by admin | Apr 16, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
“A crime novel that transcends the genre . . . with characters so real and so recognizably human, that it breaks your heart a little.” —Shari Lapena, New York Times–bestselling authorWinner of the Tony Hillerman Fiction AwardEx-FBI agent Brigid Quinn, now happily settled in Tucson, doesn’t visit her family in Florida much. But her former partner on the force, Laura Coleman—a woman whose life she has saved and who has saved her life in turn—is living there now. So when Laura calls about a case that is not going well, Brigid doesn’t hesitate to get on a plane.On leave from the Bureau, Laura has been volunteering for a legal group trying to prove the innocence of a man who is on death row for killing his family. Laura is firmly convinced that he didn’t do it, while Brigid isn’t so sure—but the date for his execution is coming up so quickly that they’ll have to act fast to find any evidence that may absolve him before it’s too late . . .A Twist of the Knife, Edgar Award and CWA Gold Dagger finalist Becky Masterman’s third Brigid Quinn novel, is the masterful follow-up to Fear the Darkness and Rage Against the Dying.“A gripping third entry of this powerhouse series.” —The Boston Globe“Masterman expertly builds both the family story and detective story to unexpected revelations and redemption.” —Salem MacKnee, The News & Observer (Raleigh)“Masterman deftly layers in Brigid’s family story . . . This page-turner, which tackles the rising tide of false death-row convictions and the long arm of family secrets, should be perfect for Lisa Gardner fans.” —Booklist
by admin | Apr 16, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Kay Riley should be laying low. Instead, she’s leaving a trail of trouble across North America.What starts as a simple job—finding a kidnapped woman—turns into something much bigger. The chase takes Riley from the back alleys of Canada to the cartel strongholds of Mexico, where the rules are different, the enemies deadlier, and the deals far more dangerous.An FBI agent is hot on her trail. A criminal mastermind is watching her every move. And the deeper Riley digs, the more she realizes she’s tangled in something far bigger than just one missing person: dozens of women stolen and trafficked.She’s survived Chicago. But can she survive this?Because some people can’t fight for themselves. And Riley refuses to look the other way.”I thoroughly enjoyed every book in the series so far. Things I liked:Riley is an extremely like-able character who is strong and down-to-earth. There is a also a strong set of supporting characters. The action scenes are exciting, but the author also takes the time to develop her characters as well. I liked the amusing banter between the characters.” – Amazon Reviewer
by admin | Apr 16, 2025 | Historical Romance |
He’s a Highlander from the past, seeking his soulmate. She loves coffee and air conditioning.He’s determined to take her back to his time. She’s dead set on keeping him in hers.Newly divorced, teetering on bankruptcy, and about to lose her land, Rachel Hawkins is hanging on by a frazzled thread, but she’s still hanging on and that’s what counts. But when she dreams about a handsome Highlander who treats her to a hotter night of loving than any she’s ever read about and then shows up on her doorstep the next morning, she wonders if her frazzled thread has snapped. While it’s true her grandmother was a talented witch and trained Rachel before she died, Granny never said anything about conjuring up the perfect lover in a dream and having him delivered to your door the next day. The last thing she needs right now is a man to complicate the mess that is her life. Unless he wants to rent out the room over her garage. Rent money? She can use that. A relationship? Not so much.Caelan MacKay, laird of Clan MacKay in the Highlands of Scotland in the year 1379, is cursed. As was his father before him, and his father’s father, and so on. Cursed to dream of his soulmate until he finds her and makes her his wife—as he has done in all previous incarnations and will do in all future ones—as long as he succeeds in this one. But the woman haunting his dreams can’t be found anywhere in Scotland, and the dreams have become sheer torment. So, he seeks help from the old druid who once advised his father. The seer finds her living in the year 2007 in an unknown land called Kentucky.So, a bargain is struck with the Fates and the Goddess Brid. Caelan is granted the full cycle of seven moons to travel to the future and convince his true love to return with him to the year 1379 of her own free will—no trickery or Highland kidnapping allowed. At the end of the allotted time, he returns to his era whether he succeeds or fails in his quest. If he fails, he’s doomed to a life alone and possibly the end of the MacKay bloodline, a bloodline gifted with power both envied and feared by the other clans.Against her better judgment, Rachel can’t resist Caelan, but no way is she going back to 14th century Scotland and trying to survive that country’s dangerous past—time for Plan B. With the help of Granny’s grimoire, she’ll bind Caelan to her time, and they’ll have their happily ever after with modern conveniences. But that’s the thing about the Fates and the Goddess Brid. They ignore everyone’s Plan B but their own.
