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Book #8 in the Forensic Handwriting Mystery Series:

Eighteen-year-old Monica has lived a sheltered life. Joining an archaeological dig in Egypt was a dream come true, and romance an unexpected bonus. But when she goes missing with an archaeologist whose shady past spills into the present, the desperate search takes…

Book #1 in the Beyond the Veil Mystery Series:

Imagine waking on a train with no recollection of how you got there, no idea who you are…no name, no memories, no life. All you know is, you cannot tell anyone. When this young woman runs into someone who knows her…

Beyond the Veil book #3

When identical twins inherit a Victorian mansion from a stranger, the bequest changes everything they knew about their past.

The house at Herron Pond is no stranger to tragedy. Accidental death. A devastating fire. Suicide.
Are the reports of supernatural activity the…

After many years of writing nonfiction about handwriting psychology and mystery fiction, I tackled a memoir. This book details my spiritual path, starting with a strict religious background that allowed for no belief in an Afterlife, to the freedom of understanding that there is no death, only life after earth.

Book #5 in the Forensic Handwriting Mystery Series:

Explosive drama erupts when the life of a teen with a tortured past is jeopardized by her secret tattoo. Handwriting expert Claudia Rose joins forces once again with Detective Joel Jovanic, who is investigating a firebombing, a young woman found dead in…

When forensic handwriting analyst Claudia Rose attends her high school reunion, she doesn’t expect to stumble over the body of someone she knew. Was it an accident, or something more sinister? As she aids an old flame who is making a documentary about the mysterious disappearance of a classmate, Claudia…

Handwriting doesn’t lie. But people do.
Forensic handwriting expert Claudia Rose takes on two new cases: a forged signature in a troubling auto theft investigation, and a young woman desperate for help after her uncle receives a series of anonymous, threatening notes.
As Claudia examines the handwriting…

The Malice Domestic anthology series returns with a new take on mysteries in the Agatha Christie tradition—original tales focusing on older sleuths! Included are works by:

Jacqueline Winspear
Christina Hoag
Ellen Byron
Melissa Westemeier
D.R. Ransdell
KM Rockwood
Patricia Gouthro
Eleanor Ingbretson
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Former MI6 operative, Max Grant, has created a new life in Chicago, heading up the cybersecurity arm of a global security company. He is also building a relationship with author Cress Taylor, the woman he has dreamed about for twenty years. But Max’s past is about to catch up with…

When Bay Bishop’s husband was found in the alley behind their Northern Michigan restaurant, she lost not only the partner in her dreams of establishing the best fine-dining establishment in the area but the man she thought was the love of her life. Then she finds out how he had…

What happens when a hunky French-Canadian security executive falls for a feisty Chicago lawyer being stalked by her ex?

Micki Press and JL Martin both have complicated lives, but when they come together, the sparks are undeniable. Micki is trying to make it to the top of one of…

When Colonel Henry Fitzwilliam arrives at Rosings Park and reconnects with his cousin Anne’s lady companion, Ophelia Hampton, he can hardly believe she is the same person as the unprepossessing eight-year-old he teased as a teenager. Now, despite himself, he is enchanted by the accomplished but penniless orphan. To his…

Two eligible bachelors, two elegant ladies. A meeting on a bridge. Is romance in the air or is disappointment written in the stars?

Juliana, Dowager Countess of Courtney, and her protégé, Margaret Dashwood, take a stroll on Medway Bridge in Rochester, where they make the acquaintance of two visiting…

Eight stories that will take you from Chicago to Istanbul and beyond. Stories of love, hidden secrets, and death. A rumored cache of Donatello’s drawings and papers leads to murder. Join Max and Cress on the fabled Orient Express to Venice and in Istanbul, chasing a terrorist. In addition, stolen…

The Malice Domestic anthology series returns with a new take on mysteries in the Agatha Christie tradition–original tales with a theatrical bent!

A Desert Sleuths Anthology:

The sun descends over the mountains and valleys of the Arizona desert. Under cover of darkness, evil flourishes. Not afraid of the dark? You will be. Desert Sleuths offer 20 tales in the latest edition of their award-winning anthology series. Grab a flashlight. Pull the…

The Malice Domestic anthology series returns with a new take on mysteries in the Agatha Christie tradition — 36 original tales with a culinary bent!

Murder for Dinner. Death for Dessert. Recipes To Kill For offers treasured recipes from the mystery writers of the Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter plus celebrity guest authors—a collection you’ll not find anywhere else. From delicious meat and vegetarian main dishes, to Southwestern specialties, rich soups and stews,…

The Malice Domestic anthology series returns with a new take on mysteries in the Agatha Christie tradition—original tales with a devilish bent!

