Fast Paced Mystery

A gripping spy memoir that unravels a world of power, corruption, and high-stakes diplomacy. Set against the backdrop of the Vatican, the Kremlin, and a master chess player with a hidden agenda, this riveting narrative explores the intersection of centuries-old conflicts and modern-day geopolitics. As the story weaves through diplomatic maneuvers and oil pipeline rivalries—from Africa and the Middle East to Xinjiang, China—it exposes the dark underbelly of international lobbying in Washington and London. At the heart of this saga is a retired ambassador, who is now working for one of ...

Hans is the son of one of the four ruling Councilors of Liberty Island and heir to the family manufacturing firms in Europe. Highly trained self-defense skills give him confidence, but his success as an acclaimed fashion designer and entrepreneur propel his reputation as an international playboy. Thrust into the leadership of the family’s businesses and Island politics when his father and brother are assassinated, Hans begins his quest to hold those guilty accountable. He does so, knowing that accountability requires him to lead an insurrection. Outmanned and outgunned, he must prepare in...

An hilarious, feel good comedy starts when Sadie Braithwaite, single handedly bringing up her gruesome twosome teenagers, Josh and Lucinda, finds that the empty house next door has finally sold. Who is her mysterious new neighbour? Sadie is desperate to find out. How will she react when she finds out the shocking truth of who has moved next door? That's not the only change in Sadie's life. An amazing job offer promises an escape from her low paid job as a carer for the elderly. Should she take it? Or is she signing up to something she would later regret? New Neighbours on Lavender Lane is ...

When one man's scheme to create the Greatest Freak Show on Earth leads to an insane obsession that can only end in devastating tragedy. The ghoulish proprietor of a Victorian arcade specifically designed to showcase the myriad of freaks, outcasts, and oddities that abound in old London town is a man driven by his own dark desires. Rodney Thompson is an emotionless, sadistic person who craves glory above all else - at least until the beautiful Violet wafts into his world. From the very day when Violet first takes a dainty step inside the arcade, Rodney is determined to make her his own. A ...

Is a father's love stronger than his devotion to God's calling? Monsignor Kevin Devlin's life is on a soaring trajectory within the Catholic Church until an unexpected revelation shakes the very foundations of his faith. He learns that he fathered a son he never knew existed, a revelation that sends shockwaves through his life, and that his son has disappeared. As he embarks on a relentless search for the missing boy, the Monsignor's journey takes an unexpected and harrowing turn, leading him into the shadowy underbelly of strip clubs, sex trafficking, and the sinister world of pedophiles. ...

A story of political ambition, greed, love and revenge, The Reluctant Trader is a fast-paced thriller following fictional events in just one week at the end of January 2016, the start of what, by any yardstick, was an extraordinary year in British politics. When disgraced former soldier, Adam Fraser, goes to work for well-connected tax-exile and billionaire, Ricky Al-Shawabi, as an oil trader, he finds himself at the centre of a British operation trying to expose Al-Shawabi as a criminal tax evader. However, the tentacles of Al-Shawabi’s operation reach high into the British political ...

A national treasure... A devious killer... Showbusiness isn't all fun and games... When movie star Michael Masterton receives death threats on the set of his latest film, US-born, London-based private detective Jefferson Cole is called in to investigate and keep the stories from the press. Cole looks forward to an easy gig; all he has to do is keep the actor alive until the film wraps - simple, right? When the death threats escalate to murder attempts, Cole finds himself racing to figure out who the mystery killer could be from the small cast and crew. Can he find the killer before the ...

“There is no greater love than a man who is willing to lay down his life for his friends. He may be forced to do just that,” It's the final showdown, and Levi is forced to solve the mystery alone. It's unclear if Silas will ever awaken from the coma, and Abigail may never speak to him again. But Dorothy left him one more clue, and this clue could be the most important clue of all. He must lean on God for strength, because he's forced to beat the clock and solve a 150 year old mystery.

This is a SHORT STORY set within the ongoing THE UNSEEN franchise. Potential spoilers ahead! This action-packed thriller stars Jillian Moon, recapping her initial encounter with the Unseen inside New York’s Museum of Natural History, an event that occurs during ORIGIN (The Unseen Book 1).

Two strangers meet while seated together on a long distance air flight. The more seasoned of the two creates a game to pass the time. They choose seven passengers and proceed to guess their names, age, occupation, marital status, and personality. Later, they are informed of severe mechanical problems disabling the plane, leading to a crash into the sea. They survive along with only seven other passengers, incredibly the seven people from their game. The subsequent prolonged and horrifying adventure in a raft presents many obstacles to their survival including sharks, severe weather, death, ...

