Alabama Mysteries

"Cryptids of the Deep South: Unveiling Myths, Monsters, and Mysteries of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Alabama" takes you deep into the heart of Southern folklore, where shadowy creatures roam the swamps, mountains, and rivers of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Alabama. From the terrifying Rougarou of Cajun legend to the elusive White River Monster and the enigmatic Honey Island Swamp Monster, this book explores the rich tapestry of myths and mysteries that have fascinated generations. Dive into detailed accounts of cryptid sightings, historical folklore, and cultural traditions that reveal the ...

After years of defending Montgomery’s guilty, lawyer Ryan Ashcroft takes on the one case that could destroy him. When the body of Earl O’Grady, a former police officer, is pulled from the Alabama River, the city wants someone to blame. Tyson Carter, a young laborer with a record, fits the bill. Ashcroft agrees to defend him, but as he digs into the evidence, he uncovers a trail of lies, missing files, and witnesses who vanish before they can speak. The deeper he goes, the clearer it becomes that Tyson’s case is tied to something far bigger, and far more dangerous, than one man’s ...

In the Deep South, guilt isn’t proven. It’s inherited. When Montgomery defense attorney Ryan Ashcroft heads an hour down the highway to Marlow, Alabama, he believes he’s taking another pro bono case: a young landscaper accused of murdering the county’s hometown hero. But inside Marlow’s courthouse, justice isn’t blind. It’s bought. The sheriff runs the county like a family business. The judge is on the take. The prosecutor has already been paid. The deeper Ashcroft digs, the clearer it becomes that Jaylan Washington isn’t on trial for murder. He’s the cover-up. As storms ...

A prosecutor accused of murder. A defense attorney chasing a truth no one wants revealed. And a verdict that could expose the most powerful men in Alabama. When Assistant District Attorney Kelly Roberts is arrested for the brutal death of colleague Saki Cordon, the case appears airtight. The victim died in Kelly’s home. The evidence points in only one direction. And Kelly herself cannot remember what happened. Veteran defense attorney Ryan Ashcroft takes the case knowing it may be unwinnable. But as the investigation unfolds, troubling questions begin to surface. Why was the victim ...

USA Today bestselling author Colleen Coble delivers a gripping blend of mystery, danger, and faith in the Pelican Harbor series. Set along the atmospheric Gulf Coast of Alabama, these stories follow a small-town police chief whose past refuses to stay buried--and whose search for truth may cost...

From New York Times bestselling author Terri Blackstock comes the second installment in the thrilling Restoration series where a global outage pushes a fractured world further into crisis and forces one family to confront the darkness around them and within themselves. Survival has become a...

Prowl, the second book in USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble's Sanctuary series (following Ambush), delivers exactly what her fans want: the ideal blend of suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat with just the right amount of romance. Perfect for fans of Laura Dave, Allison...

📚 Murder, Manuscripts & Southern Charm Tiffany Black was promised a relaxing work-cation. She got a corpse in the classics section instead. Welcome to the Book Nook Inn: a picture-perfect retreat where visitors unwind and lose themselves in a good book. Tiff arrives ready for: Literary-themed suites Waterfall hikes with Stone Endless slices of pecan pie Zero drama Instead, she finds: A shady rare-book collector stabbed in the bookstore A priceless first edition missing A wife, a girlfriend, and a rival collector all under one very cozy roof A clever bunny who may know more than he’s ...

It started with one little lie. But Jane Hardy will do everything in her power to uncover the truth in this gripping romantic suspense from USA TODAY Bestselling author Colleen Coble. Jane Hardy is appointed interim sheriff in Pelican Harbor, Alabama, after her father retires, but there's no...

Many mysteries start with a body. This one starts on stage... with broken glass and a killer encore. Tiffany Black came to the Ozarks for a relaxing getaway. Not murder. But when a talented singer is discovered murdered on the stage of the Calico Inn, the inn’s future hangs by a thread. With the police dragging their feet, the inn’s desperate owner begs Tiff to find the killer before the event, and her business, collapses. The problem is, everyone had a reason to hate the victim: A jealous ex. A bitter rival. A quiet songwriter with stolen music. Now Tiff must untangle the lies before ...

