Showing results by publisher "Spoken Realms" in Thriller & Suspense

Ivy Malone and Mac MacPherson have been circling the idea of marriage for some time (see the five books in the Ivy Malone Mysteries series), and now they’ve made the Big Decision. They’re getting married! Except there is the problem of that dead body—and a killer who’s willing to bring their plans to a screeching halt.

"Collision!" is the only explanation Gail Desmond hears as the ocean liner lists toward the sea. In the chaos that follows, she finds herself alone on deck with a stranger who lashes her to a makeshift raft. Moments later, she finds him floating unconscious and hauls him aboard.

When Agnes Blakiston and her maid Maggie take possession of a rental house for the summer, their idea of a tranquil stay is almost immediately upended. First, there is the telephone. It rings late at night, just one ring, but there is never anyone on the line. They begin to notice things have moved during the night. A candle has burned low, and a shawl has disappeared. And then Maggie, spooked and suspicious, discovers a note. It's a confession to a murder. But who has written it and, equally confounding, who has been killed?

Hugo Ross is perfect for the job as irascible inventor Ambrose Minstrel’s new secretary: young, completely inexperienced, and with an occasional stutter that makes him seem somewhat dim—a mug, in fact. But from his first day, odd things begin to happen. A stranger offers him an absurd amount for an ordinary pair of field glasses; soon, the written offer is stolen from his room. A lovely girl he runs into in the dark one night outside his new employer’s house warns him not to take the job.

A possible crime of passion, but it might have been the hurricane. Will the trap catch the killer?

Clint Morgan's "Corpseless Coffin" is a gripping mystery tale that originally appeared in "Spicy Mystery Stories", a pulp magazine in July 1937. The story follows Jim Hargrove, who falls victim to a gypsy girl's spell of madness after a rather lengthy affair.

Philadelphia, 1947. When private investigator Cole Harper is summoned to the penthouse of Sam Hensley—a powerful but shadowy industrialist--he knows it's no ordinary case. Luxury goods, military surplus, and counterfeit money are disappearing from Hensley's warehouses, and the clues point to an operation as sophisticated as it is ruthless. But Harper soon discovers this is no simple theft—this is the black market at its most dangerous.

Sam always knew she was different. Her morbid fascination with death has kept her isolated from the world, shut away by a father aware of the monster inside her. A direct descendent of one of the most notorious serial killers of the century, Sam harbors the kind of fury that craves blood. With her father’s navy-seal training, Sam is taught the mental strength to control an evil threatening her very existence. Now armed with a skill set to kill and a thirst for blood, this girl is about to unload her wrath on an unsuspecting world.

Dive into the thrilling world of Allan Pinkerton's "The Detective and the Somnambulist," a captivating tale of mystery and intrigue set in the late 19th century.

Discover the gripping tale of "Solitary" by Robert Silverberg, brought to life by the captivating narration of Mike Vendetti. In a galaxy governed by infallible computers, one man dares to think differently. Follow George Brauer, a disillusioned Crime Bureau technician, as he embarks on a daring quest to solve the decades-old mystery of Edward Charcot, the only man to ever escape the Procyon Correctory.

Experience the chilling and vivid tale of "The Man in Black" by Paul Ernst, brought to life by the captivating narration of Mike Vendetti. Dive into the eerie atmosphere of a masquerade ball turned sinister, where a grim figure clad in formal black mingles with the dancers but does not dance. As the night unfolds, secrets are revealed, and the line between the living and the dead blurs.

Embark on a thrilling adventure deep into the heart of the Central Brazilian jungle with Arthur J. Burks' captivating tale, " Church in the Jungle." Narrated by the talented John W. Michaels, this audiobook brings to life the harrowing journey of a fearless explorer who finds himself lost and alone in the dense, perilous wilderness.

Step into a world of suspense and supernatural intrigue with "The Chapel of Mystic Horror," a gripping story by Seabury Quinn. Expertly narrated by the talented Mike Vendetti, this audiobook will transport you to a haunted house filled with dark secrets and ancient evils. Join Dr. Trowbridge and the enigmatic Jules de Grandin as they unravel the mysteries of a Cypriote villa transplanted to America. With its eerie atmosphere, spine-tingling encounters, and a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat, this tale is perfect for fans of classic horror and supernatural fiction.

Step into the enigmatic world of Henry Hobart, a man whose life is a series of precise duplications.

Immerse yourself in the eerie world of Boganville with the gripping audiobook, "The Town the Dead Things Claimed," narrated by the talented Mike Vendetti. Feel the rain and thunder as you follow John Crayton's journey into a village shrouded in mystery and fear. Explore the haunted Corse home perched ominously on a cliff, where the dead seem to roam. Uncover the heartbreaking secrets behind Stella's sudden marriage and tragic death. Encounter the unseen as John faces the terrifying white wraiths and the sinister forces at play.

When a tiny island--a jewel on the breast of the broad Pacific--becomes a maniac's murder laboratory, the serene beauty of Mauilei is shattered by a series of gruesome killings. The body of Grant, a skilled rider, is found with a bloated, bruised neck and a terrifying expression frozen on his face. As the plantation manager, Rice Lauder, and his team grapple with the horror, they uncover a chilling pattern of violence and madness.

Sue Ives and Stephen Bellamy are charged with the murder of Stephen’s wife Mimi, found stabbed in an uninhabited cottage on a Long Island estate. The eight-day trial introduces a trove of witnesses (some reliable, some not); an avuncular defense attorney who may be incompetent; a wily and relentless prosecutor; and the voracious members of the press and public captivated by a crime that lays bare the intrigues and jealousies of the country club set. Two of the reporters, a veteran, and a rookie attending her first murder trial, act as a Greek chorus commenting on unfolding events.

When a body turns up at a Texas Uni Campus, police initially believe it’s the result of an initiation gone wrong, the victim covered in graffiti while suspended above a fire pit. As more bodies are found, each the result of a sadistic game played by a vicious killer, it soon becomes clear that a new evil has risen. With the death toll mounting and the police left clueless, Sam is quickly dispatched to help locate the monster. But things take a turn when a student makes a confession so shocking, it leaves many questioning the very force meant to protect them.

When an elderly man is found dead on a bench overlooking Eagle Lake in Maine, the authorities eventually identify 74-year-old Nathanial Johns. But what they discover leaves more questions than answers. Having been laid to rest hundreds of miles away, the authorities are stunned to find a fresh corpse in his reburied coffin. Soon more bodies show up, each replaced with a fresh victim to lie in their stead.

When multiple inmates start turning up dead at a Californian Correctional Facility, John Milton steps in and Sam and Tim are assigned to find the culprit. With the team split on either side of the fence, both race against time to discover the true identity of the killer. As Sam dons an officer’s uniform and Tim joins the general population, the pair will have to work quickly to save the lives of more innocent victims. With the body count rising and a system struggling to stop the violence, will Sam end another killer, or will he add her partner to his growing list of victims?