Small Town Thriller

Forty-something Maggie Sharpe is returning to her quaint childhood town of Dogwood Mountain, Missouri, nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, Maggie recently inherited Dogwood Bakery, along with a cute little cottage, from her aunt Marjorie. With a son in the Navy, deployed six months at a time, and an ex in Kansas, Maggie decided that it was time for a change, but she soon learns that life back home is not all sprinkles and jelly-filled donuts.

1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending. Muhammad Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the smalltown of Monta Clare, Missouri, girls are disappearing. When the daughter of a wealthy family is targeted, the most unlikely hero emerges—Patch, a local boy, who saves the girl, and, in doing so, leaves heartache in his wake. Patch and those who love him soon discover that the line between triumph and tragedy has never been finer. And that their search for answers will lead them to truths that could mean losing one another.

Regarded as a witch by the locals, Lydia bears silent testimony to her Appalachian town’s dark underside. The townspeople might believe the bad luck began when a night of teenage partying led to the preacher’s son falling to his death. But Lydia knows Peculiar’s troubles started when a local child never made it home from school, when an arsonist set the mountains ablaze, and when her own daughter seemingly vanished. The past can’t remain buried forever and now, from the swarming of the bees to the change in the auras she sees, Lydia knows the killer’s hold over the townspeople has...

When a father vanishes with his two-week-old daughter, leaving behind a frantic wife and their eight-year-old son, forensic psychologist and FBI agent Alexis Forrest is called in to investigate. The man's blood-stained truck is discovered abandoned on a dirt road, but there's no trace of him or the baby. As Alexis delves into the case, she uncovers a tangled web of secrets and lies. With the serial killer responsible for her sister's death now behind bars, Alexis hopes for a fresh start in the small New England town where she grew up. However, peace is hard to find. Alexis tries to move ...

Cecil Younger, local Alaskan investigator, is neither good at his job nor great at staying sober. When an old Tlingit woman, unimpressed by the police's investigation, hires him to discover why her son, a big-game guide, was murdered, he takes the case without much conviction that he'll discover anything new.

The Nomination is a fast-paced action and suspense thriller that brings events from the final days of the Vietnam War into direct conflict with contemporary American politics. Vietnam War hero and Massachusetts Judge Thomas Larrigan is hand-picked by his friend the president to fill the upcoming vacancy on the Supreme Court. Larrigan seems like the perfect candidate: a family man with an uncontroversial judicial record. The president's credibility needs a sure bet. Larrigan will do anything to win the nomination, but he has some old skeletons rattling around in his closet. He calls his old Marine buddy, now a hit man, to sweep the closet clean.

Inheriting a cursed estate, Darla must unravel deadly family secrets before vengeful spirits claim her as their next victim. Inheriting a vast estate, Darla uncovers deadly family secrets and vengeful spirits. As she digs deeper, the ghosts tied to her lineage reveal a curse that threatens her life. With time running out, she must face the haunted past or become the next victim. The truth could cost her everything.

Don’t kiss a friend. No workplace romance. Never date a cowboy. And whatever you do, don’t fall for a guy in a uniform! Prim Midraven has been following her mother’s dating advice for years. You should be able to trust a professional matchmaker, right? Which doesn’t explain why Prim is still painfully single. When her best friend, Deputy Shep Whitaker, organizes a volunteer K-9 search and rescue team at the poverty-stricken reservation where she works, she ignores her mother’s advice (for once) and signs up as his first volunteer. His only volunteer, as it turns out, which is why ...

From a hellacious hurricane, to chasing cold case killers, to uncovering a dirty secret out at sea, Lilly’s awful good at finding trouble—and answers. Join Lilly and the quirky Drifter's Cove gang as the mysterious action continues in this second Magnolia Manor trilogy. Squalls. Scandals. Secrets. Murder. Welcome to Drifter’s Cove. This second compilation includes: A Mysterious Arrangement A Deadly Combination A Treacherous TideEnjoy books 4, 5, and 6 in the ongoing Magnolia Manor Mystery series, with more to come!

Forensic psychologist and FBI agent Alexis Forrest's search for the serial killer responsible for her sister's murder has hit a wall. All the evidence she has found has led her to the identities of numerous victims, yet the killer is still unknown. But he knows who she is, and he is watching her from the shadows. He is hiding in plain sight near Broken Hill, the snowy New England town that Alexis used to call home. Meanwhile, a young suburban mother goes missing while out on a morning run. When Alexis starts to dig deeper, she finds out that the woman's perfect marriage and family are not ...

