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A Secretive Neighbor's Disappearance Raises Questions in Death Comes Knocking, a Thea Kozak Murder Mystery from Kate Flora.
A Country Doctor and Ex-Ballplayer Save "The Bambino" from Thugs, the Baseball Commissioner, and Himself in the Historical Fiction Novel, The Babe Ruth Conspiracy, from Author David O. Stewart--New York City, 1920-21--In 1920, Babe Ruth--larger than life on the ball field and off--is enjoying a record-breaking season in his first year as a New York Yankee when his 1918 World Series win falls under suspicion of being "fixed."Then rumors start that his silent movie, Headin' Home, was bankrolled by the top aide to gambling kingpin, Arnold Rothstein.Ruth turns to Speed Cook--a professional ballplayer before the game was segregated and who now promotes Negro baseball--for help. If anyone knows the dirty underbelly of America's favorite pastime, it's Cook.Cook enlists the help of a long-time friend, Dr. Jamie Fraser, whose new wife, Eliza, coproduced the Babe's silent film.While Cook, Fraser, and Eliza dig for the truth, protecting the oftentimes-reckless Ruth from thugs and the new baseball commissioner proves even more dangerous when they come face-to-face with hidden power-hitters who are playing for keeps.Publisher's Note: The Fraser and Cook Historical Mystery Series will be enjoyed by fans of American history and period mystery novels. Free of graphic sex and with some mild profanity, this series can be enjoyed by readers of all ages."Within these pages, he ushers us into the randy, gritty, wanton world of Babe Ruth, just arrived in New York from Boston, where he would power the Yankees—hell, the whole damn city—for the next decade. It is a world filled with molls and toughs, crooked pols and bootleggers, gamblers and righteous cops, not to mention Stewart’s beloved characters, Speed Cook, the wise head and former Negro Leaguer, and Dr. Jamie Fraser, who have teamed up before in previous fictions.The texture of the city is rendered with precision and believability. When Stewart describes the new impediment at the corner of 42nd and Fifth Avenue, the city’s first traffic tower, a reader can see the snarl of horse-drawn wagons, bicycles, pedestrians and oh so many automobiles—“machines” in the argot of the Twenties--clogging the street. Even the Babe had to stop for that.The book is full of such knowing details like the Thomas splint, an invention of World War I medicine, that saves Jamie Fraser’s daughter from losing her leg.Larger-than-life Ruth is made palpable through a mosaic of small but unassailable images. Ruth, resplendent in a red satin dressing gown worn over a pair of green and white diamond pajamas, earns “a low whistle” from Cook when he is admitted to the Babe’s sumptuous apartment in the Ansonia Hotel. It earns something more important from the reader: a belief in narrative plausibility and in the characters that inhabit it.So, when Stewart writes of the Babe that getting angry at him was a waste of time, “like losing your temper at a thunderstorm,” you know he knows what he’s talking about.The book is grand. Just like the Babe."~Jane Leavy, Author of The Big Fella: Babe Ruth and the World He CreatedThe Fraser and Cook Historical Mystery SeriesThe Lincoln DeceptionThe Paris DeceptionThe Babe Ruth Deception
Old Enemies Come Calling in The Favor, a Romantic Thriller from Brooke Sivendra --10 Years Ago, Tokyo & Russia-- James and Deacon worked hard to keep their identities a secret while building a new life and business but when a specter from James's past turns up in their home city of Toyko, their quiet, simple life is turned upside down. Eliminating the threat requires a trip to Russia, a place abounding with enemies, a place they'll never leave alive. Someone must go in their place. Someone unsuspected. Someone with no links to the Russian mafia. Someone crazy enough to help in return for a favor. Publisher Note: The Favor is the sixth book in a series that follow an ex-CIA operative in search of justice, revenge and love. This book is set about ten years before book one but should be read at the end of the series. Best suited for readers who like strong characters, intrigue and smoking-hot romance. The James Thomas SeriesEscantaSarataniSarquisLucianSorinThe Favor
Samantha Starr races the clock to decipher a riddle and ransom the man she loves in Vanished, a heart-pounding adventure from S.L. Menear -- Egypt, Present Day -- When Special Air Service Captain Ross Sinclair is taken prisoner by Lord Edgar Sweetwater, it''s up to airline pilot Samantha Starr to rescue him. But the price of Ross''s freedom is the Blue Dragon Diamond, lost in Africa thousands of years ago. Aided by an Atlantis artifact, Samantha and her makeshift team race the clock to locate the enormous diamond and trade it for the man who owns Sam''s heart. But the diamond Sam seeks is no ordinary gem, it''s not even an extraordinary gem...it''s proof of a power beyond anything the modern world can imagine. Publisher''s Note: As a retired airline pilot with U.S. Airways, S.L. Menear brings unparalleled realism and authenticity to this action-packed thriller with fantasy elements. Witten without vulgarity and explicit sexual content, this thrill-a-minute adventure can be enjoyed by readers of all ages and persuasions. The Samantha Starr Thriller Series Flight to Redemption Flight to Destiny Triple Threat Stranded Vanished
