Burnside Series Book 7 is Free Today!

The Burnside series has received much critical acclaim. This is the most recent novel from David Chill, a Private Eye Writers of America award finalist.

Double Pass (Burnside Series Book 7) by David Chill 

burnside seriesA crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat! A fortune has been stolen, but Detective Burnside uncovers far more, including a tangled web of long-held secrets. And a seemingly straightforward case of embezzlement suddenly evolves into brutal murder. From seething rivalries to old resentments to sordid affairs, many suspects have a shady past to hide — and a desperate reason to kill. And through it all, a sordid betrayal from Burnside’s past continues to haunt him, waiting for an opportune moment to materialize.

Double Pass is a taut, Southern California noir thriller, set against a late summer backdrop that is both sizzling hot and eerily quiet. The story leads readers down a trail of theft, murder and deceit, with sharply honed banter and strikingly original characters. It is a tightly written story that is loaded with suspense!

About the author of the Burnside series, David Chill:

David ChillDavid Chill was born and raised in New York City. After receiving his undergraduate degree from SUNY-Oswego, he moved to Los Angeles where he earned a Masters degree from the University of Southern California.

David Chill is the author of seven novels: Post Pattern, Fade Route, Bubble Screen, Safety Valve, Corner Blitz, Nickel Package, and Double Pass. Post Pattern was a finalist in the St. Martin’s Press contest for new writers. The Burnside series has received much critical acclaim. David Chill presently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son.

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Detective Temeke Crime Series Book 1

 The 9th Hour (The Detective Temeke Crime Series Book 1) by Claire Stibbe

Detective TemekeNew Mexico/Arizona 2016 Book Award Finalist

Everyone has secrets. Some more deadly than others.

When the ninth young girl falls into the clutches of a serial killer, maverick detective, David Temeke, faces a race against time to save her life.

The Duke City Police Department in Albuquerque, New Mexico is no stranger to gruesome murders, but this new serial killer on their block keeps the body parts of his eight young victims as trophies and has a worrying obsession with the number 9. The suspect is incarcerated in the state’s high security penitentiary but Unit Commander Hackett is faced with a dilemma when another teenage girl goes missing.

Detective Temeke and his new partner, Malin Santiago, are sent to solve a baffling crime in the dense forests of New Mexico’s Cimarron State Park. But time is running out. Can they unravel the mysteries of Norse legends and thwart the 9th Hour killer before he dismembers his next victim?

This is the first in the Detective Temeke Crime series. A unique noiresque modern detective novel.

Watch out for more from Detective Temeke and Malin Santiago

1.THE 9TH HOUR

2.NIGHT EYES

3.PAST RITES

What people are saying about THE 9TH HOUR:

“Tense action and complex psychological motivation is woven into a wonderfully satisfying novel.” ~ Kristin Gleeson – Author of the Celtic Knot Series

“An intense, superbly crafted reading experience. I guarantee you’ll go on reading well past the ninth hour.” ~ Jim Pingelly, Kingdom Writing Solutions

The 9th Hour cometh! Despite – or because of – knowing so many writers, I still feel the magic when a book comes out that makes the hairs on my arm tingle because I think it’s GOOD. I read MANY books and I only review and recommend those I really like, so of course this shows my taste as a reader. If you like modern detectives, think Ian Rankin set in New Mexico, you’ll love this. A new detective walks the mean streets of my bookshelves – Temeke. The 13th Sign Publishing.

“Gripping, innovative, brutal and yet redemptive. This is crime fiction with a serrated edge and a brilliant sheen.” ~ Marco Storey, author and speaker

“An assured page-turner that leads inexorably to a satisfying conclusion. I can’t wait for Detective Temeke Book 2!” ~Jean Gill – The Troubadours Quartet

About the author of the Detective Temeke Crime Series, Claire Stibbe:

Claire StibbeClaire Stibbe is a graduate of the Albuquerque 50th Citizen Police Academy, Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association and a volunteer for Stand True 4 Blue. She will be participating in the Bernalillo County Sheriffs CPA classes in February.

