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 ...

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A Murder in Hope's Crossing: Witch's Kitchen Book 1 by Sharon Hudson (384 Reviews)    Price verified 54 minutes ago

Can a novice witch match the sinister forces gathering in a small town?Following the implosion of her marriage and professional life, Maggie Corey needs to start over. Relocating to the idyllic New England town of Hope's Crossing, where her family has settled since its founding, should be a welcome refresh. Aunt Clara is eager to retire and hand Maggie the keys to her store. And her new home might even help Maggie awaken her family's rumored witchy powers.Maggie's plans have all the makings of a spell for success -- until the sorcery turns sour.Not long after the move, Aunt Clara is murdered in retaliation for an act of charity. Since Maggie inherits Clara's small fortune, shop, and home, all eyes turn to her. With no witnesses and no suspects with an obvious motive, Maggie is framed as the perfect killer. Proving her own innocence is an uphill battle, especially when other descendants of Salem Witch Trial survivors like her are under constant threat and persecution in the pious town. ...

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GOLDEN GATE: An Alton Rhode Mystery (ALTON RHODE MYSTERIES Book 9) by Lawrence De Maria (81 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Looking into the "suicide" of his lover's ex-husband sounds like a hairball to a private investigator. But he never imagined it could get him killed! Alton Rhode travels to San Francisco to investigate an alleged suicide and winds up ensnared in a web of cryptocurrency-fueled murder and international intrigue! The private eye knows a lot about murder and almost nothing about bitcoins. But he soon gets educated about the latter with the help of an unorthodox but brilliant young woman. And his own expertise comes in very handy when he runs into a bunch of Russians and Chinese whose motives are both murderous and mercenary. With scenes in New York, San Francisco and Florida, GOLDEN GATE is a typical Alton Rhode mystery, full of mayhem, but with just enough biting humor to please every literary palate. "THIS IS A GREAT SERIES. IF YOU LIKE STRONG CHARACTERIZATIONS, GREAT DIALOGUE AND SURPRISES, PULITZER-NOMINEE LAWRENCE DE MARIA'S ALTON RHODE MYSTERIES ARE IN A CLASS BY THEMSELVES." ...

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Ocean Alley Adventures : Boxed Set: Books 1 - 3 (Jolie Gentil Cozy Mystery Series) by Elaine Orr (164 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Ocean Alley Adventures Enjoy the first three books in the Jolie Gentil Cozy Mystery Series, set in the fictional Ocean Alley, New Jersey. After moving to Aunt Madge's Cozy Corner B&B, Jolie is a real estate appraiser at the Jersey Shore. Her flexible schedule seems to allow plenty of time for trouble. With a name that translates to "pretty nice" (thanks to her French Canadian dad), she's used to teasing, and her embezzler ex-husband taught her more about trouble than she ever expected. But stumbling across dead bodies in the middle of the work day? That's a new one. The first three books of the series are Appraisal for Murder, Rekindling Motives, and When the Carny Comes to Town. Jolie reconnects with old friend Scoobie and Ramona and manages to tick off local reporter George Winters on a regular basis. She doesn't know what busy is until she 'volunteers' to lead the group that manages the Harvest for All Food Pantry. Review: The Ocean Alley Adventures have the right mix of humor, ...

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Driven (A Jenny Watkins Mystery Book 1) by Becky Durfee (375 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

When Jenny Watkins buys an old fixer-upper with her husband, Greg, she is quickly haunted by a voice that only she can hear. The message the voice conveys prompts Jenny to look into the history of the house, which was the scene of a disappearance sixty years earlier. During her investigation, she is introduced to a cast of characters who ultimately change the way Jenny looks at life. This inspiring story offers believable characters, an intriguing plot, and plenty of humor throughout. The first book in a promising new series, Driven is sure to leave readers looking for more.

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Casino Girl: A totally addictive crime thriller (Baxter & Holt Book 2) by Leslie Wolfe (Italics Publishing) (4,892 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

She seemed peaceful, as if in her last moments her young body hadn't agonized, desperately trying to live, to survive. Her lips were parted slightly, as if she were breathing gently while dreaming of something only she knew. Whatever her secret, she'd taken it with her. "Simply love Leslie Wolfe! The Baxter-Holt series is one of the best in the genre! This was a great story that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Cannot wait until the next one, Las Vegas Crime, coming in November. Keep writing them, Leslie!" The girl When a beautiful young girl is murdered in the high-roller pleasure pit of the exclusive Scala Casino, it doesn't take long for the news to leak out amongst the glamourous and wealthy clientele. Before she had met her grisly end, Crystal had been seen boarding an unmarked helicopter for a late-night flight. Where had she been going? The money The stakes are always high at the roulette table, but for some they are higher than others. Among the players a ...

