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REVENEGE by A. M. Holloway

Yesterday’s Murder by Peg Herring

Yesterday’s Murder by Peg Herring

In *Yesterday’s Murder,* Tonnie Berndt wakes from a coma to find that the world around her has changed drastically. As she struggles to deal with the shocks and surprises of her return to life, questions arise. What is a Mandalorian? What exactly is twerking? And why would people try to eat detergent?
More important are her personal questions. What really happened to her beloved husband Stuart? Why does what people say about him make Stu seem like a stranger? And can she move on with the family she has left and make a life for herself without him?
The search for answers points Tonnie to a wealthy local criminal. Her refusal to give up her quest for truth leads to danger for her, for her family, and for Luke, an old friend who reluctantly agrees to help her discover the answers to *Yesterday’s Murder.*

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Murder & Needles by Jim Riley

Murder & Needles by Jim Riley

Needles have been used for centuries. Sometimes for good. Sometimes not.

When men along the South Louisiana bayous die with needle marks, Niki Dupre is called to unravel the mystery. With her partner, Donna Cross, in the killer’s sights, Niki races against time.

A suspenseful crime thriller, MURDER AND NEEDLES is the third book in Jim Riley’s Louisiana Mysteries series.

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Murder Encrypted by Jim Riley

Murder Encrypted by Jim Riley

After private investigator Niki Dupre receives an encrypted message, she learns that it came from a high school friend, now dead under suspicious circumstances. Soon, Niki herself becomes a target.

Attacked in her home and pursued across state lines, she uncovers a criminal network connected to Mississippi’s underworld. With her partner Donna at her side, decoding the message becomes crucial for their survival.

As a scandalous email leak rocks the capitol, Niki inches closer to the truth. But unmasking the man behind it all means risking everything… including her life.

Gritty and filled with Southern intrigue, Jim Riley’s MURDER ENCRYPTED is a high-stakes mystery where justice is anything but guaranteed.

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Murder by the Bayou by Jim Riley

Murder by the Bayou by Jim Riley

Lucky Stryker’s decision to skip school to go fishing takes a deadly turn when he and two friends witness the body of Louisiana’s wealthiest man being dumped into the bayou.

With millions at stake, the man’s wife—significantly younger than her children—has plenty of motives. The kids, with secret lives of their own, have ample reasons to benefit from Caleb Glover’s death.

This Louisiana murder mystery unravels a perilous web of deceit and greed in a culture known for its crawfish and jambalaya.

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Peach Clobber: A Dewberry Farm Mystery by Karen MacInerney

Peach Clobber: A Dewberry Farm Mystery by Karen MacInerney

Sweet peaches, family secrets… and a farm-fresh murder.

A struggling peach orchard, a tangled love triangle, and a suspicious death have farmer Lucy Resnick’s reporter instincts on high alert in the latest Dewberry Farm mystery.

Add in old bones, a decades-old disappearance, and loads of delicious peach recipes for a juicy story you won’t want to put down!

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The Last Snapshot: A Willow Creek Series by Diana Freel

The Last Snapshot: A Willow Creek Series by Diana Freel

Some secrets were meant to stay buried…
When Claire Anderson finally opens the doors to her dream bakery in the quiet town of Willow Creek, it feels like a long-overdue fresh start.
But her peace is shattered when her best friend—beloved local photographer Liam O’Connor—is found dead near the town’s scenic overlook.
The sheriff says it was an accident.
Claire knows it wasn’t.
With the help of returning FBI profiler Samantha Hayes, Claire begins to dig into secrets the town has tried to forget. What she uncovers is more than she bargained for—hidden history, cryptic symbols, secret societies, and a raven that always seems to be watching.
As grief turns to determination, Claire is drawn into a mystery far deeper than a single death… one that could threaten everything she loves.
Set against the misty backdrop of the Laurel Highlands, The Last Snapshot is a cozy mystery filled with atmospheric suspense, rich emotion, and a chilling thread of the uncanny.
Perfect for fans of:
✓ Small-town secrets
✓ Female amateur sleuths
✓ Slow-burn suspense with heart
✓ A dash of the eerie in a cozy setting

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Hexes and Hijinks by Sherry Soule

Hexes and Hijinks by Sherry Soule

Matchmaking can be murder…

Danika Dreary’s life is a certified dumpster fire. After her latest soul-crushing crisis, Danika moves in with her delightfully quirky grandma, Elsie, who believes crystals are a girl’s best friend.

