Grace Reagan just bought a fixer-upper. It came complete with a grave in the backyard, a family she doesn’t want, and a new career that might get her killed.Lies, betrayal, and at least one murder are buried beneath the dirt and debris of the once magnificent Delaney House. Grace's renovation of her family's crumbling Eastern Shore mansion uncovers a dark past that everyone involved would like to forget, but she has too much invested in the project to back out.Angry relatives insist she doesn't legally own the house, a squatter leaves her threatening messages, and her small construction team's work is vandalized. Grace fights through every obstacle, and each day brings her closer to unraveling the truth about her family, including her long-missing father.But as she delves deeper into the mystery, Grace realizes that someone will stop at nothing to keep the secrets hidden. Will she find her answers only to lose her life?SQUATTER'S RIGHTS is Book 1 in the gripping Eastern Shore Mysteries series.

Some nights are best left forgotten.May 13, 1994.On her thirteenth birthday, newly orphaned Evie, witnesses a brutal attack at the hanging tree. She wakes the next morning on a bus to Los Angeles, dazed and bruised and desperate to remember. Her best friend died that night--she's sure of it. But there's no body, no crime scene, and no witnesses. Twenty three years later, the whole night is still a blur. The murderer, a faceless, nameless man.Fresh out of a stint in juvie, Butch kills a girl, strangles her. Twenty three years later, he walks out of prison a free man. But a haunted one, the ghost of his past at his heels.When another body turns up at the hanging tree--a girl, strangled--Evie is certain her lost memory holds the key. Can Butch help her find the faceless man? Or is he hiding the darkest secret of all?What readers are saying about The Hanging Tree..."This book kept me on the edge of my seat from page one, and I literally could not put it down. A thrilling read. Kane is a brilliant wordsmith, and I devoured this novel in a little under two days." --Amazon reviewer"The writing in this book is flawless. I couldn't stop reading once I started..." --Amazon reviewer"The emotions are raw, numb, awkward, and so vividly realistic...it shows the aftermath and the scars left not only on the body, but the psyche. And it reminds us there are so many different ways to cope...even though some of them are involuntary, they are definitely not all healthy." --Amazon reviewer"It's a dark intense read that had me hooked right to the end...guessing the whole way. Fantastic plot and intriguing characters. This is a must read for the fans of this genre." --Amazon reviewerAbout the Series...Straight from the mind of a forensic psychologist comes an addictive new series of betrayal, lust, revenge, and murder. These doctors earned their degrees from the dark side. And once you start reading, you won't be able to stop. Other books in the Doctors of Darkness series include Daddy Darkest, The First Cut, Shadows Among Us, and Lucky Girl.

