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Take your first steps into the adrenaline-fuelled fiction of the Mortal Realms with a thrilling collection of tales, including an action-packed novella pitting noble Stormcast Eternals against the sinister denizens of Ghur. Whether you're a hardened veteran or dipping your toes into the realms for the first time, these 19 new stories introduce you to the various factions as the Age of Sigmar enters the Era of the Beast.

Everyone is ecstatic when a pro windsurfing competition comes to the posh enclave of SeaBreeze Island, Florida. Maud Baxter, the owner of Sand Puppies bookstore, is looking forward to a weekend of tourists and all the dollars they will spend. Unfortunately, the windsurfing competition is marred when the top windsurfer goes missing. Turns out, she's been murdered. Maud and the local sheriff find her body in the dunes on the island. Maud’s desperate to find the killer and bring them to justice because, frankly, having an outstanding murder is bad for the tourist trade. She enlists the help ...

Mystery and intrigue return to SeaBreeze Island in this thrilling finale of the beloved Murder Club series! When Maud Baxter stumbles upon a cache of mysterious letters, she unwittingly unleashes a chain of events that will shake the island to its core. The wealthy Vermillion family's darkest secrets are thrust into the spotlight, and suddenly, no one is above suspicion. As Maud and her loyal friend Krysteen dig deeper, they find themselves ensnared in a web of blackmail, betrayal, and murder that spans decades. With the sharp-witted Assistant DA Margot Kintz and the charming Dr. Sam Russo ...

Murder most foul has struck peaceful SeaBreeze Island once again - and it's up to Maud Baxter and the intrepid ladies of the Murder Club to catch the killer! When the boyfriend of chess streaming sensation Leah Mors turns up dead, Maud finds herself drawn into a sinister web of blackmail, drugs, and deception. As Maud and her best friend Krysteen dig deeper, they uncover the dark side of social media stardom. But the ruthless mastermind behind it all will stop at nothing to protect her empire. To crack the case, Maud must rely on her keen instincts, quick wit, and the unshakable bonds of ...

High Praise for the Julia Lives in a Van Cozy Mystery Series "This was a nice start for an interesting-sounding series I found on Kindle Unlimited. I love the little beagle, Toby. And Dottie, Julia's new friend and camping neighbor was probably my favorite character. I wasn't really sure whodunit, so I just followed along as the three new friends (Dot, Pen and Julia) found leads and did their sleuthing." Tari H. (Review of Book One in the Julia Lives in a Van Series) "There are many cozy mysteries available, but many just aren't captivating and I quickly lose interest. These 3 books, ...

What happens when two murders and a hurricane collide? In The Case of the Cautious Crow, Julia Ross is going to find out. Just as Julia is preparing for a new camping adventure, her cousin, Clarice, calls and asks if Julia can help with her mother’s estate. Julia’s Aunt Samantha was mega-wealthy and lived in the ultra-exclusive beachfront community of SeaBreeze, Florida. Aunt Samantha collected artwork, and Clarice is worried the contractors they’ve hired will “sticky-finger” some of the paintings and other priceless art treasures. Julia happily agrees to spend the next few weeks ...

Julia Ross is a 48-year-old divorcee who decides to completely upend her life. A year after her divorce, Julia sells everything (including the house), turns her minivan into a camper, and heads to an idyllic beachfront state park in Florida. What is supposed to be a month of sunbathing, hiking, biking, and self-care, however, turns into a murder investigation when a camper is found dead in his RV. At first, Julia doesn't want to get involved. After all, she’s at the beach to relax. But her new camping friends, Dottie and Penelope, insist she help them find the murderer. They believe the ...

Introducing The Case of the Central Park Mockingbird—the tenth book in the popular Julia Lives in a Van Murder Mystery Series. In The Case of the Central Park Mockingbird, Julia, Dottie, and Penelope head to New York City to assist renowned ornithologist Dr. Alan Bashurt with his latest discovery, a new subspecies of mockingbird found in Northern Mexico. But when Bashurt turns up dead, Julia stumbles on an international diamond smuggling and money laundering ring. Determined to catch the killer, Julia and her friends, Dottie and Penelope, need to outwit the ringleader of the money ...

Artists in every era and medium have depicted Neptune as a tempestuous god with ever-changing moods, so it’s fitting that his anthology follows suit. In these sections, you’ll find stories by turns heroic, comic, pensive, absurd, uplifting, and ambiguous. They also reflect different conceptions of what it means to be “related to Neptune”, as this volume was intended to be. Some anchor themselves in mythology, while others focus on the planet, and still others are weird amalgams of Neptunian themes.

Maud Baxter's peaceful life on sleepy SeaBreeze Island is shattered when local artist Samantha Granger is found dead of a suspected overdose. But things don't add up for the sharp-witted bookstore owner. When Maud starts poking around, she discovers that Samantha's house has been broken into and crucial evidence is missing. With the help of her spunky daughter, Annette, wisecracking best friend, Krysteen, and the charming Dr. Russo, Maud must unravel a decades-old mystery and catch a vengeful killer before she becomes the next victim. Join the SeaBreeze Murder Club ladies in this delightful...

