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The Dead Don't Scream by Bridget Squires The Dead Don't Scream by Bridget Squires Nov. 19, 2010 1440 words Read a sample
The third in "The Dead Don't" series. Detective Taylor is desperately trying to catch the West Path Tie Killer but will such a perfect killer ever be caught? While Taylor looks for clues number eleven has been chosen. It's a race against time for Taylor and the Killer. Lookout for the next book "The Dead Don't Beg" coming soon!
Noti Flap Tome 1 by Boris Tzaprenko Noti Flap Tome 1 by Boris Tzaprenko Nov. 19, 2010 33252 words Read a sample
Des vols d’objets de très grande valeur sont commis par une certaine : « La Féline ». Qui est la Féline ? Tout le monde en parle, mais dégun le sait ! Moi, je suis flic. La Féline, elle m’obsède. Va savoir pourquoi, je suis certain que c’est une meuf d’enfer, tanquée comme Aphrodite et rusée comme une meute de Maître Renard. Je vais tout faire pour la rencontrer !
The Billabong Incident by Allen Hancock The Billabong Incident by Allen Hancock Nov. 19, 2010 2260 words Read a sample
Billabong: A waterhole. Or more to the point, a small lake formed by a change in the course of a river. Sometimes referred to as an oxbow lake.
The Big Cheese (AKA Recordkeeping for Knuckleheads by Allen Hancock The Big Cheese (AKA Recordkeeping for Knuckleheads by Allen Hancock Nov. 18, 2010 8995 words Read a sample
I know I've got to keep stuff, Charlie, but ... Private Detective Charlie Ulm never knew that recordkeeping could be so dangerous.
Labyrinth of Terror by Richard Wenzel Labyrinth of Terror by Richard Wenzel Nov. 18, 2010 69933 words Read a sample
Terror reigns when a string of post-op infections erupts in the sanitized halls of a London hospital. A trio of experts soon realize that the organism is a weapon in a worldwide terrorist plot. Author and physician Richard Wenzel takes us on a riveting journey through Europe and the Middle East, unravels the science of infections, and opens a revealing window on the complex politics of medicine.
Famous Last Words by Regan Black Famous Last Words by Regan Black Nov. 18, 2010 2880 words Read a sample
How does a ghost get even? Her professor promised to help her get published. Instead he killed her, stealing her work to boost his career and bank account. "It intrigued me, surprised me, and made me think. Bravo for coming up with a unique approach to the age old 'he done me wrong now I want revenge' theme. I highly recommend this very short but extremely enjoyable read." Fallen Angels Reviews
The Dead Don't Lie by Bridget Squires The Dead Don't Lie by Bridget Squires Nov. 17, 2010 1459 words Read a sample
The second in a "The Dead Don't" series. The killer is about to claim the tenth victim but Detective Taylor plans on ending the killers rampage before the eleventh victim is claimed
Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday Nov. 17, 2010 91745 words Read a sample
L.A. shoe designer, Maddie Springer, lives her life by one rule: Fashion. But things take a turn from Manolos to murder when her boyfriend disappears, along with $20 million in embezzled funds, the LAPD's sexiest cop is watching ehr every move, and dead bodies start falling in her path. Along with a cast of wacky friends and family, Maddie tries to catch a killer before the killer catches her.
Blood Ties / Final Cut by Jochem Vandersteen Blood Ties / Final Cut by Jochem Vandersteen Nov. 17, 2010 10357 words Read a sample
Two PI's in one book! Tim Wohlforth presents a Jim Wolf short story, J. Vandersteen a Noah Milano tale. These two tough PI's follow the legacy from Black Mask in their own special way.