Claire writes crime fiction books set in New Mexico, USA. She has written three books in the Detective Temeke Crime series. The 9th Hour, published in 2015, is a finalist in the New Mexico/Arizona 2016 Book Awards for Fiction – Mystery/Suspense. The second in the series, Night Eyes was published in 2016 and the third, Past Rites was also published in 2016. She is now working on the fourth.

AWARDS: In 2012, Claire Stibbe published her first novel, Chasing Pharaohs: A novel of ancient Egypt, after visiting archaeological digs in Luxor, Egypt. Chasing Pharaohs was a gold medal recipient at Harper Collins Publishers showcase website, Authonomy. The second in the series, The Fowler’s Snare was published in 2013 and found its way to the Harper Collins Editor’s desk and was listed as One To Watch.

Stibbe has also written short stories for Breakwater Harbor Books Publishing. The collection won Best Anthology of 2014 in the Independent Book Awards hosted by eFestival of Words.

Stibbe was born in England and now lives and works in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Ponderosa Pines Mystery Book 1 Free!

Read the Ponderosa Pines Mystery, where nothing bad ever happens.  At least, that’s what anonymous gossip columnist Chloe LaRue and her best friend, town matriarch EV Torrence thought—until a resident of their sleepy little village turns up dead.

Cat Killed A Rat (Ponderosa Pines Mystery #1) by ReGina Welling & Erin Lynn

ponderosa pines mysteryNothing bad ever happens in Ponderosa Pines

At least, that’s what anonymous gossip columnist Chloe LaRue and her best friend, town matriarch EV Torrence thought—until a resident of their sleepy little village turns up dead. When EV becomes suspect #1, even Chloe can’t stop the rumor mill from churning.

Against Detective Nate Harper and Deputy Dalton Burnsoll’s orders, Chloe and EV mount their own investigation—but what they uncover might just rock the community to its very core. Could one of their own beloved citizens really be a killer?

Clean read: no graphic violence or sex.

About the author of the Ponderosa Pines Mystery, ReGina Welling:

author of the Ponderosa Pines Mystery ReGina WellingReGina Welling prefers not to talk about herself in the third person so…
I live in Maine with my husband and a feisty Jack Russell terrier named Schnickelfritz. I write full time and also create mixed media artwork when I get the chance.  When I was three, my mom brought home a new book and when she went to read it to me, I read it to her instead. That was when she realized I’d learned to read. Since then I couldn’t even estimate the number of books I’ve read. It’s a lot!

I love talking to other readers so please visit me in any one of these various places and don’t forget to let me know you stopped by!
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About the author of the Ponderosa Pines Mystery, Erin Lynn:

author of the Ponderosa Pines Mystery Erin LynnHi all, my name is Erin Lynn and I’m a writer from No-Place-You’ve-Ever-Heard-Of, Maine.

Apparently the ability to express myself most articulately via the written word is a hereditary trait–My mom is ReGina Welling, author of the Psychic Seasons series of cozy romantic mystery novels.

After living in Syracuse, NY for 8 years, I recently returned to the middle of nowhere with the intention of hibernating, writing lots of books and turning a neglected house into a beautiful home.

My life is made complete by my two hilarious sons, ages 8 and 10, my amazing boyfriend and an ever-expanding collection of pets!

RJ Blain’s Fantasy Thriller is Free Today!

RJ Blain’s free eBook has thirty reviews on Amazon with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

Beneath a Blood Moon by RJ Blain

rj blainSara’s life turns upside down when someone leaves her a funerary urn, black roses, and death threats on her doorstep. Fearing her work as a stripper and showgirl has put her in the sights of a demented stalker, she turns to her best friend and fellow dancer for help.

Instead of a safe haven, all Sara finds is betrayal. Hunted by creatures she once believed were stories meant to frighten children, she is given a choice: become one of them, or die.

Forced to share her skin with a voracious carnivore and driven by instincts and desires too strong to resist, Sara must adapt to the changes in her life or be destroyed by them. Finding a mate is her wolf’s top priority.

If she doesn’t want to become another prostitute in a city full of them, Sara must learn to control the beast within. With a hungry wolf to feed and an empty bank account, selling herself to the highest bidder may be the only way she has to prevent becoming a monster driven to eat anything—or anyone—unfortunate enough to cross her path.

