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Detective Lauren Gabriel is called upon to help solve the gruesome serial killings taking place in the LoDo section of Denver, Colorado. The list of suspects includes the sadistic drug dealer, the OnlyFans stripper, the newspaper reporter, and even a rookie police officer. You will not be able to put down this heart-pounding thriller as you try to solve the LoDo Murders.
"Finding Utopia" is a love story inspired by remarkable true events. Both gritty and tender this thriller is woven with a dark thread of mystery. Maizelle Clarke, the town doctor's daughter, elopes with Will Jones, an auto mechanic, against her father's wishes. He disowns her and cuts her off from her siblings and the family she loves. Embraced by her husband's mother, she learns to be a wife and mother at the older woman's elbow. The young couple create an idyllic life for themselves and their growing family until an unspeakable tragedy strikes, throwing the mother of three into a deep depression that threatens her marriage, her family, and all she holds dear. As she struggles to climb out of the darkness, another baby is born, giving her hope, a reason to live, and the resilience to repair her fractured relationships. As she takes her first tentative steps forward, a misguided love brings a night of terror to Utopia and a dark secret threatens the family and the community's very existence. A story of deep love, enduring friendship, loss, and redemption, FINDING UTOPIA is a tender, gritty story that defines what it means to be human, as it carries readers to a surprising and emotional climax. Described by readers as "gripping and powerful with unfettered emotion, this book blew my mind and broke my heart. The story of Will and Maizelle will be with me for a long, long, time."Show book
Despite being a rising star in the BAU unit, FBI Special Agent Hailey Rock still lives in the shadow of her older sister, who remained in their small Midwestern town to become a police sheriff, and who remains the favorite in their parents’ eyes. Hailey has not thought of her estranged family in ages, but when bodies are discovered in abandoned storm shelters, the work of a new serial killer, Hailey is assigned the case in her sister’s territory—forcing her to open old wounds while trying to hunt a killer.“A brilliant book. I couldn’t put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!”—Reader review for Only MurderAFTER YOU is book #3 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Rylie Dark, whose bestseller SEE HER RUN (a free download) has received over 700 five star ratings and reviews.It’s storm season in the Midwest and bodies are being discovered in storm shelters across their small town. The air is tight with danger, and Hailey can sense something brewing just out of sight. She must lean on her big sister to discover the killer before it’s too late. But nature seems to have other plans. Can the sisters catch the killer before he strikes again?Or are there greater forces at work, outside of their control? A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the HAILEY ROCK mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces two brilliant protagonists who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night.Books #4 and #5 in the series—WATCHING YOU and JUDGING YOU—are now also available.“I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn’t guess theculprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!”—Reader review for Only Murder“This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN“Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can’t wait to see what happens next!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN“The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN“A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN“I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more.”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN“I can't say enough about this author! How about ‘out of this world’! This author is going to go far!”—Reader review for ONLY MURDER“I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more.”—Reader review for NO WAY OUT“This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more.”—Reader review for NO WAY OUTShow book
A widower calls the police on Halloween claiming someone has vandalized his home. When the detectives arrive, they learn the police had questioned him in the past. Does he have something to hide? Brent Spencer has been alone for years. After his wife unexpectedly died, he has been occupying his time by keeping his home in pristine condition. Now, he’s furious when he finds someone has vandalized it. As detectives, Gardner and Powers arrive at the residence on their first day working together, they quickly realize Mr. Spencer isn’t telling them the entire story. Why does Mr. Spencer want them there? What is he planning?Show book
After Jemma Nox's mother left, what was left of her family's world fell apart. Jemma knew she and her dad needed a change, but really? Jemma would follow her dad anywhere. She never would have guessed that anywhere included the likes of Kalhoun County. Planted squarely in the heart of Appalachia, this new home feels like anything but. Jemma is strong, adaptable, and smart. She's not going to let a little culture shock scare her. But this place is different, and not just because the hottest hangout is the hardware store parking lot. It's something in the air, in the water, and all those somethings lead to Elloise Brickellwood. Ms. Brickellwood, or Mama B to those who know her, is a fixture of Kalhoun County. But is she more than just a venerable town elder? The strange, sometimes sinister events that gather around her are just coincidences, aren't they? Jemma finds herself caught in the orbit of the strange gravity of this woman. Soon, she'll get more answers than she could ever want . . .Show book
In this new thriller from the author of The Yards, a cop tracks the kidnapped teenage daughter of a wealthy developer in a transitioning Rust Belt town. A new Nissan plant is coming to the depressed Rust Belt town of Baxter, and Captain Delia Mariola has been busy cleaning up the crime-addled city ever since the deal was announced. But when the fifteen-year-old daughter of the lead bidder on the construction project—a wealthy out-of-towner—suddenly disappears, and it becomes clear that a professional kidnapping ring may be responsible, Delia realizes that the factory's influx of cash could bring with it an entirely new sort of danger, never before considered in this working class milieu. Though Elizabeth's abduction was well-planned and bearing the mark of an experienced team, her captors could not have anticipated the quick and clever brilliance of the exceptionally smart teen. From the trunk of the car where she is held, she soon devises a clever trick to get cryptic messages to those who love her back down the highway in Baxter. The only problem is that the messages might be too cryptic even for their recipients to decipher. If Delia has any hope of bringing the girl home unharmed, she'll have to crack the code and discover the meaning behind the message. And unless she does it fast, there may be nobody left to save . . .Show book
In 1561, with Elizabeth I on the throne and Catholic plots brewing, a young German prince arrives in England claiming to be the rightful heir – the son of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves. Armed with jewels, letters, and Tudor looks, his claim threatens to upend the dynasty. But as poison spreads and secrets unravel, astrologer John Dee and his companion Margaretta must uncover the truth behind the prince’s origins. Their investigation spans England and Germany, revealing forbidden love, betrayal, and a dangerous plot with ties to the throne. Will they uncover the truth in time to save the queen?Show book
