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Royally Whacked: An Amateur Female Duchess Detective by P. C. James

Royally Whacked: An Amateur Female Duchess Detective by P. C. James

Book 2 in the new series from best-selling author P.C. James and Kathryn Mykel–author of award-winning Sewing Suspicion & Quilting Calamity.
A Duchess, her trusted butler, and a nose-it-all furry sidekick.
London, 1959. Lady Mary, Duchess of Snodsbury has received an invitation to an English countryside estate for a week of summer events—a gorgeous garden tea party and a couples tennis game, what could possibly go wrong?
Will the three debutants prove their new sleuthing skills are helpful in serving up a murderer, or will Lady Mary find out that they’ve met their match?
Royally Whacked is the fun, second in series, cozy mystery with a historical nod. If you like crafty sleuths, animal sidekicks, and a trio of amateur detectives, then you’ll love P.C. James and Kathryn Mykel’s Duchess of Snodsbury Series.

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Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold

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.

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The Community by Finn Eccleston

About The Community by Finn Eccleston:

“A book worth reading by a promising writer.” – Lars Walker, Brandywine Books

What if every memory you had of your life was not your own?

This idyllic community, isolated from the rest of the world, if the rest of the world even exists anymore, is all any of its inhabitants have ever known.

But what if there’s more out there? Why would the council hide that from them? And what are these memories that keep popping in his head, memories of a different life so different from his own?

These are the questions Jay Stevens must struggle with as he embarks on a journey that will uncover secrets both internal and external, buried deep for a reason.

As he and his friends search for the truth of their world, they’ll find more than they ever bargained for as the keepers of the truth counter them at every turn.

But will they survive long enough to find the truth? And if there is a world out there, beyond the community, is it still one worth finding?

If you like mystery, action, suspense, revelations, and crass humour, then you’ll love The Community, the first book in the planned Project M trilogy.

Will Jay discover the truth of his memories, or is he doomed to be trapped in the community and his own mind forever? Click the Buy Now or Read Now button to find out the truth today.

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Free Fall: Story 1 in the “Tales of Suspense” Series by Jerry Jamison

About Free Fall: Story 1 in the “Tales of Suspense” Series by Jerry Jamison:

In 1968, Della Adderly—an aspiring art director—strolls down Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue before settling into a seat at a little sidewalk French Bistro. As she was noshing on a cheese sandwich, there is a scream from bystanders and seconds later a body falls at her feet from twenty stories above. It is the woman she had just had a job interview with moments earlier. Accident? Suicide? Murder? The mystery weaves its way through a colorful cast of characters to a shocking, head-turning climax.

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Caged Canary: Story 2 in the “Tales of Suspense” Series

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A terrific train accident momentarily confuses the identities of some of the victims as they are scattered throughout local hospitals. Piecing together bits of information that survived, the nurses determine Birdie Barrington to have lost her newlywed husband in the crash. But is the surviving Bride really his wife or is it an opportunistic woman assuming her identity to inherit the riches and the lifestyle belonging to him.

When the dead man’s family gets involved and shady characters in Birdie’s past begin to surface, decisions have to be made that make her life even more complex and mysterious—as well as everyone’s around her.

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Caged Canary: Story 2 in the “Tales of Suspense” Series by Jerry Jamison

Caged Canary: Story 2 in the “Tales of Suspense” Series by Jerry Jamison

A terrific train accident momentarily confuses the identities of some of the victims as they are scattered throughout local hospitals. Piecing together bits of information that survived, the nurses determine Birdie Barrington to have lost her newlywed husband in the crash. But is the surviving Bride really his wife or is it an opportunistic woman assuming her identity to inherit the riches and the lifestyle belonging to him.

When the dead man’s family gets involved and shady characters in Birdie’s past begin to surface, decisions have to be made that make her life even more complex and mysterious—as well as everyone’s around her.

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Never Ignore Monica by Jim Lively

Never Ignore Monica by Jim Lively

What if you suddenly discover that people who are a major part of your life may have never existed?

Meet Simon Steed, a brilliant but reclusive attorney. Throughout his adolescence, he discovered that he possessed special powers. When provoked, these powers could wreak havoc on unsuspecting targets. While attending college, Simon met a beautiful young classmate, named Monica. He was instantly smitten with her. No sooner than she entered his life, than she disappeared. Simon was heartbroken and crushed when different media outlets reported her as a suicide victim. But the facts did not add up. The picture of the suicide victim was not of Monica but her sinister roommate. Where is Monica?

After graduating near the top of his class in law school, Simon interviewed with every major law firm in Dallas. Despite his stellar academic credentials, there was something about him that deterred any firm from offering him employment. Simon had no choice but to begin his law career as a struggling sole practitioner. To make ends meet, he took court appointed cases in the various criminal courts in Dallas County. Several of his clients committed violent acts after meeting with him. One day, he was appointed to represent a young, troubled woman named Carol. That is when Simon’s life changed forever.

