Krimi & Thriller

Dr. Paula Mitchell, a Seattle clinical psychologist, is in dire need of help to save her patient's life. Kae Carlson believes she will be killed on her twenty-sixth birthday, which is less than three weeks away. Through "Connie, Maxine, and Cathleen," Kae's other personalities, Dr. Mitchell learns that Kae was raped by the High Priest of a satanic cult on her thirteenth birthday. A miscarriage prevented her from delivering a baby to be sacrificed, so she must take its place. Having no other choice, Paula calls the police. Homicide Detective Jerry Riggs takes the call. Leads are scarce and witnesses disappear or die as Riggs and his partner hunt for cult members and the location where the sacrificial ceremony will take place. Time is short, breaks are few, and the cult members are getting more desperate. Can they save Kae?

Robin Alia Brook is considered a loser. She works as a customer service representative for one of the largest companies in humanity's interstellar empire, gets stood up on dates, and accidentally kills people. She even has a hard time accepting winning vacation lottery tickets for the famous habitat, 'The City of Clouds'!But after some persuasion from her parents, Robin reluctantly goes on the vacation.Upon arrival, she is greeted by the massive, beautiful gas giant Bellona, and all the glamour and prospects of expansion for the jewel of the Prospect Sector. And it is also the beginning of a celebration for the election of the new habitat captain!However, the celebration and vacation are ruined when pirates attack, seeking the captain's riches.They are ruthless, they are bloodthirsty, and they won't stop until they get what they want. Unfortunately for the pirates, Robin is really good at accidentally killing people, and with her is a rag tag team of a soon-to-be military recruit, an egotistical journalist, a veteran photographer, and the captain himself.It will be a long battle for 'The City of Clouds', and the outcome is unknown, but one thing is certain...This is the worst vacation ever.

There are no true victors in war. Even those that prevail cannot escape the burden of guilt for those who have fallen, and all those who witness the ugliness in the hearts of men are forever tainted.Ile-Ife has fallen and with it, the greatest ruler to have ever sat on the throne. Now, the ripples of dissidence and retribution spread through the realm like a pestilence, leaving nothing but ruin in their wake, but the bloodline of kingship must endure.As the sons of King Jide strive to forge new alliances in distant corners of the realm, deceit and betrayal are ever their close companions and the unseen hands of the capricious gods are now intent on shaping the fate of mortal men.Emerging powers in far-away lands circle like carrion birds, drawn by the scent of a bleeding kingdom, while the newly anointed King Olise, still aided by the witch Ekaete, whose powers and influence continue to grow, fights to maintain his grip on a tattered empire.

In the dimly lit alleys of Victorian London, a dense fog cloaks the city, wrapping its secrets in an enigmatic shroud. The air is thick with anticipation as a mysterious letter arrives at 221B Baker Street, the famed residence of the unparalleled detective, Sherlock Holmes. The sender, a shadowy figure known only as "The Midnight Scribe," beckons Holmes and his ever-loyal companion, Dr. John Watson, into a web of intrigue that will test the limits of their deductive prowess. The letter speaks of a cryptic society that operates in the shadows, orchestrating a series of seemingly unrelated events with chilling precision. A string of bizarre occurrences has left the city in a state of unease-an aristocrat's prized jewel stolen, an esteemed scientist's groundbreaking research vanished, and a prominent politician receiving anonymous threats that could ruin his career. As Holmes delves into the intricate web of connections, a pattern emerges, revealing a meticulous plot designed to destabilize the very foundations of society. Holmes, with his piercing intellect and keen observational skills, deciphers the hidden messages within the crimes, leading him to a clandestine meeting of the society in the heart of London's underground. The stakes heighten as the detective and his companion unravel a conspiracy that transcends the boundaries of conventional criminality. The Midnight Scribe's motive remains elusive, obscured by layers of deception and misdirection. The duo navigates through opulent ballrooms, grimy opium dens, and ancient libraries, encountering a cast of characters with dubious motives and hidden agendas. The city becomes a character in itself, its gaslit streets echoing with the footsteps of those who tread the line between shadows and light. As the clock ticks relentlessly, Holmes races against time to thwart the impending catastrophe. His deductive reasoning collides with a force that challenges the very essence of logic. The final revelation unfolds in a climactic confrontation, where Holmes confronts The Midnight Scribe and unravels the intricate tapestry of deception that has bound the city in suspense. In the aftermath, London emerges from the fog, secrets laid bare, and justice restored. The enigma that gripped the city dissolves like the morning mist, leaving behind a sense of resolution and the lingering echoes of Sherlock Holmes's brilliant mind at work. This Arthur Conan Doyle-inspired mystery weaves together elements of suspense, intellectual prowess, and the allure of a bygone era, capturing the essence of Holmesian intrigue in a tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the final revelation.

