Society Mystery

Everything seems peachy in a quaint little suburb of Boston. Perfect families. Perfect lives. People are so envious of those that have a perfect everything. But, what they don't know is what happens behind closed doors. Sometimes murder.

MURDER IN THE HALLS OF THE SUPREME COURT Tim Lewis is an up and coming young journalist, a protégé of powerful news executive Anthony Merkel and guest host of the award winning program, “Law for Lunch.” When Lewis unwittingly records one of Merkel’s private conversations, he discovers his boss is a secret member of the murderous Society for Human Enlightenment and party to a plot to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Kahn. Kahn’s elimination is planned as a prelude to the kind of slaughter not seen since the holocaust. Lewis is discovered, but saves the recording and runs,...

The holiday seasons was always something special for the Armstrong Family. But the unexpected death of their patriarch, the Eighth Duke of Ashby, had changed everything. Now, the family was ready to return to their traditional celebration for the sake of the children. This year, Owen Kennedy and Rose O’Mara were to join the family and their friends at the great estate of Ashby Abbey, along with the late duke’s brother and sister-in-law, Lord and Lady Lanningham. The festive atmosphere is spoiled by the thief of a huge diamond given to Lady Lanningham by her husband. The entire family is...

“When done properly, this position can be most satisfying for a woman because it allows deep penetration." I open my mouth to respond, but all that comes out is a staggered breath and a small sigh. He chuckles, a low, rough rumble and then leans down and kisses the middle of my back. I feel the tip of him again at my entryway. He pushes in slightly, and my body comes to life again. My muscles react to his presence, contracting and loosening, as if my body is trying to suck him deep inside. He's my husband's boss, so this is supposed to be wrong. So why does it feel so right? *** Braxton ...

Finalist-2006 Golden Quill Award Finalist-2005 HOLT Medallion Finalist-2006 EPPIE Award The only thing six months of undercover work have gotten FBI Agent Tony Driscoll is a chronic case of the hots for Blythe Smithers—an itch he definitely decides needs scratching. Blythe’s been waiting for Mr. Right, but what harm is there in a little fling with the sexy massage therapist while biding her time? A tryst turns into teamwork as Tony and Blythe search for smuggled diamonds—a fortune someone is willing to kill to possess. As love nudges lust aside, can Tony and Blythe live long enough to...

They are God's secret warriors, His henchmen, His assassins, cloaked in shadows. When lives and souls are at risk, He sends the Gray Spear Society to save mankind... This time the enemy is the Church of One Soul, a cult that intends to kill thousands of unsuspecting tourists in Chicago. But this is merely the first step in plunging the world into a devastating war. The Society has only a few days to destroy their elusive foe, despite interference by overzealous federal agents.

A notorious self-made millionaire, who made his fortune in the sex trade, breaks out of prison to get revenge against his one-time top girl, Sienna, who set him up and brought his empire down. Known for his ruthlessness, Chatman is hardly ever crossed by anyone, but when and if he is, his wrath is felt. In The Return of Chatman, Chatman is on a murder rampage as he tracks down his nemesis, Sienna, killing anybody who stands between them.

The narrative is driven by intense action sequences, thrilling pursuits, and high-stakes confrontations, contributing to the adrenaline-pumping experience characteristic of action-oriented stories. John Jones, USA Step into a world where darkness reigns, and secrets lurk in every corner In "Shadows Unveiled," Detective Alex Mercer is thrust into a whirlwind of mystery and intrigue as he races against time to unravel the enigma of the Illuminatus – a clandestine cabal whose influence stretches beyond the confines of reality. Join Mercer on an epic quest through ancient prophecies, ...

Dive into a World of Magic, Mystery, and Heart-Pumping Action In a world where magic and mystery collide, meet Jaxon Axis, a rookie Time Crime Fighter. A President in Peril When a former U.S. president is bewitched and propelled into the future, Jaxon must navigate the changing timeline to prevent a catastrophic rewrite of history. With the help of witch sisters and his new allies, he'll decipher cryptic clues and outwit time-traveling villains to save the world – and the past! The Clock is Ticking As the countdown begins, Jaxon's quest becomes a heart-stopping race against time. Will he ...

ANCIENT MYTH MEETS DARK SCIENCE, AND GODS AND KINGS WILL RISE AGAINFollowing the events of The God Extinction and The Hidden Persuaders, Dr. Dan Kotler finds himself embroiled in a plot that turns out to be “the family business.” Kotler’s grandfather—Richard Kotler—has resurfaced, along with thirty-six genetic samples, stolen from various archaeological dig sites worldwide. Using a new, dark science, and the resources of an ancient order bent on world domination, Richard intends to resurrect gods and kings, and unleash them on the world. Kotler and his FBI partner, Agent Roland ...

