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Do you know what your neighbors are up to?After the death of her best friend in a traumatic home invasion, 16-year-old Kaylee and her mother move to a modern and safe neighborhood where they can have a fresh start. But when Kaylee discovers one of her neighbors brutally murdered, she begins to question just how safe this new neighborhood really is. Still struggling to cope with the fact that her best friend's murderer was never caught, Kaylee takes it upon herself to discover the identity of her neighbor's killer. But when everyone in the neighborhood is a complete stranger, there is no ...

Unwanted Dreams. Alexandra had married the man of her dreams and they had their whole life ahead of them. They had a wonderful marriage, a beautiful house and essentially they could not be happier. Things were falling into place as intended, until one beautiful evening turned devastatingly tragic. The catastrophic events that transpired ensured that none of their lives would ever be the same. Faced with an impossible moral decision, Alex had to make a choice that would come back to haunt her in years to come, once again forcing her to tempt the hands of fate. How does a random murder ...

Embark on a Journey of Power, Faith, and Redemption In a world teetering on the edge of chaos, where political tensions brew like a storm on the horizon, one man's ambition could alter the course of history forever. Enter the heart of intrigue as How It Began unveils a complex tapestry woven with suspense, desire, and the promise of resurrection from the ashes of a tumultuous past. Witness President Mustafa Zaakir's daring bid to shift global paradigms through a bold proclamation at the United Nations. His vision: a new era of peace for the Middle East, promising unity long thought ...

Can they find the resolve to continue on? The odds are still stacked against them. The Shadow Patriots discover a deviant activity that forces them to change their plans so they can deal with this new despicable nightmare. The stakes are raised as they risk their lives to save the most vulnerable. But forced errors end with deadly consequences. New Recruits is book 2 in the Shadow Patriots series. Get it now and continue the journey. Revised and Updated April 2022

On a quiet night in their tranquil suburban home, the Fulton family awakens to a nightmare. Four armed men force bank manager Dan Fulton to steal a quarter million dollars from his branch-strapping remote-detonation bombs on him, his wife, Lori, and their young son. The FBI moves swiftly with a major investigation while Kate Page, a reporter with a newswire service, digs deep into the story. In the wake of the Fulton family's abduction, questions emerge, including one of the most troubling: is the case linked to Lori Fulton's tragic past?

Harvey Bennett didn’t sign up for this Christmas adventure. When a small-town holiday festival turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Ben and Julie are thrust into a chilling mystery buried beneath the snow-covered streets of Hope, Alaska. At the center of it all is a legendary golden ornament—a piece of local history said to hold the key to a fortune in lost gold. But someone else wants that fortune, and they’ll stop at nothing to claim it. As a ruthless financier and his dangerous crew close in, Ben and Julie follow a trail of cryptic clues carved into tombstones and hidden in ...

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....

In the ancient alleys of Damascus, where tradition and secrecy reign, the sudden death of a woman sets the stage for a gripping mystery. When Haj Adel's daughter-in-law dies under suspicious circumstances, the call goes out to Mullah Abdullah Al-Allab, a devout imam with a hidden talent for detective work. As a revered figure in the community, Mullah Abdullah uses his position and keen insight to navigate the intricate web of lies, family honor, and societal expectations. Amidst the echoes of prayers and the whispers of scandal, Mullah Abdullah must uncover the truth in a city where ...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WOW! This is one of the best thrilling, fun books I have read in a long time. Goodreads reviewer Con artists Dawn and Roger must confront the past - while fighting for their future Siblings Dawn and Roger are orphans, brought up in Paris by their (known-criminal) uncle. Despite being left financially secure by an inheritance, they nonetheless decide to make their own way in life– and under Uncle Claude’s tutelage, become successful con artists. Their weakness, ironically, being an overactive sense of justice. Now, as adults, Roger lives on a boat berthed in Cannes’ ...

Fresh from their last harrowing escapade, their friend still in coma, Maurice and Madeleine are thrust into a new web of intrigue. As Maurice Marceau and his resilient daughter try to solve a gruesome murder, one that’s baffled two of New York’s finest detectives, they’re thrust into a world filled with secrets and conspiracies. Madeleine is determined to bring the killer to justice. She and her father must go beyond an underworld art scene that hides its own dark secrets and travel between DC, New York, Paris, Switzerland, and Venice. And as they delve deeper into the case, the lines...

