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NOW LIVE: “Dead to Writes” (A Gibbons and Fitz Investigation, #7) by Karen Vaughan – #Mystery, #Thriller, #Suspense

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Natalie Fisher committed suicide after an author stole her work and published it as her own.

Two years later, her best friend Terri is found dead in her hotel room.
Are the two deaths connected?
Laura Fitz and Detective Gibbons are on the case to trap a ruthless author trying to get away with murder!
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Karen Vaughan lives in Peterborough Ontario with her husband Jim and a cat named JJ. She is the mom of a 27-year-old daughter and four grown stepchildren, a toddler granddaughter and a 7-year-old grandson named Izak who could very well be smarter than a fifth grader. DEAD COMIC STANDING is her second novel. Her first novel DEAD ON ARRIVAL garnered praise from friends, family, and online gamers. She also enjoys doing crafts and other hobbies. Her third book and sequel to DEAD ON ARRIVAL called OVER HER DEAD BODY. DAYTONA DEAD is the third in that series and was released in May 2013. Other than writing Karen loves to read, do crafts and play online games. Currently, she hosts an internet radio show called WRITERS ROUNDTABLE since January the 14th, 2014. She has a quirky sense of humor and shows this in her mysteries and her side hobby of stand-up comedy. DEAD MEN DON’T SWING AND JAMAICA DEAD WERE PUBLISHED in January 2015. LEFT FOR DEAD AND HOLMES IN AMERICA WERE PUBLISHED IN 2016. Karen is currently working on her 7th book in the Laura and Gerry series DEAD TO WRITES. Karen is also a frequent participant of NaNoWriMo each year.
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“Dead to Writes” 
(A Gibbons and Fitz Investigation, #7) 
by Karen Vaughan 
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“The Fingerprint Murders” (Carson Reno Mystery Series Book 10) by Gerald W. Darnell – #Mystery, #Thriller, #Suspense, #Hard-Boiled, #Crime

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All Carson Reno Mystery Series Books are standalone novels. It is not necessary to read them in any particular order.
Someone is brutally murdering people in Memphis, and for unknown reasons, the killer wants Carson involved.
They’re not just killing people, they’re removing the victim’s fingers and leaving strange clues everywhere. Carson becomes involved when the killer sends him severed thumbs – each wrapped in bloodstained paper containing Bible scripture.
Clues are everywhere, but none of them make any sense and aren’t connected – yet.
Old names surface and the mystery gets stranger and darker as Carson tries to solve the ‘Fingerprint Murders’.

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Viv Drewa
Fantastic book by Gerald W. Darnell!

I think of all the books I have read by Darnell this one was the best!
The twists and turns in it kept me on the edge of my seat. Carson Reno had a real mystery when the dismembered thumbs did not match the bodies. Moreover, the end was remarkable.
I highly recommend this book to everyone!

 

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“The Fingerprint Murders”
(Carson Reno Mystery Series Book 10)
by Gerald W. Darnell
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All Carson Reno, Mystery Series Books, are standalone novels. It is not necessary to read them in any particular order.
What happens when a rich client, three beautiful women, a shifty businessman, a gambler and a missing spouse are all suspected of murder? The results are a merry-go-round of shadows and lies in a house of cards with clues almost as old as Carson.
Greed, blackmail, infidelity, murder, serial killers and a twenty-year-old crime spin a tale that is practically unbelievable – with the truth masked behind a story that nobody wants told.
This old fashion ‘whodunit’ takes Carson Reno and his crew on a complicated adventure, which has too many victims and too many suspects.
Come along and help Carson find the clues and discover the truth as he tries to make sense of all the
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Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews
Reno is at it again!

Of course, I am a big Carson Reno fan. Just when you think you figure it out, something happens … full of intrigue and captivating characters, I loved this story. Reno is one of those unforgettable characters, and Darnell brings the pages to life, with his unique and formidable writing style. Reno grabs your attention and leaves you hanging on every single word. As always, I look forward to whatever comes next from Darnell’s pen and whatever hunt Reno will be on next.

I received this book free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. ~Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews

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“Shadow and Lies”
(Carson Reno Mystery Series – Book 16)
by Award-winning author Gerald W. Darnell
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“Crescent Vendetta” (Vendetta Series Book 1) by Desiree L. Scott – #Romance, #Mystery, #Suspense, #Paranormal, #Werewolves, #Shifters

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Wolf-shifter Vanessa Burns has survived a life of brutality and neglect. Being kidnapped, drugged, and forced into an underground fighting ring is just the beginning of one man’s sick and twisted obsession.

