For the Love of a Child by J. Traveler Pelton
When Pum Sr. built a zoo to entertain his dying child, it wasn’t his intention to attract a scholarly sociopath. If you enjoy zoos, small towns, cozy mysteries, and exciting plot twists, you are going to love the latest series by Traveler.
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About THE EDGE OF WINTER:
A frozen lake… a Cold-Blooded Murder.
A powerful man has been found murdered in his fish house on a frozen Minnesota lake. His family, employees, and acquaintances seem almost happy he is gone. But not agent Danny Carlisle.
She and her partner soon find they have too many suspects and too little evidence. But someone is doing them a favor, narrowing down their list of suspects by killing them off. The snow and bodies in Duluth accumulate, and Carlisle’s boss is pushing her to find who is doing the killing, someone who seems to know her every move.
Free Fall: Story 1 in the “Tales of Suspense” Series by Jerry Jamison
Della Adderly was a twenty-something aspiring art director who was anxious to make her mark in the advertising world of the late 1960s. Tired of laboring behind men who took the credit for her work, she took a risk and strode into the office of Miss Veronica Landon—a sharp, no-nonsense Creative Director for one of the fastest-rising agencies in Manhattan—and demanded an interview.
After their meeting, Della strolled down Fifth Avenue—primarily to show off her new outfit—and then settled into a seat at a little sidewalk French Bistro. As she was noshing on a cheese sandwich, there was a scream from bystanders and seconds later a body fell at her feet from twenty stories above. It was Veronica Landon.
Accident? Suicide? Murder? The mystery weaves its way through a colorful cast of characters to a shocking, head-turning conclusion high above the Manhattan skyline.
Each book in the “Tales of Suspense” Series is a standalone story and not connected to the others. Readers can jump in at any point.
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Surf City Acid Drop by Craig Terlson
In between happy hours at the El Rayo Verde, Luke Fischer is hired to find people – even when he denies that he is a detective. When Luke finds a dead junkie in his hotel room, he knows his lazy days of Mexican beer, surf rock, and Cholula soaked peanuts are about to end. Fearing the local policia will tie him to the murder, Luke bolts from Puerto Vallarta and abandons his search for his client’s wandering brother.
When Luke runs into a thug known as Mostly Harold, who has a fondness for lizard boots and Burt Bacharach, he discovers that he is not the only one looking for his client’s brother. Luke chases leads into Colorado Springs, the hazy mountains of Missoula, and all the way to the street life of Montreal. Along the way, Luke finds out the truth about his client, and why someone would pay a fortune for a bag of stolen rocks… but more importantly, why he was really hired.
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About Drawn from Life by Sarah P. Blanchard:
Emma Harnett, 19, lives in western North Carolina with her volatile cousin Lucy, a frustrated artist with an alcoholic mother. When Lucy’s mother disappears unexpectedly, Lucy flies into a rage, bullying and injuring Emma.
Days later, they argue about who should drive down the mountain for food and supplies: Emma with a broken collarbone; or Lucy, who might be drunk. Their car crashes and three people die. Emma barely survives. Lucy, uninvolved and uninjured, vanishes.
Eight years later, Emma finds peace and purpose as bookkeeper and model for her deceased uncle’s legacy project, Stonefall Art Center. She still struggles with night terrors, physical pain, a speech impairment, memory loss, and the shame of an accidental killer.
Lucy returns, bringing chaos and needing money. Emma decides to bargain with her prodigal cousin: money, for truth about the crash.
Tensions escalate after vandalism at the art center, and suspicion falls on Lucy as Emma tries to learn whether the attacks are related to the crash.
A compassionate detective helps Emma recall fragments of memory. Was Lucy the driver, not her? The investigations require Emma to find courage and a new voice.
Another person may hold a key: Chaz, the son of the woman who died in the crash. An awkward foster-care kid, he’s Stonefall’s new handyman. He keeps a close eye on Emma, whom he remembers from childhood.
