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Key West Curse: A Jack Marsh Key West Action Thriller


Mike Pettit - 2016
    An Action Adventure that brings powerful forces together in a struggle to the death. It is a Sea Story of five billion dollars in gold bullion belonging to Venezuela, stolen by Hugo Chavez before he died. The gold is aboard a sunken Soviet era submarine belonging to Cuba. Also aboard is a lead lined container filled with fissionable material. The discovery by a salvage crew aboard the Seabird Explorer sets off a chain of events that quickly turns to unimagined actions. Filled with men that will do or say anything to get the gold, political greed, murder, cowardice, freebooters, voodoo, a pandemic threat, ruthless gangs, and men caught up in the worse addiction in the world…. Treasure.

The K.L. Slater Collection: Blink, The Visitor, Closer


K.L. Slater - 2020
    

Urban Tales (The Mercers #1)


Mercy B. - 2017
    But to the Mercer's, it's known as home. Urban Tales is a series created by Mercy B that depicts the lives of four brothers - Nieem, Navee, Nylam, and Lodie - who reigns supreme from corner to corner of their poverty infested projects. Southside is where they sold their first piece of stolen goods, hit their first piece of pussy, and even caught their first body. No deed goes undone, no stone unturned, and not a thing is deemed off limits when the Mercer's are involved -with the exception of their most beautiful treasure, Laitleigh. Laitleigh is the younger sister of four overbearing brothers who are set on her success. While she's grateful for their leadership and protection, she yearns to seek the benefits and misfortunes of Southside with her own eyes. Determined to spread her wings, she embarks on a life of independency and sworn secrecy. Laitleigh breaks the barriers of involuntary confinement and uncovers a life of sex, drugs, and money that she's too enthralled with to return to the fairytale life that was designed for her at the hands of her brothers. Urban Tales is a riveting yet comforting story based in the mid-90s that will touch the depths of your soul and keep the brim of your brain buzzing.

Never Look Back


Geraldine Solon - 2014
    Twenty years later, with a successful modeling career, Dana faces another loss after her father dies of lung cancer. She soon discovers her mother might still be alive and harbors a secret that could endanger Dana. As she searches for answers, Dana rallies through a deadly chase which lands her in the Witness Protection Program. Although the program promises to protect her, they strip away her career, her home, and her identity hoping she would never look back. Determined to find closure, Dana is left with a choice that could destroy her life.

Mackenzie August: The First Boxset


Alan Lee - 2018
    Now transplanted to Roanoke, a smaller city in Virginia, and striking it out on his own. BOOK ONE The first client at Mack's new office is a stunner, a knockout in designer khakis. She’s also the sheriff. Seems trouble has followed Mackenzie from the West Coast and Sheriff Stackhouse needs his help… A dangerous criminal has moved to town, a heavy hitter mobilizing the drug trade. Mackenzie’s job? Go undercover teaching at an inner city school and scour the halls for information leading to criminal’s identity. It’s a task that could result in a deadly showdown and threaten everyone Mack loves… BOOK TWO Meet Veronica Summers. She's a femme fatale in Jimmy Choo heels--a local attorney needing the services of a private investigator. She's come to the right place. Mackenzie August is hired to sniff out a traitorous informant hiding in an underworld operation. It's an assignment he should turn down--if only someone other than Ronnie Summers had asked, maybe he could have... Mackenzie is tossed into the deep end and finds himself mingling with the mafioso. Is his professional career worth risking for the sake of a cute girl with sordid secrets?