But there’s a catch: Danika must work at Karma Moon in the quaint, coastal town of Mystique, California. Except this is no ordinary new-age shop—it’s also where Elsie plays matchmaker to the town’s hopeless romantics.

When Ryker Van Allan demands a refund after his best friend gets stood up—apparently, true love comes with a money-back guarantee—Elsie and Danika are stunned. And thanks to Danika’s built-in lie detector (a rare psychic gift she can’t seem to turn off), she knows Ryker’s telling the truth.

The next day, Elsie’s client is found dead near the shop—and she’s accused of the murder. Danika can’t let her grandma trade her cozy cardigans for orange jumpsuits. But in a town full of secrets, Danika can’t throw a tarot card without hitting a potential suspect.

With the clock ticking, Danika must clear Elsie’s name, survive retail hell, and maybe even find a place where she truly belongs.

Perfect for fans of paranormal cozy mysteries with a side of humor, small-town charm, and a slow-burn romantic subplot.

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Whisper County

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In the heart of Souls River, the quaint town is shaken to its core when a blood-spattered farm becomes the stage for a chilling mystery. All eyes turn to Gus Olson, a hardworking the man with a reputation tarnished by the disappearance of captivating waitress, Annabelle. The tight-knit community unite in their conviction of Gus as a ruthless killer. Faced with countless dead ends and a suspicious town, the defense attorney embarks on a relentless quest to unearth the truth and prove Gus’s innocence. The prosecuting attorney remains resolute, armed with what he believes is enough incriminating evidence to secure a conviction. Will Gus succumb to the weight of his accusations, or will prevailing faith guide him? In this thriller, faith and justice collide as the battle for truth unfolds in unexpected places. The wounded soul of Souls River hangs in the balance.

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Murder by the Bayou

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Lucky Stryker’s decision to skip school to go fishing takes a deadly turn when he and two friends witness the body of Louisiana’s wealthiest man being dumped into the bayou.

This Louisiana murder mystery unravels a perilous web of deceit and greed in a culture known for its crawfish and jambalaya.

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A Missing Manuscript and Murder by P. C. James

A Missing Manuscript and Murder by P. C. James

A simple puzzle turned deadly. With scandal and folks with something to hide, can this retired inspector close the book on homicide?
North Yorkshire, 1966. Tom Ramsay can’t seem to escape mysteries. Reluctantly taking on a straightforward case to appease his assistant, the former investigator suddenly finds himself caught up in two capers when a literary agent begs for his help. But when tampering becomes theft, the frustrated man can’t walk away when a best-selling author turns up dead.
Attempting to stay out of a police matter, the diligent sleuth soon realizes he can’t pretend the two incidents aren’t connected. And as each page he flips reveals more of the area’s dark underbelly, he scrambles to unearth a decades’ old coverup.
Can Ramsay sort through suspects, stories, and lies to ferret out the truth?

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Live Cries the Soul

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The author’s next adult fiction novel is the third book in the Beauregard Family series about family ties, long buried secrets, dead bodies, and a middle- aged woman facing the tragic circumstances of her past decisions.
Born into prominence, Scarlet has followed in her mother’s footsteps, the current matriarch of the Beauregard family. Scarlet has done everything she was taught to do by her parents and is mired in obligations and expectations. She followed the same high society playbook, her mother used but with disastrous results. Scarlet finds herself saddled in a marriage with a man who does not love her, left alone to deal with the death of her son, all but penniless, and emotionally and physically broken.
The secret life Scarlet has worked to keep buried is exposed to the light. And, in doing so she must deal with the aftermath. As Scarlet grapples with the circumstances that brought her back to her childhood home, she learns the truth surrounding her marriage, her son, and herself.
Entrusted with a secret left in a safe deposit box by her deceased mother-in-law, Scarlet begins to put her life back together again. She sees things from a fresh perspective and with new hope. Old enemies rear their heads, new friendships are formed, budding relationships abound, business opportunities present themselves, and Scarlet confronts the woman she admires and detests- her mother.
She must decide who and what she is going to become. And for the first time ever, on her own terms.
But first, she has to learn to trust herself again.

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Sutherland’s Crossing – A Beau Crenshaw Detective Novel by Gwen Kelly

Sutherland’s Crossing – A Beau Crenshaw Detective Novel by Gwen Kelly

The swamp rarely reveals its secrets, but today, June 21,1995, a car was found.