When Emma’s questions come too close to the truth, Lucy makes plans to remove Emma from Stonefall.
Emma finally fights back, and in the “accident” that Lucy has orchestrated, it’s she—not Emma—who falls.
With nothing left to lose, Lyssa finally shares the story that absolves Emma of guilt in the long-ago crash. Emma also learns how Chaz, the boy in the background, helped save her life.
Throughout, help comes from unexpected sources: the family lawyer, keeper of family secrets; a miniature schnauzer named for a notorious pirate; and of course the sympathetic detective who helps Emma find her refuge—and perhaps a chance at love.
About London After Midnight:
London After Midnight is one of the most sought after lost films of the silent era. Destroyed in the MGM fire of 1965, only its iconic imagery has survived – the acclaimed Lon Chaney in his guise of “The Man in the Beaver Hat”.
In 2023, Jack Bowman, Lance Roger Axt and Kenton Hall, working from the original screenplay by Tod Browning and Waldermar Young, have created a brand new full-cast audio version, starring Art Malik in the role made famous by Chaney and allowing the full story to be experienced for the first time in nearly 60 years.
This book includes Lance Roger Axt’s and Kenton Hall’s script, production diaries from co-directors Jack Bowman and Kenton Hall and a brand new, exclusive novelisation of the audio script by Kenton Hall.
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A Wicked Game of Trust – Two Faced by Amy K. Jones
A cunning man with a vivid imagination and the money to bring reality to other people’s fantasies, Theodore Duncan finds himself in a position to gain an unlikely ally in his efforts to locate a woman presumed dead for over a year, or discover who has taken her place. The woman he seeks, Anna Peteskow, is the one remaining of three power figures in the underworld of the world, enjoying the freedom to influence governments around the globe and eliminate those who oppose her without ever hitting a headline, if you don’t count her understated obituary in an Ohio newspaper.
The ally he discovers has all the power the rest of his people lack; she is Anna’s youngest daughter. If Duncan can discover Anna Peteskow alive, Jennifer Peteskow can attest to Anna’s absence from her family home at critical moments of world events, and if she will do that, others can attest to where Anna really was and with whom. But can Duncan trust this young woman who may be taking over Anna’s operations, could be issuing orders to her operatives as artfully and secretly as her mother once did? Does Jenny, Anna Peteskow’s youngest daughter, know what sinister things her mother has done while maintaining the unflappable appearance of a doting homemaker? Is Jenny Duncan’s enemy, or a hapless fool caught up in a vengeful plot devised by her mother to get to him?
In A WICKED GAME of TRUST (a 4-book series), you’ll be taken into the underworld of the superpowers with Jenny Peteskow. You’ll meet people who control the happenings you see on the news from around the globe and catch a glimpse of where leaders and operatives go when they wish to, or need to, hide from each other. You’ll discover how a commercial jet liner can crash yet remain completely intact, everyone surviving except the two people a man wants captured and delivered to him. You’ll learn what it feels like to fight, yet lose your freedom and completely disappear.
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About BLOOD RIVER:
A silent killer stalks the north woods of Minnesota. When two anglers are murdered on a remote island, sheriff Dave Trask enlists the help of his identical twin, Don, to track down a killer bent on revenge.
Shadows in the Forest by Jennifer J. Morgan
Libby Madsen, professional massage therapist and co-owner of the luxurious Dharma Inspired Day Spa, has probably heard it all. During what she thinks of as ‘tabletop confessions’ her clients often talk about way more of their personal lives than she really wants to hear. So when a regular, Maggie Crenshaw, talks about how her daughter went away on a camping trip with friends, it’s just so much chatter. But when Maggie says Isobel didn’t return home on time, is not answering her phone, and that the young woman is diabetic and really needs her meds. Libby offers to pick up the medications at Maggie’s house and deliver them—she and her Labrador puppy, Shadow, are going camping in the same area and it’s no trouble at all.
