Title: A Damned Dirty Thing: The Jake Bishop Files
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Summary: The explosion should have killed him . . . Jake Bishop is back on the streets of Solomon City, ten months after a mob bombing destroyed his office and murdered his partner and secretary. But Bishop isn’t just any private detective—he’s a “ditch wizard” able to step through shadow and bend reality to his will. When the beautiful and mysterious Portia Vance answers his ad for a new secretary, Bishop thinks his luck might finally be changing. Together, they begin hunting Vito Morelli, the mob boss who ordered the hit that nearly ended Bishop’s life. Their investigation leads them through the city’s darkest corners—from strip clubs to shadow banking operations, from corrupt cops to magical wards. But in a world where bullets and spells are equally deadly, and where everyone has secrets worth killing for, Bishop discovers that the line between hunter and hunted is thinner than he thought. Some cases require a gun. Others need magic. This one demands both. In the shadows of Solomon City, justice comes with a price—and revenge wears a beautiful face. A gritty noir fantasy that proves sometimes the most dangerous magic is the human heart.
Title: A Little Getaway
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Summary: A little getaway takes a deadly turn, and everyone has something to hide... Morgan Murphy has always longed for a romance for the ages. And she’s found it with the love of her life, husband Kyle Murphy—until their spicy marriage suddenly starts to cool off. Is Kyle preoccupied and distant because of a problem with his development project? Or is it something worse? Could Kyle Murphy be...cheating? He’s hiding something, that’s for sure. And Morgan’s determined to find out what it is. With the help of gal pal Carla Flores, Morgan tracks her husband’s movements, and the signs increasingly point to infidelity, the ultimate sin in Morgan’s book. When Kyle increases their life insurance and surprises her with a weekend getaway to get their mojo back, she goes on the offensive and hatches a plan to make him come clean about what’s been going on. But before she can pull it off, Morgan’s attacked and nearly kidnapped, and Kyle vanishes from the resort without a trace. With no clue as to who took Kyle or why, she’s not sure who is the biggest threat: the shady investor he owes money to, the police, or the guys she hired to teach Kyle a lesson. With the clock ticking, she needs to find out soon. Before they come for her, too. For fans of Liv Constantine, Kimberly Belle, Gillian Flynn, Jeneva Rose, Kaira Rouda, Freida McFadden, and Daniel Hurst. "So many twists that I didn't see coming. Loved this story so much. Five stars across the board. I didn't know what to believe." - NetGalley, 5 STARS "Loved it! This book was absolutely fantastic. It dragged me and it kept me wanting more! I can't wait to check out more by this author." - NetGalley, 5 STARS "I loved this book. It is well written with some fabulous characters and is filled with drama with some added twists. A Little Getaway is everything a reader needs in a book.. it's divine." - NetGalley, 5 STARS "Author has created such a clever and deceiving characters. If I could rate this book 10/5, I would do that. I finished this in one sitting, sign me up for all the author’s upcoming books." -- NetGalley, 5 STARS
Title: Adverse Reactions
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Summary: Purity demands a bullet. Devin brings a reckoning. Since she was six years old, Devin Perridin has been locked behind the walls of the family home to keep her hidden from those who would kill her. But at sixteen, she is exposed as a “Syke,” one of an outlawed minority who possess extraordinary powers of mind over matter. Snatched from hiding, she escapes the firing squad, but only to be imprisoned in a house of horrors: the Peaceful Hills Sanatorium and Rehabilitation Center for the Treatment of Persistent Mental Disorders. After an unknown time of torture and “behavior modification,” brutally designed to destroy her psychokinetic reflexes, she emerges from the asylum severely damaged in mind and spirit. Her salvation may lie in the series of crimes triggered by her release: first kidnapping, then attempted murder, and then a mustering of forbidden forces to assault the remote pseudo-psychiatric facility where she had been tortured into near-mindlessness. Drawing upon a strength she had always known was hers but had never before been able to consciously control, Devin defies the authoritarian society with its unjust laws that demand her death. She pushes through pain, isolation, and moral quandaries to seek justice for not only herself, but all members of a maligned and cruelly persecuted minority. A post-apocalyptic, paranormal allegory for the times in which we live. When your mind makes you the enemy, either your mind must die, or you will. Unless yours is the mind they can’t break. “This novel is immediately immersive, with an opening scene that sucks readers in with vivid sensory detail and a great sense of suspense.” —The Black List “What a story! I was picked up from the first page and you never let me go thereafter. The premise is original … compelling … convincing.” —ARC Reader “A very enjoyable read. Excellent pacing. Immersive language. Polished, effortless writing. I’d love to see a prequel (or three)!” —ARC Reader “Relevant to the current situation in the world. Ostracizing others who are different out of fear and ignorance. Cruelty and inhumanity.” —ARC Reader “Believable and relatable.” —The Black List “Thematically rich, as Devin faces constant self-doubt but eventually comes to find empowerment in the unique abilities that have made her an outcast.” —The Black List
Title: All or None
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Summary: Returning to Sydney, Detective Ramesh Ryan is promoted to the Homicide Squad. Zoe Yang joins him there. Now a detective herself, she is assigned as his junior partner. Straight up, the cops are off and running-investigating the discovery of a murdered company director. Following the clues, Detective Ryan finds that this and a second murder may be linked to past events. As the pressure mounts for a quick solution to the case, the detective finds that he too, is in the killer's crosshairs. But Ryan is distracted from the investigation by a romantic encounter with an old university friend. He also worries about his mother, Mumta, and her new obsessive desire for grandchildren from her only son. Could this be linked to her recent medical tests? And there's another pressing problem-the plague of rats in his apartment block. Detective Ryan's hands are well and truly full!
Title: Choose Me
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Summary: I refused to be placed in anyone’s box. Vin I’ve always been the best friend, the one nightstand, the groomsmen never the groom. Then I go and become that ‘F’ word. Yeah, I become a Father before I am even part of a couple. I’ve never been one to live a normal life. Whatever that is. It’s never been for me. But then a woman and my child change everything. They become everything. I will become whatever they need. Because that will be who I am. Samantha My husband and I always wanted a child, but it was not meant to be. Until one day, one came into our lives, and she became my everything. But the man that should have protected us didn’t, he betrayed us. Exposed us to men who threatened the safety of my child and me. Then someone came into our lives amidst the chaos, but who was he there to save, me or his child?
