Axiom
In a world consumed with societal labels, one detective learns the true meaning of faith. Everything Detective Katarina Matthews thought she knew was tested when the worlds of the spiritual and the paranormal collided with her own. Does reality have a way to explain the occurrences in her recent investigations? Or will Katarina discover a truth unlike any she could have ever thought possible? Follow Katarina and her partner, Detective Edward Daniels, as they investigate real-world murders with evidence beyond the unexplained. While receiving help from unexpected sources, they come face-to-face with an unimaginable evil. Learning that a person's truth, while unique to each individual, sheds light on the saying "Everything happes for a reason".
Vengeance
The "heir to Clancy's throne" (The Real Book Spy) returns with his most compelling, explosive techno-thriller ever.Despite decades of treaties, military missions, and covert actions devoted to preventing it, Iran has finally assembled its first nuclear bomb and the U.S., with UN backing, has decided it's time to take direct action. The first move is to blockade the Persian Gulf with a carrier strike group, but Iran strikes back quickly. With Russia's backing, Iran launches a devastating attack and now the U.S. forces are in a race against the clock to survive until reinforcements arrive and a counter-strike launched. While events grow desperate in the Middle East, a plot to kill the President is unfolding. Jake Harrison, a now AWOL Navy SEAL, is lured back into action by his former partner Christine O'Connor to find and stop the freelance assassin, a man who has long been Harrison's nemesis. With a deadly war brewing on two fronts--both overt and covert--the uneasy allies of Jake and Christine must use all their resources to circumvent the coming war. And as tensions threaten to boil over, Jake will be faced with the ultimate question: what is he willing to sacrifice for the revenge he wants?
The Last Stage of Grief is Murder
The BRAND-NEW twisty, witty, lethally sharp thriller from Tam Barnett, author of How to Read a Killer's Mind! Perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Alice Feeney, CJ Skuse and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train! 'Tam Barnett is a name to watch.' Daily Mail Time won't heal his broken heart, but revenge might... Ivor has never loved anyone the way he loves Becky. Then his world collapses Becky is found dead. Consumed by grief, Ivor is determined to find out what happened. What he discovers is darker than heartbreak: controlling lies, family secrets and a past that refused to stay buried. But Ivor has his own demons. And as his obsession with the truth deepens, his heartache for Becky curdles into something far more dangerous. Murder. Praise for Tam Barnett: 'A fast-paced, tension-building mystery with a shattering finale. Tam Barnett is a name to watch.' Daily Mail 'Clever, dark, and totally binge-worthy.' Reader Review 'Twisty, witty and just a little bit unhinged!' 5-star Reader Review 'OMG! This kept me hooked the whole time.' Reader Review 'I would give this more than 5 stars if I could.' Reader Review 'Full of twists and turns, witty banter and compelling characters.' Reader Review 'SO MUCH FUN!!' Reader Review 'Doesn't follow the same old who dunnit which is refreshing!' Reader Review 'Hands down, amazing read!' Reader Review 'Twisted, dark, gripping & unputdownable. The ending was jaw dropping.' Reader Review
The Last Stage of Grief is Murder
The BRAND-NEW twisty, witty, lethally sharp thriller from Tam Barnett, author of How to Read a Killer's Mind! Perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Alice Feeney, CJ Skuse and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train! 'Tam Barnett is a name to watch.' Daily Mail Time won't heal his broken heart, but revenge might... Ivor has never loved anyone the way he loves Becky. Then his world collapses Becky is found dead. Consumed by grief, Ivor is determined to find out what happened. What he discovers is darker than heartbreak: controlling lies, family secrets and a past that refused to stay buried. But Ivor has his own demons. And as his obsession with the truth deepens, his heartache for Becky curdles into something far more dangerous. Murder. Praise for Tam Barnett: 'A fast-paced, tension-building mystery with a shattering finale. Tam Barnett is a name to watch.' Daily Mail 'Clever, dark, and totally binge-worthy.' Reader Review 'Twisty, witty and just a little bit unhinged!' 5-star Reader Review 'OMG! This kept me hooked the whole time.' Reader Review 'I would give this more than 5 stars if I could.' Reader Review 'Full of twists and turns, witty banter and compelling characters.' Reader Review 'SO MUCH FUN!!' Reader Review 'Doesn't follow the same old who dunnit which is refreshing!' Reader Review 'Hands down, amazing read!' Reader Review 'Twisted, dark, gripping & unputdownable. The ending was jaw dropping.' Reader Review
The Last Stage of Grief is Murder
The BRAND-NEW twisty, witty, lethally sharp thriller from Tam Barnett, author of How to Read a Killer's Mind! Perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Alice Feeney, CJ Skuse and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train! 'Tam Barnett is a name to watch.' Daily Mail Time won't heal his broken heart, but revenge might... Ivor has never loved anyone the way he loves Becky. Then his world collapses Becky is found dead. Consumed by grief, Ivor is determined to find out what happened. What he discovers is darker than heartbreak: controlling lies, family secrets and a past that refused to stay buried. But Ivor has his own demons. And as his obsession with the truth deepens, his heartache for Becky curdles into something far more dangerous. Murder. Praise for Tam Barnett: 'A fast-paced, tension-building mystery with a shattering finale. Tam Barnett is a name to watch.' Daily Mail 'Clever, dark, and totally binge-worthy.' Reader Review 'Twisty, witty and just a little bit unhinged!' 5-star Reader Review 'OMG! This kept me hooked the whole time.' Reader Review 'I would give this more than 5 stars if I could.' Reader Review 'Full of twists and turns, witty banter and compelling characters.' Reader Review 'SO MUCH FUN!!' Reader Review 'Doesn't follow the same old who dunnit which is refreshing!' Reader Review 'Hands down, amazing read!' Reader Review 'Twisted, dark, gripping & unputdownable. The ending was jaw dropping.' Reader Review
The Last Stage of Grief is Murder
The BRAND-NEW twisty, witty, lethally sharp thriller from Tam Barnett, author of How to Read a Killer's Mind! Perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Alice Feeney, CJ Skuse and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train! 'Tam Barnett is a name to watch.' Daily Mail Time won't heal his broken heart, but revenge might... Ivor has never loved anyone the way he loves Becky. Then his world collapses Becky is found dead. Consumed by grief, Ivor is determined to find out what happened. What he discovers is darker than heartbreak: controlling lies, family secrets and a past that refused to stay buried. But Ivor has his own demons. And as his obsession with the truth deepens, his heartache for Becky curdles into something far more dangerous. Murder. Praise for Tam Barnett: 'A fast-paced, tension-building mystery with a shattering finale. Tam Barnett is a name to watch.' Daily Mail 'Clever, dark, and totally binge-worthy.' Reader Review 'Twisty, witty and just a little bit unhinged!' 5-star Reader Review 'OMG! This kept me hooked the whole time.' Reader Review 'I would give this more than 5 stars if I could.' Reader Review 'Full of twists and turns, witty banter and compelling characters.' Reader Review 'SO MUCH FUN!!' Reader Review 'Doesn't follow the same old who dunnit which is refreshing!' Reader Review 'Hands down, amazing read!' Reader Review 'Twisted, dark, gripping & unputdownable. The ending was jaw dropping.' Reader Review
Wolverden Tower
In the shadowed corridors of a Victorian manor, where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, lies a tale long forgotten. This compelling short story collection, once out of print for decades, has now been meticulously republished by Alpha Editions. Fans of gothic literature and historical fiction enthusiasts will find themselves ensnared by the psychological suspense woven through these narratives, each one a testament to the eerie allure of 19th century England. Set against a backdrop of intricate Victorian architecture, the stories capture the essence of a bygone era, where ghostly apparitions and supernatural mysteries were as much a part of the landscape as the fog-laden moors. The collection resonates with the same haunting charm that captivated readers of Arthur Conan Doyle and H.G. Wells, offering a glimpse into the darker recesses of the Victorian era setting. This edition is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, restored for today's and future generations. Its revival is a tribute to the timeless nature of Victorian gothic fiction, inviting new readers to explore its depths and seasoned collectors to rediscover its hidden gems. As you turn each page, prepare to be transported to a world where every shadow holds a secret, and every whisper hints at the unknown.
