New Detective

Here is a revised and enhanced version of the back cover blurb for the novel: Welcome to the heart of the enigmatic and captivating New Orleans, a city where darkness dances with the light, and secrets lurk in every alleyway. Meet Michael O'Neal, a fearless young detective driven by an unwavering dedication to uncovering truth, no matter how deep it may hide. When a routine investigation into a simple convenience store robbery unravels a web of deceit and corruption, Michael's instincts lead him down a perilous path filled with perilous twists and unexpected allies. As he delves deeper into...

Penny is invited by Alex Adamas, her secret crush, to a glamorous evening at the Vienna State Opera. But she quickly discovers that there are no romantic motives behind this rendezvous. Alex is on the trail of a poisoner at the opera house, and soon Penny is up to her ears in a new case. One that's going to challenge her in every way…

Imani Cartwright left the rough world of her childhood in Virginia almost a decade ago. Among the broken pieces she abandoned were her best friend, Monica, and the ruined young man that swore he would love her forever, Roman O'Malley. Her brother, Tyreke, a passionate advocate who turns to the UFC to save their neighborhood, can't forgive her for leaving. She hasn't spoken to anyone back home but her mother for over a year when the phone finally rings, and suddenly the rift between the past and her new life has grown too wide for anyone to cross... But Death. When her brother is murdered ...

Violent death stalks two hemispheres. Kayne and Nick must search the globe for criminals with intentions far beyond murder and mayhem. In a land of breathtaking beauty, Kayne Sorenson and Nick Sechi must uncover the answers to puzzles that open a gateway of chaos with only the strength and wisdom of ancient people to safeguard the forces of good. In Aotearoa, “the land of the long white cloud,” where the people and the land are woven together, who merits the protection of the ancestral gods? The game is on for our heroes and their allies in a place of ineffable beauty and alluring ...

While trying to decode the dreams he is being sent by aliens, psychic detective Jack Stein is kidnapped by agents of Outreach Industries who want to exploit his talent. He is rescued by Billie who reveals that there is a traitor in their midst. Jack needs to find the solution.

Red is now the hunted. Red descends into the supernatural underbelly of Las Vegas to enroll in a magical academy. After leaving heartbreak in Los Angeles, she is ready to focus on her lessons. A new city comes with new problems when she befriends a teen orphan targeted by assassins. The mystery deepens behind the glitter of the Strip. Her old struggles aren't far behind when her brooding and heroic ex-boyfriend Lucas arrives with an ominous warning about werewolves. Another distraction to her studies is the sexy mogul Kristoff who arrives to do business with the alchemists. In the casino ...

The world of culinary magic is about to implode as the greatest threat to their secret existence is carried—well, dragged—into this delectable second installment of the Hex Kitchen series. Kidnapped by the very group meant to protect her, Kenzie finds herself in another cooking tournament. This time, though, the stakes are higher. Every meal she cooks could be her last. If she’s going to survive, she’ll need to do the one thing she swore she’d never do again. Use her magic to kill. Braxton is facing his own battle. Each step that brings him closer to Kenzie jeopardizes his family....

A park ranger is haunted by the memory of the woman, left for dead, whose life he’d saved 20 years ago. He is haunted by the rape and attempted murder of a young woman, who was left for dead in a national park .She survived, but police were unable to solve the case and eventually stopped looking for the perpetrator. Shlomki, the park ranger’searnest and naïve demeanor leads him into conflict with the local security forces, who are used to bending the rules. He is determined to pursue the investigation, discovering much more than he’d imagined about the people who control the area. ...

he advice in this guidebook is based on years of research & thousands of lost cat cases, condensed to outline the top proven methods that bring lost cats home. Because the search procedure for an escaped indoor cat is quite different than a missing outdoor cat, tips are targeted to address specific lost cat scenarios. Each situation is linked with a cat personality to show the right search method for each situation to get the cat safely back home. It's estimated that one in three pets will get lost at some point in their lifetimes. This is an invaluable guide to have on hand--whether your ...

Soon after Gwenda moved into her new home, odd things started to happen. Despite her best efforts to modernise the house, she only succeeded in dredging up its past. Worse, she felt an irrational sense of terror every time she climbed the stairs. In fear, Gwenda turned to Miss Marple to exorcise her ghosts. Between them, they have to solve a 'perfect' crime committed many years before.

