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The Fatal Creation: A Serial Killer Suspense Novel (A Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor Thriller Book 1)

About The Fatal Creation: A Serial Killer Suspense Novel (A Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor Thriller Book 1)

A woman slaughtered. Her husband accused. Can this military investigator stop the killer from claiming more victims?

Fairchild Air Force Base. Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor strives to show she’s cut out for service. So when a gruesome crime interrupts her dreaded morning run, the dedicated career woman quickly rushes to the aid of the man found drenched in his wife’s blood. But the strong-willed Latina suspects foul play when leadership pushes for a quick conviction, stating it’s an open-and-shut case.

Teaming up with a sexy Master Sergeant to track down evidence, Mac feels the pressure when she’s suddenly charged with drug trafficking and taken off the file. Desperate to prove her own innocence, increasingly violent attacks makes her fear a relentless killer has her in their crosshairs…

Can Mac expose a sinister scheme before she becomes the next body painted in red?

The Fatal Creation is the heart-pounding first book in the Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor Thriller series. If you like badass heroines, stirring intrigue, and nail-biting peril, then you’ll love Julie Bergman’s chilling tale.

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Kick Down the Door: The Beginning (Monica is Missing)

About Kick Down the Door: The Beginning (Monica is Missing)

An enthralling kidnap thriller about autism, a missing toddler, and the love that fuels some violent crime.

Monica is four years old. She does not speak. She does not read or write. She screams when the world gets too much.
And Monica is missing.
Detective Inspector Judy Baletree is sent to investigate the scene of a speech pathologist’s house where Monica was last seen. The back doors are smashed and the speech pathologist is bleeding from a stab wound in the back. Monica is missing, but was she kidnapped? Did she wander away from a violent robbery? Or have her parents become too frustrated with Monica’s complex sensory needs and done something horrible to their toddler?

When the people who hurt children are questioned and confessions are made, Detective Inspector Baletree is led into a world of misery and desperation. She must attack neglectful parents, kidnap gangsters and force the truth from the men she suspects. As Baletree forces her brain to try and understand the motives of the deviants who lock away the missing children of Australia, she can’t escape the possibility that Monica’s kidnapper could be someone who claims to love her.

Does Monica’s abductor think he’s saved her from a more terrible fate?

Baletree finds the remains of horrifying men who claim to love their families, and child abductors who try to give the young people they steal a better life than the neglectful homes from which they were stolen.

Could Detective Inspector Judy Baletree finally find Monica by hunting for the person who cared most sincerely for her?

The author, Daniel Norrish, is a disability support worker in Australia. Every day, Dan works with autistic people to help target goals and limit the damage done by a society that was not designed for everyone. Dan LOVES autism and has written this series to show readers why sensory preferences and a different way of processing can be AWESOME.

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The Fatal Couple : A Serial Killer Suspense Novel (A Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor Thriller Book 2)

About The Fatal Couple : A Serial Killer Suspense Novel (A Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor Thriller Book 2)

Tied up, strangled, then discarded. Going undercover to solve a multitude of murders, will she make it out alive?

Evelyn “Mac” McGregor is still grappling with taking a man’s life. Six months after the fatal confrontation, the promoted sergeant approaches her recent assignment on a special task force with cautious excitement. And her first order of business is a dead airman pulled out of the water – just like several others.

Discovering strange wound patterns that link the corpses together, the sharp-minded investigator follows leads all over the area collecting info… until evidence goes missing. And when clues point to a taboo world of kink, Mac and her rugged boyfriend embark on a covert hunt into dangerous territory.

Can she run a cunning psychopath to the ground before more innocents end up in the grave?

The Fatal Couple is the exhilarating second book in the Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor Thriller series. If you like well fleshed-out characters, sexy romance, and powerful twists and turns, then you’ll love Julie Bergman’s edge-of-the-seat page-turner.

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Missing Motive: Detective Jeannie Bishop Mystery

About Missing Motive: Detective Jeannie Bishop Mystery

Detective Jeannie Bishop of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office is called to be the lead investigator on a murder. As she works the case, her victim appears to have been killed without reason.

The dead woman, a bookkeeper, lived a quiet life with few friends and no known enemies. Detective Bishop eliminates the small number of possible suspects one by one. She is left with the bare minimum of evidence pointing to the killer. In a tense conclusion, she matches wits with an unexpected killer to bring him to justice.

As the mystery plays out, the good and interesting man she has been seeing tells her, “I have good news for me, but maybe not good news for us.” His news sends Jeannie’s personal life into an unexpected turn.