The Dead Don't Speak by Bridget Squires The Dead Don't Speak by Bridget Squires Nov. 16, 2010 924 words Read a sample
A killer stalks the night. This is the first in "The Dead Don't..." series. Follow the tale of a twisted man who murders women on their first date. Will this serial killer be caught? Or will he go on claiming Trophies? Please leave a review and keep an eye out for the next tale "The Dead Don't Lie"
Time by emily gualandi Time by emily gualandi Nov. 13, 2010 2559 words Read a sample
I am an undergrad college student, and I had to write this story for an english class. It is about 2 cops hunting down a serial killer. It is very short and wil only take about 10-15 min to read.
The Fear of E by Steven Bennett The Fear of E by Steven Bennett Nov. 12, 2010 4124 words Read a sample
There are many fears...as many as the letters of the alphabet...
The Accidental Hero by Joshua Graham The Accidental Hero by Joshua Graham Nov. 12, 2010 9825 words Sample 35%
Ruthless hitman confronts his destiny in a startling tale of redemption.
Trouble in Mudbug by Jana DeLeon Trouble in Mudbug by Jana DeLeon Nov. 11, 2010 87938 words Read a sample
Scientist Maryse Robicheaux thought her problems had gone away with her mother-in-law’s death. The woman was manipulative and used her considerable wealth to control Mudbug, Louisiana. But death doesn't slow down Helena one bit. DEA Agent Luc LeJeune wonders what his undercover assignment investigating the sexy scientist has gotten him into – especially as it seems someone wants her dead.
Serial Blogger by Lee Almodovar Serial Blogger by Lee Almodovar Nov. 03, 2010 7892 words Read a sample
Detective Harper didn't anticipate he'd be chasing a delusional serial killer/blogger Vickie Willows throughout dystopian 2028 Los Angeles, contending with her thousands of supporters, followers and copy cat killers a year into her "salvation" spree.
The Baker's Secret by Kevinette H. Considine The Baker's Secret by Kevinette H. Considine Nov. 03, 2010 1804 words Read a sample
Priscilla Connolly had made only one final request as she lay dying. Now her family had wished they listened. No one ever really takes their secrets to the grave with them! 1,800 words
A Plunder by Pilgrims by Jack Nolte A Plunder by Pilgrims by Jack Nolte Nov. 02, 2010 22810 words Read a sample
It starts with a knock at the door – something reclusive ex-detective Garrison Gage hates. When it's his teenage neighbor, whose girlfriend has gone missing just before Thanksgiving, Gage gets reluctantly pulled back into his old line of work - and ends up facing some fears of his own in Oregon's dark woods...Includes a sneak preview of THE GRAY AND GUILTY SEA, also featuring Garrison Gage.
The First Kill by Darcia Helle The First Kill by Darcia Helle Oct. 31, 2010 2013 words Read a sample
A short story introducing the beginnings of a hired assassin.
One Deadly Sister (Sandy Reid Mystery Series) by Rod Hoisington One Deadly Sister (Sandy Reid Mystery Series) by Rod Hoisington Oct. 27, 2010 87193 words Read a sample
An almost-too-clever young law student reluctantly attempts to rescue her estranged brother caught up in woman-trouble and a murder charge in a hostile Florida town. He isn't looking for trouble but doesn't have a clue about women and gets seduced and framed, leaving the sister in an ever-increasing entanglement of deceit, double-cross and danger. The first book in this fast-paced mystery series.
Crime in the Community by Cecilia Peartree Crime in the Community by Cecilia Peartree Oct. 26, 2010 64681 words Read a sample
Christopher's illusion of having his life under control is shattered when the mysterious Amaryllis appears in his small town in Fife, bringing new ideas, confusion and ultimately chaos in her wake.
Short Stories for Short on Time People by David Santos Solano Short Stories for Short on Time People by David Santos Solano Oct. 20, 2010 4058 words Read a sample
Just a collection of my short stories (written originally in Spanish and translated into English).
