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Chasing the Pain: A Marty Singer Mystery (#8) by Matthew Iden

Meet Author Matthew Iden: "Matthew Iden is the author of the psychological suspense novel The Winter Over, a half-dozen books in the Marty Singer detective series, and several acclaimed stand-alone novels. His eclectic work resume includes jobs with the US Postal Service, an international nonprofit, the Forest Service in Sitka, Alaska, and the globe-spanning Semester at Sea program. His latest, Birthday Girl, is a suspense novel featuring Elliott Nash, a former forensic psychologist who is now ho...

TOP TEN MUST READS OF 2020

TOP TEN MUST READS OF 2020 The delights of 2020 haven't been many, but there was one silver lining in the midst of pandemic distress and turmoil and that centered on the ability to read as an escape. Books encompass the ability to take you far away from your current situation. They can teach you something new, help you bond with a new bff character, or give you the means of visiting a new world for free. It's the epitome of delight and happiness and deliverance. In this manner, I'll share my muc...

Murder Offstage (Posie Parker Mystery #1) by L.B. Hathaway

Starting a new mystery series is always exciting for me. I like the thrill of learning how a new author presents their story, the characterization which leads you to a new favorite friend, and the development of the plot. It's an intoxicating trifecta of bliss all within the pages of a novel. 
We begin, again, with Author L.B. Hathaway and her Posie Parker Mystery Series. 
"Cambridge-educated, British-born L.B. Hathaway writes historical fiction and contributes to a number of popular history magaz...

Murder by Midnight (Miss Alice #1) by Blythe Baker

Let's meet Author Blythe Baker: "Blythe Baker is the lead writer behind several popular historical and paranormal mystery serieses. When Blythe isn't buried under clues, suspects, and motives, she's acting as chauffeur to her children and head groomer to her household of beloved pets. She enjoys walking her dog, lounging in her backyard hammock, and fiddling with graphic design. She also likes binge-watching mystery shows on TV." ~ Amazon   To learn more about Blythe, visit her website and sign up ...

Hidden Intentions by Alan Brenham

Hey, Readers, let's get to know crime fiction and thriller author, Alan Brenham:  "Alan Brenham is the pen name of Alan Behr. He worked as a Texas law enforcement officer for over twenty years and as a criminal prosecutor and later criminal defense attorney for over twenty-five years. Today he lives in Texas with his wife, Lillian, where he's working on his seventh novel.

His first crime novel, Price of Justice, won several awards including best in police/crime fiction. It also became a top 100 in...

Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner

Let's meet Author Lisa Gardner and see what's happening with her newest book Before She Disappeared coming out January 19, 2021.
"New York Times #1 bestselling crime novelist Lisa Gardner began her career in food service, but after catching her hair on fire numerous times, she took the hint and focused on writing instead. A self-described research junkie, she has parlayed her interest in police procedure, criminal minds and twisted plots into a streak of bestselling suspense novels. Her 2010 nove...

Wish for Love by Daria White

Author Daria White has quickly become one of my favorite authors, and I've only read one of her books thus far. However, I was introduced to her via her podcast Writer in the Making a few years ago. It's quick and helpful tutorial episodes of how to become a better writer through her own lessons in the author world. She includes free writer resources, giveaways, encouragement, how to build your own author podcast, and more. 

Best of all, you get to hear it in her soft, comforting voice. Most are ...

The Danger Game by Ian Bull

"Ian Bull's books are action-packed thrillers that start in California and then go careening around the globe.
Ian Bull is the pen name of Donald Ian Bull, and he brings twenty-five years in Hollywood and a lifetime in California to his writing.
He is the author of THE QUINTANA ADVENTURES, a series featuring the exploits of Army reconnaissance photographer Steven Quintana and movie star Julia Travers, and their rocky relationship.
THE PICTURE KILLS is the first book, and SIX PASSENGERS, FIVE PARACH...

Murder in the Crypt (Redmond and Haze Mysteries #1) by Irina Shapiro

This week I'm taking a peek into the life and works of Author Irina Shapiro. A writer who takes on her own twist to murder mysteries and private investigation. She gives us a new duo to love. Here's a brief glance into her world: "I was born in Moscow, Russia during the hight of Communism and "enjoyed" the life of an average Russian child until my family's immigration to the United States in 1982. We settled in Brooklyn, NY where I finished school and then graduated from Bernard M. Baruch...

The Curse of Kalathan (The Kalathan Chronicles Book 1) by Kate le Roux

"Kate le Roux lives in Cape Town, South Africa, where if she stands on tiptoes she can just about see Table Mountain from her kitchen window. She grew up on a diet of CS Lewis, LM Montgomery and Louisa May Alcott, and since being allowed into the Young Adult section at the local library at the age of thirteen she still hasn't really left. She spent a good number of years marking mostly horrible English essays and getting high school kids to act out bits of Shakespeare which she loved, leaving on...