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A smoking hole gapes where the sitcom couch had been. A black flutter that fills most of the camera frame. The actor lies in the foreground, sprawling on the scorched carpet. Broken. Blurred. Red. All the viewer can make out is what’s left of his legs.

Lights. Camera. Violence.

When a homemade explosive device detonates on the set of a network sitcom, FBI profiler Violet Darger heads to Hollywood to investigate. Her gut tells her this is only the first of what will be multiple attacks.

Her gut is right.

Darger enters the strange world of the studio lot. Elaborate sets surround her. Actors and crew members stream past in all directions. The excitement vibrates in the air — the passion necessary to capture the collective dreams of a culture within the lens of a camera.

But up close the sets look fake, and the cynicism behind those dreams comes clear. The ugly reality doesn’t match the way things seem on screen.

Darger works the clues. Digs into the dirt of the victims. Penetrates the psychology of the perpetrator.

The serial bomber might be a name from her past. Might be.

The revolution will be etched into celebrity skin.

But every turn seems to run her up against fresh danger, fresh obstacles. And the pessimism that pervades Los Angeles seems to win out over and over.

And all the while, the clock is ticking. By the time Darger closes in on the bomber, it might be too late.

This pulse-pounding thriller will thrash you right up to the shocking finale. Fans of Michael Connelly, John Sandford, Karin Slaughter, and John Grisham should check out the Violet Darger series. Scroll up and grab Celebrity Skin now.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C35X4RNK
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Smarmy Press (May 31, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 31, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 881 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 381 pages

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GET THE *COMPLETE SERIES* OF GRIPPING BRITISH DETECTIVE MYSTERIES FROM A FORMER SPECIAL BRANCH OFFICER.

PRAISE FOR GRAHAM ISON’S GAFFNEY AND TIPPER SERIES:

‘His story is plotted elaborately but convincingly and the settings are well-visualised.’ Financial Times

‘[The] author’s personal top-cop experience adds realistic tang.’ The Times

‘Altogether a police procedural to put beside McBain. In other words, top of the class.’ The Independent

‘Real old-fashioned policing at its best.’ Barry Scott

This set of British detective mysteries is perfect for readers of Mick Heron, Ian Rankin, Jeffrey Archer, Peter Robinson, Stuart MacBride, Stephen Booth and J.M. Dalgliesh.

IN THIS FOUR-BOOK BOX SET:

BOOK 1: THE COLD LIGHT OF DAWN
The body of a pretty young redhead is washed up on a French beach. Identified as British, her case lands with DCI Harry Tipper at Scotland Yard. Investigations reveal the young woman led a complicated life that touched the very highest offices of British political life. What secrets did she harbour and who among her many acquaintances would have the motive for murder?

BOOK 2: CONFIRM OR DENY
A traitor hides in MI5. The Director General brings in an outside team from special branch to investigate. DCI John Gaffney sets an elaborate trap to catch the defector. But an unexpected death leads him down another path. He must use his new advantage to sniff out the spy among a group of highly trained suspects.

BOOK 3: THE HOME SECRETARY WILL SEE YOU NOW
The Home Secretary’s wife and former actress, Elizabeth Lavery, is found strangled in her bedroom. This is no ordinary murder and there is no shortage of suspects. Lavery had connections with politicians, a peer of the realm and members of the criminal underground and threatened their reputations. As DCI Gaffney discovers more about Lavery, a devastating truth that threatens his own career looms into view . . .

BOOK 4: A DAMNED SERIOUS BUSINESS
London: a drunk diplomat is found slumped in a car by the police. His minor traffic offence leads to the involvement of security services and police forces at home and abroad, and eventually takes Gaffney and Tipper to Islamabad. There they are drawn into investigating the suspicious death of a British embassy employee which lays the whole network bare.

GET THE COMPLETE SET OF POLICE PROCEDURALS IN THIS SUPERB VALUE BOX SET.

MEET THE DETECTIVES
Detective Chief Inspector Harry Tippper and Detective Chief Inspector John Gaffney are dogged investigators in Special Branch. They’ve each gained plenty of experience at Scotland Yard, which has given them just the right amount of cynicism to see through criminals with something to hide.

