In the shadowed aftermath of global destruction, humanity’s hope takes flight on the wings of the Evol-humans. River Shaw, secluded in his high-altitude sanctuary, seeks solace after a life scarred by loss. His quiet existence is disrupted when Delene Fairborne, fleeing captivity and a dark past, crashes into his world. Together, they find strength in their unique abilities, resisting the sinister forces that hunt them for a cure only their blood can provide. As love blossoms amidst the chaos, they face a ruthless scientist hell-bent on harnessing their power. Shadowed Skies is a tale of survival, sacrifice, and soaring hope, where two souls, bound by destiny, fight for a world on the brink. Dive into a world where love flies against insurmountable odds.
I wake to a muscular, silent figure looming over me, his
wings casting unnerving shadows. intelligent dark eyes scrutinize me from his
smooth, brown face framed by cropped black hair and raven quills. He’s been
around the block. My guard shoots up. I’d stand, but my body’s too weak from the
climb.
“Your nest, huh? Sorry, I didn’t see your name on it.”
“It’s carved right over there.” He points past me to the rockface.
My eyes travel over the stone, where he’d etched River in craggy letters. The
carved name is so tiny I didn’t notice.
“Now you’re supposed to tell me your name. That’s how this goes.”
I blink. “Delene Fairborne. Listen, would you mind if I––ow,”
I scrape against the wall and suck air through my teeth. I clamp my eyes shut.
“Are you okay?”
I shrug the blanket off, and my injured wing flops lamely near
my shoulder. River’s eyebrows Lower, and he comes closer.
“Let me look.”
He stows his serrated hunting knife, presents empty hands, and
crouches to examine my injury.
“Relax. I won’t hurt you. Let’s see the damage.”
He’s gentle, avoiding the wound and handling my feathers
softly. He lightly touches the Bandage.
“Dr. Lytle runs the Stockade, the underground bunker and lab
where the humans imprison and experiment on our kind. His men hunted me down
and shot me with a crossbow as I tried
to escape. The wound is still healing––I changed the bandage earlier, but
without a spare set of clothes, I had to tear strips off my pants to re-dress
it.”
“Hmm.” He examines the back with a frown. “There’s an exit
wound.”
“Yeah, I pulled it out.”
“Well, that was stupid of you. You could have died if those goons
pierced a blood feather.”
My temper flares. “Oh, as opposed to leaving it in. I’d
rather take my chances, thanks.” My voice is hostile, though I’m grateful for
his help. I still don’t know who he is or what he wants, and my mother warned
me to be on my guard.
River sits back on his haunches, sighs, and meets my eyes.
“Doesn’t look good. How long have you been here, kid? A day or
so?”
“I’m no kid. I’m seventeen.”
“Well, I’m eighteen. So, you’re a kid.”
“By what, a few whole months?” I snicker. “Okay. If a kid free-climbed
in the pitch-black up a hundred-foot cliff to get here, I guess I’m a kid.”
After examining the wound, he says, “The damage looks fixable.
Let’s clean this well to prevent infection.”
“I’ve cleaned the wound.”
“Clean deeper,” he admonishes. “I don’t have antibiotics,
but I’ll try to get some. Or at least honey. Honey heals.”
He hesitates before retrieving water, then takes a rag from his
pouch and soaks the cloth. With the knife still in hand, he comes closer.
“Look … You seem all right, but I’m a lone wolf. I operate solo.
You have a target with a big ‘X’ on your back. I feel bad for you. I do. But
you know how it is with our kind.” He gives me a blatant look, so here’s your
cue to leave.
“Gee, I’d kindly vacate the premises, but I can’t fly.”
He rubs the back of his neck, agitated. “The valley’s full
of drones. And they’ve got at least a dozen soldiers combing the forest.”
“I’m sorry.” I shift my eyes down. “You never asked for any of
this.”
“None of us did,” he waves me off. “The soldiers are here. I’m
screwed either way.” He pauses and assesses me. “Stay the night. Then after
that, I’m sorry, but you need to find somewhere
else to hide.”
