"A Long Way From Eden" by David Chacko - When a sinkhole freakishly erupts, the decaying remains of a young woman surface. Homicide detectives are forced to dig ever more deeply along twisted, dangerous paths into the past. Their journey makes for a haunting, teeth-grinding tale. (Action/Mystery)

"Blackmail" by Bob McElwain - Terri Delaney is a rising star in television news. But a blackmailer is threatening her career. She turns to Jack Collier, PI. In no time, Jack realizes he may not win this round. He finds himself and Terri entangled in a vicious web involving far more than the blackmailer alone. (Action/Mystery)

"Blowback" by Bob McElwain - Thugs burst into Dr. Wade Turklen's home, brutally assaulting and slashing the throats of his wife and two teenage daughters. He is shot and left for dead. Was his family the victims of a random attack or was he the target, and his family killed only to cover that fact? Fueled by hatred and bent on revenge, he sets out on a mission that may very well destroy the very essence of whom he believes himself to be. (Action/Mystery)

"Dishonorable Death" by Bill MacWithey - U.S. Army Ranger, Mitch Davis, brings home the body of his commander to Arlington. The team was ambushed searching for MIAs in Cambodia. Leaving the funeral, Mitch and the team are attacked with deadly force in the heart of Washington, D.C. Without a who or why, they soon discover they've been trapped in a twisted web of murder, mayhem, and treachery. (Action)

"Echo Five" by David Chacko - Echo Five takes place at the end of the world where terror is the norm and the heat arrives from the rim of hell. Jason Ender, who has been assigned to debrief high value terrorists in the Horn of Africa, finds himself caught in a rising tide of violence that begins with the death of a young female interrogator—Echo Five—and ends with the discovery of a plot that threatens to pull the plug on the petroleum lifeline to the West. (Action/Mystery)

"Final Victim, The" by I. J. Sarfeh - In rural Michigan, a famed athlete undergoes a routine operation. Six weeks later he is dead, victim of a bizarre form of cancer. In Los Angeles, a radio announcer dies of the same cause. Coincidence? Dr. Greg Dostoyov, the athlete's surgeon, and biologist Kate Adams do not think so. Their quest for answers begins in a remote Scottish laboratory. Greg stumbles upon a photograph of stem cells resembling those that caused the athlete's death. The clue launches Greg and Kate into a vortex of danger, imposed by those who would repress the discovery. The ordeal ends in a California hospital, where the mystery unfolds in a surprising and explosive climax. (Action/Mystery)

"Gold Lust" by Ed Mitchell - Thanks to the shifting nature of the mountains in California, Nolen Martin discovers a huge vein of gold overlooked by earlier prospectors. For unfathomable reasons, he finds himself being stalked by a huge international mining cartel. And by the FBI. His problem quite suddenly becomes critical. He must stay alive long enough to file his claim. But it's clear, others will take whatever steps are required to prevent him from doing so. (Action/Mystery)

"Graveyard Eyes" by David Chacko - The torture and murder of a prominent businesswoman launches a police investigation that ruffles the collar of the gigantic city of Istanbul. Inspector Levent, the man the department calls when discretion is demanded, uses all his skills to make his way through a maze of sex and hot money, obscured at every turn by the realities of power. When he reaches the pinnacle of society, the discoveries that he makes provide a scintillating top-down view of Turkey, the Moslem country on the verge of entry into the EU. (Action/Mystery)

"Hunting for Tamara" by I. J. Sarfeh - Masked gunmen massacre a prominent Iraqi family in Baghdad. Dr. Liam Casey, a trusted family friend who had served in Iraq, is recruited by U.S. Army Intelligence to find Tamara Najib, the lone survivor. Following a bizarre trail of clues left by a dead soldier, he finds himself plunged into a web of terror. There are those who are intent on keeping the truth hidden. (Action/Mystery)

"In the Name of Islam" by I. J. Sarfeh - Held captive at an isolated farmhouse, Dr. Morgan Reese is forced at gunpoint to perform surgery on an Afghan calling himself the Holy Imam. Reese soon suspects that the Imam is a threat to national security. Thus begins the deadly battle of wits between the two antagonists. Caught in the crossfire is the Imam’s nurse, Miriam, a devout, nonviolent Moslem. In a makeshift operating room, Reese finally faces his nemesis, knowing only one of them will survive. (Action/Mystery)