Eve Lloyd's A Deadline Cozy Mystery - Books 6 to 10


Sonia Parin - 2020
    

The Bismarck Folly.: Part 1 Resurrection


Alexander Kemp - 2016
     Jonathan Henry König, billionaire shipping magnate and former Royal Navy Officer is not happy; in fact he’s so angry he’s going to do something about it. Someone took one of his ships and killed all the crew. Jonathan Henry, aka ‘Jake’ sets out to make sure it won’t happen again, at all, ever. With an upsurge of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and other choke points and dithering governments, hamstrung by liberal progressives, unable to do anything, König decides the time is right for a new way of dealing with this problem. The billionaire industrialist has other more immediate problems though. Sued in a Dutch court for failure in duty of care towards his dead employees, he faces a mega multi-million pound fine as the European Court of Human rights comes down against him at appeal. Instead of simply accepting the status quo he plans to take the war to those who pirate and kill either in the name of the Prophet, or for profit. Set in the turbulent teens of the 21st century as navies cut back further and further, Jake decides the time is right for the return of the privately owned ‘man of war’. That idea alone will set him against many governments but his controversial choice of ship design could even set his friends against him. Relocating his business interests to the newly independent Cayman Islands where an old friend is now prime Minister, he draws his plans together but events beyond his control force a conflict in which his ship and her company must win or die. In a final twist of fate, victory for his ship must mean death for his wife and soul mate held captive by a brutal dictator. In the background the clock of history is ticking loudly. As the 24th of May approaches, events seem to be leading everyone towards a replay of a desperate battle. Only one man aboard sees the significance of the date as the seconds count down towards the final confrontation. Will history repeat itself?

Lift Off


Korey Troyer - 2014
    Like most kids, Tyler is often told he is special but Tyler is truly exceptional. His gifts have been overlooked by all but his parents. However a group is watching Tyler closely. These people are on the other side of the galaxy and desperately need Tyler's help. Ganrea is under a blockade from the aggressive planet Unu. The Ganrean President sent his only son across the galaxy to cajole Tyler Parker into an incredible journey. Tyler and an alien boy go on an exciting adventure to get back to Ganrea before the Unu attack. During the long trek, the boys are faced with several challenges that require courage and focus. Tyler has no idea why the Ganrea need him but he is determined to help ˃˃˃ Grab your copy today!

Kyle Achilles Series, Box Set 1: Pushing Brilliance / The Lies of Spies


Tim Tigner - 2018
    You'll save 40% when you buy book 2 at the same time as book 1.Includes Amazon #1 Bestsellers PUSHING BRILLIANCE and THE LIES OF SPIES. Both are destined to keep you reading late into the night."Achilles is my new Mitch Rapp." --Robert Getty"Reads like a Reacher novel with a little Ludlum and Flynn mixed in." --Jeff Bowden"My first thought was a new Jack Reacher--only better." --Lucia O'Brien"Think of Tim Tigner as Tom Clancy without the filler." --Larry Nesbit"Every bit as spellbinding as David Baldacci." --Kathryn Grady_______________________________________PUSHING BRILLIANCEHe didn't do it.He really didn't.But proving it,will be a killer.Imagine Harrison Ford's THE FUGITIVE meets Tom Clancy's HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER.Framed for murder and on the run, former Olympic biathlete Kyle Achilles is also in the crosshairs of assassins' guns. Why? He has no idea. He's fighting blind against two master strategists and one extraordinary invention--known as Brillyanc.Achilles' only ally is the other prime suspect, a beautiful Russian mathematician who is either the best or worst person to ever enter his life. Katya was engaged to Achilles' brother -- before he died.Chasing clues while dodging bullets, Achilles and Katya race around the globe, uncovering a conspiracy conceived in Moscow, born in Silicon Valley, and destined to demolish both the White House and the Kremlin. Along the way a lost soul finds purpose, a broken heart confronts forbidden love, and America gains a new hero.Packed with heart-stopping surprises, paced by razor-sharp plotting, and populated with richly rendered characters, Pushing Brilliance will leave you breathless and longing for more.________________________________________THE LIES OF SPIESThe American president sent him...The Russian president caught him...The free world is counting on him...But he doesn't remember.Imagine Robert Ludlum's THE BOURNE IDENTITY meets Lee Child's PERSONAL.Journey beneath the diplomatic veneer of international politics and beyond the reach of conventional military operations into the epicenter of clandestine affairs -- where diplomats dance and spies collide in wars that never make the news.For the next step in its expansionist agenda, the Kremlin devises a covert coup far more devastating than Bin Laden's most dangerous dream. With the American economy in his crosshairs, Russian President Vladimir Korovin picks suitable pawns and pulls sizable levers, initiating the boldest gambit the world has ever seen.Halfway around the world, the White House develops a plan for derailing Russian aggression. A way-off-the-books, high-risk, high-reward plan. American President William Silver identifies the perfect person for his impossible mission: former CIA operative Kyle Achilles.With their plans in place and their spies undercover, each president is confident that he has outplayed the other -- until everything goes wrong.

