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The Lavender Killer
In the tranquil fields of a quaint English village, amateur sleuths Ant and Lyn stumble upon a chilling discovery: a lifeless body amidst the fragrant lavender. Little do they know, this sinister encounter will thrust them into a gripping tale of mystery and danger. As Detective Inspector Peter Riley delves into the investigation, the idyllic village becomes a breeding ground for deceit and betrayal. Mysterious strangers lurk in the shadows, each harboring their own dark secrets and ulterior motives. With tensions soaring and a second tragedy looming, Ant and Lyn find themselves racing against the clock to unravel the twisted truth behind the Lavender Killer. In the tradition of Agatha Christie, Keith Finney weaves a spellbinding narrative, rich with complex characters and labyrinthine plots. The Lavender Killer is an electrifying homage to classic murder mysteries, guaranteed to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final, heart-pounding revelation. If you crave suspense, intrigue, and the thrill of a whodunnit, don't miss out on this captivating literary journey. Pick up The Lavender Killer today and prepare to be enthralled.
Carlos the Ant
Gresham’s toughest case yet…Carlos puts in his 40 hours a week, pays his taxes and loves his family. But when his daughter gets sick and the only treatment that will save her is far beyond his means, he does the only thing he can think of. He robs banks. The money comes in, but so does unwanted help from the criminal underworld and soon it’s all out of control. Facing armed robbery charges and a prosecution lawyer who wants to stick a needle in his arm and watch him die, Carlos turns to Michael Gresham. Gresham’s first target is the prosecution. She plays ruthless, but he knows there’s a dark secret somewhere beneath that façade. Bank robberies, courtroom drama and unexpected turns fill this page-turning legal thriller from million-selling John Ellsworth. _________________________________________________________________What they said about the Michael Gresham thrillers:5.0 out of 5 stars - I didn’t want this book to end. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Wow! This book just doesn't slow down! Once you start reading, be sure you have time because you're going for a roller coaster ride. 5.0 out of 5 stars - This book has so many twists and turns I got car sick reading it. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Kept me reading long into the night5.0 out of 5 stars - I could not put this book down. It has so many twists, turns and curves that even if you thought you knew what was going on, you would be wrong. 5.0 out of 5 stars stars - Captivating from page one.
The Power of Three
When corruption runs deep, Rex Dalton will stop at nothing to shatter a drugs empire. On a critical mission to Afghanistan to investigate the opium trade, Rex Dalton stumbles across spine-chilling deceit and corruption that snakes through the highest echelons of power in Afghanistan, America, and Europe. When urgent requests to his superiors to eradicate the drug empire fall on deaf ears, Dalton, with his military dog, Digger, at his side, takes matters into his own hands, stirring up a hornet's nest so deadly that even he, one of the world’s most lethal assassins, might not survive. Dalton and Digger’s fight for justice began in The Fulcrum, the prequel to the Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series, where their partnership was forged in blood and betrayal. Now, in The Power of Three, the battle continues—deadlier than ever. The Power of Three is the pulse-pounding first installment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series. _____________________________________________________________Praise for The Power of Three:? A tour de force! Dog and human come together!? Wow! Read this book from start to finish - amazing! I want more. ? Great start to a new series. I love the dog. ? This book has everything I want in a great thriller, and it will keep you up most of the night. ? ANOTHER AWESOME READ!!
Miller's End
DISCOVER THIS GRIPPING SERIES OF COZY MYSTERIES SET IN THE SWEEPING LANDSCAPE OF NORFOLK, ENGLAND. Forty-five minutes ago, the owner of an ancient Norfolk windmill joked happily with his visitors. Now he's dead. An innocent accident or murder? Time is running out to uncover the truth. Burt Bampton lived for his work - and preserving Norfolk's heritage. How could a man used to skipping up and down the mill's narrow stairs suddenly slip and fal? etective Inspector Riley believes it to be a tragic accident. Ant and Lyn think different, and as disturbing coincidences begin to emerge all the evidence points to murder. Greed, jealousy and betrayal take our amateur sleuths on a baffling journey to uncover the appalling truth. Set in the evocative landscape of Norfolk, this compelling cozy murder mystery, with its thread of humour and hint of romance between our two lead characters will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Miller's End is the fourth book in the Norfolk Cozy Mystery series that features fast-paced action, surprising plot twists and believable characters. If you like the Faith Martin, Joy Ellis or Betty Rowland's Mysteries, then you'll love Keith Finney's Norfolk Cozy Mystery thrillers. Pick up Miller's End to discover this exciting series today!
