Evil Mystery

Who would want to kill Corvis’s hunky hero husband? March, 2100. A double wedding celebrates the heroes' love and their victory. Invisibly attached to a drone flying above the wedding cake, a gift explodes, thrusting a knife into Corvis's new husband's heart in front of 10,000 guests. Before this, crime was invisible on Enceladus. Who killed Billy, and why? And why do it so publicly? The Chief of Police needs Corvis’s problem-solving skills to help crack the murder mystery as disappearances, abductions and assassinations continue. Corvis is paired with handsome Bert, the new cop and ...

Action, adventure, and suspense collide in this swashbuckling tale of pirates, sea monsters, and curses! Perfect for young readers! Summer has arrived at the North Pole, and Santa’s castle is humming in excitement for the upcoming Midsummer Festival. But Leo’s dreams of rest and relaxation are quickly cut short when a new mission falls in his lap. A faraway land called the Emerald Realm has been devastated by a terrible curse. Leo must travel to this land of pirates and tropical wonders and find a way to break the curse. Join Leo the Elf on this exciting adventure where danger lurks ...

David and Miriam Hobbs celebrate their fifteenth anniversary in Gatlinburg, unaware that a violent wraith, Allie Mae, will follow them home on a determined quest for vengeance. Having survived this harrowing experience, David's new friend, John Running Deer, unwittingly aids the desecration of an ancient burial site while recovering Allie Mae's remains from a sacred Cades Cove ravine. What John hoped would be the final gesture of peace in giving her a proper burial turns out to be a terrible mistake.

Zack, his dad, and new stepmother have just moved back to his father's hometown, not knowing that their new house has a dark history. Fifty years ago, a crazed killer caused an accident at the nearby crossroads that took 40 innocent lives. He died when his car hit a tree in a fiery crash, and his malevolent spirit has inhabited the tree ever since..

Kera is between two powerful factions. One wants her power or they want her dead. One just wants her dead. While trying to use her abilities to keep the streets clean, she must fight a witch who needs to make her suffer to regain her credibility. Will Kera be able to juggle a criminal kingpin, a witch who knows her, and her possible boyfriend all at the same time? At least she doesn't suffer from indecision. The question isn't if she will try. The only question is how hard is it going to be? With everything happening, Kera is balancing on the edge of her sanity.

Dorothy Martin and her husband, retired Chief Constable Alan Nesbitt, are on holiday in the idyllic English village of Broadway when they stumble across the body of a man who appears to have fallen down a disused quarry. When it is revealed that the man, a local farmer, was probably pushed over the edge, and that the police have failed to find any suspects or motives for the murder, Dorothy can’t help but get involved...

Julie Rivers has a passion for antiques. She won’t stop until she knows everything about the antiques that come through her shop. While renovating her shop, Julie uncovers something that was never meant to be found. And now someone wants it back, and to keep her quiet. As the newest detective for the Drake Harbor PD, Cole Dekker jumps head first into a case that seems unsolvable. With very little to go on, Cole does a search for similar cases, triggering the FBI to get involved. The man who coldly murdered two sisters in the seemingly quiet town of Drake Harbor is a serial killer.

Chyna Stone and her Found History begin a quest for the Ivory Bow, a supernatural artifact of raw power that once belonged to Queen Christina of Sweden. The Ivory Bow hasn’t been seen since World War II. Turns out, Chyna Stone isn’t the only interested party. Someone ruthless will do anything to obtain it. When the Found History team members race to Lithuania after the Ivory Bow, they find themselves amid political upheaval. Worse, their contact is about to be killed and to escape the same fate, they must deceive the locals. As Chyna and her team get closer to the Ivory Bow, the danger ...

The search for the shadow ball has entered Sin City. A fallen angel's legacy follows the grandchildren of Gabe White to Las Vegas, where the oldest has accepted a job in the gambling industry. The race is soon on to stop those who will unleash Armageddon on the world... in the guise of Terrance Diamond... their Antichrist. In the final book of the Diamond Legacy, the White lineage must protect the planet against the devil which Gabe put into a glass and silver prison decades before. Those loyal to the Diamonds want to loose the genie from the bottle. If they are not stopped, evil will not ...

Kidnapped by shadows and chased by unknowns, I never thought my savior would ride in on a steel beast. Scott Daniels—the enigmatic biker with a wolf's spirit and a heart of gold—swooped in and shattered my doomed destiny. His piercing gaze ignited sparks that my hidden bloodline couldn't conceal. But in the dead of night, secrets unravel. Scott's brother lurks, cloaked in ambition and shadow, threatening to claim the legacy I didn't know I held. The Silver Wolves stand between us and eternity, but a brother's betrayal threatens to tear us asunder. Our hearts are weapons, our love a ...

There is clearly something weird going on in their quiet corner of Cornwall. There's been some obscene vandalism in the kitchen. A dog is kidnapped. And when a cat is killed, Joan knows there's evil afoot. Then Sister Joan goes to visit Mrs. Pearson. She's met with a horrifying scene. Are these crimes just practical jokes gone horribly wrong? Or does someone have a dangerous obsession with the occult? Sister Joan teams up with Detective Sergeant Mill to get to the bottom of things. But can they stop anyone else getting hurt?

Elizabeth Saintclair escaped an obsessed kidnapper only to land in the clutches of pure evil. Now trapped like a caged animal Elizabeth beats at the door of her one room prison, which should lead to freedom. But for Elizabeth, when the door opens, a frightening unthinkable fate awaits her. Dakota Russell is head over heels in love with a little red haired spitfire named Elizabeth Saintclair. Before he has a chance to proclaim his love to her, she is kidnapped. Dakota relentlessly searches for her. He tracks her to the small mining town of Bannack Montana. Suddenly the trail grows cold, ...

When the admiral of the Ottoman fleet defects to the Egyptians, Investigator Yashim attempts to uncover the man's motives. But Fevzi Pasha is no stranger to Yashim: it was Pasha, in fact, who taught the investigator his craft years ago. He is the only man whom Yashim has ever truly feared: ruthless, cruel, and unswervingly loyal to the sultan. What dark secret has led his former mentor to betray the Ottoman Empire?

Evil is a term that has generated a great deal of discussion and argument over the centuries. It is a curious term as what it points to is very difficult to capture in words and pin down. Consequently, this book asks the question: Does evil exist? Is it an actual thing identifiable in the world or is it an idea attached to a mystery beyond words to fathom? This book goes an impressive distance in responding to this question without resolving the inescapable paradox at the heart of it.

THE SCREAM If you like Stephen King you will love this chilling tale. A bone-chilling echo from the depths of history resounds through the pages of this gripping thriller. A primeval scream erupts across time, sending shivers down the spine of anyone who dares to listen. Could he really be back? The world hasn't heard from him since the blood-soaked streets of 1888. Jack, the infamous Ripper of London's East End, has become a phantom of the past. But don't be deceived by the silence. Behind the fog-draped alleys and cobblestone lanes, a sinister presence still lurks. Perhaps Jack has ...

Word is out, the soul eater has gone rogue, and not even the might of Osiris can stop him. Or so everyone believes. That would suit Ace just fine, but after he narrowly escapes an assassination attempt, he knows it's just a matter of time before those around him end up in the crosshairs of the gods. After 500 years on earth, it's time for Ace to go home. Little does he know, the underworld is hungry for revenge, and what awaits him in the Halls of Judgment could be far worse than any fate on Earth.

In between two Indian tribes, the Potawatomi and Siletz, lies a great lake. According to legend, this lake was the home of the devil. Here, it was said that many bad things happened to the people who did not give due respect to the lake and its master, the devil. Because of this, the people of both tribes only rode their canoes when necessary, to gather fish for their people. Even before they would embark on their day’s job, they would give out sacrifices, often in the form of their best livestock, in order to appease the devil. It was their belief that this would grant them safe access ...

After a tumultuous time in Colorado, Jo Gunning journeys west, where she encounters a couple whose daughter has joined a religious commune outside Las Vegas. Fearful that the commune’s charismatic religious leader may have harmed their daughter, they ask Jo for help. Jo has no job, no responsibility, and a burning desire to help others. She agrees to look for their daughter, but in order to find answers, she must join the religious group. What she discovers is as disturbing as anything she’s ever faced.

Having escaped New York with the hopes of finishing his latest mystery novel in peace in Los Angeles, Ellery Queen is shocked when a knock on his door lands him right in the middle of yet another mystery. Leander Hill, a prominent Hollywood jeweler, recently died of a heart attack after receiving a package containing a dead dog, a sight that literally frightened him to death. Hill's daughter is convinced the act was premeditated murder and enlists Queen's help to catch the killer

Just when you think you’ve nabbed crime’s biggest boss, you realize there’s ALWAYS A BIGGER FISH. Arrested and in prison, the De Luca brothers were no longer a problem for Arlie and the Anchorage Police Department, but whoever's been taking scalps is. When Arlie's forensic specialist's former co-worker from North Carolina comes to visit, the two detectives discover the scalp-seeking bandit they’re looking for in both states is the same person. For fans of The Fairies Saga, you'll remember Detective Billy Burke and his young son, Mac from AYE, I AM A FAIRY and THE GREAT BIG FAIRY. ...