Tuesday, 9 February 2021

NEW RELEASE: A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT BY JEANNE M. DAMS

 We’re delighted to bring you A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT by Jeanne M. Dams, an 

enchanting cozy mystery from a bestselling author.


THIS GUY FAWKES NIGHT, EVERYONE’S INVITED. AND EVERYONE’S A SUSPECT.

Dorothy and her husband are invited to a weekend country house retreat. A lovely dinner is getting under way when a huge storm rolls in. The lights flicker and go out, then a guest is found unconscious, another disappears and there is a horrific discovery in one of the bedrooms.

They’re being picked off one by one and Dorothy feels like she’s been transported straight to the heart of an Agatha Christie mystery.

Get A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT today and discover whodunnit in this classic mystery by Jeanne M. Dams. On offer for launch, only £1.99 / $2.99 for a limited time.

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AN ENCHANTING COZY MYSTERY FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A valentine to Golden Age house mysteries . . . Readers will find it irresistible!” Yvonne

Dorothy and her husband are invited by friends to Branston Abbey for a country house weekend.

Thirteen other guests she hardly knows.

A rambling Tudor mansion, full of secrets.

What could possibly go wrong?

A lovely dinner is just getting into its stride when a huge storm rolls in.

The lights go out. And with no electricity or phone service, and cut off by flood waters, Dorothy feels like she’s stuck in an Agatha Christie mystery.

A guest is found unconscious, another disappears, and there’s a horrifying discovery in one of the bedrooms.

They are being picked off one by one. Can amateur sleuth Dorothy discover the culprit before anyone else dies?

Perfect for fans of Stella Cameron, Faith Martin, Agatha Christie, Frances Evesham, Betty Rowlands, or M.C. Beaton.

READERS LOVE THE DOROTHY MARTIN MYSTERIES

“Hugely entertaining, gentle mystery with a likeable protagonist.” Intheamazone

“Dorothy is a dear.” New York Times Book Review

“If you're a classic mystery lover, you're sure to enjoy the books of Jeanne M. Dams. Her characters, settings and stories have a depth not often seen in this sub-genre.” Mystery News

“A cozy as comforting as a hot cup of tea and as deliciously spicy as one of Dorothy's mince pies.” Publishers Weekly

THE DETECTIVE
Dorothy Martin, sixtyish widow from Indiana and retired schoolteacher, moves to England shortly after her husband dies. A move they had planned to make together. Like the author, she has a taste for fabulous hats.

Book 1: THE BODY IN THE TRANSEPT
Book 2: TROUBLE IN THE TOWN HALL
Book 3: HOLY TERROR IN THE HEBRIDES
Book 4: MALICE IN MINIATURE
Book 5: THE VICTIM IN VICTORIA STATION
Book 6: KILLING CASSIDY
Book 7: TO PERISH IN PENZANCE
Book 8: SINS OUT OF SCHOOL
Book 9: WINTER OF DISCONTENT
Book 10: A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT
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Monday, 8 February 2021

NEW RELEASE: FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE BY PATRICIA MACDONALD

 We’re thrilled to bring you FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE by Patricia MacDonald, a nail-biting 


 thriller from a bestselling author.


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow!!! Wow!!!! Wow!!! This book is a total page turner . . . The ending just floored me.” Mandy

Young mother Claire confessed to the double murder of her husband and newborn son.

Her best friend, Morgan, refuses to believe she could have done such a thing, but Claire’s perfect life is far removed from what it seems.

How well does she know her best friend? Morgan is willing to put her life at risk to find out the truth.

FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE – out now! Half price for launch, get this gripping thriller for a bargain 99p / 99c.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow!!! Wow!!!! Wow!!! This book is a total page turner . . . The ending just floored me.” Mandy

A NAIL-BITING DOMESTIC THRILLER FROM A BEST-SELLING AUTHOR

Young mother Claire confesses to the gruesome double murder of her newborn son and husband.

BUT WHY? AND DID SHE REALLY DO IT?

Her best friend, Morgan, has always been there for her and now she refuses to believe that Claire is a killer.

But Claire’s picture-perfect life isn’t what it seems.

She had it all: a handsome chef husband Guy Bolton, a happy life on the coast, and a beautiful baby boy.

Then, days after the christening, Claire’s husband and baby are murdered.

Claire confesses to the crime. The evidence against her is damning. The police are convinced they have their killer.

