Suspense Mystery Twist

When a man is found on a Norfolk beach, drifting in and out of consciousness, with no identification and unable to speak, interest in him is sparked immediately. From the hospital staff who find themselves inexplicably drawn to him, to international medical experts who are baffled by him, to the national press who call him Mr Nobody - everyone wants answers. Who is this man? And what happened to him?

I’ve worked so hard to be the lawyer I am today. Helping as many women as I can—including my sister—escape toxic marriages makes it all worth it. But as I stand in the courtroom, listening to this poor woman break down sobbing, my stomach twists. I can’t look. Her husband says she can’t be trusted. Her child is about to be taken away from her. And it’s all my fault.

Afraid to travel alone to a faraway country she knows little about, Sandy chooses to go there with someone she met online. But that turns out not to be such a good idea. When she goes missing while trekking in a remote mountain region, Patrick, her father, embarks on a frantic search. Then, just as he is about to learn what has happened to Sandy, his second daughter goes missing and he becomes caught in a race against time to find her before it’s too late. If you like page-turning action and fast-paced suspense, then you’ll love to read 'The Travel Mate'.

Is Paradise Worth Dying For? Therapist Izzie Firecracker’s life has been a rollercoaster lately, but meeting charming Hugo Littlebottom in a London café feels like fate—especially when he invites her to his family’s castle in the remote Scottish Highlands. Expecting romance and relaxation, Izzie finds instead a tangled web of secrets, eccentric relatives and ominous whispers that Hugo’s troubled family friend is being poisoned. As threats pile up and sinister events unfold—including a ghostly encounter and blood-curdling warnings—Izzie realizes she’s stumbled into something ...

Body Hunter Lily Christides never imagined she'd one day be chasing her sister's killer. But when investigative reporter Nicole Christides is murdered shortly after helping overturn a killer's sentence, that's exactly where Lily finds herself. Philadelphia detective Cameron Hughes never dreamed the man he worked so hard to convict would one day walk free. When Nicole Christides is found murdered, Cam is determined to put Buddy Grey back where he belongs. Behind bars. Lily believes Grey is innocent. Cam plans to prove his guilt. When the killer makes it known Lily is next on his list, she ...

This book begins where the first book, Hunting Mariah, left off. This suspense/thriller/crime novel will keep you turning pages as the tension grows. There will be twists and turns and some surprises. Many of the same characters will be in play to give support and encouragement to Mariah along the way. A new man comes into Mariah's life that reminds her of someone she wants to forget. He threatens to bring back the horrors that she and her family once endured. While the one she wants to forget suffers from a horrendous attack that puts his life in jeopardy. Mariah must draw on her strength ...

The city of Austin, Texas, "is fearfully dull", wrote young Will Porter to a friend in the spring of 1885, "except for the frequent raids of the Servant Girl Annihilators, who make things lively in the dead of night." Years later Will Porter would become the most famous writer in America - O. Henry, the toast of New York. The long-ago Austin servant girl murders would remain unsolved. But behind the O. Henry pen name, Will Porter was a man with secrets.

No matter how well you think you know people, the truth is, someone's always lying. Amy's 35th birthday bash at a secluded mansion was meant to be filled with laughter and intrigue. Little did she know, a sinister game was about to unfold. As the clock ticks, secrets are exposed, and the unthinkable happens—someone is out to ensure they all meet a gruesome fate. Trapped without their cell phones and with no escape in sight, panic grips the remaining guests as the body count rises. Friends become suspects, alliances shift, and the truth becomes more elusive than ever. And just when they ...

Boney Creek is a dying town where not a lot happens. The perfect solution for married couple Addie and Toby who are escaping their own personal tragedy. But a quiet and simple life is not exactly possible with so many recent, strange deaths. Seven locals, all gone too soon. That’s the nature of tragic accidents. And in a town this small, there’s no room for too many questions. But Addie isn’t so sure.

City coroner Doctor Stacy Lewis just learned that her fiance, Doctor Henry Goldberg, is the prime suspect in a serial murder case. She can’t believe for a moment that the man she loves and trusts more than anything is responsible for killing three women. But one man is convinced. And that’s her ex-boyfriend and the detective on the case, Matt Ensor. Her coworker at the city hospital, the charming ER doctor Henry, swept in quickly to steal her away—something that Matt has never forgiven.

