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The Medina Device

July 4, 2021 By

2020 PenCraft Award Winner – Crime Action Thriller
2020 Maxy Awards – Best Thriller

Former Navy SEAL Cameron Lyle is transitioning to life as a husband, father and government contractor. But his thirst for adventure has driven him to a secret life of high-stakes crime that has gained the attention of the FBI. When a mysterious device is unearthed in the mountains of Bolivia, an ancient brotherhood emerges to offer Cameron the opportunity of a lifetime – to steal the greatest discovery in human history from a rogue cell of U.S. intelligence officers. As a beleaguered FBI agent closes in, and a team of deadly assassins hunt him down, Cameron leads his pursuers on a worldwide manhunt as he sets off to find the scientist who can explain it all. Secret societies, ancient technology and international espionage all converge in a journey that will ultimately test the bounds of reality. $0.99 on Kindle.

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Free: My Sister’s Detective

July 3, 2021 By

Eric Slater returns to Point Road to be told that his best friend’s suicide may have been murder. Angela Jeffries, the beautiful and broken obsession of his youth, begs him to investigate. Maggie Jeffries, the little sister he barely remembers, agrees to help. As their relationship turns romantic, the pair follow a trail of murder and deceit, and discover that their friend may have been involved in the worst of crimes. The men involved will stop at nothing to protect their secret, a secret that will lead the talented pair back to Point Road, and uncover the darkest secrets of the Jeffries’ family. Free on Kindle.

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Free: Killer Cruise

July 2, 2021 By

Cruises, killers and laughter! On her very first cruise, Adrienne is dealt with a few shocks – from an over-the-top cruise director, to VIP passengers who think too highly of themselves. Even worse, her best friend is accused of murder! Can Adrienne solve the mystery before it’s too late? Free on Kindle.

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Soldiers of Freedom

July 1, 2021 By

SOLDIERS OF FREEDOM is the true story of the 1944-1945 War in Western Europe and the final Allied struggle to conquer Nazi Germany. The story is told through the eyes of William McBurney, a tank gunner in the 761st Tank Battalion, the first African-American tank unit in U.S. history. $0.99 on Kindle.

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The Darkness: A Gripping Psychological Thriller

July 1, 2021 By

“The Darkness” is a twisted psychological thriller that will quickly pull you in and refuse to let you go. The puzzle of what is happening will keep you guessing until the very end when you will be blindsided by the truth. Twelve people enter the darkness. Who will survive?
$0.99 on Kindle

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Promises of Murder

July 1, 2021 By

Sheriff Steele + the FBI + a love interest + a serial killer = a fight for their lives.
Can Sheriff Steele identify the killer before it’s too late? $0.99 on Kindle

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The Arrogant Wolf

June 30, 2021 By

A murder on a boulevard of Los Angeles turns out to be life-changing for Jared Walker, the senior detective of the LAPD. When he makes his first move on the blowhard killer and makes him run from his apartment, the killer makes a comeback with mind-boggling games to take revenge.

The serial killer is an arrogant genius who can’t think of anyone more quick-witted than himself. Instead of hiding, he bemuses and boldly challenges the police. In between the games, it is revealed that the killer has an accomplice.

Not even a ten-year-old is safe from the sadistic killer…

After the murder of a district judge in his secure community, the pressure intensifies for Walker and the police force to capture the cruel psychopath before another falls prey to his games.

The psychological twists baffle every mind…

The Arrogant Wolf is the first book in Jared Walker Series. Its ingenious strategies and plot twists will amaze your mind, chapter after chapter. Combining mystery, crime, and psychological thriller, to say this book is “gripping” is an understatement.

In a strategic game between an egoistic serial killer and a determined detective, who will come out victorious? $2.99 on Kindle

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Faux Friends

June 30, 2021 By

Chantal Pouliot, of the Quebec police force, is relegated to mind-numbing desk duty because of a case that went wrong six months earlier. A break comes her way in the form of a white-collar cyber-crime case, something she hopes will help restore her status as an undercover detective. The downside is having to collaborate with an RCMP team that will join her in Quebec City.
When the safe, tedious job she envisaged turns to murder with a possible link to organized crime, Chantal is thrown back into the life she wanted, with Jeff Lafond by her side once again. But somebody is playing games with them, and that person is aware of her past. Is someone close to the investigation involved? What is the purpose of the game and how many people will the murderer sacrifice in the race to win it? $0.99 on Kindle.