Unlikely Friends Unite to Save a Wrongly Accused American Soldier and a Fragile Treaty of Peace in The Historical Mystery, The Paris Deception, from Author David O. Stewart--1919-1920, Paris and Berlin--In the wake of The Great War, the city of Paris unites in jubilant celebration at the arrival of United States President, Woodrow Wilson. But amidst the prospect of peace, Parisians are dying as the Spanish influenza reaches epidemic proportions.An expert on the deadly illnesses, Dr. Major Jamie Fraser, is called in to advise the president's own doctor on how best to avoid the deadly disease and discovers, despite Wilson's robust appearance, the man is frailer than most realize.While trying to determine the source of Wilson's maladies, Fraser encounters a man he has not seen for nearly twenty years: Speed Cook--ex-professional ball player and now advocate for Negro rights. Cook is also desperate to save his son Joshua, an army sergeant wrongly accused of desertion.Pledging to help Cook, Fraser approaches Allen Dulles, an American spy, who is also Wilson's close aide.Soon Cook and Fraser's quest intersects with dramatic events when the French premier, Georges Clemenceau, narrowly survives an assassination attempt, and the Paris Peace Convergence begins to unravel.When the precarious German government balks at the grim terms of the peace treaty, Cook and Fraser discover that to save Joshua, they must find a way to preserve the fragile treaty, which may be the only barrier standing between Europe and another brutal war.Publisher's Note: The Fraser and Cook Historical Mystery Series will be enjoyed by fans of American history and period mystery novels. Free of graphic sex and with some mild profanity, this series can be enjoyed by readers of all ages."Another terrific Fraser and Cook mystery…The book's fun part is its name game, as familiar historic figures mingle with made-up characters. …The story line's dangling threads braid a tight, clever finish, worthy of a vintage spy caper or 007's own playbook." ~Washington Post, November 18, 2015"Stewart deftly depicts the mood of an era and the colorful figures who shaped it." ~Publishers Weekly, September 2015"This fast-paced novel combines suspense and history in this fictional narrative about the Paris Peace Conference and President Wilson's ailing health…" ~Fox 11 News, Green Bay, WI, February 2017"Stewart moves characters from The Lincoln Deception to the period just after the end of WWI. The historical details and interaction with famous figures make for an intriguing read." ~RT Book Reviews, September 2015"The post-armistice negotiations provide a fascinating look at the jockeying for power among countries who are ostensibly allies." ~Historical Novel Society, November 2, 2015The Fraser and Cook Historical Mystery SeriesThe Lincoln DeceptionThe Paris DeceptionThe Babe Ruth Deception
"A taut, suspenseful, terrifically well-researched historical thriller about the greatest crime of the 19th Century." ~William Martin, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Lincoln Letter and Bound for Gold.In 1900, former Congressman John Bingham tells his doctor, Jamie Fraser, about a terrible secret he learned thirty-five years ago while prosecuting John Wilkes Booth's co-conspirators in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln-a secret that could destroy the republic. Then Bingham dies before revealing what he knows.Obsessed with discovering Bingham's secret, Fraser encounters aspiring newspaper publisher Speed Cook-the last black man to play baseball in the big leagues. Navigating perilous social norms designed to separate blacks and whites, they set out to unravel the truth.While dodging race riots, kidnappers, and muggers, elusive clues reveal an alliance between the nation's foremost cotton tycoon-with connections to a Northern pro-Confederacy faction-and the last general of the Confederate Army.Now face-to-face with the treacherous pair, Fraser and Cook must survive long enough to expose the deception thrust upon the entire nation.Publisher¿s Note: The Fraser and Cook Historical Mystery Series will be enjoyed by fans of American history and period mystery novels. Free of graphic sex and with some mild profanity, this series can be enjoyed by readers of all ages."