Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Series

The Mute of Pendywick Place and the Torn Page by Alydia Rackham

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London, November 3rd, 1881. A young woman slips through the curtains of fog down Pendy Corner, to the 26th house in the row. She vacillates at the gate. For past that sullen door, she must seek the help of the distinctively eccentric and impatient young language expert named Basil Collingwood. The fate of Europe, and indeed, the free peoples of the world, may depend upon getting him to understand her. The only trouble? She cannot speak a word.
Brace yourself for a heart-pounding, romantic romp through Victorian London, rivaling the best of Doyle and Dickens–for this is only the beginning of a series that will sweep you from the glittering pomp of Hampton Court, to the smoky slums of Shoreditch, up the stairs to 221B Baker Street, and to the murky waters of the River Thames, alongside brilliant, peculiar and outcast characters who find themselves at home within the walls of a sulking old brownstone wedged into a winding London lane: a house known by both Sherlock Holmes and the Queen of England simply as Pendywick Place.

Targeted Age Group:: young adult/adult

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I was an English major in college, and I adore British Literature, especially Austen, Dickens, Tolkien, and Doyle. I've loved Sherlock Holmes ever since I met him, my favorite book of all time is "A Christmas Carol," I get swept up in the intrigue and humor of all of Jane Austen's stories, and I so enjoy the rich mythology of Tolkien. I also grew up with the film "My Fair Lady," and had the honor of being in the theatrical production twice: first as Mrs. Higgins, then as Eliza Doolittle. "The Mute of Pendywick Place" is a hybrid of everything I love about British Literature, from the language to the history to intrigue to the humor. And especially the mysterious romance of it all. I love these misfit characters who inhabit this dour old house in the middle of Pendy Corner, and I know you will enjoy having tea and chasing along with them on their adventures as much as I do.

The Moon Warriors: A Novella by Kayla Krantz

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Talia is on a mission. One that will end with her breaking both rules of her Coven—don’t use magic for evil and don’t cross the boundary.

For years, the witches and demons were at war. The only solution was a boundary put between them that neither of them were to cross at the risk of breaking their treaty. To find the truth of her beloved Ian’s death, Talia must follow the clues he’s left behind, the ones that warn he wasn’t the witch she knew. He had a dangerous secret, one that not only caused him to cross the boundary but also left him at the mercy of the demons.

On the other side, Talia realizes the demons are nothing like she’s been told. Wrapped up in the growing mystery of Ian’s death, Talia is joined by a hunky but concerned demon named Marcus. As he guides her through Ian’s secret world, Talia begins to suspect that the demons weren’t responsible for Ian’s fate after all. With the help of Marcus and her familiar, Mushroom, Talia is plunged into the depths of danger and black magic where she makes a startling discovery—the people she loved the most were the dangerous ones all along.

Targeted Age Group:: New Adult

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
This story was actually inspired by an amethyst crystal that I saw in a store. I loved the way that it reflected the light in the store, and I wondered how it would react to moonlight. Somehow, that blossomed to an entire character and world.

The Killing Men by Reece Pocock

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If you like #Lee Child’s #Jack Reacher, #Michael Connelly’s #Harry Bosch, #James Patterson’s #James Cross, you will love #Reece Pocock’s #Dan Brennan.
In this ebook crime thriller, a killer is on the loose. A task force headed by Detective Sergeant Dan Brennan is on the case to solve the mystery.
All the victims are criminals; murderers, rapists, drug runners and crooked cops, all previously set free by the authorities, a vigilante has decided to do what the police and the judiciary can’t. And soon the newspapers report ‘hoodymen’ killings in other states and the suspense begins about who the killer could be.
What begins as a routine murder investigation becomes a national crisis, and Brennan’s task takes him to the highest levels of the army and the government, revealing deep secrets, conspiracy, corruption and ruthlessness.
The war begins.
After an assassination attempt, Brennan realises he is in a fight for his own life.
Brennan falls in love, Tracy his lover has a baby, and they get married.
In The Killing Men, Reece Pocock presents his third Dan Brennan novel.

Targeted Age Group:: General Adult Readers

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I was interested in how many criminals get away with crimes. I brought in to my story a vigilante who rights the wrongs of the courts. The police try to find him but many people are behind the killer and it becomes much more than a criminal escaping from justice.

Survival Instinct (Jeannie Parker, #1) by Katherine Carlson

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Jeannie Parker no longer shivers.

She’s too frozen for that, still hiding in a run-down cabin. She was mad-lucky to find the decrepit shack–a blip inside the awful wilderness. But the psychopath is near; she can’t hide from her husband forever.

Only Nag, her Survival Instinct, can root out the demons and pull her back from the brink.