The background of this story was set by Rup's archaeologist father and his lousy storytelling style or, more precisely, by one of his narratives about dinosaurs. This story is about Rup and his love for dinosaurs. Their routine and initially boring vacation to a hill station took an unexpected turn and converted into a beautiful experience. Their acquaintance from the train journey, a professional zoologist and passionate crypto-zoologist, took Rup for a ride on a robot dinosaur to explore the myth of Danasur. What happened in the prohibited tribal territory changed Rup's life and strengthened his conviction of becoming a palaeontologist.

THE BRAHMIN GIRLThis is a fictional story of the brutal murders of two women, spanning a forty-five-year period: Libby Browne, a 17-year-old savant, murdered in the remote forests of Maine in 1965 and Darcy Farrell, an FBI agent, shot to death in the tidewater reaches of the Chesapeake Bay in 2010. It is told in the first-person narrative voices of three individual characters: Carrabassett Police Chief Tom Bradley; then graduate Northeastern criminology student Darcy Farrell; and retired FBI agent Lyle Beckwith. While engaged in a summer intern program in Carrabassett, Maine, in 1985, Farrell breaks open and solves the twenty-year-old cold case murder of Libby Browne. Twenty-five years later, Beckwith becomes consumed with finding and avenging the 2010 murder of his then wife Darcy, focusing on a shortlist of prime suspects, all of whom are his former crime subjects, identified by the FBI's psychological profile team. Grieving and emotionally distraught, he identifies and pursues the killer on his own rogue, clandestine initiative, rejecting help from the FBI. This compelling and suspense-driven novel was honored as a finalist in the 2022 Page Turner Book Awards in London.

Fuller Sight is a metaphysical novel. Much of the book takes place outside of time as we know it. Danny Anderson is an 18-year-old young man who has decided that he needs to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect the girl he loves from throwing away her dreams of becoming a doctor. He kills himself by running his father's car into a bridge's concrete abutment.Upon his death he meets his mother, Nora Anderson, who died nine years earlier. She is his guide for the remainder of the book, helping him review and better understand himself and those around him.As he reviews his life, we gain a better understanding of his father, brother, and the Nigerian American family across the street who became a second family after his mother died in an automobile accident. We especially become acquainted with that family's daughter and Danny's best friend, Sadé Okoro. Their friendship becomes mildly romantic to the point of Sadé expressing her dream of going to college together which Danny believes is financially out of reach.In any case, her university plans with Danny are abruptly shunted when she witnesses a drunken Mitchell Anderson violently slap Danny on the 9th anniversary of Nora's death. Sadé takes Danny to be tended to by her mother, Ezzine Okoro. Danny experiences complete memory loss due to his father's blow.That night, Mitchell dies in his sleep due to an accidental overdose accompanied by liquor. The next day Mitchell is discovered dead in his bed and the death is deemed suspicious. Circumstantial evidence along with a violent scene the day before makes Danny a person of interest.Sadé is convinced of Danny's innocence but Danny has less trust in himself than she has in him. She determines to tell the police she was the one responsible, reasoning that if the detectives have more than one suspect then their theory of the case would be so weakened that they wouldn't be able to charge Danny.All throughout this story, Nora and Danny see all of this as well as the fuller view. They come to understand the karmic life lessons and how the greater community, both living and dead, are all on a path to grow, learn, and love each other. No one is excluded in the greater community, not even those who think and do their worst.This same process continues as Nora guides Danny through previous lives as the son of South Carolina plantation owners in 1775; as a blind beggar and former commander of the royal guard in the Gorkha Kingdom (near Tibet and India) in 1680; as a monk and former heir to an English nobleman in 1349; as a widow and spy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1780; as an observer of Danny's grandmother when she was a suffragette in Washington DC in 1917; and finally back observing his father's actions in 1971.