READERS LOVE GRAHAM ISON’S GAFFNEY AND TIPPER SERIES

‘Positively awesome. If you like detective stories, this book is must read.’ Kindle Customer

‘Excellent start to a terrific series. Enough twists and turns to throw you off the track up to the end.’ A.D. Adams

‘First rate. Obviously written by a professional police expert.’ Catherine70

From the Publisher

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CLYK28PR
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lume Books Crime, Thriller & Mystery, A Joffe Books Company (October 26, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 26, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4610 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 1091 pages

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By the time you read this, I’ll be dead, but what I’ve set into motion will only be beginning.

The first blast takes out an actor from a string of famous coffee commercials. A plain cardboard box in the mail blows when he opens it. Pumps hot nails through his face.

So begins the series of mail bombs that beckons FBI profiler Violet Darger to New York.

The bomber’s plan is meticulous — an ever growing spectacle of gruesome violence meant to spread his cryptic message piece by piece. And the clock is ticking.

Starting at midnight tonight, a bomb will go off roughly every eight hours, and a target will be neutralized.

The bomber has left chunks of his journal throughout the city. These not only articulate his twisted message, they contain clues about the bombs.

Clues for names. Clues for places.

Everything law enforcement needs to locate and disarm one of the bombs is there… if they can find it in time.

It’s a race against the clock.

Understanding the bomber’s psychology could be the key to deciphering the codes and riddles, the key to saving lives.

Darger faces a threat on a scale unlike anything she’s encountered so far. If she doesn’t solve the clues in time, thousands will die.

Let the countdown begin.

The novels in the Violet Darger series can be read as stand-alones. Scroll up and grab it now.

Praise for the Violet Darger series:
“The Violet Darger books are honestly the best detective novels I’ve ever read.” — Devin

“Wow, just wow! If you like scare-you-half-to-death mystery books this is the one for you. It starts with a bang and just doesn’t stop.” — Ada Lavin

“Un-put-downable! I cannot wait for this series to grow. If you love Sandford, Slaughter, Kava, Stelljes and Deaver, you’ll LOVE Vargus & McBain!” — Melody M

“Vargus and McBain have, in Violet Darger, created a character that absolutely stands up with some of the greats — Phillip Marlowe, Dave Robicheaux, Elvis Cole, Charlie Parker, August Dupin, Jack Reacher, Harry Bosch, etc.” — Lucinda E. Snyder

“If you liked Silence of the Lambs, you’ll love Dead End Girl… At the same time, there’s so much attention to detail and organic storytelling that this could easily compete with any of Stephen King’s longer works. I found myself completely invested in every character, from the authorities to the killer to the victims themselves.” — eden Hudson

“This book reminds me of some of my favorite books in the crime thriller genre – Dark Places by Gillian Flynn, The Collector by John Fowles, the Mr. Mercedes trilogy by Stephen King, and of course Silence of the Lambs. It’s not a glimpse…it’s a good long look inside the mind of a killer. It’s fast paced, it’s scary, and it’s satisfying.” — Rain

“I devour each installment in this series the instant it is available.” — Shelley R. Klouzal

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09FYKH35N
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Smarmy Press (October 8, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 8, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1005 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages

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In New York Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s ingenious fourth literary whodunit following The Word is Murder, The Sentence is Death, and A Line to Kill, Horowitz becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation—and only one man can prove his innocence: his newly estranged partner in solving crime, Detective Hawthorne.

“I’m sorry but the answer’s no.” Reluctant author, Anthony Horowitz, has had enough. He tells ex-detective Daniel Hawthorne that after three books he’s splitting and their deal is over.

The truth is that Anthony has other things on his mind.

His new play, a thriller called Mindgame, is about to open at the Vaudeville Theater in London’s West End. Not surprisingly, Hawthorne declines a ticket to the opening night.

The play is panned by the critics. In particular, Sunday Times critic Margaret Throsby gives it a savage review, focusing particularly on the writing. The next day, Throsby is stabbed in the heart with an ornamental dagger which turns out to belong to Anthony, and has his fingerprints all over it.

Anthony is arrested by an old enemy . . . Detective Inspector Cara Grunshaw. She still carries a grudge from her failure to solve the case described in the second Hawthorne adventure, The Sentence is Death, and blames Anthony. Now she’s out for revenge.

Thrown into prison and fearing for both his personal future and his writing career, Anthony is the prime suspect in Throsby’s murder and when a second theatre critic is found to have died in mysterious circumstances, the net closes in. Ever more desperate, he realizes that only one man can help him.