Once every 10,000 years, the walls between worlds grow thin. The stars align and Hell is close. It is the time of The Sha'Daa. The mysterious Johnny The Salesman is up to his usual tricks, offering dark magic trades if one is brave enough to barter with him. Johnny's latest ally, the immortal tattoo artist Haumea, just might have the answer to saving the planet from destruction, if she can create enough supernatural tattoos at Mom's Bane tattoo parlor to turn the tide against evil.

Mystery and mayhem are afoot once more on idyllic SeaBreeze Island - and intrepid sleuth Maud Baxter must follow a twisting trail of clues to unmask a killer! When controversial podcaster Brad McNulty is found dead in his rental home, Maud and her best friend Krysteen sense there's more to this case than meets the eye. Delving into the questionable history of the wealthy Vermillion family, they uncover a shocking secret that someone will kill to protect. But real estate developer Andrew Donovan holds a vital piece of evidence that could blow the case wide open. To solve this perplexing ...

Julia Ross's nomadic adventures take a sinister turn when what seems like an innocent birdwatching trip to Charleston, South Carolina, becomes entangled with a mysterious film project and a centuries-old treasure hunt. Along with Toby, her rescue dog, and her quirky friends, Dottie and Penelope, Julia finds herself drawn into a web of deception surrounding a man calling himself Dr. Poe, who is looking for Captain Kidd’s buried treasure as described in the classic tale, The Gold Bug by Edgar Allan Poe. As Julia and her companions dig deeper, they uncover dark secrets. When a body is ...

The Case of the Regretful Egret, Book Six in the Julia Lives in a Van Cozy Mystery Series A controversial tech CEO found dead… A recording that might contain the secret to the murder… A race to catch a killer before it’s too late… In The Case of the Regretful Egret, Book 6 in the Julia Lives in a Van Cozy Mystery Series, Julia arrives in Cape Canaveral, Florida, ready to enjoy the hot sun, beautiful beaches, and birds of the Florida coast. Accompanied by her faithful dog, Toby, and her friends, Dottie and Penelope, Julia is excited to spend time relaxing and helping her friends make...

For Julia, the stakes have never been higher. An idyllic vacation to the Florida Keys turns into a high-seas adventure of a lost will, murder, and perhaps even kidnapping. During Christmas break, Julia and her daughter, Becky, head down to the Florida Keys for a month of birdwatching, snorkeling, boating, and fun with Julia’s two friends and fellow RV nomads Dottie and Penelope. The day after Julia and Becky arrive, a rival birding club, the dreaded Tampa Tanagers, show up. They’ve come for the prestigious annual Florida Keys birding competition, which the Tanagers have won for several ...

The Case of the Boisterous Bunting: Book 9 in the Julia Lives in a Van Cozy Mystery Series "These are great books! I’ve really been enjoying them!” “Love this series. Can’t wait for more!” “This is a delightful series. Engaging fun story lines. Lovable characters. Highly recommend” “I’m so glad you did not just leave the series at book 6. I have become quite invested in Julia, Toby, Dottie, and Penelope’s adventures.” Julia Ross is ready for a peaceful summer of camping with her dog, Toby, in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina after a spring already ...

"These are great books! I’ve really been enjoying them!” “Love this series. Can’t wait for more!” “This is a delightful series. Engaging fun story lines. Lovable characters. Highly recommend” “I’m so glad you did not just leave the series at book 6. I have become quite invested in Julia, Toby, Dottie, and Penelope’s adventures.” The Case of the Ridiculous Raven, Book 8 in the Julia Lives in a Van Cozy Mystery Series In The Case of the Ridiculous Raven, Book 8 in the Julia Lives in a Van Cozy Mystery Series, Julia’s mountain camping trip turns into a race to stop a ...

Julia trades in her van for a baguette in The Trocadero Turtle Dove! When Julia, Dottie, and Penelope jet off to Paris for a girls' trip, they expect wine, pastries, and sightseeing. What they don't expect is murder. Staying with the daughter of a friend, Julia and her friends are swept into the glittering Parisian art scene. But when a gallery owner's boyfriend is found murdered, their vacation takes a deadly turn. With a handsome French judge as an unlikely ally, Julia must navigate Parisian police politics, decipher clues, and unravel a web of passion and betrayal - all while sampling ...

High Praise for the Julia Lives in a Van Cozy Mystery Series! Loved These Books There are many cozy mysteries available, but many just aren’t captivating and I quickly lose interest. These books, however were very good and I can’t wait until the next one is available! Cabinfever: Verified Purchaser Great read I am really enjoying this series with its quirky characters and totally different settings. I’ve never read about people who were nomads in retirement. Interesting! Verified Purchaser Wonderful Can’t wait to read more Julia and the gangs adventures! More Please. CJ Curley: ...

"These are great books! I’ve really been enjoying them!” “Love this series. Can’t wait for more!” “This is a delightful series. Engaging fun story lines. Lovable characters. Highly recommend” “I’m so glad you did not just leave the series at book 6. I have become quite invested in Julia, Toby, Dottie, and Penelope’s adventures.” The Case of the Dapper Dove: Book 7 in the Julia Lives in a Van Cozy Mystery Series A friend invites Julia, Dottie, and Penelope to spend the month of April at her bed and breakfast in historic Savannah, Georgia. The stay promises to be fun and...