Except when Libby and Shadow arrive at the campground, Isobel is nowhere to be found, and no one there has seen her or the group of friends she claimed to be traveling with. Libby enlists the help of handsome Forest Ranger Greg Lawson, but even he can’t find anyone who has seen the girl. The fact that she’s now been without her insulin for several days is worrisome, and Greg initiates a Search and Rescue operation.
Libby and Shadow join Greg and the volunteers to search the adjoining camping areas. Some shady characters and a few clues do turn up. But no Isobel. Libby becomes convinced that something more sinister is going on and she’s determined to find out what has happened, little knowing that her own life may be in danger as she gets too close to the truth.
Praise for Jennifer J. Morgan’s Libby Madsen cozy mystery series:
“Readers know what a sucker I am for dogs, and the Libby Madsen mysteries are some of the best. I love, love, love Shadow and Libby and the adventures they get themselves into. Jennifer J. Morgan is destined to be one of the brightest new stars in the cozy mystery scene!” – Connie Shelton, USA Today bestselling author
“An impressively original and deftly crafted read, “Shadows in the Forest” will have a very special appeal for readers with an interest in amateur woman sleuths and their canine companions.” Midwest Book Review
IndieReader says:
“Author Jennifer J. Morgan’s SHADOWS IN THE FOREST weaves together a series of intriguing events that develop into a compelling and well-written cozy mystery.”
“I’m hooked on this series. Completely adore Libby and Shadow (her companion black Lab pup–so adorable!). Without giving any spoilers at all, I couldn’t put the book down once amateur sleuth, Libby Madsen, was on the search for a lost girl in the mountains. The suspense amid so many suspects, I never did figure out how it would all turn out. Overall, it’s a clean read–appropriate for all ages.” – lovereadingmysteries, 5 star online review
“This cozy mystery series has become one of my favorites! Libby Madsen, along with Shadow her dog…Alexis, her best friend/business partner, and her family … and the gorgeous forest ranger, Greg! I love the friend group! And Jennifer doesn’t disappoint in her second book of the series….I find myself turning pages just wanting to know what happens next. Hope the next title comes soon…” – 5 stars on Barnes & Noble
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About Fatal Encounter by Morgan St James:
Mark Hunter seemed like the perfect man–until he wasn’t. Crystal Reed finds herself entangled in a web of dark secrets where her world is tainted by deception and treachery. This chance encounter leads her down a dangerous path of twisted love and betrayal from which there seems to be no escape. Faced with his obsessive idea of love and a burning desire for freedom and redemption, Crystal summons every bit of her strength and the help of friends to unravel the increasing danger. She just wants to reclaim her life and self-worth, but will she be able to? This gripping tale questions the boundaries of trust and the depths of the human spirit.”
About Withered Petals:
The war turned him into ashes. But he never left. New family now lives in HIS house. And the little girl cries at night.
Eleven-year-old Valerie does not understand why her daddy doesn’t love her anymore. Why do they have to move? Divorce… Lover… sour words. Or is her mom lying again when she takes Valerie and Tobias, her teenage brother, from the city? The always cold and crumbling house is supposed to be their home. Luckily, new adventures and friendly faces keep her thoughts away from her sorrows.
But… the picturesque village and its kind inhabitants guard a sinister past. A hidden mystery of the Holocaust. How did Valerie’s house turn from a flourishing Jewish household into this ruin? And the older generation remains resolute in their silence about World War II. They did nothing wrong. Let the past rest undisturbed.
But the echoes of the war grow louder as the old house gets colder and colder. And the cold creeps and hunts…
Junkie by Robert P. French
How do you hunt down your best friend’s killer when you’re a drug-addicted ex-cop living on the streets?
Cal Rogan has reached rock bottom.
Once a rising-star detective, he has one friend left from his old life. When he finds him dead, his former colleagues rule it a suicide. Cal is determined to prove them wrong and sets himself on a chilling path he never could have imagined.
