Crime thrillers and police procedural novels are my favorites--and I always have a couple of them on my reading list. Today, I have a new novel that launches a series from author R. John Dingle. Learn about Karma Never Sleeps, read my thoughts on the book, learn about the author & be sure to add this one to your reading list!

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My Review

Karma Never Sleeps is the Perfect Thriller to Launch This Series. I was surprised to realize that this was the first book in a series. The author's writing style is so organized and engaging that the characters feel connected and familiar--but not boring or cliche. The storyline flows well with a fast pace that draws you in on the first page and makes you just sad enough to leave the main characters at the end that you will be already adding the next series book to your reading list. The author gives some twists and turns--some surprising, others somewhat expected--and a lot of small-town drama and secrets that make this both a thriller and a more relatable drama. 

Expect a Large Cast of Characters to Love (and Hate). I love the main characters. Gus and Vanessa make a great team! The cast of characters (and suspects) in this novel is somewhat large--even larger with some of the nicknames and such that readers must organize early on. There is a clear "mean girl" element that gives readers plenty to love, hate and relate to in this book. 

Would I Recommend Karma Never Sleeps by R. John Dingle? I love the author's writing style and story development. There is just enough detail to move the story along--but not so much that it becomes tedious or boring. The mystery itself is solvable as you move through the story with Gus and Vanessa--but even if you know the culprit, there is still a lot of drama and interesting dynamics to keep you engaged and maybe even a little surprised from time to time. This was a book that I couldn't put down and read from cover to cover in one night. I love the characters and can't wait to read more of this series!

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Meet the Author

R. John Dingle is the author of mysteries and psychological thrillers set in New England. 

Karma Never Sleeps is his first book--but, expect more from the author and this series! He lives in Mid-Coast Maine in a 200-year-old home with his wife, writing full-time and boating in between plot twists.

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Today I have a science fiction, thechnothriller to share in our book blitz spotlight! Check out Master Version 1.1 and learn about author Antanas Marcelionis!

Technothriller, sci-fi thriller, war fiction

Date Published: December 16, 2024

Master is a lone soldier, relying on near-future technology and his own creativity to survive in the Gray Zone of the Ukrainian warzone.

The year is 2028. The simmering conflict has transformed into a new kind of battlefield, where military streamers compete for followers and views while carrying out often deadly missions.

Armed with an arsenal of experimental technology—including an advanced computer-brain interface, a multifunctional prosthetic arm, AI, and drones controlled with his mind—Master embarks on a desperate run for his life as he searches for missing fellow streamers.

The book contains 40+ original illustrations and maps. The maps and related action follow actual geographical places down to smallest detail.

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About the Author

Master Version 1.1 is my first book. I’ve been writing for most of my life—not books, but code. I’m a software programmer. Together with Martynas Majeris, who translated Master Version 1.1 into English, we run a tiny company—essentially a two-and-a-half-man operation (sans Charlie)—but one that’s extremely successful in its field: amCharts. We estimate that our data visualization libraries are now used by at least half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of smaller businesses. Besides this main activity—which, even after nearly two decades, is still fun—I also enjoy long-distance bike travel and participate in competitive sailing events, both fully crewed and double-handed. When it comes to my reading habits, I prefer science fiction. Like most readers, I have my favorite writers, such as Neal Stephenson, and eagerly await their new releases. In between, I enjoy giving new authors a try. Sometimes, they blow me away and become new favorites, like Andy Weir. Unfortunately, there’s also a fair share of disappointment. Every time I felt let down by a new book, I thought, I could do better. On one such occasion, I sat down and wrote my first chapter. Then I wrote another. And a couple more. To make my texts believable, I wrote about things I know well. As a member of the Lithuanian Riflemen Union—an organization of voluntary fighters ready to take up arms and fight Russians if they come this way—and a regular participant in tactical drills and exercises, I’m well-versed in warfare. I know my way around guns and drone combat. You can find me on BlueSky @marcelionis.

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Have you ever had that eerie spine-tingling feeling that someone's watching you, only to turn around and find nothing but empty space? James Peifer's paranormal thriller, "Just Call Me Jim," weaves together elements of science fiction, paranormal suspense, and high-stakes action in what promises to be an adrenaline-fueled ride through one man's extraordinary encounter with the unknown. Check out "Just Call Me Jim" and learn about author James Peifer!

Paranormal Thriller

Date Published: 6/13/22

Jim Vincent thought he'd seen it all, but he'd never seen anything like this.

He'd fought in Vietnam and founded successful companies in Silicon Valley.

His Napa Valley retirement was supposed to be quiet and peaceful.

Until he was visited by an extraterrestrial calling itself the Source.

When the Source recruits him to address some of the problems here on Earth, Jim discovers that world leaders and criminal enterprises don't exactly appreciate his meddling.

How was Jim supposed to know that trying to rid the world of evil would leave people wanting him dead? 

