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The second in a series of tense page-turning Crime Thrillers set in Cornwall: Cornish Crime Series Book Two Jem Fielding is a pimp and drug lord who counts blackmail and violence as part of his repertoire. But when he abducts mute teenager, Carly Taylor, and attempts to bury her alive, he risks the wrath of a small Cornish town. Carly survives but is damaged by her ordeal. She undergoes a disturbing psychological metamorphosis. As her psychosis grows she turns her back on those she loves; dedicating herself, to Fielding's destruction. She is not alone. Other women out there have cause to hate Fielding. His abused wife Josie, has found love with another woman but knows he will kill her if he discovers her secret and Kerenza Martin's ex-husband, a policeman has been trapped in a cycle of blackmail and corruption jeopardizing her family's safety. If they try to fight Fielding alone, they will lose. If the women join forces, take a stand and discover the power of Sisterhood, they might win but at what cost?.

The first in a series of tense page-turning Crime Thrillers set in Cornwall: Cornish Crime Series Book One 'Rage is a cage without a key' A small Cornish town; two women share a past. One a lawyer with no respect for the law, the other a doctor, with no respect for human life; both trapped by rage. What happens when their paths cross and history catches up with them? Can they escape the cages they have built? Lawyer Claire McBride is a good person. She believes in fair play and operating within the rules but when told by her consultant, the cancer she thought she'd beaten is terminal, she descends into a dark and alien place at odds with her character. Compelled to right wrongs and punish those who have caused harm and avoided justice she seeks to take back ownership of what little life she has left. She does not know there is someone from her past, far more dangerous than her, who calls the shots. Issy Moran, Claire's consultant; a bitter, deranged, narcissist, has for years routinely ended the lives of those patients she judges unworthy of treatment. From childhood she has harboured a grudge against Claire and when by chance, they meet she seizes the opportunity to satisfy her twisted desire to first befriend her and then destroy her.

A cold case. A deadly conspiracy. Detective Bridgette Cash is running out of time. When a man is arrested for a long-unsolved murder, Detective Bridgette Cash is tasked with closing the investigation. But powerful forces are determined to secure a conviction, and as Bridgette uncovers evidence pointing to the man's innocence, she realizes the real killer is still out there With her life and career on the line, Bridgette races against the clock to unravel a web of lies and corruption. Can she expose the shocking truth before it's too late? The sixth installment in Trevor Douglas's Bridgette Cash Mystery Thriller series, Hot and Cold is a gripping police procedural that will keep you guessing until the jaw-dropping conclusion. ____________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thrillers: ★★★★★ A fantastic crime thriller with detective Cash as the 10 star genius detective and a fine storyline /cast of characters. ★★★★★ I'll warn you make sure have plenty of time spare... Because as soon as you start reading you won't want to stop... ★★★★★ A fast moving story about a highly intelligent female rookie detective... ★★★★★ My heart races like I am there in the book and don't want to put it down until I've finished. ★★★★★ Bridget is a very credible and engaging character.

A secluded cabin. A vengeful killer. Detective Bridgette Cash's ultimate test of survival. Bridgette's much-needed vacation takes a chilling turn when psychopath Alex Hellyer escapes prison, determined to settle old scores. Cut off from the world in a remote lodge, Bridgette becomes the unwitting target of Hellyer's rampage. With limited resources and no backup, she has to rely on her wits to survive a deadly game of cat and mouse. In this heart-pounding fifth installment of the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thriller series, Trevor Douglas weaves a gripping tale of revenge and resilience. Can Bridgette outwit a murderer bent on vengeance, or will the mountains become her tomb? Out In The Cold is a must-read for fans of police procedurals and crime thrillers. __________________________________________________ Praise for the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thrillers: ★★★★★ Really great read. Have been binge reading. ★★★★★ Love these series of books. Totally hooked from the start. Fantastically written... ★★★★★ My heart races like I am there in the book and don't want to put it down until I've finished. ★★★★★ Bridget is a very credible and engaging character. ★★★★★ I read five books in two and a half days! ★★★★★ Love the grit and determination of Bridgette.