If you like heroes who struggle with their demons, gritty urban police detectives, and clues you won’t see coming, get Robert P. French’s compelling debut novel and follow Cal’s wild ride from the drug-infested streets through the worlds of drug gangs, big business, and the super-rich to its stunning conclusion.
Junkie will keep you guessing to the very last page!
Readers are absolutely loving Junkie:
“…With many twists and turns provided I was enthralled with the story from page one to the very end.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A very compelling first book in the Cal Rogan Series …So many twists and turns in this story, including drug dealers, violence, money laundering, more deaths and murders, greed and heartbreak.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This is one of those ‘can’t put down’ books and I enjoyed every bit of it. I… look forward to the next Cal Rogan mystery. Highly recommend” Kaye, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“…pleasantly surprised by this book. It was absolutely amazing and I cannot wait to read the next one.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Well written, meticulously plotted and life like characters will draw you into this book.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A Real Page Turner. Another bit I applaud Mr. French for is how he shows that folks who struggle with addiction and alcoholism are humans! GREAT JOB!” icm502004, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Junkie is one of the best books I have read in a long time. Cal “Rocky” Rogan is someone you would love to hate, but can’t.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Case of the One-Eyed Tiger by Jeffrey Poole
First book in a new cozy mystery series. When a shocking murder shatters the tranquility of a sleepy Oregon town, and a priceless sculpture turns up missing, all fingers soon start pointing at new resident Zack Anderson. Armed with a determination to clear his name, Zack sets out to solve the case with the help of his feisty canine companion, a corgi named Sherlock who has an uncanny ability to sniff out clues.
With evidence mounting against him, can Zack and Sherlock identify the killer and locate the missing sculpture before he ends up in the doghouse?
From the best-selling author of the fantasy series Bakkian Chronicles and Tales of Lentari comes a brand new cozy mystery series!
Readers are loving this cozy mystery series with its indomitable dog sleuths. Meet Zack and the corgis, Sherlock and Watson, in this delightful series that pulls you right in. Free for a few days only!
Praise for Jeffrey Poole and the Corgi Case Files:
“A great introduction to the characters in the Corgi Case Files mystery series. Sherlock is brilliant!” J.D. – 5 stars on Amazon
“The best thing–this guy loves the corgis, as I do, and he describes their behavior very well. Looking forward to future stories.” – 5 stars, Amazon
“An intriguing story with a wonderful cast of characters. The plot was excellent and filled with twists and turns it kept my interest to the very end!” – 5 stars on Amazon
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Whistling Death: A Marine World Cozy Mystery by Peyton Stone
“We’ve got poachers to kill.” It’s not every day the sleuth wants to murder someone… or three.
When newly appointed marine park owner Keiko, better known as KK, nearly loses her life trying to save a dolphin calf from poachers, she wakes up with amnesia—and a new mission.
Though the men who attacked her remain a mystery, KK takes the injured orphan calf under her wing, determined to nurse him back to health despite those who believe he should be euthanized.
With her memory still hazy, KK struggles to distinguish friend from foe while defending her beloved Marine World. She soon realizes that the safety she’s built for her beloved animals hangs by a delicate thread as the poachers lurk in the shadows of her dolphin compound…ready to finish what they started.
Can KK recall what her mind is trying to block out and take down the poachers for good before they sabotage everything she holds dear?
Or will KK too become another casualty on the poacher’s death list?
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About BABY SINS:
A woman and her child are missing, a U.S. senator accused of orchestrating the abduction. Agent Peter (Doc) Hunter has been assigned the case, not happy because it interrupts his golf game. Doc is even less happy when his investigation discovers he has been lied to – by a U.S. senator – and that the disappearance of another woman and her child may be related, and the senator’s son may be involved.
The Bones of Santorini by Joni Swift
Suez Canal, Egypt and Santorini Greece – 1863, Nothing had gone according to plan for Edward Tyrington since his father squandered the family fortune and abruptly died, but things got decidedly worse when the Operations Manager of the Suez Canal Company turned up dead.
