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Florence Wetzel: The Woman Who Went Overboard
Agnes Andersson needs a husband in her life and the cruise she’s taking is her lifeline to accomplishing that. Self-described as overweight and jowly, she knows she is not desirable to everyone. Still, she is determined to find a tall, handsome husband. She spots Einar immediately, and is thrilled that he is assigned to her…
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From the Archives – C.S. O’Cinneide: Starr Sting Scale
She’s 6-feet + of mean and will cut you down with nary a side look. She also has the occasional soft spot in certain circumstances, but don’t count on it to keep you safe. Candace Starr retired after her release from prison. A contract killer, she often took after her father in methodology – snapping…
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Lee Goldberg: Lost Hills
Eve Ronin Book #1 Deputy Eve Ronin has been transferred to homicide in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. She became a viral sensation dealing with an abusive actor and the Sheriff’s Department needed some good press to offset a scandal. The homicide detectives that worked their way up through the ranks are not happy,…
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Janet Roger: Shamus Dust
London, England Post WWII It’s almost dawn on Christmas day when Newman’s phone rings. A City Councilor is sending his driver to bring the Private Investigator Newman to the scene of an incident. The body of Raymond Jarrett is found outside a church. Jarrett is a pimp for young men to discerning clients. And oh…
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Andrew Diamond: To Hell With Johnny Manic
Tom Gantry is a man trembling on the edge of collapse. He has assumed the persona of John Manis AKA Johnny Manic, a wealthy IT coding guru. The resemblance is so striking that Manis would play tricks on people, and laugh like hell at the deceit. Gantry gambles his way through Manis’ fortune before settling…
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Catharine Riggs: What She Gave Away
Admittedly, Crystal Love had a pretty tough life. Adopted by a dysfunctional couple, she was abandoned by both of them when the marriage ended. Revenge against society became Love’s lifestyle. A plus size woman in a skinny world, she imagined the worse thing that could happen to someone, and then made it come true. Kathi…
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Mike Knowles: Rock Beats Paper
Value of money is relative to proximity Wilson is a professional. The job varies but he uses a tried and true methodology. Well planned and carried out to the letter. With the right connections things go well, usually. When the plan for a large crew diamond heist falls apart, he decides to take it…