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She Thought I Knew

by C.S.Cowan

Criminologist,Maeve Rosetti, returns home to aid in the search for her missing teenage niece while navigating a complicated relationship with the girl's mother, the sister she left behind. The process unearths old wounds from their childhood, especially the unsolved disappearance of their father. As time wears on with no sign of Jessica, a couple of off- the-grid inhabitants, as well as Maeve's own brother-in-law, raise suspicion .Then Maeve, herself, becomes the target of d... more

Rhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral Mystery

by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra

A different kind of cozy… Elena del Carral has been invited to dance in a Gala Performance by none other than Derek Michaels, founder of the world-renowned Terpsichore Ballet in New York City. She’s also been invited to audition for Black Rhapsody, the unfinished ballet from the late choreographic master, René Fauchier. Delighted, Elena accepts the invitation, knowing this performance will enhance her career, not only as a principal dancer, but also as an up-and-coming choreographer, as well.... more

The Loon's Song: A Wynter Island Mystery

by Kim Herdman Shapiro

Beautiful actress, Rosalie Morgann, returns home to Wynter Island seventeen years after she fled because of her romantic liaisons with numerous island husbands. Not many islanders are pleased to see her return, and even fewer are interested in hearing what she has to say for herself. Rosalie manages to convince Kate Zöe Thomas - manager of the local community television station - to allow her on their inaugural broadcast from the newly redesigned studio. When Rosalie dies, live on-air, the... more

Seeker of Justice

by B.J. Woster

From the author of 36 Hours, comes the second book in the Detective Hardwick series. The last thing Detective Hardwick, and his fellow detectives, needed so soon after closing the book on the Christian Price case, was another psychopathic killer determined to mete justice on their own terms but that's precisely what they got. Now it isn't just a race against the clock, but also a race against one of the most intelligent killers they've ever encountered. Will the detectives from the Atlanta polic... more

Every Bird That Falls (two sparrows for a penny Book 3)

by Sara Davison

Bomb squad leader Tag Monroe’s world is shattered when his sister and her foster sister are abducted by a human trafficker. Eight years later, the two of them have been miraculously freed. As thrilled as he is to be reunited with his sister, Tag has lingering questions. How did Jae-won Lin, the third foster sister, elude capture that night? Why didn’t she call the police or Tag to let them know what happened? And where has she been for the last eight years? He loved Jae once, but he can’t let h... more

An American Tragedy

by Dan Flanigan

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished In the scorching summer of 1988, amidst the frenzy of the Satanic Panic gripping the nation, private detective O’Keefe finds himself thrust into a trial like no other. As he strives to establish his fledgling agency, the last thing he anticipates is being drawn into a harrowing legal battle. But when Virginia Montrose, “Miss Ginny” to her students and his daughter Kelly’s most beloved teacher, is accused of heinous crimes against her current and former students, O... more

Everyone Dies in Youngstown: A Gripping Suspense Thriller

by James Dain

Can a man stand by when his brother’s been murdered? It’s a dog-eat-dog world in rustbelt Youngstown, Ohio--but MJ Shea, a small-time cocaine runner, is making out just fine, thank you. Until his crack-addicted brother turns up on the street, his brains blown all over the pavement. The cops can’t be bothered investigating a simple gangland murder. And no one wants to tangle with Waylay May, the city’s brutal drug lord. But with his own life on the line, MJ must fight his way throu... more

Six Weeks (A CJ Cavanaugh Mystery Book 4)

by Michael R. Lane

The Cavanaugh Investigation Agency registered its most profitable year to date. Earnings generated by putting in a lot of overtime. C. J. Cavanaugh's PI partner, Renita Harris, is on a well-deserved six weeks' vacation. Not a problem. C. J. is anticipating an easy going six weeks. Insurance fraud and background checks make up the majority of their investigations. Work that is more monotonous than dangerous. Unlike his DEA deep cover days.

An unfortunate combination of personal a... more

Tell Me All Your Lies

by L.A. Detwiler

“We’re all made of stories, past and present. But the future relies on our choices. And my choice? Blood. Dizzying, bedazzling blood in all its sickening glory.” Some lies are better left as truth. Elliott Clairmont’s mother murdered a man when he was three. Ever since then, their lives in Paris have been filled with deceit, murder, lies…but also a strong mother-son bond. As Elliott gets older, Lucy Clairmont teaches her son two important skills: tarot reading a... more

The Trap

by Patrice Gilles

In The Trap, prepare yourself for a high-stakes thriller that spans continents and cultures, unravelling over eight tension-filled years. Primarily set in Thailand, the narrative also takes you through Russia, the United States, and North Korea, offering a penetrating look into the dark corridors of statecraft, media manipulation, and international intrigue. Caught in a web of global machinations are an American man, his Russian wife, and their dual-nationality son. Their international backgroun... more

Bummer at Luna Beach

by Lisa M. Lane

A body has been found half-buried on Luna Beach, a surfing haven in the delightful SoCal town of San Benno. Rory Gallardo, the newly assigned detective, reluctantly accepts assistance from long-time local resident Rosie McMahon and her cat Hephaestus in a mystery more perplexing than it appears.

A Vengeful King Rises: A gripping historical mystery romance (House of Croft Book 1)

by Sophie Barnes

In his quest to find a callous murderer, crime lord, Adrian Croft, accepts help from Samantha Carmichael, a young lady who sympathizes with his cause. Except Samantha isn't who she claims to be. She's a secret government agent tasked with bringing Adrian down. But can she? Or will her loyalties shift as she falls for the one man she cannot afford to love?

Ridgetown

by Jim Tindle

Arsen is on a trip of self-discovery as he travels to Blue Ridge, Georgia to infiltrate a violent militia headed up by "The Major" and his cohort...Crimson Fox.

ARCTIC REVELATION: A Thousand Lifetimes in the Blink of An Eye

by Hugh Finch

With his career and reputation on the line, Dr. Christian Yates refuses to abandon his controversial theory that human DNA contains an infinite repository of ancestral memories. But, Christian may get more than he bargained for as his mission garners the attention of a notorious serial killer and a ruthless pharmaceutical CEO seeking the same knowledge.

Heroic Measures

by Joel Shulkin, MD

Stephen Englehart, an Armed Forces medical examiner. dedicates his life to bringing peace to the families of fallen soldiers. Tagged as one of the best, he’s able to spot forensic clues others miss. But when the body of a US Marine, supposedly burned beyond recognition, shows up with hardly a scratch, even Stephen is stumped. Were the bodies switched? Then, in the middle of the autopsy, the impossible happens. The soldier wakes up. Something incredible—and dangerous—is happening to the mil... more

The Publisher's Dilemma: A Big City Tale Of Privilege, Power & Murder

by Darius Myers

When A Top Black Business Executive Makes A Move That Is Way Overdue, Violence Erupts, Powerful People Die--- And The Big City Is Left Paralyzed! Donald Alexander, president of the Harris Simmons media company, is an African-American business superstar. He is the second-in-command to Gill Harris, the highly regarded CEO of the world's most powerful media company, Harris Simmons. Ambushed in their offices by an unknown shooter and accomplice, Harris is mortally wounded and Alexander is in a... more

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