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Clichés

This comedic murder mystery is sure to have you in stitches!

Join Jason as he finds himself smack dab in the center of an investigation, headed by the no-nonsense Detective Casey. Ten strangers must work together to find the killer who is still among them.

The Victim: Miss Lotsariches.

The Suspects: Ms. Widowmaker, Penny Plain, Dr. Graves, Mr. Mann, Connor the concierge, Ben the bellhop, Sam Adams the bartender, and Onya Back the waitress.

The Weapons: Planter, Paperweight, Pen, Corkscrew, Telephone Cord.

“Overall, a witty, enjoyable murder mystery story that has a few good reveals in it.” -Jethro Wegener

“…Mysterious and entertaining story. I couldn’t stop reading it!” -Sabina Orzari

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The Bestseller Murders

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The Bestseller Murders is a crime thriller that will take hold of your mind and refuse to let go.

A larger-than-life case is thrust upon Detective Francine “Frankie” Matthews, who finds herself amid a series of murders that have never been seen before in the quiet town of Blackwood, Kentucky. The killer is bringing to life the gruesome killings depicted in bestselling thrillers, and he is spanning the entire county. With a determined spirit and unwavering resolve, Detective Matthews vows to bring this ruthless killer to justice.

As the pages turn, the mystery deepens. Who could be behind this madness? The twists and turns of this mystery will take you on a journey through the world of fiction and unmask the cunning and malevolent mind at work. Brace yourself for a thrilling ride through the pages of…

The Bestseller Murders.

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Force of Corruption

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“If I tell you that, I may have to kill you.”

Paige Patterson hopes her new love interest is joking, she laughs.

Rhett Baker is mostly teasing, but he’s not ready to explain his chosen career just yet.

Their first date is filled with laughter and their chemistry is explosive. After a whirlwind weekend, Rhett disappears. Paige hardly has time to process Rhett’s absence when a childhood friend is arrested for a shocking crime.

Now she must fight to prove her friend’s innocence. The evidence is there, but fellow officers seem to raise roadblocks at every turn. The secret she uncovers goes to the core of the department. Paige and Rhett are pulled into a battle for their lives as they expose corruption and depravity like they’ve never experienced before. Falling in love may doom them to heartbreak, or it might be the very thing that saves them. Which is more powerful, the force of attraction or the force of corruption?

Intended for readers 18+ expect steamy scenes, language, violence, and bad guys doing very bad things.

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Her Mother’s Sins

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Ten years after escaping the brutal small-town gossip surrounding her mother’s death, Arina Perry returns to her hometown on the coast of Western Australia to quell the heartbreaking gossip about her mother and restore her recently inherited motel.

Shrouded in misery and heartbreak, facing new uncertainties and fearing she’d made the wrong decision, Arina didn’t expect to meet and fall in love with a handsome stranger.

Nor did she expect to uncover dark mysteries surrounding her family including sinister revelations exposing war crimes dating back to WW

As love and mystery deepens, greed, obsession, and cold-blooded murder fuel a perfect storm when exposed lies and horrifying secrets collide in a pulse-pounding climax where Arina is forced to fight a soul-destroying battle for her very survival.

Book One of the Award-Winning Arina Perry Mystery Suspense Series.

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Legends and Tales

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Get ready to huddle closer to the campfire with ‘Legends and Tales: Creepy and Fun Stories to Tell Around the Campfire.’ From the mind of Josh Bearheart, author of ‘The Journal,’ comes a riveting anthology of short stories that plunge you into the heart of Ohio’s darkest legends, mysterious monsters, and ethereal apparitions.

Whether you’re a family on a camping trip or a group of friends seeking a thrill, these tales promise chills without the gore. Among the tales discover ‘The Lab in the Woods,’ where a seemingly idyllic camping trip uncovers forgotten experiments that should’ve stayed hidden. Meet ‘The Ghostly Mechanic,’ who lends a spectral hand to stranded travelers in need. Venture into Elmore, Ohio’s haunting lore with ‘One More Ride,’ revealing the truth behind the legend of the headless motorcyclist.

Each story crafts a world of psychological suspense that will make you think twice about turning off the lights. So gather around, the fire’s warm but these tales are ice-cold.

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Edge of Justice

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How do you define justice?

Detectives Angela Baxter and Max Gruber have a problem. When 38-year-old Maggie Dalrymple was found dead at the bottom of a ravine by her ex-husband, they thought they had an open-and-shut case against him. But the more they dig, the less things make sense, and the bodies are stacking up.

Can they stop a serial killer before he strikes again?

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Where You Will Die

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Eden Ridge is the perfect place to restore a grieving soul. Alan Wright retires to the idyllic town nestled in mountain pines to build his spiritual center and heal after the shocking death of his wife left him inconsolable for two years. Just as he begins drawing a congregation and mending his heart, the murder of his best friend and favorite follower threatens to break his spirit again.

Ruth MacKenzie was to gift Alan with a rare and valuable antique that now is missing along with her bright, fierce presence. Convinced that her generosity – and his outsider status – got her killed, he decides he must risk everything to set things right. Helped by Ruth’s friends – known as The Little Red Hens – he faces ridicule, arrest, and his own demons to hunt for her killer.

More than a murder mystery, Where You Will Die peers into the human heart, where even the admirable trait of loyalty can beget heroism or villainy. Alan Wright seeks to understand the human dilemma – whether to follow our light or dark natures – and how we all believe we act with the best intentions.

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Whispers In The Morgue

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As the summer heat ignites in the south, missing person reports are stacking up at the Bloomsburg Police Department. It is turning into more than the small-town police force can handle. While working a separate case, Detective Piper Quinn starts to believe that her current case and the missing are intertwined. Could this be one large case that has been sitting under their noses for months?

Follow Detective Quinn as she scours the town for evidence, after realizing that she is now hunting down a sinister serial killer. With her soon-to-be rookie cop sister, Andi, they will follow the clues that stem from the local funeral home that houses the county morgue. Does the local mortician have any answers for them as he completes autopsies of the deceased? They will soon find out as they start hearing the …. Whispers In The Morgue.

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Detective Willoughby

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The first three novellas in a Detective Willoughby series in one volume.

The First Murder.
Autumn Remains.
Killer Memories.

Follow Detective Riley Willoughby through her first three killer cases. The quiet town of Woodlake has never witnessed such horrors. With her partner, Jake Maxwell, she will tear through the bloody evidence and bring the killers to justice.

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Shrapnel and Avalanches

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Recently single. A dead-end job. Stuck in the black hole of a small Ohio town. Seth Roberts’ life is stagnant. But a workplace accident, a viral video, and an overwhelming sense of isolation suddenly thrust him into the position of leader to a mysterious group dead set on improving the world by any means necessary. As the faction grows out of hand and the bodies pile up, Seth finds himself at a crossroads.

He needs to choose: put an end to the violence, step aside, or lean into it.

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