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SCARS OR ASHES: A Drake Riordan Mystery by DAVID BRANNON (6 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

MY NAME IS DRAKE RIORDAN. I AM A PRIVATE DETECTIVE. - It is Chicago in the spring of 1944. It had been two years since the Blood Pox spread around the world killing a half of a billion people and effectively ending the Second World War. It had been one year since the disease hit here in Chicago killing a million of my fellow citizens. The bodies of dead were gathered and sent to Navy Pier, which has been converted to a vast crematorium. There the bodies are burned and the ashes deposited into Lake Michigan. - In this new world, we have new words. "Scar" is the word most people use for someone who has caught the Pox and lived to talk about it. It comes from the scars a Pox survivor will bear for the rest of their lives. Now there's a saying that goes; "These days everybody ends up as either Scars or Ashes". - The world may have changed, but life goes on. I am working on a new case. A new client, a beautiful woman doctor, has hired me to find her missing sister. Little did I know that ...

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Death Takes A Trip (Julia Blake Cozy Mystery Book 5) by Gillian Larkin (1,815 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A Cozy Mystery Julia Blake runs her own cleaning business. She has the unfortunate knack of getting herself involved in murder investigations. When one of Julia's elderly clients, Douglas Pedley, is found dead at the bottom of his stairs, it is soon obvious that he was murdered. Julia first suspects the building contractors who have been hounding Douglas to sell his land and property. It's not long before another suspect appears. Julia is determined to find out who murdered the old man.

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Temptation (The Heart of Steel Trilogy Book 1) by Rose B. Mashal (72 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Secrets. Blackmail. Murder. When passion becomes obsession, is anyone safe? Scientist Penelope Ford has been haunted by the sudden, tragic way her fiancé - Michael Davis - left her life. Instead of accepting her new reality and moving on, Penny chose to live in a fantasy world of her own creation. After four years of hard work, she now has the chance to bring her fiancé back as MiDa13, dubbed Ian; a fully functional prototype of a human-like android. This new version of the love of her life is stronger, smarter, and - most importantly - even more devoted to her. As the lines between Ian and Michael blur, and the project's investors begin to push their own agendas, Penny is caught in a web of secrets and lies that lead to blackmail and murder. A Sci-Fi Romance filled with thrilling mystery and suspense.

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Root of the Tree by Sharon Lamirand (9 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

1950 In the hollers of Eastern Kentucky, as the hot steamy air of the summer gave way to the cooler days of the approaching winter, two young souls were joined together in marriage. One already traveled the world, fought in the war, and learned the hard way that life is not easy. The other, knowing what she wanted and determined to have it all. Trevor Markel's life was never easy as a child, abuse and near starvation were not foreign to him. Nightmares were a reality in his young life. Leaving home at the age of 15, he would do almost anything to keep from being poor again. His good looks and smarts would serve him well in his hunt for freedom from the misery in which he came to know in the hollers, but the scars of his past would haunt him forever. Wanda Carver was a beauty of the Appalachia. She heard the calling from the big city in the north and would not settle for the small time life in the mountains. She ached for the bright lights and fun times of city life. Her ...

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Dotty Dredges Up Demons (Dotty Drinkwater Mystery series Book 9) by Diane Ezzard (39 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

A mystery letter. Is it a cry for help or something more sinister? When Dotty and her partner, Robin move into their new home, Dotty finds a note written by a mystery woman. Dotty cannot rest until she gets to the bottom of the puzzle about who she is and why she wrote it. More is unearthed than Dotty bargains for when she delves into the life of the previous homeowner. With the help of her friends, she discovers a web of secrets and lies. Together, they will stop at nothing to get to the truth. Another great novel in the Dotty Drinkwater mystery series. What readers are saying - "I really loved this book. It is fast-paced. Loved the characters." "Can't wait for the next book to come out and see what trouble Dotty gets into." "This book had plenty of twists and turns to keep me guessing." This is Book 9 in the series but can be read as a standalone. Ideal for fans of CeeCee James and Elly Griffith. Grab your copy now.

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Now You Don't See Me (Michelle Watson Thriller Book 1) by Alec Peche (GBSW Publishing) (38 Reviews)    Price verified 16 minutes ago

Could a billionaire industrialist have a plan to kill millions of people? Michelle Watson was critically injured in the line of duty as a policewoman and discovered a special talent after she was resuscitated. She could teleport herself anywhere on earth that she could imagine in her head. She looked for a place to do good with her talent. She decided on the CIA, where she could serve a worldwide role. For five years, she'd worked without a partner rescuing Americans in tight situations. Her teleportation skill is uniquely suited to assist people held in captivity. CIA Case Officer Michelle Watson is given a new assignment when the CIA hears whispers of conversation that an industrialist has decided to destroy the world's oil fields to reduce carbon emissions. The most extreme measure anyone could take to slow climate change is by greatly reducing the number of humans on Planet Earth. How would the world survive without oil? Michelle and fellow operative Jason are assigned to ...

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The Dancer was Exotic!: A romantic, comedy, mystery (The Dancer Romantic Comedy Mystery Series Book 1) by Carol Roberts (3 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The dancer was visiting Oxford when after leaving the Fox and Glove pub on the high street she fell into the arms of a stranger getting out of his Jaguar and it was there that the romance and mystery began.