A murder long forgotten. A fresh corpse in the water. Can Detective Bridgette Cash uncover the truth and release the innocent In the fourth gripping installment of the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thriller series, a man's body is found in a lake, dead for no more than a week. However, police records reveal he was killed ten years ago. As Detective Cash investigates, she discovers a web of secrets that shakes her resolve and questions the conviction of the individual wrongfully imprisoned for the crime. With her beliefs challenged, Bridgette must delve into the murky depths of the investigation to clear the name of the falsely accused and deliver justice. Can she succeed before time runs out? Trevor Douglas delivers a page-turning tale of intrigue and suspense that will keep readers guessing until the very end. The Cold Light of Day is a must-read for fans of police procedurals and suspense thrillers. ______________________________________________________________ Praise for the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thrillers: ★★★★★ Twists and turns all the way. ★★★★★ Excellent read and would stay up late just to read the end of the mystery. ★★★★★ I simply love these books. ★★★★★ I really like the main character. She is very smart and can kick posteriors too... ★★★★★ Another great book I had trouble putting it down ★★★★★ Keeps you on the edge of your seat.

A vanished police officer. An ominous storm. A desperate search for the truth in a town full of secrets. Detective Bridgette Cash faces her toughest investigation yet when a local cop vanishes in a remote mountain range. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Bridgette finds herself at odds with the tight-lipped locals of nearby Sanbury and in the crosshairs of a dangerous syndicate. With a deadly snowstorm looming and time running out, she must navigate a treacherous web of deceit to uncover the reason behind the officer's disappearance. Can she solve the case before it's too late, or will the icy trails of Sanbury claim another victim? In the gripping second installment of the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thriller series, Cold Trail, Trevor Douglas weaves a chilling tale of hidden truths and suspense keeping readers guessing until the very last page. ______________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thrillers: ★★★★★ The storyline kept me hooked I was unable to put it down. ★★★★★ Better than watching a tv series and more action! ★★★★★ Bridgette and her unusual flair for danger had me gasping with shock and anticipation. I could not put this book down! ★★★★★ It kept me in suspense until the very end ★★★★★ Complicated, twisty, and above all, riveting. ★★★★★ Not a dull moment! Don't plan on putting this down once you start it!

A skeleton in an underwater cave. A body with a fatal gunshot. Detective Bridgette Cash's most chilling case yet. The eerie discovery of a corpse and skeletal remains in a submerged cavern plunges Detective Bridgette Cash into a sinister underworld. As she unravels the mystery connecting the two victims, Bridgette finds herself alone and vulnerable, facing a twisted killer determined to keep the secret buried. With time running out and the stakes higher than ever, can Bridgette survive long enough to bring justice to those who suffered and uncover the shocking truth? In this gripping third installment of the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thriller series, Trevor Douglas weaves a thrilling tale of murder and deception that keeps you guessing until the very end. Dive into this unputdownable police procedural and join Detective Bridgette Cash on her most risky assignment yet. _______________________________________________________________ Praise for the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thrillers: ★★★★★ Each book is better than the one before! ★★★★★ Good pace, unpredictable, and excellent story. ★★★★★ Continues to bring surprises, twists and turns, adventure, and kindness! This is a fantastic series ★★★★★ Another roller coaster of a story, love the characters, this was a really good story ★★★★★ Detective Bridgette Cash is proving to become a force to be reckoned with. ★★★★★ Third book in the series and every one terrific.

