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Murdered in Argentina: A Jack Trout Cozy Mystery
What could go wrong at a world class fishing lodge in the charming town of San Martin de Los Andes, Argentina, home of gauchos, leather, and chocolate?
When Ray Martin, the wealthy owner of Moving Graphics, is murdered on a corporate fly fishing trip arranged by Jack Trout, Jack’s wife, Carola, knows that if she doesn’t solve the murder it could be the end of Jack’s successful fishing business.
She and Ray’s wife, Lisa, along with some help from Cayo the cat, begin their search for the murderer.
Was it Mitch Graham, who made no pretense of the fact he was ready to take over the presidency of the company?
The Moldy Dead (The Legend of ZERO)
The Moldy Dead is one of the powerful and poignant “Creation Myth” stories for Sara King’s overwhelmingly popular Legend of ZERO series. It is the history of Congress’ First Contact with the sentient species known as the Geuji, and the unspeakable tragedy that befell their entire species in the early history of Congress. It’s a SHORT story, approx 8,000 words, and is touted by many to be one of King’s best short works. A must-read for fans of the ZERO series!
Opening Moves (The Gam3 Book 1)
An Artificial Intelligence, LitRPG, Cyberpunk adventure.
The Earth is changing. The alien invasion brought social upheaval, advanced technology, and an armada of peacekeeping robots. But Alan, a college student pursuing a now-useless degree, cares little about all of this. He has only one thing on his mind: the Game.
A fully immersive virtual reality, the Game appears to be a major part of the invading civilization. Alan can’t wait to play, recklessly diving into the digital universe. Soon though, Alan realizes the Game is anything but simple, and the stakes are higher than he ever imagined.
EMP
In a flash of searing light, the world changed. A massive solar flare has crippled the modern world and brought chaos and destruction. David Hartsman is stuck in the remote farm town of his youth on what was expected to be a short visit to check on his ailing parents. While his wife and his daughter are hundreds of miles away at home in Chicago, David must face the dangers associated with his own survival and the pressures of not being with his family. In a worldwide catastrophe, every struggle is personal.
You Must Write a Book: Boost Your Brand, Get More Business, and Become the Go-To Expert
Brand recognition-Your own book makes your name and brand easier to recognize, extending your reach further than ever before.
The ultimate business card-We’re hard-wired to hold on to books, to keep and care for them, and to share them with others. When’s the last time someone did that with your business card?
You Must Write a Book introduces you to how a book can help you to build and grow your business and your brand, and how you can put your ideas on the page.
The Abbey (Detective Rashid Book 1)
Detective Ash Rashid drinks too much, sleeps far too little, and sees his wife and young daughter half as much as he’d like. Life hasn’t always been kind to him, but he’s persevered. He and his family are living the perfectly imperfect lives they’ve always wanted.
Then, his teenage niece’s body is found in a wealthy man’s guest home.
The coroner calls Rachel’s death an accidental overdose, but the case doesn’t add up. Against orders, Ash launches an investigation to find Rachel’s murderer, but the longer he searches, the more entangled he becomes in a case that hits increasingly close to home. If he doesn’t solve the murder fast, his niece won’t be the only family member he has to bury.
The Far Arena
While exploring the polar expanse for an oil company, geologist Lew McCardle discovers something remarkable: a body encased in the ice. Even more remarkable, the skills of a Russian researcher bring the man miraculously back to life.
This strange visitor from the distant past has an amazing story to tell. With the help of a Nordic nun who translates from his native Latin, Lucius Aurelius Eugenianus reveals that in the era of Domitian he was a champion in the ancient Roman Coliseum, a gladiator known far and wide as the greatest of all time. But now the warrior Eugeni must readjust to this new world, with its bizarre customs, hidden traps, and geopolitical and moral complexities, as he struggles to come to terms with painful memories of loves and glories lost, and the bloodthirsty imperial politics and heartbreaking betrayals that ultimately led him to this time and place.
Spies, Lies, & Cupcakes (Rebels & Misfits Decetives Book 1)
My name is Luna, and everyone thinks I’m a good person who gets good grades and follows the rules. What they don’t know is that I’ve got secrets. A lot of them. And if anyone ever found out about them, I’d be in deep trouble. It’s a good thing I’m great at keeping secrets. Or well, I was until Grey Sawyer finds out one of my darkest secrets of all.
Grey is one of the most popular guys at school, and he hasn’t always been that nice to me. So I expect him to tell everyone what he found out about me. But strangely, he doesn’t. That should be a relief except, turns out, he isn’t the only one who knows a secret of mine. And this person is trying to blackmail me.
The Sparrow Sisters: A Novel
With echoes of the alchemy of Practical Magic, the lushness of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt, and the darkly joyful wickedness of the Witches of Eastwick, Ellen Herrick’s debut novel spins an enchanting love story about a place where magic whispers just beneath the surface and almost anything is possible, if you aren’t afraid to listen.
The Sparrow Sisters are as tightly woven into the seaside New England town of Granite Point as the wild sweet peas that climb the stone walls along the harbor. Sorrel, Nettie and Patience are as colorful as the beach plums on the dunes and as mysterious as the fog that rolls into town at dusk.
Harrison Investigation Series Volume 1: An Anthology
Matt Stone doesn’t believe in ghosts. Although his home, a historic Virginia estate that dates back to the Revolutionary War, has seen some strange happenings lately. Pressured to get at the truth, he agrees to let Harrison Investigations explore. But he isn’t ready for beautiful, intriguing Darcy Tremayne, or the skeletons she’s about to discover. Because it’s much more than a simple mystery from the distant past—Melody House holds a very real and lethal danger, one that will cast Darcy into a struggle against the worlds of both the living and the dead.
A Friend Called Alfie: An uplifting festive treat from the Sunday Times bestseller
Alfie and his kitten, George, have always known that a human is for life and not just for Christmas. So when George learns that one of the residents of Edgar Road has been taken into hospital, he realises it’s up to him to provide some comfort at this difficult time of year.
The only problem is that they now have a little puppy in tow – Pickles the Pug, who is convinced he can be a cat if only he sticks with his new found friends.
As George tries to do everything he can to make the world – and its humans – happier, Alfie struggles to keep Pickles in check and out of trouble. Because even the best laid plans can be destroyed by a well-meaning – but mischievous – little puppy…
Creative Cookie Decorating: Buttercream Frosting Designs and Tips for Every Occasion
Emily Hutchinson, of The Hutch Oven, has spent years mastering the art of buttercream-frosted sugar cookies—and now she’s ready to share her secrets for creating her picture-perfect (and delicious) sweets. Here Emily will take you through the four seasons with a series of cookies for each, all while sharing her story—how she struggled after her young daughter’s death and later triumphed in the kitchen, turning pain into purpose.
Relatable, passionate, and honest, Emily presents a collection of recipes and tips that will make you fall in love with her style and technique as well as the process of frosting traditional cut-out cookies that people will rave about for years to come.
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