Books published by publisher Kane Press

She wants her degree. But she just became a suspect of first-degree murder... "The Jessica James Mysteries are edgy, thrilling, and simply captivating."--Chicago Tribune Jessica James is broke and counting down the days until she can defend her philosophy thesis. Desperate to get out of her grubby attic digs, she and her friends break into her professor's office... only to find her adviser dead in the tub. Scoping the crime scene for clues, she leaves evidence that makes her both a suspect and a target. Suspecting the school's Russian janitor of doing more than sweeping the floors, Jessica mounts an investigation to clear her name. And when her ragtag posse helps her uncover a related date drug scandal, repeated attempts on her drink make her fear she's the next on the killer's to-do list. Can Jessica unmask the murderer before her degree gets buried six-feet-under? WOLFis the first standalone novel in the exhilarating Jessica James mystery series. If you like sassy detectives, irreverent humor, and crazy capers, then you'll love Kelly Oliver's hilarious adventure. Buy WOLF to join a girl-powered noir whodunit today!Independent Publisher's Award, Best Mystery/ThrillerForeward Magazine Award, Best Mystery FinalistAmazon BestsellerWhat Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ "Wolf is hilarious, irreverent, and clever, action-packed with surprising twists, the writing is witty and engaging, but what I loved the most about the book are the strong female characters."★★★★★ "If Stephanie Plum went to graduate school. Hilarious!"★★★★★ "Exhilarating read with all sorts of twists and turns. Jessica James is smart, bold, vulnerable, pretty and clumsy all at the same time. She defies any stereotype of a female lead, and this is a very good thing."★★★★★ "A unique and compelling mystery, engaging important social and political issues with brains, humor, and heart."★★★★★ "Clever and funny along with being a great mystery!"★★★★★ "Couldn't put it down."★★★★★ "Fun read and a great mystery with strong female characters."★★★★★ "Smart, capable women shine in this cast." ★★★★★ "WOLF has Oliver's trademark humor and quirky characters."Scroll up and grab your copy today and join Jessica and her posse for this fast paced thrill ride.

When teen idol Starr Silveira comes to Westview to film an episode of her hit TV show, Super Starr, the entire town is abuzz. But when kids start receiving mysterious letters from "Starr" asking them to hand over their valuable show memorabilia, Milo and Jazz suspect one thing: a super scam! Super Sleuthing Skills: Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions, Venn Diagrams)

Unicorn and Mule play the blues. But Unicorn has too many rules! This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the long "u" vowel sound. Kane Press's new series of super simple easy-to-reads, Bright Owl Books, adds Molly Coxe's five fun photographic long vowel stories, which are each only around 100–200 words. Molly Coxe's stories help kids learn to read by teaching the basic building blocks of reading―vowel sounds. With a note to parents and teachers at the beginning and story starters at the end, these books give kids the perfect start on educational success. Bright Owl Books make bright owl readers!

If James Patterson and Janet Evanovich had a love child... meet Jessica James!She’s in Sin City to search for her dad. But is she about to place her final bet? “Crackles with energy… Jessica remains an instantly likable protagonist… fast-paced and engaging.” —Kirkus Reviews Amazon Bestseller from Award Winning Author, Kelly OliverPhilosophy student Jessica James is desperate to find her real father. Broke and crashing with a stripper friend in Vegas, all she knows is that he’s supposedly a washed up magician. But all bets are off when she discovers a naked guy in a hotel bathtub missing a kidney…Suspecting her gyrating roommate could be tangled up in more than a g-string, Jessica ropes in her poker-ace sidekick to help. But when she discovers the ruthless casino mob is closing in, she’s worried the search for her dad was just an illusion.Can Jessica crack a criminal cartel before the mafia makes her cash out for life? Finalist, Best Suspense, Silver Falchion Award Finalist, Best Mystery, Mystery and Mayhem Awards Jackal is the fourth standalone novel in the thrilling Jessica James Mystery series. If you like quirky characters, action-packed suspense, and hilarious page-turners, then you’ll love Kelly Oliver’s gripping whodunit. Buy Jackal to watch a sleuth prowl the seedy streets of Vegas today! Nobody tops Kelly Oliver for delivering fast-paced narrative, quirky characters, and a plot as twisty as a bucking bronco--all of this leavened with Oliver's trademark wry humor.--Caroline Taylor, author of Loose Ends and The TypistOliver knows how to keep ratcheting up the stakes until the reader feels like they have their own mortgage riding on the roulette wheel. --Cate Holahan, USA Today best selling author of The Widower's Wife.Great cast of characters. A smart and sexy high stakes trip to Las Vegas.---Tracee de Hahn, author of Swiss Vendetta˃˃˃ What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ "Fun, action packed mystery. Suspenseful and action-packed mystery with all kinds of twists along the way."★★★★★ "Jessica James is an engaging character and she's got some pretty cool friends, too. The storyline flows beautifully and hooks you until the end."★★★★★"This book was a ton of fun to read. Filled with murder and Mayhem and a bit of hilarity, this book is a keeper. It kept me turning the pages from beginning to end. This is not one you will want to miss."★★★★★ "Such an engaging story. This cozy mystery was a great read, full of twists and turns, secrets and revelations."★★★★★ "This book is a great combination of humor, quirky characters, mystery, and adventure."★★★★★"Amazingly suspenseful read. I really enjoyed every aspect of this book. The added humor really makes the book a hit novel for me."★★★★★ "Fun, hilarious read. Tons of characters, action, the mob is involved and Jessica James and her friend Lolita are hilarious!!! Definitely enjoyed this read."Scroll up and grab a copy of Jackel today.Jessica James joins the ranks of strong female protagonists and women sleuths like Amelia Peabody, Stephanie Plum, Veronica Mars, Nancy Drew, Kinsey Millhone, Claire DeWitt , Cordelia Gray, V.I. Warshawski, Maisie Dobbs, Kay Scarpetta, Lisbeth Salander, and Vera Stanhope.

