A botched hit on a near-mythical cartel enforcer known to most of the world as “G” leaves him and his pregnant wife, Carmen, running from the law and the people he once considered family. In a world where the only way out is to kill or be killed, G faces the ultimate dilemma: how do you outrun danger when the danger is you? $0.99 on Kindle.
Bailing Out
Free: Giant Steps: A Nick Crane Thriller
One last mission…One final stand…The fate of freedom hangs in the balance…
Get ready for a heart-pounding ride through the dark underbelly of America in Patrick H. Moore’s latest Nick Crane thriller, Giant Steps.
As the third and final installment in Moore’s gripping Nick Crane versus The Principals trilogy, Giant Steps finds veteran LA PI Nick Crane locked in a life-or-death struggle with the ruthless Marguerite Ferguson and her cabal of aristocratic “super patriots.”Nine years after he and his team liquidated Frank Constantine, a murderous military shrink and close personal friend of Marguerite Ferguson and The Principals, Nick Crane is hiding out on the edge of the Mojave Desert. He has been fighting for his life for a year now, barely escaping Marguerite’s vendetta at every turn.
Now, he and FBI Special Agent Carrie North decide the time has come to turns the tables. They decide infiltrate to the very heart of Marguerite’s evil empire. Crane summons his crew of crackerjack operatives and together they devise a diabolically clever sting operation designed to bring Marguerite to her knees once and for all.Set largely in current-day Southern California, Crane and his team of freedom fighters represent all common, decent Americans who truly believe in “liberty and justice for all.” Blessed with dry wit and unimpeachable courage, Crane and his crew embark on a relentless quest for truth in the face of corruption and betrayal, even as they fight for their life and freedom in a landscape where only the brave dare to challenge the powers striving to destroy America.
Packed with engaging characters, relentless action, and razor-sharp dialogue, Giant Steps is a scintillating sequel that builds on the momentum of its predecessors, Rogues & Patriots and 27 Days.
Are you ready to join the fight? Get your copy today and step into the shadows, face the danger, and take Giant Steps with Nick Crane.
Critical Acclaim for Giant Steps:“In this third installment of the series, Nick Crane and his freedom fighters continue their battle against a group of so-called ‘super patriots’ known as The Principals. A story for our times, the book resonates in today’s political climate. Moore entertains with his clever prose, while giving us something to think about. A great addition to an excellent set of thrillers.” —Joel W. Barrows, bestselling author of the Deep Cover series“L.A.
PI Nick Crane is back, along with his partner, FBI Special Agent Carrie North, in Giant Steps, the final installment of their three-volume battle against the forces of evil, personified by the despicable Marguerite Ferguson and her lethal band of ‘super patriots’. Patrick H. Moore’s prose is electric, pulsing with rat-a-tat jack-hammer energy, that spits out words like bullets. Warning: hang on tight for the ride of your life!” —Charles Salzberg, Shamus Award nominated author of Canary in the Coal Mine and Second Story Man
“Giant Steps is the finale of Patrick H. Moore’s Nick-Crane-versus-The-Principals trilogy. Everything readers have anticipated about the dramatic final battle between Nick and Marguerite Ferguson—with long-suffering FBI SA Carrie North caught in the middle—comes to a thrilling head. Moore delivers, serving up a landscape where only Nick Crane dares challenge the powers intent on destroying America.” —Ken Funsten, CFA; Director, Sisters-in-Crime, L.A. and author of What’s Really Unforgettable Free on Kindle.
To Make the World Obey: An Extreme Crime Thriller
Detective Deborah Samson hunts monsters. She thought she left them in Afghanistan. She was wrong.
When a dismembered sex worker turns up in a dumpster, Deborah recognizes the signature—this isn’t just murder. It’s a message.
The killer calls himself Bartu, and he’s unraveling fast. But he’s not working alone. Behind him stands Temujin, a charismatic cult leader who preaches that civilization is a cage and violence is the only path to freedom. His followers have already turned the city into a war zone—coordinated massacres, ritual mutilations, bodies abandoned like trash.
Deborah’s investigation drags her into an underworld of sex trafficking and death cult philosophy. As the case consumes her, everything falls apart: her father takes her niece away, her badge hangs by a thread, and the line between justice and vengeance dissolves.
