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If anyone would like to claim a free ARC, please see the following link: https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review...I, Amelia

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
The US Review of Books called it "an explosive, page-turning book with a philosophical and human core. For those looking for a new kind of action thriller, this book has a lot to offer."
When a bomb explodes in revenge for a bungled police operation DCI Taplin gets the last job he ever wanted, finding out who tried to blow up the man who stabbed him in the back. What he wanted was a nice simple case so he could forget the past, what he got was a nightmare that will drive him to the edge of sanity.
As more bombs explode across London, Taplin must fight a harrowing battle against disappointed and furious colleagues to reveal the truth before it will forever damage the police force.
I'm happy to gift the Kindle version (sorry, UK users only) in exchange for your honest review at Amazon and here at Goodreads.
Email me: [email protected]

Here is the blurb: Ten years ago, Seven House was found guilty of a heinous crime, the murder of a fellow police officer. After his surprising release, House attempts to track down who framed him, uncovering a shocking revelation about his old police department.
Here is the Goodreads link
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...Your Turn

Here is the blurb: Ten years ago..."
happy to give you an aussie review

Please email me at [email protected]. I will send you a pdf.

Have a look at it on here and if interested please DM me with your preferred version.

The boxed set is three e-books for the price of 1 and only available on Amazon. A small town Nebraska cop has to stop a serial killer before he kills again. The series also covers his career from the cold snowy streets of Tillman, Nebraska to steamy hot Panama City, Florida the serial killers always find him.
A Kiss Before Strangling boxed set (book 1-3) https://buff.ly/2saCIfs

I would be delighted to get reviews for Flood of Memories, a cozy historical mystery set in Minnesota in the late 1960s, in Goodreads and/or Amazon.
For more information and links to buy, please see: www.bonnieoldre.com

I've just published a psychological thriller and I'd love to have a few reviews. The book is free to download from Amazon this weekend (June 16th to 18th). Here's the pitch:
One woman driven by her basest instincts,
the other by her best. One animal. One angel. But which is which?
Vic has always been jealous of Diane’s thirst for fun, her devil-may-care attitude to life, as well as her flamboyant sexuality. So when one of those flings spins out of control, not only is Vic fascinated by the whole sordid downward spiral, she also finds herself drawn into it.
Love. Jealousy. Fury. As the two friends get drawn closer and closer, a triangle of desire degenerates into destruction.
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I'm not 100% sure "psychological thriller" is the right genre. I think "psychological noir" is probably closer. It's very dark.
I'd love to have some feedback!
Thanks,
Claire


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Here's the synopsis:
Felix Carter is cursed. Or so everyone believes. When his sister Caroline mysteriously drowns in a river under Love Bridge on her fourteenth birthday, the police call it an unfortunate accident. But when Felix's mother suffers the same fate a year later, rumors of the Carter family's alleged "birthday curse' begin to spread drastically throughout their once quiet little town. Despite all the rumors, Felix refuses to believe any of it is true until his older brother Luis suddenly goes missing on his eighteenth birthday.
Rigel Thomas isn't cursed. But he certainly feels that way. When his father, a well-respected private investigator, drags him along to investigate the Carter family, Rigel has a fated encounter with someone he thought he'd never see again. Rigel soon learns, however, that a bitter reunion between an old friend and a strained relationship with his father are merely miniscule problems compared to the major calamity that lies ahead.
After Luis disappears, people outside the Carter family begin to vanish seemingly at random. The river turns crimson, dyed with the blood of its victims. Suspicion cuts through the air, creating a rift between friends and lovers. Distrust erupts even amongst loved ones. After all, everyone has a dark side, it's only a matter of time before the mask slips and eventually breaks.

River Of Sorrows

Nancy: I am looking for anyone who'd like to receive a WORD copy of my unpublished historical mystery. I'm hoping for some feedback. How do I go about posting this offer? I am very unsure of online anything.