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Scramble: A Perfect Recipe For Math, Murder, and Revenge

June 30, 2021 By

This genre-bending urban thriller tells the story of three residents of St. Louis as they fight their way to a better life. Little do they know that one fateful night, their destinies will converge when they all have a craving for Della’s special-order eggs… and no one will ever be the same.

Le’Angelo Brooks’ parents died at the hands of a drunk driver. When his parents’ killer, Rogan Stone is released for good behavior, Lee becomes hell-bent on revenge despite warnings from his older brother, Jonas, and his wise-but-nosy neighbor, Neru.

When Ava Minnow’s day at work is interrupted by her gifted son Dazzo’s refusal to control his tongue, she shows up at his school to whup him. She is is a strong single mom who believes in the power of the belt, and will do anything to make sure her son has a good upbringing. Desperation strikes when an unpaid loan has deadly consequences for her family.

Dr. Clark Watson, principal at Happy Canyon Elementary School, believes the only way to save his community is through education. And he’s willing to kill for his principles. In addition to hunting down derelict past students, he is determined to stop Osbourne, a prominent drug lord in the city of St. Louis, from running for public office.

Lee, Ava, and Dr. Watson all have a taste for Della’s special-order eggs and the wise counsel she serves up at the Waffle Diner. Will their cravings and desire for a better life prove fatal for all three when their paths cross on the night the Waffle Diner burns to the ground? $0.99 on Kindle.

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OFF GRID: How Long Can They Hide From The Surveillance State?

June 29, 2021 By

From the halls of D.C. to the remote shores of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, OFF GRID is a wild ride through a dystopian near future of mass surveillance.

In the wake of a global calamity, the economy collapses. The Feds respond by wielding every power of the Welfare State to control the populace. A key tool is PivPal, an indispensable smartphone used to track citizens. As civil liberties crumble, resistance is relegated to flyover country whose residents—derided as off-gridders—cling to the time-honored virtues of freedom, self-reliance, and charity. Against this backdrop, Jenny Hernandez struggles to keep her rural church community nourished and safe. Hiding from the Feds, a team of inventors, and Jenny’s ex, arrive to complete the amazing plasma drive. They bring hope, but also the watchful eye of Big Brother. With the authorities closing in, local law enforcement must choose sides.

In the tradition of Atlas Shrugged, OFF-GRID is philosophical fiction, wrapped in a political thriller, with a sci-fi/romance twist.
$0.99 on Kindle.

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Free: Moneyman (Meriwether Files Book 1)

June 29, 2021 By

Can one elite SAS trooper stay alive long enough to uncover a spy at the heart of the London political establishment? British Intelligence is counting on it. “Played out on the Canary Island of Tenerife, this well-written action-suspense thriller is impossible to put down.” Avid Reader. Free on Kindle.

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Such a Good Girl (Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Book 9)

June 28, 2021 By

FBI-profiler Eva Rae Thomas faces a devious plan in multi-million-copy bestselling author Willow Rose’s blood-rushing thriller of murder and revenge.

A girl falls from the penthouse floor of an apartment in Washington, D.C.

Media Mogul Richard Wanton owns the apartment and is seen standing on the balcony when the girl falls.

He is accused of killing her, but the FBI struggles to find enough solid evidence to convict him.

They have a witness, someone who was in the apartment when it happened, but she doesn’t want to talk to them.

She’ll only speak to one person, ex-FBI profiler Eva Rae Thomas. The problem is, Eva Rae Thomas has no interest in talking to her.

As a matter of fact, she’d rather see this woman dead than have to face her.

But Eva Rae Thomas isn’t someone who can leave a case alone, especially not when she starts to ask questions and things aren’t adding up.

As she digs in deeper—with the entire world watching—she soon finds herself in too deep and realizes she can’t trust anyone’s motives.

But by then, it is too late, and the killer is already tracking her down. $0.99 on Kindle.

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Free: Dungeness and Dragons: A Driftwood Mystery

June 25, 2021 By

In a book that Kirkus Reviews describes as “A page-turning addition to a series and a chilling but enjoyable read,” a Native American police officer in a small Oregon town battles a Russian crime czar whose sexual trafficking and drug-dealing lead to a shocking global conspiracy. Free on Kindle.

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Shadow Pandemic

June 24, 2021 By

When the entire village turns, can five men save the day?
Shadow Pandemic is a fantastic and imaginative thriller set in modern day. $0.99 on Kindle.

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Dead Tree Tales

June 23, 2021 By

Set in Charleston, SC, and the surrounding islands, police are called to investigate the poisoning of a much-loved 1000-year-old tree, only to find evidence of a more brutal crime.

