Fast Paced Suspense

A fast-paced, thrilling mystery with non-stop action that teens and tweens will love! When Emily Dawson’s best friend Lila vanishes without a trace, she is drawn into the dark secrets of Project Red Veil, a mysterious experiment tied to Lila's father’s past. As Lila and Emily uncover the horrifying truth hidden beneath an abandoned research facility, they become the targets of Langford, a ruthless figure intent on keeping the project’s secrets buried.

[This revised edition addresses feedback from readers!] Can a young widow clear her name and save her hometown's livelihood when its beloved wine festival turns deadly? When the annual Winter Wine Festival in charming small-town Los Robles comes to a shocking halt with the discovery of a dead body, amateur sleuth Avery Parker finds herself thrust into a twisted murder mystery. Having recently returned to run her family’s vineyard after her husband’s untimely death, Avery must navigate complex small-town social politics and quirky characters to uncover clues, clear her own name, and ...

An unrelenting heatwave sweeps the country and starts a fire which uncovers the charred remains of a young woman. But when DI Eleanor Raven attends the post-mortem, it reveals some disturbing details - the girl was dead long before the fire. Her body had been lovingly preserved before being dressed up, her hair perfectly arranged, and a lime-green scarf knotted around her neck.

Friends don’t let friends fly magic carpets. Crystal sorceress Dru Jasper spends most of her time reading spell books, brewing potions, and pining for the perfect latte -- when she's not risking her life rescuing innocent bystanders from magical mayhem. So when a runaway magic carpet drags one of her best friends screaming into the night sky, naturally Dru is the only one who can save her. It’s a race against time to break the carpet's enchantment before it sends Dru and her friends hurtling into infinity Can she get everyone safely back down on the ground in one piece? Or will the ...

In the Shadow of Ancient Secrets, a Deadly Game Unfolds... Four years after a nightmare summer shattered her academic life, Dr Livia Huntingdon-Jones believes the sinister Pelican Society is a dark chapter best left buried. But when a brilliant young poet at St. Augustine's, Julian Agrawal, is courted by a mysterious and exclusive group, Livia's hard-won peace is threatened. As Julian is drawn deeper into a shadowy world of arcane rituals, hidden knowledge, and powerful figures operating within the ancient walls of Cambridge, Livia realizes the Pelican Society is far from dormant. A cryptic...

Big business might be ruthless, but Lucie Rizzo learned to take the heat from the best: Her mob boss father. Except instead of cooking the books, she’s mixing up her next moneymaking expansion. But her BFF-turned-partner isn’t sold on the idea. Ro is the creative genius - not to mention the boobs - of their operation, but Lucie has the discerning business palate. And this venture smells like sweet success. All they need is the right investor. French chef Antoine Durand made casseroles sexy again. His closely guarded secret recipe built a billion-dollar empire.

Would you kill for a million dollars? After the brutal death of his wife, John Hayes flees to Hong Kong, hoping for a fresh start. But instead of healing, he finds himself drifting—until one day, a million dollars lands in his bank account. No explanation. No sender. Just a message: Do as you're told. What begins as a tantalizing lifeline quickly becomes a deadly trap. Caught between guilt, greed, and survival, John must decide—will he follow orders and commit the unthinkable, or risk everything to uncover the truth? How far would you go to get your life back? A Million Reasons is Book ...

The nightmare returns. Harley, the cunning serial kidnapper, escapes prison transport, and Samantha's world teeters on the brink of destruction. But what drives his sinister game? Delve into Harley's twisted past and the dark forces that fuel his obsession. A page-turner that will take your breath away! A daring escape from the prison transport, and Harley is back again! As the law enforcement chases him, Samantha worries for her and her family's life. Will he find them and destroy them? Can she save her family? Finally, Harley's past is revealed. The shocking truth behind the rhyme. One, ...

A spellbinding and gripping novel of betrayal, the unbreakable bonds of family, the power of love, and the price a family pays for its secrets by Susan Cochran, author of The Key. Grace Channing is a journalist, adopted as a baby by a world famous mother, a secret she's kept well hidden. While doing a news report on adoptees finding siblings through DNA testing, her own DNA test reveals a brother she never knew. Her discovery leads her to forge a strong bond with him and they uncover a web of secrets and betrayal. Two families lives intertwined and changed in an instant. Boone Varon is the ...

When Grazyna Zaluski's marriage takes an ugly turn, she finds herself isolated in a remote corner of Wyoming. Her husband's family controls almost everyone and everything in the county . . . including the courts. Is divorce an option for a young immigrant living in the United States on a visa? Will her husband simply sweep away the problem of Grazyna, or even—quite literally—bury it?

