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A Most Efficient Murder

by Anthony Slayton

When the reclusive Earl of Unsworth’s first party in over a decade is spoiled by murder, His Lordship’s loyal and efficient secretary, Mr. Quayle, must unravel a web of red-herrings and buried secrets before the murderer can strike again… “I do not wish to disturb you, your grace, but there is a body in the garden…” England, 1925. When a strange young woman is found murdered on the grounds of Unsworth Castle, the Earl and his family are astounded at first, but quickly become enraged when t... more

A Trail of Vengeance

by Marvin Levine

Pandion

by William Michael Ried

Having it all is great, until everything comes crashing down.

Atticus Forester is the son of a billionaire, living a life of privilege between a Manhattan townhouse and Pandion, the family compound on the coast of Maine. But young Atticus misses a flight on his father’s jet, and that changes everything.

Suddenly alone and on the street, Atticus must fend for himself armed only with his wits. He crashes in a Loisaida tenement and inve... more

An Angel and a One-Armed Man

by B.D. Lawrence

Once he’s found her, he needs to rescue her. But human traffickers fight over her and could kill him for interfering.

Lefty Bruder doesn’t know who to trust, and the wrong choice could end him. His client’s niece has been kidnapped and Bruder needs to understand the kidnapper’s endgame, so his intervention ensures both of their survival. The men who have his client’s niece rob a high-profile gangster starting a street war in which Bruder finds himself a tar... more

I'll Be Your Shadow

by Bobbie Robins

I’ll Be Your Shadow is a fast-paced suspense, certain to surprise you with its heart-rending twists. Samantha Raven is a rich heir hunted by a ruthless criminal. She was kidnapped once, and she managed to get away. But is she safe because the kidnapper was never caught? She has either bad luck, or the same kidnapper is back chasing her again. She does not know who to trust. Two men are interested in her - both have their own reasons, and secrets. And then her worst nightmare happened again: a... more

Bough Cutter: A Northern Lakes Mystery

by Jeff Nania

Just as Namekagon County sheriff John Cabrelli adjusts to his new job, a body is discovered in the woods — and he must race against time to unravel the case when the lives of even more victims are claimed within the wilderness… A gripping tale of crime fiction! From the back cover: When grouse hunters stumble upon a body in the backwoods, Sheriff John Cabrelli works to untangle the complex case, while stressed relationships, public outcries for justice, and pressure from the media compound ... more

The Mystery of Montague Morgan

by Karen Menuhin

Ladies man, dandy, charming rogue, thief. Montague Morgan has a buccaneering reputation and he doesn't give a damn – until he falls in love. He has a plan, he needs money and he knows how to get it. He and his lover conspire to escape to exotic lands with stolen gold. But the gold belongs to dangerous people and plans can go awry. Morgan disappears, has he escaped, or has he fallen prey to lethal retribution? Lennox's friend, ex Chief Inspector Swift is embroiled, and Lennox steps in to hel... more

Murder Take Two

by Delia C. Pitts

When cynical private eye SJ Rook is hired to guard the set of a hot new television show filming on the streets of Harlem, he expects his toughest challenge to be corralling star-struck fans. But on the last night of filming, murder writes a grim finale to the production. With his client dead, Rook’s pursuit of the truth begins. Distracted by stardust, the detective’s struggle to sort fact from fantasy takes on deadly urgency when the killer makes Rook the last target.

Me and My Shadow

by Deborah stone

When the line between truth and lies blurs… Imagine being flooded with shame, unworthiness, and paranoia. Each day you wake up to a life that feels just beyond the reach of your control. No matter how many attempts you make to move forward, you are met repeatedly with betrayal and rejection from your family - the very people who are supposed to love you the most. This is the reality for Rachel. Since childhood, all she has ever desired is to be loved, to be seen, to be accepted, yet she faces... more

Road Kill

by R.J. Norgard

Still haunted by the death of his wife, Sid is persuaded to help defend a drug addict accused in the hit-and-run death of a native man. Soon Sid begins to doubt his client's guilt, suspicions that are reinforced when a key witness surfaces whose testimony could blow the case wide open. Sid and his witness suddenly find themselves in the crosshairs of malevolent forces hell-bent on burying the truth. With the lives of his client and his witness hanging in the balance, Sid is determined to make th... more

Pocket8s

by Amy Sewell

When a lone gambler, in the risky business of euthanizing the terminally ill, is called home by her childhood buddy for her services, she faces the toughest job of her career, forcing her to revisit and reckon with an unwelcoming past.

Dutch, the complicated heroine of Pocket8s, does two things well: plays poker and kills people. But when a job goes south, she begins to question her ability – and intentions. Methodically juggling the care of a challenged child and an off-the-radar... more

Progeny: A Sam McKay Novel

by K.M. Hardy

Sampson Angus McKay is approached by his old friend, Chief Anthony Humbar, for help with an elusive serial killer that has been haunting him for 40 years: the Christmas Angel. The number of victims this heinous criminal has left behind has Sam and his team clawing at every possible lead, scrambling for answers and this time the stakes are even higher as the Angel has escalated his patterns. With the help of a disgraced psychologist and Humbar’s old partner, the seven of them get closer than ever... more

A Death in Bloomsbury

by David C. Dawson

Everyone has secrets… but some are fatal. 1932, London. Late one December night Simon Sampson stumbles across the body of a woman in an alleyway. Her death is linked to a plot to assassinate the King on Christmas Day. Simon resolves to do his patriotic duty and unmask the traitors. But Simon Sampson lives a double life. Not only is he a highly respected BBC radio announcer, but he’s also a man who loves men, and as such must live a secret life. His investigation risks revealing his other l... more

A Fate Worse Than Death

by BRITT LIND

As a homicide detective, Rosemaria Baker is known for her street smarts, her feisty personality and her ability to nail the bad guys. Being the daughter of a cop and an actress gave little Rosemaria a dichotomous view of life. Her mother was inclined to get lost in her fantasies while her father had to face the harsh realities of a world filled with murder and mayhem. Nine-year-old Rosemaria loved both her parents and admired her mother’s talent but even at a young age she felt drawn to her ... more

The Silver Star Caper. A Damien Dickens Mystery

by Phyllis Entis

After a string of arson fires drives migrant farm workers from their homes, Damien Dickens goes undercover to infiltrate the white-supremacist, neo-Nazi militia responsible for the fires and unmask the identity of their leader. Left alone to run their detective agency during Damien’s absence, Millie Dickens dives into an investigation of a local resident she suspects of being a Nazi war criminal in hiding. The action is non-stop as Damien and Millie risk their lives to eradicate the spectr... more

Revenge on a Cruel World

by Rick Clements

They rated Buffy VanderRye as one of the best Army officers in the past fifty years. She had risen to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel by the age of 37. Buffy was physically strong, had a brilliant tactical mind, and was a natural leader. She also had a lover on the side. The ultimate example of an empowered woman. But then a sniper’s bullet severed her spine and put her in a wheelchair. They moved her to reserve status and her world fell apart. The attempt to rob several banks at the same time wo... more

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