Read the book Missing Motive. Solve a mystery!

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S’More Murder (Jerria Danson Mysteries Series Book 4)

About S’More Murder (Jerria Danson Mysteries Series Book 4)

Jerria Danson isn’t an author. Tasked with preserving great-aunt Henrietta’s family stories, she reluctantly takes time from her busy life to attend a writer’s retreat in beautiful North Idaho. All she wants is peace and quiet to record the oral history for the family and maybe pick up a few writing tips along the way. Met with a happy surprise when she arrives, Jerria settles in for a productive, relaxing weekend.
Although the other writers have their own motives for being there, she quickly picks up on a sinister undercurrent. With her usual good humor and knack for seeing through situations, and knowing Things Are Not As They Appear To Be is a common plot thread in life as well as in writing, Jerria soon finds herself in danger. When the lines between fact and fiction blur, can she unravel the twisted plot threads before the idyllic weekend is marred by murder?
By Deb Graham, the popular Pacific Northwest author of the Cruise Addict’s Wife series and four other Jerria Danson titles, along with thirty other books.

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Home Tours, History & Homicide (Dogwood Springs Cozy Mystery Book 3)

About Home Tours, History & Homicide (Dogwood Springs Cozy Mystery Book 3)

Event-Planning Tip No. 57: Avoid any connection between your fundraiser and murder.

Libby Ballard, director of the history museum in the small town of Dogwood Springs, Missouri, is excited to be organizing a tour of historic homes to raise funds for the museum. With plans in full swing, she drops by to confirm details with one of the homeowners and makes a gruesome discovery—the homeowner has been murdered.

Who could have possibly wanted to kill a local doctor, and why?

The police suspect the victim’s wife, but Libby thinks there’s more to the story. With the historic homes tour in jeopardy and violence escalating, Libby, her friends, and her trusty golden retriever dig deeper into the case.

But will Libby be able to uncover the killer’s identity before they strike again?

Don’t miss this thrilling tale of mystery, murder, and small-town secrets.

If you like a cozy mystery with a pet who will win your heart, friends who feel like family, and a hint of romance, you’ll love this series!

This is a clean read with no profanity, sex, or graphic violence.

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Antiques, Artifacts & Alibis (Dogwood Springs Cozy Mystery Book 1)

About Antiques, Artifacts & Alibis (Dogwood Springs Cozy Mystery Book 1)

*Finalist in the 2022 Indie Cozy Mystery Tribe Book of the Year Awards*

A new job, a new friend, and a newly adopted furry companion. Then there’s the dead body in her new office.

Libby Ballard, director of the history museum in the small town of Dogwood Springs, Missouri, is eager to build a new life. She’s only been in town a few days, but already she’s settled into an apartment, made friends with a neighbor, and adopted a lovable dog.

But the idyllic charm of Dogwood Springs is about to be shattered by the shocking discovery of murder. When Libby walks into her new office, she finds the lifeless body of her predecessor.

The shadow of a killer looms over the museum, threatening to derail Libby’s new job before it even begins. To make matters worse, the police wrongly target one of her staff members as the prime suspect.

If Libby wants to clear her colleague’s name and save her own job, she must delve into secrets and lies to find the truth.

Join Libby as she hunts for the real killer!

If you like a cozy mystery with a pet who will win your heart, friends who feel like family, and a hint of romance, you’ll love this series!

This is a clean read with no profanity, sex, or graphic violence.

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Sales, Secrets & Suspects (Dogwood Springs Cozy Mystery Book 2)

About Sales, Secrets & Suspects (Dogwood Springs Cozy Mystery Book 2)

Auctions can be murder.

In the charming little tourist town of Dogwood Springs, Missouri, Libby Ballard, director of the local history museum, is on a mission to boost museum attendance. To attract more visitors, she plans a big birthday party for the town, with hopes of displaying an armoire that once belonged to the town’s founder.

But when Libby attends a local auction to acquire the armoire, she instead stumbles upon a dead body.

Having a killer on the loose isn’t going to draw tourists to Dogwood Springs—or to the museum. Even worse, the victim is the beloved cousin of Libby’s best friend, Cleo. With the police preoccupied by a string of burglaries, Cleo fears the killer will never be caught.

Determined to solve the murder and bring justice to the victim’s family, Libby struggles to unravel a web of deception. But the killer is still at large and will stop at nothing to keep their identity a secret.

Will Libby be able to crack the case, or will she be the next victim?

