Shortly after moving into a new condo in what she feels is a safe neighborhood, Dawn finds herself in the middle of a burglary gone wrong. Not only does she become a suspect, but her Sphynx cat gets stolen. She wants nothing more than to put the nightmare behind her and go back to the peaceful life she had with her beloved pet.
Plum Springs: An Intense Thriller Torn from the Headlines
About Plum Springs: An Intense Thriller Torn from the Headlines:
Nine-year-old Rusty Travis and his older brother Bo can’t take it anymore. The manual labor forced upon them has worn them thin and callused their hands. Water is rationed and the heat is slowly killing them. They miss their mom.
She lives on the same lot as them but in a different trailer, separated by a single plum tree. They’re not allowed to see her. And now that their dad has gone after their baby sister, Ruby, it’s up to them to do what’s needed for survival.
Desperate to change their fates, Rusty and Bo run away into the forest. They stay nearby and closely watch their dad’s trailer. When the time is right, they’ll risk it all to save themselves and their sister.
But the town of Plum Springs, Kentucky, and its secrets won’t make it easy. All the boys need is for someone to show them mercy. They’re just boys.
In these parts, family ties and twisted loyalty runs deep …
… maybe too deep.
Winner of the 2019 New Hampshire Writers’ Project Readers’ Choice Awards for Fiction
Previously published by Moonshine Cove Publishing.
Buy the book:
Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold
Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold
The mystery begins with an unusual find in the secret compartment of Doug’s new Corvette, changing lives forever. The Osprey Cove Lodge becomes an escape that will draw you in and make you want to pack your bags to go there. The series spans seven geographic locations, from the scenic Canadian Rideau Lakes to the beautiful Caribbean shores—a tale of love, betrayal, and wealth that will keep you spellbound.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
Contracts & Bullets: A Leroy Silver Adventure
About Contracts & Bullets: A Leroy Silver Adventure:
One contract. One bullet. One decision that destroyed his life.
Shadowy assassin Leroy Silver has one job: do the government’s dirty work. But when his clandestine bosses slap him with a contract he can’t complete, his life comes crashing down.
Now he has nothing. Stuck as a civilian struggling to make ends meet on the streets of New York, a glimmer of hope appears when an old friend offers him an opportunity. His task is simple: work security for a beautiful, rich tech mogul.
But Leroy’s past isn’t done with him yet… and someone wants him in a body bag.
Thrust into a dangerous assignment and with no idea who he can trust, Leroy’s future – and his life – are in more danger than ever. Will his skills and wits be enough to keep him in one piece? Or will this assignment be the last job of his life?
As an exhilarating thrill ride that you won’t be able to put down, Contracts & Bullets is a riveting assassin saga that’s perfect for anyone who loves high-octane action, nail-biting suspense, and a dash of mystery. Scroll up and grab your copy today…
Buy the book:
Carolina Dance: A Fast-Paced Orlando Black Action Thriller (Book 1) (An Orlando Black Action-Packed Thriller)
About Carolina Dance: A Fast-Paced Orlando Black Action Thriller (Book 1) (An Orlando Black Action-Packed Thriller):
They took his peace and quiet. He’ll pay them back in fists and bullets…
Minding his own business and living the civilian life in Charlotte, North Carolina should be a breeze for a man who wants nothing more than to live a quiet life. When he’s wrongfully arrested, he’s certain things will be sorted out—and he’ll be free to go—in no time. Except nothing is as it seems, and when the FBI enters the case, things go from bad to deadly.
Proving himself innocent might be more than he can manage, but he teams up with a local cop and learns of missing women, missing money, and a missing officer.
It’ll take all of Black’s martial arts skills, his smarts from his time in the special forces, and his knowledge from every case he’s worked to keep innocent civilians safe and uncover a criminal conspiracy. In the end, the only thing protecting his city is a handful of good cops and Black—but a brutal mastermind will stop at nothing to take them all out.
Carolina Dance is the heart-stopping first book in the Orlando Black series. This action-packed adventure will have you looking over your shoulder and turning pages to the very end. Perfect for fans of diehard heroes, adrenaline-fueled fight scenes, and non-stop action.
Buy the book:
Who’s Killing the Alchemy Winery? by Jon Spoelstra
Who’s Killing the Alchemy Winery? by Jon Spoelstra
The bride said yes.
