D.V. Chernov (Heathen Press)
COMMISSAR: A Novel of Civil War Russia by D.V. Chernov delivers a taut thread of espionage, personal sacrifice, and the moral dilemmas faced during the turbulent Russian Civil War. Set against a backdrop of political chaos in 1918, the novel unfolds the dual narratives of Anna Sokolova, a passionate Cheka agent, and Boris Savinkov, a notorious figure pursuing contrarian ambitions in a volatile Russia—an acclaimed historical spy thriller inspired by actual events. After an assassin attempts to kill Soviet leader Lenin, agent Anna Sokolova is tas...
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A.D. Price (Amy Dunkleberger/Glore House Books)
The Birthday of Eternity, the second volume of A.D. Price's Comfort & Company series, explores the delicate interplay of life, death, and rebirth through the lens of its multifaceted characters. The narrative begins with Daivika, who introspectively recounts her life's tragic and transformative moments, starting with her grandmother's death. This event delivers a catalyst for her emotional and spiritual journey. In post-WWII L.A., private investigators Kit and Henry dive into the booming occult scene to find Lillian, the estranged wife of a...
J.L. Hancock (Braveship Books)
The Spear and the Sentinel by J.L. Hancock offers a pulsating narrative through military intrigue, personal trauma, and geopolitical manipulation. The novel unfolds with Major Igor Orlov investigating a mysterious and violent event on Kunashir Island, where soldiers' testimonies blur the lines between myth and reality. The interwoven plots of espionage and personal transformation are articulated through Hancock’s gripping prose and character-driven conflicts. As Voodoo's team embarks on a covert mission, tensions escalate with the introduction...
Carlo Armeise (Author's Tranquility Press)
Carlo Armenise's Deceitful Intentions: A Revenge Mystery is a gripping exploration of trauma, memory loss, and the search for truth woven into a compelling tale of revenge and redemption. The story follows twenty-four-year-old Raven Redman, who is struggling to reclaim her life after surviving a horrific car accident that claimed her mother’s life and left her with significant physical and emotional scars. It unfolds through Raven’s eyes as she struggles with the memories of her past—a past that is jagged and scarred by loss. The author brillia...
Gail Ward Olmsted (Black Rose Writing)
Gail Ward Olmsted’s Miranda intricately blends legal drama with personal exploration, offering a hard-to-put-down tale of redemption with unforgettable characters. The story follows Miranda Quinn, a once-promising Assistant State's Attorney whose career unravels following the botched prosecution of a rapist, Terry Kane. Three years later, Miranda's life takes another tumultuous turn when she receives a call from Becky Lewis, a victim from the earlier case, informing her of another assault by Kane. The narrative then evolves into a quest fo...
D.E. Ring (Grinder)
In the fifth installment of the Urquhart & MacDonald Mystery series, set in the small east coast port city of Barrachois in 1949, new parents Jimmy and Sandy Urquhart enjoy a summer morning when an explosion shatters their tranquility. The blast initially thought to conceal a murder, leads to a baffling discovery: a dead body found in a locked hotel room, with all exits secured from the inside. As the team delves more deeply, they realize that the truth behind these impossible events lies far beyond the confines of the city. Death, Ma...
Jastrow Hill (Atmosphere Press)
Jastrow Hill's The Paroxysm Deception delivers a psychological thriller that explores the themes of ambition, betrayal, and the sometimes invisible demons lurking within the human psyche. Centered around the lives of David Deagan, Lisa Cooper, and their daughter Camille, the novel unfurls a disturbing narrative of a family torn by secrets and aspirations, juxtaposed against the backdrop of a small-town America that harbors dark undercurrents. The plot progresses through Camille's desperation to escape her mundane existence in Mountain View, lea...
Amy Cole (Atmosphere Press)
In Every Lifetime by Amy Cole is the first entry in Titan Group romantic suspense series, blending elements of romance, military thriller, and intrigue. The novel introduces readers to Violet Burke, a journalist and aspiring novelist, who becomes embroiled in a harrowing chase after a near-fatal car accident involving her blind date, Brandon Mills, the son of a powerful politician. Violet quickly realizes that her accident wasn’t just random but part of a deeper conspiracy involving some dangerous characters, including the enigmatic Ambassador...
Jim Lester (Independent)
The explosion at the Seaside Hotel was jarring to Gideon Maxwell but nowhere near as jolting as the sight of Cassie O’Connor. Gideon and Cassie were reporters for the New York World, writing hard-edge news in a world of Yellow Journalism. Maxwell made a name for himself, breaking stories of police corruption, whereas O’Connor’s reputation was based on covering stories no one else would. Maxwell ran afoul of crooked officers and was forced to flee the city despite a burgeoning relationship with Cassie. Cassie had acquired information abo...
Helen Montague Foster (Atmosphere Press)
Dr. Nancy Thomas, a psychiatrist accustomed to delving deep into her patients' lives, finds her beliefs challenged after a colleague is shot, revealing unsettling truths that force her to reconsider her methods. Despite warnings against continuing treatment for her severely ill patients, Grace and Alan, Nancy fights to provide care as her personal and professional worlds begin to unravel. Set against a backdrop of late 1990s Richmond, Virginia, and inspired by real-life criminal events, the story unfolds a gripping tale of a psychiatrist haunte...
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