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Ladies First: A Fictional Novella of Girls Rescued from Trafficking

Rick was just settling in for a peaceful morning in the park with a cup of coffee and a book. Soon he was hunted down by the waitress of Joe’s Diner across the street. She needed help and Joe (Rick’s friend) recommended asking for Rick’s help. One thing led to another and soon Rick found himself in the middle of search-and-rescue missions involving young ladies being held by a handful of sordid individuals. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Madison Houston Book 2

In the second installment of the Madison Houston series, talented author Ronnie Deaton draws readers further into the intricate web of mysteries and thrilling encounters, rivetingly spun around the audacious protagonist, Madison Houston. Madison Houston is a name that now sends shivers down the spine of the criminal world. Having faced perilous threats in the first installment, Madison returns in an even fiercer form, battling enigma, crime, and raw danger in “Madison Houston: Book 2.R... [Read More...]

The Last Wave at Midnight

DETECTIVE DAWSON MYSTERIES – THE LAST WAVE AT MIDNIGHT On the picturesque shores of the Gold Coast, the night was supposed to be one of celebration. But when young entrepreneur Ryan Huxley is found dead, a tangled web of jealousy, betrayal, and secrets unravels among his closest friends. Detective Derek Dawson, known for his relentless pursuit of the truth, investigates what appears to be an accidental drowning—only to uncover a far darker story. With each suspect hiding a motive, Dawso... [Read More...]

Karma The Price of Actions and the Fire of Hell

As dark forces from their past rise, Haider must confront a cycle of pain and revenge that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. Karma: The Price of Actions and the Fire of Hell is a gripping tale of love, loss, and the devastating consequences of seeking vengeance, where every action has a price and no one escapes the fiery grip of karma. $2.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Lake’s Legacy: Demon Dawgs MC New Orleans – Book Three

In “Lake’s Legacy,” we delve into the tumultuous life of Lake, a former medic turned member of the Demon Dawgs MC, who finds himself at a crossroads between duty, desire, and destiny. When Olivia, the sister of a promising prospect in the MC, seeks Lake’s help to locate her missing friends, he’s drawn into a quest that ignites not only his sense of responsibility but also a deep and unexpected attraction to Olivia. As they plunge into the heart of the mystery surro... [Read More...]

Tarantulas at Thirty Thousand Feet

Fear of Flying is Real. It Gets Even More Real When the Plane is Infested with Killer Tarantulas! Bestselling pulp fiction writer, Tim Dutton and his wife Claire are flying to Rome, Italy, to rekindle their failing marriage. But when the pilots are discovered dead from spider bites, and no one is flying the plane, havoc ensues. That’s when it’s also discovered thousands of tarantulas have infiltrated the craft. Dutton, along with a stunning female flight attendant, have no choice bu... [Read More...]

The Untested

A smart legal thriller with an edge! In this gripping legal thriller, young and untested Jason Noble knows he can become a great lawyer, even if the rest of the world does not. He thought he landed the chance of a lifetime when he was hired to represent South Florida Mob Boss Antonio “Magic Man” Barrera in his federal death penalty trial. What begins as the opportunity of a lifetime for Jason to prove himself soon takes a chilling turn that could cost him and his client their lives. As the ... [Read More...]

The Connection

From the mean streets of Hartlepool to the elite ranks of the SAS, James Fraser forged a path with his fists, his grit, and his rage. A natural champion in all forms of combat, he quickly rose through the military ranks, mastering each challenge with the steely resolve of a man driven by demons. In the shadows of the world’s most dangerous hotspots, Fraser and his four-man team infiltrated drug cartels, hunted terrorists, and dismantled organized crime rings. Their covert operations made ... [Read More...]

Free: Not For the Faint of Heart: Madcap Adventures

Magic, mayhem, mystery, and humor in a post-Ragnarok world. If you loved the Dresden Files, you’ll love Madcap Adventures. As Rory proposes to Ingefær, the Shrine they’re visiting is set ablaze. Ingefær is jailed and threatened with hanging. Rory investigates, but is hounded at every step by soldiers. While Ingefær searches for ways to defeat the jail’s magic wards, the Shrine’s healer vanishes in a puff of smoke. Will the couple get the chance to solve the Shrine fir... [Read More...]

Rampart

Former Secret Service agent Sam Kilbrough stands only feet from the main stage as the president approaches, a 9mm Glock G43 is carefully tucked inside his sky blue Gore-Tex windbreaker. When he expertly withdraws it and shoots the man he was once sworn to protect, it sparks the trial of the century: against sitting vice president Elijah Styles. Was the assassin a trojan horse sent by Styles to kill President Magnus Thorne and propel him into the White House, or a lone wolf with a warped sense o... [Read More...]