The Minstrel Boy
From International Bestselling Author Dennis Jones, writer of the acclaimed cold war military thrillers Barbarossa Red, Rubicon One, and Russian Spring."This fast-paced, intense, and well-plotted novel is a must for adventure/espionage fans." - Canadian Book ReviewBolivia - October 1967. U.S. Agent Michael Conroy is present at the capture and execution of Che Guevara. Unbeknownst to him, the village schoolteacher there is carrying Guevara's unborn child - and Conroy has saved her life.Puerto Real, Cuba - The Present. Marita Linares, dying of cancer, decides to tell her son the astonishing truth. Overwhelmed, and bitter to realize the treachery of Fidel Castro towards the man who was his father, Ramon, now a professional soldier, vows vengeance. Discovering that Cuba and America are considering an alliance, he plans a chilling act of terrorism in the United States that will both avenge his father and discredit Castro's tarnished regime.Thus begins a terrifying death dance across Central America - to the Middle East and back - as Ramon carries out his plan to steal funds for the purchase of military hardware. Always one step ahead, he is pursed by a vengeful drug cartel, Cuban agents, and by Conroy himself. All are desperate to find this man - no matter what the cost.But only Michael Conroy can guess the awful truth of Ramon's real target - and the horrifying devastation that will ensue.
A Halloween Bloodline Spooky Glowing Deluxe Edition
'This is a best collection of horror stories.A Halloween Bloodline is written by various authors namely, Alvin E. Lauran, Manmohan Sadana, Priyanka Bhandarkar, Micah Tobia Cayao, Lyle Mario P. Laynesa, Menorca Chaturvedi, Indrani Chowdhury, Renata Pavrey, Santhosh Gangadharan, Aryan Majumder, Purnima Dixit, Cristine Joy B. Aragdon
The Last Witness
A totally gripping and unputdownable psychological thriller. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Clare Mackintosh and Daniel Hurst will be kept up all night! You saw something terrible now you ll never be safe again Ellie can t stop having nightmares. It s been the same ever since she saw the car accident, where a man lost his life. Awaiting the trial of the dangerous driver, where she s the primary witness, she finds herself befriending Samantha, the widow of the man who died. And as their children also become friends their lives become intrinsically entangled. But then Ellie starts thinking she s being followed. She wants to believe it s paranoia. But then she receives a note written in red ink, like blood it says just one word LIAR Don t miss this completely captivating, brand new thriller, full of secrets and twists and turns. Order now! Readers love Natasha Boydell s gripping thrillers: Wow! What a brilliant book!!... The suspense, the doubt, THE PLOT TWISTS!! I absolutely loved the characters, loved the story, loved everything about this book. This was my first by Natasha Boydell and now I am running to read more by her! 5 stars!! Reader Review This book blew me away. I love books that grab you from the beginning and hold on so tightly that you cannot put the book down The ending was explosive and was not predictable at all. I love, love, love this author and cannot wait for more. Reader Review Literally picked this book up in the morning and began to read it and before I knew it I was finishing it later that evening. It s that addicting, honestly I found this so hard to put down. Every page that went past, I was frightened, I was dreading what was coming next. I could never have predicted the outcome. I m still in shock, it s crazy. The suspense oh my god! This book is incredible I would definitely say this has got to be one of my favourite books ever!! Reader Review Amazing it s an addictive read, it has it all the shocks and twists A page turner of a book Who do you believe and who do you trust? I so recommend this book a twisty read! Reader Review A gripping masterpiece that masterfully combines elements of mystery and suspense. Boydell s narrative unfolds like a carefully crafted puzzle, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The sense of suspense is palpable, making it nearly impossible to put the book down. As the intricate plot weaves its web of intrigue, the anticipation builds, creating a thrilling reading experience. Reader Review
The Last Witness
A totally gripping and unputdownable psychological thriller. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Clare Mackintosh and Daniel Hurst will be kept up all night! You saw something terrible now you ll never be safe again Ellie can t stop having nightmares. It s been the same ever since she saw the car accident, where a man lost his life. Awaiting the trial of the dangerous driver, where she s the primary witness, she finds herself befriending Samantha, the widow of the man who died. And as their children also become friends their lives become intrinsically entangled. But then Ellie starts thinking she s being followed. She wants to believe it s paranoia. But then she receives a note written in red ink, like blood it says just one word LIAR Don t miss this completely captivating, brand new thriller, full of secrets and twists and turns. Order now! Readers love Natasha Boydell s gripping thrillers: Wow! What a brilliant book!!... The suspense, the doubt, THE PLOT TWISTS!! I absolutely loved the characters, loved the story, loved everything about this book. This was my first by Natasha Boydell and now I am running to read more by her! 5 stars!! Reader Review This book blew me away. I love books that grab you from the beginning and hold on so tightly that you cannot put the book down The ending was explosive and was not predictable at all. I love, love, love this author and cannot wait for more. Reader Review Literally picked this book up in the morning and began to read it and before I knew it I was finishing it later that evening. It s that addicting, honestly I found this so hard to put down. Every page that went past, I was frightened, I was dreading what was coming next. I could never have predicted the outcome. I m still in shock, it s crazy. The suspense oh my god! This book is incredible I would definitely say this has got to be one of my favourite books ever!! Reader Review Amazing it s an addictive read, it has it all the shocks and twists A page turner of a book Who do you believe and who do you trust? I so recommend this book a twisty read! Reader Review A gripping masterpiece that masterfully combines elements of mystery and suspense. Boydell s narrative unfolds like a carefully crafted puzzle, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The sense of suspense is palpable, making it nearly impossible to put the book down. As the intricate plot weaves its web of intrigue, the anticipation builds, creating a thrilling reading experience. Reader Review
The Last Witness