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The Remora Shadow (Bryce Seagraves Book 1) by Drew Stone (125 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A dead man floating in the bay. A client concealing the truth. An anti-submarine drone that could start an all-out war. Attorney Bryce Seagraves has an impossible case. A defense contractor accuses his new client of espionage. She denies stealing the plans for a top-secret drone. Her boss is murdered. The last person to speak with the victim was Seagraves, and now he is a suspect. Finding the killer would clear not only his client, but himself as well. Before the trial, Seagraves spars with federal investigators, aggressive lawyers, and covert agents. In court, he can never be sure if his client is innocent or guilty. Losing the case would devastate the woman he defends. Winning the case risks exposing a dark conspiracy. The Remora Shadow is a legal thriller that explores hidden clashes between espionage and the law.

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Monster Mayhem (A Luna Thorn Witchy Mystery Book 1) by Amanda M. Lee (WinchesterShaw Publications) (3,837 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Welcome to the Cathedral! Luna Thorn's past is a mystery... even to herself. She arrived in Detroit amidst a swirl of lights and magic. She had no memory of where she came from. No idea why she was there. Years later, she's established herself as a force to be reckoned with on the Detroit magical scene. She ingratiated herself with the local reapers. She set up a community called the Cathedral to help those who had been displaced from their homes and families, declaring that nobody would fall through the cracks. Still, doubt remains. Luna is determined to figure out why she's in Detroit. She needs to know what she's supposed to accomplish within the city's crumbling boundaries. Her story is nowhere near finished. When a body shows up on the grounds of the Cathedral, her quest kicks into overdrive. Ritual murders aren't her forte, but this one is going to haunt Luna. Also haunting her is Jesse Wilder, a young detective who has been paired with an old friend. He has specific beliefs ...

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Rogue Divorce Lawyer: A Legal Thriller (Rogue Legal Thriller Series) by Dale E. Manolakas (Kallias Publishing) (53 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Depravity escalates to murder. "Great psychological thriller." "Author truly gifted." "Real life characters you can't forget." ? eBook, Paperback, Audiobook Based on a real "Me Too" case -- in this psychological thriller, divorce lawyer Gary Stockton for decades harasses, abuses, and subjugates his "special" female clients. When Stockton's criminal depravity escalates to murder, this new craving leads to a shocking criminal trial. [Note: Sexual Subject Matter ~ Some Necessarily Explicit ~ Mature Readers] ? "The characters are as compelling as the story which is true. Have read this author before. Truly gifted." "Couldn't Stop Reading. "Put you into the courtroom." "Great psychological thriller with an amazing trial. A real page turner. Could not put it down. This author has a particular talent for developing real life characters that you can't forget." Second in Series ~ HOLLYWOOD ON TRIAL: A Legal Thriller ? Visit the Author's Official Website for the latest news, specials, ...

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The Perfect Garden: A Mystery Crime Novel Set in an English Country Garden by Guy Sheppard (Socciones Editoria Digitale) (7 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Laura Bloom is in trouble. She has been sent down from university after committing an act of grievous bodily harm. If she has to stay at home any longer with her mother she will go mad. Reclusive Lady Ann Frost requires gardeners to create a perfect garden in memory of her dead son William. It is to be a miraculous place surrounded by walls, as in a medieval "hortus conclusus" dedicated to the Virgin Mary or naked Venus. Sucha special place excludes a world grown sinful and ugly. Other gardeners have already attempted to make such a garden and paid the price. Laura is determined to succeed where others have failed. She'll do it with her fellow gardeners Ray and Barry. But she is haunted by what happened to her at college. Her dread of being stalked returns the minute the sets foot in the garden. Somebody already tends it: "The living to the living hold, Dead to the dead belong." Will she escape the garden's troubled history? Will she want to? Or does Laura have the power to ...

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Catharsis by Noorilhuda (34 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

What happens when two unlikable, mysterious people are the best hope a child has? Ten year old Daniel has been missing for more than a week. His family and the police have all but lost hope of finding him alive. Then a strange old man enters the precinct at the 99th Avenue and declares he knows where the boy is - and who he's with. The lead detective on the case, Aurora Fox, is skeptical. Is the hemophiliac puppet master, Maxwell Caine, part of the puzzle or the solution - and why does he look so dolled up? Dark tale of a tough-as-nails detective, a curious old man and a persistent district attorney - all trying to catch a serial killer. Fear is relative. What would you do to be free?

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School of Betrayal: The Longo Files - Will anyone survive at this school where the curriculum is murder? by Dean Bromley (3 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

What happens when Jennifer returns to her old high school? Just as investigative journalist Jennifer Longo thought it was safe to take a break on the sunny Gold Coast, things soon change when a suspicious man begins to appear at her every turn. Coincidentally, The Longo Files receives an urgent email from an old friend requesting urgent assistance at her school. Jennifer tasks her best friend and new employee Sophie to head to the school where a dangerous game of 'hide and kill' is taking place. Teachers are being murdered, while some just disappear with the killer leaving behind their gruesome calling card. Suspiciously, the school principal is reluctant to close the school even though her staff are falling victim to a serial killer. Detectives Johnson and Paske join forces to investigate but soon realise that not everyone appears as they seem. Will Jennifer succumb to the mysterious yet attractive PE teacher with his flirtatious ways or will she keep her eye on the prize? Will ...

