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Looking for a new breed of mystery / thrillers? How about books suitable for binge reading? Perhaps two different series with equal parts murder mystery and intelligent thriller? Maybe stories with hard-hitting action or characters you won’t soon forget? Regardless, these dark, disturbing novels will keep you up nights guessing.

The New Jena Halpern Series

Eyes in the sky, she sees. Head in the clouds, she searches. Feet on the ground, she answers the call—Jena Halpern, the reluctant police consultant.

The Bullhead Murders

The Bullhead Murders

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This year’s ‘The Girl On The Train’. A mystery/thriller whose hidden characters, their secret motivations, and the unintended consequences are as real as it gets. Treat yourself to a twisted thrill ride, tonight.

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Blood-Red Mist

Blood-Red Mist

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Ripped out of today’s headlines, it’s a twisted tale, rife with corporate greed and government corruption. A mystery/thriller whose damaged characters and their criminal behavior paint a catastrophic vision for the future. Treat yourself to a new and different binge read, today.

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The Jack-O-Lantern People

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Jena takes on her toughest case yet, only to discover the one thing worse than death. A mystery/thriller whose crime leaves ‘The Outsider’ in the dust. Get your ticket to a wild thrill ride, tonight.

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The Blind Puppeteers

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Psychic FBI consultant, Jena Halpern, catches impressions of a fallen US soldier. Was it friendly fire?

Jena works Ryan, her new Field Agent, to the bone. Tight, hard-working, The Blind Puppeteers runs a gauntlet from peace and love through the back-alleys of hate and war. Will Jena and Ryan survive?

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The Lance Underphal Series

Outside the box of King and Koontz, it’s the first in a new breed of mystery thrillers. As seen on NBC. Dark. Different. A murder mystery inspired by true events.

Dark Side of Sunset Pointe

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“An intriguing hook and a sympathetic protagonist in a world that, while seemingly depraved and dark, is clearly recognizable and believable. A well-built mystery…” – Kirkus Reviews

“An intriguing hook and a sympathetic protagonist in a world that, while seemingly depraved and dark, is clearly recognizable and believable. A well-built mystery…”
Kirkus Reviews

“You see the crime through the eyes of the victims . . . thrilling and scary at the same time!” – Teresa Watson, author of the Lizzie Crenshaw mysteries

“You see the crime through the eyes of the victims . . . thrilling and scary at the same time!”
Teresa Watson, author of the Lizzie Crenshaw mysteries

An investigative reporter, she’s tough and smart. A hardnosed homicide detective who won’t give up. A Big Shot real estate developer – murdered. A crime scene photographer who saw it all in his head.

Outside the box of King and Koontz, it’s the first in a new breed of mystery thrillers. As seen on NBC. Dark. Different. A murder mystery inspired by true events.

Hard to put down, this one may keep you up nights guessing. Try a new thrill. Take a walk on the Dark Side.

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Flight of the Tarantula Hawk

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“A brisk, intelligent thriller where the action can turn on a dime as new suspects and situations occur.” – IndieReader – 5 Star Review – Top Book Pick and a Best Book of 2014

“A brisk, intelligent thriller where the action can turn on a dime as new suspects and situations occur.”
IndieReader – 5 Star Review – Top Book Pick and a Best Book of 2014

“Not for the faint of heart, Michael Allan Scott’s thriller balances mystery and horror in equal proportions…this inventive tale deserves a high mark for intricate plotting.” – Clarion Review

“Not for the faint of heart, Michael Allan Scott’s thriller balances mystery and horror in equal proportions…this inventive tale deserves a high mark for intricate plotting.”
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“Solid characters and Lance’s alluringly grim dreams help distinguish this murder mystery.” – Kirkus Review

“Solid characters and Lance’s alluringly grim dreams help distinguish this murder mystery.”
Kirkus Review

An IndieReader Best Book of the Year, with a cast of real-life characters, it’s one of the stand-alone Lance Underphal mystery/thrillers showcased on NBC’s Daytime. Intelligent, intense, it’ll have you guessing as murder, action, and suspense twist into a keep-you-up-nights binge read.

