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Shortcake (The Shortcake Trilogy Book 1) by Christopher Gorham Calvin 3.9 Stars (94 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

A genetically engineered child with no memory of her past. A killer with dreams of destruction. And the fate of a city hanging in the balance... Enter a captivating world where science fiction and thrilling suspense converge. After plummeting from the roof of Helix Unbound, Amanda awakens to a life devoid of memories. Desperately longing to fit in, yet sensing she harbors an extraordinary secret beneath her seemingly ordinary facade, Amanda explores the unfamiliar world in an effort to find herself. And when a companion from her forgotten past becomes entangled in a serial killer's deadly game, Amanda is thrust into a race against time to prevent a catastrophe of massive proportions. Can she unlock the innate abilities buried within her before disaster strikes? Will she rise up to protect the city she now calls home? And can she redeem the only soul who understands and embraces her for what she is? Join Amanda as she battles not only for her own destiny, but for the fate of an entire city. Dive into this gripping techno-thriller that explores the emotional turmoil of life, resilience in the face of tragedy, the ever-present specter of death, and the eternal struggle to find the inherent goodness within us all. "Wonderfully imaginative... " -Amazon Review "A definite page turner... " -Amazon Review "I can't wait to read more!!!" -Goodreads Review "Shortcake does not disappoint... " -Amazon Review "An engaging and captivating read" - Amazon Review "I was hooked from the very first page" -Goodreads Review "Keeps readers on the edge of their seats" - Amazon Review "Prepare yourself for an epic ride" -Amazon Review

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Added: Apr 4th, 2024

Cold Dead Night (Brand of Justice Book 1) by Lisa Phillips (Two Dogs Publishing, LLC) 4.5 Stars (2,390 Reviews)    Price verified 37 minutes ago

The FBI betrayed her. Now they need her. Private Investigator Kenna Banbury lost everything two years ago at the hands of a serial killer. From the ashes of that encounter, she's built a life she believes in, searching for the lost and forgotten all over the western US. Bringing her own brand of justice. When a series of murders drags her into an FBI investigation, Kenna finds herself back in the place where it all went wrong. Struggling to make sense of the case, Kenna's past and present collide in a deadly plot that risks another betrayal and threatens to shatter everything she's built. Kenna faces the darkest part of her past in this first book of a brand-new series from Lisa Phillips.

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Length: 424 Pages (1,694 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

The Pearl Savage: A Gothic Futuristic Sci Fi Action Suspense Romance Spicy Thriller Novel (The Savage Series Book 1) by Tamara Rose Blodgett 4.1 Stars (421 Reviews)    Price verified 37 minutes ago

"The Outlander and Black Dagger Brotherhood, anyone?" Captivating from the first chapter and unlike anything you've ever read, this darkly thrilling tale is a must-read for fans of The Outlander and is a #2 Historical Fantasy bestseller!. The Pearl Savage, by New York Times,and #1 Dark Fantasy bestseller Tamara Rose Blodgett. Step into a hauntingly vivid post-apocalyptic world, where 1890s America is preserved within bio-spheres and love takes a back seat to survival. Meet Clara Williamson, a princess trapped in a life designed for anything but freedom. Faced with an arranged marriage to an abusive prince for the sake of illicit trade, Clara makes the daring choice to flee. She leaves behind a life of oppressive familiarity to confront the unknown dangers Outside -- uncharted territory no one has ventured into for nearly 150 years. But freedom has a price. Clara soon realizes that the sphere-dwellers are not the only survivors, and the world Outside harbors threats more terrifying than she ever imagined. Trapped and facing peril, Clara must make a life-altering decision. Can she find love and freedom in a world teeming with dangers set to consume her? This gripping, full-length novel features an omnipresent narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss the chance to unravel Clara's fate. Tropes: gothic enemies to lovers, Abduction, New Adult Romance, Alpha Hero, Angsty, Anti-Hero, Band of Brothers, Bully, Captivity, Dark Romance, Enemies-to-lovers, First Love, Forbidden Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Poly (3+ people), Protector, Romantic Suspense, Scars, Slow Burn, Stalker, Survival, Taboo, Tortured Past, Touch Her And Die, Tragic, Vengeance, V-card Hero, Why Choose, dark fantasy, paranormal romance, dystopian, underworld, True Blood, Blade, bounty enforcer, near-future world, dangerous underworld, unexpected alliances, survival, unputdownable journey, conflicting choices, complex game, opposing forces, gripping narrative, danger ...

