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The Murder Files - 8 Stories of Murder, Lies and Mystery: (A thriller and suspense short story collection)
8 powerful, bone-chilling, speed-of-light thrillers that will leave you begging for more.
Fans of James Patterson, Harlan Coben, John Grisham, David Baldacci, Lydia Davis and Stephen King will love this collection of exclusive short stories that will be sure to leave you breathless.
The award-winning and best-selling authors in this collection turn up the heat - it's pedal to the metal break-neck action from start to finish!
The short story is back with a vengeance! Murder, mystery, suspense, chills, thrills and kills this collection has it all!
About the Stories
What Money Can't Buy - by Paul Casselle Are you a bad person trying to be good or a good person that sometimes does bad? It's a difficult question to answer, but that doesn't stop life asking regularly!
The Butcher - by Will Patching Not all of us are 'normal'. Some of us are stone cold killers...
Collin O'Connor by Ernest Dempsey In a world where terrorist attacks seem to cover the front page of every news outlet, the people of Earth need a new kind of hero. The planet needs someone who isn't afraid to do whatever it takes to bring justice to those who would harm the innocent. We need Collin O'Connor.
A Love Affair by Leah Monroe Have you ever asked yourself, "What am I here for?" Is it wealth? To leave a legacy? Or perhaps you're playing with the cards life deals you. One man comes face-to-face with this age old question and his decision will leave you speechless.
Downside Up by Jane Thornley She climbs roofs at night but how could she know how far she'll have to fall to find the truth?
The Son-in-Law by Craig Hart Can you go straight by committing murder? One man is about to find out-if he lives long enough.
Linking Arms with the Devil by Michael Maxwell They tell us, "You can't take it with you". Maybe you can if you link arms with the devil.
Red Eyes - by Terry Keys A small town middle-school teacher suddenly vanishes and returns six months, six days, and six hours after he disappeared. But now he is hiding a terrible secret, and only the next victim can see the . . . Red Eyes.
Fans of James Patterson, Harlan Coben, John Grisham, David Baldacci, Lydia Davis and Stephen King will love this collection of exclusive short stories that will be sure to leave you breathless.
The award-winning and best-selling authors in this collection turn up the heat - it's pedal to the metal break-neck action from start to finish!
The short story is back with a vengeance! Murder, mystery, suspense, chills, thrills and kills this collection has it all!
About the Stories
What Money Can't Buy - by Paul Casselle Are you a bad person trying to be good or a good person that sometimes does bad? It's a difficult question to answer, but that doesn't stop life asking regularly!
The Butcher - by Will Patching Not all of us are 'normal'. Some of us are stone cold killers...
Collin O'Connor by Ernest Dempsey In a world where terrorist attacks seem to cover the front page of every news outlet, the people of Earth need a new kind of hero. The planet needs someone who isn't afraid to do whatever it takes to bring justice to those who would harm the innocent. We need Collin O'Connor.
A Love Affair by Leah Monroe Have you ever asked yourself, "What am I here for?" Is it wealth? To leave a legacy? Or perhaps you're playing with the cards life deals you. One man comes face-to-face with this age old question and his decision will leave you speechless.
Downside Up by Jane Thornley She climbs roofs at night but how could she know how far she'll have to fall to find the truth?
The Son-in-Law by Craig Hart Can you go straight by committing murder? One man is about to find out-if he lives long enough.
Linking Arms with the Devil by Michael Maxwell They tell us, "You can't take it with you". Maybe you can if you link arms with the devil.
Red Eyes - by Terry Keys A small town middle-school teacher suddenly vanishes and returns six months, six days, and six hours after he disappeared. But now he is hiding a terrible secret, and only the next victim can see the . . . Red Eyes.
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No Mercy (Sgt Major Crane crime thrillers)
Love Strike and Stone? Banks and Bosch? Read Crane!
Sgt Major Crane, a detective prepared to do anything it takes in the pursuit of justice.
A collection of short stories including:
No Mercy - prequel to the bestselling Steps to Heaven #1 in the Sgt Major Crane crime series. Is crime ever justified? Would you be merciful if it came to it? Or would you take your revenge? Crane investigates a fire in which a man dies. Was it an accident or something more sinister? Crane won't stop until he finds the truth.
Who's Afraid Now is the prequel to Hijack the 6th Sgt Major Crane crime thriller. When Sgt Billy Williams finds local youths treating his parents with disrespect, well he just can't resist giving them a taste of their own medicine. Afterwards he boards a train home, only to find it's not the end, just the beginning...
"Excellent read from a slick pacey writer - leaves you wanting more!" Andrew Butler
Cartmell Rocks! This collection of short stories showcases Wendy Cartmell's fresh style and engaging prose. She presents a variety of situations of people caught in intriguing circumstances. The author delivers a twist to many of her stories in this collection.
Ed Benjamin Author
Sgt Major Crane, a detective prepared to do anything it takes in the pursuit of justice.
A collection of short stories including:
No Mercy - prequel to the bestselling Steps to Heaven #1 in the Sgt Major Crane crime series. Is crime ever justified? Would you be merciful if it came to it? Or would you take your revenge? Crane investigates a fire in which a man dies. Was it an accident or something more sinister? Crane won't stop until he finds the truth.
Who's Afraid Now is the prequel to Hijack the 6th Sgt Major Crane crime thriller. When Sgt Billy Williams finds local youths treating his parents with disrespect, well he just can't resist giving them a taste of their own medicine. Afterwards he boards a train home, only to find it's not the end, just the beginning...
"Excellent read from a slick pacey writer - leaves you wanting more!" Andrew Butler
Cartmell Rocks! This collection of short stories showcases Wendy Cartmell's fresh style and engaging prose. She presents a variety of situations of people caught in intriguing circumstances. The author delivers a twist to many of her stories in this collection.
Ed Benjamin Author
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The Chase: an ebook short story
A thrilling, rollercoaster ride of a short story, from #1 ebook bestseller Paul Finch.
Plus, get an exclusive first look at the opening chapters of Paul's new book, 'The Killing Club'
The darkest things happen at night...
What happens when you witness a horrific crime? Do you stay and help? Or do you flee? And what do you do when the perpetrator sets their sights on you...?
Hold onto your seats in this terrifying, thrill-ride. Previously published as 'Him!', and now included alongside a sneak peek of Paul's new novel, 'The Killing Club', for the first time.
Plus, get an exclusive first look at the opening chapters of Paul's new book, 'The Killing Club'
The darkest things happen at night...
What happens when you witness a horrific crime? Do you stay and help? Or do you flee? And what do you do when the perpetrator sets their sights on you...?
Hold onto your seats in this terrifying, thrill-ride. Previously published as 'Him!', and now included alongside a sneak peek of Paul's new novel, 'The Killing Club', for the first time.
