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Shadows of the Mind by r1bcage_r1bbonz02
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Detective Evelyn Hart is a seasoned investigator with a sharp mind and a haunted past. Years ago, she failed to catch a killer who left cryptic messages at every crime scene. Now, a new string of murders has begun, each more chilling than the last, and the messages have returned. The killer seems to know Evelyn's every move, taunting her with personal details only someone close to her could know. As Evelyn delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of secrets that ties the victims together-a secret society operating in the shadows of the city. The society's members are powerful, and their influence reaches into the highest levels of government and law enforcement. Evelyn must navigate a treacherous path, unsure of whom to trust, as she races against time to stop the killer before they strike again. The story explores themes of justice, obsession, and redemption, with twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Evelyn's journey is as much about solving the case as it is about confronting her own demons and finding closure for the mistakes of her past.
The Doe Identity by ChristinaAnnRiley
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When the spirit of a comatose man shows up in front of her, Alexis Howard is determined to help him find his identity. Little does she know, she's about to get sucked into a world of secrets, lies, and murder. *** Alexis Howard can see the dead. A gift that has done her more harm than good. Having been forced to move into a strange small town because of it, Alexis vows to cut all contact with the world of the dead. It's easy at first, especially since there don't seem to be any ghosts in Casa Nova. That is until a comatose patient of hers shows up as one. No, he's not dead. He's just semi-dead. And he has no idea who he is. Oh, and the police think he's a cold-blooded criminal who's involved in the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl. Believing otherwise, Alexis decides to help the spirit find his identity and becomes embroiled in the search for the missing girl. Her investigation also leads to a meeting with a peculiar cat, who seems to be much older than she looks. Just what exactly is the connection between the three? What kind of a cat gets shot and shows up without so much as a scratch a few days later? More importantly, who is John Doe?
#WitchcraftWednesday | ✔ by bigfivedonaldduckfan
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[ONC 2023 and Wattys 2024 winner!] Drug dealer Nathan just can't be bothered to care about some of the stranger things in his life. Like the spellbook he found, complete with working magic and all. Okay, fine, maybe he tried one spell, and maybe that ended with his curtains on fire. Lesson learned: leave forces you don't understand alone. Powerful magic or not - for Nathan, this is just another Wednesday. Not everyone shares his opinion. When YouTube sensation Jamie insists on making a video about his discovery and said video goes viral, Nathan finds himself in a spotlight he completely failed to foresee. While he struggles to adjust to his newfound fame, Jamie and her oddly charming eccentricities drag him into a wacky investigation of his magical tome's origins and true nature. Finding answers shouldn't be that hard. But Nathan's criminal associates want his spellbook for themselves. And they'll stop at nothing to get it. ~Book one in the Witchcraft Wednesday Investigations trilogy~
Inspector Rames by JessWylder
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Detective Inspector Amber Rames investigates a series of murder cases in 2185 with the help of her new sergeant. Her attraction to him is hard to ignore, but having a relationship with a subordinate is illegal. ***** Four murder mysteries. One epic romance. It's 2185, and British civilization has moved underground after a nuclear war. In a city of bright lights and body-hacking, a wealthy woman is found dead in a dark alleyway, her throat slit. Detective Inspector Amber Rames is given the investigation...and a new partner to work with. Tall, dark, and a technological saviour, Detective Sergeant Alex Sullivan stirs feelings in her that she should ignore. Having a relationship with a subordinate is illegal. But as they work closely over several different murder cases, boundaries start to blur... WATTY AWARDS 2020 WINNER
The Girl with the Uninvited Ghost: Pandemonium Cozy Mystery #1 by CynthiaVarady
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A relics collector must uncover a family secret to solve a wizard's homicide before his apprentice's ghost drives her crazy indefinitely ... or she becomes the next murder victim. ******** Mahogany, a human living in the magical town of Pandemonium, has taken a job collecting magical relics from deceased mythical and magical folk. While on a routine collection request, Mahogany finds the wizard and his apprentice assassinated and that the murderer is still in her house! Mahogany narrowly escapes the murderer with the help of her demon spider Bazgul to find the apprentice's ghost has followed her and is haunting her until she solves his murder. With the help of her demon familiar and her new ghost, Mahogany breaks into police evidence to retrieve the enchanted objects before the Guild of Myth and Magic discovers that the relics have fallen into human hands. But Mahogany gets more than she bargained for when she uncovers a clue to her family's past that intrinsically links her to the murdered wizard. Now Mahogany must race to find the murderer before she becomes the next victim. ****** Libra Awards - 3rd Place Winner in the Mystery/Thriller Category The Lotus Awards - 4th place winner in Mystery/Thriller
Dead Body Girl by minamiimomo
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This is a story about family. It's also a story about necromancers, murder, ancient magic, vampires, group therapy, legions of zombie rats, Italian food, serial killers, and one girl with god like powers. But mostly it's wholesome family shit. Meet Kari, a necromancer that's got some problems. Her family is dead. Not that being dead stops them from giving her plenty of headaches. Her family of raised zombies are all trouble with a capitol T. From a little sister that can never grow up, to a former mobster turned doting uncle, to twins that just can't help but tease to, a former best friend that just can't forgive the past, this family keeps Kari on her toes. And what's up with this latest addition to the clan? There's just something different about Noah.