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From the Ashes (Ravenwood Mysteries #1)

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Reads 28,879
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Parts 15
Time 1h 22m

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A gentleman detective and a headstrong heiress clash in a battle of wits. Murder, mayhem, and a dash of romance in Victorian San Francisco. An "action-packed mystery" (Kirkus Reviews) that's first in a series!

Atticus Riot is a gambler turned detective who put away his magnifying glass after the death of his partner. But when the forty-year-old bachelor returns to San Francisco to finalize his early retirement, he's soon drawn into a dizzying search for a missing heiress.

Mrs. Isobel Kingston is a singular woman who disappears under circumstances as murky as the ever-present fog. To find out what became of her, Riot's powers of deduction will be tested and he'll be forced to confront his own troubled past.

A suspenseful Victorian mystery with a strong female lead and a romantic detective duo in San Francisco's lawless Barbary Coast. Fans of Laurie R. King, Deanna Raybourn, and C.S. Harris will love this thrilling historical mystery series.

*This story contains sample chapters. The entire series is available at all online stores.All Rights Reserved

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Mercy

In the labyrinthine streets of Florence, Alessandra Conti's life is thrown into chaos when her husband, Leonard, is found brutally murdered. Struggling to comprehend the horror and driven by an insatiable need for answers, Alessandra finds herself drawn into a shadowy world she never knew existed.Detective Matteo Ricci, known for his unorthodox methods and razor-sharp instincts, is assigned to the case. Skeptical of Alessandra's involvement but intrigued by her determination, he is soon caught in a web of deception that challenges his every belief. As he delves deeper, he realizes that Leonard's death is just the tip of an iceberg, concealing a dark and deadly conspiracy.The investigation takes an unexpected turn when Alessandra and Matteo discover cryptic messages and hidden clues pointing to a secret life Leonard led. The initials "Mm" carved into his neck serve as a chilling reminder that the killer is still out there, watching their every move. With each revelation, the line between truth and illusion blurs, and Alessandra begins to question who she can trust.As they race against time to uncover the truth, Alessandra and Matteo must navigate a maze of lies, betrayal, and danger. Enemies lurk in every shadow, and the closer they get to unraveling the mystery, the more they realize the depth of the conspiracy threatening to destroy them. With her life on the line, Alessandra is forced to confront her own past and the secrets she's kept hidden, even from herself.In Mercy, the stakes are high, and the cost of failure is deadly. This pulse-pounding thriller weaves a tale of intrigue, suspense, and unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Will they uncover the killer's identity before time runs out, or will the secrets of the past consume them both? In a world where nothing is as it seems, Alessandra must fight for justice and the mercy she seeks, even if it means risking everything.