** WATTYS 2018 WINNER ** Big Tech meets Die Hard in this techno-thriller Kirkus Reviews calls "a clever, spirited tale with a brainy, nimble heroine at the helm." From IndieReader's 5-star (highest rating) review: "Bond weaves an entertaining tale filled with deceit, robots, Russians, and tech entrepreneurs that all combine to give the reader a reason to flip pages furiously to find out what might happen next." Deb Bollinger has no time for corporate training. Her company's top engineer at just twenty-seven, Deb has blocked off her day for the one project she truly cares about: the launch of Carebnb, an app that finds spare beds for the homeless. When she's told all employees must drop everything for some busywork exercise called Blackquest 40, it's an easy no. Trouble is, her bosses aren't really asking. Blackquest 40 is the mother of all corporate trainings. A near-impossible project to be completed in forty straight hours. No phones. No internet. Sleeping on cots. Nobody in, nobody out. Deb finds the whole setup creepy and authoritarian. When a Carebnb issue necessitates her leaving the office, she heads for the door. What's the worst that could happen? Armed commandos, HVAC-duct chases, a catastrophic master plan that gets darker by the hour - Blackquest 40 is a fresh take on the Die Hard formula, layering smart-drones and a modern heroine onto the classic action tale. Cover design and illustration by Ethan Scott.

An unlucky noblewoman precipitates a civil war and falls for a half-demonic beggar with a self-destructive healing talent. Summary: Tien Lyn was born lucky, but her luck ran out fast. Tossed on the currents of politics and magic, she lives in the accursed 'interesting times', during a civil war. Her worst enemy is a song that glorifies her as a rebel leader's lover. Once she helps an unassuming healer, Demure Yu, avoid execution for consorting with demons, her list of powerful enemies grows ever faster. To shelter the man she loves, Tien Lyn has to do what it takes to outrun her own legend. If you see this book on any other site, they'd stolen it. If they're charging you for it, this is the best and free version. Please read it here. First Published: May 29, 2018

Once a skilled young detective with a promising career, Min Jae Hoon was now posing as a private investigator with a forged identity to clear his name after becoming the prime suspect in the murder of his own brother. But when he was working on a strange case and almost died, a mysterious man linked to the case suddenly turned him into a night creature with a thirst for blood without him knowing it. Turns out their encounter that night wasn't just a mere coincidence, as that man happened to be the major figure for Jae Hoon to unveil the truth behind his tragic past and why he was framed as a murderer. Warning for some Graphic Violence scenes.

living a normal life is easy, alongside your adoptive father you were 'happy'. that was until your recriutment came. taken by 'the kims' you never expected to be thrown into a life you didn't want. yet you couldn't escape it. Not only would they not let you leave, a certain individual caught your eye. Park Jimin. blood, murder, love; but above all things loyalty. what will be the outcome of two hearts at war.

Mars: a symbol of conflict, desire, and passion Disclaimer: This "collection" is an archive of poetry and various ramblings from my teenage years. All poems were written between 2016-2024. Please enjoy the thoughts from last 8 years of my life.

When a famous plastic surgeon's decomposed body surfaces in Tampa Bay with a bullet in its head, Federal Judge Willa Carson's "little sister" is caught in a high-stakes game of greedy lawyers, blackmail and deceit. Fiercely independent Carly is the number one suspect. When Carly asks Willa for due justice, Willa has everything to lose. But she risks it all to uncover the conspiracy and keep Carly alive. Can Willa possibly win?* Lee Child, Sue Grafton, and John Grisham fans Margaret Maron love Diane Capri! Harriet Klausner says: "Judge Willa is the nicest, most likable sleuth to come along in years!" The Contra Costa Times says: "When Judge Wilhelmina Carson returns, I'll be waiting!" Grab your copy today and meet Tampa's most charismatic judge, Willa Carson!

Detective Inspector Mitch Taylor is investigating a series of murders along with CSI agent Angel Morgan in Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia. Mitch tries to balance his family life, struggling to help his wife to deal with the recent loss of their baby at childbirth, while trying to solve the murders. The Police face increased pressure as the facts start to implicate some of their own. A homeless man may hold the answers, but Mitch will have to gain his trust. Crime is on the streets. Corruption and betrayal have built the walls. Trust is a myth. The circle of crime will reveal the truth.

"Madison Knight is a tough, sassy, and intelligent detective. She is a straight shooter and takes no crap." -My Blissful Books The hunt for a serial killer begins... Detective Madison Knight concluded the case of a strangled woman an isolated incident. But when another woman's body is found in a park killed with the same brand of neckties, she realizes they're dealing with something more serious. Despite mounting pressure from the sergeant and the chief to close the case even if it means putting an innocent man behind bars, and a partner who is more interested in saving his marriage than stopping a potential serial killer, Madison may have to go it alone if the murderer is going to be stopped.

"Get off me!" She screamed, hot tears running tracks on her cheeks again. Her make-up had, without a doubt, smudged and her hair was probably a tangled mess on her head but she didn't care. All she wanted was to get out of this. More importantly, she wanted to get out of this alive. "I don't even know you!" "Think of me as anonymous." The idyllic country side town of Spalding has a secret and he's about to make his appearance. Murder has gripped the community and terrified the locals, but there are no suspects and no one knows who the killer could be. The body count continues to rise and Detective Harriet King throws herself into the investigation. After her partner dies in a horrific accident, Harriet begins to wonder if there is anything that can be done to stop the murderer or whether he will just remain anonymous...

"The only way out of the labyrinth of suffering is to forgive." -John Green