by admin | Oct 18, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Has the darkness of the past returned to claim their lives?
And from whose past has it come?
Ex-detective Alex Marshall came to North Cornwall to escape a cruel past, but when confronted with a local crime spree, Marshall feels compelled to investigate. It’s not long before Marshall’s peaceful new way of life reaches an abrupt end.
But when fate draws him to Sarah Chessy, the real mystery begins…
Why does the enigmatic Sarah seem so interested in local crime? Should the locals be trusted, or are they part of the problem?
As Alex and Sarah plunge into a treacherous world of small-town crime and growing danger, Sarah’s secrets threaten to push Alex away. Those secrets could be her undoing. To survive, they must work together and enlist the help of new friends. Because a time of reckoning is surely coming…
Shadows of Tintagel is an electrifying and atmospheric mystery-thriller that will grip you from the very first page all the way to the shocking conclusion.
An action-packed, crime adventure with lashings of romantic suspense, this story is tailor-made for fans of Ian Rankin, Peter May, JD Kirk, Joy Ellis, JM Dalgliesh, and JD Robb
Don’t miss this riveting tale.
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by admin | Oct 18, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
***** “Fast-paced, terrifyingly believable, chilling at times… the kind of book that’s hard to put down”
***** “The most gripping and imaginative example of gaslighting ever”
***** “Everyone should read this book …”
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Fabiola has it all
She lives an idyllic life in Oxford – beautiful house, adoring husband, happy healthy baby.
But she has a past
Fabiola thinks she’s moved on. However, in a world of smartphones and social media, it’s not so easy to wipe the slate clean.
And her past won’t leave her alone
As the line blurs between what is true and what is imagined, Fabiola comes face-to-face with her worst fears.
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Genuinely LOVED this book! Bought for a holiday read and couldn’t put it down.
Outstanding thriller, Salter’s characters got right under my skin, and he brings to life a side of the digital world that could really threaten any of us. A must read. Up there with Joseph Finder and Harlen Coben.
“Much superior to Girl on the Train.”
I loved the way it took you to a place that was so dark you didn’t think it could get any worse…and then off it goes again while circling back round…can’t say anymore without giving it all away so just get it and enjoy it. Brilliant. Would be an amazing film!
Thrilling. I haven’t read anything recently that was really nail biting like this. It was exciting, current, twisted, but not in an offensive way. Excellent read.
Well written; full of twists and intrigue. Makes you realize just how easy it would be for someone to cyberstalk you!
Loved the Twists and Turns. A real page turner and somewhat frightening in its take on technology. I couldn’t put this one down. What a great read.
Cyber crime to the terrifying extreme!
Absolutely amazing, fast paced action. I’ve read a lot of psychological thrillers, but never one exactly like this.
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by admin | Oct 18, 2025 | Mystery |
THE TWO MASSACHUSSETS HOMICIDE COPS WONDERED WHY I WAS MENTIONED SO PROMINENTLY IN A MURDERED NUN’S OLD DIARY.
I knew why. Many years before she became Sister Veronica, Ronnie Frost was a vivacious college co-ed — and my lover. I always wondered what became of her after she mysteriously disappeared. I also knew I had to find out who killed her! Was her murder random? Or tied to something in her past?
IF YOU LIKE STRONG CHARACTERIZATIONS, GREAT DIALOGUE AND SURPRISES, PULITZER-NOMINEE LAWRENCE DE MARIA’S ALTON RHODE MYSTERIES ARE IN A CLASS BY THEMSELVES.” (John Crudele, New York Post); “A LAWRENCE DE MARIA TITLE GIVES YOU MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK THAN JUST ABOUT ANYTHING IN THE BOOK MARKETPLACE TODAY.” (Florida Weekly); “A MASTER OF THRILLER DIALOGUE.” (Washington Independent Review of Books); “WHILE DE MARIA MAY HAVE BEEN AN AWARD-WINNING FINANCIAL REPORTER, HE’S AN AWFULLY GOOD FICTION WRITER AS WELL.” (Naples Daily News)
INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM
THE UNITED STATES
THE DRONE (A Jake Scarne Thriller): “No matter what the series, De Maria’s characters are sure to act with boldness and courage. When I first discovered this author, I turned to his first book, Sound of Blood, purchased used, a signed copy, now one of many I have read, and I now read each new paperback as soon as it is published. Pleasures to read, sure entertainment, don’t even try to anticipate the twists and turns, as true as the statement about reality — you could never make this up!”