It’s 1920 New Orleans and Jesse Pike is slowly ascending the New Orleans upper-class social scene. He’s the owner of the most popular brothel in the entire city, and rubs shoulders with businessmen, corrupt politicians, and stage stars alike. He’s also the leader of a violent street gang that pulled off the biggest heist of liquor since the beginning of prohibition. Jesse sets up a scheme to sell the booze, and use the profits to help him start a legitimate business. However, several obstacles get in his way: Clyde, the mentally disturbed oldest Pike sibling, is released from prison and takes issue with how Jesse runs things; Jesse's aging mentor refuses to let him leave behind crime; and an overzealous young DA decides to reopen an investigation into the liquor heist to increase his chances of being elected mayor. Jesse is forced to make a decision: does he walk away from a life of crime and his family forever? Or will he continue down the road of violence that has begun to erode his psyche, much as it has Clyde's?
"The Pike Boys" has all the thrills, plot twists, and quick pace of conventional gangster fiction, with the heart, depth, and nuance of a literary novel. In between the shootouts, violence, and debauchery, there is the overarching question of "can people actually change?" The reader will see that the answer is not so simple—especially when you live in a place like New Orleans.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

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A PEEK AT LAW ENFORCEMENT BEHIND THE BLUE WALL
A squad of elite and reckless narcotics officers discover a group of retired cops are killing criminals in their city. These vigilantes leave little evidence of their crimes and are spreading into new areas of activity. Their behavior is metastasizing into the ranks of sworn officers and has been discovered by police administration. A corrupt chief of police is using this activity to cover his misconduct. Meanwhile, a rogue phantom shooter is using the chaos as an opportunity to assault and maim white supremacists. The officers of the narcotics squad and their supervisors face personal decisions about their code of conduct, the laws they enforce, and friendships that challenge everyone’s ethics. No one escapes untouched when their lives and personal relationships are so intertwined in a quest to find real justice.
READ A SAMPLE: https://amzn.to/3qAzBPI
Send request to [email protected]
Regards, Jim

I’m looking for ARC Readers for The Deadliest Lead by Hanna Wren.
Review timeline: Ideally posted between September 15 & 30, 2023 but later is okay too.
Sites: Amazon, Goodreads + anywhere else you post reviews and/or talk about books.
Genre: Mystery/thriller, amateur sleuth.
Triggers: Some cursing.
ARC Signup form: ARCs are available now on BookFunnel at https://BookHip.com/XBQNFDH . You will be added to the Hanna Wren email list so I can remind you about leaving the review. You can stay on the email list or unsubscribe at any time. Thanks!
Synopsis:
When a routine dog walk leads to a violent discovery, criminology student Jenna Stack finds herself caught in a web of international intrigue. Can she discover the truth and expose the assassins? Or will she die trying?
Twenty-six-year-old Jenna Stack is having a terrible day. After dumping her cheating boyfriend Liam, she moves in with her best friend Dave, and accepts a job with his high-end pet-sitting service. But in the glittering world of New York society, things are not always as they seem. When Max the bulldog drags Jenna into the middle of a brutal mugging, she becomes an unwitting target in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. With varying degrees of help and interference from a brilliant professor, handsome client, hipster hacker, arrogant cop, and enigmatic FBI agent, Jenna must hone her skills, face her fears, and learn to trust her instincts before she ends up dead.
The Deadliest Lead is a fast-paced thriller full of unexpected twists. If you like action, intrigue, and a healthy dose of humor, you’ll love this page-turner by Hanna Wren.

My debut suspense thriller Stable is available on BookSirens for your review. Are you ready for the Colorado Rocky Mountains? Here's a description and a link to get a free copy of the book! Hope you enjoy.
A kidnapper hiding in plain sight. A rural town with tons of suspects. From debut author Cam Torrens comes a gut-wrenching suspense novel based on an actual missing person case.
A 911 call sends Search & Rescue on a search for a missing girl in the Collegiate Peaks. They find a child . . . but not the one they seek.
Air Force pilot Tyler Zahn’s life disintegrated when he lost his son. He discarded his family, his career, and his dignity, finding solace in apathy and beer. Eight years later, armed with new confidence, he invites his estranged daughter, Daria, to visit his Rocky Mountain home. Zahn tries too hard to mend their relationship, and as the tension between father and daughter increases, forgiveness seems out of reach. Especially when his Search & Rescue work pulls him away from Daria and she finds romance at the church camp next door.
But Zahn can’t get the missing girl he found—and the one he can’t find—out of his mind. Someone in this mountain valley is collecting children, and Zahn is gradually drawn into the case while still trying to break through to his daughter.
Then she disappears too.
https://booksirens.com/book/XG1KDTC/M...

I can provide an ebook version for review for anyone interested. I can also provide an ebook of the first book in the series for reference if needed.