A missing woman is now lost forever.

The cause of death eerily similar to Mary, a nurse who was brutally murdered years earlier.

Her killer never found.

Detective Beau Crenshaw must break the news to the young woman’s parents. His own memories of Mary’s death resurface as old wounds are reopened and the past comes back to haunt him.

As Beau delves deeper into the investigation, he realizes there may be a connection between this case and Mary’s murder.

Is this just a coincidence or is a serial killer striking again?

In Charleston, South Carolina, where families will do anything to protect their dark secrets, Beau must navigate a web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth.

This elevated edge-of-your-seat thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. With a Southern drawl and a twisted plot, you won’t be able to put it down.

Special Bonus: All proceeds from this book will be donated to Georgia SPOT Society for spay and neuter.

If you loved “Gone Girl” or “The Girl on the Train”, then you’ll love this dark crime drama.

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Morgan’s Landing by Linda Griffin

Morgan’s Landing by Linda Griffin

Where is Julie Morgan?
“Morgan’s Landing is a fast-paced, unpredictable mystery you’ll devour in a single sitting.” ~ Indies Today
In the small town of Morgan’s Landing, fourteen-year-old Julie Morgan disappears on her way to school after a spat with her twin sister. Detective Jim Brady uncovers a few suspects—Is it fired school janitor Bear Wayans, paroled sex offender Raymond Ochner, Julie’s computer teacher David Hartwell…or his own teenage son Colin? Jim can’t believe his son could be involved, but his wife is convinced the boy is hiding something. He needs to find Julie before the worst happens—and keep the peace at home.

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Christmas Beyond the Veil by J. Traveler Pelton

Christmas Beyond the Veil by J. Traveler Pelton

Christmas Beyond the Veil whirls you through unexpected romances, social workers and lawyers, lost children, and behind the scenes look at another dimension, with the most surprising ending you will read this season. This Christmas, the veil between worlds isn’t just thin—it’s about to be shattered. Romance, angels, demons, families in trouble and surprise endings; why wait for Christmas to enjoy a great book?

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Murder at a Musical Retreat by P. C. James

Murder at a Musical Retreat by P. C. James

Murder at a Musical Retreat is book 6 in the One Man and His Dog cozy mystery series. It’s launching at 99 cents for a short time only.

North Riding of Yorkshire, England, 1967
Ex-Inspector Tom Ramsay is called in to help a musician who has been arrested for murder. The police have suggested she ask for his help because they have the evidence they need to put her on trial, only the officer in charge has some doubts. Ramsay, however, isn’t convinced by her plea of innocence — until a second murder occurs.

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DARKNESS IN DAKOTA

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He’s served his time. But when sinister secrets claim the local sheriff’s life, can this ex-felon ride an assassin out of town?

Cal Denton is good at lying. A reformed criminal constantly striving towards redemption, the crook-turned-FBI agent is on the verge of infiltrating the Detroit mob. But when a rural sheriff is brutally murdered in South Dakota, the unorthodox detective reluctantly agrees to trade his current assignment for hunting a killer.

Posing as the new ranch foreman, Denton sets to work manipulating those around him to dig up the truth. But when he starts growing close to the victim’s beautiful widow, the practiced loner fears letting his guard down will leave them both dead.

Can Denton break all the rules and deliver justice before he’s sent six feet under?

Darkness in Dakota is a gripping FBI mystery novel. If you like flawed protagonists, intense action, and powerful twists, then you’ll love Connie Petersen’s dive into danger.

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TIMELESS SPIRITUAL PRACTICES: Sacred Teachings to Elevate Mind, Body, and Spirit

About TIMELESS SPIRITUAL PRACTICES: Sacred Teachings to Elevate Mind, Body, and Spirit:

Timeless Spiritual Practices is a sacred guidebook for anyone seeking deeper connection, healing, and spiritual awakening. Whether you’re just starting your path or looking to deepen your practice, this beautifully structured journey weaves ancient wisdom with modern techniques to awaken the soul. Explore grounding meditations, energy healing, sacred rituals, sound therapy, breathwork, and more — each chapter offering practical tools and transformative exercises. Aligned with the rhythms of nature and the cosmos, this book helps you embody your spiritual essence and live with clarity, purpose, and peace. Infused with intention and love, this book is a transmission of light — designed to bring healing, insight, and empowerment to all who read it, or simply hold it. Step into your power, remember your truth, and become your own spiritual alchemist.

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