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All or None by Clive Fleury

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As bodies pile up and bombs go off, Detective Ryan finds murder is the least of his problems—family secrets and a distracting romance threaten to blow his investigation apart.

All Or None

A Detective Ryan Mystery #2

by Clive Fleury

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Returning to Sydney, Detective Ramesh Ryan is promoted to the Homicide Squad. Zoe Yang joins him there. Now a detective herself, she is assigned as his junior partner. Straight up, the cops are off and running-investigating the discovery of a murdered company director. Following the clues, Detective Ryan finds that this and a second murder may be linked to past events.

As the pressure mounts for a quick solution to the case, the detective finds that he too, is in the killer’s crosshairs. But Ryan is distracted from the investigation by a romantic encounter with an old university friend. He also worries about his mother, Mumta, and her new obsessive desire for grandchildren from her only son. Could this be linked to her recent medical tests? And there’s another pressing problem-the plague of rats in his apartment block.

Detective Ryan’s hands are well and truly full!

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Off Season

A Detective Ryan Mystery #1

Detective Ryan navigates drug overdoses, a mysterious foot on the beach and a long-buried cold case.

Detective Ramesh Ryan’s career with Sydney’s prestigious Organized Crime Unit is on the up, until he loses a court case against the city’s most powerful drug dealer. In disgrace, the detective is relocated to the tiny Australian beach town of Barton.

It is off-season in Barton-when its few criminals usually take a well-earned rest. But not this year! With the detective’s arrival, the town suddenly becomes murder central. Two bodies are discovered in the space of days, both victims of drug overdoses. Then a mysterious foot is found washed up on the beach, and memories are awoken of an unsolved cold case of the teenager who disappeared fifteen years ago. Add to this a blossoming romance, along with a contract taken out on Ryan’s life, and it’s clear that the detective has jumped out of the Sydney frying pan into the Barton fire.

What follows is an action-packed adventure, thrilling at every turn-where truth and lies are almost impossible to separate, and unexpected twists are the order of the day.

Praise For OFF SEASON

“Off Season is a sensational and thrilling mystery that will take its reader on a journey of ups and downs and twists and turns galore while always entertaining and thrilling you!”

 —Aimee – GOODREADS review

“Attention grabber. Moves quickly and smoothly. Informative. Enjoyable. Don’t miss.”

—Margaret – GOODREADS review

“Fleury masterfully crafts a narrative that is both fast-paced and intricately plotted. The story kicks off with a bang and maintains its momentum throughout, with each chapter ending on a tantalizing cliffhanger. The plot is peppered with unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers interested.”

—J. Komrie – GOODREADS review

“Great build-up of suspense, a layered plot, and an enticing protagonist. Takes a lot of turns, which I love. This is definitely a page turner for anyone who loves a good crime mystery.”

—Carolina Rolim – Verified AMAZON reader review

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Clive Fleury is an award-winning writer of books and screenplays and has worked all over the world as a Film/TV director, writer and producer. He has written six books, most recently ‘All Or None’, the second novel in the Detective Ryan Murder Mystery series.

‘All Or None’ sees Detective Ryan back in the thick of things. His latest investigation into a mysterious death couldn’t come at a worse time. He discovers his mother is hiding a troubling secret and is further sidetracked by a new romance. Fans of who dunnit’s, crime thrillers, and cop and detective stories will love this novel. 

Clive’s other books include ‘Off Season’ – book one in the Detective Ryan Murder Mystery series; ‘Kill Code’ – a dystopian science fiction novel set in a world facing climate change;  ‘Scary Lizzy’  – a novel about an eight year old girl, who befriends an African child ghost –  and the teen action adventure book; ‘The Boy Next Door ‘ –  a story of what happens when a teenage girl has a crush on her next door neighbor, who isn’t all he seems.  He also co-wrote ‘Art Pengriffin and The Curse of The Four’ – a young adult fantasy adventure about a teenage boy who discovers his father was Merlin the Magician.

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What kind of research do you do before you begin writing a book?

I do a lot of research before I start writing including checking up on police procedure, pathology etc.

Do you see writing as a career?

For me writing isn’t so much as a career, more as a necessity of life. I know this sounds pretentious so let me explain. There are many paths to take when considering writing as a career. You can become a journalist, write screenplays, work in public relations… it’s a long list.  Few of these paths lead to the writer earning big bucks. For the most part writing’s not that sort of career. However, most writers don’t have much of a choice. They really do feel the need to write, just as a painter has to paint, a musician has to be involved with some sort of music, an actor has to act… and so on.

What do you think about the current publishing market?

Difficult — both for writers and publishing companies to make a living, particularly with the advent of AI, and the mistaken belief that a machine can write with soul.

Do you read yourself and if so what is your favorite genre?

I read a lot when I’m not writing, predominantly thrillers.

Do you prefer to write in silence or with noise? Why?

I always try and write in silence because I find noise distracting.

Do you write one book at a time or do you have several going at a time?

Several going at a time? You have got to be kidding.

A day in the life of the author?

For me an average day begins around nine o’clock when I settle in my office to start work. Exactly what I do for the next five hours or so depends on the stage I’m at with the book. First up I do research. Then it’s time for detailed plotting. Next its writing. For the first draft I just concentrate on getting words on a page. I don’t worry about inspiration at this stage. Then it’s time for the edit, when I work with an editor and try and knock some decent shape into the novel. Whatever the stage, I have to get out of my office, walk, exercise and meet friends daily. I also try and not think about work over the weekends, but refuel by eating out, seeing movies, going to the theatre or lying on the beach.

Advice they would give new authors?

As the great sage Nike said:  Just do it.

What makes a good story?

One that wants to make you find out what happens next.

What are they currently reading?

The Unquiet Grave by Dervla McTiernan

What is your writing process? For instance do you do an outline first? Do you do the chapters first?

I have tried both writing with just an outline, and writing after extensive plotting. The latter works best for me.

What are common traps for aspiring writers?

Procrastination. There are always reasons and distractions to prevent you actually sitting down and beginning work.

