A Strange Case in a Strange Place A chance to recapture past glory days gone awry. A cybercrime expert forced to endure warm, sunny weather in December. A South Florida holiday with two stressed-out techies ending up in the wrong place at the right time. Will Dana manage to crack the case before it goes from missing person to murder?A Dana Sanderson Short MysteryAn excerpt from Glory Lane and the Humid HolidayDana had always been more comfortable with codes and computers than people."We got a missing persons report on Rich Walters a couple of days ago, " Michelle said. "Only had a plane ticket to go on. We've had the word out, but he disappeared after he flew into Miami. Not a trace until right here, last night."Michelle held up one of those evidence bags with a scuffed brown leather wallet inside, with a loose driver's license pressed against the plastic. Dana glanced the alley where a few uniforms still lingered, heads down. "He's not. Is he over there?"Michelle looked over her shoulder, then turned back to Dana with a grin."Don't worry, Dana. He's not dead, not that we know of. But Rich Walters isn't just missing. He's disappeared into thin air."

Glory Lane and the Humid Holiday - Dana Sanderson Short Mysteries, #3

December, 1944. Kati arrives in the great city of Budapest. Thrilled to train as a nurse. Never suspecting vicious struggle on the horizon. Never expecting forces seen and unseen to sweep her into their grasp. And into a choice reaching far beyond her tiny Hospital in the Rock. Faced with life or death, will Kati choose with her mind or her heart? An Excerpt from Kati and the Witches in the Hill: A Trial of Mind, Body, and Soul  Kati turned her back to the wind, deciding not to walk to the broad stone promenade along the edge of the Danube. Aimless wandering in the streets was hardly encouraged for anyone nowadays, much less a lonely young country girl. She'd have time enough to make friends with her new home when this awful weather eased up, and hopefully make human friends as well. Kati glanced at the dingy window of a shop, trying her best not to see her reflection in a round mirror hanging in a dark wooden frame carved with flowers and vines. She must look a horrible fright, with her pale skin wind-burned and her hair knotted beyond repair. She froze before she could take another step, grabbing at the pitted stone wall to keep her balance on the ice. That mirror hadn't moved as she did.

Kati and the Witches in the Hill

An Enchanting Victorian Fantasy In a whirlwind of change, Victoria Haversham plans to leave London behind. Dreaming of a life with her newfound family in paradise. Determined to choose her own future. A bit worse for wear but healing, Rob McDuff prepares for upheaval of his own. Besides departing Britain for the first time, he faces a reunion he long believed impossible. But a dangerous enemy they both thought defeated secretly begins his own recovery. Gathering allies and information that threaten to derail Victoria and Rob's adventures before they begin. Will Victoria and Rob recognize the danger before they're trapped forever? The Odd Society: Book Two An excerpt from Protected by Means of Magic: Return of a Menace Sister Amelia was nearly her composed self, though she looked far from happy. "Father Hall sent me with a most urgent message. For you too, Miss Jean, and I would think Miss Victoria would want to know as well. It seems someone has been asking after you at your boarding house, Mr. McDuff." Everything in McDuff's body seemed to stop at once, and a clammy chill overtook him. Jean spoke before he could manage to draw his next breath. "How did he hear of this? Did he say who, or what the person looked like?""Father Hall was strangely shy about that, " Sister Amelia said. "He said he'd much prefer to explain it himself, but if you asked I should go ahead. He left word there with a Mrs. Richards?"McDuff nodded, and his neck creaked with tension."She was my landlady there, yes. Father Hall didn't mention leaving word of any kind except that I wouldn't be returning.""That's what he said, exactly so. And that he should have told you both, but he'd hoped and prayed it would come to nothing. But he did leave word in case anyone ever came round. That happened yesterday evening."