"Killed by Death" by Bill MacWithey - John Taylor, professional hit man for the CIA, has been successful because he always follows orders. When told his next target is top ranking U.S. Air Force General Bickman, he hesitates for the first time. And is immediately entangled in an ugly plot involving far more than someone wanting the general dead. (Action)

"Less Than a Shadow" by David Chacko - As hot as today's headlines. Turkey, the front line of democracy in the Middle East, is about to suffer a devastating terrorist attack. Jason Ender stands alone on the rim of chaos with orders to prevent it, whatever the price. (Action/Mystery)

"Lethal Wind" by Bob McElwain - Harry Boggs is the man to see about cocaine. And he's accumulated 200 million bucks dealing the stuff. Can one man buck this kind of power? Scott Macklen is not at all sure he can. But he knows that if he does not, he will die. A masterful mix of coke, violence, and murder, delivered skillfully to create a fast, easy read, difficult to put down. (Action/Mystery)

"Like a Man" by David Chacko - Czech paratroopers make a night-drop into their Nazi-occupied homeland during WW II. Their objective? To kill the second most powerful man in Nazi Germany. They accomplish their mission against insurmountable odds, then seek safety in the catacombs of an ancient church. When confronted by an entire SS regiment, their chances of escape are slim to none. (Action)

"Lure of the Dutchman, The" by Tom Geldermann - And yet another name is added to the long list of those who perished hunting for the Lost Dutchman Mine. Kevin and Lauri Beth, uncovering implications of staggering proportions, discover their names have also been added to the list of the hunted! (Action/Mystery)

"Mental Distortions" by Jean Grandbois - Tibetan culture and a cold, desolate landscape form a colorful backdrop to this tale of dangerous pursuit, unspeakable atrocities, and a fight for survival against all odds. (Action/Adventure)

"Mugged in Marseilles" by Coby Derek James - A victim of identity theft suddenly discovers only the thief can prevent his own death, and that of many other innocents at the hands of terrorists. (Action/Mystery)

"Papyrus Document, The" by Michael Cole - When a noted Pakistani archeologist discovers an ancient hand-scribed document, he is murdered. With the help of a forensic pathologist, his son seeks to complete his father's work. But their death becomes more imminent with each step taken, for the content of the document may destroy the foundations of both the Muslim and Christian world. (Action/Mystery)

"Peacock Angel, The" by David Chacko - Jason Ender, the acknowledged master of the espionage game, leads a team of dedicated people in a desperate hunt for a mysterious, ancient religious icon. With the future of the Middle East at stake, Ender soon discovers that despite his vast talents and skills, he may be fated for death by powerful forces determined to take and use the icon for their own purposes. From the streets of Zurich to the mountains of Italy and the hills of Mesopotamia, the action rolls inexorably toward the surprising and unexpected conclusion. (Action/Mystery)

"Rio Savannah" by Tad Hutton - Violence and fear erupt on two continents as Gray Hart’s business trip entangles him in kidnappings, drug wars, and terrorist attacks. His friends become defiant heroes, battling the greed and corruption of major powers. (Action/Mystery)

"Slaughter on Maple Street" by Bob McElwain - Officially Marsha Rieker and five others were murdered by a crazy. As Kyle, her brother, wraps her affairs, he discovers why she died: she had information the CIA does not want released. When an attempt is made on his life, he suspects they believe he now has it. Badly in need of help, he gathers a team of competent professionals who have fought beside him in Special Forces. Even as they prepare to move out, each man knows he may not make it this time. (Action/Mystery)

"Strike Terror" by Bob McElwain - Kate wants to know why Nick attacked a sniper without a weapon, and she means to see the story printed. Nick tries to duck her, then finds they are irrevocably linked in a desperate effort to survive. Their only hope lies in discovering the true purpose of the terrorists determined to destroy them. A fast-paced no-stopping page-turner. (Action/Mystery)

"Take the Shot" by Bob McElwain - When the body of the latest victim of a serial rapist is accidently discovered, Lisa Anders knows she is also slated to die, for she can identify the killer. Should she flee? Abandon her hopes and dreams for a successful career? Or stay and tough it out? With ex-cop Todd Hallster at her side, Lisa reluctantly decides to stay. Immediately she realizes she may have made the greatest mistake of her life, one she may not survive. (Action/Mystery)

"Those Who Betray" by Bob McElwain - Initially, Eva Starling, a noted economist, only needs answers from Mark Rippet to questions about how his dad went bankrupt. When they realize their lives are at risk because she asked them, other questions overwhelm. And survival becomes the primary goal. (Action/Mystery)