A totally gripping and unputdownable psychological thriller. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Clare Mackintosh and Daniel Hurst will be kept up all night! You saw something terrible now you ll never be safe again Ellie can t stop having nightmares. It s been the same ever since she saw the car accident, where a man lost his life. Awaiting the trial of the dangerous driver, where she s the primary witness, she finds herself befriending Samantha, the widow of the man who died. And as their children also become friends their lives become intrinsically entangled. But then Ellie starts thinking she s being followed. She wants to believe it s paranoia. But then she receives a note written in red ink, like blood it says just one word LIAR Don t miss this completely captivating, brand new thriller, full of secrets and twists and turns. Order now! Readers love Natasha Boydell s gripping thrillers: Wow! What a brilliant book!!... The suspense, the doubt, THE PLOT TWISTS!! I absolutely loved the characters, loved the story, loved everything about this book. This was my first by Natasha Boydell and now I am running to read more by her! 5 stars!! Reader Review This book blew me away. I love books that grab you from the beginning and hold on so tightly that you cannot put the book down The ending was explosive and was not predictable at all. I love, love, love this author and cannot wait for more. Reader Review Literally picked this book up in the morning and began to read it and before I knew it I was finishing it later that evening. It s that addicting, honestly I found this so hard to put down. Every page that went past, I was frightened, I was dreading what was coming next. I could never have predicted the outcome. I m still in shock, it s crazy. The suspense oh my god! This book is incredible I would definitely say this has got to be one of my favourite books ever!! Reader Review Amazing it s an addictive read, it has it all the shocks and twists A page turner of a book Who do you believe and who do you trust? I so recommend this book a twisty read! Reader Review A gripping masterpiece that masterfully combines elements of mystery and suspense. Boydell s narrative unfolds like a carefully crafted puzzle, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The sense of suspense is palpable, making it nearly impossible to put the book down. As the intricate plot weaves its web of intrigue, the anticipation builds, creating a thrilling reading experience. Reader Review
The Last Witness
A totally gripping and unputdownable psychological thriller. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Clare Mackintosh and Daniel Hurst will be kept up all night! You saw something terrible now you ll never be safe again Ellie can t stop having nightmares. It s been the same ever since she saw the car accident, where a man lost his life. Awaiting the trial of the dangerous driver, where she s the primary witness, she finds herself befriending Samantha, the widow of the man who died. And as their children also become friends their lives become intrinsically entangled. But then Ellie starts thinking she s being followed. She wants to believe it s paranoia. But then she receives a note written in red ink, like blood it says just one word LIAR Don t miss this completely captivating, brand new thriller, full of secrets and twists and turns. Order now! Readers love Natasha Boydell s gripping thrillers: Wow! What a brilliant book!!... The suspense, the doubt, THE PLOT TWISTS!! I absolutely loved the characters, loved the story, loved everything about this book. This was my first by Natasha Boydell and now I am running to read more by her! 5 stars!! Reader Review This book blew me away. I love books that grab you from the beginning and hold on so tightly that you cannot put the book down The ending was explosive and was not predictable at all. I love, love, love this author and cannot wait for more. Reader Review Literally picked this book up in the morning and began to read it and before I knew it I was finishing it later that evening. It s that addicting, honestly I found this so hard to put down. Every page that went past, I was frightened, I was dreading what was coming next. I could never have predicted the outcome. I m still in shock, it s crazy. The suspense oh my god! This book is incredible I would definitely say this has got to be one of my favourite books ever!! Reader Review Amazing it s an addictive read, it has it all the shocks and twists A page turner of a book Who do you believe and who do you trust? I so recommend this book a twisty read! Reader Review A gripping masterpiece that masterfully combines elements of mystery and suspense. Boydell s narrative unfolds like a carefully crafted puzzle, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The sense of suspense is palpable, making it nearly impossible to put the book down. As the intricate plot weaves its web of intrigue, the anticipation builds, creating a thrilling reading experience. Reader Review
Jack Carr Terminal List Boxed Set 2
"Jack Carr continues to amaze me....Thoughtful as much as visceral, he's my idea of what a thriller author should be." --David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author "If you are fan of Vince Flynn or Brad Thor, make room on your nightstand" (Eric Blehm, New York Times bestselling author) for this high-octane boxed set of four unputdownable thrillers from the Terminal List series--now a Prime Video original series--by New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr. In the "action thriller extraordinaire that is not to be missed" (The Providence Journal) The Devil's Hand, James Reece faces an enemy that has been lurking in the shadows since the devastating 9/11 terrorist attacks. But this enemy hasn't been quietly waiting and Reece must do all he can to stop a deadly plan that could change the course of world history forever. A terrorist attack hits close to home for James Reece in the "gripping" (Publishers Weekly) In the Blood. He embarks on a bloody hunt for justice that could end up being a deadly trap. The repercussions of a shocking murder in 1980 are still being felt in Only the Dead as a secret group of global elites plan domination. Facing incredible odds, James Reece, "the American, twenty-first century answer to James Bond" (Caleb Daniels), must call on all his deadly skills to stop a dangerous plan generations in the making. Finally, in Red Sky Mourning, a "masterpiece of absolute mayhem" (The Real Book Spy), a conspiracy that could bring America to its knees forces James Reece back into the fight. Only he and an AI-enabled quantum computer with extraordinary powers can save the country...but are they too late?
The Istanbul Legacy
Two former MI6 officers, Bill Simpson and Eileen Harriman, die on the same day on opposite sides of the world. Coincidence? What was the secret project they had been working on years earlier? Was that what drove Simpson to continue his obsessive search for an English double agent in Istanbul? And what was Simpson's link with an enigmatic Turkish intelligence officer? Why was his body found on wasteland not far from her home? James Davidson's hopes of becoming the next Director General of MI6 are dashed when he is sent to Istanbul to investigate. He will immediately become a person of interest for the Turkish intelligence officer, putting his life at risk. In Argentina a young doctor has just discovered that his biological father was a high-ranking Nazi war criminal, not the much-loved man who had brought him up. In turmoil he sets off to trace his biological father's footsteps across Europe, ending up in a traumatic encounter with Commander Kadir Demercol, the man who arrested his father and brought him to trial. Emotionally exhausted, he heads for Australia, where, by chance, he meets and falls in love with Anoushka Demercol, Kadir's daughter. She is lodging in a house once owned by Eileen Harriman. During renovations, a package is found addressed to former Superintendent John Arbuthnot, friend of Kadir.