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The Zero Commandment (The Charlie Singer and Katie Walker Mystery Series Book 3)
It is 1941. The country is on the edge of war. In New York, three men are murdered. The detective Charlie Singer is drawn into the case after rescuing a young woman being attacked in Central Park. With Katie Walker, his partner, Charlie deals with a famous gossip columnist, an organization devoted to fighting Hitler, and a violent group of haters. As Charlie uncovers the lies and secrets, he discovers a blossoming relationship with Katie who is undergoing a major life change.
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The Toy Taker: Part 1, Prologue to Chapter 3 (DI Sean Corrigan, Book 3)
Part 1 of the terrifying third novel in the DI Sean Corrigan series - authentic crime fiction with a psychological edge, by an ex-Met detective. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Peter James and Stuart MacBride.
Your child has been taken...
Snatched in the dead of night from the safety of the family home. There's no sign of forced entry, no one heard or saw a thing.
DI Sean Corrigan investigates.
He needs to find four-year-old George Bridgeman before abduction becomes murder. But his ability to see into dark minds, to think like those he hunts, has deserted him - just when he needs it most.
Another child vanishes.
What kind of monster is Corrigan hunting? And will he work it out in time to save the children?
Your child has been taken...
Snatched in the dead of night from the safety of the family home. There's no sign of forced entry, no one heard or saw a thing.
DI Sean Corrigan investigates.
He needs to find four-year-old George Bridgeman before abduction becomes murder. But his ability to see into dark minds, to think like those he hunts, has deserted him - just when he needs it most.
Another child vanishes.
What kind of monster is Corrigan hunting? And will he work it out in time to save the children?
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The Death Box: Part 1 of 3 (Chapters 1–12) (Carson Ryder, Book 10)
This book has been serialized into 3 parts - this is PART 1 of 3. TRY THIS THRILLER FOR FREE. A nail-biting new novel featuring Detective Carson Ryder.
Carson Ryder thought he'd seen everything ...
A specialist in twisted crimes, Detective Carson Ryder thought he'd seen the lowest depths of human depravity. But he's barely started his new job in Miami when called to a horrific scene: a concrete pillar built of human remains, their agony forever frozen in stone.
Finding the secret of the pillar drags him into the sordid world of human trafficking, where one terrified girl holds the key to unraveling a web of pain, prostitution and murder. There's just one problem: Ryder's not the only one chasing the girl.
And the others will kill to keep the secret safe.
Carson Ryder thought he'd seen everything ...
A specialist in twisted crimes, Detective Carson Ryder thought he'd seen the lowest depths of human depravity. But he's barely started his new job in Miami when called to a horrific scene: a concrete pillar built of human remains, their agony forever frozen in stone.
Finding the secret of the pillar drags him into the sordid world of human trafficking, where one terrified girl holds the key to unraveling a web of pain, prostitution and murder. There's just one problem: Ryder's not the only one chasing the girl.
And the others will kill to keep the secret safe.
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A World of Great Fiction: Free Sampler
A free sampler containing extracts from the very best fiction from around the world, from million copy international bestsellers to the most exciting debut fiction in 2013
Be chilled with our internationally bestselling crime thrillers:
The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler
Sorry by Zoran Drvenkar.
Read award-winning novels and million-copy bestsellers:
Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead
The Fine Colour of Rust by P.A. O'Reilly
The Bathing Women by Tie Ning
Discover great new voices in fiction:
The Testimony by James Smythe
The Golem and The Djinni by Helene Wecker
Be chilled with our internationally bestselling crime thrillers:
The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler
Sorry by Zoran Drvenkar.
Read award-winning novels and million-copy bestsellers:
Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead
The Fine Colour of Rust by P.A. O'Reilly
The Bathing Women by Tie Ning
Discover great new voices in fiction:
The Testimony by James Smythe
The Golem and The Djinni by Helene Wecker
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The Key: Part One
This book has been serialized into 4 parts - this is PART 1 OF 4. TRY THIS BESTSELLING THRILLER FOR A SPECIAL PRICE. Conspiracy thrillers don't come bigger or better than THE KEY - from the author of the bestselling thriller debut of 2011, SANCTUS.
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THE FATE OF MAN IS IN THE HANDS OF ONE WOMAN
In the historic Turkish city of Ruin, American journalist Liv Adamsen wakes up in an isolation ward. She knows she entered Ruin's forbidden ancient Citadel, but remembers only darkness.
A strange whisper within says she is `the key': but to what?
For the desperate fanatics inside the Citadel, only her return can secure their survival. Charity worker Gabriel Mann, meanwhile, believes Liv could unlock mankind's most profound mystery.
And for a powerful global faction, Liv's silence - at any cost - is all that matters. Hunted across continents, Gabriel and Liv approach an explosive discovery - one that will tear them apart and change the world forever...
Please note that the map in this ebook is best displayed on tablet devices
Page extent: 50 pages
THE FATE OF MAN IS IN THE HANDS OF ONE WOMAN
In the historic Turkish city of Ruin, American journalist Liv Adamsen wakes up in an isolation ward. She knows she entered Ruin's forbidden ancient Citadel, but remembers only darkness.
A strange whisper within says she is `the key': but to what?
For the desperate fanatics inside the Citadel, only her return can secure their survival. Charity worker Gabriel Mann, meanwhile, believes Liv could unlock mankind's most profound mystery.
And for a powerful global faction, Liv's silence - at any cost - is all that matters. Hunted across continents, Gabriel and Liv approach an explosive discovery - one that will tear them apart and change the world forever...
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Murder in Ancient China: Two Judge Dee Mysteries (Chicago Shorts)
Judge Dee--Confucian Imperial magistrate, inquisitor, and public avenger, based on a famous statesman--was Dutch diplomat and Chinese cultural historian Robert van Gulik's (1910-67) lasting invention. A welcome addition to the elite canon of fictional detectives, the Judge steps in to investigate homicide, theft, and treason and restores order to the golden age of the Tang Dynasty. In Murder in Ancient China's first story, we watch as Judge Dee attempts to solve the mystery of an elderly poet murdered by moonlight in his garden pavilion; in the second, set on the eve of the Chinese New Year, the Judge makes two rare mistakes--will peril result?
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Waiter, There's a Clue In My Soup! Five Mystery Stories
Five previously published and award nominated mystery short stories by novelist Camille LaGuire.
In the title story, "Waiter, There's a Clue in My Soup!" two police detectives sort out a poisoning case over lunch at the deli, with a little help from a foodie in the corner. (This story was nominated for a Derringer award in 2003.)
"The Hoosegow Strangler" was the first story featuring Mick and Casey, a pair of young gunslingers turned detective. In this locked room story, a witness they were guarding is murdered, and they have to solve the crime to preserve their reputation.
"Trail of the Lonesome Stickpin" finds Mick drugged by a pair of pretty femmes fatales, and he has to figure out what happened before Casey shoots him. (This story was put forward for an Edgar by its publisher.)
