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Danger in the Rain: A Ted Danger Mystery by Douglas Boatman

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Danger in the Rain: A Ted Danger Mystery by Douglas Boatman

April 16 through 20, 2021, just .99

Nicki Vavul brought the rain, but Ted Danger didn’t care. She was the perfect client. Chic as hell, loaded with cash, and desperate for a private eye. Not to mention a little bit crazy.

Find the perv in the snapshot, she says. This goon, right here, preening on the beach with her pre-teen daughter. Both of them grinning like lunatics. And naked as slugs.

The red-eye to Pompano thrusts Ted into a weird sub-tropical odyssey of conspiracy and lost innocence, testing his will and warping his mind, as he battles foes both sinister and ridiculous.

With the timely help of a badass bonobo named Boyce, Ted will uncover mysteries of time and nature, and secrets from decades past. Before his journey ends, he’ll learn a shocking truth about himself that will change his life forever.

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Now & Then by Justin M. Kiska

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About Now & Then by Justin M. Kiska:

Parker City now… Parker City then… Every city has its stories and secrets.

In the spring of 1981, Parker City is rocked by a series of brutal murders. Unthinkable crimes the likes of which are unheard of in the close-knit community. Under great pressure from the powers-that-be, it is made clear to newly minted Parker City Police Detectives Ben Winters and Tommy Mason that their first case could very well be their last if they can’t catch the killer.

Decades later, after distinguished careers in law enforcement, Ben and Tommy find themselves on the eve of retirement. But in their final days on the job, their very first case comes back to haunt them in a heart-wrenching twist, leaving everyone to wonder–did they get it wrong all those years ago? Has the killer been on the loose all this time?

The investigation unfolds simultaneously in the ‘80s and the present as the case of the Spring Strangler looms large over Parker City.

Now & Then is the first installment of the new Parker City Mysteries Series.

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Sister Innocent: A Murder Mystery Novel about Revenge Killing by Howard VanEs

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Sister Innocent: A Murder Mystery Novel about Revenge Killing by Howard VanEs

Three grisly murders. A serial killer at large . . .

The staff at the Brown & Bishop law firm cause legal assistant Rebecca Keres great anxiety. She can barely contain her rage every time she watches her co-workers flit around the office gossiping or taking two hour lunches. Day after day, Rebecca bites her tongue and bides her time, counting down the hours until she can return to her apartment for some peace and quiet with her foster cats.

Rebecca minds her own business – until the day that her desk mate, Gina Mancini, goes missing.Within hours, her body is discovered in a back alley, and security footage indicates that she may have known her killer. Police officers descend upon the firm, questioning everyone for clues, a motive – and a possible suspect.

Fortunately, a handsome stranger on the subway provides Rebecca with the distraction she’s been craving from the chaos at work. Dave is an interesting and charming man, sharing many of the same interests as Rebecca. Best of all, he’s interested in her.

Rebecca feels like her luck is finally changing . . . until Angela goes missing. One by one, the women at the office are disappearing, only to be found later, brutally stabbed to death. Is the killer someone from the firm? And then her boyfriend becomes the prime suspect, and Rebecca finds herself implicated in the investigation. Even though she wants to believe in his innocence, she secretly harbors her own doubts.

From Toronto to Jamaica, from Halifax to Hamilton, join Rebecca in a gripping tale of love, loss, mystery, and murder.

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Our Last Shot by Bob Keaton

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Tommy is leaving the country, but he hasn’t told anyone why. That—and a lot more—gets revealed during the last barbecue at Peckerwood, his plantation south of Atlanta.

He bought the decaying Southern relic 10 years ago and put a lot of money into the restoration. Now he’s ready to show it off.

So, he has invited the old college gang for the weekend, hoping to relive some memories and maybe even create a few new ones, as he sees his friends for the last time.

They do that, but a lot more happens, too. Old rivalries are reignited. Secrets get revealed. A young guy meets his birth mother for the first time and discovers who his dad is. Old love interests get rekindled. One member of the group reveals a sex change that nobody knew about. Oh, and there’s a murder, who will it be? And who did it?

Although they were close in college, now that they’re scattered around the country many of them haven’t seen each other in 20 years. Here are some of the characters invited to the reunion: A TV soap opera star from Los Angeles with a colorful past love life; a prominent high tech attorney in Seattle still trying to overcome the damage done by one of the gang back in college; an evangelist from Charleston whose ministry is based on “getting high” on drugs instead of Jesus; a famous New York actress with a mysterious past, and a well-known model from the 70s who now has his own agency and also a lot of baggage. Everybody’s favorite professor back in college, who was always there to listen to their problems and offer advice, shows up, but now he needs someone to listen to him and offer advice.