Dragon's Mask
A missing drone. A deadly secret. The countdown to war has begun.Air Force Special Investigator Henry Purcel thought he was chasing a simple data breach. He was wrong.When classified drone tech surfaces in Chinese hands, Purcel uncovers a covert operation years in the making-one that's turned America's own defense network into a weapon aimed at its allies. As invasion fleets mobilize and assassins close in, Purcel races to expose the truth before the first strike ignites a global war.Spanning Somalia, Washington DC, upstate New York, and the metropolises of China, Dragon's Mask is a globe-trotting, high-octane military thriller-where protecting critical systems means risking everything to stop a war no one else sees coming. Perfect for fans of Vince Flynn and Mark Greaney.
It Was In Their History
Charlotte Rose has survived cancer, betrayal, and the haunting echoes of a past she thought she buried. But nothing prepares her for the morning her husband disappears.His SUV is found submerged in a nearby river. No body. No clues. No answers.As investigators dig into Will's vanishing, Charlotte's tightly held world begins to unravel. An ex-boyfriend with a dark obsession resurfaces. Cryptic packages appear on her doorstep-one containing a lock of her daughter's hair. And a shadowy figure in a red jacket lurks just beyond her windows, always watching.While the police chase dead ends, Charlotte battles her own-a return of her cancer diagnosis and the trauma she has long suppressed. As secrets claw their way to the surface, she's forced to question everything: her memories, her marriage, and even herself.Was Will running from something? Or was he taken?Taut with tension and layered in psychological suspense, It Was in Their History is a haunting exploration of motherhood, survival, and the cost of truth. Some wounds never healed. Others were never meant to.
Blessed Be
She came to India with a global NGO to help save lives-but asking the wrong questions might cost her own.The body of a teenage girl is delivered to Dr. Perry Roslyn's clinic with no name-and no baby. Yet the evidence is undeniable: she gave birth only hours before she died.When Perry notifies the police, her complaint is buried. Tracing the girl to Sacred Mercy Orphanage, Perry finds only evasions and outright lies. Within hours, witnesses vanish, files disappear-and Perry realizes someone is watching her.Running out of allies, Perry calls on her best friend, New York-based journalist Joy Luk. Together they dig deeper-and uncover a stronghold of secrets far darker than either imagined. Official records are being fraudulently doctored. Orphanage funding flows from shadowy international sources. And whispers on the street connect Sacred Mercy to organized crime gangs and an illicit trade in human beings.The more Perry and Joy press for truth, the clearer it becomes: behind Sacred Mercy lies a far-reaching network of corruption, trafficking, and blood money.At the center of the web sits someone powerful, connected, and incalculably ruthless... and Perry has just pulled the first thread.A devastating thriller about courage, the value of human life, and the price of doing what's right. Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen and Lisa Gardner.
Our Name Is Dare
Our Name Is Dare is a high-stakes political thriller about the cost of truth-and the unimaginable chaos that follows government defiance.As a small Eastern European country teeters on the edge of Russian annexation, its leaders are quietly selling out, preparing to trade the nation's sovereignty in exchange for continued power in a new puppet state. One voice, however, refuses to trust the official assurances that Russia will not invade: Revekah Cojocaru, a Romanian immigrant with a suspicious lack of political experience. Under her influence, annexation protests spread across the nation like wildfire. The meteoric rise of an unknown activist raises questions: who is really behind this movement? Soon Revekah finds herself imprisoned, the target of false charges and a brutal interrogation. Her followers face a similar fate as the government redefines freedom of expression into felony.While the government works to erase Revekah and dismantle her movement, her sister, Dacia, enters the fight. A reclusive software engineer with ties to Silicon Valley, she mixes ruthless logic with dangerous friendships, launching a scorched earth campaign of government data breaches to force her sister's release. Considering only the prospect of Revekah's rescue, Dacia unwittingly sparks city-wide riots on a national scale with her exposure of government treason.As politicians scramble to maintain control, the country hurtles toward civil war--with the fate of both sisters as well as the nation hanging in the balance.Conspiracy and courage.Conviction and contempt.Chaos and mayhem.
Rumble in the Jungle
Martin Fine thought he'd left Africa behind, along with his nightmares. Eighteen months after a diamond smuggling operation ended in bloodshed and betrayal on a beach in Lamu, Martin is adrift in New York, drowning his guilt in tequila. Then Major Ian Smythe-Jones appears at his door with an offer: a chance to even the score with CIA Agent Steve Russell, the man responsible for killing the woman Martin loved.The bait? Rumors that Russell has gone rogue, planning to smuggle uranium from Zaire into Gaddafi's Libya. The setting? Kinshasa during the legendary "Rumble in the Jungle," as Muhammad Ali prepares to face George Foreman in the fight of the century.What begins as a straightforward revenge mission spirals into a deadly maze of double-crosses and shifting allegiances. With Mobutu's secret police, Cuban mercenaries, Libyan agents, and a mercenary nuclear scientist all converging on the same prize, Martin finds himself once again playing a game where the rules change by the hour, and where falling for the wrong woman could prove fatal.In Africa, the line between hunter and hunted is never clear. And this time, Martin ends up being both.
Kanishk Veil of Vengeance
'A haunting incident from three decades ago surfaced before Kanishk, an orphan, unveiling the dark deeds of Dr. Asmee Deshmukh and her husband, the tyrannical philanthropist Dr. Tushant who exploited several orphanages under the guise of charity. The Deshmukh's sold orphans to childless couples and handed over orphanage lands to filthy business tycoons, who erected their dream projects on the graves of these broken sanctuaries. Kanishk's foster father, Dr. Romesh, reveals Kanishk's twisted own birth truth that he is the son of Asmee, born from her reckless nymphomaniac teenage years and became a victim of cruelty. This revelation unleashed a tempest of wrath within Kanishk, consuming his kind soul with selfishness. His quest for revenge against the Deshmukh's spirals beyond reason, blinding him to the old proverb: "Before anyone embarks on a journey of revenge, he shall dig two graves. "Kanishk" stands at the crossroads of justice and madness, driven by both the horror of his origins and the cruelty he has endured. Yet, in his rage, he forgets the cost of revenge, not just to his enemies, but to himself. Kanishk's journey is a tragic warning of how deep wounds and thirst for retribution can consume a soul.
Game On
Justin Fox is back with a new thriller! Jack believed that his days of mortal danger ended in the jungles of Vietnam. Now a decade later he's a successful lawyer in California with global ambitions and a new love. Life couldn't be better, until a call for help from Tommy, the man who once saved him changes everything. A murder involving the son of the States most powerful man and, a fight for justice, pull Jack into a deadly game where loyalty could cost him everything. Set against the backdrop of the 1980 US Presidential Race. Game On is a high stakes thriller of power, politics and the price of justice.
