White Picket Prisons

white-picket-prisonsA group of friends with a penchant for goofy nicknames return to their hometown for a funeral and what had been a pleasant, albeit melancholy, reunion quickly escalates into a fight for their lives with an enemy they didn’t know they had. Putting up with each others quirks with good humor they must unravel a mystery that may have started thirty years ago. They unwittingly stumble and fumble their way into a life or death showdown that could kill them all. The question is not whether they will survive the bad guys, but will they survive each other? One reader likened the characters to “the kids from Stephen King’s classic ‘Stand By Me’ but grown up.” This story will make you miss those goofy high school friends from years ago.

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Jack Knifed

Jack-knifedHandsome Police Officer Jack Stratton is the “hometown hero cop with a heart of gold.” Constant nightmares have forced him to seek answers about his rough childhood, and the dark secrets that lay hidden there. With Replacement by his side, Jack travels to Hope Falls to solve a murder that occurred before he was born. 

Everyone in the small town remembers the unsolved murder of Steven Ritter, but after 27 years, no one thought that someone would look into it – They don’t know Jack. 

A heart-rending mystery-thriller about lost love, betrayal, and murder, Jack Knifed will keep you on the edge of your seat. This is a stand-alone novel featuring rogue hero Jack Stratton. Look for other books in the Jack Stratton Collection including “Girl Jacked” and “Jacks are Wild”. They can be read in any order. 

Christopher Greyson’s novel weaves a tale full of mystery and action with humor and suspense. His unique stories and no-nonsense style of writing will take you on a page turning rollercoaster ride of emotions right up until the end. Please go to ChristopherGreyson.com and sign-up for periodic updates on new book releases.

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The Blood Feud

the-blood-feudShelley Young’s The Blood Feud is the first book of the Dardian Dreshaj novels. 
Who would have thought that the death of an aging ex-mafia boss would start a war between law enforcement, the mafia and a secret criminal underworld organization known as The Association?

Homicide Detective Jesse Richards is facing the murder case of his career. With hardly any evidence, no witnesses and no identity of the murderer he’s looking for, for the first time he fears he’s been given a case that will end up in the cold files. Desperate to uncover the reason behind Vito Russo’s seemingly senseless death, he’ll stop at nothing to bring the killer he’s looking for to justice. Just when he believes the case has reached a dead end, he stumbles upon a not so lucky break. Could the ruthless killer he’s looking for be the same man who has stolen his daughter’s heart? 

Aaliyah Richards is the only good thing going for Dardian Dreshaj, and he would do anything to keep her safe. Dardian has made it known from the beginning, mess with him and he might excuse it, mess with Aaliyah and all rules fly out the window. They knew what he was capable of. They knew Padukshëm was not a myth. The reason they threatened her never mattered. What does matter is after he’s finished with them, they’ll know never to do it again.

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Scrapyard Blues

scrapyard-bluesSex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll. How did one crazy night of excess end up with 25 years behind bars? 

Convicted for the brutal murder of an ex girlfriend, JD Smith is back on the streets a bitter and broken man. Now in his fifties, the once good looking, carefree, former musician in a post punk R & B band is left to reflect on the bizarre events that led to his long incarceration without right to appeal, where, despite maintaining his innocence, all the evidence continues to point to his guilt. 
Out on licence, Jack Smith is determined to find the real killer and bring them to justice. But before he can pursue the quest to clear his name, he first has to assuage the demons that reside inside his head and haunt his nightmares; rid himself of the darkness that continues to taunt, torment and test his sanity.

Other distractions come in the shape of a sultry female lawyer whose practice methods aren’t always entirely ethical. And a trip to India in search of an elusive butterfly, the daughter he hasn’t seen since she was two. 
Mistrusting of a legal system that has already failed him, Jack decides to take the law into his own hands, but unbeknown to him, someone else is on a mission to catch a killer… 

Scrapyard Blues is a pulsating story of one man’s quest for redemption and reconnection with a life lost.

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Mark of the Loon

mark-of-the-loonMark of the Loon is the first installment of the Gen Delacourt Mystery trilogy, and introduces Gen as an amateur sleuth who helps best friend Madison Boone unravel the puzzle hidden within the walls of her old stone cottage in Northern California.

The Customer Is Always…

the-customer-is-alwaysEveryone hates Monday. 

Including Vincent who, at 9AM, already wants his shift to be over. Ten long hours sit before him, tedious, boring, repetitive. 

Then he receives a phone call from Mr Pierce. A routine call at first, Mr Pierce becomes more aggressive and, eventually, violent and demanding. What started as a standard call has now turned into a deadly game of cat and mouse. As the call develops, it’s clear that Mr Pierce is psychotic and that anything could push him over the edge. 