Not your typical weekend down on the old Georgia plantation

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Whisper County by Teresa E. Nelson

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About Featured Book: Whisper County by Teresa E. Nelson

A Missing Waitress – A Blood Spattered Farm – A Handsome Stranger in Town

When the lovely and mysterious waitress Annabelle disappears, the life of nice guy Gus Olson turns into an agonizing nightmare.

Gus is in a crisis of faith. Most have his friends have ditched him, and now he's convinced that God has ditched him, too. And the Good Lord only knows if Gus will step into the courtroom with hopeless despair or prevailing faith.

The sharp defense attorney knows that nothing in a small town goes unnoticed. Someone saw something, but no one is talking.

No doubt about it, the folks of Whisper County believe Gus is indeed the ruthless killer, and they have decided over coffee that circumstantial evidence is enough for a conviction. Will Gus spend the life of his life behind bars?

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Thread by J Franklin Payne

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About Featured Book: Thread by J Franklin Payne

Thread weaves through many lives; 1976 San Francisco, back from Vietnam, Kyle Stone with his family and friends. Nobody knows what is coming and how their lives will be turned upside down. It keeps weaving around betrayal, greed, ruthlessness, infidelity, up and around as evil lurks. Follow Kyle, as he fights for his family, his business, and his life. This great story of literary fiction is derived from the Author’s experiences and living some of the craziest times and events as Thread will reveal.
Kyle only wanted to raise a family and build a business, why wouldn't they let him, what forces were at work? His best friend and Vice President seems to have been possessed by evil, after losing millions in court with Kyle, he tries to convinces Kyle to reach out to a Witch and put a spell on those who were stealing his company.
Kyle could only wish that this was the end of his problems. There seems to be a debt that has to be paid, there again, something he did not cause, but he is the one to pay it back. Says who, The Family, as they are known, they invite Kyle for a sit down. Thread continues its twists and turns as the story unfolds. The reader will be immersed in a time and place in a novel like no other. It reads like a movie that you don’t want to end. One with romance, trust, loyalty, and characters who jump off the screen, book. Thread is rich with life’s struggles front and center and a front seat on how Kyle, Yvonne, David, Connie, Bossman, and many more handle the incredibly crazy events that unfold.
A Story Like No Other

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Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold

Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold

This exciting mystery begins with an unusual find in the secret compartment of Doug’s new Corvette that will forever change his and Catherine’s life. Doug’s mysterious behavior after the find forces Catherine to seek escape at The Osprey Cove Lodge. What she finds at the lodge turns out to be far more valuable. Follow the suspense, mystery, and romance of Book 1 of this continuing series, The Osprey Cove Lodge Series.
Authors Note: The Osprey Cove Lodge series is uniquely written, spanning seven geographic locations from the scenic Canadian region of the Rideau lakes to the beautiful shores of the Caribbean. An interesting web of mystery develops as the characters’ lives intertwine. The setting for The Osprey Cove Lodge series was born from my love of the beauty of this region in Canada. The beautiful and inviting description of the lodge will make you want to pack your bags and head there. The series is written in a continuing fashion; please be sure to read the books in the order written.

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It’s Murder, On a Galapagos Cruise by P.C. James

It’s Murder, On a Galapagos Cruise by P.C. James

It’s Murder, On a Galapagos Cruise is the thrilling second tale in the Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries series. Set this time in 1988, Miss Riddell has taken a Galapagos cruise to help her newly widowed sister come to terms with her loss. Unfortunately for their vacation, on the first night out at sea a crewman falls to his death. Miss Riddell finds the body and believes he’s been murdered. Everyone else, including the police, says ‘accident’ but she’s determined to reveal the truth.

Miss Riddell discovers the dead man is not what he seemed. He’d quarreled with both staff and guests and in the past been involved with murderous guerillas. Is there a political assassin onboard? Or did the victim just quarrel with the wrong person? Can Miss Riddell ensure justice prevails?

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Dare to Dream by C.Soto

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Emily, a small town psychic, was about to have a big breakthrough in life. She would become instrumental in finding a killer who was wreaking havoc in her small tourist town.

She finally would get her opportunity to work with the FBI like she always dreamed. In that dream, she never imagined it would come with a smoking hot agent.

Derrick arrived in Crystal Rivers with one thought in mind; he must find the ladies that have gone missing, before it was too late. He was racing against time trying to find the clues that would bring them home.

