“A sophisticated, comic novel that brilliantly captures the triumph and folly of art, media, and publishing.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
A self-styled ‘Bigger Picture’ man, James has his head in the clouds, and the ‘fairy-tale’ celebrity obituaries he writes for a tabloid are currently all the rage. Conversely very practical and matter-of-fact, June is a respected and uncompromising author of violent and sexually explicit Radical Feminist fiction. In their late thirties, with a precocious teenage son, they are a talented, thoroughly contemporary London couple.
In spite of conflicting perspectives and a deep-rooted loathing of each other’s work, for seventeen years they’ve managed to live with their differences happily, but recently their arguments are coming to a head. Even as her latest collection of lurid short stories fast becomes an unlikely bestseller, if June isn’t crabby she’s glum, and she’s never in the mood to have sex any more.
When James begins to suspect that she’s having an affair, his whole world is threatened with mid-life collapse. Over three successive Augusts, and distracted by scandals and colourful deaths, he drifts in unlikely directions while he tries to decide whether June can be trusted or his marriage has finally fallen apart.
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“brilliant, verbally glistening humor” Casey Dorman – Lost Coast Review
by Walter Marks
4.3 stars – 17 reviews
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Jericho’s former partner, Mickey “Mouse’” Davis, with whom he worked in NYPD Homicide, is found dead in his car —killed by a single gunshot fired into his mouth. A handwritten suicide note is discovered beside him. NYPD declares Mouse’s death a suicide, but Jericho has his doubts. He leaves East Hampton and goes into the city to investigate. The New York cops tell Jericho to stay out of it, so Jericho must try to solve this case on his own. As Sam Spade says in The Maltese Falcon “When a man’s partner is killed, he’s supposed to do something about it.”Book Life Prize review:Plot: A straightforward crime novel, this short work easily hooks readers. An eventful plot maintains tension, with events clearly conveyed and interconnected.Prose: Marks shows a strong command of language and a clear narrative style.Originality: While firmly rooted within the detective genre, Marks’s novel offers an original premise, distinctive characters, and a memorable atmosphere.Character Development: Marks generally creates convincing characters with a level of psychological complexity appropriate to the story.Praise for Walter Marks’ DEATH HAMPTON — Introducing Detective Jericho:“A fast-paced mystery with plenty of action and colorful characters.” – Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Walter Marks’ THE BATTLE OF JERICHO:“Marks’s suspenseful second crime novel featuring Det. Sgt. Neil Jericho. Readers should be prepared for a shocking ending.” – Publishers WeeklyAlso by Walter Marks — DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR:“Perfect for Hannibal Lecter fans.” – Kirkus Reviews“Smart, suspenseful, and edgy, with a shock of an ending which caught me totally by surprise.” – David Morrell, author of Rambo: First Blood
by Em Brown
4.4 stars – 84 reviews
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Ben: Should she be scared of what I’m about to do to her? YES.I’ve been patient with her. Now it’s my turn to take the pleasure I paid for when I bought her. I’m not going to just use her. I’m going to ravage her.Billionaire Benjamin Lee is getting closer to the true reason undercover journalist Kimani Taylor participated in the Scarlet Auction. How much longer can she continue her charade before his wicked seduction gets the better of her?For a sizzling hot romance with a smart, defiant heroine and a billionaire who can dominate her in all the right ways, download HIS FOR A WEEK: RAVAGED to fire up your darkest fantasies today!*** This book has been newly edited. ***
by Robert J. Thomas
4.3 stars – 63 reviews
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Seven bestselling western authors join forces in the time-honored tradition of the old West to deliver a collection of short stories featuring their most popular and beloved characters.
Read about the adventures of Steve Dancy, Gideon Johann, Shad Cain, Lee Mattingly, the McCabes, Hunt-U.S. Marshal, and Jess Williams. Enjoy your favorite authors and discover new friends along the trail.
by Tess Oliver
4.9 stars – 33 reviews
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Tess Oliver introduces your next binge-read addiction with, Captive.
Heartbreak led me there.
I had a mission but it didn’t take long for my grasp on reality to come loose.
As the tethers to my past were torn away I found myself inextricably bound to him, to the twisted monster.
Kane Freestone’s secret world was like the ultimate mix of good and evil.
They called him the mad genius, and he was just that.
I hated him as much as I couldn’t live without him.
During those months underground, he was the center and soul of my existence, my oxygen.
Only one person could bring me out of the haze–Detective James Maddox.
Book 1 – CAPTIVE – now available
Book 2 – OBSESSED – now available
Book 3 – DEVOTED – now available
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