GET *SEVEN* GRIPPING SCOTTISH CRIME MYSTERIES IN THIS GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.Fans of Val McDermid, JD Kirk, TG Reid, Ian Rankin, Caro Ramsay, William Paul and Stuart MacBride will be hooked.PRAISE FOR GERALD HAMMOND’S THREE OAKS MYSTERIES:‘Compelling . . . will appeal to dog lovers and mystery enthusiasts alike.’ The Mail‘Short and snappy as a terrier’s bark and crammed with country lore.’ Daily Telegraph‘Hammond has created another outstanding, very human detective.’ Publishers Weekly‘The cast of characters, human and canine, is convincing and appealing.’Financial Times????? ‘Twists and turns that will captivate you.’ Evonne H.????? ‘Like the Miss Marple of the dog world.’ Leigh L.IN THIS SEVEN-BOOK BOX SET:BOOK 1: DOG IN THE DARKMrs Daiches, a local show-dog breeder, is found shot in her back garden and her neighbour, John Cunningham, is the prime suspect. Mrs Daiches made no secret of her contempt for her neighbour John Cunningham and his gun dog breeding. Set on clearing his name, John seeks the real culprit. Can he trace the killer before harm comes to another person . . . or animal?BOOK 2: DOGHOUSERenowned wildlife artist George Muir is found dead in his studio. The police are sure it was an unfortunate accident. But John Cunningham smells foul play. Uncovering evidence of murder now he needs to find out who in Muir’s circle would want him dead.BOOK 3: WHOSE DOG ARE YOU?John and his wife Beth find a dead body in the Eden Estuary and a lost dog is found nearby. John’s interest is piqued when he realises the abandoned dog might hold the single clue that would solve the mystery. But his investigations will lead him into great danger.BOOK 4: GIVE A DOG A NAMEJohn’s livelihood is put at serious risk when a faked photo of him abusing his dog Stardust is shown to a local show judge. Then Stardust disappears, only to be replaced by an almost identical dog. When John starts to investigate this stitch-up, he finds himself in the sights of a ruthless killer.BOOK 5: THE CURSE OF THE COCKERSThe Hogmanay celebrations are cut short when a reveller is killed in a hit-and-run. The only clue is a terrified black cocker spaniel, abandoned by the roadside. It’s the second murder in a week featuring a black spaniel. John is on the case and finds himself on the trail of a psychopath who’ll do anything to cover their tracks.BOOK 6: STING IN THE TAILA springer spaniel has been maliciously wounded. John believes it’s the work of overzealous animal rights activists. His search leads him to a gruesome crime scene. As he delves deeper he’s drawn himself up against a gang of scared criminals who’ll stop at nothing to hide the truth.BOOK 7: MAD DOGS AND SCOTSMENJohn’s car is stolen. In the back is a valuable black Labrador and a precious gun. Then, a woman’s battered body is found near a burned-out car and the Labrador’s owner disappears. How far is John prepared to go to discover the truth and save both dog and owner?MEET THE AMATEUR SLEUTH:John Cunningham is a Falklands veteran. Forced to retire from the army on medical grounds he can be stuck in bed for weeks. But when he’s healthy he’s a dedicated and knowledgeable breeder of gun dogs. He's smart and observant, which makes him the perfect sleuth to follow the scent of a murderer.THE SETTINGThe green Lowlands of Fife are made up of farming land, small villages and sheltered harbours. In this particular corner of Fife, dog breeding and showing are big business. It’s a closed but competitive world that drives some people to desperate measures . . . even murder.GET ALL SEVEN THRILLING SCOTTISH MYSTERIES IN THIS SUPERB-VALUE BOX SET.

‘I couldn’t put it down… Finished it in a day… Amazing… What an absolute cracker!!!… Sucked me straight in. Absolutely addictive page-turner.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????As a blazing wildfire rages through Kearny County, homes are destroyed and the town is in turmoil. Amongst the debris, the body of a young woman lies totally still, her eyes looking to the sky, a silver sword pinning her to the ground. When fire wardens search the scorched remains of an abandoned farmhouse, underneath the rubble, they make a shocking discovery—a young woman, stabbed and left to die in the middle of the fire zone. Detective Delaney Pace and Sheriff Leo Palmer are called in to investigate.Leo takes in the woman’s petite features, his voice shaking as he turns to Delaney. He knows the victim—they had met on an online dating site. How did she end up in the middle of the wildfires, and who would want to kill an innocent young woman?As a second body is discovered at a remote ranch, also stabbed with a silver sword, Delaney is sure the victims are linked—both young mothers, both looking for love. Could Kearny County have a serial killer preying on single women?Delaney’s heart pounds when she learns that her close friend, Clara Eckhardt, is missing, last seen driving towards the fires. She ignores the evacuation orders and races towards the inferno. But when shots are fired, she knows the murderer has her in their sight. Will she turn back and save herself or chase the killer further into the fire to save her friend’s life?If you like Lisa Regan, Mary Stone and Robert Dugoni, you will love this completely gripping crime thriller from USA Today bestselling crime author Pamela Fagan Hutchins.What readers are saying about Her Burning Lies:“I could not put this book down and read it in one day! It was heart-pounding, and I needed to find out what was going to happen next… Kept me on the edge of my seat… Impossible to put down… A must-read.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“Unputdownable… I’m hooked.” Rubie_reads, 5 stars“Keeps you on the edge of your seat—seriously I might need a new chair… Gripping.” Scrapping and Playing, 5 stars“Awesome book… Oh my word, this storyline is gripping… It’s ohhhh so good.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“An edge-of-your-seat action packed crime thriller… This is a must-read.” Avonna Loves Genres, 5 stars“Wow! This one blew me away from start until finish.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“I devoured this book in a day!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“I was glued to the book… Managed to finish it in two days.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“Wow!… Fantastic.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“Will not let you go. Spell-binding.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars