A diabolical psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Gone Girl and Defending Jacob Dr. Shelby Cooper is a brilliant research scientist with a past steeped in secrets and lies—lies about her true identity, her family, and what happened that summer night over two decades ago. But Shelby is a survivor and now lives the life she only dreamed of with her powerful executive husband, and two adorable kids in a picturesque New England town. When her ex-lover is discovered shot to death in … [Read more...] about Swan Deception by Gledé Browne Kabongo
The Hanged Man’s Noose: A Glass Dolphin Mystery by Judy Penz Sheluk
Small-town secrets and subterfuge lead to murder in a tale of high-stakes real estate wrangling gone amok. Journalist Emily Garland lands a plum assignment as the editor of a niche magazine based in Lount’s Landing, a small town named after a colorful Canadian traitor. As she interviews the local business owners for the magazine, Emily quickly learns that many people are unhappy with real estate mogul Garrett Stonehaven’s plans to convert an old schoolhouse into a mega-box store. At the top of … [Read more...] about The Hanged Man’s Noose: A Glass Dolphin Mystery by Judy Penz Sheluk
Bargain Book for 02/08/2016: Geared for the Grave by Duffy Brown
Where biking takes a deadly turn Shakedowns cover-ups and big fat lies keep bodies hidden on Mackinac Island and bike-riding tourist oblivious to it all. To boost her chances for a promotion, Evie Bloomfield helps her boss’ dad with his bicycle shop on Mackinac Island. The good idea turns bad when dad winds up prime suspect in a murder. To save her job Evie takes over the failing shop though she’s never ridden a bike, finding a killer though she can’t find her keys in her purse and … [Read more...] about Bargain Book for 02/08/2016: Geared for the Grave by Duffy Brown
Dying at Honeymoon Inn by Judy Fitzwater
Jennifer and Sam are going on their honeymoon! Sounds wonderful, except that Jennifer has no idea where Sam is taking her. It's the middle of winter, so it has to be someplace warm with plenty of sand and sun, right? Imagine her surprise when she finds herself in the middle of a snowstorm in Pennsylvania in what's advertised as a "haunted" mansion for a murder mystery weekend. She's intrigued, especially by the amazing special effects created by the inn's owner, Rex Ferris. But things seldom … [Read more...] about Dying at Honeymoon Inn by Judy Fitzwater
Secrets of Sand Mountain by Philip C. Elrod
The summer of 1944 - a sleepy little town in Southern Appalachia. On the surface, life seems simple and uncomplicated - but, people are not what they seem. Secrets and a dark heritage lurk just beneath the surface and suddenly erupt in danger, death, and destruction. Some characters, when challenged with life altering situations, rise to the occasion heroically 0 others, sink into the dark abysses of depravity. Many lives will never be the same following this long, hot summer. Targeted Age … [Read more...] about Secrets of Sand Mountain by Philip C. Elrod
Bargain Book: The Madonna Vigilante by Aabra, Russ Heitz
Sara Marshall, the daughter of a proud, three-generation line of Philadelphia cops, has committed the unpardonable sin. While trying to save the life of another cop, she has shot a young black girl. As a result, Sara's career crashes, as does her love life, and her relationship with her family. Before her dismissal from the Philly PD, Sara was investigating a series of murders that she believes were committed by the same person. Several more men are murdered and the MO of the killer in each … [Read more...] about Bargain Book: The Madonna Vigilante by Aabra, Russ Heitz
Skully, Perdition Games by L.E. Fraser
She can't run fast enough to escape her past. Authorities find five-year-old Gabriella LeBlanc walking on the ice of Lake Superior six months after an unspeakable crime. Michigan police discover a dead man in a wilderness cabin, but the child has no memory of her abduction or captivity. Thirty years later, Gabriella disappears from her home after calling 911, and Toronto PI Samantha McNamara and ex-OPP Inspector Reece Hash must unravel the shocking truth behind the woman’s haunted life before … [Read more...] about Skully, Perdition Games by L.E. Fraser
Love, Death & Christmas Cookies (A Carly Keene Cozy Mystery Book 3) by Ruby Blaylock
When local photographer Carly Keene snaps a few photos of the town's Christmas lights, she gets more than she bargained for. Tangled up in a strand of lights and wrapped up in mystery is one Renae Boggs, town Grinch and possibly one of the most hated women on Main Street. As Carly digs to uncover the truth behind who killed Renae, she uncovers the woman's tragic past, and begins to realize that maybe she wasn't that horrible of a person after all. Can Carly bring the killer to justice in time … [Read more...] about Love, Death & Christmas Cookies (A Carly Keene Cozy Mystery Book 3) by Ruby Blaylock
Green River Blend by Armand Rosamilia
Nothing exciting ever happens in a small town… Especially in the sleepy Florida beachside stretch known as Hammond Beach, nestled between Daytona Beach and St. Augustine. Free from corporate businesses and a slew of tourists descending upon the quaint former fishing village, Hammond Beach is like a painting. Locals run the businesses on Main Street. Even when a new coffee shop opens, the owner hires only Hammond Beach locals, including manager Betty. She’s born and raised in Hammond Beach … [Read more...] about Green River Blend by Armand Rosamilia
The Last Dinner Party by Carly M. Duncan
When Jeanie D'Alisa is found murdered in her bedroom after hosting a dinner party in her home, detectives Anna Cole and Kristy Hicks are called to investigate the crime. Known within her community for her generous, yet unpredictable nature, Jeanie's secrets unfold as family, friends and neighbors become suspects. Anna and Kristy discover stamped passport pages revealing travels unknown and a curious relationship between Jeanie and the charming salesman who frequents the apartment building. … [Read more...] about The Last Dinner Party by Carly M. Duncan
The Wind Guardian by Frank Scozzari
The ultimate threats facing United States come to life in Frank Scozzari's fast-paced thriller. With the help of an inside man, a group of determined terrorists siege a nuclear power plant, intending to spread radiation and wreak destruction into the world. The only thing standing in their way are two misfit security guards, who return to their posts and realize what is happening in the power plant. The two soon find themselves in a battle against time and odds, as the terrorists facing them … [Read more...] about The Wind Guardian by Frank Scozzari
Alpha Tauri Strain by J.T. Alblood
"First, build a spaceship. Then, kill God. 1920 Vienna, Wilhelm Reich is a medical student, working as a night nurse at a mental hospital when he meets and falls in love with Maria Orsic, a stunningly beautiful young woman who just happens to be diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. ‘Fly me to the Hell ’. He helps her escape, only to lose her the next morning. Years later, he is a respected psychiatrist working in Berlin when he meets her for the second time. And she needs his help again — … [Read more...] about Alpha Tauri Strain by J.T. Alblood
