Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton (Woodstock Press) (152 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

What readers are saying: "Well Done!" "I LOVE this series soooo much!!!" "... a cleverly crafted and thrilling mystery... " "It is easy to get lost in these pages and feel like you are part of the team." "... Hamilton is an excellent writer, drawing the reader into the story from the first chapter." While sneaking away from a 5th anniversary party Madeline's Current Affairs orchestrated for Tara and Troy Richardson, she receives an appeal from Russell Barnett. The shifty P.I. needs their help tracking down Dylan Latham, the son of the P.I. Madeline hired during the implosion of her first marriage. Russell knows Madeline can't turn him down because of her misplaced guilt over Burt Latham's demise while trying to save her from a monster. A frantic call from Troy Richardson at quarter to six the following morning wakes Madeline out of a troubled sleep. Tara is nowhere to be found. This second missing person case quickly turns into a kidnapping for ransom, something the MDPI team doesn't feel comfortable handling alone. But when they learn all local law enforcement is involved in a multi-agency operation, they have no choice but to stick with it. Meanwhile, their search for Dylan leads them to the home of wealthy Cat Kingman, an eccentric widow in her late-70s. The case quickly turns into a search for two twenty-somethings. As they start wading through the past for clues to their disappearance, they uncover startling truths that could set off reverberations around the world. Houses of Deception is the 6th book in the Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Echoes of the Sunset (The thickest private detective Book 3) by Keisha Kole (Capable Books) (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"Echoes of the Sunset" is a gripping neo-noir thriller that follows the story of Janelle Archer, a resilient African American detective in her late 30s, who runs her own private investigation agency in contemporary Los Angeles. When her friend and struggling writer, Ray Marlowe, is accused of murder, Janelle takes on his case, propelling herself into a web of deceit, corruption, and personal loss. As Janelle delves deeper into the investigation, she confronts a city fraught with secrets and betrayal. Her quest for the truth leads her from the glitzy mansions of Hollywood to the gritty streets of South Central, where she encounters shady producers, ruthless gangsters, and a charismatic actor named Graham Sterling, who could hold the key to unlocking the mystery. In this modern reimagining of "The Long Goodbye," Janelle's search for answers uncovers a complex tapestry of murder, money, and betrayal that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. As the body count rises and Janelle inches closer to the truth, she grapples with her own demons and past trauma. The sprawling, diverse landscape of contemporary Los Angeles becomes a character in itself, reflecting the city's stark contrasts. From the glittering lights of Hollywood to the seedy underbelly of the city's criminal underworld, Janelle navigates these disparate worlds with tenacity, empathy, and unwavering determination. Along the way, Janelle encounters a cast of characters that are as complex and multi-dimensional as the city they inhabit. Ray Marlowe, Janelle's friend accused of murder, is a talented but troubled novelist whose involvement in the case becomes increasingly murky. Amanda Shaw, a mysterious and alluring actress connected to the murder case, is a rising star in Hollywood with secrets of her own. Vincent "Vinnie" Russo, a ruthless gangster with ties to organized crime, is a powerful figure in the criminal underworld of Los Angeles. As Janelle races against time to solve the case and ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

And Then She Was Gone (Det. Jack Porter Thrillers Book 1) by Bronwen J Pratley (Black Lab Press) (37 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Detective Jack Porter has built a reputation as a closer, but this case might just break him. Sixteen-year-old Anna Little is starting a new life on a tropical island when she disappears without a trace from a remote beach. Porter is assigned to find her and travels to the island to work with a group of tight-knit local officers. But it isn't long before he realises the case has links to another disappearance, years earlier, with a personal connection to his family. A case that tore his family apart and that he's been desperate to solve ever since. When a body washes ashore, it will bring the community to its knees. Now, everyone's a suspect and no one knows who to trust. Murder and mystery entwine in this fast-paced crime thriller set on sleepy Stradbroke Island. And Then She Was Gone is the exciting debut crime thriller from award winning author, Bronwen J Pratley, the first book in the brand new Jack Porter Thriller series.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Division: An Asian Thriller (A Sam Steadings Adventure Book 1) by Ben Kennedy (40 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Hong Kong, 1989, and British expat Sam Steadings has completed nine months of training as a probationary inspector at the Royal Hong Kong Police Training School. Young and inexperienced, Sam's first posting on the dangerous and unfamiliar streets of Kowloon will test him more than he could ever imagine, as an ambitious and demanding Divisional Commander, an illicit love affair, violent triad gangsters and a cunning foe push him to his limits. This tense debut thriller takes the reader back to the years when law and order in colonial Hong Kong was threatened by a new breed of ruthless criminals and the mean streets of Kowloon were menaced by armed robbers as never before.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

3:13 AM: A Psychic Suspense Thriller by Catherine G.Lurid (113 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Have you ever wondered if there are individuals within the government who can predict the future? Where are they, how do they live, and how do they gain insight into what lies ahead... "3:13 AM" will unravel an alternative tale about one of these oracles. El sets off with his colleague Marian to Asia. After a twelve-hour flight from London to Bangkok, their journey leads them through Patong to one of the picturesque islands in the Indian Ocean. Their destination is a point that cannot be found on the world map. Only when you zoom in from a satellite image will you see Koh An -- a jungle-covered remnant of lava, the sandy beach of which is only fifty leisurely steps long. It is here that secret agents have been assigned to meet with the mysterious Mr. Lee. By the will of fate, Raymond Lee knows a little more about the world than any of us. And this time his terrible prophecy will make the blood of even the most cold-blooded leaders of the counter-terrorism department run cold. What Mr. Lee saw in his vision is capable of turning life on Earth upside down. But the most terrifying realization is that his predictions have never been wrong.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Legion: Curse of Parliament (Lady Amelia Wickstead Book 1) by Celia Michaels (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

In Victorian England's shadowed alleys and grand parlors, aristocratic Lady Amelia Wickstead finally comes to terms with her supernatural abilities. She has a ghostly visit one night, who tells her that there is a sinister plot on the rise and she needs to prevent it from taking place. It appears that there is one Lord Patmore, who not only is a member of the nobility but is also a cunning and dangerous vampire and he has designs on the very heart of the British Empire. His nefarious plan is to assassinate the current Prime Minister, assume his identity, and then, with the rest of Parliament under his thrall, turn each of them into creatures of the night, ensuring eternal dominion over England. Not only does Amelia have to finally, come to terms with understanding and accepting her immense magical powers, but she also finds herself being entrusted with the dangerous task of stopping Lord Patmore from committing England into eternal darkness. In a race against time, Amelia has to learn how to use and control her vast powers. To overcome and confront all the doubts and fears she has concerning her abilities in order to rise above the stigma that she herself has placed on her own head of not being normal so that she can face the vampire lord in a final confrontation. Amidst the backdrop of gaslit streets and whispered conspiracies, the fate of an empire hangs in the balance.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Eternally His (Captive Series) by Julia Sykes (717 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

My husband is my captor, my vows a gilded cage. I betrayed the cartel. Now Sebastián will make sure I can never leave it. Our arranged marriage is my punishment. I have to spend my eternity with a cold-hearted criminal. He's a ruthless enforcer, a brutal beast of a man. And he's nearly twenty years older than me. If only I hadn't harbored a traitorous, girlish crush for years. If only the way he makes me tremble wasn't equal parts fear and desire. If only that stern black stare didn't make my knees weak. It would be so much easier to defy him. My unyielding jailor. My husband. My forever. One-click this dark cartel romance for arranged marriage, age gap, a fiercely possessive antihero, and deliciously deviant steamy scenes!

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense