Dread by Jeff Wade is a thriller/horror suspense short story. This story was horrific in its telling and my skin still crawls at times. The emotional elements of this story are off the chart and if it doesn’t leave you wondering… well, you haven’t read it thoroughly through. Jeff Wade is a scary writer and doesn’t a chilling job of delivering something that hides in the recesses of the mind that many may wish to avoid.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Bahmhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bahm2019-06-24 20:51:352019-06-25 05:07:19Dread by Jeff Wade – Review by Heather Bahm
The Good Neighbors by Kiersten Modglin was a gripping psychological thriller, that had me hooked from start to finish.
Have you ever sat at the end of a book and just went, what the hell… what the hell? That was me, full on, not really comprehending how the author led me by the nose. This book was even told in dual POV and still managed to mislead you and catch you off guard. Again, what the hell?… (These are good, what the hells, BTW)
At first this book read like you’re normal romance, opens pretty clean, meet the creepy neighbours and what not. But then things got crazy, I mean, there is one scene were I’m like, that just happened, that really just happened. I felt for Harper, and it really shows you how things can get out of hand in an instance. It also shows the difference in loyalties, temptation and how when two people are presented with the same situation, that there are two totally different outcomes. Pretty freaking amazing if you ask me.
I can go one and on, but even if i get into character pros and cons, I might spoil something, as everything is so intertwine that one small thing might ruin the magic of this mine twisting thriller. Cause when you get to that plot twist/bomb, you’re not going to see it coming, and you’re going to be sitting there going, what the hell!?
So overall, yes, I loved this book, and yes I am going to be checking out more books by this crazy author, and yes, this book gets my super high recommendation and my golden stamp of approval.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily-Ann Walshhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily-Ann Walsh2019-06-23 20:18:572019-06-23 21:07:19The Good Neighbors by Kiersten Modglin – Review by Emily Walsh
Dread by Jeff Wade is a short psychological, horror story. This story starts with Frank wakes up and feels like he is in a coffin but what is really going on? I really liked the level of description and the depth of the story especially considering the length of the story. The story has twists and turns to keep me on the edge of my seat while I was reading. This was a good read and I read it in one sitting. I look forward to picking up more from this author in the future.
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Wow, what a read! This read will totally have you on a rollercoaster. It is a well written, action-packed read that will have you on the edge of your seat the entire time with the twists and turns that continuously have you turning the pages for more. This is a psychological thriller that at times is so believable that you think you are experiencing what the characters are at the same time, as though you are really there. This is a quick read but is defiantly not lacking in action, imaginative descriptions and real emotions. I’m surprised I enjoyed this book as much as I did as I don’t normally read a lot of this genre, but boy oh boy do I recommend this read! You will not want to miss it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Chantelle Smithhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChantelle Smith2019-06-21 16:13:512019-06-21 16:48:53Dread by Jeff Wade – Review by Chantelle Smith
So this is my first read by this author and I’m just not sure LOL This book scared the tar out of me, I tried really hard to keep up with what was going on and what was real and what was a dream, and what was a flashback…I had to reread a couple times just to stay straight and I think I did.
This is labelled a thriller and it contained everything a thriller should in my opinion. The cover was enough to scare me but it was also enough to make me give this book a try. I do wish it had been a bit longer or even gave us an epilogue because I cant even use my imagination for where this would go next. Was any of it real? Did it all have some sort of deeper meaning and I’m just missing it? I have no clue but I will say that yes I will read more from this author, the writing was terrific and although I don’t normally read these kinds of books it was kind of nice going outside the box.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Debi Kircherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDebi Kircher2019-06-20 18:27:232019-06-20 18:27:23Dread by Jeff Wade – Review by Debi Kircher
Well oh well… where shall I start with this. I suppose it’s worth a mention that Jeff Wade was a completely new author to me when I stumbled upon this twisted psychothriller. I knew nothing about the writing that would be between the cover that so intently drew me into reading this. I didn’t read the blurb I just dove right in and was so stinking thrilled that I did!
