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The Shot Caller is both a never-to-be-forgotten insider’s look at the violent world of gangs and prison life and a powerful, modern demonstration of how God will go to the most miraculous extremes to reach even the worst sinners. Casey Diaz came to this country when he was just two years old, the oldest son of El Salvadorian immigrants who settled in the barrios near downtown Los Angeles in the 1970s. An abusive family life propelled Casey into street gangs at the age of eleven and he rose quickly within the ranks of the Rockwood Street Locos to become their leader.

COLLEGE INSTALOVE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN. ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE. I called her Princess before I even knew her name. And when I looked into her eyes I almost forgot my own darned name . . . I also forgot what kind of a man I was . . . The kind of man always looking for something fresh and new, never going down the same road twice . . . But Princess makes me want to be a different sort of man. The Forever sort of man. Sweetness and a hint of darkness. No cheating. And a guaranteed happy ending. This is campus-love, Annabelle Winters style. HERE'S WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE CURVY IN ...

Undercover: Blood Debt is a relentless crime thriller that plunges Detective Carlo D’Scenzi into the dark underbelly of outlaw motorcycle gangs. Forced to assume a dangerous new identity, Carlo infiltrates the Tarantulas MC to dismantle a burgeoning methamphetamine operation. As he navigates a treacherous world of shifting alliances and brutal biker codes, every decision he makes blurs the line between justice and survival. When a violent shootout at a secluded meth lab exposes deep-seated betrayals and sets off a chain reaction of deadly consequences, Carlo finds himself caught between ...

Readers connect to writers who deliver stories that are both realistic and compelling. Author James Glass will help you develop the mindset and skills to get you started writing that book. The Writer’s Book of Inspiration is a creative writing guide aimed at anyone who wants to write a novel. This book is full of encouragement, and inspiration to help turn you from aspiring author to published author. This is a reference guide solely written to inspire and help you get that book written. To build your self-esteem and confidence to write the stories inside you.

Graves of the Forgotten A Maggie and Bentley Mystery Where Old Lies Lead to New Danger In the quiet mountain town of Pine Ridge, secrets don’t stay buried forever. When K-9 handler Maggie Shaw and her therapy dog Bentley stumble upon a disturbed patch of earth at a controversial construction site, they uncover more than just signs of trespassing; they uncover bones. As Detective Noah Rodriguez launches an official investigation, the two long-time allies find themselves drawn into a decades-old mystery that threatens to unravel the town’s carefully guarded history. With Bentley’s ...

Jilliana: I moved to his city back in ninth grade. I was enamored by him like all the other girls. Only I didn't show it. Instead my first day I told him off, gaining his attention. From that day forward he watched me, stalked me, and cornered me every chance he got. Three years ago he took the fall for my best friend, his cousin Carlee. Now he's a free man, soon to be head of the family, and after me. I know he's coming for me soon. I can feel it in my bones. Keighan: I went to prison for three years for something I didn't do. Not that I didn't deserve to be there for all the past sins I ...

After finding himself caught up in one of Louisiana’s oldest and bloodiest family rivalries, Detective Dave Robicheaux must battle the most terrifying adversary he has ever encountered: a time-traveling superhuman assassin.

Never in my lifetime did I think I’d spend New Year’s Eve knee-deep in mischief, magic, and murder! When my high-school nemesis, Prudence McAvoy, chooses The Melting Pot Café to host her New Year’s party, I know I’m courting trouble by accepting her booking. The trouble begins with Prudence turning up dead, face down in a pond, and the finger for her murder is pointed directly at my shape-shifting best friend, Jordi. Determined to clear Jordi’s name and bring the real killer to justice, I pool resources with Harriet, Tyler, and my cheeky familiar, Miss Saffron, to find out what ...

Homicide detective Hoke Moseley is called to a posh Miami neighborhood to investigate a lethal overdose. There he meets the alluring stepmother of the decedent and begins to wonder about dating a witness. Meanwhile, he has been threatened with suspension by his ambitious new chief unless he leaves his beloved, if squalid, suite at the Eldorado Hotel and moves downtown. With free housing hard to come by, Hoke is desperate to find a new place to live.

Winner in 2023 Global Book Awards competition Dark Matter: A fast-paced psychological thriller and emotional roller-coaster Personal tragedy gives D.S. Ross the daunting prospect of caring for his twelve-year-old autistic nephew, something he is ill-equipped to handle. As he learns and adapts, the killing doesn’t stop. Racked by grief and loneliness, enraged by those he believes responsible for the death of his wife, one man thirsts for revenge. The Press labels him the BBQ Killer. After being rejected and humiliated, another Killer hides in plain sight, cloaked in kindness and compassion...

