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FEATURED: Morgan’s Landing by Linda Griffin

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About Morgan’s Landing:

Where is Julie Morgan? In the small Maryland town of Morgan’s Landing, fourteen-year-old Julie Morgan is living in comfort with her wealthy family. She disappears on her way to school after a spat with her twin sister. Detective Jim Brady, married and the father of two, has been on the Morgan’s Landing police force for twelve years. He identifies a few suspects in the girl’s disappearance—Is it the fired school janitor, a paroled sex offender, Julie’s computer teacher…or his own teenage son? Jim can’t believe his son could be involved, but his wife is convinced the boy is hiding something. He needs to find Julie before the worst happens–and keep the peace at home.

Targeted Age Group: Adult, Young Adult
Written by: Linda Griffin

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FEATURED: Ravens Hill by Garth Pettersen

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About Ravens Hill:

When Harald, the second son of King Cnute, returns from fighting the king’s enemies in Northern Wales, he expects his life to return to normal⸺farming in the Midlands, overseeing his few tenants, evening walks with his beloved Selia⸺an idyllic life, far from the power-mongering of King Cnute’s court. But the king has other plans for Harald and his wife—he grants them a large landholding, a gift they cannot refuse.

On arriving at their new holding, Ravens Hill, Harald and Selia receive a tepid welcome⸺from belligerent housecarls, a conniving steward, an uncompromising abbess, bitter at not adding their estate to her abbey lands, a priest with roaming hands, and a grieving daughter of the previous landholder, who has entered the nunnery.

Harald and Selia wish to improve the lot of their tenant farmers but they face obstacles at every turn, and Harald’s generosity is seen as weakness. They also learn the lands come with an unexpected millstone—an unsolved murder.

And then the trouble begins.

Fans of Bernard Cornwell will love Ravens Hill—part of the award-winning Atheling Chronicles series.

Targeted Age Group: adult
Written by: garth pettersen

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FEATURED: No Hill to Die On by Martin Roy Hill

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About No Hill to Die On:

Former war correspondent Peter Brandt’s childhood innocence died the day his older brother, Keith, died in Vietnam. Now, a quarter of a century later, Keith’s former fiancée, Rhonda White, comes back into Peter’s life with an incredible claim—Keith may still be alive.

Twenty-four hours later, police find Rhonda’s body floating in San Diego Bay. Is it murder or suicide?

Rhonda’s death and her claim about Peter’s brother set him on an investigation ranging from the beaches and foothills of Southern California to the mountains of Costa Rica. The deeper he digs, the more mysteries he finds: Marines who fought alongside Keith don’t remember how he died; a shady technology exporter bearing a doppelgänger resemblance to T.D., Keith’s best friend who also died in the same battle; a Navy investigator who covered up his probe of a major wartime black-market operation; and a Costa Rican cop who may more than he seems.

And then there are the big questions Peter isn’t sure he wants answered. Is Keith still alive? Did he desert the Marines and become part of the Vietnam underworld? And if he is still living, who did Peter’s family bury twenty-five years earlier?

Targeted Age Group: Teens
Written by: Martin Roy Hill

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FEATURED: Easter Hair Hunt by Nancy J. Cohen

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About Easter Hair Hunt:

Can a stylish sleuth pull a rabbit out of her hat to solve an Easter murder in this to-dye-for cozy mystery?

When hairstylist Marla Vail attends an Easter egg hunt at historic Tremayne Manor, she’s only there to fix hair for a client, Bonnie “Blinky” Morris. But when she’s asked to comb the grounds for leftover goodies, Marla discovers more than just a few dyed eggs. The dead man in the bunny suit is definitely not having a good hare day. And Blinky seems to have disappeared down a rabbit hole.

While trying to solve a murder, everyone needs a friend who’s all ears. For Marla, that’s her husband, homicide detective Dalton Vail. They make an egg-cellent team. Dalton isn’t the kind to leap to conclusions, but with his wife expecting their child and knowing Marla finds crime-solving to be irresistible, he worries about her running off on another hare-raising adventure.

Marla’s peeps are hoping for a happy ending, but she may have found a basketful of trouble this time. Can she crack the case before Blinky becomes the next victim? Recipes Included!

Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner
Royal Palm Literary Awards Finalist
American Fiction Awards Finalist

“This story will fill your reading basket with entertainment, charming characters, plot twists, tasty recipes, and a cozy murder mystery to solve.” Thoughts in Progress

“I have truly enjoyed the books in this series. There is the perfect balance between family life and mystery along with a good dose of humor along the way.” Escape with Dollycas

“This story had me hopping from one clue to the next. If you’re looking for a fun Easter themed mystery, hop on down the bunny trail to your local bookstore and get your copy of Easter Hair Hunt!” Lisa K’s Book Reviews

Targeted Age Group: Adult
Written by: Nancy J. Cohen

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FEATURED: The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D R Berlin

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About Featured Book: The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D R Berlin

In a busy outdoor market, in broad daylight, an apparently ordinary woman is gunned down by a professional assassin. Twelve years later, the killer is back with a new target – and a mysteriously sinister employer…

What secrets could a father leave behind?
A gripping, high-stakes thriller that seamlessly blends espionage, mystery, and intense suspense, The Third Estate: Secrets of the Manor will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Sophie Allard, a promising jet pilot cadet at a prestigious military academy, finds her world shattered when she’s summoned to the Commander’s office with devastating news—her estranged father has died in a mysterious lab explosion at their family estate.