Beyond the Sands of Chaos! The darkness they thought they'd buried is rising again... When a vampiric bat interrupts an ambassador's Christmas celebration, sibling archaeologists Lillian and Jack Stiller know their nightmare is far from over. The creature's origins lead them back to the tomb of Dina, the ancient Egyptian goddess they thought they'd defeated. As they brave the unforgiving desert and unravel the tomb's secrets, they're met with a sinister new threat: the Germans, driven by an insatiable hunger for dark magic. The Stillers, joined by Roy Sawyer, must save themselves before the...

Shane Hanson was set up for a double homicide when he was only 13-years-old. His relative did it because she blames him for the death of her one true love. After spending five years in juvie, he’s released on parole and determined to reveal the truth about his relative. In the meantime, he meets a girl he develops feelings for. Shane's relative is a psychopath so good at manipulating people that she has managed to get everyone to believe Shane killed two people that she’s killed.

“The Tracing: Secrets Within, is an incredible and brilliantly penned five-star novel that stands out in the science fiction category, whose intriguing plot is set to exhilarate, thrill and enlighten." READER VIEWS "The perfect five star novel for readers who enjoy cutting-edge technology, high-paced action, and strong characters. Highly recommended!" Readers' Favorite __________________________ Imagine that within the spirals of your DNA remain secrets deeper and more intricate than the double helix itself—secrets that Jack Shaw, a molecular scientist grappling with his own ...

When amateur ghost investigator Luke stumbles upon a crumbling old gamekeeper’s cottage set deep within the woods, he thinks he’s uncovered yet another forgotten story of the past. But when he ventures inside, he unearths a chilling secret that resonates closer to the bone than he could ever have imagined, one which forces him to confront the darkest corners of his soul. Will this journey into the supernatural lead to his redemption or eternal damnation? Tamsin is a gripping tale of redemption, where the boundaries of life and death blur, and the past is never truly laid to rest. ...

USA Bestselling Author May McGoldrick writing as Jan Coffey A nuclear submarine cuts silently through the waters of the North Atlantic, commandeered by two-dozen armed terrorists. The target: New York City. Fighting for their lives aboard the hijacked submarine, Commander Darius McCann and Ship Superintendent Amy Russell have only one hope for survival. With the lives of millions at stake, they must play a dangerous game of cat and mouse where capture would mean certain death. On land, two NCIS investigators are working feverishly to learn the details of the hijacking in time to stop the ...

Camelotian Fantasy. In the Shadows of Camelot, allegiances are forged with magic.When Lady Minerva's fate collides with a fallen star, a monstrous darkness stirs within. As the beast rises, Camelot trembles. Can Merlin and the fairy queen's ancient magic save her from herself, or will the horrors within consume them all? Dive into a world of Camelotian fantasy where the line between good and evil blurs, and the greatest battle is against the monster within.

Private investigators Troy and Eva Winters are looking forward to a visit with their old college buddy, Joe, when he invites them over for a barbecue and to talk over details of a case. The night soon turns awkward when Joe’s neighbors are overheard in an argument, which suddenly turns deadly silent. When Troy completes the assignment and brings the evidence to Joe, his friend is nowhere to be found. Troy’s life is soon in danger when he begins a search and stumbles across the neighbor’s evil secret.

When Irene Linden disappears, Private Detective Angelus Walker makes a trip to Elderwood where the urban legend of a witch haunts the locals. But Irene’s disappearance is not an isolated case— others, including her friends have vanished, their trails running cold between myth and reality. As he delves deeper into the town's dark secrets, Angelus must race against time to uncover the identity of the killer before another victim falls prey to the witch's deadly curse.

When you can die at any moment, the only thing you have to lose is not a goddamn thing! When Moonlight is hospitalized for emergency lung surgery, he wakes up in a hospital room shared by a philandering construction tycoon whom he tailed on behalf of the tycoon's wife. Now that the resulting divorce proceedings are about to cost the construction man not only his business but his money, he wants vengeance from Moonlight. Is it a case of coincidence or something much more nefarious? Whatever the case, the ailing Moonlight finds himself fighting for his life and dodging bullets. "Vincent ...

"SAM SAVAGE IS A ONE MAN WRECKING CREW. DON'T FLY THE UNFRIENDLY SKIES WITHOUT HIM." IN THIS FIRST EPISODE OF THE NEW ACTION AND ROMANCE-FILLED PULP THRILLER SERIES: When an unassuming, attractive woman boards a plane for Italy, the last thing she’s thinking about is falling in love. Yet, that’s what happens when she meets the Sky Marshal, Sam Savage. Dressed in his worn leather coat, Levis jeans, and boots, he looks more like an adventurer than a lawman. But Sam Savage is also a prolific lover, as he proves to Mary when they both agree to toss caution to the wind and join the infamous ...