13th Victim - new release

It's a happy release day to Linda S Prather. Here's my review of this stunning read.

Linda Prather has done it again. She’s created a stunning mystery that is character driven and full of intrigue.

Ten years ago Andi Carter was tortured for days by her lover’s partner, Richard Thomas. When she was rescued she lost everything- the man she loved and her job as an investigative reporter along with some of her memory from around the time she was abducted.

Depressed and often seeking solace at the bottom of a whiskey glass, she’s snatched from her stupor when a young girl reaches out for help through the classified ads of the newspaper where she now works.

What unfolds is a blood curdling tale of a dozen young girl’s bodies buried beneath concrete. A 13th Victim will do all she can to survive, including murder.

A fast-paced mystery about vengeance and righting wrongs of the other twelve victims.

Loved the characters and the pace of this page-turning mystery. A cracking addition to Linda’s other stunning novels.


Be sure to pick up your copy of this belter of a thriller at the introductory price of only 99c/99p from  Amazon All Stores

Maggie - New Release from Netta Newbound

I'm thrilled to be taking part in the blog tour for Netta Newbound's latest release, MAGGIE. 

Here is my 5 star review of MAGGIE which has been published by Bloodhound Books and is out today!

This is another amazing read from Netta Newbound, one of many I might add.

Maggie Simms is only 16 years Old but already her life has been filled with nothing but trauma and heart ache. After burying her mother she is left sharing the family home with her abusive stepfather. Unfortunately he expects her to fill her mother's place in his bed. Maggie is driven to get rid of him once and for all.

But this is only the beginning of her problems when those around her begin losing their lives. Why? Is she jinxed or is there something far more sinister afoot?


As with all Netta's novels this was an exceptional page-turner and extremely difficult to put down until I read those immortal words THE END.

A fabulous read not to be missed.

Amazon USA

Amazon UK

Book Description:

When sixteen-year-old Maggie Simms’ mum loses her battle with cancer, the only family she has left is her abusive stepfather, Kenny.

Horrified to discover he intends to continue his nightly abuse, Maggie is driven to put a stop to him once and for all.

However, she finds her troubles are only just beginning when several of her closest allies are killed.

Although nothing seems to be linking the deaths, Maggie believes she is jinxed.

Why are the people she cares about being targeted?

And who is really behind the murders?

Sometimes the truth is closer than you think.

Author Bio:

My name's Netta Newbound. I write thrillers in many different styles — some grittier than others. The Cold Case Files have a lighter tone and are full of fun. I also write a series set in London, which features one of my favourite characters, Detective Adam Stanley. These books are a little grittier. My standalone books, The Watcher and An Impossible Dilemma, are not for the faint hearted, and it seems you either love them or hate them—I’d love to know what you think.

Originally from Manchester, England, I have travelled extensively and have lived and worked in a variety of exciting places. I now live in New Zealand with my husband. We have three grown up children and four grandchildren.

Author links

Twitter - https://twitter.com/nettanewbound 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/newboundnetta

Website - http://www.nettanewbound.com/ 

Innocent Blood - New release by NY Times bestselling author Linda S Prather

My review for this wonderful book. 

WOW! This is the second book in the Loki Redmond/Jake Savior series and is, IMHO, Linda's best book to date.

I've been gripped by Linda's books for the past 7 years, but this one truly is a quality page-turner not to be missed. You can tell Linda has carried out a lot of research to make this book zing, I particularly loved reading about the Choctaw myths and history. 

Loki returns to the reservation where she and her brothers grew up, to try and solve the crimes of hunters who have gone missing. While Jake Savior heads off in a different direction where a Choctaw police officer is involved in a mass shooting in his community. Could the two cases possibly be connected?

The story is gripping from the very first page to its dramatic climax. Non-stop action in a superb character-driven novel.

Book Description:



Loki Redmond swore she’d never return to the reservation, but two missing hunters and the ancient Choctaw myth of Nalusa Falaya take her and her brother, Dadron, on a dangerous trek through the wilderness.
Meanwhile, her partner Jake Savior, heads to Tunica, Mississippi, to investigate the second mass killing by a Choctaw police officer. 
Are the cases connected?
The only thing they know for sure is innocent blood has been shed, and unless they can find the source more are going to die.

Author Bio:

Linda S. Prather is the NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author of 8 novels including two legal thrillers, a paranormal FBI series, one romance, and her current series involving Loki Redmond, a Choctaw private investigator and Jake Savior, a former police officer. Linda lives in Lexington, Kentucky with her husband and grandchild, along with the "king" of the house, a Shitzu name Popcorn. Her latest release, Innocent Blood is her second in the Loki Redmond/Jake Savior series. In Linda's own words: "This book is my favorite so far. My grandfather was a full-blooded Native American, and my mother half Native American. Prior to my marriage and children I studied Shamanism and developed a true love for nature. Studying the Choctaw history, customs, myths and religions was fascinating. Taking the facts I learned and weaving them into Loki's story and her investigation into the disappearance of two hunters on the reservation was an emotional roller coaster for me. I found myself crying quite often."

