by admin | Apr 4, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
It’s a typical teenage bedroom with posters covering the walls and clothes littering the floor. But the girl lying on her bed, wearing a delicate chain around her neck, is lifeless. A circle of red stains her white vest top. How had the girl’s mother looked down at her sleeping child and pulled the trigger?When Detective Kim Stone rushes to the scene of a house fire, she’s shocked to discover it’s claimed the lives of two teenage children and their parents. But this tragedy is not quite as it seems. Each body is marked by a gunshot wound and the mother, Helen Daynes, is holding the gun.The case sparks painful childhood memories for Kim who suffered at the hands of her own abusive mother, but it just makes her more determined to uncover the truth. As Kim untangles Helen’s past, she finds a history of clinical depression. But did it drive Helen to murder her loved ones?Then Kim uncovers a tiny, vital clue in Helen’s bedroom that throws the investigation wide open. Could someone else have killed the Daynes family?Just as Kim feels she’s making progress, a deadly threat is made to her own life by a dangerous psychopath from her past. Biting back her fear, she keeps digging. And when Kim hits upon a shocking secret that changes everything she thought she knew about Helen, she realises that the remaining family members are in grave danger.Kim is under pressure like never before, and the monster circling her is getting ever closer. Four bodies already. Four graves fresh in the ground. Who will be next? Can Kim find the killer and save herself before it’s too late?An absolutely nail-biting mystery thriller that will have you gasping out loud. You won’t come up for air until you’ve reached the breathtaking final twist. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Mark Billingham and Robert Dugoni will love Six Graves.Can be read as a standalone.Read what everyone is saying about Six Graves: ‘OMG! OMG! OMG! Angela Marsons what on earth have you done to me?!… Just OMG! Wow! Speechless!… utterly amazing… had me on tenterhooks.’Rachel’s Random Reads, ?????‘Wow, wow, wow! Just inhaled this book in about 2 hours.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Wow! My heart needs to rest now, this is an absolutely blood pumping ride that doesn’t stop!!… LOVED IT!!’The Fiction Cafe Book Club, ?????‘Amazing series and a phenomenal book. Warning: If you start this book in the evening you will read all night because you won’t be able to stop… Oh My Heavens. This was an unputdownable book from the beginning. My heart was in my throat.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘From first page to last this had me totally gripped. It was like being on a rollercoaster of emotions. 5 stars are just not enough.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘I defy anyone… to not feel goosebumps when you read THAT prologue!… takes you on a rollercoaster journey that will batter your emotions and leave you feeling completely wrung out before you even reach THAT ending!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Heart pounding, nail biting… I’m sure my heart rate was abnormally high throughout reading this book!’The Book Review Café, ?????‘Kept me up until midnight… my heart rate is slowly coming back down… wow, wow and wow!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Wow!!! Wow!!!! Wow!!! This book is a total page turner and will keep you guessing with every page… BAM! The ending floored me.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Oh wow!!!… I couldn’t put the book down until I’d finished it in a day… the most dramatic ending I’ve ever read, this book deserves more than 5 stars!!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????
by admin | Apr 4, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
A family fortune may be motive for murder: “Miss Silver has her place in detective fiction as surely as Lord Peter Wimsey or Hercule Poirot” (Manchester Evening News). Jenny has never been one to feel sorry for herself. The illegitimate child of a wealthy man and a statureless woman, she has been an orphan since before she can remember. It is a hard life made bearable only by the kindness of her guardian, an old woman named Miss Garstone, who has always treated Jenny as her own. Struck down by a motorist, “Garsty” dies, whispering to Jenny that her parents were actually married, and she is the rightful heir to the Alington fortune. Miss Garstone was not the only one who knew the secret, and as Jenny grieves, her wealthy cousins work to protect their fortune. When the quiet conflict turns deadly, governess-turned-detective Miss Silver is the only one who can unravel the perplexing family saga.
