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BAD GUYS BEWARE... JIM KNIGHTHORSE WILL KICK YOUR ASS. Written in the tradition of Robert B. Parker's Spenser and Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe―Dark Horse introduces a hard-hitting, wise-cracking hero with a modern, ass-kicking twist. When high school student Derrick Booker, the only black student at a posh Orange County high school, is accused of killing his white girlfriend, ex-college football hero and detective Jim Knighthorse is hired to dig a little deeper into the murder. It doesn't take long for Knighthorse to realize that not all is as it seems at tranquil Huntington High, from a band director who preys on the innocent to a vice-principal with a secret agenda of her own. Not to mention someone's hired a professional killer to keep Knighthorse permanently off the case. As the investigation continues, Knighthorse's personal life is shattered by the discovery of new evidence relating to his mother's unsolved murder, a murder dating back twenty years. Reeling from the discovery, a royally pissed off Jim Knighthorse sets out to bring two killers to justice. Let the ass kicking begin...

Homicide detective Richelle Dadd is back. And in a whole world of fresh trouble. Still dead as the result of a Gypsy curse, she must now face life as a single mom. Not only does Richelle have to worry about all the usual stuff--her baby's health and well-being and keeping a roof over their heads by working a precarious dead-end job--there's also her homicidal ex-boyfriend to fear, the father of her child, stalking them both day and night with the avowed intent of kidnapping baby Tamara. Not to mention a mysterious Russian agent hell-bent on "recruiting" Richelle into a suspiciously perfect overseas job, plus there's a vicious Ripper-style killing to investigate, one that ties in with the Black Rose Murders that terrorized the city nearly ninety years ago. Throw in the increasingly bizarre behavior of Richelle's ex-husband Devon and the fact that somebody's bugged every inch of Richelle's house--and it all adds up to a recipe for disaster ... But once again, just as in the Dead Detective, the first book in the series, some very off-beat characters come to her aid. There's her love-sick ex-detective partner Malena Ayon, for one, and the long-dead ghost cop Bull McGuinness for another. And Richelle's equally dead new boyfriend, a dreamy World War I vet cut down in the prime of his youth. Last but hardly least, the roguish old Irish Traveler and scam artist Dicky Dadd, who claims to be Richelle's vanished father, but who may be something else entirely; a half-Gypsy wizard sent to watch over her by the kriss, or Romani High Council. On the eve of a second 'Ripper' murder at a nearby theme park, Richelle and Malena must race to save an innocent victim's life--along with that of Tamara--while battling shadowy forces both real and supernatural, as the story builds to a shattering and unexpected climax

Book 2 in the bestselling Jim Knighthorse mysteries! Now in The Mummy Case, private investigator Jim Knighthorse takes on a very cold case. When historian Willie Clarke dies of mysteriously of dehydration in the California deserts, ex-football hero Jim Knighthorse is hired to dig a little deeper

RICHELLE DADD WAS SHOT IN THE HEART... NOW SHE'S PISSED. First in the mind-bending, spellbinding Dead Detective series, starring homicide investigator, Richelle Dadd. Medical-school-dropout and police detective Richelle Dadd is...well, dead. But that won't stop her from trying to hold on to her house in a divorce battle with a bitter husband. Or keep her from digging into her own murder, to discover who put the bullet into her heart. And it certainly won't stand in the way of finding out the reason she's been reanimated as a zombie assassin, no longer in control of her life. Richelle will face off against Gypsy shamans, double-crossing ghosts, a partner she can't trust, and her own undead nature in a journey into the depths of the occult world and out the other side without losing her sense of humor―or humanity―along the way. It's a good thing her deductive skills―and her aim―are still up to par. Includes a "Dead Detective" bonus short story!

In this third book of the series, Private investigator Jim Knighthorse finds himself on the trail of his mother's killer, a cold case spanning two decades. While on the hunt, he takes on a brutal case that takes him into shark-infested waters and deep into the heart of Mexico. All the while, Knighthorse comes closer and closer to finding his mother's killer...and there's going to be hell to pay

In this installment, private investigator Samantha Moon embarks on a quest to uncover the identity of her vampire sire, the one who transformed her twelve years ago. After receiving a mysterious letter and teaming up with her witch friend Allison, she explores a haunted estate that reveals shocking truths about her past. As Sam navigates the complexities of her cold case, she faces a looming evil that threatens her and her friends. With her sword at the ready, she must confront the darkness that awaits her.

Exploring unexpected twists, the collection features Samantha Moon, who learns that routine cases can be full of surprises. It also introduces a parasitic vampire confronting his own fears and a young boy who encounters a mysterious train linked to the supernatural. Additionally, a bonus story highlights a well-known vampire, adding depth to the anthology. Each narrative weaves themes of the uncanny and the extraordinary, showcasing unique encounters with the supernatural.

Fang's backstory unfolds in this collection, revealing the origins of Samantha Moon's enigmatic online confidant, who is born with a rare gene that gives him unusually long teeth. Alongside this tale, readers will encounter a variety of intriguing stories: a bar where death takes a drink, a man’s unexpected experience with a new refrigerator, a spy's return to the fold, a modern twist on an old curse, and the poignant reunion of two lost souls. Each narrative explores unique themes of life, death, and the supernatural.

Unexpected encounters shape Samantha Moon's late-night Denny's visit, where a mysterious figure seems to hold her secrets. In a gripping tale, two brothers embark on a dangerous mission to incinerate a legendary book rumored to possess dark powers. Meanwhile, the drought-stricken city of Wheatopia faces despair until a newcomer and his wife propose a bold plan to transform the town's grain silo into a symbol of hope and renewal. Each story weaves themes of mystery, danger, and the potential for revitalization.

Samantha Moon faces a chilling threat as she confronts a killer lurking in her neighborhood, highlighting the tension between safety and evil. The collection also features "The Falcon," exploring themes of aspiration and freedom, and "The Angel and the Pistol," where an immortal races against time to prevent a grave error by a man named Ralph. The ebook includes a bonus short story, adding further depth to these engaging narratives that intertwine suspense, fantasy, and moral dilemmas.