Corruption Thriller

A sitting U. S. Senator secretly plunders strategic oil reserves. The government whistle blower is brutally murdered. A reluctant hero who is... the weapon of justice. Billions worth of U. S. strategic oil reserves are secretly plundered from the American stock-pile and the Federal whistle-blower disappears without a trace, the day before he can testify. The Sikorsky nine passenger helicopter simply vanishes while traveling from Phoenix, Arizona to the Federal Court in San Diego, California. This key Congressional witness is a Chinese American billionaire and best friend of the Chinese ...

Experienced CIA agent Henry Jones finds signs of a covert agency penetration and wonders how extensively business interests have seized U.S. intelligence. Dubbed the Dark Protocol, this covert network turns real missions into mercenaries by controlling worldwide battles for personal benefit. Driven by allegiance to real national security—and troubled by the human costs he has seen—Henry dares to reveal the plot. Supported by Alex Carter, a moral whistleblower in hiding, and Elena Volkov, a disillusioned foreign agent, Henry runs against merciless surveillance under the mysterious ...

A city under siege; as armies clash, two broken people will rise to reclaim their humanity. Vegas City is among the last fortified cities in America, but it’s in peril. Despotic leaders oppress a starving population, while outside the gates an anarchist horde prepares to attack. Within the city, Eris Johnson is called the Witch; her police force monitors the citizenry and hangs those suspected of sedition. Driven by an abusive childhood, she seeks safety and will crush anyone that gets in the way of her rise to unassailable power. Beyond the wall, Tom Deimos works for the invading tribes ...

Will A New American Nazi Succeed? From the "safety" of Corporate America, a new enemy emerges… California Attorney General Sam Collins's fight against the dark underbelly of the insurance industry led by Charles Stone, President of Silver Hawk Insurance Company, is about to climax. Collins has spent four years accumulating damning evidence against Silver Hawk while surviving attempts on his life as he mounts a case against Stone. While Collins has always suspected Stone was a criminal, the truth he uncovers behind Stone's dark history will shock even the most stoic reader. Charles Stone, ...

A deepfake scandal. Foreign meddling. Personal betrayal. In Dynasty on the Hudson, a damning AI-generated video threatens to unravel the ambitions of Governor Sonny Sainto just as the road to the White House comes into view. Accused of corruption in a digital smear campaign orchestrated by shadowy forces, Sainto must navigate a labyrinth of crises—from global intrigue to political treachery at home. As the chaos escalates, he turns to a dark figure from his past, desperate to suppress the truth and reclaim control of his narrative. But every move brings him closer to the edge. A master ...

"Elsu, my love, our people have faced countless hardships, but together, we have always found a way to survive. We must hold onto hope and fight for our future, we mustn’t handover our only land to the US Army." "Gentlemen, the time has come to rid ourselves of these savages once and for all. These natives are mere obstacles standing in our path to wealth and prosperity." "I've come to realize that there are deeper forces at play in this unjust war. Forces that manipulate and exploit, bringing destruction upon innocent lives!" The year was 1885, Elsu, a courageous Red Indian warrior, ...

After traveling to Kimberly, South Africa with Niki Chamberlain, a young writer named Brett Marshall has some unfinished business to take care of back in the states. His goal is to expose corruption in high places through his books for which he has become famous for. Yet, this is a dangerous mission, one he is not willing to allow Niki to participate in. Leaving the young lady back at her mansion, Brett catches a train that will deliver him to a ship in Cape Town. From there he will begin the long voyage to Philadelphia where he hopes to meet with his publisher. However, things go awry and ...

Reporter Freya Sinclair has always known she was different. While waiting on the outcome of an autism assessment, Freya uproots her life in Glasgow, quitting her job at one of Scotland’s top broadsheets and taking a local beat in her childhood home of Orkney. But her plans for a quiet life are shattered when human remains are exhumed by a winter storm on Orkney’s wild Atlantic coast. The identity of the bones opens old wounds in the islands, and sheds light on a darker truth nobody wants to accept.

Set in the 1920s, "Dark Diamond" by Harper Stanwick, Sr. takes place primarily in London, England, but also involves some scenes in Egypt. Prepare to embark on a suspenseful journey into the depths of deception, where secrets lurk in the shadows and danger looms around every corner. This spellbinding tale will captivate your imagination and keep you guessing until the shocking truth is revealed. In the dark underbelly of a sprawling metropolis, "Dark Diamond" unfolds against the backdrop of a city consumed by greed and corruption. Set in a time when trust is a rare commodity, this tale is ...

ORIGIANL STORY, WRITTEN BY A HUMAN Something evil is going on out there... Detective Ange Watson always knew policing was a hard job. A dangerous job. But she never expected to take a bullet in the line of duty… And now it seems her superiors are willing to throw Ange under the bus to cover up their own mistakes. While she isn’t easily intimidated, everyone has their limits. But when a scared young Vietnamese woman seeks refuge in a country church, it sets in motion a chain of events that will push Ange’s ingenuity and determination to its limits. No human being deserves to be sold to...