But Morgan doesn’t think she did it.

HOW WELL DOES SHE REALLY KNOW HER BEST FRIEND?

Morgan will put her life at risk to find out.

A seamless blend of high domestic suspense with a stunning final twist.

Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, T.M. Logan, B.A. Paris, Liane Moriarty, Claire Dyer, Sam Carrington, Celeste Ng.

READERS CAN’T PUT IT DOWN . . .

“Mary Higgins Clark fans . . . will welcome this domestic suspense novel from MacDonald.” Publisher’s Weekly

“Taut and gripping, with mind-bending twists and turns.” Glenda L.

“Usually I take my time reading a book but with this one it was impossible. Once I started I had to know what happened.” Aymen b. C.

“I read everything by the author. She has always spun a very suspenseful tale. You will find yourself losing track of time to dig to the answers to the mystery. Loved it!” Mary T.

“Patricia keeps you guessing until the end.” William W.

“I could not put the book down.” R. Kitchen

“Patricia MacDonald never disappoints.” Terrie H.
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Tuesday, 2 February 2021

NEW RELEASE: JOHNNY SILVER THRILLER SERIES BY PAUL BENNETT

 Meet Johnny Silver in this pulse-racing thriller series from bestselling author Paul Bennett. 


Only 99p / 99c for a limited time.


GET FIVE ACTION-PACKED THRILLERS IN ONE BARGAIN BOX SET TODAY!

Silver’s an ex-mercenary who will do whatever it takes to see people brought to justice, and he doesn't mind breaking a few things along the way . . .

“Would make a terrific film.” Jennyatch

“Superb! Keeps you reading from first to last page.” JRH

“A rattling good read.” Wendy

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Get this brilliant box set from a bestselling author today. Out now for only 99p / 99c. That’s 90% off for launch!

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GET **FIVE** HEART-POUNDING, ACTION-PACKED THRILLERS IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.

PRAISE FOR THE BEST-SELLING BOOKS

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Superb! Keeps you reading from first to last page.” JRH

“Crisply written, it moves at a good pace, features intriguing characters and is a thoroughly enjoyable read.” Mrs H.

“A rattling good read.” Wendy

“Couldn’t put book down. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐” Sandra

“Would make a terrific film.” Jennyatch

Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Tom Wood, Scott Mariani, CJ Box, Mark Dawson, Frederick Forsyth, David Baldacci, J.B. Turner, and Rob Sinclair.

MEET JOHNNY SILVER IN THIS PULSATING THRILLER SERIES. HE’S AN EX-MERCENARY WHO WANTS TO SEE JUSTICE DONE. WHATEVER IT TAKES . . . AND THAT USUALLY INVOLVES BREAKING A FEW THINGS.

IN THIS FIVE-BOOK BOX SET:

THE COMPLETE ACTION-PACKED JOHNNY SILVER THRILLER SERIES:
BOOK 1: MERCENARY
Don’t mess with his family. Jonny Silver’s banker brother disappears along with ten million euros. Only Johnny can track him down. But the trail leads into a world of gambling, prostitution and drugs that shocks the core of a man who thought he’d seen everything.

BOOK 2: KILLER IN BLACK
Johnny’s comrade finds himself in the crosshairs of a crooked politician. But Johnny’s team will always protect their own. Even if that means going head-to-head with the ruthless Killer in Black. Are Johnny’s men strong enough to best him? Or have they finally met their match?

BOOK 3: ONE BULLET TOO MANY
Life by Lake Cezar is idyllic. Until crime lord Emil Provda starts a prostitution racket. Johnny’s gang vow to shut him down. But the odds are stacked against them. The stakes rise, culminating in a bitter battle on a deserted island. Out of nowhere, a final bullet is fired. Who will be left standing once it hits its mark?

BOOK 4: NO EASY WAY OUT
Johnny moves to the Caribbean with his beautiful wife Anna, ready to put his fighting days behind him. Life is blissful — until an agent comes to him with one last mission. A girl has been kidnapped by the son of a powerful drug baron. Can Johnny rescue her and save his wife in the process?

PLUS AN UNFORGETTABLE STANDALONE:
BOOK 5: CATALYST
AUC petrochemicals unveil a miracle product that converts plastic into fertilizer. It sounds too good to be true. And Kit Harper uncovers the danger behind the claims. This product could do irreversible harm. But someone will do anything to silence him. Can Kit save himself in time to protect the planet?