The night might be all I need. “Thank you.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Haley Cavanagh is a military veteran, wife, and mother. She is a multiple award-winning and best-selling author and the two-time recipient of the League of Utah Writers Silver Quill Award in 2020 and 2024. Haley is an alumna of Columbia College, a musical theater nut, and she loves to dive into any book that crosses her path. Haley resides with her family in the United States and enjoys spending time with her husband and children when she’s not writing. She loves to hear from her readers and encourages you to contact her via her website and social media.
She’s marked by stars, hunted by shadows— and destined for a
love that spans worlds.
Insight
Insight Series Book 1
by Jamie Magee
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance
"Spellbinding
lyrically crafted fantasy series." Sarah Dodd
"Magic,
action, and paranormal romance offer an escapism that will engross readers—the
story stays with you, unforgettable." - M. Mass
Cursed with an empathic insight, Willow Haywood has lived her life as a proud
introvert in a small town. Her world shatters when a nightmare brands her wrist
with a star. The foreboding omen forces her family to unveil ancient secrets
that bend the boundaries of reality, dreams, and dimensions.
In the chaos of this revelation, Willow focuses on the good dreams she had
every night of her life. Her instinct promised her that the angel in them was
real, that he was her soul mate, and together they would be an unbeatable force
in the promised war of young gods.
The conflicted path to him was easier to face than the mystery, magic, and
danger haunting the shadows of the cosmic storms on the horizon. With or
without him… her nightmare would soon be her reality if she did not flee to the
dimension her soul once roamed.
Guided by love,
tormented by fear, and hunted by those who would twist her gifts for their
sinister ends, Willow’s journey is one of self-discovery, sacrifice, and the
relentless pull of destiny.
Insight is a spellbinding tale of love,
prophecy, and the courage to find your true self. Perfect for fans of young
adult fantasy and multidimensional adventures, it’s an unforgettable story that
will stay with you long after the last page.
Are you ready to step into the storm? The journey begins
here.
"We lost ourselves in the teen
angst of Fallen, and Hush, Hush. We found courage in the pages of Hunger Games
and Divergent. Our imagination was on fire inside of Mortal Instruments, Throne
of Glass, and The Red Queen. And now we have the compelling, enigmatic,
character-driven thrill ride of the long-reaching contemporary fantasy series
INSIGHT." Colleen Riley
Jamie Magee is not your average author—she’s also an astrologer and the host of Scheduling Fate, a podcast where insight meets inspiration. With over 22 published novels spanning Young Adult, New Adult, and Contemporary genres, Jamie has captivated readers with stories that stir the heart and awaken the soul.
Her passion for storytelling is matched by her love of astrology. Whether she’s guiding you through fictional dimensions or decoding the deeper meaning of life’s turning points, Jamie helps her audience align with purpose, embrace their own rhythm, and schedule fate with intention.
This thrilling and intricate follow-up to the series debut will keep readers glued to their seats and begging for more!
Unstoppable is the second book in author Michael Maloof's exceptional Kate Preacher Thriller series, building on the intrigue and, perhaps, even surpassing the intensity of the series debut. Kate Preacher, although still reeling from her husband's murder during an armed attack on a Parisian café, is determined to get to the truth, expose those responsible, and extract her own vengeance. Kate's husband warned his killer that she would be unstoppable, but so are the thrills readers will experience from this story.
Only days have elapsed since Jake Church was gunned down by a long-range sniper's bullet, but that is enough time for his widow, former CIA analyst Kate Preacher, to gather her resources and head back to Paris to prove her theory that the brutal café attack which took Jake's life and made him a national hero was no terroristic act but a calculated assassination when he got too close to the perpetrators involved in a high-level and powerful international crime coalition. Even after having read the previous novel, I was still thrilled by her tactical skills, knowledge, and the digital forensics used in the story. Key characters from book one return to lend their considerable expertise while surprising new allies and hidden antagonists enter the picture. The loyalty and determination of Jake's former team members are on full display and, at times, evoke gut-wrenching admiration.
