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The Mystery of Julia Episcopa: A tale of Ancient and Modern Rome by John I. Rigoli 

About The Mystery of Julia Episcopa: A tale of Ancient and Modern Rome by John I. Rigoli :

In ancient Rome, a woman flees for her life.
Her enemies are those she once called ‘brother’.
Hidden beneath her blue cloak are secrets men will kill for.

Forgeries that prove the newly self-appointed bishops are not followers of the way, but pretenders who have seized power and will stop at nothing to shape this new religion to their own ends. Now, Julia – a woman who had once walked with Mary Magdalene and taught alongside Paul must preserve the legacy of the apostles in the face of terrifying danger.

Two thousand years later, classical archaeologists Valentina Vella and Erika Simone are tasked with advising the newly-elected Pope on the historical legacy of women in the early Christian period.

The women stumble across an ancient parchment buried deep in the Vatican archives, a document that has clearly been altered. They find themselves on the trail of a woman who may have been the first woman Bishop in the Catholic faith. To reveal Julia’s legacy will put them in the cross-hairs of a venomous Vatican battle for power and supremacy; to stay silent would make them complicit in an ancient heresy and would betray the teachings that Julia sacrificed her life to defend.

The Mystery of Julia Episcopa weaves seamlessly between modern day Rome and the politics of the Catholic church, and the times and life of a 1st century Roman noblewoman who rose to be a dominant force in the early Christian movement.

Three women connected by two intertwined stories of treacherous political intrigues, ancient cover-ups, and savage vengeance.

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The Newlywed

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On holiday with her new husband in the seaside town of Seabreak, Newlywed, Jane Wilson vanishes without a trace. Years later, Detective Inspector Veronika Pope and her team at the Special Crime Squad delve deep into the baffling case of the missing newlywed.

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Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold

Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold

The mystery begins with an unusual find in the secret compartment of Doug’s new Corvette, changing his and Catherine’s life forever. Doug’s mysterious behavior afterward forces Catherine to escape to The Osprey Cove Lodge, where she finds something even more valuable. The series spans seven geographic locations, from the scenic Canadian region of the Rideau Lakes to the shores of the Caribbean. An exciting web of mystery develops as the characters’ lives intertwine. The description of the lodge is so inviting that you will want to pack your bags and head there.

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A FEW CASUALTIES SO WHAT by Wilson Jackson


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Some Body wants to start a gang war

Two teens from rival crime families (Prohibition and Hip-hopper) die in a car bomb. Neither family knew about the forbidden Romeo and Juliet romance and the mayor fears a possible gang war between the rival families blaming the other for their children’s deaths. Enter ex hit-man now troubleshooter CHUBBY PONE to stop a gang war by solving the murders of the two teens. But Pone has to protect himself as someone wants him dead before he can solve the case.

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Expended: A Dr. Sean Nolan Mystery by E.W. Johnson M.D.

Expended: A Dr. Sean Nolan Mystery by E.W. Johnson M.D.

The accepted free-market business model has always been structured on creating desirable goods or services, promoting excellence and fiercely courting an ever expanding clientele. Those who succeed are rewarded handsomely, and those who fail are forgotten in an instant.
But what happens to the rules of commerce when the customer ‘becomes’ the product, and the fastest way to guarantee profits is to make certain some of them don’t survive?
That’s what Dr. Nolan wants to know.

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How Long is a Mouse’s Tail by Roy Stolworthy


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After serving a 20-year prison sentence for murdering his unfaithful wife, Anton Page returns to his home village. Abused and vilified by those he thought friends, he enlists the aid of ex-convicts to gain his revenge. But events lead to a trail of dead bodies for grumpy DCI Isobel Mattress and acid- tongued Sgt Harry Down to investigate.

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The Diner Con by L. Joseph Shosty

The Diner Con by L. Joseph Shosty

The year is 1950. Johnny Hardwood used to be an actor, but he got typecast playing detectives. So he quit the business and became what people thought he should be. Now he’s got a big case involving a man named Mort Peters, who embezzled money from a major film studio and then faked his death, leaving a penniless widow behind. Johnny’s tracked him to a little place south of Sacramento, in the middle of nowhere. On the outside, Herbie’s Diner is just another run-down greasy spoon with bad coffee and overcooked fried chicken, but Johnny’s about to learn that appearances are deceiving. Soon, the coffee’s run out, and there’s a bevy of killers, swindlers, femme fatales, and other types straight out of a private eye flick, looking to put him down for the dirt nap. Only this isn’t the movies. The bullets are real, pain hurts, and the good guys don’t always win. Johnny’s got his back against the wall. He has to decide if he’s really a tough-as-nails detective, or if he’s still an actor at heart, playing pretend. And he’d better think fast because the people out for his skin don’t care which he is. Actor or detective, they all die the same way.

