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Hey, What is This? (A Children's Picture Book)

Hey, What is This? is a learning book with real pictures for beginning and young readers by bestselling children’s book author R. Barri Flowers. In a fun and educational manner with rhymes, this first in a new children’s picture book series teaches kids about different things in life that are both ordinary and extraordinary. The book is sure to appeal to its young audience and parents alike.

Also available in eBook, print, and audio are the author’s top selling children’s picture learning books, ABC’s of Earth’s Creatures and the A to Z Things series.

Children’s bestselling fiction titles by R. Barri Flowers include A Kangaroo’s Pouch, Abby Appleton's Apple Farm, Christmas and the Lost Elf 1 and 2, Willa's Halloween Adventure 1 and 2, Toby the Talking Tree, Greeley the Mean Goat, The Runaway Rabbit Named Robbie, and The Mystery of Christmas Tree Village. These books are all available in audio, print, and eBook.

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The Big Thriller Article on NIGHT KILLERS

Followers, fans, and friends of bestselling author R Barri Flowers, check out The Big Thrill article on the Thriller Writers Author -- highlighting his latest thriller novel, Night Killers: A Crime Thriller Novel -- in eBook and print from Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, and other book sellers. Get your copy today! :)


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Night Killers: A Crime Thriller Novel

Night Killers: A New Crime Novel by R. Barri Flowers

New Crime Thriller by R. Barri Flowers
Night Killers: A New Crime Thriller Novel by R. Barri Flowers

Night Killers is a suspense thriller and police procedural mystery novel by award-winning and bestselling crime writer R. Barri Flowers.

Trudy Clawson is a homicide detective with the police department in Night, Oregon. She is paired with FBI special agent Daryl Hatcher in pursuit of a diabolical serial killer with the moniker, “The Night Strangler,” who has raped and murdered several local women. When a second serial killer emerges targeting men who are shot to death, Clawson and Hatcher must do double duty in their relentless pursuit of the clever unsubs. Complicating matters is the strong chemistry and an ensuing romance between the two investigators, who have both been burned in past relationships and are leery of involvement.

Dawn Whelan is a beautiful psychologist who is stunned when a patient confesses to being part of a gang rape and murder of a teenager twenty years ago named Tessa Katie Crowley. Unbeknownst to the tormented confessor, Tessa happens to be Dawn’s half sister who went missing mysteriously, never to be heard from again. Now the truth about Tessa’s disappearance has finally come to light. Embittered, Dawn seeks the ultimate revenge against the four rapist-killers.

Kenneth Emery has been addicted to killing for most of his life. He makes no apologies for the homicidal maniac he has fostered over the years, making him the monster he is today. As the Night Strangler, he relishes homing in on unsuspecting lovely ladies, having his way with them and finishing them off with his bare hands, while staying just beyond the reach of the inane authorities.

The two cases turn out to be much more connected than anyone realizes, setting into motion a series of interrelations and heart-pounding events, leading to a dramatic conclusion that will forever turn the quaint Pacific Northwest town of Night upside down.

Bonus material includes excerpts of the author’s gripping mystery thrillers, Kauai Killer and Alive in the Rose City, and the tragedy driven relationship novel, A Reason to Live.

PRAISE FOR MYSTERIES AND THRILLERS BY R. BARRI FLOWERS

“Murder on Kaanapali Beach is among the best of his tales. This one deserves to be at the top of your must read list.” -- John Lutz, Edgar winning, bestselling mystery author

“Justice Served is a model of crime fiction .... Flowers may be a new voice in modern mystery writing, but he is already one of its best voices.” -- Statesman Journal

“A fine procedural along with appealing characters and great local color.” -- Bill Crider, Edgar winner and crime writer on Murder on Kaanapali Beach

“R. Barri Flowers writes with the passion and knowledge of someone who truly knows his craft. A steamy, non-stop thrill-ride through the seamy underbelly of Hawaii.” -- Allison Leotta, former federal prosecutor and author on Murder in Maui

