A dark satire about the world's most unusual businessmanWhen Jonathan Doe is fired from his office job for stealing too much stationery, he becomes an entrepreneur of businesses the world has never seen. Professional plant-waterer, freelance taxidermist—he’ll try anything.After a disastrous start, he moves onto professional octopus teasing. Will he fail again or make his fortune? Is he really a professional or just a con artist? Desperate to succeed, his plans become more outlandish, from stealing theme park mascots at gunpoint to fighting deranged restaurant tycoons.As the enemies he makes seek revenge, both his life and business are threatened, until his world spirals into mayhem and violence. Set in the fictional city of Vestibue, England, Grand Theft Octo is a wild and hilarious ride that strikes at the heart of aspirational culture.

The Boston PI excavates her city's buried secrets in this "shrewd . . . smartly told" thriller by the Anthony Award–winning author (The New York Times). Six-foot-tall, redheaded ex-cop and Boston-based private eye Carlotta Carlyle is "the genuine article: a straightforward, funny, thoroughly American mystery heroine" (New York Post). Boston's largest urban renewal undertaking in modern history draws Carlotta into an undercover gig at the site. It comes at the request of a disgruntled hardhat who suspects the multibillion-dollar project has set off a groundswell of graft, kickbacks, and fraud. The case hasn't unearthed anything but dirt, so Carlotta is tempted into moonlighting on another: a Beacon Street socialite who's deeply concerned about her vanishing tenant, a dog groomer named Veronica James. Since there's no possible way Veronica would run off without her beloved Norwegian wolfhound, Carlotta's suspicions are definitely aroused. And when her big-dig informant falls to his death in a highly dubious accident, Carlotta's torn between two disparate investigations: an unlikely kidnapping and a likely murder . . . Until they begin to converge, "and watching Carlotta tease out their deep, disturbing connections is pure pleasure" (Kirkus Reviews). The Big Dig is the 9th book in the Carlotta Carlyle Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

In this lawyer on the run action suspense, attorney Quinton Bell loses the trial of his career, and possibly his life.Dead By Proxy takes you on a heart-pounding journey through the life of a criminal defense attorney, whose world is wiped out. When Quinton loses a career-defining case, he finds himself being hunted by the very client he tried to save.As Quinton navigates the treacherous path of survival, he is running from a powerful and relentless adversary who will stop at nothing to see him silenced. Finally landing in Houston, he hides in plain sight while re-inventing his new life as a trial lawyer.When he’s forced to take on a high-profile murder case, he exposes himself and those he loves to danger. With each passing moment, the noose tightens, and he must draw on every ounce of wit to outsmart those who still want him dead.Will Quinton Bell find a way out, or will he forever be a target in a deadly game of cat and mouse?Dead By Proxy is the first book in the edgy Proxy Legal Thriller Series. If you like memorable characters, smart gritty action, and jaw-dropping twists, then you’ll love Manning Wolfe’s fast-paced page-turner!Praise for the Proxy Legal Thriller Series:“A riveting read that expertly teams courtroom drama and legal maneuvering with imminent danger, spine-tingling suspense, a touch of romance, and non-stop action. Talk about an adrenaline rush!” – ReedsyCan a woman write a thriller book that leaves you going, Wow, how did I ever miss this author before?’ Yes, she can. Fist bumps and high fives to author, Manning Wolfe on this fantabulous thriller!” - Forgotten Winds"I love the whole book! From beginning to end, it was a roller coaster ride! From New York to Texas, With incredible character development, and plot twists from beginning to end! Looking back, there were subtle clues, but not until the very end was there a resolution. I would highly recommend this book!” - Susan Riley, Amazon Customer“Manning Wolfe just put herself on my list of must-read authors!” – John Ellsworth

Archie Goodwin goes undercover on the waterfront in a new mystery by the author who "does a masterly job with the Wolfe legacy" (Booklist).Nero Award–Winning AuthorArchie Goodwin is not overly fond of Theodore Horstmann, who takes care of the orchids on the rooftop of Nero Wolfe's West Thirty-Fifth Street brownstone. But as loyal assistant to the legendary private detective, Archie will put his animosity aside when the surly orchid-keeper stumbles through the front door beaten within an inch of his life.While the gardener lies in a coma, Nero sends Archie to poke around his apartment near the river. The place is neatly kept, if not quite as elegant as the brownstone, but across the street on Tenth Avenue Archie quickly discovers the longshoremen's watering hole in whose back room Horstmann has been playing a lot of bridge lately. The smoky tavern is packed with tough dockworkers and recent European immigrants, and Archie does his best to blend in, filling the victim's empty seat in his running card game, as he attempts to learn what sort of shady business might have led to attempted murder. But when one of his new bridge partners is killed, Archie finds himself caught up in something much bigger than a bar fight . . .Trouble at the Brownstone serves up postwar New York City atmosphere in a fast-paced mystery featuring Nero Wolfe, "one of the two or three most beloved detectives in fiction" (Publishers Weekly)."Mr. Goldsborough has all of the late writer's stylistic mannerisms down pat." —The New York Times

