Fast Paced Mystery

A beautiful but deadly serial killer is on the loose, dishing out gruesome and lethal punishment to men who reject her … When Rose arrives in Florida to meet her new love, she is stood up at the airport, but chalks it up to a misunderstanding. She soon learns there is more to her boyfriend’s disappearance than him going on a wild drinking bender. After a frustrating and ultimately fruitless search, Rose realizes he is being held against his will. Rose must risk everything to unravel the woman’s deadly plot before she once again loses the man she loves to a killer. Blood & Bone is the ...

She’s an executive with a highly classified secret. He’s the CEO’s mysterious son. He’s coming to save her, but she’s not going to wait around to be rescued. Revital Shilon never thought her classified executive job at GENESIS BIOTECH would get her drugged, kidnapped, and held at gunpoint. The men who took her want to bring her before “The Viper” – the fearsome international terrorist. He wants something, something to do with her company’s top-secret project. Something that only she knows. It all started when she met Jonathan Moore: the charismatic and enigmatic son of the...

When Pegasus Quincy, sheriff’s deputy, steps into the leaky rowboat to investigate a murder at a mysterious artists’ colony, her troubles have just begun. A new detective blames Peg when she gets snake bit. A friend gets caught in a drug raid and asks Peg’s assistance. Her new roomie monopolizes the kitchen, until Peg’s coonhound Reckless eats too many French macarons. And then there is the cat lady who accuses Peg of stealing a valuable painting. Surely Peg wouldn’t do that, would she? Join Pegasus Quincy as she delves into the nefarious underworld of art auctions, mid-century ...

Previously Published as Mean Girls By: Elisa D. Daniels "A seemingly innocent scavenger hunt among four best friends turns deadly in the heart of Texas." Growing up in the small town of Texas, Allie, Darcy, Grace, and Hope have been inseparable since childhood. Now in their twenties, they continue to meet almost every Saturday night at their favorite club. Allie, Darcy, Grace, and Hope may have been friends, but each of them have their own secrets and struggles. Hope, the shy one of the group, has always felt like an outsider. When a disagreement forms between her and Allie, things take a ...

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Dru has only 24 hours to save the world. It’s definitely going to be an all-nighter.Being the world’s only crystal sorceress means no vacation time, lousy pay, and zero benefits. But what’s worse? Finding out there actually is another crystal sorceress—who happens to be wickedly powerful and also dead-set on destroying the world. When she breaks into Dru’s shop, sets the place on fire, and steals an apocalyptic amulet, it’s hard not to take things personally. What’s a girl to do? Hit the road in a high-speed chase to get that amulet back before the seas boil, the stars fall ...

Ruthless operatives... a haunting Russian lullaby... a chilling secret... When retired tough guy Shelby Alexander's peaceful day at the range is shattered by a cryptic text from his fiancée Katherine, he knows something is terribly wrong. Racing back to their remote cabin, he arrives just in time to witness her abduction by masked men wielding automatic weapons. With no time to spare, Shelby embarks on a desperate chase to save the love of his life. But what starts as a local kidnapping quickly spirals into a high-stakes international thriller as Shelby uncovers a deadly, fifty-year-old ...

“Brilliant, engrossing…in the vein of Indiana Jones.” Matt McAvoy, British thriller novelist “Readers of action, thrills, twists - don't miss out!” 5-Stars by Briana Miceli, Top US blogger “…like Game of Thrones turned modern day!” 5-Stars by Jodi V, Top US blogger For 6000 years, they’ve protected Eden’s mysteries. Now someone is about to commit history’s most daring theft… Queen Azura would sacrifice her life to fulfill her ancestors’ sacred mission. For thousands of years the Sentinels have safeguarded Eden and the Tree of Immortality. But one fateful night she ...

Newly minted homicide detective Jackson Cole is thrust into a whirlwind of supernatural terror when three women are found dead, their bodies adorned with mysterious occult symbols. As the media frenzy surrounding the case reaches fever pitch and pressure mounts from city officials, Cole finds himself without leads and facing skepticism from his own department. But when a stranger arrives with a wild theory involving blood magic, Cole's skepticism is put to the test as he grapples with the unimaginable: the existence of demons and dark forces lurking in Charleston. With only his wits, a ...

Her mother is locked in a high-security prison. Her fiancé is accused of murder. A psychotic killer wants revenge. Will she survive long enough to save the man she loves? All Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor wants is to be back home to her normal life and to start something serious with her sexy boyfriend, Hudson. Until she finds herself in the middle of a media frenzy. She’s benched and told to stay off any major cases. Her mental health is called into question, and the strong Latina struggles to come to grips with her involvement in her family’s demise.Just when things begin to ...

