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Dogboy v Catfish

by Luke Gracias

On the day of her second wedding, Katherine Fisher, aka 'Catfish' set the date for her divorce. In precisely 18 months, she would be entitled to half of their combined assets and receive maintenance payments until her five- year-old daughter, Emma, turns 18. Just as Catfish was about to take her husband, Lindsay 'Dogboy' Kramer (a successful businessman and dog whisperer) to the cleaners, he goes missing. The police investigation into Dogboy's disappearance leads them into the dark world of c... more

TERROR IN TOPAZ

by AM Stuart

The fourth book in this series of the HARRIET GORDON MYSTERIES. Following the explosive events that concluded EVIL IN EMERALD, Inspector Robert Curran has disappeared from Singapore. Harriet has been dismissed from the job she loved and finds herself cast adrift. The opportunity to pursue a new opportunity in Kuala Lumpur takes Harriet and Julian north for a pleasant weekend with friends ... but death is waiting for them!

Morbid Monday

by Denise Jaden

Tabby has inadvertently invited her estranged father, the State Senator Conrad Chase, for a visit to Crystal Cove to help her plan Detective Aaron Thom’s mayoral campaign. Unfortunately, the visit comes on the heels of another tragedy in Crystal Cove, one that Tabby can’t help but investigate. Her parents were never going to be in favor of her involving herself in dangerous investigations, but even more so now that they are seeing it with their own eyes. But this tragedy concerns a friend of ... more

Suicide in Suffolk

by D. Ayres

"Suicide in Suffolk" is a gripping debut novel that delves into the depths of mystery and suspense. Set against the backdrop of the idyllic town of Lowestoft, Suffolk, this cozy mystery follows Cecil Whitford, a compassionate funeral director who becomes embroiled in a dark and twisted tale of intrigue. When Cecil stumbles upon a death that is initially deemed a suicide, he can't shake the nagging feeling that there is more to the story. Driven by a relentless pursuit of truth and justice, he b... more

Buried Silence: Under the Big Sky

by Susan Hemphill

Who blew up my friend’s house with her inside? The Yellowstone River runs deep in the Big Sky country of Montana, but so does deception. When the bustle of city life inevitably bored the most powerful captains of industry, the self-proclaimed Big Men of the Big Sky swapped their suits for cowboy boots and drug their trophy wives along with them. Nestled in a gated community at the base of mountains larger than the egos of their husbands, the transplanted women kept themselves busy with ove... more

Do No Harm

by Stone

Doctor Gideon Teague is ready to call it quits as he nears the end of his medical training. Years of continuous hard work and the specter of tragedy following him from his time as a Marine have taken a heavy toll and his physical and emotional reserves are spent. In the nick of time, an opportunity for a mission trip to Honduras seems like just the ticket to rekindle a long dead spark of passion and adventure; and to escape the day-to-day drudgery of his life as a resident physician. While there... more

The Turnbull Murders: A Historic Homes Mystery

by R.J. KORETO

About The Turnbull Murders: When she lands an absolute plum of a job restoring a fantastic old house on an island in the New York Harbor, Wren is over the moon. Even sweeter? She’s working alongside her girlfriend Hadley Vanderwerf, and her client is A-list movie star Nicky Tallon. Tallon, a Hollywood heartthrob, has acquired what’s known as The Turnbull House, a 25,000 square foot, circa 1800s home that radiates perfect graciousness and elegance. But The Turnbull House has a storied history—o... more

The Other Murder: (A sizzling mystery about media, murder, and the value of the truth)

by Kevin G. Chapman

Sometimes, the most dangerous thing . . . is the truth. Cable news producer Hannah Hawthorne is covering a local murder that snowballs into a media circus. Meanwhile, Paulo, a reporter for a small newspaper, is following the other murder in Washington Square Park that same night. He discovers an unexpected connection that is political dynamite. When the story is ready to explode, the truth may be hotter than anyone can handle. Breaking the next scoop could ruin Paulo’s paper and wreck Hannah’... more

Oxblood

by AnnaLisa Grant

When a mysterious package arrives from her brother in Italy, twenty-year-old Victoria “Vic” Asher knows something has gone terribly wrong. After the FBI dismisses her concerns, Vic knows she must take matters into her own hands. Blindly traveling to Europe in search of the only family she has left, Vic uncovers her brother’s lies and the secret life he had been hiding. The handsome Ian Hale and his team are the only hope Vic has of finding her brother. To get his cooperation, she must enter a wo... more

The Global Reconciler:

by Kimble Burton

In an era marked by turmoil, scandal, division, and animosity on the international stage, one individual emerges as a beacon of hope and unity. Immerse yourself in the compelling narrative of "The Global Reconciler," a gripping story that delves into the extraordinary ability of one person to bridge divides among nations, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable chaos.

Quoz: A Financial Thriller

by Mel Mattison

It’s 2027. Rory O’Connor is the financial genius who helped create ICARUS, a quantum computer that now controls the world’s stock markets with AI and algorithms. But Rory has recently suffered some tough breaks. He’s checked out of high finance and into a luxury Caribbean condo. After a former colleague finds anomalies with ICARUS, Rory quickly finds himself at the nexus of a high-stakes international conspiracy. In the process, he discovers a hidden thumb drive that contains the mysterious and ... more

Ranch Dressing: A Samantha Kidd Mystery

by Diane Vallere

When fashionista Samantha Kidd’s father-in-law arranges a week on the dude ranch he’s aiming to buy, Samantha preps for blue skies and clean living. But all too soon she learns life on the ranch is anything but calm. When the owner is found dead inside one of the stables, all signs point to murder. As Samantha wrangles clue after clue, she smells something rotten—and it’s not manure. In her quest for the truth, she encounters quirky cowhands, brazen barrel racers, and suspicious horseplay—not... more

Hollow Voices

by Michelle Corbier

The Surgeon by Leslie Wolfe meets The Coworker by Frieda McFadden Following her husband’s death from cancer, Dr. Julia Toussaint rebuilt a comfortable life with her son, Evens. But when he’s murdered, she’s devastated. Months of psychiatric treatment leave her confused and alienated from her former life. Julia struggles with the past. With the support of friends and family, she pieces things together, but the world has changed. Her aging parents want her to return home to North Carolina, but ... more

The Monastery Murder

by Jennifer Christianson

Part mystery and romance with a dash of family drama and a splash of comedy. Linny Scout is a hot mess, but you’ll be rooting for her through every twist and turn. A murdered man at an ancient monastery. His ex-girlfriend is determined to find the truth. After Linny’s first Romanian romance ends, her newly ex-boyfriend is brutally killed. The police believe that Victor was a criminal. Linny doesn’t, and she sets off on a quest to find the truth about his murder. Enlisting the help of her ... more

Detectives and Spies

by Dave Zeltserman

Three detectives. Three very different styles of mysteries. Nine highly enjoyable and exciting stories, including the new novella, Julius Katz and the Ruined Roast, a new Morris Brick crime thriller, James & Bond, and a new Mike Stone PI in Hell story, The Hollywood Hit.

ANWAR

by Rejoice Kur

ANWAR is a fictional story depicted in the previous Sudan between 1995 and 2011 at the time South Sudan became an independent state. It is a story that depicts the past in the light of the future. It prompts the inclination to empathy and forgiveness, peace and contentment, and the love of a country. In reading the story, people can journey to opposite perspectives in a time that had defined the course of a country.

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