Fatally Inferior: The Dunston Burnett Trilogy

Award-winning author Lyn Squire has done it again with an extraordinary follow-up to Immortalised to Death. Set in Victorian England amidst the furor triggered by Charles Darwin’s revolutionary theory, Fatally Inferior plunges Dunston Burnett, the series’ unassuming but sometimes insightful amateur sleuth, into a cauldron churning with secrets and lies. An abduction—the victim mysteriously vanishing from a locked-tight country house. A birth—the newborn torn from its mother’s arms. Th... [Read More...]

Foxholes (Marcotte and Collins Investigative Thrillers Book 1)

When Nick Batson launches his senatorial campaign, combat veteran Vince Marcotte is determined to stop the murderer’s political plans. Proving the man’s guilt won’t be easy — but as he digs into the truth with amateur detective Hadley Collins, they’re determined to expose what really happened all those years ago in Afghanistan… $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

EMP: Staying Alive

In a flash, an EMP disables North America’s entire west coast. When Olivia Blunt’s quiet morning at a local diner is interrupted by a national alert, her world is thrown into chaos. An EMP attack leaves the country without power, communication, or a way to defend itself. Olivia receives a desperate call from her father, urging her to flee to their secluded cabin in New Mexico. With her stepmother Willow by her side, Olivia must navigate a landscape of fear, looting, and uncertainty.... [Read More...]

Free: Four Cold Months

Detective Max Grady’s past haunts him every single day.The day he finds out Macy Chandler has been missing for four months is no exception.Now, a ransom demand has come in, one that her family doesn’t understand and can’t fulfill.With no options and no leads, Max sets out to find the kidnappers and to rescue Macy… while she still has time.If you like books by L.T. Ryan, Adam Nicholls, and James Patterson, you are going to love Four Cold Months. Get it now! Free on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price

What if you were born with an addiction to magic? What if your pleasure meant their pain? The brutality of war was all Ian Troy had ever known. Peace was all he ever wanted. Fate had other plans when it placed the Crown of Stones, an ancient artifact of untold power, into his battle-weary hands. With one reckless wish, he ended a conflict that had been tearing the realms apart since before he was born. And paid a terrible price. A decade later, Ian is still haunted by that tragic day. Running f... [Read More...]

Free: Pacific Northwest Cozy Culinary Series

Lily Pine recently moved to a cozy peninsula town in the Pacific Northwest. Her plans to open a bayside restaurant and start a new life are hindered when she is unexpectantly swept into a murder mystery. Can Lily make new friends in this picturesque village, solve a murder, and fulfill her husband’s lifelong dream? Along the way, Lily shares delicious recipes sure to please any mystery enthusiast. Free to $2.99 on Kindle. Learn More ... [Read More...]

Heinous Crimes Unit Boxed Set Books 1-8

A cunning serial killer terrorizes a city with meticulous, unpredictable murders. Enter Christian Windsor, a genius from Quantico’s Heinous Crimes Unit. Unparalleled in predicting psychopaths, Christian faces a high-stakes intellectual battle against time. Can he outmaneuver this killer? The race is on in this thrilling contest of wits, where safety is an illusion and horror becomes reality. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

The Dragon Codex: Quest for the Relics of Design

“Dragon Codex: Quest for the Relics of Design” is an enchanting tale that transcends realms, exhibiting an exquisite fusion of mythical lore and modern design principles. Written by accomplished author David Block, this book serves as an unusual, thrilling guide to design and creativity, through the lens of a mystical adventure gleaming with dragons and ancient relics. The storyline unfurls in an ageless universe where formidable dragons possess the power and wisdom of design princi... [Read More...]

Men Will Be Boys: Part 1: First, Get The Money!

“Whatever Happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” but… that only applies to your money… and our three scheming protagonists aim to exploit it. Imagine a high-octane, comedic rollercoaster ride based in the city of sin featuring three opportunistic frenemies on a sadistic quest for financial freedom… while also searching for love in all the wrong places. Men Will Be Boys follows three shrewd frenemies hustling to achieve their version of the “American Dream” by not only violat... [Read More...]

Chase Baker and the Purple Robe of Christ

When Adventurer Chase Baker is employed by a Vatican priest to uncover one of the most sought-after Biblical relics known to man…the very robe the Romans wrapped Jesus in after His scourging…Chase enters a world of deceit, danger, and death brought upon by evil power-hungry global players who are also going after the relic. While Chase wants to see the robe enshrined in the Vatican Museum, the others want to use the robe’s occult powers for nefarious reasons, the major one bei... [Read More...]