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Christmas and Criminals (A Miss Fortune World Story)

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This Christmas Eve, Gertie, Ida Belle, and Fortune face one surprise after the next. After a day of close calls, friends and foes celebrate an unforgettable Louisiana Christmas, one that will be cherished for many years to come.

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This Christmas Eve, Gertie, Ida Belle, and Fortune face one surprise after the next. After a day of close calls, friends and foes celebrate an unforgettable Louisiana Christmas, one that will be cherished for many years to come.

As a standalone short story, Christmas and Criminals is a suspense with light humor and recognizable characters from the Miss Fortune universe.

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The Lost Estate by Miranda Rose Barker

The Lost Estate by Miranda Rose Barker

Blood, Crime, Mystery… In the Old Town of Rocky Sands

When Jess, a charming event planner, and business owner, had the idea of organizing a charity auction to help out the small town she lives in, she thought it would be a success and much easier to coordinate than some of the events she had worked on back in the big city.

Events soon take a dark turn when the wealthy owner of the grand estate where the auction was held is found murdered.

From then on, things started to go downhill fast for Jess.

“The owner of the house has been murdered.”

The next few hours went by in a blur for Jess.

As soon as the police officer had told her the news — that James Clifford was dead and that, more than that, it was a murder — she had gone into shock.

She had to sit down, but there was nowhere nearby to sit. She leaned against a wall.

“Ma’am?” the police officer said to her, sounding concerned. “Are you okay? Ma’am?”

His voice sounded far away, like calling her down a tunnel.

Dead. The word kept reverberating in her head…”

She may not be even prepared for what’s coming…

But she’s not ready to quit either.

From the talented and increasingly popular author Miranda Rose Barker comes a gripping story filled with engaging characters and a suspenseful narrative perfect for fans of murder mysteries. The Lost Estate is a well-written and clever mystery novel that will keep you reading late into the night.

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Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold

Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold

The mystery begins with an unusual find in the secret compartment of Doug’s new Corvette, changing his and Catherine’s life forever. Doug’s mysterious behavior afterward forces Catherine to escape to The Osprey Cove Lodge, where she finds something even more valuable. The series spans seven geographic locations, from the scenic Canadian region of the Rideau Lakes to the shores of the Caribbean. An exciting web of mystery develops as the characters’ lives intertwine. The description of the lodge is so inviting that you will want to pack your bags and head there.

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Arbitrary and Capricious by Jim Lively

Arbitrary and Capricious by Jim Lively

Retired lawyer Sanders Pierce would rather spend his time painting at his art gallery, but when a former colleague, now general counsel at a major health benefits firm, asks him to investigate potential internal deceptions, he can’t resist. Mostly because the amount she offers for his contract work is too good to pass up. He insists he will abide by the standard of law, which could expose the firm’s fiduciary conduct as arbitrary and capricious.
Assigned to a small office in the lower floor of corporate headquarters, he interviews various employees and studies flowcharts. At first no one reveals much of concern, until he receives an email from a mysterious source with a grim warning: Nothing is what it seems.
As Sanders digs deeper—and receives more cryptic messages—he meets others he didn’t expect: an exotic dancer at a strip club, a psychotherapist who could be a dominatrix, and someone who tries to assassinate him.
What has he gotten himself into? What started as arbitrary and capricious is now dangerous, and Sanders has to escape without getting himself killed.

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The Ghost Whisperer’s Assistant

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Hannah is stubborn and outspoken, and no one will stop her from being who she wants to be.

Hannah left London to live with her cantankerous nan in the country, who isn’t all she seems.
In the first twenty-four hours, she witnessed a ghost dragged into a portal and discovered she was psychic. If that’s not enough, Hannah finds herself investigating two murders. If only the spirits of the victims could tell her what happened. Did she think it would be that easy?

