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What makes a man—or a moment—turn lethal? Why do some societies spot predators early while others do not? After Dark examines thirty cases of serial killing from medieval Europe to the DNA era, bringing forensic clarity, courtroom drama, and measured moral reflection to stories too often told as spectacle. Each chapter reconstructs a life of crime and the investigation that ended it—Burke and Hare’s trade in corpses; Ted Bundy’s theatrical court appearances and late confessions; the forensic breakthroughs that finally unmasked long‑evading predators—while always asking the ...

Are you a plotter, pantser, or plantser—and what does that actually mean for your writing life? Every writer has a natural creative rhythm. Some thrive on outlines and structure. Others discover their stories in the heat of drafting. Most fall somewhere in between. Are You a Plotter, Pantser, or Plantser? is the first craft book designed to help you identify your instinctive process—and build a workflow that fits it. Whether you crave structure, chase spontaneity, or balance both, this book gives you the clarity, confidence, and practical tools to finish your stories—and enjoy the ...

The first three books in the Rebecca Watson crime thriller series. Stone Cold Detective Rebecca Watson is tracking a vicious serial killer in Eugene Falls, Florida. As a distraction, she’s dragged back into court for the retrial of a man convicted of murdering his girlfriend five years earlier. His defense attorney will use any means to get his client freed, including uncovering old wounds from Watson’s past. As the case takes a few hard turns, nothing can prepare her for the world she’s about to encounter, the past that haunts her, and the truth behind the serial killer’s motive. ...

The Art of Suspense: Mastering Mystery and Thriller Writing is a comprehensive craft guide designed for writers who want to elevate their ability to create tension, deepen emotional stakes, and keep readers turning pages late into the night. Blending psychological insight with practical technique and demystifies how suspense truly works—why it grips us, how it manipulates our expectations, and what separates a predictable story from an unforgettable one. We will explore the core mechanics of suspense, including the psychology of fear and anticipation, the strategic use of foreshadowing, ...

When Lieutenant Mark Wheeler of the South Carolina Police Department arrives at a possible murder-suicide, he realizes almost immediately things are amiss. The crime scene is brutal, but upon further investigation, he unveils a sadistic killer at play who will stop at nothing to get away. As the case unfolds, nothing can prepare Wheeler for the gauntlet of turmoil and trouble. Relentlessly pursuing a psychopath who has flown under the radar for years, Mark fights to keep control—driven to bring this monster to justice. Will the sadistic killer finally be caught or will his instincts which...

When Lieutenant Mark Wheeler of the South Carolina Police Department arrives at a possible murder-suicide, he realizes almost immediately things are amiss. The crime scene is brutal, but upon further investigation, he unveils a sadistic killer at play who will stop at nothing to get away. As the case unfolds, nothing can prepare Wheeler for the gauntlet of turmoil and trouble.

When a Janie Doe is found strangled in a small clearing along Whisper Creek in Charleston, South Carolina, Lieutenant Mark Wheeler must use all his resources to find a sadistic killer. As he digs deeper into the investigation, the case stirs up old wounds from his past. Soon he discovers there may be a connection between human trafficking and his victim. Suddenly, all of Charleston is in an uproar for the police to find the girl’s killer. When the case takes a few hard turns, nothing can prepare him for the world he’s about to encounter, the past that haunts him, and a city on the brink...

Are you a Law & Order or CSI crime junkie? In these You Solve It mini mysteries, you get to be the lead detective who takes on the case. You will read the case file, collect the evidence and solve the crime. Become an iDetective.

Readers connect to writers who deliver stories that are both realistic and compelling. Author James Glass will help you develop the mindset and skills to get you started writing that book. The Writer’s Book of Inspiration is a creative writing guide aimed at anyone who wants to write a novel. This book is full of encouragement, and inspiration to help turn you from aspiring author to published author. This is a reference guide solely written to inspire and help you get that book written. To build your self-esteem and confidence to write the stories inside you.

At her parent's funeral, a daughter is reconnected with Gray Suit who claims to be her brother who died ten years earlier. As she tries to prove this is an imposter, her life starts unraveling from the shocking truth of what happened to her brother. A small town in the Deep South is plagued The Woodsman--a serial killer wreaking havoc on a small community. Taking a wrong turn on a lonely stretch of highway may lead a wayward traveler to a fork in the road with no escape. The Body Farm is a secret hiding place where Danny Noonan likes to spend time with women. An assassin, only known as ...

Detective Rebecca Watson of the Eugene Falls Police Department is getting ready for her Drill Weekend in the Navy Reserves, when she gets the call from her lieutenant. He wants her to check a crime scene of a serial killer, who was severely injured during an automobile accident while transporting bodies in 55-gallon drums. Her boss believes this is an open and shut case, but upon further investigation Watson realizes the serial killer had a partner. While working the case, she is activated in the Navy onboard the USS Vella Gulf.

Are you a Law & Order Junkie? Then take the challenge. Read each chapter. Find the evidence. Solve the case. Become a Couch Detective.

Are you a Law & Order or CSI crime junkie? In these You Solve It mini mysteries, you get to be the lead detective who takes on the case. You will read the case file, collect the evidence and solve the crime. Become an iDetective.

Are you a crime show junkie? A law-and-order fanatic? A real-life who done did it grand master who uncovers the clues and solves the case before any of your family or friends? Then take the challenge. See if you have what it takes to solve the crime before the detective? Become one of the elites and earn the title of a professional couch detective.

Are you a Law & Order or CSI crime junkie? In these You Solve It mini mysteries, you get to be the lead detective who takes on the case. You will read the case file, collect the evidence and solve the crime. Become an iDetective.

Are you a Law & Order or CSI crime junkie? In these You Solve It mini mysteries, you get to be the lead detective who takes on the case. You will read the case file, collect the evidence and solve the crime. Become an iDetective.

Beneath the sunny skies of the Florida Panhandle, dark currents flow--hidden and secretive. Meeting in utmost seclusion, a private club of rich and powerful men meet to discuss their favorite pastime, hunting—people. Under cover of night, they capture their hapless, unsuspecting victims and carry them to the Kill Club's hunting preserve. After a time, they release the prey then hunt them down and kill them. And the latest hunt is about to start. But one of their victims this time is not so helpless. And therein lies the tale.

NSA agent Eric Price is sent to Sedona, Arizona, to investigate strange activities at a secret underground base. A new type of stealth aircraft is being tested there, he discovers. But there's something odd about the set-up, and Eric must investigate further. With the help of the beautiful Nataly, he begins to penetrate the mystery of the Sedona Conspiracy, and discovers that it has extraterrestrial origins.

Are you a crime show junkie? A law and order fanatic? A real-life who done did it grand master who uncovers the clues and solves the case before any of your family or friends? Then take the challenge and solve each of the thirteen cases before the end of every chapter. Become one of the elite and earn the title of a professional couch detective.

The time: the 1840s. The place: California during the gold rush. As the white settlers begin penetrating the remote mountain canyons, they discover an ancient race, the Tenanken, who date back at least 60,000 years. Some members retain the genetic memories of their distant past, while others project mystical visions of comfort and joy. All flee the coming of the white man, and appear to be doomed to extinction. Only the genius Pegre finds a possible solution: integrate and intermarry with their distant white "cousins", the Hinchai, and form a new entity.