Don’t miss out on this collection of unputdownable thrillers! YOU GET ALL FIVE OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION.
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NEW RELEASE: A VOW OF OBEDIENCE BY VERONICA BLACK

 We’re delighted to bring you A VOW OF OBEDIENCE by Veronica black, a dramatic and


entertaining mystery set in a Cornish convent. Only £1.99 / $2.99.

“Sister Joan remains the most refreshing and likable of the genre’s nun-sleuths.” Publishers Weekly

A body is discovered in the convent’s schoolhouse. Dressed all in white, a garland of leaves has been delicately placed upon her head. A thin red line the singular disturbance upon the otherwise peaceful looking victim.

Then a second young Catholic girl, also dressed in white, turns up dead.

Sister Joan finds herself torn between her religious duties and discovering the truth.

Get your copy of A VOW OF OBEDIENCE today. On offer for launch – only £1.99 / $2.99. Grab this bargain mystery today.

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“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All Black’s mysteries in this series are good reads and addictive.” Jean

DISCOVER A DRAMATIC AND ENTERTAINING NEW MYSTERY SERIES SET IN A CORNISH CONVENT

“Sister Joan remains the most refreshing and likable of the genre’s nun-sleuths.” Publishers Weekly

Sixteen-year-old Valerie vanishes from home in the small hours clad only in her robe and slippers. Three days later, Sister Joan finds her body abandoned in the convent's little Moor Schoolhouse. The dead girl is dressed in wedding white. A garland of leaves encircles her head and a thin red line runs round her neck. Valerie has been strangled.

Then a second young Catholic girl, also dressed in white, turns up dead.

Sister Joan is once again torn between her religious duties and helping Detective Sergeant Mill’s inquiries . . .

BUT TIME IS RUNNING OUT.

The threat of violence moves closer to the convent with sightings of a skulking figure and Sister Hilaria found unconscious outside the gates — the victim of a hit-and-run.

MEET SISTER JOAN, A REBEL NUN WHO VOWS TO FIND OUT THE TRUTH.

PERFECT FOR FANS OF BLACK NARCISSUS, DAPHNE DU MAURIER, MARGARET FRAZER, ELLIS PETERS or CORA HARRISON.

What readers are saying about A Vow of Obedience:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent!” Karen

“If you like your crime novels with interesting backgrounds and not too much on-the-page violence then give this a try.” Damaskcat

“All Black’s mysteries in this series are good reads and addictive.” Jean

“The characters are so believable!” WandaCC

THE DETECTIVE
Sister Joan is thirty-five and a natural rebel. Coming late to her vocation, she still remembers life outside the convent. But having left behind her lover to serve God, she is now committed to her path. When her Mother Superior sends her to the Cornwall House, her loyalties are split — but she knows her ultimate duty is to the truth.

SISTER JOAN MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: A VOW OF SILENCE
Book 2: A VOW OF CHASTITY
Book 3: A VOW OF SANCTITY
Book 4: A VOW OF OBEDIENCE
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NEW RELEASE: A VOW OF SANCTITY BY VERONICA BLACK

 We’re thrilled to announce another book in the Sister Joan Mystery Series by Veronica Black. 


A VOW OF SANCTITY is out now and available to download for only £1.99 / $2.99!


Perfect for fans of BLACK NARCISSUS.

“What’s fun about the Sister Joan mysteries is that there’s always a twist that Veronica Black tosses at you just when you think you’ve gotten the whole thing figured out.” Megan

Discover this gripping mystery today. Only £1.99 / $2.99, available to download on Amazon Kindle now.

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“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐These books are just brilliant and the main heroine is fantastic” CB

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE WHODUNNIT SERIES

“[Sister Joan’s] wit, true innocence, humility and joyous spirit win the admiration of villagers and readers alike.” Publisher’s Weekly

Loch Morag, remote western Scotland.

Sister Joan heads to the serene shores of Loch Morag for a spiritual retreat in a cave up a steep hill. She’s hoping for peace and quiet, but she soon finds trouble . . .

EVIL HAS A WAY OF FINDING SISTER JOAN EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE.

Six years ago the womanizing husband of the local store-owner disappeared.
Then the minister’s wife died of an overdose.
Was it an accident or suicide?

AFTER A SUDDEN STORM A BODY SURFACES IN THE LOCH.

What’s going on? The grumpy villagers don’t want to talk about it.