"John Stamp’s second novel featuring NCIS agent Tyrone Benhoff will leave you hooked. A mystery wrapped in a thriller—taking you from a seedy Bangkok nightclub to an attack on a US Navy combat ship just for openers—Overmatch is a solid, fast-moving page-turner that keeps you wanting more.” — Jerome Preisler, NY Times bestselling author “A gritty thrill ride through the seedy underbelly of Third World back alleys, along with American techno-traitors, Chinese assassins, and desperate investigators out to solve a terror assault on a US Navy ship. Stamp skips the slick haircuts and ...

If you like the short stories of Roald Dahl and Ray Bradbury, you will love this book! Curl up and get ready for a wild ride with twelve tantalising tales that will leave you breathless and wanting more. In SHORT STORIES AND STRANGE ENDINGS, master storyteller, RAYMOND M HALL, takes you on a journey through a variety of settings, from the gritty streets of an old Australian gold mining town to the depths of a dreamscape. Each story contains a unique set of characters, from a mysterious old man to a daring feline adventurer, and each one ends with an unexpected twist. This collection will ...

In "Where Angels Sing," Detective Benjamin Wilke is haunted by the murder of Poppy Montague and consumed by the need for justice. But when his investigation hits a dead end and his only lead disappears, Wilke finds himself adrift in a sea of rage and desperation. Unbeknownst to him, Wilke's relentless pursuit has drawn the attention of a dangerous cabal, and he’s become the target in a deadly game of cat and mouse. As he races against time to uncover the truth, Wilke must confront the reality that the forces he's up against are more sinister and far-reaching than he ever imagined. From ...

With the arrival of mysterious Aunt Maude on Christmas Day, young Samuel Flynn learns that his innocent removal of two objects from the fairy tale world has thrown it into turmoil which only he can resolve. Upon his return, he is captured by Rumpelstiltskin and he meets Rose, a fellow-captive. Working together, they escape and flee to the sanctuary of a quirky village overrun by white rabbits. They are invited to a strange tea party where they are befriended by Fred Bassett, a hound with a very odorous problem who later accompanies them. Sam soon learns that the spell of the sorcerer’s ...

This fast paced book follows Dr. Kat in her second year of small animal practice. Advancing from the safety of her internship year to start a staff veterinary position, Dr. Kat is confident and excited. She has gone no contact with her emotionally abusive family and turned to her loving house family and work community. This stability gives her the courage to trust her absent boyfriend, who may either be working undercover or just pretending to be, and to reach out to her long lost, possibly hostile, brother as well. Dr. Kat knows that emergency medicine will be stressful, but feels well ...

What happens when a global pandemic, a life-saving vaccine and a criminal conspiracy come to a boiling point? Garret Cooper is a naïve, paid assassin who is leading a double life. Conspiring against him and looking for a massive payday are his mentor and former teammates. When they attempt to frame him for murder, conspiracy and treason, he must question everything he thought was true, and confess his hidden life to his wife. In this first book in the series, Garret Cooper uses his wits to overcome the obstacles he faces on the beautiful island of Maui. the Greatest of These is a fast-...

Friends don’t let friends fly magic carpets. Crystal sorceress Dru Jasper spends most of her time reading spell books, brewing potions, and pining for the perfect latte -- when she's not risking her life rescuing innocent bystanders from magical mayhem. So when a runaway magic carpet drags one of her best friends screaming into the night sky, naturally Dru is the only one who can save her. It’s a race against time to break the carpet's enchantment before it sends Dru and her friends hurtling into infinity Can she get everyone safely back down on the ground in one piece? Or will the ...

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...

What would you do if a naked alien materialized in front of you amid a ball of swirling winds and colored lights? Would you freeze, run away, scream, hit it, or try to communicate? And what would you think if you discovered these aliens not only come from a different universe but are also far more intelligent than humans and vastly superior technologically? Martin O’Brien leaves his native Ireland to chase the dream of love, but things go awry. Before he can return home, he becomes involved with the sudden appearance of aliens. This strange anomaly begins with a few “lightshows,” as ...

Janet Lake Casuals is the most profitable line of high-end women's fashion offerings produced by New York's Close Apparel. When the line's talented designer, who also happens to be the brother of the its namesake, the internationally famous model and actress, Janet Lake, is found bludgeoned to death in the company's corporate offices, Detective Joe Dante is assigned to lead a task force charged with bringing the murderer to justice. But shortly after the investigation gets underway, it becomes clear to Dante and his partner that too much of the evidence in the case contradicts itself. A ...