by admin | Apr 4, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
HOT OFF THE PRESS, ACT IT OUT and OFF TARGET are humorous, fast romps, perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, Jana DeLeon, Gemma Halliday, Liliana Hart and JB Lynn.HOT OFF THE PRESS:Starting over can be deadly . . .After a few life-altering changes, 28-year-old Hailey Webb lands a job as an assistant/errand runner for the local newspaper in her hometown of Palm Shores, California. If she knew this meant stumbling onto dead bodies, then she . . . well, she probably still would have taken the job. A girl’s gotta eat, right? How long can one last on a steady diet of ramen noodles?When Hailey finds a dead treasure hunter on his boat on her first day at work, she realizes that yep, things can get way worse than she imagined. And if that’s not enough, Hailey is confronted with events from her past that she’d rather forget. When they start to gain in on her, she knows she has to solve the murder to get the answers she needs.Thankfully, she has her best friend, Kat, to help her, and Mike, the reporter, who is just too darn good looking for what Hailey needs right now.Join Hailey on her rip-roaring adventure in this thrilling and fun-packed mystery!ACT IT OUT:Not everything that glitters is gold . . .As an assistant/errand runner for the local newspaper in her hometown of Palm Shores, California, Hailey Webb has all kind of jobs. Sure, picking up dry cleaning and bringing lunch is not exactly what big dreams are made of, but if it pays rent, it’s good for now.What’s bad is having your bank account ravished by the hottest actor to ever walk the earth while being threatened with a crowbar. That’s after said actor steals a plane and crashes it in the woods. And that is after he is accused of murdering his co-star in their latest action movie. With the prop weapon . . . that turned out to be a real gun. Yep, Hailey’s job is way more exciting than she would have thought.Now she sets out to find the fugitive actor to get her money back, and she has to prove he is not the real killer. By finding the real one. As Hailey navigates the world of the movie industry, she needs to watch her step, or she’ll inadvertently become the lead in the next true crime reality TV show.OFF TARGET:‘Til death do us part?Hailey Webb, assistant and errand runner for the local newspaper in Palm Shores, California, enjoys a night out with her best friend, Kat. At their favorite bar, they’re promptly invited to join a bachelorette party.Too bad the fun doesn’t last when someone tries to strangle Hailey in the bar restroom, and she barely survives. Was she the actual target? Or was it Laura, the bride-to-be, who could pass off as Hailey’s twin?Either way, Hailey stumbled into something she just can’t let go. Or better yet, she stumbles upon something while investigating. A dead body.With help from her best friend, her mom, and her hot coworker, Mike, Hailey is left with no choice but to get to the bottom of this mystery before a killer catches her.
by admin | Apr 4, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
They say the enemy of the enemy is your friend. But sometimes it’s hard to tell who the real enemy is.As a hunter, Constance Jaeger grew up believing that all vampires were evil. But now the Accords say they are citizens with rights. Constance is dubious. Especially when a vampire who scoffed at the Accords murders a neighborhood cop. Constance wants revenge.Her strongest ally against the rogue bloodsucker is the charming, fiddle-playing Valentine McBain. He’s seeking vengeance for a friend killed by the same vampire. The only problem? Valentine is a vampire too.She doesn’t want to trust him, but she may not have a choice. Simple revenge rapidly turns into a tangled web of corruption, trafficking, and sorcery, until Constance and Valentine are the only ones who can stop the summoning of a demon powerful enough to destroy an entire city.Assuming they can work together long enough to do it.Read now and be drawn into a world of music, vampires, and adventure in modern Portland!
by admin | Apr 4, 2025 | Cooking & Drinks |
Learn how to grow and cook with herbs all year long in this garden-to-table cookbook featuring 120 recipes and practical tips for elevating your food.Herbs have a transformative power—they can lift a dish from ordinary to sublime. Written by a true herb aficionado, Herbs will show you how to enjoy herbs all year round! Judith Hann skillfully weaves together guidance on cooking and growing herbs—whether you have a full herb garden or simple pots on the windowsill—and shares 120 recipes that have been tried and tested at her herb cookery school. Try your hand at simple herbs sauces and salads. Or experiment with more ornate dishes, such as Guinea Fowl with Lovage and Lime, or Spare Ribs with Plum, Chilli and Sage Sauce.Organized by season, you’ll find chapters covering:• SPRING: Learn about Basil, Chives, Mint, and more—with recipes for herb teas, cheese, and pestos.• SUMMER: Discover the beauty of summer herbs like dill and lavender, plus recipes for edible flowers and herb ices.• AUTUMN: Parsley, sage, and sorrel are perfect for autumn—as are herb preserves, oils, and vinegars.• WINTER: Make the most of rosemary, coriander, and others in recipes for risotto and herb canapes.Full of anecdotes, this is a wonderfully personal account of a love affair with herbs, as well as an indispensable guide on how to make the most of them every day.
