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Rayna is loveless, trapped in a dead-end job, and buried in debt. Jacob is unemployed, homeless and living in his car. A chance encounter brings the two together and they join forces on a quest to track down a hoard of missing gold. If they find it, the gold will change their lives. The only problem: Bad guys are after the gold, too, and they're willing to kill in order to get it.
A standalone novel: Van Life mysteries do not need to be read in order!Synopsis:When Amanda ditched her lucrative job and high-rise apartment for a life of adventure on the open road, she got way more than she bargained for...After months of documenting her adventures on social media, Amanda's channel is a huge success. Better yet, she's visiting one of her dream destinations: Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone is everything she'd hoped it would be: It's wild, beautiful, and teeming with life. Erik, the tall, good-looking campground employee is a pleasant surprise as well. Then Amanda gets another, less pleasant surprise: The Body.Amanda's discovery of a murder victim near the campground revives haunting memories from her childhood. The police may never solve the crime, but Amanda isn't willing to let it go. She enlists Erik's aid, and with the help of a retired writer named Margaret Applewood, they set out to solve the murder. When a second body appears, Amanda begins to realize just how complex the web of intrigue and deception is. If she's not careful, the killer may set his sights on her next.
Mia thought she had her life all figured out. That was before a misunderstanding sent her traveling cross-country in a van, searching for a missing con artist...Mia Harper thought she was going to be an award-winning journalist. That was before she met Ryan the YouTube star/dog rescuer and he turned her life upside-down. Now, criminals from Ryan's past are searching for Ryan, Mia, and a large amount of missing money. The couple's only choice is to go on the run, traveling from state to state in search of the one person who can undo all this chaos and get their lives back to normal.Along the way, Mia realizes that camping in the wilderness, skinny-dipping in hot springs, and hanging out with eccentric nomads isn't all that bad. Unfortunately, the villains are just one step behind and Mia may never get to find out what really makes her happy.Van Life Mysteries are standalone novels. Read in any order, and enjoy!
Events are spiraling out of control inside Dragonwall, as Shayla's enemies seek to turn the tables on her, and Kale finds his position as the knights' commander challenged. When the queen asks Kale to report to a nearby village that has been raided, he jumps at the chance to get away from the politics and intrigue. Little does he realize he's about to uncover a terrifying secret that may change the course of history…Meanwhile, the Iron Horse makes a surprise stop when Socrates and his team discover a train wreck filled with the mummified remains of an ancient crew. While studying the site, they make another unexpected discovery: The crater beyond Dragonwall is home to a previously unknown civilization; a race of humans living in a city of pyramids and possessing strange, powerful new technologies.The crew's excitement is soon tempered by the realization that these timid farmers are not just shy of strangers… they are in fact slaves. Worse yet, their overseers are a race of creatures unlike any the crew have previously encountered. They are dangerous. They are powerful. And they are legion.Clockwork Legion is Book 4 of Sedgwick's "Iron Horse" series, a follow-up to the best-selling steampunk series "The Tinkerer's Daughter."
It's the end of the line for the Iron Horse!The unthinkable has happened. The Iron Horse is destroyed, the crew disbanded, and war is once again on the horizon. Refugees pour into Astatia and Danaise. Resources are running low.Kale and Shayla remain in Dragonwall, Kale sworn to wed Queen Aileen and take Dane's place, while Shayla has survived an attempted murder only to find her life permanently changed. The future hangs in the balance, and everything just may rest on the shoulders of one small halfling named Micah. Is this the end for the crew, once and for all?Thankfully, Socrates has a plan. All that remains is to discover the Clockwork Legion's weakness and exploit it. But will Socrates find the right strategy in time? Will he be able to convince the other civilizations to join and defeat this new enemy? Will Breeze and Tinker answer the call one last time, or is it already too late? Only one thing is certain: after this adventure, nothing will be the same.