In the fourth story, a killer believes that all he needs is a strong "Alibi" to pull off the perfect crime, but he finds that works against him.
In the final story, "The Promise," a teenaged girl has to keep her brutal father from turning her brother into a killer. (This story was also nominated for a Derringer in 2007.)
(This collection is 16,000 words long, or equivalent to about 60 pages of a mass market paperback.)
In the title story, "Waiter, There's a Clue in My Soup!" two police detectives sort out a poisoning case over lunch at the deli, with a little help from a foodie in the corner. (This story was nominated for a Derringer award in 2003.)
"The Hoosegow Strangler" was the first story featuring Mick and Casey, a pair of young gunslingers turned detective. In this locked room story, a witness they were guarding is murdered, and they have to solve the crime to preserve their reputation.
"Trail of the Lonesome Stickpin" finds Mick drugged by a pair of pretty femmes fatales, and he has to figure out what happened before Casey shoots him. (This story was put forward for an Edgar by its publisher.)
In the fourth story, a killer believes that all he needs is a strong "Alibi" to pull off the perfect crime, but he finds that works against him.
In the final story, "The Promise," a teenaged girl has to keep her brutal father from turning her brother into a killer. (This story was also nominated for a Derringer in 2007.)
(This collection is 16,000 words long, or equivalent to about 60 pages of a mass market paperback.)
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The Ennin Mysteries: Collected Series 1 – 5 (25 Stories)
THE ENNIN MYSTERIES: COLLECTED SERIES 1 - 5 (25 stories)
Also available: The Ennin Mysteries: Collected Series 6 - 9 (20 Stories)
The Ennin Mysteries: Collected Series 1 - 9 (45 Stories)
Amazon reviews for ENNIN (various titles)
'Once you start this, I'm betting you won't be able to set it down until you finish it...' Judy
'A fascinating crime-mystery book... The author weaves intrigue, subterfuge and cunning into a very enjoyable story...' J. Cepeda
'In the tradition of Holmes and Watson, transferred to Japan... Historical setting and cultural background are excellently researched...' D. Werdin
'Wonderful... Like a Japanese room arrangement with clean lines keeping clutter to a minimum...' AcerAcer
'Ben Stevens is masterful. I can't wait to read his next set of stories...' Kindle Customer
'This Japanese detective is a fine addition to the burgeoning field of Asian historical detectives which began with Judge Dee (China) and runs through I.P. Parker's Akitada...' Mcb.
'If you like the Akitada books, you will enjoy this....' Mamakile
'The Sensei is a brilliant detective. Ben Stevens, as always rocks. He's one heck of a storyteller...' Lisa
'Atmosphere, poetry and menace...' ThisandThat
'A feudal Japanese Sherlock Holmes... This ever-evolving excellent series... Vivid imagery and graphic detail which are a trademark of this writer...' Deborah Chaytor
'Try it... and like it... I don't look for mysteries from the Middle Ages, even ones set in Japan, but for some reason I love this series... Well-written...' Amazon Customer
'The story develops wonderfully...' Dave. N
'Loved it!... Simply amazed... I thoroughly enjoyed this read...' Edwina Callan
'Cleverly written and filled with facts regarding old Japan.... Very similar to Holmes and Watson...' Eileen Sedgwick
'Good job. Very enjoyable...' Sid
'Entertaining read with Holmesian overtones, but very different setting...' Gerry H
'If you like the Akitada books, you will enjoy this...' Mamakile
'I loved this... Very finely written...' MaidenStull
'A prime example of deductive reasoning, set within feudal Japan...' Jennifer
'Ennin and his faithful servant are the Holmes and Watson of the East. The mysteries are well plotted. Sesshu is the Moriarty of the piece. If you are a Sherlock fan you should like Ennin...' Amazon Customer, NJ United States
'I hope to see more of these types of stories...' Kris Patterson
'The mysteries are intriguing and unusual... Couldn't put the stories down... Well worth the price...' Jay Gold
'Good book... the story takes you back in time...' Santex
'Delightful short story... Enjoy!...' PeaTee (TOP 500 REVIEWER)
'Atmospheric, intriguing and entertaining... feels as if it is both contemporary and traditional. A rare achievement...' Kenny5
'Interesting... I enjoyed the puzzles set...' Pixie
SERIES 1 -
The Cursed Temple
The Man Who Was Scared of the Wind
The Empress and the Monk
The Ninja
The Demon King
SERIES 2 -
The Sixth Buddha
The Painting of Death
Buddha's Hammer
The Invisible Assassin
The Black Death
SERIES 3 -
The Dark Scrolls
The Forty-eighth Ronin
The Geisha and the Vampire
The Water Barrel
The Mountain Killer
SERIES 4 -
The River-dancer
The Touch of Death
Wabi-Sabi
The Mad Dog Sickness
The Rain Player
SERIES 5 -
Attack of the 60-foot Buddha
A Slave's Tale
The Sun Thief
The Toymaker
The Poet
Also available: The Ennin Mysteries: Collected Series 6 - 9 (20 Stories)
The Ennin Mysteries: Collected Series 1 - 9 (45 Stories)
Amazon reviews for ENNIN (various titles)
'Once you start this, I'm betting you won't be able to set it down until you finish it...' Judy
'A fascinating crime-mystery book... The author weaves intrigue, subterfuge and cunning into a very enjoyable story...' J. Cepeda
'In the tradition of Holmes and Watson, transferred to Japan... Historical setting and cultural background are excellently researched...' D. Werdin
'Wonderful... Like a Japanese room arrangement with clean lines keeping clutter to a minimum...' AcerAcer
'Ben Stevens is masterful. I can't wait to read his next set of stories...' Kindle Customer
'This Japanese detective is a fine addition to the burgeoning field of Asian historical detectives which began with Judge Dee (China) and runs through I.P. Parker's Akitada...' Mcb.
