About Modern Day Poet: An Enigma by George H. Clowers, Jr.:
Storytellers need poetry and poets have stories to tell. This literary creator discovered he had a dual connection to life and art. Here is an attempt to reach into the mind of the streets and the ivory tower. Enjoy this intellectual promise of education.
About Whisper County: Secrets of Souls River – Book 1:
In the heart of Souls River, the quaint town is shaken to its core when a blood-spattered farm becomes the stage for a chilling mystery. All eyes turn to Gus Olson, a hardworking the man with a reputation tarnished by the disappearance of captivating waitress, Annabelle. The tight-knit community unite in their conviction of Gus as a ruthless killer. Faced with countless dead ends and a suspicious town, the defense attorney embarks on a relentless quest to unearth the truth and prove Gus’s innocence. The prosecuting attorney remains resolute, armed with what he believes is enough incriminating evidence to secure a conviction. Will Gus succumb to the weight of his accusations, or will prevailing faith guide him? In this thriller, faith and justice collide as the battle for truth unfolds in unexpected places. The wounded soul of Souls River hangs in the balance.
About Marshmallow Milkshakes and Missing Persons:
Welcome to Buenaventura Beach where the temperature’s hot, but the deceptions are cold.
She never should’ve let Mama out of her sight.
The hot summer months used to be Avery Baldwin’s favorite time of year. After graduating from college, she wanted to move away from her hometown and make a life of her own, but the desire to be with her family, to return to the old, familiar haunts that were so comforting, stuck with her. As soon as the month of June rolled around, Avery enjoyed hopping in her car and driving to Buenaventura Beach where she readily embraced the salty ocean air and relished the feel of the sun’s rays as they kissed her hair.
But everything about this summer is different from all those that came before. As soon as Avery arrives in town, she learns that her mother, Loti, has been suffering from bouts of forgetfulness and even though others are pushing her to sell her restaurant, Mama Baldwin’s Café, she’s reluctant to give it up. Avery vows to help her mother, but when she bumps into Chance Zabrowski and his son Cubby at the grocery store, she quickly learns that Mama has been struggling more than she admitted.
When Avery, Chance, and Cubby all go to the café to check in on Mama, they find the doors wrapped in chains and padlocked shut. There’s even a sign on the door, announcing the closure of the restaurant. Stunned, the trio decide to ask Mama what happened and why she so suddenly changed her mind, but they can’t find her anywhere. Where did she go? What happened to Mama?
Find out by reading…Marshmallow Milkshakes and Missing Persons: Book One in the Buenaventura Beach Mystery Series.
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About The Christmas Coroner (Fenway Stevenson Mysteries):
Buried secrets. A dead online celebrity. Just in time for Christmas.
Days before the town’s annual Christmas Parade, an up-and-coming celebrity chef is found dead in a mountain cabin. As Coroner Fenway Stevenson investigates, she uncovers the chef’s dark past, a war brewing between local farms, and a hidden identity that could blow the town apart. Can Fenway unmask the murderer before she becomes the next victim?
About The Fatal Couple : A Serial Killer Suspense Novel (A Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor Thriller Book 2):
Tied up, strangled, then discarded. Going undercover to solve a multitude of murders, will she make it out alive?
Evelyn “Mac” McGregor is still grappling with taking a man’s life. Six months after the fatal confrontation, the promoted sergeant approaches her recent assignment on a special task force with cautious excitement. And her first order of business is a dead airman pulled out of the water – just like several others.
Discovering strange wound patterns that link the corpses together, the sharp-minded investigator follows leads all over the area collecting info… until evidence goes missing. And when clues point to a taboo world of kink, Mac and her rugged boyfriend embark on a covert hunt into dangerous territory.
Can she run a cunning psychopath to the ground before more innocents end up in the grave?
The Fatal Couple is the exhilarating second book in the Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor Thriller series. If you like well fleshed-out characters, sexy romance, and powerful twists and turns, then you’ll love Julie Bergman’s edge-of-the-seat page-turner.
Buy The Fatal Couple to stop the kiss of death today!
About Needles and Pins: A sharp detective deals with a cruel murder:
A female detective sails close to the wind when a murder is discovered.
Detective Veronika Pope is enjoying an idyllic holiday at a beach house on the Coral Sea, when her detective partner asks for help with a cold case.
Arthur Tetley has been missing for ten years. When his body is found wrapped in plastic and buried in the rainforest, the marks it bears are hard to misread.