On the heels of their amazing discovery under the Sahara, Hank Boyd and his team find themselves in another precarious situation. This time they must stop Zero, the shadowy organization that violently hunted them in Algeria, from releasing an ancient and deadly weapon. The target? All of humanity. Starting with Washington D.C. From the Yucatan to the streets of D.C., Hank and company must try to find a way to prevent the potential catastrophe. Time is running out as an enemy from mankind’s past, aided by someone from Kane’s, tries to continue the work set into motion millennia ago. Will...

Orphan Black meets Jason Bourne! Uncover the Dark Truth When Otis Thorne is brutally attacked, he exposes a sinister plot to abduct Noah, the mastermind behind top-secret government systems. As the FBI races to rescue Noah, Otis joins forces to track down the notorious Septem group and their hidden genetic engineering facility. Dive into a Heart-Pumping Thrill Ride Filled with twists and turns, this gripping thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for Fans of: Robert Ludlum, Tom Clancy, and Brad Thor.

A crypto influencer lured to her death. A circle of supposedly close friends eager to move on. A father recently released from prison hell bent on revenge. Jasmine Olivera called herself the Queen of Crypto. Then someone shot her twice through the window of her white Porsche. With no witnesses or physical evidence, Detective Maria Varela digs into the details of Jasmine’s life. She finds a reality much different from the carefully tended social media image and suspects who seem pathetically shallow but are actually disturbingly devious. Finding Jasmine’s killer is hard enough. Closing ...

DEAD BROKE is the first in a gripping new crime series. A desperate gumshoe... A stolen antique... Jefferson Cole is about to find out that being a Private Investigator can be murder... Introducing the first book in a thrilling new crime series that will keep you on the edge of your seat! If you're a fan of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Mark Dawson, and Ian Rankin, then DEAD BROKE is the book for you. Meet Jefferson Cole, an American Private Eye in London who is down on his luck and running out of funds. But when a wealthy client offers him a job to recover a stolen Chinese antique, Cole thinks he's ...

On their way home from the local corner market, two best friends take the usual shortcut through the woods... and come across something glowing in the near distance. Curious, the boys investigate... and soon discover a campfire in an unlikely location. Strangely, there are other people here, too—all seemingly drawn to the same mysterious flame. The mysterious and hungry flame... What Readers are saying: ★★★★★ “It was a great read from beginning to end. I believe the story was aimed more for young adults, but this 55 year old enjoyed it too. Anne Rice, J.R. Rain, and Stephenie ...

Good luck comes in threes, so they say. Only in the case of Jenny Allerton and her family - it was bad luck. Heartbreak, threats and financial disasters all struck at once. When an easy solution to the family’s financial problems turns up from a mysterious and unexpected source, Jenny’s parents are faced with a difficult moral dilemma – should they go to the police or accept and enjoy what fate has put in their path? Funny Goings On in Sandlebury Bay is written in our usual light-hearted, not to be taken too seriously, tongue in cheek, heart-warming, feel good, style. We hope you ...

When 18-year-old Joshua Mayo takes a man's life in a horrible accident, he leaves the scene without reporting the crime to the police. He hopes to put the awful night behind him and move on with his life. But of course, he ends up telling his mother, Karen, what happened. Karen has raised Joshua on her own in Cedar Rapids, Iowa - and she'd thought they'd finally made it. He was doing well in school and was only months from starting college. After hearing his dark confession, she is forced to make a choice no parent should have to make....

WANTING TO BE A SPY IS ONE THING: ACTING LIKE ONE IS QUITE ANOTHER When stand-in teacher, Calum Ross, first locks eyes with Natalia, he can’t believe his luck. Nor can the UK security agencies. They’ve been looking for a way to recruit Natalia’s husband, Oleg Usmanov, a Russian spymaster and friend of the Russian President, for years. Ross might just be their man. Except nothing about Usmanov is quite what it seems. When Natalia is attacked, Ross finds the finger of blame being pointed squarely at him. With Russians out for his blood and his SIS 'minders' squabbling amongst themselves...

A fast-paced, thrilling mystery with non-stop action that teens and tweens will love! When Emily Dawson’s best friend Lila vanishes without a trace, she is drawn into the dark secrets of Project Red Veil, a mysterious experiment tied to Lila's father’s past. As Lila and Emily uncover the horrifying truth hidden beneath an abandoned research facility, they become the targets of Langford, a ruthless figure intent on keeping the project’s secrets buried.

“The Tracing: Secrets Within, is an incredible and brilliantly penned five-star novel that stands out in the science fiction category, whose intriguing plot is set to exhilarate, thrill and enlighten." READER VIEWS "The perfect five star novel for readers who enjoy cutting-edge technology, high-paced action, and strong characters. Highly recommended!" Readers' Favorite __________________________ Imagine that within the spirals of your DNA remain secrets deeper and more intricate than the double helix itself—secrets that Jack Shaw, a molecular scientist grappling with his own ...