The Missing Half
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Two women haunted by their sisters' unsolved disappearances band together in this captivating mystery from the author of All Good People Here and host of the #1 true crime podcast Crime Junkie. This edition includes a bonus chapter set five years later, when Nic and Jenna's story appears on the Crime Junkie podcast--featuring a cameo by Margot from All Good People Here! "A propulsive mystery with excellent writing . . . Simply a great read!"--Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl Nicole "Nic" Monroe is in a rut. At twenty-four, she lives alone in a dinky apartment in her hometown of Mishawaka, Indiana, she's just gotten a DWI, and she works the same dead-end job she's been working since high school, a job she only has because her boss is a family friend and feels sorry for her. Everyone has felt sorry for her for the last seven years--since the day her older sister, Kasey, vanished without a trace. On the night Kasey went missing, her car was found over a hundred miles from home. The driver's door was open and her purse was untouched in the seat next to it. The only real clue in her disappearance was Jules Connor, another young woman from the same area who disappeared in the same way, two weeks earlier. But with so little for the police to go on, both cases eventually went cold. Nic wants nothing more than to move on from her sister's disappearance and the state it's left her in. But then one day, Jules's sister, Jenna Connor, walks into Nic's life and offers her something she hasn't felt in a long time: hope. What follows is a gripping tale of two sisters who will do anything to find their missing halves, even if it means destroying everything they've ever known.
The Station Road Sewing Circle
The Sewing Circle members have extended their mission into defending the rights of the unheard within their broader community and reversing the plights of the mistreated. Will they be able to help their community flourish further without being recognised?Taking a train away-day Megan the Signals discovers a distraught young woman travelling to Swansea for the interview of her life. She has left behind vital historical notes, without which her efforts to better herself will be doomed. How can the Sewing Circle members delay the train at selected stations long enough to retrieve sufficient career changing facts? The arrival of a rain-soaked boy studying in the library alerts Bron the Books to his dire home circumstances, The Circle draws upon the Town Council's tribulations with the 1948 Children's Act to flush out the tyrannical landlord. Will the members be able to provide the boy's family with the shelter they deserve?The town's arch criminal's latest antics threatens to blacken the craft reputation of the county. Maggie the Shop initiates a nightly vigil, supplemented with fortified cake to stop Dai and Dafydd in their tracks. Can the members turn the worst of whittlings into a charitable offering in plain view of town's dignitaries?How will the Sewing Circle's commitment to their wider provision of care in the community engage with their ongoing determination to solve mysteries in total secrecy?
Safe Harbor
Jackson and Bear. A spree killer awakened. An impending hurricane.The perfect storm.His legal troubles behind him, Jackson Clay joins his friend and business partner, Bear Beauchamp, for a hunting trip on Virginia's Eastern Shore. An opportunity for some "R&R", it's supposed to be a relaxing getaway to the quiet town of Chincoteague. But when Jackson and Bear's hunting guide is found dead, things soon change. The police ruled the death a tragic accident, but Jackson isn't so sure. He starts looking into the beloved local when a tourist is also found dead in the local wildlife refuge. This time, though, there's no question: it was murder.As Jackson and Bear look into the two deaths, a hurricane barrels up the Atlantic coast, thinning out the local population to Jackson, Bear, a skeleton crew of first responders, and an eclectic group of stubborn locals. To make matters worse, the storm soon washes out the only road to the mainland, and those who have stayed behind are trapped.Determined to find the truth, Jackson and Bear don't let Mother Nature slow them down. But not everyone who's stayed behind wants their questions answered, and as the flood waters begin to rise, Jackson and Bear come to a terrifying realization: the killer is on the island with them.Their only hope of surviving the storm and the unknown slayer is to keep digging, unearthing long-buried secrets the sleepy town has held onto for generations. Can they uncover the truth before either the hurricane or the killer gets to them?One thing's for certain: this is no vacation.