The plot is fast-paced as the story hits the ground running, and the action and intrigue are unrelenting and non-stop. Dangerous secrets, hints of unknown agendas, and shocking plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat as Kate got ever closer to her goal, and those working against her tried to stop her or, at a minimum, manage her discoveries and limit the consequences. When loyalty, friendship, and her concern for another character's safety take Kate from Paris to an emerging African country, the stakes rise when evil intentions become clear and broaden to affect even more innocents, and storylines cleverly converge.
While this is the second Kate Preacher novel, the author subtly weaves in enough backstory for readers new to the series to read this book as a standalone. I recommend UNSTOPPABLE and the Kate Preacher Thriller series to thriller fans.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from Reedsy Discovery.
Melody is a simple woman with simple needs that include good clean books, safe and intelligible television, and a job that she loves. As far as she’s concerned, she has everything she needs, including a beloved gig as the assistant librarian of her local public library. When a Winter Reads program turns chaotic and Melody is caught in the crossfires of a massive child-induced food fight, her dream job becomes a nightmare – a nightmare that continues into a snow-covered, accident-prone next day. After waking up to a sudden massive snowfall covering her town, she becomes the unwilling victim of a snowball fight between two identical twin brothers. Melody must then decide if she has met her very own Mister Right, or if her perfect life can handle an imperfect interruption. Lighthearted laughs and endearing moments fill this modern romantic comedy by humorist Jennifer Patricia O’Keeffe.
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As she walked, she read. While there were a lot of people around, it wasn’t very crowded. She didn’t worry about bumping into anybody or tripping over anything as long as she stayed on the paved pathways that circled around and wound through the city park. The pathways had plenty of snow covering them, but the people who had arrived before her did good work in trampling through and stomping down the snow that covered them.
Soon, all thoughts of her surroundings faded away into the background as Sally and her tale of love and life took over. Melody was at a really great part too. Sally, the protagonist, was single and twenty-five – close enough to Melody’s own age to make her very relatable. And there was this guy named Eric who worked at the same clothing store as Sally. Sally had found him attractive, and she hoped the same from him. At the start of the current chapter, Sally received a dozen red roses with an unsigned note card attached that says, “You look beautiful today.”
Melody gushed and paused in her step to just take in the moment. And, in that very moment, she heard a man shout, “I got it! I got it, bro!”
Looking up just in time to see a snowball nearing her face and a man leaping in front of it to try and catch it, Melody squealed. The snowball splattered against the man’s hand. The man lost his footing on the snow and fell backward. This caused him to impact with a startled Melody, plunging into her and knocking her down to the ground. Her bottom plopped down into the deep snow, and her elbows helped prevent her from landing flat and making it worse. Had she not been holding on to Roses for Sally for dear life, she surely would have damaged the book in the snow.
The man who collided into her landed just a foot or so in front of her and was pushing himself out of the snow while laughing. She watched him as he wiped the snow off himself, oblivious to her existence on the ground behind him. More than a bit insulted by the moment, she glared up at him.
“I told you I got it!” he shouted and laughed again. “Dude, did you see that block?”
“Yeah, bro,” yelled another voice. “But did you see what else you hit?”
“Huh?” the man asked. “What’d I hit?”
Melody watched him look over his shoulder and finally see her there on the ground behind him.
“Oh…” he muttered, looked blank for a moment, and then smiled and said, “Hi!”
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Please welcome the author of our featured book, Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe, to the blog today!
‘Smiles Brighten Rainy Days’
by Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe
The reason I write romantic comedies is because I love
nothing more than to smile. To laugh. To be happy. That’s why I am a literary
humorist. I believe that joy opens us up to receive the greater things out of
life.
I wrote ‘Snowfall’ because I needed to smile. I needed to
laugh. I needed to be happy, but I wasn’t. I was depressed, which is not very
good for a humorist. Life around me had become different and chaotic. I’d
stopped writing after just beginning to build a steady fanbase. I was simply
going through the doldrums of each single day and into the next, off my path
and forgetting my dreams of goals.
