This book selection was updated on July 27th, 2024.
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It was one drink too many for 72-year-old Evelyn Guilfoyle, found dead the morning after a raucous party in the family’s back garden pub. But the woman had a terminal illness and would have been dead before the year was out anyway. Why the hurry…?
The second in the NUMBER ONE bestselling Derry Murder Mysteries, Death in Small Measures is another gripping mystery thriller with jaw-dropping twists. $0.99 on Kindle.
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ITS A RACE AROUND THE WORLD FULL OF HEART-POUNDING ACTION, AND TEAM REAPER REFUSES TO RETREAT.
After being betrayed and shooting the two of the most powerful men in the Irish Mob, John Reaper Kane is forced into hiding. Seeking refuge in the seemingly quiet town of Retribution, Arizona, Reaper soon discovers that appearances can be deceiving. Because beneath the town’s worn exterior lies the dangerous Montoya Cartel, lurking in the shadows.
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This is a nice, quiet town with good people. Things like that don’t happen around here.
But they do.
In THE TARNISHED SON, a tourists death, an alluring young teacher, a fathers carnal desires, and a stepdaughters vendetta ultimately destroy a village dynasty.
The respected Clark family has governed Williams Bay since 1837. On a hot August day, seventeen-year-old Liam causes a tragic boating accident. What happens next infidelity, drugs, theft, and more deepens long-hidden cracks in the f...
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Lucys troubled brother is the only close family she has. When he goes missing, she begins to panic and heads out to a rural backwater, Night Town, his last known location. But the locals don’t respond kindly to her inquiries. What lengths will the townsfolk go to protect their secrets? And how far will she go to protect her kin? Free on Kindle.
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The next battle between liberty and tyranny is about to begin Award-winning author Mikael Carlson brings the omnipresent government surveillance and public manipulation of Orwells 1984 and weaves in the twists and turns of Game of Thrones. The Black Swan Event is the action-packed and realistic first novel of this epic speculative fiction saga showing the worlds terrifying dystopian future. $0.99 on Kindle.
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KIRKUS Reviews: MIDNIGHT SLEEPER Series: The train setting becomes a wonderful narrative device..tension builds…Soon audiences are hip deep in the sort of thugs that Prohibition was so good at enabling The plot does not just thicken, it congealsSkulduggery abounds in the third novel…which brings more intrigue and crazy adventures…the plot moves fast and the dialogue faster, and the novel involves questions of blurred identity..The author has a great thing going here.
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One part Vicar of Dibley, one part amateur sleuth who loves pastries, set in the mountains of Montana where no ones business is her own
Between the police scanners, the coffee ladies, and the senior center, no secret is safe for long. But Vangie Vale wants nothing more than to stay under the radar…especially the police radar. So when her new business is linked to a murder investigation, nothing will stop the gossip mill from connecting her to the dead body.
Can’t have that.
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An exciting world of political intrigue, action-adventure, and steadfast passion
Ten years ago, USAF Special Agent Cleo North ignored her gut instinctand a young sergeant ended up brutally murdered by her boyfriend. Knowing she missed vital clues in the case has haunted her ever since.
Now a civilian security specialist, Cleo accepts an offer to provide protection to a self-centered actress attending the premier of her contentious new movie at the Santa Fe Film Festival. Unexpectedly, the gig r...
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When a thrice married crime writer notices his wife is unhappy due to the time he devotes to his work, he decides to spend the summer with her on a family-owned island on the Hudson River. The only problem is that some Mexican Cartel connected squatters has taken over the island for their drug-running operation. The writer and his wife might think twice about challenging the deadly gangsters. But the unlikely duo is not about to give up on what’s theirs without a fight. $0.99 on Kindle.
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A young reporter travels to London one evening, having been promised a scoop. Minutes after his arrival, he is dead. How is his murder linked to two others fifty miles away in rural Suffolk? Detectives from Scotland Yard, led by Chief Inspector Philip Bryce, investigate. $1.99 on Kindle.