Sister Joan must abandon her solitude to search for the killer and unearth the truth.

PERFECT FOR FANS OF BLACK NARCISSUS, DAPHNE DU MAURIER, MARGARET FRAZER, ELLIS PETERS or CORA HARRISON.

What readers are saying about A Vow of Silence:

“What’s fun about the Sister Joan mysteries is that there’s always a twist that Veronica Black tosses at you just when you think you’ve gotten the whole thing figured out.” Megan

“Entertaining and Hitchcock-like in suspense”. WandaCC

“The setting gives the book a real charm and cozy quality. It can make you really appreciate that hot cup of tea or bowl of soup!“ Carolyn

THE DETECTIVE
Sister Joan is thirty-five and a natural rebel. Coming late to her vocation, she still remembers life outside the convent. But having left behind her lover to serve God, she is now committed to her path. When her Mother Superior sends her to the Cornwall House, her loyalties are split — but she knows her ultimate duty is to the truth.

SISTER JOAN MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: A VOW OF SILENCE
Book 2: A VOW OF CHASTITY
Book 3: A VOW OF SANCTITY
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NEW RELEASE: THE TUTANKHAMUN MURDER BY ROY LEWIS

 We’re delighted to bring you THE TUTANKHAMUN MURDER by Roy Lewis this week. Don’t 


miss out on this classic murder mystery for only £1.99 / $2.99.


PRAISE FOR ROY LEWIS:

“Emotionally tense, suspense-filled thriller from a master of investigative crime.” Kirkus

“Lewis writes with muscular authority . . . an excellent piece of work that will please his any fans.” Tangled Web

“Roy Lewis is a writer who believes in keeping his readers on their toes with plenty of twists and surprises. He writes well, too with an admirable sense of character and place.” Daily Telegraph

Discover one of the most critically acclaimed crime writers of his generation by downloading THE TUTANKHAMUN MURDER on Amazon Kindle today.

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Looking for a classic murder mystery from an acclaimed crime writer?

“Life in the raw, most cunningly cooked and served.” Punch

“Emotionally tense, suspense-filled thriller from a master of investigative crime.” Kirkus

“Lewis writes with muscular authority . . . an excellent piece of work that will please his any fans.” Tangled Web

Discover Eric Ward, policeman turned lawyer.

Please note this book was first published as GUARDIAN OF THE DEAD.

When wealthy Colonel Delamere dies after a botched burglary it’s up to Eric Ward to manage his estate — and catch the killers.

But the Colonel’s will contains perplexing instructions for the disposal of an ancient Egyptian statuette, first discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. The artefact was supposed to be handed to the Foreign Office — but it was stolen by the burglars.

THE ALLEGEDLY CURSED STATUETTE COULD CHANGE THE COURSE OF THE ENTIRE MIDDLE EAST.

Eric simply wants to carry out his friend’s last wishes.

But along the way he runs up against an Israeli secret agent, the Foreign Office and various dangerous factions — who all want the ancient artefact . . .

A THRILLER THAT WILL LEAVE YOU HOOKED

Perfect for fans of Peter James, P.D. James, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, JD Kirk, Bill Kitson and Peter Robinson.

THE DETECTIVE
Eric Ward is forced to retire from the police when he discovers he suffers from glaucoma but qualifies as a solicitor (lawyer) and sets up his practice on the Quayside in Newcastle, where he deals with the seamier side of the law. When he marries a wealthy young woman she attempts to persuade him to settle in Northumberland and work with wealthier clients but he stubbornly refuses to give up his criminal practice in Newcastle. Although she draws him into the world of high finance he still insists on continuing at the Quayside — which causes tensions within his marriage, and lead to unintended consequences.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE MYSTERY WRITER

Roy Lewis is one of the most critically acclaimed crime writers of his generation.