Dread takes the reader and thrusts you into the creepy and devilish world of Frank. While reading I will admit I was quite confused at times. However, when the story came to the conclusion that everything fell into place and I could see this was all a part of the story, believing that Jeff Wade wrote this thriller in a completely fresh way that sent my brain into a frenzy whilst reading. A truly wonderful thing in the end.
There is another little snippet of a story included in this book. I will say it seems that it needs more, but again I am thinking this is all the way Jeff Wade spins his stories. I look forward to seeing what else will come from him, and if we will get more of the second story in the future. Definitely a five star read though, that I can’t wait to reread the next time I need a bit of thrill!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2019-06-20 13:37:402019-06-20 16:46:26Dread by Jeff Wade – Review by Liz Vrchota
Frank keeps waking up from crazy nightmares. Or are they memories? And where is he? He should be in bed, but he feels like he’s entombed in stone. Follow along it slowly comes back to him. Or does it?
This is a horror/suspense short story that fits its title perfectly. You are kept on the edge of your seat, not really knowing just what is happening, but needing to find out more. At the same time, you’re ready to hide under the covers, dreading what may come next. The short story creeped me out and I absolutely loved that. I have such a hard time finding horror that will do that to me. This is my first time reading this author and I am now hooked. The story is only about 50 pages, so you can’t build too much of the character in that time, but the author has still given us a good idea at the kind of man he is. The author could have completely ignored that and made his main character flat, the story itself carries the book. He did not go that route however and makes a good book superb. This book will leave you questioning much, including your sanity, but that is the best part. Please give us more!
If you like a quick horror/suspense book that will get your pulse racing, this book is for you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin Wolfhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin Wolf2019-06-20 08:22:392019-06-20 11:22:26Dread by Jeff Wade – Review by Erin Wolf
Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book One) by C. S. Duffy
5-Stars
Behind Blue Eyes was adventurous and mysterious. Ellie moves to Sweden with her boyfriend Johan and gets wrapped up in shelving murders. She discovers that there may be a serial killer within their midst after finding the body of her boyfriends ex. It cant be him though, they are too perfect together.
I really enjoyed this excellent novel. It was an easy read with a catchy storyline. I loved the scenery and character development. It was creative and invigorating. I thought I had the murder pegged but I was surprised at the end. I highly recommend this book and I look forward to reading more in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Madison Degraffenreidhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMadison Degraffenreid2019-06-19 21:56:532019-06-19 22:21:20Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy – Review by Madison Degraffenreid
Dread by Jeff Wade is a fantastic book that will have you utterly captivated right from page 1. This is the kind of book that will have your heart racing and have you feeling like you are right there next to the character. I found it really intense reading this book because this author does such a good job at creating the image and the feelings the character must be going through. There were times when it honestly felt like I were the one there, trapped, trying to figure out how to escape. There were so many twist and turns as well that you always felt a little unsettled. You never knew what to expect which is part of what I liked about this book so much. The writing style the author has adopted is perfect for this horror genre. This was a brilliant book. I just wish it could have been a bit longer – although the shortness of the story could be part of what added to the intensity!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2019-06-19 14:36:522019-06-19 14:49:57Dread by Jeff Wade – Review by Kerry Baker
Scarlet Fever (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 1) By: David Stever 5 out of 5 stars
The story Scarlet Fever (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 1) by David Stever is a thrilling mystery book that is amazing to read. It pulls you in from the very beginning and didn’t let me go until I had finished the final page. I loved reading about the character of Johnny Delarosa. He is a private investigator who is a retired officer, intelligent, resourceful, and has a reputation of putting his clients first. He is determined to investigate and solve a case that is presented to him by Claire Dixon. Even though he seems to feel that there is something off, with the help of a bright young amateur sleuth, he is determined to push forward. This starts events that keep the PI guessing as to the truth and trying to stay one step ahead. How much danger are Johnny and his young amateur sleuth in? Will he find out the whole truth behind the case he is investigating? Read this book to find out. This story has times when I was turning pages wondering what was going to happen next. It is a story that kept me on the edge of my seat. There is an impressive cast of additional characters that come alive on the page just as Johnny does. I felt like I was right there with him and found myself lost in the book. The story does a wonderful job in making you feel like your reading an older detective series genre. It is a book that will keep you on your toes and guessing. Highly recommended.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2019-06-18 14:38:182019-06-18 14:55:29Scarlet Fever (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 1) By David Stever – Review by Laura Furuta
This short novella consists of two short stories. The first story is quite confusing and I didn’t know what was going on. The story ends and everything makes sense. It is quite gruesome and macabre. When I got to the end, I realized I loved the story. It was really well written.