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Shadowed Horizons: A Psychic Suspense Thriller with a Romantic Twist (The Guardians Book 1) by Reily Garrett (680 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Winner, Best Paranormal Thriller - The BestThrillers Book Awards A young psychic hunted by a psychopath. A tech genius determined to protect. A fate they can't resist. Kiera Channon's unique abilities mark her and the psychics who'd adopted her prime targets of shadowy figures intending to dominate the supernatural world. With two wolves by her side, she has a destiny to protect humanity, including a mate who will save her life. Advanced keyboard skills and innate curiosity lead Wyatt McGlauklin to invent the unimaginable. When a blonde spitfire steps out of thin air and prevents his assassination, life takes an extraordinary turn his analytical mind can't validate. Navigating the murky waters of betrayal and deceit will lead them to the heart of evil, but only if they combine forces and ignore their growing attraction. Get this suspenseful, action-packed, fated mates, psychic adventure today!

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ROSES FOR A LADY an utterly gripping murder mystery full of twists (Johnny Merak Book 5) by John Glasby (Lume Books Crime Fiction) (11 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Her death-date is set, and the countdown begins. Edith Somerville, great-granddaughter of a wealthy banker in L.A., receives two-dozen red roses with a note attached: she would receive one less rose every day, and on receipt of the last rose she would die... Private Detective Johnny Merak sets out to find the would-be killer. But soon the death toll rises as other members of the family are murdered. Then Johnny finds proof of yet another, earlier, murder. John Glasby was born in 1928, and graduated from University with an honours degree in Chemistry. He started his career as a research chemist for I.C.I, in 1952, and worked for them until his retirement. During the early 1960s, Glasby wrote dozens of paperback westerns, all of which were reprinted in hardcover and paperback four decades later. Following his retirement from I.C.I., Glasby produced a steady stream of new westerns, science fiction and crime novels, right up to his death in 2011.

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CALIFORNIA RETRIAL by Pete Palamountain (345 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

86,211 wds. ARC comments: "Terrific legal thriller... characters alive and real. Felt like I knew each one of them personally." "Great courtroom story. I was anxious to solve the mystery and get answers, but sad to leave Dr. Rice and his friends and enemies. Exciting from start to finish." Dr. Michael Rice, a sports medicine surgeon, is convicted of the brutal murder of a teenage girl, the daughter of his clinic partner. After spending ten years in prison in Tehachapi, California, he receives word he's been granted a new trial; and to his astonishment, he's been given bail and temporary freedom as well. His hometown reacts with hatred and violence at his release, and he realizes he might not survive until his trial date, since local authorities seem more concerned with protecting the community from him than with attempts on his life. He's desperate to use his time to prove he's not a killer, but he's blocked at every turn by those with hidden motives and ...

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The Naked Truth: A Humorous Romantic Mystery (Emily Potens Mysteries Book 2) by Maggie Aldrich (219 Reviews)    Price verified 16 minutes ago

Readers' Favorite awards The Naked Truth 5 stars - "Author Maggie Aldrich has a compelling and realistic narrative style that really brings Emily to life and is genuinely enjoyable to read for its comedic twists and snappy dialogue." The love of her life. A mysterious note. An uninvited guest. What do these things all have in common? They show up at Emily Potens' wedding. Emily's parents died two years ago in a tragic one-car accident. No witnesses. No bodies. Just a car pulled from the bayou. Ready to settle into her comfortable new life after that tumultuous time, the arrival of a strange note -- supposedly penned by her father -- makes Emily holler out a big "What the #$@%*?!" Are her parents alive? If so, why are they hiding? Determined to find the truth, she sets out on a wild goose chase with new husband Michael and Fritz, zany private investigator, in tow. There's just one problem. She's on her honeymoon. With Fritz snoring on their couch, Michael tempting her to bed ...

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The Ubiquitous Roger Buckhoist (The Roger Buckhoist Adventures Book 1) by Jack Rigger (5 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Roger Buckhoist's infatuation with a beautiful friend at the office who is going through an exceptionally difficult divorce leads him into more trouble than he could have ever dreamed. The forty-something Air Force civilian employee soon finds himself embroiled in a worldwide terrorism conspiracy. As he is chased by every law enforcement and intelligence agency in the U.S.A. and a hired killer who always gets her man, Roger must also deal with his feelings for his friend and decide if she is one of the victims of the conspiracy, or is one of the villains.

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The Corruption: A Crime Thriller by Peter Hermann (1 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Lawyers do not go around solving murders, getting killed, physically assaulted, and acting like the stereotypical private investigator. A group of characters similar to those found in mysteries and thrillers. These characters incorporate Jared, the prototypical crime addressing legal counselor; his auntie, who raised him and an exceptionally moral legal advisor; Mark, her sweetheart of numerous years and Jared's proxy father and senior criminal investigator; Jewell, a previous cop, bar proprietor, PI, and semi-rough defender and property manager; Warren, a knockout lesbian correspondent and semi-associate that makes Jared's insane; and presently, David, a wacky inhabitant gofer, and now and again virtuoso. This book is about corruption inside and outside the city government that dates back nearly 100 years, murder, false accusations and imprisonment, liars, semi-Mafioso thugs and corruptors, and various twists and turns.