Then, in late fall of last year, I had a serious heart to
heart with myself and reminded myself that the thing that makes me happiest in
life is writing and bringing joy to my readers. I sat myself down, opened up my
laptop, and wrote again for the first time in a long time.
That is how ‘Snowfall’ was born.
‘Snowfall’ is a book about a woman with a perfectly simple
life who believe she has everything she needs and doesn’t need anything more.
On one fateful morning, she awakens to a huge snowfall covering her city and
throwing a wrench in her day’s plans. It is then that her perfect, simple life
takes a series of heavy blows.
Her name is Melody, and she is strong and demonstrates this
throughout ‘Snowfall,’ taking on whatever life throws her way.
Through it all is what I do best – incorporating humor into everyday
life. Nothing feels better than a genuine smile, and the offer of that is what
‘Snowfall’ brings to the table.
If you’re expecting something along the lines of Amy Schumer
style romantic comedies, you won’t find that here. My romcoms are cleaner,
without the usage of foul language or explicit sex throughout. I believe in
leaving some things up to the imagination, and I believe the language in my
books shouldn’t offend my readers, no matter who they may be. I write light,
safe romantic comedies, and ‘Snowfall’ embodies that.
I enjoyed romantic comedies when I was a teenager, and I’ll
enjoy them when I’m old. That’s another reason my romcoms are appropriate for
most ages. They’re entertaining, plot driven, and – especially in the case of
‘Snowfall’ – they offer a realistic look at today’s young every-woman and a
glimpse of what today’s romance involves.
I can’t express how much I love this book, and I am
appreciative of this opportunity to explain why. If you need a smile on your
face… if you need to breathe a sigh of joy instead of a sigh of angst or
boredom… if you need someone to root for and to love who would love you and
root for you back, meet Melody. Enjoy her snowstorm adventure.
Thank you for enjoying this moment with me here at Guatemala
Paula Loves to Read Blog! I do hope you’ll take a chance on my style of
romantic comedies and read my latest release ‘Snowfall.’ I promise, it’ll put a
smile on your face and a tickle on your funny bone!
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book reviews, movie reviews, or the occasional recipe or household tip I feel
the urge to share, please follow my blog at: https://singlegirlsguidetohappiness.blogspot.com/
Much Love and Many Laughs,
Jenn.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jennifer Patricia O’Keeffe is a humorist fiction author whose works include the stories My Name is Not Cupid, The Scent of a Man, and the beautifully reviewed thriller about a mother who would stop at nothing to save her child, Hot Chocolate on a Cold Winter’s Night, among others. Known for her quirky romantic comedies that feature realistic women of various ages and races and the trials and tribulations of adulting and dating, Jennifer’s writings allow real women to see themselves in her characters. Jennifer is also a proud LGBTQ+ ally and often features gay characters in her stories, including the tale All I Want is to be Happy, which features a wonderful gay protagonist. Jennifer, herself, is a single straight woman, still looking for love, and living with her cats in an apartment in Nashville, Tennessee.
A fantastic debut for this thrilling new series featuring former CIA analyst Kate Preacher!
Relentless is the first book in author Michael Maloof’s thrilling new series featuring former CIA analyst Kate Preacher, and what a debut it is! With its honorable and sympathetic protagonist and breathtaking plot, this book needs to be on the top of every thriller lover’s wish list!
The main character is Kate Preacher, a former CIA analyst who left the business when a mission went horribly wrong. As a result of the mission, though, she met her husband and the love of her life, Jake Church, a retired SEAL and now owner of an elite executive protection firm. Kate now uses her vast technological skills to support litigation at a downtown Richmond, Virginia, law firm. At times, those skills satisfyingly end up helping the little guy but, for the most part, assist in protecting the assets or reputation of the firm’s wealthy, high-profile clients who have something to hide. Lately, she’s been second-guessing her career choice and what her future holds, but a deadly terrorist attack in Paris ultimately takes the decision out of her hands. Kate is a dynamic character, going from crippling grief to fully harnessing every skill and tactic in her repertoire to follow up on what Jake was secretly investigating and tracking down those responsible for the Parisian café bloodbath. She’s smart and determined and swallows her pride in calling on all her old connections for favors, even those she swore she’d never deal with again. I quite literally ached for what Kate had experienced in her past and for all she was going through in the present.
