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After a tumultuous marriage, Mary Wilson is happy in her uncomplicated life, focusing on her twelve-year-old son. She’s always been content with her little family - but then she finds an old postcard that throws her whole past into question... When an invitation arrives for her high school reunion, Mary jumps at the chance of a distraction from the shock discovery, and meeting her old classmate April feels like a gift. Despite barely remembering April, Mary throws herself into the new friendship and finds her previously quiet social life reinvigorated.

Some old grudges fester until they explode in dangerous ways. Pam and Paul Bigelow were excited and honored to be hosting the Sunrise Harbor Maine Animal Shelter’s annual Valentine’s Day charity event. They certainly didn’t anticipate their elegant Victorian mansion turning into a cold-hearted crime scene. We’re talking a man strangled with a string twinkling lights, the disappearance of a treasured family heirloom, and shelter dogs cowering in fear. All this happening in the span of a five minutes, all in complete darkness, and none of it making a bit of sense. Who’d want to ...

The 1989 quake in Santa Cruz, California destroyed the picturesque downtown of the small coastal city. Lives were lost and lives were forever changed. For private investigator, Jeff Burke life would never be the same. Among the never-ending aftershocks, two murders would cause Burke to go on the run as the prime suspect. Amid the complex web of drug dealing, money laundering, and real estate fraud help would come from the most unexpected sources. But how high was the price to get out of this mess? And who was the killer who now had his sights set on Burke? Drawn from the rich and unique ...

An action-packed speculative fiction including rogue androids attacking Earth to men building their empire on Mars. "We'll send androids to build habitat structures on Mars and make decisions on their own. What could go wrong?" Edwin asked. Follow two generations in the never ending battle between greed and hope for humanity. Welcome, to the prequel of the Domino Sagas. This speculative tale was previously published on Kindle Vella. 5/5/23 Next in the Domino Sagas: Similar But Not the Same #B0BT8HSGB4. 7/1/24

Power built this empire. Loyalty protects it. But betrayal? That shit cuts deep. Sean White thought he buried his past the night he killed his father. But when a ghost returns with a vengeance and a war ignites from within, the kingpin of New York is forced to confront everything he thought was dead and gone. At his side? Sierra—the queen in his corner, his match in mind and heart. She’s no stranger to war, pain, or sacrifice. As a mother, a wife, and a force in her own right, Sierra will protect her family at all costs… even if it means burning everything to the ground. But with his ...

Threats. Robberies. Vandalism. Is Oscar really the mastermind behind the latest Happy Hills crime spree? Or is there something more sinister going on? As the Canine Detective Club works to save Oscar’s good name and crime fighting reputation, little do they realize they’re being drawn into an even more dangerous and potentially life-threatening mystery. On the other side of a padlocked gate are neighbors desperately calling out for help. Will Oscar be able to save them in time? Could this mysterious property somehow be linked to Oscar’s past? An Oscar look alike leads them on an ...

If you enjoy amateur sleuths mysteries with twists and turns, then this cozy mystery is for you. Disappearing Groom: Hayes mysteriously vanishes just two weeks before his wedding to Lily, leaving her in a panic. Ransom Note: Lily finds a chilling ransom note on her doorstep, demanding a large sum of money for Hayes’ safe return. Brave Detectives: The Thompson family and a team of clever dog detectives band together to track down Hayes and uncover the mystery behind his disappearance. Family Secrets: As Lily digs deeper, she questions whether there’s something in Hayes’ past that he ...

The Unmasked Villain A gripping psychological thriller about memory, madness, and the terrifying truth hiding in plain sight. Sarah Miller doesn’t remember the night her life changed. She only remembers waking up in blood-soaked clothes… and no one believing she’s innocent. As a respected criminal profiler, Sarah has built her career decoding the darkest minds. But now, she’s the one under suspicion. Haunted by fractured memories and plagued by chilling flashbacks, Sarah must untangle a web of lies—before the next victim falls. The deeper she digs, the more disturbing the truth ...

Demons never tire. Like the banshees of Irish legend, they cling to John Callahan and fill his heart with wails of despair. No matter how John tries to live an exemplary life, the former IRA killer is haunted by the memories of the horrors he has suffered — and those he has inflicted in return. Not the monastic life, not the vows of the priesthood, not the move from Ireland to New York City has brought him peace. In this second gripping novel in the series by Elizabeth Upton, John Callahan has resigned from the priesthood in the hope of living a simpler life as a professor at New York ...

David Delahass has scrupulously studied his ancestor’s papers, documents, and journals, handwritten on fragile papers of centuries past…pieces of history he believes hold the answers to Jeremy’s most guarded secrets…it was just a matter of finding them.Family Shadows is the third book in the Delahass Legacy series, the continuing saga of one family’s search for answers to questions that are rooted in events that took place generations ago in the middle of the twenty-first century. Within the home that Jeremy Delahass built for his family and all those to come after him, there is a...

