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JC Bratton's Things That Go Bump in the Night, Volume One: Urban Legends

by JC Bratton

Young adult horror master JC Bratton takes us on a dark journey where urban legends and childhood nightmares come to life. Perfect for reading around a campfire, Things That Go Bump in the Night, Volume One, is the complete collection in JC's "Urban Legends" series: a set of dialogue-driven, bite-sized tales that will keep readers guessing and wanting more.

The Other Murder: (A sizzling mystery about media, murder, and the value of the truth)

by Kevin G. Chapman

Sometimes, the most dangerous thing . . . is the truth. Cable news producer Hannah Hawthorne is covering a local murder that snowballs into a media circus. Meanwhile, Paulo, a reporter for a small newspaper, is following the other murder in Washington Square Park that same night. He discovers an unexpected connection that is political dynamite. When the story is ready to explode, the truth may be hotter than anyone can handle. Breaking the next scoop could ruin Paulo’s paper and wreck Hannah’... more

Oxblood

by AnnaLisa Grant

When a mysterious package arrives from her brother in Italy, twenty-year-old Victoria “Vic” Asher knows something has gone terribly wrong. After the FBI dismisses her concerns, Vic knows she must take matters into her own hands. Blindly traveling to Europe in search of the only family she has left, Vic uncovers her brother’s lies and the secret life he had been hiding. The handsome Ian Hale and his team are the only hope Vic has of finding her brother. To get his cooperation, she must enter a wo... more

The Global Reconciler:

by Kimble Burton

In an era marked by turmoil, scandal, division, and animosity on the international stage, one individual emerges as a beacon of hope and unity. Immerse yourself in the compelling narrative of "The Global Reconciler," a gripping story that delves into the extraordinary ability of one person to bridge divides among nations, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable chaos.

Quoz: A Financial Thriller

by Mel Mattison

It’s 2027. Rory O’Connor is the financial genius who helped create ICARUS, a quantum computer that now controls the world’s stock markets with AI and algorithms. But Rory has recently suffered some tough breaks. He’s checked out of high finance and into a luxury Caribbean condo. After a former colleague finds anomalies with ICARUS, Rory quickly finds himself at the nexus of a high-stakes international conspiracy. In the process, he discovers a hidden thumb drive that contains the mysterious and ... more

Ranch Dressing: A Samantha Kidd Mystery

by Diane Vallere

When fashionista Samantha Kidd’s father-in-law arranges a week on the dude ranch he’s aiming to buy, Samantha preps for blue skies and clean living. But all too soon she learns life on the ranch is anything but calm. When the owner is found dead inside one of the stables, all signs point to murder. As Samantha wrangles clue after clue, she smells something rotten—and it’s not manure. In her quest for the truth, she encounters quirky cowhands, brazen barrel racers, and suspicious horseplay—not... more

Hollow Voices

by Michelle Corbier

The Surgeon by Leslie Wolfe meets The Coworker by Frieda McFadden Following her husband’s death from cancer, Dr. Julia Toussaint rebuilt a comfortable life with her son, Evens. But when he’s murdered, she’s devastated. Months of psychiatric treatment leave her confused and alienated from her former life. Julia struggles with the past. With the support of friends and family, she pieces things together, but the world has changed. Her aging parents want her to return home to North Carolina, but ... more

The Monastery Murder

by Jennifer Christianson

Part mystery and romance with a dash of family drama and a splash of comedy. Linny Scout is a hot mess, but you’ll be rooting for her through every twist and turn. A murdered man at an ancient monastery. His ex-girlfriend is determined to find the truth. After Linny’s first Romanian romance ends, her newly ex-boyfriend is brutally killed. The police believe that Victor was a criminal. Linny doesn’t, and she sets off on a quest to find the truth about his murder. Enlisting the help of her ... more

Detectives and Spies

by Dave Zeltserman

Three detectives. Three very different styles of mysteries. Nine highly enjoyable and exciting stories, including the new novella, Julius Katz and the Ruined Roast, a new Morris Brick crime thriller, James & Bond, and a new Mike Stone PI in Hell story, The Hollywood Hit.

ANWAR

by Rejoice Kur

ANWAR is a fictional story depicted in the previous Sudan between 1995 and 2011 at the time South Sudan became an independent state. It is a story that depicts the past in the light of the future. It prompts the inclination to empathy and forgiveness, peace and contentment, and the love of a country. In reading the story, people can journey to opposite perspectives in a time that had defined the course of a country.

Money for Nothing

by Aaron Palmer

Chicago. Taylor Street. 1986. Accomplished burglar Ralph "Beans" Trombino surrounds himself with the fringe elements that frequent the neighborhood social clubs. Outfit guys ,dirty cops, thieves, bookies, and gamblers. With his photographic memory and almost supernatural instincts, Beans has developed a reputation among his kind as an exceptional planner of heists. He and his life long friends, Cosh and Izzy, consider themselves honorable thieves. No stickups. No killing for money. No steal... more

A Christmas Conundrum: A Liz Adams Mystery

by Stacy Wilder

Nancy Drew meets How the Grinch Stole Christmas in this delightful cozy mystery set in Charleston, SC. Who’s stealing the holiday decorations? They’re disappearing like Christmas cookies from PeggyLou Designs, and Lou’s newly launched event planning service is in trouble. He implores his neighbor and friend, Private Investigator Liz Adams, to bring the thief to justice. The clock is ticking. It’s only ten days until the mayor’s big holiday celebration. The party that will make or break Lou... more

Trust No One

by Glenn Dyer

Loyalists meant to rid their country of a double-dealing collaborator. Instead, they created a threat that could destroy Allied unity. Algiers. Winter 1942. Conor Thorn is devastated. He’s been fired from the OSS. His wife, Emily, has been fired from MI6. They allowed their morals to bend certain truths concerning the outcome of their last mission. Forever dedicated to defeating Axis powers, these skilled operatives jump at the chance to secretly help General Eisenhower deal with a political ... more

Miss Mary

by Kathbell Stumpf

Based on the centuries old nursery rhyme "Mary Mack", the origin of which is unknown, Miss Mary brings life to Mary Mack. Miss Mary focuses on a Civil War-era restless spirit who enlists the help of a modern-day teenage girl to help solve the mysterious disappearance of her fiancé. Although classified as young adult, this cozy light paranormal mystery romance can be enjoyed by a reader of any age 13+.

Blue Eyed Devil

by M.J. McDuffie

In this riveting paranormal political thriller, prepare to embark on a dangerous pulse-pounding adventure where the past and present collide, whilst around every corner – evil lurks in the shadows. When fate intertwines the path of Remy Montgomery – an FBI agent with the unique ability to see auras with the captivating widow, Belle Brooks – who finds herself entangled in the dark legacy of her billionaire criminal husband – their unusual lives turn upside down. But Belle has some secret magica... more

Pass the Cyanide

by Karmen Špiljak

The 2023 Wishing Shelf Book Awards Bronze
Awards Finalist: The 2023 Indies Today, The 2024 Book Excellence Awards

Savour the spicy tang of dark and twisted tales in Pass the Cyanide, a follow-up to the award-winning collection of culinary mysteries, Add Cyanide to Taste. From an old friend hiding a deadly secret to a ravenous house with an appetite for friends, this collection masterfully blends the allure of food and the thrill of mystery. Each story is a rich and... more

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