characters sip cocktails and enjoy all the hotel luxuries they can while juggling horse racing and sleuthing in this fun and satisfying mystery.
Guadalajara
Guadalajara Michael Bronte
Paul Henley and his wife Elena have been married for almost four years. What Paul doesn't know is that the current Elena Henley is formerly Elena Díaz, sister of Sergio Díaz, who is the head of the Calle Santiago cartel. The revelation is mind boggling to Paul. How is it possible that Elena has never revealed she even had a brother, let alone one who runs a drug cartel? Paul's world is thrown into chaos as he fights the Mexican police and rival cartels as well when Elena disappears without a trace. The betrayals between characters are never-ending, and each one is bigger than the one before.
Zachary's Gold
Zachary's Gold Wes Snowden
In this stunning story of action and suspense, set against the turbulent background of World War One, a young military Chaplain is thrust into a life and death struggle with a psychopathic British soldier.
When escaping to the wilds of rural North Dakota with his new wartime bride doesn't provide a safe refuge from the pursuing killer, Chaplain Bill Teller is forced into drastic moves that challenge the very foundations of his teachings.
The fast-moving plot is well crafted, and the climax guarantees to keep the reader fully engaged.
When escaping to the wilds of rural North Dakota with his new wartime bride doesn't provide a safe refuge from the pursuing killer, Chaplain Bill Teller is forced into drastic moves that challenge the very foundations of his teachings.
The fast-moving plot is well crafted, and the climax guarantees to keep the reader fully engaged.
Couldn't put this story and ended up reading it far into the night. The day to day running of care facilities is interesting with the fascinating characters weaved into the story. Not just a good thriller, but touching, too.
I am really enjoying this book. As I read, the scene plays in my mind which makes it hard to put down. The story has gripped me for sure.
Inside of a Dog
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.
Deadly Secrets
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!
Murder in the Morning Edition
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!
Kindred Intentions
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.
The Theory of Anything
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.
The Case of the Missing Bubble Gum Card: A Ja...
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 Imperial Alchemist
The Imperial Alchemist A.H. Wang
***FREE PREVIEW CHAPTERS***
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!
The Banker Trilogy
The Banker Trilogy Martin Lundqvist
The Banker Trilogy follows the Swiss banker Pierre Beaumont, who owns an advanced alien AI, and conspires to rule the world.
The Banker and the Dragon:
Chairman Jing Xi, of the Columnist Party of China, develops a controllable bioweapon, the Hei Bai-virus, to eliminate all dissenters to his rule. Pierre steals the bioweapon and attacks New York City during a UN summit, to enrichen himself through shorting the markets.
Meanwhile, the human rights activist Eileen Lu is trying to reveal Chairman Jing Xi's villainous plans to the world.
The Banker and the Eagle.
A terrorist attack on a TV station unveils evidence that a drug Pierre released against the Hei-Bai-virus, Reversogene, killed and maimed millions of people. The independent candidate Eva Moreno wins the US Presidential election and pledges to bring Pierre to justice. To stop Eva, Pierre conspires to kill her and to blame the murder on the democratic president of China, Eileen Lu.
The Banker and the Dragon:
Chairman Jing Xi, of the Columnist Party of China, develops a controllable bioweapon, the Hei Bai-virus, to eliminate all dissenters to his rule. Pierre steals the bioweapon and attacks New York City during a UN summit, to enrichen himself through shorting the markets.
Meanwhile, the human rights activist Eileen Lu is trying to reveal Chairman Jing Xi's villainous plans to the world.
The Banker and the Eagle.
A terrorist attack on a TV station unveils evidence that a drug Pierre released against the Hei-Bai-virus, Reversogene, killed and maimed millions of people. The independent candidate Eva Moreno wins the US Presidential election and pledges to bring Pierre to justice. To stop Eva, Pierre conspires to kill her and to blame the murder on the democratic president of China, Eileen Lu.
The Handyman
The Handyman Michael Bronte
As an Army Ranger Jake Blackwell had done four tours of duty only to be taken out by an IED outside of Ramadi. The result: traumatic brain injury; his army life was over. Jake had no choice but to go to work for himself as a handyman.
His last job seemed normal enough until he stumbled across a package of blueprints. But what kind of blueprints contained the word detonator? The plans were for a nuclear device known as the backpack nuke, and it weighted just fifty-four pounds. Someone could take out several city blocks with the thing. Why were those blueprints in that house? Who was the owner, and why did he have them? Jake pursues the answers to these questions, risking not only his own life but that of his entire family to stop the unthinkable from happening.
His last job seemed normal enough until he stumbled across a package of blueprints. But what kind of blueprints contained the word detonator? The plans were for a nuclear device known as the backpack nuke, and it weighted just fifty-four pounds. Someone could take out several city blocks with the thing. Why were those blueprints in that house? Who was the owner, and why did he have them? Jake pursues the answers to these questions, risking not only his own life but that of his entire family to stop the unthinkable from happening.
The Driving Lesson
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!