“An A+ suspense/mystery with a touch of heartfelt romance.... Is not just simply compelling, it also activates reader’s consciousness.... Powerful legal suspense is riveting.” -- Fresh Fiction on Justice Served

“An interesting blend of classic film noir …. Quick action and tight dialogue make it a jolting thriller, but it’s also got the psychological tightness of a good mystery puzzle.” -- Robert A. Sloan, mystery author on Dead in the Rose City

“An exquisitely rich and masterfully constructed mystery... A savvy, smooth, and sumptuous read that’s as hot as Waikiki beach sand.” -- Jon Land, bestselling author on Murder in Honolulu

“A masterful thriller set in the dark underbelly of Maui, with lots of fine action, down and dirty characters, and the vivid details of police procedure. A terrific read!” -- Douglas Preston, bestselling author on Murder in Maui

“State’s Evidence is a mixture of murder, mystery, madness and mayhem. The story was well-written and believable, and at times erotic. Flowers inflicted the characters with human flaws, among them the desire for love and revenge.” -- RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Get your copy today in Kindle, Nook, Apple, or Smashwords!

New Crime Thriller by R. Barri Flowers

Night Killers: A New Crime Thriller Novel by R. Barri Flowers

Night Killers is a suspense thriller and police procedural mystery novel by award-winning and bestselling crime writer R. Barri Flowers.

Trudy Clawson is a homicide detective with the police department in Night, Oregon. She is paired with FBI special agent Daryl Hatcher in pursuit of a diabolical serial killer with the moniker, “The Night Strangler,” who has raped and murdered several local women. When a second serial killer emerges targeting men who are shot to death, Clawson and Hatcher must do double duty in their relentless pursuit of the clever unsubs. Complicating matters is the strong chemistry and an ensuing romance between the two investigators, who have both been burned in past relationships and are leery of involvement.

Dawn Whelan is a beautiful psychologist who is stunned when a patient confesses to being part of a gang rape and murder of a teenager twenty years ago named Tessa Katie Crowley. Unbeknownst to the tormented confessor, Tessa happens to be Dawn’s half sister who went missing mysteriously, never to be heard from again. Now the truth about Tessa’s disappearance has finally come to light. Embittered, Dawn seeks the ultimate revenge against the four rapist-killers.

Kenneth Emery has been addicted to killing for most of his life. He makes no apologies for the homicidal maniac he has fostered over the years, making him the monster he is today. As the Night Strangler, he relishes homing in on unsuspecting lovely ladies, having his way with them and finishing them off with his bare hands, while staying just beyond the reach of the inane authorities.

The two cases turn out to be much more connected than anyone realizes, setting into motion a series of interrelations and heart-pounding events, leading to a dramatic conclusion that will forever turn the quaint Pacific Northwest town of Night upside down.

Bonus material includes excerpts of the author’s gripping mystery thrillers, Kauai Killer and Alive in the Rose City, and the tragedy driven relationship novel, A Reason to Live.

PRAISE FOR MYSTERIES AND THRILLERS BY R. BARRI FLOWERS

“Murder on Kaanapali Beach is among the best of his tales. This one deserves to be at the top of your must read list.” -- John Lutz, Edgar winning, bestselling mystery author

“Justice Served is a model of crime fiction .... Flowers may be a new voice in modern mystery writing, but he is already one of its best voices.” -- Statesman Journal

“A fine procedural along with appealing characters and great local color.” -- Bill Crider, Edgar winner and crime writer on Murder on Kaanapali Beach

“R. Barri Flowers writes with the passion and knowledge of someone who truly knows his craft. A steamy, non-stop thrill-ride through the seamy underbelly of Hawaii.” -- Allison Leotta, former federal prosecutor and author on Murder in Maui

“An A+ suspense/mystery with a touch of heartfelt romance.... Is not just simply compelling, it also activates reader’s consciousness.... Powerful legal suspense is riveting.” -- Fresh Fiction on Justice Served

