Dressed only in an oversized t-shirt, with a burlap sack covering her head, the body of a girl swings gently from the branches in the breeze. A newly-lit candle burns on the ground below. The killer was here just moments ago… Taking a much-needed break in a cabin in the woods with her service dog Cisco, Detective Katie Scott is disturbed by a sharp knocking at the door. Outside, she finds a terrified girl called TJ , begging for help—she says she has found a dead girl in the forest. When they reach the scene, Katie turns to ask TJ further questions, but she has vanished. At dawn the next day, the body of another girl is found laid out only a mile from the first. To Katie’s horror, she realizes it is TJ. The scene looks eerily similar, with a small shrine below her feet. What kind of monster would do this? And if a twisted serial killer is at work, who is their next victim? As more bodies and shrines emerge, Katie needs to find the link between the girls and the unhinged killer. But when she stumbles across a cold case that the local police seem determined to keep quiet, Katie realizes danger could be closer to her than she first thought. How much will Katie sacrifice to find the killer and can she stop more innocent lives from being taken? An addictive crime fiction novel for fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh. A nail-biting rollercoaster ride from USA Today and Amazon bestseller Jennifer Chase! Readers love The Whispering Girls : “ Utterly unputdownable … The tension never lets up… A dark and twisty ride… It’s the kind of book that keeps you up past midnight, promising yourself you’ll stop at the next page — and never actually doing it … Gripping … must-read … Isn’t just a five-star book — it’s a full-body experience.” Apieceofmyhear t, ????? “Ok I am not ok. Ok wow. Ok wowzas. Ok breathe . and then read this book because it was incredible … I was hooked… I was gripped and gripping my knees together.” Goodreads reviewer, ????? “ Had me hooked and I couldn’t put it down … Gripped … An absolutely addictive crime thriller that had me glued to my Kindle! ” Rubie_reads , ????? “ Wow … Fast paced and exciting, there were twists with every page turned … This kept me on the edge of my seat , the story is addictive and I couldn’t put it down . One that definitely had me on edge as the tension built. Highly recommend this one to everyone!” Goodreads reviewer, ????? “ I literally got goosebumps … The suspense kept me hooked right until the very end. Fantastic! 5 stars.” B for Book Review , ????? “ Fast-paced, and completely addictive , this one had me on edge the whole way through. And that ending… wow! ” Goodreads reviewer, ????? “ Gripping from the beginning! … I was hooked and couldn't put it down . I read this in one sitting . And that ending! I loved it so much .” Goodreads reviewer, ????? “ Wow!!! ... Page-turning, nail-biting … had me completely hooked … Fantastic… Clear your schedules before you start this page-turner as you won’t be able to put it down!!! ... A nail-biting, addictive , page-turning suspense packed action crammed psychological thriller that keeps you on edge.” Bookwormwhitlock86

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.” —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ????? FBI Agent Isla Rivers confronts the chilling tableau of Lake Superior's frozen landscape, now marred by a sequence of macabre deaths in secluded ice fishing huts. As she battles both the elements and the ticking clock, Isla must piece together a frostbitten puzzle, outsmarting a cunning murderer who's as silent and deadly as the icy depths. OUTSIDE THE HOUSE is the second book in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with OUTSIDE THE ROOM (book #1). The Isla Rivers series is a riveting mystery series brimming with suspenseful cat-and-mouse dynamics and unexpected turns that will send shivers down your spine. Its enthralling female lead will capture your affections and keep you engrossed in the pages long after you turn out the lights. Fans of Lisa Regan, Lee Child, and Mary Burton are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ????? “A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ????? “A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!” —Reader review (City of Prey) ????? “Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.” —Reader review (City of Prey) ????? “Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ????? “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ?????