A rookie detective. An elusive murderer. A race against time to catch a deadly predator. New to the force, Detective Bridgette Cash faces her first murder case when a young woman's body is found in the forest. Convinced it's the work of a serial killer, she must navigate skeptical superiors and scant evidence to uncover the truth. As the clock ticks and the pressure mounts, she scrambles to gather clues and catch the perpetrator before they strike again. Trevor Douglas' riveting debut novel in the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thriller series, Cold Comfort, is a heart-pounding police procedural that will keep you guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl. An edge-of-your-seat crime mystery. ________________________________________________________ Praise for the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thrillers: ★★★★★ Trevor Douglas has immediately become one of my favourite authors. So happy this is a series.... ★★★★★ There was intense on the edge of your seat stuff, and you're never entirely sure if things will work out or not. ★★★★★ When it came to Detective Bridgette Cash I really fell in love with her character she is a force to be reckoned with. ★★★★★ I love the style of the author... ★★★★★ I did not want to stop reading... ★★★★★ ...a real page turner with lots of twists...

Lying low to avoid the scrutiny of the CIA, the covert vigilantes of PRIMAL are steering clear of trouble. Lead operative, Aden Bishop, has taken a job flying aid into war-torn Syria. But, when he stumbles upon cutting-edge weaponry hidden in a load of medical supplies all hell breaks loose. The action straddles the Middle East, Europe and Asia as the team face off against adversaries hell bent on profit, influence and power. Between Islamic State warlords and arms traffickers, Mossad assassination teams, a British hate preacher inciting jihad, and a sinister financial backer with friends in high places, PRIMAL will find themselves manipulated, out-gunned and ultimately deceived. When the dust settles, will PRIMAL be left standing or will it succumb to the forces arrayed against it?

A dead body in Santa's lap is not what Harvey Beckett wanted for Christmas. The streets of St. Marin's are decorated for Christmas, and Harvey Beckett has decided that she'll host Santa Claus at her bookstore, reviving the town's long-standing tradition. But on the first day of the holiday season, a man stumbles into Santa's lap and dies, threatening the holiday spirit . . . and bringing a slew of questions that Harvey can't resist trying to answer. Will Harvey's queries land her, her friends - and their dogs - in a load of trouble?

She has always said if she was running, it's because she was being chased. That's never been more true.  It's Autumn, bookstore owner Harvey Beckett's favorite time of year, and she's most excited about two things - her bookshop's float in the annual Harvest Parade and pumpkin everything. But when her best friend Mart finds the body of her running coach and high school gym teacher behind the bleachers one fall morning, Harvey becomes enthralled in a mystery that uncovers their quaint town's darkest secrets. When Harvey's curiosity gets the best of her, she and her pup Mayhem find that maybe there are just some secrets better left undiscovered.

The things Harvey Beckett doesn't know about her neighbors could get her killed. In the perfect days of early May, bookshop owner Harvey Beckett is looking forward to evenings of walking Mayhem, reading before bed, and maybe even enjoying a snuggle with her favorite mechanic. But a meandering dog walk pushes pause on those plans when she and Mayhem stumble upon the body of the much-detested local bank manager. Harvey and her friends discover that there's a lot going on behind the scenes in quiet St. Marin's, a lot that people are hiding. Can Harvey help, or will her helping only end up creating more trouble for everyone around her?

Mother-daughter bonding time shouldn't involve running from a big tractor. When Harvey Beckett stumbles upon the body of the community's most reviled dairy farmer, she, her friends, and her parents are launched into an investigation that reveals a family secret that wasn't really that secret after all. Soon, Harvey's curiosity lands her and her mother in a heap of danger that may mark the end of her sleuthingCan Harvey help find the murderer and protect the victim's family before the murderer finds her?

Change is hard in a small Southern town, especially when it brings a side of murder. All Harvey Beckett wants to do is help the residents of St. Marin's find the perfect book for that moment, snuggle with her hound dog Mayhem, and be ignored by her cat Aslan. But when the small, waterside town's newest resident discovers the body of the community's persnickety reporter in her bookshop storeroom just before her grand opening, Harvey can't help trying to solve the crime, even when it might cost her business and her life. The more questions Harvey asks, the more secrets she uncovers. Will Harvey and her friends be able to solve the murder of the town reporter without her becoming a victim herself?This book addresses racism in both the plot and the writing style.

