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The Dandelion System by flowersforleah
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A new system of marriage for the prince has been made in the kingdom Taraxac: The Dandelion System. When Karlina Dearcage makes a deal with the manipulative Princess Oda to be her pawn in The Dandelion System, she has a bad feeling about it. There are ominous rumors of the mysterious prince whom the public never sees, the other contestants are just as driven as her for different reasons, and the Queen herself has some tricks up her sleeve. Nevertheless, she meets the strangely childish Prince Otto and the other personality, Oscar, who shares his body, and realizes she wants to help both of them out of her own will. As Karlina learns of the dark secrets of the Royal family and the other girls' feelings about it, she finds herself questioning the innocence of The Dandelion System. *** #1 in royal (2/11/21) #1 in royalty (4/21/20) #1 in retelling (6/13/19) #1 in medieval (1/22/20) #1 in revolution (4/16/20) #1 in dark fantasy (1/1/21) #2 in rebel (10/20/19) #2 in contest (8/22/19) #2 in competition (6/19/20) #2 in fantasy romance (10/8/21)
Witch Doctor by MNJGreenhill
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Fall under the spell of Keira and Ryker as they work together find the killer behind the brutal deaths of Salem's Crossroads Coven. ***** Dr. Keira Wynter, an Anthropology professor and expert in the occult, is called in to assist with an investigation that has her returning to a place she vowed she would never set foot in again. In one night, Salem has lost its most powerful coven and the only defense to keep the Crossroads closed. The city, a haven for witches, vampires and demons who hide in plain sight, is now under threat. No one is safe as the body count piles up, and Keira must work with the local Sheriff to find out who's targeting the city's most powerful witches and why. As they begin to unravel the mystery, they discover things are not as they seem and come to the realization that there is a deadly force in play; a force willing to sacrifice anything and everything that gets in its way. With each step closer to the truth, Keira not only needs to deal with the ghosts of her past, but also contend with her attraction to Sheriff Ryker Kincaid, the vampire she is inexplicably drawn to.
Kevin Died by SaidByTy
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March 24th, 2014: Kevin Vásquez goes missing. April 9th, 2015: Kevin's remains are found. March 24th, 2016: Ricardo receives a message from an unknown number, the messenger claims to be Kevin. He's asking for help. He's not dead. He wants to come home. ~~~ "They all thought he died. Apparently they were dead wrong." The day of the two year anniversary after his foster brother's disappearance, Ricardo Vásquez receives a message from an unknown number. The sender claims to be his brother, Kevin and sends what can only be classified as irrefutable evidence that he's alive. But it can't be Kevin, right? Kevin was murdered. Kevin's remains were found. Kevin was DEAD! Or at least he was supposed to be. Now that Kevin's suddenly back, he wants Ricardo's help in exposing the truth and finding out who really tried to kill him two years prior. As the story unfolds, Ricardo uncovers terrible truths about those close to him, warping his mission into that of something more dangerous and twisted than he bargained for, especially considering the masked character who will stop at nothing to ensure Ricardo and his family suffers. Cover credit goes to: @moonlight_aesthetics
AVRIL'S CASE -BOOK 2 by More_Nike_
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For two years after Cassie had helped solve the case of the mysterious 'Rose Killer,' all was well in her life. She got her friends back, and things went back into place, just as they used to be. She's studying criminology in the University, and she finally feels like nothing can ever go wrong in her life again... Or so she thinks. Another mystery comes knocking at her door, one she hoped would never visit, one she feared for a long time, one that tormented her, but most of all, one she's too weak to resist. She receives an image, one of her and her childhood best friend , Avril, who was mysteriously and brutally murdered when they were kids. She knows there's a reason why someone sent her that image, someone is trying to tell her something, maybe even threaten her. Her obsession returns in full force, and she won't rest until she uncovers the mystery behind Avril's murder.