Travis Kameron, the Alpha of the Crescent Ice Pack, suffering a similar fate, wakes up to find his life is about to be irreparably changed by the fierce she-wolf in the next cage. Can they put aside old rivalries and the past and work together to not only survive and escape but to weather the storm of complications, revenge, and betrayals waiting for them on the outside?

Rated MA18+ for adult content.

 

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A fantastic start to a series.
By Anna Edward

This was my first paranormal romance, and I’m a total convert. I love the dramatic storyline, the hot sexy and the fantastic characters.

Vanessa is a heroine to be proud of. She is a very strong woman who risks so much just to protect what is hers. Travis is very much an alpha male, and I could feel the hotness oozing off the page. I would have like a bit more of his backstory to be included in the novel though, just to make him that little bit more rounded as a character.

The supporting characters and the villain are well defined. The villain definitely deserved his ending.

The book is well written, and overall I would highly recommend.

 

 

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“Crescent Vendetta”
(Vendetta Series Book 1)
by Desiree L. Scott
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 “Avenged” (A New Life Book 7) by Samantha Jacobey – #Literature&Fiction, #Action&Adventure, #Mystery, #Thriller, #Suspense

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Tori Farrell has lived an incredible life. Raised by a Motorcycle Gang, trained to be an assassin, and a target of the FBI, having a normal life became an obsession. Taking her place in her brother’s band, she refused to let her dark and dangerous past force her to remain in hiding. The only problem with that was, some knew who she was in her former life.

The halfway house burned to the ground and her friends in imminent danger, it is time for Tori to take a stand. Surrounding herself with the strongest and darkest men that she can trust, she sets out on the greatest adventure of her life: to bring The Organization to their knees. Will they make it through the maze of lies and deceit? Will the FBI turn out to be friend or foe? And most importantly, will they all survive, as Tori makes her push to be avenged…

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What a Long, Strange Ride It’s Been
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The final book of a seven book series, and what a long, strange ride it has been. I really had no idea what I was getting into when I picked up the first book in the series in January, but this has been a very intense, interesting, twisting and turning, jaw-dropping journey from book one through the last page of book seven.

The title is Avenged, it is the end of the series – you simply know that s&%t is going to get real for this final installment, and it certainly does. Tori and her ragtag group are going to settle things once and for all, and it is quite an all-out melee.

The FBI – we finally get to see exactly who is playing on what team, and under whose direction. This has been the most compelling underlying storyline for me probably from book one. Seeing how this one falls into line is what I have been waiting for.

Tori’s Men – who is going to make it out alive becomes the most important question, at the crux of things more than who means the most to her. Everyone knows the risks..will it be worth it in the end?

The **bleeping** Organization – finally have all of the missing pieces come together on this mysterious bunch? Can Tori possibly take on something this big?

Tori’s big surprise – I had figured it out in the last book, but how long is it going to take her to see, and what will it mean for this story? How much will this interfere with what she needs to get done?

As always, well crafted, action-packed, well written and edited, it is all perhaps most important in this final book that it all comes together, flows, and brings closure. Ms. Jacobey gets excellent marks on all of the above.

Again, for mature audiences only. For explicit violence and sexual situations. I did receive a complimentary copy of this book for review.

 

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“Avenged”
(A New Life Book 7)
by Samantha Jacobey
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Don’t forget to pre-order: “Dead to Writes” (A Gibbons and Fitz Investigation, #7) by Karen Vaughan – #Preorder, #Mystery, #Thriller, #Suspense

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Natalie Fisher committed suicide after an author stole her work and published it as her own.

Two years later, her best friend Terri is found dead in her hotel room.

Are the two deaths connected?

Laura Fitz and Detective Gibbons are on the case to trap a ruthless author trying to get away with murder!

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“Dead to Writes” 
(A Gibbons and Fitz Investigation, #7) 
by Karen Vaughan
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“Deadly Decision” (Carson Reno Mystery Series – Book 15) by Gerald W. Darnell – #Mystery, #Thriller, #Suspense, #Hard-Boiled, #Murder

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Carson Reno, Mystery Series Books, are standalone novels. It is not necessary to read them in any particular order.
When a Tennessee Highway Patrolman is mysteriously murdered, the clues are non-existent. Police have the name of a possible suspect, but he’s nowhere to be found. Carson gets involved at the request of the local sheriff, but when the best lead disappears; his assistance is no longer needed.
Things are not what they seem, and it appears the bad guys are winning this war of wits. Everyone has more questions than answers, and just when it seems the mystery has been solved, Carson discovers that it has only gotten worse.
Follow Carson in this strange circle of money, lies, murder and bad guys who have everyone chasing them and their ‘Deadly Decision.’
5-star reviewMagnificent!
By Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews
I love Carson Reno, and this book just made me love him more. It’s a very intense and action-packed story, as well as heartbreaking, as the murder of any law enforcement officer is heartbreaking. I was on the edge of my seat through this entire story, and I did not put it down until the end. Darnell found a fan in me the minute I read “Murder and More,” but now I am a fan for life. I look forward to more books to come!I received this book free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. ~Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews
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“Deadly Decision”
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Series – Book 15)
by Gerald W. Darnell 
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Author Darnell pulled me right in from the prologue and made me sit in the lobby of The Peabody Hotel.
By Owen Parr

