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Three telephone scams for the holidays

December 11, 2013 By Terry

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Telephone scams are in full swing across the country with three different types making news in the past 24 hours. These three scams, all reported on Dec. 10, begin with a telephone call.Hostage scamsThe hostage scam was reported in Pennsylvania by several news sources, including ABC27.com and The Patriot News. At least six Pennsylvania residents have received phone … [Read more...] about Three telephone scams for the holidays

Behind the story of Repairman Jack with F. Paul Wilson

December 10, 2013 By Terry

F. Paul Wilson was one of five New York Times bestselling authors who visited U.S. troops in Operation Thriller IV earlier this year. During the tour, he was greeted by many fans of his Repairman Jack series. In this interview, he discusses “Dark City,” the latest book in that series, and where his writing will go in the future.“I envisioned the main Repairman Jack novels … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Repairman Jack with F. Paul Wilson

Broken by CJ Lyons shines

December 9, 2013 By Terry

“Broken” by New York Times Bestselling author CJ Lyons is a young-adult thriller about Scarlet Killian, a fifteen-year-old girl diagnosed with a rare heart condition capable of killing her at any time. Scarlet must carry a portable AED with her at all times just in case her heart stops. Her overly protective parents have fought to keep her home, but Scarlet has decided she … [Read more...] about Broken by CJ Lyons shines

Santa Scams? Oh please no!

December 8, 2013 By Terry

In December's The Snitch  Letter to Santa about scams Gluten-free Peanut Butter cookies! Two great Goodreads giveaways New Booklover's Bench contest In The Snitch this month, my scam tip is a letter to Santa about Santa scams. (Click here to read The Snitch) Quite frankly, I’d never heard of Santa scams before, but when I did I was appalled. Here’s how it all started. Back … [Read more...] about Santa Scams? Oh please no!

Mysterious Galaxy Holiday Party

December 7, 2013 By Terry

This was a really great party! There were so many people who came out to visit with the authors and buy books. The food was under tents on the sidewalk in front of the bookstore and the inside was almost wall to wall people. Each author had a few minutes to talk about themselves and their books. The event ended with raffle drawings and lots of holiday cheer. … [Read more...] about Mysterious Galaxy Holiday Party

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Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mysteries

Welcome to Seaside Cove, a small town on the California coast that has earned its reputation as the place where murder meets the sea.

Beachtown Detective Agency

After taking over her father's detective agency, Jade Cavendish finds herself dealing with murder and much, much more.

Trouble in Paradise Mysteries

Former skip tracer McKenna moved to Hawaii to escape drama, but ever since he arrived, all he's found is trouble in paradise.

License to Lie

A con artist and a former criminologist are forced to work together and fight for their lives in this thrilling series.

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