But will Hawthorne take the call?

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The perfect cozy Christmas murder mystery!

Imagine being stuck indoors with your family, waiting for something to happen… and then disaster strikes.

Christmas 1938. The Westbury family and assorted friends have gathered together for another legendary Christmas at their Sussex mansion. As family tensions simmer on Christmas Eve, the champagne flows, the silver sparkles and upstairs the bedrooms are made up ready for their occupants. But one bed will lie empty that night…

Come Christmas morning, guest David Campbell-Scott is found lying dead in the snow, with only a hunting rifle lying beside him and one set of footprints leading to the body. But something doesn’t seem right to amateur sleuth Hugh Gaveston. Campbell-Scott had just returned from the East with untold wealth―why would he kill himself? Hugh sets out to investigate… and what he finds is more shocking than he ever could have expected.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Poisoned Pen Press (October 12, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1728248914
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1728248912
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.72 x 7 inches

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A PSYCHOPATH’S BACK ON THE STREETS—AND HE’S OUT FOR REVENGE…

Dennis Carstens serves up a graphic throwback legal thriller in his fourth Marc Kadella installment, and this one’s dripping with suspense, one part captivating courtroom drama—one part grisly serial killer murder mystery. Marc is confronted with his sordid professional past when a series of violent criminal cases are overturned—and some of the Twin Cities’ nastiest chickens come home to roost.

We promise: you’ll need to read this one to the end.

Thirteen years ago, Jimmy “Little” Oliver was an accomplished (although diminutive) career burglar. He was no character out of Ocean’s Eleven, but he was reliable. And he knew how to case a joint. His partner was Howie “Big” Traynor, a bit younger than his cohort, and far more ruthless. Truth be told, Howie was a sociopath—and he scared the hell out of everyone, Jimmy included.

So when a home robbery-gone-wrong ended up in murder, Jimmy didn’t think twice before turning his partner in. And rising-star criminal lawyer Marc Kadella was saddled with Howie’s defense.

Marc was torn about his work for Howie—his first homicide case—but even he was relieved when Howie was put away for forty years… Until, a decade later, his case is re-opened. Seems the former tech in the BCA lab was falsifying DNA evidence to collude with cops in putting away suspected violent criminals. And now not only Howie, but a handful of wrongfully-accused felons, are back out on the streets.

Marc and his longtime buddy PI Tony Caravelli don’t buy Howie’s come-to-Jesus act. And when an appeals judge with ties to the overturned cases winds up crucified in his own front yard, they’re convinced a dangerous killer has been wrongfully exonerated.

Carsten’s wry dialogue and gritty realism shine here as Marc and his old friends in the police force band together to solve a series of brutal murders at the hands of a psychotic vigilante who isn’t slowing down. This is a unique kind of killer: one who knows the police force and takes a terrifying amount of pleasure in keeping them on their toes. One by one, lawyers and judges connected to the exonerated criminals turn up dead. And Marc’s pretty sure he’s next.

A heart-racing legal thriller reminiscent of iconic hard-boiled puzzlers by John Grisham, Richard North Patterson, and Erle Stanley Gardner. This one will keep you guessing all the way to its gripping conclusion…and shaking in your shoes.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B013EQ59M0
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dennis Carstens (August 3, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 3, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1985 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 371 pages

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When a 13-year-old girl vanished, her friends have kept certain details of that night a secret. Even though she was only a teenager, this mistake continues to haunt Detective Charlotte Pierce.

Twenty years later, Charlotte attends her middle school reunion and begins to investigate what happened to her friend that night.

Meanwhile, back home in Mesquite County, CA, another teenager reports her sister missing and comes home to discover that both of her parents have been brutally murdered.

Will Charlotte be able to locate the missing girl and find out who killed her parents and why?

Will Charlotte ever find out that truth about what happened to her friend that night?

Praise for Kate Gable’s Girl Missing Series

”Gripping! This book was a great read. I found a new author that I enjoy and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series! ” (Goodreads)

“The twists come at you at breakneck pace. Very suspenseful.” (Goodreads)

“I really enjoyed the ins and outs of the storyline, it kept me reading so that I could find out how the story would turn out. And the ending was a major shocker, I never saw it coming. I truly recommend this book to everyone who loves mysteries and detective stories.” (Goodreads)

” I loved it. One of the best books I’ve ever read.” (Goodreads)

“I couldn’t put the book down I give it a thumbs up and I would recommend it to other readers” (Goodreads)

“Another great book in the Kaitlyn Carr series! I am so drawn into these books. I love that they are not just about Kaitlyn’s search for her sister but also about a case she is working on. I can’t wait for the final book in the series!” (Goodreads)

From the Publisher

What if you found your ex and his wife murdered in their bed? What if you didn’t know how you got there or what happened?

