A newspaper editor and a police detective investigate two seemingly unrelated Santa Fe murders in this mystery debut—Winner of the Tony Hillerman Prize."The Replacement Child has many charms: It's a riveting procedural, a compassionate and perceptive study of human nature, and a wonderfully labyrinthine whodunit." —William Kent Krueger, author of Thunder BayLate one night, Capital Tribune editor Lucy Newroe receives a tip from Scanner Lady, an anonymous reader who frequently calls with police scanner tidbits. When Lucy checks out the tip, she discovers Scanner Lady has been killed. That same night, the body of a seventh-grade teacher, Melissa Baca, is found at the bottom of a local bridge. As Lucy and police detective Gil Montoya hunt down the culprits in each murder, they discover their cases are intertwined in the most intimate ways.Christine Barber, the first winner of the Tony Hillerman Prize, received overwhelming praise for her remarkable debut, which was named a New York Times Notable Book. Rich with details of New Mexico and the people who live there, The Replacement Child is the perfect novel for anyone who has fallen in love with the Southwest, and marks the emergence of a promising new writer."Christine Barber is new to the Southwest in the sense that The Replacement Child is her first novel. But she has a great feel for the territory and for the family connections that enforce its strong community bonds." —The New York Times Book Review"Provides detours into the rich Hispanic traditions, the geography, the architecture, and vagaries of life in present-day Santa Fe. . . . I think this pleasurable novel will endure as a far more insightful tour guide than any document printed for that purpose." —Albuquerque Journal"Smart, taut, psychologically convincing. Christine Barber has a sure hand with character and a strong sense of place." —Susan Wittig Albert, author of Nightshade

Winner of the Literary Titan Silver Book AwardA highly regarded surgeon has gone missing. Will the search for her whereabouts tear a community apart?Dr. Janie O’Connor’s disappearance from her Savannah estate, Rose Dhu, has shocked the town to its core. Her former fiancé, Phillip Carruthers—once the most eligible bachelor in coastal Georgia and the playboy son of Savannah’s most powerful billionaire family—is the prime suspect.Phillip maintains his innocence and seems to have an airtight alibi, and the case has local police stumped. But Detective Frank Winger, who has his own personal connection to Janie’s family, is determined to discover what happened . . . as long as false witnesses, evidence tampering, and ghosts from his past don’t get in the way.When back-door dealings and long-forgotten enemies reveal themselves, will Frank be able to distinguish fact from fiction to figure out what happened to Janie? Or will her whereabouts stay shrouded in the shadows of Savannah’s live oaks?

"Talton's summer mystery, a first novel, shows how fertile the desert can be as a mystery setting... A stunning debut." —Booklist STARRED reviewHaving recently lost his job as a history professor, David Mapstone returns to his boyhood home of Phoenix, Arizona, to find the city dramatically changed. It's now a haven for wealthy retirees and a seasonal retreat for West Coast "sophisticates," but pockets of his earlier life—some welcome, some not—remain. Mapstone eagerly accepts a temporary job from his old friend, Maricopa County Chief Deputy Mike Peralta: look into still-open cases and see if he can close any. He is settling into his new job when his college sweetheart appears at his door one evening. True to his memory of her, she is there because she wants something. Her sister is missing, and she wants Mapstone to look for her.Mapstone's search for the missing woman is quickly resolved when her body is discovered in the desert, but he is stunned to find the dead sister in circumstances identical to a sensational 40-year-old unsolved murder. Mapstone's dogged investigation of both murders bridges the chasm of clashing cultures, meshing his own long-ago memories with the tangled doings of newcomers and their acolytes, young women eager to share the lifestyle of tainted wealth, drugs, and careless violence.