Targeted Age Group:: 20-60

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I wanted to find a book showcasing a perpetual chase–something with sustained tension. I didn't need to read gore; I wanted to be scared. I wanted to explore the origins of evil behavior and craft a piece delving deep into the mind's defense mechanisms.

I craved all the above so I wrote the book I most wanted to read.

Why Juan Can’t Sleep: A Mystery? by Karl Beckstrand

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“Original…intriguing…entertaining…reader-friendly.” – Midwest Book Review Humorous Bedtime finding book Why Juan Can’t Sleep: A Mystery? Worn-out Juan “Must sleep!” Tonight he’ll dream of dragons…or will he? Soft cover or e-book (ages 4 – 8), 32 illustrations

Targeted Age Group:: 4-8

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
Insomnia

DESCENDED ~ JETT by Dana Pratola

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SOME SAY HE’S A CULT LEADER. OTHERS SAY HE’S NOT HUMAN. One thing is certain ~ Jett Cestone is an enigma with a disconcerting connection to the young women in his employ. When the reclusive billionaire takes an interest in Haven’s painting, she wants to believe it’s an answer to prayer, but what if her father is right? What if he’s dangerous?

Haven is the most interesting woman to ever cross Jett’s path. But being as naïve and pure as she is, he can’t have her learning what goes on in his home, or his connection to sex trafficking. That would be bad enough, but she would never accept him if she knew of his abilities, and that his life is much more paranormal than normal. He has to keep her at a distance, even though she’s living in his home. Too bad he wants her more than he’s wanted anyone or anything in his life.

What readers are saying about the Descended Series:
“Jane Eyre meets Batman!”
“Romantic Suspense at its finest.”
“Who doesn’t appreciate inspirational paranormal romance with angels and shapeshifters?”

Targeted Age Group:: 17+

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
This book started off as a piece called Conversations with the Master. I thought it would be interesting to see what topics a woman would talk about with an enigmatic stranger she couldn't see. How intimate would she allow herself to get? How would she hold back, not knowing what he looked like, or what he was really capable of? From there it grew into a story of mystery, love, and self-sacrifice and I brought in three "brothers" (in other books) each with their own ambitions and powers, to help 🙂

Killing The Girl by Elizabeth Hill

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A perfect life, a perfect love – and a perfect murder.

For over forty years Carol Cage has been living as a recluse in her mansion, Oaktree House. Fear is her constant companion. She’s been keeping a secret – and it’s about to be unearthed.

When she receives a compulsory purchase order for her home, she knows that everyone is going to find out what she did to survive her darkest weeks in 1970. She writes her confession so that we can understand what happened because she wasn’t the only one living a lie. The events that turned her fairy-tale life into a living hell were not all they seemed.

She’s determined not to pay for the mistakes of others; if she has to face justice, then they will too.

Carol Cage has a terrible secret … and she’s about to exact retribution on everyone who’d abandoned her.

Targeted Age Group:: 18+

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I wanted to explore why women kill and what would push a young girl to that point. My novel is set over two time periods, 1970 and today, to further examine the different social restrictions on women in those different time periods. I also wanted to write about secrets and lies and how we can be so wrapped up in ourselves that we fail to acknowledge others around us.

Featured Book: Boogie House: A Rolson McKane Mystery by T. Blake Braddy

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A dead body. An ex-cop. A small town full of dark secrets.

When Rolson McKane loses his job as a small-town cop, he resolves to drink the rest of his days away.

But the misery of his unemployment is short-lived.

When he finds a dead body in the woods across the road, the local yokels don’t much seem to care. McKane’s only choice is to investigate the murder himself, and his efforts are roadblocked by a local politician who seems to have something to hide.

He’ll have to solve the crime quickly, unless he wants to become the next victim.

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Featured Book: Secret Monitor Men by Jamie Dickey

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A Mystery Thriller:

Skye Keller and cub reporter, Katie Pierce, begin an investigation into nocturnal crimes and strange goings-on, luring them into a secret world, where interlopers remain unwelcome. The naive girls soon find themselves out of their depth, immersed in an international conspiracy, where factions of a powerful organization are waging war for the right to control the secrets to space, time, and life itself.

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My Sister’s Detective by T.J. Jones

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Eric Slater returns from the Navy to learn that an old friend may have been murdered. Angela Jeffries, the woman he’s always wanted, asks him to investigate, and her younger sister, Maggie, wants to help. Romance ensues. The pair follow a trail of clues to Miami, clues that may incriminate their dead friend in a heinous crime. As their feelings grow and the mystery deepens, they return home to some unexpected revelations and a mind-blowing conclusion.

Targeted Age Group:: 15 and up

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I wanted to write an entertaining story about two engaging people. Also, I wanted it to say something. Many of the characters in the book are flawed, but there is usually an underlying reason, which is eventually revealed. Do they deserve empathy? That's the question I leave up to the reader.