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October 9, 2025

Switched

What would you do if you woke up a different age and gender?

Switched

by Angela Lam

Genre: Dystopian Cyberpunk SciFi Fantasy

A global phenomenon is rewriting the laws of biology,
causing men over fifty-five and women between eighteen and forty to suddenly
and inexplicably switch their ages and genders. No one understands it, and no
one can stop it.

Maxine thinks she can stay on the sidelines, supporting her brilliant
boyfriend-turned-girlfriend Jo—an audacious biotech pioneer, who’s breaking new
ground with brain-to-brain communication. But when the transformation strikes
Maxine, her reality is flipped upside down.

Now facing an unexpected future, Max must grapple with their identity,
struggling to align who they were with who they have become. Can they reclaim
control over a life that’s no longer theirs, or will they be swept away by the
changes they never asked for?

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Angela Lam writes across all genres, from romance (The Women
of the Crush series) to memoir (Red Eggs and Good Luck) to thrillers (No
Amends) and science fiction (Switched). Sometimes, she writes under a pen name
to keep things interesting (The Heroic Adventures of Madame X). The rest of the
time, she is busy exploring mixed-media art and teaching others what she knows.

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Published on October 09, 2025 19:59

October 8, 2025

The Sixth Serum

As the intense conflict nears its conclusion, what will Rion
and the Clairvoyants be prepared to give up for their freedom? Don’t miss the
dramatic conclusion of the Clairvoyants series.

The Sixth Serum

Clairvoyants Book 3

by Brady Moore

Genre: YA Fantasy

Eighteen-year-old Rion Grean finds himself isolated and
vulnerable behind enemy lines. His understanding of his identity, his missing
mother, and the other Clairvoyants is about to be challenged. Even with
newfound allies and abilities, he won’t be fully ready for the looming danger.
The future has changed course.

The Clairvoyants are no longer hidden, and the world is watching them closely.
Felix Bard and the relentless leaders of PSYRIIN are stepping out of the
shadows, armed with their most perilous weapons yet. Harsh truths will test
loyalties, and sacrifices will be inevitable.

As the intense conflict nears its conclusion, what will Rion and the
Clairvoyants be prepared to give up for their freedom?

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The Fourth Kinetic

Clairvoyants Book 1

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The Fifth Strain

Clairvoyants Book 2

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Brady Moore was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He began writing stories and drawing his own comic books at the age of ten and
never looked back. After graduating high school he attended the University of
North Carolina at Greensboro where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in
Media Studies. Heavily influenced by film and television, his writing includes
elements from multiple genres and multimedia styles. He currently resides in
Charlotte, NC where he enjoys writing everything from poetry to movie scripts.
His ultimate goal is to see one of his works adapted for the screen.

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Published on October 08, 2025 20:38

Boy With Wings

Johnny Cruel is born with strange appendages on his back and
ends up in a freak show traveling the South in the 1930s. Is he an angel or a
devil? What does it mean to be different?

Boy With Wings

by Mark Mustian

Genre: Historical Fiction, Magical Realism

“Vibrant and
alive, the kind of book where the blood pumps mightily.” —Kristen Arnett,
NYT bestselling author of Mostly Dead Things

What does it mean to be different?

When Johnny Cruel is born with strange appendages on his back in the 1930s
South, the locals think he’s a devil. Determined to protect him, his mother
fakes his death, and they flee. Thus begins Johnny’s yearslong struggle to find
a place he belongs. From a turpentine camp of former slaves to a freak show run
by a dwarf who calls herself Tiny Tot and on to the Florida capitol
building, Johnny finds himself working alongside other outcasts,
struggling to answer the question of his existence. Is he a horror, a wonder,
or an angel? Should he hide himself to live his life?

Following Johnny’s journey through love, betrayal, heartbreak, and several
murders, Boy With Wings is a story of the sacrifices and
freedom inherent in making one’s own special way-and of love and the miracles
that give our lives meaning.