This isn't her first rodeo. But if she can't rope in a predator, she may be the next one to fall… “The Jessica James Mysteries are edgy, thrilling, and simply captivating.” —Chicago Tribune Jessica James fears for the worst. After the PhD student wakes up disoriented and naked behind a dumpster, tests come back negative but other victims start to surface. With assault off the table, the Montana cowgirl turned sleuth has to piece together a dark mystery. As her hot-tempered friend looks for revenge, Jessica's hunt for clues pairs her up with a smart-mouthed med student who just found a dead body in a freezer. But if the sleuth can't find out how the drugs, a genetic researcher, and the corpse are related, she might be the next victim taken out with the trash. Can Jessica use her red cowboy boots to stomp out the serial sedation? Finalist, Best Mystery, Silver Falchion Award FOX is the third standalone novel in the fast-paced Jessica James Mystery series. If you like quirky heroines, vigilante girl-power, and riveting suspense, then you’ll love Kelly Oliver’s page-turning tale. Buy FOX to watch girl power take down criminals today! What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ "Fun Read. Jessica James mysteries are fun and quirky."★★★★★"Well developed, timely, and well paced."★★★★★ "Action packed pages filled with a bit of romance, funny happening, kick-ass females, and plenty of who did it." FOX has Oliver's trademark humor and quirky characters. Join Jessica and her posse on this fast paced thrill ride.˃˃˃ What Reviewers are saying:Kelly Oliver's FOX has it all: keep-you-up-at-night pacing, Crichton-worthy plot packed with interesting insight and info, and a heckuva heroine. --Catherine Finger, Author of The Jo Oliver ThrillersFOX (A Jessica James Mystery) is an exciting story that kept me on the edge of my seat... an intense and thrilling storyline. A brilliant amateur sleuth novel. ★★★★★ --Reader's First Reviews "Mystery author extraordinaire Kelly Oliver has hit another one out of the park with F.O.X...Oliver has once again made female power quirky and fun--and oh so potent and riveting." --Samuel Marquis, author of Altar of Resistance and The Coalition "Oliver is a master of getting her heroine in and out of trouble while managing to both entertain and yes, even educate her readers." -- Charles Salzberg, Author of the Henry Swann Mystery series"tightly paced and enjoyable as it twists and turns... Oliver has a knack for colorful and affecting prose that makes many of the descriptive passages a delight to read." --Booklife Prize for Fiction"the story pulls you in and won't let you go. Fast moving and action driven, this is one book you won't want to string over a couple of nights of reading." --Clay Stafford, bestselling author & filmmaker, founder of Killer NashvilleFOX is part of the Jessica James Mystery-Thriller Series. If you love a page-turning thriller with mystery, humor, and a dash of romance, pick up FOX today!Scroll up and grab a copy of FOX today.Reader's Choice 5-Star Review, Claymore Award Finalist, Best MysterySilver Falchion Finalist, Best SuspenseAMAZON No.1 BESTSELLERScroll up and grab a copy FOX today.Jessica James joins the ranks of strong female protagonists and women sleuths like Amelia Peabody, Stephanie Plum, Veronica Mars, Nancy Drew, Kinsey Millhone, Claire DeWitt , Cordelia Gray, V.I. Warshawski, Maisie Dobbs, Kay Scarpetta, Lisbeth Salander, and Vera Stanhope.