Title: Cyber Case Adams
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Summary: Cyber Case Adams plunges cyber security agent Persephone “Seph” Carano into a world where teenage rivalries spiral into digital warfare. When a high school art student innocently posts a painting online, it sparks a storm of harassment that leaves her broken and vulnerable. Retaliation in the form of a dangerous hack, exposes a private trauma that shatters the school’s star athlete. What begins as petty cruelty escalates into cybercrime with devastating consequences. Now Seph has to untangle the web of lies, betrayal, and digital trespass. With sharp instincts and a daring honeytrap, she must track down the culprits before more lives are destroyed. A gripping cyber thriller that blends human drama with high-stakes investigation, Cyber Case Adams reveals how a single post can ignite chaos—and how justice must adapt in the digital age.
Title: Cyber Case Dante
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Summary: A mysterious virus infiltrates New York City’s bridge and tunnel systems. Enter cyber security agent Persephone “Seph” Carano. She knows it’s only the beginning. A single command from a hacker could trigger its havoc and paralyze the city. Enter Dante: a suave, enigmatic hacker with a shadowy past and a dangerous charm. He offers Seph tantalizing clues if she’ll meet with him. He warns her of a coordinated cyber‑attack set to cripple the city’s infrastructure and sabotage the mayor’s reelection. But is Dante an ally…or a player in the game? As traffic lights flicker, subways stall, and chaos looms, Seph races against time tracing the attacks to their source. She must decide: is Dante’s loyalty with her, or with those in the shadows. A reporter’s story exposes a deeper conspiracy, leading Seph to the ruthless company pulling the strings behind the attack. Cyber Case Dante is a pulse‑pounding cyber thriller where every keystroke could bring a city to its knees.
Title: Cyber Case Thorn
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Summary: When a reckless young hacker sets out to earn fame on the dark web, his escalating attacks move from petty disruptions to an incident prompting a riot that leaves a college dean hospitalized. To him, notoriety is the prize. To Agent Persephone “Seph” Carano of the Cyber Security Agency, he’s a ticking time bomb. Seph sees what others don’t—the hacker’s growing skill, his hunger for recognition, and the chaos he’s willing to unleash to get it. While the FBI dismisses her warnings, Seph and her team race against time to track his digital footprints before his next strike turns deadly. From small clubs to large public arenas, the chase intensifies into a battle of wits between a desperate criminal and the agent determined to stop him. Cyber Case Thorn delivers a pulse‑pounding cyber thriller where ambition collides with justice, and one keystroke can ignite disaster. Cyber Case Thorn is a novella.
Title: Day After Disaster
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Summary: When a mega-quake buries Sacramento in toxic floodwaters, Erika Moore emerges from a bomb shelter—burned and alone, she’s desperate to find her husband and son. A country girl with a martial arts background, she fights to survive a lawless Sierra Nevada, battling gangs and saving a lost girl, Star. In a The Road-like wasteland with The Last of Us grit, every choice tests her: help others or herself? Desperate to reclaim her family, she presses on—until disaster strikes again. With raiders and waves rising, her reunion teeters on ruin. A post-apocalyptic tale of courage and chaos—will she outrun the next catastrophe?
Title: Death Before a Hookup
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Summary: In the heart of two cities divided by rivalries, it unveils a compelling narrative of passion, ambition, and transformation. James, a steadfast leader striving for progress, faces the complex dynamics of a changing world as he partners with Evelleyne, a boss from a rival gang. Against an ongoing feud between the Northside Ryders and the River Syndicates, a symbol of new possibilities, the characters embark on a journey of self-discovery, secrets, adoration, and resilience. The flames of change burn brightly, forging alliances, shattering expectations, and ultimately illuminating the path to redemption. Prepare for a tale of love, loyalty, and redemption set against conflict and transformation. As the characters navigate the complexities of their choices, the story explores the resilience of the human spirit and the indomitable power of love to endure even in the darkest times. “The perfect enemies-to-lovers novel with Romeo and Juliet vibes. Gritty, emotional and utterly unputdownable!” “Evelyne and James’ love story was beautifully made. I was torn apart by the tragic ending.”
Title: Dirty Girl
Subtitle: A Friday the 13th Story #7
Summary: A tragic accident… A fateful decision… A horrific weekend they won’t soon forget… Everet Holcomb is cheating with his sister-in-law, Blair, and the two sneak off for an illicit out of town getaway. While driving down a dark country road, they hit something and are horrified to discover they've killed a young woman. Panicked, they bury the body instead of calling the police, knowing if their spouses learn of their affair, they’ll lose everything. When Everet’s son brings his new girlfriend home for his college graduation celebration, they notice that something about her seems…off. The odor of dirt emanates from her, but Everet and Blair are the only ones who can smell it. And when Everet almost chokes to death for no apparent reason, they start to wonder…have their misdeeds come back to haunt them? A Friday the 13th Short Story: 13 authors ~ 13 suspenseful stories. Murder and mayhem on Friday the 13th...