Winner, Grand Prize
for Fiction, Next Generation Indie Book Awards

Winner, da Vinci
Prize for cover art

Winner, Bronze Medal
for Historical Fiction from Independent Publishers Book Awards (IPPY)

Finalist, Hawthorne
Award for Fiction

Finalist, Cross-Genre
Fiction, International Book Awards

Finalist, Literary
Fiction, National Indie Excellence Awards

Shortlisted, Shelley
Ward for Paranormal Fiction

“…a magical, highly imaginative tour de force… Boldly original and unexpectedly
profound…
—Readers’ Favorite Reviews

“Mustian’s story is a study in acceptance, diversity,
kindness, and the possibility of marvels in life… Vibrant with discovery, Boy With Wings is a winner.”
Midwest Book Review

Boy with Wings is a lyrical, mesmerizing blend of the magical—feathered wings—with
social realism…”
Historical Novel Society Reviews

“…riveting… An
evocative historical novel that celebrates distinctive individuals in the
Depression-era South.”
Foreword Book Reviews

“In this imaginative
novel filled with magical realism
, religion and morality are turned inside
out and upside down.”
—Southern Literary Review

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Mark Mustian is the author of the novels “The
Return” and “The Gendarme,” the latter a finalist for the Dayton
International Literary Peace Prize and shortlisted for the Saroyan
International Award for Writing. It won the Florida Gold Book Award for Fiction
and has been published in ten languages. The founder of the Word of South
Festival of Literature and Music in Tallahassee, Florida, his new novel,
“Boy With Wings,” is the winner of the Grand Prize for Fiction from
Next Generation Indie Book Awards and has received numerous other honors,
including winning the Bronze Prize for Historical Fiction from Independent
Publishers Book Awards (IPPY) and being named a finalist for the Hawthorne
Award for Fiction.

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Published on October 08, 2025 19:12

October 7, 2025

The Monsters Among Us

A viscerally cinematic and genre-defying fantasy/horror
novel.

The Monsters Among Us

The Abyss Borne Gods Book 1

by Kent Priore

Genre: Dark Fantasy, Horror

“Kent Priore
writes like a natural about the supernatural, and 
The Monsters Among
Us is a marvelously dark and true novel. American fiction has found a
terrific new voice.”

—Joseph O’Neill, PEN/Faulkner Award-Winning Author of Netherland

Seth’s life until now has been a product of a diabolical, evil Truman Show, his
entire upbringing a façade orchestrated for malevolent purposes. After his
beloved dies, he undergoes a demonic metamorphosis, which causes the world’s
fictitious walls to crumble.

As he tries to piece a semblance of his life back together and move on, he
meets friends who inspire, but even more harsh truths are revealed, perhaps too
difficult to cope with.

The very existence of life and reality is exposed as a machination of grotesque
gods. And to defeat them, Seth will have to fill his emptiness, for which
there’s only two options…
Bring the world to ruin, or learn to transmute his pain into strength.

Fans of “Jerusalem” by Alan Moore, “The Bell Jar” by Sylvia Plath,
or “The Master and Margarita” by Mikhail Bulgakovor will enjoy “The Monsters
Among Us.”

“I was intrigued from the first
sentence, determined to spend the night speed-reading so I didn’t have to
remain in suspense any longer.”

-Ella Dupuie, author of Fractures
of the Fallen

“Supernatural storytelling at its best, this vivid cinematic novel takes the
reader on an imaginative journey through what could be considered end of
days. 
The Monster’s Among Us is a masterful creation and a
must read—even for those who aren’t fans of fantasy/horror.”

—Joni Marie Iraci MFA author of Vatican Daughter

 

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Graduated from Bard College with a BA in the Written Arts,
Kent Priore is an author of dark literature, genre-blending epics and
vignettes, where dark romanticism meets modern psychology for a macabre but
hopeful depiction of inner struggle and the human ability to endure, and
perhaps even prevail. He has a fascination with humanity and is one of the few
to believe that despite our many weaknesses, we are far stronger than we often
think. He wishes to show that strength to those darker individuals, burdened by
lonesomeness, poor mental health, and other forces perceived to be out of their
control, as well as show them that all is not lost.