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Length: 398 Pages (4,099 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

Damaged by Troy McCombs 3.8 Stars (79 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

This book is for those who've been bullied, teased, and shut out by the world. It is for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. I will NOT be held responsible for any part of this book being acted upon in real life. Reader's discretion IS advised. Enjoy... the most brutal novel ever written! Sometimes bullies get what they deserve! Almost everybody at Blake High hates Adam McNicols. He's quiet. He's weird. He's awkward. He's the punching bag for all the jocks. He's the guy girls want no part of. He's the one who usually eats at the lunch table all by himself. But what nobody knows is that there will soon be severe and dangerous consequences for all the taunts and name-calling. Humans, like bottles, can only contain so much pressure. Then they explode. Luckily for Adam, he falls in love with a nice girl one day. She soon mends all his wounds and gives him the confidence to ignore all the bullies who assault him on an everyday basis. Life couldn't be better. He couldn't be happier. Things couldn't look brighter. But things will, and do, get darker. After suffering two great losses, Adam changes for the worse, snaps, and is damaged. With nothing left to lose, he decides to get even with anyone who's ever wronged him by abducting them, torturing them, and killing them. Will they catch him before he finishes wiping out all his enemies? Will they catch him at all? This disturbing serial killer horror novel will keep you on the edge of your seat!

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Length: 313 Pages (391 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

The Warriors: A WWII Thriller (The Tenth Avatar - Book 1) by Gary Naiman 4.0 Stars (53 Reviews)    Price verified 2 minutes ago

An unmarked aircraft has crashed on a Far Eastern mountain, its wreckage scattered on a 23,000 foot ridge. With the world at the brink of war, four strangers are drawn to that mountain by interwoven events. The Spanish missionary flees his nation's civil war. The Baltistani hunter scours the Himalaya for his sister's murderers. The American reporter tracks the Axis document that killed her journalist husband. The British mountaineer craves a final shot at the peak that claimed his comrades. Driven by their bitter pasts, the four converge on Nepal's Mt. Kangchenjunga, unaware that two flights of Japanese imperial marines are closing from the east with orders to retrieve the crashed plane's cargo at all costs for it will determine the victor of a war not yet started. Amazon Reviews: "The first chapter which takes place in a Japanese warplane over Tibet is outstanding. It grabs the reader and doesn't let go. Excellent writing. The story line of each character is brilliantly constructed as the novel is brought to an explosive conclusion. If you enjoy historical thrillers, I recommend this effort. (M&D) "A good World War II epic with settings in civil war Spain, depression America, and the Far East." (AC) "I loved this book for its historical scenes, believable characters, and intriguing plot. I was surprised at the romance interspersed throughout the story. In many ways, it's more a romantic-spiritual adventure than a novel about war." (LoMo) "A powerful story of love and war. Actually, it's four beautifully intertwined stories of four tormented strangers and their confrontation with an evil force atop a 23,000 foot ridge in the Himalaya. Incredible research went into this 1930's pre-war novel. I was taken by the detailed, living backdrop of Spain's civil war, America's great depression, and the mystic Far East." (GK) "Far more than fiction with so much historical accuracy in its backdrop." (AC) "This book has four main characters and sub plots that build to its ...

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Length: 437 Pages (4,130 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

Wicked Magic (The Vampires of Oxford Book 1) by Margot de Klerk 4.3 Stars (46 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Hunters are supposed to hate vampires -- but everyone will betray their people for a price. Nathan is about to discover his. Nathan is a vampire hunter on the cusp of graduation. He's been training for this his entire life: the moment he qualifies and joins the rest of his family in their noble calling. If only it were that simple. His grades are a mess, his social life is a disaster, and what's worse, his best friend is a witch! Add to that, his vampire uncle is back in town and his crush might just be supernatural too, and you have one big melting pot of potential parental disapproval. Nathan doesn't think he can take much more, and then the dark mages come to town. As bodies begin piling up in the streets, Nathan finds himself pulled deeper into political intrigue and a deadly plot that will pit him against his own family. When the girl he likes comes under threat, Nathan races against time to solve the mystery... well aware that with every step he takes, he comes closer to his father exposing all his secrets. *** WICKED MAGIC is an action-packed vampire suspense exploring the ancient streets of Oxford, UK. Vampires, witches, shapeshifters, druids, and many more converge to solve a paranormal mystery in this fast-paced 95,000-word urban fantasy novel. This is a high school/young adult novel with high stakes ideal for readers ages 16 and above. It features some violence and profanity.