While most kids want to be a basketball player or a police officer when they grow up, LAFAYETTE wanted to be a hustler. He became just that too, but he finds out that it isn't what it's cracked up to be. Sick of slinging nickel and dime crack rocks, Lafayette can't wait for his shot at being Top Dawg. He gets his chance when his plug, SHAMEEK, blesses him with his first kilo. Lafayette wastes no time parlaying the key into his own budding operation and solidifying his reputation in the streets. But with money and power comes jealousy, hate, envy and wolves who want the young dopeman's spot....

They say small towns conceal big secrets—Holly’s learning the truth may be far more sinister… Moving to a coastal town got Holly away from the big city and corporate jobs. Little does she know she’s landed right in the middle of a mystery. As she pieces together information from the locals about the very rich Mongomery clan and their big house on the hill, the patriarch of the family dies. The suspicious circumstances regarding his death and rumors of the old man being cruel and arrogant paint a clear picture in people’s minds, despite the death being ruled natural causes. When an...

In the shadows of an aging apartment building, Mia’s life is unraveling. When Mia meets the enigmatic Sylvie, she’s drawn into a world of inspiration, admiration, and dangerous obsession. As their friendship deepens, Mia begins to lose herself in Sylvie’s influence, her mind twisting under the weight of Sylvie’s manipulations. Hallucinations blur the line between reality and nightmare, leaving Mia questioning her own sanity. But when Mia uncovers Sylvie’s dark secrets—and the chilling fate of those who came before her—she realizes that escaping Sylvie’s grasp might come at ...

In this second collection in the Music and Murder Mystery series, nine award-winning, bestselling authors have written their own interpretations of the Thriller song list. With original work from some of the best mystery authors out there, the anthology includes stories from Heather Graham, Jeffery Deaver, William Kent Krueger, Dahlia Rose, and David R. Slayton, among others. With poignant, frightening, and intriguing stories from some of the best writers in the genre, this eerie collection is sure to keep you up at night—and maybe even haunt your dreams.

In the seemingly idyllic town of Maplewood, darkness lurks beneath the surface, threatening to unravel the lives of those who inhabit it. When Emma Sinclair, a bright and compassionate young woman, suddenly disappears without a trace, her friends—Claire, Lucas, and Sarah—find themselves plunged into a web of secrets, manipulation, and fear. As they search for answers, they encounter a mysterious stranger with knowledge of Emma’s fate. He warns them of a dangerous game being played by an elusive group that preys on the vulnerable, and the deeper they dig, the more they realize that not...

Michael was in a hurry. He was scrambling up the ladder at Drake and Sweeney, a giant Washington law firm. He was a rising star, with no time to waste, no time to toss a few coins into the cups of panhandlers, no time for a conscience. But a violent encounter with a homeless man stopped him cold. Michael survived; his assailant did not. Who was this homeless man?

By day, Emily Bennett navigates the pressures of a competitive marketing industry, wrestling with ethical dilemmas, societal expectations, and the relentless whispers of inadequacy. By night, she is thrust into a shadowy spiritual battlefield where an unseen force exploits her deepest fears and insecurities. These ominous dreams aren’t merely figments of her imagination. They mirror the struggles of her waking life and reveal a malevolent force determined to break her faith and spirit. Each encounter pushes Emily to confront her vulnerabilities, as an ever-shifting adversary stalks her, ...

In the backwoods of Millwater County, legends aren’t born—they’re built on burning rubber, whispered deals, and split-second decisions. Calvin “Skipper” Dale is the kind of man who leads with quiet grit and moves faster than the law can write him up. Jason “Jump” Taylor turns any escape into an art form—vaulting rivers, fences, and doubt in a single bound. And Megan “Hop” Lamont? She’s charm in denim cutoffs, with a past more complicated than a CB radio full of static. They don’t just run moonshine. They outrun betrayal, corruption, and a deep-state conspiracy that ...

A dead Santa under the mall’s Christmas tree has a way of taking the ho, ho, ho out of the holidays. The dead man was dressed in a red Santa suit, furry cap and black shiny belt and boots. There was though one item of clothing obviously missing – his pants. The attention grabber, other than dead Santa’s lack of pants, was the chalk board sign resting in his lap. The sign read: “I’ve Been a Naughty Boy.” Pam and Paul and their Sunrise Harbor, Maine early morning mall walking friends quickly decide that if Santa’s murder is going to get solved, it’ll be up to them to solve it....

Susan travels on a fun cruise around the Hawaiian islands with her best friends, that is, until she sees a ghost (Book 3 of 6). When they discover the ship's deadly past, thieves give chase. An on-board ghost guides her to safety. Now, a mob boss kidnaps her, hoping to escape the island. Will Susan's new boyfriend save her before it's too late. If you've never been to Hawaii or have taken a cruise, this is the mystery for you. 10/18/21