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The Preserve: A Chilling & Deadly Island Novel by J. L. Williams (6 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

On a privately gated island located near the Gulf of Mexico, a luxurious palatial estate is up for sale. The posh neighborhood is comprised of the wealthy class -- the inheritors of the world, the trust fund recipients, the upper echelon of society. Cole Pearson, a writer known by his successful trilogy of horror novels about the down-to-earth mortician, Jackson Lucid, scopes out the island online and decides to pay a visit to the place familiar from his childhood -- Gulf Beach. He's also thinking about relocating from the River Roost to write a new novel. He meets Jacquelyn Summers, a young ditzy-headed realtor, by appointment a few days later at the Coastal Beach Realty office, and they're off to observe Juno Island with a short list of handwritten addresses. Soon, a mysterious story begins to unravel as it's revealed the biggest house on the island has been vacant for ten years now. The owner reputed to have disappeared at sea. After checking it out, Cole decides the 7,000 ...

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Murder is Elementary (Susan Wiles Schoolhouse Mystery Book 1) by Diane Weiner (885 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Susan Wiles is blissfully retired from her career as a music teacher. What a joy to be able to attend the holiday concert without worrying about how her chorus will perform. But wait. Where's the principal? Susan offers to check, only to find the principal lying dead on her office floor. Of course, now that she's retired she has time to help the local police (one of whom is her daughter) solve the mysterious crime. Did the principal die of natural causes? The bruise on her face doesn't seem severe enough to be fatal. What about that funfetti cupcake sitting on her desk? Could she have been poisoned? Susan has just found the perfect retirement activity, much to her daughter's chagrin. And when the principal's teenage daughter, one of Susan's all time favorite students, asks for help - how can she say no? Little does she realize that this crime will take her far from the schoolhouse doors, as she investigates a mystery that extends back into one family's painful past.

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Keys of Life: Evil Redeemed by Carolyn Schield (32 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

As the battle for control of the Pure of Heart's treasure escalates. Ash and Cordy call in all their friends to fight the Dark Watcher master. He hungers for power and vows to kill anyone who stands in his way. Cordy must make a choice between the honest good-looking Ash or the dashing and mischievous pirate Lafitte. She has bigger worries such as saving mankind and hiding from the Dark Watchers. The courageous adventurers head for the land of giants and dragons in pursuit of another hidden treasure. A sacrifice must be made as always warns the Guardian who sounds the alarm. The Earth and her children are in great danger. The world is on the verge of chaos and only the Pure of Heart can save it.

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Echoes of the Sunset (The thickest private detective Book 3) by Keisha Kole (Capable Books) (1 Review)    Price verified 11 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 ...

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Rewriting Christmas: A Hopeful Tale (Celebrate the Season...With a Mystery Book 1) by Ann Stang (225 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Libby is going to have the best Christmas ever. No. Matter. What. Even if she has only her dog, Ginger to help her bake, decorate, and eat every gingerbread man. What good are trees, twinkle lights, and candy canes with no family around to help her celebrate the birth of the Savior? While adding the finishing touches to her 19th-century inn for the Christmastime Grand Opening, she discovers more than cobwebs and antiques. Clues to an ancestor's past appear along with a handsome, mysterious stranger. How is he connected to her inn? And why is he really here? Find out in this enjoyable Christmasy Christian, cozy mystery.

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What Women Don't Want: A Novel by Priya Pokhriyal (28 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Do you know what you want? Yes. No. Maybe. It doesn't matter if you don't know what you want but you should always know what you don't want. A girl is found murdered in Chittagong hills of Tripura, setting everything in motion. Though Sadhvi Dinkar Roy has never set foot in Tripura, she has still become the talk of the town. Those who've heard her story want to meet her, Tara is jealous of her and Nirmaan loves her. Enters Nirmaan Thapa, a former police officer turned politician who is deputy chief of DPP, a political party in Bihar. He isn't a very big fan of his father who happens to be the chief of the same party, is popular among the youth, is in love with Sadhvi, but also occasionally flirts with Tara. All Tara Das wishes for is to do a prime time show on the news channel she currently works in. She lives with her parents in Tripura's capital Agartala, has a best friend who's more then supportive, absolutely loathes her junior who's living the dream she dreamt, and ...

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Trapped (A Jenny Watkins Mystery Book 5) by Becky Durfee (101 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Sometimes people choose their own fates; other times their paths get chosen for them. Psychic Jenny Watkins has been called to investigate some paranormal activity at an old Virginia inn. While trying to determine the source of the problem, Jenny and Zack discover a terrifying scene nearby which threatens the lives of countless women. With the help of the police and her feisty, clairvoyant grandmother, Jenny and Zack try to find answers for the troubled souls who had been stripped of life too soon--and do so before others get added to that list. During these investigations, Jenny has some very serious decisions to make in her own personal life. Finally happy and desperate to remain that way, she struggles with the notion that the wrong choice may cause her a lifetime of regret.

