Religious Detectives

A young man from a privileged family, Jan Mydlar, is about to graduate from medical school when a sudden shift of fate changes his life forever. He becomes stuck in the most detested profession for the rest of his life—an executioner. Master Jan Mydlar finds himself in the middle of historical events of Bohemia. The religious and political turmoil in the Habsburg empire reaches its climax in the beginning of the 17th century. When Protestant leaders throw imperial Catholic governors out of the window of their offices at the Prague Castle, a civil war between Protestants and Catholics in ...

A female detective, the overlooked Fuller brother, and their small town romance amid a dangerous case. Will their love survive or will the criminal ruin their chance at happily-ever-after? Dahlia Reid is one of the best detectives Brush Creek and the surrounding towns has ever had. She's given up on the idea of marriage—and pleasing her mother—and has dedicated herself fully to her job. Which is great, since one of the most perplexing cases of her career has come to town. Kyler Fuller thinks he's finally ready to move past the woman who ghosted him years ago. He's cut his hair, and he's...

Faith opens doors, even when some should stay shut. In the desolate town of Dry Creek, two missionaries arrive on bicycles and scripture. Elder Nathan Cole is calm, charismatic, and utterly devoted. Elder James Parker is young, uncertain, and beginning to suspect that not all prayers reach heaven. When an isolated widow is found dead after a late-night visit, Detective Sarah Holt is sent to investigate. Once a believer herself, Holt walked away from the church—and from faith—after her son vanished years ago. But as more bodies surface, each accompanied by a single verse and three ...

When Father Bredder gets involved with murder--Heaven only knows what will happen next... Named "A Red Badge Novel of Suspense" alongside Agatha Christie, Michael Innes, and Hugh Pentecost, The Father Bredder Mysteries, written by Leonard Wibberley under the pen name Leonard Holton, inspired a television show starring George Kennedy. “All the reader could ask… adventure, warm humor, and provocative nuggets of wisdom.”—The Los Angeles Times ★★★★★ “If you enjoy Agatha Christie and Murder She Wrote, you will love this cozy mystery series!”—Goodreads Review This boxed ...

Sparks fly between opposites in this riveting romantic suspense! When a small-town business owner becomes a target again, she encounters an unusual ally who has his own secret agenda. Will they find love amid danger? Life as the sister of a serial killer is never easy, especially when former runaway Mari Del Lobo becomes a target herself. A recent crime has her late brother's signature and MO, which Mari finds highly unusual, as she still blames herself for her only sibling's death. Soon Mari encounters an unexpected — and a very attractive — ally in Dr. Luke Goodman. Luke couldn't save...

Can the youngest Fuller sister tame the beast of a Police Chief? Or will their romance fizzle because of his temper? A modern-day retelling of Beauty and the Beast! Berlin Fuller has struck out with the dating scene in Brush Creek more times than she cares to admit. When she makes a deal with her friends that they can choose the next man she goes out with, she didn't dream they'd pick surly Cole Fairbanks, the new Chief of Police. Not only is Cole twelve years older than Berlin, he doesn't date. Period. His friends call him the Beast and challenge him to complete ten dates that summer or ...

There’s a secret society in the foothills of Virginia. As county investigator, Ryan York is a member of a sect which will go to great lengths to protect its own. He’s not alone as the Sheriff and District Attorney are also vowed to this brotherhood, as well as the local parish priest. They expect their town to toe the line. But Ryan has secrets of his own. He is not faithful to his wife and is being blackmailed by his stepdaughter. Holly is a precocious teen few men can resist. She makes no apologies for using her beauty to get what she wants, and where some are protective of her, ...

A Priest. A Combat-Cat. A Possessed Mercedes. Hell doesn't stand a chance. Father Thomas O’Neill is not your typical priest. He is a disgraced archaeologist, a chain-smoker of Turkish Royals, and the reluctant jailer of a Sumerian archdevil living inside his own soul. He doesn't rely on prayers for protection. He relies on "The Deliverance"—a jet-black, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL imbued with the Holy Spirit and a 6.9-liter supercharger. When construction workers at the new St. Jude’s Cathedral in Berlin start vanishing into the masonry, the Vatican calls O’Neill. The police report ...

When Father Bredder gets involved with murder--Heaven only knows what will happen next... In the first book in the series, Father Bredder makes a most ungodly discovery--a woman's decapitated head has been left in a pew in the back of his church. Named "A Red Badge Novel of Suspense" alongside Agatha Christie, Michael Innes, and Hugh Pentecost, The Father Bredder Mysteries, written by Leonard Wibberley under the pen name Leonard Holton, inspired a television show starring George Kennedy. “All the reader could ask… adventure, warm humor, and provocative nuggets of wisdom.”—The Los ...

As the news of the international movie star's gruesome murder spreads, the world holds its breath in terror. Detective Botti of the Clearwater police department is tasked with finding the killer, but what seems like a routine investigation takes a dark turn when clues point to a well-known musician. As Botti delves deeper into the case, he finds himself drawn into a sinister web of deceit and betrayal. But the stakes are raised even higher when Botti discovers that the murder has ties to one of the largest Scientology churches in the city of Clearwater. With tensions running high and the ...