On the Disappearance of Miss Susie Connolly and the Subsequent Seismic Events in Northern Michigan 1995 by Kris Coeur On the Disappearance of Miss Susie Connolly and the Subsequent Seismic Events in Northern Michigan 1995 by Kris Coeur Oct. 17, 2010 3700 words Read a sample
Sgt. Miller of the Michigan State Police Special Case unit is sent to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the young Miss Connolly. His only witness/suspect is a contractor who builds log cabins for the fabulously wealthy, but he's spouting madness. Will Sgt. Miller ever discover what occurred the night she disappeared without a trace? Will he ever know what created the massive caverns?
A Good Clean, A Harsh Clean by Brian Martinez A Good Clean, A Harsh Clean by Brian Martinez Oct. 10, 2010 4919 words Read a sample
A man walks into a bar, his hands smelling of bleach. All he wants is a drink and an alibi, but what he gets is an encounter with a loud, old man. As they talk he realizes they share a very personal and very dangerous link. A short story for fans of Dark, edgy and Noir fiction.
Are You Positive? by Stephen Davis Are You Positive? by Stephen Davis Oct. 03, 2010 116401 words Read a sample
Ripped from the headlines of today's news, "Are You Positive?" is a fictitious courtroom drama in the style of John Grisham. 26-year-old Tyree Johnson stands accused of first degree murder in Greenville, South Carolina. But his murder weapon is not a gun or a knife; it's HIV. “Everyone diagnosed HIV-Positive absolutely must read this book. The rest of us should too.” - Dr. Goddard, CO.
Wrongful Death: The AIDS Trial by Stephen Davis Wrongful Death: The AIDS Trial by Stephen Davis Oct. 03, 2010 89400 words Read a sample
"WRONGFUL DEATH: The AIDS Trial" is the true story of how government lies and incompetence, gross medical malpractice, and unbridled greed by a drug company cost 300,000 American lives in just ten years. "It reads like a cross between a John Grisham thriller and an informative scientific treatise on AIDS." - D.D. Steele, Attorney, California. "A legitimate page-turner." - Dr. Harvey Bialy, Mexico
La Isla de los Cien Ojos by Mikel Santiago La Isla de los Cien Ojos by Mikel Santiago Oct. 03, 2010 17229 words Read a sample
Irlanda, principios de siglo. La tormenta ha arrastrado un viejo bote de salvamento hasta las playas del pequeño pueblo de Dowan. Un aristócrata y el doctor del pueblo se deciden a investigar un terrible secreto escrito sobre la madera de sus bancos...
QB1 by Pete Bowen QB1 by Pete Bowen Oct. 02, 2010 48086 words Read a sample
Quarterback Tony Reilly has been murdered. Private Investigator Tom Mullins and his 12 year old boy-genius next door neighbor are on the case in this story of a championship football season in this quirky, fast moving, whodunnit.
The Bastard Mummy by Frank Zafiro The Bastard Mummy by Frank Zafiro Oct. 01, 2010 16661 words Read a sample
Follow detectives Finch and Elias in this novella (which is an excerpt from the short story collection DEAD EVEN) as they try to solve the mystery of a stolen mummy from the River City museum. Part mystery, part procedural, with a little wise-cracking along the way, this story will satisfy River City fans waiting for the next installment and introduce Frank Zafiro to new readers.
Family Tree by Maureen Mullis Family Tree by Maureen Mullis Sep. 28, 2010 6544 words Read a sample
As an amateur genealogist and an apricot farmer, Ruby Gillingham has learned the value of good lines. Known for the quality of her apricots and getting on in years, Ruby calls her disreputable nephew Lawrence Pratt to the family farm. Intent on getting his hands on his aunt’s fortune as his aunt is on pruning the family tree, but who will get the upper hand?
From Russia Via Blog by CE Wills From Russia Via Blog by CE Wills Sep. 19, 2010 1524 words Read a sample
Woodrow Locke posted his blogs for the enjoyment of it more than anything else. He never expected a lady from Russia to show up at the door of his home in America. Always looking for a new experience, he was too intrigued to ask her to leave.
