✍ Devil in The Darkness: The True Story of Serial Killer Israel Keyes - J.T. Hunter

Genre: True Crime
Published 28 April 2016 by Pedialaw Publishing
Number of pages: 304

My rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ I really liked it 

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"He was a hard-working small business owner, an Army veteran, an attentive lover, and a doting father. But he was also something more, something sinister.

A master of deception, he was a rapist, arsonist, bank robber, and a new breed of serial killer, one who studied other killers to perfect his craft. In multiple states, he methodically buried kill-kits containing his tools of murder years before returning and putting them to use.

✍ Murder, Forgotten - Deb Richardson-Moore

Genre: Southern Murder Mystery Thriller
Published 18 September 2020 by Lion Fiction
Number of pages: 304

My rating: ★ ★  It was OK 

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With the publication of ‘Murder, Forgotten‘, Deb Richardson-Moore departs from her popular Branigan Powers series and introduces us to an unforgettable protagonist and a heart-pounding mystery that explores the vagaries of the mind and the way our memory often betrays us. The themes are both universal and personal at once. How does grief alter one’s memory? Is there more truth in fiction than in reality? This is a novel will have readers questioning their own motivations and that of the protagonist, Julianna Burke.

Julianna is a mystery writer who is famous for her ‘wanderings’ – eventually returning to her writing desk with exciting plot twists. But lately, she has nothing to show for her creative work. She fears her memory is slipping, and with it her heralded career.

ℚ What if? - Fran Lewis

Today we have the pleasure of meeting up with returning author, reviewer, talk show host (and much more) Fran Lewis to talk about her latest release, What if? (8 July 2020, Fideli Publishing, Incorporated, 46 pages), a collection of dark sci-fi and time travel stories.

"As the Seattle fog acts like a lid and holds the smoke trapped over our region, Fran Lewis’s dystopian short stories read more like current reality than fiction. Her stories are frightening, powerful, eerie, artful, and—yes—cunning. She tricks us into believing that we’re reading about someone else’s life, but in the end, you’ll know that she described yours." - Irma Fritz, author

"In each brilliantly-written short story, the subject matter prods and awakens one's own sense of moral compass. What If delivers a futuristic approach while incorporating contemporary issues." - Toby Williams, author

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☀ What if? - Fran Lewis

Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for What if?, a collection of dark sci-fi and time travel stories by Fran Lewis (8 July 2020, Fideli Publishing, Incorporated, 46 pages).

Don't miss our interview with author Fran Lewis.

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below.

Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other excerpts (☀), interviews (ℚ), reviews (✍) and guest blog posts (✉).

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With the pandemic that never seems to be leaving us anytime soon I’ve created worlds that might make you pause for thought.

ℚ Saving Grace - D.M. Barr

Today we have the pleasure of meeting up with author D.M. Barr to talk about her latest release, Saving Grace (29 July 2020, Black Rose Writing, 257 pages), a Psychological Thriller.

"A psychological thriller with more than enough twists, turns, and misdirection to keep even the most jaded reader turning pages all night long." –Lori Robbins, author of the Silver Falchion Award-winning novel, Lesson Plan for Murder

"A roller coaster ride of fun and frantic sleuthing." -Suzanne Trauth, author, Dodie O'Dell Mysteries

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☀ Saving Grace - D.M. Barr

Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for Saving Grace, a Psychological Thriller by D.M. Barr (29 July 2020, Black Rose Writing, 257 pages).

Don't miss our interview with author D.M. Barr.

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below.

Author D.M. Barr will be awarding a $25 Amazon gift card to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other excerpts (☀), interviews (ℚ), reviews (✍) and guest blog posts (✉).

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ℚ Everywhere to Hide - Siri Mitchell

Today we have the pleasure of meeting up with author Siri Mitchell to talk about Everywhere to Hide (20 August 2020, Thomas Nelson, 352 pages), a Suspense.

“A heart-stopping ride . . . Mitchell’s deft hand with characterization and the twist y plot made this a compelling read I couldn’t put down.” —Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author of One Little Lie and the Lavender Tide series

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A very warm welcome to Siri Mitchell; thank you for joining us on BooksChatter!

What was the inspiration for Everywhere to Hide?

☀ Everywhere to Hide - Siri Mitchell

Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for Everywhere to Hide, a Suspense by Siri Mitchell (20 August 2020, Thomas Nelson, 352 pages).

Don't miss our interview with author Siri Mitchell.

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below.

Author Siri Mitchell will be awarding copy of Everywhere to Hide to three randomly drawn winners via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other excerpts (☀), interviews (ℚ), reviews (✍) and guest blog posts (✉).

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How does a woman protect herself from an enemy she can’t see?

☀ Two Reasons to Run: Pelican Harbor [2] - Colleen Coble

Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for Two Reasons to Run, a Romantic Suspense by Colleen Coble (8 September 2020, Thomas Nelson, 348 pages).

This is the second book in the Pelican Harbor series

“Colleen Coble’s super power is transporting her readers into beautiful settings in vivid detail. One Little Lie is no exception. Add to that the suspense that keeps you wanting to know more, and characters that pull at your heart.” —Terri Blackstock, USA TODAY bestselling author of If I Run

 “Colleen Coble’s latest has it all: characters to root for, a sinister villain, and a story that just won’t stop.” —Siri Mitchell, author of State of Lies

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below, as well as full details of the series.

Author Colleen Coble will be awarding a  copy of One Little Lie to three randomly drawn winners via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other excerpts (☀), interviews (ℚ), reviews (✍) and guest blog posts (✉).

On Writing What You Don't Want To Write - An Essay by Ross Klavan

Today novelist, screenwriter and voiceover artist Ross Klavan takes over our blog to share his thoughts "On Writing What You Don't Want To Write", a craft essay.

Today also sees the publication of Third Degree (5 October 2020, Down & Out Books, 274 pages), a Crime Collection, book three in the 3 Authors, 3 Novellas series, by Ross Klavan, Tim O'Mara, and Charles Salzberg.

Cut Loose All Those Who Drag You Down is Ross Klavan's offering: "A crooked reporter who fronts for the mob and who’s been married eight times gets a visit from his oldest friend, a disgraced and defrocked shrink. The man is in deep trouble and it’s clear somebody is going to pay with his life."

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