He never expected in the course of his work to meet a beautiful lady and fall for her. At first glance, Emily took his breath away, he knew from that moment he would protect her. He knew he could not lose sight of the girls or his mission of bringing them home.

When Emily’s dream has a prediction of another lady’s capture, can they find the killer before it’s too late? The FBI relies on Emily’s dreams to find them the clues to connect other cases, hoping they can find the killer’s hunting ground and find the mistake he has made along the way.

When a body is discovered they know they are running out of time before they find the next victim.

Can they catch him before he snatches his next victim and leaves more bodies on his trail?

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The Other Half

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Living in scenic Rhode Island, Krista Burton seems to have everything going for her; a handsome, successful husband, a career she loves and a beautiful home. When her haunting nightmares turn into unexplainable events that are causing problems in her home and work life, she has to question if the look-alike apparition in her dream is trying to warn her. She begins to question if those closest to her have been keeping secrets all along. Secrets that threaten to destroy her and her family.

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Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold

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Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold

What Doug finds in the secret compartment of his new red Corvette will forever change both his and Catherine’s life. Doug and Catherine come from two different worlds. Catherine’s world is one of privilege and wealth. Doug grew up dirt poor and full of envy of others who had the things that he wanted but could not have. His goal was to one day have all the things he coveted. Their worlds collide when Catherine, VP of a large New York City marketing firm, hires Doug. As soon as Doug learns of Catherine’s wealth, he sees Catherine as his ticket to all the things he covets. After a whirlwind courtship, they are married.

Poor boy meets rich girl should have resulted in happily ever after — not exactly. Doug quickly learns he also covets independence. Events begin to unfold in each of their lives. For Doug, it is his mysterious discovery in the secret compartment of the Corvette. For Catherine, it is a business meeting with Alex Droxell at the Osprey Cove Lodge. When Catherine enters the beautiful and serene lodge, it’s as though she is entering another place and time. The lodge is an escape from the nightmare she is living back home.

Authors Note: The Osprey Cove Lodge series is uniquely written, spanning seven geographic locations from the scenic Canadian region of the Rideau lakes to the beautiful shores of the Caribbean. An interesting web of mystery develops as the characters’ lives intertwine. The setting for The Osprey Cove Lodge series was born from my love of the beauty of this region in Canada. The description of the lodge is so beautiful and inviting that you will want to pack your bags and head there. The series is written in a continuing fashion; please be sure to read the books in the order written.

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Windfall: A Henry Lysyk Mystery

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Just when things couldn’t get worse for Henry Lysyk, the trail of a decades-old crime leads a murderous treasure hunter to his doorstep. A real-life ransom, a shadowy past, unlikely allies, and ruthless murder. Can Henry unravel this cold case before he and his niece become its next victims?

“…a masterful work of mystery, drama, and criminally good writing…”

Crossing fiction with true crime, Windfall is a clever “What if…” solution to the most captivating unsolved heist of the twentieth century.

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In The Beginning, There Was a Murder by P.C. James

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About Featured Book: In The Beginning, There Was a Murder by P.C. James

Series special of $0.99 (from Mar 10-16) with the release of book 2, It's Murder, On a Galapagos Cruise.

When her best friend is murdered, Pauline Riddell finds she must take the law into her own hands if she is to see justice done.

It's northern England, 1953, rationing is still in place and the Cold War is heating up. Her fiancé is out in Korea, where thankfully that war is winding down, and she's just setting out in adult life working at a local armament factory. She’s hard-up, everyone is, but Pauline can see better times ahead, a home, a family, a responsible job, and she’s preparing for that future. Then her friend, Marjorie, is stabbed to death.

At first, Pauline is only concerned with helping the police. She’s intelligent and resourceful but also inexperienced, just out of school and still believing the world runs in trustworthy ways.

Then she finds the police think they've caught her friend's killer and they’re winding down the investigation. Pauline now realizes this is a world where you can’t always leave things to others, you have to get involved yourself. But, as she investigates and puts pressure on the police for more action, she finds the killer wants her out of the way and the police have come to suspect she killed her friend. Can she catch the killer before she either faces the same fate as Marjorie or is hanged for killing her?

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To Die For by Willow Rose

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About Featured Book: To Die For by Willow Rose

New release! Available for $0.99 for a limited time only (03.02.2021-03.06.2021)

Former FBI-profiler, Eva Rae Thomas is caught off guard by a murderous plan that sends her on a pulse-pounding race against time in this romantic thriller by Willow Rose.

