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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: 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: 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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What Once Was Promised by Louis Trubiano

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What Once Was Promised by Louis Trubiano

What One Was Promised is a multi-generational family saga that chronicles the diverse paths taken by three young Italian immigrants and one American-born Italian as they navigate the challenges presented them in early 20th century Boston. Love, friendship, treachery and betrayal are intertwined against a backdrop of political intrigue and decades long personal vendettas. In the end, the four old friends must come together to right a wrong visited upon them by those who have spent a lifetime fighting against them.

Neanderball by Sofia Diana Gabel

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Geneticist Lucien Roux’s cutting-edge experiment to clone Neanderthals blurs lines between ambition and ethics after the clones are stolen and forced to play a brutal and violent game dubbed Neanderball. Haunted by the realization that his hubris overpowered his morality, Lucien knows he must fix what he’s done.

Racing against time as a military faction and a sinister adversary close in, he has one chance to expose the real reason his research was taken. With his ex-Marine girlfriend, he sets out on a dangerous journey to save the Neanderthals before it’s too late. It’s an all or nothing fight for redemption, leading to a showdown for his survival, and freedom for the Neanderthals.

Editorial Review:
Science has mentioned the possibility of cloning Neanderthals in the future, but in Neanderball, the future is now … and an unexpectedly dangerous game evolves when geneticist Lucien Roux’s controversial experiment is stolen and made into a dangerous sport.

The fine line between ethical behavior and fame has already been drawn by his choices, but further developments take these in a new direction, forcing him to reveal his true motivation and indiscretions as he finds himself on a mission to save his creations from exploitation and a dangerous game, indeed.

Sofia Diana Gabel crafts an absorbing story which is especially notable for its consideration of moral and ethical boundaries in creating, maintaining, and directing life itself. Through her story, genetic experimentation and purpose come to life in a manner that welds sci-fi with insights into what qualities comprise friendships, growth, and humanity itself.

Lucien’s enlightening interactions with Rock and the other Neanderthals teach him about more than the results of his creative impetus as events unfold, embracing intrigue and action as Lucien and his ex-military girlfriend employ all their abilities to mitigate the impact of modern times on these Neanderthal creations.

The cat-and-mouse game that plays out between Lucien and his companions and the Neanderthals (who aren’t as stupid as they first seem) creates a satisfying interplay of personalities, purposes, and intention that encourages readers to more closely consider all forms of motivation and drives for survival.

The evolutionary process which develops as a result of these interactions is intriguing on more than one level. This offers a rare opportunity for action-packed leisure reading for those interested in mystery, sci-fi or medical thrillers, and thought-provoking moments for readers who enjoy moral dilemmas injected into the bigger picture mix.

Libraries and readers will find Neanderball difficult to neatly peg. Whether choosing it as a medical thriller or a sci-fi story of genetics gone wild, Neanderball’s main attraction lies in the unfolding of connections between disparate individuals who each struggle to survive and find meaning in a rapidly changing, alien situation.

Its well-developed tension and characters make it a winner. -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

Targeted Age Group:: 18-adult

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
My day job as an archaeologist has me constantly thinking about anything archaeology related, including Neanderthals and how we're finding out new information about them every day! In grad school, one of my professors mentioned how Neanderthals were built like modern day linebackers, and just like that, a plot started to develop.

Carmel Conundrum by Stacy Wilder

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Carmel Conundrum by Stacy Wilder

Stolen identities, a cult, a kidnapping, an attempted murder, and a budding romance . . .

Join Private Investigator Liz Adams, and her lie-detecting Labrador, Duke, in the scenic town of Carmel By-the-Sea, as the pair investigate the mystery of stolen identities. Complications arise when Liz becomes romantically involved with her new client, Brad.

Enter Apollo, a charismatic cult leader, whose mission to save the homeless has a dark twist. Why does he continue to trespass on Liz’s recently inherited property? She’s compelled to uncover the answer.

Tensions mount, as the stakes become a matter of life and death. Will Liz and Duke solve both mysteries before the damage is irreparable?

From the charming streets of Carmel By-the-Sea to the bustling city of Charleston, SC, join Liz on a thrilling journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected surprises.