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About the Author

James Peifer is a retired business-owner from Silicon Valley.

He was an Army Captain and a combat veteran of the Vietnam War.

He lives in Napa, California.

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Other Books from the Author

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Just Call Me Source. Available on Amazon

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Today, I have a horror / thriller in our book spotlight!  Check out Killtown, learn about author Chad Lehrmann, and enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.

Horror/Thriller

Date Published: 10-23-2021 

Publisher: Didactic Cafe Press

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Can you survive the night when a murderous competition arrives in a small East Texas town with one road in and no way out?

About the Author

Chad Lehrmann is the author of numerous novels and also finds time to teach AP History to high school students. The product of a small town in Texas, he knows all too well the secrets that live in those supposedly idyllic villages.

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 Today, I have a thriller in our book spotlight.  Check out Salt Island, learn about author Lisa Towles and enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.

Salt Island

E&A Investigations Thriller Series Book 2

by Lisa Towles

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense 

 

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At the request of an old college chum, former CIA operative and private investigator Mari Ellwyn investigates the blackmailing of a CEO amid a high-profile IPO deal and a motivated witness determined to expose him for corruption and fraud. Mari’s new partner, Derek Abernathy tries to help uncover the truth behind the accidental death of two farm workers in the Central Valley, only to discover that they weren’t accidental and they’re connected to a seamy underworld of illegal drug manufacturing and toxic chemical dumping. Lured by compassion and ties to their former lives, Ellwyn and Abernathy leverage their collective experience in the biggest challenge of their lives – bringing justice and staying alive in the process.

​What readers are saying:

“ An intricate, gorgeously written, character-driven page-turner with some shocking twists”

- Prairies Book Reviews

​"An Intoxicating read, hugely entertaining"

- The Book Commentary​

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“An exceptional thriller and a riveting work of espionage, wrongdoing, and discovery”

- Midwest Book Review

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“Towles is a master when it comes to parallel storylines. Readers will love the quick pace and snappy dialogue of this thriller, and Mari is a character who jumps off the page and into your heart."

- Literary Titan

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"Likeable, interesting characters and a confident narrative keep the pages turning of this crime thriller, in a series that harkens Evanovich, Grafton, and Millhone."

- RECOMMENDED, The US Review of Books

 

“Highly recommended for fans of intricately plotted mystery tales, high-stakes action, and dynamic detectives”

– Reader’s Favorite

 

“Powerful and entertaining, a harrowing journey into the heart of corporate greed”

– Book Viral Reviews

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**Don't miss Book 1!**

Hot House

E&A Investigations Book 1

 

About the Book

Who killed Sophie Michaud? Stay up all night reading this award-winning psychological thriller that has readers obsessed.

Shot in the line of duty, ex CIA operative Mari Ellwyn is again chasing adrenaline, when she reinvents herself as a private investigator on a quest to find the killer of college student Sophie Michaud. Every door Mari opens proves to be more perilous than the last, but she’s hell bent on bringing the killer to justice—for Sophie, students, and all women.

Teaming up with seasoned investigator and former detective, Derek Abernathy, the crime-savvy pair discover Sophie’s journal, which is filled with names and controversial secrets—listed among them is Mari’s own father.

What secrets was Sophie hiding?

As they connect the dots leading to Sophie’s death, the blackmailing of a federal judge, and Mari’s own family, Sophie’s murderer is closing in for the next kill. Facing an adversary like none she’s ever experienced before, Mari must find her missing father and reconcile her broken past before she becomes the killer’s next victim.

A multiple award-winning novel, Hot House is a page-turning psychological thriller packed with tension, secrets, suspense, and surprises. If you like Blake Crouch, Harlan Coben, and Lisa Gardner, discover Lisa Towles’ E&A Series today.

First Place Winner of The Book Fest 2022 Literary Award, Mystery & Crime category

Literary Titan Gold Award for Fiction

Escape into this devious mind mystery by getting your copy of Hot House now, so you can solve the puzzle of who killed Sophie Michaud.

What readers are saying:

“A dark, edge-of-the-seat thriller. Highly recommended!”Chanticleer Reviews

“Memorable characters make for a winsome, absorbing detective tale.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Towles does a fantastic job of pacing the storyline so that the reader hangs on to every clue... I recommend this for fans of crime fiction writers Baldacci, Slaughter, and Gardner.” San Francisco Book Review

“Award-winning author Lisa Towles delivers again and again with her gripping thrillers…” Sarah Lovett, Bestselling author

“The plot is propelled forward by the clever use of suspense, measured action, and ingeniously written conflict. It is a moving and delightful read with cinematic scenes and characters that will stick with readers for a long after they turn the last page.” - The Book Commentary

“Hot House is an intricate maze of blackmail, surprise and suspense delivered by quirky characters, pithy dialog and LOL humor. Another hit by my favorite thriller writer, Lisa Towles.” - Ana Manwaring

