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A Dark Spring

RM Gilmore, Laura N. Andrews, Kim Deister, M. Billiter, Kenneth Jobe, Barb Shuler, MC St. John, Ricky Wells

Publisher: Tangled Tree Publishing

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Eight original tales of suspense that will tangle your senses and keep you gripped. From murder to the unknown, the everyday world is explored in these tension-fuelled and twisted novellas. Be prepared to get tangled. 
A Tangled Oracle by Laura N. Andrews 
In Oracle Vardalos's dreams, people are murdered. News stories follow and the evidence piles up against her. She must save those she loves; even if it's from herself. 
The Burning Rock by M. Billiter 
They agreed it would be easier this way. Still, when it was over, all that remained was an empty saddle and a closed casket. 
Tangled Love by Kim Deister 
He's the Gomez to her Morticia, the center of her world. But everything changes when Tessa sees something she was never supposed to see. Love and sanity become tangled, leaving her teetering on the edge of the cliff, wondering if her life will ever be the same again. 
Gnarled by R.M. Gilmore 
Carter Kennedy returns to her father's hometown after nearly twenty years to claim her inheritance. She quickly discovers why her father had kept her and her brother away from Scully's Hollow and the people who inhabit it. 
Early Retirement by Kenneth Jobe 
Loyal husband and hard-working employee Richard Griffith has his world turned upside down. When he is dealt yet another bad hand and uncovers the identity of his wife's lover, he reaches his breaking point. 
Tangled Obsession by Barb Shuler 
Injured and stranded on a mountain with the sun setting and no help in sight, Elsa Malloy has only two options—fight or die. Believing her loved ones are dead, and fighting against the elements of the mountain, Elsa is left to fend off a sadistic killer alone. 
We Only Want to Play by M.C. St. John 
Teacher aide Julie Trudeau has noticed something odd among the remaining summer school students: they are playing a game of Telephone without moving their lips. When recess turns violent, it's up to Julie and a ragtag group of staff and students to survive after the last school bell. 
The House on Oak Street by Ricky Wells 
Spring break approaches and three middle schoolers look forward to their mini-vacation.  But when one of them goes missing, Ann and Roger find that no one will listen to them. It's up to them to rescue their friend or are they the next victims of the House on Oak Street?
Available since: 04/11/2020.

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