“A gritty FBI Thriller with jaw-dropping twists. King’s portrayal of the convoluted world of cross-border criminality, politics and business feels completely fresh.” — BestThrillers.com A junior official with the Mexican Consulate in Houston is abducted, his $600,000 automobile left abandoned in a pharmacy parking lot. In what initially appears to be a simple case of a wealthy foreign dilettante being held for ransom, FBI Special Agent Pete Cortez is assigned the task of securing the young consular official’s safe return and apprehending his kidnappers. With upwards of 150 foreign...

Southeastern Narcotics Bureau Agent Bo Schollenberger’s solved his cases using his brains and not a gun, and with his partner, not alone. Now he’s handed a tough new case involving designer drugs that turn users violent. One false move could end his life as he immerses himself into a motorcycle gang to locate the source. His fate depends on how well he can impersonate someone else. Someone named Cyrus Cooper.

Dive into the enigmatic depths of the Deep South with "Shadows of Mississippi", an electrifying novel that intertwines mystery, history, and a relentless quest for justice. This compelling narrative follows the indefatigable Detective Billie Walker as she braves the heart of Mississippi, confronting both its dark past and precarious present. When a cold case resurfaces, Detective Billie Walker finds herself plunged into the labyrinthine world of unsolved crimes, deep-seated racial tensions, and hidden truths that span generations. Balancing her sharp investigative skills with an ...

NEVER ONE TO HOLD A GRUDGE, ALTON RHODE DECIDES TO HELP OUT A FORMER HOOKER WHO ONCE PLOTTED TO HAVE HIM KILLED. SHE WANTS HIM TO FIND OUT WHO MURDERED HER GRANDFATHER WITH AN ICE PICK! LORENE ROBILLARD BETRAYED ALTON RHODE AND ALMOST GOT HIM KILLED. NOW, SHE WANTS HIS HELP! ***The private investigator soon finds himself in a Southern town that has more secrets than pigeons on Confederate statues. But with two brutish killers straight out of “Deliverance” on his tail, Rhode is forced to call for backup. The new ally, making his own contributions to a rising body count, helps uncover a ...

Samantha Moon finds herself the target of an ancient and sinister creature. At first, Sam has no way of knowing how dangerous the 'dead witch' really is...until it’s almost too late. Now, with a little help from her friends, some old and some new, Sam launches an all-out attack against the newest addition to L.A.'s supernatural scene. In the process, she comes to new realizations about the role she plays in the city's preternatural underground. The bond between friends grows, and new friends are made as Sam and the council defend Southern California against one of the vilest beasts to ...

An Ice Pick Murderer Is Terrorizing San Francisco San Francisco is reeling from a series of brutal icepick murders, and Cole Sage is distracted when his secretary and sidekick, Hanna, takes in a troubled teenage girl. The girl is on the run, and as it turns out is hiding things Hanna should know. Cole works with Lt. Leonard Chin to find the perpetrator of the savage killings terrorizing the city. As Cole and Hanna try to protect the girl, they find themselves caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, where every answer leads to more danger. With the body count rising, Cole must navigate a ...

When a world-renowned forensic anthropologist journeys to Winchester, Wyoming, to examine the long-dead remains of a woman who claimed to be Etta Place - the Old West's most mysterious and legendary female outlaw - he's not expecting to find a man's headless corpse in her crypt. The grisly discovery plunges him and Jefferson Morgan - the editor of the weekly Winchester Bullet - into a shadowy and deadly world of satellite-savvy highway pirates, rural meth labs, computer hackers, and old-fashioned corruption.

In the dead of night, a man’s body is found strapped to a chair in Glasgow’s Elder Park, his identity unknown. As forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod examines the scene, the violence on display suggests a gangland feud could be the cause. At the post-mortem, a bullet engraved with a snake’s head is found in the man’s stomach, lending weight to the theory. Elsewhere in the city, a major Hollywood movie is being filmed but comes to a standstill when its lead actor is reported missing. As the news spreads, Police Scotland believe the two cases may be connected.

Maine cast a good luck spell to save the love of her life from prison, but at what cost? Magic is controlled by chaos, and with every instance of magically enhanced good luck comes some corresponding bad luck. Sage is free, but so is the Demon who created the Mantle. The Demon has escaped from his celestial prison. He is gathering his minions and is gunning for the Mantle. But the Mantle isn't the only weapon the Demon wants. There are other, more powerful items around . . . and none more so than Father Time's Clock.

In the vibrant streets of New Orleans, the Crescent City Funeral Home is a place of comfort and mystery, run by the indomitable Rose, Gail, and Josephine. As they navigate the intricacies of their profession, the sinister grip of the mob tightens, threatening their sanctuary and entangling them in a web of corruption that reaches into the city’s government. Adding to their woes is Victoria Sinclair, a dangerous journalist determined to expose their secrets. With supernatural powers hidden from the world, the trio must use every tool at their disposal to fend off their enemies. *Rose’s ...