Title: He Follows Me
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Summary: “He Follows Me is an action-packed thriller . . .” —Chanticleer Book Reviews and Media Kathryn Caraway thought seeing him in jail was the end. She was wrong. Kathryn Caraway survived a sadistic stalker—and she might not get that lucky twice. When Todd Bennett walks free, Kathryn is desperate for safety. She trades her identity for anonymity in the Victim Protection Program and finds herself in the hands of U.S. Marshal Wes Kade. He is controlled, detached, and dangerous in ways he doesn’t explain. But starting over is not the same as being safe. Halfway around the world, Kathryn builds a new life: a job, an apartment, a best friend, even the tentative hope of romance. Yet some memories refuse to stay buried. Some follow. Strange coincidences and subtle threats begin to unravel the fragile sense of security she’s fought so hard to achieve. As the shadows close in, Kathryn realizes the line between vigilance and paranoia has blurred—and someone is watching more closely than she ever imagined. With threats mounting, Kathryn discovers that in a world built on secrets, trust can be a dangerous weapon. Because the most terrifying question is not who is hunting her—it is who is protecting her
Title: Head Case
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Summary: "Dark academia, murder, threatening notes, remote locale…this was so utterly good!" - NetGalley "Shrewd characterizations elevate this taut, white-knuckle murder mystery." - Kirkus Reviews "A fast-paced unputdownable page-turner, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, Shari Lapena and Shalini Boland." - BookTrib Never make a major life decision in the wake of emotional turmoil. I’m Cassie Romano, and I learned this the hard way, leaving sunny San Diego for a teaching position at a private school in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York after my two-timing boyfriend left me heartbroken and in need of a change. It all seemed so perfect in June when I came to interview. But now it’s December, and I’m stranded on top of a mountain surrounded by snow, ice, and acres of wilderness. And now Kimi Choy is…dead? Everyone’s trying to chalk it up to a tragic accident. Not me, though. I have a feeling something is going on at Falcon Ridge Academy. And that was confirmed by a cryptic letter from a dead teacher that arrived today, warning me to watch my back. Last week, she said she had something to tell me, and I didn’t make time. Now it’s too late, and I feel horrible about it. I have secrets of my own, though, so I’m reluctant to get involved. I know I should keep my mouth shut, do my time, and leave this creepy place. But the guilt is pushing me to dig further, ensnaring myself in a web of depict and deception at the highest levels. And the consequences could be deadly. A gripping, twisty psychological thriller set in a dark academia world full of secrets, lies, and deadly consequences, for fans of Daniel Hurst, Shari Lapena, Freida McFadden, or Ruth Ware. "The suspenseful narrative, marked by Traymore's skillful storytelling, keeps readers on the edge, reminiscent of Freida McFadden and Shari Lapena." - Amazon “Perfectly paced thriller.” Amazon “Even when you believe you have figured out the motives, the next chapter, even the next sentence, could easily throw you off track.” Readers’ Favorite "I was hooked on this one immediately." NetGalley "Traymore's signature slow-burn storytelling style effortlessly draws readers into her intricately crafted world, where appearances can be deceiving." Net Galley "The pages just fly by and the story moves along at breakneck speed the whole way. I definitely plan to read more from this author." - R.G. Belsky, award-winning crime fiction author and journalist "Shrewd characterizations elevate this taut, white-knuckle murder mystery." -- Kirkus Reviews “Couldn’t put the book down.” Amazon
Title: Killer Motives
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Summary: Victoria’s life isn’t as perfect as it seems. But with two homicide detectives on her doorstep, it's about to get a lot worse. Still reeling from the shocking discovery that her husband is having a passionate affair with his real estate client, Victoria struggles to process the mind-blowing news that Nick’s lover is dead—brutally murdered in cold blood on the very same evening she uncovered the truth. And now two detectives are on her doorstep, waiting to question both of them. Is she a suspect? With little hard evidence and no shortage of suspects with "killer motives," Detectives Jack Stark and Lexi Sanchez are under intense pressure to solve the high-profile murder case that rocks the picturesque village of Tarrytown just as the town is gearing up for the area’s annual Halloween festivities and an influx of tourists. As Victoria sets out to clear herself and find out the truth, she’s faced with two terrifying possibilities—either her husband is a murderer or someone is out to get them. Conflicted about her marriage and emotionally raw, she sets out to find the truth about what happened that night. But does she really want to know? "A riveting, pulse-pounding, adrenaline rush of a thriller. Do not miss this book!" – Noelle W. Ihli, bestselling author of Gray After Dark "This book was great! Everytime I thought I had it figured out, another twist would happen. I highly recommend this book if you're looking for a great thriller." Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 🏆 Readers' Favorite 2023 Silver Medal Winner 🏆 Audiobook Reviewer 2023 Best Mystery Award
Title: Little Loose Ends
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Summary: Readers' Favorite Finalist, 2023 Psychological Thrillers "Kept me on the edge of my seat." "Strap in and hold on!" "Wow!" After a year that turned her world upside down, Victoria Mancusio’s seemingly perfect life is back intact—except for one looming loose end. And Victoria doesn’t like loose ends. After a series of events that would have put anyone over the edge, all Victoria wants is for her life to go back to normal. In the aftermath of her husband’s infidelity, his lover’s murder, and the harrowing moments when her life flashed before her eyes, she just wants to focus on her perfect baby daughter, Lila, and live a simple, peaceful life. But given her family’s wealth and notoriety, a simple life has never really been possible for Victoria. And with a sensational murder case and their names splashed all over the media last year, a threat from her past has resurfaced. Are the taunting text messages he’s sending a genuine threat, or is it just his way of playing with her head? She takes it upon herself to find out, determined to protect herself and her daughter. But the more she uncovers, the more the fabric of her life begins to unravel, and Victoria soon realizes he’ll stop at nothing to get back at her. But not if she can get him first. For fans of Daniel Hurst, Shari Lapena, Freida McFadden, Kaira Rouda, Jeneva Rose, or Mika Kent. A stand-alone sequel to the hit page-turner Killer Motives: A Hudson Valley Mystery.
Title: Looking For Lucy
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Summary: She was never meant to be the brave one. Despite their different personalities, cousins Mary and Lucy are closer than sisters. Mary, a teacher in a small town, fears change and suffers from claustrophobia. Lucy, a thrill-seeker, travels around the world in search of adventure. When Lucy goes missing, Mary, her mother, and aunt visit a Long Island mansion called Hollingham Hall where Lucy had been employed as a tour guide before she disappeared. There, Mary meets three men, one of whom may have been romantically involved with Lucy – a charming historian, a volatile artist, and a friendly landscaper. As Mary searches for her cousin, she is drawn deeper into Hollingham’s labyrinthine gardens and shadowed corridors where she discovers a chilling connection between Lucy and a woman who vanished seventy years ago on the eve of her wedding. She also learns of the “ghost cat” rumored to prowl the property. When strange events take place at Hollingham, the police are called to investigate. But is Lucy alive and is her disappearance connected to the missing bride or one of the men on the estate? A mystery of illicit affairs, hidden passageways, and family secrets, Looking for Lucy is the perfect read for fans of gothic novels, psychological thrillers, and atmospheric suspense.
