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The Woman of the Year
by Elena Shalneva‘The Woman of the Year’ is a psychological thriller about failed ambition, jealousy, and revenge. Gilded life of top London banker Claudia Moreau is rocked to its foundations when two people unexpectedly cross her path: a scruffy middle-aged au pair in her local park, and a teenage boy of ravishing beauty. When Claudia discovers the au pair’s real identity, she makes an impulsive decision that costs her career and wealth. As her world falls apart, Claudia sets in motion a chain of events that... more -
The Silk Road Affair: A Novel
by Larry WithamMore than thirty years after a famed Boston art collection is stolen, Washington learns that it has turned up in the People’s Republic of China—just as Sino-American relations are at a tipping point. To retrieve the artifacts, a covert mission is handed to retired military sleuths Julian Peale and Chinese-American Grace Ho, both art specialists. From Washington to China’s great western desert, and from Boston’s lofty art museums to modernist Shanghai, the search is on. \tBeijing has meanwhile... more -
The Curse of Antonia Arco
by Maxima RunoIN A REMOTE CASTLE, COUNTESS ANTONIA ARCO, AN IMMORTAL CREATURE, SEEKS A WAY TO BREAK A CURSE. The ancient family Arco has moved in the shadows for ages, away from the eyes of the general public. Each member of the family more depraved than the next; they live an alien existence of brutality and sinister quests. The Curse of Antonia Arco focuses on the beginning of the epic love story between Clara Gentile and Antonia Arco. The story starts with Clara arriving at the Northern Arco castle and... more -
The Pike Boys
by Danny Cherry Jr.It’s 1920 and Jesse Pike is slowly ascending the New Orleans upper-class social scene. He owns the most popular brothel in the city, and rubs shoulders with businessmen, corrupt politicians, and stage stars alike. He’s also the leader of a violent street gang that pulls off the biggest liquor heist since the beginning of prohibition. Jesse sets up a scheme to sell the booze, and use the profits to start a legitimate business. However, when things go sour, Jesse is forced to make a... more
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Murder in Blue
by Mike AverySusan Sorella is a tough criminal defense lawyer in Boston. She doesn’t always play by the rules. The FBI agents and cops pitted against her don’t either. When danger threatens, she calls on her friend Boston mob boss Frank Romano for reinforcements. Susan’s client is facing first degree murder charges for the death of a major league baseball umpire. Witnesses say the defendant objected to calls against the Red Sox and screamed “Kill the Ump!” Not uncommon in Boston bars, but nasty evidence w... more -
The Shadow King
by Bryant JordanJimmy Lyons of Charlestown’s tough Irish neighborhood swore he’d never get involved in gangster life. He wouldn’t be like his father, who was murdered on a run-down industrial road near a polluted shipping channel called the Oilies when Jimmy was only a kid. But when Chinatown restaurant owner Zhang Wei offers him two grand just to put him in touch with the local gangster who stole some old movies of questionable origin and even more questionable content, he takes the deal. For Lyons, a wanna... more -
Some Dance, Some Die
by Clifford HuffmanThe famous ballerina Lynne Haskell is retiring from the stage. She has accepted Eastern Ballet’s offer to become its Artistic Director, and she has an up-and-coming future star in Tricia Young, except the girl has some performance limitations which may spoil the company’s big fund-raiser the following week, an occasion further endangered by the sudden departure of the star dancer. Hoping to overcome Tricia’s problem, she takes Tricia to an esoteric group led by a mysterious man known only as “... more -
Dark Protection
by Willie Mae JacksonDonovan Montgomery is a badass forensic psychiatrist with a versatile arsenal of weapons, both mental and physical. She’s going to need all of them, because her testimony in the trial has put a target on her back. -
The Black Rose: A Madison Lockhart Mystery
by Matthew FugazzieDown-on-her-luck private investigator Madison Lockhart is hired by a client who is the prime suspect in the murder of his wife and her lover. The killer left a calling card in the throats of their victims: a black rose. Madison's client wants her to find the real killer, but the circumstantial evidence against him complicates matters. As Madison attempts to unravel the web of deceit surrounding her client and the people connected to the case, she unearths secrets buried deep beneath the surfa... more -
Relentless: A Gripping International Thriller and Unforgettable Love Story
by Michael MaloofOn the eve of her five-year wedding anniversary, a devastating terrorist attack in Paris thrusts former CIA analyst Kate Preacher, into a lethal cat-and-mouse game of kill or be killed… Kate’s husband, retired Navy SEAL Jake Church, is the right man in the wrong place. Caught in the middle of the Paris attack, Jake’s actions spark an international media storm, drawing unwanted attention and awakening old enemies. Refusing to let the suspicious attack go unquestioned…or the perpetrators go ... more -
Things Unseen
by David T. IsaakCan you trust a clue no one else can see?
