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March 13, 2020
Virtually Gone
by Jacquie Biggar 
Coming Soon!
Series: High-Tech Crime Solvers #5
Genres: Thriller
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"This author is an auto-buy for me. Each of her novels including this one is a perfect mix of angst, suspense, humor, and steaminess."
+ About Virtually Gone
From USA Today Bestselling Author, Jacquie Biggar, comes a gripping techno-thriller, part of a multi-author series tied together by an interlocking cast of characters, all centered around the fantastic new promise of high technology and the endless possibilities for crime that technology offers, in a world where getting away with murder can be not only plausible, but easy…if you just know how…
Investigative reporter Julie Crenshaw stumbles upon the case of a lifetime–one that could cost her everything.
When Julie is called on to investigate a string of sexual abuse cases, she doesn’t expect to land in the crosshairs of a serial rapist. Soon she’s in a race to find the facts before a killer makes her the headline.
Detective Matthew Roy is frustrated with his inability to track a rapist terrorizing his city. Added to that, his partner’s reporter girlfriend is dogging his every step and won’t heed his warnings. Time is ticking with the perpetrator escalating his crime to murder. Matt needs to find the killer soon, or chance losing someone he cares for- the question is, how?
★★★★★ “This author is an auto-buy for me. Each of her novels including this one is a perfect mix of angst, suspense, humor, and steaminess.”
Virtually Dead
by Edwin Dasso 
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Series: High-Tech Crime Solvers #4
Genres: Thriller
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Uncovering the whole truth is going to stretch their crime-solving abilities and force them to use technology in new ways.
+ About Virtually Undead
From USA Today Bestselling Author, Edwin Dasso, comes a gripping techno-thriller, part of a multi-author series tied together by an interlocking cast of characters, all centered around the fantastic new promise of high technology and the endless possibilities for crime that technology offers, in a world where getting away with murder can be not only plausible, but easy…if you just know how.
A young rising-star ad executive, Michael Saleen, in Vancouver dies unexpectedly. The police think it’s just another “routine” auto accident, in spite of some odd findings. The executive’s wife feels otherwise. A friend of hers knows Wes Watley, an ex-Army CID officer and FBI SAC who has now started a private security company, if he’d be willing to investigate the death. Though Wes’ company normally focuses on national security and antiterrorism cases, his friend compels him to take on the case of Saleen’s death.
Wes thinks it will be a quick, open-and-close case. Wes is joined by his tech-whiz partner, Cameron, and they soon discover more and more oddities about the case. As they dig further, they uncover something far more extensive and dire than just the unexpected death of Michael Saleen. Uncovering the whole truth is going to stretch their crime-solving abilities and force them to use technology in new ways.
Virtually Undead
by Robert I. Katz 
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Series: High-Tech Crime Solvers #2
Genres: Thriller
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When the NYPD and the FBI ask Michael Foreman to consult, he can’t resist the challenge, and finds himself quickly drawn into the escalating mayhem of a video game that’s becoming all too real.
+ About Virtually Undead
From USA Today Bestselling Author, Robert I. Katz, comes a gripping techno-thriller, part of a multi-author series tied together by an interlocking cast of characters, all centered around the fantastic new promise of high technology and the endless possibilities for crime that technology offers, in a world where getting away with murder can be not only plausible, but easy…if you just know how.
Michael Foreman is a neurosurgeon, hard-working, successful and highly respected. In his spare time, he plays the piano.
Ralph Guthrie is a gamer. He makes his living playing online games. He also plays the clarinet. Ralph Guthrie and Michael Foreman are old friends and play together in an amateur jazz band.
But when Ralph is invited to play and critique a new video game, Virtually Undead, and suffers a fatal heart attack, along with nine other players, it quickly becomes apparent that virtual reality has reached out of the virtual world and into the real.
Why has a gas explosion rocked the city? Why has the New York sewer system repeatedly expelled raw sewage into the city’s waterways? And why does a single traffic light downtown persistently malfunction, causing cars to repeatedly crash?
Are all these things tied together? If so, how and why?
When the NYPD and the FBI ask Michael Foreman to consult, he can’t resist the challenge, and finds himself quickly drawn into the escalating mayhem of a video game that’s becoming all too real.