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Length: 324 Pages (5,753 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

Mystery Along the Danube (A Rosetta Blessing Travel Mystery - Book 1): The Forgotten Jewel by A. Nation 3.9 Stars (14 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Who would have thought Rosetta's exotic trip to Europe would involve thieves and kidnapping? (Book 1 of 4). When Rosetta and her daughter get a chance to travel to Europe, a criminal crosses their path. Follow her through famous cities in this tale of forgotten love, and the dangers of recovering a long lost hidden jewel as she avoids local criminals. Updated 4/26/23 Be sure to pick up your companion copy of The Lost Jewel #B07SM42FZG

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Length: 394 Pages (2,953 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

Terrene: the hidden valley by Eric Liu 4.3 Stars (228 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Within every person lies the power to change one world. Within Flora lies the hope for two. In the isolated rural valley of Terrene, where technology is grown, not manufactured, Flora Karachi paints her anguish with flowers and yearns to travel outside the mountain walls that guard her village. But in a society which values harmony and symmetry above all else, her dangerous curiosity and her indelicate scars, earned from a lifetime of inexplicable blackouts, make her an outcast with few prospects for adventure. Then the dreams come. Lucid and overpowering, they throw Flora into a fascinatingly advanced world where she lives the life of Jane Ingram, an American scientist fighting global climate change while trying to raise a child in a society where interpersonal interaction is becoming obsolete. Flora's blackouts open a window into knowledge lost long ago and possibilities that are yet to come. To unravel these mysteries, she must travel to the enigmatic Institute, an ancient enclave hidden in the surrounding mountains, where scholars guard the secrets of Terrene. Living two lives, Flora will fight to become an Institute scholar in her own world while struggling to save the planet from humanity's neglect in Jane's. Yet all of Flora's courage combined with all of Jane's experience may not be enough to defeat the powerful forces protecting the secret which ties their two worlds together. To find salvation for both worlds, Jane and Flora must sacrifice their own dreams, conquer their fears, and discover hope for a new beginning. Hailed as a clever blend between science fiction and fantasy, Terrene explores the challenges of accelerating technology and global climate change through the stories of two remarkable women in two worlds that are not as distant as they seem.

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Length: 398 Pages (860 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

Justice in Doubt: A Maya Jones Legal Thriller (Maya Jones legal thriller series Book 4) by Freya Atwood (Cobalt Fairy LLC) 4.2 Stars (506 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Maya Jones' husband is shot on duty and the cause is the secrets behind her parents' death 20 years ago... As new evidence emerges about her parents' alleged accidents, Maya realizes that every detail was actually planned. But things take a dramatic turn when the person arrested for shooting her husband is released, showing her that this conspiracy is bigger than she could have imagined. With her husband in critical condition, Maya is left alone to deal with everything. But when a dangerous legal case she had been working on turns out to be connected to her traumatic past, the window to find the truth closes... Justice in Doubt is an exciting blood-pumping legal thriller, written by Freya Atwood and published by Cobalt Fairy. If you are an avid fan of strong characters, action packed courtroom drama, and mind blowing murder mystery, then you'll love Freya's intriguing story. Buy "Justice in Doubt" today to discover Freya's new intriguing crime mystery!

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Length: 328 Pages (4,045 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

