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When a string of high-profile deaths shocks the city, all linked by the use of rare and toxic plants, botanist Dr. Lily Evans is thrust into the heart of a chilling investigation. Known for her expertise in botanical toxins, Lily is called upon by the police to uncover the mystery behind the murders. But as she delves deeper into the case, Lily discovers a disturbing connection to her late husband’s groundbreaking—and secretive—research into rare plants.

Attorney Lily Grant has dedicated her life to defending the wrongfully accused, and her latest victory is her most personal yet—proving the innocence of Kevin Harris, a man wrongfully imprisoned for years.

Death’s Design is a gripping psychological thriller that weaves suspense, intellect, and chilling ingenuity into a tale of obsession, betrayal, and the ultimate pursuit of justice.

Logan Kane, a former detective turned private investigator, is no stranger to the shadows. Haunted by a career-ending mistake, Logan lives a quiet life—until a desperate woman hires him to find her missing sister, Claire. What begins as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a dark and dangerous journey when Logan uncovers a human trafficking ring operating in the heart of the city.

Forensic artist Mallory Gray has always had a talent for bringing the dead to life through her sketches. But when she’s called to assist in a series of bizarre murders, her work takes a chilling turn. Each face she draws feels hauntingly familiar—faces she’s seen in her nightmares for years. As Mallory struggles to reconcile her disturbing dreams with the escalating body count, she begins to question her own sanity.

When a seasoned detective returns to her roots in the quaint fishing village of Beacon’s Reach, she’s expecting a simple murder investigation—but what she uncovers is far from ordinary. Detective Ellie Hart is called to the scene when a local fisherman is found dead under mysterious circumstances, clutching an ancient coin tied to the town’s most enduring legend: the lost treasure of the infamous pirate Captain Arlen Drake.

In a gripping story of resilience and courage, The Widow’s Shadow explores the lengths one woman will go to uncover the truth and reclaim her identity. Torn between protecting herself and exposing the truth about the man she loved, Margaret faces a heart-wrenching choice that will forever alter her life. Will she remain in the shadows, or will she step into the light and take control of her destiny?

When investigative journalist Claire West is assigned to cover the murder of a prominent figure in her city, she expects a routine assignment. But everything changes when she discovers a peculiar, ancient-looking key among the victim's belongings. Intrigued by its strange design and the cryptic symbols etched into its surface, Claire senses this key holds more than meets the eye. Driven by her instincts, she embarks on a journey to uncover its secrets.

The hotel maid is a fun, fantasy and erotic story of Anna, a young hotel maid who know what she wanted and when the time came, took what she wanted. For listener pleasure, experience, escapism and fantasy....

Jack Monroe and Sofia Vega are the best bounty hunters in the game—ruthless, cunning, and unrelenting. The only thing they despise more than the criminals they chase is each other. But when a dangerous fugitive vanishes with the location of a stolen fortune, they are forced into an uneasy alliance to bring him in. As their pursuit takes them across perilous cities, desolate hideouts, and shadowy networks, the tension between Jack and Sofia grows.

The Silent Witness is a gripping thriller that explores the power of perception, the strength of human resilience, and the lengths one man will go to seek justice when the odds are stacked against him.

Defense attorney Rachel Summers has built her career on winning the unwinnable, known for defending clients everyone else has condemned. When Adam Grayson, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist, is charged with the brutal murder of his business partner, Rachel takes on the high-profile case despite public outcry. Adam swears he’s innocent, armed with a seemingly airtight alibi, and Rachel’s sharp legal mind is drawn to the challenge of proving it.

When U.S. Marshal Avery Stone is assigned to track down Mark Hensley, a fugitive pilot linked to a powerful drug cartel, she finds herself in Frosthaven, a desolate Alaskan town where the icy wilderness hides more than just secrets. Hensley’s plane crashes deep in the tundra, but the pilot vanishes without a trace. As Avery delves into the investigation, she uncovers a clandestine smuggling operation that uses the treacherous terrain to traffic drugs across the border.

When a devastating fire reduces the sprawling Harper estate to rubble, teenage survivor Lily Harper emerges as the sole witness and heir to her family’s fortune. But what first appears to be a tragic accident soon reveals itself to be something far more sinister. Traces of accelerants found in the ashes suggest arson, and the deeper Detective Nick Harper digs, the clearer it becomes that the fire was no accident—it was murder.

The Silent Hunt is a gripping thriller that explores the thin line between hero and villain, and the lengths one detective will go to uncover the truth, even when it threatens to consume him.

The Crimson Veil is a heart-pounding tale of loyalty, deception, and the search for truth in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Detective Rebecca Cole is thrust into a deadly game when a serial killer begins staging crime scenes inspired by classic mystery novels. Each murder is meticulously designed to mirror iconic settings from literary whodunits, from locked-room puzzles to chilling death traps. But the game turns personal when Rebecca discovers cryptic clues at each scene—clues that connect her to the victims in ways she can’t explain.

When high-profile defense attorney Richard Calloway is found murdered in his luxurious penthouse, Detective Megan Hill is thrust into a case as complex as the man himself. Known for defending the city’s most notorious criminals, Richard was both respected and reviled, leaving behind a trail of enemies among clients, colleagues, and even family. As Megan delves into the investigation, she discovers a web of secrets and lies among those closest to Richard.

Detective Matt Rivers thought he had left his darkest failure behind when he walked away from the unsolved case of the infamous “Echo Killer.” But years later, he is pulled back to his hometown after a brutal murder bears the killer’s unmistakable signature. For Matt, it’s not just another case—it’s a chance for redemption.

Anna Caldwell, a dedicated school teacher in the idyllic town of Harper’s Creek, never imagined her quiet life would unravel with the discovery of a hidden box in her basement. Inside, she finds surveillance tapes revealing the town’s most influential figures engaging in dark and illicit activities. Her shock turns to dread when one of the people on the tapes is found murdered, and Anna is thrust into the center of a dangerous conspiracy.