Title: Looks That Kill
Subtitle: (A serial killer thriller...)
Summary: Sometimes death is not enough... Laura Johnson's life has been a mosaic of terror, each piece a fragment of her haunted past. In her world, to be unnoticed is to be safe, yet, beneath her camouflage lies a burning desire to live without the constant pulse of fear. Enter Diablo, a serial killer who transforms his victims into chilling avatars that appear within his dark and popular computer games. With the police powerless to peel back his many masks, Diablo sets his sights on Laura. In this heart-stopping race against time, Laura is thrust into a deadly play where facing fear isn't a choice-it's survival. With the killer's shadow looming, can she stand against the darkness? Or will she become the next character in his twisted games of death? The terror begins now....
Title: Off Season
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Summary: Detective Ryan navigates drug overdoses, a mysterious foot on the beach and a long-buried cold case. Detective Ramesh Ryan's career with Sydney's prestigious Organized Crime Unit is on the up, until he loses a court case against the city's most powerful drug dealer. In disgrace, the detective is relocated to the tiny Australian beach town of Barton. It is off-season in Barton-when its few criminals usually take a well-earned rest. But not this year! With the detective's arrival, the town suddenly becomes murder central. Two bodies are discovered in the space of days, both victims of drug overdoses. Then a mysterious foot is found washed up on the beach, and memories are awoken of an unsolved cold case of the teenager who disappeared fifteen years ago. Add to this a blossoming romance, along with a contract taken out on Ryan's life, and it's clear that the detective has jumped out of the Sydney frying pan into the Barton fire. What follows is an action-packed adventure, thrilling at every turn-where truth and lies are almost impossible to separate, and unexpected twists are the order of the day.
Title: Righteous Assassin
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Summary: A thrilling page-turner with twists you’ll never see coming from Kevin G. Chapman, winner of the 2021 Kindle Book Award for best mystery/thriller. A MOB BOSS IS EATEN ALIVE BY TIGERS AT THE BRONX ZOO. . . .A sweatshop owner is mutilated and left to bleed out . . . .A pharmaceutical baron is tortured and frozen to death . . . .A fashion designer is poisoned in her Upper East Side apartment. Four months, four unsolved murders – each on the last Saturday of the month. NYPD homicide detectives Mike Stoneman and Jason Dickson must stop the elusive killer before he completes his decathlon of death. Each month, a new murder adds a piece to the killer’s puzzle, but even unravelling the clues and finding the killer’s pattern may not be enough to catch him. The task force includes an FBI profiler, and Mike gets an assist from Medical Examiner Michelle McNeill, who seems to be on his mind a lot lately. She’s an asset to the investigation, but is this any time to be starting a romance? Each month is a race against the calendar. Only one thing is certain – on the last Saturday of the month, there will be blood. Amazon's AI-generated summary of 799 customer reviews says: "Customers find the storyline compelling, with nice twists and turns. They describe the book as a great read, terrific, and exciting. Readers praise the main characters as well-developed and colorful. They appreciate the writing quality and pacing." (AI-generated from the text of customer reviews. Scroll down to read all reviews)
Title: Stay at Castle Dracula…and Other Short-Short Stories
Subtitle: I can scare and thrill you in only…100 words!
Summary: Do you enjoy a good drabble? No, not America’s most popular word game—that’s Scrabble. No, not those cute, furry little creatures from Star Trek—those are tribbles. A drabble is a form of intense fiction writing consisting of 100 words. Not 100 chapters, not 100 paragraphs, nor even 100 lines. 100 words. Exactly. Author Jim Nemeth loves the format and is an accomplished dabbler in drabbles. “Whenever I explain to friends what a drabble is,” Nemeth relates, “I get the exact same expression of disbelief: ‘100 words?’ In fact, I took these reactions and wrote a drabble about it, “Impossible Assignment,” which leads off the collection.” Stay at Castle Dracula and Other Short-Short Stories, a chapbook, collects 26 tales, 23 of which are drabbles. With the three other stories, the author “splurged” and indulged himself with an additional 100-200 words. Other tales of five score words include “Disgruntled,” where a joyous family Christmas celebration turns horrific when a little boy doesn’t get the toy he wanted; “Love Potion” relates what happens when a witch’s magic works too well. And in the title story, another young English traveler debates his decision in staying in Count Dracula’s centuries’ old castle.
