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A group of researchers led by Dr. Emmanuel Hernandez gains a permit to visit the quarantined Ilha da Morte to prove either the truth or the fallacy of the whispered rumors of a giant lizard that lurks within the dark, unexplored jungle. One problem after another plagues their mission, starting with their boat sinking during the landing, followed immediately by the loss of their satellite phone and the death of a team member. The expedition, now cut off from the world, takes a more dangerous turn when hooting and roaring in the night reveals not only that the animal they seek is real, but that there's more than one. And they come closer each night. The creatures soon prove to be the least of ...

When Sikandar’s homeland is invaded, he must return to defend his people. Monica defies him, refusing to stay behind, insisting she won’t lose him again. The two of them, plus the Gang of Four, set off for the remote and desolate outback of Alcina Sahar, where Sikandar is certain his people have taken

Set along the Pacific Coast from Panama to Canada in the 1970s, this modern-day odyssey will keep you guessing until the jump aboard Count Camaris's yacht for a gritty adventure where every passenger holds secrets, every cabin hides a mystery, and finding the truth becomes a race against the boat's cramped confines, the count, his indomitable wife, and three spirited daughters struggle to get home. But lurking below deck is a gullible deckhand and a ruthless first mate whose presence threatens to unravel their you're looking for a riveting and fast-paced story with sharp and witty dialogue, 'Long Lost Love' is a must-read book that challenges gender norms and celebrates female empowerment...

This is the story of an 18-year-old hitchhiking across the country in 1972. But it is inspired by the humorous, bizarre, and scary experiences Jeff Rasley actually had hitchhiking from Goshen, Indiana to Key West and then to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Jeff dropped out of Goshen College after one semester, worked in a factory for six weeks, saved up $65, and began thumbing south. He encountered sexual predators, club wielding cops on horseback, two US presidential candidates (George Wallace and Shirley Chisholm), blissed-out Children of God cult members, polygamists, hobos, a strung-out Vietnam vet, an alligator hunter, criminal gang members, a Voodoo priestess, 3 stooges, and Jesus in a an...

Dr. Allana Wilson, a dedicated, somewhat mousy physicist’s quiet and predictable life is shattered when she receives a letter from a brother reported dead in the loss of a U.S. nuclear submarine years earlier. She soon finds herself hopelessly tangled in a web of intrigue and danger as her only hope for survival is to team up with a brash former Government agent to fight a deadly enemy.Their flight leads them from Kansas City to Washington, DC, through Appalachia and northern New York to Canada, where they flee attempted assassins from Ontario to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and finally Newfoundland where they uncover a dire threat to America from within her military.Now teamed up with a D.C....

Detective Billie McCoy is on edge. As are the entire police force after a random killing spree sees six cops executed in the last two weeks. No clear motive. No pattern to the murders. No arrests. The city is no longer a safe place. But it’s not only the murders that has Billie so perturbed. Her concerns rise when she finds herself held at gunpoint by a madam of a high-class brothel who has requested her audience. She offers Billie an ultimatum: apprehend a common enemy in exchange for information regarding the safety of one of Billie’s closest friends. With time against her to save her friend, Billie has no choice but to bow to the madam’s commands. She and her three best friends are ...

David had always been fascinated by space and the mysteries of the universe. He loved reading books about the planets, stars, and galaxies, and he dreamt of one day becoming an astronaut. So when he was given the opportunity to go to Mars, he could hardly contain his was part of a team of scientists who were going to Mars to conduct research. They were going to study the planet's atmosphere, geology, and search for signs of life. David was thrilled to be a part of this mission, and he worked hard to prepare for the

Bernard Kramer is an ex-Royal Marine who is wealthy enough to escape the daily grind of work - but not the boredom of an uneventful civilian life.     He forges a new career, periodically attempting to solve problems for selected clients who are usually called upon to pay only his expenses, if they can afford to. He often encounters dangerous situations which, he feels, give his life purpose.                                                                                     ...

Canada Book Award WinnerA crime novel and thriller like none other because a firefighter wrote “Intriguing” “Great read” ‘Hard to put down.” “Frightening!” “Excellent!” 4.0 out of 5 stars "A rollicking tale of crime & action! – Christina Hoag author of ‘The Blood Room’ & ‘Law of the Jungle’ The brutal Polar Vortex has grown stronger with every winter, ravaging a major Canadian city that is evacuated until springtime. Fire Captain Jack Sellars and his firefighters are contracted by Vulcan Securities with one mandate: do NOT let the city burn down. With no power or gas, and every citizen gone, what could possibly happen?But the criminal gangs di...

If your pet was poisoned, how far would you go to get payback? It’s psychological warfare for Evens; could be risky and painful. The scariest part is trying to bully the bully using fake voodoo. Evens is either a diabolical schemer or crazy--you paced, quick thinking and gutsy characters with raw events that are unpredictable and surprising! Sets the stage for the important theme of determination, creative thinking and the patience of going after what you want! A sharp and witty read for anyone who wants to be pushed a little out of their comfort zone!” - 4.0 out of 5 stars Lansdowne School E. M, teacher 

Crime Writers of Canada -Arthur Ellis award YA and all in another time. “…a compelling story filled with tension and intrigue.” Not another Al Capone character development was well done. It made me want to keep reading until I learned what everyone’s fate was!" - Long and Short ReviewsCanadians are only too happy to supply liquor to thirsty Americans during Prohibition. Running rum and whisky over to Pelee Island on Lake Erie has been a piece of cake - so far. Jarrod Hooker, seventeen-years-old, steps in for his injured, taking his spot on the boat. It's a lucrative job they cannot afford to lose. Jarrod is thrown in with rough men, many of them WW1 Vets who resent the boy. J...

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"A punch of an adventure novel!" – Christina Hoag, author of Skin of Tattoos

Jeff Buick, bestselling obsession, hot romance, international crime, and murder set along the beautiful Mayan Riviera. Fate plays its hand to bind ex-firefighter Aaron Landers and Mexican state police Commandant Luis Gutierrez, when he saves the lives of Luis' sons in Cancun. Aaron falls hard for the alluring Maria Vasquez who comes with a vengeful, estranged husband and a sordid past with Luis. Opportunity arrives in easy money scams for Aaron and the Commandant, but the small crimes turn on them and explode into murder and