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Brahma Rakshas: The Monster Within
Sandiip N. Paatil - 2021
At 11, he looks big and strong for his age. His kind mother, Geeta is a rural Indian archetype: the overworked, stressed-out, barely-keeping-it- together single mother. His father is in prison for multiple robbery cases. The villagers are cold and overbearing, and his schooldays are made hellish by bullies. If this wasn’t enough, he has nightmares and uncanny callings from the age-old monstrous Peepal tree that lays on his way to school. The legend is a monster called Brahma Rakshas, living under this tree, for years unknown to people, lures kids with the black devil fruits and then makes them wrestle until one dies.And, one stormy night, the legend comes true when Brahma Rakshas meets Sarja. Set in a fictional village of Deogiri; a small haven of human civilization, away from the din of city life, this story is an adventure ride filled with riddles and monster wrestling.
The Rumor
Lori Lacefield - 2018
A long-held secret. A couple coming undone.Beth McCallum and Nick Storvik are attending their twentieth high school reunion when they learn of a disturbing revelation. The bones of Missy Ferguson, a high school classmate who disappeared their Junior year, have been discovered in a Michigan wildlife reserve and an autopsy reveals she was murdered. Suspects are scarce, but when an old rumor resurfaces that Missy was pregnant before she disappeared and Nick was the father, Nick quickly becomes the prime suspect. Beth swears the allegations about her then-boyfriend and Missy were never true, promising she and Nick were together the entire autumn of that year, but the truth is, Beth can’t remember what occurred those last two weeks of October during their Junior year at all. As secrets and lies are exposed, Beth and Nick find their marriage tested as each begins to suspect the other has much to hide - including the possibility that one of them is capable of murder.
The Secret Of The Stolen Idols
Vivek R Chaturvedi - 2021
Gururaj soon finds out that he is not alone in the chase and all characters involved in the original heist are drawn in to face each other once again.Will Gururaj be able to save the ancient traditions? Will he find out who stole the idols? Would his secretive benefactor save him as before? Find out as you read through this fast paced tale.The Secret of the Stolen Idols - a story based on real life historical events – is a fictionalized account of the last of Betaal worshippers in Goa. The book is a tightly woven suspense with a myriad of intriguing characters, fascinating sets, and well researched instructive chapters. Piece by piece - much like the stolen idols - the story unravels itself continuously till the very end.
The DCI Jack Logan Collection Books 1-3: A Scottish Crime Fiction Series
J.D. Kirk - 2020
Grave Injustice (Cold Case Files Book 3)
Netta Newbound - 2017
When next door neighbour, Lydia, gives birth to her second healthy baby boy, James and Geri pray their friend can finally be happy and at peace. But, little do they know Lydia’s troubles are far from over. Meanwhile, Geri is researching several historic, unsolved murders for James' new book. She discovers one of the prime suspects now resides in Spring Pines Retirement Village, the scene of not one, but two recent killings. Although the police reject the theory, Geri is convinced the cold case they’re researching is linked to the recent murders. But how? Will she regret delving so deeply into the past? All Netta's books are British and use spellings from the British Oxford Dictionary. They are available for free download on Kindle Unlimited
Praise for the author
This Author is a fantastic story teller. She just keeps on delivering the great stuff. I didn't think she could top the other books I read by her but she has out done herself again. I have now read all of this author's books and they seem to get better and better. Can't wait for the next book, what a talented writer. You have quickly become my favorite!! Great job. Netta Newbound knows how to make her characters real, and weaves an engaging tale that will keep readers absorbed through to the end.Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott
Splinter the Bone (DI Haskell & Quinn #3)
Bilinda P. Sheehan - 2020
He knows you’re alone… and he wants to be with you.A new elite team is formed in the North Yorkshire police force to tackle the most heinous crimes.When a young girl is found washed up at the base of the cliffs in Whitby, the police suspect human trafficking.Coming off the high of catching a vicious murderer, Drew and Harriet are called on to investigate a series of seemingly unconnected, and random, crimes.One of which Harriet fears bears all the hallmarks of a fledgling serial killer.With Drew fighting the lasting effects of the Star Killer, and Harriet trying to help him reintegrate, this may turn out to be their most challenging case yet.
Hell Hath No Cookie (Twin Berry Bakery, #6)
Wendy Meadows - 2021
Teaming up with her twin sister Rita, the pair begin to unravel a sinister scheme that threatens to destroy the life of the man she loves.From a bumbling cop to a close shave with death, it quickly becomes clear that somebody is out to get them. Struggling to catch the would-be killers and get to the heart of their scheme, Rhonda must uncover Zach’s history… and why he’s become their target. But there’s one more surprise in store – and it could throw all of Rhonda’s plans for a loop.Can Rhonda use her cunning detective skills to outwit a cruel scheme? Or will she become the next victim and lose the man she’s desperately trying to save?