Inspiration. Don’t wait for this, it will rarely come.  When you write you have good and bad days — some when you feel pleased with the results and feel inspired, and others when you wonder why you bother.  However, when you finally complete the book you really won’t remember which day was which. It won’t matter. What will matter is that you’ve finished the book.

Writing to make your fortune:. It rarely ever happens. If it’s money you’re after rethink your priorities.   Forget writing and become a banker or an accountant.

What is your writing Kryptonite?

Graphic love scenes.

Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want?

I don’t really know what my readers want. I prefer to write something that I believe I would like to read.

What’s the most difficult thing about writing characters from the opposite sex?

That they are from the opposite sex.

How long on average does it take you to write a book?

Anything from one to two years.

Three Dogs, Two Murders, and a Cat by Rodney Strong

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Nicolette Briggs doesn’t do humans.

Three Dogs, Two Murders, and a Cat

Nicolette Briggs Mystery Book 1

by Rodney Strong

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Nicolette Briggs doesn’t do humans.

As Wellington’s premier, and possibly only, animal detective, Nicolette mostly investigates missing pets and cases of animal cruelty. So when her latest client asks her to investigate a case of a poisoned cat, it seems right up her alley. Until a body shows up, then another, and suddenly despite her resolve to not get involved, Nicolette is right in the middle two murder investigations. Or is it just one killer?

When someone breaks into her house and one of her dogs is injured, Nicolette’s reluctance turns to determination to not only solve this thing before the police, but show up her stubborn police detective brother in the process.

Along the way she has to navigate a daughter about to turn 15, a dwindling bank account, and a dysfunctional family that seems determined to fix her. Not to mention a killer who’s turned their sights her way.

No wonder she doesn’t do humans.

Three Dogs, Two Murders, and a Cat is the first book in the clean, cozy mystery series. Gilmore Girls meets Nancy Drew, with a touch of dysfunctional families, a touch of humour, and a touch of caring.

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Rodney Strong quit a 9-5 job in 2016 to finally pursue his life long dream of becoming a writer (he still has the very first play he wrote at age 6). He lives in Porirua, New Zealand, with his wife, two children, and two cats. When he’s not writing he attempts to stay away from chocolate, runs (sometimes), reads, and enjoys spending time with his young children (who contribute a lot to the running and craving for chocolate).

He always has a couple of projects on the go, but for now is focusing on his series of cozy mysteries.

One of his cats likes to help with the process by sitting on the laptop, while the other likes nesting on his shoulders (which was cute when he was a kitten, but now the cat is 11 years old, is less so).

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Can you, for those who don’t know you already, tell something about yourself and how you became an author?

I think I was destined to become an author from the moment I learned to write. When I first started school I would write short plays for my classmates to put on, and the ideas kept coming from then onwards.

Over the years life got in the way and I drifted away from the dream, but the ideas were still there. One day when my kids were young I was telling them the could be anything they wanted to be when they grew up, and it struck me that I wasn’t being truthful to myself, because if that was true for them then it should be true for me. So I quit my job and dedicated myself to writing entertaining stories.

Do the characters all come to you at the same time or do some of them come to you as you write?

I’m not a plotter, so I tend to write and see what happens. Although I know who the main characters are going to be, writing this way means there are sometimes surprises when characters pop up from nowhere as the story develops.

What kind of research do you do before you begin writing a book?

As I said above I tend to write as I go rather than plotting, which means limited research before the story begins. Once I know what route the book is taking, that’s when research kicks in, usually around poisons, etc.

Which of your novels can you imagine made into a movie?

Can I cheat and say all of them? Because I’ve written stage plays before, and naturally include a lot of dialogue in my books, I can imagine all of them becoming movies, or TV series. However if I had to pick one in particular, it would be Three Dogs, Two Murders, and a Cat. The main character and her daughter were inspired by the Gilmore Girls television show, and features a lot of snappy, witty dialogue between them, and I think that, coupled with the mystery, would make for a great TV movie.

Can you tell us a little bit about the characters in Three Dogs, Two Murders, and a Cat?

The main character is Nicolette Briggs, and in her own words, she doesn’t do humans. She’s a private investigator specializing in cases involving animals. She also has a very complicated family situation. She’s a solo mother to a teenage daughter. Her step brother is a police detective who is constantly telling her to butt out of investigations, and her mother has been disappointed in her for most of her life. The inspiration for Nicolette came from a friend, but the family dynamics came from watching Gilmore Girls when I was younger.

Nicolette has three rescue dogs at home, Teddy, Nero, and Fig, the titular Three Dogs.

How did you come up with the title of your first novel?

Believe it or not, the title was very tricky. I brain stormed and threw out many different ideas before finally deciding to keep it simple and use three main plot points to title the book.

Do your characters seem to hijack the story or do you feel like you have the reigns of the story?

My characters definitely hijack the story, or at the very least are constantly trying to. Especially Nicolette. Because she’s not a police officer she can get away with more things, but it’s important she doesn’t cross too many lines while trying to act on behalf of animals that are abused, or stolen. I sometimes have to remember she has a teenage daughter at home and while she would never do anything intentionally to put herself in harms way, Nicolette is quite good at getting there unintentionally.

What did you edit out of this book?

Spoilers! No, but seriously, there is a minor mystery in the book that I edited out the ending too. It doesn’t impact the overall story, but is just a teaser for an ongoing mystery that will bubble away under surface in the next book.

Fun Facts/Behind the Scenes/Did You Know?’-type tidbits about the author, the book or the writing process of the book.

I have an office set up at home, but I find I’m more productive in café’s. I mostly write at the one around the corner from where I live, and even though it can get quite noisy sometimes, I can actually get more done. I can sometimes knock off 1,000 words in an hour.

Home has too many distractions, like housework, and cats.

Do you believe in writer’s block?

Absolutely. There are days that I have to struggle and curse and shake my fist at the screen just to get a hundred words out. Luckily I haven’t had too many days in a row like that. I usually try and have a couple of writing projects on the go at a time, so if I’m really struggling on one, I switch to the other to see if that will shake anything loose. Sometimes it works, and other days I just have to accept that no writing is going to be done, and go and cuddle a cat.

Tell us something really interesting that’s happened to you!

I’ve always had a love for animals. When I was nineteen I left New Zealand and travelled to the other side of the world to work in the Regent’s Park Zoo in London, England. It was amazing getting to work with a whole range of animals, in particular three baby chimpanzees who would surprise me by hiding when I walked into the room, and jumping on me. And seeing a baby giraffe only an hour after it was born.

The following year I traveled to Kenya and did a safari, sleeping in tents amongst the animals. That was incredible, although also a little nervewracking, when we camped by a lakeside and they said sometimes hippos would wander through and because they have poor eyesight they would trample tents. I’m almost convinced they were joking.

Changing Lanes by Claire Yezbak Fadden

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For fifty-something Roxy Adams, the days are drenched in sunshine and a passion for her boyfriend, Sam Reyes. That is until he turns up dead in the trunk of Roxy’s limo and she’s arrested for his murder.

Changing Lanes
A Roxy Adams Mystery Book 1
by Claire Yezbak Fadden
Genre: Humorous Cozy Mystery, Romantic Suspense

For fifty-something Roxy Adams, life is simple and beautiful. Her days are drenched in southern California sunshine and passion for Sam Reyes, the man she loves and shares a business with.

When Sam vanishes with their savings, leaving only a note behind, Roxy is faced with a harsh reality. Broke and confused, she learns they never owned the business. The actual owner will let her keep her job if she provides him with benefits.

Convinced there’s no knight in shining armor riding to her rescue, Roxy dusts off her chauffeur’s hat and returns to the career she trailblazed twenty years earlier.

With a steady income, new friends, and the possibility of romance, joy slowly replaces insecurity. Foxy Roxy is back. Life is wonderful and exciting once again. Until Sam turns up dead in the trunk of her limo. And Roxy is arrested for his murder.

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Pennsylvania-native Claire Yezbak Fadden lives in Orange County, California with her husband and two spoiled dogs. She spends her spare time playing with her four grandchildren and immersing herself in the words of other authors.

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Ten Quick Things about Claire Yezbak Fadden

Author of Changing Lanes

Born in: Pennsylvania
Lives in: California

First Job: Self-serve shoe clerk

College Alum: San Diego State — Aztecs For Life!

Guilty Pleasure: See’s Candy, Nuts and Chews, of course

Favorite Movie: A tie: It’s A Wonderful Life and Mary Poppins
Favorite Cocktail: Old Fashioned with Buffalo Trace
Best Concert: Foreigner
First Book To Make a Lasting Impression: Charlotte’s Web – read it when I was 12.

Life motto:
Used to be: The shortest pencil is better than the longest memory.
Now: Never time to do it right; always time to do it over.
Runner up: Look back, but don’t stare.

This or That with Claire Yezbak Fadden

Pantser or Plotter

Romance or Mystery

Chocolate or Vanilla

Summer or Winter

Paperback or eReader

Morning or Night

White Wine or Red Red, a Cab if you please

Text or Phone Call

Barefoot or Sandals

Cash or Credit

Whiskey or Vodka

Butterflies or Ladybugs

Motown or Classic Rock

Silver or Gold

Lake or Beach

Steak or Lobster

Q&A with Claire Yezbak Fadden

Where do you get the inspiration from for your writing?

Like most writers, I draw my initial ideas from life happening all around – a news article in the paper might spark an idea for example. But when I sit down and begin putting words on paper, the characters tell me their story. I’m a pantser more than a plotter. I know where I want the story to go, but often my vision isn’t the same as my protagonist’s. I show up each day to find out what will happen next. Often, I will be writing a scene and things don’t come together the way I think they should in my mind. I revisit those pages in a day or so and usually discover: I had the wrong people in the scene and/or what I had the character doing/feeling wasn’t what he or she wanted. Sometimes, I discover that a scene I thought was necessary, the characters didn’t need at all.

“Changing Lanes” is your fifth novel. What are the best 3 tips of advice you can give to any newbies out there who can’t imagine finishing one novel, much less five… words of wisdom you wish you knew? when you began?

    I’ve been fortunate to receive so much great advice from my writing friends. My first tip would be to get yourself a writing friend or two – find a trusted a critique partner who has been where you are or is there right now. Your spouse may love you, but no one understands the writing life like a fellow writer. It may take a few tries to find the right partner or writers’ group – just like it takes time to find Mr./Ms. Right. Joining a writers’ association –RWA, Women’s Fiction Writers Association, and others, is a great place to start. November is NaNo (National Novel Writing Month) – you might find some local, like-minded writers taking the challenge.

    Second tip: I’ve finally embraced showing up every day and writing. (For years I denied this bit of genius, the same way I used to discount ‘eat less-lose weight’). You hear this advice from lots of accomplished authors because it is true. There are days when cleaning the dust bunnies under the bed is a more attractive option than writing even 100 words. I try to sit at my desk at approximately the same time each day and see what spills out. Surprisingly, most of the time, the characters show up and lots happens. Even if you just sit there looking at a blank screen, you’re training your brain to get to work. And that’s a good thing.

    Lastly, but maybe most importantly, don’t be your own editor. I’m not referring to grammar, spelling, punctuation. I’m talking about letting the words appear on the page, letting the story flow. Believe me, there will be tons of folks with their own opinion of what you should have done, could have done and need to change once you get your story finished. Often these kind critics have competing opinions. Stephen King said “write with the door open, edit with the door closed.” And he’s a man who would know.

    In this book, we get to know Roxy Adams, a fifty-something woman who’s been dumped by her boyfriend. And her sidekick, Alma Sanchez, a sassy thirty-something disc jockey. Are these characters based on any one you know?

      Anyone who’s ever fallen in love runs the risk of getting dumped. That’s happened to all of us at one time or another. So yes, there is a bit of Roxy inside of me. But more importantly, I admire her courage and bravery at starting her life over as she moves toward her sixties. As for Alma, I think she’s the BFF every woman wants. Alma tacitly gives Roxy approval to tackle truths that ultimately lead Roxy to the secure, peaceful life she seeks.
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      Writers have a “process” – some like Scrivener, others use word. Some need music, others need silence. Tell us what it looks like when you sit down and wake the muse for writing.

        My process seems like a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle and I only have about 100 pieces so far. Every day, month or year, another piece drops in my lap or is uncovered. So far, what seems to work (in addition to bum glue) is having a dedicated space where I can leave my notes, research and bits of paper splayed across my desk. The next day everything is waiting for me, seamlessly allowing me pick up the story where I left off. I mentioned earlier that writing every day at the same time is immensely helpful. When you’re a writer, other folks don’t seem to understand that this is work. I write early in the day, so I’m able to accomplish a lot before other life demands of seep under my office door. Another reason I write early in the day is the quietness. Peacefulness, before the trash trucks start clanging, works better for my mind.

        What flavor margarita do you like?
        This might be my favorite question. I’m a purist. Give me a Cadillac margarita on the rocks – no salt and I’m your friend for life. No fruity flavors. Same with my tea, no raspberry stuff – black tea, neat.

        What can we expect from you in the future?
        Right now, Roxy Adams and her friends are drawing me into another mystery, but the details are vague at the moment. I enjoy writing humorous cozies and Roxy is an unforgettable character. I’m curious to see what trouble she’ll get herself tangled up in.

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        Tickled to Death by Laura DeLuca

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        She’s got the whip, he’s got the cuffs—solving murders has never been this kinky… or this complicated.

        Tickled to Death
        A Domme Mom Murder Mystery Book 1
        by Laura DeLuca
        Genre: Murder Mystery, Erotic Comedy

        Crime was yesterday’s kink… until it came crawling back.

        Former paralegal Rhonda Campbell left the law behind when she swapped legal pads for latex. Now, as Mistress Kali, she runs the most exclusive BDSM dungeon in Atlantic City, where pleasure pays the bills and fantasy is always in play—until a longtime client is smothered with a French tickler. Talk about a safe word fail.

        Enter newly relocated Detective Jason Dee, fresh off the gritty streets of Philly and itching for a real case—because so far, New Jersey’s biggest offense seems to be overpriced cocktails. When he finally lands a murder investigation, his prime suspect is a whip-smart, leather-clad domme who’s as infuriating as she is intriguing.

        With a killer on the loose and tensions rising, Rhonda and Jason must combine their expertise in sex and homicide to crack the case—before another victim is tickled to death.

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        Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her four children and multiple cats. Her works include romantic thrillers, paranormal fiction, contemporary romance, and young adult.

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        Badges, Bondage, and Murder: Meet the Cops & Doms of the Domme Mom Murder Mystery Series!

        Welcome to the wild world of the Domme Mom Murder Mystery series, where crime, kink, and chaos collide! Our fearless and occasionally reckless heroine, Rhonda Campbell, isn’t your typical suburban mom—she’s a dominatrix with a secret side gig as an undercover agent for the Atlantic City Police Department. And if juggling PTA meetings and police sting operations wasn’t enough, she’s also navigating the undeniable sexual tension between her and the ever-brooding Detective Jason Dee.

        But let’s be real—solving crime in Atlantic City takes more than just a dynamic duo. It takes an entire army of sharp-tongued cops, quick-witted dominants, and enough snark to keep things spicy. So, as the series unfolds, you’ll be seeing plenty of these recurring characters—whether they’re busting bad guys, stirring up drama, or just trying and failing to keep Rhonda from jumping headfirst into danger.

        Let’s meet the crew who’ll be keeping crime and each other in check!

        Rhonda Campbell—aka Mistress Kali—is the reigning queen of D.O.M.M.E, LLC, the Jersey Shore’s top BDSM dungeon. Once a teen mom balancing legal briefs and baseball games, she traded secretarial work for six-figure fantasies, turning her dominance into a thriving business. But when a client turns up dead, Rhonda finds herself entangled in a mess even she can’t control. With a killer on the loose and an annoyingly attractive detective on her case, she’s about to learn that crime-fighting might just be the kinkiest challenge yet.

        Detective Jason Dee thought he left his demons behind in Philly, but when his ex-wife relocated to New Jersey with their daughter, so did he. Now working homicide in Atlantic City, he’s seen the worst the city has to offer—though nothing haunts him quite like his unfinished face-off with a serial killer who slipped through his fingers. Jason prefers cases that follow the rules, but when a murder leads him straight into the world of BDSM and the infuriatingly captivating Mistress Kali, he realizes he’s in for a whole new kind of power struggle—one that might cost him more than just control.

        Emily Wiley—better known as MistressCoyote in the dungeon—owns every inch of her power, both as a plus-size goddess and as Rhonda’s ride-or-die since childhood. As co-owner of D.O.M.M.E, LLC, she keeps the business running like a well-oiled machine, effortlessly balancing dominance with deep, genuine care for her clients. When Rhonda goes undercover, there’s only one person she trusts to hold down the fort, and that’s Emily. But while everyone else buys into Rhonda’s relentless bickering with Detective Dee, Emily isn’t fooled—she sees the sparks flying beneath the snark and is just waiting for the inevitable explosion.

        Detective Hashim Waqar is the antidote to Jason’s perpetual gloom—jovial, full of dad jokes, and utterly fascinated by D.O.M.M.E, LLC and its colorful clientele. He approaches the dungeon with wide-eyed curiosity and a never-ending supply of puns, much to the exasperation of both Rhonda and Jason. He’s especially intrigued by Emily—because, well, baby got back—but as a devoted family man, his admiration stays strictly in the “look, don’t touch” category. While Jason broods and Rhonda schemes, Hashim provides the comic relief… whether they like it or not.

        Daphne Dinglehopper—better known as Mistress Sparkles—brings glitter, giggles, and a whole lot of furry fun to D.O.M.M.E, LLC. Specializing in the niche world of anthropomorphic fantasies, she’s as comfortable with a whip as she is with a fluffy tail. A little ditzy but endlessly endearing, Daphne has a knack for making friends everywhere she goes—whether they’re cops, dommes, or somewhere in between. While others navigate power struggles, she breezes through life with wide-eyed enthusiasm and a sparkling personality that’s hard to resist.

