by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
From the New York Times–bestselling author of The Ninja comes the first “authentic and engrossing” thriller in the series featuring Jake Maroc (Los Angeles Times). Jake Maroc, a top agent for the secret US government agency known as the Quarry, is a martial arts expert on a quest for vengeance. Nichiren, Jake’s deadliest adversary, is a cold-blooded assassin with a deadly secret. And Shi Zilin is a Communist minister, a cunning survivor of turmoil. But only one can be the Jian: the ultimate master of strength and wisdom. Like stones in wei qi, the Chinese game of strategy, four ancient pieces of jade determine their fate. All three men are part of a grand scheme, but as the Communist Chinese, the KGB, and the Americans maneuver for position, only the Jian will determine who controls Hong Kong, the glittering gateway to China. From the author of the Nicholas Linnear novels and the continuing adventures of Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne, this thriller is “brilliant . . . Perhaps no other piece of fiction since Shogun illuminates the mind, machinations, and mores of Eastern peoples with the style and intensity of Jian” (The Miami Herald).
by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
A bloody past has long claws, and no one is safe…With the ink still drying on her Quantico diploma, FBI Special Agent Allie Bishop finds herself thrust into her very first case. A series of gruesome murders has rocked her hometown community of Gig Harbor, WA, and Allie has been entrusted with finding the villain.She’s spent years clawing her way out of her father’s evil shadow. No longer the frightened young girl who stumbled onto his brutal crimes, Allie must uncover a sinister evil lurking within the corridors of her old high school.But it quickly becomes clear that her new partner isn’t interested in having a rookie around, and soon enough he leaves her to sink or swim on her own. Meanwhile, the mutilated bodies of beloved students continue to pile up, and no one seems all too interested in helping.As Allie navigates the challenges and pitfalls of a new career, her past rears its dark and malicious head, threatening to swallow her whole.The past does not easily forgetAnd family is forever…Don’t miss this much-anticipated series from bestselling author Eva Sparks. Order your copy of The Devil’s Daughter now and join FBI Special Agent Allie Bishop on a thrilling ride, where darkness lurks around every corner, and danger is just a heartbeat away…
by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
The award-winning author of Cat Breaking Free delivers “an irresistible mix of riveting action and purr-fectly marvelous two- and four-footed characters” (Monterey County Herald).Molena Point, California, should be a tranquil place. Nestled quietly on the Pacific coast miles below San Francisco, it’s not the kind of town escaped convicts seek out. But if you’re a thief named Cage Jones, you’ve just sprung yourself from the clink, and the woman who turned state’s witness and helped put you behind bars lives there––where better to go than Molena Point?Wily tomcat Joe Grey knows that something sinister is afoot when he hears about Cage Jones, but he doubts that his girlfriend Dulcie’s suspicions—that the escaped thief is after her human companion—are justified. But when Jones shoots a federal officer, and the bodies of two peaceful, local residents are found brutally murdered in their home, even the suspicious Feline Detective knows that things are only going to get worse. Joe, Dulcie, and their tattercoat friend Kit—an indomitable feline trio with special powers that only a few select humans are privy to––team up to capture the thief, and in one of award-winning author Shirley Rousseau Murphy’s most suspenseful and unforgettable books to date, bring peace to the town they love.“As usual, the felines and their human coterie are appealing (at least to cat fanciers), and the virtually nonstop action will keep the series’ fans whipping through the pages.” —Booklist“Engaging . . . Murphy’s surefire plotting makes this more than just another cute cat cozy.” —Publishers Weekly
by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
MEET OFFICER DEAN MATHESON IN THIS NAIL-BITING, SMALL-TOWN CRIME THRILLER THAT WILL KEEP YOU GUESSING LONG INTO THE NIGHT.????? ‘This fast-paced, intensely suspenseful thriller kept me on my toes and turning pages, long after I should have turned off the lights and gone to sleep.’ N. Mahoney????? ‘Refreshingly unpredictable and I was gripped from start to finish.’ HannahA________________________________________________A Jane Doe hanging in Maple Valley’s woods.Officer Dean Matheson stands shivering against the cold night, trying not to look too closely at the gruesome scene before him.The medical examiner says it’s a case of suicide. But the fact that the victim isn’t wearing any shoes and there’s a stepladder placed beneath her makes Dean suspicious.Then another body turns up.Women are dying. Outcasts that no one would miss.Dean believes a twisted serial killer is roaming the streets of Maple Valley, hiding in plain sight.But he’s in over his head, and now he’s put a target on his own back. Trapped in a vicious game of cat-and-mouse with a killer who seems to know his every flaw.Dean must face his own demons if he has any chance of unearthing the disturbing truth. Before more women pay the price . . .This pulse-pounding and unputdownable read is perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, D.S. Butler, Charlie Donlea, Lisa Regan, Helen Phifer or Matt Brolly.EVERYONE IS HOOKED BY WENDY DRANFIELD’S PAGE-TURNING CRIME THRILLER:????? ‘How does she do it . . . The storyline is brilliant and keeps you on the edge of your seat and turning pages.’ Mrs J Watson????? ‘A gripping story from start to finish.’ Nathan????? ‘Excellent with a clever twist.’ Lesley T.????? ‘Full of tension and intrigue which kept the pages turning well into the night.’ Tim Davis????? ‘A cracking thriller with so many twists!’ Emily????? ‘An outstanding nail-biting thriller!’ Julie????? ‘A deadly game of cat and mouse that will keep you turning the pages.’ Julie Ryan????? ‘Full of thrilling plots, lots of twists and turns.’ katiematieMEET THE DETECTIVEA lifelong resident of the small town of Maple Valley, Dean Matheson is full of charisma and charm. He’s easy on the eyes, too, but not without his flaws. His marriage is on the rocks after an ill-advised affair, and he’s grieving his brother’s death by suicide. Now desperate for a promotion, his ambition threatens to cloud his judgement and blur the boundary between right and wrong . . .THE SETTINGMaple Valley, New Hampshire, is a small town with a close-knit community where everyone knows each other. Dean Matheson has never left his hometown and thinks he knows the cliquish community better than anyone. But he couldn’t be more wrong.ALSO BY WENDY DRANFIELDDEAN MATHESONBook 1: WHO CARES IF THEY DIEBook 2: WHERE THE SNOW BLEEDSBook 3: WON’T YOU SAVE ME
by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
“You’ll fall in love with Elvis, the spunky little dog who is an excellent judge of character, and Emily, the compassionate veterinarian-sleuth who rescues him.” –Sharon Marchisello, author of Secrets of the GalapagosAs the new owner of the Coral Shores Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Emily Benton is in over her head. When she makes a house call at the home of her client, Mrs. Eliza Klein, she finds the woman’s terrier, Elvis, in a state of distress and Mrs. Klein face down on the floor-dead. Emily immediately contacts her brother, Deputy Sheriff Duncan Benton, for help.The cause of death is later determined to be nicotine poisoning, triggering an official murder investigation. Who would want to kill a retired piano teacher best known for her animal charity work?Emily is caught up in the middle of the drama when she brings Elvis into her home. The little terrier’s strong canine instincts drag Emily further into the investigation, putting them both at risk. While Emily and her best friend, Anthony, take on the role of amateur sleuths, Emily’s brother and his very handsome colleague, Detective Mike Lane, work to uncover the truth and get justice for both Mrs. Klein and Elvis.
