Suspense Drama

Paul Madriani was once a promising associate with a prestigious law firm, cofounded by his mentor, Ben Potter. But after a scandalous affair with Ben's wife, Paul left the firm to begin a brilliant career as a criminal defense attorney. Meanwhile, Ben's impeccable reputation has made him a leading candidate for the Supreme Court, until he is found dead on the eve of the nomination. As the evidence against Ben' s wife snowballs, Talia hires her former lover to defend her against the ruthless chief prosecutor, who wants to send her to the gas chamber.

Jack Lee is a white lawyer from Freeman County, Virginia, who has never done anything to push back against racism, until he decides to represent Jerome Washington, a Black man charged with killing an elderly and wealthy white couple. Doubting his decision, Lee fears that his legal skills may not be enough to prevail in a case where the odds are already stacked against both him and his client. And he quickly finds himself out of his depth when he realizes that what is at stake is far greater than the outcome of a murder trial.

Escaping abuse was just the beginning—can Olivia outwit the shadows of her past? Start her journey of courage and suspense today! After years of suffering in a toxic marriage, Olivia Dawson finally escapes her abusive husband, Kenneth Craven—a man whose charm hides a dangerous, controlling nature. Seeking refuge in the tranquil vineyards of the Okanagan Valley with her bohemian artist mother, Olivia begins rebuilding her life, taking tentative steps toward independence and healing. But her fresh start is threatened when Kenneth mysteriously disappears, leaving behind a trashed home, ...

With its sprawling yards and excellent schools, Cottonwood Estates is the perfect place to raise children. The Cottonwood Book Club serves as the subdivision’s eyes and ears, meeting once a month for discussion, gossip, and cocktails. If their selections trend toward twisty thrillers and salacious murder mysteries, it’s only because the members feel secure that such evil has no place in their own cul-de-sacs. Or does it? What happened to Lena’s family 15 years ago was a tragic accident, and she will never admit otherwise.

Janie Sullivan's childhood nightmares are reawakened when she unexpectedly inherits the old homestead she thought had crumbled to the ground decades ago. Seeing the old house, nestled deep in the mountains of West Virginia, brings back a flood of memories. Joyous memories of a carefree childhood spent playing with her brother and sisters in the lush countryside are overshadowed by memories of one dark stormy night when their lives would be changed forever...a night that would pit them against an evil they didn't know existed on this earth. Will she be able to relive that dark night of ...

Quench your thirst for drama, mystery, humor, romance, and fantasy with 25 short stories, each with a twist the reader won’t see coming. If you hadn’t had a drink or two before you read this book, you will need it afterwards. With stories ranging from four hundred to seven thousand words, this collection has something for everyone. Audrey is pregnant by someone other than her husband. Renee left the scene of a fatal hit-and-run accident. Barbara’s hook-up with an Internet stranger goes too far. What is Crystal’s secret? How will a jealous girlfriend, a skeptical husband, and an ...

A single night, a vanished child, and a hidden truth that turns desperation into a deadly game In this riveting abduction mystery, Chloe's world shatters when her daughter vanishes, dismissed by police as a custody issue. Driven by maternal instincts, she embarks on a frantic search, uncovering a personal vendetta against her by a ruthless predator. As Chloe battles against time and a psychopathic kidnapper, she's drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse. This heart-stopping novel offers relentless suspense, a courageous heroine, and a villainous twist that will leave you breathless. ...

While America struggles to define its destiny, beautiful and ambitious Caroline Sanford fights to control her own fate. One of Vidal’s most inspired creations, she is an embodiment of the complex, vigorous young nation. From the back offices of her Washington newspaper, Caroline confronts the two men who threaten to thwart her ambition: William Randolph Hearst and his protégé, Blaise Sanford, Caroline’s half brother.

It’s been ten years since Alison’s perfect world fell apart. Ten years since her son Sam disappeared while on a family holiday. Lost at sea, they said, his body never found. And even though her brother and sister were supposedly looking after the kids, Alison will always blame herself. Caught in a spiralling web of all-consuming grief where the lines between reality and fantasy blur, Alison refuses to let go. So when her ex-husband seeks to have Sam officially pronounced dead, Alison embarks upon a desperate and harrowing quest to discover what really happened that day on the beach.

After decades of pushing away traumatic memories from childhood, Colette De Luca is ready to start a family of her own. It’ll be healthy, a wish come true, with a man she believes is the love of her life. Thankfully, she thought ahead when she was younger and froze her eggs for this very moment. Greta O’Brien, a wealthy hedge-fund manager, is forced to confront the making of her own family when tragedy strikes her twin teenage sons.