Links: Amazon UK
           Amazon US

Website: linda@lindasprather.com - where you can join Linda's email list and never miss a new release

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.prather2
Twitter: @jacodypress

Blog: jacodypress.blogspot.com

Exciting news - New release in the DI Sally Parker series and news of two pre-orders coming soon.

I have news of a surprise release in the DI Sally Parker thriller series.

DEADLY ENCOUNTER is available to read now but only on Amazon at present, I'm afraid and for only 99c/99p.

I also have exciting news regarding HEROIC JUSTICE. The editing slot has been brought forward so that means the release date will also be sooner than originally expected. It's now on course to be released early November instead of December. Grab your copy on pre-order now for only 99c/99p.

Plus, my co-author in the Deception series, Linda S Prather, has a new release coming out next week in her Loki Redmond mystery series, and I have to say, I believe INNOCENT BLOOD is Linda's best book to date.

Only available on Amazon at the moment.

Pick up your copy for only 99c/99p from all Amazon stores  http://smarturl.it/t3l3dm

Pick up your pre-order today of this fabulous thriller for only 99c/99p from Amazon

http://getbook.at/InnocentBlood

Heroic Justice - a joint investigation between two of my leading characters, Lorne Warner and Hero Nelson is now available to pre-order at the special price of only 99c/99p.

Only available on these sites at present and due for release early November.

Amazon UK https://goo.gl/wbEmd2
Amazon US https://goo.gl/29QeWz
KOBO  https://goo.gl/nsMTAK  
iBooks  https://goo.gl/jpM15k

Heroic Justice - pre-order now available

I can't believe it's been 9 months since I released Prime Justice, time really has flown by this year, it's frightening!

I'm excited to tell you that the fifteenth, yes, fifteenth full novel in the Justice series, HEROIC JUSTICE, will be with you at the beginning of December, sooner if I can obtain an earlier editing slot with my fabulous editors. The great news is that you can grab a copy on pre-order now for only 99c/99p.

In case you missed my newsletter last week, notifying you about the release of IRRATIONAL JUSTICE, I've included the links again for this fast-paced short story, which I'm delighted to say has achieved all five star reviews so far. 

Heroic Justice - a joint investigation between two of my leading characters, Lorne Warner and Hero Nelson is now available to pre-order at the special price of only 99c/99p. 

Only available on these sites at present and due for release on 1st December. 

Amazon UK https://goo.gl/wbEmd2 
Amazon US https://goo.gl/29QeWz
KOBO  https://goo.gl/nsMTAK   
iBooks  https://goo.gl/jpM15k

Irrational Justice - also 99c/99p

Amazon http://hyperurl.co/xibzzb
iBooks  http://hyperurl.co/ydid7x
Google Play  http://hyperurl.co/u3enkp
KOBO  http://hyperurl.co/ruqyfi
B & N https://goo.gl/5QVNRu

If you haven't read my co-author on the Deception series, Linda Prather's Catherine Mans FBI mystery series, you can now pick up a copy of Bet You Can't... Find Me for only 99c/99p. Amazon UK http://ow.ly/uEwYA Amazon US http://ow.ly/uEx35 Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/e... B&N http://ow.ly/uEwDc IBooks hyperurl.co/xx43sx

Don't forget to follow me on my Facebook author page, where I have frequent giveaways. There's one running now where you can win a signed copy of the one of your favourite books in the Justice series. Good luck! Happy reading, folks, and please stay safe to all my friends in the US. Mel x

Award winning cover

Thrilled to announce that my wonderful cover artist, Karri Klawiter has won a prestigious award for the cover she created for NO HIDING PLACE. So excited. She's fabulous to work with too. :-)

Congratulations, Karri.

New release in the Justice series.

Hi everyone, hope you're all well? It's time to announce yet a new release in the Justice series. This short story involves all the old, well-loved characters that you're always contacting me about. I hope you enjoy your trip down memory lane in Unfair Justice. As usual, I'm releasing at 99c/99p.  I'd also like to mention that my fellow Bloodhound Books author and dear friend, Netta Newbound, has a new novella out too, it's called Ghost Writer, I've read it and it's a fabulous story. I'll post the links below. Enjoy the warmer weather as it approaches, I'll be back next month with news regarding Double Jeopardy - the latest Hero novel. Thank you as always for your lovely emails, Facebook messages and your support, they always mean a lot to me. Mel xx Pick up your copy of Unfair Justice from the following sites for only 99c/99p. Amazon KOBO Barnes and Noble iBooks Google Play You can buy a copy of Netta's novella on Amazon for only 99c/99p.  Amazon UK Amazon USA A reminder in case you missed the last newsletter, that Cold Case is now available and is on offer for only 99c/99p for a limited time from all sites.   Amazon    iBooks KOBO    Google Barnes and Noble