Fast Paced Mystery

Librarians meet the Dresden Files. Unleashing the Curse! When a fierce storm subsides, two curious kids stumble upon a shocking discovery on the beach: a mysterious skeleton that rises from the sand and takes a haunting breath of life. As the living skeleton attacks, the youngsters turn to the Ashburns for help. Together, they embark on a heart-pumping adventure to unravel the secrets of a centuries-old witch's curse: "Finders keepers." With time running out, the Ashburns must navigate a world of ancient magic, cryptic riddles, and treacherous forces. Can they break the spell and shatter ...

How Would You React if You Were Tied to Railroad Tracks and a Speeding Locomotive was Bearing Down on You? Crazy PI Dick Moonlight teams up with Fat Elvis to uncover the plot behind the violent homicide of an Albany man. How was the man killed? He was tied to the train tracks utilized by an Amtrak passenger train. What seems like a simple case of revenge on behalf of more than one man and woman, turns into a dangerous trainwreck for Moonlight and Elvis. And that's putting it lightly. From New York Times, Thriller Award winning author, Vincent Zandri. "Vincent Zandri is one of the most ...

An inspirational romance suspense about a young widow starting a law practice, Whitney tries to concentrate on work and her children, but death won't leave her alone. Seven months pregnant with three small children and a new job is difficult for most women with a spouse at their side. Whitney was alone, but she was strong. She would not be broken. When her young boys ask to take karate lessons, Whitney shifts her budget to accommodate them. It sounded like a good outlet for their emotions and energy. The one thing she doesn’t plan on is her attraction to the soft spoken, muscular karate ...

He thought he was just lending a hand. He didn’t know he was stepping into a nightmare. When John Hayes pulls into the Eurotunnel terminal, the last thing he expects is to be caught up in a frantic search for a missing child. But when a desperate mother pleads for help, John can’t turn away. What starts as a simple offer of assistance spirals into a chilling chase across the French countryside. With no weapons, no backup, and only his instincts to guide him, John follows a shadowy trail that leads from the Channel Tunnel to a remote van on the run. As the clock ticks and the danger ...

He made a tragic mistake. Will more missteps lead to his own demise? Andy Flint can’t escape his devastating guilt. Determined to bring the man responsible for his boy’s murder to justice, the disgraced former CIA officer heads to Brussels to meet an old friend and colleague. But their rendezvous turns bloody when a machine gun-toting assassin sends her to the hospital, several people to the morgue, and Flint on the trail of a killer. Digging into her files, the grizzled ex-spy uncovers an international oil-supply power play at the highest of levels. And when he makes a connection ...

Most people spend Valentine’s Day with roses and chocolates—I’ll be spending mine dodging bullets and slicing up billionaires. This year, I’ve got a date with a target who deserves Cupid’s deadliest arrow—a tech billionaire with a god complex and a list of sins long enough to make a priest blush. Taking him out should be simple enough, but of course, nothing ever is. Turns out, my latest target is tangled up in a web of lies, power plays, and one of my exes who’d love to see me six feet under. Toss in a midnight swim that could end in disaster, and you’ve got the makings of ...

Dark, gut-wrenching, and unputdownable, Savage is a knock-the-wind-out-of-you hardboiled detective thriller that will keep you reading to the final, unforgettable page. Though Savage is the eleventh installment in the Ash Park series, all books in the Ash Park world can be read as standalones. If you liked Sharp Objects or The Wire, you’ll love Savage. “Riveting, sharp, and mercilessly suspenseful, Savage is a masterfully constructed thriller from one of the best authors in the genre.” ~Bestselling Author Emerald O’Brien Petrosky’s back, and so is his most vicious rival: the man ...

If a Squatter Takes Over Your Home, do You Politely Give Up? Or do You Fight for What's Yours? Even if it's a Fight to the Death! When a thrice married crime writer notices his wife is unhappy due to the time he devotes to his work, he decides to spend the summer with her on a family-owned island on the Hudson River. The only problem is that some Mexican Cartel connected squatters has taken over the island for their drug-running operation. The writer and his wife might think twice about challenging the deadly gangsters. But the unlikely duo is not about to give up on what's theirs without a...

BOOK II WHEN THE AMERICAN DREAM DIES, YOU HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO TURN TO AMERICAN CRIMES! A lower middle-class couple, a mailman and a housewife, living in the suburbs suddenly find themselves caught up in the middle of a Mexican Cartel drug war. In Book II, the Jones' transition from mild-mannered, middle class, do-no-wrong suburbanites, to something entirely different. Guns, bullets, cremations, money laundering, and a new scheme to create their own new street drug which will rival anything the cartel can deliver, are suddenly in the works. Brand new, hot-off-the-press material by New York...

Dead men can’t talk. The people behind a movie star’s death are banking on it. The police think it’s an accident. Ex-mob fixer Charlie’s not convinced. He starts digging. Way too deep. What secrets will he uncover? Soon he’s framed for murder. Hunted by the LAPD and stalked by a mysterious stranger. The stakes ratchet up fast. And so do the players. But when Charlie’s in town, there’s nowhere to hide. You’ll love this action-packed series because it’s full of pause-resisting twists, perfect for fans of James Patterson and Lee Child.