"I like it when H.L. Osterman dips his pen into the black ink of horror. This one is both creepy and light-hearted and fun to read."-Byron Rupert McCafferty Seattle Book JournalHow do you murder your wife when she refuses to die? As we learn here, try and try again. You're probably just not doing it right. Here you will meet an unreliable narrator who can't figure out what's going on in this keep-you-guessing horror thriller.

A murder game. A real dead body. Can he help a friend through a torrent of danger?DCI Harry Grimm smells trouble brewing. As the Chief Inspector and his team prepare for a harsh winter storm, a call comes in from an old pal that a remote PI training session in the Dales he is attending has abruptly ended in a suspicious death. And while the gruff detective struggles through a blizzard to reach the crime scene, the residents of a nearby house come to a fatal end.Questioning the attendees in a bid to narrow down the list of suspects, Grimm worries about the treacherous weather isolating them from the rest of the Dales... and his overdue backup. But when a group of strangers arrives in search of an escape from the savage storm, he could be opening the door to another round of murders.Can he keep everyone safe when the rules turn lethal?The Dark Hours is the chilling thirteenth book in the DCI Harry Grimm Crime Thrillers series. If you like gritty protagonists, clever setups, and drama driven by the elements, then you'll love David J. Gatward's multi-layered mystery.Buy The Dark Hours to survive until morning today!Perfect for fans of L. J. Ross, J. D. Kirk, Adam Croft, Simon McCleave, Alex Smith, J. M. Dalgliesh, J. E. Mayhew, and J. R. Ellis.

Be careful what you wish for, as notorious success may lead to unintended scrutiny and even more otherworldly dangers.After a spectacular archaeological discovery, Lotte Schwarz and Eric Schneider bask in the accolades... until they're drawn into another dangerous supernatural mystery. Who is watching them, and what do they want?This time, the answers lie as much in the ancient past as they do in a troubled present. Yet are Lotte and Eric still bound inextricably together, or has Lotte found a different path for her life?EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a thrilling, supernatural tale of suspense in the fourth book of the "Uncommon Bonds" series of paranormal urban fantasies featuring mythological creatures.

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"Whispers in the Dark: 50 Flash Fiction Thrillers" invites readers on a gripping journey through the shadows of suspense and mystery. In this collection, each page teems with 50 intense and compact tales, drawing you into a realm where chilling secrets, haunting legacies, and mysterious forces collide. From eerie whispers echoing through desolate alleys to enigmatic relics harboring spectral energies, these flash fiction thrillers promise a rollercoaster ride through darkened landscapes and enigmatic tales. Be prepared for heart-pounding adventures, unexpected twists, and eerie revelations in this anthology of suspense that will leave you spellbound and craving for more. This book is a thrilling kaleidoscope of suspenseful narratives that will keep you engaged from the first whisper to the final revelation.

Unseen by human eyes, something sinister is attacking the inner solar system.In his third clone incarnation, Joe has dedicated his life to two unwavering pursuits: the hunt for the elusive Tanakhai starships and the construction of a colossal war fleet. His mission - to protect humanity from the inevitable alien onslaught he believes is coming.An alien fleet suddenly enters the solar system, and the fate of humanity once again hangs in the balance. Positioned beyond Jupiter's orbit, the Fleet of Humanity stands ready, expecting an all-out battle. But, to everyone's shock, the alien intruders don't attack. Instead, four of their enigmatic vessels vanish, leaving the rest in an eerie stalemate. What is their true agenda?Humanity soon discovers the grim truth-a catastrophic crisis unfolds on Mercury and Venus, threatening the very existence of all human worlds. Time is running out, and the stakes have never been higher."FALCON'S BANE" is the thrilling conclusion to the multi-award winning Falcon Trilogy, by author Mike Waller. Join the indomitable Joe Falcon as he faces humanity's greatest and most relentless adversary in a final showdown that will leave you breathless. Don't miss the climax of this epic saga - grab your copy of "FALCON'S BANE" now and experience the ultimate battle for survival!