The business tycoon met a horrific end at the hands of someone who clearly wanted him to suffer in death.
Detective Pope has a hunch someone close to the victim knows more than they’ve let on. Yet the past has been buried deep, and few people want it to surface.
In her quest to find answers, Pope is forced to confront memories of her own which, like the victim, might better have been kept unearthed.
This novella is the fifth title in the Cold Case Mysteries series featuring Veronika Pope by bestselling Australian author Anna Willett. The full list of books is as follows:
1. THE WOMAN BEHIND HER
2. THE FAMILY MAN
3. THE NEWLYWED
4. THE IDEAL COUPLE
5. NEEDLES AND PINS
Anna Willett is the author of several other thrillers. Look out for the bestselling DEAR NEIGHBOUR and the more recently published LOST TO THE LAKE.
All of her books are FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback from Amazon.
About Postponement: A Cryo-Suspension Domestic Thriller:
What if you could place your newborn into cryo-suspension until it was more convenient to bring him or her home?
Nora Collins works at the Postponement Center helping parents coordinate the controversial cryonic preservation of their newborn babies. Sometimes a choice for medical reasons, but more often because of career or educational obligations, financial aspirations, or due to parental immaturity.
Past child-bearing years herself, Nora secretly atones for past decisions by living a solitary life. She develops a questionable, borderline addictive, relationship with the frozen neonates, frequently watching them and communicating with them in their crypod units.
Routinely Nora is confronted by outraged protestors and must navigate an ethical minefield surrounding the postponement practice. She staunchly believes parents should choose for themselves when the time is right to bring their baby home—until she doesn’t.
After one mother decides to pre-maturely reanimate her son, forcing him into a life-threatening position, Nora struggles with her own dangerous choice—honor the desire of the new mother or save the innocent child.
First Place Winner in Women’s Clean Fiction — Incipere Book Award
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About What Grows From the Dead:
Morris Drummond is not at his best. Well, he hasn’t been at his best for a while now. But having just suffered two crushing losses, he’s almost at rock bottom, which for him means driving ride-share in his mom’s beat up Chevy, drowning his sorrows in tacos and spray cheese, and avoiding anything related to ambition, self-care, or laundry.
Morris is about to learn that he didn’t even know what rock bottom looked like, and it’s all thanks to his mom. A secret she left behind comes to light, and that brings down a lot of unwanted attention on Morris, the kind that looks likely to send him either to prison or to the hereafter. Blood and treachery from long ago rise to the surface, and Morris has only his lawyer Annie, who’s an old high school friend, and a few unexpected allies to call on as he tries to figure out what his mom was up to and why so many people want him out of the picture.
A humorous mystery with elements of suspense and thrillers, What Grows From the Dead is set in present-day small-town North Carolina, not far from the mysterious Uwharrie Forest.
Content warnings: Coarse language throughout; some gun violence (not graphic).
The Secrets of the Sorority Sisters by Annie Hudson
A Sisterhood of Secrets
Emma Anders Mountainside Bed and Breakfast serves up more than morning muffins, it has become ‘the’ destination for visitors of Boone, NC.
This time, they will host a reunion of the Kappa Boo Beta sorority sisters who plan to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Choosing Emma’s property was no coincidence. It seems the Johns family may have a hand in founding, financing and supporting the KBB.
Presided over by Sloane Reyes, a local celebrity, the ladies arrive to rekindle friendships and share in sisterhood, reliving their college years. As hidden truths come to light, chaos ensues.
Emma, her clue sniffing dog Lizzie and sleuthing buddy, Frances, are drawn into the chaos faster than you can say BOO!
Will they unravel the secret and solve the mysterious disappearance of one of the sisters before someone gets hurt or worse?
Uncle Preston’s friendly spirit will have a few things to say about this mess. After all, it is his family.
Join Emma on a journey of sisterhood, secrets and the supernatural in Secrets of the Sorority Sisters.
Read all of the Emma Anders Cozy Mystery Series!
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About Mango Cake and Murder: A Funny Quick Read Culinary Mystery (Mom and Christy’s Cozy Mysteries Book 1):
What do you get when you combine mango cake, murder, and Mom?
An unlikely recipe for a better life!
When Mom convinces Christy to ditch her “lousy” job and help with the catering business, their fledgling partnership suffers a few setbacks. One of them can’t cook, they’re short a catering van, and the guest of honor at their first party is murdered.That would be bad enough, but then, Christy’s cousin, Celia, becomes the prime suspect.