The story opens tragically and violently, establishing an atmosphere of dark, brooding menace always lurking in the background. The resulting sorrow is interrupted by adrenaline-fueled action sequences that had me gasping, and scenes of military honors, traditions, and ceremonies had me trying to hold back tears. The plot thickens with unexpected twists and turns and high-tech shenanigans. Still, with both Kate’s and Jake’s backgrounds, an amazing array of creative and envy-inducing technological and tactical hardware is available to Kate for her to fight back. The story was mesmerizing, and I didn’t want to put the book down. My only regret is that there isn’t a prequel detailing the Syrian mission.
I recommend RELENTLESS to readers who enjoy thrillers with international connections, technological creativity, and capable, strong female protagonists.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from Reedsy Discovery.
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Paranormal Romance Publisher: The Wild Rose Press, Inc. Publication Date: March 17, 2025 Page count: 187 pages
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SYNOPSIS:
In the absence of doubt, only faith is found.
A human with Fae powers living like an oddball has its ups and downs until Evie MacDougall’s dream Fae boy pops back into her life after she thought another was “the one.”
One dark and devilish, the other her long-lost love. Evil forces trap her for a magic Fae stone, but which man can she trust? As a teen prophesied to be Fae king, Aodhán viewed the girl of his dreams through an Eye of Ra.
Once, he risked all to help Evie MacDougall find a magic Fae stone, only to end up imprisoned. Kept from his true love for years, he finds her at risk from an evil Fae hunting a magic stone.
Is a single vow strong enough to save true love, to save the human and Fae realms?
Her head shot up, and he stood before her. “Hello, Evie.”
Her hand lifted as she moved it toward him, expecting it to pass through. When she touched his warm chest, she jerked back.
He captured it in his hand. “Aye, I’m real, Evie.”
He brought her hand to his lips and brushed the back, kissing her. Tingles shot from her hand to her heart. Only one person affected her that way. Aodhán.
His grin grew as he lowered her hand. “I’ve been away, and for that, I am sorry. But I’m finally freed. Free to revisit the human realm.”
Tears gathered in her eyes as he gazed into her eyes, her heart. Her Fae love, Aodhán, stood before her and held her hand.
“Evie, please let me make up my absence to ye. Let me show ye new hope and erase all doubt about yer feelings for me.”
She whimpered as a tear fell. “Aodhán?”
His hand came up and caught her tear. He rotated his palm and held it open, presenting a clear gemstone shaped like a teardrop.
Handing it to her, he whispered, “I can only stay a moment, but tomorrow I shall come to ye. I’m glad ye kept the sphere. I heard yer call every time. No more tears, Evie.”
He brushed a kiss on her lips. “Look for me tomorrow night in yer dreams. Don’t lose hope.”
Aodhán faded from her view.
Evie blinked. She turned around once, scanning the area. No one was about.
She turned again, calling out, “Hello?”
No one appeared on the street.
She pulled her camera up and pressed the button. Aodhán’s smiling face and ethereal glow came into view. Proof he’d visited and she’d not seen a ghost.
Her fingers brushed her tingling lips at the promise of tomorrow night.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Margaret
Izard is an award-winning author of historical fantasy and paranormal romance novels. Her latest awards are 2024 Reader’s FavoriteHonorable Mention for Stone of Love and 2024 Spring BookFest Silver Award for the same title. She spent her early years through college to adulthood dedicated to dance, theater, and performing. Over the years, she developed a love for great storytelling in different mediums. She does not waste a good story, be it movement, the spoken, or the written word. She discovered historical romance novels in middle school, which combined her desire for romance, drama, and fantasy. She writes exciting plot lines, steamy love scenes and always falls for a strong male with a soft heart. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and adult triplets.
