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Sanctum

by Sue Rovens

The floating dog. The scrawled messages. The corpse-like hands reaching into the world of the living. When minor issues for homeowners Ronnie and Emily take a sudden left turn into the world of the weird, they look first to their handyman and then to their real estate agent for answers. Ed Thackery, newly appointed agent representing Cain Mill Homes, attempts to help but it soon becomes apparent that neither Ed nor his clients are aware of the horrors that have already infiltrated their smal... more

The Backfill

by Michael McKain

What if the person you replaced at work had vanished without a trace? Jake Serrano has just landed his dream job at Resolute, a Seattle tech giant known for its lucrative pay, limitless career opportunities, and a nasty habit of crushing anyone failing to meet its high standards. But the company's notorious work culture isn't the only thing Jake finds shocking; he soon discovers that his predecessor, Jessie, has vanished without a trace. Navigating the intense pressure of his new job, Jake... more

Hope Is Dead (A Zack Goodson Novel Book 1)

by Bob Asher

Former Marine Aviator and war hero Zack Goodson is a fish out of water. He regrets promising his wife he would give up his life of thrills and action to move to her sleepy backwater hometown in rural Missouri. Though overqualified, he has accepted a position as a deputy with the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department despite his misgivings. After ten years in the Corps, the adjustment from warrior to small-town cop is harder than he could have ever imagined. Unfortunately for him, his predi... more

Bear Trap

by Bob Asher

The Russians have invaded America to bring a defector, former KGB Colonel Oleg Karpinsky, back to the Motherland. Days after the Berlin Wall came down Karpinsky defected. Thirty years later, Dr. Karpinsky is a respected CIA scientist conducting research in the paranormal sciences. He uses a method like ESP called Remote Viewing to gather intelligence on America’s enemies and allies. He is enjoying his annual winter vacation in an isolated cabin in the frozen Alaskan wilderness with his personal ... more

Into the Marrow

by GW Allison

A killer forces Leroy Cutter to a last resort in Key West.

In the aftermath of a high-profile case that brought the city to its knees, Leroy Cutter leaves Detroit, seeking refuge in Key West. He plans to unwind with an old Navy buddy and reset his life. Unfortunately, Key West PD pegs Cutter as their prime suspect in a brutal murder and the number of victims are starting to rise. With his freedom on the line, Cutter attempts to clear his name and find the real kill... more

The Knock: A True Story of an Innocent Man, a Twisted Accusation & the Fight for Truth

by Maxwell Winshire

Introducing The Knock: A True Story of an Innocent Man, A Twisted Accusation and the Fight for Truth – a relentless rollercoaster of suspense that thrusts you into the heart-wrenching predicament of Max, an innocent family man.

Imagine your life turned upside down in an instant. Accused of downloading indecent images you never touched. A loving spouse, two precious children - all hanging in the balance. But the accusations won't relent. They're coming for you... more

SEL

by B. C. Howard

Life was ugly. At twenty-five, Will Chisholm had learned that a long time ago. Half Cherokee, he had already been a mixed martial arts fighter, a war hero, and an undercover narcotics cop. But after his personal tendencies get him shot in the head, he is fired from the Boston Police Department. Now, as a struggling private investigator in New York City, he takes on the case of a murdered stripper but quickly realizes it is a setup to frame him as a serial killer.

The Wife List

by J.A. Schneider

Has a group of men conspired to murder each other's wives - figuring their perfect alibis will save them? That is what Beth Kemp starts to suspect, but is she losing her mind? Her husband says he fears so...

I'll give this marriage one more try, Beth Kemp thinks. She is a successful crime writer in New York City, who regrets that tension has crept into her relationship with her husband, Brad. He too is a writer who, after early success, finds his career fading. Brad urges that a... more

The Fleeting Vibration of Life

by Frank Brubaker

Bonni is a down-and-out financial advisor with a gambling habit. He has always been searching for the shot that can change his life. When the opportunity for a big deal comes his way and at the same time a tip from a friend gives him the opportunity to reinvest the hefty commission in a "safe" deal, Bonni thinks fate has finally decided to repay him for his dark years. Stefan is an introverted boy with extraordinary abilities and a mysterious past. He lives in an institution for orphans and eve... more

The Dead Chip Syndicate

by Andrew Pearson

Offered the chance to run his twin brother's A.I. company, Anthony Wilson ditches his failing screenwriting career to start anew in Macau. The job turns highly lucrative when Anthony's new client, Cash Cheang, a pompadour-topped and Johnny Cash-loving casino operator, hands him a bag full of cold hard Yuan to implement a facial recognition system in his casino. Hearing about Anthony's past life as a screenwriter, Cash offers him another job - ghostwriting a biography about the casino mogul's ... more

And God Laughed

by Joe Rielinger

Private detective Terry Luvello has just been handed the biggest case of his career. During confession, a man has twice declared his intent to commit murder. In both cases, the murders later occurred in exactly the way the unknown man had described. Hoping to keep the church connection out of the newspapers, the parish pastor asks Terry to find the killer and act as his liaison with the Cleveland Police and Detective Hannah Page. While dealing with their own growing attraction, Terry and Hann... more

Lovers and Other Killers

by Penelope Karageorge

Journalist Cass Cooper searches for a savage killer in a new novel by Penelope Karageorge, "Lovers and Other Killers." When her ex-husband is released from prison after serving a mere five years for a Ponzi scheme, they plan to remarry,. But Cass finds him with a knife through his heart and becomes the prime murder suspect. Desperate to prove her innocence, she travels from her Greenwich Village apartment to a billionaire's New York penthouse to the country retreat of a group playing dangero... more

The Billionaires' Club

by Jeff Nesbit

Imagine if someone handed you a blank checkbook along with a new office and a full-time assistant. No rules or apparent limits. And no one waiting offstage to tell you what to do, or how much money is there for you to use. Ultimately, you learn that this anonymous benefactor has, in effect, provided you entrée into the cloistered world of billionaires and the methods by which they earn their unimaginable riches. Given this incomparable opportunity, for reasons that only become clear as the sto... more

Throwaways: A Jake Savage Mystery

by Elliott Light

The body of a young girl drifts over a reef where 25-year-old Jake Savage is photographing lionfish—beautiful brown-striped creatures with feathery pectoral fins that could almost make one forget their venomous spines. For an instant, Jake thinks the girl might be watching him, but she has no snorkel or mask. Also, she isn't wearing a swimsuit, but rather is clad in only a shirt and panties. And she can't have looked at him because she has no eyes. What has this child done to die so young? A... more

The Sky Above

by Kim Idol

Bridget lies bleeding on the ground in the dark, wondering if the friendship she and Andy have forged over a long, dark period will compel him to save her. She is running out of time. When she proposed the heist to Andy and Sarah, this wasn’t part of the plan. As she clings to life in the empty parking lot, all she can do is reflect on how they got into this mess in the first place. The Sky Above is a story that investigates the nature of second chances for its protagonists––misfits, thugs a... more

A Sudden Interest in Shakespeare

by Paul Breen

Madison, Wisconsin, June 2000. A man disappears during a routine day at the office. A woman finds a shoebox filled with cash, fake IDs, and a cryptic list. Two seemingly unrelated events with one unusual connection: William Shakespeare. Seamus O’Neill, a local rock & roll musician, and part-time Ryder Detective Agency employee, investigates both events. As he carouses through Madison’s nightlife, he determines the shoebox’s purpose, deciphers the list, and explains the role William Shakespeare’... more

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