Lady Arabella has a secret. Posing as Captain Ara-a fearless smuggling captain, running contraband along the wild Yorkshire coast, her heroic exploits at sea have earned her the respect of her crew and other captains alike. But when she accepts an arranged marriage to a wealthy Earl to save her beleaguered estate, Arabella must balance her smuggling persona with her role of demure young bride.  Theo, Earl of Pembroke, believes he has found an ideal wife in beautiful and gentile Lady Arabella. He soon realizes he got more than he bargained for in this marriage. As his passion for the ferociously independent Arabella grows, so does his suspicion all is not as it seems with his new bride.  As Arabella struggles to relinquish her powerful life on the sea for her new role as Countess of Pembroke, a dangerous threat to the smuggling community arises. Her loyalties are divided. Theo and Arabella are forced to battle both a renegade revenue Captain with his conspirators, and the secrets and ambitions driving a wedge between them. Together they face a deadly storm of danger and intrigue in search of a safe harbor where their love can flourish. Get your copy today!

In the glittering world of 19th century London, Lady Kate's secret could be her downfall. Smuggling French fashion designs is one thing, but when Lady Kate accidentally acquires Napoleon's book of codes, she becomes entangled in a web of danger, desire, and deception. As break-ins and attempts on her life begin, the gallant Ambrose St. Claire storms onto the scene-a naval officer assigned by the Home Office to retrieve the codes and monitor Kate's every move. But Ambrose finds himself irresistibly drawn to the audacious lady. As they circle each other in a thrilling dance of attraction and suspicion, neither can deny the electrifying spark between them. As threats to Kate escalate to terrifying heights, she must navigate a treacherous landscape of fashion rivals, family schemes, and lethal secrets. In a heart-stopping revelation, Kate realizes that the danger might be closer to home than she ever imagined.  Can she trust Ambrose?The Meadows launches Cynthia Keyes' 19th Century Romance series with a bang. Set in Regency England during the Napoleonic Wars, this tale of love and intrigue will sweep you off your feet.  Daring escapades, secret rendezvous, and a romance that risks everything in the face of mortal danger. ______________________________________________________________________Praise for the 19th Century Romance series:? ? ? ? ? Definitely recommend for anyone who loves Historical Romance. ? ? ? ? ? I read the whole book in one day. ? ? ? ? ? Anyone who loves a good love affair, mystery and an ending that leaves you wanting more. Would enjoy this book. ? ? ? ? ? Perfect mix of romance and historical information. ? ? ? ? ? I enjoy regency romance and this book didn't disappoint. ? ? ? ? ? I like the combination of mystery, intrigue and romance.

In the heart-pounding world of The Operative, reality TV takes on a sinister twist as a shadowy organization harnesses the allure of the spotlight to recruit and train its agents. As contestants vie for fame and fortune, behind the scenes, they are unwittingly groomed as pawns in a dangerous game of espionage. Blackmailed into serving a hidden agenda, they must navigate a treacherous landscape of deception and moral ambiguity, where the line between hero and villain blurs with each challenge. Who will survive the ultimate reality TV show and what dark turn will victory take?

For the last decade a war has been waged across the national parks and game reserves of Africa. A bloody conflict that that has resulted in the slaughter of thousands of majestic black rhinos. Driven by Asian demand poachers have pushed the species to the brink of extinction... and they have no intention of stopping. Ill-equipped, poorly-resourced park rangers are all that stand between these noble animals and total annihilation. With the PRIMAL team on hiatus Bishop and Saneh take a much needed rest at a national park in Zambia. But, before long their paths cross with ruthless poachers and tragedy strikes. Consumed by rage Bishop sets out on a renegade mission that tests his limits and ultimately his very will to fight.