Good Samaritan Shot Dead5 stars - 'Each book is better than the last.' A heartwarming cozy mystery series about family, friendship and a crusade for justice. Dolphin Bay is celebrating Founder's Day with great pomp and show. Anna's cherry lime cupcakes impress the patron of the year, a retired doctor who has generously sponsored the local food bank. The next morning, the whole town reels in shock at the news of his death. When the police arrest Anna's employee for murder, her criminal past is revealed. There is trouble in paradise as Anna realizes her gentleman friend kept secrets from her....

Samantha Tremblay searches for answers to find a killer and discover herself. A role-playing game staged in the remote woods of the North East Kingdom turns deadly when a killer uses the game to seize his victims. Samantha, the Forest Ranger for Maidstone Lake in Vermont, discovers a dead body in the woods. The locals call her Sam, and she swears to bring the killer to justice for the victim. Sam finds herself in over her head. Working alongside a New Hampshire Trooper, Zachary Gerard, assigned to the case, they discover more bodies, and the motivation to solve the crimes mounts. Old ...

A crime-based adventure set in Middle Earth territory in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Young Kiwi drifter Arch Quaid thinks he has landed the contract of his life when he’s hired to cull deer on a high country property in the South Island of New Zealand. He quickly changes his mind when he discovers he’s the hunted, not the hunter. Caught up in the middle of it all is his new love Janine, a beautiful Maori girl, who will likely be the killer’s next target if Arch doesn’t overcome the most daunting of odds. HIGH COUNTRY CONTRACT is a thrilling, fast-paced read brought to you by ...

A park ranger is haunted by the memory of the woman, left for dead, whose life he’d saved 20 years ago. He is haunted by the rape and attempted murder of a young woman, who was left for dead in a national park .She survived, but police were unable to solve the case and eventually stopped looking for the perpetrator. Shlomki, the park ranger’searnest and naïve demeanor leads him into conflict with the local security forces, who are used to bending the rules. He is determined to pursue the investigation, discovering much more than he’d imagined about the people who control the area. ...

"Little Italy Murder" is a gritty crime novel set in the heart of New York City during the dark days of the early 20th century. Witness the birth of organized crime and the infamous "Black-Hand" society as they sew terror into NYC's Italian-American community.The plot unravels amidst urban grime, when on April 14, 1903, a mutilated body tucked into a barrel is discovered on East Eleventh Street, sparking the beginning of citywide panic. What follows is an in-depth exploration into the depths of the Black-Hand gang's heinous activities, led by brutal mafia leaders, Giuseppe Severin and ...

Penny is invited by Alex Adamas, her secret crush, to a glamorous evening at the Vienna State Opera. But she quickly discovers that there are no romantic motives behind this rendezvous. Alex is on the trail of a poisoner at the opera house, and soon Penny is up to her ears in a new case. One that's going to challenge her in every way…

Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov, a former student, lives in a tiny garret on the top floor of a run-down apartment building in St. Petersburg. He is sickly, dressed in rags, short on money, and talks to himself, but he is also handsome, proud, and intelligent. He is contemplating committing an awful crime, but the nature of the crime is not yet clear. Thus begins Crime and Punishment with all the twists and turns and philosophical questions that permeate Dostoyevsky's writing. A world classic! Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

When he believed there was little time left, there were only two people he wanted to talk to while he still could. One was the only woman he’d ever loved. And always would. Rendon was seriously wounded…in searing pain, and up until the last hour, exposed as he’d never been before. Getting himself to the little known and forgotten small town in the middle of nowhere had been a risky choice, and taken the last of his quickly dwindling strength. It was the last place anyone would think to look. He never expected to survive. After a brazen rescue, Rendon is determined to be part of the ...

The White Rage: Portrait of a Compulsive Killer In the idyllic town of New Canaan, Connecticut - dubbed "the next station to heaven" - a dark secret lurked beneath its picture-perfect facade. Amidst the affluent homes, esteemed education, and legendary residents, a monstrous truth emerged. John Rice, a compulsive killer, shattered the town's tranquility, leaving an indelible stain on its reputation. His heinous crimes, including the Mary Mount slayings, continue to haunt New Canaan's residents, evoking terror and dread. This gripping true crime account delves into: - The shocking paradox of...

A mysterious woman with dark secrets rocks Oyster Island to the core Embark on an exhilarating journey to the Big Easy with lighthouse keeper Jack Wiesinski and the last Atakapa Indian Grogan ‘Chief’ la Tortue as they indulge in their favorite pastime at Rockie’s strip club. When an alluring stripper named Vixen takes the stage, their wild night takes an unexpected twist. Vixen is an enigma—a mysterious woman living in squalor behind the club. With nothing but a duffel bag and a few meager possessions to her name, she captivates Chief with her otherworldly dance moves. When she ...