Dark Project
Dark Project Glenn McGoldrick
"So they hadn’t found the body. Which meant it was still at the bottom of the Tees. Or maybe washed out to sea."
In this chapter of the Dark Teesside series of short stories with a twist, the events unfold in Thornaby and Stockton-on-Tees...
Brought to you by award winning author Glenn McGoldrick, creator of the Dark Teesside series.
In this chapter of the Dark Teesside series of short stories with a twist, the events unfold in Thornaby and Stockton-on-Tees...
Brought to you by award winning author Glenn McGoldrick, creator of the Dark Teesside series.
Ecellent read, this is a book that stands out as something special. Great story, well plotted and unmissable,.
A thrilling revenge story. Looks awesome. Can't wait to get my paws on it!
Great premise, cool cover!
Good pace and well thought out. I love Glenn's writing style and the depth of his characters always keeps me interested. Great book !
Love the writing style, the 'voice' that sounds so clear its like he's sitting next to my bed reading to me. Check out his website; it's cool without being in any way contrived. Great cover designs, too. This writer is 'one to watch', as they say. Not all short story writers try their hands at novel writing - Carver didn't - but I can't help feeling that if Glenn doesn't it would constitute a crime in its own right. For now, though, let this little gem wet your appetite!
The Golden Khan
The Golden Khan A.H. Wang
The deadly race for the secrets of absolute power begins…
1227 CE, MONGOLIA. The founder of the largest contiguous land empire in history is entombed with a terrifying weapon, a secret which can obliterate any enemy and bring even the greatest nation to ruin.
NOW, as dark forces gather to create a new world order, archaeologist Georgia Lee is called to examine an artefact containing vital clues to the undiscovered tomb of Genghis Khan.
The Golden Khan is the sequel to A.H. Wang’s best-selling debut novel, The Imperial Alchemist, and the second book in the Georgia Lee Series. A seamless blend of fact and fiction that will have you guessing at every turn of the pages, this is an intelligent, daring, fast-paced thriller that will keep you up all night.
1227 CE, MONGOLIA. The founder of the largest contiguous land empire in history is entombed with a terrifying weapon, a secret which can obliterate any enemy and bring even the greatest nation to ruin.
NOW, as dark forces gather to create a new world order, archaeologist Georgia Lee is called to examine an artefact containing vital clues to the undiscovered tomb of Genghis Khan.
The Golden Khan is the sequel to A.H. Wang’s best-selling debut novel, The Imperial Alchemist, and the second book in the Georgia Lee Series. A seamless blend of fact and fiction that will have you guessing at every turn of the pages, this is an intelligent, daring, fast-paced thriller that will keep you up all night.
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!
Sin, Repent, Repeat IRONASH Book #1
Sin, Repent, Repeat IRONASH Book #1 Lily Harlem
Revenge is best served cold.
When Shona Williams returns to her hometown, Ironash, as an experienced DI, she has scores to settle. Justice will be delivered. What they did to her was evil.
Trouble is, she's been thrown into the middle of a serial killer's spree. Barely catching a breath between murders, he's rampant, merciless, twisted, and preys on the weak.
Will her new partner, Earle Montague, be a hindrance or a help? Will she have time to work on her very personal case? And will the murderer slip up so they can swoop in?
Only God knows.
When Shona Williams returns to her hometown, Ironash, as an experienced DI, she has scores to settle. Justice will be delivered. What they did to her was evil.
Trouble is, she's been thrown into the middle of a serial killer's spree. Barely catching a breath between murders, he's rampant, merciless, twisted, and preys on the weak.
Will her new partner, Earle Montague, be a hindrance or a help? Will she have time to work on her very personal case? And will the murderer slip up so they can swoop in?
Only God knows.
Brewing Kane
Brewing Kane Omar Daniels
Kane was an assassin. Strictly small time, but he was good at it. His cold exterior was perfect for the job and there was always a steady stream of hits to be done and people to be killed. But it all came at a price.
Leaving his past behind, Kane sought to begin a new life that was quieter and more peaceful; one where he could enjoy his family and be free from looking over his shoulder, wondering when his own time would come.
One last hit was all it took, and he was free.
Now, 10 years on from that last job and events lead Kane back into the murky world he thought he'd left behind. But things are different now. People he onced counted on a have shifted allegiances. Every person he once trusted is now the enemy and Kane is alone in a dangerous world.
With only his wits and a solitary ally by his side, he must stay one step ahead to stay alive. With the odds stacked against him in a high stakes game, does Kane still possess the skills to do the job he's always done?
Leaving his past behind, Kane sought to begin a new life that was quieter and more peaceful; one where he could enjoy his family and be free from looking over his shoulder, wondering when his own time would come.
One last hit was all it took, and he was free.
Now, 10 years on from that last job and events lead Kane back into the murky world he thought he'd left behind. But things are different now. People he onced counted on a have shifted allegiances. Every person he once trusted is now the enemy and Kane is alone in a dangerous world.
With only his wits and a solitary ally by his side, he must stay one step ahead to stay alive. With the odds stacked against him in a high stakes game, does Kane still possess the skills to do the job he's always done?