Ashes to Ashes
Cory Toth - 2013
Then, after a business misfortune and a stormy relationship, he lost everything but his sanity and his love for his baby daughter. He is now struggling to make it through each day, emotionally and financially, when disaster strikes and the floodgates of Hell are opened. Danger lurks in the background, tearing at the fabric of his fragile existence. Someone has been watching him. Someone is following his every move, waiting in the shadows, terrorizing him with unknown motives. He begins to suspect everyone in his life, including himself. He must fight to learn what is happening before it is too late for him...and his family.
Tampa Bait
Edgar Winner - 2012
Because if you do, you may find out what happens when a former cop with a gun and nothing to lose decides to push back
Seaghost
William H. Lovejoy - 1991
Seeking justice for his father’s murder, ex-Navy SEAL Kevin McCory steals the Seaghost from the dark, restricted waters of the U.S. Naval Research and Development Center. But he isn’t the only one…The Warriors of Allah steal the Sea Spectre, a second stealth vessel, on the same night that McCory takes back what is rightfully his. Eager to inflict as much death and destruction on the Western world as possible, the terrorist group moves down the Atlantic seaboard, striking quickly and racking up high American casualties. With the Navy, the Pentagon, and the FBI on his trail, McCory must avoid capture, ensure justice for his father, and take down the terrorists in the Sea Spectre. As invisible as the terrorists in the SeaGhost, McCory is the only one who can find them…and stop them before it’s too late…Seaghost is a gripping, thriller submerged in the world of military espionage and terrorism. Praise for William H Lovejoy ‘Lovejoy has proven himself a master storyteller.’ - Clive Cussler‘Lovejoy writes in afterburner!… action that leaves you dry-lipped, moist-palmed and hungry for more. An excellent read.’ - M.E. MorrisWilliam H Lovejoy has publications in English, Spanish, Hebrew and Japanese. He is the author of twenty-five thriller, suspense, and mystery novels, including Delta Blue, Delta Green, Alpha Kat, Phantom Strike and Ultra Deep. A Vietnam veteran, he resides in Colorado and is Vice Chancellor Emeritus from Mohave Community College.Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7
Dolce
Victor Fox - 2015
Perhaps it would give him a chance to question the butler about the murder of her parents. Little did he know his search for the killers would soon take a surprising turn and he would find himself helping his primary suspect instead
Beach Body Boogie (A Pepper Ryan Thriller Book)
Timothy Fagan - 2018
A bizarre plot to kill the President. A cop with one chance to save his reputation… and his country.
"An entertaining and compulsively readable thriller--on the beach or anywhere." -- Kirkus Reviews
Police Officer Pepper Ryan returns home to Cape Cod for his last shot at redemption. Dumb move? He can never measure up to the ghost of his brother who died a good cop. But when a Secret Service agent’s corpse shows up in a clambake pit with a note threatening the President’s life, Ryan sees his chance to erase the past and prevent the assassination… Desperate to clear his name and protect the POTUS, Ryan confronts a tidal wave of trouble. Running afoul of mob hitmen, wacko anti-government groups, and a billionaire’s conniving daughter, he races to unravel the devious plot.Can Ryan find the assassin before it’s too late, or are his future and the President's life doomed? Beach Body Boogie is the first book in the humorous Pepper Ryan mystery-thriller series. If you like everyman heroes, thrilling twists, and laugh-out-loud moments, you’ll love Timothy Fagan’s raucous tale. Buy Beach Body Boogie to join the chase today!
Stone Message
Peter Parfitt - 2010
Something had been discovered that was so astonishing that its very existence had to be kept TOP SECRET, a task assigned to the British Security Service, MI5.A world renowned scientist, James Gordon, is working on a hush-hush project for the Ministry of Defence in London to counter the growing damage caused by solar storms. He and his wife have become close to the project assistant, Tom Brooker, whom they begin to treat as the son that nature denied them.Tom has a brush with the police and has complications in his life that bring him face to face with the security services but he is not able to disclose any of this to James Gordon. He discovers that James also has some dark secrets that become the focus of an undercover investigation.When a scientific experiment goes horribly wrong, Tom is badly injured and disappears without a trace. James Gordon is suspected of murder and manages to fool those around him as he starts his search for Tom. Meanwhile Tom finds himself alone, unable to contact any of his friends and having to live on his wits as he tries to keep away from the authorities and a ruthless killer.STOP PRESS: On 5 September 2014 President Barack Obama visited Stonehenge. It is not known whether he received a brief from MI5 about the secret history of the historic site.