TURTLE DOVE (An Alton Rhode Mystery): “You won’t be sorry reading this humorous, amorous, adventurous book … happy to have discovered this author.”
SPLICER (A Jake Scarne Thriller): “With all the news about the recent pandemic out and about, De Maria has captured the threat of a genetically modified “bug” that could be weaponized.”
GREAT BRITAIN
THE END OF US (A Cole Sudden C.I.A. Thriller): “This is a cracker of a H bomb terrorist plot. A story very well told and written. Great bunch of characters and fast paced. Enjoyable.”
HOPE (A Jake Scarne Thriller): “Another brilliant read in an ever-increasing catalogue of great stories. Never disappoints and with great characters reappearing, this book is highly recommended once again.”
SISTER (An Alton Rhode Mystery): “Yet another classy read from the excellent pen of Mr. De Maria. Brilliant characters, a terrific storyline and would recommend this author without any misgivings. Kept me enthralled from beginning to the end.”
GERMANY
ALAS, PARIS (A Thriller): “I have read many of De Maria’s books, and find them unfailingly entertaining. Engaging dialogue, venues with enough descriptive detail to interest experienced travelers, scenes played out with gastronomic expertise, all while partnering with attractive and attentive characters of both sexes. And finally, for me, the writing in Chapter 14 was perfection.
INDIA
THE VIRON CONSPIRACY (A Jake Scarne Thriller): If you enjoy conspiracy theories, this is the book for you. Well written plot and characters, fast paced, detailed mystery.
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by admin | Oct 18, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
Have you ever wondered if there are individuals within the government who can predict the future? Where are they, how do they live, and how do they gain insight into what lies ahead… “3:13 AM” will unravel an alternative tale about one of these oracles.
El sets off with his colleague Marian to Asia. After a twelve-hour flight from London to Bangkok, their journey leads them through Patong to one of the picturesque islands in the Indian Ocean. Their destination is a point that cannot be found on the world map. Only when you zoom in from a satellite image will you see Koh An—a jungle-covered remnant of lava, the sandy beach of which is only fifty leisurely steps long.
It is here that secret agents have been assigned to meet with the mysterious Mr. Lee. By the will of fate, Raymond Lee knows a little more about the world than any of us. And this time his terrible prophecy will make the blood of even the most cold-blooded leaders of the counter-terrorism department run cold. What Mr. Lee saw in his vision is capable of turning life on Earth upside down. But the most terrifying realization is that his predictions have never been wrong.
by admin | Oct 18, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
I was unable to put it down … Full of twists and turns made in Tom Clancy style.
— Amazon reviews
What’s the difference between a soldier and a terrorist? Battle-hardened Iranian Colonel Zarrabian has a mission: revenge. For his country, for his leaders, and for his beautiful wife and daughter, killed by American bombs. Sent by Iran to wreak vengeance on America, Zarrabian is here to show what a professional soldier can do.
Zarrabian’s attack on the Golden Gate Bridge quickly deepens into a mystery as FBI agent McCaig realizes he knows Zarrabian, a respected Colonel in the Iranian Army who once saved McCaig’s life. As McCaig digs deeper, he and famed television reporter Christine Garret find themselves thrown together and on the run as the case unravels into layers of conspiracy, deception, and treason. As they race to stop more terrorist attacks, Zarrabian forces them to face the blurry lines between terrorism, war, patriotism, and treason.
Who is the terrorist … and who is the hero?
C.A. James hit this one out of the park … I highly recommend this novel.
— GoodReads review
A story Vince Flynn or Robert Ludlum might have written: terrific debut for this natural action-adventure novelist. — Amazon review
[This] is going to be picked up by Hollywood very soon.
— Amazon review
This isn’t your average terrorist-kills-a-bunch-of-people book. It keeps you guessing and re-guessing from the beginning all the way through to the end.
— Amazon review
I was unable to put it down … so many twists and turns that keep you guessing, you constantly want to find out what could possibly happen next. It is story-telling at its best. — GoodReads review
Never a dull moment … twists/turns and a great set of unique characters
— Amazon review
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