by admin | Apr 16, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
An absolutely gripping cozy murder mystery with a touch of wry English humour.‘Cleverly conceived and amusingly executed.’ Sunday TimesDON’T MISS THE BRAND-NEW BOOK IN THE SCHOOLMASTER MURDER MYSTERY SERIES. MAXWELL’S REALITY IS OUT NOW!__________________________Meet Peter Maxwell: widower, film buff, golden-hearted cynic, bow-tied eccentric teacher . . . and reluctant amateur sleuth.Peter Maxwell is perfectly content with his routine; by day, inspire students and, if lucky, annoy the headmaster and governing body. By evening, return home to explain the finer points of classic films to his long-suffering cat, Count Metternich.Until Leighford High student Jennifer Hyde is murdered.The victim’s body is discovered at a derelict house in Kissing Tree Lane in the quaint seaside town. She’d been strangled.The police have very few leads. And even less motivation. But for Maxwell, students are late for class. They are not murdered. And Jennifer was one of his students.But this is not a textbook case.If you love Faith Martin, Richard Osman, Ian Moore, Rob Rinder, Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, Janice Hallett, or Simon Brett, prepare to be hooked by this character-driven thrilling mystery!PRAISE FOR MAXWELL’S HOUSE:‘A good, hard to solve mystery.’ Sunday Telegraph‘An excellent plot full of surprising twists and turns.’ Daily Post????? ‘History teacher, amateur sleuth, film buff and champion of fair play is a hero for all seasons . . . you feel yourself cheering for every victory he scores.’ Kathryn????? ‘Laugh out loud one liners and a murder mystery, what’s not to like?’ Lisa????? ‘Love these books, well written, amusing as well as exciting.’ Jean????? ‘I love the mixture of humour and mystery. The characters are wonderfully drawn . . . [Peter Maxwell] Mad Max is a brilliant creation.’ L.E. Davies????? ‘Maxwell is a treasure. Have found a new hero in Peter Maxwell. A first-rate book introducing a new amateur detective / teacher. It’s cleverly written with a believable set of characters and a plot that works!’ L.E.S????? ‘Beautiful prose, well-developed characters and interesting but not too convoluted plots. Love his humour and gentle classical references.’ Valerie Brogan????? ‘Simply, the best!’ J.B. Jobe????? ‘The main character was brilliant and wonderfully drawn. This series was actually a great creation. Thoroughly recommended’ MiranMeet Peter MaxwellPeter Maxwell is a history teacher at Leighford High School. He’s loved by his students and known as ‘Mad Max’ to his friends because of his love of quoting movies. His eccentricities make him a well-known figure in the small seaside town, cycling everywhere on his bike called White Surrey — after Richard III’s horse. When not teaching history, he is building a diorama of the Charge of the Light Brigade in his attic and talking to his cat, Count Metternich, his sounding board and boss, and solves crimes the police are unable to crack.The SettingLeighford is a small seaside town on the South Coast. Its population trebles in the summer as tourists flock to holiday there. Unfortunately for Peter Maxwell some of these characters will end up dead!
by admin | Apr 16, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Turning up the heatPrivate Investigator Liz Talbot is a modern Southern belle. She blesses hearts and takes names. She carries her Sig 9 in her Kate Spade handbag, and her golden retriever, Rhett, rides shotgun in her hybrid Escape. When her grandmother is murdered, Liz hightails it back to her South Carolina island home to find the killer. She’s fit to be tied when her brother—the chief of police—shuts her out of the investigation, so she opens her own. Then her long-dead best friend pops in and things really get complicated. As more folks turn up dead in this small seaside town, Liz must use more than just her wits and charm to keep her family safe, chase down clues from the hereafter, and catch a psychopath before he catches her.