GOLD MEDAL WINNER FOR LEGAL THRILLERS, GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS Who strangled Jimmy Lyons at the Pink Pony? The world-class Port Huron to Mackinac sailboat race has just finished at Mackinac Island. As soon as the boats dock, the sailors head for the legendary Pink Pony, including Jimmy Lyons and his crew. But the night takes a grisly turn. Jimmy is found dead the next morning in the bar, strangled by a string of Christmas tree lights. Murdo Halverson, Jimmy's former partner and one of the crew, is arrested for the murder. But each of the crew, had a reason to kill him. As did his wife, Jane. Burr Lafayette, recently divorced and the deposed head of the litigation department of a major Detroit law firm, is recruited to defend Murdo. A man at loose ends, Burr is a brilliant but troubled lawyer. He prefers boats over courtrooms, dogs over clients, and martinis over just about everything else. He’s also not a criminal lawyer, but he takes the case because he’s nearly bankrupt, and he desperately needs the money. The prosecutor has damning evidence and witnesses that make Murdo look guilty. Unless Burr can find a suspect, Murdo is going to be convicted of first-degree murder. • • • "Cutter cranks the excitement up a notch in The Pink Pony, a first rate murder mystery where nothing is as it seems." — Bill Castanier, Lansing City Pulse FIRST PRIZE WINNER at The Global Book Awards If you like C. J. Box and Joseph Heywood, you'll love The Pink Pony . The Pink Pony is the first book in the award-winning Burr Lafayette mystery series.

An innocent man doesn’t run. He fights. After two combat tours in Afghanistan, Adam Cash returns to small-town Pinyon, Texas, hoping for peace and a steady job as deputy sheriff. But his high school nemesis, Sheriff Griff Turner, has other plans and makes it clear Cash isn’t welcome. Still haunted by war—and by the heartbreak of walking away from his high school sweetheart, Edie—Cash launches a longshot campaign to unseat Turner and loses. When Turner turns up dead the next day, all signs point to Cash. Now on the run and desperate to clear his name, Cash uncovers a conspiracy far more dangerous than he imagined—one that could destroy countless lives. To stop it, he will have to risk everything, including the one chance he has left with Edie. Blunt Force Trauma is the gripping first book in the Adam Cash Mystery Series, perfect for fans of Craig Johnson, C.J. Box, and modern Western crime thrillers. Award-winning author Jeff Kerr brings his deep Texas roots and passion for the Western tradition to this explosive, character-driven series packed with suspense, heart, and justice. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Adam Cash Mystery Series: ? ? ? ? ? A Texas-style, twisty whodunit ? ? ? ? ? Adam Cash is a true-to-life hero—flawed, determined, and unforgettable ? ? ? ? ? Run Cash, run!... Very well written. I highly recommend it. ? ? ? ? ? Awesome storytelling! I couldn’t put the book down, and looking forward to the sequel and many more! ? ? ? ? ? Very entertaining and well-written. I hope there are more Adam Cash thriller/mystery stories by Jeff Kerr. We sure need them.

From "one of the unsung legends of crime fiction" ( Chicago Tribune ), a novel about justice, character and fate, set in an American city at war with itself. A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist A Prix du Roman Noir d'Etranger Winner Oakland, California, 1983: a city churning with violent crime and racial conflict. Officer Hanson, a Vietnam veteran, has abandoned academia for the life-and-death clarity of police work, a way to live with the demons that followed him home from the war. But Hanson knows that justice requires more than simply enforcing the penal code. He believes in becoming a part of the community he serves—which is why, unlike most officers, he chooses to live in the same town where he works. This strategy serves him well . . . to a point. He forges a precarious friendship with Felix Maxwell, the drug king of East Oakland, based on their shared sense of fairness and honor. He falls in love with Libya the moment he sees her, a confident and outspoken black woman. He is befriended by Weegee, a streetwise eleven-year-old who is primed to become a dope dealer. Every day, every shift, tests a cop's boundaries between the man he wants to be and the officer of the law he's required to be. At last, an off-duty shooting forces Hanson to finally face who he is, and which side of the law he belongs on.

Is there anything more unsettling than the inability to trust your own senses? Dwayne Morrow is about to find out… Recent events in West Virginia have left Dwayne in a fragile state of mind. His recollections of those final hours are blurry at best, and while he knows what he wants to believe, he’s bound by a promise not to investigate any further. Despite the patience and support from friends and family, he finds himself hobbled by despair, unable to fully confide in anyone. When Boggs Investigations is invited to join a trial mystery weekend on a private island in Lake Erie, Dwayne is pressured by his boss to rejoin the living and participate in what is supposed to be an exercise in teamwork. But the island has a haunted history, and for Dwayne, the line quickly blurs between what is real and what isn’t. Time is running out, and Dwayne must decide whether the real danger is to his friends or to his own sanity. Isolation is the fifth heart-stopping adventure in the Dwayne Morrow Mystery series.