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The girl came into the room with a darting movement like a swallow, looked round her with the same birdlike quickness, and then ran across the polished floor to where a young man sat on a sofa with one leg laid along it. “I have saved you this dance, Quentin,” she said, pronouncing the name with a pretty staccato. “You must be so lonely not dancing, so I will sit with you. What shall we talk about?”
Jesus once saved Lazarus, but some wonder if the City of Lazarus is beyond saving. This historic Bible Belt homestead located in Hawthorne County, Alabama has a population of 45,000 and is nationally renowned for its fine whiskey. Lazarus, a lively city that was once a resting spot for the Buffalo Soldiers, has a lot of heritage, history, and religion. Maybe too much of each. The Hawthorne County Whiskey Stop, the city's most profitable tourist attraction, gets thousands of customers per year from in and out of town. But the Hawthorne County Whiskey House, its counterpart, is anything but good and sacred. Just ask the beloved Mayor of Lazarus, Samuel Justice, who has enough skeletons in the closet to fill the local cemetery. The level of treachery and mayhem spawned within the whiskey house is uncharted despite the fact that Reverend Jackson Jones, the pastor of the Central Baptist Church, owns it. Many believe that a lot of spirits are uneasy and that a curse lingers around Lazarus and Hawthorne County because of the crass circumstances that surround the whiskey house. There's an old saying around Lazarus, "Once you enter the whiskey house, if you should ever come out, your life goes south." There is also an eerie prophecy tied to the whiskey house that no one wants to acknowledge; they keep quiet about it hoping it will just disappear. Detective Brock Taylor is the only hope in saving Lazarus from total destruction. But will he be able to extinguish the curse and bring happiness back to the lives that have been maimed by the misgivings at the whiskey house? Or will he be another victim of the devastating curse? This time, even Jesus may not want anything to do with Lazarus … "In what is Marc Lacy's best work to date, 'Curse of the Whiskey House,' he brilliantly delivers an action packed thriller which is entertaining, enlightening, socially conscious and exceptionally well-written. Responsible storytelling at its finest."—Elissa Gabrielle, USA Today recommended author of Eye of the BeholderShow book
This recording has been digitally produced by Ava Strong, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. When iconic death scenes from literature start happening in real life, it's up to FBI Agent Elle Keen to decipher the clues and catch the killer before another chapter is written in blood… “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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ IN THE WAY 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. The series begins with IN THE DARK (book #1). An enthralling crime thriller with a captivating and complex female protagonist, Elle Keen is a riveting mystery series with non-stop action, suspense, and unexpected plot twists that are guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat well into the night. Fans of Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter, and Lisa Gardner are sure to fall in love. Future 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 captivated until the end.” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Show book
When a series of mysterious drownings plague remote lakes in Fish & Wildlife Agent Amy Rush's territory, she must race to navigate treacherous waters to decode the pattern, catch a serial killer, and save the next victim in time… "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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is book #2 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestsellers have received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews. An intense and gripping crime thriller, Amy Rush is a complex psychological series that will captivate readers with its compelling and brilliant female protagonist. Filled with constant action, suspense, surprises, and a rapid pace, this mystery series guarantees to keep you up all night as you eagerly turn each page. Fans of Mary Burton, Lee Child, and Kendra Elliot are sure to fall in love. "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 captivated until the end." —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Show book
Is blood truly thicker than water? After the year she's had, Reverend Margot Quade is ready to spend New Years at a cozy bed and breakfast to recharge. The Lord has other ideas. The other guests are desperately in need of some pastoral counseling: a married couple at odds, a young woman with a dark secret and a solider headed off for a tour of duty. When the soldier, Private Parker, ends up dead, Margot can't help but investigate. Without her usual crime fighting partner, Margot teams up with another amateur sleuth to find the truth. At first glance, no one seems like the obvious suspect and when Private Parker's belongings go missing, Margot suspects there's more to the young soldier than meets the eye. As evidence points to one of the guests, Margot digs into the connections linking the victim and the potential killer. What she finds threatens to expose a deadly secret. One that could ruin more lives if not brought to light. MY BROTHER'S KEEPER is the fourth book in this fast-paced, faith-filled series. The Reverend Margot Quade Cozy Mystery series is best enjoyed in order. You can begin the journey in book 1, Into the Lion's Den. Buy MY BROTHER'S KEEPER to join in the sleuthing now!Show book
The main attraction of an upcoming exhibition on ancient Egypt vanishes shortly before opening night at the British Museum. The pharaoh sarcophagus, which would normally contain an ancient mummy, is empty. At the request of the distraught museum director, Holmes and Watson take up the case.Show book
There’s a killer lurking in all of us. Sometimes you just don’t know it.Take Phil Mercer, for example, what dark secret from his past changes a decent man, and respected professional into a man with murder on his mind? Down to earth Northerner, Phil Mercer, begins to question why so-called university friends failed to help him establish a practice at London’s Criminal Bar. Despite that and colleagues’ professional jealousy, he goes on to achieve success as a fearless defender of society’s less fortunate until his career is threatened by events triggered by something completely out of his control. Figuring his life and career are about to change forever, Mercer strives to find a way to right wrongs by inventing a new parlour game called ‘Comfort Zone.’ At a dinner party surrounded by colleagues he insists they all play the game. He introduces it after dinner as a ‘storytelling game.’ He adds – “the easy choice is not an option at all. What terrifies you? What scares you shitless? Be brave. Be reckless. You are among friends. What can possibly go wrong? It’s just a parlour game, right?”Show book