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Just as Sheriff Zeb Hanks prepares to embark on a new chapter of his life with his upcoming marriage to Echo Skysong, the apache Knowledge Keeper, chaos descends upon the peaceful community. A relentless crime wave grips the county, leaving Zeb questioning whether he’s the target of a calculated vendetta or merely caught in the crossfire. As the stakes escalate, Zeb finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue where nothing is as it seems. Echo faces her own trials as she becomes a target...
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They were given a few hours warning when two massive solar flares erupted towards earth.
It wasn’t enough. $2.99 on Kindle.
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In a sleepy little town, an ordinary-looking cat hides an extraordinary secret that will transform his owners’ lives forever.
When the Thompson family inherits a dilapidated old house, their overprotected son Timmy forms a strong bond with Whiskers a chronically lazy tabby who is not what he seems.
As Timmy explores the house’s mysteries, a chilling discovery puts his courage to the test. With the help of Whiskers and some newfound friends, he must face supernatural forces beyond hi...
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In a desperate moment of hope, a single number saved her life. Then a complete stranger opened his home, offering safety. Grace knew danger surrounded them, but she needed him to stay alive because someone wanted her dead.
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Springer’s Gambit is both fluent and riveting. Robert B. Parker, bestselling author of the Spenser and Jesse Stone mystery series
COLE SPRINGER HAS A MUSICAL SOUL, A QUICK WIT, AND A CON-MANS MIND.
Ex-Secret Service Agent Cole Springer has exchanged his badge for a piano and the high-altitude life of Aspen, Colorado. But he hasn’t lost his appetite for danger. Springer delights in playing button men and gangsters for personal gain and amusement. While an affable man, he’s toug...
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In the shadowy depths of the Puerto Rican Trench, far below the tranquil surface of the ocean, lies a realm where the ancient secrets of the sea whisper among the dark currents. Here, in the foreboding expanse known as the Crimson Triangle, Eliana, a gifted marine biologist, leads her team into the heart of the Bermuda Triangle’s mysteries on a perilous quest that will challenge the very essence of their understanding of nature and the supernatural. As a sinister darkness begins to rise i...
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AND HE THOUGHT BEING IN THE MARINES WAS TOUGH
After twenty-four years, Special Forces legend Josh Kavanagh has retired from the military. But now that he’s home, he’s finding that everyone has a different understanding of his motivations, and realizes that there are some wounds no amount of time can heal. Josh’s traumatized sister, Suki, thinks her big brother is a hero and has come home to punish her rapist, the youngest son of a ruthless, crooked billionaire who lives to get...
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Have you ever wondered how the average and talentless seemingly rise from nowhere and achieve great success? The Last Diva blurs the lines between fantasy and reality when it comes to the world of showbusiness. Decide for yourself what is real, possible or just a conspiracy. Your ratings and reviews will be gratefully received. Free on Kindle.
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When a mysterious girl arrives at Thorn’s doorstep, her presence ignites a chain of events that unravels his world. This unexpected encounter reveals a chilling secret: every misfortune Thorn has faced over the past twenty years has been carefully crafted by a sinister figure known only as the Trickster. As Thorn delves deeper into this dark conspiracy, he discovers that the Tricksters ultimate, deadly game is about to reach its final, devastating stage. Now, Thorn must confront the shado...
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How well do you really know the person you vowed to spend your life with?
When Tonya Porter meets Darryl, he’s everything Tonya’s dreamed of: thoughtful, engaging, and seemingly head over heels for her. For once, Tonya thinks she might have found her happily ever after.
But as their relationship progresses from dating to a quick walk down the aisle, the fairy tale starts to crack. Darryl’s attentiveness turns into an obsession. His texts and calls aren’t just frequent; t...
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Once a misfit dropout, Mike now directs the fate of man versus machine.
