Category Archives: Fiction

The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

Lo Blacklock has been given the chance of a lifetime.  She is going on the maiden voyage of the exclusive cruise ship, Aurora!  With only a handful of rooms and no expense spared, this is a cruise ship that will … Continue reading

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The Last One by Alexandra Oliva

She thought this would be a great opportunity. She just felt she needed to do this one more thing before she settled down and had children. Her husband was supportive and encouraged her to do it. The producers of the … Continue reading

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The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith

In 1631 Sara de Vos became the first woman member of the artist Guild of St Luke in Amsterdam.  Known for her lovely still lifes and other indoor scenes, Sara quickly made a name for herself.  But one evening Sara … Continue reading

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The Ambassador’s Wife by Jake Needham

There was no doubt that the woman on the bed in the Marriott Hotel in Singapore was dead.  It would take awhile to make any identification, however, since her face had been beaten so badly she was unrecognizable. She was … Continue reading

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Extreme Prey by John Sandford

Lucas Davenport, was enjoying his time working on an addition to his cabin when he gets a call from Mitford, the chief of staff to Governor Elmer Henderson. Since Davenport left the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, under less than ideal … Continue reading

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The Travelers by Chris Pavone

Will Rhodes should be happy with his life. After all as a journalist for Travelers, an award winning travel magazine he gets to travel the world and have extraordinary experiences. But traveling isn’t all glamorous and in his personal life, … Continue reading

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The Last Child by John Hart

Johnny is sure that his twin sister, Alyssa is still alive. Missing for almost a year now, he still continues to search for her even as his world has crumbled around him.  First his father disappeared and Katherine Merrimon, Johnny’s … Continue reading

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The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker

Julia arrived in Burma determined to find her missing father. Four years ago, on the morning after her graduation from law school, Julia had been awakened by her father. He told her that he was going to Boston for a few … Continue reading

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When Gods Die by C. S. Harris

Sometimes you just need to escape. Whether it is from the relentless news cycle on CNN or just laundry and dirty dishes, sometimes you just need to escape into a book and into another world.  A trusted author, compelling characters … Continue reading

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The Incarnations by Susan Barker

Wang is a taxi driver in Beijing. His life is not successful in the normal sense, but he has a decent job and his wife and daughter, Echo add to his sense of well being. Then one day as he … Continue reading

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