Title: The Bluff
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Summary: A whirlwind romance took Kate from Manhattan to her new husband's home on Lake Michigan, only to find herself a widow a few years later. But Ryan was not who she thought he was, and now she needs to sell the home and get out, before her secrets are revealed and it all comes crumbling down. He swept me off my feet. Now the ground beneath them is crumbling. BookLife Prize Semi Finalist 2024 What do you have to lose, Kate? That’s what my future husband Ryan asked as we stood together on the bluff, gazing over Lake Michigan. Turns out, the answer is everything. When I left Manhattan for the quiet promise of Crest Lake, I thought my biggest worries would be finding a job or adjusting to small-town life. But fairy tales can turn dark. My marriage slowly unraveled, and a year ago, Ryan died in a car accident that’s still shrouded in suspicion. Now, my once-idyllic lakefront home is teetering on the edge, literally. The bluff is crumbling, property values are plummeting, and the neighbors are at war over how to save our homes. Tensions explode on the night of a critical vote, and when my biggest rival on the shoreline committee turns up dead, all eyes land on me. I know how this looks. I know what they’re whispering. But I have my own secrets, and I’ll do whatever it takes to keep them buried. Because in Crest Lake, nothing stays hidden for long. And the truth is more dangerous for me than the bluff itself. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, Sarah Pekkanen, and Lisa Jewel, The Bluff is a jaw-dropping, slow burn psychological thriller packed with shocking twists, buried secrets, and the dark side of falling in love. Praise for The Bluff: "Traymore is a master of layered tension, and she left me guessing until the last page." - Noelle W. Ihli, #1 bestselling author of Gray After Dark "A gripping mystery with layers of psychological suspense and atmospheric intrigue. Read this book!" - Laurie Dove, USA Today bestselling author of Mask of the Deer Woman "This was absolutely amazing! I was totally enthralled with this story from beginning to end, I could barely put it down, and when I finally read the last page, the house was dark, I was hungry, thirsty, needed to pee and my neck was stiff. But damn, it was worth it!" NetGalley Reviewer "OMG! I loved this so much I read it in one sitting! Definitely reminds me of Lucy Foley, so those who enjoy Foley will love this one too!" NetGalley Reviewer "With its high-stakes plot and complex characters, the novel is a masterclass in building tension and intrigue." -NetGalley Reviewer "This book was gripping and hard to put down. It didn't feel like everything else you see out there, it felt very fresh. I really enjoyed this book!" -NetGalley Reviewer "This book was super! I was hooked from the beginning and could not put it down. The twists just kept coming. I highly recommend this book!" -Amazon Reviewer
Title: The Fall of Summer
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Summary: He was supposed to protect her. He chose to keep her. Summer’s life is defined by someone else’s sins — ones she never committed, but can’t escape. When danger closes in, protection comes from the last place she expects… and at a cost she never agreed to pay. Jacob is feared for a reason. Controlled, ruthless, and dangerously composed, he doesn’t make promises he can’t keep — and once he decides something is his responsibility, he doesn’t let go. The closer Summer gets to him, the harder it becomes to tell where safety ends and control begins. Every rule feels like a warning. Every touch feels like a threat. And every moment under his watch pulls her deeper into something she was never meant to survive unscathed. Because Jacob isn’t the hero. And being protected by him may be the most dangerous thing of all. This dark romance includes:
- Morally grey anti-hero
- Obsession and possessive love
- Forced proximity
- Power imbalance
- Protective MMC
- Psychological tension
- Slow-burn spice
- Trauma and emotional intensity
- Dual POV
Title: The Golden Sword
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Summary: Dystopia. Biology shapes reality. The further adventures of the most beautiful courtesan in the galaxies of tomorrow. She had the power to create planets. The sixty carved bones of the Yris-tera foretold her ancient fate. Her heritage of power took her beyond time and space and stole from her the one man she loved. Enslaved on the planet Silistra tomorrow’s most beautiful courtesan unleashes the powers of the gods. What readers are saying: “Pure excellence…. A heroic quest of the highest calibre.” – Goodreads “This is a book which makes one’s blood sing and one’s mind ponder. I loved the first in the series and enjoyed this as much, perhaps more. The ending leaves the reader desperate to know what happens to Estri next – courtesan, slave, warrior, lover, rebel. What is next for our heroine?” – Goodreads “Call it what you like: science fiction, space opera, sword and planet or erotic fantasy . . . The Golden Sword is all these things, and so much more. A highly intelligent and sensual novel filled with ideas and revelations, this is a gripping story that explores human sexuality and the role it plays in politics. Although the memorable characters are bisexual, toss away all your preconceived notions, for there is a humanity, a strength of will and determination, a realism and depth of emotion to these characters that will have you thinking twice about all you know and all you think you know. This is a book for mature and discerning readers who like some meat on the bones of the books they read. Janet Morris led the way for all the science fiction authors, both male and female, who came after. “ – Joe Bonadonna, Goodreads
Title: The Lost Vegas Years
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Summary: In the wake of the Great Quake, Las Vegas lies in ruins, transformed into a federal refugee camp where survival is a daily struggle. Amidst the chaos and despair, Erika Moore fights to protect her family from the government’s iron rule. With her husband Vince by her side, they must navigate a world filled with danger and betrayal. As their defiance sparks whispers of Erika being the camp’s “Savior,” each act of resistance threatens to tear their family apart. But Erika is not alone in her fight. Vince, the camp’s quiet hero, builds aquaponics gardens to feed the starving, a symbol of resilience in the face of oppression. As the government pushes for extreme measures and family adoption programs, Erika and Vince’s covert training and unwavering determination become their greatest weapons. From the ruins of Sacramento to the dusty streets of Vegas, their family’s bond is tested by loss, sacrifice, and a rising revolution that could destroy everything they hold dear. For fans of post-apocalyptic thrillers like The Road and The Hunger Games, Back to the Lost Vegas Years is a heart-pounding journey into a world of survival, resistance, and unbreakable spirit. In the midst of a dystopian nightmare, one woman’s fire and one man’s roots may be the key to saving their family and sparking a revolution. Don’t miss this gripping installment in the Changing Earth series. If you enjoyed The Road and The Hunger Games, you’ll love Back to the Lost Vegas Years.
Title: The Orchid Tattoo
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Summary: Crime fiction that makes a difference: in The Orchid Tattoo, award-winning author Carla Damron delves into the disturbing world of human trafficking. Social worker Georgia Thayer can balance her own mental illness with the demands of an impossible job. Mostly. But when her sister vanishes in the dead of night, her desperate quest to find Peyton takes her into the tentacles of a human trafficking network - where she encounters a young victim called "Kitten." Kitten is determined to escape. She won't be trapped like the others. She won't sell her soul like Lillian, victim-turned-madam, feeding the dark appetites of international business moguls and government leaders. But the Estate won't let her out of its lethal grip, and her attempts at freedom threaten her very life. Aided by Kitten and, at times, by the voices in her head, Georgia maneuvers to bring down the kingpin of Estate and expose its dark secrets, but her efforts place her-and the few people she allows to get close - in grave danger.
Title: The Other Murder
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Summary: “A sleek, gripping thriller that raises important questions about truth and justice.” ~Kirkus Reviews GRAND PRIZE WINNER - 2023 CLUE Award - Best Suspense/Thriller of the year! FINALIST - National Indie Excellence Awards Sometimes, the most dangerous thing . . . is the truth. For disgraced cable news producer Hannah Hawthorne, covering the shooting of a pretty NYU sophomore is a chance for redemption. When the story snowballs into a media circus, Hannah’s reporting fans the sensationalistic flames and earns her acclaim. The tragic murder, seemingly the result of random urban gun violence, prompts protests and vigils that further magnify the story. Meanwhile, Paulo, a reporter for a small online neighborhood newspaper, is following the other murder in Washington Square Park that same night – a Hispanic teen. He discovers an unexpected connection that is political dynamite. When Hannah and Paulo team up, they uncover disturbing facts, leading them to question everything they thought they knew. Their reporting also leads them to the man who might be the killer. When the story is ready to explode, the truth may be hotter than anyone can handle. Breaking the next scoop could ruin Paulo’s paper and wreck Hannah’s career – and it could get them both killed. If you like David Baldacci's page-turners, Michael Connelly’s cops, and Sara Paretsky’s quirky characters, you will love The Other Murder.