How can DI Clare Mackay uncover the facts if nothing is what it seems? DI Clare Mackay is called to Albany High, where the body of a girl has been found. A suspected suicide yet Sophie Bakewell was by all accounts a cheerful, talented student. Could she really have been hiding a darker side? It's not the only disturbing case to land on Clare's desk. Across town, an elderly man is in danger. Yet before the police can determine the facts, everything changes and they are presented with two suspicious deaths to investigate. As Clare and her team face the possibility that anything they believe to be true about the deaths is wrong, they might find that a killer can lurk behind the most innocent of faces An unputdownable crime thriller from the queen of Tartan Noir, perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Lin Anderson and JD Kirk. Praise for Bridges to Burn 'Engrossing and immersive... had me hooked from the first page and I devoured it in one sitting' Angela Marsons, author of the Detective Kim Stone series 'Bridges to Burn is a treat for anyone who loves gripping, well plotted police procedurals with compelling character arcs... full of twists' Rachel McLean, author of the Dorset Crime series 'Intriguingly plotted with a plethora of teasingly plausible suspects' Tim Sullivan, author of the DS Cross Thrillers 'I absolutely loved Bridges to Burn... had me hooked from beginning to end' Rachel Lynch, author of the DI Kelly Porter series 'Such a gripping police procedural and a superb cast of characters. I feel like Clare's team are old friends, and I can't wait to read more from the Mackay series' J.M. Hewitt, author of The Crew 'Marion Todd just gets better and better. This latest installment keeps the reader turning the pages to a breathless finale' Sheila Bugler, author of Black Valley Farm 'Pacy, thrilling and full of twists and turns... A genuinely brilliant whodunnit that oozes all the dread, mystery and excitement that we've come to expect from this series' Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives 'Very human characters, superbly timed surprises and a masterfully plotted mystery... A page-turning success' B P Walter, author of Notes on a Murder 'Sparkling prose and a nail-biting plot' Sarah Ward, author of The Birthday Girl 'Good storyline and engaging hard to put down' Reader review 'This is the first book I have read by this author, and it certainly will not be the last. The story was well-crafted, gripping and quite brilliant. A brilliant police procedural' Reader review 'There are plenty of twists and red herrings to keep us on our toes. I love Marion's style of writing. The storyline is gripping I think this is the best book in the series, so far' Reader review 'Love the Claire Mackay novels. Great writing and premise. Amazing characters. Page-turner. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing' Reader review

A COMPELLING MYSTERY THAT WILL KEEP YOU FLIPPING THE PAGES!Can a man truly be forgiven for his conduct? Or will it haunt him even in death?It’s been nearly two years since Dallas Nash’s wife died. He has pulled himself together and is pushing forward with life. He’s even found a new friend in an unlikely place. That doesn’t mean life as a Major Crimes detective has gotten easier.The murder victim in Nash’s latest case is revealed to have a complicated history. Nearly twenty years ago, a woman accused him of a heinous crime. The murder could be a dish of revenge served cold, or it might simply be a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.Can Dallas Nash untangle the truth before a killer escapes justice?The Fate of Our Years is the eleventh book in the 509 Crime Stories, a series of novels set in Eastern Washington with revolving lead characters. If you like thought-provoking police procedurals with compelling personalities, then grab this book today.Scroll up and join the action by grabbing THE FATE OF OUR YEARStoday!Praise for the 509 Crime Stories:????? “This has been such a great series, and I very much recommend it.”????? “Great characters and story. I just bought his next one.”????? “The cops are real and compelling…”????? “…a great read, with great characters, and always an interesting storyline!”????? “A great series that leaves one looking forward to more books to come.”????? “Stumbled across the series and I’ve read six in a row now.”????? “I’m happy reading Colin Conway’s work, easy reads without wasting words. Always a winner.”ADDITIONAL SERIES BY COLIN CONWAYThe John Cutler Mysteries – hard-hitting private detective storiesThe Flip-Flop Detective – light-hearted amateur sleuth mysteriesThe Cozy Up series – not your grandma’s coziesThe Charlie-316 series – political/criminal thrillersThe 509 Crime Stories – fast-paced police procedurals