From there, the story explodes into a fast-paced, multi-character thriller unlike any you’ve ever read.

Not for the faint of heart…$2.99 on Kindle.

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Free: Carnival Panic

June 23, 2021 By

CANDY MAKES THE PON PON BUNNIES SWEET! Be careful if they’re angry. And watch out for traps! These are the dangers of competing in the Carnival Panic game show, a ruthless competition that tests the chosen competitors with mental and physical struggles. In order to claim the substantial monetary prize, the winner must solve a series of room puzzles and succeed in entertaining the fickle masses. Free on Kindle.

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Redemption

June 22, 2021 By

In this techno-thriller, orphaned teenager joins the Air Force at the lowest level and rises to become a TOP GUN fighter pilot. He fights and wins one of the most remarkable air battles in history, but the Air Force medically retired him. Will he ever face his archenemy, Mar, an Iranian TOP GUN fighter pilot, in combat? Will his love for Katie help him? Will he find “Redemption?” $0.99 on Kindle.

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Summer Club

June 21, 2021 By

Normally, politics and parent drama, drunken soirees and sex-capades reign at Lydia Phillips’s swim and tennis club. Now, a strange car following the club manager, a break-in at Lydia’s home, and a shocking discovery on the club grounds have this stay-at-home mom dusting off her newspaper-reporting skills to unravel the mystery. $4.69 on Kindle.

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Free: The Lost Moments

June 21, 2021 By

Haley has survived a horrific accident, but she was not the only one involved. After fleeing the scene, she seeks shelter in an unfamiliar town.

Suffering from amnesia, details of her life are foggy and she carefully conceals details of the accident while she struggles to remember who she is, where she’s from, and why she feels like she’s in danger.

If you enjoy a quick suspense novel infused with interesting plot twists and heartwarming characters, this book is for you. Free on Kindle.

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Biostorm

June 19, 2021 By

Two covert operatives stand between an insidious scientific conspiracy and global catastrophe.

Biostorm takes readers on an action-packed thrill ride of international terrorism and explosive scientific intrigue suited for fans of Michael Crichton, James Rollins, and Clive Cussler. $0.99 on Kindle.

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Free: Overdose

June 19, 2021 By

Months after recovering from coma, Ash discovers that the man who performed her brain surgery has a questionable medical experience and a dark past, starting with his medical mission in India ten years ago and ending just recently, with his wife’s suicide. Should Ash expose him, at the risk of becoming vulnerable to his revenge? Free on Kindle.

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Under Low Skies

June 19, 2021 By

A Caribbean Crime Thriller

Former Navy SEAL Martin Billings thought he was through with special ops, but when he gets word that his brother is in jail in Venezuela, charged with killing a fisherman he knows he is the only one who can do anything about it. Arriving he finds that the Venezuelan police, a mysterious and gorgeous woman lawyer, a vicious gringo called Highball, a seemingly affable drug lord, and a guy named Raul would all much rather Martin just turned around and went home.

When trying to investigate the crime gets him implicated in another murder, Martin realizes that his SEAL training, and experience as a freighter captain, have uses, but limits.

It’s a good thing Ugly Bill is on his way. $0.99 on Kindle.

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This Love Kills Me

June 18, 2021 By

Impersonating your best friend can be deadly. A dangerously addictive domestic thriller of a missing millionaire author and a friend obsessed with finding out the truth for fans of The Silent Patient, Sharp Objects, and Big Little Lies. $0.99 on Kindle.

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Free: Her Mother’s Pendant

June 17, 2021 By

Where mystery happens, John Chambers can exist: ex-soldier, gritty realist, detective. It’s whispered that John “Dick” Chambers is the man you go to when you need someone who can’t be bought. John has accepted a job to find a pendant for a woman, a pendant that might uncover clues about Atlantica’s past…if he doesn’t die finding it.

Do those who desire Atlantica’s secrets really care? Free on Kindle.

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Carbon-14: The Shroud of Turin

June 17, 2021 By

The Shroud of Turin is the most studied relic in history. More than 99 percent of the evidence suggests the Shroud is the authentic burial cloth of Jesus Christ. Only one test says otherwise—the carbon date performed in 1988.

Amari Johnston is a criminal justice major at the University of Arizona. When the Shroud of Turin is carbon dated at her campus, she makes a shocking discovery that discredits the carbon date—a finding that could alter the fate of Christianity. Dr. Kevin Brenner is a young experimental physicist with his own ideas as to why the carbon date is wrong. Together they work to bring their case to the Vatican—unless a ruthless serial killer can stop them first. $0.99 on Kindle.