Crime Heist

It’s the hottest heat wave of the summer and Gus’s air conditioner has decided to give up the ghost. It’s not the heat keeping Gus awake at night, though, but a nighttime visit from Father Xavier. He couldn’t sleep either due to the heat and decided it would be best that they didn’t sleep together. While the father was bothering Gus by telling him all about his recent visit to Italy, a welcome phone call came. Someone is going to be murdered at Deimos Technology. It doesn’t matter that the someone that is about to die is only an AI computer infected with a fatal computer virus. ...

When you can’t hear…death comes silently. Scotland Yard detective Valerie Crowther is assigned to investigate the murder of a student at a university for the Deaf in London, England. The murder investigation coincides with a deadly flu virus outbreak, resulting in the university being quarantined from the outside world. When more Deaf students are murdered, it becomes clear there is a serial killer operating within the sealed-off university. A chilling cat-and-mouse game evolves as the unknown killer targets Valerie and the virus claims more lives. A stunning, claustrophobic, “...

Ash was crafted to be a weapon, sharp and lethal, with a criminal's instinct by choice. Now, he is a man shattered by loss, his beloved torn from him, leaving him a ghost in the criminal underworld. But when hope flickers, even in the bleakest heart, it can ignite a firestorm. For Ash, hope comes in two forms: the faint possibility of love and the burning desire for revenge. Both make him a force to be reckoned with. As he delves into the shadows of the city, Ash discovers that his enemies are as elusive as they are deadly. But he's not alone—his "family" of outcasts, each with their own ...

Female FBI Agent Charlie Glass is assigned to recover treasures stolen from the Baghdad Museum during the Iraq War. The suspense explodes when she uncovers an international crime syndicate within her own team. Mysterious murders and bitter betrayals plunge Charlie into a deadly fight for survival.

"High Rise 2: Nowhere to Run" delivers an adrenaline-fueled punch with its gritty fusion of "The Sopranos" and "Sons of Anarchy" vibes. In this pulse-pounding story, the Vernicci Cartel clashes head-on with a formidable biker gang, igniting a fierce battle for dominance in a world where alliances are forged and betrayals lurk around every corner. With a compact storyline, this cinematic rollercoaster promises non-stop action, intense drama, and a thrill ride that will leave audiences craving more. Don't miss out on the showdown of the year - buckle up and dive into the heart-pounding chaos ...

All Mel and Dana wanted was a weekend break... Mel and Dana take a long weekend break with the family on a Lake Erie island, or so they planned. Things just never seem to work out as they plan because crime follows them everywhere. Will they ever get a break? Probably not, but maybe Mel will find the career spark that's been missing for a while. This is a short story featuring Mel and Dana that takes place sometime after Book 12 of the Morelville Mysteries series. You don't need to have read the series to enjoy this story, but it will certainly help you understand Mel and her motivations. ...

MIND FORCE is a gripping action-adventure special forces thriller crammed full of twists, turns, espionage and military combat (411 pages). Join 22nd Special Air Service Regiment Captain Kirkland Finn as he battles an East German crime lord and his squad of ex-KSK mercenaries across multiple European countries. A fiction novel with covert military action, thrilling car and motorbike chases, helicopters, and fight scenes, written in a refreshing cinematic style without long-winded descriptions and meaningless dialogue. MIND FORCE is the third instalment of the Kirkland Finn military action-...

A body was found in a Trunk at Kings Cross Station. Nothing unusual, except Chief Inspector, Lord Ralph McGinnis is sent down from Scotland Yard to investigate. Recognized as retired Police officer Casper Fellen, Ralph suspects he stumbled into gang warfare, and what is the Royal connection with horseracing at Epsom? Professor Claire Lane senses the truth. Will she side with Ralph, or take another view, agree to disappear undercover with renowned Gang boss Alexander Carrington. Is this the end, or does this spell disaster for not only Claire’s reputation, but to Ralph’s heraldic ...

Uncover the Secrets Behind America's Most Notorious Bank Heists and Their Lasting Impact on Financial Security! Are you a financial history buff intrigued by the audacious tales of bank robberies that have shaped the landscape of American financial institutions? Do you find yourself pondering how these daring heists have influenced modern security measures and regulations? You're not alone. Many enthusiasts like you are eager to delve into the thrilling world of historical crime and uncover the lessons that still resonate today. In "The History of Robberies and Regulations," you'll embark ...