When another man is murdered, this time at Edward’s archaeological excavation, suspicion turns to him. Thus begins his turbulent alliance with the unusual Catherine Briggs, who proves to be both reckless and cunning in her efforts to clear his name. With corrupt police and international forces in play, time is running out to catch the murderer. If they fail, Edward will either be the next victim, or the man who will hang for the crimes.
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The Root of All Evil (A Clara and Iris Mystery Series Book 3) by Kim Carter Award-Winning Novelist
“The Root Of All Evil In Feb. 2024 Receives A 5-Star Editorial Book Review Awarded By Reader’s Favorite!”
Private Investigators Clara Samples and Iris Hadley are at it again. The two widows celebrate a successful first year of business when Pritchard Pitts of the Atlanta Police Department swings by with an unusual case. One that’s already been solved. But family members of both the victims and the offenders have doubts that the jury got it right.
It’ll be up to the PIs and their trusted team to prove that the two men incarcerated for the double murder are indeed innocent. As they delve deeper into the grisly crime, nothing is as it seems. From Iris working undercover as a waitress to Clara scouring out-of-state pawn shops, the duo soon discovers more questions than answers.
Are the men locked away in one of Georgia’s most secure prisons guilty or innocent? And will the fearless private investigators and their team survive long enough to get the answers?
( The Kindle is on Pre-Release Sale for $2.99 from Amazon until Feb. 29th, 2024_
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About Featured Book: The Healing by Karen E Stokes
Jess was muddling through as a single parent, raising a little boy who was unfulfilled and missed his father.
On the journey home from school, Sam, a fellow pupil, walked alongside Jonas and his mother and then came into the house to play.
Normality can be deceitful and life's distractions present in many ways, but none so strange as from those who cease to exist.
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Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold
Doug has grown up poor, envying what others have. When he meets wealthy Catherine, he thinks she is his ticket to everything he desires. After marrying her, he finds that he covets one more thing–independence. A discovery in the secret compartment of his new Corvette will grant him this independence and change his and Catherine’s lives forever. A tale of love, wealth, and mystery–from the scenic Canadian region of the Rideau Lakes to the beautiful shores of the Caribbean.
Deadly Gamble by Connie Shelton
Praise for USA Today bestselling author, Connie Shelton, and her first novel:
“An impressive debut mystery!” — Albuquerque Journal
In this debut almost-cozy mystery series novel, Charlie Parker, accountant and partner in an Albuquerque private investigation firm, is visited by her old school friend, Stacy North. Stacy’s Rolex watch is missing and she begs Charlie to help locate it before her husband finds out. Things are complicated by the fact that Stacy had been seeing another man, Gary Detweiller, and he’s the one she suspects of having stolen the watch. With a little detective work, Charlie and her sidekick dog, Rusty, retrieve the missing watch and all should be well. But three days later, Detweiller is murdered. All eyes turn to Stacy as the prime suspect.
Once again, Stacy begs Charlie’s help in proving her innocence. As she begins to ask questions, Charlie learns that Detweiller’s life was not as simple as first perceived and that any number of people had grievances against him. And before she can pinpoint the killer, her own life is in danger as well.
Includes new foreword from the author upon the 20th anniversary of first publication of this ongoing mystery series first title.
Praise for the other books in the Charlie Parker mystery series:
“A well written, by the book who-done-it that will enthrall purists. Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth.” — Midwest Book Review
“Shelton has created a lively hero in Charlie and puts her into situations that require prompt action and good common sense. A Charlie Parker mystery is always a good read…” –Southwest Book Views
“Charlie is a good detective and a pleasant companion to unravel a mystery with.” — Mystery News
“Shelton’s engaging story, likable heroine, and comfortable prose make this a good choice.” — Library Journal
“Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes.” –The Midwest Book Review
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