90 Miles 2.0
Based on actual events spanning forty years, this story is about the relentless struggle of a family's search for freedom, the Great Seven Fidel Castro's inner circle, and an epic adventure driven by a passionate love relationship set in pre- and post- Revolutionary Cuba. The love story is the main impetus of this chronicle. Pepe, the only survivor of the inner circle to escape several assassination attempts, is forced to leave his family and his fianc矇e (Alicia) in Cuba. Alicia, who is carrying his unborn child, conceals her pregnancy to ensure Pepe's immediate departure to safety. After a harrowing escape to Key West, Pepe receives the news of his fianc矇e's pregnancy and begins a long and dangerous journey to save Alicia and his unborn child. He seizes the opportunity to return to Cuba as a CIA operative in an ultra-covert operation named 90 Miles. This operation was launched just prior to the Bay of Pigs invasion of April 17th, 1961. The objective of 90 Miles was to determine Castro's military capabilities, namely nuclear capability. The so-called Great Seven Inner Circle was a group of men who helped start up and finance the Cuban Revolutionary party. These men organized and provided the financial resources for Castro's revolution and were instrumental in overthrowing Batista, the reigning dictator of the island of Cuba. Within eighteen months of Castro's rise to power, six of the Great Seven men had been methodically murdered by unknown assassins. This story also uncovers the truth about the Missile Crisis. The US government (primarily the Kennedy Administration) ignored reports of Castro's military buildup. Furthermore, senior government officials were aware and had evidence of the existence of nuclear weapons in Cuba long before the infamous Missiles of October in 1962. The fly over of a U-2 plane by the US Air Force only confirmed the existence of missile bases previously detected by the CIA in Operation 90 Miles.There are many facets to this story. A tragic love story with the backdrop of the Cuban Revolution, an amazing adventure of a family's search for freedom, and a part of US history never before revealed anywhere.
Bait the Devil
In bounty hunting, clean jobs are a myth. Dot knows-she's seen the blood.Dot Ybarra doesn't bluff. Fresh into her bounty hunting career, she's already earning a reputation for results. But when a "routine" rogue bounty-taken as a favor to her lawyer cousin-turns lethal, she's staring down a case with international reach, bodies in its wake, and the stench of power.Her business partner, T.J. Roman, is hiding a secret. If Dot finds out ... well, she can't find out. It would end the effective partnership they've built. But the trail won't wait. What should have been a clean pickup of a fellow military veteran spirals into a hunt through the shadows, where one wrong move could see them both buried in an unmarked grave.To stop the predators at the center of a violent trafficking ring, they'll have to go straight into its core-and make themselves the bait. Every step makes them vulnerable to each other as well.The devil's coming for them.Dot plans to be the one still standing after he bites.
In Spirits Shadow
At the moment of their deaths, famous people from history are snatched by a watchful and benevolent species. They are given the responsibility to covertly protect Earth, throughout time, from any peril. Eventually, they find themselves involved in an intergalactic war threatening Earth from a ruthless invader. These historical figures must enlist the help and trust of current-day political leaders and modern militaries to face this evil conqueror, without panicking the planet's population. They must overcome obstacles of confusion, fear, mistrust, and personal power struggles. All of this is continually complicated with underlying layers of espionage, murder, romance, and threats of global terror.
Sam & Kit
Sam Crisp and her team in New York City must find a way to defend a man accused of murdering his wife, while Kit Castleman and her grandfather, Ike Cobb, represent a surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama, whose wife and children are missing. As drug cartels in Mexico and Colombia present an ever-present threat, Sam's team navigates the CIA, the DEA, and the U.S. Attorney's Office in an effort to free their client and avoid the cartel's deadly retribution. With evidence appearing to conclusively indicate that the surgeon has contracted to have his wife and children found, Kit and Ike, with help from Djuan Barnes, Sam's retired FBI adopted brother, manipulate a surprising resolution to the Alabama mystery.
Game On
Justin Fox is back with a new thriller! Jack believed that his days of mortal danger ended in the jungles of Vietnam. Now a decade later he's a successful lawyer in California with global ambitions and a new love. Life couldn't be better, until a call for help from Tommy, the man who once saved him changes everything. A murder involving the son of the States most powerful man and, a fight for justice, pull Jack into a deadly game where loyalty could cost him everything. Set against the backdrop of the 1980 US Presidential Race. Game On is a high stakes thriller of power, politics and the price of justice.
Hunting for the Truth
As a child I was always told everyone has a purpose in life. A reason for being alive. As a women I was told to sit down. Speak when spoken to. Listen to your elders. Dress like this, act like this. Don't be different. Don't be basic. Don't. Don't. Don't. I am so sick and tired of men thinking they have all the power. They created me. They turned me into this. The CIA took everything from me. They created me. Why? Why me? Why break me? Why experiment on me? Why experiment on children, broken little children? Why turn us into a killing machine and send us all over the world to do their dirty work? What is our purpose in life? What is mine? Am I meant to 'serve and protect' the country who destroyed me and turned me into their perfect little experiment? Or maybe my purpose is to stop the cycle, to stop them doing this over and over again, stop them ruining the lives of other children. Maybe my purpose is watching the world the CIA created burn down around them as they run and fight to survive. Oh, how the roles are reversed.
Conlethy Fire
Off the west coast of Ireland, in the storm-lashed Atlantic, lies the island of Conlethe. Here, the Morrighan, goddess of war and death, sets in motion a dark plan through her earthly avatar. This plan, years in the making, is designed to restore her full power and bring her back to Earth. As vengeance for her long exile, she intends to unleash chaos, death, and destruction. The world's current conflicts would seem like mere skirmishes if the Morrighan succeeds. Brigid Conlethy is deep in grief after the deaths of her mother and brother. She is unsure of herself and unaware that she is the daughter of the Morrighan's avatar. To stop the goddess's return, Brigid must discover her true identity and unlock the power that lies dormant within her. Even the island seems to resist her, corrupted by ancient darkness. With courage, raw magic, and the help of a few unexpected allies, Brigid must find a way to turn the tide, stop the Morrighan's plan, and survive.
The Hummingbirds
When Jack, the has-been Hollywood actor, surfaced from the murky waters of Amsterdam's dirty black canal, he knew little about his next encounter with a mysterious woman with great skills and a dark profession. Could he understand the danger of their adventure? How far could he go to save the life of a trafficked girl? Can he redeem and save his own child? When the accomplished Amsterdam female detective visits a missing girl's family, her encounter with a neighbour starts a cooperation that is interrupted by a brutal attack. Will Cynthia's special ability help her find the attacker? Will the investigation progress further to find a dangerous killer? Will someone from Chicago help her? How much does the past determine the actions of the present? Can pain and suffering provide relief, and how many times can one start a life over? Although Maya's life is defined by the past, in the present, she tries to give the fallen a chance. Will she be able to escape from her own scars and the brutal violence?