The second story I feel should have been a full book. You get a glimpse into the mind of a psycho. The author gives enough info to have you care about the characters but then ends the story. It left me with so many questions. I would have liked to know what happened after.
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A story full of action, suspense and mystery. This story had me sitting on the edge of my seat through most of it, a page turner for sure. The characters are strong, relatable and make the story pop and feel real for me. P.I. Johnny is hired to find a long lost fortune. His search takes him on a journey that he won’t soon forget as he takes on an intern that may or may not be helpful. I highly recommend reading this book to find out if Johnny is on a wild goose chase or if the money is real.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2019-06-18 13:14:022019-06-18 13:14:02Scarlet Fever (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 1) by David Stever – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Behind Blue Eyes is the first book in the Stockholm Murders series by C. S. Duffy. It’s a really gripping thriller that will suck you right onto the story from the onset. At one time this was my favourite genre but I have strayed away recently. After reading this book, I’ll definitely be reading more thrillers. I had never read any of this author’s work but I’m pretty sure i’ll be reading more of it. The plot of this book will have you gripped throughout. Just when you think you have the story worked out, the author takes you in a new direction that has your head spinning. Ellie has moved to Sweden to be with Johan, the love of her life. She doesn’t know the language or anything about Swedish culture. Soon after her arrival, she discovers a dead body on the beach. This body just happens to be Johan’s missing, presumed dead, former girlfriend. Ellie’s world is turned upside down. Is Johan a killer? When Ellie starts to dig a bit deeper, she discovers several unusual unexplained deaths in the area in recent years. Is there a serial killer in their midst? I thoroughly loved this story, the characters were so well written and the plot nicely intricated to keep you hooked. I look forward to reading the next instalment in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2019-06-18 08:59:222019-06-18 09:18:49Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy – Review by Karyn Taylor
Private investigator Johnny Delarosa’s seen it all. Cheating spouses, greedy embezzlers, insurance scammers—it’s all part of the game to him. But when a drop-dead gorgeous redheaded mystery woman walks into his bar and drops a $20,000 retainer in his lap, he knows he’s met his match.
Claire Dixon wants the hard-drinking Johnny to find $2 million that was stolen from her mob-wife mother thirty years ago, but the money is only half the mystery. When every lowlife in Port City suddenly comes out of the woodwork to claim their share of the take, suddenly Claire’s nowhere to be found—and the body count starts to climb.
With the help of a bright young amateur sleuth, can Johnny crack the case before the streets of his beloved Port City run scarlet?
With a wink and a nod to the hard-boiled detective fiction of yesteryear, David Stever offers up a heaping helping of old-school noir sure to satisfy every thriller lover, even genre purists. Scarlet Fever is the first book in the Johnny Delarosa Mysteries.
David Stever is a novelist, screenwriter, and film producer. He writes the Johnny Delarosa mystery-thriller series, debuting with SCARLET FEVER, paying homage to the great detective fiction of the past. The series has been called “noir for the 21st Century.” Fans of hard-boiled, crime thriller books, complete with sexy femme fatales, will love the Delarosa series.
His short story, WICKED WIND, appeared in the June 2015 issue of HEATER. He produced the feature film, COFFIN, (2011), starring Kevin Sorbo (Hercules) and Bruce Davison (X-Men). He is a member of the Private Eye Writers of America, the International Thriller Writers, and the Maryland Writers Association. Originally from Tyrone, Pennsylvania, he lives in Columbia, Maryland with his wife and family.
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Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy was a heart clutching thriller, that had me hooked.
