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Behind Closed Doors
Autumn, 1888. While the citizens of fog-shrouded London are horrified by Jack the Ripper's murder spree, another, less publicized killer is at large.
Each murder takes place right after the Ripper killings, on board the carriages of the London Metropolitan Railway. Inspector Albert Norris is charged with bringing the killer to justice, but clues are few and the killer's motive unclear.
As authorities try to maintain confidence in the railway system's safety, Norris can count on little help from above. Can he solve the inexplicable series of murders before the killer strikes again?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "An honest crime thriller with excellent detective work. I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys Victorian crime stories."
The Bradgate Heiress
Chelsea, 1547. At ten years old, Lady Jane Grey arrives at Old Manor to begin her education with the Dowager Queen Katherine: widow of the late Henry VIII.
Jane is a bright, scholarly girl, but destined to reach early maturity and be manipulated and groomed by over-ambitious men. After being forced to marry Guildford Dudley - son of the Duke of Northumberland - the country is divided and Jane struggles to come to terms with her situation.
Meanwhile, her progress is watched from the filth-laden streets of London by William Hope: a shoemaker who is becoming ever more infatuated with her.
Dark Voyage
In 1914, fear and paranoia rule the high seas. Young Iain Cosgrove sets sail for a research trip aboard Lady Balgay, the last of Dundee’s once-grand sealing fleet.
Fueled by rum and the crew's eerie tales, they obsess over ancient superstitions, which Iain dismisses as simple lore - until they reach the frigid Arctic seas.
Soon, Iain begins to question his beliefs. But none of them are prepared for what they are about face in the frigid, dark waters of the north.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Helen Susan Swift has created a story for the ages with Dark Voyage."
★★★★★ - "A great story of horror on the high seas."
★★★★★ - "Very enjoyable read. Kept my interest throughout, as I enjoy horror and history."
Dody
Running from love, she found her destiny.
Escaping an arranged marriage, Dody travels to Reno to help a friend. What she doesn't see coming is a stranger who captures her heart.
Greg never expected the feelings that overtook him at the barest glimpse of the beautiful stranger on the train.
But can love born in a moment last a lifetime?
Ghost Boy
Will and Alice Harding, and their seven-year-old son Toby, have just moved to a new house in the countryside. Hoping for a fresh start, Will's and Alice's past hides dark secrets that are just waiting to emerge.
Soon, Toby begins to change; his voice, his appearance, his demeanor. Finally accepting that something is seriously wrong with their son - something traditional medicine can't help with - Will and Alice turn to folk magic for help.
But can they figure out what the powerful, mysterious force is that plagues their son... and how to defeat it?
Knowledge Quickening
Abducted by an unknown enemy and fearing for her friends, Charlotte Duncan must draw on determination she never knew existed – and trust a mysterious stranger – to find a way out.
When Charlotte is suddenly kidnapped, she struggles to find a way to escape. Filled with worry for the man she loves and her friends, she must rely on her strength – and trust in a stranger’s help – to evade her captor’s clutches.
In the second book in the Nememiah Chronicles paranormal romance series, Knowledge Quickening follows Charlotte as a new cast of demons, shapeshifters, werewolves, and vampires make an appearance. Unable to embrace her psychic gifts but determined to live, Charlotte will discover things about herself she never believed possible
Love's Dream
As doctor Marcus tries to catch a few quiet moments of sleep at the end of a busy day, he hears her voice. Who is this strange woman, calling for help in his dreams?
Valerie is trapped in a medical nightmare. She tries to explain what she needs, but no one can hear her.
And then, someone answers.
But can he get her the help she needs, or is it already too late?
Red Light in the Pyrenees
Take a respected female cop
Add two drops of violent death
Some ladies of the night
And a bucket full of blood
Place all in a small French spa town
Stir with money and greed
Until all becomes clear
The result will be satisfying
In the third novel in Elly Grant's Death in the Pyrenees series, you get an insight into the workings and atmosphere of a small French town in the Eastern Pyrenees.
After the sudden, violent death of a local Madam brings fear to her working girls, police officer Danielle gets on the case, determined to find the killer.
But is there a silver lining to every cloud? Find out, and hold your breath... it’s a bumpy ride.
Red Light In The Pyrenees is a standalone novel and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
Rich Man's Daughter
When Carol overhears her father's plans to force her into a marriage, she takes matters into her own hands. Changing her name and appearance, Carol sets out to face the world alone.
Bill Preston is on a fast track to having the part in a play he always wanted. His life was going just as planned, until he played the part of a groom, and found himself harboring very real feelings for his pretend bride.
Separated by a maze of lies and deception, Carol and Bill must fight to find each other. But can love, born in a lie, last?
Sallowed Blood
In the dark corners of a castle deep in the Alps, a secret awaits Daniel Stone. After inheriting the castle from his grandmother, Daniel and his father travel to Bavaria.
They soon notice a dark presence in the old stronghold: strange noises echo from the depths beneath the castle, and someone or something seems to be following their every move.
After things spiral out of control, Daniel and his father receive unexpected help from an old relative, who tells them of the dark secrets the castle holds. But even with the three of them, will they be able to discover the centuries-old mystery that lies buried, or will darkness claim them all?
Sea Scope
Sarah Collins needs an escape. Mourning her brother’s death and the impending breakup of her marriage, she returns to her childhood home in South Carolina, where her family operated an inn.