Presumed Guilty by Gino Cox 3.7 Stars (64 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Homicide Detective Gideon Maguire's second partner has been murdered in less than a week. Now he must solve two murders and a child's kidnapping before he is arrested for a crime he didn't commit. A mob enforcer has a crisis of conscience and turns on his masters. When his wife and daughter are brutally murdered, he kidnaps a drug kingpin's daughter in an intricate plot for revenge. The kidnapping results in a series of attacks on registered sex offenders by gangsters hoping to find the girl and cash in on a huge reward. The incompetence of a mob boss's heir apparent results in palace intrigues to discredit the young man. Vigilante torture and murder, extrajudicial executions, rigged dogfights, teenage sexting, murder, fabricated evidence, predatory pedophiles and a transvestite chanteuse are all involved. Nobody is innocent. They are all presumed guilty. Absolutely loved the intricate plot twists... The brutality and the grittiness that Cox was able to capture in some of these fascinating characters made for some excellent reading John J. Staughton This is an impressive reinforcement that Gino Cox is a man who knows how to write dialogue and pace an action story framed in the confines of the underworld. Grady Harp Wow... this book was overflowing with action and memorable characters, the likes of which you rarely see in a thriller. Veritas Vincit "Bill" ... an engrossing mystery. The characters are memorable, and the dialogue is vibrant Joyce Dahlberg Will hold your attention David Swainbank What a great story. Well written. Really love this author. Looking for more from this author. David Swainbank ... wonderful writing and well thought out characters! Sierra Kleinon Great writing! George

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense [x]
Length: 306 Pages (2,342 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

Hybrid by John Humphreys 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

In the very near future, friendly aliens called Cubes arrive on Earth. They promise spectacular technology in exchange for a detailed study of human society. Very quickly, armed groups of citizens pledge to fight what they see as an invasion. British detective Josephine Murray has reason to fear the aliens but is tasked by the UK government to protect them. She learns of startling and subversive aspects of the Cubes and becomes a still small voice of reason when literally all hell breaks loose. Battling betrayal and ominous shifts in the international balance of power, Detective Murray works with security services across the globe to keep the role as 'alien protector' while tracking morally ambiguous terrorists and unexpected enemies. John Humphreys is a British biochemist and conservation writer living in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He is married to the composer and musician Nancy Gifford and has three children and six grandchildren. Hybrid is his first novel.

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Length: 360 Pages (1,224 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

BASH: Love, Madness, and Murder by Michael Bartos (Franklin Ridge Publishing) 4.2 Stars (124 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Ashley Roper, Afghanistan War combat veteran, is now a writer and tabloid publisher in Charleston, SC. The nearby Blakemore Anderson State Hospital (BASH) for the criminally insane, is offering up a rich variety of potentially juicy stories including an escaped murderer, a patient released by a jury, the violent murder of a staff member, and illicit drugs finding their way through the barbed wire perimeter of BASH. Ash decides to investigate from the inside, but through a series of unforeseen circumstances, ends up trapped in the hospital as a patient. Ash's headstrong wife Sally J and her lawyer buddy and former lover Roswell take on the system to try and spring Ash. The romantic and legal sparks fly inside and outside of BASH on a hot July Fourth weekend. A roadside cafe owner, a charming weather forecaster, a meth cooking biker, a crooked cop, a homicide detective, battling lawyers, and a variety of incompetent bureaucrats cross paths in this engaging and dramatic adventure. Bartos writes with an accomplished flair resulting in a relaxed read, his words flow easily creating memorable and engaging characters. Gritty and very realistic, BASH by Mike Bartos is highly recommended =Artisan Book Reviews "Bartos' sharp writing is fast-paced and packed with detail... " "An intriguing premise... " -Kirkus Indie,- a service of Kirkus Reviews ... "with themes that echo One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and quirky, hard-bitten characters reminiscent of Elmore Leonard's." -Blue Ink Review "BASH is an enthralling read" "Darkly comic and hair raising... " Napa Valley Register "Bartos maintains a high level of reader interest by introducing numerous intriguing elements." "Readers will be compelled to read onward and will be rewarded... " -Clarion Review Gloriously satiric while simultaneously real, magnificently written, Bartos turns up the heat in a novel that conflagrates and sparks. - TheReviewBroads.com Bartos surest gift is a Tarantino-esque ability to find abstract ...

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Length: 381 Pages (2,227 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

THE DOUBLE CIPHER FILES: The Archivist & The Spy Series: Book 1 by Sara M. Barton 4.3 Stars (25 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

In 2014, Archivist Emma Colton offers to help neighbor and friend Florence Wentworth sort through two dozen boxes of journals, memorabilia, and personal letters gathered during her career as a professional ballerina who performed in the US-USSR cultural exchange program and as the widow of a State Department negotiator who worked in Moscow during the last days of the Soviet Union and the beginning of the Russian Federation. Florence is desperate to find her Russian friend, Irina Chislova, a former prima ballerina, who is missing and in grave danger. But Florence's call to a friend in Moscow triggers a series of dangerous attacks, including Florence's murder and a deliberate fire. Someone is trying to destroy the evidence that Florence has been collecting on a very dangerous spy ring. On the run, Emma joins forces with Tom Jones, a man of mystery who is determined to find Irina Chislova, but not for the same reasons as Emma. He's convinced that Irina is a very real problem for the national security of the United States. Emma and Tom must work together to solve a mystery that has spanned more than thirty-five years before the ghosts of Florence's secret past catch up to them... Irina's life depends on it!