Because to stop men who’ve embraced savagery, she’ll have to become something savage herself.
And once you cross that line, there’s no coming back.
For readers of Chelsea Cain, Thomas Harris, and Jack Ketchum. Crime fiction stripped to the bone.
WARNING: Contains extreme graphic violence, sexual violence, torture, and disturbing content throughout. This book does not flinch. Neither should you. $0.99 on Kindle.
The Sunset Girl
Whisper Jenkins was born with orange skin, and, considered undesirable, she was banished to an orphanage. At sixteen, she runs away and settles in at the Hill Top Hunting Lodge, where she is treated a little better than in the orphanage.
Whisper makes a mistake with the resident bad boy named John Luke. She knows it’s a mistake, but can’t help herself. Shortly after that, Ross checks into the lodge. He’s a good guy and immediately shows interest in Whisper. Whisper falls for Ross, soaking in his pleasant countenance and rugged individualism. John Luke doesn’t care for this situation and tries to turn the tide. When things don’t go his way, he takes drastic measures.
Bodies pile up, and Whisper’s friends go missing one after another. Whisper and her best friend, Shanna, are taken and kept in a cabin with other hostages. Ross is the only one left with the determination and the ability to save the captives. After a horrific confrontation, Whisper is saved, but John Luke escapes into the forest. Ross tracks him, knowing that one of them won’t return. Whisper follows Ross into the woods, and together, they hunt John Luke until the final outcome.
$0.99 on Kindle.
TALISMAN – Subterfuge: A Reluctant Hero Vigilante Thriller
“One Away or One to Stay, and Balance Anew.” He slinks through the night like a vigilante ghost through a ravaged, post-apocalyptic world. His mission? Save as many people as he can, and the beings promise they’ll bring his wife back from the dead. Fail, or renounce his charge, and someone else he loves dies. No pressure.
===In a world still reeling from alien invasion, one man walks the razor’s edge between salvation and damnation. Eight years after the loss of his wife, The Talisman—once a war hero, now a haunted vigilante—has become a reluctant hero, bound to a cosmic bargain with the enigmatic Aeterium Axis. His mission is as impossible as it is cruel: save one thousand lives, and the love of his life will return.
Fail, and another soul he cherishes will be lost forever.
Armed with supernatural abilities and a relentless drive, The Talisman operates in the shadows, leaving only golden talismans as proof of his existence. But as a determined journalist closes in on his secrets and a vengeful former talisman hunts him across worlds, The Talisman’s quest for redemption becomes a desperate race against time—and fate.
Talisman: Subterfuge is a pulse-pounding blend of sci-fi intrigue and raw human emotion, where every rescue comes at a devastating cost and every choice could tip the balance between hope and oblivion. Will The Talisman’s sacrifice be enough to save those he loves, or will the darkness claim him first? For fans of high-stakes thrillers and cosmic mysteries, Talisman: Subterfuge is an unforgettable journey into the heart of loss, loyalty, and the price of second chances.
===From the prolific author of the bestselling Dissonance alien invasion saga, the Christian dystopian saga The End, the 9/11 historical fiction thriller Forecast, the dystopian dark fantasy paranormal thriller The Phoenix Experiment, and the disaster fiction novel The Slide comes a bold new look at what happens when we answer the chilling call of desperation. It’s Edge of Tomorrow meets Redemption Ark, or The Road meets Watchmen. Perfect for fans of Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel, The Faithless by CL Clark, or Jackdaw by Tade Thompson. $2.99 on Kindle.
Behind a Locked Door
The Moonshine Messiah
As if being a woman sheriff in the West Virginia coal fields wasn’t tough enough, Mary Beth Cain’s life is complicated by the fact that the local hillbilly crime syndicate is run by her mother, Mamie. It’s an association that, along with Mary Beth’s head-busting ways, has her staring down a corruption investigation when she gets a surprise visit from Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Connelly.