Please welcome Margaret Izard, the author of our featured book, Stone of Doubt, to the blog today!
Surprising research finds that subtly make their way into your story
by
Margaret Izard
In the course of writing our books, there is always a fascinating piece of research that we (authors) stumble on, and it may or may not make it into our stories. Really good research should, of course, never be intrusive, so here is your opportunity to let that little piece of trivia or major research point have its moment in the sun. Today, I think it would be wonderful to share one of those discovered “Fun Facts.”
Research is a big part of the development of my books. From research, I’ve had the Brooch of Lorne, a historical artifact that readers will see repeatedly in the Stones of Iona books. But I had the greatest gift from research in an event, especially for Stone of Doubt. While much of my research centers around history since many in the series revolve around time travel, Stone of Doubt, book 5 in the Stones of Iona,doesn’t travel in time.
Stone of Doubt takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland, on the present day, and I needed an event or festival for Manix to take Evie, and the city has not disappointed. I found the Hidden Door Project, a volunteer-run charity whose work is funded through ticket sales, sponsorship, and fundraising. All money goes back into the festival and ensures all their creative contributors are fairly paid. They open up forgotten urban spaces for the public to explore and discover incredible music, art, theatre, film, dance, spoken word, and more. Through the festivals, the project reveals hidden parts of the city and showcases new and emerging artists, musicians, theatre, and filmmakers.
At a possibly intimidating 500 pages in length, Murder on Oak Street proves to be an absorbing and entertaining historical mystery story that is not to be overlooked.
Murder on Oak Street is the first book in author I.M. Foster’s historical South Side Mystery series, and despite its healthy length of a smidge over 500 pages, it was an intriguing, entertaining, and absorbing reading experience. After being left at the altar, Dr. Daniel O’Halleran, one of New York City’s busy coroner’s physicians, decides a change of scenery is in order and takes a job in the small Long Island community of Patchogue, assisting the local coroner. Rather than peace and quiet, Danny is thrust back into investigating a cold case murder – the very case with which he started his career in NYC two years earlier and felt never received the attention it deserved.
Danny is a charming, engaging character with a hidden childhood secret. Adopted by the wealthy Adams family, he grew up in comfort and luxury but with a burning desire to get justice for the victims he investigates.
The plot progresses steadily as O’Halleran settles into his first job in New York City, eventually making the move to Patchogue on Long Island. The author’s writing and storytelling abilities drew me into the story immediately with vivid characterizations and descriptions of the early 1900s time period and I was hooked until the final page. There were a lot of twists and turns and plenty of suspects to rule out on the way to the story’s conclusion, keeping me on my toes and definitely on the edge of my seat for the duration.
I recommend MURDER ON OAK STREET to historical mystery readers.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the author through Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours.
The world felt pure. Nature made the location pristine again, hiding the scene from prying eyes. As if no one had died there at all.
In the months since Bet Rivers solved her first murder investigation and secured the sheriff’s seat in Collier, she’s remained determined to keep her town safe. With a massive snowstorm looming, it’s more important than ever that she stays vigilant.
When Bet gets a call that a family of tourists has stumbled across a teen injured in a snowmobile accident on a mountain ridge, she braves the storm to investigate. However, once she arrives at the scene of the accident it’s clear to Bet that the teen is not injured; he’s dead. And has been for some time . . .
Investigating a possible homicide is hard enough, but with the worst snowstorm the valley has seen in years threatening the safety of her town, not to mention the integrity of her crime scenes – as they seem to be mounting up as well – Bet has to move fast to uncover the complicated truth and prove that she’s worthy of keeping her father’s badge.
