It's a tranquil October morning in northwest lower Michigan, a rural paradise of cherry orchards, blue lakes, and sandy shorelines. The serenity of the day -- and the season -- is shattered when an elderly woman walking her dogs along the beach stumbles upon the bodies of a brutally murdered couple. Sheriff Ray Elkins returns from his debut in the bestselling "Summer People" to track down the elusive killer of a vivacious and spirited young teacher. His search takes him into the dark side of an elite private school -- and into his own long-forgotten past. As Elkins unravels the mystery, the hunter becomes the hunted and one intrigue leads to another in this page-turner. Views: 16
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAfter thirty-five riveting, internationally acclaimed novels of psychological suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman returns with his most stunning thriller to date. Killer is a mesmerizing L.A. noir portrayal of the darkest impulses of human nature carried to shocking extremes. The City of Angels has more than its share of psychopaths, and no one recognizes that more acutely than the brilliant psychologist and police consultant Dr. Alex Delaware. Despite that, Constance Sykes, a sophisticated, successful physician, hardly seems like someone Alex needs to fear. Then, at the behest of the court, he becomes embroiled in a bizarre child custody dispute initiated by Connie against her sister and begins to realize that there is much about the siblings he has failed to comprehend. And when the court battle between the Sykes sisters erupts into cold, calculating murder and a rapidly... Views: 16
In small town Laurel Ridge, not everything is as simple as it appearsAfter a terrible betrayal, Allison Standish flees Philadelphia for the small Amish village of Laurel Ridge to claim an unexpected inheritance. Allison intends to sell the mansion housing various shops on Main Street--until she meets Nick Whiting, a single father and tenant of Blackburn House, who challenges everything she believes about her estranged grandmother and the Amish community.Strange stipulations in her grandmother's will soon bring distant relatives and seething townsfolk to Allison's door. As anonymous threats escalate, Nick grows protective of Allison, and she finds herself falling for the handsome carpenter... But then she discovers her grandmother's death may not have been accidental, and someone wants Allison gone. Permanently."Perry's story hooks you immediately. Her uncanny ability to seamlessly blend the mystery element with contemporary themes makes this one... Views: 16
From the award-winning author of the Kindle Bestselling Deadwood Mystery Series comes the hilarious third book in the Jackrabbit Junction Mystery series: THE GREAT JACKALOPE STAMPEDE! "There's nothing like a woman who wears a tool belt!" Praise for *THE GREAT JACKALOPE STAMPEDE*"Cool characters, a clever mystery, and a ton of laughs--The Great Jackalope Stampede delivers them all! If you haven't read a Jackrabbit Junction Mystery yet, I highly suggest you hop to it!" ~Gemma Halliday, New York Times Bestselling Author of the High Heels Mysteries "Sassy, laugh-out-loud funny, and a rollicking romp of a mystery! Ann Charles delivers another sizzling page turner in her highly entertaining Jackrabbit Junction Mystery series!" ~Wendy Delaney, Award-winning Author of the Working Stiffs Mystery Series Overview of THE GREAT JACKALOPE STAMPEDE...Not since the Great Jackalope Stampede of '58 has tumbleweed-choked Jackrabbit Junction, Arizona seen so much action. Claire Morgan is determined to unravel the mystery behind a stolen treasure before goons come gunning for it--and her family. But all the strangers roaming around town have her anxiety red-lining. Then her mother shows up ... More praise ..."... an action-packed, sexy mystery loaded with Ann Charles' specialbrand of humor, including dirty old men, The Shaft, and a beagle. Ms.Charles hit one out of the trailer park with the third offering in theJackrabbit Junction series. Highly recommended!" ~Jacquie Rogers, Award-winning Author of the Hearts of Owyhee Romance Series "Claire, Gramps and the rest of the gang are at it again. The Great Jackalope Stampede is the best one yet!" ~Diane Garland, Reader Other WorksClaire Morgan just can't keep her nose out of trouble. Don't forget to check out the bestselling, highly rated 1st and 2nd book in the Jackrabbit Mystery Series: DANCE OF THE WINNEBAGOS and JACKRABBIT JUNCTION JITTERS. When you finish with the Jackrabbit Junction Mystery series, be sure to check out Ann's multiple award-winning, bestselling Deadwood Mystery Series, starting with the first book in the ongoing series, NEARLY DEPARTED IN DEADWOOD. "The first time I came to Deadwood, I got shot in the ass." ~Violet ParkerReview"A laugh-out-loud randy and rowdy mystery centering around the rabble-rousing Morgan sisters. Add the discovery of a box of eyeballs, suspicious strangers, a silent sexy sheriff, and lots of 'action' of the romantic and suspenseful kinds, and you've got yourself one entertaining read. Ann Charles' complex characters, witty and ribald dialogue, and cleverly intertwined plot twists will keep you turning the pages." ~Chanticleer Book ReviewsBook DescriptionNot since the Great Jackalope Stampede of ’58 has tumbleweed-choked Jackrabbit Junction, Arizona seen so much action. Claire Morgan is determined to unravel the mystery behind a stolen treasure before goons come gunning for it—and her family. But all the strangers roaming around town have her anxiety red-lining. Then her mother shows up … Views: 16
Cursed Antiquity: The Ancient Dagger Brutus Used to Kill CaesarCecilia and Clarence are on the hunt for a cursed antique being used to kill the mayors of a small town. However, the illusive relic disappears after each murder. And little do they know, this artifact has significant historical value attached to it. Flushing out the artifact may put one of our heroes in danger, while possibly turning the other one homicidal. Find out what happens in the third book in this exciting mystical series. Views: 16
When a night-time call to 911 from a secluded Wisconsin vacation house is cut short, offduty deputy Brynn McKenzie leaves her husband and son at the dinner table and drives up to Lake Mondac to investigate. Was it a misdial or an aborted crime report? Views: 16
In the south of Scotland, residents get their chimneys vacuum-cleaned. But in the isolated villages in the very north of Scotland, the villagers rely on the services of the itinerant sweep, Pete Ray, and his old-fashioned brushes. Pete is always able to find work in the Scottish highlands, until one day when Police Constable Hamish Macbeth notices blood dripping onto the floor of a villager's fireplace, and a dead body stuffed inside the chimney. The entire town of Lochdubh is certain Pete is the culprit, but Hamish doesn't believe that the affable chimney sweep is capable of committing murder. Then Pete's body is found on the Scottish moors, and the mystery deepens. Once again, it's up to Hamish to discover who's responsible for the dirty deed--and this time, the murderer may be closer than he realizes. Views: 16
