A serial murderer nicknamed the Blood Dahlia has been terrorizing the quiet suburbs of Pennsylvania. Brutally mutilating his victims in the fashion of the most famous murder in Hollywood, the killer leaves no trace behind. The FBI's elite Behavioral Science Unit, the section responsible for the study and investigation of serial murder, has little evidence to go on. Believing the killer to be beyond their reach, the agents in the BSU decide they must simply wait for the killer to make a mistake… until they meet Sarah King. Sarah, a mysterious outcast of the Pennsylvania Amish community, claims she has a unique ability: she can speak to the dead. And the victims of the Blood Dahlia are calling out to her. When the FBI enlists her help, special agent Giovanni Adami is skeptical of her abilities, but begins falling for the young woman. His feelings for her are clouded with his distrust of psychic phenomena, but as the Blood Dahlia grows in his barbarism, he knows the FBI has little choice but to explore every avenue available. Whether or not Sarah can speak with the dead ultimately doesn't concern Giovanni. He is interested in results, and when Sarah begins providing some, he must question everything he knows about the world and his place in it. She is either the cleverest fraud he has ever met, or a true psychic with an unexplainable gift. But when the Blood Dahlia takes an interest in Sarah personally, it will take every ounce of strength she has to survive. And as she prepares for him to come for her, she realizes that not everyone is what they seem… ABOUT THE AUTHOR Victor Methos is a former prosecutor specializing in violent crime, and is currently a criminal defense attorney in the Midwest. His more than 30 books have sold nearly half a million copies worldwide.

     His survival instincts and fresh memories of military action are wreaking havoc on his chances of making a good impression, and when he screws up during his first week on patrol, everyone has written him off as hopeless--a dangerous kid without any self control. So when he thinks he sees trouble happening during a routine call, probie-Officer Wolf must decide if he can defy orders and trust the instincts that got him through six tours of death-defying military action, or if he's just seeing things again. This action packed short story will have your page-turn button smoking.

    Soap opera star Lorie Chandler has already lost her husband to an obsessed fan and now her son is the madman's new target. While the police hunt the killer, Quinn's rugged Texas ranch is the ideal hiding place for Lorie and her child. Neither Quinn nor Lorie expects the explosive heat or the powerful emotion that flares to life in his canyon refuge, yet there is no future for them and both are painfully aware that their time together can only be temporary. When the madman finds them, Quinn's sole focus is on keeping Lorie and the boy he's come to love safe, even though his success will mean that he will have to give them up to a life where he cannot belong. Texas Star: Sexiest Man Alive Josh Marshall is on his way home to Texas when he rescues a woman on the run. In contrast to the many women crushing on him all over the world, this woman does not trust him and wants nothing to do with him, seeking to escape every time his back is turned. Elena Navarro is running from an abusive husband with criminal ties. Terrified to trust anyone, she finds Josh's tender care a miracle, but his fame could be a death sentence for them both. When echoes of a shared past life threaten, Josh questions his sanity, but he's a white knight to the core and cannot stop trying to help her, even at the risk of his life. Texas Danger: Texas rancher Case Marshall is driving a truck instead of his hell-raiser Harley after a crooked partner nearly bankrupts his Flying M Ranch. New Orleans socialite Samantha St. Claire never dreamed she'd be on the run from the mob--or that she'd find her white knight at a truck stop. Their worlds couldn't be less compatible or their attraction more high-octane…but there are dangers and shocking secrets to battle before they can dream of a future together. “Jean Brashear writes with warmth and emotional truth. The depth of her understanding of human nature marks her as a writer to watch." ~Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Jean Brashear will knock your socks off!" ~New York Times bestselling author Stella Cameron "Jean Brashear is a writer of rare talent." ~Affaire de Coeur

    As he delves into the missing person case, Slater discovers there could be some link between a girl leading a double life and the police officers who made him a scapegoat for their own failings. When he is nearly pushed under a London bus, he realises the stakes are even higher than he had imagined. Joined by fellow scapegoat Norman Norman, Slater is plunged into a tangled web of corruption, blackmail, deception…and possibly the most cunning murder he has ever seen. But can he and Norman wade through the ever-widening pool of suspects to find the killer?

