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The Cult of Romeo by cosmic-creepers
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❝ Things are only as beautiful as you make them, Charlie. Including murder. ❞ It's the opening night of Burton Abbey's production of Romeo and Juliet and all is going smoothly - that is until the climactic death scene. Romeo takes a big gulp of the poison to be with his lover, except it really is poison and Elijah, who plays Romeo, is now dead. Charlie Monet, in charge of props, is the first suspect but soon the suspicion around her turns to worry as it seems she's the next target. Khaleel Rahim, an aspiring writer, is dying for a mystery to solve at his new school. When he sees Charlie sneaking around at night he thinks he's finally found something worth writing about. After discovering Charlie's ability to see visions of the past, Khaleel decides that they're the perfect pair to solve the mystery. With threatening notes, a quiet library and poison disguised as props; somebody in the school is blurring the lines between theatre and reality and the fast friends are about to discover that there's more to boarding school than just silly rumours. [2022 Watty's Shortlist]
Mr. 8 by DavidJThirteen
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A Paranormal Thriller Psychology professor Denton Reed has been pulled out of the classroom to find a killer. Bodies are turning up all over the quiet town of Bexhill. They are found dismembered and burned beyond recognition in a snow covered farmer's field, by the abandoned mill, and under the train bridge. The only clue linking the victims is the bizarre figure-eight patterns left behind in their homes. Denton must use his unique profiling techniques to uncover the murderer, who the police have dubbed Mr. 8. As he begins to unravel the mystery, a strange pattern begins to emerge. Before their deaths, each victim was seized by dark obsessions and inexplicable changes in behavior. Whatever strange forces are affecting the people of Bexhill, they may actually be more dangerous than any killer. As a wave of insanity sweeps the town, Denton will put his life on the line to get to the source of the madness and risk all to protect the woman he loves. But is it already too late? [Rated PG-13 For scenes of violence and strong language] *Cover art by Donald Cronkhite. Best RankingMay 12, 2014 - #1 Mystery/Thriller, #2 Horror
Agent 13 (Book 1) by Quidam13
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"With all due respect sir, adding a new member to this team will only slow us down." "On the contrary, if anything your team will slow her down." *** She's the ghost story you tell around a camp fire. The monster that hides in your closet. The nightmare that wakes you from your sleep. She's the definition of the word 'deadly'. She never smiles, never shows any emotion other than a blank stare. Unless, she's pissed, then it shows. She doesn't trust any of the other agents, only the chief. She doesn't play nice with others. She's a solo agent, always works alone, but that's about to change. Respect her and she'll take a bullet for you. Mistreat her and she'll put a bullet in you...if you're lucky. She's Agent 13... ***Book 1*** Highest Ranking: #1 in Action
Crown Of Swords by _BooksR4Life_
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Alearia was taken by the king when she was just 12, being banished away from her family for 5 years was a consequence she never made. Never asked why she was taken just did as she was told and became a maid. Silas Chrome, now the heir of the throne. King of the castle and ruler of his land. Alearia was young, beautiful and feisty. Silas has known her since she came to his castle. Only before the only king he was, was the one they played as dress ups 5 years before. Alearia at 17 was soon told she had to serve for another 5 years. This was the worst for her, especially when the king promised only 5 years. Now 19, She's stuck between the knowing and the wanting to know. Should she stay who she is, hide for the next 5 years or discover more about love and the truth of her family. - RANKINGS: ⭐️ #7 - DISHONESTY ⭐️#4 - BALLGOWNS ⭐️#2 - FORBIDDENLOVE ⭐️#17 - BOOKTOK ⭐️ #16 - GUARDS
The First Rule | ✓ by dracaarys
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• highest ranking | #47 in mystery/thriller Trinity Academy is a school for social elites and high-class nobles, therefore it is rather convenient to have a social ladder within the premises. In the middle of the food chain, is Isla Reynolds with her boyfriend and only friend. The problem in that equation, is that said friend and boyfriend's friendship seems to be brewing into something more behind Isla's back. Isla creates a plan to make her last year in Trinity, a year to be remembered. With a sharp tongue that hides a web of lies, Isla doesn't open up to people. But when she devices a strategy for love, what happens when it all crumbles beneath her feet? Putting her trust in a boy makes her realize that opening up to people is a big mistake. And Isla is mad. Feeling like there's no way out, and fueled by fury, she turns to a sheet of paper. She creates a list that her lips can not utter aloud. So, who wants to know the first rule of killing somebody and not getting caught? cover: florral
How To Fake Your Death by ashtsk
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The sequel to How To Hide A Body Just as Solange thought it was all over, an old enemy resurfaces. He needs her help to disappear, but his connections to Solange's life are deeper than they appear. cover creds: @SilverBluinse