Virtually Lace
by Uvi Poznansky 
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Series: High-Tech Crime Solvers #1
Genres: Thriller
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Haunted by discovering the body of a beautiful dancer, Michael recreates the murder scene in a virtual reality simulation. Can he solve the mystery, before the man who killed Lace turns on the woman he loves?
+ About Virtually Lace
From USA Today bestselling author, Uvi Poznansky, comes a gripping techno-thriller, part of a multi-author series tied together by an interlocking cast of characters, all centered around the fantastic new promise of high technology and the endless possibilities for crime that technology offers, in a world where getting away with murder can be not only plausible, but easy…if you just know how.
Haunted by discovering the body of a beautiful dancer, Michael recreates the murder scene in a virtual reality simulation. Can he solve the mystery, before the man who killed Lace turns on the woman he loves?
Suffering some memory loss due to a violent incident in her past, Ash is unable to identify her attacker. Despite the persistent fear, she puts her life in danger to draw out the suspect, so as to avenge Lace’s murder.
Meanwhile, the cops treat Michael as their prime suspect. The only reason they haven’t arrested him yet is an urgent rescue mission, as Laguna Beach is engulfed in flames. Will Michael manage to slip away from them and save his sweetheart before it’s too late?
★★★★★ “I started reading the book and couldn’t put it down, so I finished it in one day.”
March 12, 2020
Pet Poisoning Awareness
March is Pet Poisoning Awareness month. It just so happens that my next release (coming next week!) Delusions of the Past, book #6 of the Reg Rawlins, Psychic Investigator series, includes plot twist (possibly) involving poisoning.
Spoiler: No animals die in this book
I have gathered together some resources to help you prevent accidental poisoning of your pets below. I hope they help you!
I also thought I would get some pet cozies together today for your enjoyment. Few of them will actually involve or even mention poisoning. Preorder Delusions of the Past now, and find a couple of others to read while you’re waiting for it to arrive!
About Delusions of the Past
She saw the tip of Starlight’s tail behind the kitchen island and was relieved.
“You finally decided to come out of the tree?”
His tail didn’t twitch. Reg rounded the island and gasped.
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What kind of a monster poisons a psychic’s cat?
When Starlight first fell ill, Reg thought that she was the cause of it. She should have been watching him more carefully. She should have found out about household plants and chemicals that could hurt her familiar. She was clearly a negligent owner.
But it soon becomes clear that there is some darker force at work, and Reg is going to need all of her resources to find the culprit before it is too late if she is to have any chance of saving her furry companion’s life.
Books in the Reg Rawlins series can be read as individual stand-alone mysteries, or enjoy the whole series! The set of books 1-3 can still be purchased for $2.99 for a limited time.
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Preventing Pet Poisoning Resources
Top Ten Dog Poisons
ChocolateMouse and Rat Poisons (rodenticides)Vitamins and Minerals (e.g., Vitamin D3, iron, etc.)NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.)Cardiac Medications (e.g., calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, etc.)Cold and Allergy Medications (e.g., pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, etc.)Antidepressants (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)Xylitol (common in toothpaste and chewing gum – read your labels to ensure your pet is safe!)Acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol)Caffeine Pills
Top 10 Cat Poisons
Topical spot-on insecticidesHousehold CleanersAntidepressantsLiliesInsoluble Oxalate Plants (e.g., Dieffenbachia, Philodendron, etc.)Human and Veterinary NSAIDsCold and Flu Medication (e.g., Tylenol)Glow SticksADD/ADHD Medications/AmphetaminesMouse and Rat Poison
From https://fourmuddypaws.com/blog/pet-poison-prevention-awareness
More Resources
24/7 ANIMAL POISON CONTROL CENTER: (855) 764-7661Room by Room Pet-ProofingASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s (APCC) free mobile appGeneral Tips
More Pet Cozy Mysteries
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This one does have discussion of dog poisons in it!
It is in KU and on free promo for the next few Saturdays.
A sheepdog in training. A flock under threat. Can Beau find a killer before the case unravels?
Beau dreams of being a champion sheepdog just like his aunt. With the help of new livestock friends and a kind-hearted farmer, he vows to lead the herd proudly through the lush valleys of Wales. But when one of the sheep goes missing, Beau never expected a woolly crime scene …
While his aunt warns him not to get too friendly with the flock, his connection with the sheep gets him both respect and a target on his back. As the brave pup frantically sniffs for clues, he’s got one chance to solve the mystery before the farm starts counting sheep for all the wrong reasons.