Join Libby, her lovable dog, and their friends as they try to find the killer!

If you like a cozy mystery with a pet who will win your heart, friends who feel like family, and a hint of romance, you’ll love this series!

This is a clean read with no profanity, sex, or graphic violence.

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Anubis Fortunis: Psychic Sleuths and Talking Dogs (Pet Psychic Cozy Mysteries Book 8)

About Anubis Fortunis: Psychic Sleuths and Talking Dogs (Pet Psychic Cozy Mysteries Book 8)

An ancient curse… but is it responsible for a very recent death?

Jasmine Moore is no stranger to the paranormal. As a first-hand witness to a supernatural bond with her golden retriever, she knows there are some things that just cannot be explained.

When a mysterious coffin arrives at their small-town museum of Blackwood Cove, bringing with it stories of an infamous curse, Jasmine plays it off as just another silly old story. But after the body of a young museum employee is found, she’s forced to wonder if there really is some truth behind the coffin and the mysterious deaths that surround it…

Diving into another perplexing case as an upcoming private investigator, Jasmine and her dog Luffy are tasked with unraveling the strange secrets surrounding the museum’s primary exhibit and its employees. And as she digs deeper, Jasmine wonders if psychic visions and talking dogs aren’t the only magic that Blackwood Cove has in store—or if the ominous danger lurking the museum halls is more human than anyone could have guessed…

“Anubis Fortunis is another charming installment in the series with a new mystery that brings excitement, humor, and hijinks into the town of Blackwood Cove.”–5 Stars, Readers’ Favorite

Anubis Fortunis is the eighth book in the Pet Psychic Cozy Mysteries series. If you adore intriguing cozy mysteries with quiet seaside towns and a sprinkling of the paranormal, then you won’t want to miss out on Jaz and Luffy’s fun and unforgettable adventures.

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Justin Lakes Supernatural Thriller Series: The Complete Urban Fantasy Action Thriller Collection

About Justin Lakes Supernatural Thriller Series: The Complete Urban Fantasy Action Thriller Collection

“Leigh Vernon blends elements from the thriller genre with high action and a fast pace woven with supernatural powers and demonic entities… striking the perfect blend with action-packed moments, high suspense, a complex plot, and dangerous turns.”–5 Stars, Readers’ Favorite

If you love pulse-pounding vigilante thrillers with a ton of action and a dash of the supernatural, then you won’t want to miss this series.

BOOK ONE

A beast is coming, one that even the old gods fear.

Justin is honored to serve his people, duty-bound to the woman who showed him his true calling. Like the rest of his unnatural brethren, he’s all too aware of the need to keep evil at bay and remain hidden from the world of humans.

But when an ancient enemy rises to challenge them, a beast the likes of which not seen in centuries, the world as Justin knows it is ripped out from under his feet.

Thrust into a race against time and unsure who he can trust, quick wits and a steady resolve will be Justin’s only key to survival. He must struggle to find a way to contain the newly-released darkness and defeat an evil that threatens to consume the entire world.

Will Justin find the strength to be a light for those who depend on him? Or will humanity collapse into certain ruin?

BOOK TWO

Whatever you do, never mix science and magic.

When an ambitious and half-crazed scientist tries to break the boundaries between science and the unnatural, he never could have imagined the chaos he would unleash. A secret family emerges from the shadows…a family who holds the key to solving this perpetual struggle.

Still reeling from his past battles. Justin is now faced with a new threat – one that will force him to make a perilous journey across America to seek revenge. Embarking on a quest to find the mysterious Elders, Justin and his friends must prepare themselves for an impending doom which could wipe out his entire people.

But lurking in the darkness is soemthing much more deadly. Something that wants to see Justin dead before he can manifest his full powers – no matter the price. Alliances form. Friendships shatter. Can Justin survive the crushing weight of his responsibility?

BOOK THREE

The world-ender has returned…

And this time, he takes the face of a friend.

As an ancient darkness rears its ugly head, Justin comes face-to-face with his biggest challenge yet. Sucked into a desperate race to find a lost artifact, Justin will need to summon all of his allies and powers to prevent this new evil from completing its horrifying mission and bringing unrivalled destruction to everything that stands in its way.

But the closer Justin gets to his goal, the more secrets are brought to the light. What he finds will lead him to question everything he thought about the realms… and himself.

The tale of destiny begins to unravel. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Are Justin’s powers strong enough to turn the tide?

And hiding in the shadows, an assassin bent on destruction tracks him, waiting for the perfect moment to strike…

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