Police Chief Jane Hardy's teenage son has been accused of a horrific crime--and three days of Jane's memories have been stolen from her. In the gripping third installment of the Pelican Harbor series from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble, the truth is finally coming out. Chief of...

This is a book about people’s encounters with monsters and strange humanoids in North America. Either by single people, groups of people or hordes of people. Many of the sightings include the Police and other forces so we may assume that they should be reliable witnesses. They happen everywhere and at any time and in this book they are in chronological order in each state so that you can refer to your home state easily to see what has happened there. This book is not just sightings of strange lights in the sky. Most of these sightings have something unusual about them. This book is far ...

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins is back with a thrilling new gothic suspense set in a Gulf Coast beach motel where hurricane season can be murder. This program features multicast narration. "A talented team of narrators immediately pulls listeners into this compelling audiobook...

The gripping second installment of the Pelican Harbor series from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble. Police Chief Jane Hardy has only just been reunited with her long-lost son when she learns of an impending terror attack that threatens everything she holds dear. A lie changed her world...

A book signing, a bitter accusation, and a murder that hits far too close to home… A few months have passed since Chris Lewis and his lovable Pomeranian, Cookie, moved to Grimwood, Alabama. Chris has settled into life as the owner of his book and coffee shop, and things are going better than he ever expected—especially his budding romance with Candy. Now Candy has accomplished a dream of her own: publishing her first book. To celebrate, Chris hosts her very first book signing at his store. Everything is going perfectly…until wealthy local Janie Reynolds storms in and publicly accuses ...

Some women break in prison. Others learn how to break everyone around them. At Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women, Ruthie Gaines is found dead on an infirmary floor. The official story is suicide. Judge Helen Cavanaugh is not convinced. She brings in court-appointed forensic psychologist Vivian Cross to investigate what everyone else wants buried. But inside the heat-soaked walls of an Alabama women’s prison, the truth is never simple—and silence has its own chain of command. Every road leads to one inmate. Annalise Vale is brilliant, composed, and almost impossibly gentle. The women on ...

"A terrific debut. A taut, wholly unique thriller with great characters told with confidence and flair." ? Dennis Lehane For lovers of Ozark or Breaking Bad, a page-turning debut involving an Alabama family business, a dead body, a dogged investigator, and three generations of women who are...

The Summer We Called Her Rose On the Alabama coast, some storms leave damage that lasts long after the water recedes. Caroline Mercer has spent her life grieving her younger sister, Rose, who was lost during Hurricane Elena in 1985. The storm destroyed homes, scattered families, and left behind questions no one wanted to answer. Caroline learned to live with the grief—but never with the uncertainty. Decades later, after her mother’s death, Caroline discovers something that challenges everything she remembers about that terrible night. What begins as a search for answers soon draws her ...

Mardi Gras has come to Mobile—and something ancient is hiding behind the masks. When Ben and the rest of the Magic Club are chosen for Mobile's Junior Mardi Gras Court, they expect parades, costumes, beads, and maybe a little trouble from Frankie. They don't expect the jewelry given to them by the mysterious Lucien Vale to awaken something beneath the city. Soon strange masks are appearing in the crowds. Emotions are spinning out of control. Friendships begin to fracture. And beneath the music, laughter, and pounding drums of Mardi Gras, an ancient power is feeding on fear, anger, and ...

The shadows learned her name. The darkness marked her skin. But the stars remember what her bloodline tried to hide. Determined to understand the true origin of her dreamwalking powers, Lily Stuart sets off on a summer road trip to Charleston, South Carolina, alongside her fiercely loyal best friend, Katrina. Away from the protective reach of Seven Sisters and Aunt Carrie Jo, Lily hopes to uncover the long-buried secrets of her birth family—the Jardines. Her search leads her to a shocking family truth: her grandmother Deidre was one of five sisters who swore a pact to suppress and hide ...