What begins as a routine investigation soon spirals into something far more dangerous.

As Sophie delves deeper into the secrets surrounding her father’s death, she uncovers hidden truths that threaten not only her career but her life. Unraveling a web of deception and betrayal, Sophie discovers that her father’s involvement with a powerful and shadowy organization—the Third Estate—could hold the key to both her survival and her downfall.

With an assassin hunting her every step and the enigmatic Grey Lady pulling the strings behind the scenes, Sophie must navigate a perilous landscape of secrets, lies, and danger.

This fast-paced thriller is perfect for fans of complex conspiracies, strong female protagonists, and unpredictable twists. If you love novels that combine action, suspense, and mystery, The Third Estate is your next must-read.

Will Sophie uncover the truth—before it’s too late?

This Thriller book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print

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FEATURED: The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D R Berlin

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About Featured Book: The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D R Berlin

What begins as a routine investigation soon spirals into something far more dangerous.

With an assassin hunting her every step and the enigmatic Grey Lady pulling the strings behind the scenes, Sophie must navigate a perilous landscape of secrets, lies, and danger.

Will Sophie uncover the truth—before it’s too late?

This YA book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print

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FEATURED: The Bone Trap by Tormod Cockburn

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About Featured Book: The Bone Trap by Tormod Cockburn

Free on Amazon 19-23 Feb. With 1700 5-star reviews, ‘The Bone Trap’ kicks off a nine-book series. Reviewers say it’s a thrilling novel with a hint of the supernatural.
A struggling scientist holds a potential unicorn skull in his hands. If he proves it’s authentic, his career will soar. If he dies trying, he won’t be the first. Archaeologist, Gill McArdle is sucked into mystery amongst Scotland’s Western Isles.

This Mystery book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print, Audiobook

This book is in Kindle Unlimited!

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February Giveaway!

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It’s time for a giveaway! We will be giving away several different mystery packages that we will be physically mailing out, so unfortunately at this time it’s only open to those in the US.

Be sure to let us know your favorite genres, as the mystery packages will be based on the genres of our various sites. This is especially important since some of our authors have sent books to be included in the prizes and we want to best ensure that only those interested in them will receive them.

Giveaway will end at 11:59pm PST on February 28, 2025. Winners will be notified within 48 hours and will need to confirm their mailing address in order to receive the prizes.

Packages will include a variety of book-ish items, and in some cases, even a new book thanks to our generous authors that have provided us with copies to share with you.

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FEATURED: Demons Live Here by Karen Hopkins

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About Demons Live Here:

In the beautiful and harrowing hills of southern Kentucky, Sheriff Sadie Mills is feeling the doldrums when her best friend and a top-selling realtor, Tanya Beaumont, informs her that their favorite teenage haunt is for sale. The crumbling plantation home is full of buried secrets and unseen perils, but that doesn’t deter Sadie and Tanya from acting on their dream. When the town’s coroner, a Yankee transplant with a sordid past, wants in on the scheme, the trio forms an unlikely partnership.

A triple homicide in a neighboring county, a murder closer to home, and a dangerous drought take Sadie and her friends by surprise. Unforeseen circumstances threaten their carefully laid plans and their very lives. But the real shock is discovering that the Helena House’s shameful slave past is more than it seems. With the assistance of an unexpected ally, Sadie is in for the wildest ride of her life yet.

Sadie’s pursuit of the truth brings stunning revelations as she unravels the plantation’s tale of terrible loss, perseverance, and ultimately, redemption in this thrilling fourth Possum Gap novel.

Enigmatic and gripping, Demons Live Here is an adrenaline-charged reading experience that will keep you turning pages late into the night, as you experience the Underground Railroad, a haunting, and a terrifying cat and mouse game with a deadly group that has their own plans for the Helena House and the land surrounding it.

Targeted Age Group: Teens
Written by: Karen Hopkins

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FEATURED: The Missing Schoolgirls by Peter Zander-Howell

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About Featured Book: The Missing Schoolgirls by Peter Zander-Howell

In 1938, two fourteen-year-old girls go missing from an exclusive boarding school. Did they abscond, or have they been kidnapped?

The girls’ parents – and indeed the parents of many other pupils – have considerable influence in very high places. Pressure is quickly brought to bear to get Scotland Yard involved. Concern for the girls’ safety is paramount.
Detective Chief Inspector Adair and three of his officers are assigned to help the local police. Initially there is little to go on, but Adair soon determines that the children didn’t leave voluntarily.
The first step – to ascertain how the girls were abducted – takes time.
To find out who was responsible takes longer.

This Mystery book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print

This book is in Kindle Unlimited and is a New Release!

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