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  Siciliana - A Novel

  Carlo Treviso

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  A family torn apart by conflict.An uprising of deadly magnitude.A nation altered forever.Inspired by actual events, Siciliana is the harrowing tale of a young woman’s courage in the face of unthinkable turmoil.In 1282 AD, the Kingdom of Sicily is under the rule of a tyrannical French king and subject to his brutal Angevin army. Daily acts of violence and persecution are commonplace in a once-prosperous realm.For twenty-year-old Aetna Vespiri, daughter of a revered Sicilian knight, survival has become second nature. As a child, she witnessed the destruction of her family’s vineyard by Angevin soldiers and spent the next decade learning the tenets of stiletto-blade combat.Years later in Palermo, as the evening bells toll for Vespers, Aetna fends off a nefarious sergeant and sparks an uprising against the Angevin occupation. Now, standing at the forefront of an accelerating people’s rebellion, Aetna finds herself fighting not only for a nation she believes in but also for the meaning of family. In her darkest hour, this dauntless Sicilian woman steps out of obscurity and into the pages of history.The legend of Siciliana is born.Set amid bustling Arab markets and brooding Norman fortresses, Siciliana will envelop readers in the sights, sounds, and dangers lurking around every corner of medieval Sicily.

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  Undressed to Kill

  Peter Cheyney

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  In the shadowy corners of post-war Europe, Nicholas Gale thrives in the murky interplay of love and deceit. With the grit of London’s streets and the glamour of high society as his playground, Gale navigates a world where romance is a game of high stakes, and loyalty is as fleeting as the smoky aftertaste of a late-night whisky.  
  When entangled with a woman whose beauty is outshone only by her cunning, Gale finds himself caught in a treacherous plot that threatens to unravel his life.  
  Peter Cheyney delivers a riveting tale of espionage, seduction, and intrigue, where every friend could be a foe, and every truth hides a lie. Dare to keep up with Gale as he tries everything twice, including risking his heart in a game where the rules are written by the enemy.  
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  During the short period of fifteen years, Peter Cheyney managed to write more than thirty books. Resulting in sales which run into millions of copies.  
  Cheyney’s stories are about the grim, the slick, the seductive and the amusing – just true to life as Cheyney knew it.  
  This story has also been published as "Try Anything Twice"

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  Custard and A Crisis

  Emmie Lyn

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  A donut today brings trouble my way. 
   
   
   
  I'm Ellie Hart. I never dreamed that a new dog walking job would drop me in the middle of a drama. But here I am with my black Lab, Marley, and my newest client, Honeybee, the local diva's beagle. 
   
   
   
  Mysterious accidents follow the celebrity like a crazed fan and when poisoned custard almost kills her, drips of the sweet filling lead right to my sister's donut shop. I'll do anything to clear her name which puts the lid on my simmering romance with the handsome detective in town. 
   
   
   
  When the dogs and I stumble on a mysterious rundown cabin and an old unsolved murder, it looks like I'm the newest target for a mishap. 
   
   
   
  The race is on to sort out this sticky mess before I end up in more than hot water.

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  The Hypnotist and the Cursed Shadow

  P.A. Berry

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  The Hypnotist and the Cursed Shadow 
  A chilling psychological thriller that will haunt you long after the final page. 
  They thought the nightmare was over. They were wrong. 
  When FBI agent Elliot Graves closes the case of the infamous Hypnotist—a mysterious manipulator believed to be behind a series of horrific crimes across continents—he believes justice has finally been served. But when a new wave of deaths emerges, each more twisted and unexplainable than the last, Graves is forced to confront an impossible truth: the Hypnotist never left. 
  Across countries and cultures, victims are found with the same eerie clues—blank stares, haunting smiles, and one cryptic symbol that ties them all together. As Graves and brilliant profiler Sophy Collins dig deeper, they uncover a sinister force more intelligent, more patient, and more dangerous than anything they’ve faced before. 
  With whispers of mind control, cult-like programming, and a haunting melody that triggers unspeakable acts, The Hypnotist and the Cursed Shadow is a pulse-pounding journey into the darkest corners of human psychology. 
  Perfect for fans of Stephen King, Alex Michaelides, and John Marrs, this gripping thriller will keep you turning pages late into the night. 
  Can you trust your mind… if someone else is holding the strings?

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  Empty Eyes (A Bree Noble...

  Laura Rise

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  This recording has been digitally produced by Laura Rise, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. “A well written mystery with vivid descriptions, complex characters and realistic investigations into multiple suspects. Fast paced, heart pounding action!”
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  As Silicon Valley's elite fall victim to pyrotechnic murder, arson investigator Bree Noble must put her extraordinary senses to the test in a race against the clock. Can Bree stop a killer whose mastery of fire threatens to snuff her out once and for all?
  
  EMPTY EYES (A Bree Noble Suspense Thriller—Book 5) is the fifth novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Laura Rise. The series begins with EMPTY SOUL (Book 1).
  
  An engrossing and intense crime thriller with an exceptionally clever yet emotionally scarred female protagonist at its heart, Bree Noble delivers a compelling series brimming with relentless excitement, unexpected plot twists, shocking discoveries, and a rapid tempo that ensures you'll be flipping pages well into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll, and Lisa Gardner are sure to fall in love. 
  
  Future books in the series are also available!
  
  “Good writing and believable characters. Intriguing story line. Would like to read more from Laura Rise. I recommend this book.”
  —Reader review (Empty Soul)
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  “A well written, suspenseful, fast pasted murder mystery with the unique complication of a hurricane. I loved the vivid descriptions stimulating a sensory or emotional response…A strong, haunted, intelligent female protagonist who is reckless at times. Her partner is equally competent and supportive.”
  —Reader review (Amidst the Darkness)
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  “I loved everything about this book! A car accident ended Ivy's career in the FBI. I loved her resilience! She returned home to recover. She had unresolved issues with her father and was haunted by her sister's disappearance. Ivy assisted the local police on a macabre case. The writing was exceptional!”
  —Reader review (Broken Life)
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  Savannah Sleuth

  Alan Chaput

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  Though born to heirloom pearls, designer dresses and lush garden parties, Savannah social icon Patricia Falcon and three of her closest friends spend their days in Savannah's dark side rescuing abused women. Patricia's darling mother, a prominent philanthropist, drops dead, and the police are baffled by her untimely death. Patricia recruits her three friends to help her investigate what she believes is murder. "Savannah Sleuth" is a page-turning journey from Savannah's Southern wealth and grace into the hidden corners of Savannah and across two continents in a deadly pursuit of justice.

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