Then she took a sip of the most expensive wine in the world.
Then she died.
Somebody was trying to destroy the Alchemy Winery by knocking off some of its best customers. One by one.
Charlie and Ben step in. They aren’t wine connoisseurs by any means. But they know murderers.
At the Alchemy Winery castle, there are many suspects. In this sixth adventure of Charlie, Ben, and crew, you’ll experience some wild discoveries along the way—and a wine vat of surprises.
It’s clever, intriguing, full of old-guy charm, and just plain fun to read.
This is a fast read. Old guys like things fast.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
The Fatal Vengeance : An Absolutely Gripping Thriller (A Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor Thriller Book 4)
About The Fatal Vengeance : An Absolutely Gripping Thriller (A Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor Thriller Book 4):
Her mother is locked in a high-security prison. Her fiancé is accused of murder. A psychotic killer wants revenge. Will she survive long enough to save the man she loves?
All Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor wants is to be back home to her normal life and to start something serious with her sexy boyfriend, Hudson. Until she finds herself in the middle of a media frenzy. She’s benched and told to stay off any major cases. Her mental health is called into question, and the strong Latina struggles to come to grips with her involvement in her family’s demise.
Just when things begin to look up, mutilated bodies begin to surround the happy couple. She’s desperate to prove Hudson’s innocence, and then the unthinkable happens.
Mac makes a deal with the devil herself.
Can she outsmart a sinister psychopath, or will she be forced to give up her life to save the one she loves?
The Fatal Vengeance is this unpredictable book. If you like a fearless female lead, in an action-packed, page-turner full of tension, anxiety and fear, then you’ll devour Julie Bergman’s nerve-wracking suspense.
Buy The Fatal Vengeance and experience heart-pounding excitement today!
Buy the book:
Pharaoh’s Mountain
Can a Graverobber’s Defiance Shatter an Empire?
The Great Tomb of the Pharaoh Khufu, a monstrous thing in pyramid shape, dominates all Egypt.
The labor of thirty years by an entire kingdom, the Tomb is the confirmation of the superiority of the 4th Dynasty over all the rulers who came before. And the monument in whose shadow the generations of Khufu’s heirs will forever shelter against any who would seek to overthrow them.
No graverobber would dream of attacking the Great Tomb. It is ringed by temples of dedicated priests, guarded by the regiment that had protected Khufu in life, and defended by the ingenuity of legions of architects and the curses of a dozen gods.
Yet its very prestige may be its undoing. For if the Tomb could be violated within weeks of Khufu’s internment, its entire meaning would be negated, proving to the world that even with the expenditure of such labor, treasure, and cunning, the new Dynasty is unable to protect their dead.
So for those who have chafed under Khufu’s iron fist, the first blow of their rebellion must not be against flesh. But against stone.
The rebels soon find the man they need: Dahshur, an experienced graverobber who has broken a hundred tombs. A man who despises priests, mocks kings, and has nothing but contempt for the magics woven to protect the dead. An atheist in the Land of the Gods.
As the new Pharaoh’s army strikes the rebels in Upper Egypt, Dahshur’s team moves against the Tomb. And they succeed in breaking through. Only to find themselves enmeshed in dark plots, diabolic traps, and the growing, terrifying certainty they have unleashed the wrath of the gods.
PHARAOH’S MOUNTAIN is a stirring, fast-paced action novel following the raiders through the actual passages and chambers of the Great Pyramid, offering staggering new perspectives on some of the pyramid’s darkest mysteries.
Buy the book:
In the Shadows of the Game by Owen Parr
About Featured Book: In the Shadows of the Game by Owen Parr
FREE JULY 18TH – 20TH. Just released.
In the Shadows of the Game” follows the gripping tale of Randy Goldstein, a talented student athlete accused of a brutal murder that shakes the foundations of a prestigious university in Miami, Florida. Racing against time, Mancuso must untangle the threads connecting the murders, the accused athlete, and the criminal organization that thrives in the shadows of the seemingly idyllic campus. f you love novels by John Grisham, James Patterson, and Harlan Coben, In the Shadows of the Game by Owen Parr, will be a new wonderful discovery.
This Mystery book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print, Audiobook
This book is in Kindle Unlimited and is a new release!