    When child actor Ken Osmond stepped onto the set of Leave it to Beaver in 1957, he not only entered our living rooms, he homesteaded a permanent place in the American pop culture. The poster child for sneaky, rotten kids everywhere, he was the reference point for cautious mothers to warn their children about. And everyone in America knew an Eddie Haskell at some point in his or her lives. The amazing phenomenon of Ken Osmond’s character is still going strong, over half a century after the show’s cancellation. Even today, the name Eddie Haskell remains firmly entrenched in the American lexicon. Political foes from both sides of the ideological spectrum love to accuse their opponents of, “acting like Eddie Haskell,” and when Kobi Bryant argues a referee’s call, tweets go out labeling him as an “Eddie Haskell.” Psychology Today Magazine has published articles about recognizing and treating “Eddie Haskell Syndrome” and Matt Groening created Bart Simpson as his own version of “the son of Eddie Haskell.” Now it’s time to meet Ken Osmond, the man behind America’s preeminent bad boy. A man who, as co-star Jerry Mathers said, “Was the best actor on the program, because he was so diametrically opposed to the character he played.” A devoted husband, father and patriot, he’s a man who’s been forever shadowed by Eddie Haskell, but whose own life, was even more amazing than the character he portrayed.

    She’s breathless and scared, and begs for his help. The former Packmaster—enforcer of pack law and official executioner for his wolf pack—has developed a fierce protectiveness for Nadia, and he drops everything to find her.When Logan discovers Nadia is being hunted by members of the pack he walked away from, his protectiveness flares to killing rage. Taking leave of the LAPD, Logan travels to northern California to rescue Nadia from the wolves.Nadia is both surprised and warmed when Logan himself rushes to her aid. She’s been interested in him ever since she met him—he as a werewolf has a heady life essence she craves, but her longing for him is more than that. When Logan comes to free her, her interest flares to all-out desire.But nothing is what it seems, and Logan might be in more danger rescuing her than Nadia is herself.A story in the Immortals series, Wolf Hunt is a fourteen-chapter, 32,000 word novella. Events fall after The Redeeming (Book 5).

    Charley is still convinced that what she has seen in her flashes proves that Kerry's death was no accident but the work of a serial killer.

    One afternoon, a phone call changes the entire course of her life. Her aunt has been murdered and her young brothers are at the center of the vicious crime. Detective Chas McCall knows that Roxy is the only hope the young boys have. What he doesn't know, is that by bringing her back to Cavern Creek he puts her squarely in the crosshairs of a monster—the same monster who haunts the memories of her childhood. Everyone has skeletons in their closets, but Roxy's are worse than most. When she steps foot back on Cavern Creek soil, all hell breaks loose. A mist of fury is unleashed. There is nowhere to run this time—no place to hide. When all is said and done, lies and betrayal threaten to take down an entire town.

    1 bestselling author of the Logan McRae series. Including an extract from his new Logan novel, The Missing and the Dead.It’s the night of the big Referendum, and all Acting Detective Inspector Logan McRae has to do is find a missing ‘No’ campaigner. Should be easy enough…But, as usual, DCI Steel has plans of her own. As the votes are counted there’s trouble brewing in the pubs and on the streets of Aberdeen.Logan’s picked up a promising lead, but all is not quite what it seems, and things are about to go very, very wrong…

    After the death of her best friend, Charley's flashes become more intense as she sees images of the murder of a teenage girl. But how will Charley ever convince Tom Henson, the new detective in the town of Marsh Bay, to believe she can help him solve the case? ** Part Two releases 1st May **

    Not only is Charley seeing the murder of Kerry Underwood in her mind, she's also receiving a series of haunting text messages from her. Can Kerry lead Charley to the killer from beyond the grave?