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Grey Daze

Grey Daze

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“An action-packed page turner based on real events, this murder mystery/thriller is layered with plot twists and alarming details, along with voices of the dead and visions of imminent peril. Grey Daze is sure to please already entrenched Underphal fans and draw new ones to the fold. Highly recommended for thriller/suspense fans.” – Chanticleer Review

“An action-packed page turner based on real events, this murder mystery/thriller is layered with plot twists and alarming details, along with voices of the dead and visions of imminent peril. Grey Daze is sure to please already entrenched Underphal fans and draw new ones to the fold. Highly recommended for thriller/suspense fans.”
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“A vigorous mystery with a vivid and engaging style that brings the action before the reader in full color. A fine choice for an adrenaline-fueled escape, with three-dimensional characters and bold, no-holds-barred writing.” – IndieReader Top Book Pick

“A vigorous mystery with a vivid and engaging style that brings the action before the reader in full color. A fine choice for an adrenaline-fueled escape, with three-dimensional characters and bold, no-holds-barred writing.”
IndieReader Top Book Pick

“A well-written mystery that would appeal to those mature audiences who are looking for fast-paced stories from an experienced hand.” – ForeWord Reviews

“A well-written mystery that would appeal to those mature audiences who are looking for fast-paced stories from an experienced hand.”
ForeWord Reviews

“A worthy blend of psychic visions and good old-fashioned detective work” – Kirkus Reviews

“A worthy blend of psychic visions and good old-fashioned detective work”
Kirkus Reviews

You can’t keep a good man down, or can you? A refugee from the 60’s, bankrupted in the great recession, Lance has seen more than his share of bad luck and trouble.

An IAN Book of the Year Finalist and featured on the NBC Daytime Show, this stand-alone Lance Underphal Mystery is the third novel in a new breed of mystery-thrillers. Based on real events, it’ll grab you by the eyeballs and won’t let go.

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Cut-Throat Syndrome

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CUT-THROAT SYNDROME is a perfect entry point to the series, featuring a compelling storyline, deftly written action scenes and real emotional heft. . . . a highly entertaining conspiracy thriller. But the real reason you’ll reach for Scott’s other books? To spend more time with Lance Underphal and his singular take on the world. The bottom line: A searing action thriller featuring an unforgettable psychic. Highly recommended.” -BestThrillers.com

CUT-THROAT SYNDROME is a perfect entry point to the series, featuring a compelling storyline, deftly written action scenes and real emotional heft. . . . a highly entertaining conspiracy thriller. But the real reason you’ll reach for Scott’s other books? To spend more time with Lance Underphal and his singular take on the world. The bottom line: A searing action thriller featuring an unforgettable psychic. Highly recommended.”
-BestThrillers.com

“CUT-THROAT SYNDROME . . . clear as a bell, hitting hard and fast, and will satisfy readers looking for a gritty thriller . . .” – IndieReader

“CUT-THROAT SYNDROME . . . clear as a bell, hitting hard and fast, and will satisfy readers looking for a gritty thriller . . .”
– IndieReader

She sells resale homes during the day. By night, she runs a non-profit for missing children. He takes pictures, sometimes of the dead. He also freelances as a psychic police consultant. They work as a team with a close-knit group of friends, stepping up, bringing professional expertise and personal experience.

Sao Paulo: the port engine of a Chinese airliner inhales a drone packed with explosives. The hacker cult claiming responsibility warns of more. Phoenix, the next day: a psychic leads a homicide detective to the headless corpse of an unidentified teenager.

It’s no ordinary murder mystery/international conspiracy/action thriller. Outside the box of King and Koontz, it’s the fourth in a new breed of mystery thrillers. As seen on NBC, it’s dark, different.

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