"Aboard the Great Iron Horse" is a fast-paced serial adventure that picks up where Sedgwick's bestselling fantasy/steampunk series "The Tinkerer's Daughter" left off. A reading of the earlier books is not necessary to enjoy this new series but may provide added insight into certain characters and history.Description:Barreling through their post-apocalyptic world in a massive steam locomotive, River and her companions -the steam-powered ape named Socrates and his crew of warriors, miscreants, and genetic anomalies- travel from one unpredictable adventure to another.On their first outing, the crew encounters a bizarre cult of isolationists and their strange "Clockwork God." Meanwhile, several crew members have gone missing, and tensions are rising as mutineers conspire to overthrow Socrates and destroy the train. As the conflict comes to a boil, a power more ancient and sinister than anything they ever imagined threatens to destroy them all.This is book one of a 5-book series, and a follow-up to the AMZ best-selling "Tinkerer's Daughter" trilogy.What reviewers say:Five Stars: "I read this book in one sitting, as I was physically unable to put it down... I highly recommend The Clockwork God, and cannot wait to see what else Jamie Sedgewick has in store for us."-Goodreads ReviewFour Stars: "An action packed, thrilling read; Very much a must for sci-fi and steampunk fans!"-Goodreads ReviewFive Stars: "Can't get enough of the stories by Jamie Sedgwick. This has been the best yet."-Amz Review
The Iron Horse is a massive steam-powered locomotive manned by a crew of warriors, miscreants, and genetic anomalies. Socrates, the train's commander, is an autonomous steam-powered gorilla with memories and knowledge reaching back more than a thousand years. Their mission is to locate a new source of starfall, the rare element that powers the ancient city of Sanctuary. Their civilization needs starfall, but for Socrates the matter is personal. Without it, he will die.After a brief respite on the shores of the Forgotten Sea, the crew readies for their next great adventure. This time, the tracks will take them somewhere entirely different. The only way across the great sea is under it. But as the Iron Horse plunges into the icy waters, something goes wrong. The train has been sabotaged, and to make matters worse, their fuel supply has been stolen.Trapped at the bottom of the sea, faced with the choice between a slow death by suffocation or a fast one in the crushing black waters, Socrates makes a last ditch effort to save the crew. He believes there is a cavern ahead, if they can only make it that far… But even if they survive, the crew may face an even greater peril from a completely unexpected new enemy.
As the Iron Horse journeys ever deeper into its mysterious post-apocalyptic world, the crew encounters a lone knight on a quest to slay a dragon. They mock him at first, but when they arrive at the fog-shrouded city known as Stormwatch, the streets are abandoned, the doors are locked, and the citizens are terrified to leave their homes. One old woman, alone and seemingly insane, confronts the crew with this ominous warning: "Beware the dragon's breath!"They hear the knight's words echoed in her statement, and begin to realize that things may not be as they appear. Then, as night closes in, strange things begin to happen aboard the Iron Horse. Crew members are attacked by invisible beings and strange, mutated creatures. One by one, they begin to vanish. When it seems things can't get any worse, they realize their adventure has only just begun... and that maybe, just maybe, dragons really do exist.
Sedgwick's one of a kind fantasy series continues, and this time Hank Mossberg is taking a backseat. Prepare to be treated to an entirely different perspective on life in the gritty fantasy setting of San Francisco's undercity: Goblin P.I. Sam Snyvvle may be crude, cynical, and vulgar, but one thing he's not is stupid. When a gorgeous dryad offers Sam a king's ransom to retrieve her stolen diamond, he knows the whole thing smells like a setup. Unfortunately, there are two things that Sam can never pass up: a gorgeous dame, and a truckload of money. Besides, if things don't work out with the girl, Sam knows he can always pilfer the diamond for himself. Snyvvle sets out to find the missing gem, but immediately ends up in hot water. He's trapped in a room with a dead mob boss, an empty safe, and the police banging down the door. Sam knows he looks guilty as sin, so he does what any sensible goblin would do: He goes on the run. Now, Sam is in a race to locate the missing diamond before the cops catch him or the mobsters kill him. Fortunately, Sam knows the dark, seedy streets of the undercity like the back of his hand, and he swears that when he finds the people who framed him, they're going to regret it. That is, if the cops, the mob, and his arch-nemesis Hank Mossberg don't catch him first!
Siva's prophecy came true, and it was Hank's worst nightmare. Hank watched his beloved city overrun by gangs, serial killers, and pixie dust dealers. He saw the fae humanized and turned into brainwashed zombies. Finally, he was set up -framed as a murderer and a terrorist- and betrayed by the woman he loved. Now he's back, and somebody's going to pay.Hank's return to the undercity begins with a rude awakening. In the wake of the massive terrorist attack, the Undercity Police Department has collapsed. The fae are being terrorized by a self-appointed dictator who calls himself "The Governor," and his army of jackbooted thugs known as Peacekeepers. Hank has a lot of work to do if he's going to straighten things out, but in the meanwhile, there's something else he has to do.First, he's got to solve a few murders, one of which is particularly personal. Then, he's going to find Siva and make her pay for what she's done…
Hank Mossberg has a bad feeling about his latest job, and it's not just the fact that he's working for the dark fae known as Siva. Something's brewing in the undercity; something dark and intangible, like an evil spell simmering in the shadows. Crime and violence are at an all-time high. Street gangs are growing more powerful, and drug abuse is rampant.There's something different about Siva, too. She claims to have lost her powers. Hank's not sure he can believe her, but the amount of money she's offering is too much to resist. All he has to do is track down one of her clients and then cash his check. No problem… Until the bodies start piling up.Too late, Hank realizes he's being framed. Now, it's a matter of avoiding the cops long enough to find out who's after him and why. Unfortunately, Hank doesn't have the resources he used to. He's lost touch with many of his friends, and he's quickly losing the few he has left. It looks like this time Hank is on his own.