        Vashaan Jacobs, whose alias is Black Silk runs security at D.O.M.M.E, LLC with the same discipline and precision that got him through the Marines. A former physical therapist for wounded warriors, he knows a thing or two about resilience—both mental and physical—and isn’t afraid to step in when things get out of hand. Silent but imposing, he’s the dungeon’s watchful guardian, ensuring that every scene stays safe and every threat is handled quietly and efficiently. While he doesn’t say much, when Vashaan speaks, people listen—and usually think twice before crossing him.

        Mavis Kim is the head forensic scientist for the Atlantic City Police Department, and while her monotone voice makes it nearly impossible to gauge her emotions, don’t let that fool you—she’s sharp, quick-witted, and never short on snippy remarks aimed at the detectives. With a mind as precise as her work, Mavis is often the one to crack the case wide open, though her sarcasm and dry humor leave little room for small talk.

        Jeremy Sylvester, aka One Nip, is a giant ginger with a back story as wild as his nickname. A former Olympic swimmer, his career took an unexpected turn when he lost a nipple in a poolside brawl. Now, as a bodyguard at D.O.M.M.E, LLC, he channels his muscular frame into protecting the dungeon’s most precious assets. Despite his size, Jeremy is as sensitive as they come and quick to get emotional. Big heart, big muscles, and a vulnerability that makes him the ultimate lovable softie.

        Granger Cattau, aka Master Ranger, is the charismatic dom who caters to the dungeon’s gay clientele with flair and finesse. A musical theater school dropout, he uses his acting skills to bring a dramatic intensity to his dominant persona, commanding attention with every move. But once the dungeon doors close, Granger sheds his tough exterior and reveals his true self: a flamboyant, sweet-hearted teddy bear who’s all about spreading love and kindness. With a sharp wit and a heart of gold, he’s got a way of making every scene feel like a Broadway performance—complete with a standing ovation at the end.

        Last but definitely not least—in more ways than one—is Benjamin Gigl, aka Master Obelisk. The male dungeon master who caters to both men and women, Obelisk is a fan favorite; not just for his commanding presence but also for being very well-endowed, which he proudly showcases in tight latex outfits that leave little to the imagination. Openly bisexual and in a polyamorous relationship with six other people including a former Amish man, Benji is all about living life without restrictions. Confident, charismatic, and unapologetically himself, Obelisk brings a whole new level of pleasure and play to D.O.M.M.E, LLC—and, well, he knows it.

        So this is the Domme Mom crew, and trust me, their story is just getting started. I’ve got at least twelve more stories outlined, so buckle up—this ride’s not slowing down anytime soon. Grab your copy of Tickled to Death today and dive into the first chapter of the series, because you’re going to want to be there from the very beginning. And just you wait for Book 2, Blow the Whistle, hitting shelves in 2026! Rhonda and Vashaan go undercover in a medium-security prison, which means the detectives are stuck stepping in as security guards. Yeah, you can already imagine the chaos. Don’t miss it—things are about to get even kinkier… and much, much more dangerous.

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        Vengeful Conspiracies by Nicole Leiren

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        Sadie encounters a nemesis from her past. Is it coincidence or is it something more sinister? Book 2 reveals the truth!

        Vengeful CONspiracies
        A Sadie Sabatini Mystery Book 2
        by Nicole Leiren
        Genre: Cozy Mystery

        Sadie is settling into her new life in Wilson, Texas. She’s making friends and her business, Tesoro, is starting to thrive. But the past is never far behind. When two former team members come for a visit, they bring trouble in the form of a mutual enemy set on revenge threatening to disrupt Sadie’s fresh start.

        She can’t turn her back on her team, though. They’ve been through too much together. The more Sadie tries to help, the more she suspects she might be the target of the con this time. With forces conspiring against her, the outcome of her decisions, both past and present, weigh heavily and make her question the choices she made leading to this point.

        When their mutual enemy is found dead, alliances are tested, and wits are matched as the race to the truth reveals who can be trusted and who is running their final con.

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        Murderous CONsequences
        A Sadie Sabatini Mystery Book 1

        Sadie Sabatini thinks of herself as a modern-day Robin Hood who uses her gift as a skilled con artist to help those who have nowhere else to turn. Leading this life is rewarding, but the number of enemies are piling up. Sadie decides to lay low and start over with a new (and legitimate business) in the small town of Wilson, Texas, situated on a small peninsula in beautiful Lake Amore.

        Trouble is never far behind though and her past catches up to her in a big way when a friend of a former mark threatens blackmail for his silence. When he turns up dead and Sadie is the prime suspect, she realizes this time she must protect herself. Her skills prove helpful as she digs deeper into the web of revenge, blackmail, and secrets to discover she’s not the only one with a past to hide.

        As the threats mount, Sadie knows she’s closing in on the truth. She now worries that the few new friends she’s made in town are in danger because of her. With time running out, can she protect those around her and find the real killer before this new chapter in her life is conned out of a happy ending?

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        Described by those who know her best as perky, quirky and effervescent, USA Today Best-Selling author Nicole Leiren likes to have fun — in life, with her characters and, of course, her readers. She admits to being sassy (just ask her mother!) and inspiration for her characters are drawn from the real-world heroes and heroines she meets while traversing the country.
        Nicole enjoys sharing the love, laughter, mystery, and occasionally a touch of the mayhem she forces her characters to endure—all for the reader’s pleasure! Her real-world heroes and heroines will keep you turning the pages until you reach the whodunit or happily ever after (usually both!)

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        Fun facts about the Author (that you might not find anywhere else)

        As I share in a lot of my blog posts, I was born in a small town. My parents both worked their entire careers in the medical field. My mom was a registered nurse who spent the majority of her career in geriatric care (nursing homes.) Her love for others and the way she cares for them served as a great inspiration for Sadie’s mom in the new series. Interestingly enough, she has teased me for years about writing female characters who don’t have good relationships with their mothers. She would narrow her gaze and say, “Are you trying to tell me something?” To which I always replied with a laugh, “No, mom. If they got along great with everyone, including their parents, there would be no drama. And what story doesn’t have some drama??!!” So for my mom (who I have a great relationship with, by the way), I decided Sadie’s family drama could be with another member of the family and she and her parents would have a strong, supportive relationship.

        Let’s see, I started going to a private, Christian school when I was in 7th grade. After my mom witnessed a drug deal in the parking lot of the school I was attending, she decided my sister and I needed to be educated elsewhere. She and my dad worked hard and sacrificed to afford the tuition so I worked hard in return and graduated co-valedictorian of my class at age 16. Lest anyone get the wrong impression that I’m super smart, I’ll stop you right there. I’d say I was of average intelligence possessing a gift for knowing what teachers liked to read in essays and worked very hard. I also had a knack for picking classes that helped me earn the credits necessary to accumulate for graduation. I didn’t go on to Harvard or anything like that. Instead, I went to a local community college and got my associates degree in secretarial science, specializing in the legal field. I won’t regale you with any more tales of my education journey other than to tell you I went back to college after I got married (at age 19) and had a baby (at age 20) to get my Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management.

        I’ve been married to my real world hero for 36 years now and we just have the one child, who is now married and has gifted me the sweetest little grandson ever. Both my daughter and her husband (and now their child) are only children so it makes for some interesting dynamics in their household.

        For fun, I love to sing karaoke and perform every year in a variety show hosted by the neighborhood I live in. We do four shows in three nights and it is a way we build community. Perhaps if Sadie’s story continues, we’ll have a book that is centered around the show.
        I also have my red-black belt in taekwondo and would love some day to get my black belt. However, as it’s been a very long time since I’ve studied the martial art, I fear the time it would take me to get back up to speed and learn all I needed to in order to achieve that might not be in the cards. Although, one never knows what the future holds!
        With starting piano lessons when I was in elementary school, I loved playing and my initial dream was to be a concert pianist and play at Carnegie Hall. Being a realist, I knew the likelihood of that was slim to none and I enjoy eating to much to be a starving artist (hence why I still have a day job while pursuing my writing career 😉) Being a wife, mom, employee, and student left little time for such things, but I’m happy to report that my husband encouraged me to procure a keyboard in December of 2024 that has the “real feel” keys and I’ve set aside time a couple times a week to begin playing again. It does my soul good to hear the music again.

        I think that’s enough fun facts/secrets for one sharing session – thanks for hanging out with me.

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        A Merry Murderous Midwinter by Dahlia Donovan

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        Welcome back to the Skeleton Crew. Bring your knitting needles, a good strong brew, and plenty of snacks. You’re going to need them.

        A Merry Murderous Midwinter
        The Skeleton Crew Paranormal Cozy Series Book 3
        by Dahlia Donovan
        Genre: Paranormal Romance, Cozy Mystery

        Welcome back to the Skeleton Crew. Bring your knitting needles, a good strong brew, and plenty of snacks. You’re going to need them.
        Gender-fluid, autistic vampire Hyde Snodgrass is living their best life with their bookshop, cats, and witch girlfriend, Teresa Vega. The colours of autumn are beginning to blend into winter. An ordinarily joyous midwinter is spoiled by the arrival of their estranged family.
        When their murderous uncle is found dead in front of their shop, Hyde finds themselves unwillingly dragged into the investigation. Accusations swirl around South Myrddin. It takes a village to untangle the mystery.
        Can the true killer be unmasked in time to save them?
        Will there be anything to celebrate in the coming Yuletide season?

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        A Fatal Autumnal Stew
        The Skeleton Crew Paranormal Cozy Series Book 2

        Welcome back to the Skeleton Crew. Keep your knitting needles sharp and have a strong brew in hand for their next adventure.
        Life for gender-fluid, autistic vampire Hyde Snodgrass has never been better. Her cosy village bookshop is thriving as is their new relationship with witch and taco bus owner, Teresa Vega. Autumn is in full magical tilt in their corner of the Scottish Highlands.
        Everything is beautifully perfect right up until a tainted meal ends with Hyde sick and someone dead.
        The police immediately suspect the restaurant owners. Hyde and Teresa find themselves drawn into yet another investigation, trying to save their friends from arrest and themselves from a murderer. The situation becomes even more complex when family feuds become tangled in the midst.
        Can they find the killer?
        Or will everything Hyde loves go up in flames?

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        A Curse for Samhain
        The Skeleton Crew Paranormal Cozy Series Book 1

        Welcome to the Skeleton Crew. Bring your knitting needles and a good, strong brew.
        Gender fluid, autistic vampire Hyde Snodgrass runs Between the Leaves—a cosy village book store. Their life revolves around books, all things autumnal, and the two cats who rule their world. The shop also plays host to a weekly knitting group called the Skeleton Crew.
        When one of the leaders of the village coven fails to show up for the weekly knitting meeting, Hyde finds themselves investigating a horrific murder side by side with their long-term crush, Teresa Vega.
        Suspicion immediately falls on other members of their group. Hyde and Teresa struggle to find answers to the growing list of questions. It’s made all the more difficult when the killer has them in their sights.
        Can working together spark the romantic flame within them?
        Will they solve the mystery before death comes too close?

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        Dahlia Donovan wrote her first romance series after a crazy dream about shifters and damsels in distress. She prefers irreverent humour and unconventional characters. An autistic and occasional hermit, her life wouldn’t be complete without her husband and her massive collection of books and video games.

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        A Room For Murder by Michele Pariza Wacek

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        Meet Charlie. Better known as “Aunt Charlie” from the award-winning Secrets of Redemption series. She’s back, making teas and solving cases in this funny, twisty, cozy mystery series set in the 1990s in Redemption, Wisconsin.

        A Room For Murder
        Charlie Kingsley Mysteries Book 5
        by Michele Pariza Wacek
        Genre: Cozy Mystery

        A Room For Murder For is Book 4 in The Charlie Kingsley Cozy Novella series by USA Today bestselling author Michele PW (Pariza Wacek). Ideal for cozy mystery fans, especially readers who love clean, twisty and funny cozy mysteries that include tea, pets, baking, small towns and quirky side characters.

        Charlie’s very first case!

        Normally Darla, the ghost that haunts the Redemption Inn, behaves herself. Relatively speaking.

        Nancy, the owner of the Redemption Inn, swears that Darla is harmless. At least, mostly harmless. Maybe she plays a few pranks on some unsuspecting guests, but it’s all in good fun.