Finding a connection between the murders was one thing after so much time had passed; avoiding being the third would be more challenging. At the same time, adjusting to country life had its hazards in the form of a charismatic eco-warrior who had caught Hannah’s eye, drawn to the individual that everyone agrees is a bad choice.

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Malevolence – A Hollywood Mystery by Britt Lind

Malevolence – A Hollywood Mystery by Britt Lind

Rosemaria Baker, dedicated homicide detective, has made a major career change and is now a neophyte prosecutor for the County of Los Angeles. She loves the law, loves justice but the true love of her life is the man she investigated and exonerated of murder two years ago, and now lives with, Josh Sibley.

As Rosemaria moves forward with her new job, Josh is also facing major changes in his life. No longer seeking solace in a bottle and barely eking out a living writing commercial jingles, he now is on the cusp of becoming the successful songwriter and singer he dreamed he would become. World famous singing sensation Joell has recorded one of his songs for a movie and will include it in her upcoming album. He seems destined for fame and financial security. His animal soulmate Noor, a black panther he cared for at the L.A. Zoo, and Gilbert, the mountain lion whom he raised from a cub are safely ensconced in a large, wooded wild cat sanctuary. And yet, his heart aches for Sammy the elephant, still languishing in misery at the zoo.

At the same time, Rosemaria faces incredible challenges as she learns the ropes as a prosecutor, deals with a large case load and a superior who has hated her since she was a cop. He makes it clear that he is dedicated to making sure she fails. Although Rosemaria has always been a multitasker extraordinaire, her abilities to do so are stretched to the limit when a prostitute is found murdered in a Beverly Hills hotel. Then two of the former working girls she rescued from the streets of Hollywood become targets of international assassins and run to Rosemaria for protection. But Rosemaria is not a cop anymore and any investigation she attempts is severely limited and discouraged by her former bosses at the Beverly Hills Police Department.

Rosemaria must arrange protection for the girls, continue working her case load at the courthouse, search for answers to the murder and deal with the coworker who seeks to destroy her career. At the same time, Josh is dealing with impending fame and his secret plans for Sammy the elephant. Through it all, their support for one another is unfailing. When it finally seems that some semblance of order is falling into place, Rosemaria faces an unexpected, terrifying threat and she must depend on those who love her to rescue her from certain death.

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Gemini Rising (Mischievous Malamute Mystery Series Book 1) by Harley Christensen

Gemini Rising (Mischievous Malamute Mystery Series Book 1) by Harley Christensen

There’s a body in your alley…

Arianna Jackson—AJ to her friends—and her occasionally well-behaved Alaskan Malamute, Nicoh, live a normal, uneventful, admittedly mundane existence, where nothing out of the ordinary ever happens.

Until it does.

Early one morning, AJ stumbles upon a horrifying scene—a girl’s body lies broken in the dumpster behind her home, her face beaten and mutilated.

A secret reveals you’re living a lie…

As if that weren’t enough to upset the balance of normal, things go from bad to worse when she learns of her connection to the murdered girl. Suddenly, AJ realizes her entire life has been filled with secrets and lies.

A killer hunts for you…

Together with her trusty sidekick, Nicoh, and BFF, Leah, AJ must search for answers. But can she, when finding the truth proves to be more deadly than living the lie?

Would you search for the truth if you knew it could kill you?

Join AJ and her pals as they race to unravel the mystery of her past, where the pieces of the puzzle bring more questions than answers and the only certainty is the killer’s end game—AJ’s life.

Find your truth…

Grab your copy of Gemini Rising today and join others who’ve enjoyed this suspense-filled page-turner that keeps you guessing to the end…and beyond.

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Murder Under A Bridal Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Mystery by Abigail Keam

Murder Under A Bridal Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Mystery by Abigail Keam

Mona Moon is planning her wedding to Robert Farley, Duke of Brynelleth, when preparations go haywire after one of the maids is found murdered. With just days before the blessed event, unwanted guests invade Moon Manor throwing a wrench into Mona’s plans and making it more difficult to seek the truth. Now Robert is a suspect in the maid’s murder. A missing gold brooch and twenty five-dollar bills are the only clues Mona has to find the murderer. She must clear Robert from suspicion or he will call off the wedding, saying he refuses to taint Mona’s good name. Can she discover the killer before the wedding, or will the murderer witness the breakup between Mona and Robert? Was that the intention all along?