The Family Tree Murders: A Lainey Maynard Mystery by Laura Hern
The Family Tree Murders: A Lainey Maynard Mystery by Laura Hern
Lainey needed a change after her husband died and the quaint town of Mirror Falls, MN, was just the ticket. But the email worried her. Why was Mary so upset about a DNA test?
Mary had done it as a lark. It might be fun to find out about her family’s history. When the DNA test came back, everything changed. Was her brother next in line for a substantial inheritance…or be setup for murder?
As a seasoned insurance investigator, Lainey had worked out more than her fair share of sinister plots, but this was different. With the help of her quirky friends, she’s determined to figure out who’s been trimming off branches of the family tree.
An intriguing and fun cozy mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. You’ll love it because the characters are delightful and the twists will keep you turning the pages.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.
Signs of Life: A Haunting and Spellbinding Contemporary Christian Thriller (Signs of Life Series Book 1)
About Signs of Life: A Haunting and Spellbinding Contemporary Christian Thriller (Signs of Life Series Book 1):
Rogan Sneed . . . Portland’s Worst Nightmare
When a mass shooting rips through Portland’s Pioneer Square, high school teacher Tyson Cooper races to the scene, only to find his beloved lies among the fallen. Shattered and seething, Cooper vows vengeance against the 19-year-old shooter Rogan Sneed, no matter the cost.
Veteran police detective Wayne Deetz has nearly closed the book on his long career when he’s handed the case of a lifetime. As Deetz peels back the layers of mystery surrounding the enigmatic Rogan Sneed, he finds himself and his family dragged into a vortex of threats and danger that will change their lives forever.
With Cooper bent on exacting justice outside the law and Rogan Sneed’s sinister agenda threatening to unleash more chaos, Deetz faces impossible choices that involve breaking his oath and protecting his family—at whatever the cost.
Step into the crosshairs of a city under siege in this explosive thriller where faith, family, and the law hang in the balance.
With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a “Top Pick” among mystery, fiction and thriller lovers.
Fans of Terri Blackstock, Charles Martin, DiAnn Mills, Jaime Jo Wright, Robert Whitlow, Ted Dekker, and Frank Peretti will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes.
Reader Praise for Signs of Life
★★★★★ Another Homerun. I have read all of Creston’s novels and never been disappointed. This new one is another homerun in my opinion. The story goes back and forth between the two main characters in a very unique way. I don’t want to spoil anything but I will say that by the time you get about half way through the story it really is difficult to put it down. I loved it.
★★★★★ This was a great book. Faith-based thriller and very hard to put down. I’ve read several books by this author and they were all spellbinding. Well worth reading Mr. Mapes books!
★★★★★ Our Book Club Loved It! Creston has done it again! He draws you into the story with well-developed characters . . . I look forward to a sequel and other books from this author.
★★★★★ Creston Mapes has long been one of my favorite authors. I think this offering could be his best work ever.
★★★★★ Nail-biting adventure. Thank you Creston Mapes for another edge-of-my-seat, nail-biting story. Couldn’t put it down!
Buy the book:
Temporal Malice
In the relentless world of advanced scientific research, secrets are currency and trust is a fragile commodity. Nate Blackwood, a brilliant executive at Temporal Dynamics, is driven by a singular obsession: uncovering the truth behind his father’s tragic death. When a breakthrough in time travel technology presents itself, Nate seizes the chance to journey into the past, determined to unveil the hidden mysteries that have haunted him for years.
As Nate delves deeper into the labyrinth of corporate intrigue and buried family secrets, he encounters unexpected allies and dangerous adversaries. His investigation leads him to uncover disturbing truths that threaten not only his life but the very fabric of reality. Each revelation brings him closer to a chilling conclusion, forcing him to question everything he thought he knew about his father and himself.
Teaming up with the determined police detective Sarah Lang and a close-knit group of trusted colleagues, Nate races against time to piece together the puzzle. The stakes escalate as they face a cunning and elusive enemy who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets hidden. As the lines between the past and present blur, Nate must confront the possibility of a dark legacy that could redefine his future.
“Temporal Malice” is a gripping science fiction thriller that masterfully blends the intensity of a murder mystery with the mind-bending possibilities of time travel. Oliver Grant’s debut novel explores the depths of human ambition, the fragility of trust, and the timeless struggle between good and evil.
Will Nate uncover the full extent of the truth before it’s too late? Can he prevent a future overshadowed by the past? And as the chase intensifies, will he emerge as the hero—or discover a darker side within himself?