In a future where the boundaries between artificial intelligence and human ambition blur, Mike becomes the linchpin in a critical battle of wills. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), an enigmatic digital entity with the power to rewrite the rules of existence, is at the heart of this clash.
Mike experiences the exhilaration and terror of creating an AI startup that develops deep machine-learning secrets for AGI. Finding ...
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Death on the Grand Strand
Maintenance men are during their routine of dragging the ponds, to retrieve lost golf balls, on an exclusive Golf Club in South Carolina. To their surprise and shock, they discover the body of a man, his mouth stuffed with golf balls. BJ Gleeson, residing in Louisiana, is called by a good friend, to investigate the murder on behalf of the Grand Strand Golf Club.
BJs relationship with his fiance, Lieutenant Karen Gagne from the New Orleans Police Department continues to...
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In “A Touch of Regret,” the eighth book in the Nick Bracco thriller series, Gary Ponzo once again delivers an adrenaline-pumping journey into the dark world of crime and justice. This time, we rejoin the formidable FBI agent, Nick Bracco, as he finds himself stuck in a deadly web of power, deceit, and remorse.
When Bracco uncovers a potentially devastating terrorist plot that could lay waste to America, he realizes that the roots of this threat are far deeper and darker than anyone ...
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Cold War tensions run high for the residents in the divided city of Berlin. A terrifying change is coming as the building of the Berlin Wall will divide families, couples, and city’s residents. Making matters worse, Department XX/4 of the feared Stasi infiltrate one of the last remaining bastions of freedom in communist East Germany, the Church. $0.99 on Kindle.
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CEO of Q-Tower Nathan Jordan is faced with a problem when he tries to get the bill on a pill call Q-2.
He had manufactory to help cure cancer and tumors. With the many side affect’s that cause health problems and disorders behavior. This caused the Bill to be turn down and with senator Liam Hawkins, in this way Nathan Jordan take’s matter’s into his own hands and has his whole family murder. $7.99 on Kindle.
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A plane lands at Dublin airport with a dead passenger poisoned, and for once not by the inflight menu. Detective Fiona Moore is sure hes been murdered. But shell have to take on much of the investigation herself as her immediate superior, DI Aidan Burke, has other things on his mind mainly the attractive Swedish co-pilot! Free on Kindle.
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Zach Axton is in a dark place. The haunted FBI agent is one Border Collie away from cashing in his chips. But hes grudgingly pulled back into action when a prisoner in an experimental government program designed to increase brain functioning escapes. Twisty and terrific! Crouch and Patterson fans will love it! $0.99 on Kindle.
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Silence is like trust: easily broken.
The first time Claire and Megan Deveraux receive a cryptic text from the anonymous AMZ, they decide its a sophisticated scam. But when further evidence of a long-lost sibling starts to add up, Claire begins to wonder whether there is merit to AMZs wild claims…or just photoshop and dumb luck?
As the sisters weigh up the risks of pursuing a ruthless blackmailers trail, another victim is scrambling to keep his secret safe, whatever the cost. Because no a...
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Two mothers. One missing daughter. One life-changing secret.
In 2019, Leslie Graham is within arms reach of her goal to become the news editor at the Dancing Hills Times. At thirty-five, she has it alla promising career and a close relationship with her two teenage girls, Rhonda and Jillian. But when an old enemy from her past resurfaces, threatening to reveal life-changing information about one of her daughters, Leslie does everything in her power to keep her world from crashing down.
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The bride died drinking the most expensive wine in the world at a fabulous wedding.
Somebody was knocking off Alchemy Winerys best customers, one by one.
Charlie and Ben step in. They dont know wine, but they know murderers.
This sixth adventure of Charlie and Ben is clever, intriguing, full of old-guy charm, and just plain fun to read.
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CIA covert operative Titus Ray is used to keeping secrets. This time, it’s different.
This time, he’s keeping secrets from his boss, his handler, and his wife.
Operation False Flag is the secret Titus is keeping from his boss . . .