Title: The Rich Guy's Wife
Subtitle: A Twisty Domestic Thriller
Summary: When a struggling young career woman gets swept off her feet by a wealthy, handsome guy, she ignores the nagging feeling in her gut that it’s too good to be true. But when she digs into his past, dark secrets emerge. And it might be more dangerous to get out. Be careful what you wish for. Mother’s voice rings in my ears as I stand perfectly still in the darkness, fearing that each breath I take will be my last. I’m crouched down in the closet with blood on my hands, my legs and back aching to move, even an inch. But I can’t. One twitch, one cramp, and I’ll bang into a shelf and give myself away. When Stefan Zeigler swept me off my feet four months ago, I had to fight the voice in my head telling me that my new boyfriend was too good to be true: handsome, wealthy enough to own a home in the Hamptons...and totally into me. Or was that Lucy’s voice, my gal pal attorney friend who doesn’t need a man to live large? Or my mom’s voice, warning me of controlling prenups and the dangerous secrets of the superrich? I’d always dreamed of a better life, and working my way there wasn’t going so well for me, with my pile of student loan debt, a rent-controlled apartment in Manhattan I could barely afford, and a stable but low-paying PR job. Is it so bad that I dared to believe in a fairy tale ending, even after I found out about his felon brother? Or his nefarious business associate? Or the fact that his last girlfriend looked a lot like me—and seems to have vanished into thin air? But now I see that fairy tales have a dark underbelly beneath the glitter, just like my life right now. I’m Erin. I got what I wished for. I’m a rich guy’s wife now. And it just might be the death of me. Rebecca meets The Boyfriend in this twisty, unputdownable domestic thriller full of psychological suspense, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Kaira Rouda, Emily Shiner, Daniel Hurst, and Liv Constantine. "Think You meets Gone Girl with a twist of Big Little Lies. Dark, twisted, and low-key terrifying. 10/10 would not want to be her—but I couldn’t stop reading." Amazon Reader, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "If you like dark fairy tales with chilling secrets and gasp-worthy twists, you’ll fly through this one like I did!" - NetGalley Reviewer,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "With sharp writing, well-paced twists, and just the right amount of tension, this was a true page-turner—I didn’t want to put it down! Be careful what you wish for… " - NetGalley Reviewer,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "An unputdownable page-turner set in Manhattan and the Hamptons, that ramped up to a great ending." - NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Such a good book. I finished it in less than 24 hours, which is quick for a busy mom. The last few chapters flew by. Great book for a quick mystery/suspense fan." - NetGalley Reviewer,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The Rich Guy’s Wife is a gripping domestic thriller. What starts as a fairy-tale romance quickly morphs into a dangerous nightmare full of secrets, blood, suspense, and a chilling question: did her dream come with a deadly price?" - @somethingunread, Bookstagram "The Rich Guy's Wife is so addictive that I couldn't set it down even if I wanted to. I devoured this thriller in two sittings." —Steph Nelson, Author of The Final Scene “Bonnie Traymore is at the top of her game in this twisty thriller about wealth, love, and the secrets we all keep. Beautifully plotted, it kept me up reading until dawn!" - Leslie Lutz, award-winning author of Sweetest Darkness "Bonnie Traymore nails it again in this deliciously twisty psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end." R.G. Belsky, Author of the award-winning Clare Carlson series
Title: The Serpent's Bridge
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Summary: Compelling dialogue, rich, gritty prose, and characters you won’t forget — if you loved The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest by Stieg Larsson, or Ink and Bone by Lisa Unger, you’ll love The Serpent’s Bridge. Recovering alcoholic Detective Anaya Nazario remains haunted by her father's murder. Lucas Nazario was the highest-ranking Puerto Rican LAPD detective, and his case has gone unsolved for twenty-four years since his murder. When Mexican immigrants are targeted by a serial killer, Nazario senses a connection and fights to keep the leadless case open. The homicide investigation centers on Sanctuary Baptist, a church composed of immigrants led by Pastor Stan and his wife. Nazario's personal and professional worlds collide when she is compelled to collaborate with her former lover, Special Agent Blake Huxley. As their lives merge once more, the FBI and Detective Nazario stop at nothing to find a killer. Is this the same monster who killed her father and left him for dead under a bridge? Can she put a stop to the murders before more families lose loved ones?
Title: The Serpent's Order
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Summary: An assassin bound by obedience. A detective marked for death. A cartel war with no survivors. Von Schlange thought she’d escaped her past. Now Black Nova owns her—an elite, off-the-books task force where obedience is survival and failure means death. As their newest assassin, she’s unleashed on targets tied to Jaxon Ryker, a drug lord buried deep in the Alaskan wilds. Her partner, Xander Holt, a former Navy SEAL with ice in his veins, lives by the same brutal code: no attachments, no lines crossed. But as missions turn bloody, the fragile boundary between partner and lover begins to blur—and desire becomes its own kind of danger. Across the country, Detective Anaya Nazario faces a nightmare of her own. A synthetic “zombie drug,” deadlier than fentanyl and immune to Narcan, is ripping through Los Angeles. Her investigation exposes a network of dirty cops shielding Ryker’s empire—and puts a target squarely on her back. Two women on opposite fronts. One war against corruption and cartel power. And a single truth—every betrayal leaves a body behind. Explosive, unrelenting, and razor-sharp, The Serpent’s Order propels the Serpent Series into its most dangerous chapter yet—where justice is a myth, and survival comes at a price paid in blood.