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Shifting and Shenanigans: Magical Mystery Book Club Book 1 by Elizabeth Pantley

Shifting and Shenanigans: Magical Mystery Book Club Book 1 by Elizabeth Pantley

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Paige and her adventurous Aunt Glo inherit a country inn from eccentric GeeGee. They pack up and hit the road, arriving at the charming place they both loved since childhood. Finally! They can get into the secret room in the basement that GeeGee kept locked! They discover it’s a wonderful library filled to the brim with mystery books. But more than the room was a secret – it’s a magical place that houses enchanted books. Paige and Glo find themselves smack-dab in the middle of a murder mystery, along with a motley group of book club friends. The club will need to work together to solve the case in order to get out of the book and back to their home.

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Killing Rebecca by K. J. North

Killing Rebecca by K. J. North

An Ordinary Life…
Marni Rome lives a happy life with her husband and two wonderful children. Her heart is filled with love for them. It’s a life that excites her every morning when she gets out of bed. She’s lucky to be living in a beautiful home overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and she loves her career as a writer of crime fiction.

Until Her Life is Shattered…
A late-night knock at the door destroys her world, and the news of her family’s fate is too devastating to bear. Her life turns into one of the stories she’s previously only written about.

When She Finds Out Who’s to Blame…
Marni must act on the shocking truth. As in her books, the perpetrator needs to be caught and held prisoner until she decides their fate. But nothing too quick. They need to suffer slowly.
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LIES WE NEVER SEE by Michael Lindley

LIES WE NEVER SEE by Michael Lindley

The Amazon #1 bestselling “Hanna and Alex” series starts here with this twisting and emotional saga of love, betrayal, murder and hardfought deliverance set in the Low Country of South Carolina.

Charleston attorney Hanna Walsh finds herself facing down a dangerous stranger when her husband is murdered and she’s suspected of hiding millions in stolen money he’ll do anything to get back.

When Hanna takes refuge in the family’s old beach house on Pawleys Island, the discovery of her distant great grandmother’s journal reveals she suffered similar deception and danger and sets off a dual tale of mystery and suspense.

If you love twisting plots, compelling characters and settings that will sweep you away, find out why readers are raving about the Amazon #1 bestselling “Hanna and Alex” series.

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“Excellent read! I could not put this book down! Loved it!”

“Can’t wait to get to the other books in the series!”

“I loved reading every word of it!”

“Read it in one night! Could not put it down!”

“Loved this book! Never suspected the ending.”

“Read this in one day. Had the hardest time letting go.”

Lose yourself in this “unputdownable” tale of mystery and suspense in historic Charleston and on Pawleys Island in the Low Country of South Carolina.

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Murder in the Atchafalaya by Jim Riley

Murder in the Atchafalaya by Jim Riley

Author Riley does a first-rate job of steeping the reader in the milieu of South Louisiana and Cajun mores. From murders at mudbug fests to menacing mosquito swarms to monumentally malevolent snake pits, he puts the heat and humidity on every page. He’s also adept at weaving a spider-webbed plot that is both intricate and credible. There’s action, suspense, humor, and even a dash of romance in this gumbo of a novel.

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The Prodigal Returns: A Near-To-Home Mystery Series Novel by Miranda Rose Barker

The Prodigal Returns: A Near-To-Home Mystery Series Novel by Miranda Rose Barker

They say small towns conceal big secrets—Holly’s learning the truth may be far more sinister…
Moving to a coastal town got Holly away from the big city and corporate jobs.

Little does she know she’s landed right in the middle of a mystery. As she pieces together information from the locals about the very rich Mongomery clan and their big house on the hill, the patriarch of the family dies.

The suspicious circumstances regarding his death and rumors of the old man being cruel and arrogant paint a clear picture in people’s minds, despite the death being ruled natural causes.

When an estranged son of the dead man shows up in town, Holly meets the young man and discovers the rumors about him are far from accurate.

Desperate to dig deeper, Holly continues doing whatever it takes to learn more, but when the patriarch’s cause of death is changed to murder, she learns there might be more to her new acquaintance than meets the eye.

One thing is for sure – Holly will do whatever it takes to learn who killed Daniel… and uncover any other secrets the family is hiding.

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