Reviews for Todd Travis’ thrilling CREATURES OF APPETITE: ?

“You’re used to clever plots, complex characters, twisted cases and brilliant writing. Few things can surprise you, because most times you figure out who the murderer is before the book ends. Well, let me tell you something: ‘Creatures of Appetite’ by Todd Travis is like nothing you’ve read before. Prepare yourself to be hooked from the very first pages, to forget that you need to eat or sleep, and to be taken by surprise by a twisted ending that you could have never guessed.” ?—Jo Ammons, NY Books Examiner

?“If you start reading this book thinking that you’ll be able to put it down before bedtime, you’re wrong. You’ll only be able to fall asleep after you turn the last page. Usually, readers who read a lot of crime novels gain the ability to guess how everything is going to end, or at least suspect. It’s not going to happen with “Creatures of Appetite”, because the ending will come as a shock.” ?—Top Books Worth Reading

?“No, as a reader you won’t guess who the murderer is before Jacob Thorne puts two and two together, but that’s not what makes Creatures of Appetite stand out in its genre. What makes it really worth reading is on the very last pages.” ?—All Fantasy Worlds

They call it the Heartland Child Murders.
Everyone else calls it a nightmare.
Locked doors don’t stop him.
He leaves no trace behind.
He only takes little girls.

??His nickname …

The Iceman.

?A deranged serial killer roams wintry rural Nebraska, targeting little girls, with a demented purpose no one can fathom.??

FBI Special Agent EMMA KANE, a former DC cop considered to be damaged goods, is assigned to babysit burned-out profiler JACOB THORNE as they both fly to Nebraska to catch this maniac.??Thorne is erratic, abrasive and unpredictably brilliant, but what he and Kane find in the heartland is much more than anyone bargained for, especially when the Iceman challenges them personally, where it hurts most.

The clock is ticking and a little girl’s life is on the line.

And maybe even more with that, once they find out what he’s really up to.

CREATURES OF APPETITE
By
Todd Travis

The French police call on the Skeleton Detective when a dog digs up some human bones: "Terrific" —Publishers Weekly Les?Eyzies?de?Tayac is known for three things: pâté de fois gras, truffles, and prehistoric remains. The little village, in fact, is the headquarters of the prestigious Institute de Préhistoire, which studies the abundant local fossils. But when a pet dog emerges from a nearby cave carrying parts of a human skeleton—by no means a fossilized one—Chief Inspector Lucien Anatole Joly puts in a call to his old friend, Gideon Oliver, the famed "Skeleton Detective."   Once Gideon arrives, murder piles on murder, puzzle on puzzle, and twist follows twist in a series of unexpected events that threaten to tear the once sober, dignified Institut apart. It takes a bizarre and startling forensic breakthrough by Gideon to bring to an end a trail of deception thirty?five thousand years in the making.Skeleton Dance is the 10th book in the Gideon Oliver Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

The twisty, witty, lethally sharp thriller from Tam Barnett, author of How to Read a Killer's Mind! Perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Alice Feeney, CJ Skuse and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train! 'Tam Barnett is a name to watch.' Daily MailTime won't heal his broken heart, but revenge might... Ivor has never loved anyone the way he loves Becky.Then his world collapses – Becky is found dead.Consumed by grief, Ivor is determined to find out what happened.What he discovers is darker than heartbreak: controlling lies, family secrets and a past that refused to stay buried.But Ivor has his own demons. And as his obsession with the truth deepens, his heartache for Becky curdles into something far more dangerous. Murder.Praise for Tam Barnett:'A fast-paced, tension-building mystery with a shattering finale. Tam Barnett is a name to watch.' Daily Mail????? 'Clever, dark, and totally binge-worthy.' Reader Review????? 'Twisty, witty and just a little bit unhinged!' 5-star Reader Review????? 'OMG! This kept me hooked the whole time.' Reader Review????? 'I would give this more than 5 stars if I could.' Reader Review????? 'Full of twists and turns, witty banter and compelling characters.' Reader Review????? 'SO MUCH FUN!!' Reader Review????? 'Doesn't follow the same old who dunnit which is refreshing!' Reader Review????? 'Hands down, amazing read!' Reader Review????? 'Twisted, dark, gripping & unputdownable. The ending was jaw dropping.' Reader Review