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Between her kitty quilt-making business and her three beloved cats, Jill has her hands full. That doesn’t stop her from wanting to solve the mystery of the milk cow that’s gone missing from her friend’s farm. But imagine her surprise when a stolen cow leads to the discovery of fifty stray cats and one dead body-a victim of cold-blooded murder…
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Trouble seems to follow Chelsea like baby ducks follow their mama. This time around, Chelsea’s best friend Tilly has been accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend, Adam. When Adam’s fiancé points the finger at Tilly, the police dig up a secret motivation that make things look really bad for Tilly.. and she has no alibi.
There has to be a way to clear her friend, but Chelsea is running out of ideas.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is chasing her own demons as a mystery surrounding her family comes to light. The more she learns about her past, the less sure she is of the future.
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It is early June in Sweet Cove and Angie and Jenna Roseland’s babies are growing and delighting the family. Something else is developing as well and will be sorely needed as members of the family and two friends travel to Boston on an important mission. The Roseland sisters lost their mother, Elizabeth, several years ago and they’ve recently suspected that her death was not an accident.
Learning some things about the past as they delve into the incident, will the sisters, Mr. Finch, Orla Abel, and the two fine felines find the person responsible for the murder or are they wading into something too deep and dangerous to escape from?
A cozy mystery with recipes!
This story has some mild paranormal elements.
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Chelsea’s family life is pretty complicated. For starters, the family photo that she’s been carrying for her whole life has been a mystery in itself!
Before she can dig into her past, the present has taken a shocking turn… Chelsea finds a dead body in the pond and sitting on the shore is a bucket of flowers.
The more she learns about the dead man, the more she realizes he’s tied up in the knotted web of her own past. As the clues start to surface, Chelsea wonders if she’s better off leaving this one to the police.
Then a letter arrives threatening everything she ever loved. When the flowers begin to arrive, she realizes she can’t stop now or someone close to her will pay the ultimate consequence.
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I was just your normal twenty-something with seven associate degrees and no idea what I wanted to do with my life. That is, until I died… Well, almost.
As if a near-death experience at the hands of an old coffeemaker wasn’t embarrassing enough, I woke up to find I could talk to animals. Or rather one animal in particular.
His full name is Octavius Maxwell Ricardo Edmund Frederick Fulton, but since that’s way too long for anyone to remember, I’ve taken to calling him Octo-Cat. He talks so fast he can be difficult to understand, but seems to be telling me that his late owner didn’t die of natural causes like everyone believes.
Well, now it looks like I no longer have a choice, apparently my life calling is to serve as Blueberry Bay’s first ever pet whisperer P.I while maintaining my façade as a paralegal at the offices of Fulton, Thompson & Associates.
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If you love small towns, endearing relationships, food, animals, and a touch of murder, you will love this cozy mystery series.
Tony has decided to donate a hundred percent of the proceeds from the video game he developed with his friend Shaggy to the White Eagle Animal Shelter. Tess and Brady plan to use the generous donation to expand the facility. Permanent housing for elderly, sick, and other hard to place animals, is their main focus, but then Brady decides to go all in on the new state of the art service dog and search and rescue training facility, and Tess makes a major decision that will affect the rest of her life.
Meanwhile, Tess has her feeling hurt when her dad contacts Tony directly to ask for help tracking down someone from his past, but as they dig deeper into the correspondence they begin to wonder if the email even really is from her dad. Could someone other than Tess’s dad be using Tony to find the women Grant Tucker helped decades ago?
March 10, 2020
Excerpt from Invisible Women
I hope you had a chance to pick up a free copy of The Telepathy of Gardens, book #5 in the Reg Rawlins Psychic Investigator series last weekend!
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme. Read the rules and more teasers at The Purple Booker. Anyone can play along.
I’ve just started reading Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, by Caroline Criado Perez. As you might guess by the title, this one is not a thriller! But I am finding it very interesting. Not as a “feminist” book, but as a book about data, the way the world has been engineered, how what data we gather affects the results, and how to become more aware of these built-in biases. It is a fascinating subject.
