In this immersive thriller a father resumes the search for his missing daughter after the case of her disappearance goes cold. Great for fans of Gillian Flynn, Stieg Larsson, Tana French and Mary Kubica.
On a frigid December night, Megan Floyd vanishes from the mountain town of Fraser, Colorado. The extensive search provides no answers and as attention of her disappearance fades, the case goes cold. Her father, Tom Floyd, is forced to confront his worst fear that his daughter will never be found, and soon his life and marriage begin to disintegrate around him.

A year after the disappearance and with no new leads, Tom hires private investigator Marshall York, a former detective, and his assistant Hannah Jacobs. They soon start to uncover the secrets of Megan’s dangerous second life, all while fighting their own demons. Tom is guilt-ridden over a missing child case from his past, and Hannah is haunted by the unsolved murder of her older sister.

The case begins to consume all three of their lives, and as they dig deeper, they start to unravel the dark truth of what happened to Megan.

What Readers and Reviewers Are Saying About The Fear Of Winter:

“This novel is a classic missing-persons thriller. I'm a huge fan of detective novels, and this one is right up there with some of the best. It's a perfect winter read that fans of Harlan Coben, Joe Nesbo, and Michael Connelly will love.” ?????

“This book had all of the makings of a great suspense detective mystery. There's a roadblock so the police don't chase the lead, but private eye's (and their assistance, and their client's) are not swayed so easily. They are more creative, as they aren't bound by the red tape. Once I picked it up I couldn't put it down, but I still made myself take a break after each chapter so I could absorb the latest connection made by the team.” ?????

“This was absolutely amazing! It started off a tad slow, but once it picks up, you won't be able to put it down. Tom's daughter disappeared two years ago and he hasn't given up hope on finding her, so he hires Marshall a PI who has an assistant named Hannah, I loved that you got to see it through all three perspectives and it got so intense towards the end I couldn't wait to figure it all out!” ?????

“I am super excited that this was actually the first book in a series as I really enjoyed the author's style of writing and how he was able to keep me reeled in all the way until the end. The second book in this series cannot come soon enough.” ?????

“I really enjoyed this book and it made me keep reading because I wanted to know how certain things would play out and if Tom was going to find out what happened to Megan. I love Hannah's character because she was relatable and she was quite entertaining which kept me wanting to read more of her. She's such a great addition to the story.” ?????

“This was such a good read, I loved it I couldn't put it down. The writing was engaging, the story compelling, and the characters so well developed they could have jumped out of the pages. I was gripped from the start and on the edge of my seat for most of it. I cannot wait to read more by this author.” ?????

“I loved everything about this book! If it had another 150 pages I would have loved it even more. The characters were rich with depth, and all had their own quirks which added even more to the story. It was riveting, kept my attention, but left me wanting more.” ?????

“I have to be honest - this is not my typical genre. But wow, I loved it! I loved Hannah - she was flawed yet brave and tenacious.” ?????

“I fell in love with this book immediately and I couldn't wait to find out what happened to Megan. Constantly torn between not wanting to read it as I didn't want it to end but being so caught up in the story that I had to keep going to find the answers the characters were searching for.” ?????
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A killer set free. A past resurrected. A truth too terrifying to face.

Carved in Stone is a chilling thriller that explores the darkness of the human mind and the haunting question—can a killer ever truly change?

Thirty years ago, Meghan Newton barely survived a brutal attack that left her scarred for life. Her assailant, Carlton Tubbs, was sentenced to fifteen years behind bars, but good behavior set him free after only nine. Then, he vanished.

Now, Detective Vanessa Stone is hunting a killer who has slaughtered eighteen women, each bearing the same gruesome wounds as Meghan. The evidence screams one name—Carlton Tubbs. But how could a man who disappeared decades ago still be killing?

As Vanessa digs into Tubbs’ past, she uncovers disturbing clues buried within the walls of his childhood trauma and his time in prison. His psychologist held secrets. His victims shared eerie similarities. And hovering over everything is a shadowy figure known only as “Smith,” a name whispered in the recesses of Tubbs’ fractured psyche. Is Tubbs a product of a broken past, shaped into a monster by circumstance? Or was something far more sinister at work—something that never left him?

As Vanessa races against time to find the missing woman who may be the killer’s next victim, she’s forced to confront a terrifying reality: when the mind becomes a prison, the ghosts inside may not be imagined. And if she stares too long into the darkness, she may never escape it herself.

Gripping, atmospheric, and deeply unsettling, Carved in Stone will leave you questioning whether evil is born, made—or something else entirely.

From the author of Barren Waters, the Hollywood Book Festival’s Best Science Fiction Novel of 2017, comes a chilling psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page.

“Fans of the genre will really enjoy this one.” - Amazon Reviewer

“If serial killers make you squirm, you must meet a man named Smith...” - Website fan post

“This one’s dark, kids. Leave the lights on…” - Website fan post

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Blood has always flown easy for Ian Kelly.

He's spent a double life as part of a secret government program. Plucked from the foster care system at a young age for exhibiting a rare personality profile, trained to kill, then set loose on enemies of the free world.

These days blood is thicker.

With two grown kids old enough to be asking too many questions. Raising themselves while Ian travels the globe on official murder business.

But Ian tells himself, just one more mission, because world peace means someone has to kill the killers. His latest assignment has him sent to Dubai to investigate a wealthy playboy who the CIA thinks is dealing weapons. Back home, his son Brandon has taken his mother's murder investigation into his own hands. The police chalked it up as an incidental slaying from gangland crossfire. But there's something odd about the lack of news coverage and haphazard homicide report.

Ian is deep into his mission when he catches word of his son's sleuthing, putting him on a clock to eliminate his target and race home before Brandon follows a trail that could lead him to his father's true identity, or worse, the Cartels.

Dexter meets The Gray Man in this pulse-pounding thriller perfect for fans of Coben, Child, and Greaney.
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ARE SOME PEOPLE ABOVE THE LAW?

A child is killed by a stray bullet at Seattle's largest summer festival. The young man who pulled the trigger comes from an old family with power and connections. He's used to getting away with his mistakes, and his father is one of the city's richest attorneys. When homicide prosecutor David Brunelle charges the man with first degree murder, his father's law firm takes the case and tries to bury Brunelle in a mountain of legal motions and professional attacks.

Brunelle must fight against top-tier attorneys, unscrupulous defense experts, and even personal health challenges to avenge the senseless murder of an innocent child. An acquittal would be proof the system is rigged in favor of the rich and powerful. Brunelle is determined to fight for justice. But can he win?

STEPHEN PENNER IS AN AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR WITH OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD

The Interests of Justice is Book 17 in the top-rated legal thriller series featuring Seattle homicide D.A. David Brunelle and a recurring cast of cops, defense attorneys, and forensic experts. Each book in the series can be read as a stand-alone novel, but also follows the personal and professional growth of Brunelle and his friends and foes.

"David Brunelle may or may not win his case, but Stephen Penner has definitely created a winner here." --Amazon Reader Review

If you're looking for an authentic legal thriller with plenty of twists and turns, The Interests of Justice is for you!
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