The final chapter of the Redemption Trilogy pits PRIMAL against a renegade directorate of the Central Intelligence Agency. Weakened by casualties, our team of global vigilantes are forced to launch a desperate counter-intelligence operation. Mission success will protect them from exposure and destroy rogue elements of the US intelligence apparatus. Failure will reveal PRIMAL's most closely guarded secrets and ultimately destroy them.

A recent operation in Mexico has left PRIMAL dangerously exposed. The existence of the rogue operatives is threatened as they battle paramilitary contractors across the Caribbean and Latin America. When a hostage rescue mission in Brazil leaves a CIA officer dead, it raises more questions than answers. Who are the financiers behind PRIMAL's nemesis and how are they accessing US intelligence assets?

Corrupt cops, cartel gunmen, and a ruthless mining corporation. These are the forces arrayed against Mexican farmers fighting for their land and livelihood. Justice seems far from their grasp, until PRIMAL intervenes. Taking down a gold mining operation should be straightforward for our covert vigilantes. However, land is not the only resource being exploited, and PRIMAL is faced with its deadliest adversary to date; gunned-up, cashed-up, CIA-backed, private military contractors. PRIMAL Reckoning follows after PRIMAL Fury. It is the first in the Redemption trilogy which pits PRIMAL against CIA-backed contractors.

Beautiful young women are being kidnapped and sold into sexual slavery by a ruthless crime syndicate that the law can't--or won't--touch. But after years of terror and abuse, one victim manages to strike back...with the help of PRIMAL. Now, the covert vigilante team lays siege to a medieval-era castle where the barbarism of bygone ages is alive and well. Once PRIMAL's deadly operatives bring high-tech weapons and razor-sharp combat drills into play, they teach the flesh-trade slavers a lesson in preserving human rights...and punishing inhuman wrongs. But when one of the team trades valor for vengeance, it could jeopardize every member on the mission--leaving them, and the prisoners they're fighting for, at the mercy of the criminal world's most ruthless: the Yakuza. *** PRIMAL is a team of elite operatives, hell bent on fighting for the downtrodden and oppressed. A renegade agency waging a secret war against the untouchables; powerful criminals, greed driven corporations, and twisted politicians. With cutting-edge technology and tactics they strike across the globe with impunity, stepping in where governments fail. PRIMAL books are dedicated to those who have fought for a just cause. It is recommended the PRIMAL books are read in order: 1. PRIMAL Origin 2. PRIMAL Unleashed 3. PRIMAL Vengeance 4. PRIMAL Fury 5. PRIMAL Reckoning 6. PRIMAL Nemesis 7. PRIMAL Redemption 8. PRIMAL Renegade PRIMAL Mirza and PRIMAL Inception are stand-alone prequels.

In war torn South Sudan the Dinka tribe is waging a desperate war for a better future. Fighting for its oil-rich land against an invasion of murderous Arab militias, it's only when PRIMAL intervenes that the Dinka have a chance for survival. Teaming up with Jonjo, a teenage warrior, and Garang, an American-educated veteran, they train and equip the ragtag band of freedom fighters. From the bush of Sudan to the streets of Shanghai and back, our global vigilantes go blow for blow with a merciless enemy that's deserving of a lesson in double-barreled diplomacy. *** PRIMAL is a team of elite operatives, hell bent on fighting for the downtrodden and oppressed. A renegade agency waging a secret war against the untouchables; powerful criminals, greed driven corporations, and twisted politicians. With cutting-edge technology and tactics they strike across the globe with impunity, stepping in where governments fail. PRIMAL books are dedicated to those who have fought for a just cause. It is recommended the PRIMAL books are read in order: 1. PRIMAL Origin 2. PRIMAL Unleashed 3. PRIMAL Vengeance 4. PRIMAL Fury 5. PRIMAL Reckoning 6. PRIMAL Nemesis 7. PRIMAL Redemption 8. PRIMAL Renegade PRIMAL Mirza and PRIMAL Inception are stand-alone prequels. Read less