I didn’t even think until now about how well this book goes together with International Women’s Day. I didn’t do that intentionally! I hope you enjoyed International Women’s Day this weekend and hope that you continue to celebrate women throughout the month.
Invisible Women is the story of what happens when we forget to account for half of humanity. It is an expose of how the gender data gap harms women when life proceeds, more or less as normal … It is also about what happens to women living in a world built on male data when things go wrong.
Caroline Criado Perez, Invisible Women
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Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development, to healthcare, to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. But because so much data fails to take into account gender, because it treats men as the default and women as atypical, bias and discrimination are baked into our systems. And women pay tremendous costs for this bias, in time, money, and often with their lives.
Celebrated feminist advocate Caroline Criado Perez investigates shocking root cause of gender inequality and research in Invisible Women, diving into women’s lives at home, the workplace, the public square, the doctor’s office, and more. Built on hundreds of studies in the US, the UK, and around the world, and written with energy, wit, and sparkling intelligence, this is a groundbreaking, unforgettable exposé that will change the way you look at the world.
March 5, 2020
The Telepathy of Gardens and other freebies
It is that time again! Time for another freebie roundup.
The Telepathy of Gardens, book #5 in the Reg Rawlins Psychic Investigator series is free this weekend, and I have stacked up a few more books you might like as well.
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In the aftermath of fighting the Witch Doctor and his minions, Reg hopes to be able to take some time to just relax and recover. The danger to Black Sands is past and she herself is unharmed, aside from the memories that the Witch Doctor stirred up.
But the warlocks in her life are making things increasingly complicated, they have nine kittens to find homes for, and gardening turns out not to be such a relaxing diversion after all.
Will Reg’s discovery of a mysterious key lead her to incalculable wealth or untold danger?
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And if you are just starting the Reg Rawlins series, you can still get books 1-3 for just $2.99.
As she stood next to the coffee pot, waiting for it to finish dripping, she heard crying. A man’s voice, sobbing, “Oh, no, no, no…”
More Books
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As always, check prices before you check out, as prices may change without warning or not be free all days or in all markets.
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Maggie Mulgrew runs The Ash Leaf, an antique shop in the quaint village of Holmestead, England ~ which has nothing to do with Sherlock, thank you very much. She sells her goods to disappointed tourists, and locals who appreciate her eclectic taste.
Professor Pembroke Martin is hunting down an artifact that had been stolen by a former assistant ~ a hand-blown apothecary jar that is the center of an old ghost story. His search leads him to Holmestead, and a stubborn, fascinating American who has acquired the box that once contained the rare jar.
When the missing jar turns up, clutched in the hand of the very dead local historian, Martin becomes the prime suspect. With his future on the line, Martin turns to Maggie for help, and they join forces to find the real killer.
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Friday only
After D-Day, her photograph appears on the most-wanted Nazi propaganda posters.
Who is the girl with the red beret? She reminds him of Natasha, but no, that cannot be.
Why does Rochelle step into his life when he is lead by SS soldiers to the gallows? At the risk of being found out as a French Resistance fighter, what makes her propose marriage to a condemned man?
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Trouble is brewing in the small town of Silver Moon Falls.
Resident witch, Maddie Goodcharm, is accused of hexing the townsfolk. So not true! Maddie loves her town and its people, well, most of them anyway. When one of the townsfolk dies in suspicious circumstances, Maddie becomes the main suspect in a murder investigation.
But that isn’t her only problem. During a practice session in the woods, she accidentally casts a spell on a hiker. Jason’s not in a good place, literally, and Maddie has to come up with a reversal spell ASAP. Which she can’t do if she’s in prison. The only way out of her dilemma is to catch the real murderer.
Now Maddie is on the trail of a killer and magic may be the only thing that will save her.
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What if Snow White had to save the prince?
As a business reporter for the Dayton City Newspaper, Snow White tries to stick to the facts and stay out of trouble. But when research for an article leads to suspicions that a killer is on the loose, she can’t help but investigate. A local mine owner is dead. Could the owner of a rival company be to blame?
Snow’s snooping pays off, and soon she’s chasing down hot clues — and an even hotter prince. Amir Malick, prince of Qu’abar, is handsome, smart, funny and kind. Is he next on the killer’s list?