A couple expecting their first child is brutally murdered in their home. When Detective Charlotte Pierce arrives at the scene, it’s up to her to unravel the mystery of newlyweds’ murder. It looks like an open and shut case, but certain things are not adding up.

Despite pressures from her FBI director father, Charlotte came to Mesquite County to escape the burdens of a big city police department. She has been through a lot and a quiet suburban community where nothing really happens is exactly what she is looking for.

Little does she know that this quiet community is filled with secrets of its own, including those within the police department. She could easily go with the flow, but she refuses to ignore even the smallest inconsistencies.

Was it the ex-wife or is the murderer still out there? Can Charlotte get to the truth before he kills again?

When a 13-year-old girl vanished, her friends have kept certain details of that night a secret. Even though she was only a teenager, this mistake continues to haunt Detective Charlotte Pierce.

Twenty years later, Charlotte attends her middle school reunion and begins to investigate what happened to her friend that night.

Meanwhile, back home in Mesquite County, CA, another teenager reports her sister missing and comes home to discover that both of her parents have been brutally murdered.

Will Charlotte be able to locate the missing girl and find out who killed her parents and why?

Will Charlotte ever find out that truth about what happened to her friend that night?

When two young boys disappear while riding their bikes, Detective Charlotte Pierce must follow the clues to find their killer before he strikes again.

In the dusty outskirts of Mesquite County, California, two kids go missing, taken from outside their homes. The quiet desert community is devastated and it’s up to Charlotte to find out what happened.

The FBI is called in and a man who stalked and terrorized Charlotte comes back into her life. She kept his secret to protect her career, but is now being forced to work with him to solve the case.

What happens when she confronts him about what he has done? What happens when the killer start searching for another victim?

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09T4GDQBP
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Byrd Books (May 17, 2022)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 17, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2105 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 382 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1632253089

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“When it comes to YA suspense, Karen M. McManus is in a league of her own.” (EW) A must-have for every library, this 2-book box set includes the New York Times bestseller, One of Us Is Lying and its sequel One of Us Is Next.

Pay close attention and you might solve this.

One of Us Is Lying
Five students walk into detention, and only four walk out. According to investigators, the last student’s death wasn’t an accident. He was planning to post juicy reveals about all four of his classmates the next day, which makes them each suspects. Or are they the perfect patsies for a killer who’s still on the loose?

One of Us Is Next
A ton of copycat gossip apps have popped up since Simon died, but in the year after no one’s been able to fill the gossip void quite like he could. The problem is no one has the facts. Until now. This time it’s not an app, though–it’s a game. Truth or Dare. And if you’re smart, you’ll always take the dare.

From the Publisher

Karen M. McManus 2 Book Box Set

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Delacorte Press (October 6, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 752 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593178750
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593178751
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL730L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 – 12
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.35 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.94 x 2.81 x 8.63 inches

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An innocent man is accused of murder. His enemies want blood. And criminal defense attorney Tex Hunter is the only hope he has left.

Robert Sulzberger appeared to have a perfect life—a respected position in the City Council, a lovely family, a house with all the trimmings—but behind the façade, his life was crumbling. Drawn into a world of crime and corruption, Sulzberger couldn’t find a way out. He couldn’t escape. And when he tried to walk away, he found himself behind bars. The trial captures the media’s attention and the dark forces of politics are thrown into the limelight. As the son of a convicted serial killer, Tex Hunter knows just how dangerous those forces can be.

In the first instalment of the thrilling Tex Hunter series, Hunter battles against deception, fraud, and cover-ups; risking everything in the most difficult case of his career.

Can justice triumph against corruption? Or will the dark side of politics bury the truth forever?

Power and Justice is the first book in this high-stakes legal thriller series. It can be read as a standalone novel or part of the heart-pounding Tex Hunter Legal Thriller series.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07P7CFZLC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Roam Free Publishing; 1st edition (March 2, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 2, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 767 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 305 pages

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