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The Black Harvest
The Black Harvest Seasonal Irritant
In the cold, wind-scoured November hills, Wyatt Kessler lives alone in a fortified cabin, reading the desperate pleas of those haunted by things no one else can see. He’s no charlatan. He’s the man you call when your last hope dies screaming in the dark.
When an old-fashioned letter arrives, bearing cracked red wax and a single blackened oak leaf etched with impossible glyphs, Wyatt knows this case is real before he even touches it. The plea inside is stark: Please help us. It’s eating everything. Don’t tell the police.
Following the letter’s trail, he finds Blackroot Hollow, a dying town ruled by fear and silence. Its orchard looms on the valley’s edge, a twisted expanse of blackened trees whose very geometry defies the eye. Protective glyphs in town have been sabotaged, turned from barriers into invitations, and the people know better than to speak of what waits among the branches.
Armed with iron nails, blessed salt, silver-edged knives, and the Binding Token that chills him when
When an old-fashioned letter arrives, bearing cracked red wax and a single blackened oak leaf etched with impossible glyphs, Wyatt knows this case is real before he even touches it. The plea inside is stark: Please help us. It’s eating everything. Don’t tell the police.
Following the letter’s trail, he finds Blackroot Hollow, a dying town ruled by fear and silence. Its orchard looms on the valley’s edge, a twisted expanse of blackened trees whose very geometry defies the eye. Protective glyphs in town have been sabotaged, turned from barriers into invitations, and the people know better than to speak of what waits among the branches.
Armed with iron nails, blessed salt, silver-edged knives, and the Binding Token that chills him when
Unpaid Debts
Unpaid Debts Dylan Brand
Max Church went to prison 6,578 days ago. He knows because he counted every day while planning his revenge. Something he feels entitled to for being locked up for defending his sister. A justified act in his mind. Now, he is out and ready to settle scores.
Max’s childhood best friend, Chance Waite, is a rule follower. The type of guy who sits at a red light at 1 a.m. with no one in sight. That is, he would if he was ever out that late, which he isn't because his family is the most important thing to him. When his family’s security and happiness are threatened, he has to discover if he is willing to break his principles to give them what he feels they deserve.
To most outsiders, Daniel Walker has it all. Beauty queen wife. Happy daughter. Fast cars. Mansion on the lake. He is also broke, and willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his lifestyle.
The paths of these three men collide in the peaceful, remote village of Whisperville, where not everyone can live happily ever after.
Max’s childhood best friend, Chance Waite, is a rule follower. The type of guy who sits at a red light at 1 a.m. with no one in sight. That is, he would if he was ever out that late, which he isn't because his family is the most important thing to him. When his family’s security and happiness are threatened, he has to discover if he is willing to break his principles to give them what he feels they deserve.
To most outsiders, Daniel Walker has it all. Beauty queen wife. Happy daughter. Fast cars. Mansion on the lake. He is also broke, and willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his lifestyle.
The paths of these three men collide in the peaceful, remote village of Whisperville, where not everyone can live happily ever after.
The Tomb of Ptahmes
The Tomb of Ptahmes C.W. James
Embark on an exhilarating journey ranging from the Libyan Desert to 1910 London. Carter Pinsent, the seventeen year-old son of an English archaeologist, becomes involved in the discovery of the enigmatic tomb of Ptahmes, a mysterious figure from the era of pharaohs. Yet, this is no ordinary archaeological find; the tomb holds a mystical element blurring the lines between the known and the unknown.
The arrival of controversial Egyptologist Sir Robert Ottley and his intriguing daughter May ensnares Carter in rivalries and deceit. Things take a supernatural turn with the addition of Dr. Belleville, a discredited doctor and spiritualist, unveiling a world of ancient curses and potential resurrection. Carter battles both the seen and unseen in a race to unlock the tomb's mysteries.
2025 International Impact Book Award Winner for Mystery/Thriller - Psychological Thriller.
The arrival of controversial Egyptologist Sir Robert Ottley and his intriguing daughter May ensnares Carter in rivalries and deceit. Things take a supernatural turn with the addition of Dr. Belleville, a discredited doctor and spiritualist, unveiling a world of ancient curses and potential resurrection. Carter battles both the seen and unseen in a race to unlock the tomb's mysteries.