Sarah hasn’t been back to Sea Scope for twenty years; not since she and her brother Glen discovered a body by the nearby lighthouse. She never understood why her parents left Sea Scope so suddenly, or the reasons behind her father's suicide.
After Sarah returns to the inn, she faces long-buried memories, text messages and strange clues. Something is not right in Sea Scope. Reunited with people from her past, she tries to figure out what's going on in her childhood home.
When past and present collide, Sarah must face truths about her family, and what happened that summer day by the lighthouse.
Spell of the Dark Castle
After Zofia and her family return to their world, everything should be fine... but is not.
Zofia's first assignment as a Knight is to go to Dark Castle under cover as an Ugwump - mortal - to spy on the owner, Saint Germain, who is believed to be a vampire.
On her trip to Dark Castle, Zofia meets Myron; a vampire with many secrets. After they encounter the handsome Saint Germain, Zofia uncovers truths about his past... and about their attraction for each other.
Storm Unleashed
As the president negotiates to end war in the Middle East, another plot to destroy peace moves into high gear.
Meanwhile, Fritz returns from a trip through the portal, and realizes that the world around him has changed. After the White House comes under attack, Fritz is once again called to action.
The portal is a powerful tool, but entering it risks undeniable danger. It's their only way to stop the enemy. But at what cost?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Expert pacing, rich characters, and pitch perfect dialogue."
★★★★★ - "The characters are believable, and evolve with the story in a way that is true to their nature, and the circumstances they are faced with. Five stars."
The Spycatcher Caper
Best known in peacetime for his bumbling ways as a private eye, Dick DeWitt finds himself inducted into the U.S Army during World War II.
Somehow, the military sends him to the West Coast to uncover spies, fifth columnists, and saboteurs.
What poor DeWitt is not aware of is that while he is looking for the enemy, the enemy is looking for him.
The Clayton Chronicles
Strange events are taking place in the small town of Nosfort, Massachusetts.
A corpse turns up with strange marks on its neck, key people in the town are disappearing - and who are those pale, sharp-toothed strangers the townsfolk can’t seem to notice?
For Sheriff Clayton Harris, there can be only one conclusion. But how can one lone lawman take on the nest of bloodsuckers that has taken root in his town? With the help of an undead sidekick, of course. Come inside and meet Sheriff Harris and Sherwin Williams, the sheriff/vampire duo that joins efforts to save the imperiled town of Nosfort from its impending doom.
The Last Hundred
1920's Mexico and the American Southwest hold many dangers, as the last Apache strongholds persist against the foreign invaders.
Hard as nails, Confederate serviceman Jock MacNeil receives an unexpected invitation to guide runaways from a reservation to a stronghold in Sierra Madre.
Facing both Mexican and American authorities, and the Apache Wars raging around them, Jock witnesses first-hand the terrors of war, and his own transformation from a man of faith to Apache spirituality.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "I knew little about this time in America's history, but found this story to be completely gripping. The storytelling is first rate, and Jock is the perfect stand-in for the reader, both observer and participant in the tribes' adventures and heartbreak. Highly recommended."
The Lights Will Never Fade
Eighteen-year-old Peyton is a typical Midwest girl - until the Shadow helps her escape the most gruesome murder that the small town of Jenks, Oklahoma has ever seen.
Soon after, she returns home only to find the rest of her family dead.
Haunted by the Shadow ever since, Peyton is not the only one this supernatural being has chosen - and now, no one is safe from its wrath. Escaping to live with her only living relative, Peyton discovers that they both have dark secrets that cannot remain buried.
Secrets which fuel the Shadow's vengeance.
In the end, can Peyton prevent any more bloodshed, or is there no stopping this supernatural nightmare?
Commander Rex And The Black Unicorn
The unicorns are returning.
A prophetic event heralds the return of the Black Unicorn: a mythical beast banished by the Gods ages ago.
Commander Rex and his team is summoned by King Lexam to investigate the cause of this strange event. The unlikely unicorn hunters don’t believe in the Black Unicorn at all, but when summoned by the king, you don’t say no.
But soon, it becomes clear that there might be more to the events than just a prophecy. They must find who is responsible... and fast.
The Resurrection Wager
When two scientists develop the ability to go back in time, there is only one place for them to go to demonstrate their new technology.
After they make a wager about whether or not the resurrection of Jesus really happened, the two set out to prove their theories. They soon learn that there are others who are interested in their technology, but not for a scientific purpose.
But do they really understand the implications of their discovery - and what awaits them 2000 years in the past?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "I'm not a religious man. In fact I had no idea this was going to lead where it did, and I loved it. The best read of the year for me."
★★★★★ - "What an exciting premise this laid out. It was a fascinating look into history and the effects of time travel. Incredible."
The World After
In 2025, free will can no longer be taken for granted. New economic powers have risen from the ashes of old civilization and 90% of the population have brain implants. The new world order excludes any disobedience against the authorities.
The few who don't have brain implants soon find themselves dealing with the Agency for Tracking the Untraceables. Among these fugitives without home or country exists a small group known as the Yuyuan.
Planning to launch a bold effort against the tyrannical ruling powers and change the future of humankind, they face the Agency and their ruthless director, Shimi Levy, who will do everything in his power to stop them.
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