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.
About Jeannie:
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.
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
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.
About The Cabinet of Curiosities:
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.
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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THE VISITOR CATCHES A BOUQUET by Marji Laine
The e-book is 40% off to celebrate its August release. This tight little Christian murder mystery is the final book in a multi-author, stand-alone series.
The Visitor is a cross between Jessica Fletcher and Nancy Drew, traveling cross country to set up fund raising for children’s charities. She doesn’t invite mystery and mayhem to join her . . . they just sort of show up!
In this “episode” . . .
How do a bride-to-be, a retired principal, and a group of teenage volunteers add up to murder?
Our VISITOR, Connie B. Wright, is in the thick of it this time!
Mackenzie Chastain is the spitting image of her Aunt Connie, and she’s delighted that the Wright Foundation has agreed to host a huge event in support of Archway Kids. She has a special passion for the charity that has become her career path. Not to mention the handsome director who will soon become her husband.
When the grand gala is interrupted by murder, though, Aunt Connie is the one who is led away to jail. Mac doesn’t have her aunt’s clue-driven investigative skills, but her loved ones are being scrutinized and blamed for the crime, one after the other. She must dig into the past of this man who seems to be an almost perfect stranger to all of them.
Or is he? Match wits with The Visitor to reveal the path of a calculating killer.
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AND THEN There Were Feathers by Peyton Stone
Having inherited her grandmother’s library, Luci thought it would be a great escape from corporate life…little did she know that the (now) deadly mystery section is where the bodies show up.
Luci Mitchell finds herself in the middle of a real-life Agatha Christie novel after inheriting a privately owned library from her late grandmother. After stumbling upon a dead body between the shelves, Luci’s life takes a dark turn.
With the help of her surprisingly gifted African Gray Parrot, Simon, she connects the murder to an Agatha Christie book, but as the body count rises, Luci uncovers a sinister plot connected to her.
Even with an arrogant lawyer at her back to sell the library, Luci refuses to give in despite the library falling apart and now a book club member is acting suspiciously around the library’s mystery section.
Luci fights to keep things running, all while trying to unravel the truth behind the murders. But when a shadowy figure starts targeting the library and those close to Luci, the danger takes on a chillingly personal edge.
Luci knows she must act fast to catch the killer before they strike again…at her.
What chance does she have of uncovering the killer’s identity before it’s too late for her and the library; leaving Simon to outlive yet another Mitchell?
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DNA And Death Benefits by Cassandra Price
In the hallowed halls of an esteemed law firm, a shocking crime disrupts the tranquility that once prevailed. Meet Nikki Hunt, the brilliant in-house detective thrust into a perplexing mystery that threatens to unravel the very fabric of the firm’s future.
When the revered head of the establishment is discovered lifeless in his home, suspicion falls heavily on his own son, next in line to inherit the prestigious legacy. As Nikki immerses herself in the intricacies of the case, she unearths a labyrinth of hidden motives and startling revelations.
As tensions escalate and long-held secrets bubble to the surface, Nikki must navigate the treacherous landscape of lies and betrayal woven within the tight-knit community of lawyers. With the firm’s fate teetering on the edge, she races against time, driven by her unwavering determination to unearth the truth and ensure justice prevails.
This tale of deception and intrigue blends the enigmatic world of legal professionals with an enthralling whodunit. Join Nikki Hunt as she untangles the dark secrets that lie at the heart of a murder, risking everything in a race against time where trust is a rare commodity and danger lurks in every shadow.
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.
About The Case of the Vanishing Conman by Mithran Somasundrum:
Bangkok, Chinatown: Vijay, a perennially broke translator-private eye, is juggling two different cases. For Khun Pleum, a ruthless ex-gangster, he’s investigating the strange shooting of a novelist. Meanwhile, for Khun Pleum’s wife he’s trying to discover the name of Khun Pleum’s mistress. Vijay knows he shouldn’t have taken both jobs, but he’s got a debt collector with a claw hammer threatening to make his ankles turn all the way round.
About Featured Book: The Theory of Irv: An American Health Policy Detective Story by Greg Vigdor
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What matters more than your health? And the health care system that is supposed to keep you healthy or fix your medical care problems? Very little.
Imagine learning more about this major social issue- and its problems- through an entertaining public health detective mystery story. A compelling tale that begins with the threat of a pandemic and moves on to something far more sinister.
The Theory of Irv provides a suspenseful journey through not just the storyline of the book’s plot, but an overview of American health policy. How it came to be a hundred years ago. How it has adapted in the last several decades. Perhaps more importantly, how we can fix it so we can have better health and health care for all Americans into the future.
Our heroes must confront a myriad of obstacles and threats to solve the fictitious mystery. Along the way, they must also deal with the truth of America’s broken health care system and the defenders of its status quo, and they must try to fix this too.
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Falling into Magic : Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series Book 1 by Elizabeth Pantley
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An accidental journey through a magic mirror. A portal to an enchanted land. A mysterious family she never knew she had. Hayden’s life is upended with the wonder of Destiny Falls. But it is tainted by the danger that brought her here and that threatens her newfound family. Can Hayden and her sassy sidekick remove the threat, so that she can begin her magical new life in this captivating world?
~~~ Nominated by The Cozy Escape Book Club for BEST BOOK in the Cozy Escape Awards ~~~
…When Hayden was a child, she lost her cat. Adults told her the cat ran away, but she knew the truth. The mirror had taken her. She knew because the mirror gave her a glimpse of an alternate world and had nearly pulled her in, so she was certain the cat had suffered that fate.
