Publisher: Gretton Books
Jane Principal's father was murdered by a madman in 1812 and her mother re-married soon after. Jane and her husband moved to the depths of the countryside. In winter the tiny village was bleak and isolated. Jane's difficulties were about to get much worse.Would history repeat itself? Justice? Revenge? Could Elijah Smith solve the mystery?/
Sometimes, the only enemy a man has is his own …Jed Parks, Bernard Paltoquet’s new gardener, has an unusual psychic gift: he can see people’s auras. A black aura is a death sentence. He also has a guilty secret.Having helped to cover up two murders, he lives in fear his past will come back to haunt him. Thus, when Lady Mountjoy, his former employer and lover, turns up telling him he is the father of her son, he is torn between his old life and his new.Bernard and his friend Robbie become involved in Jed’s plight, but they are powerless to prevent the tragedy which follows….Show book
For Lieutenant Bill Reilly, a Westerner at war in the desert, the dream of joining the Foreign Legion has turned into a nightmare. It all starts with a severed hand. In it is a message from a Berber chief: Save the American woman he holds captive or she's next up for dismemberment. But it's a trick, leading to a terrorist attack. But who set the trap? Caught in a triangle of treachery between the French, Spanish and native Berbers, Reilly's only hope is to uncover the truth in a desert of deception. The bugles blow, the rifles crack, and the sandstorms swirl as the audio version of Hostage to Death carries you off to an exotic land of surprising romance and sudden terror.Show book
In the future, Las Vegas is nearly destroyed. Rebuilt under a dark cloud that blocks all sunlight, Sin City takes on a whole new meaning. Beneath the neon, The Pagliacci Serial Killers are on the loose and a new drug called “Colors”, infused with nanotechnology, is killing thousands. Violence erupts as the mutant population take to the streets to protest working conditions and the disappearance of their loved ones. Big Tech, the wealthy elite, and corrupt politicians attempt to cover it up. They can’t allow anything to interfere with the elections, profits, or their plans. Can hard-nosed detective Alton Cold and his A.I. car Bessimer catch the killers, stop the cabal, and expose the truth? Or will the appearance of a mysterious woman cloud his judgement as the unnatural cloud darkens the sky? To save the people he cares about, he’ll put everything on the line to confront a darkness far worse than the night.Show book
🍬 The annual Sweetwater Springs Chocolate Festival is a dream come true for candy shop owner Penny Sweet—until her main competitor, the notoriously ruthless confectioner Carmel Crunch, collapses after sampling Penny's signature sea salt caramel. When the police discover the caramel was poisoned, Penny becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. With her family's century-old candy shop at risk of closing forever, Penny must work quickly to clear her name. Assisted by her pug, Gumdrop, and a charming food scientist with a taste for truth, Penny uncovers a web of deception that's stickier than melted taffy. From stolen recipes and industrial espionage to secret ingredients and bitter family rivalries, every clue reveals another layer of deception. Can Penny find the real killer before her business—and her life—get completely gummed up?Show book
Never trust an accountant with a gun.Crooked accountants, a detective stuck in the eighties, and shell corporations with dubious ties. These are the least of Winnie Hackleshack’s problems as she tries to keep herself out of jail.After her brush with death at Yellowstone, Winnie needed a change, and Glacier National Park was just the place. With visions of moose foraging along the shores of pristine waters, bighorn sheep dotting the mountains, and mirror-like lakes fed from glaciers, she was ready for hiking, kayaking, and exploring. Things looked bad when she agreed to go to dinner with the camper next door, only to find him dead the next morning. She tracks down a suspect, but when he was also murdered, things got worse.And as the detective in charge bumbles his way along, the police have only one suspect. Winnie. With Winnie in the hot seat, she’s more determined than ever to track down those responsible. If she can find them. Charred financial reports and a long-forgotten photograph might provide a clue, but Winnie needs all her friends’ help to solve the mystery before she becomes victim number three.Show book
A gripping psychological thriller from top 50 bestselling author J A Baker, guarenteed to keep you turning the pages! Everyone has their secrets...some are more deadly than others. When Leah caught the train that day, it should have been the escape she longed for. A new start, away from the terrible things she had done. She had no idea how that jounrey would change her life forever... Because when the train is involved in a terrible crash, Leah is given a moment to reassess her life. Can she make amends for what she did? Can she start again? As Leah’s life spirals out of control, she goes to see therapist Will. Hopefully he can help her heal and work through her trauma. But Will is asking questions Leah doesn't want to answer. Like what led Leah to be on that train? And what exactly is she running from? Nothing is as it seems, and soon Leah will learn the heart-breaking truth… Everyone has their secrets; some are more deadly than others. Please note: This book was originially published as In The Dying Minutes. A gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Diana Wilkinson and Keri Beevis. What people are saying about J.A.Baker "Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!" Bestselling author Valerie Keogh. "A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page!" Bestselling author M.A. Hunter. "A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read!" Bestselling author Alison Stockham. "This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought I’d worked it out, but no… the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker 💔" Bestselling author Ruby Speechley "Intensely compelling, with so many twists I didn't see coming!' Bestselling author, Alex StoneShow book
