Deadly Secrets - A Mapleton Mystery

Returning from a stint as part of a task force on violent crime, Randy Detweiler is eager to reunite with Sarah Tucker in Pine Hills, but she’s having second thoughts about their relationship.  Can she deal with a cop who gets called away at a moment’s notice, especially one who won’t talk about his job?

Their reunion is cut short when a body is discovered and rumors fly that it’s the work of a serial killer. To make matters worse, the Town Council might disband their police department, and Randy’s under added pressure to solve the murder before they take action.  Forced to work under the radar, Randy struggles to balance work with a shaky relationship.

Sarah can’t cope with apparently meaning less to Randy than his job. Should she force him to choose between his job and the us she envisions for the two of them? All bets are off when Sarah herself becomes a suspect in Randy’s case. Before long, it’s more than their relationship that’s in danger.

Can a dead body in a chocolate shop revive a battle-fatigued cop? Or will it take the owner of the shop to save him?

Homicide detective Scott Whelan lived for the job–until the day he was caught in the middle of a robbery gone bad. Although some call him a hero, he thinks of himself as a coward and a failure. He exists now in what he calls his “Dark Place”. He accepts a new job as a civilian with the Pine Hills Police Department, thinking being close to the job will be better than leaving it completely. But when he finds himself in the middle of the investigation. Scott has to choose where his loyalties lie—with his brotherhood in blue, or his attractive new neighbor, who needs someone on her side. And figure out how to get out of the dark.

Against her parents’ wishes, Ashley Eagan has split from her unsupportive fiancé and moved to Pine Hills to start her dream business: Confections by Ashley. Faced with countless construction setbacks, she fears her plans for the perfect grand opening will be ruined. When a dead body turns up in her shop, a delayed opening is the least of her worries. Now, she’s afraid she’s facing murder charges. Her new neighbor has connections with the police department, but he’s sending mixed messages. One minute he’s the friendly, handsome neighbor, the next, he’s playing cop. Not to mention he’s carrying enough baggage for a world-wide cruise. If Ashley’s learned anything since leaving home, it’s that she’s the only one she can count on.

And, as a bonus, recipes for some of Ashley's delectable delights are included.

In "Twisted Sister", Trent showed his true colors; brutalizing Holly and leaving her with a promise that he would return if necessary.  In "Twisted Sister II: Twisted's Revenge", Trent was dealt a dastardly blow but at whose hands? In the finale, "Twisted Sister III: After the Twist, all questions are answered; leaving no stone unturned.  Who dealt Trent such a devastating and crippling blow? Would he survive? Would Holly finally get revenge but above all redemption?  The answers to these and other pressing questions lie within the pages of the final chapter.

Trent had gotten the best of her, reducing Holly to a broken shell of her former self.  Would Holly have the wherewithal to get the revenge she so desperately craved?  Find out in Twisted Sister II: Twisted's Revenge.

SEA BITCH is a collection of four short stories by the acclaimed nautical writer Christine Kling. The women and girls who sail these waters might appear somewhat innocent, but all turn deadly dangerous before these tales are done. Look out guys, if there is one theme among these pages, it is that revenge is sweet.

The first story "The Night Watchman" is the original story wherein Christine created Seychelle Sullivan, the tug and salvage captain who went on to appear in her first four books, and serves as a prequel to the series.

"Dead Storage" first appeared in the popular collection Miami Noir published by Akashic Books.

The collection concludes with bonus excerpts from Christine's new thriller CIRCLE OF BONES and from the first in her Seychelle Sullivan series titled SURFACE TENSION

Praise for Christine Kling:

"Ms. Kling is a rising queen in the suspense genre." – Midwest Book Review

"[Kling] brings authority and authenticity to her novels, putting into lively focus the characteristics and personalities of the colorful people who make a living on the water." – The Miami Herald

"Kling not only makes her readers curious – she sweeps them into the crosscurrent and makes them care." – Mystery Scene Magazine

"Kling writes with crisp assurance, especially about life in South Florida." – Publishers Weekly

"Seychelle Sullivan is a worthy successor to John D. MacDonald's fabled Travis McGee." – The (Cleveland) Plains Dealer

Hunted for the holidays?

It’s been a year since Pippa McNabb’s husband – a philandering executive who was dressed as Santa – was murdered. Now Pippa is co-owner of the Westbrook Department Store and trying to find her footing in management. But at a company charity event, the guest "Santa" is suddenly ill and lurches outside… only to be run over by eight (not-so-tiny) reindeer. Another Santa is dead. And once again, Pippa is the prime suspect!

But Pippa isn’t the only suspect. Sky Thornton is a naturalist who was responsible for the ruinous reindeer, and he’s also under suspicion. Sky is in Chicago for his own reasons, but finding himself increasingly attracted to Pippa – a potential murderess – was not part of the plan.

Pippa now has only three things on this year’s Christmas list: 1) Clear her name; 2) Resist the wicked chemistry with Sky; and 3) Avoid becoming the next Christmas kill!