Twenty years earlier, Patrick was Mary Beth’s high school sweetheart, but they broke up because Mary Beth couldn’t cut the loose ties she maintains with her villainous family. Now Patrick’s worked out a deal to wipe Mary Beth’s slate clean if she’ll just do one thing: arrest her brother, Sawyer, who is the cult leader of a booming anti-government militia that’s been giving the Feds headaches.
It’s an offer Mary Beth refuses until Sawyer’s followers blow up a federal courthouse and G-men start swarming into town, preparing for a siege of the commando’s compound. Suddenly Mary Beth is tasked with trying to head off a bloody, Waco-style massacre and the question isn’t whether she should arrest her brother, but if she can do it in time. $5.99 on Kindle.
The Contingency Plan
In a powerless world with no food or government help, bounty hunter Christine and her brother Jacob fight to survive as cities burn and chaos reigns. Their mother’s dying wish binds them against treacherous odds. A mysterious traveler reveals a secret, forcing Christine to choose: protect Jacob or risk all for the truth. Danger closes in, and survival demands sacrifice. $0.99 on Kindle.
Evil World
New book press release
“evil world”
by chak Bruno
A Psychological Thriller – Based on True Events
“Evil, world” a psychological thriller inspired by true events that examines the boundary between good and evil, deception and truth, and the quest for justice. When young Isaac Manis goes missing, the community of Westchester County is plunged into chaos. Is Isaac the latest victim of a known predator, or is there a more sinister force at play? This novel recounts Isaac’s disappearance and the search for his abductor.
Note:A screenplay for a film/tvseries based on this book is available for purchase from the author.
Suspicion and Intrigue
Isaac’s mother’s partner, Gideon, a gynecologist, becomes a person of interest. He views Isaac as an obstacle to his desires. In this web, every character emerges as a potential suspect.
The Trial
The trial casts Solomon into the spotlight. Despite his attorney’s best efforts, Solomon’s fate appears sealed. Only at the trial’s conclusion will the full extent of this episode be unveiled.The author provides psychological insights that illuminate the protagonists’ actions. The novel raises questions about the nature of evil: does understanding the motivations behind harmful actions offer justification, or is evil an absolute concept? By exploring these themes, “Whispering of Evil” delivers a complex, suspenseful thriller that will keep readers engaged.
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Synopsis
In a respectable society, the brutal murder of seven-year-old Isaac Manis ignites social upheaval, exposing the terrifying forces of deception and manipulation lurking in the shadows.
When Isaac is abducted from his home and later found murdered, Lieutenant Michael “Mickey” Holmes, renowned for his expertise in unsolved crimes, takes on the case. Mickey quickly becomes ensnared in a web of lies and dark intentions orchestrated by unseen hands. As pressure mounts, suspicion falls on Joshua Solomon, the enigmatic leader of a nearby religious cult with a history of child abuse.
Although Solomon is a prime suspect, Mickey’s deputy, Wally, remains skeptical. The investigation delves into Isaac’s troubled home life, where his father, Avraham, harbors resentment, and his stepfather, Gideon, displays indifference. Could these familial tensions hold the key to unlocking the mystery?
As investigators dig deeper, they unravel the twisted pasts of everyone involved, questioning whether appearances can be trusted. Just when Solomon seems destined for conviction, the horrifying truth emerges, leading to a shocking conclusion that will leave readers breathless.
Genre: Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Mental Psychopathy, Courtroom Drama.
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DEATH OF A ‘NIPPY’: A 1939 David Adair mystery (David Adair series)
A waitress at one of the great London ‘Corner Houses’ dies while at work. It is quickly realised that she has been poisoned. Her death is initially thought to be suicide, but doubts soon arise.
It is then found that on the previous day another ‘nippy’ was poisoned at a different restaurant owned by the same company. This girl is still alive – just – and it was initially believed that she had appendicitis. Even when the hospital reported that she had been poisoned, the message was misinterpreted and the restaurant management assumed that the problem was one of food poisoning.
Eventually, it is realised that the poison involved – aconitine – is the same in both cases, and so there is almost certainly a link.The two incidents occur in different Metropolitan Police divisions, and the heads of these units jointly decide to ask Scotland Yard for help.Newly-promoted Detective Superintendent Adair, with no other senior detective available, takes on the case himself.
