Crime & Thrillers

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The Caribbean Affair - book 3 in the Charles Langham series
Gary Paul Stephenson
Crime & Thrillers
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One man’s fight to save the planet reaches its deadliest moment. After a brutal campaign of attacks—including a strike on his own stronghold by the U.S. President’s private force—Axmann disappears, preparing a final, catastrophic assault on the leaders of the free world.

The Atlantic Affair - book 2 in the Charles Langham Series
Gary Paul Stephenson
Crime & Thrillers
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The world is on the brink—and one man refuses to stand by. In an era where greed fuels nations and environmental crises are buried under global commerce, billionaire eco-philanthropist Charles Langham takes a stand. Armed with determination and a powerful team, he confronts the world’s most influential governments and uncovers sinister forces tracing back to the shadows of the 1940s.

The Pacific Affair - book 1 in the Charles Langham Series
Gary Paul Stephenson
Crime & Thrillers
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The world is on the brink—and one man refuses to stand by. In an era where greed fuels nations and environmental crises are buried under global commerce, billionaire eco-philanthropist Charles Langham takes a stand. Armed with determination and a powerful team, he confronts the world’s most influential governments and uncovers sinister forces tracing back to the shadows of the 1940s.

Downfall by Truth
Gary Paul Stephenson
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Paul Nichols was supposed to stay dead. Pulled out of retirement by shadowy allies, he returns to confront the corrupt government that once ordered his assassination. High-octane political intrigue meets personal vengeance in this explosive sequel.

Murder By Truth
Gary Paul Stephenson
Crime & Thrillers

Truth can get you killed. Sometimes it brings you back. The Paul Nichols Series delivers taut, character-driven noir thrillers filled with betrayal, high-stakes revenge, international intrigue, and the deadly cost of truth. Perfect for fans of gritty murder mysteries, political conspiracies, and relentless protagonists who fight back.

By Her Father's Hand
Gillian Beath
Adult Fiction, Crime & Thrillers
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On the run, but not believing why, Shelly tries to protect her cat while being followed by a police minder. She has to face the past and the future.

Out From the Cold: The Story of Spy Thrillers, 1880-2000
Jillene Bydder
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Out from the Cold is an illustrated history of spy thrillers and how they developed between the 1880s and the end of the Cold War. Readers can focus on their own interests, such as the Cambridge Spies, or the World Wars, or enjoy reading about individual books and their political backgrounds.

Shilling & Florin Book One: The Jack of Hearts Murders
Kate Haley
Crime & Thrillers
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Meet your new favorite detective…
Cozy charm joins Victorian mystery as scruffy sleuth Charlie Shilling teams up with brilliant doctor Amelia Florin to solve crime… and maybe catch a few feelings as well as some nasty crooks. New cozy mystery series with the cutest cinnamon-roll characters!

For the Love of Mary
Carne Maxwell
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A quest for innocence uncovers secrets that destroy the lives of those involved in this psychological thriller.

The Foster Mother - A Psychological Thriller
Nicky Webber
Adult Fiction, Crime & Thrillers
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There’s a world of difference between a mother and a psychopath. But sometimes, it’s hard to tell them apart…
When a young mother abandons her baby in a crowded park, Nora steps in to take her place.

Witchy Awakening
C. A. Phipps
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Crime & Thrillers
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Who knew a talking cat would be the least surprising thing about a midlife crisis? Jessica Lavender thought her life as a baker was bland, but her mother’s death changed everything. Inheriting her childhood home and her mom’s quirky little shop, she’s thrust back into the nosy town of Good Fortune—a place far stranger than she remembers.

Sergeant Kelly's Quest
Terry Carson
Historical Fiction, Crime & Thrillers
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An 1870 visit by Armed Constabulary Sergeant Patrick Kelly to the rugged Great Barrier Island turns into investigating a shipwreck, and a brush with pirates. Later in the Northern gumfields, Kelly finds himself alone facing a murderer, who tries to hunt him down and kill him.

Sergeant Kelly's Elephant
Terry Carson
Historical Fiction, Crime & Thrillers
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In disgrace with his superiors, Sergeant Patrick Kelly, is not impressed to be put in charge of Tom, the baby elephant, accompanying Prince Alfred on a visit to New Zealand. However, when Fenians from the Thames goldfields decide to assassinate the Prince, Kelly finds himself in the thick of the action receiving some unexpected help from Tom.

Rest Easy Resort
Jo Buer
Crime & Thrillers
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A cursed resort and unsettled ghosts will put one relationship to the ultimate test.
How much will Hannah sacrifice to save those she loves?

The Disorder
Denise Fitzpatrick
Crime & Thrillers
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A family torn apart by secrets. The Disorder is a gripping psychological drama.

The Suicide Farm
Mark Hagan
Adult Fiction
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A thought-provoking literary mystery that explores the grey areas of life, death, and the stories that shape us all.

Three Dogs, Two Murders, and a Cat
Rodney Strong
Adult Fiction

A Nicolette Briggs Mystery (Book 1)

Touch of Steel
Denise Fitzpatrick
Adult Fiction, Crime & Thrillers
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She was only gone for two minutes… D.I. Anderson Book 3

Primed For Evil
Denise Fitzpatrick
Adult Fiction, Crime & Thrillers
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D.I. Ian Anderson – Book 2

Savage Point by Denise Fitzpatrick book cover
Savage Point
Denise Fitzpatrick
Adult Fiction, Crime & Thrillers
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A killer is watching… D.I. Anderson Book 1