Death by Fountain

Rome—the city of churches, marble, … and murder? For one American tourist, a famous fountain will become her final resting place.

Wedding bells are ringing, and Lana Hansen could not be happier! Wanderlust Tours guide Randy Wright and his Italian girlfriend are tying the knot in Tuscany, right after he and Lana finish leading a Christmas-themed tour around Rome.

Unfortunately for Randy, his ex-girlfriend is still convinced they are meant to be together. When she shows up at his hotel, they have a nasty fight, and Randy threatens to harm her if she doesn’t leave him be.

After her body is found in the Trevi Fountain, Randy is immediately arrested. Lana is convinced he didn’t do it, yet none of her other guests seemed to have wished the young women ill.

With a shortage of suspects, Lana must dig deep in order to sleuth out who really killed Randy’s ex-girlfriend—before his visit to the Eternal City becomes permanent.

“With stops in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas in Rome, and even a bachelorette party in Reykjavik, this [Travel Can Be Murder Cozy Mystery] series is certainly one for the bucket list traveler. Lana’s status as a brand new tour guide means the reader experiences the wonder of these destinations just as she does.” – Forbes, “Travel Books: 5 Cozy Mystery Series To Satisfy Your Wanderlust”

The Travel Can Be Murder Cozy Mysteries are fun stories about making friends, traveling, and celebrating new experiences. Join tour guide Lana Hansen as she leads tourists and readers to fascinating cities around the globe on intriguing adventures that often turn deadly.

Books in the Travel Can Be Murder Cozy Mystery series:
Book 1 – Death on the Danube: A New Year’s Murder in Budapest
Book 2 – Death by Baguette: A Valentine’s Day Murder in Paris
Book 3 – Death by Windmill: A Mother’s Day Murder in Amsterdam
Book 4 – Death by Bagpipes: A Summer Murder in Edinburgh
Book 5 – Death by Fountain: A Christmas Murder in Rome
Book 6 – Death by Leprechaun: A Saint Patrick’s Day Murder in Dublin
Book 7 – Death by Flamenco: An Easter Murder in Seville
Book 8 – Death by Gondola: A Springtime Murder in Venice
Book 9 – Death by Puffin: A Bachelorette Party Murder in Reykjavik
Book 10 – Death by Oxcart: An Independence Day Murder in Costa Rica

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The One Who Got Away

The woman he could never forget…
The killer he never knew existed…

Artist Gwen Trueblood is shocked to discover her husband David’s accidental death was actually premeditated murder. Almost as troubling is the revelation that he was in the Witness Protection Program, making Gwen question how well she knew her husband at all. Only one person can give her the information she needs, but he’s the very last person on earth Gwen wants to speak to.

U.S. Marshal Colin Mitchell was like a brother to David Beaumont when they were growing up, until Colin realized he had feelings for his friend’s fiancé. Colin makes a move that ultimately costs him both the woman he loves and his relationship with David.

Colin was in charge of the investigation into David’s death, and he can’t believe he let the other man’s killer get away. The case is reopened, bringing David’s murderer out of hiding and putting Colin and Gwen directly in the path of evil itself. Together they must discover the truth of what happened to David, as they struggle to come to terms with the passionate attraction that’s been smoldering between them since the fateful daydream years before.
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Murder In Spades

The Ashgrove Bridge Club did not expect their newly elected president, Leonard Delaney, to be murdered on the day of his successful election, or did they? Could it have been a conspiracy to get rid of Leonard? After all, he was a man of insufferable superiority, his victory being achieved primarily through fear of reprisals in the event he failed to win.

Meanwhile, recently retired DCI Alistair Fitzjohn, returns to Sydney after working on a case as a police consultant. He is looking forward to some quiet time tending his orchids and an evening with the new woman in his life, Peta Ashby. Little did he know, however, what he would face on return to his Birchgrove cottage.

In the midst of the turmoil, he is asked to head the investigation into the Ashgrove Bridge Club murder. It is not long, however, before Fitzjohn finds Leonard Delaney’s murder is not as straightforward as first thought.

As the case develops Fitzjohn’s detective skills are tested as is his ability to deal with a ghost from the past who is out for revenge.

Interview with the Devil

Amazon’s Top Bestseller Since Release – Experience the Story Readers Can’t Put Down!

“Interview with the Devil’ is a chilling masterpiece that captivates and terrifies in equal measure. Joseph Banbury’s journey is brilliantly conceived, forcing us to confront our deepest fears and beliefs. Truly amazing.” – Tom Holland (Fright Night, Chucky)

Scrubs Magazine’s Top Read, “THE BEST HORROR BOOK THIS CENTURY.”

What if everything you thought you knew about the Devil was a lie?

Interview with the Devil sets the stage for an expansive universe of stories. It introduces readers to a world where the ordinary meets the supernatural, laying the groundwork for the intense and epic journey that unfolds across the series. Joseph Banbury, a fearless author who took the literary world by storm with his provocative book challenging religion, thought he was prepared for anything. But when he’s confronted by the Devil himself with an irresistible offer—to document Satan’s side of the story—Joseph is plunged into a nightmarish journey beyond his darkest imagination.

Joseph must navigate the treacherous depths of Hell itself, where nothing is as it seems and every truth comes wrapped in layers of deception. As Joseph delves deeper into the Devil’s twisted narrative, he uncovers a chilling prophecy that foretells the end of the Universe. The clock is ticking, and the fate of humanity rests on a razor’s edge.

Will Joseph succumb to the dark forces at play, or will he defy the Devil and change the course of destiny? This is not just a story—it’s a battle for the very soul of mankind.

Join the legions of readers who have been captivated by this gripping, mind-bending horror novel. “Interview with the Devil” is more than a book—it’s an experience. Start the journey today, and discover a world where the stakes couldn’t be higher.

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Garden of Thorns

It’s easy to blend in and disappear on the streets of Boston. Elle Ward has finally taken control of her own destiny—away from the dark shadow of her family’s reputation. Putting her botany and chemistry degree to work, she’s the successful owner of her own apothecary. But she lives by a secret identity. Curing innocent Bitten in the basement, she flies under the radar, risking her life, and risking punishment from King Cyrus.

But being raised in this world means she can never truly get away from the Houses and their politics. She lives under the rule of the House of Allaway, and Charles is out to avenge the brutal murder of his twin: a sister for a sister.

Elle has fought tooth and nail to claim her own life, and she’s not about to let it be ripped away. But her brother demands a Born move in to protect her, someone who knows how the enemy thinks. Elle has lived in a House with Lexington Dawes before, but she’s no longer a fragile girl, and he’s not the bitter, sarcastic man she remembers…

The Blood Descendants Universe continues with Garden of Thorns.