Why do the fallen women in The Magdalen House refuge continue to die mysteriously? A devastating fire at Danvers’s ancestral home induces Charles to accept his brother Frederick’s plea for help with his work among fallen women and impoverished orphans in York. Charles soon finds himself struggling to identify a ruthless murderer while Antonia helps feed the women and children living in the asylum Frederick runs. The trial of notorious poisoner William Dove leads to surprising discoveries and sets legal precedent still followed today.

Just for You Dr. Lindy Ashley, a licensed psychologist, has worked at her own practice for over four years but nothing would prepare her for the unexplained events that fall her way. Lindy is twenty-nine years old, recently divorced and trying to start a new life without her ex-husband’s money or influence. Lindy helps many troubling patients get through their day but unfortunately finds her self at the center of one’s fascination. To help an old friend, Professor Dobbs, Lindy agrees to guest lecture at Central University located in Arlington, Texas. Soon, Central University students ...

When a small-time criminal named Harold Lee turns up in the Ashokan Reservoir - sans a heartbeat, head, or hands - the local mafia capo hires Isaiah Coleridge to look into the matter. The mob likes crime, but only the crime it controls...and as it turns out, Lee is the second independent contractor to meet a bad end on the business side of a serrated knife. One such death can be overlooked. Two makes a man wonder.

Lieutenant Ryann Voss craves a career-defining mission, but her first deep-space assignment aboard the UNS Indira Vahl is anything but. A routine convoy escort quickly devolves into a monotonous patrol, leaving Ryann bored and restless. Yet, her sharp mind soon uncovers unsettling anomalies: a ship humming with quiet disinterest, subtle system irregularities dismissed by her stoic superiors, and an undercurrent of unease that hints at something far more sinister. When a horrific accident cripples a crewmate, Ryann unearths a terrifying truth: the Vahl isn't just battered and war-weary, it's...

“After decades their story and the truth can now be told.” Following the successful completion of extended special operation missions in both the Mediterranean and Black Sea during the period 6 May 1967 through 6 January 1968, the submarine USS (Redacted) (SSN-Hull Number Classified Secret) was reported missing. After an exhaustive search by surface ships and aircraft, the submarine was located on 24 March 1968 just north of the Canary Islands at the base of an uncharted submerged mountain range at a depth of 300 fathoms beneath the sea. Attempts to salvage and raise the submarine by ...

The Vigilant Doctor Crofton is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the dark and complex world of Dr. Catherine Crofton, a highly trained and skilled psychiatrist, who also has her own dark side, Set in the striking backdrop of New York City, the story follows Dr. Catherine Crofton, who meticulously navigates a delicate balancing act. She goes back and forth, from her professional life during the day, helping her patients with their mental struggles, while at night, taking on different personas to hide her identity while seeking out those responsible for the heinous crimes ...

When veteran Chicago Police Detective Joe Eisman, known among friends as 'Iceman', entered the dark basement stairwell, he was overcome by the brutal nature of the young girl's murder. Her palms were face up, and held something precious to her. From that very moment, Det. Eisman vowed to see her killer brought to justice, and with this Detective that did not necessarily mean a courtroom appearance was in his future. But Eisman's efforts are hampered along the way when he is suddenly teamed up by less experienced, by the book Detective Jennifer Wilkes from downtown. She has been brought in ...

Castle Priory is a crumbling Oxfordshire mansion, one Brian Blackstone's wife considered a place of extraordinary enchantment. But for Brian there is no enchantment, only the burden of trying to honor Sarah's dying wish that he hold onto the property. With the local doctor, Cecilia Keeble, Brian begins to explore the mysteries of the old estate. In the process he discovers a medieval secret which offers a key to renew his spirit and heal his broken heart. The power of prayer reaches through the centuries in a surprising and mysterious way.

Set in rural eastern Kansas, Sam Stone is a 28 year old who lost his parents and siblings in a car accident ten years prior to a drunk driver, causing him some deep rooted psychological issues. He is also a Wildlife Refuge Technician working for the U.S. Department of Fish & Wildlife takes it upon himself to tip the scales of justice as a vigilante after a close friend and coworker, Ashley Carter is shot on duty while trying to apprehend a poacher. He kills the poacher inadvertently and then finds a prompt way to get rid of the body. Once he develops a taste for it, he goes after other ...

Lottery is a novella taking place in Hugh Howey's World of Wool. In the world of the silo, falling in love comes with its own set of rules. As young Tabitha and Justin begin their lives together, they know what they can and cannot do. Then the impossible happens and Tabitha finds out she is with child. With no lottery ticket to redeem, the consequences for pregnancy are harsh: every addition requires a subtraction. From the Down Deep to the Up Top, there is nowhere to hide. It won't be long before the truth comes out and her husband is sent outside and put to cleaning. There is just one way...