The mission began, in 1989 Afghanistan, when a Russian platoon battled Afghan warriors--and raced to bury forever a devastating secret worth the greatest sacrifice. It could end apocalyptically, in the present, if a sinister evil escapes its sealed tomb...into the hands of one of the same men who fought to bury it. Intel suggests that's exactly what's happening: A Ukrainian veteran of the '89 Soviet-Afghan conflict, battle-scarred and cold-blooded, is now a wealthy businessman--with a sideline selling deadly hardware to the highest bidders. He's getting ready to make his biggest deal yet with a radical Iranian commander hell-bent on possessing the ultimate doomsday weapon. Only the battle-tested skills, state-of-the-art tech, and no-rules-but-their-own attitude of covert vigilante strike force PRIMAL can keep bloodthirsty madmen from unleashing hell on earth. PRIMAL deals unconditional justice--with cold steel--to a world in dire need of heroes. *** Jack Silkstone's background includes a career in military intelligence and special operations, working alongside some of the world's most elite units. His love of action-adventure stories, his military background, and his real-world experiences combined to inspire the no-holds-barred PRIMAL series. *** PRIMAL is a team of elite operatives, hell bent on fighting for the downtrodden and oppressed. A renegade agency waging a secret war against the untouchables; powerful criminals, greed driven corporations, and twisted politicians. With cutting-edge technology and tactics they strike across the globe with impunity, stepping in where governments fail. PRIMAL books are dedicated to those who have fought for a just cause. It is recommended the PRIMAL books are read in order: 1. PRIMAL Origin 2. PRIMAL Unleashed 3. PRIMAL Vengeance 4. PRIMAL Fury 5. PRIMAL Reckoning 6. PRIMAL Nemesis 7. PRIMAL Redemption 8. PRIMAL Renegade PRIMAL Mirza and PRIMAL Inception are stand-alone prequels.

"Your mission is to build an organization capable of dealing with men...Men who think they are above the law. Men who sow hatred and pain wherever they walk. Men who are evil." That's the call to arms for Vance, Ice, Mitch, and Bishop, a team of highly trained operatives who've gone rogue and formed PRIMAL, a global vigilante unit. They protect the innocent, punish the guilty, and wage war against terrorism, all in the name of justice. Their first target: the wealthy CEO of a powerful corporation-and a die-hard jihadist supporter-scheming to exterminate Western influence in the United Arab Emirates. Our four warriors challenge his murderous ambitions, turning the dark arts of clandestine ops against a seemingly untouchable evil. Success gives them access to new resources and new targets, and within a matter of days they've brought a Russian mafia cartel to its knees. Middle Eastern warmongers, insipid Russian mobsters, and all those who prey on the weak and helpless can rest assured: justice comes with a dose of fury when it's delivered by PRIMAL. *** Jack Silkstone's background includes a career in military intelligence and special operations, working alongside some of the world's most elite units. His love of action-adventure stories, his military background, and his real-world experiences combined to inspire the no-holds-barred PRIMAL series. *** PRIMAL is a team of elite operatives, hell bent on fighting for the downtrodden and oppressed. A renegade agency waging a secret war against the untouchables; powerful criminals, greed driven corporations, and twisted politicians. With cutting-edge technology and tactics they strike across the globe with impunity, stepping in where governments fail. PRIMAL books are dedicated to those who have fought for a just cause. It is recommended the PRIMAL books are read in order: 1. PRIMAL Origin 2. PRIMAL Unleashed 3. PRIMAL Vengeance 4. PRIMAL Fury 5. PRIMAL Reckoning 6. PRIMAL Nemesis 7. PRIMAL Redemption 8. PRIMAL Renegade PRIMAL Mirza and PRIMAL Inception are stand-alone prequels.