…more than enough to satisfy any reader of historical whodunits…its conclusion has a wry double edge that Lincoln himself would have appreciated."-Washington Post"…a rip-snorting tale about those involved in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. What secret did Union prosecutor John Bingham carry to the grave…did the conspiracy involve more than John Wilkes Booth?"-Frank J. Williams, Founding Chair of The Lincoln Forum and retired Chief Justice, Rhode Island Supreme Court"The Lincoln Deception is a superb melding of fact, mystery, and imaginary 'what-ifs¿ that blow open the conspiracy shrouds surrounding the murder of a president."-GateHouse News Service"David O. Stewart dramatically reopens the file on the Lincoln assassination conspiracy with a nail-biting, historically grounded page-turner. Where the facts end and the fiction begins will inspire plenty of debate. Meanwhile, enjoy this for the terrific read Stewart provides."-Harold HolzerThe Fraser and Cook Historical Mystery SeriesThe Lincoln DeceptionThe Paris DeceptionThe Babe Ruth Deception
Grandmother of Monty Mountjoy Cruelly Murdered in Thanksgiving Angels, a Cozy Historical Mystery from Alice Duncan--1926, Los Angeles, CA--Former Boston Brahmin Mercy Allcutt moved from Boston to Los Angeles specifically to get away from her overbearing mother and father. Therefore, she’s upset when her boss, P.I. Ernie Templeton, gives her the entire Thanksgiving week, 1926, off so that she can spend the holiday with her parents in their new winter home in Pasadena, California.Her week of vile endurance is made even more miserable when a woman is flung to her death over the second-story staircase railing. Her mother, who deplores the fact that her daughter actually got a job, insists Mercy call on Ernie to help the Pasadena Police Department solve the case.In the end, it is Mercy who must solve the crime and risk becoming a statistic herself.Publisher Note: Readers who enjoy cozy mysteries in historical settings are sure to appreciate the Mercy Allcutt series set in 1920s Los Angeles, California. No vulgarity or explicit sex for those who appreciate a clean and wholesome read.Winner HOLT Medallion, Romantic Times tip pickTwo-time RT KISS Award WinnerNew Mexico/Arizona Book of the Year finalistNew Mexico/Arizona Book of the Year Award winnerRomantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Nominee"Mercy Allcutt is a delight." ~Carola DunnThe Mercy Allcutt Mystery SeriesLost Among the AngelsAngels FlightFallen AngelsAngels of MercyThanksgiving AngelsAngels AdriftScreen reader support enabled.
Former NFL Player Turned Navy SEAL Battles Life and Death for Love and Justice in the Christian Romantic Suspense Novel, Every Secret Thing, by Rebecca Hartt--Present Day, Virginia Beach, Virginia--Navy SEAL Lt. Lucas Strong isn't about to let his platoon leader, Lt. Mills, go to prison for a crime he didn't commit. It's their retiring commander who should face court-martial for amassing stolen weapons. With the evidence proving the commander's guilt destroyed, and every witness dead, Lucas must find his only remaining hope, Charlotte Patterson, a gutsy NCIS intern with a photographic memory--missing but believed alive.Freed by a real-life hero, Charlotte Patterson is happy to join the fight, certain the corrupt commander murdered her supervisor. But her detailed memory is fading fast, and Lucas's belief that God has everything under control could get them killed; Charlotte knows first-hand God doesn't oversee everything.Now with mercenaries hot on their heels, taking on a man protected by rank becomes deadly, pushing Lucas and Charlotte ever closer, turning their friendship into something much more and leaving Charlotte with just one prayer; that Lucas is right...God really is the master planner.Publisher's Note:Fans of Susan May Warren, Lynnette Eason, Dee Henderson as well as Marliss Melton, Irene Hannon and Colleen Coble, will enjoy this engrossing and heart-stirring series of redemption and rebirth.The Acts of Valor SeriesReturning to EdenEvery Secret ThingCry in the WildernessRising From AshesBraving the ValleyRebecca Hartt is the nom de plume for an award-winning, best-selling author of a different name who, compelled by her faith, decided to spin suspenseful military romance where God plays a vital role in character motivation and plot.As a child, Rebecca lived in countries all over the world. She has been a military dependent for most of her life and knows first-hand the dedication and sacrifice required by those who serve.Living near the military community of Virginia Beach, Rebecca is constantly reminded of the peril and uncertainty faced by U.S. Navy SEALs, many of whom testify to a personal and profound connection with their Creator.Their loved ones, too, rely on God for strength and comfort. These men of courage and women of faith are the subjects of Rebecca Hartt's enthusiastically received Acts of Valor romantic suspense series.