My first read by this author, and I went in hot. Man oh man, this book had me in knots, my nerves were shot, and it really gave me that punch gut ending I was hoping for. This book was full of twist, turns, ups, downs, and it has you second guessing everyone. I love books like this, no one likes to figure things out from the start. I love the MC, she was smart, witty and read well. I felt like she could have been a real person, who ran out of luck. I love how she brought her background in, and for me, she stole the show. The real kicker for me was the dark humour, it’s a weakness of mine, and for me, rounded out the crazy, and gave me some good chuckles before the madness started again. The detail of this read was on point, fresh, and pulled you into the setting. As well as, the characters were well rounded and believable.
Overall this book was top shelf, it pulls you in, captures you, and when things start to get hot you can’t put this book down until you know what’s going on, and the multi level mystery is solved. And this is where I leave you, in fear I will spoil this gem for you, so to end, this book gets my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily-Ann Walshhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily-Ann Walsh2019-06-17 20:26:052019-06-18 03:57:09Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy – Review by Emily Walsh
Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy 5 stars
Umm, what did I just read!? This was amazing and I have no words. It’s been 2 days since i’ve finished this and i still can’t get over this book and can’t get my thoughts straight. I can’t imagine moving to a new country where they speak a language I know nothing about. But that’s exactly what happens here and my goodness, despite her language barrier, it doesn’t stop her investigative mind from working double time. I will say I had my suspicion and even though I was right, it was by sheer luck I was, as I stopped reading and looked.back at my notes. Yes I took notes as i wanted to figure this out to see if i was by chance correct lol. This was so good and i cant wait to read the next, as it left me with many questions and I also just want more of these characters. What an amazing read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lyndsey Fairleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLyndsey Fairley2019-06-17 19:07:352019-06-18 03:52:48Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy – Review by Lyndsey Fairley
Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy
5 ++++++++ Stars
WOW!! And Holy Crap….
I just finished this and my heart is still racing…What a book!!
I don’t even know where to start with this review, I do know that this book sits among my favorites so far in 2019, and in this genre definitely in my tops of all time.
There were times while reading I had to slow down and work through some things, this author plotted this story so perfectly and even when I’d get confused for some reason I knew it was for a reason and that it was building something I wasn’t aware of yet. I have whiplash of the brain, I had it all figured out so many times and then just like that I knew nothing.
I knew when I started this book that Ellie was going to be one of those characters you will never forget. I tried to imagine how she felt moving to a place where you know nobody and can’t even understand half of what is being said around you, and she did it all for love. I’ll admit Johan was awesome at times, but he more than ticked me off through most of this book and when you read it you will probably know the exact times Im talking about.
I worked hard right alongside Ellie in this book but the last quarter of this story I felt like a bulldozer running through these words. Good Lord this author even had me questioning the one person that couldn’t have had anything to do with it. I was a hot mess, and still kind of am.
That ending …cliffhanger but then not a cliffhanger…All I know is I must have the next book as soon as possible…I have a feeling Ellie is going to need me even more in the next book LOL And I have to know what the future holds for these people..ALL of them!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Debi Kircherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDebi Kircher2019-06-16 04:55:142019-06-16 04:55:14Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy – Review by Debi Kircher
Behind Blue Eyes is book one Stockholm Murders by CS Duffy. Having not sampled this authors work, I went in with a curiously open mind. I wasn’t let down. This story was quality and quantity.
Mystery and suspense is what surrounds Ellie when she finds herself in the thick of a murder investigation. I am a fan of thrillers, and Ellie and Johan provided me with everything I could wish for in a mystery. These characters have an edge that is captivating and the story captures the essence of suspense perfectly. The story moves along and a reader cannot help but be swept along for the ride. A thrilling read that ended too quickly. 4 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Wilkinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Wilkin2019-06-16 01:48:262019-06-16 08:40:29Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy – Review by Tracy Wilkin
Behind Blue Eyes by CS Duffy is the first book in the Stockholm Murders series. This book is an absolute thriller that will have you devouring it page by page. I was vaguely familiar with this author before starting this book but I was not prepared from the absolute thrill ride the book took me on. I was hooked from page one and could not put this book down. I just had to know what was going on, who was to blame and whether or not Johan was involved. I really enjoyed the fact that the main character, Ellie, was so out of her depth while also being so in control. Being in a different, new country gave a much more complex element to it. She wasn’t familiar with the area, or the people or the language which made it much harder for her to find the truth. This book is full of suspense. It has twists and turns that will keep you guessing. There isn’t a dull moment at all in this book and I can highly recommend everyone give this a go.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2019-06-12 15:06:552019-06-12 17:03:08Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy – Review by Kerry Baker
This is a short story about 2 brother’s who go and explore and cave when as they are making their escape Patrick suddenly dies.