From bloodthirsty walls to interdimensional drugs to tyrannical authority to even a time-travel murder mystery, Trepid Trials is a collection featuring five stories all with an underlying theme of horrific trepidation. The WallsFour co-workers end up trapping themselves in a room where if they touch the walls, they are horrifically pulled in. BootstrapTwo secret time-travelers are sent back under orders by the U.S. Government to preserve an existing timeline where, in a deadly experiment, five of six soldiers are murdered in a particular sequence. However, while everyone is aware of this mission and even some out to change this timeline, those involved must figure out which two are what they claim they're not. ColbyA mother's shackle... a child's mind... and a fantastical imagining to discover self-love... all realized through Colby the talking dog, eight-year-old Howard's imaginary friend. Maggots of the MindTurner has a lot going on in his mind: repetition, ruminations, and a scrambled reality. All until he is presented with an opportunity to manipulate the dimension we are all in tandem with... our conscience. Psycho ConfinementCarl is up against the clock in a critical situation... to exist.

Weird, whacky and wonderfully understated. A dark and sometimes humorous look at the apocalypse from several points of view.

In this quick-hitting thriller set in Baltimore, during the waning years of the Cold War, Lussi Sim, a Norwegian physician, is the medical director of a newborn intensive care unit.Lussi had practiced pediatrics near her parents in Oslo until her father suffered a stroke. Growing up, Lussi experienced chronic mental trauma in the self-assigned role of her mother's bodyguard. Ironically, her father's stroke removed the physical threat to her mother and enabled Lussi to pursue her long-suppressed goal to train as a newborn intensive care subspecialist in the United States.An excellent physician, Lussi copes with the stress of treating sick infants by entering the "rescuer" role she adopted to protect her mother. However, her fight v. flight response to threat defaults to the fight mode and she frequently fails to control her anger when negotiating with hospital managers she believes value profit over optimal patient care.Stumbling upon a deadly medical conspiracy, evolving from a US government-approved financial agreement between the CIA and the Saudi Royal family, Lussi must now use her well-honed fighting instincts to overcome lethal obstacles, rescue victims, and bring the perpetrators to justice.

A legend differs from an historical narrative only in this-that it is without documentary evidence of authenticity. It is the offspring solely of tradition. Its details may be true in part or in whole. There may be no internal evidence to the contrary, or there may be internal evidence that they are altogether false. But neither the possibility of truth in the one case, nor the certainty of falsehood in the other, can remove the traditional narrative from the class of legends. It is a legend simply because it rests on no written foundation. It is oral, and therefore legendary.

"Allen Chapman" began as a pseudonym for stories written by Edward Stratemeyer and evolved into a pen name for several Stratemeyer Syndicate series. It was used for: The Ralph of the Railroad series (1906-1928), The Boys of Business series (1906-1911), The Darewell Chums series (1908-1911), The Fred Fenton series (1913-1915), The Tom Fairfield series (1913-1915) and The Radio Boys series (1922-1930).

Someone is killing Americans. The suspect is connected at the highest levels. Confronting him is impossible. Still, justice must be served...Long-retired Navy SEAL Thomas "T-Bone" Marks left the warrior business behind years ago. He's now a happy, small-town teacher-until the wheels come off his world. A clandestine intelligence agency offers to help Thomas reclaim his life-in exchange for a few days of his time. More attacks may be coming. Someone must find out the truth. Someone completely off the radar. Someone expendable-and with nothing to lose. Someone like Thomas. If the intel is correct, there must be instant justice. Without remorse. Without mercy. No matter what the costs. Thomas is back in the warrior business. He's a man with a mission-whether he's ready for it or not. Read the latest pulse-pounding, action-packed thriller from best-selling author Brad Lee.