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Published on October 07, 2025 18:58

October 6, 2025

Where Birds Land

An inspiring story
of determination and grit . . .

Where Birds Land

by Mary Ruth Barnes

Genre: Native American Women’s Fiction

An inspiring story of
determination and grit . . .

Ella McSwain is a Chickasaw woman
raising her family amidst evolving turmoil within the budding state of
Oklahoma. After Ella is left with an unusable plot of land, she finds herself
fighting for her family’s rightful allotment. Faced with crooked businessmen,
land grifters, and grueling court battles, can she summon the strength to
persevere against all odds?

In this stand-alone companion to Little Bird, Mary Ruth Barnes crafts an
engaging family saga that spans from Indian Territory to Oklahoma statehood
against the backdrop of the state’s changing landscape.

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Mary Ruth Barnes
graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from North Carolina State with high honors
and a Master’s Degree from Montana State. After college, Barnes taught high
school and college English, Art and Computer Science for 14 years. Barnes has
received numerous awards for her art and writing on the state and national
level from 2011-2022. Barnes recently published her first novel “Little Bird”
with the Chickasaw Press about her great-great-Grandmother’s journey in Indian
Territory. “Little Bird” won two 2022 Ippy awards, receiving gold for the cover
design and silver for best Midwest regional fiction. Barnes is extremely active
in her community through Rotary (a member since 1996), P.E.O. (Philanthropic
Educational Organization), and Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Association. She is
also a current member of the National Watercolor Society.

In 2022, Barnes was inducted into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame and
Capitol Hill High School Hall of Fame for leadership in her community. She also
won the 2022 “55 Over 55 Inspiring Oklahomans” award for making a difference in
the lives of others. In 2019, Barnes won the Women in the Arts Recognition
award from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
And in 2015, Barnes was selected as the Chickasaw Dynamic Woman of the year.

Barnes has had many short stories and watercolors featured in several
issues of the journal of Chickasaw History and Culture, Ishtunowa. She was also
honored as a Chickasaw Artist in the July 2015 issue of the Distinctly Oklahoma
magazine. Her story of inspiration leading to painting and drawing was featured
in a book by Allison Fields, Chickasaw Artisans. In 2017, Barnes was selected
for the registry of Native American Artists located at the Heard Museum in
Scottsdale, AZ. While traveling and vacationing in South Texas with her art,
Barnes was interviewed and featured in the RV Wheel Life Magazine for the 2017
issue. Barnes retired from a career as the Director of Planned Giving for
American Cancer Society in 2017, where she raised over 35 million dollars for
cancer research. Her artwork “Fight of Hope” is currently featured in the
Cancer Journal of Native American Research and is on display in the surgery
waiting room of the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. Her watercolors can also
be found at several locations across the State of Oklahoma, including the
Artesian and the Welcome Center located in Davis. 

She has been a long-time equestrian, Barnes and her husband, Mike live
on a ranch in south central Oklahoma. They have two sons, Wiley and Selby
Barnes, and six grandchildren. Both sons work for the Chickasaw Nation. Mrs.
Barnes enjoys traveling with her husband in retirement.

 

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Published on October 06, 2025 19:10

October 5, 2025

Rising Ember

A kingdom divided will burn

Rising Ember

The Ember Crown Book 1

by Sara Wright

Genre: YA Dystopian Fantasy

Dangerous games. Kill or be killed. Can she
survive a king’s ruthless arena?

Clarissa craves an escape. An orphan forced
into criminal acts with other kids by their caretaker, she longs to break free
and become a healer. But when an archenemy provokes a deadly confrontation, the
seventeen-year-old awakens hidden powers in an explosive and fiery defense.

Seized by soldiers and taken to the capital
along with her only friend, Clarissa trains alongside other slaves to fight in
the royal army. But surrounded by mysterious strangers and running low on
trust, the desperate captive fears graduation day will be her last.

Is Clarissa destined to die in chains?

