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The Jericho Manuscript
by JULIAN DOYLECannon Alfred Lilley is brutally murdered in London, and the Jericho manuscript he was translating is missing. The trail leads well-known detective, Sherlock Holmes and his excitable friend, Dr. Watson to Paris where the murderer is killed but the manuscript has changed hands. Clues lead the intrepid detective and Watson south to the Languedoc to confront the dreaded Dominican monks who supervised the horrifying tortures and burnings of thousands of Christian Cathars in the area. Since Holmes ... more -
The Good Driver
by Gary A JamesMax Doren is accused of a crime by his employer. Even worse is the person put in charge of Buffalo Bill Transport. Rick Barnes has ambitions to grow the company to higher heights, and while doing this, he needs to weed out the hindrance, namely Max Doren. Things escalate in this tug-of-war as the trucking company is in jeopardy and dark secrets begin to unfold. -
Bad Traffic
by Patrick WeillMurci Sanchez is a young Mexican who roars into the USA on his motorcycle to save his little sister, who’s been lured into the sex trade by a nasty gang of crooks. Police detectives Park and Walker help this tough young man navigate a treacherous landscape where nothing is certain but explosive action, high-performance vehicles, and ups and downs that will keep Bad Traffic’s readers flipping pages far past their bedtime! -
The Mazatlan Showdown
by Patrick WeillJeff Walker, a beach lifeguard haunted by the unsolved mystery of his father’s murder and his mother’s broken heart, leads the reader on a thrilling adventure, navigating twisty, treacherous terrain in a fleet of high-performance cars, bikes, and boats. Chock-full of action with a dash of drama, Weill’s award-winning debut has it all! -
An Orphan of the Light
by Frank ScozzariA young woman haunted by a riddle from her past befriends a detective who is obsessed with an old case involving a suicide off the Hollywood Sign. Together they unravel the past, which sets the young woman on an ill-fated course. -
The Secret That Killed You
by Steve HaddenIke Rossi plunges into a gauntlet of murder, deceit, and danger to uncover a long-forgotten secret that will destroy his client and strike at the heart of the United States of America. Thirty-five-year-old Amelia Garcia, a veteran Air Force drone pilot who’s sacrificed much of her adult life to protect others by doing the unspeakable, has traded her Reaper for a deepwater remotely operated vehicle. It reminds her of flying the Reaper, minus the killing. It’s a job that allows her to escape t... more -
The Shutdown List
by Sharon DukettPeople are disappearing. Anita may be next. But first, they have to find her.
Anita Forester witnesses her husband, Julian, being dragged away by police during a protest. A stranger warns her to flee. Still reeling from the loss of her adult son only two years earlier, Anita embarks on a perilous journey to find her husband, unaware of the crucial secret he has kept from her.
While piecing together the trail to her missing husband, Anita in... more -
Waters of the Wadi
by Eva-Karin LindströmSienna Mashay uncovers her family's secrets and becomes a leading mathematician, creating a supercomputer called the Hive. Her journey intensifies when she's betrayed and ventures into Russia amidst a geopolitical crisis, discovering truths about her parents' deaths linked to her heritage. "Waters of the Wadi" melds survival, self-discovery, and the impact of technology on our identities, offering a concise narrative of resilience and the search for truth in a digitizing... more
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Hoofprints in Saguaro Shadows
by Shay Taggert"Hoofprints in Saguaro Shadows" provides a unique perspective on the aftermath of September 11, focusing on its impact on the U.S.-Mexico border, featuring strong characters. It centers on female protagonist, Rye Dalton, a determined ranch owner and counterterrorism analyst, as she defends her Arizona ranch from a wave of criminals and terrorists exploiting illegal immigration routes. Teaming up with Alejandro Mendoza, Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Rye uncovers a... more
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By the Dimming Light
by Juliet RoseAfter Caleb Lache's girlfriend, Shannon, is murdered one fateful night when they are both only eighteen years old, he turns to an existence of life in a bottle of booze. Years later, another tragedy hits their small Kentucky town and Caleb is thrust back into reality, forced to think about someone other than himself. He finds himself responsible and fighting for people he just met. A strange visitor appears in the forest behind his neighborhood, convincing Caleb he has found the key to his gi... more -
The Handyman
by Maura K. DeeringWhen Brenna Riley and Dennis Griffin meet on the Stanford rowing team, they are immediately and inexorably drawn to each other. Their attraction leads to an ill-fated hookup. For Brenna, that’s the end of the relationship. But for Dennis, it’s the beginning of an obsession. What follows is a nearly forty-year preoccupation for Dennis. Everything about Brenna, from her relationships to the strands of hair in her brush, is at the center of his thoughts. But as his efforts to win her over escalate... more -
And the Dead Shall Live
by David Shawn KleinPhilip Raymond grows more desperate by the minute. Suffering from agoraphobia after a tragic misstep led to a scandal and suicide, the former high-level political consultant and novelist needs a big win to restore his reputation and take back his life. Certain that a wealthy recluse has blood on his hands, the emotionally scarred writer hires a brainy beauty to dig up the dirt he requires for a blockbuster exposé. Jesse Carter is haunted. Feeling responsible for her beloved brother's prison m... more -
Stinger: An International Thriller
by Gregory D. LeeIt's February 2003. An alluring and determined CIA Case Officer, June Cohen, must flawlessly execute an unsanctioned plan of action or the U.S. will invade Iraq to search for weapons of mass destruction. She coerces Robaire Assaly, a Los Angeles based DEA Confidential Informant, to take part in her elaborate scheme. Robaire agrees, however, in doing so, he must betray his long-time DEA Agent handler, Gary Lowery, to get what she needs. Robaire soon realizes June has tricked him into taking th... more -
Legacy of Shadows: An International Crime Thriller (The Family Legacy Series Book 2)
by Carolyn M. Bowen“Legacy of Shadows” weaves a captivating tale of family, power, and the dangerous allure of ambition. In this second novel of The Family Legacy Series, David returns to Tuscany only to find himself ensnared in a web of criminal alliances and personal conflicts. As his wife battles for her life, his entanglement with a Northern cartel and a clandestine affair pushes him to the brink. Caught between the ruthless Chicago Mob and the treacherous Italian underworld, David must tread a perilous path. ... more -
Humming Bridge: Sequel to The Paper Route
by Jacqueline Cayer Nelson McDonald“Odd is unique’s ugly cousin,” protagonist Jackie explains to her mentor, Detective Dennis Dahm. Humming Bridge is the story of the extraordinary role sight and sound play in the lives of protagonist Jackie and her “unique” Uncle Vic. Exploiting the special insights their combined extraordinary sensory abilities provide, Detective Dahm solves crimes from New York City to their hometown, Lowell, MA. Now a high-schooler, Jackie works part-time as a Nurse’s Aide. Suspecting a serial killer is... more -
Cul-de-Sac
by LIZ CROWEMichael and Amelia Ross move into their dream home, and get drawn into the seductive allure. But their house once belonged to a family whose lives were seemingly ruined by their participation, which leads Amelia to question everything about her new-found friends. Suspicions run rampant as the close-knit group turns on each other. Lies, betrayals, and hidden agendas are revealed, ripping apart the fabric that once bound the group together.
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