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  • State of Anger: A Mystery-Thriller

    Thomas Scott

    eBook (Thomas Scott Books, July 24, 2014)
    A State of Anger is revealed...one bullet at a time.Publisher's Weekly says "Thomas Scott's writing is thrilling and frantic!"This series grabs you with book one and doesn't let go!--Wall Street JournalAs leader of the Indiana State Police Major Crimes Unit, Detective Virgil Jones tackles only the toughest cases in the state, and the one he faces this time has the city of Indianapolis on edge, near the brink of panic. When a team of serial snipers begin using their own personal brand of domestic terrorism, it's up to Virgil to find out who is responsible for the mysterious killings. But when Virgil gets too close, the hunter becomes the hunted…Virgil hasn't seen his long-lost adopted brother, a convicted felon named Murton Wheeler, in almost twenty years. And when Murton comes back to town, in trouble and on the run, Virgil knows it's more than just coincidence, except he can't prove it. And given the nature of their past, he's not even sure he wants to...As the bodies continue to mount, Virgil finds himself running out of options, knowing he has to choose where his true loyalties lie--with the people he's sworn to protect, or to the brother that left him behind when he needed him the most...And in the end Virgil discovers he never really had a choice, because the final bullet reveals a truth that will change his life forever."This is Crime fiction at its finest…a Thriller filled with mystery, suspense, humor and a touch of romance as well!"Pick up your copy of the Mystery, Thriller & Suspense book that turned Thomas Scott into a household name. If you like John Sandford, James Lee Burke, Scott Pratt, Robert Crais, Michael Connelly or C.J. Box, you’ll love Thomas Scott!Here's what other readers are saying about State of Anger and Thomas Scott:Awesome book! This could be my new favorite series!! Ranks up there with Parker and Sandford!! —John DeharteLoved it! A very well written novel. I could not put it down. —Debra JohnsonTerrific book! One of the best novels I've read recently. It's an exquisitely plotted mystery, a cop procedural, a thriller, and a love story. It's also a book about family and forgiveness, and one man's spiritual journey. I can't wait to read the next Virgil Jones book. —Jillian Coleman WheelerState of Anger is book 1 of the Detective Virgil Jones Mystery Series. All the books are available exclusively on Amazon.com and part of Kindle Unlimited.
  • Kill Creek

    Scott Thomas

    Paperback (Inkshares, Oct. 31, 2017)
    “I’ve only dared to read it in the daylight.” ―Kaly Soto, Deputy Weekend Editor, the New York Times Book Review At the end of a dark prairie road, nearly forgotten in the Kansas countryside, is the Finch House. For years it has remained empty, overgrown, abandoned. Soon the door will be opened for the first time in decades. But something is waiting, lurking in the shadows, anxious to meet its new guests… When best-selling horror author Sam McGarver is invited to spend Halloween night in one of the country’s most infamous haunted houses, he reluctantly agrees. At least he won’t be alone; joining him are three other masters of the macabre, writers who have helped shape modern horror. But what begins as a simple publicity stunt will become a fight for survival. The entity they have awakened will follow them, torment them, threatening to make them a part of the bloody legacy of Kill Creek.
  • Kill Creek

    Scott Thomas

    eBook (Inkshares, Oct. 31, 2017)
    -Shortlisted for the 2017 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel-Winner of the American Library Association's Horror Book of 2017 "Intensely realized and beautifully orchestrated Gothic horror." —Joyce Carol Oates "A match for readers who enjoyed Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House." —Booklist (starred review) At the end of a dark prairie road, nearly forgotten in the Kansas countryside, is the Finch House. For years it has remained empty, overgrown, abandoned. Soon the door will be opened for the first time in decades. But something is waiting, lurking in the shadows, anxious to meet its new guests… When best-selling horror author Sam McGarver is invited to spend Halloween night in one of the country’s most infamous haunted houses, he reluctantly agrees. At least he won’t be alone; joining him are three other masters of the macabre, writers who have helped shape modern horror. But what begins as a simple publicity stunt will become a fight for survival. The entity they have awakened will follow them, torment them, threatening to make them a part of the bloody legacy of Kill Creek.
  • Violet

    Scott Thomas

    Paperback (Inkshares, Sept. 24, 2019)
    Selected by Library Journal as one of the best horror books of 2019"The sheer, skin-crawling fright is masterful. Thomas has crafted an indelible story...all wrapped in a supernatural shroud that unfurls from the heart of America. Whether or not thoughts can breathe, books certainly can, and Violet does exactly that." ―Jason Heller, National Public Radio"Don't let anybody tell you this book is a slow burn―Violet travels at the speed of horror." ―Josh Malerman, New York Times bestselling author of Bird BoxFor many children, the summer of 1988 was filled with sunshine and laughter. But for ten-year-old Kris Barlow, it was her chance to say goodbye to her dying mother.Three decades later, loss returns―her husband killed in a car accident. And so, Kris goes home to the place where she first knew pain―to that summer house overlooking the crystal waters of Lost Lake. It’s there that Kris and her eight-year-old daughter will make a stand against grief.But a shadow has fallen over the quiet lake town of Pacington, Kansas. Beneath its surface, an evil has grown―and inside that home where Kris Barlow last saw her mother, an old friend awaits her return.
  • State of Anger