This leaves Frank stuck in the tiny tunnels unable to get passed Patrick’s body. To deal with the situation Frank drifts off to a nightmare world and the story switches between his nightmares and the real situation.
I did enjoy the story but it was a bit confusing at the start trying to work out how to tell the difference between his nightmares and reality
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2019-06-11 23:49:362019-06-12 05:11:13Dread by Jeff Wade – Review by Kerry Carr
The story Dread by Jeff Wade is a short horror book that is wonderful to read and has moments when I got chills. It is a story that hooked me in from the start and I read the entire book in one sitting. The author has written a story that is page-turning and had me wondering what will happen next. The main character is intriguing as he tries to figure what has happened to him. There is a struggle to recalls events. This story takes the term psychological thriller to a new level. There are moments that are emotional and moments that sent shivers up my spine. There are also intense moments. What happens to the main character in the story? Read this book to find out. This book is an example of wonderful writing and making the main character come alive. I would highly recommend reading this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2019-06-11 19:18:182019-06-11 20:34:56Dread By Jeff Wade – Review by Laura Furuta
It is a psychological thriller that will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat. The twists and turns the characters take you on will keep you turning pages. The story is well written as well as the characters are engaging and make the story feel real. When Frank finds himself trapped in a cave, he starts to lose his mind. Will he make it out safely or will fate have something else in store for him. Is it real or is it a nightmare that feels real? I highly recommend reading this book.
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A heinous nightmare brings Frank bolting upright in bed. Except he’s not in bed. His forehead meets what feels like ten million tons of solid rock. Where is he? How did he get here? He senses something terrible has happened, but what? Sleep steals over him again—and another terrible dream offers more pieces of the puzzle.
Jeff Wade is a grandmaster and instructor of Taekwondo and wrote the novel Drawer #7, the novella Finding Nowhere, and the short story Dread. He was the Crabb Writing Award winner at Belmont University in Nashville. With over three decades practicing and teaching martial arts, and an extensive background in firearms and gunsmithing, Wade’s writing depicts action scenes with uncanny authenticity. But his stories reach far deeper than that. He has also studied psychology, which he applies both on the mat and on the page. His characters are loaded with ticks and quirks that breathe life into them. The scenarios in which they find themselves are not only difficult, but often heart-wrenching. While his themes tend to the dark side, they are gilded with light. The characters–and the reader–are posed tough questions. Perplexing scenarios. Moral dilemmas. All with a hint of dark humor. Jeff Wade lives in Miami with his wife Chikako, four kids, his dog Lucy, a bunny named Jojo, and a chicken named Mary.
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What do the brutal murders of the Dallas District Attorney and two seemingly innocent women have to do with the nation’s highest rated radio personality? Everything. Robert Jake has frequent bouts of depression stemming from the loss of 18 soldiers under his command in Iraq as a Special Forces officer. The death of his wife adds to his horror story. Now he is a single parent to a young girl who has inherited her mother’s DNA as well as dad’s love of flying. Jake has no idea that a killer is trying to help him. How? A chess game for real.
“Writing was never my first priority. When I was 15, I knew what I wanted to do. When I was 18, I started doing it. It was becoming a personality on the radio. I got my first major market break in Atlanta followed by Miami, Houston, San Diego and Seattle. I retired in Dallas. I have to thank a listener there who read a memoir I had written and said I should write a novel. And here I am. It took 12 years but I have terrific excuses.
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Investigative reporter Ellie has just given up her life in London to be with the man of her dreams in Sweden when she stumbles across a half decomposed skeleton on Midsummer’s eve.
She’s flung into a murder investigation in a country where she doesn’t speak the language and doesn’t know a soul.
Except Johan.
The love of her life.
Who she is beginning to suspect knows a lot more about the body than he is admitting. Is he the perfect man, or has Ellie uncovered the perfect crime?