    On duty one night she is attacked by a mountain lion shifter and thrust into a world she never knew existed. She is put into protective custody by four enormous and handsome men, men she just can't seem to stop desiring. She is feelings things she never imagined she would. These men threaten to break her years of disciplined solitude. Finn, Cooper, Hunter and Dane Frederick have lived a long time waiting to find their mate. They find her on a night of blood and death. Determined to keep her safe and to make her theirs they take her home. But explaining the existence of shifters to their human mate, and having her accept them for who they are, is not easy with the continued threat on her life. ** A Siren Erotic Romance

    Altered by aliens, he must complete tasks to enhance the tribe in two days. All goes smoothly until an old girlfriend returns. She’s in trouble and only his super powers can help her. But, while pranking a haunted house as Phantom Bigfoot, Duane and his sidekick, MB, awaken a grouchy ghost. Our hero is bamboozled by the devious spook with more tricks up his sleeve than Houdini.Time is running out fast. Will Duane save his town from the apparition? Can he complete his assigned tasks and keep the tribe of Bigfoot a secret? Or will the ghost finally break an ancient feud and change the town forever. No pressure or anything!A funfest for teens of all ages and adults too.

    Three mothers and their daughters have been found murdered in their homes. The mothers have been brutally stabbed while the little girls' have been smothered in their beds and posed to look like they're sleeping.Defying FBI protocol, Yoko makes a detour to Sarasota to entice Jefferson Winter to join the case. Winter has now graduated from college and is playing piano in a tourist bar. At first he's reluctant to get involved but that's the thing with Winter, what he says and what he means are usually two different things. All Yoko knows is that he's the only person who can help her before the Sandman claims another two victims . . . but what Winter doesn't know is that Yoko might be the only person who can help him come to terms with his past.A Jefferson Winter Novella

    For over forty-three years he served in British Columbia where he upheld the law in Metro Vancouver and in towns located in the West Kootenay region of the province. These are his stories of basic training, followed by first-hand accounts of violence, tragedy and interesting events — experiences recounted with honesty and humour. It is a lucid, credible and articulate memoir of the author's career as a front-line policeman in the RCMP.

    Home to settle his father's estate, Rafe has no desire to get involved in local matters. Yet, he finds himself involved in solving two homicides and busting a drug ring as he tries to prove the innocence of a girl he'd long forgotten. Erin has grown into a beautiful woman. The passion she ignites in Rafe is hot enough to incinerate them both. His decision to deliver his own brand of justice will put his commitment to the law to the test. High school counselor Erin Brady is committed to helping kids. Her world crashes around her when she's accused of making inappropriate sexual advances and suspected of murder. Erin's problems have only just begun. She has a secret admirer, one who vows to kill anybody who threatens to harm her or interfere with his plan. Rafe Sirilli agrees to help prove her innocence. Romance blooms, but Erin refuses to hope for permanence. Rafe is available for loan but not to keep. Will facing old fears help Rafe capture the heart of the woman he loves? The woman who just turned him away?

    Business is good, and her customers need her for their morning jolt of caffeine as well as her vivacious personality. Those who call the streets their home also depend on her kindness and compassion for an occasional warm drink or bite to eat. But for some of those unfortunate souls, Hannah’s cafe is turning out to be the wrong place to be found! One by one, three men have been found dead in the alley behind her bistro. The causes of death are different, but the scenes are spookily similar. And to her, they all mean one thing: a murderer is in her midst. Enter a handsome alpha male - Chicago Police Detective Sam Jeffers. His charm and undeniable physical appeal awaken desires in Hannah that she thought she had put on hold. And the persistence and determination that make him an effective homicide detective are wearing down her resolve... Will their feelings for each other have a chance to grow before the murderer gets even closer? Enjoy Intimate Desires - book one in The Love and Danger Series!