Annie's Verdict
Attorney Michael Gresham has a new go-to person. Her name is Annie and she's twelve. Annie is a savant. She can look at you and, like her idol, Sherlock Holmes, tell you where you're from, whether or not you're happily married, and where you went to school. But now she must use her skills to discover who murdered her entire family, because it looks like the killer was actually looking for her. Annie must profile the killer before he kills her. It will take all of her brilliance and all of the lawyering skills of Michael Gresham. But will even that be enough? At the last minute, Annie spins out an entire universe of killers and leads Michael Gresham to their door. Now the door must be opened. _____________________________________________________________A page-turning legal thriller from three-million-selling John Ellsworth_____________________________________________________________What they said about the Michael Gresham thrillers:5.0 out of 5 stars - I didn’t want this book to end. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Wow! This book just doesn't slow down! Once you start reading, be sure you have time because you're going for a roller coaster ride. 5.0 out of 5 stars - This book has so many twists and turns I got car sick reading it. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Kept me reading long into the night5.0 out of 5 stars - I could not put this book down. It has so many twists, turns and curves that even if you thought you knew what was going on, you would be wrong. 5.0 out of 5 stars stars - Captivating from page one.
The Inca Con
In the heart of the Andes, an archaeological dream is threatened by a sinister plot. When former black ops field agent Rex Dalton and his trusty K9 companion, Digger, form an unexpected friendship with a retired American couple, they are invited to join an expedition to a secluded village nestled high in the Andes Mountains. The couple's intention to invest in the archaeological site there appears to be a promising venture, but all is not what it seems. Dalton’s instincts quickly uncover a sinister con targeting his new friends, and the masterminds behind this elaborate scheme prove they will go to any lengths to protect their interests. He and Digger are caught in the crosshairs of a dangerous game. With the stakes rising, Rex must use his cunning to outmaneuver his adversaries and bring justice to the deserving before it’s too late. The Inca Con is the pulse-pounding fourth instalment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series. ____________________________________________________________________Praise for The Inca Con:? Rex and Digger surpass themselves yet again!!!? Great story, creatively written with wonderful characters and interesting environments will keep you reading long into the night. ? I love all of J C Ryan books. They are written with intelligence and style that we like very much. ? This is an excellent book about greed, deception, murder and salvation. The plot is well done. The book is full of action and emotions. ? Exciting, interesting, keeps you wanting to turn just ONE more page. I highly recommend this book; you won't regret it!!!
Sideswiped
When a beautiful woman breaches Rex Dalton’s defences, he will stop at nothing to save her. Ex-military operative Rex Dalton's quest for a new identity in Thailand takes a treacherous turn when his captivating language teacher, Sunstra, disappears during a catastrophic tsunami. As Rex and his loyal K9 companion Digger race against time to rescue her from ruthless kidnappers demanding a ransom of her father's land, they must navigate treacherous family dynamics and confront shadows from Rex's past. With time running out and Sunstra's life hanging in the balance, Rex is forced to face his own demons as he races to uncover the truth behind her abduction. Sideswiped is the pulse-pounding third installment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series. ____________________________________________________________________Praise for Sideswiped:? This author only writes great books!? This book had a lot of twist and turns. It was a fast paced action filled thrill ride from start to finish. ? I enjoy the dog, who is the comic to the hero's straight man. The dog is the top banana, and knows it? These books keep you on the edge of your seat. I haven't found books this good in a while. Wonderful!!? This is an excellent book about corruption, kidnapping and emotional attachment. The characters are interesting and believable. The ending is well done.
Holes In The Wall
When an office cleaner steals candy from a bowl on a general's desk, it changes the course of history. The President of the People's Republic of China dies while in office. A heart attack is the official cause of death. Three days later, the Politburo announces the name of the new President. Eight months later, the CIA disguising expert who helped Rex Dalton on his last mission in China is killed in her home in Virginia. The next day, Josh Farley and his wife, Marissa, are abducted, and Rex is running out of time to save them. Then in Beijing, an office cleaner steals candy from a bowl on a general's desk. Two weeks later, Rex Dalton and his team help a defector escape from China, and the world is heading for war. HOLES IN THE WALL is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the thirteenth book in the electrifying Rex Dalton series and the sequel to The Shanghai Strain.
