A Detective at Death's Door (The DCI Harriet Martens series Book 5) by H. R. F. Keating (166 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

In her most personal case yet, Harriet Martens finds herself in grave danger from a deft and cunning poisoner. Relaxing with her husband by the pool one hot August Bank Holiday, Harriet doesn't expect the refreshing glass at her side to conceal a deadly drug. When she awakes from a doze, she is no longer by the water, but in a hospital bed recovering from a near-fatal dose of aconitine. As Harriet makes a slow recovery, she tries to come to terms with the fact that someone wanted to kill her. But no sooner has she mustered enough energy to begin finding the person responsible, than the poisoner strikes again. And this time, he's successful... A Detective at Death's Door is the fifth book in HRF Keating's popular Harriet Martens/Hard Detective series but works well as a stand-alone novel. It's a great choice for fans of 'golden age' British crime novels. Praise for A Detective at Death's Door: 'This is a really enjoyable series, and this was probably my favourite of the ones ...

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The Magical, Musical Murders Down Dirkwood Manor by Simon Barton-Farmer (1 Review)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

'Listen between the music, Look behind the magic!' The year is 1891 and at the height of Summer, the newly appointed Lord Lester Dirkwood is hosting a birthday celebration weekend where he has invited a selection of friends to join in with the festivities. One such guest is his old university friend Dr Ezra Alexander. After a rocky coach journey Ezra, his partner Charlie and his new acquaintance Maud begin to relax on the sprawling Dirkwood Estate. Lester is a mystical and lively host, but foremost an entertaining one. When Lester unveils his sudden interest in contacting the spirit world to his guests, events start to unravel and soon Ezra is confronted with a body. Yet certain twists of fate leave Ezra and his friends with even more questions than answers. He is forced to draw from his own instincts rather than trust in stone cold evidence. Someone is behind the tricks that are taking place and as Ezra pushes closer towards the truth, the killer doubles down in concealing ...

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CASSEY: The Darkness is coming by Raymond M Hall (221 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

Get ready for a spine-tingling journey through time and darkness with Raymond M Hall's latest thriller, "CASSEY." If you're a fan of Stephen King, this gripping tale is sure to captivate you. CASSEY, an old doll with a sinister secret, weaves a chilling narrative that spans significant historical events. Starting with the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic in 1912, CASSEY somehow survives the ship's tragic sinking. As the doll's journey unfolds, it takes us through both World Wars, hinting at its uncanny ability to connect with people during times of chaos. The story takes a haunting turn in the early 1960s, amidst escalating tensions during the Cold War. CASSEY becomes a focal point, and its true nature starts to emerge, casting a shadow over the characters' lives. At the centre of it all is Rose, entangled with CASSEY and questioning the doll's significance in her life. Is CASSEY merely a doll, or does a deeper connection exist between Rose and the enigmatic toy? The mystery ...

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The Casino Dealer: Abduction by Jeffrey Trosin (2 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

Frank, the director of security and an unknown entity known only as The Voice, blackmail a team to help kidnap Eric, an arrogant and conceited high-limit player at Lightwater Casino. A new table games dealer, Jake Brennen is a confident man with the mindset to always do the right thing, no matter what the consequences are. He accidentally uncovers the conspiracy and wants to stop it, but why risk his life for a man like Eric? Even with his past experience, is his special skill set enough to thwart the abduction alone, or does he need to recruit his own team? Will Jake succeed or die trying? The jaw dropping ending will leave you guessing.

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The First Question by Alex Fallows (1 Review)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

This book is inspired by the real experiences of close friends and family. 100% of author royalties are being donated to Women's Aid, the UK charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. What happened to Annie Wilson? Katy Harrington does not know, but she suspects that her husband does. Dr Katy Harrington is a university lecturer; intelligent and successful. But she is trapped in a suffocating marriage and rapidly losing control of her life. When a mysterious woman alerts her to the disappearance of a university student, Annie Wilson, eight years ago in Lyme Regis, Katy realises she is being warned about her own husband. She desperately needs someone to talk to, but then her best friend does the one thing a best friend would never do. Now, on her own, and fearing for her safety and that of her baby daughter, Katy must embark on a covert search for the truth about Annie Wilson's fate. And the truth about the man she is married to. Before something happens to ...

