THEY TOLD YOU WHAT THEY WERE DOING WHILE THEY DID IT“Blow up and flatten everything . . .” These chilling words, said by Amichai Eliyahu, a minister in the Israeli government, have been a message to the world and the people of Gaza: destroying everything—homes, businesses, lives—is justified. Even beautiful.For fifteen months and in full view of the world, the state of Israel trapped more than two million people in a tiny strip of land and unleashed vengean...

A worldwide pestilence has turned out to be the most peaceful time in Mickey Butts’s life. For the ex-detective, now True Crime writer, lockdown involves lazy mornings with his beautiful wife, lots of time to work on his next bestseller, and absolutely no mention whatsoever of his “one who got away”— the lone serial killer Mickey failed to catch who still haunts his hometown and his nightmares… But naturally, the peace doesn’t last. With the deadly blood vomiting virus making things look l...

It’s the week before Christmas and Santa is on trial for attempted murder…Known to locals as the “Christmas Guy,” Nick Whittaker has delighted his neighbors with an elaborate holiday light show and his uncanny resemblance to Santa Claus. A bit of a loner, Nick has found his place and his calling as a mall Santa in the quaint Northern Michigan town of Helene. He’s the last person anyone would have suspected in the brutal beating of a local politician. But when the b...

This time, defense lawyer Cass Leary may be a motive for murder...Cass is a force in the courtroom. Determined to keep the innocent out of jail, the unyielding defense attorney dominates her opponents to balance the scales of justice. But in a terrible twist of fate, she’s forced to testify against the man she loves when he’s accused of killing his estranged wife.Vowing to exonerate Detective Wray, Cass despairs at the mounting pile of damning evidence an...

This lawyer is her client’s last hope, and her town’s worst nightmare.When a popular cheerleader winds up dead in a ditch, the case lands in defense attorney Cass Leary’s own backyard. Her niece’s boyfriend Cole is charged with first degree murder and the whole Leary family jumps to his defense. The evidence against him is as thin as the ice on Finn Lake. But an overzealous prosecutor and a rookie detective seem determined to see Cole go down for this no matter what.Just ...

To defend her client, she must dig up a town’s darkest secrets.Defense attorney Cass Leary thought she’d escaped her hometown for good. But after leaving her high-paying job in Chicago, she decides to revisit her troubled past. When someone murders the beloved high school basketball coach and Cass steps in to defend the girl accused of the crime, she doesn’t expect the death threats that follow…Confronting the town that shunned her as a child, she unearths secrets that so...

Small-town lawyer Cass Leary’s latest client just dug up a decades-old, million-dollar mystery hidden under the floorboards of her grandmother’s house.Zoe Paul never had much. Abandoned as an infant, her grandmother Marilyn raised her until a tragic accident left Zoe all alone. Now, sixteen years later, Zoe discovers an unclaimed check worth millions among her grandmother’s things. With no explanation why Marilyn never cashed the check or what it was for, Zoe's cur...

Her reputation is on the line. A woman’s life is in danger. Can she stop them both from flatlining?Lawyer Cass Leary is desperate for a break from her family drama. And when a local judge asks for help protecting his sister from domestic abuse, she sees an opportunity to resurrect her career. But the case quickly turns ugly when her client vanishes without a trace.Convinced her client's volatile husband is behind the disappearance, Cass knows every minute c...

A murder so brutal, only a monster could have committed it. The accused had no motive. But there’s a mountain of evidence against him.A decorated war hero, Ty Chapman has built his dream life in the quiet lakeside community of Delphi, Michigan. He has a beautiful wife. A baby on the way. Everything to live for. He’s the last person anyone would suspect of beating a local handyman to death behind a seedy motel. But when two credible witnesses see him running from th...

For over eighty years the SBS have sailed into the face of danger. Responsible for quick strikes, reconnaissance, and counter-terrorism, they are the world's foremost marine special forces unit. The SBS risk their lives at sea and on land, undertaking the most dangerous missions.1995, Spain. The Princess of Wales is enjoying a holiday in Catalonia when she becomes the target of an international terrorist's vengeance. With the Princess kidnapped, can the SBS rescue her in time – or w...

Find harmony in all aspects of your life with this beautiful guide to simple, balanced livingLife is full of demands and responsibilities that are constantly vying for our attention, and achieving a sense of equilibrium can be challenging. Despite the everyday noise and distractions, there are always steps you can take to find a more balanced, harmonious existence - and that's where this book comes in.With practical tips on everything from managing day-to-d...

Will she take on an entire town to clear the name of a convicted killer?Defense lawyer Cass Leary never backs down from a case. Though after her latest high-profile courtroom win, the ex-mafia attorney thinks she’s finally earned a little rest and relaxation. But when her paralegal begs her to defend a potentially innocent man who was convicted of homicide, she puts vacation on hold to fight for justice.With the convicted killer now terminally ill and behin...