Inspired by true events.
In the 1980’s, a cult known as The Celestial Temple shocked the world when its members died in a ceremonial mass suicide in the mountain community of Bolsiver they formed in Quebec, Canada. Three decades later to the day, an eerily similar ritual leads to death in a sleepy Illinois town.
Former counterintelligence officer turned author Nathan Badger walked away from covert operations for a quiet life of writing and rock climbing…until the night his missing lover Abby reappears in his driveway, tortured, disoriented, and determined to take her own life. When San Diego Sheriff’s Department Detective Drew Cavanaugh targets Badger as the prime suspect in Abby’s assault, he’s forced to dust off his sleuthing skills to focus on two simple goals: track down Abby’s abductors and bring them to justice.
Badger’s quest for answers plunges him deep into the nightmare world of his forgotten past. Every step in his investigation leads him closer to uncovering a link between Abby’s abduction and clandestine government experiments. Every discovery unlocks yet more memories he never knew existed. Memories connecting Badger to the events at Bolsiver, and to Paradign, a new age belief system brokering in the re-writing of its member’s perceptions. Memories powerful people will sacrifice anything to keep hidden. Memories placing the lives of Badger and countless others at risk…unless he can piece together the puzzle in time to stop another series of horrific crimes from occurring. Spanning the western hemisphere from the beaches of San Diego to the plateaus of Bogota, THE CONDUIT is an adult psychological thriller inspired by actual events
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With the assistance of a newly hired female intern, extracting clues from a ladder of acquaintances, Dan bounds through both the underbelly and elite of society, each step bringing more questions and yet ultimately taking him closer to the answer he seeks. A bail bondsman, a recluse hacker, a court clerk, a university student, an old-school barber, a high-class madam, an intelligence officer, a medical doctor, and a police detective are among the list of people Dan must cajole for help. His quest will lead him to discover things he never wanted to know, and put him in the position to reveal things that important people would prefer remain unrevealed.
Tense, ingenious, and filled with the unforgettable characters that have become a Mark Gilleo trademark, FAVORS AND LIES is the most thrilling novel yet from one of the great new voices in suspense fiction.
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Guardian angel or devil’s advocate? DCI Blizzard hunts a killer.
When a convicted sex-offender and murderer is released into the community, DCI Blizzard knows there will be uproar.
The local church which is sheltering the man is targeted by protests and when a local youth is found murdered, the situation becomes uncontrollable.
The convicted felon absconds, launching a man-hunt but people in the port city of Hafton are already taking matters into their own hands.
Before long there is another death. Once again the church is central to the inquiry. Can DCI Blizzard work out who is responsible and bring some closure to a fractured community?
NO AGE TO DIE is the ninth DCI John Blizzard murder mystery. It can be enjoyed on its own or as part of the series:
1. THE LONG DEAD
2. STRANGE LITTLE GIRL
3. THE RAILWAY MAN
4. THE SECRETS MAN
5. A BREACH OF TRUST
6. DEATH LIST
7. A FLICKER IN THE NIGHT
8. THE LATCH MAN
9. NO AGE TO DIE
10. THE VENGEANCE MAN
All of these books are FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback.
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Utterly gripping crime fiction!
It has been a busy year in a London murder squad, and Met detectives DI Nash and DS Moretti are hoping for some down-time when a fatal knife attack occurs.
A respected figure in London’s Islamic community is the target. The kill is clean. A calling card of sorts is left at the scene, and the police develop a hunch the killer may strike again.
When he does, understanding the murderer’s motive will be crucial to catching him. But Nash and Moretti are starting on the back foot and this vigilante has more than one card up his sleeve.
LATENT DAMAGE is the first book in a crime fiction series by Ian Robinson. If you like your police procedurals realistic, you’ll love it – the author spent several years as an officer within the Metropolitan Police.
The full list of books, FREE with Kindle Unlimited and in paperback is as follows:
1. LATENT DAMAGE
2. COVER BLOWN
3. SHOTS FIRED
4. EVIDENCE POOL
This is a fast paced and realistic police procedural that you won’t want to put down.
Look out for CRIMINAL JUSTICE, also by Ian Robinson!
Main characters:
DS Nick Moretti is a maverick character who lives on a large boat in a London marina. He currently has an unexpected houseguest.
DI Pippa Nash is a driven, career detective, who has worked in undercover roles. She is uncompromising but a team player.
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Private investigator Chance Sunday is hired by Carol McIntyre to find her missing daughter Laurel and prove her innocence. Soon after he starts his investigation one of Laurel’s best friends is murdered. Sunday is afraid Laurel may be next. He must sort through the misdirection and lies of Laurel’s friends to find the truth.
Praise for A Chance on Sunday
“Really enjoyed the read. Characters and story were well developed and the pacing was a good speed overall.”—Debra Hartman, Professional Book Editor
“Loved the characters and especially Boomer. I think this is the best book you have written.”—June Jones, Avid Reader
” Loved the story. It was well written and kept me turning the pages. I fell in love with the dog, Boomer.”—Kay D, Avid Reader
“The story felt like talking to an old friend. I could imagine sitting at the bar in the Do Drop Inn and listening to Mr. Sunday tell me about his latest case over a beer.”—Patricia C, Avid Reader
Excerpt
I took out my pad and pencil. “Ma’am, let’s start from the beginning. Er…first, what’s your name?”
She poured the cola I’d offered into the glass and watched it fizz before she gulped a drink. This appeared to revive her. She sat back in her seat, sighed, and raised her head. “It’s Carol…Carol McIntyre.”
“Pleased to meet you. My name is Chance Sunday. Now, how may I help you?”
“My daughter, Laurel, is missing. It’s been over three weeks now with no word. It’s not like her not to call or text me. We used to talk almost every day.”
“I take it you reported her missing to the police. What did they say?”
“I didn’t have to report her missing. They say they haven’t been able to find her either. They want her too, Mr. Sunday. It’s not because she’s missing. They think she’s an accomplice.” Her eyes became larger as she spoke.
“An accomplice to what, Mrs. McIntyre?”
“To m-murder!” She sat up straight in her chair. Her eyes glittered. “But I assure you, she didn’t do it. She’s scared, and that’s why she ran away. Please, if you can’t help me, I don’t know what I’ll do. I’m so worried I can’t sleep or eat. I can’t go on like this not knowing if she’s alive or…dead.”
She slumped in her chair, breathing heavily. Boomer moved in closer and laid his head on her lap. She put her hand on Boomer’s head. I waited until she looked up again and started breathing more easily. She took another sip of her cola.
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