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Falcon’s Bend Series Collection (9 Books in 1 Volume) by Karen Wiesner and Chris Spindler
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The Genesis Threat by Steven J. Losee
Embedded in an Alaskan glacier is evidence that would overturn more than a century of Western thinking. The radical discovery sets off a deadly chain-reaction that stretches across the continent and changes the lives of several people, including a dissatisfied young Pennsylvanian man and a heartbroken Inuit woman. An entire culture is seduced by an illusion, but who can guess the extremes powerful people might go to in order to preserve the lie? (ebooks are available from all sites, and…
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The Mystery of Whodunit: A Deep Dive into the Classic Mystery Structure by Writers Exchange E-Publishing
Mystery novels have captivated readers for centuries, offering an exhilarating blend of suspense, puzzle-solving, and a quest for the truth. At the heart of every great mystery lies the question: "Whodunit?" Readers eagerly embark on a journey to unravel the enigma, piecing together clues and suspects in an attempt to solve the puzzle before the final reveal. In this blog post, we will explore the classic mystery structure and delve into the elements that make whodunit stories so compelling from…
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A Vince Torelli Mystery, Book 5: Southern Justness by John Schembra
A former soldier who becomes a San Francisco police homicide investigator after the war, Vince Torelli is dedicated, intelligent and highly principled--all skills that serve him well given the difficult, almost impossible murder investigations he's assigned to handle that force him to the razor edge with equally resolute, extremely ruthless masterminds. Continue the Series: Justness: The act of being just; righteousness: to uphold the justice of a cause. Chapter 1 Judge Anthony Torelli was…
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Fudge Shop Mystery Series: Undercover Fudge by Christine De Smet
Candy shop owner Ava Oosterling has her hands full when her best friend Pauline Mertens takes a summer job as a wedding coordinator--with the nuptials and reception scheduled in mere days in the back yard of Ava's Blue Heron. Then the sheriff informs Ava that a band of thieves storming the country may have targeted this wedding. And that's because there's proof Pauline's mother is associated with the thieves... When the sheriff asks Ava to go undercover, she finds herself…
Fudge Shop Mystery Series by Christine DeSmet
Deadly Fudge Divas A taste of trouble is in the air when a group of well-heeled, fudge-loving women descend on Ava Oosterling's newly acquired and lovingly refurbished bed & breakfast inn for a chocolate lovers' getaway. When one of the women turns up dead--and Ava's grandfather is a prime suspect--Ava plunges into the thick of a murder case stickier than her candy store's line of Fairy Tale fudge flavors and the chocolate facials the women adore at the local…
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A Vince Torelli Mystery, Book 4: The List by John Schembra
A former soldier who becomes a San Francisco police homicide investigator after the war, Vince Torelli is dedicated, intelligent and highly principled--all skills that serve him well given the difficult, almost impossible murder investigations he's assigned that force him to the razor edge with equally resolute, extremely ruthless masterminds. Continue the Series: Chapter 1 He liked it down there. Yes, it was damp and cold, but without the constant wind off the ocean, it was tolerable, even comfortable.…
Jane Doe Mystery, Book 5: The Ghostly Gum by Wendy Laing
As the daughter of a policeman who died in the line of duty, Inspector Jane Doe, head of Melbourne Homicide, is single-mindedly driven to seek justice for all. But Jane is no ordinary detective. She can communicate with the ghosts of murder victims. Not wanting to be dismissed as mentally unstable, she must keep her secret from all but her husband and her senior officer, using each victim's information to subtly direct her team in the right direction on each…
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Our Mystery/Thriller/Suspense Authors
ALTOBELLI, Frank Thriller: Bitter Tree BARRIGER, Forrest Mystery: Dead Certain BERNARD, Patricia Psychological Thriller: Ghosts Dancing on Water Young Adult Thriller: Dinosaur Murder, The Mask BROWN, WALLACE F. Thriller: Jayapura, The Shepherd Sleeps Cathan Mystery (as Cathan Shoniker): And the Lucky Winner Is... DARLEY, Jim Action/Thriller: Sequestered (with Max Overton) DESMET, Christine Cozy Mystery: Fudge Shop Mystery Series DREXLER, Stella Young Adult Paranormal Mystery: Nightmare Island Series DUNCAN, Christine Mystery: The Kaye Berreano Mystery Series EVLIN, Frances Paranormal Mystery/Conspiracy: Circles…
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2020 Publisher News: February Monthly Recap
February was a really busy month! We started the first of our "monthly themes" and most of our posts revolved around either that or books in general:) February' Theme: Mystery/Thriller/Suspense Articles: What are Mystery, Thriller and Suspense Genres? http://www.writers-exchange.com/what-are-mystery-thriller-and-suspense-genres/ Police Mystery Thrillers: Getting it Right! By John Schembra http://www.writers-exchange.com/police-mystery-thrillers-getting-it-right-by-john-schembra/ Literary Style Courts Thrillers by Linda Kasten http://www.writers-exchange.com/literary-style-courts-thrillers-by-linda-kasten/ What is a “cozy” Mystery? By Christine…
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What is a “cozy” Mystery? By Christine DeSmet
