mystery

cover of Shadows of the Past by Lucy Appadoo, showing equestrian statue in Madrid silhouetted by setting sun.

Here’s an excerpt from a romantic suspense novel edited by The Written Word, written By Lucy Appadoo Daniela opened the front door nervously to see a tall man with jet-black hair in a crew cut that brought out his dark, piercing brown eyes. His large hands held a manila folder, and the way his tight black […]

Shadows of the Past cover

The latest Written Word-edited book to come out In the second book of her Women of Strength series, author Lucy Appadoo shifts the action across the Atlantic to Madrid, Spain, bringing with it the two main characters of the first book, In Rio’s Shadows, Blanca Castellano and Carlos Silva. The Woman in this volume is […]

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Amnesia by D.G. Torrens

Enjoy this excerpt from the romantic suspense novel By D.G. Torrens “You did the right thing, Cassie. We talked about this. The smallest of things can initiate the return of your memory. Please, continue,” encouraged Jennifer. Cassie fidgeted on her seat and brushed her hair back off her face. “Well, I was on the footpath […]

In Rio's Shadows by Lucy Appadoo

From the book edited by The Written Word By Lucy Appadoo She hailed a cab and a young driver with dark curls and stubble smiled as he dropped her suitcase into the boot of his car. As they drove to the city, he tried to make small talk. “Are you here on holiday?” Blanca’s chest […]

A book for mystery fans and anyone who likes a well-written story

Independent review of The Peacekeeper’s Photograph By ML Doyle The Peacekeeper’s Photograph is an excellent book — easily one of the best I’ve read this year. It’s more solid proof that independent writers are publishing some of the best, and most important books today. The Peacekeeper’s Photograph shows up in Amazon’s Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, […]

Palm Trees & Snowflakes cover

The second Hawaiian Storm is now available Today’s the day! Palm Trees and Snowflakes, the second Hawaiian Storm mystery featuring FBI Special Agent Vanessa Storm, is now available as an e-book on Amazon. If you act fast, you can still get it at 99 cents from Amazon.com. It’s already at its regular price, $2.99, on other […]