The tables have turned. The Informant is dead; the Collector is on the run. Valkyrie knows the serial killer's real name now. She's about to learn his past. The only thing coming between Val and her long-sought revenge is the final missing piece of the puzzle: Why her? What connects the killer to her family?If Val can unravel the plot in time, she might find the answers to all her questions and save dozens of lives. But if her plan succeeds, and she finally meets the Collector face to face, one chilling fact remains, which the killer reminds her in his own words: "Somebody's gotta die."
While driving on an isolated stretch of road late at night, Tanja passes a horrifying accident. She hurries back to the scene only to find that the vehicle involved and the pedestrian have both vanished. After a thorough investigation, even the police can find no evidence of a hit and run. However, Sheriff Diekmann seems to recall a similar incident in one of his old cases…Things get even creepier when Tanja realizes that the man she saw run down that night is the same man who went missing years ago. His body was never found. Suddenly, the Shepherds aren't sure whether they're investigating a hit and run or chasing down a ghost.
At last, all will be known...Many years have passed since Breeze Tinkerman vanished in her spring-powered plane over the northern Wastes while searching for the fabled lost city in the ice, but her daughter River is more than happy to carry on her legacy. The Vangar overlords have turned Astatia into a slave state, forcing citizens to work in their mines and factories, stealing Astatia's resources for their own greedy ends while living safely high above in the sky-city known as Juntavar.River has never known any life other than the mean streets of Dockside, but street life has made her strong and resourceful. She's the perfect leader, and that's what her ragtag group of rebels needs most. The rebels meet to conspire against their overlords but their meeting is interrupted by three sentinels - Vangar warriors whose bodies have been melded with nine-foot-tall suits of armor powered by steam - and River has no choice but to lead the Vangars away from the others, exposing her and forcing her to go on the run.Along the way, River runs into some of the last people she'd ever expected to meet. She learns that there still might be a way to defeat the Vangars. She also learns that her mother's fate may have been decidedly different than what she was led to believe. Now, River will do anything to learn the truth about her blood-kin. And one way or another, she's determined to destroy the Vangars once and for all.Also contains the short story "The City in the Wastes."
What reviewers say:Five Stars: "...wonderfully entertaining series with interesting characterizations and lots of twists and turns!" -Amz ReviewFive Stars: "LOVED it... a fast moving adventure with a great plot and characters. Can't wait for the next book." -Amz ReviewDescription:Valkyrie's search for the serial killer who murdered her family leads to an isolated Montana town with a shady past. It seems to be a quiet, peaceful place now -the sort of place where folks don't lock their doors at night- but something evil still lurks just beneath the surface.Valkyrie is close. She can feel it. The Collector is here, and this time she's determined to catch him. But will the local police chief distract her with his investigation into the town's rash of abductions? Is it possible that these murders could be the work of the Collector, or is it just another diversion from her real goal? Valkyrie's resolve is being tested, and this time what she learns about the killer will change everything.
Five Stars: "You will not believe how good this book is." -Amz ReviewFive Stars: "A nail biter! Did not see this ending coming." -Amz ReviewFive Stars: "...a fantastic book. I couldn't read fast enough." -Goodreads ReviewSynopsis:She had the perfect life: a beautiful family, a nice home, and a great career. Then an encounter with a serial killer left Valkyrie physically disabled, her family dead, her life in ruins. Now, after years of rehabilitation, she's going after the man who took it all away. Little does she know the killer has been waiting for her...Valkyrie thinks she's prepared for anything. She's wrong. The killer's trail will lead her to a shocking discovery that will turn Val's world upside down and change her life forever.Five Stars: "A nail biter! Did not see this ending coming." -Amz ReviewFive Stars: "...a fantastic book. I couldn't read fast enough." -Goodreads ReviewSynopsis:She had the perfect life: a beautiful family, a nice home, and a great career. Then an encounter with a serial killer left Valkyrie physically disabled, her family dead, her life in ruins. Now, after years of rehabilitation, she's going after the man who took it all away. Little does she know the killer has been waiting for her...Valkyrie thinks she's prepared for anything. She's wrong. The killer's trail will lead her to a shocking discovery that will turn Val's world upside down and change her life forever.