This was my first Carson Reno detective novel, and I’m now a fan. A detective story that weaves its way through magnificently described settings; Memphis, Tennessee, in the 1960’s, and characters that come to life, in front of you. Darnell’s ability to described and develop his cast of players is marvelous. I got to know his main character, Carson Reno, as he, in the first person, tells the story, and lets me know his feelings and thoughts, in his own irreverent way. From the prologue, I felt as if, Author Darnell, had pulled me in by my shirt collar, into The Peabody Hotel’s lobby, where Carson has his detective office, next to the Down Under Bar. I didn’t have to guess what the characters looked like, no, I could see all of them, their quirks and mannerisms. The murder plot (or murders), is very intriguing, twist and turns, clues everywhere, multiple suspects— that make the amateur detective in all of us, ‘sleuth’ our way through the book. If you enjoy a detective –whodunit novel, you’ll enjoy this one. “Another Jack Daniels and Coke please, Andy,” said Reno.

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“Shadow and Lies”
(Carson Reno Mystery Series – Book 16)
by Award-winning author Gerald W. Darnell
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NOW LIVE: “Drawn to Vail Mountain” (Vail Mountain Trilogy Book 3) by Desiree L. Scott – #Romance, #Mystery, #Suspense

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Her dreams shattered, Connie Meyer just wants to be left alone to live her life in peace. She finds that difficult to do when her estranged husband’s mother insists she returns to her son and a marriage she no longer wants—a marriage that does more harm than good.
Desperate to escape, Connie returns to Vail Mountain, the one place she had truly felt alive. However, her troubles soon follow her, and she gets more than she bargained for as she fights not only her past but the intense feelings that one newly elected sheriff arouses in her.
Jacob Tanner is wary of the city life and the never-ending stream of criminals that plague New York City. He resigns from the police force after a drug bust goes wrong, landing himself in the hospital to face his mortality alone. Uncertain about the direction of his life, he learns of the new sheriff position on Vail Mountain and takes a gigantic leap of faith—faith that he isn’t making a big mistake. Armed with nothing but a few possessions, Jacob relocates, only to find himself falling hard for a woman whose blue eyes speak of pain and loneliness.
As he battles his worst nightmare, can Jacob show her there is more to life than what they have been dealt and convince her that with him, nothing is impossible?
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This is the last book in the series I’m sorry to see my friends on Vail Mountain Go. I feel like they are part of my family. Job very well done.

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“Drawn to Vail Mountain” 
(Vail Mountain Trilogy Book 3) 
by Desiree L. Scott
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“Intrepid” (A New Life Book 5) by Samantha Jacobey – #Action&Adventure, #Mystery, #Thriller, #Suspense, #Romance

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When past and present collide, how do you escape your fate?

Tori Farrell is finally on the path that leads to a bright future. Raised to be an assassin, she lived in a world consisting of drugs, sex, violence, and murder. Gaining her freedom, and discovering her true identity, she has reconciled the life was born to have with the one she fought so hard to flee. Managing to hold on to her soul mate, she is pushing forward, refusing to allow the fear to hold her back any longer.

Taking her place in her brother’s band, Tori faces new challenges. Learning to live the life of a rock star seems easy enough, and she quickly gets a handle on what she holds most dear. Soon enough, the tables are turned, with the realization that the FBI has merely taken to the shadows, waiting for the other shoe to drop. Only when her former lover forces his way back into her life does it become clear; some things are simply meant to be…

Warning: BOOK-MA – This book is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore is unsuitable for children under 17.

L – Coarse language
S – Sexual content
V – Violence

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Love this series!
By Rebecca A
So many mixed emotions from this book!!

As Tori begins her new life as a rock star, the past isn’t quite willing to let go of her and let her move on.

As Michael lets her continue her new life, with him at her side, an ex-boyfriend appears, and he doesn’t want to sit by and let Tori go. Tori is confused with her feelings and doesn’t know what to do or who she wants to be with.

The band is questioning some of Tori’s actions, and things are starting to unravel in front of her.

When a serious incident occurs, Tori must finally take action, with her husband and ex-boyfriend both at her side.

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“Intrepid”
(A New Life Book 5)
by Samantha Jacobey
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