Safe Harbor
Jackson and Bear. A spree killer awakened. An impending hurricane.The perfect storm.His legal troubles behind him, Jackson Clay joins his friend and business partner, Bear Beauchamp, for a hunting trip on Virginia's Eastern Shore. An opportunity for some "R&R", it's supposed to be a relaxing getaway to the quiet town of Chincoteague. But when Jackson and Bear's hunting guide is found dead, things soon change. The police ruled the death a tragic accident, but Jackson isn't so sure. He starts looking into the beloved local when a tourist is also found dead in the local wildlife refuge. This time, though, there's no question: it was murder.As Jackson and Bear look into the two deaths, a hurricane barrels up the Atlantic coast, thinning out the local population to Jackson, Bear, a skeleton crew of first responders, and an eclectic group of stubborn locals. To make matters worse, the storm soon washes out the only road to the mainland, and those who have stayed behind are trapped.Determined to find the truth, Jackson and Bear don't let Mother Nature slow them down. But not everyone who's stayed behind wants their questions answered, and as the flood waters begin to rise, Jackson and Bear come to a terrifying realization: the killer is on the island with them.Their only hope of surviving the storm and the unknown slayer is to keep digging, unearthing long-buried secrets the sleepy town has held onto for generations. Can they uncover the truth before either the hurricane or the killer gets to them?One thing's for certain: this is no vacation.
To Uncover Truth
A routine undercover meet turns deadly-and the case quickly becomes personal.When a violent drug operation exposes a shadowy figure known only as the Boss, DEA agent Dillon Rains leads his team into an investigation marked by bombings, deception, and escalating threats. But the mission shifts from pursuit to desperation when Bria is kidnapped, forcing Dillon to confront his deepest fear: that his calling to serve justice may cost someone he cares about most.As time runs out, Dillon must balance strategy with faith, refusing to compromise his convictions even as the danger closes in. To Uncover Truth is a gripping Christian mystery filled with relentless suspense, moral courage, and a fight for justice that strikes at the heart.
Insolvency
Insolvency features Detective Cassie Oliver and her partner Detective Benny "Beans" Bledsoe. Oliver, a divorced mother of two continuously fights for respect and equal treatment, while Bledsoe, nearing retirement, is content to do little. The drowning of a Russian mobster unleashes a series of events that lead the pair to three seemingly unrelated deaths: an overdose of a stripper turned office manager, the suicide of a drug addict, and the brutal beating death of a homeless man. The link between all the cases is a frail bookkeeper, Samuel Alden. The pair discovers the key to case, lies buried in the records of the Chesterland Center for Psychiatric Care.
The Cache Box
A prairie town. An ambitious police officer. A case that could destroy everything.In a small town in Saskatchewan, a string of armed robberies could finally earn Officer Jeffrey Hanson the promotion he wants. Determined to prove himself, he throws himself into the investigation, certain that closing the case will earn the respect he's been working toward.Then the evidence points to Amy Young's estranged father.With pressure mounting from his superiors and a shaken community demanding answers, Jeffrey builds what appears to be a solid case. The evidence is damning-but doubt lingers beneath the surface.When another violent robbery rattles the prairie town, small inconsistencies begin to surface. Witnesses seem reluctant to speak, details don't quite align, and someone always appears to be one step ahead of the police.Amy refuses to believe her father is guilty. Her quiet persistence compels Jeffrey to confront a troubling question: what if the case that could define his career is built on the wrong theory? In a town built on reputation and routine, digging deeper could cost him everything.Justice isn't always black and white-and the truth may be the most dangerous discovery of all.Perfect for readers who enjoy small-town mysteries, police procedurals, and character-driven crime fiction set in Canada. Fans of Louise Penny, William Kent Krueger, Alan Bradley, and Gail Bowen may enjoy this prairie mystery setting.
