In Love Floats, D. W. Thompson introduces Emma Love, living in the quiet town of Newtowne. She’s a private investigator looking to slow down a bit and put more energy into running her kayaking tours. Her plans for a calmer life are disrupted when a...

In Shadows of Deceit by Timothy R. Baldwin, private investigator Cassie Maddox's case started with a cheating husband, but soon turned into something more dangerous. Cassie had just begun her career as a private investigator, and her investigation was connected to financial crimes. Cassie has...

Belle’s life is upended when her father, James, a respected school principal, becomes the subject of a devastating accusation. Despite his insistence on his innocence, the allegation leaves lasting damage, and when he later dies in an accident, unanswered questions remain. Determined to understand what...

No Sanctuary by Graeme Chambers is a skillfully paced mystery that centers on place, characters, and atmosphere. The story starts with a sudden act of violence that impacts a small residential community, turning everyday routines into tense moments filled with suspicion and unease. As investigators...

It would be difficult to title this book any other way than Unorganised Crime, as the misfit characters are as disorganised as it is possible to be. Author Jamie C. Richter introduces us to two struggling, and not very bright, bar owners. They were friends...

In My Sister’s Keeper by Ralph Dellapiana, Bella Bravo finds herself in a nightmare situation. It starts when Bella leaves for prom night, looking gorgeous. But her selfish date abandons her in a dark and isolated place. Bella is vulnerable. Unfortunately, soon she is in...

Grave Past by Mark Gilleo is the third book in his Dan Lord series. Dr. Joffee, a psychiatrist, hires PI Dan Lord after a disturbing session with one of his clients. Grace Homan’s anxiety attacks have steadily progressed since she started working with Judge Thomas...

Gregory M. Carroll's 11 Minutes is based on the infamous Great Bookie Robbery in 1976 and the men behind it. The robbery at the Victoria Club is still the largest armed robbery in Australian history. In a coordinated strike, six masked men in overalls burst...

The Other Lotus Girl by Daniel A. Riddle is about an Asian girl who was trafficked to pay off her parents’ debt. Vân and her sister were promised jobs at a nail salon, but instead were forced into sexual exploitation. For nearly two years, Vân...

Fatal Invitation is the first novel in the Detective Kylie Cassidy Series by S.F. Baumgartner. The story follows Detective Kylie “KC” Cassidy as she tries to find out why young women are being murdered. This new case was supposed to be a significant career breakthrough...