Heath Overton is missing, and his wives want him back…When the Overton clan—one husband, three almost-sister-wives, and their eleven children—arrive in Mallard Bay, summer on the Eastern Shore heats up. The Overtons and their television show are ready for prime time until the family patriarch disappears. Lightning Strike Films wants their leading man in front of the cameras in two weeks, and Heath Overton’s wives want him home yesterday. Everyone’s upset, even before the murders start.It’s been nearly two years since attorney Grace Reagan landed in the touristy little town on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and so far, every one of her plans to leave has backfired. This time it’s Grace herself who’s holding up progress. She may, or may not, be getting married. Or going to France for her dream vacation. Or starting over somewhere on the far side of The Bridge. She has big decisions to make, but first, her new clients need help. As the body count rises, Grace is torn between her duties and the fast-moving changes in her own life. Can she stop the killings before she becomes the next victim?BAD INTENT is the third book in the Eastern Shore Mystery series.

Everybody dies. Nobody leaves . . . Award-winning author Scott William Carter returns with his tenth novel, a spellbinding tale of a man who bridges both sides of the great divide. After narrowly surviving a near-fatal shooting, Portland detective Myron Vale wakes with a bullet still lodged in his brain, a headache to end all headaches, and a terrible side effect that radically transforms his world for the worse: He sees ghosts. Lots of them. By some estimates, a hundred billion people have lived and died before anyone alive today was even born. For Myron, they're all still here. That's not even his biggest problem. No matter how hard he tries, he can't tell the living from the dead.
Despite this, Myron manages to piece together something of a life as a private investigator specializing in helping people on both sides of the great divide—until a stunning blonde beauty walks into his office needing help finding her husband. Myron wants no part of the case until he sees the man's picture ... and instantly his carefully reconstructed life begins to unravel.
"Carter's writing is on target." – Publishers Weekly
“The Sixth Sense meets Spenser For Hire in Scott William Carter’s magnificent Ghost Detective.” – Michael J. Totten, author of Taken
“Scott is one of those rare writers who can and does cross genres, and do it well. You never know what kind of story you’ll get from him, but you do know that it’ll be good.” – Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Hugo award-winning author of The Disappeared
From the author of The Gray and Guilty Sea and Wooden Bones, comes this riveting novel of a man cursed with a terrible gift. In a world where everybody dies but nobody leaves, Myron Vale is the rare individual who completely straddles both sides of the great divide. His strange ability resulting from a gunshot to the head while serving as a Portland police officer, a few years later he recovers to forge a new life as private investigator catering to both the living and the dead. With its memorable characters, taut prose, and spellbinding story, Scott William Carter's Ghost Detective will haunt you long after you finish the final pages — a promising launch to what will hopefully be a long-running series.—FRP

“A hilarious small town murder mystery that Janet Evanovich fans should flock to.” –Sublime Book ReviewsNobody at the nursing home takes old Amy Tapin seriously when she brags about her summer frolics with Albert Einstein. Sure, it's well known the great smarty pants used to vacation on these Adirondack lakes. But that was long, long ago. And now Amy is unwell. The poor dear is liable to say anything.But when Amy goes missing, ex-cop/ blues musician Norris Tanager takes a closer look at those crazy stories. What he finds is murder, blackmail, tales of a mystery violin, a gorgeous female mathematician, and a league of backwoods intellectuals who soon have Tanager wondering if having big brains is truly an asset or just an easy way to explain a bad haircut.Norris Tanager, star of the Amazon bestseller, Blues of Autumn, is back on the job, and everybody is thrilled about it. Everybody, that is, except Tanager.