The Confession Of Zakary Jameson by katyglenn97
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FBI agent Alexander Donovan never thought his job was easy, but it was still something he enjoyed doing. At least until he was assigned to catch Zakary Jameson. An insane man with a bizarre ability killing for an unknown reason, Jameson always was a step ahead. Always playing a little game of cat and mouse. But...why? Why would a man of a seemingly perfect background go on a killing streak with unlinked, random victims? As Donovan discovers the truth, he wishes he had never accepted the case. Cover by @TheCivilWars
Fear Games by AlecBelle
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#1 IN MURDER-MYSTERY CATEGORY! Rachel never thought her past would catch up to her. When she and her friends are invited to a new haunted house on Halloween, she expects it to be a night of fun. Before she has a chance to realize what she's gotten herself into, her friends begin dying at a rapid pace. Someone is after them. Someone out for blood. Someone out for revenge. As Rachel races to find the truth, she learns that the reason for these murders may be connected to her in a way she never expected. Will she be able to find the killer in time before they make their own move on her? Or will everything she ever loved come crashing down around her? A series fans of Pretty Little Liars, Saw, and Scream most definitely do not want to miss!
The Beautiful Minds by sharon_arpitha
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Sometimes, even the most talented of cops can get confused. The murders appeared simple, yet complicated. He approaches the girl who seems to be directly involved and talks to her closest acquaintances . But, the more he plunges into the case, the more confusing it gets. Every person looks like a killer. The faster he runs, the farther the killer runs. Finally, he calls the best detective in the country to solve the case. She, with her shrewdness, delves into the minute details and unravels the unfathomable truth. Who is the killer? For now, I can't tell you that. I can, however, give you this clue: "Sometimes, even the most beautiful mind can become a lethal weapon" #1 in mystery thriller All Rights Reserved. Plagiarists will be punished by law.
THE THIRTEENTH DAY - BOOK 1 by More_Nike_
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With a brutal, faceless killer walking freely on the streets of Freetown, everyone's instinct is to run and hide. Seventeen-year-old Cassidy Meyer's instincts however, immediately urge her to run toward the direction of danger in an attempt to unmask the killer's identity, thereby satisfying her life-long obsession for crime-solving. Her obsession with the case starts to create a wedge between her and her loved ones, and it starts to put everyone's life in danger. The only way to salvage her friendship and save everyone's life is to finish what she started; to find the killer before he can claim another life. #8 in Mystery/Thriller. (Highest ranking so far.)
Merry Sister Mary and the One and Only Killer by Jules_Haigler
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🏆Wattys 2019 Winner for Mystery & Thriller🏆 Sister Mary has lost her way, or so people think. Kicked out of her convent and sent away to be reformed, this jolly nun discovers her gift of glee is perfect for solving murders and the occasional naughty peek. ________________________________________ Merry Sister Mary is the world's most happy-go-lucky nun, and where the nuns are concerned, possibly the worst. She has none of the qualities reserved for a traditional lady of the cloth: a fear of water, an odd relationship with an umbrella, and no talent in teaching or nursing, yet Sister Mary believes she has a special God given power, laughter. Such a belief has led her to be kicked out of her convent in Chicago for accidentally flashing a group of churchgoers and deemed in desperate need of reform. She is sent on a bus to a stricter convent in New Orleans, Louisiana, but in a drama fueled twist, God has different plans for the joyous nun. She is to solve a murder. After missing the bus Sister Mary is forced to seek refuge with a Catholic family in the small town of St. Francisville. A horrific murder occurs sending the town into a frenzy of bittersweet joy. The person killed has long been despised and so named the Stanton Witch for the mystery surrounding her husband's death and the decades of misfortune since her arrival. In an effort to expose the truth, Sister Mary finds herself in the middle of one family's terrible and insidious secret. As the bodies pile up she uses her gift of glee to uncover the clues missed by the police and hopefully stop the killer from claiming another innocent victim. Her goal-- prove to the world once and for all that one does not need to be traditional to make a difference. Comedy ■ Mystery ■ Thriller [COMPLETED] Copyright © Jules Haigler No parts of this book may be distributed, copied, or sold on any media without permission of the author. All names, places, and themes are a work of fiction.