“An interesting blend of classic film noir …. Quick action and tight dialogue make it a jolting thriller, but it’s also got the psychological tightness of a good mystery puzzle.” -- Robert A. Sloan, mystery author on Dead in the Rose City

“An exquisitely rich and masterfully constructed mystery... A savvy, smooth, and sumptuous read that’s as hot as Waikiki beach sand.” -- Jon Land, bestselling author on Murder in Honolulu

“A masterful thriller set in the dark underbelly of Maui, with lots of fine action, down and dirty characters, and the vivid details of police procedure. A terrific read!” -- Douglas Preston, bestselling author on Murder in Maui

“State’s Evidence is a mixture of murder, mystery, madness and mayhem. The story was well-written and believable, and at times erotic. Flowers inflicted the characters with human flaws, among them the desire for love and revenge.” -- RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Get your copy today in Kindle, Nook, Apple, or Smashwords!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TDJC9FK/...

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R. Barri Flowers

Night Killers: A New Crime Thriller Novel by R. Barri Flowers

Night Killers is a suspense thriller and police procedural mystery novel by award-winning and bestselling crime writer R. Barri Flowers.

Trudy Clawson is a homicide detective with the police department in Night, Oregon. She is paired with FBI special agent Daryl Hatcher in pursuit of a diabolical serial killer with the moniker, “The Night Strangler,” who has raped and murdered several local women. When a second serial killer emerges targeting men who are shot to death, Clawson and Hatcher must do double duty in their relentless pursuit of the clever unsubs. Complicating matters is the strong chemistry and an ensuing romance between the two investigators, who have both been burned in past relationships and are leery of involvement.

Dawn Whelan is a beautiful psychologist who is stunned when a patient confesses to being part of a gang rape and murder of a teenager twenty years ago named Tessa Katie Crowley. Unbeknownst to the tormented confessor, Tessa happens to be Dawn’s half sister who went missing mysteriously, never to be heard from again. Now the truth about Tessa’s disappearance has finally come to light. Embittered, Dawn seeks the ultimate revenge against the four rapist-killers.

Kenneth Emery has been addicted to killing for most of his life. He makes no apologies for the homicidal maniac he has fostered over the years, making him the monster he is today. As the Night Strangler, he relishes homing in on unsuspecting lovely ladies, having his way with them and finishing them off with his bare hands, while staying just beyond the reach of the inane authorities.

The two cases turn out to be much more connected than anyone realizes, setting into motion a series of interrelations and heart-pounding events, leading to a dramatic conclusion that will forever turn the quaint Pacific Northwest town of Night upside down.

Bonus material includes excerpts of the author’s gripping mystery thrillers, Kauai Killer and Alive in the Rose City, and the tragedy driven relationship novel, A Reason to Live.

PRAISE FOR MYSTERIES AND THRILLERS BY R. BARRI FLOWERS

“Murder on Kaanapali Beach is among the best of his tales. This one deserves to be at the top of your must read list.” -- John Lutz, Edgar winning, bestselling mystery author

“Justice Served is a model of crime fiction .... Flowers may be a new voice in modern mystery writing, but he is already one of its best voices.” -- Statesman Journal

“A fine procedural along with appealing characters and great local color.” -- Bill Crider, Edgar winner and crime writer on Murder on Kaanapali Beach

“R. Barri Flowers writes with the passion and knowledge of someone who truly knows his craft. A steamy, non-stop thrill-ride through the seamy underbelly of Hawaii.” -- Allison Leotta, former federal prosecutor and author on Murder in Maui

“An A+ suspense/mystery with a touch of heartfelt romance.... Is not just simply compelling, it also activates reader’s consciousness.... Powerful legal suspense is riveting.” -- Fresh Fiction on Justice Served

“An interesting blend of classic film noir …. Quick action and tight dialogue make it a jolting thriller, but it’s also got the psychological tightness of a good mystery puzzle.” -- Robert A. Sloan, mystery author on Dead in the Rose City

“An exquisitely rich and masterfully constructed mystery... A savvy, smooth, and sumptuous read that’s as hot as Waikiki beach sand.” -- Jon Land, bestselling author on Murder in Honolulu

“A masterful thriller set in the dark underbelly of Maui, with lots of fine action, down and dirty characters, and the vivid details of police procedure. A terrific read!” -- Douglas Preston, bestselling author on Murder in Maui

“State’s Evidence is a mixture of murder, mystery, madness and mayhem. The story was well-written and believable, and at times erotic. Flowers inflicted the characters with human flaws, among them the desire for love and revenge.” -- RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Get your copy today in Kindle, Nook, Apple, or Smashwords!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TDJC9FK/...