Winner - Crime Thriller of the Year - Best Thrillers Book AwardsWinner - Feathered Quill Award - Mystery, Thriller, SuspenseWinner - Best Indie Book Award - Crime ThrillerWinner - Gold Medal - Military Writers Society of AmericaWinner - Gold Medal Crime Fiction - Reader's FavoriteA missing masterpiece. A deadly threat. A desperate search. Marty and Bo were just trying to keep their struggling startup alive - but now they’ve got a bigger problem - keeping themselves alive."Exceptionally clever and compelling" - Midwest Book Review"Packed with action. A strong voice paired with authentic dialogue… Witty and engaging.” The BookLife Prize"A satisfying crime novel that will keep readers hooked." Kirkus ReviewsMost investor pitch meetings don’t end in murder - but then Marty and Bo haven’t had a lot of luck lately. They’ve been struggling to keep their startup business alive. It’s not high-tech, it’s not highly successful and the pressure to find capital has strained their bank accounts and Marty’s marriage.So when Nico Scava offered to invest they eagerly accepted. He had money, connections in the art world, and a creative idea, but maybe they should have asked more questions. Now Nico’s dead and they’re on the hook for whatever scheme he was running. The Russian mob is after them, and if they don’t find $10 million and a mysterious missing painting in the next few days they’ll be dead too.Their frantic chase will lead them from a cabin in the Oregon woods to a Portland strip club, from an aging artist to a bogus baron, and deep into the history of a missing masterpiece that someone is willing to kill to obtain. As the bodies pile up, Marty and Bo will have some tough choices to make about how far they’ll go to protect their families, their company, and themselves."A gritty, heart-pounding thriller that grabs you from the first page and won’t let you get away!” - Michael Lindley, author of the Amazon #1 Hanna and Alex Low Country mystery series."The DaVinci Code for grownups. Don't miss this impressive debut novel!" - Warren C. Easley, author of the award-winning Cal Claxton Mysteries.

Review "Gritty descriptions, simmering threats, and a wry sense of humor contribute to a countdown to disaster. Exceptionally clever and compelling." - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review"A strong voice paired with authentic dialogue... Packed with action." - The BookLife Prize"A heart-pounding thriller that grabs you from the first page and won't let you get away." - Michael Lindley, author of the Amazon #1 Hanna and Alex Low Country mystery series. "The DaVinci Code for grownups. Tinged with noir and ringing with authenticity. Don't miss this impressive debut novel!" - Warren C. Easley, author of the award-winning Cal Claxton mysteries. "Chasing Money is a roller coaster of a ride. It's wildly inventive and incredibly entertaining. I couldn't put it down." - Charles Cutter, author of the acclaimed Burr Lafayette legal thrillers"With crisp dialogue and tightly-packed scenes, Balter tells an intense and nearly tragic tale with splashes of dark humor, an intriguing supporting cast and a real-life art mystery." - Steve Anderson, author of the Kasper Brothers series and other novels."Balter's acerbic wit, clear writing style and extensive knowledge of art history make this a captivating read!" - John Wemlinger, author of The Cut, a 2022 Michigan Notable Book "A simple but satisfying crime novel that will keep readers hooked." - Kirkus Reviews"Chasing Money is an impressive debut novel by a gifted author." - Awarded 5 Stars, Essian Asian, Reader's Favorite.

Psychiatrist David Rothberg's dedication to his work at Vanderkill Prison Hospital has helped many troubled people—and made him the focus of anger in others. When hostilities boil into vengeance, David finds himself in a battle for his life.The inmates' obsessive thirst for revenge force David to confront the darkest side of human nature—both theirs and his own."A must-read for any thriller lover!" ~ Amazon Reader

A brand new espionage thriller series from Neil Lancaster, the author of the best-selling Max Craigie series. No Way Out, Book 2 in the series, available to order now! 'Feels like a blockbuster movie… Amazing, authentic characters, some of the best dialogue I've read' HELEN FIELDS'Brilliant! Mark Billingham meets Guy Ritchie. A hugely entertaining, compelling read’ C.L. TAYLOR'Pulse-pounding new thriller' THE MIRRORONE LAST MISSION TO AVENGE THE FALLENThe old unit will reunite to complete one last mission in honour of their fallen comrade.When retired Royal Marine Frankie Chapman is killed during a home invasion, his valuable military medals are stolen. The medals resurface on the black market, and members of the 11/06 club discover they might have fallen into the hands of a wealthy billionaire who dabbles in human trafficking.They may be old hard-cases living on past glories from the Falklands but they're still an elite group of ex-military operatives. Each one owes Frankie their life and will stop at nothing to repay their debt, so they come together for one final mission – to steal the medals back.And Frankie's daughter, Josie, wants in on the action. But Josie wants more than just her dad's medals. She wants revenge…Readers love No Mercy:'Sensational – a high-octane, two-fisted spy thriller that fizzes with a rare authenticity’ TONY PARSONS‘Buckle up for a wild ride!' PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH'A classic heist tale with a twist from a master of the police procedural, the genius fingerprints of the author’s real identity – Neil Lancaster – are all over this book' TONY KENT, THE DAILY EXPRESS'An enjoyable, fast-paced read' SCOTTISH FIELD'Unputdownable read. The subplots all come together with an explosive conclusion' Reader review?????'Excellent new characters and great story' Reader review?????'A very enjoyable rollercoaster of a read. Action packed and gripping' Reader review?????