Rising Ember
is the thrilling first book in the Forbidden Chronicles YA dystopian fantasy
series. If you like strong-willed heroines, nail-biting drama, and clean
slow-burn romance, then you’ll love Sara Wright’s action-packed adventure.

Buy Rising Ember to ignite destiny
today!

**Get signed & special editions with maps, bookmarks & sprayed edges at Sara’s Store!**

 

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Sara Wright is the author of The Progenitor Chronicles and Forbidden Chronicles,
a YA dystopian fantasy series packed with rebellion, elemental powers, and
clean slow-burn romance.

She currently lives on Earth, her favorite vacation planet, with her husband and their very
opinionated fur baby. But most days, she’s off exploring shattered kingdoms,
star-spanning civilizations, and the occasional multiverse with her lifelong
companions: Imagination and Creativity.

Raised on bedtime stories and fueled by a steady diet of fantasy, sci-fi, and a sweet topping of
romance, Sara now writes tales for readers who crave action, heart, and hope.
When she’s not writing, you’ll find her cycling, hiking, or singing dramatically
to songs she swears are soundtracks to her books.

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Published on October 05, 2025 19:14

October 2, 2025

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Published on October 02, 2025 22:18

Roll Them Bones

Winning at this casino can be HELL

Roll Them Bones

by Danielle Gomes

Genre: Supernatural Thriller, Horror

A gripping supernatural thriller where the house always
wins—unless you’re willing to burn it all down.

When Lilith Umbra flees Las Vegas for a fresh start at the
Golden Sands Casino in Atlantic City, she thinks she’s escaping her tragic
past. But some fates can’t be outrun.

Strange occurrences plague the crumbling casino: phantom
sounds, impossible shadows, and visions that feel disturbingly real. Local
journalist Sharp insists the building is cursed, while her charismatic boss
Amon dismisses such claims as nonsense.

But when Lilith uncovers a mysterious book detailing the
rituals of a powerful occult organization, she realizes the truth is far more
sinister than any ghost story.

As ancient prophecies collide with modern ambition, Lilith
discovers she hasn’t stumbled into evil’s path—she’s been guided there. With
allies who may be enemies and time running out, she faces an impossible choice
that will determine not just her fate, but the fate of humanity itself.

Perfect for fans of supernatural thrillers who love
unreliable narrators, shocking twists, and stories where nothing is as it
seems.

Some games are rigged from the start. But sometimes, the
only way to win is to change the rules entirely.

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Danielle Gomes is an accomplished author, freelance
journalist, and brand development specialist known for her dynamic, cinematic
storytelling and ability to blend real-world themes with suspenseful
narratives. She holds a Master of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies from the
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), a foundation that supports her diverse
work in nonfiction, fiction, and media. Gomes gained recognition with Hit Me!
Fighting the Las Vegas Mob by the Numbers, a gripping true crime book co-authored
with Jay Bonansinga that chronicles her father’s efforts to dismantle mob
influence in 1970s Las Vegas. She later ventured into science fiction with
EVE-0 and Lucien, a high-stakes thriller series exploring genetic engineering
and global pandemics. Her work has earned critical acclaim, including a Telly
Award and a Videographer’s Award of Excellence for a documentary short on
homelessness. She is a member of the Authors Guild, International Thriller
Writers, and Horror Writers Association.

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Published on October 02, 2025 21:51

October 1, 2025

The Cost of Magic

What would you risk to prove you belong –

Your life? Your freedom? Or the fate of a kingdom?

The Cost of Magic

Prequel to The Intrigue of Magic Series

by L.J. Evias

Genre: YA Epic Fantasy, Swords & Sorcery

She’s young, gifted,
and desperate to prove she belongs. But some lessons come with a cost.

Torvia has one goal: to earn her place as a royal guard and repay the prince
who saved her life. But despite her powerful magic, the prince refuses to send
her into danger, and the princess wants her in court.

Everyone has a plan for Torvia’s future. None of them match her own.

So when a charming older boy offers secret lessons and a chance to escape her
overprotective guardian, Torvia is tempted. He’s clever. He listens. And the
magic he shows her is unlike anything she’s seen before.