Meet Detective Anna McArthur. Back at work after being stabbed in the line of duty. And solving serious crimes in West Norfolk.Everyone says the victim was loved. Someone’s lying.When church volunteer Yvonne Garrington is found dead in her cottage kitchen, her throat slashed and the scene awash with blood, DC Anna McArthur is called in to investigate. Still rebuilding her career after injury and scandal, Anna knows this is a chance to prove herself. But the deeper she digs into Yvonne’s quiet life, the more contradictions she uncovers.Yvonne’s neighbours are polite. The parish is welcoming. The church choir even goes on performing. But someone in this picture-perfect town is hiding something dark — and when an anonymous tip places Yvonne’s estranged ex-husband at the scene, Anna realises the truth may lie closer to home than anyone wants to admit.As secrets surface and loyalties fracture, Anna must push past gossip, grief, and her own doubts to catch a killer who won’t hesitate to silence anyone who gets in their way.Perfect for readers of Elly Griffiths, LJ Ross, Faith Martin, and Jane Adams.Please note this book was originally published as SquealerDetective ProfileDC Anna McArthur is newly reinstated on Norfolk’s Serious Crimes team and desperate to shake her old nickname — “Crazy McArthur.” She’s tough, intuitive, and determined to prove her worth. As she balances a fragile mental recovery and a fraught romantic connection to her boss, Anna knows that solving this case isn’t just about justice — it’s about survival.SettingA quiet, picturesque Norfolk town with winding streets, a nosy parish, and a church that sees everything. But beneath the surface of this so-called community lies jealousy, judgment, and long-held secrets waiting to explode.? 5-Star Reader Reviews for the Series????? “Superb plot, characters. I couldn't put this book down.” – Kindle Customer????? “Was interesting to read... It's an easy read.” – Jackie????? “I was gripped from the minute I started reading.” – Bubbles????? “Great story all set in the Kings Lynn area.” – Barbara Mitchell????? “Great read — I would definitely recommend buying this book.” – Luke Morgan

This paradise world has a dark side: a multi-racial female cop can’t stop thinking about a drowned girl’s face... because it reminds her of her own.Overcoming a past filled with scars, Lei makes a life for herself and her dog, Keiki, as a Hawaii cop in the sleepy Big Island town of Hilo. When a routine patrol turns up two murdered teens, Lei’s world is rocked. She knows one of the girls, and she can’t rest until she finds answers—not only about the victims, but about her own shadowed past as well.She’ll look so beautiful...once she’s dead.He knows he’s twisted. He knows he’s wrong. He just doesn’t care. But now there’s a female cop on his trail that won’t give up, and she’s gonna be next."Blood Orchids satisfies on every level. A powerful talent is on the scene, whole-heartedly recommended." -Drew Cross, former police officer, author of BiteMarksGrab this fast-paced mystery with a twist of romance, and take a trip to Hawaii with the series that’s sold more than a million copies and earned a USA Today ranking multiple times. This FREE police procedural mystery with a multicultural female sleuth will take you away to a paradise world you won't want to leave, a full length novel in a long-running mysteries series that can be read as a standalone, but will leave you wanting more!

HOME IS WHERE THE SECRETS ARE BURIED'Gripping' Jeanine Cummins'Original' Andrea Carter'Compelling' Sheila O'Flanagan'A page-turner' Ryan Tubridy'This perfectly paced slice of rural noir is extremely addictive' Business PostWhen two bodies are found on Glenbeg Farm, the local community is reeling.Wealthy matriarch Ursula Kennedy and her farmer husband Jimmy seem to have died in a tragic accident. But who knows what happens behind the closed doors of a family home?Rob, the Kennedys' eldest son, gave up a high-flying legal career to help with the family business. Given the recent tensions with his parents about money, is he really as distraught as he seems?Rob's wife Kate struggled with Ursula's controlling nature - it must be a relief to have her out of the picture now.And Christina, the victims' fragile daughter, has been struggling to keep a long-buried secret.Police suspicions begin to grow. And before long, the Kennedys' many toxic secrets start to come to the surface . . .'Cleverly plotted and unpredictable with a fantastic cast of characters' Rachael English