A headline murder. A rookie investigator. A race against the clock—and against the past. With his newly minted detective badge, “Mac” McAllister reports for his first assignment with the Oregon State Police: a particularly gruesome homicide. It’s a headline case, as the victim—Megan Tyson—was brutally murdered mere weeks before her wedding. The investigation turns up far too many suspects and too little hard evidence. Why would the beautiful Megan, engaged to a wealthy businessman, be involved with the likes of long line-up of questionable characters that seem connected to her in more ways than one? With more questions than answers, Mac tries to uncover the secrets Megan took to her grave. While the autopsy answers how Megan was killed, it doesn’t reveal a killer or a motive. Can Mac and his partner sort through the lies and alibis before Megan’s murderer strikes again? Not sure that he can trust his instincts, Mac depends heavily on the advice of his partner—a seasoned detective with a strong faith in God. A faith Mac has no use for until he must come to terms with his own past and the secrets that haunt him. Full-length Christian suspense novel Book #1 of the McAllister Files, but can be read as a stand-alone

Katrina Engelman-Fischer was murdered, or did she just disappear. The Engelman's, a rich and powerful family resided in a mansion in Upstate New York. Once married to Philip Fischer, Katrina found herself in a small town in Tennessee without the wealth of her birthright. After the death of their parents, Kirtland, the brother of Katrina, took over the powerful position in the Engelman household and became heir to the mansion on the hill and the head of the Engelman businesses. As the Fischer grandparents could not afford to provide for them, it would be Kirtland Engelman who would be contacted to take in the Fischer children after Katrina's disappearance and the death of her husband Philip. In this household lives the son of the Engelmans; a spoiled monster by the name of Barstow whose one purpose in life is to make the life of his cousins miserable. This suspenseful mystery will have you on the edge of your seat as you become privy to all the shameful offenses happening in this family.

Love, Lies & Alibis by Linda Markowiak released on Nov 24, 1998 is available now for purchase.

Popularity and fame have created a glimmering facade in Shanna O'Brian's world, but when the spotlight fades, even her success fails to penetrate the darkness of reality. Faced with the heartrending loss of her mother and the man who fashioned her country music career, Shanna must return to the place where her dreams have been both nurtured and shattered, Morningsong Estates. Upon the death of his father, Shanna's ex-husband, Joshua Morgan, is now in control of her record label and proclaims to her that he loves her still. This unsettling revelation, coupled with Shanna's need to reclaim possession of a life she has too often surrendered to others, leads her down a path of self-discovery that is cruelly threatened by unseen forces. Can the mayhem surrounding Shanna be resolved despite her fledging faith in herself, her God, and the man determined to redeem her trust?

A senator's family has been threatened--and now one of them is missing. Can Mac and Dana find Sara before it's too late? The senator had raised this niece as his own daughter. So when she doesn't return home and her abandoned car is found in a parking garage, it alarms not only the family but law enforcement agencies throughout the Northwest. The only clue: a set of menacing letters sent to the senator's office. Now it's up to Oregon state police officers Mac McAllister and Dana Bennett and their team to find a lead . . . or to find Sara . . . before they find her dead. The case will be made harder because not only must they share evidence with the FBI but navigate stand-offs between the government, Native American tribal customs, political pride, family intrigue . . . and even their own hearts. Meanwhile, two questions loom that, if answered, could provide the missing link in their investigation: First, is Sara a victim, or a dissatisfied wife who has run away? And second, is politics being used to mask a sordid truth, or has someone's passion for a cause possibly led them to violence?

Letters, Lies & Alibis by Sandy Steen released on Aug 25, 1997 is available now for purchase.