    These are not made up stories, but you will live the events as they actually happened. These stories are told by those officers who were shot, in a millisecond by millisecond, and bullet by bullet sequence. You will experience fear, anger, sadness and happiness in the triumph in the human spirit, as you go through a profound emotional roller coaster ride that is extremely compelling.If you've ever wondered what it is really like to be in a gunfight, this is a must read book. Many of these storytellers have received the Medal of Valor from their respective departments for their actions. One storyteller received the Congressional Badge of Bravery, an award that is rarely bestowed.All the locations are listed so the reader can access Internet maps, go to the street view and see the actual places where the shootings occurred.This is a one of kind read that will chill you, make you cry, and at the same time give you a new sense of respect for peace officers because of what they go through and the values they embrace.

    Life…love…ripped away as if it never existed in a single instant.That happened to me one Halloween night—my life was shattered and I was left an abandoned empty vessel—floating through the days and nights with hopes of feeling someday.A year later, Adam Stroud walked down the sidewalk and in a single instant life changed again. He too had been dealt a horrible hand of fate and for the first time in a year, I saw a glimpse of life.For almost two months, I allowed myself to live. Learning to love and bloom. Little did I know I’d be betrayed and lied to by the few I trusted most. And now...lying cold and naked in the dirt hole, I promised myself if given the opportunity again…I’d live.

    Full of snark with purple hair and a quick tongue with no filter from her brain to her mouth, trouble always seems to find her and she always drags her cousin Levi along for the ride. But this last bit of trouble she seems to have fallen into is the deadly variety. There’s a corpse at her door (no really, I’m completely serious) with her name all over it. It seems she has pissed off the wrong person. Being Skylar, the list could be a little long. She teams up with Norcrest’s new delicious lead detective, Aiden Livingston and then leads the hunt to find the person responsible.

    They’d made their fortunes buying and selling prime Las Vegas real estate during the era that saw the beginnings of the mega casino and luxury hotels. Homicide Detective, Kennedy O’Brien and her temporary partner, Reno Homicide Detective Hunt, race to stop a killer who claims a new victim every forty-eight hours. The search for clues seems easy—too easy Kennedy suspects.While chasing the killer, Kennedy must try to control hot-headed Detective Hunt, who is hell-bent on finding out who killed his best friend’s father, the first victim. At the same time, she has to deal with a jealous Nick Campenelli, whom she may or may not be in a relationship with. Nick isn’t happy with Kennedy spending so much time in close contact with the very smitten, Detective Hunt. Tossed into the mix are her retired cop grandfather, her self-appointed personal slave, Elvis, and a boss who is demanding answers.All reminders of why Kennedy doesn’t do relationships!

    Barely making ends meet, she has no time for a relationship. Jason King has been in love with Julie since the moment he saw her. There’s only one problem: she can’t stand him and blames him for the past. But when a dangerous man threatens Julie and her brother, she’s forced to trust the one man she never thought she could. Julie is about to discover the truth about the man who’s loved her all along.

     Dead Women A Ruthless Killer A Detective with something to prove Newly promoted DI Shona McKenzie struggles to cope with her new job, the respect of her colleagues, and the need to solve the hardest case of her life. Will she succeed? For lovers of books by Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, Alex Gray, Stuart MacBride, Lin Anderson

    The race of man is face to face with the stuff of our fondest dreams and darkest nightmares. Safe havens have sprung up to accommodate this untapped market of magical beings. Open-minded humans or the merely curious mingle in safety with the objects of their fascination. One such place is Club Mystic. Owned and run by twin sisters Mistral and Allie, it quickly becomes a hotspot for the disparate races to meet, mingle and ogle each other. But would it still be considered safe if the patrons knew of the ancient feud that is rising to engulf the sisters? This is a tale of vengeance among the gods, motives as dark as the deepest abyss and a heartbreaking tale of love, loss and the scars that can only be found on one’s soul. Twin sisters, Mistral and Allie, are raised apart after a devastating loss strips them of their parents. Each travels a separate path: one with pain and battle her constant companion; the other will venture into the realm of magic and healing. Having developed their skills separately, what will happen when their paths once again converge?Darkness rises and angels fall. Lessons are learned about the love you can hold for the family you’ve chosen as opposed to the family you were born to…no matter what race that family comes from. Loyalty is forged in the fires of frantic combat with the denizens of the Underworld while the measures and limits of love are strained to the breaking point.This book tells the story of Mistral—the sister who walks a warrior’s path. It reveals the iron strength of a woman’s heart to triumph over an evil that returns over and over again to strip her of all she loves. Watch as Mistral transforms from a lost child into a fierce woman and desperate protector. When love comes to find her, she will battle it as furiously as the demons sent to capture her and her sister; can this woman of shadows and battle win the most important war of all? Can she learn to let someone in and love again? Come and walk the shadowed and sometimes dangerous path to hidden answers along with Mistral. Open your mind to the magic of ‘what if’ and your heart to a painful journey traveled with a great strength of spirit and determination. Travel with Mistral as she goes off Chasing Shadows.