“Fans of investigative thrillers and mysteries will be the audience for Hot House, but its ability to craft a sassy, fun series of dialogues and inspections... creates an exceptional read with a powerfully unexpected conclusion... This will attract audiences both within and beyond the thriller and mystery genres." - Midwest Book Review

“Towles has produced a knockout novel with Hot House. Towles’s plot is as twisted and unpredictable... Nowhere will thriller fans find a more engaging keep-you-on-your-toes read.” - Literary Titan

“This meticulously constructed, remarkable mystery deftly explores people’s darkest flaws while revealing hard truths about the hidden workings of the world. A fast-paced and psychologically astute thriller.” Prairies Book Review

“Hot House is one of those books that pries your eyelids open and doesn't relent until you've reached the end. Good luck getting Mari out of your head!” - Benjamin Bradley

 

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Meet the Author

Lisa Towles is an award-winning, Amazon bestselling crime novelist and a passionate speaker on the topics of fiction writing, creativity, and Strategic Self Care. Lisa has nine crime novels in print with a new title, Salt Island, forthcoming in June of 2023. Her latest thriller, The Ridders, was an Amazon #2 Kindle Bestseller and won an American Fiction Award. Her psychological thriller, Hot House (June, 2022) was an Amazon #1 Bestseller (Kindle version) the first place Winner of the 2022 Book Fest Literary Award in Mystery & Crime. Her thriller Ninety-Five was released in November 2021 and won a Literary Titan Award for Fiction. Her 2019 thriller, The Unseen, was the Winner of the 2020 NYC Big Book Award in Crime Fiction, and a Finalist in the Thriller category of the Best Book Awards by American Book Fest. Her 2017 thriller, Choke, won a 2017 IPPY and a 2018 NYC Big Book Award for Thriller. Lisa is an active member and frequent panelist/speaker of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. She has an MBA in IT Management and works full-time in the tech industry.

Read more about Lisa’s book on her publisher’s website.

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 This morning, I have a supernatural thriller in our book spotlight.  Check out Witches and Walk-Ins, learn about the author and enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.

Witches & Walk-In's

The Castle Point Witch Series Book 1

by Tammy Tyree

Genre: Paranormal, Supernatural Ghost Thriller

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Being a witch in a world where witchcraft is still illegal is a bit of a challenge...

As a therapist and a natural-born witch, Alexandra Heale has seen her fair share of strange cases. But when she's called upon to assess a coma patient, she discovers something far beyond her expectations. The patient has been possessed by the spirit of a woman fleeing from a lascivious demon.

As the only witch in Castle Point's secretive paranormal community with the power to locate the demon and release the spirit, Alexandra faces a daunting task. She knows she needs help, but that means risking exposure in a world where witchcraft is forbidden and punishable by death.

Reluctantly, she turns to Deputy Sheriff Blake Sheraton, a man she finds herself inexplicably drawn to. Together, they must navigate the treacherous waters of Castle Point's underground community and release the captive spirit before it's too late.

But as their quest becomes more perilous, Alexandra finds herself torn between her duty and her growing feelings for Blake. And with the threat of burning at the stake looming over them both, the stakes couldn't be higher.

Can Alexandra free the spirit and keep her secret safe, or will she pay the ultimate price for her magic?

If you love the classic Witches of Practical Magic, the paranormal investigations of the Palmetto Point Witch Series by Wendy Wang, or the slow-burn romance and humor of The Witches of Hollow Cove by Kim Richardson, then you'll love this book!

"Witches and Walk-Ins" is the pulse-pounding first book in the Castle Point Paranormal Witch series, written by award-winning author, Tammy Tyree!

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About the Author

Demons, witches and ghosts - oh my!

Tammy (she/her) writes about what she knows - ghosts, hauntings, entities, witches, demonology and the paranormal!

A Clinical Hypnotherapist, Tammy infuses; tales from her actual case files of demonic possession and entity attachment with her knowledge of ancient demonic lore and witchcraft into artfully woven fiction and memoir.

Her upcoming 'Castle Point Witch Series' is due to release in early 2023 and promises to be full of paranormal goodness.

Her memoir 'Dead Men Still Snore' is a page-turning, award-winning true story of love, loss and channelling her husband's messages from the other side.

Visit https://tammytyree.com/ for more info about Tammy, her work and to receive updates for future books

 

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This morning, I have a thriller in our book spotlight!  Check out  Paperboy, learn about author Dan Romanello and enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.

Meet the Author

DAN ROMANELLO began his career working for a large Florida newspaper before attending law school at the University of Florida. After serving as an assistant state attorney, he entered private practice where he spent more than 20 years as a civil trial lawyer litigating cases in courtrooms throughout Florida. He retired from the active practice of law in 2017 and, before writing PAPERBOY, spent four years coaching college athletics. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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