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nigh...

https://books.apple.com/lu/book/night...

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/nigh...
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Free Audible Code for Review of New Crime Novel, ALIVE IN THE ROSE CITY

From award-winning literary criminologist and bestselling crime novelist R. Barri Flowers, author of the acclaimed Dean Drake hard-boiled audio mystery Dead in the Rose City, are a few free promotional Audible codes for a review in Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreads of the much-anticipated sequel, Alive in the Rose City (Dean Drake Mysteries Book 2).

Dean Jeremy Drake, a six-five biracial private eye, nicknamed D.J., is once again up to his neck in danger, deception, and murder as he works three cases in Portland, Oregon, in the mid-1990s.

The former Police Bureau homicide detective reluctantly agrees to be the bodyguard for a gorgeous lady named Bailey Carlyle, who claims to be on the run from her abusive boyfriend. When the boyfriend turns up dead and is identified as running a high-end call girl operation, the authorities point the finger at Bailey as a leading suspect in his murder, labeling her a jealous and vindictive prostitute. As he is seemingly her alibi, Drake works to prove Bailey’s innocence or guilt, possibly to his own detriment.

He also looks into the alleged suicide of former gang member, Liam Henriquez, on behalf of his grief-stricken grandmother, who insists he would never have taken his own life. The police think otherwise, attributing the death to pressures from competing gangs.

Lastly, Drake searches for a missing coed, Olivia McNamara, presumed dead by the police after disappearing without a trace more than a month ago. Only her father believes she is still alive and hires Drake to try and prove it.

Packing a .40 caliber Glock, along with sharp detective skills, raw nerve, and gut instincts, Drake follows the clues wherever they may lead with a never quit attitude, in spite of the obstacles and peril that he faces the closer he gets to solving the cases.

For fans of Dead in the Rose City, PI Dean Drake will be equally entertaining and in character in Alive in the Rose City.

Bonus material includes a complete mystery thriller short story, “The Wrong End of a Gun,” by R. Barri Flowers, and excerpts from the author’s bestselling mystery and thriller novels, Dead in the Rose City, Dead in Kihei, Deadly Defense, Killer in the Woods, and Justice Served.

Alive in the Rose City is also available in eBook and print.

If interested in reviewing this audio private eye mystery, drop me a note to that effect.

Best,

R. Barri Flowers


Alive in the Rose City

New in Audio, ALIVE IN THE ROSE CITY

From award-winning literary criminologist and bestselling crime novelist R. Barri Flowers, author of the acclaimed Dean Drake hard-boiled audio mystery Dead in the Rose City, comes the much-anticipated sequel, Alive in the Rose City (Dean Drake Mysteries Book 2).

Dean Jeremy Drake, a six-five biracial private eye, nicknamed D.J., is once again up to his neck in danger, deception, and murder as he works three cases in Portland, Oregon, in the mid-1990s.

The former Police Bureau homicide detective reluctantly agrees to be the bodyguard for a gorgeous lady named Bailey Carlyle, who claims to be on the run from her abusive boyfriend. When the boyfriend turns up dead and is identified as running a high-end call girl operation, the authorities point the finger at Bailey as a leading suspect in his murder, labeling her a jealous and vindictive prostitute. As he is seemingly her alibi, Drake works to prove Bailey’s innocence or guilt, possibly to his own detriment.

He also looks into the alleged suicide of former gang member, Liam Henriquez, on behalf of his grief-stricken grandmother, who insists he would never have taken his own life. The police think otherwise, attributing the death to pressures from competing gangs.

