Small Hunting

In 1978, the tiny town gold rush town of Honey Creek tucked in California's Sierra foothills is a throwback to a simpler time. When former world class pianist Alexi Quinn arrives, he intends to stay no longer than it takes to save up bus fare to escape, taking the only job he can find, writing crossword puzzles for The Mountain Holler newspaper. What's a five letter word for failure? A-l-e-x-i. When an earthquake strikes the town, the church’s historic statue, the Hope Angel, falls and loses her head. Inside the statue is a clue to a treasure hidden decades before. The find sets off a ...

To shatter the secrets lurking in the shadows, I must unleash my inner beast. Desperate for solace, I, a secret shifter and disgraced monster hunter, flee to the facade town of Deventer. But behind the facade lurks a treacherous nightmare. Flames erupt, casting suspicion on me as the prime suspect. My only hope? The local quack whose paranoia may be the key to exposing the town's sinister secrets. But there's more at stake! The realm of magic shatters as rival factions clash, vying for dominance in Deventer. Among demons, monsters, and arcane rituals, I must evade capture, clear my name, ...

When you're 50 or 60 years old, the job market is a combat zone, no matter what your skills or experience. Battle-scarred veterans report that they're passed over time and again for jobs which they are eminently qualified for. Successful applicants, often with fewer skills and almost always with far less experience, do seem to have one significant thing in common: they are younger, sometimes painfully younger.

After an attempted horse theft goes tragically wrong, 16-year-old Caleb Bentley is on the run with his mean-spirited older brother across the American Southwest at the turn of the 20th century. Caleb’s moral compass and inner courage will be tested as they travel the harsh terrain and encounter those who have carved out a life there, for good or ill.

Previously published as The Notorious Ian Grant by Mark R. Hunter When B-list celebrity and infamous party boy Ian Grant learns his sister is marrying a cop, he leaves Hollywood behind and drives straight to Indiana. He has a simple plan: Make up for all the times he embarrassed his sister Allie and the rest of their family by planning Allie's upcoming wedding. Too bad he didn’t tell his sister. So, Ian’s never planned a wedding. How hard could it be? The tornado-ravaged Hurricane, Indiana, is like another world to Ian—a world he'd like to be part of, if only people would stop judging...

You have people to meet in Brenner Falls, Pennsylvania! Nathan Chisholm’s high-pressure job in the big city is interrupted by an inheritance he doesn’t want, a struggling dinner theater. He returns to his hometown of Brenner Falls, Pennsylvania, so he can sell it fast and return to his normal life. Leah Albright’s plans for her life went up in smoke and she’s forgotten how to dream. Instead, she spends her days at a dull job in Brenner Falls and her evenings with musical instruments and her cat. As the holidays approach, she fakes cheer to stave off her disappointments. Nathan and ...

When an EMP attack shatters the world as we know it, courage, family, and sacrifice become the only beacon of hope. When a catastrophic EMP attack sends the United States into turmoil, a tightly-bonded group of friends and family must navigate the chaos. After escaping the city's horror, they face another menace - their home, a remote gas station, is now controlled by a ruthless biker gang allied with deadly cartels.

As Jack Lee investigates a series of deadly cases, he encounters murderers, international criminals, and a robber. At the same time, his niece Jenn, an underwater archaeologist studying mermaids, arrives on the island, coinciding with a sudden crime wave. From bank robberies to vandalism to searching a lake with hidden secrets, Jack is determined to solve every case and protect the public. However, when tragedy hits the high school swim team, and someone close to Jack is kidnapped, Jack must find help to close the cases, including assistance from someone with fins, scales, and a long tail. ...

Small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy. Making sure they stay in business is as simple as learning the marketing strategies and techniques that are working right now. In this book you will learn how to make the phone ring for your own business, as well as for those you may wish to help do the same. Local business marketing includes building relationships, attracting the clients and customers who are right for you, as well as leveraging the power of the internet for maximum results.

Now showing at the Palace: classic movies, ghostly mayhem, and murder! When Nora Paige agrees to use the Palace movie theater for the launch of a new online game, she has no way of knowing that the event will end in murder. But when one of the theater’s owners is accused of the crime, the future of the Palace could be in danger. With help from Trixie, the lively ghost of a 1930s usherette, Nora sets out to solve the crime, all while dealing with the latest manipulations from her lying ex, the meddling of a Hollywood mogul with revenge on his mind, and the mysterious delivery box of ...

Welcome to Mirror Valley, a small town full of quirky characters, dating app mishaps, and swoony kisses. This audiobook bundle collects books 1 to 3 of bestselling author Sara Jane Woodley's Love in Mirror Valley, a wholesome romcom series: The Next Worst Thing (Book 1), The Right Wrong Match (Book 2), and The Real Fake Fiancé (Book 3).

