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Tetherless

by C.K. O'Donnell

In the near future, eighteen-year-old Abbie Spencer and her family live hand-to-mouth in their decaying town of Eureka, California, living on high alert because the East Bay Serial Killer has struck again. When Abbie’s lucky enough to secure a live-in servant job for the most affluent family in Port Allegiance, the sparkling neighboring city surrounded by a massive wall to keep out the riffraff of Eureka, she discovers that her predecessor didn’t quit, as everyone believes, but was actually a... more

The Confessions of Pope Joan (Vatican Secret Archive Thrillers Book 7)

by Gary McAvoy

In the heart of the English countryside, a discovery is made that threatens to overturn centuries of Church history. When Father Michael Dominic uncovers a cryptic diary leading to a lost 1st century Gospel, he is thrust into a labyrinth of deceit, murder, and controversy. Alongside Hana Sinclair, a savvy journalist, Michael sets out to unravel a mystery buried deep within the Church's past. The Confessions of Pope Joan is a gripping tale of courage and faith, charting their quest against a powe... more

When the Smoke Clears

by Kat Edwards

Talia Brighton, the young widow of a Los Angeles firefighter is drowning in grief, plagued with nightmares and a terrifying sleepwalking habit as she struggles to overcome the horrific death of her husband. As Talia—who prides herself as “not a hugger, not a crier”—battles regret for the role she may have played in Russ’s death, she starts seeing things she can’t explain and begins to question if she is fit to raise their daughter Riley.

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RECLAIMED BY GRACE

by franc delacroix

"Reclaimed by Grace" is a powerful novel that delves into faith, redemption, and transformation. It follows the lives of Marcus and Jonas, two brothers whose once-strong faith wavers as they face life's hardships. Their struggles take a haunting turn when their sins manifest physically, challenging their beliefs. Through encounters with biblical figures and supernatural trials, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption. The novel explores themes of faith, doubt, ... more

The Still Small Voice

by Brenda Stanley

Some secrets never die. A daughter's sin may be the only thing that can expose the truth. Madison Moore has been estranged from her family for years, but when her dying father summons her home, she reluctantly makes the trip back to the place that still evokes heartache. Her family's reception is lukewarm. They still hold the strict religious beliefs that cast her out. But when her father tells her about a murder years before and that he has proof the woman in prison is not the killer, Madison... more

See Naples and Die

by Andrea Tonty

Angela Palmer returns to Naples with her cousin Nick Robinson seven years after her husband Gregory fell to his death. After prolonged grief, at last she hopes she can accept the past and also rejoin her Neapolitan family that is ready to welcome her with open arms. Angela is an academic specializing in the history of ballet, and, working with Nick, a retired professor, she hopes at last to move forward on projects that were stalled in the aftermath of Gregory’s death. Once in Naples, unexpected... more

The Wailings

by B.G. Craig

"When Madam limped toward her, Rei didn’t look up. She couldn’t look up. Because she only knew one thing for certain. Don’t look her in the eyes." ~ Rei’s memories slip through her fingers. Every ninth night another sibling is adopted, and each time she can only recall a blurry, featureless head. Without her mind to rely on, she must create a system of notetaking to help her make sense of the strange and twisted orphanage. This novella is told through a series of nonlinear vig... more

Magic in Errors

by Sneha Babu

Magic in Errors is a poignant novella that delves into the intricate workings of the universe, all sparked by a neon-colored hair tie. Over the course of a few fateful days, this seemingly insignificant accessory travels through the hands of six individuals from diverse walks of life- strangers, lovers, friends, and enemies; each embodying a distinct societal evil. Every encounter sets off a chain reaction of events, forever altering their lives in ways they never could have imagined. Amidst th... more

To John Love Lauri: 2nd Edition

by Samuel H. Martin

Samael Apollos had an eventful birth in August of 1977. He would not know officially until 2021 why. Samael was not aware of his father until a surprise utterance on his sixth birthday. What happened to Samael's bio dad? The mystery carved a path from Wyoming to Virginia. Stolen cars, prison escapes, drugs, human trafficking, missing persons, and murder littered Samael's path to learning the fate of his father. The journey carved up Samael's emotions and mental well-being. The story begins in an... more

The Digital Wallpaper

by Anna Maeve

In "The Digital Wallpaper," Maeve ventures into the heart of modern psychological suspense, skillfully reimagining the timeless classic, "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. In this short story meet Emily, a woman trapped in a smart home that should provide every comfort but ends up becoming her silent prison. As a promising tech journalist, she embraces the potential of smart technology, moving into a state-of-the-art home with her husband, John, who is both her partner and he... more

The Ring Academy: The Trials of Imogene Sol

by CL Walters

Imogene Sol has worked hard to be a top-10 cadet at The Ring Academy on Serta. When the Final Trials begin—tests to determine her job placement—she’s ready. Her hope to shed her infamous name—a name synonymous with her traitor parents—rides on her performance. When a mysterious saboteur interferes with her Trials, Imogene must uncover who’s behind the treachery but who can she trust? The stakes aren’t just for her future anymore but her life.

Conspiracy of Lies

by Richard S. Rachlin

Set in Miami, the legal thriller. Conspiracy of Lies, tells the story of a young lawyer, who in taking on his first drug case unwittingly finds himself in the crosshairs of the CIA and a ruthless federal prosecutor desperate to keep secret their ties to the Santolisma cartel. While Jake’s law practice is finally beginning to take off, at home, his marriage is crumbling. He has broken a solemn promise to Elena, his wife, not to defend drug dealers due to her traumatic experiences as a child in... more

Breaking Backbones: From Chaos to Order

by Deb Radcliff

In this exciting conclusion to the Breaking Backbones Trilogy, Cy and Ying are locked in a lover's triangle while their respective governments try to exploit them for access to a powerful AI named Telos. When a cyberwar erupts taking out power in America, France, and China, Ying and Cy are driven closer together, ultimately forcing them to make the most difficult decisions of their lives.

Breaking Backbones: Information Should be Free, book II of the hacker trilogy

by Deb Radcliff

After successfully breaking GlobeCom in book I, Cy's hacker clan gets ahold of a new AI that was 'liberated' from a Russian work camp. As they use the AI to uncover the criminals behind GlobeCom and out them on social media, Cy must protect her family from powerful enemies bent on getting control of the AI.

Fangs of Deception

by TK Orbelyan

The story begins with the main protagonist (Terry) and his wife driving to the village of Bibury in the Cotswolds to visit Terry’s relatives and to meet his cousin’s girlfriend. It is October 2022. Terry is looking forward to a weekend of interesting conversations with Carl, who is a researcher/investigator and always has fascinating information to share about government cover-ups, false flag attacks and other events that would be deemed ‘conspiracy theories’. When he meets Carl’s girlfriend how... more

Under the Cocoon Moon

by Kathleen Bailey

A dead body in the woods … A rare sapphire is missing … The connection changes her life forever. Olivia Penn is looking forward to spending time with her friends and family over the holidays in her hometown of Apple Station, Virginia. The Christmas season’s spirit has sparked a new romance, and all is looking merry and bright, until she is mistaken for a dead woman. When a stranger makes a wild accusation involving the parents of the man she’s falling for, Olivia faces a no-win situation. ... more

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