        Until one of the hotel guests is found dead at the bottom of the stairs, and Darla is the one who’s blamed.

        With the threat of guests cancelling and her business on the line, Nancy turns to Charlie to help find the real culprit so Darla can rest in peace.

        Meet Charlie. Better known as “Aunt Charlie” from the award-winning Secrets of Redemption series. She’s back, making teas and solving cases in this funny, twisty, cozy mystery series set in the 1990s in Redemption, Wisconsin.

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        A USA Today Bestselling, award-winning author, Michele taught herself to read at 3 years old because she wanted to write stories so badly. It took some time (and some detours) but now she does spend much of her time writing stories. Mystery stories, to be exact. They’re clean and twisty, and range from psychological thrillers to cozies, with a dash of romance and supernatural thrown into the mix. If that wasn’t enough, she posts lots of fun things on her blog, including short stories, puzzles, recipes and more, at MPWNovels.com.

        Michele grew up in Wisconsin, (hence why all her books take place there), and still visits regularly, but she herself escaped the cold and now lives in the mountains of Prescott, Arizona with her husband and southern squirrel hunter Cassie.

        When she’s not writing, she’s usually reading, hanging out with her dog, or watching the Food Network and imagining she’s an awesome cook. (Spoiler alert, she’s not. Luckily for the whole family, Mr. PW is in charge of the cooking.)

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        Chapter 1

        “Excuse me … do you know where I might find books on local ghost stories?”

        I looked up from the murder mystery I was contemplating buying to discover a Robert Redford lookalike smiling at me. In fact, he looked so much like Redford, I had to blink several times to make sure the famous actor himself didn’t just happen to stroll into a random bookstore in Redemption, Wisconsin.

        “Um, the books by local authors are over there,” I said, pointed in the general direction. “Although I don’t actually work here.”

        His smile became sheepish, which made him even more appealing. “Yeah, I figured you didn’t. But I can’t seem to find anyone who DOES work here, and you seemed like you might know your way around the store, so …” he tilted his head and shrugged.

        He had a point. The employees at Quoth the Raven, the new and used bookstore we were currently shopping in, weren’t around a lot. I suspected it was because they hired a lot of high school students who seemed to wander away from their posts more often than not. It didn’t matter so much for me, unless I wanted to pay for something, but I could see how frustrating it would be to visitors or tourists, which this man appeared to be.

        I tucked the book under my arm and smiled at him. “Come on. I can show you the section.”

        His expression was relieved. “Oh, thank you. I appreciate the help, although I didn’t mean to disturb your shopping.”

        “No problem. I was pretty much done anyway,” I said as I led him down one of the aisles.

        “I’m Julian, by the way,” he volunteered.

        So, definitely not Robert, unless Julian was his incognito name. “Charlie,” I said. “Local ghost stories, huh? Any particular one you’re interested in?”

        I was expecting him to mention my house, as it was supposedly the most haunted house in Redemption. And that’s saying something, as Redemption was known as a haunted town. But the man surprised me. “Yes. The ghost at the Redemption Inn.”

        I looked at him in surprise. “The Redemption Inn?” I had stayed at the Redemption Inn for a couple of months when I first moved to town, and I didn’t remember anything about a ghost.

        “Yeah, her name is … Deborah? Diane?” He furrowed his brow. “I can’t remember. It’s not a real common name.”

        “Have you seen this ghost?” I asked, half-jokingly, but his expression was serious.

        “I’ve had a few…encounters.” He seemed hesitant to say more, and instead shot me that sheepish smile again. “I guess she only reveals herself to men.”

        “Really?” A ghost that only showed itself to men. Maybe that was why I hadn’t seen her when I was living there. “Why is that?”

        “I’m not sure. That’s why I was hoping to find a book about her.”

        “What did Nancy say?” Nancy, the owner of the Redemption Inn, was also a friend of mine.

        “Just that she liked men.” He let out a laugh. “Now, granted, she was in the middle of getting breakfast out, but I thought rather than bug her further, I would see if I could do my own research.”

        “So, you’ve actually seen this ghost?” I asked again.

        “Let’s just say I’ve seen something,” he said with a smile, though I sensed the conversation was making him uncomfortable. “Something strange is going on in that hotel.”

        As much as I wanted to ask more questions, it was clear he didn’t want to talk about it. “Well, here’s the section,” I said lightly, gesturing to a shelf of books. “As you can see, there are a lot of books about all the various Redemption ghosts. I’m not sure if there are any specifically about the Redemption Inn ghost, though.”

        He examined the titles, pulling one out. “That’s okay. It might be kind of fun to learn about all the ghosts living here.” He winked at me. “Maybe I’ll even go for a ghost walk. Or tour.”

        Was he flirting with me? I couldn’t be sure, although it didn’t matter anyway. I had sworn off men. Two failed relationships were more than enough for me.

        “Julian! There you are.” A woman who was once pretty but not aging well came around the corner. Her chestnut-brown hair curled around her face, looking suspiciously like the results of a perm, and her dark-brown eyes were heavily made up. She stopped dead when she saw me, her eyes shifting between Julian and me. “I didn’t realize you found a friend.”

        “Nina, this is Charlie,” Julian said, holding up the book. He seemed nonplussed at Nina’s reaction. “She helped me find a book on local ghost legends.”

        She came closer to peer at the cover, a sour look on her face that she tried to hide with a forced smile. “Oh, so we’re finally going to learn Darla’s story.”

        Julian snapped his fingers. “Darla. That’s her name.” He grinned at me. “I told you it was uncommon.”

        “You did,” I said, feeling a little uncomfortable as I took a step back. Nina’s eyes seemed to be boring into the back of my head, and the adage, “If looks could kill” kept drifting through my head. “I should probably get going,” I said, holding up my book. “I hope you get your answers.”

        “So do we,” Nina said. She had moved closer to Julian and put one hand on his arm.

        “You have no idea,” Julian said. “Nancy keeps insisting that Darla is harmless, and maybe she is, but boy is it irritating. If nothing else, I need a decent night’s sleep.”

        “Wow, I had no idea.” Again, I wondered how I had heard nothing about Darla. I was going to have to ask Nancy about her, for sure.