You see, Mr Pierce has a secret to share with Vincent. A deadly, personal secret which shatters Vincent’s 9-5 world and could change his life forever.

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Natalie’s Revenge

Natalies-RevengeTWO MURDERS TWENTY YEARS APART

1988: Ten-year-old Natalie is devastated when police find her call girl mother brutally beaten to death in a New Orleans hotel. Like the dragon tattoo girl, Natalie wants revenge. She vows to find the man who killed her mother and punish him. After her unhappy teen years in Texas, her hunt for the killer takes her from dancing in New York City strip clubs to working as a call girl in Paris. And back to the Big Easy, with a gun.

2008: New Orleans Police Detective Frank Renzi investigates the murder of a VIP businessman in a French Quarter hotel. Is it revenge for the 1988 murder? When the killings continue, Renzi pursues the elusive Natalie. Is she the killer? Or just another call girl?

Don’t miss the exciting showdown between Natalie (armed, dangerous and determined) and NOPD detective Frank Renzi.

What to read after the dragon tattoo girl? Natalie’s Revenge! She’s smart, ruthless and deadly

Whether you file it under revenge mystery, dragon tattoo girl (yes Natalie has a tattoo), hard-boiled mystery, or New Orleans mysteries, Natalie’s Revenge will keep you reading until the last page.

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The Origin Of Murder

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Enjoy the newest release in the same series as “The Deadly Dog Show”.

Somebody is murdering the passengers on a luxury cruise through the Galapagos Islands. Private eye Roger Bowman and his scientist wife Suzanne just happen to be in the right place at the right time (or is it the wrong place at the wrong time?) to be invited to help the local police solve this complex murder case.

As the passengers on their ship retrace Charles Darwin’s famous journey of discovery, natural selection comes at the end of a 9mm pistol. Only the fittest will survive. Will that include our detective couple? This fast-paced thriller presents a suspenseful whodunit set in one of the most fascinating places in the world.

What Laurel Sees

what-laurel-seesWhen Laurel Fischer has a disturbing vision that precedes her ex-husband’s murder, Laurel becomes a prime suspect. The harder Laurel battles to regain custody of her only daughter, the more that seems like motive to authorities. A tabloid reporter, Joe Hardisty, is assigned to cover the story, profiling Laurel’s visionary gift. As skeptical about relationships in general as he is about faith, Joe’s guard is high, but the Laurel has a way of unearthing Joe’s long guarded secrets.

Mortom

MortomMortom: population 986.

On the outskirts of town, 33-year-old Craig Moore is found drowned in the lake. A loner and town eccentric, few attend the funeral.

One week later Andy Crowl arrives in Mortom, still stunned by his cousin’s death and equally confused why everything was left to him. The two hadn’t spoken in years and shared little outside of fierce childhood competition.

But Craig hardly did him a favor. The estate amounts to little more than a drained bank account and a property overridden with junk. When Andy finds a dead rat under the refrigerator with a key in its mouth, he thinks it’s some sort of sick joke. Then he finds the letter left by Craig, written two days before his death … detailing the rules of “the game.”

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No Hard Feelings

no-hard-feelingsIn this, the second book in the Kate Stanton mystery series, past mistakes and family secrets dating back to the Second World War continue to haunt Kate Stanton and her granddaughter, Liz, as they try and put their terrible past behind them – no easy feat, especially when a murdered man’s remains are discovered in a shallow grave on the property Liz inherits from her estranged father. This soon leads to innuendo and rumors of another murder spree that took place on the property over 50 years ago, conveniently covered up by the governor at the time. Kate and Liz’s efforts to uncover the truth are soon hampered by a killer who’s intent on finishing a job started half a century ago.

The Sneaker Tree

the-sneaker-treeRemember when you were a kid and you had that one magical summer that seemed to last a lifetime? Cooper, Gooby, Chuck, Cliff and Bolo don’t know it, but they are in the midst of a summer they will never forget. Their small town is paralyzed with fear as a serial killer preys upon children and The Golden Boys seem to be the only ones who have a chance to stop him. A life-long bond is forged between them as they confront each other, their worst fears and a killer that is more than anyone could possibly imagine.

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Viral Intent

viral-intentAn unidentified virus in the CCMC Emergency Department is killing dozens of people, a horrific death of a popular politician in the French Quarter has the NOPD hopping, and internet chatter suggesting the unspeakable has chilled the hearts of law enforcement all over the world. Read how Alex and Jack learn to play well with the CDC, FBI, and Secret Service to save the streets of New Orleans. 