Bar owner Una has no idea that breaking up a late-night brawl will lead to murder. Anxious to save her critically wounded mentor, she rushes headlong into a terrifying night of chases through the inky blackness of Arizona’s mountains. Her situation goes from unbelievable to horrific as she learns secrets…

When Maddie McGuire lands an archeology internship at the Roman Baths in England, she assumes everything will go her way. But when this college sophomore discovers a severed human ear on her doorstep, she must solve its meaning before she becomes the next victim, or worse, gets deported. Her tentative…

When Maddie McGuire finds herself tumbling over a cliff while hiking The Cotswold Way, she uncovers much more than ancient woods. Terrified by her shocking discovery, she returns to the safety of her international internship at the Roman Baths only to find competition in the form of…

When American intern Maddie McGuire receives an invitation to go sightseeing in Glastonbury, she expects a lot of things. An Arthurian knight floating in a pool at the Chalice Well, a broadsword through his chest, isn’t one of them. Maddie realizes that turning to the police only sets in motion…

A charred heart pinned to her door with an ancient Celtic dagger isn’t the worst thing Maddie McGuire has discovered on her doorstep, but it isn’t great. In fact, the heart is an unwelcome distraction from protecting the Chedworth Roman Villa from the ravages of winter and throws Maddie into…

A lavish celebration. A rare poison. A clever plan. A milestone birthday party at a country mansion in Brandywine Valley brings old friends together, all glamorous, wealthy, and politically well-connected. Charismatic playboy, Preston Phillips, brings his trophy wife to the party, unaware that his first love, the woman he jilted…

Welcome back to Brandywine Valley. The scenery is lush, the mansions are huge, and the secrets are deep. Detective Oliver Parrott’s next case takes us to the ancestral home of Blake Allmond, a renowned artist, whose paintings have been stolen from the studio on his property. Before Parrott can get…

Quinn McFarland has grown up around dead bodies…
Quinn’s always joked about death, but this summer, death stops being funny. For one thing, her brother finally undergoes transplant surgery. For another, Quinn’s estranged BFF—her “blood sister”—is brought into the family mortuary, bludgeoned to death.
Quinn is haunted…

In the heart of tranquil Brandywine Valley, Detective Parrott confronts a meth lab explosion, a dismembered corpse, and an intricate trail of secrets that shake up many lives — including his own. When celebrity hostess Claire Whitman’s renovated barn explodes into flames, Parrott delves into the backgrounds and relationships of…

A MATTER OF BIRTH AND DEATH
The serene Brandywine Valley wakes up to a chilling double shock: a baby abandoned on the porch of a caretaker’s cottage, and a young woman found dead on the estate of a billionaire scotch whiskey magnate. Detective Parrott’s instincts tell him…

Three immigrants. Two disappearances. One murder. And a love story that defines them all.

When Rosa’s brother vanishes from hurricane-ravaged Galveston, she turns to his best friend, Nathan, to help her uncover the truth. Together they are swept into the mystery that swirls around her immigrant family in a city…

When someone sets fire to Lincoln High and kills the new principal, chaos threatens to overtake the urban school. Assistant Principal Sally Pearce, hired to help the deceased principal revamp the culture, vows to carry on the mission. In so doing, she locks horns with fellow staff members and faces…

IF YOU CAN’T TRUST YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER, WHOM CAN YOU TRUST?

Quinn McFarland is on the verge of living her best life. With exciting career plans, a loving husband, and dreams of a perfect future, everything seems to be falling into place. But when she’s asked to identify…

A compelling mystery/thriller by Nick Chiarkas

If it moves away from you, it*s food; if it moves toward you, you*re food. The 1957 murder of an undercover cop in a New York City housing project has unexpected ties to the unsolved disappearance of a young father walking home in those…

In Weepers (Book 1), Angelo and his gang, with a bit of help from his beloved “uncle” Nunzio Sabino, defeated the notorious Satan’s Knights. Now, in this standalone sequel to Weepers, it’s 1960 and Nunzio is still the most powerful organized crime boss in New York City, protecting what’s his with…

Book #1 in the Timber Creek K-9 Mystery Series:

When a young girl is found dead in the mountains near Timber Creek, Officer Mattie Cobb and her K-9 partner Robo must track down the killer. With help from veterinarian Cole Walker and his daughter, Mattie uncovers hometown secrets that place…

Book #2 in the Timber Creek K-9 Mystery Series:

Threatened by the first blizzard of the season, Deputy Mattie Cobb, her K-9 partner Robo, and veterinarian Cole Walker investigate the disappearance of Deputy Ken Brody’s sweetheart; but the hunters become the hunted when they find themselves caught in a killer’s…

Book #3 in the Timber Creek K-9 Mystery Series:

Deputy Mattie Cobb and her K-9 partner Robo find a missing girl dead on Smoker’s Hill behind the high school. Before they can catch the killer, one of Cole Walker’s daughters goes missing, and Mattie and Robo must lead the hunt…