Six year old Ollie Yates disappears while attending a parade with his father. The police suspect Ollie’s father of wrongdoing. One deputy willing to find the answers. Where did little Ollie go? What kind of person takes a child in broad daylight? An emotional and gripping story of a desperate father searching for his son. Get your copy of this suspenseful mystery. DARKNESS MYSTERY SERIES Individual stories all connected by one small town. Book 1 - Escape the Dark - A Novella Book 2 - The Dark Years Book 3 - The Children Book 4 - Suspicions on River Road Book 5 - Sapphire Valley Book 6 - ...

A mother's desperate search for her abducted twins leads her into the heart of a shocking family conspiracy. When twins Emily and Erica vanish from their family's farm, their mother, Susan, is shattered. Defying police skepticism, she courageously tracks their estranged aunt, Paula, uncovering a chilling plot. In a race against time, Susan's relentless pursuit leads to a dramatic rescue from an underground trap. Facing Paula's twisted revenge, Susan's strength prevails, uniting her family in healing and hope.

One night, Aaron and Dana go swimming in a man-made lake that sits on an allegedly uninhabited property. They think it's strange that the entrance to the lake has two tall pillars that they have only seen before on graveyard gates. But it doesn't stop them from going in. They are never seen alive again. A year later, Todd Holloway, a struggling musician, moves into the abandoned house next to the man-made lake. Aside from an eerie feeling he gets from the property, it's his dream house. He jumps at the opportunity to buy it at a significantly reduced price. After Todd moves in, he begins to...

A collection of stories from the most famous Western author of all time! Desert Death-Song is a compilation of some of Louis L’Amour’s greatest stories, many of which might otherwise be difficult to find. Whether he was writing under his early pen name, Jim Mayo, or his own, L’Amour’s stories are unforgettable, touching on rough and rugged American ideals, and set in the untamable frontier of the Western United States.

In a sultry Georgia town where secrets simmer like summer heat, a quiet teacher with a dark past clashes with a fiery former beauty queen desperate to protect her daughter’s future. Their battle ignites a forbidden dance of dominance and submission, each encounter more intense than the last, as blackmail and lust weave a dangerous web. Her voluptuous curves yield to his commanding touch, but shadows lurk—gossiping locals, a vengeful ex-lover, and a mysterious threat that could destroy them both. Steamy, suspenseful, and dripping with raw desire, this erotic thriller delivers heart-...

After her painful and heartbreaking divorce, Bonnie Mayberry thought her life was over. The numbness, the disbelief in what had happened and the fear of what would come next ensured that her every thought was tinged with doubt. Hoping for a fresh start, she’s packed up, said her goodbyes and moved to the small town of Snow Ridge, New Hampshire. Settling down in an old, renovated farmhouse, she plans to focus on the simple things in life. And, in time, she is determined to get back to some semblance of normalcy. But, apparently, that is not going to happen any time soon… The ...

It's never too late to die and try again. Georgie Wells dies at 18. The first time she relives her life, she comes back at 13 years old, and has a mystery to solve: She's living with a family she has never met. Over several lifetimes, Georgie struggles in a desperate race through time to solve the mystery, and her own death, looking over her shoulder at every turn. Teens and adults alike will love this time travel thriller. Get your copy of this gripping time travel series. This is the fourth book in the Ivy Mystery Series. The Many Lives of Ivy Wells – Book 1 The Many Lives of Sam Wells ...

The Hendricks family has long known that it’s wise to be careful what you wish for...dark family secrets have a way of finding their way to the light. Unfortunately, enemies usually aren’t too far behind. Grace had never been more terrified...the pain was relentless. Nothing in her life prepared her for this. She desperately needed somewhere safe...someplace she could hide. Someone she could trust with her life. It was dark...and getting darker. Ronan Hendricks didn’t recognize her voice. Not family...not friends. Probably not an enemy. But he didn’t need the years he’d spent as a...

The nightmare has begun! She stumbled upon a secret, and now a killer is on her trail.When Zaylie Layne tracks down a dangerous kidnapper and his victim, she believes it is the same man who killed her sister twenty years ago. Now he’s coming after her, and time is running out for Zaylie. She returns to her hometown on Whisper Island and is forced to face the memories that haunt her. As she delves back into the past in search of answers, she draws closer to the truth and finds that danger lurks around every corner. Will Zaylie find the killer, or will the trail become a dead end?

Jake Getting snowed in with a stubborn city vet wasn’t on my to-do list. Neither was fighting off rogue wolves. Or realizing she’s my fated mate. She’s fierce, sharp-tongued, and entirely too tempting for her own good. I’ve spent years keeping my distance from everyone—and for good reason. But Mareta’s psychic pull feels like a storm I can’t escape. She doesn’t know about the prophecy binding us. Or the danger circling Elk Mountain with glowing amber eyes. If I let her in, she might destroy me. If I push her away, it might destroy us all.Mareta A snowstorm, a brooding ...