Last Orange Tree
Dr. Phoebe Moon and her partner Louie Dawes are drawn into a mystery dating back to the late 1960s. While looking into the disappearance of a friend of her mother's, a darker secret is discovered. The mutilated bodies of three young teenage girls are found on or near her family's ranch. There begins the hunt to discover the identities of the young girls and the circumstances surrounding their deaths. They find that six girls went missing during the same period - were others murdered?Unfortunately these crimes stretch into the present day and the more clues they discover the more desperate they are to keep the people in their circle of friends and family safe. Phoebe and Louie find that someone will go to any lengths to keep their secrets, including killing people who have critical information for solving the early murders. Last Orange Tree is the second book in the Phoebe and Louie series but it can also stand alone. The third book, Old, is in final preparation.
A Gift in Time
A Gift in Time is book 1 in Guideposts' Gift Shop Mysteries fiction series.It's opening day of Sarah Morgan's gifts and curiosities shop, Heavenly Presents. Not only are her family and friends there to support her new business, but a local television crew is on-site to interview her. Sarah decides her latest acquisition, an antique music box that supposedly belonged to Thomas Edison, is the perfect item to show off on television. They've only heard a few notes in the strange melody when an onlooker claims her great-grandmother used to play that same tune on the piano but was secretive about its origins.When Sarah discovers a hidden drawer on the box that requires a key to open, she is determined to unlock the box's secrets.Meanwhile, someone in the Port Huron community is also determined...to see Sarah's business fail.Can Sarah find out who is behind the troublemaking, or will she be forced to close the doors on her dream forever?About the Gift Shop Mysteries Series Every gift tells a story...and some bring mysteries!Get ready for a faith-filled mystery like no other! The excitement begins when Sarah Morgan returns to her picturesque hometown along the shore of Lake Huron to open a gift and curiosities shop, which she calls Heavenly Presents. As she reconnects with family and friends and grows in her faith, Sarah feels her shop becoming more than just a place to browse or buy. It's turning into a cozy haven, where tucked among the handmade keepsakes and one-of-a-kind wonders are clues to long-buried secrets and surprising truths. Sarah soon discovers that solving small-town mysteries might just be the most meaningful gift she can offer.Why You'll Love the Gift Shop Mysteries Series If you're looking for a mystery series that's equal parts heartwarming and intriguing, Gift Shop Mysteries is your perfect next read. Set in a charming lakeside town with a faith-filled shop owner as your guide, each book offers: Captivating mysteries that keep you guessing--but never keep you up at night A cast of relatable, endearing characters who feel like old friends A cozy, small-town atmosphere you'll want to escape to again and again Faith-filled encouragement and hope, gently woven through every story Themes of redemption, reconnection, and second chances--with God, family, and community Plus, each book includes delightful extras: A recipe inspired by the story A personal letter from the author "Behind the Counter" insights into the real-life history or inspiration Book club-ready discussion questions Whether you're drawn to uplifting mysteries, enjoy uncovering meaningful secrets, or simply want a soul-soothing read with depth, heart, and a touch of suspense--this series was made for you.
Second Act
A Library Journal Top Mystery Read for 2003!Busy, busy, busy . . . A house full of actors, Saturnalia coming up, the Guilds to outmaneuver, creditors on her back and, ahem, a slight cash-flow problem to deal with; a mother-in-law straining her nerves to breaking point and a certain security policeman, well, disturbing her senses . . . and Claudia doesn't even know about the murderer lurking in her house. Nevertheless, self-interest and a certain weakness for her aristocratic policeman lure her into lending some unasked-for help to his investigation into the Saturnalia Rapist, a mysterious and brutal figure terrorizing Rome at this most festive season. Will she manage to unmask him, or will she just get herself into a whole lot of trouble?