It is a typical Tuesday morning. Scott Benton gets up, kisses his girlfriend Sarah goodbye, and goes to work.
But when he returns home from work later in the afternoon, his girlfriend of two years is gone.

And just like that, Scott’s life is turned upside down.

The police are after him, thinking he hurt her. His friends and family have turned their backs on him, thinking the same. Meanwhile, there is one thing Scott can’t stop thinking about.

Two months ago, Sarah told him that he should go looking for her if she ever turned up missing.

Former FBI-profiler Eva Rae Thomas has enough on her plate as it is: a newborn baby, an upcoming marriage, and a house not big enough to fit them all.

On top of it, she takes in a young girl who is in serious trouble, only adding to the strain on her family life.

When Scott Benton shows up and tells her she’s his only hope in finding his girlfriend, Eva Rae is inclined to say no, but she can’t get herself to do it.

Scott and Eva Rae used to date for a brief period in high school, and Eva Rae isn’t the type of person who can just stop caring about someone.

Especially when they have nowhere else to turn.

As the investigation deepens, Eva Rae Thomas finds out what it is from her past that Sarah was so afraid of, and she’ll need all of her profiling skills in the race against time to find the girl before it is too late.

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TO DIE FOR by Willow Rose

TO DIE FOR by Willow Rose

This highly anticipated and exhilarating new chapter in the #1 Bestselling Eva Rae Thomas mystery series serves up a double dose of nail-biting, mind-bending suspense and shocking revelations!
If you like small-town mysteries, eerie tales, and a touch of humor, you’ll love Willow Rose’s heartwarming whodunnit.

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Wedding Day and Foul Play by Duffy Brown

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It’s been one-hundred-and-eighty-three days and fourteen hours since Reagan Summerside tripped across a dead body. Hopes of her Savannah wedding to Walker Boone going off on without a hitch are dashed when a corpse is found under the cake table and Auntie KiKi is accused of putting it there. Can Reagan and Walker find the killer without him finding them first or will their new address be Bonaventure Cemetery.

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Death and a Crocodile by Lisa Betz

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About Featured Book: Death and a Crocodile by Lisa Betz

In ancient Rome, sensible women don’t investigate murders.
Or do they?
Livia’s father is dead and her innocent brother accused of murder. What’s a girl to do?
Find the criminal herself, obviously.
So Livia and her spunky maidservant pound the ancient Roman pavements in search of the killer, with the help of a reluctant lawyer, a lovelorn merchant, and a handful of loyal servants. Will she find the killer in time, or will her meddling lead her into deadly peril?
You’ll love this fast-paced mystery set in first-century Rome, featuring a feisty amateur sleuth, a cast of eccentric characters, a glimpse of the early church, and an unrepentant, sausage-snatching cat.
“Definitely a recommend-to-all-your-friends kind of novel!” Goodreads review.

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Last Girls Alive by Jennifer Chase

Last Girls Alive by Jennifer Chase

“Totally loved this! The characters were amazing and drew me right in. This one cut deep on the emotional scale. Highly recommend this book.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

Her pale skin looks like porcelain in the early morning light. Her fragile arms bent and crooked like a broken doll. Lying half-buried in the muddy earth is the naked body of a beautiful young girl…

When Detective Katie Scott is called to the discovery of a young girl buried on the grounds of a former children’s home in Pine Valley, California, Katie assumes the victim is Candace Harlan, who ran away from Elm Hill Manor five years ago. It would be a devastating end to the cold case Katie’s been working on. But the girl in the ground is not Candace.

Fear grips Katie as she takes in the black ink that decorates the mystery girl’s back – a terrifying message about a hunter stalking his prey tattooed on her skin after she drew her last breath.

Forcing down traumatic memories of losing her own parents, Katie suspects someone mistook this poor soul for Candace, and that this crumbling home for lost girls is at the heart of this terrible crime. She sets to work digging into the tragic history of the owners who lost so many children of their own and tracking down the last six residents and the staff who cared for them – but no one wants to talk, let alone remember.

The next day, a second girl’s body is found down by the creek at high water, the same words etched into her skin. Katie fears the worst: someone is picking off the last of the Elm Hill girls one by one. But what does the tattoo mean? And what monster would target these innocent girls who have already been through so much?

Katie must dig deep to confront her own fears and protect the vulnerable – but as the body count rises further, will there be anyone left to save?

An absolutely gripping, dark, and totally unputdownable serial killer thriller that will keep you racing through the pages all night long. Fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh will read in one sitting!

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