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The Unravelling (The Volunteer Duology Book 1) by Sarah Northwood (32 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

A gripping psychological thriller that will have you hooked till the end. Jennifer Ranger's life is finally heading in the right direction. Her teaching job gives her the power to make a real difference in her students' lives, and her relationship with her boyfriend, Greg, is better than ever. After a long, exhausting day, Jennifer heads out to find the last thing she ever expected under the windshield wiper of her car. Life quickly starts to unravel and she's plunged into a world of paranoia and darkness. Will Jennifer ever emerge from this new life of fear, or will she lose everything? Out of the ashes, a killer rises... *UPDATED VERSION JANUARY 2018*

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The Knitting Pattern Mystery (A Psychic Cafe Mystery Book 4) by April Fernsby (255 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

A psychic cozy mystery Karis Booth uses her psychic abilities to solve a murder which is linked to a knitting pattern. A knitting class is held at the café which Karis co-owns with her sister, Erin. An old knitting pattern is brought into the café and Karis is immediately drawn to it. It's not long before Karis starts to experience visions which are brought on by the pattern, and some of those visions reveal a murder will take place soon. With a sense of urgency, Karis tries to find out who owned the knitting pattern, and if that person is linked to the murder she witnessed. As more visions come to her, Karis realises she is also dealing with a mystery from the 1950s. Is this mystery somehow linked to the murder which will occur?

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Lethal Lawyers: A Legal Thriller (Sophia Christopoulos Legal Thriller Series) by Dale E. Manolakas (529 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Law firm deceit, disillusionment, death... characters explode off the page... dangerous lawyers cannibalize each other... Infighting, carnage, and sexual favors are the rule the Los Angeles law firm of Thorne and Chase ? "Warning - don't start reading until you have time!" "Where John Grisham offers one-dimensional cardboard replicas, Author Dale E. Manolakas delivers with fully-realized characters who explode off the page. Visceral. Sensual. Alive." "Keeps the reader guessing until the end." "Wow! Powerful look into the law business!" ? eBook, Paperback ? BUY NOW Partners and associates cannibalize each other in a cutthroat law firm culture battling for money, power, love, clients, and ultimately their own survival. With blue-collar idealism and onerous student loans, first-year associate Sophia Christopoulos covets the firm's money and power. But her new friendships, love, and success come with the devastating price of disillusionment, murder, and betrayal. When Sophia is ...

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Madness in Tandem by Ryan J Powell (17 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

TRIGGER WARNINGS: This book contains graphic violence, gore, sex, vomit, and other acts that some may deem offensive. Reader discretion is advised. This book has an optional playlist on Spotify titled Madness in Tandem by RJ Powell. Adam and Tilly, a recently married couple, vacation to a peaceful cabin situated by a serene lake to spend a week of relaxation. The trip offers Tilly a chance to work on her latest book while enjoying the tranquillity. However, their plans are disrupted by a series of strange events that occur shortly after their arrival. Are they being driven into madness, or are they victims of something much more sinister? As they struggle to grasp their new reality, their resilience and commitment to each other are put to the test, determining whether or not they can truly survive.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Spirit of the Fallen: Paranormal Mystery (White Haven Hunters Book 1) by TJ Green (Mountolive Publishing) (1,243 Review)    Price verified 13 hours ago

An ancient tomb promises untold treasures, but delivers something far more dangerous. Shadow, a deadly fey warrior with little patience for mortals, ends up stranded in White Haven after her ride with the Wild Hunt ends in disaster. Gabe is one of seven Nephilim, newly arrived from the spirit world where they have been trapped for millennia. He has a violent history that haunts him, and a father he wants answers from -- if he ever finds him. They all have skills that mere mortals don't -- superior strength, agility, speed, and dubious morals that give them flexibility in their work. Harlan Beckett, a collector for The Orphic Guild, an organisation that searches for magical and occult goods for a high price, is always looking for hunters, and their mysterious founder has more than a passing interest in the Nephilim. Harlan's client has discovered a tomb that promises untold treasures. The only problem? He can't get past the magic that seals it. Cue Shadow, Gabe, and the ...

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Lady Cavendish's Christmas Caper (Cozy Christmas) by Camille Cabrera (37 Reviews)    Price verified 16 minutes ago

From the #1 bestselling author of The Mystery of Mistletoe Motel Lady Cavendish firmly believes that she's only a lady in name. All of her friends call her Charlie. She's convinced that the name Charlotte is too sophisticated and borders on being painfully self-assured. Lately, nothing about Charlie's life bolsters her confidence. In fact, she has absolutely no idea what she's doing... Charlie has until next Christmas to find a priceless missing art piece that's the only thing standing between her and her inheritance. The cozy town is hiding more than just the location of the noteworthy artwork. Charlie's late grandmother wrote that she would only receive the castle and all its treasures after successfully finding the tactfully hidden artwork. As the clock moves closer to the deadline, it will take a Christmas miracle to help Charlie earn her inheritance and keep her wonderful new home. Eager to explore Haversham, Charlie heads out sightseeing. It isn't long until a flat tire ...