Protected by Means of Magic - The Odd Society, #2

Where the Dark Web Meets Its MatchDana Sanderson left her youthful adventures in hacking behind. Settling for a calm and orderly career as a code-cruncher. But life in the Atlanta cubicle farms brings its own special kind of stress and nonsense. Then Dana's old skills bring her a chance at a new life. And a chance to bring her fabulous best friend Andre along for the ride. Join storyteller Kari Kilgore for five hits of clever digital mystery. Includes five near-future short mysteries: The Sound of Murder, The Fabulous Feats of Billy, Glory Lane and The Humid Holiday, Melting Point, and Three Computer Geeks Gruff The Sound of MurderWhen Self-improvement Turns DeadlyInsurance agency programmer Dana Sanderson only wants peace and quiet at work. Then the investigation of a rash of suspicious natural death claims lands on Dana's laptop. The Fabulous Feats of BillyThe Successful Launch of a DisasterBilly's new tech start-up sits on the verge of greatness. A fantastic reward for leaving his rotten old job in the dust. Until a miscalculation lands Billy in a nightmare. Unfortunately Billy's way out puts him squarely in cybercrime expert Dana Sanderson's sights. Glory Lane and the Humid HolidayA Strange Case in a Strange PlaceA chance to recapture past glory days gone awry. A cybercrime expert forced to endure warm, sunny weather in December. A South Florida holiday with two stressed-out techies  in the wrong place at the right time. Melting PointAn Invisible Countdown to DeathA cookie-cutter suburban house. A strange aroma. A dead body. A suspect refusing to talk. Sometimes a stumped investigation needs a non-standard mind. Three Computer Geeks GruffWhen the Cat Drags in a MysteryA cold IT dungeon, full of noisy servers and grumpy  workers. Not exactly a natural fit for a cat. Until you consider the blinking lights and all those places to hide. But this cat finds toys more disturbing than cute.

Hacking Cybercime: Dana Sanderson Short Mysteries - Dana Sanderson Short Mysteries

When Everyday Life Turns Into AmazingA missed appointment sets Beth Azen on edge. Will she solve the mystery before it's too late? A friend in need reaches out to Hugh Fergusson. Will offering shelter turn the dream into a nightmare? One of Walt Colley's friends disappears at the worst time. Can he get them, and himself, home safe and sound? Andre Telkin hears a sound too disturbing to ignore. What will he discover when he leaves his reality behind? George Edwards struggles to adjust to life without his kids. Will he grab his chance at happiness or let it pass him by? We all need everyday heroes. And we play that role ourselves in ways large and small. Confused, overwhelmed, or scared to death, the hero inside rises to the challenge. Sometimes never knowing who they save. Join storyteller Kari Kilgore on unexpected adventures with heroes who get the job done. Includes five original series stories: A Soggy Brush with History, Decisions in a Dangerous Situation, The Best Kind of Teacher, Andre's Extra-Sensational Adventure, and Sunny with a Chance of Happiness. A Soggy Brush with HistoryAn Uneasy Shiver of Something WrongReturning home to Hartstown, Virginia, thrills Beth Azen and her sweet dog Janie. Taking the chance to breathe and learn to listen her heart's voice again. Figuring out where her next path in life leads. But a missed appointment sets Beth on edge for reasons she can't explain. Will she solve the mystery before it's too late? Decisions in a Dangerous SituationRisking the Safety of HomeDreams coming true after years of hard work. Settling into paradise with the love of his life. Hugh Fergusson savors every long-anticipated moment. But a desperate friend reaches out, with a cry they must heed. Will offering shelter turn the dream into a nightmare? The Best Kind of TeacherThe Race for a Snowy RescueWalt Colley loves nothing more than watching a good snowstorm settle in. Except for the chance to help people as best he knows how. Then one of the kids he takes under his wing goes missing at the worst time, sending Walt out into the night. Can he bring everyone home safe and keep himself out of trouble at the same time? Andre's Extra-Sensational AdventureA Multidimensional CrossoverAndre Telkin loves cat sitting for his best friend Dana. Spoiling them rotten and teaching them his special flair. Enjoying the peace and quiet of the old tree-lined neighborhood. Except when he hears a sound beyond explanation. Too strange and disturbing to ignore. What will Andre discover when he leaves his reality behind? Sunny with a Chance of HappinessWho Rescues Who?George Edwards knows his kids got a great start in life. They prove it every day. But that leaves George struggling to adjust to life without them. Needing to figure out the next part of his own journey. Then one morning, a change he can't ignore bursts into his life. Will George grab his chance at happiness or let it pass him by? Discover everyday heroes and step into amazing new worlds with five original series stories from Kari Kilgore.

Facing Down Extraordinary: A Series of Ordinary Heroes

A Strike of Magic Zach Seagon loves the unusual town of Lightning Gap. The only place he feels at home. Graham Cassoni welcomes the change of pace of mountain life.  A chance to start over. When their eyes meet, an undeniable spark flares to life. Will Zach and Graham realize the change they really need is each other? An excerpt from The Lightning Festival: A Spark of Magic This new guy must be the caregiver, the one Craig Douglas had found to help out. The younger Mr. Douglas hadn't mentioned hiring a knock-out gorgeous caregiver while he was at it. From Zach's spot about twenty feet away, he saw curly brown hair and skin nearly as dark. About his own height, and built solid and strong, like he spent time hiking or biking or something equally enticing when he wasn't helping care for the sweet Douglases. Mystery Gorgeous Guy looked up at Zach and smiled, and the setting sun highlighted perfect teeth, full lips, and swoon-worthy bright green eyes. Nature's own spotlight created to entice Zach even more. The delightful waves of heat floating through his body told him he was about to experience the best Lightning Festival ever. Or, he was about to get himself into heartache territory. Either way, in the warmth of that amazing smile, he was willing to take the chance.