Twenty years later, Hayden discovers the secret of the mirror when she is thrust into it. She learns of an enchanted world she never knew existed, and a family she never knew she had.
But danger brought her here, and it followed her. Now, Hayden is on a mission to remove the threat, so that she can begin her magical, meaningful new life in this enchanted world.
About Featured Book: A Proud Woman by Sarah F. Noel
Tabitha was used to being a social pariah. Could her standing in society get any worse?
Tabitha, Lady Chesterton, the Countess of Pembroke, is newly widowed at only 22 years of age. With no son to inherit the title, it falls to a dashing, distant cousin of her husband's, Jeremy Chesterton, known as Wolf. It quickly becomes apparent that Wolf had consorted with some of London's most dangerous citizens before inheriting the title. Can he leave this world behind, or will shadowy figures from his past follow him into his new aristocratic life in Mayfair? And can Tabitha avoid being caught up in Wolf's dubious activities?
It seems it's well and truly time for Tabitha to leave her gilded cage behind for good!
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About Murder in the Atchafalaya:
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.
The Skulls of Malgrange – Book 2 of the Edward Tyrington Mysteries by Joni Swift
France and Prussia – 1863, When someone close to Edward Tyrington is murdered, he is charged with finding the murderer and bringing them to justice. The murky path to catch the criminal leads him through the borderlands of France and Prussia, two countries on the brink of war.
With the resourceful Catherine Briggs and her suspicious Uncle by his side, Edward uncovers a secret plot that will tilt the playing field of war for decades to come. Edward and Catherine must foil the plan, and evade the assassins trying to stop them. This is the second book in the Edward Tyrington Mysteries. The first book is The Bones of Santorini, available at Amazon.
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About Catsitter’s Conundrum:
AN ARSONIST, A KIDNAPPER, AND A CAT
Kitty is the mom, a cat whisperer, and a keen observer. Saddled with debt, she has taken up catsitting to pay her mortgage. When the house nextdoor burns down, and a boy goes missing, Kitty decides to get him back or die trying.
Diana is the daughter, a tech geek married to a grifter in prison for perpetuating a Ponzi scheme. With her assets frozen by the FBI, Diana has had to move back in with her mother, and is trying not to let depression overwhelm her. As she job-hunts, her mom’s latest obsession is just the distraction she needs.
Muse is the cat. The king of cats in exile, to be exact. Literally. This rascally tuxedo follows Kitty around and offers keen observations on the people, places, and hijinks they encounter. He thinks he’s being helpful.
Wyrdwood is the weirdly magickal town on the Oregon Coast. It provides refuge for the descendants of mythic races. Normals coexist side-by-side with modern-day elves, witches, orcs, and etcetera in a volatile melting pot. The residents are just living their lives, falling in love, and trying to make a buck. And, of course, engaging in mischief.
With insight into cat minds and red herrings galore, THE CATSITTER’S CONUNDRUM is a mystery that will keep you guessing all the way to the end.
The Golden Manuscripts: A Novel by Evy Journey
“for fans of immersive literary fiction with plenty of deep character-based drama. — Reviewed by KC Finn ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Discounted to $0.99 in July, 2023.
Clarissa, an Asian/Caucasian young woman has lived in seven different countries and has no lasting connection to any place. She thinks it’s time to settle somewhere she could eventually call home. But where?
She decides to live in the city of her birth. There, she joins a quest for the provenance of stolen illuminated manuscripts—a medieval art form that languished with the fifteenth-century invention of the printing press—hoping it would give her the sense of belonging she craves. But will it be enough?
For her, these ancient manuscripts elicit cherished memories of children’s picture books her mother read to her, nourishing a passion for art.
The trail of the manuscripts leads to an American soldier who served in World War II. Clarissa is anxious to know what motivated him to steal and keep the artwork for fifty years. But instead of easy answers, she finds bigger questions.
Immersed in art, but naïve about life, she’s disheartened and disillusioned by the machinations the quest reveals of an esoteric, sometimes unscrupulous art world. What compels individuals to steal artworks, and conquerors to plunder them from the vanquished? Who decides the value of an art piece and how?
The Golden Manuscripts: A Novel is based on the actual theft of medieval manuscript illuminations during the second world war.
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SO WE LIE by Willow Rose
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This book kept me guessing, and I couldn’t put it down. It held me glued to the pages until the surprising end!- Goodreads reviewer
What do we do when the truth hurts too much?
Fresh out of the national academy – mother of two – FBI profiler Eva Rae Thomas is in over her head on her first assignment in multi-million-copy bestselling author Willow Rose’s breath-taking mystery.
When the mother of two, Arlene Wood, crashes her car against a tree at four in the morning, the case seems pretty straightforward.
But evidence found in the remains of the car soon raises the question of whether this was really an accident.
Shortly after, her husband is taken in and later convicted of having murdered his wife.
But many questions remain unanswered.
Why was Arlene driving in the middle of the night?
Why did she leave the house, her husband, and her sleeping children, get into her car, and drive away?
Was she meeting someone?
A friend?
A lover?
A killer?
Six years later, Special Agent Eva Rae Thomas is new on the job when she stumbles upon something that suddenly blows this case wide open.
But can she persuade anyone to reopen the case even when the husband has admitted that he is guilty?
And will she be able to do it in time before this killer strikes again?
This mystery novel is the prequel to the #1 bestselling Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Series.
The Eva Rae Thomas Mystery series has more than 15,000 five-star reviews on Goodreads!
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Shifting and Shenanigans: Magical Mystery Book Club Book 1 by Elizabeth Pantley
50% off for the entire month of June!
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.