Warrior
★ Some rescues require more than medical training. Some battles are worth the risk. ★The last person Dr. Kira Yassan expects to walk back into her life is the soldier whose life she saved in a war zone three years ago.She came to Renegade, Colorado to disappear-to work her ER shifts and forget the classified missions that nearly destroyed her soul. But when US Marshals drag her into a witness protection case, every carefully built wall comes crashing down.Private investigator Luca Saxon thought the mysterious doctor who patched him up in Syria was just a beautiful memory. Now she's standing in front of him, and the chemistry that burned between them in that refugee camp hasn't dimmed. But someone wants their witness dead, and keeping Kira safe might cost him everything.When cartel enforcers storm the hospital and prison riots explode across town, there's nowhere left to run.Their witness is Francisco Abalos-former cartel kingpin with secrets that could topple governments. The shadow syndicate controlling Renegade wants him silenced. And Kira's medical expertise makes her the perfect target.From midnight shootouts to explosive prison breaks, Luca and Kira race against time to expose a conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of their small town. But as buried secrets surface and old enemies emerge, they must decide: Can love survive when trust becomes a weapon?Perfect for fans of: Medical suspense with heartEnemies-to-more reunion romanceWitness protection thrillersMilitary heroes with dangerous pastsStrong heroines with deadly skillsSmall-town settings with big secretsFaith-based romantic suspenseThemes: Redemption Trust Healing Justice Second Chances Faith Under Fire Protecting Family Overcoming Trauma Medical Heroes Shadow ConspiraciesBook 2 in the Heroes of Renegade series, written by Lisa Phillips! Created by USA Today bestselling authors Susan May Warren and Lisa Phillips. Complete story with HEA, but the danger continues!
Apollo
When Love Becomes the Ultimate MissionFrom award-winning author Ronie Kendig comes a heart-stopping romantic suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.HE WAS TRAINED TO SAVE LIVES. SHE WAS BORN TO LIVE A LIE.Owen Metcalfe thought his military career was over-two failed attempts at becoming an elite operator leave him questioning everything he believes about himself. When a desperate mercenary seeks help to rescue his daughter-a kidnapped princess-from the most dangerous royal family in the world, Owen discovers his true calling isn't about earning a beret or proving his worth to the Army.It's about saving her.Leighton Kingslake has spent her entire life guarding a deadly secret far from the Saudi princess who gave birth to her and the brutal king they fled. She's lived in the shadows, knowing one wrong move could end not just her life, but her mother's as well. When she's violently torn from her safe world and imprisoned halfway around the globe, survival becomes her only goal.Until a blue-eyed warrior crashes into her world and threatens everything.This isn't just a rescue mission-it's a collision of two hearts that will either save them both or destroy them completely.When Owen infiltrates the palace as Leighton's bodyguard sparks fly! She doesn't want him ruining her plan, and he holds fast to his promise to bring her safely home. But with a vengeful king, murderous princes, and a deadly enemy closing in, they're forced to set differences aside. Soon, begrudging respect breeds something far more powerful that becomes both their greatest strength and their most dangerous weakness."A MASTERPIECE OF ROMANTIC SUSPENSE!"- Susan May Warren, USA today best-selling authorAPOLLO is book two in the explosive DISCARDED HEROES: SCIONS series, but can be read as a standalone. Perfect for fans of Lynette Eason, DiAnn Mills, and Susan May Warren.
No Welcome Home
Twenty years was almost long enough for Joe Kennedy to forget why he left Glasgow in the first place... now he's back to bury his best friend, Father Paul Connolly.When Kennedy inherits a flash drive containing one of the Catholic church's darkest secrets, what begins as a final farewell turns into a lethal hunt through the city's rain soaked shadows.With the Vatican Bank on his tail and a trail of laundered cash leading from the Highlands to the Holy See, Kennedy turns to Charlie, the lover he never quite left behind.In a game where Rome pulls the strings and the Glasgow underworld provides the muscle, Kennedy quickly realises that trust is a luxury he can ill afford.The drive is a death warrant, the truth a shocking conspiracy, and in Glasgow... nobody ever really leaves.