    Thomas Scott

    Paperback (Independently published, Dec. 9, 2016)
    A State of Anger is revealed...one bullet at a time.Publisher's Weekly says "Thomas Scott's writing is thrilling and frantic!"This series grabs you with book one and doesn't let go!--Wall Street JournalAs leader of the Indiana State Police Major Crimes Unit, Detective Virgil Jones tackles only the toughest cases in the state, and the one he faces this time has the city of Indianapolis on edge, near the brink of panic. When a team of serial snipers begin using their own personal brand of domestic terrorism, it's up to Virgil to find out who is responsible for the mysterious killings. But when Virgil gets too close, the hunter becomes the hunted…Virgil hasn't seen his long-lost adopted brother, a convicted felon named Murton Wheeler, in almost twenty years. And when Murton comes back to town, in trouble and on the run, Virgil knows it's more than just coincidence, except he can't prove it. And given the nature of their past, he's not even sure he wants to...As the bodies continue to mount, Virgil finds himself running out of options, knowing he has to choose where his true loyalties lie--with the people he's sworn to protect, or to the brother that left him behind when he needed him the most...And in the end Virgil discovers he never really had a choice, because the final bullet reveals a truth that will change his life forever."This is Crime fiction at its finest…a Thriller filled with mystery, suspense, humor and a touch of romance as well!"Pick up your copy of the Mystery, Thriller & Suspense book that turned Thomas Scott into a household name. If you like John Sandford, James Lee Burke, Scott Pratt, Robert Crais, Michael Connelly or C.J. Box, you’ll love Thomas Scott!Here's what other readers are saying about State of Anger and Thomas Scott:Awesome book! This could be my new favorite series!! Ranks up there with Parker and Sandford!! —John DeharteLoved it! A very well written novel. I could not put it down. —Debra JohnsonTerrific book! One of the best novels I've read recently. It's an exquisitely plotted mystery, a cop procedural, a thriller, and a love story. It's also a book about family and forgiveness, and one man's spiritual journey. I can't wait to read the next Virgil Jones book. —Jillian Coleman WheelerState of Anger is book 1 of the Detective Virgil Jones Mystery Series. All the books are available exclusively on Amazon.com and part of Kindle Unlimited.
  • The Tiger with a Sapphire Eye

    H. Scott Thomas

    eBook (Sentient Tiger, Jan. 24, 2019)
    London 1938. Fifteen-year-old Arabella Swain and her cousin Humphrey are spending a long, hot summer under the watchful eye of their housekeeper Mrs McKay, completely unaware of the adventure and danger which await them.Thousands of miles away, in the desert mountains, a young corporal and his captain find themselves swept up in a treacherous sandstorm. The corporal stumbles across a cave, where he finds not only shelter but a secret passageway, marking the start of a chain of events which lead him to London and Arabella’s home.At the heart of the mystery is a statue of a tiger, discovered by the teenagers’ grandfather; a famous archaeologist, and housed in the British Museum. The statue is linked to an ancient civilisation, and a long-lost book: together, these treasures prove to be a powerful force and the race is on to find the book as a sinister secret order seeks to steal the statue and harness its powers to take control of London.With her mother in Mesopotamia on the hunt for the book it is up to Arabella, along with Humphrey, their friend Tom and the indomitable Mrs McKay, to unravel the mystery and foil the evil plan. Bravery and cunning are key – but so is knowing who they can trust.
  • The Making of the Potterverse: A Month-by-Month Look at Harry’s First 10 Years

    Scott Thomas

    language (ECW Press, April 1, 2007)
    Experience the magic again with this chronicle of the young wizard who took the world by storm! From the moment that J. K. Rowling conceived the idea of Harry Potter during a train ride, until the 1997 UK publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, The Making of the Potterverse tells the history of one of today’s most beloved sagas—in print, on screen, and in real life as waves of Pottermania swept fans young and old. Covering the phenomenon through the theatrical release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, this book covers all of the major and minor news events centering on the world of Harry Potter, interweaving quotes from the films’ cast and crew members—among them Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint; directors Chris Columbus (The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets), Alfonso Cuarón (The Prisoner of Azkaban), and Mike Newell (The Goblet of Fire); producer David Heyman, and behind-the-scenes personnel who bring the magic to life.
  • The Force of Truth: An Authentic Narrative

    Thomas Scott

    language (HardPress, May 8, 2018)
    This is a reproduction of a classic text optimised for kindle devices. We have endeavoured to create this version as close to the original artefact as possible. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we believe they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
  • Captain Carrot and the Final Ark

    Roy Thomas, Scott Shaw

    Paperback (DC Comics, April 15, 2008)
    When a former member of the Zoo Crew is murdered, the remaining members reunite to take on the dangerous Frogzilla and other super-powered villains.
  • To The Moon On A Viking Ship

    Thomas Scott

    eBook
    Mary and Ted want to go to the moon so badly that one day they decide to make their dreams come true.
  • The Feathers of the Rainbow

    Thomas Scott

    eBook
    Macaw is a sad bird who is made fun of by the other birds because he has only gray feathers. One day, he sees a rainbow and dreams of have feathers the color of the rainbow.
  • The Gift Yet To Come

    Thomas Scott

    language (, Sept. 4, 2014)
    On Christmas morning, young Julie, Rachel, and Chris are excited by all their gifts, but they are even more excited by a final gift. But where could it be?