        “Yeah, Darla is quite the mischievous ghost,” Nina said, patting Julian’s arm. “And she has excellent taste.”

        Julian flashed her a quick smile that didn’t reach his eyes as he took a few steps away from her. “You might not say that if she was haunting you,” he said lightly.

        There was a strange tension in the air as Nina stared at him, her expression frozen. I hadn’t quite figured out if they were dating or married, but either way, something seemed off with them.

        “I better go,” I said, walking away quickly. “Enjoy your stay in Redemption.”

        I barely heard their answer as I strode toward the cashier. At least I had one thing to be grateful for—since they were tourists, it was highly unlikely I would see them again.

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        The Ghost Campers Tall Tales by Elizabeth Pantley #giveaway

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        The Ghost Camper’s Tall Tales (Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series Book 3) by Elizabeth Pantley

        Genre: Magical Cozy Mystery

        A mysterious old man keeps popping up to tell Hayden a series of tall tales. Who is he? And is he actually glowing? Are his stories fiction, or is he telling her the history of her family, the enchanted islands, and the witch? And why did a dead body show up . . . of someone who is already dead? Can Hayden and her quirky sidekick, Latifa unscramble this mystery before someone else shows up dead?

        Hayden’s adventures in the magical world of Destiny Falls continue in this gripping story that answers your questions about the mysterious world she entered through a mirror in book one, Falling into Magic. We learn more about her missing mother, whose story begins in book two, The Disappearance of Emily.

        “A captivating read! I couldn’t put it down.” ~ Goodreads

        “My favorite series in the whole wide world.” ~ Elza Reads

        “Will blow you away!” ~ Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

        “I felt transported to Destiny Falls…I miss it already.” ~ Julie, One Book More

        “A mix of unique characters, romance, mystery, and magic.” ~ Goodreads

        “I had a fun time reading this one.” ~ Lola’s Reviews

        “Just when I thought I knew who the killer was, BAM, a twist.” ~ Leslie, Storeybook Reviews

        “Generously seasoned with sass, class, and a dose of spunk. Delish!” ~ Pages & Paws

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        Elizabeth Pantley is the international bestselling author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution and twelve other books for parents, published in over twenty languages. The Disappearance of Emily is the second book in her well-received fiction series.

        Elizabeth lives in the Pacific Northwest and is the mother of four and Nana to one. Visit her at nocrysolution.com

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        Casket Case by Lee James #giveaway

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        Casket Case (The Cynthia Shade Mysteries Book 1) by Lee James ~ Genre: Cozy Mystery

        Cynthia Shade. That’s her name. She has ADHD and cynophobia. That’s just a fancy way of saying she’s terrified of dogs. Not all dogs mind you, just the tiny ones that come at you with their razor-sharp fangs and frenzied eyes. To make it worse, she can’t find a job, rather, she can’t keep a job, and she’s about to be evicted. Just when she gets a glimmer of hope she’s blackmailed into trying to solve a murder.

        Wait-what?

        Cue the handsome sheriff who awakens real interest in perpetually single Cynthia, and a cast of crazed suspects. One of whom is determined she doesn’t make it out of this adventure alive.

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        Lee James writes stories of hope and redemption. Whether it’s fantasy, mystery or historical fiction, her beautifully awkward characters traverse a dark labyrinth on their journey to a hopeful end. She is vehement about the importance of creating and preserving the sanctity of the written word. In that vein, she supports literacy programs and her local libraries. Most importantly, she supports her fellow writers. When not writing, she enjoys photography, watching The Simpsons, and of course, reading.

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        When did you start thinking of yourself as a writer?

        I seriously began to think of myself as a writer, when I started taking my writing seriously. As long as I dabbled, it wasn’t real to me. When I made my writing a priority, actually carving out time for it in my schedule. I joined a writer’s group for accountability, feeding off the energy and the generous knowledge of my peers. While I still don’t write every day, I was able to work out a writing schedule that works. As a result, after years of leaving work half-finished, I was able to publish my first book last year. I have three more scheduled for this year. Writing isn’t a designation, it’s an action.

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        The Light Catcher Murders by Jo Cassie McRae #giveaway

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        Jo Cassie McRae is a native Texan who has lived near Austin on the edge of the Texas Hill country for over 30 years. In addition to writing, McRae loves to read, garden, and cook. Like Kate Atherton (The Light Catcher Murders), McRae’s bookshelves overflow with history books, biographies, historical fiction, and mystery novels. Unlike Kate, McRae does not have a mysterious, secret former career, having worked instead as a rather ordinary legal assistant at an Austin law firm.

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        The Light Catcher Murders (Kate Atherton Mysteries Book 1) by Jo Cassie McRae ~ Genre: Cozy Mystery

        Kate Atherton’s idyllic retirement is going well…if you don’t count the two murders, the mysterious drone, and her photographer friend who manages to poke a hornet’s nest of criminal activity, that is.

        Nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country, the cozy town of Wheaton Creek seemed to Kate Atherton an idyllic place to escape the world’s harsh realities. And then there was the first murder.

        Kate once enjoyed a long, successful career with a specialized, highly secret federal intelligence agency. Crises in both her personal and professional life drove her to early retirement and, ultimately, to Wheaton Creek, the perfect place for her and her former-military husband to escape what had come to feel like a world made up of wars, hatred, fear, and untimely death. And, at first, the escape was all Kate had hoped for. Then murder came to Wheaton Creek—a crime that a corrupt county sheriff seems determined to pin on Kate’s photographer friend, Lucy Celek.

        Lucy’s work has been chosen to appear at a prestigious photography festival, a festival that could take her from amateur to professional standing. All goes well until the gallery displaying her work is broken into, and one of Lucy’s photographs is vandalized. A week later, the man Lucy suspected of destroying her photograph—a fellow photographer who was angry that his own work was not chosen by the festival committee—is murdered. Faced with a sheriff who shows little interest in expanding his list of suspects beyond Lucy, Kate feels she must dust off her puzzle-solving skills to find the real killer. Murder is just the beginning, though, as Kate’s amateur sleuthing begins to reveal a tangled web of crimes that go beyond anything she could have imagined.

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