Monsters and Lollipops by Franklin D. Lincoln Monsters and Lollipops by Franklin D. Lincoln Sep. 10, 2010 63511 words Read a sample
Liz Porelli has lived with the monster called Multiple Sclerosis for years, but when she finds her life threatened during a hospital procedure, she discovers that the monsters lurking within the human mind can be far deadlier.A death caused by a hospital mishap, a missing hospital attendant, neighborhood break-ins and the murder of a good friend, pull Liz into a baffling mystery.
Penombre by Maria Laura Platania Penombre by Maria Laura Platania Sep. 06, 2010 17596 words Read a sample
"Date alle donne occasioni adeguate e potranno fare di tutto", Oscar Wilde. Nè noir nè giallo, nè ombra nè luce. "Penombre" il titolo più appropriato per questa piccola raccolta di racconti - Arc en ciel, Girasoli, Sembianze da incantare una regina, Viscia, Solo un regolamento di conti, Chi gioca con il mondo? Rotola la vita, Serial Killer per Signore, Il paradosso dei gemelli
Of Mice and Murderers - Book 1 in The Z-Detective Series by John Stockmyer Of Mice and Murderers - Book 1 in The Z-Detective Series by John Stockmyer Sep. 04, 2010 85371 words Read a sample
Meet Big Bob Zapolska (Z for short), an unlicensed private eye whose healthy disregard for legal "technicalities," lands him in the middle of some interesting situations. Z may be a loner. He may be a loser. He may, in fact, be a dangerous pyromaniac. But if someone has cheated you --- if someone is crowding you --- it's good to have the Z-man on your side!
Events Concerning the Last Evening of Molly Malone by Steven Bennett Events Concerning the Last Evening of Molly Malone by Steven Bennett Sep. 02, 2010 877 words Read a sample
Molly never knew she had so many enemies, but on this night she found the truth too late. A mystery poem, with a challenge to the reader.
Cat Had a Tail by Steven Bennett Cat Had a Tail by Steven Bennett Sep. 02, 2010 3722 words Read a sample
Murder swirls amidst the coffee and haiku as caffeine and curiosity lead a man from the comfortable settings of the Cafe 575 to find murder in the dark city streets.
Bound by Brittany Knight Bound by Brittany Knight Aug. 31, 2010 495 words Read a sample
Bound is about a man away on bussiness who stays at an old manor that used to be in the family name, and discovers secrets about the manor and the current owner.
Tedd and Todd's secret by Fernando Trujillo Tedd and Todd's secret by Fernando Trujillo Aug. 29, 2010 99047 words Read a sample
A man has been murdered. He is blond, blue-eyed and is wearing a white suit. His surname is White. The murdered man is dark, black-eyed and his suit is black...the same as his surname. And, as if that isn't enough, they look like perfect twins except for the details of eye colour and complexion. Two policemen are in charge of the hottest crime in London...
A Flash of Fear: Six Very Short Stories by Barry Ergang A Flash of Fear: Six Very Short Stories by Barry Ergang Aug. 22, 2010 1520 words Read a sample
Six flash fiction stories of suspense.
The Journal of 1972 by Stephen Moon The Journal of 1972 by Stephen Moon Aug. 22, 2010 591 words Read a sample
This is a FREE version, of the full book. This is just Chapter One. The full book will be released at a later date.
The Hound of the Baskervilles Retrained by Artemis Conyn Doyle The Hound of the Baskervilles Retrained by Artemis Conyn Doyle Aug. 07, 2010 59192 words Read a sample
A Shyrlock Holmes story. When Dr Mortimer asks for the help of famous consulting detective Ms. Shylock Holmes and her stalwart companion Dr Joan Watson, they may have expected some dark family secrets to be uncovered—but not the black Hellhound of the moors! A Gender Switch Adventure.