Within and Without Time: (Christian Mystery Thriller) by D. I. Hennessey

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Within and Without Time: (Christian Mystery Thriller) by D. I. Hennessey

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A powerful story of transformation and destiny…

When sixteen-year-old Jimmy Moretti is suddenly thrust into a series of miraculous encounters, his life is forever changed. Set against the backdrop of a small town, Jimmy’s journey begins as he meets a powerful angelic warrior and becomes part of God’s plan for Earth’s final Great Revival. But as he navigates through heartwarming and heart-rending experiences, he soon realizes that his mission is more extraordinary than he could have ever imagined. Jimmy’s journey takes him beyond the constraints of time itself, and he must face the most profound truths of God’s immense power and immeasurable love. This emotional and stirring read will have you laughing, crying, and ultimately rejoicing as you witness Jimmy’s transformation and the changing of the world.

For fans of “The Shack” and “The Chronicles of Narnia,” this book offers a similar blend of powerful Biblical truths and engaging storytelling. If you enjoyed those books, you’ll love “Within & Without Time.” Buy your copy now and embark on an unforgettable journey.

Featured Book: Too Cold To Handle by Riley Blake

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Too Cold to Handle, the third novella in the 80s Church Lady Mini-Series, is set in the Christian Women’s Club Mystery series.

About Too Cold To Handle:

When a small-town church picnic becomes ground zero for a crime scene, fingers are pointed at those with access to a particular poison. As the suspect pool gains momentum, a televangelist becomes a person of interest. Soon, Baduga residents begin to question one another as Harper Kay lands in the middle of a crime scene. And some believe that wherever the young church secretary goes, trouble is sure to follow.

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Blindspot by Maggie Smith

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From the author of the award-winning Truth and Other Lies comes a gripping suspense novel about an ambitious prosecutor on the hunt for her sadistic stalker, only to find herself framed for murder when he turns up dead.

Rachel Matthews is used to stress—from the cutthroat world of the district attorney’s office to her escalating clashes with her teenage daughter. So when a stranger sends a lavish bouquet with a macabre message and leaves a disturbing video on her doorstep, she’s quick to act. Teaming up with an old classmate turned private investigator, she wades through old case files, searching for someone harboring a grudge against her.

But before she has time to pinpoint a suspect, her stalker issues a demand—he wants money, lots of it, or he’ll hurt her daughter. In a dangerous gamble, Rachel agrees to meet her stalker on an isolated beach, only to find herself fleeing from a shocking crime scene. Can she solve the puzzle of who wants to destroy her before she loses her family, her career, and her freedom?

Fans of Scott Turow’s Presumed Innocent will embrace this taut tale of long-simmering revenge right up to its surprising and twisty climax.

Targeted Age Group:: Adult

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I'm a big fan of psychological suspense and wanted to write a book about something a woman did in her past twenty years ago that comes back to haunt her when she least expects it. My debut was in the women's fiction genre with a hint of a mystery but this time I wanted to go more deeper into the suspense genre. But I like to say this one is a mother/daughter love story wrapped inside a suspense thriller. I seem to always be writing about that familial relationship no matter what the genre is.

The Root of All Evil: A Clara and Iris Mystery (Book 3) by Kim Carter Novelist

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The Root of All Evil: A Clara and Iris Mystery (Book 3) by Kim Carter Novelist

“Awarded a 5-star Editorial Book Review by Reader’s Favorite and Reader Views Magazines!”

Private Investigators Clara Samples and Iris Hadley are at it again. As the two widows celebrate a successful first year of business, Pritchard Pitts of the Atlanta Police Department swings by with an unusual case. One that’s already been solved. But family members of both the victims and the offenders have doubts that the jury got it right.

It’ll be up to the PIs and their trusted team to prove that the two men incarcerated for the double murder are indeed innocent. As they delve deeper into the grisly crime, nothing is as it seems. From Iris working undercover as a waitress to Clara scouring out-of-state pawn shops, the duo soon discovers more questions than answers.

Are the men locked away in one of Georgia’s most secure prisons guilty or innocent?
And will the fearless private investigators and their team survive long enough to get the answer?