Where the Road Leads
A bullet-ridden body. A powerful family. A former detective caught in a web of corruption and murder. When Sam Laska discovers a body near the influential Cordele family's property, he's thrust into a conspiracy that will test his resolve and put everything he holds dear at risk. The Cordeles, desperate to protect their secrets, use their power to corrupt cops and silence potential threats. As the police prove unwilling or unable to pursue justice, Laska has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. Drawing on his skills as a former detective, Laska begins to unravel the mystery. But a shocking revelation linking his girlfriend to the Cordele family shakes his world and raises the stakes to unimaginable heights. Addie Cordele, alluring and dangerous, joins forces with her sadistic brother to deal with Laska once and for all. Their plan is simple: seduce him or kill him. ______________________________________________________________________Praise for the Sam Laska series5.0 out of 5 Stars …grabs me from the opening pages and entertains throughout…5.0 out of 5 Stars …you get so involved you can't put it down. 5.0 out of 5 Stars - I read it in one day and afterwards, I immediately purchased the next book in the series. 5.0 out of 5 Stars - I couldn't put it down!!5.0 out of 4 Stars - I found it hard to put the book down. I burned my dinner reading. The suspense goes on page after page.
The Law Partners
Who defends the defense lawye? ichael Gresham’s career is hanging by a thread. The lawyer who stops at nothing to defend others, is in the defendant’s chair, alone. Enter Harley Sturgis, a lawyer whose own career is on the brink of collapse. But Gresham’s case could be her salvation. Save Gresham, save his legacy and save her own job. There’s only one problem. According to the greatest legal minds in the city, Gresham is guilty. A gripping thriller from million-seller John Ellsworth. ________________________________________________________________Praised for the Michael Gresham thrillers:5.0 out of 5 stars - I didn’t want this book to end. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Wow! This book just doesn't slow down! Once you start reading, be sure you have time because you're going for a roller coaster ride. 5.0 out of 5 stars - This book has so many twists and turns I got car sick reading it. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Kept me reading long into the night5.0 out of 5 stars - I could not put this book down. It has so many twists, turns and curves that even if you thought you knew what was going on, you would be wrong. 5.0 out of 5 stars stars - Captivating from page one.
The Abyss
The Cold War between the US and China is heating up as China is getting more vocal and aggressive with its demands. Rex Dalton and his team are sent on a covert mission to recruit one of the People's Liberation Army's most senior generals to spy for the CIA. But then it is discovered that China is facing a famine much worse than the Great Chinese Famine of 1959 to 1961, during which thirty million people starved to death. A hellish abyss of food insecurity and starvation—the breeding ground for war. The world is watching with bated breath as US-China relations are spiraling out of control towards war. Rex's mission has to succeed--the world depends on it—but time is running out. THE ABYSS is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the fourteenth book in the electrifying Rex Dalton series and the sequel to Holes In The Wall.
Dead... Again
DISCOVER THIS SIZZLING SERIES OF COZY MYSTERIES SET IN THE EVOCATIVE LANDSCAPE OF NORFOLK. A young woman is found dead on a Norfolk beach. A trail of evidence that points to murder and a fight against evil to uncover the truth. The body of a woman who died years earlier is found on a Norfolk beach. The police conclude it is a tragic accident without explaining how she could die twice. Lyn recognises the corpse as a close friend from her past. This drives her to work closer than ever with Ant to discover what happened ten years earlier, and the awful link between then and now. Lies, self-interest and a dreadful secret must be exposed before our amateur sleuths can bring the murderer to justice. Set in the evocative landscape of Norfolk, this baffling cozy murder mystery, with its thread of humour and hint of romance between the two lead characters, will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Dead... Again is the fifth book in the Norfolk Cozy Mystery series that features fast-paced action, surprising plot twists and compelling characters. If you like the Faith Martin, Joy Ellis or Betty Rowland's Mysteries, then you'll love Keith Finney's Norfolk Cozy Mystery thrillers. Pick up Dead Again, to discover this exciting series today!