This is a crime novel for mature readers.
Please send me an email if you are interested.
Wrecking Car Blues|182302860]
Dimi Orlov|22276622]
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Thanks

I've written some books. I think they're pretty good. But I'm not here to trick you. Or to beg you to read them. Or to give out free copies. They are worth what I'm charging. They are different than anything you've ever read before. If you do decide to read them and if you do like them, I would appreciate you leaving a review. It would help others decide if they want to try my books. Also, tell your family and friends about them. Pass the word along. Thanks!

Marian Greene stumbles upon a body during her morning walk in the woods and is confronted by a giant. Is the ogre a figment of her imagination or the Genoskwa of Seneca myth? Gunfire, a second body, and two missing people ignite a community-wide search for answers. Hidden truths and secret agreements are uncovered, and Marian, husband Lester, and their friends are soon confronting their own demons and wondering, “Who is the real monster?”
https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Coat-Man...
Thank you!
Dianne L. Hagan

Three days until Halloween.
At the stroke of the thirteenth hour, Satan plans to impregnate a girl who turns thirteen on the day of Halloween to start Armageddon.
There are three girls who were born that day, but nobody knows who the Chosen One is.
The senior elder of a secret organization, The Community, begs private detective Hurts to help him stop Satan. Hurts confides in Amanda, Tom, and Tom’s mother, Lill, and asks them to help him.
They must find out which of the three girls is the Chosen One. They must prevent Satan from kidnapping her. They must stop the Armageddon.
Can they do it all?
https://www.amazon.com/13th-Hour-Agai...


They are called the Shadow Guardians, and they are a force of nature, striking out in the name of justice… striking against those who transcend the limits of law and order. Alone, each member is a highly-skilled artisan and potent combatant. Together, they are all but unstoppable.
But they didn’t begin there.
The man who would one day come to lead their ranks, J. J. Moore, was once a computer wunderkind, happy with the life afforded to a Silicon Valley Baron. That life, however, had no defense against treachery from within. One moment, J. J. was riding high. He was very, very rich and very much in love. He lost his fortune, the object of his affection, and his sight at the same time.
But he didn’t die. And a bunch of people are going to wish he had.

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I'm interested in getting more reviews of my Luke Ryder mystery/thriller trilogy. Here's more information about me, the books, and where you can get them:
It's hard to believe that I retired from NASA Ames Research Center 15 years ago as a public affairs officer. I've been writing mystery/thriller novels since then. One of my latest books, "Murder at NASA," was released July 25, by Rough Edges Press. It's the second book in the Luke Ryder trilogy.
If you like that book genre, please check it out on Amazon at https://geni.us/LukeRyderTwo.
July 4 was the re-publication day for the first book in the Luke Ryder series, "Death in the Holler," (with a new cover). This book is a tale about a Kentucky murder. The New York Post recently featured "Death in the Holler" in an article recommending books. The Post's headline states, "20 action-packed books to bring on vacation this summer." To read the Post's article, visit https://nypost.com/2023/07/22/20-acti.... To order, visit https://geni.us/LukeRyderOne.
The third book in the series, "Mayhem at Sea," was released Aug. 15, 2023. Pirates take over a cruise ship. To order, go to--> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9VMB3CN
On Sunday, July 16 the Public Safety Writers Association presented me awards for my novels "Murder at NASA" and "Mayhem at Sea."
Bluck's publisher is Wolfpack Publishing, DBA Rough Edges Press. The Luke Ryder series paperbacks are also available to bookstores and libraries at IngramSpark in the US and Gardners in the UK. See Bluck's author webpage at Rough Edges Press:
https://roughedgespress.com/project/j...
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Passing Out—a compelling addition to the Cecil Whitford series—takes readers back to the formative days of the compassionate funeral director, and to his training at HMS Raleigh. As Cecil faces the challenging selection process, the atmosphere turns tense as recruits begin to mysteriously disappear.
Determined to unravel the truth, Cecil finds himself entangled in events that will shape the man we later meet in Suicide in Suffolk. The suspense heightens as the disappearances cast long shadows over the training grounds. Cecil's relentless pursuit of the facts propels him into a web of intrigue and danger.
In the run-up to the Passing Out ceremony – the symbol of completing training – Cecil navigates the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and the friction that arises among comrades. Under the stern command of Petty Officer Boyce, he must unravel the secrets of those around him to unlock the mystery behind the disappearances.
Passing Out is a captivating short story that offers a glimpse into Cecil Whitford's early experiences, showcasing his determination and resilience in the face of adversity. Prepare to be immersed in a world where the bonds forged in training reveal troubling secrets, and the pursuit of truth becomes a rite of passage fraught with suspense.