When I took the job at OceanLife, I never imagined I’d be pulled into a world of danger, betrayal, and a fight to save the turtles I’ve devoted my life to protecting. But when I stumbled upon a deadly poaching operation targeting sea turtles, I knew I couldn’t walk away. With the help of Levi, the man I once loved and lost, we risk everything to expose the corruption within the very agency meant to protect these endangered animals. As the stakes get higher and our lives hang in the balance, I find myself not only fighting for the turtles but also for a second chance at love. In the ...

A perfect life, a perfect love – and a perfect murder.Loving Frankie was easy but teenage Carol wasn’t the only woman Frankie charmed. Tired of Frankie’s cheating ways, Carol kills him and buries him in her orchard. Forty years later Frankie's grave will be found and Carol’s guilt revealed. As she writes her confession before they arrest her, she discovers other friends lied. The truth should free her, but their betrayal demands revenge. Will she atone for her sins and kill the innocent girl she was, or will that girl exact retribution? If you love dark, domestic noir, full of ...

Charles and Bertie are friends from university. When Charles hosts Bertie for a week, he's surprised when his pal suggests they pay a visit to Monto, Dublin's notorious Red-Light district. Afterwards, Bertie falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious girl. They marry and move into Bertie's estate in England. However, Charles soon learns that Bertie's health is on the decline. From Pencraft Awards 1st Place Winning Author, Robert E. Kearns, comes another unforgettable story to excite the imagination. A fabulous plot with an extraordinary ending, and the recipient of a five-star review ...

Embrace the shadows, dear reader. In this anthology of 50 short stories, we invite you to immerse yourself in a world of spine-tingling suspense, macabre tales, and haunting encounters. Brace yourself for a collection that will leave you breathless, disturbed, and questioning the very fabric of reality. Within these pages, you will encounter the rich tapestry of Thai culture woven with elements of suspense, crime, horror, fear, and the supernatural. From sprawling cityscapes to remote villages, each story transports you to a unique setting, where Thais and foreigners grapple with their ...

A missing elderly man shows up dead on his son's front porch, his pockets full of acorns. Pierce isn't certain if she's investigating a murder or one of the strangest natural deaths she's ever encountered. The investigation brings her into contact with the adult children of people with dementia and leads her to a strange remote wonderland. When the missing are found, often questions remain.

A well-to-do gentleman arrives in the seaside town of Badington. It's winter and out of season for tourists, but he has business to attend to with a peculiar old man and his beautiful daughter. However, to shocking results, for this out-of-towner everything is not as it seems. With his wonderful way with words, incredible description and beautiful literary style, award winning author, Robert E. Kearns is sure to captivate with this sensational short story. Now with a four star editorial review from Readers' Favorite

Digger drives by the car accident scene of a friend. He knows in his heart that this was no accident. So, when he couldn’t let the scene go, he asked FBI Agent Watson for help. Once they joined forces, Watson found a series of murdered scientists who died in a similar manner to Digger’s friend. This spurred Digger to find the truth. While searching for the reason for the killings, Digger finds a file, and everything makes sense until a photo falls free. Who is the girl in the photo? The deeper they dig into the deaths, the more they become a target. With Watson lying close to death in a...

A thrilling tale of murder, drugs, and prostitution in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans. FBI Agent J.C. Net returns to his home state of Louisiana to help solve the crimes. The murders center around a theatre company, local bar, and strip club, which the victims frequent. All evidence and motives point to one suspect who has already been tried and convicted in public opinion court. However, J.C. Net is convinced they are wrong.

Mask of Fury A Sheriff Little Ray Briggs Crime Mystery Novel Retired Sheriff Little Ray Briggs is ready to live a quiet life after putting in his time first as a homicide detective and then as Sheriff in his tiny desert hometown. The only excitement he wants and the only excitement he needs is dealing with the logistics of putting together his daughter’s wedding. What he wants becomes irrelevant when his best friend, the current sheriff, calls him with devastating news about his daughter’s fiancé. “Ray, I didn’t arrest him. He’s dead, and there’s a Ka-Bar in his throat all the ...

Sheriff Wade Mackay needed a break. Little did he know, a day of fishing would land him right into the aftermath of a deadly accident. The only survivor is a woman who doesn't remember her name and has no identification. Wade's instincts ignite when he notices the telltale marks of old bruises on Jane Doe. What hidden truths lie beneath the layers of her forgotten past? For true crime writer Dougal Lachlan, Twisted Cedars holds secrets that refuse to stay buried.