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Ever After by K A Langfeld

Ever After by K A Langfeld

Wales, Castle of Caerleon, 1922: Jennifer, the Lady of the House, is drawn to the crypt in the middle of the night. After an encounter with a spectre, she loses consciousness. Jonathan, her husband, finds her almost lifeless in the morning. Legends have it that the “Lady in White” has killed before. Soon, Jonathan and Jennifer’s brother find themself on a quest to save her life. A thousand-year-old script seems to be the key to unravelling the mystery: it points to King Arthur’s court, where tragedy let evil in the King’s soul and created a great unjustness that time cannot heal. Will they unravel the mystery in time to save Jennifer’s life?

Short Story, eBook, 26 pages priced at £1.

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Squatter’s Rights by Kevin R. Doyle


About Featured Book: Squatter's Rights by Kevin R. Doyle

When private detective Sam Quinton sets out to solve the murders of a stripper and small-time gambler, he ends up in the middle of an organized crime war, testing Quinton’s loyalty to an old friend and making him the killers’ next target. While working to stay one step ahead of the killers, Quinton also has to safeguard the life of an elderly couple, who unwittingly hold the key to solving the murders and ending the war. Nominated for Shamus award for Best New PI Novel of 2021.

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The Witch’s Apprentice: A Witches of Moonlight Hollow Cozy Mystery by Miranda Rose Barker


About Featured Book: The Witch’s Apprentice: A Witches of Moonlight Hollow Cozy Mystery by Miranda Rose Barker

A Story of Sorcery, Mischief, and Mayhem: The Witch’s Apprentice

The Witches of Moonlight Hollow Book 1

In the town of Moonlight Hollow, where the mystical and mundane intertwine, a new story of magic, intrigue, and mystery unfolds.

Now settled in Moonlight Hollow with her faithful (and quirky) cat, Andy, Eleanor’s life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Lucy, a young aspiring witch. Happy to share her wisdom and expertise, Eleanor takes Lucy under her wing, and they embark on a relentless quest to master the arcane arts of witchcraft.

But then, as they were making progress, strange things started to happen.

And in the blink of an eye, events spiral out of control, leaving Eleanor and Lucy trying to solve a crime and fighting a sinister and evil force.

Now they’re looking frenetically for ways to solve the mystery.

But time is running out.

Author Miranda Rose Barker takes us on a gripping occult cozy mystery filled with surprises and closely guarded secrets. As Eleanor and Lucy’s fate hangs in the balance, the line between sorcery and reality blurs, testing their abilities and resolve in the face of an impending peril.

Will their combined powers be enough to overcome the unforeseen challenges?

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Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold

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.

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Sugar Glazed Murder: A Little-Pinch-of-Murder Cozy Mystery by Miranda Rose Barker

Sugar Glazed Murder: A Little-Pinch-of-Murder Cozy Mystery by Miranda Rose Barker

In A World Of Sweet Treats Decoding Family Secrets Can Be A Recipe For Disaster.

Sugar Glazed Murder: A Little-Pinch-of-Murder Cozy Mystery

Lydia, a warm and friendly bakery owner, is shocked when she learns that her grandfather has passed away under enigmatic circumstances, just as he was planning to pay her a visit for the very first time. Determined to unravel the truth,

Lydia embarks on a quest to delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding his demise, only to discover that his death was, in fact, a deliberate act of murder.

This event leads Lydia to meet and visit her extended family, who are not all delighted to meet her for the first time…

This would be no ordinary visit.

As the story progresses, a series of events will unfold, revealing long-kept family secrets that shed light on her mother’s past and early life—an untold chapter that Lydia never knew anything about until now.

Hidden within the innocent allure of sugary delights lies a chilling secret that will test Lydia’s courage, unraveling a web of intrigue where the sweetness of life can quickly turn deadly…

Will she make it back alive?

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First Spells: A Witch Emerges (The Witches of Moonlight Hollow Prequel) by Miranda Rose Barker

First Spells: A Witch Emerges (The Witches of Moonlight Hollow Prequel) by Miranda Rose Barker

Awakening to a World of Supernatural Mysteries

Words from her grandmother echo in Eleanor’s mind, ‘You’ve got the gift, my girl,’ yet she remains convinced she’s nothing more than an ordinary girl, and feelings of inadequacy cast shadows upon her heart.

Then one day, fate leads Eleanor to cross paths with Andy, a mysterious cat, and everything changes. With her grandmother’s guidance, Eleanor begins to realize the truth—she holds within her supernatural powers. A world she once thought was beyond her grasp now unfolds before her.

Embarking on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery, Eleanor unearths her place in a lineage of powerful witches. Along the way, she unravels the mysteries of her true identity and life’s purpose. As she embraces her newfound abilities, Eleanor makes a life-altering decision.

If you love cozy mysteries with a twist of nail-biting suspense and paranormal, you’ll enjoy First Spells: A Witch Emerges, the non-stop page-turner prequel novel to the series The Witches of Moonlight Hollow, by popular author Miranda Rose Barker.

Would you dare to join her in a realm where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary, and the supernatural awaits those who dare to believe?