Maggie Thomas, P.I. and her orthopedic shoe wearing sidekick Dorothy Raye return. When Maggie witnesses a horrific accident it doesn’t take long for her to discover it was no accident. The victim’s wife hires Maggie to find the killer. But Detective Jake Jackson thinks he already knows the identity of the killer. Maggie disagrees. Who is right and will their opposing views cause friction in their new relationship?

She's not a karate expert. She can't pick a lock. And she certainly isn't a master of disguise.... But Riley is stubborn, and this is her city. She's not going down without a fight! If you like female characters who are strong, funny, and real, then you're going to love Kay Riley, a Chicago cop wrongly accused of a terrorist bombing, and on the run for her life. A wiser woman might flee the country, but Riley is determined to clear her name. Armed with a quick wit and some friends who don't mind breaking a few laws, Riley becomes an amateur vigilante.

This work is a representative mystery novel by Edogawa Rampo, published in 1926, and fully demonstrates his tastes and preferences. The main character is morbidly obsessed with the illusory images created by lenses and mirrors. Blessed with wealth and not restrained by anyone, he heads towards a horrifyingly unhappy fate. Edogawa Rampo's talent for replacing the illusory beauty created by the light reflected by mirrors and lenses with words is artistic. His insight into human psychology is also wonderful. Readers can read in one go while enjoying his unique worldview.

It’s been seventeen years since Lindsey Tarlington’s mother disappeared and was presumed dead, her suspected killer dying in jail. When Lindsey receives an anonymous package containing a photocopy of her mother’s driver’s license, she’s forced to face the tragedy she thought buried years before. It’s been sixteen years since Matt Alessandro’s father perished in a jail yard brawl after being wrongly convicted for the murder. When Matt learns of Lindsey’s late-night delivery, he searches her out, believing she holds the key to the true killer’s identity. He wants to clear ...

After being gone for two decades, Maddy’s half sister, Emily, is back in town to settle their late father’s estate. Emily’s not the troubled girl Maddy remembers from their volatile childhood. Apparently, all is well. It can’t possibly matter anymore that Maddy married Emily’s first love, but the pictures Maddy finds on her husband’s phone tell a different story. Suspicions of an affair are hard to ignore.

Catalina Rosales was gunned down by ruthless smugglers, and Thomas Kendrick is determined to bring the killers to justice. But as he digs deeper, he realizes he’s not the only person searching for answers. A mysterious woman appears to be one step ahead of him, systematically eliminating his witnesses before he can even speak to them. With the help of Michael Bennett, a peculiar Marine, Kendrick sets out to uncover the truth, expose the smugglers’ illicit contraband, and seek revenge for Rosales’ death. However, as the two close in on the heart of the operation, they realize that the ...

The Rapture has occurred, America is devastated and the Islamic Messiah, the 12th Imam, is moving quickly to establish his ultimate control over the world. Soon all will be in place according to the plans of the Antichrist. As America attempts to recover from the trio of a nuclear explosion in the nation’s capital, an EMP attack on the electrical grid, and the disappearance of millions of people across the globe, over in Iran the Islamic messiah known as the 12th Imam takes advantage of the ensuing chaos. To consolidate his power, he quickly divides all the nations into ten distinct ...

Iðunn – the fountain of eternal youth or an instrument of death? Iðunn once granted the Norse gods eternal youth and immortality. But she took her secret to the grave long ago. Now, a reckless expedition is following in the footsteps of this myth, summoning great disaster. A mystical storm costs the lives of two expedition members, and the group's leader disappears without a trace. What the sole survivor reports sounds incredible: an archaic warrior of superhuman strength guards Iðunn's grave and will not rest as long as her heritage is in danger. A divine power that would have been ...

Maggie Thomas P.I. While Maggie is trying to keep her private investigating agency afloat, she gets a cause that could make or break those chances. Stolen identities, shady characters, and a handsome rival private eye all pose a big problem for Maggie though, making her feel as if she’s just treading water. With the help of her spunky geriatric assistant Maggie dives in deep to solve the case.

Once a thief, always a thief? One night, the past catches up with former model (not to mention former thief) Jan Hutchinson. When she stumbles on what she believes is her friend’s bleeding body, Jan nearly follows that fate. To stay alive and find out why members of her old crew (think runaways, not runways) disappear one by one, she needs the help of the only policeman she trusts—her ex-boyfriend, Luis Powers. The issue is, Luis Powers doesn’t know whether he trusts her after she broke his heart. But, with danger surrounding them, they must figure out how to survive—together, not ...