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Bangkok Blues: An NJA Club Novel (NJA Club Novels Book 3) by Stephen Shaiken (Crosswinds Press) (205 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

Wealthy American expat Glenn Murray Cohen, a former criminal defense lawyer, is celebrating his birthday in Bangkok for the thirteenth year in a row. It's been four years since his last tangle with danger, when he and his NJA Club friends battled North Koreans and an American traitor. Since then, Glenn's been stuck in a rut, managing the career of Phil Funston, Bangkok's most talented guitarist and most obnoxious foreign resident. Glenn's sense of honor won't let him abandon Phil until he finds a replacement. His enigmatic friend, the General, offers to find one if Glenn will represent him on a business deal, and Glenn reluctantly accepts. When the buyers turn out to be thugs pursuing an American scientist investigating a mysterious virus from China, Glenn and the NJA gang are again drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. Another exotic thriller from a master of the genre. WARNING: THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR TRUMP LOVERS

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Maud by Russ Cooper (10 Reviews)    Price verified 45 minutes ago

A story of betrayal, loss, murder, revenge, and redemption. Set during the Wars of the Roses and its aftermath, the decisive Yorkist victory at Tewkesbury has devastating consequences for the Bowen Family. Forced to bring her child up by herself, Meg Bowen seeks to protect her daughter Maud from murderous and corrupt men. Maud grows up to become a beautiful and precocious young woman, who attracts the attention of both good and evil men. Can Meg survive the trials and tribulations that fate has placed in her path, and protect her daughter? Is Maud's fate already determined? Powerful adversaries seek to destroy Meg and her family. She will need to draw on her reserves of resilience and strength to survive tragedy and unimaginable loss. Praise for Maud: "Sometimes when you read a novel, it's so vivid that it just takes over and puts you head and shoulders alongside its characters and that's exactly what Cooper does. An emotionally charged read Maud is highly recommended to fans of ...

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EUDYSTOPIA: The Awakening of Niederlager Schade by Stjepan Krešimir Kračun (1 Review)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

"The unreal story of our time... or could it be the real story of the future that awaits us not so far ahead?" Videos, pictures, photos: frame upon frame, Rushing by in millions, all so different, yet, so much the same: Like me, love me: oh, say you hold me dear! The miles between us may count far, but if you see me, I am near. I have no time to wait, no second to waste, Life is short, so if it helps, I'll give you a taste: Here I am, alone in the dark, I'm lost just like you, I'll show you everything; you want to see it; I know you do! To be wanted, to be desired, that's life, can't you see? Show me yours, I'll show you mine, for a second yours I'll be, For a moment, though, but not forever, You're but one, so many more have never seen me: not ever. You'll find them too, they're just around the corner, When I leave you, surrender your soul and you'll find them sooner, Oh, you pretty boy with golden hair, I shan't forget your dark blue eyes until I see another pair! Find your joy ...

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Welcome To Witherleigh (Richard Radcliffe Paranormal Investigations Book 1) by P.J. Reed (Lost Tower Publications) (21 Reviews)    Price verified 48 minutes ago

Welcome To Witherleigh 'Haven't you wondered why there is a vacancy at the church? They killed him. They're all in it together.' Witherleigh is a small village set on the fringes of Exmoor. But quiet places hold deadly secrets. When the new church worker Richard Radcliffe arrives, he expects to find a welcoming but ancient farming community. Unfortunately, he soon realises that something is very wrong in Witherleigh. Soon Richard is drawn into a centuries old conspiracy involving ancient farming families, witchcraft, and demonry. He joins forces with Bethany Bond, the headstrong daughter of one of the missing curates, who is working undercover at the Bishop's Nod, the local pub. To find justice for the murdered curates, they must fight for not only their own lives but for the very souls of the missing. This is Book 1 in the Richard Radcliffe Paranormal Investigations Series. If you like dark paranormal mysteries and psychological intrigue, then you'll love P.J. Reed's page turning ...

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Saving Worms After the Rain - Book 2: Waterfront (Aspen Winkleman Mysteries) by paul nelson (186 Reviews)    Price verified 54 minutes ago

This is Book #2 in the Aspen Winkleman Mystery Series. Aspen and Katy now reside in Buffalo, New York. Aspen learns of strange murders along the Buffalo Waterfront involving the homeless population. The police are baffled by the surgical precision of the gruesome murders, and just as baffled as to who the culprit may be. Aspen is called upon to use his psychic, as well as, autistic abilities. However, he discovers that much more is involved. This story involves a cast of lovable characters, including Aspen's devoted soulmate, Katy, an old Irish homeless woman named Violet, a strong woman detective named Angie Rossberg and the Waterfront of Buffalo. Who is killing these homeless people? Is it a man or is it an evil spirit of the night? This mystery includes humor, tension, a little romance, the paranormal, and a message for everyone. It is available on Kindle and in paperback. If you haven't experienced the first Aspen Winkleman Mystery, "Saving Worms After the Rain: A Central ...