Meet the author, RJ Blain:

RJ BlainRJ Blain suffers from a Moleskine journal obsession, a pen fixation, and a terrible tendency to pun without warning. When she isn’t playing pretend, she likes to think she’s a cartographer and a sumi-e painter.

In her spare time, she daydreams about being a spy. Should that fail, her contingency plan involves tying her best of enemies to spinning wheels and quoting James Bond villains until she is satisfied.

Reading is as important to RJ as writing. Here are some of her favorite authors in no particular: Mercedes Lackey, Jim Butcher, Patricia Briggs, Madeline L’Engle, Anne McCaffrey, Lois McMaster Bujold, Grace Draven, Julia Kent, and Jenn Stark.

RJ Blain also writes dystopian science fiction (with a touch of odd humor) under the name of Trillian Anderson.

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Macey Malloy Mysteries Book 2

Take a Walk on the Dead Side by Jada Ryker

macey malloryMacey Malloy and Wikket, her cantankerous cat with a nose for crime, plunge headlong into danger when a stalker targets an innocent college student. Terrified for the girl, Macey tries to help her, only to be trapped in the web of deceit with tangled links to missing women.

Dodging stalkers and investigating disappearances doesn’t allow Macey much time for her love life . . . which is a hot mess. With good intentions, her detective boyfriend crosses the thin blue line from good to evil. The charismatic and dangerous man from her past keeps popping up in her present. Her almost-boyfriend employs his fart machine in matters of life, love, and death. A handsome stranger makes her shiver . . . with both attraction and the fear that he may be following a secret, deadly agenda connected with the cold cases of the women who’d vanished over fifteen years ago.

As if she doesn’t have enough on her plate, Macey Malloy contends with Stan Glee. The popular YouTube host is determined to cash in on her notoriety. Glee is convinced he’s marvelous, while she’s certain that he has issues.

Even with her grumpy cat’s help, will Macey Malloy solve the mysteries before it’s too late?

About the author of the Macey Malloy Mysteries: Jada Ryker

Macey Malloy Mysteries author, Jada RykerKINDLE SCOUT WINNER Jada Ryker snagged the Kindle Press publishing contract for her book, Take the Body and Run, through Amazon’s Kindle Scout program. The contemporary mystery/romance is about a hunted woman hiding under a dead friend’s identity, a handsome lawman, a death doctor with fart machine-will travel, and a cranky cat with a nose for crime.

Jada is the author of Dog Days of Karma, the first Carr-Maah Consulting mystery/paranormal novel; A Pink Zombie, with a Mist, a Shaken, Not Stirred, mystery/horror adventure; and Murder Takes a Dare, the first book in the Takes a Dare mystery series. The books combine humor and murder in a total package of entertaining and fun southern adventures. At the same time, Jada sketches in addiction/recovery issues and childhood angst with a deft and compassionate touch.

Jada spent the first twenty-odd years of her life in rural Kentucky, many of those years without electricity or running water. In her writings, Jada draws upon her early years of deprivation.

She now lives in central Kentucky with her wonderful husband and their cat, rescued from the animal shelter. In her day job, Jada works in higher education. She holds a masters degree in public administration.

Jada’s mystery adventures are available on Amazon in electronic and paperback formats.

Macey Malloy Mysteries with a Chick-Lit Twist:
Prequel: Two Tickets to Paradise (FREE in Winter Solstice, an anthology by Kindle Press authors)
Take the Body and Run
Take a Walk on the Dead Side

The Shaken, Not Stirred, Mystery/Horror Series:
A Pink Zombie, with a Mist
Gimlet and Other Stories: The collected short stories run the gamut from mystery to horror to science fiction.

The Takes a Dare Series:
Murder Takes a Dare
Mayhem Takes a Dare
Arson Takes a Dare

The Carr – Maah Consulting Agency Series:
Dog Days of Karma
Equi Knocks of Karma

The Cat, the Crow, and the Cauldron: A Halloween Anthology
The anthology is a wicked compilation of stories across genres, ranging from paranormal romance to horror. It’s Permanently-Free (Kindle version on Amazon).
“Dead Eye”

Jada loves feedback from readers, both one-on-one and through customer reviews on Amazon.com. Connect with Jada to share your thoughts about her books by emailing her at jada_ryker@yahoo.com or by visiting her website at JadaRyker.com.