It’s up to Snow to save him…
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One simple mistake…
When out of work graphic designer Verity Long accidentally traps a ghost on her property, she’s saddled with more than a supernatural sidekick—she gains the ability see spirits. It leads to an offer she can’t refuse from the town’s bad boy, who also happens to be the brother of her ex and the last man she should ever partner with.
Ellis Wydell is in possession of a stunning historic property haunted by some of Sugarland Tennessee’s finest former citizens. Only some of them are growing restless—and destructive. He hires Verity to put an end to the disturbances. But soon, Verity learns there’s more to the mysterious estate than floating specters, secret passageways, and hidden rooms.
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All it takes is one morning for Sydney Photographer Lily Bianchi’s life to go off the rails and over a cliff.
A well-dressed English woman turns up at her door, swearing she’s a witch. If that’s not crazy enough, she explains Lily’s brother, James, has been kidnapped and the Paranormal Investigation Bureau needs Lily’s help finding him.
And the craziest part? The Englishwoman tells Lily she’s a witch too. Before she can say, “Where’s my coffee?” she’s on a plane bound for Westerham, England. Unfortunately, England’s not as welcoming as she hoped–she’s barely arrived before she gets set up, arrested and almost shot.
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When the family SUV flips and Kimberlee is rushed to the hospital, Black Cat (Thumper) and his soul-mate are left behind. Black Cat loses all memory of his former life and the identity of the lovely feline companion by his side. “Call me Angel. I’m here to take care of you.” Her words set them on a long journey toward home, and life brings them face to face with episodes of joy and sorrow.
The two cats are taken in by John and his young daughter, Cindy, facing foreclosure of the family vineyard and emu farm. In addition, someone is playing increasingly dangerous pranks that threaten Cindy’s safety. Angel makes it her mission to help their new family. John’s prayers are answered in unexpected ways, but not until Angel puts her life at risk to protect the child, and Black Cat finds there are more important things in life than knowing your real name.
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Eleri Eames didn’t think she’d ever be allowed to work for the FBI again, so the special FBI division of NightShade seems like an amazing opportunity. But all too soon, her chance to start over starts to disturb her.
When the FBI offers Donovan a chance to leave his job as a medical examiner and try his hand at something new, he takes a chance on the NightShade division. Somehow, he has to try to escape from his shadows, but can he trust Eleri with the truth?
Thrown together on their first case, Eleri and Donovan must deal with a charismatic cult leader and his true-believers. The cult is mixed up with several decade-old kidnapping cases and the missing daughter of a prominent FBI Agent. As Eleri and Donovan dig deeper, they discover that NightShade’s mysteries aren’t coincidence.
March 3, 2020
Virtually Harmless
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Micah is closing in on a killer. But her investigation draws the killer’s attention, and she finds herself in the middle of an operation that could mean the end of her career—or worse, her life.
+ About Virtually Harmless
From USA Today Bestselling Author, P.D. Workman, comes a gripping techno-thriller, part of a multi-author series tied together by an interlocking cast of characters, all centered around the fantastic new promise of high technology and the endless possibilities for crime that technology offers, in a world where getting away with murder can be not only plausible, but easy… if you just know how…
Micah lived a quiet, comfortable life, her involvement in law enforcement limited to the composite pictures that she produced with her computer and colored pencils.
But everything is turned upside down when she involves herself in the case of an infant found abandoned in the Sweetgrass Hills.
With the help of her knowledge of DNA and law enforcement contacts across the country, Micah is closing in on a killer. But her investigation draws the killer’s attention, and she finds herself in the middle of an operation that could mean the end of her career—or worse, her life.
★★★★★“The book will keep you guessing until the very end. Love how the author describes the characters in the perfect amount of detail leaving a little to the imagination.”
+ Author's Note
Author’s notes may contain spoilers!
I joined together with some other authors of the Do No Harm anthology to write a new high-tech thriller series.
I have long been fascinated with DNA analysis and the possibility of being able to create “virtual” composite sketches of the perpetrators of crimes without any eyewitness testimony. Back in the 80’s, I predicted that one day we would be able to analyze DNA to predict the color of the donor’s eyes and hair, among other things. We are now far beyond being able to predict eye and hair color and can predict facial structure, body type, and far more.