Life has been difficult lately for Somerton County Deputy Sheriff John Lee Quarrels. He's on the trail of a sexual predator, his love life is in turmoil, his soon-to-be ex-wife just served him with divorce papers, someone has stolen his police car and is using its radio to broadcast offensive jokes, a 350-pound redneck named Baby Bubba just tried to brain him with a shovel, and all of that happened before John Lee shot the dead guy.

A Brother’s Death. A Dangerous Truth. A Love Worth Fighting For. When Brittany’s brother dies under mysterious circumstances at a Lake Tahoe rock-climbing company in California, she refuses to accept the official story. Determined to uncover the truth, she crosses paths with Jake Davis, a charming adventure guide whose charisma hides a dangerous secret. As Brittany digs deeper, she discovers Jake is entangled in a smuggling ring run by a ruthless crime boss. Bound by danger and a growing connection they can’t ignore, Brittany and Jake must navigate a treacherous web of lies, betrayal,...

The extraordinary story of the theft of priceless Chinese antiques around the world and the connection to crimes spanning more than two centuries—with present-day implications.

THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK, a vast and remote wilderness, becomes Yara’s nightmare. "Exhilarating ... a deep sense of adventure that kept me on the edge of my seat." -- "Fiery, fast-paced." -- "Thriller writing at its best." Yara has dedicated her entire adult life to saving the Amazon rainforest. But when her biggest opportunity to make an impact takes her to Australia, she is totally unprepared for what lies in store. The Bringer of Fire is a tale of survival and sacrifice in the face of malice, intrigue, and stunning surprises. Set in the Outback, amidst its harsh landscapes, its people, ...

Within the dazzling halls of London’s Crystal Palace, the event of the season has arrived: The Great Exhibition. An opportunity for the greatest minds of the century to come together under one roof in an unprecedented display of art and invention. And for two unlikely partners in crime, it’s about to become the score of a lifetime. Charming con man Kane Durante works alone—or on occasion with his best friend, Fletcher. But when his boss gives him the impossible task of stealing a priceless artifact from the Great Exhibition, he knows it’s a job he can’t pull off alone.

In a Europe on the verge of collapse, the Nazi organisation Ahnenerbe is pillaging sacred landmarks across the world. Their aim is to collect treasures with occult powers, which will help them establish the Third Reich. The organisation's head, Himmler, has sent SS officers to search a forgotten sanctuary in the Himalayas, whilst he tries to track down a mysterious painting. Which ancient power do the Nazis believe they hold the key to?

Marie seems to have it all: a devoted husband, two wonderful children, and a professional career. But all of that changes when she drives her car into the darkened parking lot of a fast-food restaurant. After she lowers her car window to place an order at the drive-through, a man suddenly appears and places a gun at her temple. What follows is every woman's worst nightmare.

A woman goes missing. Her car is discovered in the Australian Outback, burnt out but there is no body. Her husband, her son and the local gigolo are all suspects but the case comes to a dead end then Police Constable Elizabeth West is bound, gaged and abducted by a ruthless killer. Can Detective Bigfoot save her? 'Deadly serious and laugh out loud funny.' Revised and Rewritten.

"Action-packed and breath-takingly fast from start to finish. Elmore Leonard and Donald E. Westlake would have loved it!" Keith Bruton, Ned Kelly Award Winning author of The Lemon Man A professional thief takes his girlfriend on a trip to the shore—but only to check out an easy heist he can't resist. She's had enough of his criminal life and intends to leave him. The 'easy' job goes bad fast, trapping him on an island in the midst of a deadly storm....pursued by the law and ruthless killers. He has to escape or he's going to lose the woman he loves... if he doesn't lose his life first. "...

On July 2, 2022, two criminals set out to rob a jewelry shop in Geneva. But even with a foolproof plan, their "perfect" heist will prove far from uneventful. . . Twenty days earlier, on a luxurious estate along the shores of Lake Geneva, Sophie Braun prepares to celebrate her fortieth birthday. Her life seems perfect: she has a fairytale marriage, two perfect children, and lives in a stylish modern mansion surrounded by lush forest. But her idyllic world is about to crumble. Her husband is becoming embroiled in petty schemes.

In The Grave Robber, Tim Carpenter, former FBI Lead Investigator on the Art Crime Team, recounts one of the most extraordinary and unsettling cases in the history of art theft. Over the course of five decades, a lone graverobber accumulated an illicit trove of over 42,000 artifacts from cultures across the globe, including Native American, Haitian, Chinese, and others. The stolen items included nearly 500 ancestral remains, carefully looted from sacred burial sites and cultural heritage locations.