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Tors Lake

by Charles Ryavec

Geoff is a man of 50, a man destroyed. In the chaotic circumstances of a Pride Party in San Francisco he is given an opportunity to meet Elizabeth Cromwell, a Professional Dominant. He asks her to find a woman named Prescott who is to apologize for events at a hotel, Tors Lake. A week later Elizabeth receives a gift of a valuable comic book collection from him. Elizabeth meets Geoff's mother's lawyer to ask that Geoff cease and desist his interest in her, but Geoff has disappeared. Soon after, E... more

I Know Your Every Move

by Diane Ezzard

A sinister phone call, an unknown visitor. Is Sophie being followed? Her life is about to be turned upside down by some disturbing events. How can she uncover the truth, when she can't trust what is real? The more she delves, the closer she gets to danger. Can she revisit her own dark past, filled with domestic violence and addiction, before it is too late?

Wolf Den One: ...a Flex Story

by Lawrence Didsbury

A sinister underground organization emerges from the dark jungles of Cambodia as the Vietnam War is in full swing. Four U.S. Navy Seals quietly track and monitor the rogue operation for decades until one of them is murdered.Flex, a young U.S. Marine, sets out to resolve his father's death, leaving the secure barracks of the Marines to pursue and take down "The Wolf" in his own den.

Confessions of Eden

by Scott Shinberg

Michelle Reagan — code name Eden — joined the CIA after graduating high school and found herself thrust into the shadowy world of covert action and assassinations. On missions spanning the globe, her final victim may end up being her own sanity. Launching high-stakes attacks into the hearts of the enemies of the United States, Michelle’s emotional limits are tested as she is repeatedly faced with intractable moral questions. How many innocent lives is it acceptable to sacrifice in order to ki... more

Murder at the Columbarium

by Emily Gallo

Jed’s quiet life as caretaker of the San Francisco Columbarium is turned upside down when he comes upon a dead woman’s body and a crying baby just inside the gate. His search for answers thrusts him into a world of corruption, bigotry and drug trafficking and he becomes one of the principal suspects.

Fatal Amendment

by Rick Farrell

Two violent deaths, a brazen corporate scheme to protect profits, and an unwitting young couple drawn into a search for answers, collide in a story of Washington - the forces that drive political decisions, the people who walk the corridors of power, and the greed, deception and ruthlessness often at work behind the marble facade. At once a compelling mystery and richly informed portrayal of life in the nation's capital, "Fatal Amendment" is a novel that reward on several levels.

Renegade Pawn

by Craig S Wilson

The favelas of Rio de Janeiro may be colorful on the outside, but inside the shanty walls, a struggle for survival rages on. In this world of violence, corruption, and poverty, good people must do bad things for the greater good. Lucas Rocha is an orphaned teen who picks pockets to provide for his younger sisters. When he steals the wallet of vacationing DEA agent Daniel Burke, the lives of these two strangers become permanently – and dangerously – entwined. Facing down powerful drug lords, Luca... more

How to Kennel a Killer (A Steely & Cuff Mystery, Book 2)

by Cat Clayton

Something wicked this way wags... As southern and sassy Steely Lamarr, her chatty Chihuahua, and the Scrubadub crew organize their annual pet costume contest, they hit a wall when the contest judge—the town librarian—ends up dead. Between the pages of the beloved woman’s journal, Steely learns the quirky librarian may have met an untimely death through a connection on a dating app. As the president of the Citizens on the Watch (C.O.W.), Steely believes it’s her civic duty, along with her motl... more

How to Leash a Thief (A Steely & Cuff Mystery, Book 1)

by Cat Clayton

Sometimes, it's the one you'd never suspect who is as crooked as a dog's hind leg... Southern and sassy Steely Lamarr adores pie, her cheeky Chihuahua, and her spiked camo boots. When she learns her dog-grooming shop’s night janitor is murdered, and his pup is dog-napped, Steely’s dogged determination to discover what happened leads her nowhere but trouble. A series of dreadful events turn her world inside out—a bank robbery, Steely stumbles upon another dead body, and now, she’s on the p... more

The Joker

by Terence Goodchild

THE JOKER is the story of Darren Bennett, a motor mechanic with aspirations of becoming a full-time stand up comedian. He has played before some dubious crowds in some less dubious theatres, he is married to Mavis who loves him deeply and dearly. While in a dressing room in another seedy theatre, after pouring a drink and toasting his all time heroes picture, he voices his desire to become a great comedian and offers to sell his soul to anyone who would make his dream of fame and glory come true... more

Venice Beach: A Novel

by Emily Gallo

Finn, a hard-drinking and cantankerous Irish writer, is in the midst of a downward spiral. After the death of his wife, he finds himself penniless and with nowhere to go but West to live with his daughter in Venice Beach. There he meets an eccentric cast of determined survivors who help give him the inspiration to get back to the success he once knew. As soon as he feels ready to dig his way out of the darkness, he finds himself the prime suspect in a murder investigation that threatens his life... more

A Fall From Grace

by Dale T. Phillips

When a single mother is wrongly accused of murder, Zack Taylor must work to clear her name. Not an easy task, as everyone in town thinks she’s guilty. Zack finds plenty of people who wanted the victim dead. As the events around him spiral out of control, Zack begins to do the same.

A Memory of Grief

by Dale T. Phillips

Ex-con Zack Taylor is a man drifting through life, haunted and guilt-ridden from a past gunshot tragedy. When his friend dies in Maine of an apparent suicide, Zack is driven to pursue the truth. With only his wits and physical skills, he takes on life-threatening opponents. Despite finding a new love, his rage and ghosts drive him closer to the edge as he takes ever-greater risks with the law and his life.

The Julius Katz Collection

by Dave Zeltserman

The award-winning Julius Katz stories have delighted mystery fans since first appearing on the pages of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine in 2009. JULIUS KATZ introduced readers to Boston's most brilliant, eccentric, and possibly laziest detective, as well as his sidekick, Archie, a tiny marvel of whizbang computer technology with the heart and soul of a hard-boiled PI. The Julius Katz Collection contains six stories that were previously published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and an original ... more

Poseidon's Storm Blaster (The Legend of Pineapple Cove #1)

by Marina J. Bowman

Pineapple Cove is just like any other island town. Well, except for one thing... It has a secret. One that Kai and Delphi must uncover if they hope to save their town from a dangerous threat. Will Kai and Delphi uncover the secret in time to save their town?

Where Sleeping Dogs Lie

by Luc Vors

Alyson is undergoing a new treatment for PTSD that deliberately creates multiple personalities. Under hypnosis, she is placed in a make-believe world, where her memories have been relocated into the minds of 9 alter egos, known as The Sleeping Dogs. During therapy sessions, The Sleeping Dogs take turns telling Alyson her story of surviving an underground pit fighting ring, south of the Texas border, at a clinically controllable pace. Trouble arises when Alyson falls for her therapist, Dr Alan... more

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