When a Paleontologist and a Dinosaur Bone Pirate Join Forces, Only the Future Can Tell What They'll Dig Up in Discover Time for Love, A Time Travel Romance from Louise Clark--Montana Badlands, 2020--Professional paleontologist, Liz Hamilton, is seeking the academic find of a lifetime and separation from her family's strange secret. What she's not seeking is a car wreck and being rescued by a dino-bone pirate.Mike Edwards makes money finding dino-bones and selling them to the highest bidder. When a torrential rainstorm hits the Montana prairie he rescues the attractive Liz Hamilton and the two weather the storm in his truck.The next morning, the unlikely duo discover the remains of a rare creature in a washout. The creature straddles the border between private and federal land, requiring them both to work together on the discovery despite Liz's contempt for Mike's motives.A journey to the future convinces Liz the find is significant for her career. What she doesn't know is how to handle Mike's profiteering or the emotional bond and deepening attraction between them.After Mike and Liz's Story, Enjoy Claim Time for Love, A Time Travel Romance Based on Make Time for Love, Book 1 in the Forward in Time Series--Boston, 1772 and Present Day, New York City--Andrew Byrne, a prosperous colonial with rebellious inclinations, is determined to marry the beautiful Mary Elizabeth Strand, the daughter of George Strand, a British official in Boston. The problem is George Strand has promised his daughter to Colonel Bradley, a British officer.When Andrew and Mary Elizabeth decide to elope, their secret passage to New York City leaks to Colonel Bradley who sets pursuit.Now, only a leap in time can save the lovers and take them to a destiny truly their own.The Forward In Time Series:Make Time for LoveDiscover Time for Love w/Claim Time for LoveA Turbulent Time for LoveAbout Louise Clark:Louise Clark's time travel romance series, Forward in Time, includes both contemporary and historical settings, as well as humor, passion, and hot heroes. Her experience writing both contemporary and historical romance made writing a time travel series a natural. As well, her love of travel meant the books are set in different locals, from historic Boston to the badlands of the American West, and beyond.
Amateur Sleuth, CiCi Winslow, Tackles Murder and Family Mayhem in Double Threat In Ripley Grove, a Murder Mystery from Shirley Worley--Present Day, Ripley Grove, Kansas--Twenty-nine-year-old, appraisal researcher, CiCi Winslow, is evaluating her life choices in the wake of her mother's death and her father's abusive outbursts when she stumbles upon something even more troubling, a murder. Even worse, the intended victim may have been her.Fearing for her safety, CiCi's boyfriend, Detective Chad Cooper, warns CiCi not to interfere with the investigation. But when someone ransacks her apartment, she steps up to take matters in hand.As her stubbornness and spunk defy Chad's protective efforts, CiCi puts herself in the killer's crosshairs, placing her relationship with Chad on the line as well as her life.Publisher Note: In her debut novel, author Shirley Worley offers readers a clean and wholesome murder mystery with small-town charm and Hallmark moments."e;Double Threat in Ripley Grove"e; is entertaining, suspenseful, and romantic with just the right splash of humor. Shirley Worley's characters make this a must-read debut novel."e; ~ Jeanne Glidewell, author of the Lexie Starr and Ripple Effect seriesThe Ripley Grove Mystery SeriesDouble ThreatDouble Vision
Angelica Gospel Hall Member Murdered, Local P.I. Suspected in Fallen Angels, a Historical Cozy Mystery from Alice Duncan--1926, Los Angeles, CA--Mercy Allcutt has had exciting times as secretary to private investigator, Ernie Templeton. While it's true she's been in what she considers a wee bit of trouble--Ernie considers out-and-out danger--a time or two, she's determined to continue learning the ways of the "real" world.However, when she sets out to find her wandering boss, Ernie, one hot September afternoon, she not only discovers a corpse, she also finds Ernie, bound and gagged. Even worse, when the police arrive to investigate the crime, they peg Ernie as the killer.Mercy isn't about to let the police get away with that, no matter how many times Ernie tells her to butt out of the case. The only question is whether she'll survive her investigatory efforts before she becomes one more "Fallen Angel."Publisher Note: Readers who enjoy cozy mysteries in historical settings are sure to appreciate the Mercy Allcutt series set in 1920s Los Angeles, California. No vulgarity or explicit sex for those who appreciate a clean and wholesome read.Winner of:The 2012 NM/AZ book of the year award for mystery"Mercy Allcutt is a delight." ~Carola DunnThe Mercy Allcutt Mystery SeriesLost Among the AngelsAngels FlightFallen AngelsAngels of MercyThanksgiving Angels
Greed, Betrayal, and Murder Stain an Ivied Mansion Community Along Newport, Rhode Island's Rugged Shores in Murder on the Rocks, a Crime Mystery by Fred Lichtenberg--Present Day - Paris, Rhode Island, and New York City--While flying to New York from Paris, Detective Hank Reed is approached by Patrice Dubois, who fears her American fiance, Luke Dupont, an investigative reporter, is in danger. Intrigued by the beautiful Parisian and her plight, Reed agrees to help find the reporter who is in the thick of a whistleblower investigation in Newport, Rhode Island.But Hank's investigation quickly reveals that Luke doesn't want to be found and is traveling with an attractive woman named Elena, who is an informant, a lover, or both. At Luke's betrayal, Patrice returns to Paris, but Hank suspects there's more than romance at play.As an elaborate multi-million dollar Medicare fraud unfolds, the body of the apparent whistleblower washes up below Newport's Cliff Walk convincing Hank that Luke and Elena are in serious danger.With millions at stake, the body count rising, and perpetrators willing to stop at nothing, a determined killer sets sights on Hank.The Hank Reed Mystery SeriesThe Art of MurderMurder on the RocksMental Case
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