Every family is a secret society. Forget the Freemasons, forget the OTO, and forget the Illuminati. This applies to some families more than others, but no family is an exception. My family is both typical and exemplary. For your paranoia trip, look no further than your own household. Think about all the secrets you keep—every deep, dark one and every shallow, vain one, and all in between. Stop assuming everyone else doesn’t have the same amount of secrets or more. They are all constantly lying about, omitting, and distorting information.

Dopo aver risolto il mistero del demone rosso, e essere passato attraverso la peste e il grande incendio di Londra, l’investigatore Ulysses Unt viene nuovamente incaricato dalla Royal Society di approfondire la dinamica dell’incidente con cui l'alchimista Thomas Vaughan rimane misteriosamente ucciso nel suo laboratorio di Albury.

When the mayor keels overdead in the middle of a speech, a clandestine student society immediately takes credit for his demise. Their mission is to create a perfect political system by any means at their disposal. Clare Vengel, a rookie officer fresh from the police academy and beyond bored with her routine as a beat cop, volunteers to go undercover as a student to infiltrate the secretive organization.

The need to relieve stress and anxiety, for physical and mental health during a disaster, can be as simple as sharing some survival information, and a glorified cup of tea, it seems. The stranded Preppers from a nationwide electrical grid down, and communication breakdown event occurring back at the Hideaway, would soon benefit from this wisdom, as Farley continues to supply them with emergency provisions. That is, if he can ever get back to them! Cyber war, pandemics, and world-wide unrest - survival was the only thing on their Prepper minds now, as society began its collapse.

TRUE LOVE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES In 1883 England, Amelia and Wilbert seek a fresh start, but the shadows of their past loom large. Yearning for the father she never knew, Amelia finds herself unexpectedly reunited with her deceased mother, Emily. Together, they embark on a haunting quest to free Josiah, trapped in a fog-laden limbo, tormented by the memories of a life cut short and the family he lost. As they navigate the treacherous realms between life and death, time becomes their greatest adversary. In this gripping tale of love, loss, and the desperate search for redemption, a miracle must...

Life is made up of choices. Sometimes the wrong ones will get you killed.... Killing her ex-boyfriend Jack wasn't Cadence Findley's decision, but she'd done it just the same. Heartbroken over losing him and struggling to comprehend her break up with the only other man she's ever loved, Cadence Findley has made the difficult choice to leave her team of Vampire Hunters and strike out on her own. As she seeks out and destroys some of the most villainous bloodsuckers in existence, she proves she is a force to be reckoned with. She's just begun to adjust to this new life, even finding herself ...

Terzo romanzo della serie dei delitti della Royal society, anche in questo caso assistiamo ad una miscela di thriller, ragionamento investigavo, e accurata ambientazione storica della Londra della seconda metà del 1600, in fase di ricostruzione dopo il Grande Incendio. Ulysses Unt, l’investigatore che grazie alla soluzione del “caso del demone rosso” e del “caso Vaughan” ha acquistato grande credito presso la Royal Society, viene da questa incaricato di investigare sulla misteriosa morte di un piccolo erede al trono.

He'd returned from war a duke. Now Rafael Daughtry was battling a force more terrifying than Napoleon's army—his family. Thankfully, his childhood friend Charlotte Seavers had agreed—reluctantly—to a bargain. While Rafe would provide her with the home she'd lost, Charlotte would provide him with a chaperone for his unruly twin sisters. But who would chaperone Rafe? For the feisty young girl he remembered had blossomed into a sensual woman—a woman whose haunting beauty and deeply kept secrets drew him like no other. Charlotte had good reason to mistrust men—yet could Rafe's ...

Why do the Ark of the Covenant, Mary's reliquary box, and Jesus' Coffer all have the same imagery? Was the Ark the container of the Covenant, the Ten Commandments, or the Chalice? Does the image of the Shroud of Turin contain a bioelectric field? These questions and others are explored in The Ark, The Shroud, and Mary.

Did you know that those born on November 1st common years are not only people for whom results of processes (rather than processes themselves) are important, but also (especially in their youth) they don't listen to anyone & therefore are capable of such extreme things, that other people's hair stands up? For example, they can become punks with green hair, pierce all body parts, and eat almost trash?