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Awakening (Covenant College Book 1) by Amanda M. Lee (WinchesterShaw Publications) (1,428 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

College was supposed to be all about booze and boys. For Zoe Lake, though, it's all about monsters and mayhem. An incoming freshman at Covenant College, Zoe is excited to meet her roommates and attend classes. There's only one problem: Covenant College isn't all it's purported to be. First off, there are attractive -- yet mysterious -- men skulking around every corner. Then there's that persistent professor that thinks he knows some secret about her past that even she isn't aware exists. Then there are the rumors. You know the ones. The ones that say Covenant College is home to more than just humans -- but vampires and werewolves, too. Not only is Zoe going to find herself in the middle of madness -- but she's going to have to try and pass finals while she endeavors to solve the mystery of what a monster really is. Note: These books are full of sarcasm and are a little bit snarky -- so read only if you like to laugh and like your paranormal with a little bit of fun. This is the ...

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Kaskaskia: A Political Thriller by Vincent Thomas (18 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

America is in decline. A group of wealthy individuals believe that America's founding principles need a new place to flourish. So they decide to create a new country. They choose Steward Shepherd as the leader. He discovers a legal loophole that enables him to transform a twenty-four-square-mile island named Kaskaskia into a new country. But Kaskaskia is located in the middle of America. Kaskaskia is viewed as a threat by America's president. He wants to crush it. Destroy it. Can Steward Shepherd stop him? Can he survive the conspiracy? Can he outwit the assassins?

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Deadly Misunderstandings: or Murder in a Papershop! by Alex Cotton (210 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Our tale begins in a cupboard under the stairs where we find Frank, the leading lady of the story in hiding from someone she would rather not bump into at the moment. You see Frank has managed to get herself into a bit of trouble. People always told her she had a strange sense of humour but in her wildest dreams she never imagined it would get her into this much bother. What began as an innocent jokey conversation in her local paper shop has turned into something far more sinister. At first Frank tries to convince herself that what's happening is nothing more than a string of coincidences. As time goes on though and the body count starts to rise she has to finally face the fact that maybe she's the cause of everything that's happening. Before long she finds herself getting deeper and deeper and she can't seem to find a way to get herself out of this nightmare. She's lying to the police and leaping out of her skin every time the doorbell rings. You see, Frank doesn't want anyone ...

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A Murder in Hope's Crossing: Witch's Kitchen Book 1 by Sharon Hudson (384 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours 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 4 hours 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 5 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 6 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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SCARS OR ASHES: A Drake Riordan Mystery by DAVID BRANNON (6 Reviews)    Price verified 6 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 6 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 7 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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Dotty Dredges Up Demons (Dotty Drinkwater Mystery series Book 9) by Diane Ezzard (39 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours 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 7 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 Remora Shadow (Bryce Seagraves Book 1) by Drew Stone (125 Reviews)    Price verified 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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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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 11 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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The Ubiquitous Roger Buckhoist (The Roger Buckhoist Adventures Book 1) by Jack Rigger (5 Reviews)    Price verified 2 minutes 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 Preserve: A Chilling & Deadly Island Novel by J. L. Williams (6 Reviews)    Price verified 43 minutes 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 43 minutes 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.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Echoes of the Sunset (The thickest private detective Book 3) by Keisha Kole (Capable Books) (1 Review)    Price verified 14 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Trapped (A Jenny Watkins Mystery Book 5) by Becky Durfee (101 Reviews)    Price verified one hour 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.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Unravelling (The Volunteer Duology Book 1) by Sarah Northwood (32 Reviews)    Price verified 57 minutes 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*

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Madness in Tandem by Ryan J Powell (17 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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.

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Spirit of the Fallen: Paranormal Mystery (White Haven Hunters Book 1) by TJ Green (Mountolive Publishing) (1,243 Review)    Price verified 2 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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Nine Lives, A Jett Landry Story: Book Two of the Witness Series by Stephan Oak (6 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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...

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 14 minutes 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 14 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 ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Couch Murder (Inspector Edward Wilkes Series Book 1) by Celeste L. Hessler (26 Reviews)    Price verified 11 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.

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3:13 AM: A Psychic Suspense Thriller by Catherine G.Lurid (113 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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 ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Stillwater Lake (Monsters in the Green Mountains) by J.P. Choquette (11 Reviews)    Price verified 45 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Legion: Curse of Parliament (Lady Amelia Wickstead Book 1) by Celia Michaels (2 Reviews)    Price verified 43 minutes 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 7 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