Midsummer, Marriage, and Murder
The wedding was perfect. The body ruined everything.Interior designer turned amateur sleuth Minna Halonen has finally hit her stride. Hygge House is thriving, and she and business partner Christie Andersson are pulling out all the stops for Lakewood's most anticipated wedding - a dreamy Midsummer celebration with Nordic feasting, a lakeside bonfire, and flower-strewn gardens glowing in the golden northern light.Then the groom's favourite uncle vanishes before the rehearsal dinner.When Minna finds Uncle Rick slumped lifeless in a Muskoka chair, it's clear this wasn't just a man who wanted to skip the speeches. His last message was cryptic. His reasons for avoiding the wedding, it turns out, were very good ones.With a grieving family, a rattled bride and groom, and her business reputation on the line, Minna must once again trade her decorator's instincts for detective work - before a killer slips away under the cover of Midsummer night.Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with warm settings, charming characters, and just enough chill to keep you turning pages.The Hygge House Mystery Series - where Scandinavian comfort meets small-town secrets.
Keepers of the Unknown
Some family legacies are written in blood. Phoebe and John Parker were never meant to live ordinary lives. Raised in the shadow of secrets, trained in the art of the hunt, the siblings have always known that monsters are real-and that it's their job to stop them. When their uncle suddenly vanishes, the only clue leads them to the quiet costal town of Port Townsend, Washington. Only, he isn't missing. At a lonely roadside motel, Phoebe and John find a note that changes everything. Their uncle has deliberately drawn them there to finish what he started-a decades-old case of brutal murders, all tied to the same bridge ... and all eerily similar. Something ancient is haunting the town. And as the body count rises, the siblings must act quickly to put an end to it once and for all.
The Shadows of Truth a Murder Mystery
In the surltry dawn of Miami's North Beach Oceanside Park, Javier Morales, a vibrant Cuban entrepreneur, is found dead on a weathered bench-his serene face masking a chilling mystery. No blood, no struggle-just a neurotoxin so rare it defies detection. Detective Marcus Kane, a battle-scarred veteran with a relentless streak, is drawn into a web of smuggling and betrayal, guided by an impossible ally: Javier's ghost. As Kane unravels cryptic ledgers and confronts a killer's cunning, he face a truth that blurs life and death. Justice demands a price in Miami's neon-lit shadows-sometimes paid to the dead.
Mirror Target
Skye is a disciplined assassin who hunts predators the law cannot touch, delivering lethal justice with precision and rules of her own. After executing a child molester for a group of desperate mothers, she draws the attention of a billionaire power broker who hires her for a covert protection job. The mission spirals when Skye learns an equally talented assassin has been deployed against the same target. Forced into a deadly contest of skill, patience, and deception, Skye must outthink a mirror image of herself while trying to protect a man tied to her past.
The Body at St Edmund's
When a routine restoration ends in death, photographer Georgina Drake finds herself documenting murder instead of stained glass...Georgina is photographing the restoration of St Edmund's church when young craftsman Liam Jacobs collapses after eating homemade banana bread. Despite Georgina's desperate attempts at CPR, he dies at the scene. An unfortunate allergic reaction seems the obvious answer, until tests reveal something far more sinister...DI Colin Bradshaw swiftly takes over the investigation, but meanwhile, Georgina has uncovered a chilling historical parallel: over 150 years ago, the church's vicar and his sister both died in mysterious circumstances, linked to rumours of an ancient treasure hidden beneath the church.With a Victorian diary revealing dark secrets, whispers of a legendary tunnel, and a podcaster stirring up local treasure hunters, Georgina must navigate past and present dangers alike. But can she unmask a killer before the church's deadly history repeats itself once more?An unputdownable blend of cozy mystery and historical intrigue, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, M.C. Beaton and Midsomer Murders.
