Publisher: Youcanprint
What if Death had spent moments of Life?What if Death wanders in search of lost love?What if Life and Death were lovers?What if Death was on the border between Heaven and Hell keeping them in balance?What if Life was the good part of Death?
When the owner of a local candy store is murdered, librarian Minnie Hamilton and her rescue cat, Eddie, prepare to find the sweet spot to solve a crime. The charming town of Chilson, Michigan is beautiful in the spring, and local librarian Minnie and her cat Eddie are delivering great reads far and wide on one of the first warm days of the year. But a chill sweeps through them when they discover that one of their favorite patrons, the local candy store owner, has been found murdered. Although Minnie can't understand who could have a motive to murder such a kind man, she determines that the sticky problem isn't hers to solve. However, when rumors start flying around town and the police have no leads, Minnie decides to throw her investigative hat into the ring. The more Minnie investigates, the less certain she is that the victim's past is as wholesome as his reputation. But Minnie has plenty of experience unearthing inconvenient truths, and she and Eddie won't rest until they determine how the candy store owner met his bitter end.Show book
A tropical paradise. A wedding party. Among them... is a killer. Attempting to leave her traumatic past behind, newlywed Zoe heads to a beautiful tropical island in the remote Seychelles to honeymoon with her husband, Mike. But when the pair wakes up stranded on an archipelago with their entire wedding party, it's clear the past has caught up with them. Someone in the group is working with figures from Zoe's past to betray them, confirming Zoe's worst fear: that she can never outrun what she thought she left behind. Using her survival skills, Zoe creates a plan to escape the island, while simultaneously investigating the wedding party to root out the betrayer. But when a boat appears on the island with a note attached, discovering the mole becomes a matter of survival. The boat will only operate if Zoe can type the name of the person who betrayed them into a console-- rigged with dynamite. One wrong answer, and the group may be stranded forever-- with Zoe still unsure if anyone in her life can be trusted. When one of their party turns up murdered, it's clear the clock is ticking, and the danger is among them. Will Zoe place her trust in the right person, or will she find herself betrayed again? Domestic Thriller and Beach Read fans will love this dangerous game, played out on an island where treasure is buried not just under the sand, but in the heart of the person next to you.Show book
This recording has been digitally produced by Ava Strong, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. FBI special agent Sofia Blake, with a Ph.D. in linguistics, can decipher any hidden codes, messages, or foreign languages the Bureau sends her way, finding patterns where others cannot and making her indispensable in tracking down the most heinous of serial killers. In the Mojave Desert, a renowned archaeologist is found dead in a remote cave, surrounded by cryptic ancient symbols. Can Sofia unravel the complex web of secrets encoded within the glyphs before the killer claims his next victim? “The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years.” —Reader review for Not Like Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NO ONE LEFT is Book #2 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestseller NOT LIKE US (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews. Born into a family of speech pathologists and raised with a unique heritage of German, Egyptian, and French roots, Sofia Blake has always appreciated diverse languages and cultures. With her exceptional language skills and natural talent for decoding cryptic messages, Sofia shot to the top ranks of the FBI. It seemed nothing could slow her down—until her travel-journalist sister mysteriously disappeared ten years ago. Now, haunted by her past and desperate for answers, Sofia vows to use her extraordinary talents to stop more tragedies from occurring. Is her linguistic genius enough to stop the vilest of killers? Or will the killers reach her before she can crack their codes? A page-turning crime thriller full of jaw-dropping twists and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the SOFIA BLAKE mystery series introduces a brilliant new female protagonist and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll, and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. More books in the series are also available! “This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!” —Reader review for Not Like Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!” —Reader review for Not Like Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A roller coaster ride of events… Can’t put down until you finish it!” —Reader review for Not Like Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn't put it down!” —Reader review for The Death Code ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!” —Reader review for The Death Code ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!” —Reader review for The Death Code ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Quickly became a story I couldn’t put down! I highly recommend this book!” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization... I didn't want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise.” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story.” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer.” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn't out yet. I need it!” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you capShow book
Hounds of the Underworld blends mystery, near-future noir and horror. Set in New Zealand it’s the product of a collaboration by two Kiwi authors, one with Chinese heritage and the other Māori. This debut book in The Path of Ra series offers compelling new voices and an exotic perspective on the detective drama. On the verge of losing her laboratory, her savings, and all respect for herself, Pandora (Penny) Yee lands her first contract as scientific consult to the police department. And with seventeen murder cases on the go, the surly inspector is happy to leave her to it. Only she’s going to need to get around, and that means her slightly unhinged adopted brother, Matiu, will be doing the driving. But something about the case spooks Matiu, something other than the lack of a body in the congealing pool of blood in the locked room or that odd little bowl. "…a wild and gruesome treat, packed with mystery, action, and dark humor. Horror fans will devour it!" —Jeff Strand, Four-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of Wolf Hunt and Blister "Filled with an incredible unity of voice and magnificent world building, Hounds of the Underworld was impossible to put down. I was hooked on the first page." —Jake Bible, Bram Stoker Award-nominated novelist and author of Z-Burbia, Mega and Salvage Merc One "A dark tech-noir so near to our future, it could be tomorrow, hard-boiled and hair-raising! One of the best speculative fiction novels ever written." —Paul Mannering, Engines of Empathy "Written with verve, Rabarts and Murray’s novel has as much heart as suspense." —Publishers WeeklyShow book
A gritty and thrilling anthology of 28 new short stories in tribute to pulp noir master, Cornell Woolrich, author of 'Rear Window', the inspiration behind Alfred Hitchock's classic film. Featuring Neil Gaiman, Kim Newman, James Sallis, A.K. Benedict, USA Today-bestseller Samantha Lee Howe, Joe R. Lansdale and many more. An anthology of exclusive new short stories in tribute to the master of pulp era crime writing, Cornell Woolrich. Woolrich, also published as William Irish and George Hopley, stands with Raymond Chandler, Erle Stanley Gardner and Dashiell Hammett as a legend in the genre. He is a hugely influential figure for crime writers, and is also remembered through the 50+ films made from his novels and stories, including Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window, The Bride Wore Black, I Married a Dead Man, Phantom Lady, Truffaut's La Sirene du Mississippi, and Black Alibi. Collected and edited by one of the most experienced editors in the field, Maxim Jakubowski.Show book
Tucked away in the foothills, surrounded by pine forests, loaded with kids who still play outside, Millwood is the small town everyone knows. The local deputies grapple with petty vandalism and local drunks. The local teachers know the name of every kid in town. For Heather Bradley, it's a place that keeps her family safe and their lives in order; her biggest worries are the daily grind of her job and the kids coming home late. She doesn't know that unfathomable forces are set to converge on her town and thrust their neat lives into darkness, but when her oldest son Stuart opens a one-sided door in the woods and a black cloud pours out, the Bradleys and their whole town find themselves locked in a desperate struggle for survival. As the chaos grows and the nature of the real threat emerges, the only question becomes whether or not come morning the town will exist at all. Contains mature themes.Show book
