Focus on Mystery

mystery, thrillers and suspense: from cozys to capers and everything else in-between

Waverley Vandergard and the Cook Off, Kill Off

Waverley Vandergard and the Cook Off, Kill Off Waverley Vandergard is slowly realising that her life is a spectacular mess. Her career as a famous TV actress has been over for nearly a decade, forcing her to scrape a living acting in mediocre mystery plays. Her agent barely calls, she has no money and no friends. She is cantankerous, rude, angry, and resigned to a future of penury and … [Read More...]

Ghost from the Past

I loved this book. It got the goosebumps , my idea of a good scary story. A young girl gets bullied at school in front of everyone and runs off texting her mother she was staying at her best friend’s house for a sleepover which they often did. The friend calls her mother later worried about the girl and the mother has a panic attack. The girl has disappeared. She’s been kidnapped by a very evil … [Read More...]

Best Murder Mystery Books

Love the feeling of murder looming in the background while you're reading the book and trying to solve the crime yourself? Best Murder Mystery Books Detective System: Mindspace (Vol. 1) After being traversed into the parallel world, he found himself reborn as a murderer seen in the eyes of the American Justice System. With less than 24 hours left before his final trial, his vivid … [Read More...]

K9 Heroes

The reality based TV show franchise including Live PD, Live PD Wanted, Live Rescue and Top Dog (competition for K9 dogs and their handlers) runs on one channel or the other almost  24-7.   The shows are hugely popular with avid fans glued to each episode. While many of the PD officers have become very well known over the years the programs have been running,  so too have the K9 "officers" and … [Read More...]

The Soul Summoner

Amazon Best Seller Lists: #1 in Paranormal Suspense #1 in Psychic Suspense #1 in New Adult Fantasy "This modern thriller expertly weaves together the paranormal and everyday into one fast-paced ride the reader will not be disappointed with." - K. Williams, author of The Shadow Soul, The Trailokya Trilogy The Soul Summoner … [Read More...]

The Mutiny Girl

Only 99CENTS for a Limited Time Only. "The author will be one to follow. She wove the historical backdrop of crime-ridden South Florida during the height of the Cocaine trade with modern characters. Back in a time when you could truly fly under the radar. (and no social media) If you like thrillers, you will like this one. Gritty, witty, full of insights into Miami's past. like a gator, starts … [Read More...]

An Innocent Client

From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Former attorney Pratt delves into rural Tennessee law and politics in this brilliantly executed debut. When a preacher is murdered after visiting an infamous strip club, the club's owner hires jaded attorney Joe Dillard to defend Angel Christian, a beautiful waitress accused of the crime. Dillard, savvy but cynical, wants to quit doing criminal defense, but … [Read More...]

Dead End Girl

Her body is broken. Wrapped in plastic. Dumped on the side of the road. She is the first. There will be more. The serial killer thriller that "refuses to let go until you've read the last sentence." Dead End Girl: A Gripping Serial Killer Thriller (Violet Darger FBI Thriller Book 1) … [Read More...]