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The Deadly Dog Show

the-deadly-dog-showPrivate detective Roger Bowman is hired to impersonate a wealthy sponsor showing a champion German Shorthair Pointer named Juliet at dog shows in California. His undercover assignment is to ferret out whether some of the winners are cheating. Before too long, bodies of murdered judges start popping up at dog show venues and Roger’s wife Suzanne is being stalked by a mysterious admirer.

With Juliet’s help, Roger and his fellow detective and professional dog handler Bruce find a key clue. The trail leads from San Francisco in Northern California to San Francisco in West Texas. Reviewers love the whodunit mystery and the inside information about how dog shows work. So will you!

Dream Student

Dream-StudentWhat would you do if you could see other people’s dreams? If you could watch their hidden fantasies and uncover their deepest, darkest secrets…without them ever knowing? 

Sara Barnes is about to find out. She thought that all she had to worry about was final exams, Christmas shopping and deciding whether she likes the cute freshman in the next dorm who’s got a crush on her. 

But when she starts seeing dreams that aren’t hers, she learns more than she ever wanted to know about her friends, her classmates…and a strange, terrifying man whose dreams could get Sara killed. 

“Dream Student” is the thrilling first installment of the Dreams series.

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Stolen Daisy: A Novel

Stolen-DaisyA dark past. A dangerous secret. A deadly disappearance.

Samantha Beckett has one goal of her 12-year-old existence: the safety of her three-year-old sister. And that responsibility is just enough to keep her head above the tumultuous waters of their mother’s rage. Then one stormy spring day Samantha comes face to face with her worst nightmare, and she knows her world will never be the same.

Will Sam find the courage to trust the police before it’s too late?

The fate of this young girl rests in the proficient hands of Detective Brody, but even with a dream team of law officials on his side, time is quickly running out. The investigation is surrounded by secrets and deception at every turn, and the closer Brody gets to the truth, the more he understands what’s at stake, and it is almost more than he can bear.

A beautiful reminder that love will overcome the dark shadows of evil.

‘Stolen Daisy’ sheds light on child abuse, human trafficking, and the evil which hides amongst us in plain sight. So, too, does it teach us how a single person can change the course of someones life, and create self-worth out of hopelessness; of how pure intentions will effect change for the greater good of humanity.

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Sufficient Ransom: A Novel

sufficient-ransomSufficient Ransom is a fast-paced, mystery/thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat reading long past your bedtime. Art dealer, Ann Olson, lives a comfortable life in an affluent enclave of San Diego with her entrepreneur husband and young son, Travis. Every mother’s worst nightmare comes to pass when Ann’s son disappears from the backyard one evening.

Ann is certain the social worker who unjustly accused her of child abuse is responsible, but as the investigation into his kidnapping unfolds, and other children in San Diego begin to disappear, it is soon evident something more malevolent is afoot. Sarno takes on some big issues such as atheism, faith, and organized crime, and deftly puzzles them together in a page-turning, well integrated plot you will eagerly try to decipher. A set of engaging and unique characters—a dubious social worker with a hidden past, a helpful and concerned pastor, a husband who is frustrated with his distraught wife who seems to attract trouble everywhere she goes, inhabit the world of Sufficient Ransom. An excellent first novel—sharp, multi-faceted, and impeccably written.

The Bones of Others

The-Bones-of-OthersSome monsters live in your head. Not this one. 

Brutalized as a young girl by a vile sexual predator, Skye Cree is a survivor. Guided by the visions of her mystical spirit guide to the whereabouts of abducted girls, she uses her unique abilities to turn her horrifying past into a positive force for justice. Fighting the demons that have haunted her for years, she trusts only in herself—until she falls hard for a man for the first time in her life. Now, discovering her abductor is back with a vengeance, she becomes locked in a deadly race against time to stop the horrors of an evil human-trafficking ring that threatens to tear her world—and her new-found love apart.

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Victim City Stories Issue 1

Victim-City-Stories-Issue-1Start your adventures in Victim City for just $0.99.

A old-fashioned hero fighting to save the lost in a city finding new ways to hurt. Pray for the Bleeding Skull in The Chains That Bind, The Skull That Bleeds.

Thrill and cringe to teen splatter shame in Beer Bong Bloodbath.

He’s not an anti-hero. He has no moral code. There is no redemption. He’s the bad guy. Survive the Murder Man in Violation: Red Holes.

Intense action, brutal crime, shocking sleaze, and chilling horror. You’ll find it all in Victim City, the town that fear calls home.