Murder RSVP
In the picturesque village of Stanton Parva, excitement fills the air as amateur sleuths Ant and Lyn prepare to tie the knot. But just days before their wedding, a chilling invitation arrives, shattering their joy. With the ominous words "Murder, RSVP" staring back at them, the couple is thrust into a deadly game. Enter Detective Inspector Peter Riley, tasked with unravelling this twisted puzzle before tragedy strikes. Racing against the clock, he must decipher if this is a malicious threat or a macabre hoax. As Ant and Lyn face their toughest adversary yet, the stakes couldn't be higher. Will Inspector Riley beat the odds and save the day, or will the village witness a wedding marred by unspeakable horro? n the heart-stopping conclusion to Keith Finney's acclaimed British Cozy Mystery series, "Murder RSVP" delivers thrills, twists, and unforgettable characters. If you're a fan of Agatha Christie or M.C. Beaton, prepare to be captivated by Finney's masterful storytelling. Don't miss out on the suspense-filled journey that awaits!
The French Girl
A mysterious disappearance. A loyal dog. A fight for justice. When vigilante, Rex Dalton, and his trusty military dog, Digger, take a much-needed vacation on the tranquil islands of Vanuatu, their plans for a carefree getaway take an unexpected turn. Digger introduces Dalton to Jacqui, an enigmatic French woman, and their friendship blossoms. But when Jacqui suddenly vanishes, Dalton becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance. Determined to uncover the truth and clear his name, Dalton dives headfirst into a dangerous investigation that unravels a sinister plot with far-reaching consequences. With international tensions rising and time running out, he and Digger must navigate a labyrinth of deception, face formidable foes and risk everything to save the French girl. The French Girl is the pulse-pounding fifth instalment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series. ____________________________________________________________________Praise for The French Girl:? All these Rex and Digger books have wielded such a very strong influence on me that I adopted my own "Digger". ? I have to admit that JC Ryan is a fantastic mystery and adventure writer. ? JC Ryan has earned a new fan! I couldn't put this book down, not even to sleep!? Rex Dalton is at his finest once again. You can’t put the book down. Keep up the fine work, JC Ryan!? Great characters, great plot, and great locations. ? Amazing book. You won't want to put it down!
A Yuletide Mystery
DISCOVER THIS FAST-PACED COZY MYSTERY SET IN THE SNOW- COVERED LANDSCAPE OF NORFOLK, ENGLAND AT CHRISTMAS TIME. A man vanishes without a trace from a Tudor Manor House, a family feud explodes and a telephone call to say someone will die before midnight on Christmas Eve. The Stanton family are hosting their annual Yuletide party for the villagers when Percival Stanton, a distinguished history professor, disappears. Old family feuds, a near-fatal car accident, professional rivalries and a ghostly apparition complicate the search for Percy. Ant and Lyn have twelve hours to solve this fiendishly complex case before time runs out - and the threat that someone will die. As they uncover conflicting clues that point to a sinister plot, the pressure is on our amateur sleuths to find Percival before it's too late. Set in the evocative landscape of Norfolk, this baffling Christmas-themed cozy mystery with its thread of humour, a bucketful of snow, sparkly decorations and growing romance between our two lead characters, will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end - and put you in the mood for a cracking Christmas!A Yuletide Mystery is the sixth book in the Norfolk Cozy Mystery series that features fast-paced action, surprising plot twists and compelling characters. If you like the Faith Martin, Joy Ellis or Betty Roland Mysteries, then you'll love Keith Finney's Norfolk Cozy Mystery thrillers.
The Lawyer
A judge’s wife is dead, and the public are demanding blood. It’s the sort of case that will end a defense attorney’s career. But Michael Gresham doesn’t have much left to lose and when he smells a rat in this headline grabbing story, it’s the justice establishment that needs to be worried. A brilliant legal mind with nothing to lose becomes a formidable adversary to those who abuse their power. Gripping courtroom drama from million-selling John Ellsworth. ____________________________________________________________________5.0 out of 5 stars - I didn’t want this book to end. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Wow! This book just doesn't slow down! Once you start reading, be sure you have time because you're going for a roller coaster ride5.0 out of 5 stars - This book has so many twists and turns I got car sick reading it. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Kept me reading long into the night5.0 out of 5 stars - I could not put this book down. It has so many twists, turns and curves that even if you thought you knew what was going on, you would be wrong. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Captivating from page one.