The "cozy" mystery features an amateur sleuth who is usually a woman. The sleuth is likeable, smart and earnest, and they go about life with a good sense of humor. She's rarely a detective or police officer, but she knows somebody who is. The mystery is set in a small town or village, though a neighborhood in a big city or a vacation spot somewhere in the world may also be a location. Readers often buy cozy mysteries to vicariously…
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How to Write Police Mystery Thrillers: Getting it Right! By John Schembra
Are you writing police mysteries thrillers? Want to get it right? I do, too, though I may have an advantage, having been a police officer for 30 years. Although the home setting for my books is the San Francisco PD, sometimes protagonists must seek the help of other police or federal agencies. This presents a problem, as not all law enforcement agencies conduct investigations the same way. Each agency has their own set of procedures and though general investigative protocols…
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What are “Mystery”, “Thriller” and “Suspense” Genres? by Writers Exchange E-Publishing
Mystery The essence of a mystery lies in the intellectual exercise of piecing together clues. The genre hinges on the 'whodunit' question, engaging the reader in a cerebral pursuit to solve the puzzle before the protagonist does--or at the climactic reveal. Mysteries often begin with a crime that seems initially inexplicable, requiring methodical deduction and savvy intuition to resolve. Historically, the genre has roots in works like Edgar Allan Poe's "The Murders in the Rue Morgue", which is often…
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Skin Game by David R. Addleman
Chapter 1 Buddy felt strange coming back to West Lynn University six years after he'd graduated. So much of it had not changed that he felt a peculiar deja vu. The mix of eucalyptus and magnolia trees still lined the long circular drive. The broad lawns fronting the old buildings were still neatly mowed--he wondered if old Mr. Carson still drove the tractor with the array of mowers behind. The lawns on the left glistened in the sunshine…
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Reviews for The Show Photographer by Peter Woodruff
Amazon Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Mark one up for the good guys! This is a very fast moving, plot twisting, edge of the seat sort of read. Woodruff skillfully leads the reader through a chilling and ever-so-real crime story scripted in a contemporary setting of America's northern heartland. The characterizations, the situations, the author's style, all casually center the reader amidst masterfully foreshadowed and dangerously developing circumstances. Though a rich palette of schemes and themes brilliantly…
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A Vince Torelli Mystery, Book 3: Blood Debt by John Schembra
A former soldier who becomes a San Francisco police homicide investigator after the war, Vince Torelli is dedicated, intelligent and highly principled--all skills that serve him well given the difficult, almost impossible murder investigations he's assigned that force him to the razor edge with equally resolute, extremely ruthless masterminds. Continue the Series: Chapter 1 Vince paced back and forth in front of his desk, hoping for the call from the Department Operations Center advising that the tactical team…
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Reviews for Jane Doe Mystery, Book 1: Flowers from the Grave by Wendy Laing
Amazon Reviews: 5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant night's read The first thing to note about this book is that it's easy reading. The language is clear, always appropriate to the emotions, so the reader can get lost in the content. That content is a detective story, featuring a policewoman, to me improbably, named Jane Doe. While investigating a series of murders of prostitutes in Melbourne, Jane suffers a depressed skull fracture, and needs a holiday. A colleague…
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The Shepherd Sleeps by Wallace F. Brown
[wp_social_ninja id="216005" platform="reviews"] Chapter 1 The heat came to the lowlands early that year. It hung over the Gulf of Mexico like a malevolent vapor that blurred the edges of things and smothered the wind. It invaded people's lives like an uninvited guest and became the starting point of every conversation. For Paul, it was just another obstacle to deal with. Keesler Air Force base in Biloxi, Mississippi was mainly a training facility. It was like a half-way house…
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Katrina Ogden Mysteries, Book 3: KO’d in the Rift by Victoria Heckman
Honolulu police officer Katrina Ogden, also known as K.O., intends to become a homicide detective but she keeps becoming embroiled in cases that find her rather than the ones she's assigned. Paradise is filled with danger... Murder, suspense, elder fraud and dark passions collide in Paradise... When a Hawaiian Sovereignty representative for the government is murdered, Honolulu police officer Katrina Ogden and her boyfriend Alani find themselves on opposite sides of a deep rift. Corruption, divisiveness and greed threaten the…
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Katrina Ogden Mysteries, Book 2: KO’d in the Volcano by Victoria Heckman
Honolulu police officer Katrina Ogden, also known as K.O., intends to become a homicide detective but she keeps becoming embroiled in cases that find her rather than the ones she's assigned. Paradise is filled with danger... When Honolulu police officer Katrina Ogden lands an assignment at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, her working vacation turns ugly. Caught between two forces--murder and Madame Pele, Goddess of the Volcano--K.O. races against time in her struggle to save lives before the volcano's eruption…