C.S. Duffy was a screenwriter until she got so bitter she caught herself cycling past a production company giving it the finger. She’s now an indie author who writes the Glasgow Kiss series and the Stockholm murders series. She was selected as a Spotlight Author at the Bloody Scotland crime writing festival in 2018 and is currently working on a fantasy thriller about Vikings invading Glasgow and a historical romance about the female filmmakers of 1920s Hollywood.
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Secrets are a dragon’s best friend. Deception is a close second. Both provide a sturdy armor, allowing half-dragon shapeshifter, Dahlia Nite, to live undetected among the humans. Walking in two worlds, belonging in neither, she wraps herself in a shroud of lies to hide in plain sight. But nothing stays hidden forever.
When dismembered bodies of multiple species are dumped on the riverbank, the case falls to Dahlia and Detective Alex Creed. Backed by Sentinel City’s new task force, the pair find themselves urged along by clues that seem too good to be true. Bouncing from one crime scene to the next, they hunt for a clear motive in a murky sea of conflicting evidence. Already on edge from the recent string of unexplained crimes, the city begins to unravel.
Drowning in missing creatures, slaughtered remains, masked men—and the search for her sidekick’s missing sister—Dahlia burns the candle at both ends. Seeking answers, she employs her empathic abilities, and uncovers something deeper and more sinister than a simple serial killer’s web. As the dots connect, and worlds collide, she struggles to shields her friends from the truth. But secrets can be deadly. And Dahlia’s not the only one who keeps them.
Smoke & Mirrors in the third book in the Nite Fire Series.
C.L. Schneider is an award-winning author of immersive fantasy fiction, including The Crown of Stones Trilogy and Nite Fire. Born in a small Kansas town on the Missouri river, she penned her first novel at age sixteen on a typewriter in her parent’s living room. She currently resides in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley with her husband and two sons.
To learn more about C.L. Schneider, and the worlds she creates, visit clschneiderauthor.com where you can read reviews and excerpts, subscribe to her newsletter, and join her Street Team. An active part of the indie author online community, you can often find her on social media, chatting about the daily ups and downs of a writer’s life.
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A beautiful American spy flees into the night. On her own, she must live by her wits to evade capture and make it to the safety of the Allied forces.
Lily Saint James grew up traveling the European continent, learning languages as she went. In 1938, her mother’s abrupt death brings her back home to Washington, D.C., and after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Lily comes to the attention of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). Her knowledge of German, French, and Italian makes her the perfect OSS Agent, and her quick thinking places her as a nanny in the household of an important German Army Colonel, where she is able to gather intelligence for the Allies. After her marketplace contact goes missing, she makes a late-night trip to her secondary contact only to find him under interrogation by the SS. When he commits suicide, she flees into the frigid winter night carrying false identification papers that are now dangerous and a mini film cartridge with vital strategic information. In order to survive, Lily must make it out of Germany, into the hands of Allied-controlled France, through a path fraught with peril.
This award-winning novel reveals the extreme dangers WWII agents faced when Lily St. James, the heroine of The Brass Compass, parachutes behind enemy lines, destroys rail lines, and infiltrates a high-ranking Nazi household. The Brass Compass is the latest story to celebrate the uncompromising intelligence and composure displayed by real operatives. From Greta Garbo in the film “Mata Hari” to Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, audiences will be riveted by the tough-and-tender ways women approach espionage and how these fictions reflect reality.
Ellen Butler is an international bestselling novelist writing critically acclaimed suspense thrillers, and award-winning historical fiction. The Brass Compass was inspired by the brave women who served in the OSS, British Special Operations Executive and French Resistance. Ellen is a member of The OSS Society and her fascination with WWII history originally piqued when her grandfather revealed his role as a cryptographer during the war. The Brass Compass is her debut into the historical fiction genre. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Policy, and her history includes a long list of writing for dry, but illuminating, professional newsletters and windy papers on public policy. She lives in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. with her husband and two children.
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Liam goes on a mission to Pennsylvania to investigate the present and past owners of the company that purchased his land who are connected to the murder of his family. He uses his charms to get as much information as he can. He then meets Marcy at her parent’s home where they get to know Liam even more and enjoy spending time with Evan.