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Nine Lives, A Jett Landry Story: Book Two of the Witness Series by Stephan Oak (6 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

"It wouldn't be the first time people wanted to kill me, but here I am... " - Jett Landry Jett Landry is a busy woman. Between navigating a steamy new romance and mentoring a traumatized teen, Jett has her hands full. But Jett is also Port City's most controversial private detective, and she has a job to do. Polly is a federal witness with an explosive secret that could take down gangsters and corrupt politicians from Port City to New Orleans all the way to Washington D.C. and the cabal will do anything to keep her from talking. But they have to get through Jett first. They've tried before and failed each time. It's as if she has Nine Lives... But this time they have a new plan to eliminate Jett, and she won't see it coming until it's too late...

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Whispers in the Attic: A Magical Papillon Mystery (Magical Papillon Mysteries) by Sabine Frisch (Thinking Dog Publishing) (68 Reviews)    Price verified 16 minutes ago

From the BookLife Fiction Prize Semi-Finalist author comes the first in the new Magical Papillon Mysteries series. Unravel the mysteries hidden within the shadows of a quaint Victorian house in Whispers in the Attic. Join Sarah, a determined single mother, and her children, Emma and Cory, as they embark on a spine-tingling adventure fueled by secrets, magic, and unexpected joy in this cozy mystery. When the Anderson family moves into their new home in the picturesque village of Rosewood Hollow, they discover more than just creaky floorboards and old wallpaper. With the arrival of Pixie, their magical Papillon dog, they uncover a world of enchantment lurking in the attic's shadows. With the help of her new friend, Lily, and charismatic local historian, Matthew, they delve into the secrets of the past and forge a connection that transcends time. Join them in this small New England town harboring old secrets, strange activities, and... Whispers in the Attic. This book is for you if ...

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And Then She Was Gone (Det. Jack Porter Thrillers Book 1) by Bronwen J Pratley (Black Lab Press) (37 Reviews)    Price verified 10 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

Death and Wedding Cake (Sugar Creek Mystery Series Book 1) by Nova Walsh (Two Worlds Press) (700 Reviews)    Price verified 16 minutes ago

*More than 200 5 star ratings on Goodreads!* "I love the characters, the setting, and the plot development. The warmth of the friendships is so strong and enjoyable. Once I started reading I didn't want to stop." A small town with big secrets. A caterer turned amateur detective. A wedding weekend plagued by murder and mystery. Home is where the heart is for Abby Hirsch, a chef returning to her small Texas hometown to cater a wedding at her aunt's charming bed and breakfast. But homecoming turns deadly when Abby finds the body of the bride's rival dumped on the grounds. With the wedding in jeopardy, a killer on the loose, and sparks flying with the new sheriff in town, Abby teams up with her best friend Cassie and dives into amateur sleuthing to get to the bottom of the murder before the big day. Her investigation soon reveals secret affairs, shady business deals, and more bodies in this quaint small town. Can Abby cater the perfect wedding feast while narrowing down the suspect ...

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The Couch Murder (Inspector Edward Wilkes Series Book 1) by Celeste L. Hessler (26 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Detective Inspector Edward Wilkes of Notting Hill Station, London, is investigating an unusual case where an initially reported natural death turns into a murder investigation. A wealthy banker, Andrew Gibson, is found dead by his housekeeper, who assumed he was taking a nap. The murder evidence is a hypodermic needle found later at the scene of the crime, a couch in the victim's library. Wilkes and his partner, Smithers, look at Gibson's family, coworkers, and neighbors to piece together who could have committed this puzzling murder.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Division: An Asian Thriller (A Sam Steadings Adventure Book 1) by Ben Kennedy (40 Reviews)    Price verified 10 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.

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Fly Away Girl: A Laurent & Dove Mystery by Linda A Lavid (15 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

This book was previously published as PALOMA by Linda A Lavid. Paloma, a woman with three identities, is running hard and fast. Someone wants her dead. But which identity is the killer after? Max Laurent, retired FBI agent, throws himself into the mix. Paloma must outwit the assassin. Max must outwit Paloma. Before coming to terms with past misunderstandings and a child long ago abandoned, they must, together or apart, unmask the killer before it's too late. From Roundtable Reviews Emotional and completely enthralling, FLY AWAY GIRL* is a rollercoaster ride of intrigue and deception. Paloma and Max are complex characters that compel the reader's interest and lure you further and further into the web of this story. Each paragraph leads the reader deeper into Paloma's dark and dangerous world. Not your average thriller, FLY AWAY GIRL, offers lush dialogue, bittersweet romance, and a heroine that never quits. The ending is unexpected, but completely fulfilling. Overall, FLY AWAY GIRL is ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Cover Your Tracks, Leona Leitman (The Five Outrageous Elements Book 1) by C S. Johnson (11 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Leona's pretty normal urban life is suddenly interrupted by a series of strange events that threaten her safety and all who try to help. Somehow she knows what it is. Like she knows her own shadow. In other ways, she just can't place it. Why can't she see it? Working as a lawyer, Leona suddenly risks her life to defend a client from a massive corporation that has stolen his design. A design that could disrupt the balance of power worldwide. An invention that could actually make a difference, save lives, and deplatform corruption. Yet soon after she begins her search for evidence, Leona wakes up at the scene of a murder. In her pyjamas. No memory of what happened. She suspects she was not the target, but why not? One thing she knows somehow, is that the killer was not human, and that it will kill again. Why isn't Leona freaking out and why can't she shake the feeling it's all connected to her? From the urban to the outback, to the Chinese mountaintops, Leona and her best ...