'If you like the Akitada books, you will enjoy this....' Mamakile
'The Sensei is a brilliant detective. Ben Stevens, as always rocks. He's one heck of a storyteller...' Lisa
'Atmosphere, poetry and menace...' ThisandThat
'A feudal Japanese Sherlock Holmes... This ever-evolving excellent series... Vivid imagery and graphic detail which are a trademark of this writer...' Deborah Chaytor
'Try it... and like it... I don't look for mysteries from the Middle Ages, even ones set in Japan, but for some reason I love this series... Well-written...' Amazon Customer
'The story develops wonderfully...' Dave. N
'Loved it!... Simply amazed... I thoroughly enjoyed this read...' Edwina Callan
'Cleverly written and filled with facts regarding old Japan.... Very similar to Holmes and Watson...' Eileen Sedgwick
'Good job. Very enjoyable...' Sid
'Entertaining read with Holmesian overtones, but very different setting...' Gerry H
'If you like the Akitada books, you will enjoy this...' Mamakile
'I loved this... Very finely written...' MaidenStull
'A prime example of deductive reasoning, set within feudal Japan...' Jennifer
'Ennin and his faithful servant are the Holmes and Watson of the East. The mysteries are well plotted. Sesshu is the Moriarty of the piece. If you are a Sherlock fan you should like Ennin...' Amazon Customer, NJ United States
'I hope to see more of these types of stories...' Kris Patterson
'The mysteries are intriguing and unusual... Couldn't put the stories down... Well worth the price...' Jay Gold
'Good book... the story takes you back in time...' Santex
'Delightful short story... Enjoy!...' PeaTee (TOP 500 REVIEWER)
'Atmospheric, intriguing and entertaining... feels as if it is both contemporary and traditional. A rare achievement...' Kenny5
'Interesting... I enjoyed the puzzles set...' Pixie
SERIES 1 -
The Cursed Temple
The Man Who Was Scared of the Wind
The Empress and the Monk
The Ninja
The Demon King
SERIES 2 -
The Sixth Buddha
The Painting of Death
Buddha's Hammer
The Invisible Assassin
The Black Death
SERIES 3 -
The Dark Scrolls
The Forty-eighth Ronin
The Geisha and the Vampire
The Water Barrel
The Mountain Killer
SERIES 4 -
The River-dancer
The Touch of Death
Wabi-Sabi
The Mad Dog Sickness
The Rain Player
SERIES 5 -
Attack of the 60-foot Buddha
A Slave's Tale
The Sun Thief
The Toymaker
The Poet
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Homeland: Carrie’s Run [Prequel Book] Part 1 of 3
This book has been serialized into 3 parts - this is PART 1 OF 3 (90 pages). The hunt is on in this edge-of-your-seat original prequel thriller based on Showtime's hit series, HOMELAND.
Beirut, 2006. CIA operations officer Carrie Mathison barely escapes an ambush while attempting a clandestine meeting with a new contact code-named Nightingale. Suspicious that security has been compromised, she challenges the station chief in a heated confrontation that gets her booted back to Langley.
Expert in recognizing and anticipating behavioral patterns--a skill enhanced by the bipolar disorder she keeps secret to protect her career--Carrie is increasingly certain that a terrorist plot has been set in motion. Carrie risks a shocking act of insubordination that helps her uncover secret evidence connecting Nightingale with Abu Nazir, the leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq. Determined to stop the terrorist mastermind, she embarks on an obsessive quest that will nearly destroy her.
Filled with the suspense and plot twists that have made Homeland a must-watch series, this riveting tale reveals the compelling untold backstories of the series' main characters and takes fans deeper into the life and mind of one brilliant woman spy.
Beirut, 2006. CIA operations officer Carrie Mathison barely escapes an ambush while attempting a clandestine meeting with a new contact code-named Nightingale. Suspicious that security has been compromised, she challenges the station chief in a heated confrontation that gets her booted back to Langley.
Expert in recognizing and anticipating behavioral patterns--a skill enhanced by the bipolar disorder she keeps secret to protect her career--Carrie is increasingly certain that a terrorist plot has been set in motion. Carrie risks a shocking act of insubordination that helps her uncover secret evidence connecting Nightingale with Abu Nazir, the leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq. Determined to stop the terrorist mastermind, she embarks on an obsessive quest that will nearly destroy her.
Filled with the suspense and plot twists that have made Homeland a must-watch series, this riveting tale reveals the compelling untold backstories of the series' main characters and takes fans deeper into the life and mind of one brilliant woman spy.
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The Complete Father Brown Stories
Father Brown, one of the most quirkily genial and lovable characters to emerge from English detective fiction, first made his appearance in The Innocence of Father Brown in 1911. That first collection of stories established G.K. Chesterton's kindly cleric in the front rank of eccentric sleuths. This complete collection contains all the favourite Father Brown stories, showing a quiet wit and compassion that has endeared him to many, whilst solving his mysteries by a mixture of imagination and a sympathetic worldliness in a totally believable manner.A fantastic crime thriller that is perfect for Agatha Christie fans.This paperback book measures: 19.8 x 12.9 x 4cm.
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A Single Breath: Part 1 (Chapters 1–13)
The deeper the water, the darker the secrets
A Single Breath can be read either in 3 parts in ebook or a full-length ebook (available 27 March 2014).
This is PART 1 of 3 (Chapters 1-13). It is not the whole book.
You can buy the three parts two weeks ahead of the release of the full-length ebook and paperback.
There were so many times I thought about telling you the truth, Eva. What stopped me was always the same thing...
When Eva's husband Jackson tragically drowns, she longs to meet his estranged family. The journey takes her to Jackson's brother's doorstep on a remote Tasmanian island. As strange details about her husband's past begin to emerge, memories of the man she married start slipping through her fingers like sand, as everything she ever knew and loved about him is thrown into question. Now she's no longer sure whether it was Jackson she fell in love with - or someone else entirely...
The truth is, it was all a lie . . .
A Single Breath can be read either in 3 parts in ebook or a full-length ebook (available 27 March 2014).
This is PART 1 of 3 (Chapters 1-13). It is not the whole book.
You can buy the three parts two weeks ahead of the release of the full-length ebook and paperback.
There were so many times I thought about telling you the truth, Eva. What stopped me was always the same thing...
When Eva's husband Jackson tragically drowns, she longs to meet his estranged family. The journey takes her to Jackson's brother's doorstep on a remote Tasmanian island. As strange details about her husband's past begin to emerge, memories of the man she married start slipping through her fingers like sand, as everything she ever knew and loved about him is thrown into question. Now she's no longer sure whether it was Jackson she fell in love with - or someone else entirely...
The truth is, it was all a lie . . .
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THE ROAD TO HELL
NO. 1 BESTSELLING MYSTERY ANTHOLOGY
"The Road to Hell" collects four stories by Paul Levine, the Edgar-nominated author of the bestselling Jake Lassiter series. Levine's heroes travel dark and dangerous paths as they confront devilish and powerful villains. The journeys are by land, by sea, and in one case, perhaps only in the mind.
In "El Valiente en el Infierno," (The Brave One in Hell), a 13-year-old Mexican boy tells his own story as he makes a treacherous midnight crossing into California in search of his father. The boy's courage is tested when he runs into two gun-toting American vigilantes, and the confrontation will change all of them forever.
"Development Hell" imagines a pitch session in which a bedraggled Edgar Allan Poe squares off with a slick Hollywood producer who wants to make a cheesy slasher flick out of "The Pit and the Pendulum." Bookgasm praised the story as "going straight to the funny bone."
"A Hell of a Crime" echoes with notions of "The Twilight Zone." A prosecutor prepares for a homicide trial while being pestered by his domineering mother, a famous lawyer herself. Just what role did she play in the murder? It's a mystery with a punch to the gut at the end.