“Roy Lewis is a writer who believes in keeping his readers on their toes with plenty of twists and surprises. He writes well, too with an admirable sense of character and place.” Daily Telegraph

“Good on atmosphere.” Newcastle Journal

“A wrenching and compassionately handled tragedy that transcends the conventional mystery form.” Chicago Sun-Times

“Tightly written, well-paced and relentlessly accurate.” Oxford Times

ERIC WARD BOOKS

Book 1: THE SEDLEIGH HALL MURDER
Book 2: THE FARMING MURDER
Book 3: THE QUAYSIDE MURDER
Book 4: THE DIAMOND MURDER
Book 5: THE GEORDIE MURDER
Book 6: THE SHIPPING MURDER
Book 7: THE CITY OF LONDON MURDER
Book 8: THE APARTMENT MURDER
Book 9: THE SPANISH VILLA MURDER
Book 10: THE MARRIAGE MURDER
Book 11: THE WASTEFUL MURDER
Book 12: THE PHANTOM MURDER
Book 13: THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE MURDER
Book 14: THE TATTOO MURDER
Book 15: THE FOOTBALL MURDER
Book 16: THE TUTANKHAMUN MURDER

INSPECTOR CROW BOOKS
Book 1: A LOVER TOO MANY
Book 2: ERROR OF JUDGMENT
Book 3: THE WOODS MURDER
Book 4: MURDER FOR MONEY
Book 5: MURDER IN THE MINE
Book 6: A COTSWOLDS MURDER
Book 7: A FOX HUNTING MURDER
Book 8: A DARTMOOR MURDER
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NEW RELEASE: THE CHARLES DICKENS CONNECTIONS NOVELS BY ANNE-MARIA VUKELIC

 We’re delighted to bring you THREE historical novels set in the Victorian era. These brilliant novels bringing to life the world of Charles Dickens are out now.


FAR ABOVE RUBIES | THE BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE | THE GILDED CAGE

Each book follows a different connection in Charles Dickens' life and provides fascinating insight into Victorian England.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:

“This novel is notable for the author’s delivery of character. Dickens, Ellen and Collins are vividly portrayed, and the relationships in the novel are exceptionally convincing.” Carol Mcgrath, Historical Novel Society

“The author captures all these moments supremely well.” Gerry

“This is a great read.” Carol

“This is a fascinating novel about an intriguing Victorian woman.“ Historical Novel Society

Discover more about each of Anne-Marie Vukelic’s captivating historical novels below.


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The captivating story of Charles Dickens’ wife in her own words. Being married to a literary genius isn't easy.

‘So if I was on the edge of reason, who was to blame? I for not disciplining my boisterous thoughts, or my husband for pushing me beyond the limits of what any woman should have to bear?’

London, December 1834.

At her father’s famous Boxing Day party, young Catherine Hogarth falls in love with an up-and-coming writer.

The only problem is — so does her sister.

Catherine can’t wait to become Mrs Dickens. But do her husband’s affections really lie with her sister?

As the most famous young author of his day, Dickens travels to Italy and America. He attracts female attention wherever he goes . . .

Forlorn Catherine, bearing child after child, finds that she is always in her husband’s shadow.

Catherine recounts the heartbreaking ups and downs of her marriage to the restless, mercurial Dickens.

Hear her story now in this compelling historical novel bringing to life Victorian London in rich detail.
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THE BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE
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“All that I can see, all that I can hear, and all that I can think of is her; she is everywhere and everything to me...”

In the summer of 1857, Charles Dickens becomes obsessed with a woman who will change his life forever. To pursue her, he will risk everything. The woman who haunts his every thought is young actress, Ellen Ternan.

Dickens, for all his originality, daring and brilliance, is not free. He is bound by Victorian moral and social convention.

Meanwhile his family is in turmoil. His son struggles with being the heir of the world's most famous author.

Discover the beautifully told inside story of Charles Dickens in love.

“I only ask to be free: the butterflies are free.” Bleak House, Charles Dickens
 
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THE GILDED CAGE
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A GRIPPING HISTORICAL NOVEL BASED ON ONE YOUNG HEIRESS’S REAL-LIFE STRUGGLE

Please note this book was originally published as “Caged Angel”

London, 1837.

At 23, Angela Burdett inherits her grandfather’s share in Coutts Bank.

She is now the richest woman in England.

Working alongside her close friend, Charles Dickens, she establishes a home for ‘fallen women’.

Angela will refuse multiple proposals of marriage. She prefers her role of ‘queen of the poor’.

With Dickens as her champion, she is free to explore opportunities not usually open to women of her time.

But her high-profile position draws the attention of mentally unstable barrister, Richard Dunn.

Through his journal of bloodstained poems and deranged fantasies, the frenzied consciousness of Richard Dunn is revealed.

A CAPTIVATING TALE OF THE DANGERS OF OBSESSION AND A WOMAN’S LIFE IN VICTORIAN ENGLAND
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