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The Body in the Graveyard

by Stephen Hudson

Peter Trumper, the posing, arrogant charlatan who styles himself ‘Mister French,’ has been found dead, his body lying in a graveyard. If it was murder, then there are plenty of suspects: in his characteristically high-handed way he’s belittled, insulted or offended nearly everybody he met. But who was so tormented by him as to seek retribution? Trumper’s former colleague, the part-time schoolteacher and Ph.D. student Carol Jones, tries to unlock the secret of his death. At the same time, another... more

Where Is Amanda?

by Robert Shaw

Sixteen-year-old Amanda, a headstrong but gullible teenager, navigates life with her close-knit group of friends and her beloved boyfriend, Matt. Madly in love, she would do anything for him. But Matt harbours a secret that threatens to catch up with them, poised to destroy their lives, families, and friendships. As the couple remains blissfully unaware of the impending storm, even the police are oblivious to the looming danger. Brace yourself for a story with a devastating ending that will leav... more

Schism

by Donald McGraw

Early 21st century America simmers with colliding ideologies, torn between nostalgia for a romanticized past and yearning for an impossible risk-free future. When such disparate values clash, eruptions lay bare our deepest divisions and resentments, triggering uncontrolled hostility. Utopian visions devolve into vehicles for personal vendettas and blood feuds, capable of cascading into uncontainable turmoil. This provocative character study peers into modern America’s soul, chronicling the relen... more

Change of Heart: A Miner & Mulville Medical Thriller

by Dr. Cristina LePort

Dr. Cristina LePort’s Change of Heart takes readers into the dark underworld of organ donation conspiracies, murder, and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of present-day New York City, the story follows former police detective Kirk Miner and FBI rookie Charlotte Bloom as they investigate what appears to be a suicide, only to uncover a complex plot involving cybercrime, mob influence, and hospital corruption. As they unravel the mystery, they face personal and professional conflicts, forcing the... more

Quantos Chronicles

by Alan Parkin

Seeking solace from her traumatic past, Jenna Floyd, a teacher, turns to Remsen, a new drug from Quantos Pharmaceuticals. Guided by scent therapy, Jenna participates in the Remsen trials at Olympic View Treatment Center to reshape her memories. Nevertheless, Sammy, a fellow participant, advises her about the potential dangers of the drug and the mysterious disappearances of a few graduates. Despite the dangers, Jenna's remarkable reaction to Remsen results in intensified therapy, blurring the di... more

Strawberry Gold

by Chris Gerrib

Is the gold real, or is Pat on a fool's errand? It's January 1986, and Pat Kowalski has just turned 18, but there's no cause for celebration. His father is dying, and the local bank is foreclosing on their house. Pat talks to his senile great-grandmother, who tells him a story about a man dying in front of her in 1894. What she doesn't tell him is that the man – Mister Good Boots - had been carrying a suitcase worth of gold coins. These coins would be worth a fortune today – if any of them ar... more

Alpha Blood: The Battle for Sanguis. Volume III: Gen A

by C.M. James

Alpha Blood - The Battle for Sanguis: Volume III: Gen A (ABIII) continues the gripping saga of vampires, conspiracies, and ancient bloodlines, building on the foundations laid in the first two books. Set in a world where modern technology and real-world events collide with ancient folklore and vampire mythos, this installment centers around the new generation, Generation Alpha, a group unknowingly altered by a vaccine that was meant to empower vampires, but instead, gave them abilities of their ... more

The Story of Emiliah Bent

by Hannah Dickson

The Story of Emiliah Bent opens with a career disaster turned viral sensation. Emiliah, a PR executive at a London agency, finds herself in hot water after a frustrated outburst leads her to pen a rude limerick about a client's product and send it to the technology press. To her horror, the limerick goes viral, appearing in major publications. But instead of reprimand, Emiliah’s boss capitalizes on the moment, tasking her with training European managers in this "Limerelease" style. Things take a... more

The God Frequency

by Douglas Hemme

Brilliant engineer and ham radio operator Antwan devises transceivers capable of exceptional accuracy. Eager to test his innovation, he recruits geophysicist student Lauren, who together unwittingly stumble upon a singular frequency that seems to defy the very laws of physics. Intrigued and bewildered, they seek the expertise of retired professor and amateur radio astronomer, Dr. Daniel Sullivan, who confirms their discovery. The trio decides to unveil their findings to the world through a TE... more

Find Me

by Ashton Khoury

Dive into a thrilling adventure where every twist pulls you deeper into the unknown. In a near-future Los Angeles, where nothing is as it seems and no one is who they say, twenty-three-year-old Alina's life is upended when her best friend, Teddy, suddenly disappears, leaving behind only a cryptic note. Determined to uncover the truth, Alina embarks on a journey that leads her into the heart of Ether, a powerful corporation where she works. As strange occurrences begin to unfold-a mysterious v... more

Don't I Know You?

by Anne Brooksbank

Don't I Know You? begins with a confrontation between Meg, a seventy-three-year-old retired doctor, and the police, who raid her home after discovering her son Nick's involvement in selling restricted medication on the dark web. This incident is a tipping point in Meg’s strained relationship with Nick, whose ongoing brushes with the law and aimlessness have left her deeply worried and exhausted. Nick still relies on Meg's support, and he shows little regard for the consequences of his actions. F... more

The Spear and the Sentinel

by J.L. Hancock

In the stunning sequel to The Hawk Enigma, Voodoo and his team of special operators are thrust back into the heart of a global conflict. The stakes have never been higher as China’s Belt and Road Initiative pushes into Central Asia, exposing dark ambitions and a secret lab advancing AI warfare. Set against the vast steppes of Kazakhstan, this story unfolds in the shadow of the former Soviet Union. Tensions rise as Voodoo’s team embarks on a covert mission. New team members add to the friction... more

A Gilded Redwood Coffin

by Cecelia Tichi

Western silver heiress Val DeVere expects nothing but joy at an elegant Newport picnic in 1899, only to be abruptly summoned to New York by a close friend's urgent and cryptic plea: "PLEASE HELP...THEO B." In New York, Theo confides in Val, begging her to save his lively cousin Phoebe from a cunning Irish manservant who, he claims, is plotting her "accidental" death in the Rocky Mountains—just as he allegedly orchestrated the death of her twin sister in Boston a year earlier. Determined to... more

A Memory of Fire

by Bruce Balfour

A disgraced former DEA agent haunted by her dark past must defeat drug lords in Hollywood to rescue her kidnapped daughter. Carla Cruz is a medicated single mother living a quiet life with her teenage daughter. When she is invited to a Hollywood party, she meets two film investors who turn out to be drug lords—and one of them is the man who murdered her DEA husband ten years earlier. When the drug lords realize who she is, they force her to search for sixty million in cash stolen by her husba... more

Moscow Misdirection

by Beth H. Macy

Moscow Misdirection, the sequel to Moscow Nights Return, continues the suspenseful cat and mouse dance between Elda and Tosh, two ex-Cold War spies, who team up on a mission to save the life of the American President, the Russian President and the British Prime Minister. This exciting thriller draws us into the convoluted world of a combined team of British, Russian and American spies pitted against a Black Ops team. Moscow Misdirection brings the reader deeper into each character, displayi... more

Variation

by Ryan Lamie

We're all put to the test to survive. Some may pass, but others fall short. Survival is instinct, not a state of mind or an illusion. We'll always strive to live, whether it's only for another 24 hours or 2 hours, no matter the measures that need to be taken. This is a story of the ultimate survival—the extraordinary triumph over death. Can a bigheaded, stuck-up, malicious actress endure the desolate wilderness alone? Or will she fall captive to the one thing that never rests: death?

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