Two of the author's best-loved characters, Steve Solomon and Victoria Lord, appear in "Solomon & Lord: To Hell and Back." The ethically-challenged Steve Solomon and the very proper Victoria Lord are mismatched Miami law partners. Steve says he's going fishing with Manuel Cruz, a sleazy con man. Victoria knows that Cruz embezzled a bundle from Steve's favorite client and is an unlikely fishing buddy. So just what is Steve up to now? Something between mischief and murder. The three of them head for deep water and dark troubles.
Also included: an excerpt of "Mortal Sin," one of the award-winning Jake Lassiter novels. "Recalling the work of Carl Hiaasen, this thriller races to a smashing climax." - Library Journal.
Finally, there's an excerpt of "Solomon vs. Lord," the first of the series nominated for the Edgar, Macavity, International Thriller, and James Thurber awards. Here's what number one bestselling author Harlan Coben had to say: "Hiaasen meets Grisham in the court of last retort. A sexy, wacky, wonderful thriller with humor and heart."
PRAISE FOR THE FICTION OF PAUL LEVINE
"Mystery writing at its very, very best." - Larry King, USA TODAY
"Irreverent...genuinely clever...great fun." - The New York Times Book Review
"Just the remedy for those who can't get enough Spenser and miss Travis McGee terribly." - St. Petersburg Times
"Genuinely chilling." - Washington Post Book World
"Take one part John Grisham, two parts Carl Hiaasen, throw in a dash of John D. MacDonald, and voila!" - Tulsa World
"Wildly entertaining blend of raucous humor and high adventure." - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"Cracking good action-mystery...funny, sardonic, and fast-paced." - Detroit Free Press
"The Road to Hell" collects four stories by Paul Levine, the Edgar-nominated author of the bestselling Jake Lassiter series. Levine's heroes travel dark and dangerous paths as they confront devilish and powerful villains. The journeys are by land, by sea, and in one case, perhaps only in the mind.
In "El Valiente en el Infierno," (The Brave One in Hell), a 13-year-old Mexican boy tells his own story as he makes a treacherous midnight crossing into California in search of his father. The boy's courage is tested when he runs into two gun-toting American vigilantes, and the confrontation will change all of them forever.
"Development Hell" imagines a pitch session in which a bedraggled Edgar Allan Poe squares off with a slick Hollywood producer who wants to make a cheesy slasher flick out of "The Pit and the Pendulum." Bookgasm praised the story as "going straight to the funny bone."
"A Hell of a Crime" echoes with notions of "The Twilight Zone." A prosecutor prepares for a homicide trial while being pestered by his domineering mother, a famous lawyer herself. Just what role did she play in the murder? It's a mystery with a punch to the gut at the end.
Two of the author's best-loved characters, Steve Solomon and Victoria Lord, appear in "Solomon & Lord: To Hell and Back." The ethically-challenged Steve Solomon and the very proper Victoria Lord are mismatched Miami law partners. Steve says he's going fishing with Manuel Cruz, a sleazy con man. Victoria knows that Cruz embezzled a bundle from Steve's favorite client and is an unlikely fishing buddy. So just what is Steve up to now? Something between mischief and murder. The three of them head for deep water and dark troubles.
Also included: an excerpt of "Mortal Sin," one of the award-winning Jake Lassiter novels. "Recalling the work of Carl Hiaasen, this thriller races to a smashing climax." - Library Journal.
Finally, there's an excerpt of "Solomon vs. Lord," the first of the series nominated for the Edgar, Macavity, International Thriller, and James Thurber awards. Here's what number one bestselling author Harlan Coben had to say: "Hiaasen meets Grisham in the court of last retort. A sexy, wacky, wonderful thriller with humor and heart."
PRAISE FOR THE FICTION OF PAUL LEVINE
"Mystery writing at its very, very best." - Larry King, USA TODAY
"Irreverent...genuinely clever...great fun." - The New York Times Book Review
"Just the remedy for those who can't get enough Spenser and miss Travis McGee terribly." - St. Petersburg Times
"Genuinely chilling." - Washington Post Book World
"Take one part John Grisham, two parts Carl Hiaasen, throw in a dash of John D. MacDonald, and voila!" - Tulsa World
"Wildly entertaining blend of raucous humor and high adventure." - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"Cracking good action-mystery...funny, sardonic, and fast-paced." - Detroit Free Press
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Murder USA: A Crime Fiction Tour of the Nation
In Washington, D.C., an image on the screen of a cell phone connects a nationwide terror threat with an unknown anthrax researcher... In Kansas City, MO, a young woman has disappeared without a trace... At the U.S./Mexico border, desperate travelers risk their very lives to head south...
Murder, U.S.A. is a compilation of excerpts from thirty-one full-length crime fiction novels. Each mystery, thriller, or suspense novel in the collection is set somewhere in the United States; together, the collection offers a "murder tour of the nation" to readers of all sub-genres of crime fiction. Organized by setting and labeled by sub-genre, the collection features pieces of romantic suspense, cozy mystery, legal and corporate thriller, paranormal mystery, historical mystery, dystopian suspense, near-future thriller, medical mystery, traditional mystery, political procedurals, hard-boiled/noir, international thriller, and psychological suspense.
Excerpts from Patrick Balester, Stephen Brayton, Joyce Ann Brown, Craig Faustus Buck, James R. Callan, Lance Charnes, Sue Coletta, G.G. Collins, Diana Deverell, Lesley A. Diehl, Pam Eglinski, Kristen Elise, Ph.D., Elaine Faber, Sunny Frazier, M.M. Gornell, Michael Hebler, Dorothy Howell, Gay Kinman, Tracy Lawson, Sheila Lowe, Janet Elizabeth Lynn, Kathy McIntosh, Kelly Miller, Cathy Perkins, Sara Rickover, Carole Sojka, Linda Thorne, and Will Zeilinger.
Murder, U.S.A. is a compilation of excerpts from thirty-one full-length crime fiction novels. Each mystery, thriller, or suspense novel in the collection is set somewhere in the United States; together, the collection offers a "murder tour of the nation" to readers of all sub-genres of crime fiction. Organized by setting and labeled by sub-genre, the collection features pieces of romantic suspense, cozy mystery, legal and corporate thriller, paranormal mystery, historical mystery, dystopian suspense, near-future thriller, medical mystery, traditional mystery, political procedurals, hard-boiled/noir, international thriller, and psychological suspense.
Excerpts from Patrick Balester, Stephen Brayton, Joyce Ann Brown, Craig Faustus Buck, James R. Callan, Lance Charnes, Sue Coletta, G.G. Collins, Diana Deverell, Lesley A. Diehl, Pam Eglinski, Kristen Elise, Ph.D., Elaine Faber, Sunny Frazier, M.M. Gornell, Michael Hebler, Dorothy Howell, Gay Kinman, Tracy Lawson, Sheila Lowe, Janet Elizabeth Lynn, Kathy McIntosh, Kelly Miller, Cathy Perkins, Sara Rickover, Carole Sojka, Linda Thorne, and Will Zeilinger.
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Dangerous Minds
In what should be the safest of places, find an R.N. you would never hope to meet. Run the streets of Los Angeles and find death in the most public of places. Learn why some people kill and others do not in this short collection of murder mysteries by award-winning author Dee Ann Palmer.
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Martin & James vs The Crazed Weatherman: a Martin & James cozy action spy thriller short story (Martin & James Case Files Book 3)
This time the duo are high above the earth fighting the powers of a god.
Martin & James have encountered many enemies and vanquished them, but this time it may be too much. Flying in a zeppelin and looking for a madman that can channel to forces of nature, they may find that there is finally someone that even they can't handle.
Join the agents on another harrowing adventure. How will they overcome the storm around them and save everyone on the dirigible? Will they both come out of this adventure or will this be the last time they work together?
The Martin & James stories are classic pulp fiction action done in a modern style. Each one is designed to bring you an action packed story that can be read quickly and easily, but together, they form a world of mystery and intrigue. If you like stories like Conan, The Shadow, and Doc Savage, then you'll love the Martin & James series of adventure and spy thriller..
Catch up on all the Martin & James stories and find out how the survive their most difficult assignment.
Martin & James have encountered many enemies and vanquished them, but this time it may be too much. Flying in a zeppelin and looking for a madman that can channel to forces of nature, they may find that there is finally someone that even they can't handle.
Join the agents on another harrowing adventure. How will they overcome the storm around them and save everyone on the dirigible? Will they both come out of this adventure or will this be the last time they work together?
The Martin & James stories are classic pulp fiction action done in a modern style. Each one is designed to bring you an action packed story that can be read quickly and easily, but together, they form a world of mystery and intrigue. If you like stories like Conan, The Shadow, and Doc Savage, then you'll love the Martin & James series of adventure and spy thriller..
Catch up on all the Martin & James stories and find out how the survive their most difficult assignment.
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Ghostly Writes Anthology 2017
ENTER IF YOU DARE. A new Ghostly Writes Anthology for 2017, gives you sixteen authors from around the world with ghostly stories and poems for you to read. Each short story will take you to a new place, be it the future, present or past.
Plaisted Publishing House is happy to present this book to you - our readers. Please note that all stories are written in the English of the country the Author resides in.
Plaisted Publishing House is happy to present this book to you - our readers. Please note that all stories are written in the English of the country the Author resides in.
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Comedy Shorts - Humorous Fiction Short Stories: Four Comedy Short Stories
Comedy and mystery with a twist of supernatural - tales of reality and beyond 'I recommend these stories to those who enjoy a bit of the macabre with a blend of mystery and a twist of supernatural on the side.' Readers' Favourite
Sleuthing For Beginners
Angela has always had a secret ambition to be a private detective. After her neighbour dies suddenly she launches her own investigation, with unexpected results.
A Peaceful Death
George, who has been obsessed with death since his father died, is visited by The Angel of Death, who strikes an unusual bargain.
A Girl's Best Friend
Ali, the sole beneficiary of her uncle's will, learns that he may have a secret, ill-gotten fortune stashed away. But she soon discovers she's not the only one determined to find it.
The Muse
Esther, a struggling romance writer, meets her muse Alfred, and he moves in, providing her with a constant source of inspiration. But is the cost too high?
If you like comedy, mystery and fantasy, and you're looking for a book you can read on the train or in a couple of spare hours, this book of short stories is for you.
'I love Robin Storey's dry wit and realistic characterization of the foibles of human nature.' Pamela Mariko.
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AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Did you come up with the idea of an anthology of short stories and then write them?
Not at all. The stories were already written, but not doing anything much, just lounging around in the Short Stories folder on my computer, eating pizza and watching Netflix. So I decided it was time they earned their keep.
Why did you choose those particular stories?
They all have a common thread of an element of humour, albeit subtle humour for the most part. Two of them are crime, (Sleuthing for Beginners and A Girl's Best Friend), one is fantasy (A Peaceful Death) and the other has a romantic subplot (The Muse). So I figured there was enough variety to keep readers from being bored.
Sleuthing for Beginners and A Peaceful Death were short-listed in short story competitions, but had the sulks because their moment of glory was over before it even started. So to appease them I included them to give them some exposure.
What is it you enjoy about writing short stories?
Because most of my time now is spent on the marathon of writing novels, I love the sprinting exercise of writing short stories. It's a refreshing change of pace to be able to see the ending as soon as you start writing. The discipline of short story writing is excellent training for novel writing - it teaches you to be economical and succinct in your word choice, to focus on the story at hand and not get side-tracked and to write in such a way that readers can read between the lines without you having to spell things out.
Short stories are as much an exercise on what to leave out as to what to put in. It's a real art that only comes with practice.
Will you be publishing more short stories in the future?
I would certainly like to, but I don't know when. Finding the time to write them is the challenge.
Sleuthing For Beginners
Angela has always had a secret ambition to be a private detective. After her neighbour dies suddenly she launches her own investigation, with unexpected results.
A Peaceful Death
George, who has been obsessed with death since his father died, is visited by The Angel of Death, who strikes an unusual bargain.
A Girl's Best Friend
Ali, the sole beneficiary of her uncle's will, learns that he may have a secret, ill-gotten fortune stashed away. But she soon discovers she's not the only one determined to find it.
The Muse
Esther, a struggling romance writer, meets her muse Alfred, and he moves in, providing her with a constant source of inspiration. But is the cost too high?
If you like comedy, mystery and fantasy, and you're looking for a book you can read on the train or in a couple of spare hours, this book of short stories is for you.
'I love Robin Storey's dry wit and realistic characterization of the foibles of human nature.' Pamela Mariko.
Scroll up and click the Buy Button now to start reading this diverse collection of entertaining stories.
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Did you come up with the idea of an anthology of short stories and then write them?
Not at all. The stories were already written, but not doing anything much, just lounging around in the Short Stories folder on my computer, eating pizza and watching Netflix. So I decided it was time they earned their keep.
Why did you choose those particular stories?
They all have a common thread of an element of humour, albeit subtle humour for the most part. Two of them are crime, (Sleuthing for Beginners and A Girl's Best Friend), one is fantasy (A Peaceful Death) and the other has a romantic subplot (The Muse). So I figured there was enough variety to keep readers from being bored.
Sleuthing for Beginners and A Peaceful Death were short-listed in short story competitions, but had the sulks because their moment of glory was over before it even started. So to appease them I included them to give them some exposure.
What is it you enjoy about writing short stories?