Deliverance: A Justice Belstrang Mystery (Justice Belstrang Mysteries Book 3)


John Pilkington - 2021
    To take his mind off his troubles Belstrang goes - and discovers things are not so simple.Sir Richard is not dying, but desperate. His brother John has been killed in an explosion at the family’s iron foundry, down in the remote Forest of Dean. They cast cannons for the Royal Armouries: a privileged and lucrative business. But Sir Richard does not believe John’s death was an accident.Meanwhile, Mountford's cold-hearted son Francis treats him as an invalid. He fears things are being kept from him - and implores Belstrang to investigate.The mystery deepens when a forester who was seen talking to Belstrang is murdered.Only after a violent confrontation on the bleak salt-marshes does the truth begin to unfold - and its implications reach far beyond England’s shores.This time Belstrang must follow the trail to a very bitter end, which could be the making of him - or cause his undoing.

All To Me


Ashantay Keys - 2021
    

An Aunt Bessie Collection - JKL


Diana Xarissa - 2017
     Aunt Bessie Joins Aunt Bessie joins the planning committee for Manx National Heritage’s new fundraiser, "Christmas at the Castle." Bessie is delighted that her friends, Marjorie Stevens and Mary Quayle are also both on the committee. Carolyn Teare is a less welcome addition. When Carolyn insists on hiring an expensive designer to “improve” everything, Bessie is even less happy. Aunt Bessie joins Mary and Marjorie in fighting against Christopher Hart’s suggested changes to the beautifully decorated rooms. But when Christopher ends up dead, not liking his design style seems a pretty slim motive. Aunt Bessie joins forces with Inspector John Rockwell and his Douglas counterpart, Pete Corkill as an act of vandalism and a second dead body threaten to get "Christmas at the Castle" cancelled altogether. Aunt Bessie Knows Aunt Bessie knows she’s in for a long evening when she joins her friends to celebrate New Year’s Eve. In Elizabeth Cubbon’s experience, New Year’s Eve parties are never as fun as they ought to be. When she's invited to share the night with her new neighbours at Thie yn Traie, she reluctantly agrees, in spite of her misgivings. Aunt Bessie knows that gorgeous redhead, Gennifer Carter-Maxwell is drunk and slightly out of control. But when Gennifer starts flirting with Hugh Watterson, the young police constable who is Bessie’s friend, Gennifer manages to upset Hugh's girlfriend, Grace. By the time midnight arrives, Bessie is more than ready to head for home, but first she agrees to join in the search for the now missing Gennifer. Aunt Bessie knows that Hugh Watterson didn’t kill anyone. And she’s certain that his supervisor, John Rockwell, knows it too. Unfortunately, it’s Inspector Anna Lambert heading up this particular investigation. As evidence against Hugh seems to be piling up fast, Bessie knows she’s going to have to do some detective work of her own. Aunt Bessie Likes Aunt Bessie likes weddings. Elizabeth Cubbon, known to everyone as “Aunt Bessie,” is delighted to see two of her friends being united in marriage. But before the wedding, there’s a cold case that has the whole island talking. Aunt Bessie likes helping Hugh Watterson and John Rockwell with their investigation. But when the three girls who went missing decades ago turn out to have been murdered, Bessie isn’t as happy to be involved. When one of the main suspects turns up dead, things look increasingly complicated. Aunt Bessie doesn’t really like surprises. But she’s determined to give the happy couple the best possible surprise she can arrange. She just has to find time to plan that while hunting down a killer.