Steam technology and spring-powered engines have evolved since the discovery of Blackrock Steel, which can store vast amounts of energy, but word of this incredible resource has spread far and wide. When a horde of barbarian warriors known as Vangars sweep across the Frigid Sea in massive airships fueled by precious but dwindling supplies of black tar-like oil, they are determined to learn the secrets of Blackrock Steel at any cost. They assault the capital city, slaying King Ryshan and the entire royal family, and then ravage the countryside, leaving a cloud of acrid black smoke and the stench of death in their wake.Breeze has been content with the peaceful life of a pilot, shuttling nobles back and forth in her spring-powered planes for years, but now the kingdom of Astatia has once again been thrust into war. The Vangars have taken Tinker captive and Breeze must rescue the clever old inventor who has been a father to her for most of her life, but she has one chance to defeat the Vangars. If she chooses to save Tinker instead, Breeze might lose that opportunity forever.In the midst of the chaos, Breeze finds herself trapped in the middle of a romantic conspiracy to wed her off to a young pilot. She has no interest in marrying her would-be suitor, nor in the young Tal'mar warrior who would claim her as his own... or does she? The only thing Breeze knows for sure is that if she fails, the secret of Blackrock Steel will fall into the hands of the Vangars and Astatia will face a dark future of slavery and ruin.
Five Stars: "...a very interesting read and I would highly recommend it." -Goodreads ReviewFive Stars: "Brilliant! I would love to see a sequel from this author." -Amz ReviewFive Stars: "This is one of the best crime novels I have read in a long time." -Amz Review Synopsis: Mystery, murder, and marriage make a deadly combo in this clever mystery series.Tanja Shepherd is a smart but slightly neurotic ex-FBI profiler. Her husband Joe is a rugged but somewhat broken ex-cop. Together they share the struggles of running a detective agency, maintaining a solid marriage, and raising a baby. The results may be funny, suspenseful, romantic, and sometimes frightening-but they always end with a surprising twist.In book one, the Shepherds take on a cold case hoping to make a quick buck and pay some bills. With a baby on the way, they need every penny they can get. Their investigation into the mysterious death of a murdered teen deepens when they learn she wasn't alone: There was a second victim. Worse yet, the trail of bodies may go back decades, and the killer is still on the loose. As the bodies pile up, so does the danger. Someone knows what they're up to and will do anything to stop them - even if it means killing again. The Shepherds are starting to wonder if they should have taken this case. Unfortunately, it's too late now...
A wine auction should be a fun, exciting time. Not when the Shepherds are around… That is, unless you consider murder exciting!The victim was a critic: A foul-tempered man loathed by everyone. The suspect is a wealthy man -a billionaire connoisseur of great wines, and a much-loved philanthropist. Tanja can't understand what would drive a man so revered for his kindness, compassion, and generosity to commit murder. As usual, there's more to this mystery than meets the eye.A Deadly Vintage is book 3 in the He Said, She Said Cozy Mystery Series.
When Joe and Tanja Shepherd set sail on their newly renovated sailboat, they are expecting a relaxing vacation on northern California's remote Lost Coast. Little do they know that a tropical storm is headed their way, and that a killer is making alternative plans for their weekend.After a harrowing boat ride, Joe has a run-in with a local fisherman that almost turns violent. When it's all over, they're exhausted, cold, and soaked to the bone. Thankfully, the inn is just as beautiful, luxurious, and welcoming as they had hoped it would be. It seems the worst is over, until they learn that the owner has sold the resort and is about to lay off the entire staff. Tensions are rising as the storm hits, and it hits with a vengeance. The phone lines are down, cell phones aren't working, and the old fisherman who runs the lighthouse has gone missing. The next morning, the sheriff discovers the man's body. Worse yet, after Joe's earlier altercation, it looks like the detective might be the only suspect.Tanja isn't about to let Joe be arrested for murder. Unfortunately, proving his innocence won't be as easy as it sounds.This is Book Two of the "He said, She said" cozy mystery series.
Five Stars - "WOW... This book drew me in instantaneously... beautifully written and wholly captivating. Breeze is a fantastic heroine, rising above herself and her situation... I was rooting for Breeze from the beginning, her story holding me in it's thrall until the final pages." -Semisweet Book BlogFour Stars - "This story was very captivating. The main character Breeze is well developed, going from a shy girl that is an outcast to a determined young woman with a dream she will not stop trying to fulfill, no matter the dangers that lie ahead. Sedgwick beautifully creates this other world that as a reader you totally get into." -Goodreads reviewerFive Stars - "I won this book on First Reads, and I was very excited to read it... This is a beautifully written book with an intriguing plot and a loveable main character. This is certainly one that I will reread!" -Goodreads reviewerSynopsis:Breeze is an outcast, a half-breed orphan born into a world torn apart by a thousand years of war. Breeze never knew her elven mother, and when her human father is recalled to the war, he leaves her in the safest place he knows: in the care of a reclusive tinker.The Tinkerman's inventions are frightening at first -noisy, smelly, dangerous machines with no practical use- but when the war comes home, Breeze sees an opportunity. If she can pull it off, she'll change the world forever. If she fails, she'll be considered a traitor by both lands and will be hunted to her death.
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