The new house is finally complete with Marcy and family moving in before another addition to the family joins them. They spend their first holiday in their new home with family and friends. Everyone has a wonderful time even though Marcy is sidetracked by an upsetting conversation she overhears between Brad and his mom. She decides to keep quiet about what she overheard.
Marcy’s every two-year death scare becomes more apparent when she becomes emotionally wrought by a fight with Brad and has another close call. Fortunately, Brad is there to save her. Her over-the-edge emotions continue as Brad’s father visits their new home with Brad’s mom. The evening ends with a shocking revelation.
Another bachelorette party is at hand which goes awry toward the end of the evening and has Marcy’s husbands in panic-mode as Marcy runs off jumping into a taxi with no coat, purse, money, or cell phone. As she sits in the cab, there is only one person she can think of to call.
Linda Burson, a native of Pennsylvania, but long time Connecticut resident, has been writing ever since she was given a writing assignment in school, at the age of eight. Later, as a teenager, she started out writing memoirs and attempted several nonfiction pieces.
After attending college, she worked in positions where she edited papers for others. She spent time pursuing other interests, and traveling. Much of Linda’s free time was spent reading mysteries, romance, and women’s contemporary novels.
After several attempts at writing nonfiction, but having life get in the way, she put her passion on hold again. She gave up writing to focus on raising her daughters, being a wife, running her own custom computerized embroidery business and taking care of her dog, a Lhasa Apso named Nathan.
After a serious bout of breast cancer, Linda eventually closed down her business after almost fifteen years. She decided it was time to attempt writing again. This time, however, with nothing to distract her, she decided on tackling fiction, a contemporary, commercial romance with a dark edge.
In January, 2013, she sat down with her laptop and started writing the first chapter. After a few more chapters, she began keeping notes about the details of her characters so she wouldn’t forget the important characteristics. The writing continued, and never stopped. Before she was aware of it, her idea of a single book turned into a trilogy, which turned into a much longer series called the MARCY SERIES. There are a total of 13 books in the series.
When asked about inspiration, Linda has this to say: “Nobody really inspired me to write, but I do remember my mother and father always saying ‘anything you put your mind to you can accomplish. Don’t ever let anyone tell you, you can’t do something.’ Having the support and encouragement of my family is also important.”
Linda is now in the process of writing a Contemporary Women’s Fiction novel. Also, in the works is anotherRomance Suspense. She is also editing Book 9 in the MARCY SERIES, which at this moment is titled, Forgivable Revenge.
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Veloura is a little girl, off to a rough start in life.
While her parents aren’t often there for her, the kindness of strangers, friends, and teachers helps make up for what she’s missing at home, and opens her eyes to the vast potential in the world around her and within herself.
This is the prequel to the novel The Woman America Loves a Latte by Holly Tierney-Bedord.
Want to learn more about Vee, Suzie, Paul, and Marla’s younger years? This prequel can be read before or after The Woman America Loves a Latte.
Holly Tierney-Bedord is the author of over twenty titles in a variety of genres including thrillers, romance, and non-fiction. She is also a miniaturist and blogger, and the creator of the mid-century dollhouse flipping blog Flip This (Mini) House (www.flipthisminihouse.com). Along with loving to write, she loves traveling, reading, and watching reality TV shows. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Ok so first I’m wondering why I haven’t read anything by this author up to this point. This was an amazing book, one that totally messed with my mind.
I cant even go into any of the storyline because Im afraid I will say too much and that absolutely would not be fair to anyone thinking about reading this story., and you really must read this story.
My jaw is still on the floor, this author totally floored me and I LOVED it, that is one of my favorite things about reading is when I have no idea what’s going to happen and then I have to go back and reread while asking myself…Whoa…hold on…what did I just read.
I loved the friendship feel in this story as well as the family bonds and the whole meeting someone on FB and how true so much of that is.
I’m simply speechless and can not wait to go find more books by this author, I literally could not put this book down and if this is any indication of the writing style of this author…Count me in! I also want to mention how much I love the cover of this book..Just beautiful.
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