A Crooner's Nightmare
Kit Castleman meets her New York cousin as they join forces to defend a famous country singer accused of murdering a well-known rapper - whom he believes had an affair with his wife. As the case unfolds, Kit and her cousin develop a close bond, working alongside Kit's grandfather, Ike Cobb, and Sam's adopted brother, Djuan Barnes, to investigate alternative suspects. Unbeknownst to them at first, their search for the truth puts them on the trail of a serial killer. As the trial progresses, the killer, sensing impending capture, takes drastic action. This gripping and nuanced legal thriller delivers a well-structured and authentic journey, bringing both primary and secondary characters to life with depth and complexity. Readers will be left eager to follow the lives of Kit Castleman, Sam Crisp, Ike Cobb, and Djuan Barnes in future stories.
The Last Adam
A dangerous prophecy. A miraculous child. A war older than humanity, now awakened in the modern world.Mary Levitt never expected her life as a struggling Los Angeles singer to spiral into chaos. But when her unexpected pregnancy begins attracting violent attacks, haunting visions, and the attention of forces she cannot explain, Mary realizes something far more profound and far more dangerous is unfolding around her.Across the world, Joseph Riesman steps into his father's massive Jerusalem development project, only to encounter shadowy political figures and impossible, ancient forces moving beneath the surface of city and stone. What begins as a family obligation quickly becomes a collision with a power far greater than he understands.When a wounded archangel named Raphael intervenes and pays a devastating price, Mary and Joseph are thrust into a conflict waged by angels, fallen angels, and human agents who have been waiting centuries for this moment. Their every step is watched, manipulated, or hunted by those who fear what Mary's child represents.From the streets of Los Angeles to the contested ground of Jerusalem, the couple must navigate betrayal, spiritual warfare, and escalating threats from dark powers operating in both boardrooms and battlefields as they race to protect the life destined to change the world.Bold, cinematic, and charged with supernatural suspense, The Last Adam reimagines an ancient story through a modern lens of faith, danger, and divine purpose.About the Author: Ron Echols is an ordained minister of the Gospel, an award-winning business executive, a 4-time Telly Award-winning producer, and now, with the recent publishing of The Last Adam, a debut author. A storyteller at heart, he blends suspense and gritty realism into unforgettable narratives with modern retellings of favorite stories from the bible. His work explores timeless questions of faith, power, and redemption through bold, cinematic storytelling. Ron lives in Texas, where he balances work, community service, business ownership, family, and his writing that seeks to stir both hearts and spirits.
Thou Shalt not Kill
Following his involvement in helping the police trap and incarcerate a drug gang, Jake Beck is pursued by Sara Maijer, the sister and member of the drug gang intent on seeing him dead. Let down by a hitman, she pursues him across Europe, finally returning to Reading.
Conlethy Fire
Off the west coast of Ireland, in the storm-lashed Atlantic, lies the island of Conlethe. Here, the Morrighan, goddess of war and death, sets in motion a dark plan through her earthly avatar. This plan, years in the making, is designed to restore her full power and bring her back to Earth. As vengeance for her long exile, she intends to unleash chaos, death, and destruction. The world's current conflicts would seem like mere skirmishes if the Morrighan succeeds. Brigid Conlethy is deep in grief after the deaths of her mother and brother. She is unsure of herself and unaware that she is the daughter of the Morrighan's avatar. To stop the goddess's return, Brigid must discover her true identity and unlock the power that lies dormant within her. Even the island seems to resist her, corrupted by ancient darkness. With courage, raw magic, and the help of a few unexpected allies, Brigid must find a way to turn the tide, stop the Morrighan's plan, and survive.
The Last Adam
A dangerous prophecy. A miraculous child. A war older than humanity, now awakened in the modern world.Mary Levitt never expected her life as a struggling Los Angeles singer to spiral into chaos. But when her unexpected pregnancy begins attracting violent attacks, haunting visions, and the attention of forces she cannot explain, Mary realizes something far more profound and far more dangerous is unfolding around her.Across the world, Joseph Riesman steps into his father's massive Jerusalem development project, only to encounter shadowy political figures and impossible, ancient forces moving beneath the surface of city and stone. What begins as a family obligation quickly becomes a collision with a power far greater than he understands.When a wounded archangel named Raphael intervenes and pays a devastating price, Mary and Joseph are thrust into a conflict waged by angels, fallen angels, and human agents who have been waiting centuries for this moment. Their every step is watched, manipulated, or hunted by those who fear what Mary's child represents.From the streets of Los Angeles to the contested ground of Jerusalem, the couple must navigate betrayal, spiritual warfare, and escalating threats from dark powers operating in both boardrooms and battlefields as they race to protect the life destined to change the world.Bold, cinematic, and charged with supernatural suspense, The Last Adam reimagines an ancient story through a modern lens of faith, danger, and divine purpose.What Others Say About This Book: Ron Echols's The Last Adam is a bold and genre-blending supernatural thriller that successfully balances cinematic storytelling with intimate, character-driven drama. Readers are treated to a high-stakes narrative that moves between the spiritual battlegrounds of Heaven and Earth, anchored by memorable and familiar characters like Mary Levitt, a struggling singer whose journey from rejection to divine purpose is both grounded and gripping. Echols weaves together elements of suspense, faith, and speculative fiction with remarkable confidence, making this a title that's equally at home on a church book club shelf or among fans of The Screwtape Letters and The Matrix. With a brisk pace and skillful worldbuilding, The Last Adam keeps readers invested through moments of wonder, fear, tenderness, and hope. It's rare to see a debut that balances accessibility with ambition this well.-Josh, CEO of Skookum Hill PublishingAbout the Author: Ron Echols is an ordained minister of the Gospel, an award-winning business executive, a 4-time Telly Award-winning producer, and now, with the recent publishing of The Last Adam, a debut author. A storyteller at heart, he blends suspense and gritty realism into unforgettable narratives with modern retellings of favorite stories from the bible. His work explores timeless questions of faith, power, and redemption through bold, cinematic storytelling. Ron lives in Texas, where he balances work, community service, business ownership, family, and his writing that seeks to stir both hearts and spirits.