Taken
Taken is a raw, nerve-shredding psychological thriller that pairs unrelenting suspense with emotional depth, exploring the brutal reality of abduction and the strength it takes to survive it. Corrie L. Calcutt delivers a story as gripping as it is human -- the kind of dark, character-driven thriller that lingers long after the last page. A routine errand. A violent abduction. One young man's fight to survive a nightmare he never saw coming. Luke Dayton's ordinary life shatters in seconds when a knife presses against his throat outside a convenience store. Dragged into a van by escaped convict James Newsham, Luke becomes a hostage in a terrifying game with no clear rules. Bound, gagged, and hauled across state lines, he witnesses brutal violence and the silencing of anyone who might help. As days blur into a relentless struggle for survival, Luke must rely on quick thinking and quiet defiance to stay alive. But James's motives remain chilling and unclear--why keep Luke alive at all? Taken is a gripping psychological thriller that plunges readers into the claustrophobic world of captivity and control. With unflinching realism, Corrie L. Calcutt explores the physical and emotional toll of abduction, the fragile bonds formed under duress, and the resilience required to endure unimaginable darkness. This intense suspense novel balances raw, gritty action with profound emotional depth, offering a portrait of survival that is both harrowing and deeply human. Themes of family bonds, trauma recovery, and the fight to reclaim identity anchor this dark suspense story in a world that feels disturbingly real. Will Luke find a way to escape before it's too late? Or will the twisted captor's plans seal his fate forever? As the manhunt closes in and innocent lives hang in the balance, every choice could be Luke's last. Perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Lisa Gardner, and readers who devoured Still Missing by Chevy Stevens or The Collector by Nora Roberts. If you love kidnapping thriller books, this survivalcaptivity novel will keep you riveted until the final page.
The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner
A novel about the dangers of extreme Hyper-Calvinism, the novel starts out with the "editor" telling the story of how an older man married a younger woman and the younger woman was appalled by his "sinful" lifestyle. The young wife does bear him two children, but the second child may not be her husband's, and some questions are raised about the second child's legitimacy.The novel then switches to the memoir of the second child and how he comes across his older brother and starts to harass him quite continuously. The mystery starts to emerge when a second person that looks like the younger brother starts to appear and is believed to be the devil. The younger brother lives a life without concerns of the consequences of sins such as murder and others, but eventually in some way his sinful life catches up with him and the supposed devil is the one to have the last laugh. The younger brother's belief in Hyper-Calvinism and his belief that he is one of the "chosen" is put to the ultimate test.
Mr. Hire's Engagement (Romans Durs)
"I always have a Simenon close at hand. In my youth I adored his Maigret books; nowadays I prefer his 'hard novels, ' as he called them, in which his mastery of human psychology is laid plain." --Julian Barnes Georges Simenon's chilling portrayal of tragic love, persecution, and betrayal. One sensed in him neither flesh nor bone, nothing but soft, flaccid matter, so soft and so flaccid that his movements were hard to make out. Very red lips stood out from his orb-like face, as did the thin moustache that he curled with an iron but that looked as if it had been drawn on with India ink; on his cheekbones were the symmetrical pink dots of a doll's cheeks.People find Mr. Hire strange, disconcerting. The tenants he shares his building with try to avoid him. He is a Peeping Tom, a visitor of prostitutes, a dealer in unsavory literature. He is also the prime suspect for a brutal murder that he did not commit. Yet Mr. Hire's innocence will not stand in the way of those looking for a scapegoat as tragedy unfolds in this quietly devastating and deeply unnerving work from Georges Simenon.