The Runaway

Problem after problem hits Nicola – her mother-in-law-dies, her husband Ed loses his job, and teenage daughter Kelly gets into trouble with the police. A move from London to beautiful Cornwall seems like a good idea. But nothing works out the way Nicola imagines, and she finds herself on a lonely quest for the truth. And all the time, someone is lying… $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

AETERNA: Shrine of the Black Flame – Thriller

Unholy conspiracy or scientific sensation? For centuries, the occult society AETERNA has guarded an incredible secret: The Shrine of the Black Flame, an artifact as old as the Earth and as sinister as the apocalypse in the darkest prophecies. Now, the supernatural power of the shrine seems unleashed — with fatal consequences for all life on earth. Interpol investigator Isabella Cassini is on the trail of the secret circle and tries to prevent the worst, while quantum physicist Dr. Daniel Slov... [Read More...]

The World Before the Apocalypse: The illustrated novel (Book 1). 18+

Be careful! It’s going to be really hot! * * * * * Warning! Explicit scenes! (quite a lot) Violent scenes! (a few at most) Foul language! (not a lot) * * * Earth. The year 2622. A world where magical abilities are in balance with modern technology. A world where clans and aristocrats rule, and almost every one of them has a special Gift. They can control the elements, soar in the sky, transform into beasts, or inspire fear in the enemy. They can get into your head and make you do things y... [Read More...]

Smite the Waters

Terror works both ways. Aging billionaire Rex Atwater is on a mission to reshape history with a chilling act of anti-terrorist terrorism: the nuclear annihilation of Mecca. To carry out his plan, he recruits an unlikely team— embittered ex-Special Forces ace, Carla Smukowski, and a zealous para-military brigade, led covertly by weary FBI agent Boyce Hammond. The scheme is complex. They must hijack a closely monitored nuclear waste shipment from Indonesia, build it into a bomb, deliver the dev... [Read More...]

Free: Cell-Jacked: PORTIA BLACK VOLUME 2

The average length of a human genome is approximately six feet. Which, co-incidentally, is the average depth of a human grave. When Portia Black wakes up, drugged and in a strange apartment, her first instinct is to run. After all she’s not the kind of girl authorities are sympathetic to. It doesn’t help that she’s a professional vigilante, settling scores for other girls like her who have been failed by the system, and it definitely doesn’t help that Nathan Hunter, her kidnapper, is on... [Read More...]

Crime Dates

Cleo Krol, 40, is a laid-off reporter who recently moved to Washington DC. When her friend and next-door neighbor, Rae Gagnon, has a psychotic break, Cleo is bewildered – Rae showed no warning signs. When Rae is released from the hospital, she returns to work and seems okay for the first couple of weeks and Cleo is relieved. Then, unexpectedly, she commits suicide. Searching for reasons why, Cleo learns about Rae’s chaotic love life and a Chinese spy program for U.S. government labs. So... [Read More...]

Free: Raze vs Snatchers: Book one in the Raze Warfare series

An LGBTQ+ action romance series that packs a punch…“Razes, Razes, everywhere … snatchers, snatchers all beware …”Hato’s gang must go up against an underground system trading in the lives of youths, or risk losing the kid brother of their group forever. Kiddo prefers to be a wallflower. But being a ten out of ten on a looks scale makes that impossible… Especially when snatchers are out to find and sell the most aesthetically pleasing, most vulnerable youths they can sna... [Read More...]

Free: West End Justice

Everything in Detective Morgan Foster’s life is a secret…Living in West End, West Virginia wasn’t part of the plan, but the murders of her husband, Peter, and her partner, AJ Roth, have sent her into hiding.For a while, everything seemed to be fine, but two dead bodies at her waitressing job tell another story…Unable to ignore the threat that’s crashed down on her carefully constructed secret life, Morgan gets caught in a web of motorcycle gangs, murder and a bounty that has six f... [Read More...]

THE CATALOG / 20 THINGS THAT HAPPENED TO ME

In the first story of this double novella: Do you wish that you could spend time with your favorite celebrity or possibly transform someone into your fantasy come true? The Catalog will accomplish what is impossible as long as the price is right. Just hop on the website and let John know what you desire, and he will get back to you with the price. In the second story: Klaus Mendax treats his dinner guests to twenty stories about his life. If they guess which tale is true, their financial woes w... [Read More...]

The Shroud Key: A Chase Baker Thriller

Adventurer and treasure hunter Chase Baker goes on the hunt for the greatest Biblical relic in history. The mortal remains of Jesus of Nazareth. The problem is, does such a relic exist? When rival factions are willing to kill for the sacred remains, Chase becomes a moving international target. The number one bestselling thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestselling Thriller and Shamus award winning author, Vincent Zandri. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]