But every step she takes draws her further from the path she planned – and one
wrong move could cost her the mission, her future, and the prince who’s
counting on her.

The Cost of Magic is a dark coming-of-age prequel to The
Intrigue of Magic
, a young adult epic fantasy series, perfect for readers
who crave fierce heroines, tangled loyalties, and the high price of choosing
your own path.

Start The Cost of Magic today
and discover how one girl’s ambition can change the fate of a kingdom.

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The Discovery of
Magic

The Intrigue of
Magic Book 1

A world ruled by
magic. A palace full of secrets. A girl who refuses to back down.

Seventeen-year-old Alice Harper had her future mapped out—win an archery
scholarship, protect her friends, and stay in control. But when a portal hurls
her into a kingdom where magic rules and obedience means survival, she lands in
a palace gripped by fear—and under the eye of the most powerful man in the realm.

The Royal Mage doesn’t just control the court—he controls people. With power,
with fear, with enchantments no one dares resist. And for reasons Alice can’t
explain, he’s taken a disturbing interest in her.

The only person who seems to want to help is the prince. He’s charming,
clever—and very possibly lying. Caught between dangerous truths and beautiful
deceits, Alice must decide who to trust before her friends are lost forever.

She’s not afraid of a fight. But in a world where magic is control, and trust
is the most dangerous choice of all, surviving will take more than arrows—it
will take everything she’s got.

The Discovery of Magic is the thrilling first book in The
Intrigue of Magic
, a YA epic fantasy series perfect for fans of court
intrigue, character-driven fantasy, and bold heroines who don’t just
survive—they fight for each other.

Buy The Discovery of Magic today
to enter a world where freedom is fragile—and every alliance comes at a cost.

What readers are saying:

‘A creative first novel in the Intrigue of Magic series, the
contemporary characters are endearing and believable figures with magical
threats, delicate alliances, and savvy manipulators at every turn. The
world-building is strong, with thematic undercurrents pointing back to
contemporary life in a way that inspires a continuing sense of empathy for the
characters. Evias’ care with character interaction and modern-day social
parallels make it a distinctly compelling start to a new series.’ – Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★

The world-building is great with
detailed political structure and magical elements…Evias dishes up the angst
that accompanies young love, and…is authentic in depicting the frustrations
of youth…Overall, this is a thoughtful and well-executed entry to a new
series and I look forward to seeing where we go next’ – Asher Syed, Readers’ Favorite, ★★★★★

…offers a balance of
lightheartedness and tension, making it accessible to both younger and older
audiences. This first book in the series holds great promise and delivers a
charming and enjoyable story.’ – Carol
Thompson, Readers’ Favorite, 
★★★★

‘L. J. Evias’ thrilling fantasy adventure will keep readers glued to the
pages…The Discovery of Magic is a well-written, clean fantasy to
be enjoyed by fantasy lovers young and old’ – Delene Vrey, Readers’ Favorite, ★★★★★

‘The Discovery of Magic is a compelling start to what promises to be an
exceptional fantasy series for readers who appreciate carefully crafted magical
worlds and meaningful character growth. I cannot wait to see what comes next.’
– K.C. Finn, Readers’ Favorite, ★★★★★

‘A suspense-filled, magical adventure with a strong, reckless protagonist to
root for. Highly recommended!’ – The
Wishing Shelf
, ★★★★

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L. J. Evias writes
exclusively in the fantasy genre, infusing stories with a dash of adventure and
mystery. In Evias’s worlds, moral absolutes do not exist, giving life to a
diverse cast of intriguing characters.

The Intrigue of
Magic is Evias’s debut series, featuring accessible world-building, intricate
plots, and unforgettable heroes and villains. Released in 2024, The Discovery
of Magic is the first book in this series.

When not immersed
in the pages of a novel, Evias enjoys real-world adventures both in the UK and
abroad. The enchanting settings of The Intrigue of Magic series draw
inspiration from personal travels, notably the unique architecture and
evocative landscapes of Morocco.

Bonus material and
a sample short story are available from the author’s website.