England, early May, 1926After the funerals of the late Duke of Sutherland and his daughter-in-law, Charlotte, (and of course Grimsby, the blackmailing valet), the younger members of the family-Philippa Darling, her cousins Christopher and Francis, and Crispin, Viscount St George-are invited to a weekend party at the Dower House in Dorset by Dowager Lady Peckham's children, Constance and Gilbert. Once in Dorset, things go sideways very quickly. Lady Peckham's ward, the lovely Dutch emigree Johanna de Vos, has been making a dead set at Crispin, and has had him all to herself for the past few days. Constance's time has been monopolized by Francis, while Pippa wouldn't throw Crispin a rope if he were going down for the third time. However, the house party also includes the beautiful Lady Laetitia Marsden, a former dalliance of Crispin's, and she doesn't take the competition for his affections-or his title and fortune-lying down. As a result, when the lovely Johanna is found murdered, the suspects are plentiful. Did Lady Laetitia decide to remove her rival? Did Lord Geoffrey, her brother, the handsy one, lose control and strangle the woman he was trying to seduce? Or perhaps Crispin was tired of the relentless pursuit, and took matters into his own hands? When Lady Peckham also dies, miles away in Wiltshire, the case develops yet one more wrinkle. Now Pippa, with some help from Christopher, must figure out who wanted the two women dead, hopefully before the murderer can consign them to the same fate.

He's a text-book loner. They call him quiet and powerful. She calls him chauvinistic and conceited. We call him Naughton Butler.¿¿Naughton Butler refuses to ever bring harm or heartache to his family, so he prefers a life of solitude. But when he and his brother inherit prime vineyard property, Naughton is forced to open up and hire a new winemaker-someone who can handle the job. But the infamous Bradley St. John is nothing like he imagined. She's a sexy, smart spitfire. Now, Naughton is burdened with his desire for Bradley and his need to protect his family from secrets that could destroy them. With the truth looming, will Bradley realize that there is only one man skilled and strong enough for her: Naughton Butler?

What secrets does the future hold?¿Prequels and supplementary stories in the science fiction series of J.J. GreenPrequel to Space Colony One: Night of FlamesPrequel to Star Mage Saga: Daughter of DiscordPrequel to Shadows of the Void: StarboundSupplementary story to Carrie Hatchett, Space Adventurer: Carrie Hatchett's ChristmasSupplementary stories to Star Legend: Upshot

"It's promising to be a picture-purrfect Christmas at New England's favorite cat cafâe ... but instead of jolly old St. Nick, residents are being visited by murder."--Page 4 of cover.

Hitting the books. Solving murders. Counting calories. It's all in a day's work for Tara Holloway, the U.S. Treasury's latest, greatest, soon-to-be-skinniest weapon against the biggest, richest tax cheats in the nation... When she joined the Criminal Investigations Division, Tara knew she'd be investigating some very real crooks. Forget about waitresses hiding tips from the IRS or babysitters not declaring income! Tara and her partner, Eddie, are going after one of country's richest, dirtiest felons. Being on a diet doesn't help Tara's mood much. Hopefully, by the time the investigation is over, she'll be sitting somewhere in a string bikini, far, far away... PREPARE TO LAUGH YOUR ASSETS OFF.--Jana DeLeon, author of the Ghost-in-Law mysteries But first: Reality. Marcos Mendoza is a suspected loan shark with connections across the Mexican border. He's never been accused of any crimes, yet his business associates have a history of disappearing...and resurfacing...in body bags. Will Tara risk life, limb, and the pursuit of filing a joint tax return with her maybe-serious boyfriend Brett? Fighting crime, like drinking a cup of coffee with low-fat milk and artificial sweetener, is often bittersweet... HUNTING DOWN TAX CHEATS HAS NEVER ADDED UP TO SO MUCH FUN!--Robin Kaye, award-winning author of The Domestic Gods series

When a barista competition comes to town, Torte's favorite pastry chef finds herself sleuthing once again--in the next installment of Ellie Alexander's beloved Bakeshop Mystery Series, Mocha, She Wrote!>The prestigious competition draws coffee aficionados from up and down the coast to Ashland. The winner will not only claim to be best-in-brew, but also be awarded a hefty cash prize. Andy's nervous about his chances, but Jules is confident that her star barista will shine. However, things take a grim turn when head judge Benson Vargas spits out Andy's first offering, claiming it to be the worst thing to ever touch his lips--and hours later, is found dead clutching Andy's creamy latte. Suddenly Torte's favorite barista becomes the number one suspect. There's no roast for the weary. Jules will have to sleuth out whodunit to clear Andy's name and catch a killer before she ends up with one foot in the grounds.