2025 International Impact Book Award Winner for Mystery/Thriller - Psychological Thriller.
Loved the Blurb by CW James - living in London could not avoid being charmed by the plot - makes you crave to know what mysteries lie hidden in the dreaded "Peril Island"!
I love YA stories where, "sinister forces lurk beneath the surface!"
Trent is missing, his truck found abandoned. His only hope his childhood best friend, Matt.
Matt loathes having the gift of telepathy, something that he shared with Trent.
Matt hears Trent's desperate pea for help, he answers the call, creating a ripple of far-reaching consequences which plunges them into a web of danger and depravity. When a mysterious man with plans to exploits their gifts will the gift that Matt has rejected be his only lifeline to save himself and his best friend?
The Ripperologists
The Ripperologists JOHN GASPARD
"Who are you?"
"For tonight, you can call me Jack. Mind if I come in?"
"Fascinating, couldn't put it down!"
Nunes, Amazon.com (verified purchase)
★★★★★
When a copycat serial killer begins recreating Jack the Ripper's 1888 murder spree, two competing experts are forced to work together to stop him.
What they don't understand is that his murderous spree is far more personal than either of them ever suspected.
Grab this electrifying race-against-time mystery/thriller today!
"For tonight, you can call me Jack. Mind if I come in?"
"Fascinating, couldn't put it down!"
Nunes, Amazon.com (verified purchase)
★★★★★
When a copycat serial killer begins recreating Jack the Ripper's 1888 murder spree, two competing experts are forced to work together to stop him.
What they don't understand is that his murderous spree is far more personal than either of them ever suspected.
Grab this electrifying race-against-time mystery/thriller today!
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.
Memento Mori: Tales of the Book People
Memento Mori: Tales of the Book People Michael G. Williams
A dangerous and enticing stranger sings ballads along Appalachian ridges drenched in moonlight.
A coven discovers another practitioner's crimes in the midst of committing their own.
A bargain is struck and an old wound reopens.
Memento Mori: Tales of the Book People features a trio of stories both tragic and triumphant about a coven of bibliomancers in the rural South, the forces they encounter, and other things that go bump in the night.
A coven discovers another practitioner's crimes in the midst of committing their own.
A bargain is struck and an old wound reopens.
Memento Mori: Tales of the Book People features a trio of stories both tragic and triumphant about a coven of bibliomancers in the rural South, the forces they encounter, and other things that go bump in the night.
The Haunting of Heatherhurst Hall
The Haunting of Heatherhurst Hall Sebastian Nothwell
American heiress Kit Morgan is heartbroken at the wedding of her dearest school-friend. At her lowest moment, she is rescued from her agonies by the mysterious and alluring Alexandra Cranbrook, sister of a visiting English baronet. Alexandra is beautiful, charming, and effortlessly beguiling. Kit cannot help but fall in love with her.
When Sir Vivian Cranbrook proposes marriage, it seems natural for Kit to accept—if only to live with the woman she desperately loves.
But the Cranbrook’s ancestral home of Heatherhurst Hall is not all it seems. The attic is forbidden. Strange scratching noises echo from within the walls. Wraiths stalk the corridors by night. And worst of all, Alexandra’s love has turned to scorn.
Still, Kit is determined to earn her happily-ever-after and save the Cranbrooks from the horrors of Heatherhurst Hall.
If only she could know Alexandra loved her in return.
When Sir Vivian Cranbrook proposes marriage, it seems natural for Kit to accept—if only to live with the woman she desperately loves.
But the Cranbrook’s ancestral home of Heatherhurst Hall is not all it seems. The attic is forbidden. Strange scratching noises echo from within the walls. Wraiths stalk the corridors by night. And worst of all, Alexandra’s love has turned to scorn.
Still, Kit is determined to earn her happily-ever-after and save the Cranbrooks from the horrors of Heatherhurst Hall.
If only she could know Alexandra loved her in return.
Reaper Girl
Reaper Girl Erin Zarro
Leliel is a Grim Reaper who made a mistake. She tried to reap the soul of a man who wasn't dead, and now she has to fight the Underworld to get it back...and somehow resist falling in love with him at the same time.
I love this cover, so gorgeous!
