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  • The Desolate Garden

    Daniel Kemp, Julia Gibbs

    language (Gumshoe - A Next Chapter Imprint, Sept. 23, 2017)
    What secrets lie in the ledgers of the Royal Government Bank?After Harry Paterson is summoned to London following his father's murder, he finds out that the late Lord Elliot Paterson had discovered hidden information dated all the way back to 1936... and a vast quantity of money erased from the accounts. Mysterious initials and an address in Leningrad - a major port in former Soviet Union - are his only clues.Together with the attractive Judith Meadows, Harry must unravel his father's mysterious death - and figure out the mystery hidden in the files of the Royal Government Bank.Praise from readers:β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… - "I never saw what was coming... Highly recommend this book."β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… - "Several surprise twists, a budding romance, and a feel of having visited England are just some of the gifts of this story. For any history buff, this is delicious buffet of entertainment. Mr. Kemp has done his research well."β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… - "Lots of twists and turns in this political thriller. If you are a fan of the genre, you will find this a fun and nicely paced read."β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… - "Well-written and intriguing, with characters that are deep and likable. Fiction and history are mixed together in a very interesting way. I very much enjoyed this book."
  • Blood Fever

    Simone Beaudelaire

    eBook (Sanguine - A Next Chapter Imprint, Dec. 16, 2018)
    Spring, 1945. The war in Europe is ending, but in New Orleans's French Quarter, the sultry nights conceal an even greater danger to humanity.Standing against the ancient, bloodthirsty evil is scientist Philippe Dumont, who races against time to cure a disease that resembles yellow fever, but is not.Budding researcher Daphne Delaney joins Philippe, hoping to prevent their powerful enemy's plan. But neither Daphne nor Philippe can grasp the scope of the danger they face, nor of the passion they will find in each other.From urban New Orleans to the depths of the bayou, Philippe must chase the monster to save the woman he loves. But the Vampire King will not rest until the lovers belong to him... for all eternity.This steamy romance includes graphic sex scenes and scenes of non-consensual sexual contact.Praise:β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… - "Exceptional writing."β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… - "A solid entry into the vampire romance genre."β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… - "Love, intrigue, adventure and much more."
  • The Connecticut Corpse Caper

    Tyler Colins

    language (Gumshoe - A Next Chapter Imprint, Aug. 13, 2016)
    A week-long stay in a creepy Connecticut mansion is replete with hidden passageways, disappearing corpses, and quirky inheritance recipients. And if that’s not enough to make for hair-raising moments on the secluded, storm-bound estate, how about a ghost named Fred?The stipulation in the will of Jill-Jocasta Fonne’s aunt reads: if a guest leaves early, his or her share will be divided among those remaining. The first one to leave - permanently - dies just hours after arriving.Soon, people start dropping like flies. Donning amateur sleuth caps, Jill and her associates, Rey and Linda, attempt to solve the mystifying murders. Others jump in, and the bumbling and stumbling - and mayhem - begin.Praise:β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… - "Will keep you amused - and guessing - from beginning to end."
  • Save Our Shop

    Michael N. Wilton

    language (Gumshoe - A Next Chapter Imprint, Oct. 9, 2013)
    Losing his job at the local newspaper after a series of unflattering doodles, William Bridge is called to help his uncle Albert keep his shop going. He immediately falls in love with Sally, the latest shop volunteer, despite formidable opposition from her autocratic stepmother, Lady Courtney.Following a break-in and lost orders, an SOS sent to Albert’s maverick brother Neil changes everything. On the run from the police, Neil disguises himself as his Aunt Isobel, and encourages William to be nice to a visiting American security expert and his flighty daughter Veronica, causing a rift in his budding romance. Pressure soon mounts for William to investigate rumors of a shady deal to take over the shop, and threaten the life of the village - a price he is willing to pay in a desperate fight to win back his love.
  • In The Soup

    Michael N. Wilton

    eBook (Gumshoe - A Next Chapter Imprint, May 26, 2015)
    William Bridge returns to foil another dastardly plot.Once again, he must put aside his personal ambitions when Sir Henry is involved in a scandal that threatens to put an end to the family’s hopes of getting their son Lancelot married to the daughter of a wealthy American.Foiled in his attempts to get his own back, Foxey Fred and his gang find a new way of retrieving their fortunes by blackmailing Sir Henry who, fearful his wife may find out, appeals to William for help.Calling on his Uncle Neil for support, William sets out to unravel the threads of lies and deceit, despite continued opposition from Sally’s stepmother, Lady Courtney, and a series of female encounters that are enough to test the trust of even the most faithful of admirers.
  • The Gatekeeper

    Ian Taylor, Rosi Taylor

    eBook (Gumshoe - A Next Chapter Imprint, April 3, 2020)
    Paul Milton, a dynamic young vicar, is successful at bringing folk back to the Church. Fresh from a South London triumph, he and his wife Sarah, an emotionally fragile English rose, head north to a new rural appointment.However, the position is not what they expect. Soon after their arrival, Sarah becomes distant and oddly changed. Paul finds himself caught in a war between Olwen - a Celtic sorceress - and Julius Dodds, the church’s implacable troubleshooter. Under pressure from both sides, Paul suffers a crisis of faith.As the ancient ritual of All Saints’ Eve approaches, Sarah disappears and Paul has to battle against Olwen and Dodds to save his wife from a fate too terrible to contemplate.