Because most of my time now is spent on the marathon of writing novels, I love the sprinting exercise of writing short stories. It's a refreshing change of pace to be able to see the ending as soon as you start writing. The discipline of short story writing is excellent training for novel writing - it teaches you to be economical and succinct in your word choice, to focus on the story at hand and not get side-tracked and to write in such a way that readers can read between the lines without you having to spell things out.
Short stories are as much an exercise on what to leave out as to what to put in. It's a real art that only comes with practice.
Will you be publishing more short stories in the future?
I would certainly like to, but I don't know when. Finding the time to write them is the challenge.
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Chrysalis: Zac Tremble Investigates (Series One Case One)
Marc Grainger has gone missing, wife, Felicity, employs Zac to find him. This case file introduces us to Zac: thirty, gay and labouring under some pretty heavy expectations. He's watched over by Elizabeth, the secretary he inherited, along with everything else. Mrs Chan does her best to keep home for him, Matt is burning a candle, but more often, burning his fingers, and Joe thinks Zac is Frank, Zac's dearly departed father.
The Zac Tremble Case Files are a barely plausible, sometimes farcical, occasionally operatic journey through Zac's world; his highs and lows, successes and failures and the emergence of one of the most touching (and funny) love affairs in PI history (do PIs fall in love?).
Chrysalis is the first Zac Tremble Case File in the series Zac Tremble Investigates; the case files of the gay, Soho-based PI Zachary Tremble.
I sincerely hope that you enjoy the story. Feedback is especially welcome, and I'm thrilled with the feedback I have received so far, thank you! I would be delighted to hear from you.
Please email me at: [email protected]
And visit the website, www.chambersmars.weebly.com, for updates on the Zac Tremble Investigates series, the Life & Times of Johnny Sante series and other projects.
Thank you!
Chambers Mars
The Zac Tremble Case Files are a barely plausible, sometimes farcical, occasionally operatic journey through Zac's world; his highs and lows, successes and failures and the emergence of one of the most touching (and funny) love affairs in PI history (do PIs fall in love?).
Chrysalis is the first Zac Tremble Case File in the series Zac Tremble Investigates; the case files of the gay, Soho-based PI Zachary Tremble.
I sincerely hope that you enjoy the story. Feedback is especially welcome, and I'm thrilled with the feedback I have received so far, thank you! I would be delighted to hear from you.
Please email me at: [email protected]
And visit the website, www.chambersmars.weebly.com, for updates on the Zac Tremble Investigates series, the Life & Times of Johnny Sante series and other projects.
Thank you!
Chambers Mars
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Two Birds (A Short Mystery)
A coffee-break read
From the bestselling author of THIN BLOOD
Kristine Abbey lies unconscious and bleeding on her kitchen floor. Crouched next to her with his hands clamped over the knife wound in her abdomen, her husband, Daniel, screams at the couple's sister-in-law - and his ex-mistress - rooted in the doorway. Time slips away...
3,300 words
"Vicki Tyley's short story doesn't disappoint. You'll finish it in no time, and if you think you know the murderer before the end of the story, you'll probably guess wrong. Ms. Tyley is good at that." - Book Boogie
From the bestselling author of THIN BLOOD
Kristine Abbey lies unconscious and bleeding on her kitchen floor. Crouched next to her with his hands clamped over the knife wound in her abdomen, her husband, Daniel, screams at the couple's sister-in-law - and his ex-mistress - rooted in the doorway. Time slips away...
3,300 words
"Vicki Tyley's short story doesn't disappoint. You'll finish it in no time, and if you think you know the murderer before the end of the story, you'll probably guess wrong. Ms. Tyley is good at that." - Book Boogie
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Full Fathom Five - The Homicide Files (A Lincoln Munroe Novella, #1)
Breaking in a new partner is the least of Detective Lincoln Munroe's worries - the body of a scuba diver has been found in a century-old shipwreck under a hundred feet of cold, treacherous water. When all signs point to murder, Lincoln is forced to dust off his scuba gear and investigate a crime scene like no other.
'Full Fathom Five' is the first installment in a series of novellas featuring Detective Lincoln Munroe that will take place prior to the events of 'A Dream of Death'.
'Full Fathom Five' is the first installment in a series of novellas featuring Detective Lincoln Munroe that will take place prior to the events of 'A Dream of Death'.
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The Missing Link I (The January Morrison Files Psychic Series Book 1)
From the Publisher that brought you popular short story series Witching Call, Hostile Hearts, Earthbound Angels, The January Morrison Files Psychic Series, Ralph's Gift, Children of Time, Chains of Darkness, Tropical Storms and Friend Zone...
She can see them, and they herDead People Can TalkJanuary can talk to dead people, a gift she's inherited from her mother's line. You'll probably call her a psychic and to some people, that can be exciting. But January's a reluctant psychic because, really--who wants to see dead people?
It all started years ago, when her best friend Lori sneaked out of a sleep-over night. January helped the police find her dead body after Lori's ghost told her where to find it. She can only talk to dead people. But she wishes she can also find murderers.
Then the FBI asks her help in finding a missing young woman Lori's age. The case reminds her too much of that night years ago, and she went with them to help.
One of the agents was Det. Ashton Sterling, a man who seems fascinated with her peculiar talent. And when his eyes focused on her, she felt alive.
Is she ready to let him into her life? Is she willing to risk him shunning her as so many others have?
Or has she found a special gift in Agent Sterling that someone like her can only dream about -- the promise of true love?
If you wish to read more, download now!
READER ADVISORY: This story contains content that some readers may find objectionable. This includes sex, extended orgasms, and erotic themes.
FREE BONUS FOR YOU AT THE END OF THE BOOK!
EXCERPTTHEY WERE already kissing when January fumbled the door open. They fell against it, their mouths melting together, their tongues exploring.
She had wondered since she first laid eyes on Ash what it would be like to kiss him, and the reality was so much sweeter than she could have dreamed.
He was kissing her all over, stroking the back of her neck, nuzzling her lips, her ears. She leaned her neck back for more, loving the heat of his lips on her body, giving herself up to the sensations. He picked her up and she wound her legs around him, feeling light as a feather in his arms.
He carried her into the bedroom and placed her gently on her back in the bed.
"How did you know which door it was?" she asked, between kisses.
"Detective," he said, his mouth too busy to say much more. He moved his hands under her blouse, sliding upward to her full breasts, kneading them as he cupped each one. His hands moved behind her back and unhooked her bra in one smooth gesture. His fingertips slipped underneath and brushed her erect nipples lightly, sending shocks of pure pleasure through her body.
Download and discover why readers are raving about Eden Laroux.
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She can see them, and they herDead People Can TalkJanuary can talk to dead people, a gift she's inherited from her mother's line. You'll probably call her a psychic and to some people, that can be exciting. But January's a reluctant psychic because, really--who wants to see dead people?
It all started years ago, when her best friend Lori sneaked out of a sleep-over night. January helped the police find her dead body after Lori's ghost told her where to find it. She can only talk to dead people. But she wishes she can also find murderers.