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Length: 303 Pages (1,256 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

Beyond Blood: A JJ Gilbert Mystery (Book 8) by Linda Williams 4.7 Stars (7 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

JJ must mentor a young medium who witnessed a murder and protect her from a spirit who blames the teenager for his death. ?????"Linda M. Williams created a world of murder, danger, angry spirits, and guardian angels in Beyond Blood. It was a page-turner, and I could not turn the pages fast enough. I had to know what would happen next, and the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat." In this latest JJ Gilbert Mystery, a young homeless girl who can sense spirits witnesses a murder while sleeping on a park bench. When the restless spirit of the victim attacks the girl, JJ must deal not only with an angry spirit, but a teenager who thinks her ability to sense spirits makes her evil. JJ decides to take the girl into her home, thrusting her into the unfamiliar role of both a parent and mentor to this young medium. Meanwhile, the murder investigation is going nowhere, and someone has discovered the police are protecting a witness. The murderer soon learns the witness's identity, and they won't stop until she is eliminated. JJ must then defend the girl while also unraveling the reason she has been living on the streets. When an unknown guardian angel attached to the girl warns JJ of imminent danger, pointing her in a direction no one could have guessed, everything changes in an instant. Can JJ get there on time, or is it too late to save this young girl? ?????"The best part about this novel is how it can switch so fluidly from a straightforward crime mystery in one subplot to an emotional passing of the torch between JJ and Addison." A must read for fans of Ghost Whisperer and Medium!! Scroll up to grab your copy today!!

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense [x]
Length: 381 Pages (2,561 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

The Long Gray Goodbye: A Seth Halliday Novel by Bobby Underwood 4.5 Stars (13 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Seth Halliday and Caroline are honeymooning off the coast of Ecuador when a young girl falls from a gray and rainy sky to her death. Seth's search for her killer will take the couple to Boca Raton, Paris and Mykonos, Greece. A tale of obsession begins to emerge as Seth tries to find the connection between the young girl and a jazz singer who committed suicide a decade earlier. The singer's friendship with the sister of a lovely television star and her relationship with a brutal arms dealer all come into play before Seth returns to Ecuador. A bloody confrontation in the jungles of Tena concludes the latest complex and thrilling entry in the Seth Halliday series.

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Length: 315 Pages (2,793 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

The Sapphire Bell by Louise Furley 4.0 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

This tongue-in-cheek, quirky murder mystery is a jaunty yet grievous tale. Self-admitted geek, happy-go-lucky Rusty Dixon suddenly finds himself smack dab in the middle of a murder mystery. Devastated at the harrowing death of a good friend, Rusty finds himself bumbling through as he happens upon threads of evidence to uncover the devious deceptor. Still in the early throes of wedded bliss, the earth falls out from under Rusty's feet when murder, betrayal, and dire danger hit too close to home. As the lead suspect in his friend's as well as other connected murders, Rusty finds himself stumbling onto an exotic clue that drops him right into the murder's scheming path. Is it too late for Rusty to run away as fast as he can? Or will he be the killer's latest victim? Or, could Rusty be kidding himself and everyone else and actually really be the... vile perpetrator? Mind the sneaky little twist at the end...