The Strangers in the House (Romans Durs)
"A writer who, more than any other crime novelist, combined a high literary reputation with popular appeal." --P. D. James Caught in a spiral of bitter seclusion and drinking since his wife abandoned him and their newborn child eighteen years ago, Hector Loursat, once a respected lawyer, now holes up, unwashed and drunk on Burgundy, in his once grand but increasingly decrepit mansion. He barely notices the goings-on under his roof or the strange, dangerous secret life his daughter and her friends are leading there. He is shaken from his complacency by a gunshot one night and walks into the scene of a murder. Overcoming the inertia of his long isolation and inexplicably drawn to his daughter's group of young friends, he finds new engagement with the world as he seeks to clear the name of the young man accused of the killing. Simenon, master chronicler of the dark side of the human heart, gives us a detective story that is also a tale of an improbable redemption.
The Hatter's Ghosts (Romans Durs)
"Dark, disturbing . . . Simenon discovered something fundamental about the soul." --The GuardianA string of murders has the small French town of La Rochelle in its grip. The victims, all elderly women, have been found strangled with cello string--in caf矇s, over card games, near the canal. As the winter rain gives cover to the killer stalking the streets with impunity, we watch as he deliberates over and justifies his heinous acts to himself, unaware that the quiet, unassuming tailor, Kachoudas, has discovered his secret. In this chilling game of cat and mouse we follow along in the steps of the killer, unsure if his crimes will be brought to light by the one man who knows his secret, or if Kachoudas will end up being the next of his victims in this masterful tale of murder and intrigue.
Mirov 2
In the form of Kevin, a man comes into focus- someone who had set out on an inquiry nearly a hundred years ago, vanished without a trace, and reappeared almost a century later. Yet, to him, only four days had passed.To understand this anomaly, SETI, under Cynthia's leadership, launches a mission with ancient astronaut theorists. Taking Kevin along, they return to the valleys of Kumaon in search of alien evidence.Meanwhile, under Evelyn's pressure to recover Amsana's lost funds, a powerful American lobby retaliates, triggering a direct conflict that turns New York City into a battleground. The war ends abruptly with the intervention of an entity- one not of this world- warning of future dangers.At the same time, the Benvois Corps creates their own Edgar- another Mirov, Franco- capable of leading them to Shakral. As the conflict escalates, they send a team to India but pay a heavy price. Evelyn evades capture and extracts her team, including Edgar, from the United States.Nearly four centuries later, France uncovers auctions of artifacts once taken to Shakral, hidden from the world ever since. The truth surfaces after a buyer's murder, leading France, England, and the Netherlands to launch a joint mission to reclaim them.Their trail leads to North Kumaon, India. Simultaneously, a Medium article exposes the story of Shakral, Ganga, Rana, and Sarang, drawing global attention. India joins in, despite having no record of such a place or a man who lived for centuries.Soon, five factions converge in North Uttarakhand, searching for the same destination, clashing along the way. But their journey ends where the known world itself seems to stop-and from there begins a new world, beyond imagination.A world no science has ever described.A world that cannot be understood without transformation.
Mirov 3
They had entered another universe- but it was unlike anything they had ever known. Their minds, unable to process such unfamiliar reality, forced everything into familiar patterns. In truth, those things were entirely different- beyond comprehension and this led to constant deception.The unsettling truth: what they saw was as real as it was imagined.There was no conventional space, yet distances existed- vast and infinite. Unlike their universe, these could be crossed instantly.This universe was divided into pockets, each ruled by a species. Three dominant races- the Paskians, Gravores, and Scandis- controlled most of it and were fierce rivals. Yet within a small pocket lived the Adriusin籀s, the most advanced of all.They believed their universe was flawed and created a cosmic engine to redesign it. But testing revealed a catastrophic risk- it could collapse a shadow universe. This experiment had already created the Bo繹tes Void, a massive emptiness.As they tried to fix it, the three races learned of the engine. Opposed to its use, yet eager to control it, they united and attacked the Adriusin籀s.A devastating war followed. Despite their superiority, the Adriusin籀s were defeated. Before their fall, they split the engine into four parts- usable only together- and hid them in the most dangerous regions.Afterward, each race secured a fragment, but none could use it alone. Nor would they unite for the final piece.Eventually, the struggle resumed.Scandis and Gravores sought to reshape the universe. The Paskians wanted no change, fearing it could collapse the human universe. So they turned to humans- unconnected beings capable of retrieving the remaining parts.But when perception itself was unreliable- when the mind blurred reality and illusion- what certainty remained?That, too, was deception.And in the end, it proved true.
