Things are good for Blake Dent, part-time bounty hunter and smoothie stall owner. His business has sky-rocketed. His personal life is in order. And most importantly, he has a posh new apartment stacked with expensive gadgets and technology. Life couldn’t be better.But things take a drastic turn when the police receive several horrifying snuff tapes from a sick serial killer called “Hose”. And when Blake chooses not to aid the police, swearing to protect those he cares about, his worst nightmares are realised.Now, Blake is thrown into a dramatic race against time to save everything he cares about. But “Hose” is clever. Intelligent. And Blake must play by his deranged rules if he ever stands a chance of leading a normal life…Cucumber Coolie contains more of the same witty humour and biting satire as Bubblegum Smoothie, and the thrilling mystery is darker and bloodier than ever before. This is the second book in the Blake Dent Mystery series from Ryan Casey, author of the Brian McDone books, and the most suspense-packed yet. Views: 44
Among the towering red cliffs of Petra, like some monstrous swollen Buddha, sat the corpse of Mrs Boynton. A tiny puncture mark on her wrist was the only sign of the fatal injection that had killed her. With only 24 hours available to solve the mystery, Hercule Poirot recalled a chance remark he'd overheard back in Jerusalem: 'You see, don't you, that she's got to be killed?' Mrs Boynton was, indeed, the most detestable woman he'd ever met. Views: 44
Part one of the epic two-part conclusion to the Ruthless People and Children of Vice series...In the end...we all lose. How well do you think you know the Callahans?Yes, I'm asking you. Because I know you've been watching. The chaos, the violence, the love, and the madness—who could look away? Not me, for sure.My grandmother always told me...where you look is where you go.So I ask again, how well do you think you know the Callahans? Do you really think you understand Melody, Liam, or even Ethan?I have to wonder—will your mind be able to handle it?We haven't met yet, but ready or not, here I come. The true queen of Chicago.For now, you may call me Calliope.Catch up on the Children of Vice Series:CHILDREN OF VICE, Book 1: "From the Ruthless, Vice shall Rise."CHILDREN OF AMBITION, Book 2: "Show me a strong woman and I'll show you the scars on her soul that made her so."CHILDREN OF REDEMPTION, Book 3: "I do not come in... Views: 44
It's a bizarre case for Andy Broussard and Kit Franklyn. A man is found in Jackson Square, stabbed, one eyelid removed and four Scrabble tiles with the letters KOJE on his chest. Soon, there's a second victim, also stabbed and missing one eyelid, but this time with only three letters on his chest, KOJ. The pattern is unmistakable, but does it mean there will be two more victims and then the killer will cease, or is he leading up to something bigger and deadlier? Broussard and Kit use their disciplines to profile the killer, but it soon becomes clear that the clues and objects they've found are part of a sick game that the killer is playing with Broussard; a game most likely engineered by one of the hundreds of attendees at the annual forensics meeting being held in New Orleans. Has Broussard finally met his match? Views: 44
From Publishers Weekly Those who prefer thrillers packed with psychological complexity, truly demented characters and nonstop, unexpected plot twists will enjoy this terrifying treat from Prescott (Next Victim, etc.). Brilliant psychiatrist Robin Cameron seems on the verge of success with an experimental program that uses a magnetic helmet to trigger, then modify, old angers that cause criminal behavior. Atypical serial killer Justin Gray initially seems a promising subject for rehab since his murders of high school girls involved mixed motivation-she didn't torture them or sexually molest them, and he has to drink to deal with death. Indeed, Gray seems almost cuddly compared to traumatized LAPD Sergeant Alan Brand, who unwittingly admits to a cold-blooded killing while under Robin's care. When Gray escapes and Robin's teenaged daughter is kidnapped, Robin doesn't know who to accuse. The possibly rehabbed killer? The supposed good cop Alan? Or is there a bigger and more sinister conspiracy afoot? The suspense doesn't let up until the last page, and even then, readers will continue to speculate, as Robin does, whether a killer's yearning for blood is learned or innate. Without a doubt, this dark, compulsive read messes with your mind and makes you love it. Views: 44
Collateral Damage is the second book in the Hannibal Jones Mystery series. Bea Collins came home from work to find that her boy friend Dean had disappeared. When she asked Hannibal Jones for help, Hannibal feared that his quarry had decided to run off with another woman after taking most of Bea's money. Little did he suspect that he would find Dean soon after he was accused of a bloody murder. Then he learned of previous killings linked to Dean's life - one of which took the lives of his father. It soon became clear that Hannibal would have to solve a series of murders in order to clear Dean's name.
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Camacho employs a smooth, professional writing style that makes for easy and pleasurable reading, as does his hero, Hannibal Jones. -- *Denise M. Clark, Denise's Pieces Book Reviews*
Camacho has a great thing going with Hannibal Jones, and he should keep cranking out stories. -- *Midwest Book Review*
Collateral Damage is a well-plotted tale where not everything is what it seems. Camacho creates in Jones a likeable protagonist. -- *Kathryn Lively, Blether Book Review*
Hannibal is intriguing and complex. The mystery works with plenty of twists and turns. A fast and enjoyable read. -- *Kevin Tipple, Epinions*
Nicely worked plot, constant action and likable characters recommend this to larger collections. --*Library Journal Magazine*
### About the Author
Austin S. Camacho grew up in Saratoga Springs, New York, and attended Union College in Schenectady, New York. After a variety of jobs he joined the Army as a broadcast journalist. On the American Forces Network, his radio and TV news stories informed military families overseas. During his military service, Austin began work on his Masters degree while rising to the rank of Sergeant First Class. Today, he lives in northern Virginia, and does public affairs work for the Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses. Views: 44
An unexpected reunion reignites red-hot desire in this secret baby romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Natalie Anderson.Reunited by business... Seduced for pleasure!Emerald Jones is exactly as Javier Torres remembers from their passion-fueled night. But the ruthless Spaniard has no time to play nice! If returning to the Galapagos Islands for business and discovering Emmy never left wasn't shocking enough, her secret is...All Emmy wants is Javier's promise he won't disappear from their son's life the way he did hers. His insistence they stay aboard his luxury yacht is far too intimate...because revisiting their electrifying attraction is something Emmy won't be able to avoid—or resist!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Views: 44