Solving a murder is no easy task, but when drunken death threats, a dashing detective, and terrifying taxidermy are added into the mix, the case becomes almost impossible to crack. Who knew a small town like Fletcher Canyon could be filled with so much craziness?
Will the disaster-prone duo find the real killer before Celia’s reputation is destroyed, or will Celia end up in prison for murder? Find out in this quick comedy cozy!
This novella is the first book in the Mom and Christy’s Cozy Mysteries series, and is a complete mystery that you can read in an hour or two. It does NOT contain strong language or graphic violence. But it does contain a cute cat!
About The Nine Minute Diner:
Embark on a gripping journey through a 48,000-word narrative woven from diverse threads of drama, mystery, and human connection. From a web of small-town secrets to a chaotic diner robbery, the text explores the profound impacts of choices on sixteen compelling characters. The Nine Minute Diner captures the haunting reverberations of their decisions, revealing the intricate dance between fate and human agency. Suspenseful twists and poignant reflections unravel a rich tapestry of lives colliding, creating an immersive experience that leaves readers spellbound. In this novella-length narrative, every word adds depth to a narrative that explores the profound consequences of a desperate act.
About Bone Deep Blues:
“Follow JD “Big Dog” Walker, a former Navy Seal turned blues musician, as he races to rescue his kidnapped loved ones from human traffickers in a gripping tale of action and suspense that will keep readers hooked until the end.” —NewInBooks.com
Bone Deep Blues is proud to announce its entry into the 2025 Next Generation Indie Book Awards!
Bone Deep Blues is proud to announce that it’s been nominated for The 2024 American Fiction Awards!
“Bone Deep Blues” intricately navigates the life of JD “Big Dog” Walker, a former Navy Seal turned blues musician and nightclub owner. When his brother and fiancée fall victim to a ruthless kidnapping, JD plunges into a dangerous world of human trafficking, organized crime, and desperate measures. As he races against time to rescue his loved ones and safeguard his livelihood, Will they survive this descent into darkness?
JD finds himself entangled in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, facing off against law enforcement and the menacing presence of the mob and a chilling figure known as Baba Yaga, or The Ice Queen. This sadistic woman is fueled by a thirst for vengeance and revels in causing suffering, taking pleasure in destroying innocence, and inflicting excruciating pain. As JD navigates through this dangerous and treacherous landscape, he encounters daunting challenges and uncovers profound and unsettling truths that test his mettle. Their harrowing experience sheds light on a dark underworld of human trafficking, where influential individuals barter in stolen lives. Is there any hope left in a world where wealth and moral corruption intersect?
About Needles and Pins:
Detective Veronika Pope is enjoying an idyllic holiday at a beach house on the Coral Sea, when her detective partner asks for help with a cold case.
Arthur Tetley has been missing for ten years. When his body is found wrapped in plastic and buried in the rainforest, the marks it bears are hard to misread.
The business tycoon met a horrific end at the hands of someone who clearly wanted him to suffer in death.
Detective Pope has a hunch someone close to the victim knows more than they’ve let on. Yet the past has been buried deep, and few people want it to surface.
In her quest to find answers, Pope is forced to confront memories of her own which, like the victim, might better have been kept unearthed.
Diamond Raiders: Mount Kumgang Mystery by Mae Adams
Mount Kumgang was a sacred place for many centuries. In the 7th century, the Silla Kingdom built a captivating Buddhist Temple resembling the House of Three Gods, defined as Heaven, Earth, and the God of Ancestors. Every poet and artist made an extraordinary journey to paint watercolors and write verses. The World War II division of the country in 1945 stopped the South Koreans from visiting these cherished mountains for many years. The 155-mile-long barbed-wire fence erected as part of the Demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas after the War proved to be an obstruction deadlier than any other barrier.
Numerous folk tales, myths, and legends connected to Mount Kumgang delighted people for many generations. But the story in this book is concerned with raiders of diamonds from the Temple during the Japanese occupation of 35 years, where no Korean police existed, and the Japanese police controlled all the crimes in the country. However, it was the natural law that anyone raiding things from a sacred place had to pay the price. How to identify the raiders and what price the raiders had to pay was anyone’s guess. The gentle Koreans seldom engaged in murder, although they could be hot-headed to butt their heads first and shake hands later. Thus, identifying guilty people was extremely difficult.
About INTERCEPTED: A Brother’s Revenge, A Girl Gone Missing One Chance to Change Fate (Agents of Justice Series Book 1):
Nora Milton believed her calling was to help lessen the suffering in a world filled with pain.
