Do missing dogs hold a clue to the disappearance of Max's wife?Max Boucher, a former Seattle detective turned P.I. has just been handed a puzzling case. Dozens of dogs are disappearing all over the city, and no one knows why. The stretched Seattle police department can't dedicate the resources needed, and Max may be the pet owner's only hope. For the missing dogs, time is running out.But Max is dealing with his own demons. Three years ago, his wife disappea...

"When dozens of dogs vanish from the streets of Seattle, the police don't have time to care. But Max Boucher does."Max knows what it means to lose everything. A former police detective, his life was shattered the day his family was brutally attacked — his daughter murdered, his wife vanished without a trace. Now working as a private investigator, Max channels his grief into the only thing that keeps him going: finding answers."A city's pets are disa...

A ruthless queen. A scarred survivor. A deadly gamble.Jack knows there are only two ways out of a Solitaire contract: death or victory. With three of their agents already dead and his scars as proof of their ruthless pursuit, Jack takes the fight to the Queen of Diamonds herself.Inside a glamorous Vegas casino, a deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds. The Queen, shrewd and dangerous, anticipates his every move, but Jack has a plan—and a secret weapon. With h...

Between Fangs and Deception, Lies a Dog's DutyIn the smoke and shadows of an unfamiliar place, Boris stands vigilant. Jack is out of reach, under the knife and beneath new identities, leaving his loyal protector to navigate a maze of shifting loyalties alone. This time, the enemies aren't just hiding in the dark—they're staring him down, wearing the faces of men who know too many secrets.New Men speak in hushed tones of treasures concealed within Boris's vest—a card and a r...

Step into the Shadows of True NoirDive deep into the murky waters of human nature with True Pulp, a masterful collection crafted by literary heavyweights Troy Lambert and Vincent Zandri. In this gripping ensemble, each story draws you into a world where crime and conscience collide, exploring the thin line between justice and vengeance.Meet unforgettable characters like John, a man teetering on the brink, and Barb, his loyal friend wrestlin...

A Brewing MysteryNick O'Flannigan and Sandra Watson, seasoned freelance photographers for Travel USA magazine, anticipate a straightforward assignment when they arrive in Topeka. Their plan to capture the essence of Kansas through its local breweries takes a dark turn at their first stop, where they encounter more than just craft beer. A bartender, distressed and desperate, confides that her ex-girlfriend, a dedicated journalist, has been brutally murdered—and she'...

In the Hands of SharksFear winds its way through Carl’s veins like poison, not unlike the shadows he can't shake. Locked in a dance with Nancy—an enigmatic force from an organization that devours its own—Carl is tangled in conspiracies woven with threats and promises of new beginnings. His home holds secrets in plain sight, the kind that watch him in silence, and only obedience keeps him from becoming fish food.Tasked with an impossible choice between survival and murder, t...

A relentless, high-octane thriller where every second counts.When a routine case spirals into a deadly cat-and-mouse game, former Marine turned private investigator Mack finds himself trapped in a winery shootout. Wounded and outnumbered, his military instincts kick in—crafting an explosive escape that leaves chaos in his wake. But escape is just the beginning of his fight for survival.Fleeing through the shadows, Mack stumbles into a sanctuary in the unlik...

Harper Quinn has made a career of uncovering secrets—but this time, the secrets might just kill her.When investigative journalist Harper wakes up with a mysterious tattoo and no memory of how it got there, she knows she's stumbled onto a story bigger than anything she's ever chased. The problem? She has no idea what the tattoo means or why it's so valuable.Enter Miles Westbrook, the enigmatic heir to the Westbrook empire. Miles claims he wants to protect Ha...

A Dark HistoryNick O'Flannigan, an amateur sleuth and freelance photographer, arrives to photograph the state capitol building in Salem, Oregon, for Travel USA Magazine. Salem is a beautiful city, but the local mental hospital is known for its grim past and has become the scene of a new horror. His visit takes a sinister turn when he learns of a murder at a local mental hospital.Uncovering the TruthThe hospital, notorious for past a...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In Cedar Peak, the lessons can be lethal.Former Seattle homicide detective Max Boucher came to Idaho for a stolen thoroughbred and a clean restart. On his first night, he and his blue heeler, Russ, stumble onto a body killed with a single shot from a crossbow.The town smiles, the cameras show nothing, and every suspect seems to have an alibi. As Max digs, a chilling confessional voice threads through the...

What the Hell Did I Just Read?You'll ask yourself this question at least thirteen times throughout this book. Each story is uniquely crafted to throw you off your game, to introduce you to a different style of writing, or an entirely different story.Each told by one of two masters of the craft.Kristen Lamb and Troy Lambert team up for the first time officially to bring you this collection of short stories, many of which have never been published anywhere else before....