Title: The Stepfamily
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Summary: "Bonnie Traymore weaves a web of suspense that’ll keep you glued to the pages. It’s like Gillian Flynn meets Silicon Valley intrigue. This book is PHENOMENAL!!" - Amazon Laura Foster has it all – until someone starts trying to kill her. Laura's on the verge of living the life she's always wanted. At the age of twenty-seven, she put her career plans on hold, married handsome widower Peter Foster, settled down in his Silicon Valley home, and helped raise his two children. Twelve years later, its her turn to shine. Her career is thriving, the kids are out of the house, and Peter's company is on the verge of an FDA approval that could garner a windfall in stock gains for them. But when a series of freak accidents can no longer be chalked up to bad luck, it becomes clear that someone is out to get her. Is it someone from work, jealous of her promotion? Or is it perhaps someone more dangerous? Someone closer to home? Laura has no enemies that she knows of, but she senses that husband Peter is keeping secrets. And when she starts digging into the family's past, a twisted and unsettling story starts to slowly reveal itself. But with the walls closing in on her, she needs to find out why someone would want to harm her and what really happened to his first wife. Before it's too late. A twisty domestic suspense novel set in high-tech Silicon Valley, perfect for fans of Every Last Secret, The Prediction, and It's Always the Husband who enjoy bingable thrillers about family secrets, betrayal, infidelity, and murder. Book 1 of 2 in the Silicon Valley series. Can be read as a stand-alone or part of the duo. "I devoured this in a few short hours. Very easy to read and the story keeps you coming back for one more chapter." -NetGalley "Full of suspense and twists and turns!" - NetGalley "Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. Definitely one of the best books this year." - NetGalley "Stands on the shoulders of Gillian Flynn" - Booktrib "Traymore’s writing style is truly engaging and the plot is well-crafted, serpentine in its twists and turns and tantalizingly unpredictable. Full of well-developed, nuanced characters that defy traditional notions of good and bad, The Stepfamily is the perfect read for those itching for a thriller that immediately grabs hold and doesn’t let go." BookTrib For fans of Daniel Hurst, Shari Lapena, Shalini Boland, Gillian Flynn, Freida McFadden, Minka Kent, or Liv Constantine.
Title: The Unforgetting
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Summary: Ten years ago, Reagan’s friend died in a tragic accident. But what if it wasn’t an accident? The morning after a raging college graduation party, we found Lanie Martin lying at the bottom of a ravine, her neck snapped in a fatal fall. And I’m not proud of what came next. Before we called the police, we covered ourselves. Cleaned up from the blow-out at Ella’s cabin the night before. Got our stories straight. Ella begged me not to tell the police what I saw. She insisted that it was an accident—and we all went along. What did I know? I was wasted that night, and large chunks of that evening are missing for me. But now, in my postpartum state, memories are starting to return, and I can’t help but feel that they might be connected to the soul crushing depression I’ve been experiencing. Is it guilt? Or do I know more than I think I do? So when I receive Ella’s invitation for a ten-year reunion at her family camp—a gathering of remembrance and healing, she’s calling it—I know I have to go. Are the memories I’m struggling to recover the key to my moving on? Or are they a death sentence for me, too? "10/10 Recommended! LOVED this book!! Traymore has a knack for storytelling through the perspective of a strong and relatably flawed female protagonist that really makes you root for her. The ending is 🤯🤯🤯 Really hoping this becomes a movie!" - Amazon reader, 5 STARS "Intense psychological thriller. There is danger lurking in every corner waiting to claim its next victim. It was one of those books which I read nonstop in one sitting." - Amazon reader, 5 STARS "What a fantastic gripping thriller it kept me wanting to know more. Definitely a must-read you will not be disappointed." NetGalley, 5 STARS "The characters are amazing! And I love the title and the story line. Such an amazing book! I flew through this book." NetGalley, 5 STARS "I thought I knew what was happening and had guessed the ending. I thought wrong. There were at least 3 times where I thought I had figured it out only to be swept away with what had actually happened." NetGalley, 5 STARS "The Unforgetting is a great read filled with tension on every page, stunning twist after twist, and a mind-blowing ending that you’ll never see coming. Highly recommended!" – R.G. Belsky, author of the Clare Carlson series. “The Unforgetting is a riveting, twisty, slow-burn atmospheric thriller that will delight and disturb, in the best possible ways. Highly recommended.” Douglas Corleone, international bestselling author of Falls to Pieces
Title: The Walls of Freedom
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Summary: Erika and Vince Moore lead their family north through a quake-scarred Sierra Nevada, nature reclaiming the ruins, fleeing feds and mercenaries for freedom. Hunted and frail, a drifting haven spares them starvation’s grasp—but storms and peril nearly claim young Daniel. In a Station Eleven-like world of fragile renewal and The 100’s fierce survival, Erika fights on as Vince teeters on death’s edge from brutal wounds. Her spirit snaps, marching toward doom to shield her own. Allies Bennet and Virgis offer refuge—until she’s summoned to a governing board to unveil a decade of horrors and a new quake looms. This post-apocalyptic tale of grit and sacrifice hooks like a rebel’s stand—will Erika break the chains? Dive deeper into the fight.
Title: The Weird Girl
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Summary: One shattered birthday party. Two teenage victims. A city drowning in fentanyl. Social worker Georgia Thayer (The Orchid Tattoo) has spent her career fighting for the vulnerable, but nothing could prepare her for being a foster mom to Tessa—a teenager haunted by her traumatic past. Determined to give her a normal life, Georgia's efforts to give her a normal life crumble when a neighborhood party spirals into disaster, leaving one girl fighting for her life while another disappears from the front yard of her family's home. As Georgia undertakes a frantic search for the missing girl, she uncovers a dangerous fentanyl trade that snakes from hospital emergency rooms to high school hallways to the darkest corners of her city. She is up against a charismatic candidate for attorney general and a ruthless drug kingpin, two powerful men willing to use lethal means to bury their secrets. With her chosen family threatened, her faith in herself shaken, and an unexpected ally emerging from the shadows, Georgia’s efforts to save one girl puts her own in danger. The clock is ticking. The truth is deadly. And every second lost could mean another life destroyed.
Title: Underground: Revelations
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Summary: THE WORST IS STILL TO COME They survived what they thought was the worst. But did they really? What if there is something worse than the undead they're still fighting? Set in the futuristic demise of post-apocalyptic doom, the undead outnumber the living 1,000 to 1. Liam is a former soldier on a mission to protect the remaining survivors in the last stronghold, the bowels of the underground. After the undead suspiciously overran his last outpost, Liam worries about this new type of enemy. The undead are changing and somehow getting stronger, faster and more coordinated. And Liam can't help but wonder ... are they getting help? How will he fight this new impossible unknown? What will be revealed to give Liam and the other survivors the power--and hope--to survive... underground?