It’s chasing that calling, on a mission to help finish the construction of an orphanage in Mexico, that Nora meets mission pilot, Anthony Goldburg. A spark is kindled between them but it’s cut short when Nora finds herself kidnapped at gunpoint.
Desperate to save the woman his heart longs for, Anthony sets out on a search for Nora on his own. All too quickly he learns just how dangerous leaving the safety of the compound can be and finds himself entrenched in the dangerous drug trade.
Hot on the heels of a notorious drug lord, DEA Agent Greg Nelson is on a mission of his own – to clear the streets of drugs. Joining forces with FBI Agent Grisham they work to close off one of the major drug pipelines from south of the border when they discover a young woman being held against her will.
Together, can these two agents help Anthony save Nora before she’s lost forever?
About Viva Lost Vegas: A Small Town Wedding Mystery (Chloe Boston Cozy Mysteries Book 6):
“Viva Lost Vegas” is the sixth book in the Chloe Boston Cozy Mystery Series. The path of true love is often rocky, but Chloe and Alex are trying to smooth the way by eloping to Las Vegas. On the way, they take a detour through a ghost town and find a body in a pink Cadillac. Someone is killing Elvis impersonators. Will they be hearing funeral bells or chapel bells on their wedding day?
About The Fatal Creation: A Serial Killer Suspense Novel (A Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor Thriller Book 1):
A woman slaughtered. Her husband accused. Can this military investigator stop the killer from claiming more victims?
Fairchild Air Force Base. Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor strives to show she’s cut out for service. So when a gruesome crime interrupts her dreaded morning run, the dedicated career woman quickly rushes to the aid of the man found drenched in his wife’s blood. But the strong-willed Latina suspects foul play when leadership pushes for a quick conviction, stating it’s an open-and-shut case.
Teaming up with a sexy Master Sergeant to track down evidence, Mac feels the pressure when she’s suddenly charged with drug trafficking and taken off the file. Desperate to prove her own innocence, increasingly violent attacks makes her fear a relentless killer has her in their crosshairs…
Can Mac expose a sinister scheme before she becomes the next body painted in red?
The Fatal Creation is the heart-pounding first book in the Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor Thriller series. If you like badass heroines, stirring intrigue, and nail-biting peril, then you’ll love Julie Bergman’s chilling tale.
Buy The Fatal Creation to end the carnage today!
About Bullet Fist Gunn:
Scott Gunn’s fists are deadly fast, so he must show restraint or someone could get hurt.
But when an oppressive real estate developer and his gang of brutal thugs terrorize the city, Gunn is forced to take the gloves off to defend his friends, neighbors, and family.
In a citywide showdown, Gunn punches his way through gangbangers, crooks, gunmen, and rival martial artists.
Will his fist be fast enough to protect all he holds dear, or will his city crumble under tyranny?
About Murder at the Wine Cave:
Innkeeper and vineyard owner, Avery Parker, is finally getting some time off to enjoy an afternoon with the Stammtisch women.
Avery and her tight-knit group of friends embark on an idyllic winery tour, only to stumble upon a shocking discovery: a body hidden within the depths of a wine cave.
As the authorities scramble to piece together the evidence, suspicion falls on the victim’s long list of enemies.
Accompanied by her loyal and beloved golden retriever, Sprinkles, Avery must navigate the treacherous waters of hidden secrets and deadly motives to expose the truth.
Will she succeed in her quest, or will the killer strike again, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake?
Only time will tell in this thrilling and heart-stopping journey of deceit, betrayal, and murder.
Wine pairings and irresistible recipes included!
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About Revenge on a Cruel World:
This book explores the dangerous world of weaponized finance and its destructive capabilities. Fans of Jack Slater, James Patterson, and Brad Thor won’t be able to put this book down.
Lieutenant Colonel Buffy VanderRye leads a team of misfits as they are hired by the Department of Treasury to take down a major crime cartel through cyberattacks on their banks. But when Buffy discovers the depth of corruption in our world, she’s consumed by a desire for revenge, even if it means sacrificing everything.
As she navigates the dangerous terrain of politics and betrayal, Harrison, the man she hates most, offers her a deal that could change everything. When his plan backfires and sends the world into chaos, Buffy and Harrison must work together to survive a deadly game of cat and mouse.
With factions vying for control and the government crumbling around them, can they escape their enemies and find redemption? Don’t miss out on this heart-pounding tale of intrigue, suspense, and vengeance.