Sixth Street Bands Series Book 1 Free

Until her…

Lily Tennison has “complication” written across her beautiful face. But I can’t get involved. The timing’s all wrong. But she’s under my skin, and I can’t resist her troubled eyes and sweet smile. And I do have a little time to kill. Not much, just a few days in Dallas.

So I’ll scratch the itch and move on, like I always do.

Simple, right?

Note: You won’t need to turn up the heat—Sixth Street Bands Romances have plenty of steamy fun. This story can be read as a stand-alone but is part of the Sixth Street Bands music scene.

By the time I went to high school, I started writing romance. Why? Because I met my very own prince charming. I wrote love poems in my journal about the green eyed boy that stole my heart. He promised, the way all storybook hero’s do, to sweep me away and take me on a grand adventure. And he did.
We picked up and moved to the Lone Star State, and began the story of us. The best stories begin without a road map or a compass. Veering off course makes the journey so much more interesting.

True to form, just when I thought my life was set, we started the next adventure. I traded in my cowboy boots and followed my green eyed boy to Las Vegas. My home will always be in Texas, but my heart is anywhere that he is.

Writing is what I love. I might stray from the romance every now and then if that is what moves me…but I always come back. Some of the stories don’t seem romantic at all. They are gritty stories about flawed characters that find each other and hold on tight. Those are the stories that speak to me. Because that’s life. I believe that every story should have a happy ending- even the difficult ones.

Thirteen Novels of Adventure and Romance

Thirteen Novels of Adventure and Romance.  I Bring the Fire by C. Gockel, Chosen by Christine Pope, The Hunted One by Meg Collett, Things Unseen by C.J. Brightley, Way of the Wolf by Mark E. Cooper, Eros by Helen Harper, Vampire Eviction by Eva Pohler, Valkyrie’s Vengeance by Melissa Snark, A Demon Bound by Debra Dunbar, The Wild Hunt by Ron C. Nieto, The Blue Rose by Lola St.Vil, Elsker by  S.T. Bende, and Blood Debt by Nancy Straight

Urban Mythic: Thirteen Novels of Adventure and Romance, featuring Norse and Greek Gods, Demons and Djinn, Angels, Fairies, Vampires, and Werewolves in the Modern World by 13 authors

thirteen novelsA box set of MYTHIC proportions …

Want a little magic in your life? Ever wished faeries were real or for your own personal djinn?

Then these THIRTEEN worlds of action, adventure, humor, and romance are for you. Join the freshest voices in urban fantasy and paranormal romance as they bring magic into your life in the form of gods, demons, djinn, faeries, werewolves, and more.

This enchanting collection is FREE for a limited time. Download it before it’s gone!

Thirteen Novels of Adventure and Romance. 

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Enchantment Book 1 is Free Today!

Enchantment Book 1 has 18 reviews on Amazon with an average review of 4.8 stars. Download it now on Amazon while it’s free!

The Moonstone (Enchantment Book 1) by Evelyne Contant

Enchantment Book 1Fear, love… and betrayal; that’s what I feel about my new life.
It’s a life I never asked for, at least not like that.

I certainly dreamed of adventure, of escaping from my ordinary life, but nothing prepared me for what would happen when my normal life flipped upside down.

On that fateful day, a witch, a real one, revealed to me that I’m not human! That’s right, I, Lou Mills, am an enchanter like her! It seems that I’m the key to an ancient prophecy and that I must save the world from the imminent war between humans and enchanters. What waits makes no sense; in fact, nothing seems to make sense to me since meeting her.

And then there’s this man…dark and mysterious…but so attractive. If only I could forget him. Duality is the way the Earth remains in balance, black and white, right and wrong, love and hate. What side should I fight for when the war finally breaks out? How to choose between my family…and the people who I belong to?

Excerpts from Amazon reviews of The Moonstone, Enchantment Book 1:

What a great book. I’m still thinking about it and it’s been a few hours. I’m just a huge fan of the world Evelyne Contant created.

“From the likable, genuine characters to the magical discoveries that just kept coming, Moonstone, Enchantment Book 1 was pure pleasure from beginning to end.”