In the chilling crescendo of the acclaimed Wicked Game of the Hunter mystery series, a tempest is brewing – both in the tumultuous skies and in the sinister hearts of the players involved. As the ominous storm clouds gather, their darkness mirrors the intensifying stakes of this lethal game. Ryan, Hunter's trusted security guru, embarks on a relentless pursuit of the insidious stalker, unearthing secrets that should have stayed buried. The past, with its web of enigmas, becomes the key to the perilous future, leaving readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning pages to unravel the...

Classic Movies, Ghostly Mischief, and Murder! Nora Paige is settling into her new life as manager of the Palace movie theater. She only has a few things to worry about. Like keeping the theater safely out of the clutches of an evil real estate developer, dealing with her staff of movie-obsessed misfits and their daily meltdowns, and hiding the fact that her new best friend Trixie is the ghost of an usherette who died in 1937. It would also be helpful if she could figure out whether she wants to take her charming-but-cheating husband back. But when someone close to the Palace is murdered, ...

This Christmas, the past isn’t the only thing waiting for her under the mistletoe. Emma Aldridge swore she’d never let summer-crush Sawyer Camden crack her heart again. Yet the moment she steps back into snow-dusted Asheville, he’s everywhere — still tall, still maddening, and still the only man who’s ever made her believe in forever. Then a long-buried family legend resurfaces: a missing gold pendant said to grant its bearer love… or curse them to lose it. Suddenly Emma and Sawyer are racing to unravel a century-old mystery — chasing clues through locked attics, midnight ...

Ben Weaver relocated to a small desert town to escape his past failures. But not everyone is happy with Ben’s arrival. When a young girl vanishes from her bedroom the morning of the town’s famous Harvest Moon Festival, Ben uncovers an unsettling legend dating back to the town’s inception. With the local’s distrust of outsiders, Ben will discover how dangerous this sleepy desert town can be.

A terrorist attack rocks the small town of Big Rock, NC, after an EMP shuts down the power grid. Lacey Stone, a survivalist and Forest Ranger, must save her daughter from the clutches of this ruthless enemy. But the terrorists aren’t the only threat Lacey faces, as she must convince the town who hates her to stand and fight before the enemy destroys everything they hold precious.

In the heart-pounding sequel to the acclaimed Wicked Game of the Hunter mystery series, Danger's icy fingers tighten their grip on Hunter Logan and Emma Sharpeton, refusing to let go. As the tale unfolds, every corner hides a new threat, and every page turned reveals a new layer of deception. Hunter and Emma find themselves entangled in a complex web, where the line between ally and enemy blurs, and trust becomes a rare commodity. Emotions take a backseat as Hunter and Emma, plunge into a labyrinth of obstacles. The past, shrouded in secrets, becomes a treasure trove of answers, and every ...

A stolen heirloom. A secret vault. A quiet town built on buried lies. Magda Lane’s antique shop was locked. The display case was sealed. Yet her grandmother’s pocket watch is gone, no break-in, no trace, just a lingering chill and the feeling she’s being watched. When more heirlooms vanish, Magda’s antique expertise and her knack for noticing what others miss makes her the town’s reluctant liaison. With Ivy’s quick wit and Deputy Hank’s skeptical eye, Magda starts asking questions someone doesn’t want answered. An outsider with a mysterious interest. A historian with too ...

Podrían ser perfectos juntos. Si él pudiera convencerla de ello... Peyton Ver a mi mejor amiga sentar la cabeza me ha dejado más decidida que nunca a encontrar a mi propio hombre. Pero no esperaba que fuera él... Hunter Solo estoy en Kiawah Island por un asunto de negocios. Cuando me entero de que una tormenta tropical se dirige hacia aquí y que estoy varado aquí, me pongo furioso. Entonces me tropiezo con el Beachside Café y, de repente, me siento agradecido de que una tormenta azote esta pequeña isla. Voy a necesitar todo el tiempo que pueda si quiero convencer a mi pequeña y ...

Whispers in the village. A vanished treasure. And a darkness that refuses to be forgotten. Life in Buckleigh is beginning to feel peaceful again — until the mysterious gold coins once found with an old buried doll suddenly vanish from the antiques shop. Soon after, a wave of unease spreads through the village: strange sightings, restless dreams, and a chilling sense that something is watching. Many believe the coins are cursed, but Penny Lane knows better. She’s faced the presence behind them before — a malevolent spirit awakened months ago, now gathering strength. If the coins ...