    She'll break but she won't bend. A woman with a habit of breaking the rules and a fierce loyalty to the few people she respects. Her boss, Corrigan. Looks like a street copper promoted above his ability. Underestimate him at your peril.Enver Demirel. Known in the boxing ring as Iron Hand. Now soft and gone to seed. But he would do anything for Hanlon.Now the kidnap of a 12-year-old diabetic boy has blown the case of some missing children wide apart and the finger is pointing at the heart of the Met.Corrigan sends in the only cop in his team who would care more about the life of a boy than about her own career. Hanlon.And then he sends Demirel to spy on her...

    Between the pages you'll find over one-hundred and thirty stories about LAPD coppers and the extreme violence--as well as wild behavior--associated with high crime rates. Some of these stories are funny, a few are poignant, a few are sad and several are simply unbelievable. At the same time, it's a journey by a recruit that starts at the academy where some self doubts surface but are eventually dispelled and ends as a seasoned officer working LAPD's elite Metropolitan Division.

    A brutal, corrupt cop and a vicious mobster are about to carve a trail of destruction through the city! Both will do anything to get revenge on someone who's crossed them.Innocent women who are caught in teh crossfire will be captured, tortured, fucked, and punished.NO ONE IS SAFE FROM A DIRTY COP...

    Luxury town-homes and upscale boutiques have replaced factories and corner stores. One night, the otherwise bucolic town explodes with gunfire. A hostage crisis ensues, and the local police department is caught flat-footed. Officers Grant Ambler and Arnold Strauss are both new to the department, and both carrying the weight of their own personal problems as they walk, unaware, into the mayhem. In a single evening, Peacefield is transformed from a quiet, anonymous place into a violent and unpredictable nightmare, where lives are shattered, faith is renewed and long-concealed mysteries are solved.

    Future on the line and cameraman in tow, she follows her mentor on an exhilarating adventure vacation. When he dies while skydiving, her investigative instincts scream “murdered”, and lead her to gorgeous thrill-seeker Zack Hunter.Zack is an undercover police officer investigating his uncle’s death through the same adventure vacation company. Samantha is a thorn in his side the moment they meet. Not only is she investigating the same case, but the emotionally wounded loner doesn’t want another partner, especially one whose goal is to splash evidence all over the evening news. But Samantha’s persistence is quite a turn-on, and Zack’s overpowering desire makes it harder for him to push her away.When the killer turns his attention to Zack, Samantha might be the only one who can save him, forcing the anxiety-riddled correspondent to finally face her greatest fear.

    It brings together contributions by social media scholars who explore the connection of social media with revolutions, uprising, protests, power and counter-power, hacktivism, the state, policing and surveillance. It shows how collective action and state power are related and conflict as two dialectical sides of social media power, and how power and counter-power are distributed in this dialectic. Theoretically focused and empirically rigorous research considers the two-sided contradictory nature of power in relation to social media and politics. Chapters cover social media in the context of phenomena such as contemporary revolutions in Egypt and other countries, populism 2.0, anti-austerity protests, the fascist movement in Greece's crisis, Anonymous and police surveillance.