While his boss, Deputy Director of Operations, Robert Ira, would ordinarily be aware of any operation being run out of the Agency, this mission concerns the DDO himself, a mission that could cost him his job.
The whistleblower behind the operation is the ...
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John Walker seems to be on a lucky streak. He’s hit the lottery and living the good life in Florida in his motorhome, with his cat, Mango Bob. His new gal pal, Sarah, sends him to Florida’s Treasure Coast, to search for long-lost gold hidden beneath the sands. Trouble soon finds him as he encounters a cast of weird and sometimes dangerous characters in this rollicking travel romp through the Sunshine State. Free on Kindle.
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In New Haven, everything is changing. And theres no going back now.
It’s been weeks since Allison went missing, and everyone has given up except for Kaia. New Haven mourns their dead as she keeps looking. And now, she’s starting to find answers.
As the unsolved cases pile up, a new discovery in the forest offers hope. But it also threatens to unbury all of New Havens darkest secrets.
For the Woods family, it will take everything they have. For Kaia, its the last chance.
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Four ruthless criminals on Death Row are chosen to participate in a three-month groundbreaking clinical trial facilitated by Dr. Alicia Sharp, utilizing cutting-edge Psychological Rehabilitation through Virtual Reality (VR) technology. Crafted scenarios within the VR experiences are designed to evoke empathy, remorse, and emotional healing by confronting the criminals with the consequences of their actions. With nothing to lose and time as their enemy, the four participants two men and two wome...
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Survive the Wilderness: A Tale of Unyielding Spirit
When Jill Harper decides to navigate the serene yet untamed Appalachian Mountains, she envisions a tranquil drive home from college for her spring break. The journey she’s made countless times before takes a harrowing detour, thrusting her into an unforeseen survival ordeal.
Amidst the dense canopy and winding trails, Jill’s courage is tested beyond her wildest imagination when roadblocks force her to venture into the heart of the ...
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When the Albany Police Department calls on Jobz to look into a series of horrific killing, it’s chance for him to get out of the office for a while. But what he doesn’t realize is that he’s about to come face to face with a serial killer who embalms his victims alive. What he is also about to face is his own worst nightmare come true. From New Times and USA Today bestselling Thriller and Shamus Award winning author, Vincent Zandri. $0.99 on Kindle.
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A graduate student has been poisoned with a hallucinogen in a historic chapel in Milwaukee in the dead of winter. As the list of suspects grows, can a forensic toxicologist with a nose for trouble and a disgraced federal investigator find the killer? Start this new series from USA Today bestselling author Paul Austin Ardoin. Free on Kindle.
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Her stalkers message is deadly clear. She’s his. When Keira ORyan starts receiving photos of herself at business events, she assumes its just another office prank. Then the situation takes a menacing turn when the spotlight shifts to her personal life. As the photos pile up, Keira comes to a chilling realization she has a stalker.
Her faceless predator continues to evade the Montana police, and Keira’s fear grows. When she discovers cameras scattered throughout her home, she turns t...
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A lonely road a foggy night a woman trying to move forward
A troubled young man, who tried desperately to right the wrongs of his past and bring the truth to light.
A death. Murder? Accident?
Dana De Witte wants more than anything to find a cold case that would be a good subject for her first true crime book.
She recently moved to a small, picturesque town to help in her aunts flower shop and focus on her writing.
As the town celebrates the retirement of its beloved football coach, she takes up...
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ITS A RACE AROUND THE WORLD FULL OF HEART-POUNDING ACTION, AND TEAM REAPER REFUSES TO RETREAT.
After being betrayed and shooting the two of the most powerful men in the Irish Mob, John Reaper Kane is forced into hiding. Seeking refuge in the seemingly quiet town of Retribution, Arizona, Reaper soon discovers that appearances can be deceiving. Because beneath the town’s worn exterior lies the dangerous Montoya Cartel, lurking in the shadows.
Meanwhile, DEA Agent Luis Ferrero has long advoc...
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