Immerse yourself in a world where every second counts and every decision can alter the course of history. “Temporal Malice” promises a pulse-pounding journey that will leave you questioning the very nature of reality and eagerly anticipating the next twist.
Buy the book:
Murder at the Chocolatier
About Murder at the Chocolatier:
As secrets melt like molten chocolate, a determined detective must navigate a web of intrigue to uncover the bitter truth.
The life of innkeeper and vineyard owner, Avery Parker, is suddenly interrupted as she discovers two of her dear friends are suspected in the small-town chocolatier’s sudden death.
Partnered up with her devoted golden retriever, Sprinkles, Avery dons her amateur detective hat and uses her keen observation to solve the case by uncovering truths about the most unexpected suspects.
But the clues aren’t adding up, and Avery is forced to question those closest to her in unimaginable ways.
As time runs out, she must not only clear her friends’ names but also avoid a killer who just may attack her next.
Join Avery on a delectable journey through the charming small town of Los Robles, where she unravels a tantalizing blend of small-town charm, clean romance, and culinary cozy mystery in “Murder at the Chocolatier.”
Wine pairings and irresistible recipes included!
Buy the book:
The Case at Barton Manor: A 1920s Murder Mystery (Mrs. Lillywhite Investigates – Book 1)
About The Case at Barton Manor: A 1920s Murder Mystery (Mrs. Lillywhite Investigates – Book 1):
Not all widows are elderly…and not all ladies are proper.
If one more person gives Rosemary Lillywhite unwanted advice on when to stop mourning the loss of her beloved husband, she fears she will lose control of her sensibilities.
All she wants is to be left alone to drown her misery in a glass of gin and tonic, but when Grace Barton knocks on the door of her dead husband’s investigative office, Rosemary faces a choice: come out of hiding or turn away someone in need of help.
As Grace recounts her tale of intrigue, Rosemary discovers a shared connection with the woman that has her accepting an invitation she’d just as soon turn down.
With her best friend, bright young thing Vera Blackburn, by her side, Rosemary trades her widow weeds for a party dress and heads to a fancy do at Barton Manor.
The drinks flow freely, but there’s an undercurrent of unease until, finally, the night ends in murder – one in which Rosemary’s brother becomes the prime suspect!
What’s worse, the handsome chief inspector on the case is a man she knows well: he was her husband’s best mate, and he takes a dim view of lady detectives – or perhaps just of Rosemary becoming one.
What will it take for Rosemary to solve the crime before her brother hangs for a murder he didn’t commit?
Buy the book:
Duck Duck Danger: A Cozy Animal Mystery (Ruff McPaw Mysteries Book 1)
About Duck Duck Danger: A Cozy Animal Mystery (Ruff McPaw Mysteries Book 1):
A murder, a missing sculpture, and a nose for crime…
Angela Atkinson lives a peaceful life in the sleepy town of Hummings Hollow with her best friend and dog, border collie Ruff McPaw. However, life on Angela’s hobby farm at her little historic home might be too peaceful.
Barista by day in a town with no bars and approximately five-and-a-half churches, Angela and Ruff are the sympathetic ears that collect most of the town gossip—occasionally hearing things that were never meant for their ears—or anyone else’s. When not tending her farm in the rolling countryside, working in the coffee shop, or fending off concern from nieces who worry over their forty-years-old-and-still-single-aunt—Angela and Ruff are usually right on the tail of a mystery.
When Ruff finds retired-carpenter Randy Miller dead in the town lake following the disappearance of an expensive sculpture from a nearby exhibit, the dynamic duo believes there may be more to both crimes than meets the eye. With multiple leads and little cooperation from the police, will they be able to put the pieces together in time to keep an innocent person from going to jail?
“A cute story to open the series. I loved the moments where we see what Ruff is thinking… cozy mystery fans who love stories with pet detectives will enjoy this book.” –Reader’s Favorite
Duck Duck Danger is the first book in the Ruff McPaw Mysteries series. If you adore intriguing cozy mysteries with beautiful small towns and a really adorable dog, then you won’t want to miss out on Angela and Ruff’s fun and unforgettable cases.
Buy the book:
Sisters of Dreams and Redemption
About Sisters of Dreams and Redemption:
What if you could rewrite your darkest moments and find redemption through an extraordinary twist of fate?