Anyone who has ever felt out of place will love this book. I couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait for the next installment.

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Adventure Fantasy by Atthys J. Gage

A fast-moving adventure fantasy, Flight of the Wren is, at its core, a story of family. Download it November 23 – 27, while it’s free on Amazon.

 Flight of the Wren by Atthys J. Gage

adventure fantasy“A great combination of fantasy, adventure, and romance…an engaging and enjoyable read.” — Publisher’s Weekly.

“The Arcane Order of Carpet Flyers! The Sublime Society of Scudders! Didn’t you read the contract I sent you, Miss Drake?”

Sure, Renny had read it. Obviously it was some kind of joke. And this guy with the flakes of pie crust in his beard, he is obviously some kind of whacko.

But no. Parnell Florian is no whacko — and Maysa, the ancient silk-brocade carpet now rolled up under Renny’s bed, is no joke. It really can fly, and Renny’s life just got a whole lot more interesting. And when she meets the other members of her flock, life gets more interesting still — particularly a boy called Stonechat, who seems to find her pretty interesting as well.

But when a vengeful rug-rider called Mistral kidnaps Parnell and steals the all-important Orb of Descrying, Renny and the ragtag flock of misfits must ride to the rescue — or else face an adversary who can control their very dreams. One by one, all the people Renny has come to care about fall into Mistral’s hands, and she must find courage and ingenuity she never knew she had.

A fast-moving adventure fantasy, Flight of the Wren is, at its core, a story of family. Estranged from her mentally-ill mother, bounced from one foster home to another, Renny feels no connection to anyone in her life. In her darkest moments she fears that she will never really care about anyone…only to find out that having someone you really care about can be the scariest thing of all.

And that sometimes the hardest part of flying is just learning to hang on.

About the author of this adventure fantasy, Atthys J. Gage:

Adventure fantasy author, Atthys J. GageAtthys Gage is a writer with a lifelong love for myth, magic, and books. His second real job was in a bookstore. As was his third, fourth, fifth and sixth. Eventually, he stopped trying to sell books and started writing them. He has always had a fascination for that cloudy borderline between the normal and the paranormal and spends a lot of his time thinking about flying carpets and sentient flecks of alien consciousness and other stuff like that. In the so-called normal world, he lives on the coast of Northern California with his long-suffering wife, strong-willed children, and several indifferent chickens.

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Unusual Tales from Luke Smitherd, Free Today!

unusualFROM THE AUTHOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ‘THE STONE MAN’

In DO ANYTHING, Luke Smitherd brings you two more Tales Of The Unusual:

CLOSURE: A winter walk in the woods seemed like a great idea to Gary and his wife, Carla. But when another version of himself appears and kidnaps Gary’s wife before his very eyes, Gary must decide whether or not to use the strange mechanical devices his duplicate has left him … and then live with the choice.

YOUR NAME IS IN THE BOOK: When John was eleven years old, he came home to find a book he’d never seen before lying on his bed. The cover had been torn off, and inside it were endless lists of names – some of which belonged to people he knew – with a single number behind each one. That was his first glimpse into a darker reality than he could have ever imagined, because even though couldn’t know it at the time, that mysterious book would go on to affect every facet of the rest of his life. And potentially, hold the key to his death.

PRAISE FOR LUKE SMITHERD’S WRITING:

“A novel that intrigues, enthralls, horrifies, thrills, and hits the reader with an emotional resonance as only the best stories can.” Ain’tItCoolNews.com
“Strong characterization, moral quandaries, mystery, and a whole lot of tense moments. Reading the final sentence was truly a bittersweet moment. ” SFsignal.com, Hugo award-winning website

Reviews for Do Anything – A Mysterious Science Fiction Tale (Tales of the Unusual)

Luke Smitherd again plumbs the depths of his unique imagination to give us two more stories that amaze! This is the freshest, most original writing I have had the pleasure of reading.BSM, Amazon Customer

So tense and totally enthralling. So much going on in this book- the experiences and back-stories, and timeline changes, and the changing views make for a very, very exciting read. This author really knows how to weave a tale using alternate universes to make the reader question everything around them, and every decision they make, right down to the minutia and routine.katrina, Amazon Customer