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The Link – Book 1 of the James Brickman Series

About The Link – Book 1 of the James Brickman Series:

I am forever shocked by the actions of the demented lunatics of this world…
James Brickman is an investigator for the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department. When his personal life collides with his work life, he finds himself racing to save a young girl held captive by human traffickers. With the cooperation of several law enforcement teams and a little help from his new romantic interest, James embarks on a journey to bring justice to the sinister deviants behind the criminal network. Traversing a peninsula in the Pacific Northwest, this unyielding ex-detective puts his life on the line in the name of righteousness.

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The Clock Setter: A Dr. Sean Nolan Mystery by E.W. Johnson M.D.

The Clock Setter: A Dr. Sean Nolan Mystery by E.W. Johnson M.D.

For once it was supposed to be easy.
When Dr. Nolan discovers a phantom clinic specializing in Medicaid and Medicare fraud, he promises his family and friends that he won’t get involved in the case. All he wants to do is find out who’s behind it and turn the information over to the proper authorities. Simple.
There was only one small problem. Then he found out.

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Jeannie

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It’s Chicago under prohibition and two murders have forced the most exquisite torch singer in the city on the run with a gritty detective. Together they rush to unravel the web of danger before they are caught by corrupt cops, sinister gangsters, and vicious killers.

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The Cost of Crude: A Gwynn Reznick Mystery by Inge-Lise Goss

The Cost of Crude: A Gwynn Reznick Mystery by Inge-Lise Goss

Determined to find her best friend’s killer, Gwynn Reznick is drawn into a web of corruption at Wilton Oil & Gas Company. Ignoring her own safety, she works undercover with an investigation team. When they delve deeper into the crime, they discover a trail of victims linked to a conspiracy that could leave more deaths in its wake. As horrifying events mount, Gwynn realizes she is the next one on their hit list and must outsmart the perpetrators if she hopes to survive.

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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

FREE from August 15-18!

THIS IS NO ORDINARY BOOK CLUB!
Paige and her adventurous Aunt Glo inherit a country inn from eccentric GeeGee. 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 absorbed into the book – 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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The Cabinet of Curiosities

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In the quaint town of Hemlock Hollow, where the echoes of mystery linger in the air, an ancient cabinet filled with supernatural relics hides a dark secret. Unbeknownst to the unsuspecting townsfolk, this cabinet becomes a vessel for unimaginable chaos when the relics come to life, threatening to unleash their otherworldly powers upon the town.
At the heart of this gripping paracozy mystery is our courageous heroine, Julietta Evens. An enigmatic woman with a deep connection to the supernatural, Julietta finds herself drawn to the cabinet’s dark energy. Despite her own troubled past, she resolves to protect Hemlock Hollow from the malevolent forces that have awakened within the relics.
But Julietta can’t face the enigma alone. Enter Detective Max Martin, a hardened skeptic with a reputation for unraveling the most perplexing cases. Initially dismissive of the cabinet’s supposed powers, Max is reluctantly thrust into the heart of the unfolding chaos. Bound by duty and his growing admiration for Julietta’s unwavering determination, he becomes her unlikely ally in the fight against the supernatural.
As the cabinet’s influence spreads, Hemlock Hollow becomes a battleground for the forces of good and evil. Ghostly apparitions haunt the deserted streets, ancient curses reawaken, and the once-peaceful town is transformed into a nightmare. With each passing day, the townsfolk become unwitting pawns in the relics’ sinister game, their lives hanging by a thread.
Julietta and Max delve deeper into Hemlock Hollow’s dark history, unearthing long-buried secrets and piecing together the fragmented clues left behind by those who came before them. Their perilous journey takes them from dusty archives to eerie graveyards, encountering vengeful spirits, occult rituals, and a web of deceit that shrouds the town in darkness.
As the stakes grow higher, Julietta and Max’s bond deepens, fueled by their shared purpose and their growing understanding of the supernatural realm. They must confront their own demons, both literal and metaphorical, and learn to trust in each other’s strengths if they are to vanquish the malevolent power that holds Hemlock Hollow in its grip.
In this pulse-pounding tale of suspense, action, and raw emotion, The Cabinet of Curiosities invites you to experience a world where the line between the ordinary and the supernatural blurs. Brace yourself for an unforgettable journey filled with heart-stopping twists, unexpected alliances, and the ultimate battle between light and darkness, as Julietta Evens and Max Martin face their fears head-on to protect the town they’ve come to call home.

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Where No One Will See by Felicia Watson

Where No One Will See by Felicia Watson

Lucia Scafetti, a Philly private eye, has tried to move out of the shadow of her infamous crime family. She has her own business, her beloved dog Rocco, and she’s starting to date the cute lawyer down the hall. Her life is upended when her notorious hitman father disappears while in search of the diamond and gold coins he stole from his last victim. Lucia races to unravel the mystery of her father’s disappearance before a crooked and powerful cop beats her to it. Though Lucia’s allies are scanty and her enemies numerous, she tries to resist the questionable help on offer from her Mafiosi family. It looks like Lucia must finally decide on which side of the law she truly belongs, knowing the wrong choice could send her to prison – or an early grave.

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