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Revenge of the Prodigal: A Gripping Crime Thriller

by Michael Caudo

Rumors have begun to swirl about a Rembrandt stolen in the Gardner Museum heist in 1990. Could it really be stashed away in a Philadelphia church after all these years? A Russian oligarch taps Nick Di Nobile to return home to hunt for the painting, "Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee." But, a Saudi Prince wants the masterpiece for his own private collection. Deep in the heart of South Philadelphia sits Caffè Vecchio, where friends and enemies mingle . . . and buy each other drinks. ... more

The Rio Affair

by Micah Barnett

Special Agent Miles Ronan has a secret: his father is on the FBI’s Most Wanted List. When Miles is called to Brazil he hasn’t seen his father in years. But there he is, the body on the Rio de Janeiro morgue slab was once clearly Frank Ronan - the infamous LAPD detective who thirty years ago stole $50M in cartel cash and abandoned his son and country. Miles is relieved to finally close this chapter of his life. But then, the coroner reveals that his father has a teenage daughter --... more

The File

by Books Forward

Enter Sara West, a tenacious botany graduate student on a scientific expedition in the heart of the African jungle. During her research, she stumbles upon a cache of WWII Nazi files in the wreck of a German bomber hidden deep within the jungle. Those hidden files reveal the location of a multibillion-dollar war chest, secretly deposited by the Nazis in numbered Swiss bank accounts at the end of WWII. But Sara isn’t the only one interested in the war chest. Former KGB agent Ivan Petronov and Fr... more

Soul of the Matter

by Michael A. Kroll

When a middle-aged white man has a terrifying, deadly chance encounter with an older Black man on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, it leads him on an epic search for answers. Harrison Ovitz – a quick witted, ice cream guzzling, pot smoking, classical music loving and compassionate man – reaches out for help to solve the mystery, first from his police officer friend, then from his rich and rebellious big sister, and finally from the man who once was his most feared bully in middle school. Ri... more

Final Belongings

by Sarah Beauchemin

Juliet and Henry never met. Yet their lives resonate across generations when Juliet finds a photo with an urgent message in her uncle Henry’s final belongings. As Juliet follows the trail to Italy, she uncovers a haunting truth that pushes her into the line of danger. Will unraveling Henry’s hidden past put Juliet’s own future at risk?

Bedding Down

by Molly Garcia

When a homeless man is brutally murdered Adam, Sarah and the team are led into the world of rough sleepers. Ten years something drove four men to leave their lives and families and end up on the streets. They share a dark secret but now someone has found them and there's no-where left to hide........

Fool Me Twice

by Spencer Lane Adams

Today was Paddy Evers’ big day. After fifteen years in prison, and meticulous planning, Paddy is gambling his entire future on the perfect heist. Just one final score. Thirty minutes from now, Paddy is either going to be a millionaire, or he's going to be dead. But the one place he's not going is back to prison. He's planned for anything and everything that can go wrong. But the one thing he hasn't planned for is Mac.

The Christmas Conclave

by Hodgo Hodgeson

A Christmas Conclave is about Ben, a twelve year old boy who accompanies his Pop on a trip to the North Pole when Santa dies and a conclave is called to elect the new one. The story is told from Ben's point of view as he learns the truth behind the Santa Claus myth and the rich family heritage he knew nothing about. While there, Ben learns that the ancient traditions of Christmas are under threat from a billionaire who wants to take over and monetise Christmas. Ben and his Pop end up having to r... more

The Prime-Time Burglars

by David Cole

Jordan and Justin are best friends and the only two kids in their class’s advanced math group. So it isn’t until Stephanie Lewis marches into their classroom that they meet someone who’s as good with numbers as they are. Their shared interest in math quickly draws them together, and the three soon form The Math Kids. Unfortunately, life as math club kids isn’t always easy. In addition to extra homework, the three friends have two new problems. First, a string of mysterious burglaries has the ... more

Loden's Children

by Paul Chandler

Deadly Legacy

by Heather Gallagher

James Rossiter is the illegitimate son of Cherry Grove's wealthiest resident Col. Alston. James has always lived a privileged life and has never met his Father. When a chance encounter leads him to Cherry Grove, he becomes the victim of his half- brother vengeful tactics and embroiled in a case that will split the town apart, unless the truth comes out. No matter how damaging it might be.

Some, A FEW MURDERS,in the, MY neighborhood

by HENRY OLEK

April September, a struggling mystery writer can't get a publisher. At 36, April's temporary bank job is metastasizing into a career. At 38, police academy reject Preston Tremlock has an obsession that keeps him jobless. Currently, Tremlock is "investigating" a few murders in the neighborhood and annoying the holy hell out of the police. Oh, did we mention he has a 148 IQ? The something wonderful happens. April's bank gets robbed. The bank thieves are cornered by the police and find...n... more

Killing the Chorister

by Joseph James Walcroft

When Stephen Shepherd, an elderly former police detective, is interrogated in connection with a reopened murder case, it forces him to recount emotional and traumatic experiences from his long life. A deeply-held prejudice is then revealed that leads to him becoming a prime suspect. But was he really involved? And can he find peace from having held onto his hatred for so long?

Murder Can Be Fatal

by Kevin Scott Allen

IGNACIO PIUS DOWNS, better known as IGG, is down on his luck. Once a busy private eye, he’s now nearly broke. After hooking up with the ex-wife of an abusive homicide detective, JAKE GARCIA, the cop smeared Igg’s name and business. Now Igg’s now living in a rundown Airbnb in Koreatown in Los Angeles, with an old woman and her demonic dog, OSCAR, who hates Igg. The woman dies, leaving the house to the dog. If Igg wants a place to live, he has to be nice to the dog, whom he renames GARBAGE. It’s a... more

Whispers Dancing in the Dark Winds

by Demario Tyson

The City of Carlsbad, California is rattled to its core when the death of a local, young woman hits the airwaves. Detective Leo Shanks, a self-loathing, alcoholic father takes the case and starts them on the path of finding a psychotic killer with his unique investigative skills. But what starts out as one case turns into a pandemic of increasing violent murders within the local communities. Shanks and the local team are at their wit's end trying to stop the massacre of their young women. Just w... more

The Calling: A Supernatural Faith-Based Suspense Thriller

by Regional Cook

What if I told you there are supernatural forces in the universe resisting your God-given gifts and purpose? On the same morning, without warning, seven individuals from different walks of life receive an amazing ability. Because of it they battle through intense human drama and spiritual warfare, catapulting them through a gauntlet of debilitating, bone crushing defeats and astounding miraculous victories – in a struggle to fulfill an ultimate purpose bigger and more powerful than they ever ima... more

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