Fans of Steven Havill and Bill Crider will love this twist-filled mystery set in small-town Texas.
Terry Shames Books
Terry Shames crafts compelling mystery novels set in the fictional Texas town of Jarrett Creek, an imaginative reimagining of the small towns that captivated her from a young age. Her work delves into the hidden complexities and dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary communities. Shames is known for her keen insight into human psychology and her ability to weave intricate, suspenseful plots that keep readers enthralled. Through her distinctive narrative voice, she explores the enduring power of place and the shadows that can linger within close-knit societies.
The Troubling Death of Maddy Benson
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The story unfolds in the small town of Jarrett Creek, where Chief of Police Samuel Craddock faces a perplexing case when Maddy Benson, a newcomer, is found dead shortly after seeking help. As he investigates her mysterious past and the circumstances surrounding her move, Craddock uncovers a web of lies, threats, and political intrigue that jeopardizes his career. The narrative explores themes of trust, community dynamics, and the quest for truth amidst dangerous secrets.
FBI dive instructor Jessie Madison's survival skills are stretched to breaking point when she is plunged into danger in this exhilarating thriller - the first in a pulsating new series. Jessie Madison escaped to the Bahamas when she made a terrifying discovery at home and a bad decision got her dismissed from the FBI training program. Three months later, Jessie is ready to return to Virginia to pick up the pieces of her shattered life - until she and a friend are attacked during a boat ride and thrown overboard, with devastating consequences. Jessie is determined to bring their attackers to justice. Who are they? What were they looking for on the boat? And can she trust Nick, the handsome but enigmatic stranger who claims he wants to help her? Jessie must draw on all her survival and investigative skills if she is to stay alive long enough to get answers . . .
Guilt Strikes at Granger's Store
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Samuel Craddock is perplexed by a series of troubling events at Granger's Store wit the shop owner's son, Mark Granger, is subject to threatening phone calls, an assault and the shop is set on fire. When a body of an outsider is found in the scorched shop, Craddock's investigation takes a deadly turn...