Ten Seconds to Free Fall (Ten Second series, #3


L.A. Clayton - 2020
    . . and every second counts.Kate and her CIA team are on a mission to stop the AGI’s plan to overthrow the government and achieve a New World Order. But the AGI is always one step ahead of them, clearing the way to win their shadowy war. Kate is tangled in a dangerous web that pulls her deeper into a labyrinth of lies and betrayal no matter what move she makes. The clock is counting down to zero and she’s in the fight of her life - and the freedom of the world is at stake.Jake’s assignment is to test the loyalties of a high-ranking AGI operative who may prove to be a huge advantage if they can sway him. But the operation goes sideways when an unexpected source from Jake’s past turns up, and in this cat-and-mouse game old ghosts can become new enemies. Jake must decide who he can trust to help him ensure that AGI’s New World Order won’t become reality. Making his stand, he'll stop at nothing to end AGI. But everything can change in the blink of an eye . . .

A Not So Cozy Christmas / Mansion Mayhem / Boathouse Bedlam / Castle Chaos


Haley Harper - 2015
    Instead she finds herself smack in the middle of a centuries old feud that someone wants to settle once and for all....and they will stop at nothing to reclaim what they feel is rightfully theirs.When Shannon discovers an old diary she is suddenly pulled into all the mystery and legend of the Black Hills.As she deals with a mother who talks to ghosts, a grumpy old geezer who is up to no good, and a handsome colleague with revenge on his mind, Shannon tries desperately to help her friend hold onto her home, her dreams and the land that she loves.An extra bonus to this book includes yummy recipes from the Mid West!Mansion MayhemShannon Porter has always loved a good ghost story, so when her editor asks her to write a book about famous ghosts, she jumps at the chance. She loves the idea that the book will take her to various locations around the world, starting with a haunted mansion in England. Little does she know that instead of writing her book, she will spend most of her time trying to solve a murder. Eliminating suspects and finding the real killer among a group of strangers that include a ghost crazy matron, a mysterious maid that appears only to Shannon, and a creepy recluse professor, proves to be more of a challenge than Shannon expects.As a special bonus, this cozy mystery ghost story also includes some yummy authentic British recipes. Boathouse BedlamWith her loyal furry companion, Edgar by her side, Shannon travels to a small town in Maine to compile more research for her book on famous ghosts. Excited to be staying in a haunted boat house, and eager to experience all the culinary feasts that New England has to offer, Shannon is looking forward to doing a lot of work, a little relaxing and an enormous amount of eating.But when her dog Edgar makes a frightful discovery on the beach, her plans for work and relaxation are suddenly thrown into turmoil. Who is friend and who is foe?Only the resident ghosts can say for sure!Delicious recipes for the authentic New England dishes mentioned in the book are included at the end of this cozy mystery ghost story. Castle ChaosAlthough recent experience has taught her otherwise, Shannon is really hoping that this final research trip for her book will be all work, some play and no foul play. But you can never be sure what might happen at an ancient castle in Ireland that is reportedly haunted by a very nasty spirit!While Shannon prepares to deal with whatever may come her way during this final trip, she is also preparing for big changes in her personal life at home.You can share this final culinary adventure with the traditional Irish recipes included at the end of this cozy mystery ghost story.

The Killer Knight and the Murderous Chairleg


Kelly Ethan - 2020
    Let the mayhem begin… Xandie Meyers thought all her troubles were over when she moved to Point Muse, Maine. Instead, she inherited her great-aunt’s supernatural library and a snarky, talking cat. Not to mention a family of chaos-causing witches, furry law enforcement and a card-carrying demon from hell…and a dead body. Xandie Myers is suspect number one and she has no clue who’s targeting her. Sherlock librarian needs to swing into action and sniff the real killer out before she becomes the next victim—or ends up in jail for murders she didn’t commit. Can Xandie survive long enough to navigate her freaky new world? Or will things that go bump in the night have her for a midnight snack? If you like snarky dialogue, murder and mayhem, then you’ll love book one in Kelly Ethan’s Point Muse Mysteries, a new cozy paranormal mystery series. Unlock the mayhem of The Killer Knight and the Murderous Chairleg today!