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

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Stillwater Lake (Monsters in the Green Mountains) by J.P. Choquette (11 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Legends aren't always built on myths. Sometimes they're created to hide dark secrets. Stillwater is a sleepy, quiet place perfect for overcoming a case of writer's block. At least, that's what Jessica Brown hopes. The bestselling novelist's life has recently been turned upside down. If she's honest, she got out of New York City to heal her heart as much as to find her writing muse. Tony Bradford is also looking for respite in the remote mountains of Vermont, though he came to Stillwater seeking adventure. Attending the town's annual Gargun Festival, a summer celebration of the legendary creature who lives in Stillwater Lake has been on his bucket list for years. But while many people have a lighthearted view of the folklore in the area, some know the creature -- and town's -- true history. When people in the area start dying, Jessica and Tony, together with a documentary filmmaker and a group of teens, try to protect the rest of the town. Occult horror fans looking for an ...

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Legion: Curse of Parliament (Lady Amelia Wickstead Book 1) by Celia Michaels (2 Reviews)    Price verified 11 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 ...

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Eternally His (Captive Series) by Julia Sykes (717 Reviews)    Price verified 16 minutes 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

Henry : The Fall by Harold Moore (42 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Henry had found himself at the end of his rope. An ex-wife, a dead end job and the best years of his life, seemingly behind him. Hope for a normal life had been lost years ago. When a cry for help from a stranger pulls him from the brink, Henry finds himself in an ever-changing world that is more suited toward his particular skill set. Having been alone for so long, it becomes increasingly difficult to get along with his fellow survivors. The infection is not the only threat he faces; it is just one concern of many in the struggle to live and finding his place in the new world. As others turn to him for leadership, he bears the heavy burden of having to worry about more than just his life. The group discovers they are not the only ones fighting over the scraps of humanity. His second chance at life is threatened at every turn, feeling as if it is slipping from his grasp. He will fight for what he feels is right, no matter the cost.

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The Nowhere Man by Graham Wilson (49 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Books 1 & 2 of dark Australian story - set in landscape of Crocodile Dundee. Who is the man from nowhere - parts of his body found in a remote waterhole? And who is the woman with him on the days before he died? What first looks like a crocodile attack turns into murder. Now the police have located her, she is an English backpacker. She hid evidence of her presence before returning to her home. She is arrested and brought back to Australia on a charge of murder. She refuses to tell anyone what happened on that last fateful day.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

A Shifter's Curse: A Gritty Urban Fantasy Novel (Rouen Chronicles Book 1) by Raven Steele (2,201 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

"Karma takes too long. I'd rather beat the shit out of you right now." With a dagger in her boot and blades in her bra, Briar, a powerful shifter, arrives in Rouen with one goal: find and kill Dominic, the man responsible for the destruction of her entire family and wolf pack. When she discovers he is an Alpha surrounded by muscle-ripped shifters and equally as strong witches, she knows the only way she will get close enough to kill him is if she joins his dangerous and shady pack. But infiltrating them proves more challenging than she expects, especially when her new roommates turn out to be supernaturals with their own powers and secrets. She can't tell if the centuries-old, nosey vampire and fashion-sensitive witch are working with her or against her. Whether they are friends or enemies doesn't change things. Briar has a job to do. And she is willing to do whatever it takes to quench her thirst for revenge, even if it means destroying her own soul. In this full-length, ...

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Skeletons in the Closet (Laundry Hag Series, Book 1) by Jennifer L. Hart (Elements Unleashed) (6,869 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Murder, mayhem, meet your match! Maggie Phillips hasn't had it easy. As the wife of retired Navy SEAL, and the adoptive mother of two little hellions, Maggie is constantly looking for ways to improve her family's financial situation. She accepts a cleaning position for her new neighbors (who redefine the term 'eccentric'), never imagining she will end up as the sole alibi for a man with a fascination for medieval torture devices when he is brought up on murder charges. While Maggie struggles to prove the man's innocence, her deadbeat brother arrives, determined to sell Maggie and Neil on his next great scheme and to mooch with a vengeance. If that isn't bad enough, her in-laws, (the cut-throat corporate attorneys) descend on the house, armed with disapproval and condemnation, for the family's annual Thanksgiving celebration. As the police investigation intensifies, Maggie searches for the killer among the upper echelon of Hudson, Massachusetts in the only way she can -- by scrubbing ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense