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The JOY of Murder

by Gloria Oliver

A socialite accused of murder, planted evidence, and mysterious enemies challenge blind detective Daiyu Wu in her new sleuthing adventure.

When a highly respected member of the 'Little Mexico' community is killed in 1930 Dallas, all the evidence points towards Grace Pierce, wife of a local businessman and a former member of the Ku Klux Klan. Grace’s son Truman turns to Daiyu Wu and her unique detective skills for help, but Dai quickly discovers that nothing about this case... more

Flower Rose: Milestoneville

by Golden November

Flower Rose is a savvy and no-nonsense woman. She owns a used bookstore in downtown Milestoneville. Flower Rose sells missing rare valuable books with her older brother Dr. Yes. G and JBT are book hunters who are hot on their trail. In 1992 Flower rose’s story began when she was a senior at Milestoneville University. Flower Rose is a character in, Golden November book series, and now it’s time for her intriguing story.

Battle in the Avenue

by Sean McCutchen

Almost two decades after the collapse of fossil fuels, civilization is precariously held together by an alternative energy source rising in cost. In order to avoid another Fuel Wars, three long lost family members must each find their own answers to the betrayal that tore their family apart. Orphaned for as long as he can remember, Owen Bradley grew up searching for an answer to his isolation. Now, a graduate student studying alternative fuels, Owen receives a mysterious package. The cryp... more

Cyber Count

by SL Beaumont

Has cyber-crime escalated to murder?

Forensic accountant Kat Munro puts her traumatic past behind her and begins dating journalist Connor O’Malley, whose investigations into online crime attract the wrong kind of attention. When the disappearance of a colleague’s son and the discovery of his friend’s body is linked to threats on Connor’s life, Kat finds herself working with DS Adam Jackson again. Can they put the past behind them to solv... more

Dogged Pursuit

by Tracy Carter

The debut book in the Veronica Kildare K-9 Mystery series opens with escalating suspense and intensifies into a resilient fight for survival. With its engaging combination of canine and human personalities, thrilling plot, and gorgeous Colorado backdrop, Dogged Pursuit will appeal to dog lovers, outdoors enthusiasts, and mystery lovers alike. Veronica Kildare cannot believe her luck—being shot at, again, by the bad guys. The sound, the feel of the bullet, and the hatred resonate for more than... more

Boondocks: An Asian Evil Apocalyptic Thriller

by Jaydeep Shah

They believe it is only about defeat and escape. Little do they know; it is something more than that. It is about the rise of the dead and the world’s destruction. Lost in the desert of Rajasthan, India, Rahul and Elisa learn the truth about a wicked wizard named Dansh and some enchanters performing resurrection rituals. Though they try to stop him, Dansh knows black magic and they find him a challenging adversary. Even worse than him, Rahul and Elisa soon discover that the churel named... more

Where Waters Run North

by Frank Martorana

Veterinarian Kent Stephenson and a local Native American leader put aside their differences as they conspire to defend their town from a greedy corporation that is desecrating their river. Doctor Stephenson’s day-to-day routine of caring for animals is shattered by the apparently random murder of his lifelong friend. He and his hound, Lucinda, are drawn into the investigation. Kent soon suspects that small-town politics surrounding a new riverside resort have led to murder, and that it won... more

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by Chuck Snearly

Jack Crost is a professor of sixties literature with a painful past who teaches the ideals of peace and love. His beliefs are tested when a series of vicious attacks cost him his job and his life – and then things get worse. After a near-death experience in the emergency room that includes an encounter with a famous TV puppet, his resuscitated life takes off in a wild new direction as he tries to figure out what’s going on. From ruins to raves to the rooftops of Detroit, his pursuit of the truth... more

Killer Motives: A Hudson Valley Mystery

by Bonnie Traymore

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Victoria’s life isn’t as perfect as it seems. But with two homicide detectives at her door, it’s about to get a whole lot worse.

Still reeling from the painful discovery that her husband is having an affair, Victoria struggles to process the mind-blowing news that Nick&rsqu... more

The Cat's Paw Murders

by Frank Gertcher

The Cat’s Paw Murders is the fourth novel in the Caroline Case mystery series. In 1930, Caroline and Hannibal Jones become paid espionage operatives for the French government. As wealthy expatriate Americans, they have the perfect cover. They are tasked with gathering intelligence about the intentions, methods and organizations of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. As part of their espionage duties, they bring murderous criminals and spies to justice, legally and otherwise. However, com... more

The Seed of Corruption

by A.I. Fabler

It started as a mystery with the promise of romance ... A chance meeting of two strangers in a deserted French hotel in the Mekong Delta starts them on a journey in search of elusive truths, raising complex moral and ethical questions as their emerging love is tested by the corruption they’re forced to confront.

Dogs of Warr

by TR Gabriel

The year is 2024. Colonel Gregor Alexi Nikolanovic, a former Spetznaz operative turned mercenary, infamously known throughout the world as the "Devil's Ghost" has been contracted by a terrorist to strike at the heart of the United States with a dirty bomb. The Ghost, known for his ruthlessness and brutality, is the nemesis of legendary Special Forces operator Colonel Nathan Alexander Warr. Colonel Warr leads his elite force of clandestine warriors based out of a secret underground facility, ... more

A Killer's Tears

by John Bae

Tom Rose had waited eight long years to get to this point when he is about to be promoted to become a partner at Stern & Hobbs. At this critical juncture of his career, he is urged to represent Hope Kane, a pro bono client who is awaiting trial for the murder of her husband and daughter. Hope had been the topic of headline news just a year before, not only for her horrific crime, but also because she had refused to utter a single word from the moment of her arrest. Her identity is a complete ... more

No More Bad Days

by Lindsey Whitaker

NO MORE BAD DAYS is a gripping investigative thriller that follows Detective Kimberly Hall's investigation of a gruesome murder. When a dismembered body is found off the Chicago River, two detectives try to unravel the mystery of who the victim is, and how her legs and (partial) torso ended up packed neatly in a suitcase. Detective Hall chooses Diaz to be her partner. He's a rookie but Hall thinks he's got what it takes to help her get to the bottom of this awful murder. As the detectives be... more

Immoral Origins: A Suspense Thriller

by Lee Matthew Goldberg

A PULSE-POUNDING THRILLER THAT ASKS HOW FAR WE'RE WILLING TO SHED OUR MORALS IN ORDER TO HELP THE ONES WE LOVE. It's 1978 in New York City, and disco is prominent. As are mobsters, gritty streets, needle parks and graffiti-stained subways. Jake Barnum lives in Hell's Kitchen. He's a petty thief selling hot coats with his buddy Maggs to make ends meet and help his sick kid brother. At a Halloween party downtown, he meets a woman with a Marilyn Monroe mask who works for an organization calle... more

Innocence on Trial

by Stephen Roth

An intense courtroom drama plays out when young Tommy Henderson takes the stand to provide crucial testimony in his teacher's sexual assault trial. Nothing could adequately prepare the boy for Lester Mobey's meticulous cross-examination. The wily and experienced defence attorney never left a stone unturned and committed everything to win his last trial before retirement. The consequence of the jury's verdict has devastating and deadly implications for Tommy and his teacher as they both grappl... more

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