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Go to My Grave: A Novel

By: Catriona McPherson
From Catriona McPherson, the Agatha-Award winning author of Quiet Neighbors, comes a clever, spine-tingling standalone Gothic thriller."Go to My Grave is both a classic 'country house mystery' and a t...
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In Place of Fear: A gripping 2023 medical murder mystery crime thriller set in Edinburgh (The Edinburgh Murders)

By: Catriona McPherson
'Authentic social history at the birth of the NHS, an intriguing murder, a strong and convincing central character, and McPherson's wonderful story-telling skills make this a very classy mystery' ANN ...
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Twilight Divide: A Fantasy Fiction Series (Desert Shadows Saga Book 1)

By: Melanie Bokstad Horev
No one knew if it was the wrath of angry gods, the remnants of broken magic, or the aftermath of an ancient war. It didn’t matter anymore.Aridex burned by day and froze by night. Forever.Nour was bo...
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Hannah of Planet Ecco: One Last Mission

By: Melanie Bokstad Horev
In a far-future world where humanity rules the outer rims of space, Hannah, a seasoned combat soldier, is reluctantly thrust back into service for one last mission. The assignment takes a sinister tur...
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Up from Dust (Women of the Way): (Biblical Historical Fiction Novel for Fans of The Chosen)

By: Heather Kaufman
"Heather Kaufman is a truly fresh voice in biblical fiction with great promise."--Tessa Afshar, bestselling author"A biblical story with a heart for today's world, pulling out an array of joy and hope...
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Before the King: (Biblical Historical Fiction Novel for Fans of The Chosen) (Women of the Way)

By: Heather Kaufman
"Heather Kaufman is a truly fresh voice in biblical fiction."--TESSA AFSHAR, bestselling author"A beautifully told and imagined story of secrets, faith, love, and devotion. With a compelling plot and ...
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A Long Way From Home: Our Time in Iraq and Afghanistan

By: Christian Warren Freed
It took 11 years before I went to war the first time. Little did I know it wasn't going to be my last.In the aftermath of the terror attacks on 9/11, the US military ramped up for what would become th...
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The Icarus Dilemma: A Science Fiction Noir Thriller (The Lazarus Men Agenda Book 6)

By: Christian Warren Freed
Carter Gaetis roars back into action to save a hijacked cruise ship from terrorists with a grudge.Five years have passed since Carter and his friends brought down Mr. Shine and the Lazarus Men. Five y...
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Where Have All the Elves Gone?: A Paranormal Urban Fantasy (DESA Files Book 1)

By: Christian Warren Freed
Everyone knows elves don't exist, right?Soldier turned fantasy author Daniel Thomas has built a career on tales of elves, dragons, and more. But changes are forcing him out of the game. His latest adv...
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Prisoner's Dilemma: A Phoenix Elite science fiction genetic engineering techno-thriller (The Phoenix Elite: Genesis Saga Book 3)

By: C.T. Clark
Both thrilling and thought-provoking, Clark skillfully weaves the superhuman origins of his cast into a narrative that truly is a saga about humanity itself." - BookViral ReviewsThe Phoenix Elite may ...
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Sacred Blood: A Phoenix Elite genetic engineering superhero science fiction adventure (The Phoenix Elite: Genesis Saga Book 1)

By: C.T. Clark
"The concept of cloning historical figures to create a super team to save the world against nuclear destruction is wild and worth the ride." -- Independent Book Review (Starred Review)They weren't bor...
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The Great Grown-Up Game of Make-Believe (Autumn House Press Fiction Prize)

By: Lauren D. Woods
“Beautifully strange and incredibly satisfying.” —Kristen Arnett Winner of the 2024 Autumn House Fiction Prize, these lyrical, haunting stories invite us to question the stories we tell our...
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The Girl in the Oil Painting: A heart-wrenching, emotional WW2 historical fiction novel, based on a true story

By: Uri Dushy
A heartbreaking saga of hope, family, and longing set in one of the untold parts of war-torn Europe.Rhodes, 1940. Sixteen-year-old Dora Behar and her cousin Sarah are as close as sisters, planning the...
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Space Pirates: A Science-Fiction Adventure (Space Pirates! Book 1)

By: Mark Voss
Stealing a spaceship? Easy.Keeping it? Not so much.Captain Rask is broke, hunted, and very nearly out of oxygen. When a botched heist lands him a legendary ship with a damaged AI—and a crew of misfi...
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They All Fall Down: A Thriller

By: Rachel Howzell Hall
It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime.Delighted by a surprise invitation, Miriam Macy sails off to a luxurious private island off the coast of Mexico with six other strangers. Surrounded by mil...
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