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In "Hard Water," a historical fiction novel set in the scorching July of 1884, William Pinkerton has assigned Oliver Redcastle to capture a train robber who happens to be a tight-rope-walker. But this mission is anything but simple, as Redcastle finds himself entangled with two beautiful women, a dangerous cult, and reminders of his Civil War past. As old loves and hatreds are reignited, Redcastle must navigate a web of personal and professional hazards to complete his mission. Along the way, he encounters some of the most powerful figures in Midwestern industry and politics, including John...

Oliver Redcastle Takes on London Intrigue. His on-again, off-again lover, Marietta, faces a murder charge and, possibly, the hangman. To save his daughter’s fickle mother, Oliver, reluctantly, crosses the Atlantic. Little does he know that to rescue her he’ll have to deal with a ruthless spymaster, professional assassins, and a murky welter of intrigue and betrayal. Who is behind Rufus Prock’s poisoning? Why would a train explosion in Baltimore create an international incident? What will happen when Oliver teams up with his old partner, Hannah Kinchman? Read this exciting historical ...

Finding a cheap apartment in this city can be murder. Dyslexic decorator, Toni Credella, accidentally shot her abusive cop husband. Broke and wracked with guilt, she needs new digs. When she finds a place in a great neighborhood that's a steal, she grabs it. Just one catch. A young woman had been murdered there only three months earlier. Before Toni can unpack, she’s caught up in the puzzle of her predecessor's life and death. Her lawyer friend, Randall, warns her to get out of that fatal apartment. But Toni has learned enough about its last victim to want retribution for her. Finding ...

In "Fatal Flowers," the year is 1888, and ex-Pinkerton detective Oliver Redcastle's teenage daughter, Chloe, has gone missing. Kidnapped by an unscrupulous orchid-hunter, she disappears into Florida's vast and treacherous Everglades. Oliver will stop at nothing to find her, and his journey takes him across an ocean, where he battles an assassin, defies murderous train robbers, and confronts sharpshooting enemies from his bloody Civil War past. As Oliver ventures deeper into Florida's most mysterious and exotic wilderness, he discovers the River of Grass holds secrets that will define both ...

"Buried in Baltimore" by Louise Titchenelr is a thrilling mystery novel that follows Toni Credella, a determined and tenacious private investigator in Baltimore. When Toni teams up with a tough private investigator to get her own PI license, she finds herself investigating the murder of a homeless woman and a mysterious death of a young girl from decades earlier. As Toni digs deeper into the case, she begins to uncover a web of secrets and connections between the two crimes. She soon realizes that her investigation is putting her in grave danger, and she must catch the killer before he ...

"Mantrap" by Louise Titchener is a gripping suspense novel that centers around Sally Dunphy, who is seeking answers about her ex-fiancé's supposed suicide. Convinced that Joe would never take his own life over her, Sally enlists the help of rugged police detective Duke Spikowski, an old friend who has always been like a brother to her. However, as they spend more time together, Sally begins to feel increasingly attracted to Duke, and he seems to want to change their relationship as well. As Sally and Duke delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a web of lies and deceit that lead ...

It's 1882, and once again, Oliver Redcastle is about to dive into mayhem. He's no stranger to bloodshed. Memories of the men he has killed, first as a Pinkerton Detective, then as a Union Army sharpshooter haunt his days - and his nights. He dreams of putting his past behind him and, upon learning that he has unexpectedly inherited a house in Baltimore, vows to start a new life for himself and his daughter.

In "Bumped Off in Baltimore" by Louise Titchener, readers are taken on a thrilling adventure with Toni Credella, a dyslexic private investigator. Since the day she shot her abusive cop husband in self-defense, Toni has been struggling to make ends meet. To earn money, she becomes the bodyguard of an opera singer with connections to the underworld and a violent boyfriend. When the boyfriend threatens Toni, she knows that trouble is brewing. Things get even more complicated when a socialite activist is murdered and a contract killer enters the picture. To add to the chaos, Toni's uncle ...

Medical mischief is afoot in 19th Century Baltimore! Ex-Pinkerton and ex-Union sharpshooter Oliver Redcastle is hired to find a kidnapped boy. His search takes him to the mean streets of Baltimore in 1884 where gangs of homeless children roam like feral cats and the dangerous harbor where many unwary immigrants are sacrificed in the "Oyster Wars."