I'll be publishing my debut novel, Louisiana Hydra, on 03.31.2024. I was wondering if anyone in this group might be interested in an ARC ePub copy in the hopes that you might provide a little feedback (which might amount to nothing more than 'I really enjoyed it' or 'Don't quit your day job.') Book overview is below.
Send me a message, and I can send one along. Many thanks in advance. G
Louisiana Hydra

I'll be publishing my debut novel, Louisiana Hydra, on 03.31.2024. I was wondering if anyone in this group might be interested in an ARC ePub copy in the hopes that you might provide a lit..."
happy to give an aussie review

That's great, and much appreciated! What's the best way to get it to you? Let me know. Thanks. G

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It takes place in the 1920s and is about an evil businessman looking to corrupt and pollute the city of Shanghai with opium. A young man by the name of Ryu Tsang must try to play detective to stop him.
Opium Warfare: An Asian Crime Thriller
Let me know if you're interested on here or shoot me a message and I'll send a copy your way!

Love the 1920's Shanghai setting as well as the general storyline. I would enjoy reading and reviewing your book. Is it paper or ebook?


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I'm looking for reviews for my upcoming mystery/thriller, BLACK PHOENIX, that releases on May 29th. It tells the story of Sergeant Malcolm Hobbs and his elite X-Men Homicide Squad stretched to their investigative limits to uncover a shocking conspiracy of race, greed, power, and murder from Atlanta’s Civil Rights Era. I can give ebooks in .epub, .mobi, and PDF formats. Please check out more info about BLACK PHOENIX at www.cortezlawiii.com and the book's trailer here at GR:
https://www.goodreads.com/videos/2105....
Thanks so much for your consideration!

I'm looking for ARC readers for my upcoming collection of quirky crime/noir stories. The book's coming out June 7, 2024, and it would be great to get some reviews as it launches. I figure this crowd at Goodreads is the target audience. Think Fletch meets Hap & Leonard.
Thanks!!
For an ARC, go to: https://dhmckee.com/about/arc-requests/
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Hi Hannah, I'm fairly new to this group so this may no longer be something you're looking for, but I would be happy to read and review this if you are still sending free links?

Hey Brian. I have an ARC copy of my new thriller, LOUISIANA HYDRA, that I would love to get your review of. Let me know if you are interested. Thx. G
Louisiana Hydra

Hi Gregory, happy to give it a read and honest review for you


Ive just registered with Netgalley and sent you a request to read your book

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My thriller book, Zealous, just got published and I would love to have as many people as possible to review it.
In this fresh, action-filled thriller, a talented scientist is forced to unravel what happened to her memory while fighting for survival with assassins behind her back.
Links:

Alex Rawecki
The ebook version will be available for free download on Amazon on June 24&25, 2024: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D77LBJH2
It's also free on Kindle Unlimited! I would be happy to send a free ebook to anyone interested in leaving an honest review.
Please get in touch with me if interested.
Cheers,
Alex

My debut thriller RUN is available for preorder now, and since my publisher hasn't put it up on NetGalley (yet?) I want to offer it here for anyone who wants to read an eARC.
Run: a gripping murder mystery thriller full of twists
www.matthewbeckerbooks.com/run for back cover copy and early praise.
Please reach out if you're interested!
Matt

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Here's the blurb
Once your life is diluted to ones and zeroes on the End Man’s desk, it’s over. Or is it?
Afflicted with dromophobia, the fear of crossing streets, 26-year-old Raphael Lennon must live out his life within the four thoroughfares that border his Los Angeles neighborhood. Luckily, he found a fulfilling job within his space as an End Man at Norval Portals where Raphael is the best possum hunter in the company. He hunts the dead who live, people hiding under the guise of death. He doesn’t want to bring these “possums” to justice but to keep them out of his firm’s necrology database so their presence doesn’t crash the whole system.
When the company founder assigns Raphael a fresh case, he sets aside all other work to investigate Jason Klaes, a maverick physicist with boundary-pushing theories that may have attracted unwanted and sinister attention. Raphael soon discovers messages sent by Klaes after his supposed death—threats to people who have subsequently died. As he digs deeper, he receives his own message from Klaes, a baffling command to pursue the truth.
As he unravels the mystery, he unearths the secrets of his own phobia-plagued life and the inner workings of Norval, whose corporate ambitions include a nightmarish spin-off of its product. Raphael must stop them or he’ll never be free and neither will anyone else.