Journeys Beyond the Map “Use this stick to vanish from sight, But return before the fall of night.” Jack and Emily, siblings who didn’t always get along, are sent to visit their aunt, a specialist in ancient magic and archaeology. While exploring a secret room in the basement of her mysterious home, they discover an enchanted map that transports them to far-off worlds. In each place, they must solve puzzles and help the local inhabitants, all while racing against time. If they fail to complete their tasks before nightfall, they risk being trapped there forever. Through these thrilling...

She saved a city, now she's on trial. Balancing demonic politics, dating her sexy vampire coworker, and training for the hunter's challenge, Red thought she had figured out life as an intern monster slayer in Los Angeles. Until she receives a tribunal summons from the Blood Alliance. The crime was breaking the supernatural code of secrecy- the Dark Veil. The punishment was death. Red learns that no good deed goes unpunished in the underworld... if she can survive the lesson. Witch Gone Viral is the third book of the Red Witch Chronicles, a gritty urban fantasy series containing magic, ...

Graves of the Forgotten A Maggie and Bentley Mystery Where Old Lies Lead to New Danger In the quiet mountain town of Pine Ridge, secrets don’t stay buried forever. When K-9 handler Maggie Shaw and her therapy dog Bentley stumble upon a disturbed patch of earth at a controversial construction site, they uncover more than just signs of trespassing; they uncover bones. As Detective Noah Rodriguez launches an official investigation, the two long-time allies find themselves drawn into a decades-old mystery that threatens to unravel the town’s carefully guarded history. With Bentley’s ...

While searching for his sixteen-year-old ward, Billie, who vanished with Dr. Antille, a professor on a quest to find a tablet of alien origin, psychic investigator Jack Stein stumbles upon an alien conspiracy that may alter the future of humanity

A mysterious woman with dark secrets rocks Oyster Island to the core Embark on an exhilarating journey to the Big Easy with lighthouse keeper Jack Wiesinski and the last Atakapa Indian Grogan ‘Chief’ la Tortue as they indulge in their favorite pastime at Rockie’s strip club. When an alluring stripper named Vixen takes the stage, their wild night takes an unexpected twist. Vixen is an enigma—a mysterious woman living in squalor behind the club. With nothing but a duffel bag and a few meager possessions to her name, she captivates Chief with her otherworldly dance moves. When she ...

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place so they could stop running in circles trying to stay one step ahead of the guys who seemed to want her dead. Simon Sullivan might not be who Ava always believed him to be, but along with his brother, he’d spent his life trying to protect her. That wasn’t going to change especially now when everything they’d planned for, hoping against hope it would never be needed, was playing out exactly as they’d feared. But he’s not alone. Harper Riley isn’t about to let anything happen to Ava. ...

The journey that takes Mark Jacobson around the world began when a friend bought a lamp at a rummage sale and was told that it was made from the skins of Jews. While he didn't believe the story, he sent it to Mark, saying, "You're a journalist, you figure out what it is." This is the first known discovery and investigation of such an artifact.

Penny Küfer's past unexpectedly collides with the present when an old acquaintance reappears in her life, offering her a unique assignment: At the de-luxe mountain hideaway of a controversial space magnate Penny is supposed to reinforce the security team. This time, will she be able to stop a cold-blooded murderer before he strikes?

Get ready for a New Year’s Eve like no other in the Town of Tempest, hosted by Mayor Sam Simpleton. When a party-goer turns up dead, complete with a cryptic note, the night shifts from festive to mysterious. And here’s a twist – the story unravels in real-time as you turn the pages. Enter Guy Vanduex, a former chef turned private detective. For Guy, clues are ingredients, each one essential to the final recipe – or solution. With the police not on the scene, Guy and his sidekick Sylvia step up to unravel the evening’s mystery. They’re faced with a list of quirky suspects and ...

Here are 14 new cases by repeat customers written by award-winning author Lyn McConchie, in which the famous duo deals with blackmail, a kidnapped child, a lost gem of immense value, a missing girl, and other heinous crimes, including murder most foul - and know that for every crime investigated, there will be a Holmesian solution, of far better than seven percent!