Then the FBI asks her help in finding a missing young woman Lori's age. The case reminds her too much of that night years ago, and she went with them to help.
One of the agents was Det. Ashton Sterling, a man who seems fascinated with her peculiar talent. And when his eyes focused on her, she felt alive.
Is she ready to let him into her life? Is she willing to risk him shunning her as so many others have?
Or has she found a special gift in Agent Sterling that someone like her can only dream about -- the promise of true love?
If you wish to read more, download now!
READER ADVISORY: This story contains content that some readers may find objectionable. This includes sex, extended orgasms, and erotic themes.
FREE BONUS FOR YOU AT THE END OF THE BOOK!
EXCERPTTHEY WERE already kissing when January fumbled the door open. They fell against it, their mouths melting together, their tongues exploring.
She had wondered since she first laid eyes on Ash what it would be like to kiss him, and the reality was so much sweeter than she could have dreamed.
He was kissing her all over, stroking the back of her neck, nuzzling her lips, her ears. She leaned her neck back for more, loving the heat of his lips on her body, giving herself up to the sensations. He picked her up and she wound her legs around him, feeling light as a feather in his arms.
He carried her into the bedroom and placed her gently on her back in the bed.
"How did you know which door it was?" she asked, between kisses.
"Detective," he said, his mouth too busy to say much more. He moved his hands under her blouse, sliding upward to her full breasts, kneading them as he cupped each one. His hands moved behind her back and unhooked her bra in one smooth gesture. His fingertips slipped underneath and brushed her erect nipples lightly, sending shocks of pure pleasure through her body.
Download and discover why readers are raving about Eden Laroux.
Scroll up and get the book now!
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Famous Authors’ Detective Club
Here are bylines that you will certainly recognize ... but not as mystery writers. Yet these engaging mysteries by the likes of John Steinbeck, MacKinlay Kantor, Bret Harte, Ben Hecht, even Voltaire, are yours to enjoy. Eight stories (plus a bonus) will make you an insider to this exclusive "club" of storytellers.
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Wicked Solutions (Wicked's Way #1)
Sometimes the only way for justice to prevail is to get a little Wicked...
People who call him know the deal. He'll solve their problems, but he'll do it his way. That's the only way Wick Templeton plays the game. His years on the force and connections to all types of specialists put him in a league of his own. That's how he intends to keep it.
An ex-boyfriend in need puts Wick on a path that crosses that of Ned Harris, a stranger who proves to be a worthy adversary.
Wick's simple agenda gets a little more complicated. Item one: Clear his ex's name. Item two: unmask the enigma that is Ned Harris.
It's a good agenda. Too bad Wick can't seem to stick to it.
People who call him know the deal. He'll solve their problems, but he'll do it his way. That's the only way Wick Templeton plays the game. His years on the force and connections to all types of specialists put him in a league of his own. That's how he intends to keep it.
An ex-boyfriend in need puts Wick on a path that crosses that of Ned Harris, a stranger who proves to be a worthy adversary.
Wick's simple agenda gets a little more complicated. Item one: Clear his ex's name. Item two: unmask the enigma that is Ned Harris.
It's a good agenda. Too bad Wick can't seem to stick to it.
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The Rendering: Collection of Dark Flash Fiction & Short Stories
Flash fiction with a bonus short story thrown in to lighten an otherwise dark collection of tales.
Haunting Memories - Sometimes the one you seek isn't who you'd imagined.
Emerging Evil - When that tiny voice inside your head leads you down a dark path.
Gut Instinct - Do we always trust our gut instinct?
K9 Christmas - A light, comical tale...some dogs have all the luck.
A Fighting Chance - Karma's a bitch.
One Regret - Or maybe, it's just what the doctor ordered.
Sweet Revenge - He who laughs last...
Haunting Memories - Sometimes the one you seek isn't who you'd imagined.
Emerging Evil - When that tiny voice inside your head leads you down a dark path.
Gut Instinct - Do we always trust our gut instinct?
K9 Christmas - A light, comical tale...some dogs have all the luck.
A Fighting Chance - Karma's a bitch.
One Regret - Or maybe, it's just what the doctor ordered.
Sweet Revenge - He who laughs last...
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Locked Up: A Short Story
An exciting new Short Story!
At the White Haven Resting Home For the Mentally Ill, patients have lost everything they have ever known. They have no families, friends or relationships beyond the walls of their cells.
Patrick and Victoria, in the confines of the hospital, have managed to find each other and are determined to spend their lives together outside the hospital. Can they manage to escape the hospital, and if so, will they survive in the outside world?
At the White Haven Resting Home For the Mentally Ill, patients have lost everything they have ever known. They have no families, friends or relationships beyond the walls of their cells.
Patrick and Victoria, in the confines of the hospital, have managed to find each other and are determined to spend their lives together outside the hospital. Can they manage to escape the hospital, and if so, will they survive in the outside world?
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The Fathergill Affair: The Passage of Time Saga
The year is 1927 and occult detectives Madison Cavendish and Seneca Sue are hired by occultist Rollo Ahmed to track down the Demon Box of Ebril before it is opened, but can they trust Ahmed ?
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Sex, Murder & Killer Cupcakes
She may be a crime-scene photographer, but that doesn't mean Marian Moyer is ready to star in her own murder mystery. Most days, she can't even control her hair. But when the star of Marian's racy, underground magazine turns up dead and the police are convinced she's the guilty party, it's up to Marian to find out who really did it before it's too late. While danger isn't exactly her middle name, there's plenty to go around, especially when Marian begins to suspect that her long-time man crush is behind it all.
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Sex, Lies & Sweet Tea (Sex and Lies Series)
Hotter than hell and half of Alabama, FBI Agent, Mac Callahan is thirsty for everything except love. Coming home to bust a white-collar crime ring, Mac intends to execute his usual practice with work and women- - get in, get it on and get out. Instead, he finds himself unexpectedly drawn to the legacy of his family, his plantation, and the charms of a Southern girl. Samantha Peterson possesses everything he needs in a woman, including the evidence to wrap his case. As the investigation heats up, so does their passion and a dangerous game ignites. But, then again, everything's hotter in the South."
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Dead Ringers Volumes 1-3
"A paranormal mystery serial for young adults on up. All nine 25,000-word volumes now available individually and in boxed sets of three!" Dead Ringers 1: ILLUSION Jade Greene's memories of the two days she went missing are slowly returning, but they involve a blinding headache and an evil clown with a syringe. Not exactly the stuff of sanity. Dead Ringers 2: INVERTIGO Max Harper insists Jade's best chance to find out why she remembers so little of her abduction is to team up with him. But can she trust him? Dead Ringers 3: THE SPIDER Someone in Midway Beach isn't who they seem and unless Jade and Max can figure out what's going on, they could become the next victims.