Royalty...it was more than just a word to her. It was her life. But not for long. Marlie loved her family dearly, even when she didn’t like them very much. But their life wasn’t the life she wanted for herself. Maggie had always fulfilled her responsibilities, she’d always done exactly as she was expected to...she knew no other way. Until now...until after reading a letter from her father suggesting she visit her niece and learn how to do as she pleased every once in a while, including the joy of eating pizza at her slightest whim. The last thing Maggie expected when she showed up at ...

Detective “Park" Parkerson struggles to find balance after a gruesome murder, the case he couldn’t solve. When another body of a young woman is found crucified in an eerily similar manner, Park, desperate, enlists the help of a quirky FBI agent before any more bodies can be found. With a possible serial killer in their midst, Park gets thrown into a dark and dangerous side of religion. Can he finally solve the case, or will he die trying?

The earth didn’t just crack open. It started to sing.Reverend Garrick Jefferies came to the dying town of Harrow’s Creek to escape the noise of his past. Five years ago, he was an arrogant structural engineer who missed a fracture in a bridge that killed three people. Now, he’s a vicar hiding behind a collar, seeking redemption in the quiet order of scripture.But in Harrow’s Creek, the silence is a lie.When a sudden earthquake splits the foundation of his church, Garrick realizes this was no natural disaster. The fissure doesn’t smell of sulfur; it smells of ozone and lilacs. And ...

American Mail order Brides of the West, historically inspired clean and wholesome short story romance. Box Set 4 Books Bonds of Love Series FREE To Read On Kindle Unlimited by Bestselling Western Author Kat Carson Southeastern Oklahoma Winter 1877 The unknown challenges of southeast Oklahoma Territory in the late 1800s test the faith, grit, and determination of three sisters relying on their hopes of finding true love as they travel westward as mail-order brides. Unforeseen challenges confront them every step of the way - from the Jesse James gang to the challenges of the rugged wilderness....

They entered the Gate, and never came back. A girl vanishes from a Seoul parish. A priest begins to ask questions no one dares to answer. What begins as a search for a missing college student quickly spirals into something darker—whispers of a secretive cult, a billion-dollar cryptocurrency breach, and an underground network of silence, faith, and blood. At the center of it all stands Father Antonio Han: young, idealistic, and increasingly troubled by what is done in the name of the faith he’s devoted his life to. As he pulls at the threads of truth, Antonio finds himself caught between...

Followers of an ancient cult threaten to overthrow the Italian government and destroy the Church. Rome is in chaos. Earthquakes shake the city. The pope is in a coma. And a Vatican scholar has been found dead in the Tiber. Detective Marco Leone is about to take a sabbatical when his estranged friend—charged with organizing the Vatican’s secret archives—is murdered. Leone stays to investigate, but the killing is just the first in a series of ritual assassinations and attacks on specific churches—all of which were built over ancient chapels of the Roman god Mithras. Leone’s research...

A RENEGADE PRIEST. A POSSESSED MERCEDES. AND THE MOTHER OF ALL MONSTERS. Father Thomas O’Neill is the Vatican’s Chief Exorcist, but he doesn’t use holy water. He uses a Glock loaded with rock salt, a pack of Turkish Royal cigarettes to mask the scent of sulfur, and a 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 that runs on high-octane petrol and the Wrath of God. Thomas just wanted a sabbatical in Provence. He wanted wine, cheese, and silence. But when the Pope calls on a secure line, the holiday is over. The Codex Carnis—the Book of Flesh—has been stolen from the Vatican’s oxygen-starved ...

A review from the first book in the series, Holly and The Framed Friend: “If you grew up reading and loving Nancy Drew books, as I did, you will love this book. It brought me back to the days of childhood when I loved to curl up with Nancy and her friends as they solved mysteries… This is definitely a YA book for tween-agers, but the story is so delightful an adult is likely to find pleasure in reading it and remembering those years in the past when Nancy Drew was their favorite character. Kudos to Dianne Harman for creating this fun remembrance.”Book 1. Holly and The Framed Friend. ...

When Father Bredder gets involved with murder—Heaven only knows what will happen next... This time, Father Bredder finds himself embroiled in a mystery reminiscent of Murder on the Orient Express set on a boat during the Transpac Yacht Race to Honolulu. Father Bredder joins the crew of the Fair Maid to determine if the captain of the boat is cursed or if someone is trying to kill him. Named “A Red Badge Novel of Suspense” alongside Agatha Christie, Michael Innes, and Hugh Pentecost, The Father Bredder Mysteries, written by Leonard Wibberley under the pen name Leonard Holton, inspired ...

When Father Bredder gets involved with murder—Heaven only knows what will happen next... When Lt. Minardi’s 16-year-old daughter attends a summer drama and cheerleading program at a local college, students begin turning up dead. While investigating the case, Minardi and Father Bredder uncover a conspiracy of drug-dealing and murder. Named “A Red Badge Novel of Suspense” alongside Agatha Christie, Michael Innes, and Hugh Pentecost, The Father Bredder Mysteries, written by Leonard Wibberley (author of The Mouse That Roared) under the pen name Leonard Holton, inspired a television show...