Sisters of Dreams and Redemption is captivating psychological thriller that explores the harrowing and inspiring journey of Masha, a young girl whose life is filled by cruelty, abandonment, and unimaginable hardship. The story moves through brutal realities of her early years to a miraculous journey of self-discovery and redemption. Masha’s story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the transformative power of dreams.
Masha’s life is a relentless battle against abuse and adversity. Abandoned by her foster parents and paralysed after a violent incident at school, she finds herself in a dark and hopeless situation.
But…
A miraculous encounter with Father Frost gives her a second chance, she is reborn as a six-year-old with loving parents and a godfather, Uncle Seryozha. Yet, her past life haunts her dreams, guiding her younger self through new trials in life. The two Mashas begin to communicate in dreams, with the younger one teaching kindness to the older one. Over time, they become so close that they call each other sisters. As Mashenka turns seven, her family faces turmoil due to her mother’s affair and father’s alcoholism. After a brief period of reconciliation, a tragic drunk-driving accident claims her parents’ lives and results in Mashenka’s leg amputations. The elder Masha takes her place to spare her the pain, and disowned by relatives, Mashenka is sent to a boarding school.
Determined to find Mashenka’s godfather, the elder Masha meets Father Frost, who reunites both Mashas in the same time and space. The younger Masha finds Uncle Seryozha, while the elder returns to her fourteen-year-old body, where Mashenka and her godfather ultimately save her.
◆Features of Sisters of Dreams and Redemption
Psychological Thriller: This narrative seamlessly merges the harsh realities of life with enchanting elements of fantasy. It also establishes a delicate balance of dreams and reality, creating a thrilling and though provoking read.
Diverse Themes: This story revolves around multiple themes with battles of abuse and abandonment, complex themes exhibiting the profound impact of dreams on healing and transformation.
Deep Characters: Masha and the characters around her are crafted meticulously adding intricate layers and relatable struggles. Their development throughout the story sparks deep empathy, making you root for their triumphs and feel their pain.
Human Resilience: This narrative gives a vivid portrayal of human spirit’s resilience against over whelming odds. Despite innumerable challenges Masha’s determination to overcome adversity serves as an inspiring testament to the strength and endurance inherent in all of us.
Miracles: The hope and new beginnings along with miracles make the story very heartwarming and leaves the reader with a sense of hope.
◆Why Sisters of Dreams and Redemption is a must read?
This is not just a story, it is an emotional journey of profound transformation, unyielding hope, and the miraculous intersections of dreams and reality. This story has a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always a chance of new beginnings and the possibility of life filled with love and warmth.
★Grab your copy of Sisters of Dreams and Redemption and explore a journey where dreams intertwine with reality!
Buy the book:
So Close But So Far Away by Kelly Allegretti
So Close But So Far Away by Kelly Allegretti
Set in the 90s in San Francisco. June is a single mom raising her son in the heart of the mission. Her son Brooklyn is a sweet kid who has some challenges since he uses a walker and has diabetes. His grandmother, who has dementia kidnaps him one day right off the school bus. Along with two dangerous men. Beverley is playing out an event from her past. Now June and her ex-husband Stuart are thrust into the role of amateur detective. Will they be able to find Brooklyn before something bad happens to him?
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
INTERCEPTED: A Brother’s Revenge, A Girl Gone Missing, One Chance to Change Fate (Agents of Justice Series Book 1)
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?
Buy the book:
Hawthorn Woods
Summer, 1989. Sick and tired of a divorce she can’t seem to get over, Francine leaves San Francisco to visit her sister in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois: an idyllic slice of Midwest suburbia that looks like the perfect place to relax and recover. But it doesn’t take long before strange occurrences in the neighborhood enliven Francine’s natural passion for playing detective. The dark mysteries hidden in Hawthorn Woods might just give Francine a path back to being herself, assuming they don’t kill her first…
Buy the book:
Dream Me Home: A Story of Betrayal, Infidelity and Love
About Dream Me Home: A Story of Betrayal, Infidelity and Love:
Can you remember your first love? Have you ever wished for one more chance to experience those feelings and turn back time? Peggy Prescott lives a seemingly perfect life, but destiny is closing in. What begins as a whodunnit mystery immersed in a love story soon transforms into an adventure where anything is possible. Peggy’s path winds in two directions, but which will she choose? Which would you choose?