Mirov 1
Imagine waking up and realizing you are no longer in the world you slept in-what would that feel like?That is exactly what happened to Edgar Valence, who woke up in 2032 on a roadside bench in Manhattan. According to his ID, he was an American resident of New York-yet the world before him felt completely unfamiliar.Worse, he could not remember who he was.Slowly, another identity began to surface-he was from a village in India, from the era of the Mughal Empire, when Jahangir ruled. Nothing around him matched that life, yet everything felt strangely familiar. In his time, there were no modern clothes, no cars, no towering buildings.He had never fought a battle, yet his body moved like a trained martial artist. The woman claiming to be his wife was a stranger. Everything had changed-his land, his people, even his body and gender.As fragments of his present life returned, so did danger. Unknown men began hunting him, claiming he had killed a syndicate leader and stolen ten billion dollars-something he was certain he had never done.At the same time, a deeper mystery emerged from his past-a hidden treasure of priceless artifacts looted from across the world. Once pursued by Dutch, French, and British forces, and even tied to dangerous alliances, it had vanished without a trace. History recorded no recovery-only rumors.Which meant one thing: it should still be where it was left.And somehow, he remembered that place.He also remembered its guardian-a man who called himself the keeper of that enigma and claimed to be two hundred years old.But Edgar's return after four centuries-and the possibility that the legend was real-alerted powerful governments. What followed was a relentless race to claim the treasure.Yet the land where it lay was no longer the same. It was now ruled by forces who thrived on plunder themselves.And with it came unsettling questions-things that should never have existed in that era, yet somehow did.And no one knew why.
Death Among the Daffodils
A popular, young poet is found dead among the daffodils with his heart cut out. Who could have committed such a heinous crime?Spring has arrived in the Lake District, and Bridget De Lacey is feeling renewed. After a tumultuous year, filled with loss, murder, and madness, her ancestral home on the shores of Lake Windermere is thriving as an exclusive inn for the wealthy, and her relationship with its new owner, Nate Squires, is blossoming.The future looks bright for Bridget. Until, early one morning, she steps outside to admire the new bed of blooming daffodils in her garden and makes a horrific discovery. The desecrated body of a young poet, beloved by all, is lying among the flowers. Bridget is devastated by the brutal murder of her friend, but things only get worse when the wrong man is blamed, and the people of her town turn against one of their own.Bridget and Nate must work quickly to save an innocent man and catch a savage killer. However, as their investigation unfolds, they uncover a web of lies that raises more questions than answers. In the normally peaceful Lake District, tensions rise, violence ensues, and the situation becomes increasingly dangerous as buried secrets surface.Will Bridget and Nate be able to crack this multilayered case and ensure that justice is served?Tropes You'll Love: Cozy Regency Murder MysteryAmateur Sleuth DuoLake District SettingSmall Town IntrigueLoyal canine companionThe De Lacey and Squires MysteriesBook 1 - Death at Villa De LaceyBook 2 - Death Among the DaffodilsBook 3 - Death of a Nobleman
Snowfall
The South is not known for its winters, so when snow arrives in the small foothills college town of Issaqueena, South Carolina, everyone hunkers down and prepares for the worst. The worst, however, comes in the form of a college freshman found dead in a creek on a farm outside of town. No one noticed when Cliff Deaton went missing, but his death is about to rock everyone's world.Including Detective Luke Steele, who went to high school with the boy's parents. As his investigation uncovers a seamy world of drugs and corrupt politicians, Luke confronts his own past and the passage of time. As the third installment in Detective Luke Steele's story, Snowfall takes you into the empty chambers of the human heart.