Prayers and Paper Trails
Experiencing personal emptiness in her mid-fifties, Hazel prays for change in her life, including adventure! When she happens upon a discarded restaurant receipt one day, she wonders whether it's a nudge from God. Or is she being silly? Unsure, she decides to dine in the same French restaurant and order the same meal.Thus begins a year of following other receipts that come across her path for no reason other than that they add a touch of adventure to her routine.Unwittingly, however, she embarks on a journey that will come to affect not only her life but the lives of others-one filled with fun, whimsy, and even danger. But it's a journey for which God has long been preparing her.
The Hummingbirds
When Jack, the has-been Hollywood actor, surfaced from the murky waters of Amsterdam's dirty black canal, he knew little about his next encounter with a mysterious woman with great skills and a dark profession. Could he understand the danger of their adventure? How far could he go to save the life of a trafficked girl? Can he redeem and save his own child? When the accomplished Amsterdam female detective visits a missing girl's family, her encounter with a neighbour starts a cooperation that is interrupted by a brutal attack. Will Cynthia's special ability help her find the attacker? Will the investigation progress further to find a dangerous killer? Will someone from Chicago help her? How much does the past determine the actions of the present? Can pain and suffering provide relief, and how many times can one start a life over? Although Maya's life is defined by the past, in the present, she tries to give the fallen a chance. Will she be able to escape from her own scars and the brutal violence?
Dispatches from Moscow
A sweeping Cold War love story set against the crumbling Soviet empireMoscow, 1986. Natalie Chester has finally achieved her dream: a posting as an American news correspondent in the USSR at the very moment history pivots. But within days of her arrival, the Chernobyl disaster erupts, her fianc矇 abandons her, and her bureau chief wages a relentless campaign to destroy her career.Then she meets Anatoly Kuznetsov--a rising Soviet diplomat whose Nordic looks and reformist ideals set him apart from the gray functionaries of the Kremlin. Their attraction is immediate and dangerous. As they navigate secret meetings, KGB surveillance, and the disapproval of both governments, Natalie and Tolya become allies in a larger mission: to help end the Cold War before it ends humanity.From the radioactive aftermath of Chernobyl to clandestine trips through the Estonian countryside, from war-torn Afghanistan to a cherry blossom proposal in Tokyo, their love affair unfolds against the decade's most dramatic events--the Reykjavik summit, Gorbachev's glasnost reforms, and the brutal suppression of Baltic independence movements. But as the Soviet empire begins its death throes, the couple discovers that the hardliners willing to kill for the old order will stop at nothing to preserve their power.Inspired by the author's own experiences as a Moscow correspondent during perestroika, Dispatches from Moscow is a meticulously researched thriller that captures the intoxicating danger of journalism in an authoritarian state and the impossible choices faced by those who dare to imagine a better world. It's a story of professional ambition and personal sacrifice, of idealism tested by reality, and of a love that burns brightest in the shadow of the Iron Curtain's final days.
The Other People
From "one of the brightest stars in the British crime writing firmament" (John Connolly, New York Times bestselling author), a twisty thriller that combines Agatha Christie with Shutter Island as it follows a group of strangers in a race against time to stop a serial killer. Ten strangers. An old dark house. A killer picking them off one by one. And a missing girl who's running out of time... And then there was one. Ten strangers wake up inside an old, locked house. They have no recollection of how they got there. In order to escape, they have to solve the disappearance of a young woman. But soon the body count starts to rise. Who are these strangers? Why were they chosen? Why would someone want to kill them? And who--or what--lurks in the cellar? Forget what you think you know. Because while you can trust yourself, can you really trust The Other People?
The Memory of Twelve
Memory is currency. Betrayal is law. And Jane can't escape either.Long ago, the Clan were guardians of humankind-immortal beings created by the Elder to protect and guide. But when eternity became unbearable, one of the Originals-Jane-erased their memories, making mortals of them all.Now, centuries later, Jane lives as one of the forgotten, hiding among those she once protected. But when another immortal begins hunting the lost members of the Twelve, her past resurfaces-and the fragile boundary between memory and madness begins to break.Blending the intimacy of psychological horror with the mythic scope of dark fantasy, The Memory of Twelve explores what it means to be human, to remember, and to bear the cost of both.For readers who crave dark, introspective fiction where the line between memory and madness begins to blur.
Return to Silent Hill
In the latest Silent Hill film, based on the classic psychological horror video game Silent Hill 2, James must return to Silent Hill to rescue his soulmate. The town has been changed by an unknown malevolent force that makes James doubt his ability to survive. In my restless dreams, I see that town. SILENT HILL. RETURN TO SILENT HILL brings the iconic psychological horror franchise back to the big screen. When James receives a mysterious letter from his lost love Mary, he is drawn to Silent Hill--a once-familiar town now consumed by darkness. As he searches for her, James faces monstrous creatures and unravels a terrifying truth that will push him to the brink of survival.
The Walk
When environmental engineer Marcus Chen proves there's toxic contamination in the city's water supply, he expects a recall, not a reckoning. Nightmares of drowning follow. The number 3:47 appears where it shouldn't-on clocks, invoices, street signs-as if a turn is being called rather than a time. Faucets whisper. Rooms feel rearranged when nobody's home. His wife, Sarah, and daughter, Emma, are loving yet oddly scripted. Dr Patricia Martinez, the neurologist trying to help, is seeing similar disturbances in other patients. And in the glass-always at the edge of sight-the Watchers.Threaded through it all is a behavioural programme known as The Walk: four stages, quiet rules, no questions. It selects its subjects. It keeps what it likes. As Marcus pushes for answers, he's trapped between two intolerable possibilities: a ruthless human design dismantling chosen lives, or an inherited madness finally breaking surface. Either way, every step forward feels like a step back-toward the first contamination, the first choice, the reason he was noticed at all.THE WALK is a slow-burn psychological thriller about trust, surveillance, and the fragile borders of the mind-ideal for readers who prefer dread that tightens by degrees over cheap jump scares.
90 Miles 2.0
Based on actual events spanning forty years, this story is about the relentless struggle of a family's search for freedom, the Great Seven Fidel Castro's inner circle, and an epic adventure driven by a passionate love relationship set in pre- and post- Revolutionary Cuba. The love story is the main impetus of this chronicle. Pepe, the only survivor of the inner circle to escape several assassination attempts, is forced to leave his family and his fianc矇e (Alicia) in Cuba. Alicia, who is carrying his unborn child, conceals her pregnancy to ensure Pepe's immediate departure to safety. After a harrowing escape to Key West, Pepe receives the news of his fianc矇e's pregnancy and begins a long and dangerous journey to save Alicia and his unborn child. He seizes the opportunity to return to Cuba as a CIA operative in an ultra-covert operation named 90 Miles. This operation was launched just prior to the Bay of Pigs invasion of April 17th, 1961. The objective of 90 Miles was to determine Castro's military capabilities, namely nuclear capability. The so-called Great Seven Inner Circle was a group of men who helped start up and finance the Cuban Revolutionary party. These men organized and provided the financial resources for Castro's revolution and were instrumental in overthrowing Batista, the reigning dictator of the island of Cuba. Within eighteen months of Castro's rise to power, six of the Great Seven men had been methodically murdered by unknown assassins. This story also uncovers the truth about the Missile Crisis. The US government (primarily the Kennedy Administration) ignored reports of Castro's military buildup. Furthermore, senior government officials were aware and had evidence of the existence of nuclear weapons in Cuba long before the infamous Missiles of October in 1962. The fly over of a U-2 plane by the US Air Force only confirmed the existence of missile bases previously detected by the CIA in Operation 90 Miles.There are many facets to this story. A tragic love story with the backdrop of the Cuban Revolution, an amazing adventure of a family's search for freedom, and a part of US history never before revealed anywhere.
