Publisher: Wildside Press
When Nick Carter answers the phone, a woman's cry for help, followed by the sharp crack of a revolver being fired, launches the famous detective into his latest case.
A dog wedding. A runaway bride. And a murder. Kelsie has spent the last few months working to make her aunt' s farm into her own place. But when she' s asked to host a dog wedding, she learns that planning an event for four-legged friends is a whole new ballgame! And her colleagues' concerns about the canine wedding being wrecked by their litter of magical kittens turn out to be nothing compared to the disappearance of the bride. Not to mention that the photographer and Kelsie have a rocky history. So when he shows up dead, things get really complicated… But with the help of her friends and the kittens, Kelsie just might be able to solve this mystery. Kittens, Cupcakes, and Complications is a cute and clever cozy mystery. It is safe for work, lacks profanity, and has no on-the-page violence. Reserve your copy today!Show book
The Flying Stars” is one of Chesterton’s mysteries featuring Father Brown. It’s actually the first of these short stories I’ve read and I picked it up more because it’s a Christmas mystery than to meet Father Brown, even though he is a character I’d like to read more of. The story takes place at an English manor home on Boxing Day. A young lady and the young man who lives next door are present, as is the girl’s father, Colonel Adams, a newly arrived uncle and a quite rich godfather. Also present, in addition to the servants, simply because the Colonel likes his company is the local priest, Father Brown. The godfather has brought a gift for the young lady, a set of three gorgeous, large diamonds, which he has tucked away in his coat pocket.Show book
The year is 1986—the tarnished heart of the "Greed is Good" decade. Private detective Peter O’Keefe, a physically scarred and emotionally battered Vietnam vet, is hired by childhood friend and attorney Mike Harrigan to investigate what appears to be a petty mink farm Ponzi scheme in the Ozarks. But quickly O’Keefe finds himself snared in a vicious web of money laundering, cocaine smuggling, and murder—all at the behest of a mysterious mobster only referred to as Mr. Canada. Also caught up in Mr. Canada’s illicit network is the exquisite Tag Parker, who seems to dance between roles as the woman of O’Keefe’s dreams—and his nightmares. From start to finish Mink Eyes delivers classic noir crime fiction at its finest. In a category filled with formulaic and predictable characters and plot lines, reviewers are calling Mink Eyes absolutely “unique and unexpected.”Show book
Brain surgeon and unlikely war hero, Ryan Brenan, has it all. A booming practice, a beautiful home in an idyllic setting, and a happy loving family. Then, the apparitions begin.Subtle at first, but soon there's no doubt about it, he's seeing ghosts, spirits, the undead. Of course, he could just be going nuts, cracking under the pressure of his constant exposure to death, mayhem, and tragedy. But, he believes he has proof that the ghosts are very real, and that they are specifically haunting him.We join Ryan as he tends to the sick and injured in his hospitals' trauma bays, intensive care units, and operating rooms, all the while seeking to understand why he has become a target of the dead. Will he break down? Will he lose all that is precious to him? Will he be drawn to the other side of the great divide?The unique storyline, similar to the works of Blake Crouch and Jeff VanderMeer is a chilling thrill ride, straddling the real world and that of the paranormal.This riveting psychological thriller uniquely blends a detailed peek behind the curtains of modern day neurosurgery with a fantastical journey into the paranormal. Written by a highly experienced neurosurgeon who takes the reader on an immersive journey into the behind the scenes world of the operating room where few people have ever been.Show book
They showed up when I had no one else, their motives totally obscure. Driven by my need for closure, I find myself inexplicably drawn to them. At the lowest point in my life, they offered me a twisted redemption: revenge. Having them around ignites conflicting emotions within me—familiarity intertwined with so much doubt—and they want nothing more than to keep me. They have the means to my end. But can I trust them? And can I allow myself to stay when their sins remain unspoken, threatening to tear everything apart again? Contains mature themes.Show book
Fresh off their triumph at the Hampton House, Mandie Kelton, Alicia Halverson, and Suzette Paxman take on their next challenge—restoring a historic yacht club and the abandoned yacht docked there. With their Flatiron office closing, this project isn’t just another job; it’s a turning point in their careers and personal lives. Mandie thought the hardest part of her year was behind her, but when her boss, Candace Ewing, unveils their next project—The Amaranth, a once-glorious yacht owned by reclusive shipping magnate Bradley Short—she realizes the past still holds surprises. Alicia, now Assistant Director at PastForward, finds herself at a crossroads—juggling co-parenting, growing feelings for Henry, and increasing responsibilities at work. With stakes rising at the yacht club, she must decide where her loyalties lie. Suzie, stepping into an unfamiliar leadership role, uncovers hidden compartments and family secrets aboard The Amaranth that forge an unexpected connection. At the same time, a charming historian enters her life, sparking a romance she never saw coming. And Candace, the enigmatic director of PastForward, harbors a secret tie to The Amaranth. While she tells her team the project is just another opportunity to cement the company’s reputation, her real motivations are far more personal—especially when a young woman appears, claiming to be her biological daughter. As the team works to restore the yacht club and The Amaranth to their former glory, they realize they’re not just restoring a piece of history—they’re piecing together fragments of their own lives, hearts, and identities. The Amaranth is a mirror, reflecting their deepest fears and highest hopes, and it challenges them to face what’s been hidden in their own lives...Show book
