by admin | Apr 18, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
ONE FAMILY EMPIRE. ONE EXPLOSIVE SECRET. ONE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL.’A page-turning sojourn into the world of perfume – thrilling and unexpected.’Heather Darwent, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Things We Do To Our Friends.In a family business, everything is personal, and nothing stays a secret forever:House of Marcham is under threat. The phenomenally successful fine-fragrance empire has a rich history and is well respected in the perfume industry, but the scent of success masks something far darker. Jesse is poised to succeed his mother at the helm of the business when an explosive protest rocks the House of Marcham 25th anniversary party, setting off a chain of events that will change the Marcham family forever.As his dream of leading the firm evaporates, Jesse fights to save something far more important than the family’s legacy – the lives of those he loves.In the world of luxury fragrance, some perfumes are to die for.Blending the top notes of the must-watch HBO series Succession with the glamourous heart of House of Gucci and base notes that evoke bestselling author T.M. Logan,The Family Secret is your next obsession in contemporary thrillers.Praise for NJ Barker’s other novels:’Fast-moving, clever and well written … will only leave you wanting more.’Jennie Godfrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things.’The writing and plotting were really pacy and engaging, and it reminded me of TM Logan.’Joel Richardson, Publisher for Crime, Michael Joseph.Readers are loving THE FAMILY SECRET:’Plenty of twists and turns, secrets and revelations to keep you guessing. A highly entertaining thriller.’LoveReading Ambassador; Selected as a LoveReading Indie Book We Love’Pacy, complex and intriguing – a thoroughly engaging read. N.J. Barker is a master of well-plotted, fast-moving, very enjoyable thrillers.’ Nicole Swengley, author of THE PORTRAIT GIRL’This author keeps getting better and better. I was hooked from the off and couldn’t put this down at all…one of the best thrillers I’ve read in a while. Surprising, daring and riveting.’ Bobs and Books (book blogger)’NJ Barker seems to be a hidden gem in the world of contemporary thrillers. THE FAMILY SECRET is compulsively readable; clear a few hours because you’re not going to want to put this book down…this was a roller coaster ride right up to the last chapter.’ MSMichelleDawn (book blogger)’Clever, fast-paced and hugely enjoyable.’ ??????????’One of the best thrillers I’ve read in a while. Surprising, daring and riveting.’ ??????????’With each turn of the page, you’ll want to turn faster as the tension and intrigue grow.’ ??????????’I read the end on my phone. I could not sleep without knowing what happened.’ ??????????’Fast-paced and hugely enjoyable.’ ??????????
by admin | Apr 18, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Retirement is a time for knitting, gardening, and an occasional quiet lunch with friends, according to Kathleen Williamson. Her sister Andrea has an altogether different point of view. When the sisters go to the Canaan Valley to search for paintings mentioned in a document found in an old hotel once owned by their grandparents—paintings that might be Monets—Andrea immediately becomes involved in tracking down a murderer. Kathleen would much rather be looking for the paintings, but she goes along with Andrea, since the victim was their hotel-keeper, murdered just down the hall from their room. The question is: Does the murder have something to do with the elusive paintings?
There are many clues and many suspects, including hotel staff, valley residents, and the mysterious foreigners who come from the Eastern Seaboard for skiing. There are also many types of danger—icy roads, sub-zero temperatures, and a killer who doesn’t care how many people die in the attempt to make sure the right ones do.
by admin | Apr 18, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Hens and homicides in a cozy slice of paradise.There’s a mongoose in the henhouse and a killer on the loose. Every day in Hawaii is an adventure. When tetrachromatic chicken farmer and event planner Saffron Skye was hired to help a couple take the plunge, she didn’t expect it to get so literal. The groom drops right off a cliff into a bay full of sharks. Now Saffron is left searching for the killer as a hurricane heads to the island and an old girlfriend wreaks havoc with Saffron’s blossoming relationship. Navy sailors, mysterious tattoos, gathering sharks and descending owls all converge to make this Saffron’s most eventful event yet!Hen Party: Book 2 in the Aloha Chicken Mysteries series of cozy-clean reads . . . with chickens.
by admin | Apr 18, 2025 | Fantasy |
I didn’t think my life could get weirder, but I was wrong…Fifteen-year-old Amelina Scott lives in Cambridge with her dysfunctional family, a mysterious black cat, and an unusual girl who is imprisoned within the mirrors located in her house.When an unexpected message arrives inviting her to visit the Crystal Cottage, she sets off on a forbidden path where she encounters Ryder: a charismatic, perplexing stranger.With the help of a magical paint set and some crystal wizard stones, can Amelina discover the truth about her family?A unique, imaginative mystery full of magic-wielding and dark elements, Bloodstone is a riveting adventure for anyone interested in fantasy, mythology or the world of the paranormal.TRIGGER WARNING: this book contains mention of self-harm, mental health issues and alludes to the potential dangers of sexual attraction, which may trigger younger/sensitive readers.INSPIRED BY: The World Famous Corpus Christi Chronophage Clock, created by Dr. John C Taylor, OBE, and artist Anya Gallaccio’s Crystal Grotto, in Juniper Artland, Scotland.’A smartly plotted YA fantasy adventure with a strong cast of characters. A RED RIBBONWINNER and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards.
by admin | Apr 18, 2025 | General Nonfiction |
A classic collection of ten true crime stories of children driven to murder their parents.Innocent children turned ruthless murderers . . . Hate-filled and deeply disturbed. . . . They kill with cold-blooded savagery . . .Nothing was too good for precious Katy—sports cars, jewelry, designer clothes. Her father, a successful South Florida businessman, could not resist any of her whims. But when he tried to curb her fast-lane lifestyle, she had him shot through the head while he slept.Behind closed doors of her suburban Chicago home, Nancy Knuckles was a sadistic disciplinarian who, for years, terrorized her four children with religious fanaticism, beatings, and psychological torture, until they finally rebelled with a vengeance. After the oldest daughter strangled mom and stuffed her in a trunk, the kids partied hard, inviting their friends over for booze and rock ‘n’ roll.Susan Cabot was a beautiful B-movie queen and obsessive mother. Her son Tim—born a dwarf—was pumped full of experimental drugs extracted from cadavers to increase his height. When the ex-film star’s badly beaten body was discovered in her Hollywood home, little Timmy claimed she had been killed by men using Ninja methods—before confessing.Killer Kids is Clifford L. Linedecker’s shocking true crime book of children who turn to murder.