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Published on October 01, 2025 21:40

September 30, 2025

Switch

A fast-paced techno thriller that brings a gripping
conclusion to the E&A Investigations series as Mari Ellwyn faces her past,
her nemesis, and a web of high-stakes crimes.

Switch

E&A Investigations Book 3

by Lisa Towles

Genre: Mystery Crime Thriller, Suspense

A body vanished
from the morgue. A coastal town gripped by bank heists.

The only link is a
past that someone will kill to keep buried.

In Book 3 of the E&A Investigations series, Mari Ellwyn
and Derek Abernathy return to track a string of unsettling bank robberies.
Their case takes a dark turn with the bizarre disappearance of a body from the
local morgue, a mystery connected to the vanishing of the previous Medical
Examiner, Dr. Camille Bota. Their investigation plunges them into the dangerous
world of a multi-national organization involved in suspected fraud and fringe
technology research. For Mari, the case ignites a personal quest, forcing her
to confront the long-unresolved disappearance of her father, CIA operative
Richard Ellwyn.

The deeper she digs, the more Mari realizes that both she
and her father are inextricably linked to their lifelong nemesis, the notorious
international crime boss Jacques Martel. The missing body and the secrets
surrounding Dr. Bota become entangled with her father’s shadowy past and
Martel’s deadly machinations. In a high-stakes collision of family secrets and
criminal enterprise, Mari must confront her father and their shared enemy
before they both become casualties in Martel’s lethal game.

 

REVIEWS:

“A taut, high-intelligence thriller with real emotional
teeth…” – The Prairies Book Review

Fast-paced, smart, and full of twists, this is a thriller
that delivers both heart and heat.” —Scott Olsen, San Francisco
Book Review

“A breakneck techno-thriller that crackles with smart dialogue, raw emotion,
and relentless tension.” – Literary Titan

This exhilarating, action-infused crime thriller deftly incorporates suspense
with harrowing drama to keep readers turning the pages. – The Book
Commentary

**Releases on Sep 30th!!**

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Salt Island

E&A
Investigations Thriller Series Book 2

“This
book is an intricate, immersive, and riveting thriller, with plenty of
surprising twists and turns.” — Readers’ Choice

In the heart-pounding international thriller Salt Island, Mari
Ellwyn, a former-CIA private investigator, finds herself thrust into a perilous
world of high-stakes corporate espionage and ecoterrorism. As her newly formed
partnership with Derek Abernathy is put to the ultimate test, Mari faces a
daunting challenge that forces her to confront powerful ghosts from her past.

When billionaire CEO Jack Darcy’s reputation and IPO deal are under threat,
Mari finds herself entangled in a web of secrets, lies and corporate fraud. The
disappearance of Jack’s glamorous wife, coupled with the unraveling of a dark
secret within his esteemed environmental startup, leaves Mari with unanswered
question and a thirst for Justice.

While Mari’s partner Derek goes undercover to investigate a series of
suspicious deaths on a local farm in California’s Central Valley, Mari grapples
with the haunting truth about her missing father—a man with a double identity
and secret agenda. Determined to uncover the depths of her father’s involvement
with her case, Mari embarks on a solo journey to the British Virgin Islands, a
hidden Caribbean refuge that holds the key to her own identity and future.

With Derek gone and time running out, Mari must decide whether to risk
everything to uncover the truth or succumb to the powerful forces that seek to
bury it forever. Get your copy of Salt Island now and brace
yourself of a relentless rollercoaster. Secrets can’t stay buried forever, but
now Mari is alone, exposed and fighting for her survival.

What readers are saying about the
award-winning Salt Island:

“An often engaging tale of money, danger, and family.” – Kirkus

“An intricate, gorgeously written, character-driven page-turner with some
shocking twists.” – Prairies Book Reviews

“An intoxicating read, hugely entertaining.” – The Book Commentary

“An exceptional thriller and a riveting work of espionage, wrongdoing, and
discovery.” – Midwest Book Review

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Hot House

E&A
Investigations Book 1

Who killed Sophie Michaud? Stay up all night reading
this award-winning psychological thriller that has readers obsessed.