Emotionally frigid Walker Clayborne has always preferred the stability of the rock formations he studies to the unpredictable people around him. A cold and unaffectionate upbringing allowed him and his siblings to drift — until the murder of his sister, Claire, propels Walker into a volatile world of strong ideals and spiritual mysticism.
Moved to unearth the truth, Walker visits his sister’s community in searc... more
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The Cannabis Preacher – Sermon Four: A financial thriller about a race to solve a medical mystery and escape a ferocious storm
by Sabine FrischIn this action-packed financial thriller, Al Ivers and his two brothers live with the constant fear of an elusive killer who has sworn to take revenge on their family. Al's life is already complicated enough as the majority shareholder of the largest cannabis company in the country, but a mysterious illness is making him increasingly weaker. Meanwhile, Al's best friend and advisor, Rafael, is stranded in a tropical storm thousands of miles away. With no leaders, the company is thrown into chaos... more -
The Cannabis Preacher-Sermon Three
by Sabine FrischIn the aftermath of a shocking murder, only one question is on the mind of everyone at Perfect Cannabis: Who killed Tadeo Ivers? As the investigation takes an unexpected turn, Rafael Covin is thrust into the spotlight of suspicion and forced to give up his leadership role at PerCan. The fragile bond between him and Kayla is put to the ultimate test, forcing them to navigate treacherous waters of doubt and loyalty, where the line between love and betrayal becomes dangerously blurred. Meanwh... more -
Cannabis Preacher-Sermon Two
by Sabine FrischThe biggest grow op in the world is broken, and one man spent a fortune to own all of the pieces. How do you resurrect it? Is it even possible? Tadeo Ivers has an idea. He forces Rafael to make it happen—or else. Failure will not be accepted. Rafael fears there's no way to breathe life into the company, no matter how hard he tries. Every step of the way reveals another obstacle instead of the success he needs. No one is more surprised than Rafael, when amidst all of his efforts, he find... more -
The Cannabis Preacher-Sermon One
by Sabine FrischGet Ready for an Unforgettable Thrill Ride in the World of High-Stakes Finance! Meet Connor Beauregard, a man with an insatiable hunger for success and an ego that knows no bounds. In this gripping financial thriller, Connor embarks on a relentless mission to amass wealth, no matter the cost. With an arsenal of charisma, ambition, and an unshakable drive, he seizes a unique opportunity that catapults him into the intriguing world of legal drug dealing. As Connor's fortunes soar, so do the stak... more -
The Sensitive
by Renee RichardsonCharming, but unassuming. This house has a story to tell her. After her mother's death, Emma Reilly seeks a fresh start in historic Newport, Rhode Island. Shortly after moving into her author aunt's second home, she is tormented by the same chilling nightmare each time she closes her eyes. Once she runs into a quirky stranger named Willow, she is forced to acknowledge a haunting part of herself that she has denied for years. Will Emma be able to adjust to her new life while the dark history... more
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