The Yorkshire detectives reopen an old murder case and stir a royal scandal in this "dynamic, surprising mystery" (Publishers Weekly). Reginald Hill "raised the classical British mystery to new heights" when he introduced pugnacious Yorkshire Det. Inspector Andrew Dalziel and his partner, the callow Sgt. Peter Pascoe (The New York Times Book Review). Their chafing differences in education, manners, technique, and temperament made them "the most remarkable duo in the annals of crime fiction" (Toronto Star). Adapted into a long-running hit show for the BBC, the Gold Dagger Award–winning series is now available as ebooks. It was a cold-blooded murder committed in one of Yorkshire's country estates. The conspirators: Sir Ralph Mickledore and his lover, American nanny Cissy Kohler. The victim: Mickledore's hapless wife. Mickledore's execution for the open-and-shut case made headlines. Thirty years later, so has Cissy's parole in light of new testimony suggesting her innocence. But when the witness whose long-suppressed evidence is murdered, Dalziel and Pascoe realize the damage done by the fatal affair isn't over. But whose secrets will prove more revealing? Those buried with Mickledore and his wife a generation ago? Or those Cissy is holding on to for dear life? Recalled to Life is the 14th book in the Dalziel and Pascoe Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

A hockey legend slain. A sheriff under suspicion. A town haunted by secrets.Sheriff Cammie Farnsworth came back to Twin Ponds for peace, not scandal. But when Eli Kelley, her former flame and the town’s beloved hockey legend, is found murdered, whispers of betrayal and revenge ripple through the frozen Maine town. The evidence points uncomfortably close to Cammie herself, and the mayor seems eager to strip her of her badge.To clear her name, Cammie must unearth the grudges Eli left behind: old debts, broken hearts, and a secret that once shattered her trust. Yet in Twin Ponds, every clue is shadowed by superstition. Whispers of curses and dark omens coil through the investigation, blurring the line between fact and folklore.As danger closes in, Cammie realizes the killer isn’t just hiding behind small-town respectability—they’re using the town’s deepest fears to mask their crimes. One mistake could cost her not just her life, but the future she’s only beginning to build with Jace Northcott.Murder on Ice is book one in the Twin Ponds Mysteries, a suspenseful small-town mystery series steeped in folklore and rich with community drama. With gripping twists, unforgettable characters, and a chilling supernatural touch, these mysteries will keep you hooked late into the night._______________________________________Praise for the Twin Ponds Mystery Series:????? “This book truly kept me up all night. Strong, well-rounded characters and an excellent mystery.”????? “They are so well written, funny, suspenseful, and I love the characters!”????? “The writer builds the story and characters in a way that draws you into the town and lives of the people in Twin Ponds.”????? “Every time we think the mystery is solved a new twist winds around.”????? “Her writing is quite similar to Louise Penny’s warmth and descriptive characters.”????? “A well written murder mystery that will have you biting your nails!”????? “Thoroughly enjoyed reading about things others believe in, as well as the effects of blatant misuse of such beliefs.”????? “A riveting murder mystery that will have you questioning the unknown!! Outstanding characterization.”????? “I couldn’t put it down. Sheriff Cammie is a strong and interesting character. The story is complex, twisty and fun.”????? “B. T. Lord has a way of making you feel like you are part of the story.”

Loyalties are tested when an outback cop is forced to choose between her job and her fiancé.Jenny Williams became a cop and moved to the middle of nowhere to solve a family mystery. Now, the case surrounding her cousin has been closed, she realises she can’t go back to city life.She loves the quirky locals, the outback policing and most of all, she’s in love with local station owner Nick Johnston.Juggling her work and farm life is proving difficult, but when a weekend on the cattle property turns into official police business, Jenny finds herself desperately searching for the owner of an abandoned vehicle.But when the woman is found dead, Jenny discovers a link to Nick which can’t be ignored. Will he become her prime suspect? Or the next victim?