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Delilah, My Woman

by M.F. Sullivan

A work which beckons the reader into complicity with his own shadow, DELILAH, MY WOMAN tells the story of Richard Vasko, a troubled artist whose pursuit of fulfillment unravels down a depraved and bloody path. Obsessed by two women--the mysterious Susan, and the effervescent Delilah--and the morphing vision of his masterpiece, Richard's quest for perfection devolves into a struggle against the impermanence of being. A tragic exploration of the relationship between art, the artist, and its audien... more

"Destiny Be Damned!" ISBN: 978-1-4809-2545-8

by Herbert Wilson

Todd Docker, a former police officer, must return to his old nemesis, KCMO, to solve the murder of his friend's young daughter, Alecia, who was only eight years old. The chief of police works undercover for the mob, and hates him. In spite of extraordinary obstacles he discovers the killer, exposes the Police Chief and justice is accomplished under a new chief of police.

Vendetta: In Pursuit of a Scoundrel

by Bert Silva

They had trusted him. He was smart, charismatic and most important of all---convinced them he could save the company. Instead, he stole from them, murdered, and escaped with millions of embezzled loot. No one appeared willing or capable of doing anything about it. The investment company had been an offshore rogue mismanaged by incompetent executives. One man, on a desperate voyage to an island hideaway, seeks vengeance for his father's death at the risk of his own life.

Elizabeth Daleiden on Trial

by Ron Fritsch

In this LGBTQ courtroom thriller set in the late 1970s, a politically ambitious state’s attorney charges Elizabeth Daleiden with the murders of her father and two neighbors in the 1950s. Her trial threatens to blow the lid off her Illinois farming community’s darkest secrets.

Ring of Ages

by Patrick Keithahn

I like to describe the novel as a supernatural historical thriller. Set in present-day Boston and medieval Europe, the novel parallels the lives of two couples and an unusual gold ring.

Illegally Blonde (Barb Jackson Mysteries, Book 2)

by Anna Snow

After solving the biggest case of her career, PI Barb Jackson's business is finally taking off. Cases are rolling in, she and her staff are getting paid, and she's the apple of her hunky detective boyfriend, Tyler Black's, eye. Life couldn't get much better. Instead, it gets much worse. Barb's best friend, Kelly, is arrested and accused of killing her shifty on-again-off-again rock star boyfriend. Suddenly it's up to Barb to hunt down the real murderer and save her friend's life. Between an ... more

Coffee is Murder (McKinley Mysteries series Book 9)

by Carolyn Arnold

“Arnold crafts an engaging story that kept me reading until I finished it. The philanthropy of Sara and Sean, as well as their sense of justice despite possible danger to themselves are nice touches that make the story enjoyable. Add in a bit of humor in the form of their disguises and this is fun read. This is the 9th book in the McKinley mystery series. It can be read as a standalone.”
–Christa Reads and Writes

A cup a day won&... more

The Sterling Forest

by JOHN FENZEL

Daniel “Danno” Tory is America's newest Congressman, and “Most Eligible Bachelor.” But when a beloved uncle passes away, Danno discovers a secret that challenges everything he thought he knew about his family's past…a secret that threatens his congressional seat even before he can be sworn into office. In a personal quest to learn the truth, Danno embarks on a journey that takes him from his hometown of Chicago to medieval castles of Switzerland, through Russia’s ancient monasteries, to a v... more

Glamours

by Eric Cochrane

GLAMOURS follows Maddeline, nicknamed Madd, a completely ordinary girl who finds herself in a school (more of a prison) in which the students can cast powerful glamours—spells that affect other people's minds. Students at the Scholomance are able to create illusions to disguise their own bodies or the world around them; they cannot change reality, and they cannot escape. Madd makes friends with a strange cast of characters—a gender-queer book nerd who dresses up as fictional characters, a bli... more

Too Greedy to Live

by Ad Long

The rich get richer, the poor get poorer... and when three hugely wealthy bankers drop dead while holidaying on a luxury yacht, young homicide detective Kate Carter becomes involved in a case far bigger than anything she's ever dealt with. Similar victims are dying exactly the same way, all around the world, and no-one knows who or what is killing them.

Night Eyes

by Claire Stibbe

The Detective Temeke Crime Series Book 2

Some fail. Some never fit in. Some vent a rage against the foulest of humanity.

A ten year enquiry into the murders of several young boys has gone cold. No witnesses, no suspect. Or so police believe, until a mysterious phone call leads the police to the remains of a young boy found near the ancient ruins of an Anasazi settlement. Is this a random act or the work of a serial killer?

When the young son of Alb... more

Valentine's Day is Murder (McKinley Mysteries series Book 8)

by Carolyn Arnold

“It was full of adventure and mystery along with some romance. It pulls you in and won't give up until everyone is safe and sound! Definitely a great cozy series!”
–Community Bookstop

Cupid's arrow may have missed its mark…

Jimmy finally takes a vacation--and a chance on love--only to be abducted. His female companion originally thinks he had cold feet about their relationship, but Sean and Sara kno... more

The War Scrolls

by Christopher D Perry

Man awakes to learn his wife is killed and he is the prime suspect. He is being chased by a Detective only to find that the suspect is not who he thinks is. The story revolves around the Dead Sea scrolls in particular the War Scrolls and the end of days according to these scrolls. The first book titles the Ascension is part of at least a 3 book series that delves into the War Scrolls, a battle between the Sons of Light and the Sons of Dark and the end of days.

The Piratization of Daniel Barnes

by Alex McGlothlin

Daniel Barnes was a journalist sent to Somalia to report on the pirate happenings in 2008, at the time the Al-Shabaab terror organization was brutally consolidating its control over large swathes of Somali territory and implementing a barbaric version of sharia law. Daniel was kidnapped before he ever stepped foot in the state of anarchy; however, and was sold into slavery. He was sold to a warrior pirate who hoped to utilize Daniel’s journalism skills to gain himself notoriety with a world audi... more

Mismanaged Care

by Deb Duffin

Peace Road

by Brad Spencer

Chicago is steeped in racial unrest, gangland warfare is raging, the police department is under investigation by the Justice Department, and well-respected Public Defender Harry West has been dealt a devastating blow while trying to come to grips with his purpose in life. It ultimately falls on Harry’s love interest, Homicide Detective Lyndi Carnes, to try to quell the murderous rampage sweeping the city. The tough and tenacious cop elicits help from a young officer in the Gang Enforcement U... more

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