The Lightning Festival

Return to the Shelter of Home A month after returning to Lightning Gap, Virginia, Kim Mullins finally feels at home. Relaxed. Ready to recover from years of hectic city life and too many broken hearts. Steph Holfield needs the shelter of her family to heal. A dose of peace and routine. The abrupt end of her marriage left her reeling and shattered. Unsure of her own heart and mind. Seeing each other sends Kim and Steph into a whirlwind of memories, and the enchanting prospect of rediscovering their spark. But more than the chance of renewing youthful romance swirls around them. Bringing unseen forces human and supernatural into play. Will Kim and Steph find the strength they need to survive in each other? An excerpt from Protecting Her Own:A Shared HomecomingKim almost pushed the swing back too hard after all. Steph was here, right here in Lightning Gap?"I thought Steph got married?" Kim said. "Moved away with her new husband not long after I went to college in Atlanta?"Auntie Venus took a drink of coffee, peering at Kim over the edge of her world mug. The kind of knowing gaze that would either discover everything or get you to say it out loud for her. Kim fought revealing anything as hard as she could."She did get married, " Auntie Venus said, tilting her face up and to the left like she always did when she was trying to remember something. "Went to school down in Texas, but she ended up with a local boy. From over in Laurel Gap if I recall. They went up to Louisville for a while. But she's been back here for several months now. Started teaching at the start of the school year.""That is an interesting bit of luck. Both of us back here now after years away. Might be nice enough to catch up with Steph, see how life's been treating her. Just out of curiosity, did she bring the husband back with her?"Auntie Venus shook her head. "She sure didn't. Seems to me she got all of that out of her system before she got too old. Some might say that's a smart move. In her case, I have to agree."

Protecting Her Own

Escaping Her Own PastThe new Baroness Dyna Bacalan faces constant change and adjustment. Learning her role and home of Profant. Enjoying married life with her beloved husband. But a mysterious voice from the past haunts her mind and threatens her happiness. Will asking for help set Dyna free, or send her deeper into madness? Also available in the collection Fantastic Side Trips: Side Characters Take Center Stage An excerpt from Lines of Strength and Grace:Taking the hardest step: asking for helpAt moments like this, Dyna wished for a bit less understanding and freedom, and more of the clear knowledge of what was expected of her that she'd had growing up. Yes, she'd chafed under all the rules, especially after she met Hildar. But she'd had fairly easy choices then as well. Do what she should, or accept the consequences of refusing. Which generally resulted in her doing what she should have in the first place. All the while, she got precious little practice in deciding for herself without considering whether rebellion or even protest was worth it."Since you brought me here, " she said, "you must trust this woman's abilities. So I shall at least hear what she has to say."Berga lowered her head in the closest thing to a bow she'd offered as they walked."As you like. I'll accompany you for introductions, then follow your wishes about whether you'd prefer me to stay or go."Berga took several steps before Dyna got her own feet moving.

Lines of Strength and Grace - Misfortune and Magic

Echoes of a Plan Gone WrongDeb Powers finally welcomes friends and family with a neighborly new addition. But renovation at the old train depot alerts her sheriff cousin to unexplained happenings. A perfect case to save Deb from making progress in the career change she might not want. Will she uncover the trouble before the whole town's plans derail for good? Also available in the collection Investigations Beyond Belief An excerpt from Finding the Tracks to the Past:When New Changes Stir Up Old Trouble"Did Gina tell you what's happening at the depot?" Deb said. Terri took another big swallow of her beer and scooted around on the couch until she sat cross-legged and facing forward."Not until this afternoon. But she's been calling in reports of trespassing that don't make sense all week long. Things knocked off shelves or knocked over. Footprints all through the dust, inside and out. Tools moved around, doors either locked or unlocked, day and night. Same with windows. Got a few complaints of noise from people who live nearby, too, when no one was there working. Dead in the middle of the night.""Charming choice of words, " Deb said. "Your deputies checked it out?""Of course they did. Couldn't find a trace of anyone sneaking around, not outside of what Gina reported. I hate this for her, but apparently nothing happens when one of the patrol cars hangs around. That kind of thing can drive you crazy."

Glory Lane and the Humid Holiday - Dana Sanderson Short Mysteries, #3

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