Take a look at the links in the Book Club Resources to see some of the real-world science being used today!
Of course, my character Micah Miller is able to go beyond the genetic data to the epigenetic data and environmental factors to predict even more about the appearance of the suspects in her cases.
+ Book Club Resources
DNA Predictions and solved cases
Blind prediction examples
DNA evidence could soon tell cops your age, whether you smoke, and what you ate for breakfast
Crime scene DNA could be used to reveal a suspect’s age—and whether they have cancer
I Am My Mother’s Chimera. Chances Are, So Are You.
Fetal DNA Sequenced From Mother’s Blood
Human trafficking in America among worst in world
+ Praise for P.D. Workman
“Every single one of [P.D. Workman’s] books has spoken to me in ways no one or almost anything else has. And I have found strength in the books I’ve read.”
“The way that P.D. Workman writes just flows amazingly and allows the reader to get really invested in a book.”
“This is one author I certainly will be looking out for, I can’t recommend her enough.”
“I’ll read anything by P. D. Workman that I can get my hands on.”
“Every book by PD Workman that I’ve read has been a gripping one, however different the genres are, going from lighter mysteries to really dark ones… this is one of my favourite, most dependable authors.”
“P.D. Workman is an incredibly versatile writer. No matter which of her books I read I am drawn into a great story and honestly, I don’t think I’ve followed another author that could go from cozy mystery to YA to a PI series dealing with mental health issues. Really enjoy her books!”
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Virtually Harmless
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Tamara’s Teardrops 1-4
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A realistic and beautiful story filled with suspense, heartbreaking friendship and loyalty. P.D. Workman brings you the intriguing story of Tamara’s struggle to make a life for herself after her incarceration. But things aren’t going to be easy.
+ About Tamara's Teardrops 1-4
Get all four books in the award-winning Tamara’s Teardrops series for one low price!
Follow Tamara French as she struggles to overcome the challenges of her past and reintegrate into the normal world.
This set includes:
1. Tattooed Teardrops
Winner of Top Fiction Award, In the Margins Committee, 2016.
Tamara had thought that when she got out of juvie, things would be easier. But before long, it seems like her life is spiraling into chaos.
2. Two Teardrops
Returning to juvie after breaching her parole, Tamara finds that everything is the same as when she left, and yet everything is different. She fights to reestablish her rep while increasingly troubled by emerging memories.
3. Tortured Teardrops
Tamara French is back in juvenile detention, and things are not going well. Have her experiences on the outside affected her so much? The staff can’t figure out what is wrong, and Tamara herself can’t explain what is going on with her.
4. Vanishing Teardrops
It was her second chance at parole, and Tamara knew this time that it wasn’t going to be easy. That ended up being the understatement of the century. In a new environment, trying to be a parent for the first time after years of not being allowed to make any decisions for herself, she didn’t know how she was going to make it.
Get all four books now!
+ Praise for Tattooed Teardrops Series
—For me, a sign of a good book is that it is a quick read, holds my interest front to back and I like the characters. This book met the mark on all three of those characteristics.
—A slimy villain, an eager-to-please side-kick and a heroine who simply wants to move on from her past make for an intriguing tale, indeed! A realistic and beautiful story filled with suspense, heartbreaking friendship and loyalty that will keep you reading until the very end.
—This book is refreshingly bold
—That was an amazing book…I couldn’t stop reading it! It took me about two days to read it and I ended up staying up late on a school night! Oh well, it was totally worth it! Thank you!
—Absolutely amazing, I just want to keep reading!
—No words, just pure happiness.
—I found myself rooting for [Tamara] all the way to the end.
+ Endorsements
Readers will appreciate the realistic details about Tamara’s release, her issues dealing with a foster family, her emotional triggers, and the challenges facing someone trying to maintain the conditions of parole. For those teens who love books where all that can go wrong does go wrong (isn’t that almost all of them?), this is a winner.
– School Library Journal
P.D. Workman’s fictional Tattooed Teardrops and Tewhan Butler’s nonfiction title America’s Massacre: The Audacity of Despair and a Message of Hope top this year’s In the Margins (ITM) Book Awards. The selection committee, operating under Library Services for Youth in Custody, selected these winning works among books by, for, and about kids living in the margins.