What is the link between the two incidents? Who would want to poison these unfortunate nippies? And how did they ingest the poison anyway? $2.99 on Kindle.
Wired
The Lost Prepper
He raised her for the end of days. She ran from him to escape the madness. Now the EMP has proven him right.
No warning. No rescue. No power. No Mercy.
The EMP takes everything, and society falls apart in days. In this emotional and fast-paced post apocalyptic fiction thriller, Charlie must reconnect with the father she abandoned and the past she’s tried to forget, before it’s too late. A moving story of survival, forgiveness, and EMP resilience.
A must-read for fans of EMP survival and prepper fiction. $0.99 on Kindle.
The Fallback Plan
An EMP attack cripples the grid in seconds, leaving Bethany and Krystal trapped in Baja and hunted by cartel thugs. Hundreds of miles away, her husband Lucas begins a desperate journey on foot while their son Reuben escapes a burning city with his bandmates. With no power, no communication, and danger at every turn, each of them must fight to survive and find their way back to each other. $0.99 on Kindle.
Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Pall Mall Blackmailer
Warrior’s Veil
Lakeview Vendetta
Twenty million dollars has disappeared without a trace…For Marlowe Burgess, it was supposed to be the job of a lifetime – restoring a Chicago landmark. That was, until her business partner stole every dime she had. She’s got no way to prove it. Her life is in shambles. Running out of hope, Marlowe reaches out to Emily Tizzano, a former cold case detective with the Chicago Police Department for vengeance. Will Emily accept the case and help Marlowe turn her life around before it’s too late? This fast-paced psychological thriller will have you on the edge of your seat. If you enjoy books by Tom Clancy, Robin James, and L. T. Ryan, you are going to love this vigilante justice suspense thriller series. $1.99 on Kindle.
A Cry for Vengeance
An intense historical thriller that blends the shadows of WWII with the paranoia of the Cold War.
Moments before he dies, terminally ill Karl Muller makes a startling deathbed confession: he admits to killing thousands of Jews at Treblinka concentration camp. His nurse, Helen Dobson, is understandably shocked. She enlists the help of Bryan De Luca, a professor with experience in investigating war criminals.
De Luca soon learns that shortly after the war, Muller and dozens of ex-Nazis were recruited by American intelligence to work as spies against the Soviets. De Luca also learns that Sam O’Hara, a former Immigration investigator, had compiled a secret list of ex-Nazis in America–a list that so-called contractors hired to protect them are desperate to obtain. They’ll stop at nothing, not even murder to keep the identities of the Nazis from falling into the hands of a secret militant group, Jews for Justice, whose sole objective is to kill them.
De Luca is now faced with a moral dilemma that blurs the line between good and evil, causing him to ask if he should seek justice or revenge….
Bexley Squires Mysteries
In the seaside community of Papaya Springs, a playground for the rich and famous, crime runs rampant. Enter private investigator Bexley Squires, described by InD’tale Magazine as “a great leading lady who, with a little sass, just enough self-doubt to make her relatable, and plenty of intelligence, will have readers coming back for more.” Amidst her own personal battles, Bexley’s adventures are filled with a touch of romance, action, and a whole lot of mystery.
$0.99 to $4.99 on Kindle.
Jazz, Shadows, and Secrets
The Haunting Melodies of the Roaring Twenties
Step into a world where jazz illuminates the night and secrets lurk in every shadow. “Jazz, Shadows, and Secrets” transports you to the vibrant yet enigmatic era of the 1920s, blending the allure of music with the thrill of mystery.
In this captivating journey, the city itself becomes a character, its heartbeat echoing through the sultry clubs as the tale of untold jazz stories unfolds after midnight. Meander through its shadowy alleyways where whispers of concealed secrets ignite curiosity, and strange mysteries await those daring enough to explore them.
Discover the bold women of the Jazz Age, flappers whose lives hold intriguing stories and hidden desires. Delight in the romance of the era, where love is as unpredictable as a sudden jazz riff, but beware the perils of tangled emotions and forbidden liaisons. Lovers find themselves swaying to melodies of inner turmoil, caught up in dangerous liaisons where romance dances with danger beneath the moonlight.