 Shot in the line of duty, ex
CIA operative Mari Ellwyn is again chasing adrenaline, when she reinvents
herself as a private investigator on a quest to find the killer of college
student Sophie Michaud. Every door Mari opens proves to be more perilous than
the last, but she’s hell bent on bringing the killer to justice—for Sophie,
students, and all women.

Teaming up with seasoned
investigator and former detective, Derek Abernathy, the crime-savvy pair
discover Sophie’s journal, which is filled with names and controversial
secrets—listed among them is Mari’s own father.

What secrets was Sophie
hiding?

As they connect the dots
leading to Sophie’s death, the blackmailing of a federal judge, and Mari’s own
family, Sophie’s murderer is closing in for the next kill. Facing an adversary
like none she’s ever experienced before, Mari must find her missing father and
reconcile her broken past before she becomes the killer’s next victim.

A multiple award-winning
novel, Hot House is a page-turning psychological thriller
packed with tension, secrets, suspense, and surprises. If you like Blake
Crouch, Harlan Coben, and Lisa Gardner, discover Lisa Towles’ E&A Series
today.

·
First Place Winner of The Book Fest 2022 Literary Award, Mystery &
Crime category

·
Literary Titan Gold Award for Fiction

Escape into this devious mind
mystery by getting your copy of Hot House now, so you can
solve the puzzle of who killed Sophie Michaud.

 

What readers are saying:

A dark,
edge-of-the-seat thriller. 
Highly recommended!”Chanticleer Reviews

Memorable characters make for a winsome, absorbing detective tale.” – Kirkus
Reviews

Towles does a fantastic job of pacing the
storyline so that the reader hangs on to every clue… I recommend this for
fans of crime fiction writers
Baldacci, Slaughter, and Gardner.” 
San Francisco Book Review

Award-winning author Lisa Towles delivers again and again with
her gripping thrillers…” Sarah
Lovett, Bestselling author

“The plot is propelled
forward by the clever use of suspense,
measured action, and ingeniously written conflict. It is a
moving and delightful read with cinematic
scenes
 and characters that will stick with readers for a long after
they turn the last page.” – The Book Commentary

“Hot House is an intricate
maze of blackmailsurprise and suspense delivered by
quirky characters, pithy dialog and LOL humor. Another hit by my favorite thriller writer, Lisa Towles.”
– Ana Manwaring

“Fans of investigative thrillers and mysteries will be the audience for
Hot House, but its ability to craft a sassy, fun series of dialogues and
inspections… creates an exceptional
read
 with a powerfully unexpected
conclusion..
. This will attract audiences both within and beyond the thriller and mystery genres.” 
Midwest Book Review

“Towles has produced a
knockout novel with Hot House. Towles’s plot is as twisted and unpredictable… Nowhere will thriller fans find a more
engaging keep-you-on-your-toes read.” –
Literary Titan

“This meticulously
constructed, remarkable mystery deftly
explores people’s darkest flaws while revealing hard truths about the hidden
workings of the world. A fast-paced
and psychologically astute thriller.
 Prairies Book Review


Hot House is one of those books that pries your eyelids open and
doesn’t relent until you’ve reached the end. Good luck getting Mari out of your head!” – Benjamin Bradley

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Lisa Towles is an
award-winning, Amazon bestselling crime novelist and a passionate speaker on
the topics of fiction writing, creativity, and Strategic Self Care. Lisa has 11
crime novels in print with her newest title Specimen freshly released in
November 2024. The first two books of her E&A Investigations Series (Hot
House and Salt Island) were both #1 Amazon Kindle Bestsellers. Lisa also writes
standalone thrillers, such as her 2022 political thriller, The Ridders, which
won an American Fiction Award. Lisa is an active member and frequent
panelist/speaker of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and
International Thriller Writers. She has an MBA in IT Management and works
full-time in the tech industry.

Read more about Lisa’s
book on her publisher’s
website
.

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Published on September 30, 2025 21:37