In Incan myth, the Viracocha vanished into the western sky -- promising to return when humanity faced its darkest hour. That hour has come. Dr. Eve Barcelon is a Harvard archaeologist with no patience for prophecy. The world is burning, drowning, starving, at war with itself -- and she has buried her grief over an absent father in her work. So when a secretive foundation invites her to lead an expedition to a newly discovered Mayan city, she says yes. It is a decision that will tear her li...

Giovanni's Ring is the story of "Giovanni Rocco," a New Jersey police officer, known undercover as "Giovanni Gatto," who spent over twenty years in various undercover roles, penetrating biker gangs, drug cartels, white supremacist groups, and domestic and international terror groups. Most significantly, he was the mysterious agent at the epicenter of Operation Charlie Horse, a federal undercover operation that ultimately brought down ten members and associates of New Jersey's DeCa...

A WORLD IN TURMOILIn the wake of al-Qaeda's catastrophic attacks, western democracies scramble to meet a deadly new threat...A LIFE IN TURMOILFor legal secretary Grace Palliser, the war on terror is just background noise. Twenty-four years ago, her father shot her mother and then killed himself. Today, Grace's life is a torment of nightmares, drug addiction, and custody fights over her daughter.Being framed for murder is just about the last thing Grace Palli...

What if... Queen Elizabeth II had no legal right to the British throne?What if... The Queen's entire line, all the way back to George III's fifteen children, was... illegitimate?SUCCESSION is based on a little known historical fact.SEPTEMBER 6, 1997Across the world, two-and-a-half billion people sit glued to the broadcast of Princess Diana's funeral. In Bayonne, New Jersey, surgical resident Dr. Emma Parks watches the somber proceedings over her morning coff...

Full of spellbinding twists, Douglas Schofield's Time of Departure will appeal not only to thriller aficionados, but to readers who appreciate a strong female lead and a compelling love story. A page-turner that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, Time of Departure heralds the arrival of an immensely talented new crime novelist.Florida state prosecutor Claire Talbot is as tough as they come, and not everyone loves her for it. Newly promot...

It's been a rough five years for Lucy Hendricks.She hasn't had an easy time of it since her husband, Jack—a devoted and upstanding Bayonne, New Jersey, cop—was murdered while on an investigation. There were suspicions that he'd been involved with the local Mafia, and the media wouldn't let it go, making life unbearable, so Lucy moved to Florida to raise her son, Kevin, who was born without ever knowing his father.The distance was healing, but now Lucy is back in New Jersey to...

In Killing Pace, Douglas Schofield, author of Time of Departure and Storm Rising, delivers a heart-pounding tale set in Everglades City, Florida and Sicily, Italy with three important questions: Where am I?... How did I get here?... and most importantly… Who am I?It's been two months since Lisa Green crawled barefoot and bleeding out of a terrible car accident. Her boyfriend Roland has been nursing her back to health unde...

THE LAST VIRACOCHAby Douglas SchofieldIn Incan legends, the Viracocha were the creators of civilization, emerging from Lake Titicaca during a time of darkness to teach sustainable practices before vanishing into the sky. Mythology predicts their return during times of great trouble.Archaeologist Eve Barcelon finds herself in such a troubled era, with runaway global warming, poisoned oceans, and devastating wars threatening humanity's survival. Raised by her mother...

Giovanni's Ring is the story of "Giovanni Rocco," a New Jersey police officer, known undercover as "Giovanni Gatto," who was the mysterious agent at the epicenter of Operation Charlie Horse, a federal undercover operation that ultimately brought down ten members and associates of New Jersey's DeCavalcante Mafia family, the criminal organization known as "the real Sopranos." Giovanni spent nearly three years working his way into the DeCavalcante hierarchy. That lethal assignment br...

"A WORLD I NEVER MADE is an outstanding first novel, and a wonderful thriller…. I'm looking forward to James LePore's next work; this one was a gripping read that I would recommend to anyone."– Blogcritics"The key to this exciting thriller is the cast…fans will enjoy this one sitting suspense thriller."– The Mystery Gazette"Nothing could have torn my attention away from this story. A WORLD I NEVER MADE by James LePore is a must read for thriller fans!"–...

Some Secrets Were Never Meant To Be Found. Some Killers Never Meant To Be Stopped. Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen and Michael Crichton“A fast-paced conspiracy thriller that stays suspenseful and unsettling to the very last page.” Emlyn Rees, bestselling author of HuntedA terrifying enigma – with the power to destroy…Twenty years ago, Kate Maddox was a volunteer at a research centre where scientists hunted for a cure for...

Four gripping stories of people on the brink; a broken-hearted woman in Las Vegas, a haunted street cop on patrol; a desperate agent in California; a hard-working middle-aged woman whose world is coming apart in a New England courtroom. This collection includes "Lightning Rider," the winner of Canada's top literary prize for crime fiction, the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Short Story, presented by the Crime Writers of CanadaThe International Thriller Writers, The Private Eye Writers...