Enjoy this small-town mystery series from Brittany E. Brinegar, author of laugh-out-loud Texas whodunits... A sweet feud turns sour, and the twins must find the killer berry fast. Lake Falls’ Berry Jamboree is the summer’s most anticipated attraction. Amidst the friendly rivalry, families are torn apart as they take sides, vying for the coveted titles of Lady Strawberry and Lord Blueberry. But this year, the festival takes a deadly turn when Lord Blueberry, the face of the blueberry clan, is found with his nose buried in a poisonberry pie. Caught in the crossfire are twin sisters Samantha and Lizzie, each representing opposite factions in the berry-filled feud. But when fingers point to Lizzie’s pie as the murder weapon, the sisters must put aside their differences and team up to crack the case. The bonds of sisterhood are put to the test as Samantha and Lizzie navigate a maze of secrets, betrayals, and mouthwatering clues. In the race to unmask the killer, they realize anyone could be harboring a taste for murder. Can they uncover the truth behind this berry-infused mystery and restore harmony to their beloved festival? ---------------- Get ready for a berry-filled whodunit that will leave you craving both pie and justice. If you love quirky small-town characters, best friend shenanigans, and a Dalmatian sidekick, this series is for you! Twin Bluebonnet Ranch Mysteries: Series Order Book 1: Caverns, Clues, and Cowboys Book 2: Friday Night Frights Book 3: Silent Nights and Shoplifting Book 4: Ghostwriters and Gravediggers Book 5: Antiques, Alibis, and Auctions Book 6: Secrets, Lies, and Poisonberry Pies Book 7: Rodeo, Ransom, and Fireworks Book 8: Sleuths, Sabotage, and Sandcastles Book 9: Turkey, Thievery, and Twins Book 10: Ballots, Belles, and Blackmail Book 11: Texans, Tourists, and Treachery Book 12: Softball and Stickups

Bernadetta DeVittoriaor Bernie, as her friends call heronce worked for the Renard Chemical Company. Thanks to a particularly nasty divorce, shes now looking to be hired back. She gets the job she wants but could not foresee the drama headed her way. It turns out Renard Chemical is currently undergoing a bitter legal battle with a number of litigants. These litigants want to see their pain and suffering recognized by Renard, legally and monetarily. Bernie, working for the legal department, is now in charge of making these claims disappear. While many have indeed suffered due to Renards dangerous KBCTG(r) product line, Bernie suffers, too. She has a horrible moral choice to make in this damage control campaign. As she investigates plaintiffs and other innocents sickened or killed due to Renard negligence, Bernie feels pulled in all directions. Does she do her job or follow her conscience? The outcome is completely in her hands. What happens when big business ignores responsible ethics for the sake of profit? People get hurt, but is it possible for Bernie to go after the big boys without destroying everything shes worked to get back?

Murder in an English village. Unsolved mysteries. An empty-nester longing for a quiet life. What could possibly go wrong? Megan Fallon's putting the fiancé who left her well and truly out of her mind, and focusing on settling back into village life, and her new job. Meanwhile, her childhood friend, American, Jack Windsor, is renovating the old village school, and is looking for a four-legged friend to share his new home with. All is well in Bliss Bay until obituaries start appearing on the church noticeboard for villagers who are still very much alive, and the village is thrown into turmoil. Is the well-respected family who is being targeted the subject of a very bad joke, or are the obituaries a sign of something far more sinister? And who is responsible when an unassuming member of the village is murdered? Could a 40 year-old suspicious death hold the key to solving the murder, or is that simply a red herring to put detectives off the scent of the real killer? Is the murderer a retired bank manager? Or could it be his wife, who was the subject of controversial gossip years before? Is the village busybody responsible? Her hatred for two high-profile suspects is well-known among the villagers, and her motives are personal. Or is the killer someone else entirely? As a reluctant Megan is drawn into the mystery by her crime-busting, TV detective show-loving, Uncle Des, secrets and lies come to light, but will they help find the person, or persons, responsible for the deaths? Ideal for the beach, or curling up on the couch with a duvet and a cuppa, the Bliss Bay Village Mystery Series will take you sleuthing with no strong profanity, violence, or sex! Cozy murder mystery series, cozy murder mystery, cozy murder mystery books, cozy mystery, cozy murder, cozy murder mysteries, animal cozy mystery, animal cozy, cozy romance mystery, amateur sleuth, female amateur sleuth, British cosy mystery, British cozy mystery, cozy mystery series

Mac is back. And this time he's dealing with two difficult cases and a decision of the heart.