Your trip to Victim City begins with Issue 1 at just $0.99 for kindle

Terminal Connection: A Thriller

Terminal-ConnectionIn TERMINAL CONNECTION Steve Donovan pursues a serial killer exploiting a defect in his virtual reality terminal and uncovers a terrorist plot and national conspiracy. Chased by his conscious, his former employers, and Federal investigators, the serial killer becomes a terrorist plot becomes a Chinese attack becomes a computer virus becomes a CIA conspiracy to thwart the consolidation of intellgence agencies into a homeland defense. As superpowers collide, Steve must stop the killer and avert a war by breaking the TERMINAL CONNECTION.

Terminal Connection: A Thriller

Terminal-ConnectionIn a setting reminiscent of THE MATRIX and in the man-verses-science spirit of JURASSIC PARK, the players in this mystery and suspense techno thriller novel move between reality and virtuality, finding danger, death, and betrayal in both worlds. 

What if a terrorist were a computer virus, its weapon a defect, and its target the U.S. military’? Welcome to the present, where the lines are blurred between terrorists and governments, virtual worlds and reality. In a war of information, everyone is on the frontline. 

Steve Donovan, founder of NEXUS Corp, has developed a virtual technology that could help his daughter walk again. Riddled with guilt over the accident that crippled Brooke, Donovan buries himself in developing the Nexus. But when a young girl dies using the Nexus and a defect is discovered, NEXUS CEO Austin Wheeler decides lawsuits are cheaper than a recall. Exploiting the defect that triggers fatal seizures, a hacker introduces a deadly virus in the form of a virtual serial killer. Torn between his conscious and his invention, and distracted by a sexy federal investigator and a bottle of scotch, Donovan chases the killer through uncharted virtual worlds, where nothing is as it seems. He discovers a conspiracy that threatens U. S. security and Brooke’s life. As two superpowers face off in global confrontation, Donovan realizes that in order to stop the killer, he must break the TERMINAL CONNECTION.

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The Bewitching Of Alison Allbright

The-Bewitching-of-Alison-AllbrightAlison longs to live in a different kind of home, to have smart clothes to wear and smart parents to be seen with. To be taken on exciting holidays abroad. In fact she longs to be able to do all the things that her contemporaries at high school seem to be able to do as a matter of course….

And then the mysterious and glamorous Mrs Considine enters her life, taking Alison under her wing and slowly but surely turning all her daydreams into reality. But Alison only wants to change her life….not lose it.

An irresistible suspense novel for all ages from 10+ that has now become a modern classic.

Code Name, Erelim

code-name-erelimBrilliant and eccentric New York detective, Sherrod Colsne receives an uncommonly urgent plea from childhood friend, Sir Guy Hugo de May, Marquis of Maubrey, former head of MI6, and now president of a British security firm, Tower of London Aegis, or TOLA.

The Marquis in Jacksonville, FL for a conference with Biocon, a U. S. affiliate, and Organic Processing Technologies, Inc., a rival enterprise claiming the manufacturing processes rights to a very special CPU, in final developement at TOLA.

Long foreseen, the device, code named Erelim (according to some ancient Jewish and Christian texts, the highest rank of angels, and defenders of God’s throne), is a technology with the most profound and insidious implications, likely imperilling intelligence agencies and security organisations globally.

Following the arrival of Colsne and his assistant, Monty Weston, a seemingly inexplicable train of events occurs, wherein one of the conference attendees is shot, and Monty himself is poisoned, with almost fatal results. Colsne’s Sherlockian genius, and Monty’s lightning reactions bring to light the culprit, and prevent an international crisis.

Lady Justice and the Organ Traders

Lady-Justice-and-the-Organ-TradersA badly burned body with a fresh incision and a missing kidney leads Walt into the clandestine world of an organ trader ring that has set up shop in Kansas City. 
Walt is determined to bring to justice the bootleggers, who purchase body parts from the disadvantaged and sell them to people with means, until a relative from Maggie’s past turns up needing a kidney to survive. 


Once again, Walt discovers that very little in his world is black and white.

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Quicksilver

QuicksilverA young man named Henry Shelburne disappears in the wilderness of the California mother lode. He leaves behind a gold-flecked ore specimen, a vial of liquid mercury, and a history of chaos.

A Silicon Valley venture capitalist named Robert Shelburne hires forensic geologists Cassie Oldfield and Walter Shaws to track his missing brother.

As they follow the rogue route blazed by the Shelburne family, the geologists begin to question which brother is on the hunt.

Hoping to save a life, they follow one of the ‘lost rivers’ of California into the dark history of the legendary lands, into the dark past of the Shelburne brothers.