A fresh tear flowed down her face. She wiped it and glanced up at Paul. He stared back, processing what he had heard. To believe her or not to believe. That was the question.Back on duty in Wichita, Homicide Detective Paul Conley is called in to investigate a fatal stabbing. It appears to be the work of a professional. The woman who was with the victim is in shock and doesn't remember much. Conley believes her at first, but soon has doubts as the investigation progresses. Things get complicated when a mystery man enters the picture. Is he the one responsible for the murder? Or is the woman not as innocent as she seems? Join Paul on this quest as he unravels the intricate web of lies and deceit.

Something tells me that, like the glass, our lives are shattered forever, never to be whole again. Bestselling author Daniel Geraldi has it all — a beautiful wife, loving kids, and a thriving career. At least he thinks he does until he faces betrayal of the worst kind. Still reeling from the shock, he's tempted into a relationship with a flirtatious fan. Soon his family is the target of some disturbing incidents and he suspects that this fan, Penelope, is responsible. As he investigates, tragedy strikes and things take a turn for the worse. Can he protect himself and his family?

A lie may take care of the present, but it has no future.Trapped in an abusive marriage, Sarah Baldwin savors the days when her husband isn't around. Detective Hopper shows up on one such day, suggesting that Adam is missing, or worse — he's dead. When he accuses her of foul play, she sees her hopes of freedom slipping away. Will she spend her life behind bars? And what really happened to Adam?

When you hear the word "criminal", what comes to mind? A cold-blooded killer? A professional burglar? Perhaps someone peddling drugs? People who indulge in illegal activities everyday. But sometimes it's just regular Joes like you and me. Men and women who do honest work, staying within the limits of the law, until one day they can't take it anymore and they commit a crime. But what is it that makes them crack? Was there something devious always lurking under the surface, waiting to emerge? Devious Minds is a collection of crime stories, including police procedurals, psychological thrillers, and more that will suck you into a world of mystery and suspense. Fasten your seat belt and enjoy the ride! The Stick, The Conversation, The FlingBack on duty in Wichita, Detective Conley investigates various murders in these stories. The VisitorHowling winds. A serial killer on the loose. Ryan and Ashley are just...

Some mistakes are deadly.When Kevin Barlowe checks in at the Rustic Inn, he's looking forward to a peaceful week of edits on his latest novel. But a wrong turn on the path to temptation lands him in trouble. A young woman is found murdered on the premises, and he's the prime suspect. But is he the only one who wanted her dead?Detective Paul Conley investigates in this twisty tale.

1980s India. Simple times. And a nation mesmerized by the exploits of fictional detective Karamchand. A young boy among them. Years later he's in California, having turned his childhood dream into reality by becoming a private investigator. But the PI life doesn't turn out as expected until a woman shows up at his door, imploring him to find her missing husband. It's the kind of challenge he has been waiting for, one that puts his skills to the test. Soon the case gets complicated - and dangerous, raising some questions. Who can he trust? And more importantly, will he find the missing man in time?