Title: Unfollow Me
Subtitle: A Terrifying True Story of a Sadistic Stalker
Summary: What if the man stalking you worked in IT—at the police department? "Think it couldn't happen to you? Think again. Read. This. Book.” —John DeDakis, Award-winning novelist, writing coach, and former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer" This true crime case is told with brutal honesty, exposing the silent terror of stalking. Gripping details of kidnapping, intimate partner abuse, and surveillance using everyday tools engrained in society—and most households—uncovers systemic blindspots. From overlooked police reports to exhausting court battles, it’s a story of a woman’s resilience in the face of relentless fear. A must read for fans of true crime, survival stories, and psychological thrillers. Stalkers don’t just hide in the shadows. Some log in. Kathryn meets Todd, a charming IT expert for the police department. He coaxes her into a brief relationship and turns a normal breakup into a reign of terror. Todd isn’t just obsessed—he’s inside Kathryn’s home network. He doesn’t have to be in her house to watch her. Or hear her. He sees her text messages—on his screen. He can follow her car without ever leaving his house. And he even tells her why: “You are mine. And I don’t share.” When Todd asks Kathryn if she wants to see death coming, she tells him no. Now she waits for it every day. Dismissed by officers, Kathryn builds a case police can no longer ignore. But the more she learns about Todd’s past, the more she suspects he might be tied to the unsolved murder of a woman she has only one thing in common with: Todd. And if she’s right, she might be next . . . “A powerful, riveting account about a woman being victimized by a modern-day monster.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Urgency of feeling pulses throughout . . .” —BookLife Reviews “An inspiring story of survival . . . the horrors of stalking and its devastating effects on the mental health of those targeted . . .” —Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media “The specificity of emotion, the physiological response to trauma, and the intellectual clarity . . . give this book its power.” —Independent Book Review (starred review) “Unfollow Me kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Caraway’s will to get justice in her case and her composure through it all shows a resilience that not many possess.” —Memoir Magazine
Title: Wind From the Abyss
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Summary: Dystopia. Fantasy. Science fiction. Allegory. Political. Wind from the Abyss is the third volume in Janet Morris’ classic Silistra Quartet, continuing one woman’s quest for self-realization in a distant tomorrow. Aristocrat. Outcast. Picara. Slave. Ruler …. She is descended from the masters of the universe. To hold her he challenges the gods themselves. Praise for Janet Morris’ Silistra Quartet: “The amazing and erotic adventures of the most beautiful courtesan in tomorrow’s universe.” — Fred Pohl “Engrossing characters in a marvelous adventure.” — Charles N. Brown, Locus Magazine. “The best single example of prostitution used in fantasy is Janet Morris’ Silistra series.” — Anne K. Kahler, The Picara: From Hera to Fantasy Heroine. This Perseid Press Author’s Cut Edition is revised and expanded by the author and presented in a format designed to enhance your reading experience with larger, easy-to-read print, more generous margins, and covers designed for these premium editions. Wind from the Abyss starts with this . . . “Since, at the beginning of this tale, I did not recollect myself nor retain even the slightest glimmer of such understanding as would have led me to an awareness of the significance of the various occurrences that transpired at the Lake of Horns, I am adding this preface, though it was no part of my initial conception, that the meaningfulness of the events described by “Khys’ Estri” (as I have come to think of the shadow-self I was while the dharen held my skills and memory in abeyance) not be withheld from you as they were from me. I knew myself not: I was Estri because the girl Carth supposedly found wandering in the forest stripped of comprehension and identity chose that name. There, perhaps, lies the greatest irony of all, that I named myself anew after Estri Hadrath diet Estrazi, who in reality I had once been. And perhaps it is not irony at all, but an expression of Khys’ humor, an implicit dissertation by him who structured my experiences, my very thoughts, for nearly two years, until his audacity drove him to bring together once more Sereth crill Tyris, past-Slayer, then the outlawed Ebvrasea, then arrar to the dharen himself; Chayin rendi Inekte, cahndor of Nemar, co-cahndor of the Taken Lands, chosen son of Tar-Kesa, and at that time Khys’ puppet-vassal; and myself, former Well-Keepress, tiask of Nemar, and lastly becoming the chaldless outlaw who had come to judgment and endured ongoing retribution at the dharen’s hands. To test his hesting, his power over owkahen, the time-coming-to-be, did Khys put us together, all three, in his Day-Keeper’s city — and from that moment onward, the Weathers of Life became fixed: siphoned into a singular future; sealed tight as a dead god in his mausoleum, whose every move brought him closer to the sum total, obliteration. So did the dharen Khys bespeak it, himself. . .” “Morris, so good at giving us characters we can identify with, characters we can love and hate, strikes at the very heart of the human condition and the duality of humanity — both good and evil. Her prose is lean and spot-on, every word carefully chosen to enhance the milieu of her imaginary world and advance the plot, giving us access to the thoughts, emotions and machinations of the people whose stories she is presenting to us. Once again, she gives us a “thinking man’s” science fiction/fantasy that explores the nature of power and sexuality, and how they can be used, misused and abused. This is a brilliant, mature and very adult novel that will not only leave you thinking about your own place in the universe, but questioning the very nature of existence.” – Goodreads reviewer
Title: Without Land
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Summary: Nine years trapped in a FEMA camp have crushed Erika Moore—once a legendary survivor, now a shadow haunted by a failed riot and iron-box torment. Her family—husband Vince and their kids—is her lifeline in a world of forced infertility and despair. A rescue squad gig offers escape, but betrayal and floods unravel her fragile hope. In a The Handmaid’s Tale-esque nightmare with The Last of Us’ brutal edge, Erika battles a tyrannical system to free her loved ones. Every step risks everything—submission or salvation. This post-apocalyptic clash of grit and defiance hooks like a dystopian thriller—can Erika shatter the walls? Dive into the next chapter of survival.