The Alphabet Killer
A must-read, gripping, heart-pounding US serial killer thriller from bestselling author Keri Beevis! Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Tess Gerritsen and You! Twenty-Six Letters. But only one Killer? I'd just graduated high school in Oregon when the Alphabet Killer began his reign of terror at Juniper College. Eight students were murdered, each with their surname initial carved into their bodies A to H. When the next victim, Victim I escaped, the Alphabet Killer was revealed to be Professor Rodney Boone. He died that night when his house went up in flames. Now, eight years later, I am a rookie police officer, and while out on patrol I discover a dead body - a student with the letter J carved deep into his flesh. Everyone assumes it s a copycat. It has to be. Boone is dead, right? That s what all the reports said, although his actual body was never found... As the body count rises, we race against time. Can we find the killer before he can complete the alphabet? If you loved this try the next page-turner in the Rebecca Angell series - The Storybook Killer - a sadistic killer with a chilling agenda. This book was previously published as Dead Letter Day and M for Murder What everyone is saying about The Alphabet Killer: 'I was grabbed from page 1 - brilliant!' Valerie Keogh Angell and Hickock the new team on the block. A serial killer story with a difference. Brilliant story, excellent characters. Five stars from me Anita Waller From the moment I turned the first page to the last word I was hooked. Rebecca Angell is a likeable and feisty character, who you will be rooting for until the end - Patricia Dixon A fantastic rollercoaster of as story well written and meticulously planned to cover the murderers tracks highly recommended - Amanda James 'kept me gripped until the end'- Reader Review 'recommend to any fan of detective or crime fiction'- Reader Review 'Excellent storytelling, turns and twists and good mystery' - Reader Review 'Brilliant edge if your seat crime novel couldn't put it down' - Reader Review
The Original Human Beings
The world treated her as collateral damage. She answered with music-a premonition of rediscovering humanity. In a world growing numb to cruelty, The Original Human Beings tells the inspirational story of a girl named Never-a Honduran orphan who escapes living in a Central American city dump and journeys north with a cello on her back. She's fighting simply to stay alive. She alone could protect her hilarious little brother, Homero. She searched for a hero-but found a dreamy Nez Perce young man, the most athletic person she had ever seen, who helped her realize the hero was staring back at her in the mirror. It is a romance as scandalous as it is soulful, with no promise of happily ever after-only truth. She found refuge in Loco Lucy, the garbage dump's foul-mouthed, delightfully deranged, vampire-dressing matriarch. She was hunted by General Alejandro Mendoza-El Caudillo-a ruthless crime lord who misbelieved he was her father and would burn down the world to control her. And she was stalked by Alonzo Gomez, a seven-foot hitman with a French accent, a loaded pistol, and a soul darker than midnight-until she made him believe in something more dangerous. It is a high-concept saga infused with magical realism. It echoes with the mythic power of Le Morte d'Arthur-as timeless a tale as we may see in our generation. This is how we remember what truly matters. This is how we broken walk out of the monster.
11 Minutes
* As featured in The Age - Weekend Crime Feature by John Silvester. *On its 50th Anniversary, 11 Minutes is a gripping Australian noir crime novel based on a True Crime: Great Bookie Robbery of 1976. This audacious daylight heist remains Australia's greatest armed robbery.Part I: The Crime of the CenturyThe novel opens with a meticulously executed robbery. In just eleven minutes, six masked men storm the Victoria Club and disappear with a fortune-an estimated $15 million - $80 million in today's money. No arrests. No recovery. A perfect crime.Part II: Where It BeganThe docks of 1960s Melbourne. Ray "Chuck" Bennett and Ian "Fingers" Carroll rise through the ranks of the Painters and Dockers Union, where violent factions fight for control of the city's underworld. As the Waterfront War claims dozens of lives, their wives-Raelene and Gail-are left to navigate this hostile world.Part III: The Making of a LegendConceived in Pentridge, developed in the UK, the crew is assembled and trained like commandos. This heist elevates them to legends in the underworld. But Vivian, the Victoria Club's lounge manager, saw it differently.Part IV: The AftermathFor a short time, they enjoy the Life of Riley. However, it's not just the police looking for them. The Kane Brothers, Australia's Krays, and Sydney's Toecutters want a share. Meanwhile, the seeds of internal fracture are sown, and the once-tight bonds begin to unravel.Part V: RetributionGreed and paranoia take hold. Mistakes during the heist set off a chain reaction. As the body count rises, Ray and Ian struggle to maintain control. Their wives wrestle with love, fear, and the inescapable pull of the crime. No one walks away clean.Told through the lens of Ian Carroll's younger brother, in the end, 11 Minutes isn't about the heist. It's about what came after. The price of power. The weight of greed. The illusion of control.
The Original Human Beings
The world treated her as collateral damage. She answered with music-a premonition of rediscovering humanity. In a world growing numb to cruelty, The Original Human Beings tells the inspirational story of a girl named Never-a Honduran orphan who escapes living in a Central American city dump and journeys north with a cello on her back. She's fighting simply to stay alive. She alone could protect her hilarious little brother, Homero. She searched for a hero-but found a dreamy Nez Perce young man, the most athletic person she had ever seen, who helped her realize the hero was staring back at her in the mirror. It is a romance as scandalous as it is soulful, with no promise of happily ever after-only truth. She found refuge in Loco Lucy, the garbage dump's foul-mouthed, delightfully deranged, vampire-dressing matriarch. She was hunted by General Alejandro Mendoza-El Caudillo-a ruthless crime lord who misbelieved he was her father and would burn down the world to control her. And she was stalked by Alonzo Gomez, a seven-foot hitman with a French accent, a loaded pistol, and a soul darker than midnight-until she made him believe in something more dangerous. It is a high-concept saga infused with magical realism. It echoes with the mythic power of Le Morte d'Arthur-as timeless a tale as we may see in our generation. This is how we remember what truly matters. This is how we broken walk out of the monster.