– Library Services for Youth in Custody
+ Book Club Resources
Bullying Pinterest Board
Mental Illness Pinterest Board
Domestic Abuse Pinterest Board
Foster Care Pinterest Board
+ Praise for P.D. Workman
“Every single one of [P.D. Workman’s] books has spoken to me in ways no one or almost anything else has. And I have found strength in the books I’ve read.”
“The way that P.D. Workman writes just flows amazingly and allows the reader to get really invested in a book.”
“This is one author I certainly will be looking out for, I can’t recommend her enough.”
“I’ll read anything by P. D. Workman that I can get my hands on.”
“Every book by PD Workman that I’ve read has been a gripping one, however different the genres are, going from lighter mysteries to really dark ones… this is one of my favourite, most dependable authors.”
“P.D. Workman is an incredibly versatile writer. No matter which of her books I read I am drawn into a great story and honestly, I don’t think I’ve followed another author that could go from cozy mystery to YA to a PI series dealing with mental health issues. Really enjoy her books!”
+ Tamara's Teardrops on my Blog
Teen Dating Violence Awareness
Gem wins an award!
Books for PTSD Awareness Day
Have a Non-Romantic Valentine’s Day
In the Margins 2019 Awards
Books for youth in custody
What’s coming up
Vanishing Teardrops and other freebies
Excerpt from This Body of Death
Vanishing Teardrops and other new releases!
Freebie Weekend – Tortured Teardrops and More!
Excerpt from The Lost Island
Tortured Teardrops and a round-up of new releases
Tale of Two Promos
Excerpt from The Cruel Prince
Excerpt from It’s Kind of a Funny Story
Easter Freebies!
Excerpt from The Aeronaut’s Windlass
New Releases! Two Teardrops is now live
Excerpt from Racing the Devil
Get Tattooed Teardrops for $0.99
Sequels to Tattooed Teardrops are coming soon!
In the Margins Literary Awards
Plans for 2018
Another Excerpt from The Hero of Ages
Excerpt from Every Last Lie
Don’t miss the Smashwords Summer Sale!
Kick-Ass Girls in YA Fiction
Young Adult Instafreebie Giveaway!
Young Adult Instafreebie Sale
YA Reader Giveaway Blitz!
Excerpt from Papers in the Wind
Tattooed Teardrops now available in audiobook! Act now to get a free copy
Authors – Cross Promotional Opportunities
Fundraiser for Avenue 15 Youth Shelter
Excerpt from The Girl Who Tweeted Wolf
Tattooed Teardrops wins Top Fiction Book for Teens
Reading List: Young Adult Fiction About Sexual Abuse
2015 in Review
Reading List: Young Adult Fiction About Abuse
Nomination and promotions
Reading list: Young Adult Fiction about Psychosis
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Tattooed Teardrops Nominated for “In the Margins” Best Books for Teens Award
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Excerpt from Shadow Tyrants
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme. Read the rules and more teasers at The Purple Booker. Anyone can play along.
I am currently reading Shadow Tyrants by Clive Cussler. In case you didn’t hear, Clive Cussler, recently passed away, so when I saw the book on my list, it seemed like an appropriate choice. Shadow Tyrants is book 13 in the Oregon Files series. I have read two or three others in the series. Lots of fun tech, adventure, and intrigue.
“We know what your secret cargo is,” the Chairman said. “We just don’t know where it is, and this is a pretty big ship you’ve got here. So tell me, Captain Tao. Where did you hide the chemical weapons?”
Clive Cussler, Shadow Tyrants
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Nearly two thousand years ago, an Eastern emperor charged a small group with safeguarding secrets powerful enough to change the history of mankind. They went down in legend as the Nine Unknown Men–and now two rival factions of their descendants are fighting a mighty battle. Both sides think they are saving the world, but their tactics could very well bring about the end of humankind. Soon, Juan Cabrillo and his team of expert operatives aboard the Oregon find themselves trapped between two power-hungry adversaries, both of whom are willing to use shocking means to accomplish their goals.
Cabrillo and the team must divide and conquer as they fight dual threats, which include a supercomputer at sea and satellites that can wipe out technology across the globe–including the high-tech weapons on board the Oregon. The crew must rely on their unique skills to stop the tyrants in their tracks and save the earth from a dynasty of terror.
