2017 Winner of the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. While walking in her native Moldova, Marina Dobrin, a young computer programmer, is kidnapped by two men from a vicious human trafficking ring. She is forced to endure a horrific ocean voyage with other kidnapped women, all brutalized and fearful for their lives. Once they reach land, Marina escapes and finds herself in suburban New Jersey. Starving, exhausted, and terrified, she trusts no one and has nowhere to hide until she encounters Adam, a … [Read more...] about True Mercy by Idelle Kursman
My Sister’s Detective by T.J. Jones
Eric Slater returns from the Navy to find his best friend has been murdered. Angela Jeffries, the girl he always wanted, begs him to investigate, and her younger sister Maggie wants to help. Romance ensues, and they discover that their friend may have been involved in human trafficking and worse. Can they prove his innocence? Targeted Age Group:: 14 and up What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I wanted to write a detective story about a guy who isn't a superman and doesn't … [Read more...] about My Sister’s Detective by T.J. Jones
The Adventures of Harry Morgan, Volume 1 by Clabe Polk
Three interlocking related novellas focused on Harry Morgan. Harry is not an average retiree. Trouble sticks to Harry like a magnet! “Collegial Conspiracy” What would you do if a dying friend asked you help him rob a bank…not just any bank, but the bank where you do business…and do it like Bonnie and Clyde? And then things really get complicated when the friend’s son, Tony, shows up. “Emilio”: Did Laurel Jackson commit suicide or was she murdered? Worse, did Tony Middleton do it? Harry … [Read more...] about The Adventures of Harry Morgan, Volume 1 by Clabe Polk
Interview with Author – R. Scott Tyler
About R. Scott Tyler: My name is R. Scott, but I also go by Bob. I'm a voracious reader and a technophile. I think the tech part comes from the engineer side of my brain, which is pretty well developed. I've traveled a lot of the world and worked with teams from across the globe designing and improving equipment and processes. I love the travel and I love the people I've met, but my imagination always wanted more. I've published two books as an Indie-author and am at work on the third book in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – R. Scott Tyler
Wayfarer Trials by Eileen Troemel
Returning from their honeymoon, Decker and Adara are thrown in the deep end of the cases under investigation. Women are being attacked and taken by an unknown group of people. Franklin and the rest of the investigators work to close the complicated case against the Castitate Colony and Patrick Richardson, putting the Pritchard and her crew in grave danger. Targeted Age Group:: adult What Inspired You to Write Your Book? With this book, I wanted to show the complexity of life as an … [Read more...] about Wayfarer Trials by Eileen Troemel
Petrocelli by John Rachel
Lenny Petrocelli had always been a slacker, a mediocre low-life, getting by on his good looks and street smarts. One day he woke up. Entangled by his gangland bosses in the web of child prostitution and human trafficking, he was being set up as the fall guy to take the rap, if the horrifying but lucrative enterprise went down. Seeing the violence and abuse young girls from Asia were subjected to in the gruesome world of sex slavery, Lenny did the most difficult but the most important thing … [Read more...] about Petrocelli by John Rachel
Champagne For Buzzards by Phyllis Smallman
Champagne For Buzzards is the fourth in a series that gives the reader a casual style and storytelling with staying power. The pacing is that of a southern drawl, with a core of beer, bars and bad behaviour. There's a dark side to this tale, one of sexual stalking and slave labour but it's Smallman's "down-home" story telling that paints the scene and welcomes you into the action. This novel is just the ticket for a summer escape of lounging with a beer, a barbecue and a mystery. Targeted Age … [Read more...] about Champagne For Buzzards by Phyllis Smallman
Plight by Donald E. Swann II (AKA Don Swann II )
Navigating a dark, international layer of betrayal, murder and inhumane choices as many lives intersect, in a tale filled with horrifying consequence, where FBI Special Agent Dumisuni, has been called in to find a missing teen, but uncovers a larger case of abductions, which may decide the fate of some and the plight of others. Targeted Age Group:: 18+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? A story playing around in my head for a while before I actually took to the computer to write it … [Read more...] about Plight by Donald E. Swann II (AKA Don Swann II )
Interview with Author – PeggySue Wells
About PeggySue Wells: PeggySue Wells is the bestselling author of two-dozen books including USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller and audio finalist The Slave Across the Street. Her titles include thriller novels The Patent and Für Elise as well as Rediscovering Your Happily Ever After, Bonding With Your Child Through Boundaries, What To Do When You Don't Want to Go To Church, and What To Do When You Don't Know What to Say To Your Own Family. What inspires you to write? PeggySue … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – PeggySue Wells
