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 print is available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and some from Angus and Robertson) Endorsement “You will be intrigued as you read this fast-moving novel from a versatile author,…
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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 on his usual jog, and was halfway through the park. It was 7:40 in the morning, a cool and sunny day, the kind of Georgia day he liked. Three hours…
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5.0 out of 5 stars 5 STARS Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2022 Verified Purchase An Echo of Lies is a supernatural thriller packed with suspense and action. Having shared it with my sons we all agree the book helped us to better understand what it would be like to deal with the demons of PTSD and the determined strength it takes to overcome them. Though the story ended well it left us with the feeling the demon is laughing and saying, “I’ll soon be back”. An Echo of Lies is an excellent read and we have already recommended it to others. Kristen Chapter 1…
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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 in an emotional quagmire. Pauline’s mother only recently returned to Fishers’ Harbor after years of estrangement from her daughter. And, Coletta Mertens now works as the housekeeper at Ava’s inn.…
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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 spa. It’s springtime and the start of the tourist season in Fishers’ Harbor, Wisconsin. Ava has opened the Blue Heron Inn with the help of handsome construction worker Dillon Rivers.…
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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. He liked the quiet best of all. No horns beeping, sirens, engine noises, or human babbling. He could think clearly. All that noise distracted him, and set off his panic…
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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 of Deception Cozy Mystery: Who Wants Tyler Dead? GIFFORD, Lazette Young Adult Mystery: The Good People of Coralville GRIFFIN, Dennis N. Mystery (Serial Killer): Killer in Pair-a-Dice HECKMAN, Victoria Murder…
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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 DeSmet http://www.writers-exchange.com/what-is-a-cozy-mystery-by-christine-desmet/ We also posted Mystery author Quote Memes from Alfred Hitchcock, John Grisham, Agatha Christie: You can find them all here: http://www.writers-exchange.com/subjects-we-love/mystery-thriller-suspense/mystery-pics-memes/ We updated three of our book covers…
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Do you immediately think of a detective trying to solve a crime? Or a murderer chasing you in the dark? Is it a puzzle you want to figure out, or an emotional rollercoaster of fear, dread and adrenaline? For me, Mystery immediately conjures up Agatha Christie or Sherlock Holmes books. Suspense or Thriller I immediately think of movies I’ve seen, as it is usually less scary then what I think up in my head if I read a book about it:) What about you? http://www.writers-exchange.com/subjects-we-love/mystery-thriller-suspense/ #Mystery #Thriller #suspense #police #PoliceProcedural #detective #tv #movies #books #reading #bookstagram #bookworm #bookgram #instabooks #bookblogger #booklover #booknerd…
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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 considered the first true detective story. Over the decades, the genre has diversified into sub-genres like cozy mysteries, historical mysteries, and legal mysteries, each bringing its unique flavor but retaining…
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Mary Higgins Clark, the famous and prolific mystery author, passed away this week. A great loss to the industry. #MaryHigginsClark #books #reading #bookstagram #bookworm #bookgram #instabooks #booklover #booknerd #ilovebooks #bibliophile #WritersExchangeEPublishing
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Reviews: 5 Stars! “Dee Lloyd is gifted with more than mere writing talent. She can see into people, love them just the same, and put that all together with skilled words. A charming read.” ~ Buzzy for Buzz Review News 5 Angels! …Mine by Dee Lloyd sure is one of those books where you wish it were a movie because of all the action and suspense in this one story. I mean from the beginning you have the suspense with someone killing George then you have Cadie’s return that brings in more action, not to mention a gorgeous ex-detective Marc Banachek. Here is a man, who becomes a writer…
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Top Amazon Reviews: 5.0 out of 5 stars Psychological thriller to keep you reading on. One serial killer would make an interesting read, but two, and from the opposite sides of the world. Fascinating scenario with a doctor on a mad mission, from Australia, and a rejected lover in the USA. Intriguing from beginning to end. Amazon Customer 2.0 out of 5 stars Too violent and disturbing Carol Bradford 5.0 out of 5 stars Gruesome and Compelling – Highly recommended Max Overton’s graphic paranormal thriller, A Cry of Shadows, is one of those books that I loved, and was compelled to obsessively read late into the night, and devoured every…
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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 he had requested was ready and heading to the staging area. So far it had been two hours of waiting by the phone, drinking lukewarm, stale coffee. His stomach was…
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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 paradise K.O. loves. With her friends and heart at risk, she learns just how much sacrifice it takes to be an officer of the law. GENRE: Murder Mystery Word…
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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 sweeps them all away. GENRE: Murder Mystery Word Count: 54, 374 [wp_social_ninja id=”215787″ platform=”reviews”] Continue the series: O ka la ko luna, o ka pahoehoe ko lalo. The…
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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… Heroes, Homicide, and Honolulu… Brassy Honolulu police officer, Katrina (K.O.) Ogden, runs a tight ship, calling things as she sees them while serving and protecting the people of Hawaii. But, after K.O. becomes connected to a series of recent homicides, the whole department could be in danger. When K.O. realizes the killer is right on her heels, she abandons her investigation and goes into hiding. With a murderer who knows too much about…
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Somewhere off the coast of Connecticut is a mysterious island community. To the mainlanders, Flicker Island is a quiet, innocuous community where the citizens live simple lives and rarely venture from their insular shores. To the residents of the island, it is a place where lies become reality, storms are conjured from a cloudless sky, treachery is second nature, and your dreams can kill you… Mia’s at her wit’s end. She hasn’t had a moment alone since the last attack, and the twins won’t let up, the twins aren’t the only ones a little too interested in Mia these days. Lorien’s new boyfriend, Ashton Wolfe, wants Mia to help him…
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Somewhere off the coast of Connecticut is a mysterious island community. To the mainlanders, Flicker Island is a quiet, innocuous community where the citizens live simple lives and rarely venture from their insular shores. To the residents of the island, it is a place where lies become reality, storms are conjured from a cloudless sky, treachery is second nature, and your dreams can kill you… After Ian Crane rescued her from Tegan Hathaway’s killer and revealed his dangerous powers, Mia Burke is more determined than ever to find out what’s really happening on Flicker Island. As she gets closer to the truth, she gets closer to Ian, but their…
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Somewhere off the coast of Connecticut is a mysterious island community. To the mainlanders, Flicker Island is a quiet, innocuous community where the citizens live simple lives and rarely venture from their insular shores. To the residents of the island, it is a place where lies become reality, storms are conjured from a cloudless sky, treachery is second nature, and your dreams can kill you… Mia Burke’s life was pretty ordinary; that is, until she begins her junior year at Davenport High. A local sweetheart goes missing, Mia begins her dream job as editor of the school newspaper, and she meets two of Flicker Island’s residents who’ve come…
