by Eric Ferguson

3.9 stars – 105 reviews

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Where Is the Line Between Guilt and Innocence?

“A remarkable and compelling courtroom drama” – Kirkus Starred Reviews
“Ferguson’s Cold Record stands vibrantly as a literary triumph” – The Bookish Elf
“A compelling blend of legal drama and heartfelt storytelling . . .” – Literary Titan
“Beautifully written . . . Must read” – Reedsy Discovery Review
“A superbly written courtroom drama that will leave readers hungry for more” – The Prairies Book Review
“A clever plot, standing out from the usual courtroom drama” – Netgalley reviewer
“This doesn’t disappoint, gritty and well written” – Netgalley reviewer
“Full of twists and turns, a complex and intriguing read” – Netgalley reviewer
“Intriguing and clever” – Netgalley reviewer

After a young woman is found brutally murdered on an estate in remote northern California, detectives swiftly identify and arrest Andrew Rodarte, a young man passing through the area, for the crime. Returning to the arena after years away, veteran DA Sonya Brandstetter takes on the prosecution of Rodarte as a personal mission, while junior prosecutor John Patrick Howland – assisting to his own surprise – does little more than watch. But after a startling revelation at his trial raises the stakes for Rodarte, a late crisis irrevocably alters its course. And years later, Howland is called upon to revisit the killing, its agonizing aftermath, and the layered nature of truth itself.

In this gripping debut novel, ideally suited for fans of courtroom drama and subtle legal mysteries, author Eric Ferguson draws on his 19 years of experience as a criminal prosecutor to create a powerful, authentic story of justice sought and served. Reflective and moving, Cold Record vividly explores the impact of a brutal crime on all those it touches – the victim and those who mourn her, those who seek justice in her wake, and even the defendant himself, whose own elusive narrative ultimately decides his fate.

”Ferguson presents his readers with a story that begins as a relatively straightforward Law & Order-style procedural, but soon takes the reader on a ride that turns out to be much wilder than your average TV mystery. The author has nearly two decades of experience as an attorney in Southern California, and his deep knowledge of court proceedings is on full display through his novel’s many twists and turns.” – Kirkus Starred Reviews

by Petie McCarty

4.5 stars – 237 reviews

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Once upon a time in Biloxi, Mississippi . . .

Garrett Tucker inherits his grandfather’s casino empire and steps into the reclusive billionaire’s shoes as the new “Prince of Vegas.” Discovering embezzlement in his newly purchased casino in Biloxi, Garrettgoes in undercover. His prime suspect? The new finance supervisor . . . a feisty brunette who stole his heart at first sight.

Andi Ryan moves to Biloxi to take care for her godmother. Taking a job as finance supervisor for the renovated Bayou Princess casino, she discovers someone is skimming from the till. Andi starts her own investigation, worried she will be blamed for the theft when the handsome new owner discovers her godmother likes to gamble.

Industrial espionage is afoot at the Bayou Princess, and Garrett and Andi are soon forced to work as a team to prove her innocence and save the casino before it’s too late.

by Anna Faversham

4.1 stars – 180 reviews

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It is 1821 and smuggling is rife on the English coast. Lucy Yorton, dragged away from her privileged early life, must slave, friendless, on a bleak, run-down farm. Those around her suspect she is a spy and treat her accordingly. Her problems increase when two men enter her life.

Lieutenant Karl Thorsen, sworn to avenge the murder of his father, is a King’s man. He is determined to stop the violent smugglers, hang them, and hang and gibbet one in particular. Daniel Tynton has smuggling in his blood. Undaunted by Thorsen’s threats, he is respected and feared, and adored by his trusty dog. The choices we make determine our futures and Lucy is torn between two determined men as the secrets and lies undermining her life are exposed. How can she find a way to love and trust again?

by Lloyd Lofthouse

4.4 stars – 1,429 reviews

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An outcast foreigner. A quiet lover. The fate of the Far East.

China, 1854. Robert Hart is on the run. Fleeing Ireland to escape a promiscuity scandal, the syphilitic nineteen-year-old arrives in the Middle Kingdom at the height of the Qing Dynasty. And though he buys a woman to share his bed, the libidinous Westerner has no idea she will help him shape the course of a nation.

With the insight into the culture and language his beautiful concubine provides, Hart helps the emperor put down the bloody Taiping Rebellion. And as he fights against scheming Brits and Americans during the Opium Wars, the courageous preacher’s son rises to an unprecedented level of trust within the Chinese royal family.

Widely regarded as the Godfather of Modernization, this is the dramatized tale of Robert Hart’s profound influence on one of history’s greatest empires… and the woman who helped make it possible. With rich detail and deft prose, author Lloyd Lofthouse paints a captivating picture of a man thrust onto the world stage as a result of his passions.

My Splendid Concubine is a breathtaking work of historical fiction based on the unbelievably true story of one political innovator. If you like nineteenth-century statecraft, well-researched narratives, and celebrating little-known pioneers, then you’ll adore Lloyd Lofthouse’s award-winning read.