The Tree Goddess: a novel of mystery and macabre by Tom Raimbault The Tree Goddess: a novel of mystery and macabre by Tom Raimbault July 30, 2010 120344 words Read a sample
Founded in the 1830s, the fictional town of Mapleview has the reputation of being blanketed by a sentience of paranormal activity and urban legends. The town is suddenly plagued by a series of mysterious disappearances; and although the Mapleview police have its most experienced detectives assigned to the case, they can provide no answers. Could it be the dark, centuries-old history of Mapleview?
An Addendum to the Affair of the Dog that did Not Bark. by Philip van Wulven An Addendum to the Affair of the Dog that did Not Bark. by Philip van Wulven July 28, 2010 1824 words Read a sample
Some revelations by Dr Watson of hitherto undisclosed details in the resolution of this interesting case.
Broken Dreams - Free six chapter sample eBook by Nick Quantrill Broken Dreams - Free six chapter sample eBook by Nick Quantrill July 25, 2010 18814 words Read a sample
Joe Geraghty, Private Investigator, is used to struggling from one case to the next, barely making the rent on his small office in the Old Town of Hull. Invited by a local businessman to investigate a member of his staff's absenteeism, it's the kind of surveillance work that Geraghty and his small team have performed countless times...
(ψιλο) ΝΕΚΡΗ by Naomi Kramer (ψιλο) ΝΕΚΡΗ by Naomi Kramer July 20, 2010 10056 words Read a sample
Η Λίντα έχει πρόβλημα: Όχι μόνο τη σκότωσε ο γκόμενός της, αλλά δεν της λέει και τι έκανε το σώμα της. Τι άλλο μπορεί να κάνει η Λίντα εκτός από το να τον βασανίσει μέχρι να τα ξεράσει όλα;
Recycled by Cecilia Peartree Recycled by Cecilia Peartree June 17, 2010 3425 words Read a sample
What was Amaryllis doing at the rubbish tip in the middle of the night? And would she get away with it once her friend Christopher was on the case? This short tale of revenge, retribution and garden gnomes takes place in a small town in Scotland and is an introduction to a series of cosy mysteries by the same author.
vl45 by Max M Power vl45 by Max M Power June 09, 2010 23595 words Read a sample
A gang comes to Houston, Texas, but when innocent kids are killed Detective Wyatt Earp wants the killers brought to justice. When a vigilante starts killing the same gang members who are killing kids the FBI is brought in to take over the case. Wyatt does not want to stop this vigilante because he is doing what the police can not. Will justice prevail or will the vigilante be caught?
The Hero by Kenneth Crowe The Hero by Kenneth Crowe June 02, 2010 70161 words Read a sample
Ryan Garrity, winner of two Silver Stars, lost an eye and his dream of an Army career on a battlefield in Korea while leading a selected band of cowards in an experimental unit into combat. The soldier who saved his life also carried three other seriously wounded comrades to safety, but strangely his nomination for a Medal of Honor was squelched. In delving into the reason why, Ryan discovers th
Bronx Style(브롱크스 스타일) by Red Angel Bronx Style(브롱크스 스타일) by Red Angel May 31, 2010 2785 words Read a sample
911테러에 관한 픽션입니다.
Two Bits Four Bits by Mark Cotton Two Bits Four Bits by Mark Cotton May 25, 2010 60029 words Read a sample
Buddy Griffin, retired homicide detective, returns to his hometown of Elmore, Texas and becomes embroiled in a murder investigation when his high school sweetheart finds her husband, the president of the local bank, shot dead in their swimming pool. Buddy soon uncovers an extortion plot, a missing female bank teller and a safe deposit box box full of dirty money linked to the local mob.
Barbotte by John McFetridge Barbotte by John McFetridge May 20, 2010 4322 words Read a sample
Montreal 1946. Jackie Robinson is playing for the Royals, the jazz clubs are hopping and the backrooms are full of people losing money at the barbotte tables. Nat Lawson is home from the war working for the phone company and moonlighting running 'silent' lines for bookies when Leah Aidelbaum asks him to play private eye.