A Cold, Cold World is nominated for a Foreword INDIES Award, Best Mystery of 2024 (winner announced early June)
"Readers who appreciate the strong woman police chief in Linda Castillo’s Kate Burkholder books or the vivid landscapes of Craig Johnson’s Walt Longmire mysteries will appreciate Taylor’s riveting crime novel." ~ Lesa Holstine, Library Journal Starred Review
"Taylor perfectly captures the tension and determination of a small town sheriff facing down an isolating blizzard while racing against the clock to solve a murder and save a missing child. Sheriff Bet Rivers will be your new favorite character" ~ Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"A terrific ensemble cast in a total immersion setting! Fans of CJ Box and Julia Spencer-Fleming will adore this novel – it’s whipsmart, completely cinematic, and full of heart. Not to be missed!" ~ Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of One Wrong Word
"Sheriff Bet Rivers is back with a suspenseful and shrewdly plotted story of deadly small town secrets . . . Think Longmire meets Yellowstone" ~ James L’Etoile, award winning author of Dead Drop and Face of Greed
"Tense and divinely atmospheric, this is the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter’s day" ~ J.L. Delozier, author of the multi-award-winning mystery, The Photo Thief
Elena Taylor spent several years working in theater as a playwright, director, designer, and educator before turning her storytelling skills to fiction. Her first series, the Eddie Shoes Mysteries, written under the name Elena Hartwell, introduced a quirky mother/daughter crime fighting duo.
With the Bet Rivers Mysteries, Elena returns to her dramatic roots and brings readers much more serious and atmospheric novels. The series introduces Collier, Washington, with its dark and mysterious lake, tough-as-nails residents, and newly appointed sheriff with her sidekick Schweitzer, an Anatolian Shepherd.
Elena is also a senior editor with Allegory Editing, a developmental editing house, where she works one-on-one with writers to shape and polish manuscripts, short stories, and plays. If you’d like to work with Elena, visit www.allegoryediting.com.
Her favorite place to be is at Paradise, the property she and her hubby own south of Spokane, Washington. They live with their horses, dogs, and cats. Elena holds a B.A. from the University of San Diego, a M.Ed. from the University of Washington, Tacoma, and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia.
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Historical Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Setting - New York Publisher: Inez M. Foster (November 12, 2022) Hardcover: 503 pages ISBN-10: 173333758X / ISBN-13: 978-1733337588 Paperback: 503 pages ISBN-10: 1733337571 /
ISBN-13: 978-1733337571 Digital ASIN: B0BFMT4WL2
New York, 1904. After two years as a coroner’s physician for the city of New York, Daniel O'Halleran is more frustrated than ever. What’s the point when the authorities consistently brush aside his findings for the sake of expediency? So when his fiancée leaves him standing at the altar on their wedding day, he takes it as a sign that it's time to move on and eagerly accepts an offer to assist the local coroner in the small Long Island village of Patchogue.
Though the coroner advises him that life on Long Island is far more subdued than that of the city, Daniel hasn’t been there a month when the pretty librarian, Kathleen Brissedon, asks him to look into a two-year-old murder case that took place in the city. Oddly enough, the case she’s referring to was the first one he ever worked on, and the verdict never sat right with him.
Eager for the chance to investigate it anew, Daniel agrees to look into it in his spare time, but when a fresh murder occurs in his own backyard, he can’t shake his gut feeling that the two cases are connected. Can he discover the link before another life is taken, or will murder shake the peaceful South Shore village once again?
I. M. Foster is the pen name author Inez Foster uses to write her South Shore Mystery series, set on Edwardian Long Island. Inez also writes historical romances under the pseudonym Andrea Matthews, and has so far published two series in that genre: the Thunder on the Moor series, a time-travel romance set on the 16th century Anglo-Scottish Borders, and the Cross of Ciaran series, which follows the adventures of a fifth century Celt who finds himself in love with a twentieth-century archaeologist.
Inez is a historian and librarian, who love to read and write and search around for her roots, genealogically speaking. She has a BA in History and an MLS in Library Science and enjoys the research almost as much as she does writing the story. In fact, many of her ideas come to her while doing casual research or digging into her family history. Inez is a member of the Long Island Romance Writers, the Historical Novel Society, and Sisters in Crime.