Accompany the enigmatic detective whose instincts guide him through the city’s labyrinthine mysteries. Follow his journey through deception and betrayal to a final confrontation where truths are uncovered, and secrets unravel. Every page pulls you deeper into a time when the past looms large and the jazz musician’s dilemma echoes the secrets of the city.
This fascinating narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the roaring twenties, a captivating era tinged by the legacy of jazz and clandestine affairs. Dive into this thrilling saga and let the echoes of the 1920s resonate, leaving an indelible impression long after the last page is turned. $4.99 on Kindle.
Free: Skinless
“What did I just do?”
Ruben doesn’t exist. Docile. Awkward. When his brother starts to pull away, his attempt to hold things together ends like everything he cares about.
In flames.
This didn’t start with a fire. It doesn’t end with a body.
A slow-burning psychological suspense novel about teen brothers, trauma, and the breaking point no one sees coming. Free on Kindle.
Eva’s Gift
Chris Nielson and Jane Murphy are in full mid-life crisis. Now, both in their forties, they realize they must grab life before it’s too late.
Due to a foolhardy decision, however, they find themselves caught up in the grubby world of child trafficking and are thrown together in their efforts to save Eva, a young refugee, from a criminal gang. Not always sure which side of the law they (or the people they meet) are on, their friendship strengthens, slowly developing into a deeper relationship.
Though the themes are, at times, dark, this is a feel-good story sprinkled with humor, supported by strong female characters and a fast-paced mystery adventure. $4.50 on Kindle.
Ramsay and Bracken’s Cozy Mystery Adventures – A Six Book Boxed Set
His retirement years aren’t so peaceful when he’s constantly crossing paths with culprits, crimes, and killers…Boxed Set: Over 1,700 pages of dogged investigations, unforgettable humor, and tingling suspense.
England, 1960s. Former Inspector Tom Ramsay doesn’t know how to quit. Agitated after a job injury cost him his career, the reticent middle-aged man begrudgingly turns to exploring the countryside with his new canine companion. But despite his decision to enjoy the quiet life, he cannot resist the urge to help a kidnapped young woman in grave jeopardy.
Continuing to chase slippery wrongdoers and aid desperate victims, Ramsay and his border collie sniff out complications and clues only they can solve. Yet though his decades of experience should put him one step ahead of his enemies, this ex-cop’s love for solving puzzles keeps landing him in deadly danger.
With secrets aplenty, can he nab every scoundrel before they hound him to death?Ramsay and Bracken’s Cozy Mystery Adventures Boxset includes the enthralling first six books in the One Man and His Dog Cozy Mysteries series. If you like steadfast heroes with a loyal pooch, evocative scenarios, and conundrums that keep you guessing, then you’ll adore P.C. James’s humorous collection.Buy Ramsay and Bracken’s Cozy Mystery Adventures to dig up a slew of suspects today! $0.99 on Kindle.
Secrets in the Cauldron
Her Darkest Secret
Lust. Betrayal. Blood in the shadows.
An affair between a decorated cop and a restless writer is dangerous enough. But when their secret passion collides with a stranger in the fluorescent-lit aisles of a supermarket, the accident sparks something far darker than they could imagine.
The man they hit isn’t just angry—he’s a predator. And he’s not about to let them walk away clean. What follows is a descent into stalking, obsession, and abduction, where every guilty pleasure has a price, and every secret comes due in violence.
From New York Times and Thriller Award–winning author Vincent Zandri comes a raw, relentless pulp thriller that drags you into the back alleys of desire and danger—perfect for readers of Michael Connelly, Lawrence Block, Jim Crumley, and Charlie Huston. $0.99 on Kindle.
Hell to Pay: An Iris Raines Mystery
PI Iris Raines thought she was chasing a missing witness. Instead, bullets fly, an explosion rocks her family’s law office, and bodies start piling up. Blackmail, corruption, and murder close in from every side—but Iris won’t quit.
For her, the only thing worse than dying is letting the bad guys get away with it.
Mess with the Raines family, and there’ll be Hell to Pay. $0.99 on Kindle.
























