Erin Zarro writes bold, emotionally charged science fantasy that blends high-stakes adventure with deep personal journeys. In her Fey Touched series, she explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the fine line between fate and free will. Erin’s storytelling pulls readers into richly imagined worlds where the battles are both external and deeply personal.
Night
Night Morgan Brice
When malicious pranks and mayhem break out in Myrtle Beach just before Halloween, psychic medium Simon Kincaide suspects a supernatural source. He teams up with homicide detective Vic D’Amato, his personal and professional partner, to find the prankster and stop the havoc before lives are lost. But will that be enough for the restless ghosts of Myrtle Beach?
Morgan Brice writes magic in a way that sucks you into the story and causes time to fly by as you read.
Morgan Brice writes uniquely fascinating m/m romance - if you like suspense and ghost stories in your romance mix, this is a book for you!
Great m/m suspense romance. This is a unique combination for a holiday romance.
Morgan is a great Author, I will never miss another book from her. :)
I really liked this. Definitely worth reading!
The Butterfly Killer
The Butterfly Killer Charles Harvey
Elliot Cross is a serial killer. His victims are about to achieve a long-sought goal or dream of a lifetime. Along comes Elliot to snatch their lives away at the cusp of their achievement. The victim might be a schoolboy about to take his driver's test or a woman about to give birth. All the victim has to do in Elliot's eyes is be more focused on themselves at the moment than Elliot's God. After all, Elliot's God says, thou shall put no other god's before me. And he has chosen Elliot to enforce that first commandment. So Elliot Cross says.
I can't wait to read this. Even just the description makes me laugh!
The Mystery of Chateau Beaumont
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.
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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.
* This is a preview of the book. It is available on Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited.
Thank you for looking!
What began as an exciting adventure spirals into a terror she never could have imagined.
Secret Sorrows
Secret Sorrows L.C. Kincaide
A new beginning or a dead end?
After losing everything, recently widowed Meg hopes her late husband’s family farm will provide a haven for her and her two daughters.
The move to the derelict house is far from ideal, but she is prepared to make the neglected farmhouse their new home.
She is not, however, prepared for the horror that awaits them there.
* This is a preview of the book. It is available on Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited.
Thank you for looking!
After losing everything, recently widowed Meg hopes her late husband’s family farm will provide a haven for her and her two daughters.
The move to the derelict house is far from ideal, but she is prepared to make the neglected farmhouse their new home.
She is not, however, prepared for the horror that awaits them there.
* This is a preview of the book. It is available on Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited.
Thank you for looking!
Green Unpleasant Land
Green Unpleasant Land Matt Thomas
Green Unpleasant Land, Lovecraftian shenanigans in Victorian London.
Fog shrouded Victorian London, but not the 1888 we’d recognise. There’s a whiff of revolution in the air, not to mention lycanthropy in the shires. As Mr Eiffel’s tower nears completion in Hyde Park, famed Egyptologist Sir Percy Tiverton returns with his latest find — a nameless book so mysterious not even the Royal College of Alchemists can decipher its runes.
Alexander Faversham is England’s foremost champion of derring-do, but his legend is built on sand. Loyal-to-a-fault manservant Bill might know more about his master’s heroics than either are letting on. When the nameless book is stolen, Bill’s entanglement threatens to bring his carefully constructed façade crashing down.
There’s something nasty lurking in the shadows and it wants its book back. Who would dare confront the tentacles slithering from the sewers? When the Empire needs a hero, it doesn’t always get the one it expects.
mtauthor.substack.com
Fog shrouded Victorian London, but not the 1888 we’d recognise. There’s a whiff of revolution in the air, not to mention lycanthropy in the shires. As Mr Eiffel’s tower nears completion in Hyde Park, famed Egyptologist Sir Percy Tiverton returns with his latest find — a nameless book so mysterious not even the Royal College of Alchemists can decipher its runes.
Alexander Faversham is England’s foremost champion of derring-do, but his legend is built on sand. Loyal-to-a-fault manservant Bill might know more about his master’s heroics than either are letting on. When the nameless book is stolen, Bill’s entanglement threatens to bring his carefully constructed façade crashing down.
There’s something nasty lurking in the shadows and it wants its book back. Who would dare confront the tentacles slithering from the sewers? When the Empire needs a hero, it doesn’t always get the one it expects.
mtauthor.substack.com