This Christmas, John Hayes is making a list—and checking it twice. When John agrees to play Santa at a friend’s care home, he expects festive cheer and maybe a few awkward hugs from residents. What he doesn't expect is neglect, abuse, and something far more sinister lurking beneath the tinsel and fairy lights. Behind the cheerfully wrapped presents and forced smiles, a dark secret festers—and John can’t walk away. With no backup, no official authority, and nothing but a Santa suit and his relentless sense of justice, John dives headfirst into a web of corruption that could destroy ...

Revenge is a dish best served bloody. An old friend is brutally murdered. The police don't have a clue. Enter Charlie Cobb. Back on the mean streets of Manchester and on the hunt of a savage killer. Charlie's hot on the man's trail. But there are three big problems. One, the murderer is protected by a powerful underworld boss. Two, a disposed Russian kingpin wants him dead. And three, Charlie must babysit a five-year-old in the process.

Book 1.5 in the Westport Romantic Mysteries. Lizzie’s first Christmas with Riley is just around the corner, and she’s determined to make it unforgettable. With a new home, a fresh start, and a list of holiday traditions to create, Lizzie is especially excited to pick out the perfect Christmas tree. But not just any tree—this year, she’s going all in with a real, freshly cut beauty that will set the stage for their most magical Christmas yet. That’s how they end up at Happy Christmas Trees, the beloved local shop famous for its picture-perfect evergreens. But it’s not just the ...

From USA Today best-selling author comes a story that's gone to the dogs.. My life in Westport is pretty close to perfect. I have a good job, a gorgeous boyfriend, Brody, and an adorable little dog, Theo. But when I receive a gift of an old chessboard from an elderly friend, my perfect life unexpectedly falls apart. Theo is dognapped, the chessboard is stolen, and my friend apparently commits suicide in his home. Only when the autopsy reveals a murder, I know something doesn't add up and I suspect the old game board is at the center of it all. Enlisting the help of Brody’s hot-headed ...

From USA Today best selling author Beth Prentice comes an invitation you won't want to turn down... A workplace reunion at the television station where I formerly worked, sounded exciting. And the theme of the reunion is a Murder Mystery Party, so that should be fun, right? Wrong! My first horror was coming face-to-face with my ex-boyfriend and his brand new, gorgeous wife. Second, the party happened to coincide with one of the worst storms of the season, knocking out utility lines and cell service. And when my less than-beloved ex-boss becomes the Murder Party's fake victim, me and my "...

When David's wife dies at the hands of a corrupt medical system, David is out for justice. With his skills as a lawyer and position inside the biggest health insurance company in America - American True Care - he plans to bring down the system, from the inside. David begins to work his way up the company while recruiting a clandestine team to build a covert case against American True Care. But this is a dangerous game and the players have ties to the highest levels of government. Propped up by lobbyists, senators, and even the White House, American True Care will do whatever it takes

From USA Today Best Selling Author comes a series that's gone to the dogs... Hi, I’m Chloe! I have a house, a best friend, and absolutely no idea how to say "no." You see, my elderly neighbor asked me to surrender her little dog named Theo to the animal shelter, and of course I agreed. But then Theo batted his big puppy dog eyes, and I became the reluctant owner of a dog. As if I need another man in my life. With a sexy new neighbor named Brody to play havoc with my emotions, a creepy new neighbor named Rick, and my ex-boyfriend Jack snooping around, the men in my life seem to be ...

In the neon-drenched underbelly of New York City, where shadows hold secrets and loyalty comes with a price tag, an assassin’s bullet tears apart a fragile peace. The only son of a feared mafia don is left for dead—a tragic mistake that will ignite a war between the Vitalli and Marmarella crime families, if the truth ever gets out.

USA Bestselling Author May McGoldrick writing as Jan Coffey TEENAGERS...OR TIME BOMBS? They were all bright, well liked and socially responsible kids — the last students on earth who would smuggle guns into high school. The nation is gripped by the shocking crimes: "good kids" who are suddenly, inexplicably lethal, shooting their classmates before fatally turning their guns on themselves. When Connecticut doctor Dr. Lexi Bradley gets the call that her son Juan has become one of those shooters, her life is turned upside down. Ten years ago, Secret Service agent Bryan Atwood became an ...

Book III WHEN THE AMERICAN DREAM DIES, YOU HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO TURN TO AMERICAN CRIMES! A lower middle-class couple, a mailman and a housewife, living in the suburbs suddenly find themselves caught up in the middle of a Mexican Cartel drug war. In Book III, the Jones' up their game in the drug trade by creating a product so popular that even their sworn cartel enemies want in on the action. Grab your pulse-pounding copy now! Praise for Vincent Zandri: "The story of Vincent Zandri is the story of our times." --Business Insider "Vincent Zandri hails from the future." --The New York Times ...