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Length: 367 Pages (1,610 KB)
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Added: May 9th, 2024

Hell has its Demons (Historical Fantasy) by Mark Lord (Alt Hist Press) 3.5 Stars (11 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Plunge Into A Nail Biting Historical Fantasy Novel That Will Leave You Breathless Set in the Middle Ages, Mark Lord's novel tells a gripping story where demons and necromancers engage in a power game with the adventurous protagonists Jake, Roger and the beautiful Isabel, who is accused of witchcraft. Investigating an infestation of demons in the town of St Brett's is the last thing that Jake Savage wants to do this summer. But for his master, the controversial Oxford scholar Roger Sotil, it is a chance to prove his theories about demons and avoid charges of heresy. The Abbot of St Brett's has called for Roger's help to rid his town of demons. Jake owes Roger a massive debt, but St Brett's is a town that holds dark memories for him. Who is behind this plot and what is the ultimate prize? An Electrifying Plot That Merges Skillfully Actual Historical Events With Fantastical Elements In Hell has its Demons a plot unfolds to use demons to take the ultimate prize of all - the crown of Edward III, King of England. "With 'Hell Has Its Demons', Jake Savage finally gets a novel and it's a good one." - SFcrowsnest "What I enjoy most about Mark Lord's writing is that he manages to convey a sense of period without knocking the reader over the head with detail. His settings feel authentic without being manufactured." - SFcrowsnest Buy Now To Indulge In A Story Full Of Medieval Action, Magic & Adventure!

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Length: 346 Pages (1,982 KB)
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Honeysuckle Blue Revenge: A Gripping Suspense Novel (Wrenn Grayson Mystery Book 4) by Connie Chappell (4am Books) 4.4 Stars (152 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

New York City Book Awards Bronze Medal Winner Wrenn Grayson is hired to write the history behind Honeysuckle Blue Nursery. She digs into past generations of one family, the Hawthorn nurserymen. That research reveals the unsolved murders of four townspeople, collectively known as the lords, each poisoned by hemlock. Fifty years ago, the first lord poisoned was Commodore Theo Hawthorn. As Wrenn is pulled deeper into this old mystery, she struggles to understand other ancient secrets involving deadly nightshade, Socrates' patience, and the "telling of the bees" lore. With nursery operations abandoned eight years ago, the land is being converted to a green cemetery, a place for natural burials amidst wildflowers and shade trees. Despite the cemetery's envisioned serenity, Wrenn learns it represents another dimension to take seriously. One night on the cemetery grounds, she stumbles onto a makeshift tombstone. The inscription reads, "Rest in peace, Wrenn Grayson." Predicted death? Hemlock poisoning? Who's behind it? Fans of Sue Grafton, Anthony Horowitz, J.A. Jance, and Louise Penny will love this gripping mystery by Connie Chappell. Purchase now! All Wrenn Grayson mysteries are standalone books and can be read in any order.

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Length: 433 Pages (2,595 KB)
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Added: May 9th, 2024

Hanging Murder (A Lancashire Detective Mystery Book 4) by A.J. Wright 4.3 Stars (158 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

We can all stand on principles until evil pays us a visit... The year is 1894 when Mr Simeon Crosby, a retired executioner, comes to Wigan with his wife and brother to give a talk on his life's work. Whilst he has an eager following, there are also many people who strongly object to Crosby's profession and do not wish his melancholy shadow to be cast over their town. Protests have been organised and threats have been made. Detective Sergeant Brennan is tasked with overseeing the security of the controversial visitor and all seems to be going to plan... until a murder is committed on the night of Crosby's talk. As Brennan and his brawny constable Fred Jaggery begin their lines of inquiry, they become overwhelmed with suspects and frustrated at the ambiguity of the evidence. And then a second body is found. Brennan soon discovers that both victim and killer can take many, sometimes indistinguishable, forms. Hanging Murder is one of A.J. Wright's Lancashire Detective Mystery series of cleverly crafted Victorian whodunits, which also includes Sitting Murder and Elementary Murder. Praise for A.J. Wright: 'This is an absolute gem of a historical crime novel - cleverly and intricately plotted, very well-written and convincingly evoking all the social problems of a late-Victorian industrial town' - Crime Review 'Excellently plotted, with some breathtaking moments, as pieces of the dark past come into the light' - Chris Nickson, best-selling author of the Richard Nottingham Mysteries 'A.J. Wright has composed a clever tale indeed in his novel, "Sitting Murder". The grey and gloomy place that was Victorian Britain is wonderfully rendered by the author in this fast-moving mystery novel' - L.J. Shea, bestselling author of The Raven's Augury 'A network of loves, hates, intrigue and suspense' - Roger Silverwood (best-selling author of DI Angel Mystery Series) '... the book vividly depicts the tensions and ramifications of the miners' ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense [x]
Length: 300 Pages (1,714 KB)
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Added: May 9th, 2024
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