Lastly, Drake searches for a missing coed, Olivia McNamara, presumed dead by the police after disappearing without a trace more than a month ago. Only her father believes she is still alive and hires Drake to try and prove it.

Packing a .40 caliber Glock, along with sharp detective skills, raw nerve, and gut instincts, Drake follows the clues wherever they may lead with a never quit attitude, in spite of the obstacles and peril that he faces the closer he gets to solving the cases.

For fans of Dead in the Rose City, PI Dean Drake will be equally entertaining and in character in Alive in the Rose City.

Bonus material includes a complete mystery thriller short story, “The Wrong End of a Gun,” by R. Barri Flowers, and excerpts from the author’s bestselling mystery and thriller novels, Dead in the Rose City, Dead in Kihei, Deadly Defense, Killer in the Woods, and Justice Served.

Alive in the Rose City is also available in eBook and print. Download your audio copy of this entertaining read below today:

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Alive in the Rose City

Kauai Killer, a New Psychological Suspense Audio Novel by R. Barri Flowers

New in Audible from bestselling author R Barri Flowers, KAUAI KILLER: A Psychological Suspense novel.


When Ian Butler and Suzanna McAllister got married on the breathtaking Hawaiian island of Kauai, it seemed like a match made in heaven. Years later, while living in Providence, Rhode Island, Suzanna found herself haunted by the murder-suicide of her parents when she was a little girl, the result of infidelity. Obsessed with the thought that Ian was also a cheater, Suzanna finally sought counseling to save her marriage and her desire to have a family.


Ian, 35 and a successful stockbroker, loved his gorgeous wife, who was three years younger, and wanted nothing more than to see her get past unwarranted fears of infidelity on his part. But after doing a colleague an innocent favor, Ian’s life turns upside down in ways he could never have anticipated in his worst nightmares.


Suzanna is shot to death in their home, and Ian is arrested and charged with her murder, implicated by the victim herself in a 911 call. Though the evidence points toward guilt, a good defense lawyer wins him an acquittal.


Five years later, Ian has moved to the tranquil island of Kauai, where he starts a new career as a writer of financial thrillers and begins a relationship with an attractive artist named Jeri Chen, while keeping his painful past where it belongs.


Unbeknownst to Ian, Jeri has secrets of her own. With a new identity, she is on the run from a hit man working for a notorious Dallas drug kingpin.


But the past found a way to catch up to both of them in ways neither could have expected, placing their lives in danger and their future in doubt.


Kauai Killer will take listeners from life on the mainland to the beautiful paradise of Hawaii in a suspenseful psychological drama of love, obsession, vengeance, and murder.


A bonus short story and novella are included with the novel.


Download your audio copy of this Hawaii page turner today! Also available in eBook and print.


Mahalo!


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Kauai Killer: A Psychological Suspense Novel

Alive in the Rose City, New Crime Novel by R. Barri Flowers

Alive in the Rose City, New Crime Novel by R. Barri Flowers

Fans and followers of bestselling author R Barri Flowers, check out this piece in the International Thriller Writers Organization latest edition of its magazine, The Big Thrill, on the award winning and bestselling author and his latest crime novel, Alive in the Rose City: A Dean Drake Mystery. Now available in Amazon Kindle Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, and elsewhere. Get your copy today!

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Alive in the Rose City

Alive in the Rose City, New Crime Novel by R. Barri Flowers

Fans and followers of bestselling author R Barri Flowers, check out this piece in the International Thriller Writers Organization latest edition of its magazine, The Big Thrill, on the award winning and bestselling author and his latest crime novel, Alive in the Rose City: A Dean Drake Mystery. Now available in Amazon Kindle Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, and elsewhere. Get your copy today!

@thrillereditor @AmazonKindle @AppleBooks @nookBN @thecandyburke
@MustReadMystery #Portland #Oregon #fiction


http://bit.ly/2Qg7ey7

Alive in the Rose City