"Burned in Baltimore" by Louise Titchener is a gripping mystery novel that follows Toni Credella, a private investigator in Baltimore. Toni is determined to find a decent home for herself, but instead, she gets caught up in a series of dangerous and puzzling cases. When a drive-by shooting and a puzzling death by fire occur, Toni is called to investigate. As she delves deeper into the cases, she discovers a mysterious faucet that seems to be connected to the crimes. Along the way, two hunky men compete for her affection, and Toni must navigate their advances while trying to solve the cases....

Ageless is a gripping tale of a woman, Ariane Bragonier, who has lived for over three centuries and is seeking justice for her murdered grandson. Ariane is a beautiful antique dealer with a secret; she has lived through centuries of witch-burning, kidnappings, wars, and devastating losses. She revisits her past life on the sultry streets of New Orleans in search of clues to solve her grandson's murder. As she tries to unravel the mystery surrounding her grandson's death, Ariane finds herself caught in a deadly duel of deceit and betrayal with a pitiless Voodoo priest and a driven scientist....

Step into a world brimming with grandeur, mystery, and danger as intrepid detective, Oliver Redcastle, takes center stage in a captivating Gilded Age tale. Rebel Hoard weaves an intricate web of post-Civil War intrigue, unleashing a whirlwind of suspense and adventure that will leave readers spellbound from the very first page. In a heart-wrenching twist of fate, Redcastle returns from his daughter's joyous wedding only to find his once-beloved home in ruins. Determined to unearth the truth and restore justice, he embarks on an extraordinary quest that will challenge his intellect, courage,...

Oliver Redcastle’s enemies are out for blood. Appease them, foil them, or do a disappearing act? Before he can find a way to elude his lethal adversaries, he must save his daughter from a merciless scam artist, and see her through a crisis. There’s more! Can he outshoot a persistent Civil War opponent, ferret out the cause of a brutal accident, and deal with a determined woman who has marriage on her mind? Oliver must sort out all these roadblocks before he can find his way to the peaceful life he craves. Will he? Read this thrilling Redcastle adventure and find out!

In "Evil Twin," ex-Pinkerton detective Oliver Redcastle returns home to face his worst nightmare: an arch enemy who is determined to destroy him, his friends, and everyone he loves. As Oliver tries to unravel the mystery behind the multiple murders in his town, he discovers a sinister scheme to steal a massive chunk of western land. As the stakes grow higher and the danger increases, Oliver must navigate a treacherous web of malice and deceit to protect his family and survive his foes. With enemies lurking around every corner, Oliver must rely on his sharpshooting skills and detective ...

Get ready for another thrilling ride with Oliver Redcastle in War Rag! When a painting of a Civil War battle is stolen and replaced with a fake, female Pinkerton agent Hannah Kinchman calls on Oliver for help in finding the original. But what they discover is much more sinister than a simple art heist. A murdered warrior, a threatened inheritance, and multiple dangerous women are just some of the challenges they face. Oliver must navigate a complex web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth behind the theft and murder. With his sharpshooting skills and quick thinking, he takes on dangerous...

"Trouble in Tampa" takes readers on a thrilling journey to the Wild South of Florida in 1885, where wild pigs and even wilder people roam. The novel follows the story of Oliver Redcastle, an ex-Pinkerton investigator and sharpshooter who takes on what should have been an easy assignment for a wealthy Baltimore art collector. However, when the man Oliver is hired to find goes missing, he finds himself embroiled in a swamp of trouble. Betrayed by an old acquaintance and caught between two passionate women, Oliver is railroaded into one of old Florida's infamous turpentine camps. With his ...

"Murder Mountain" takes readers on a journey to the deadly and beautiful landscape of 1886 New Mexico, where troubles are always looming. Oliver Redcastle, a sharpshooter and ex-Pinkerton detective, seeks a quiet life on a sheep ranch with a mountain view, hoping to leave his violent past behind and provide a healthy environment for his asthmatic daughter. However, his fickle lady love, Marietta Dumont, joins him, and their problems begin. As the winter turns brutal, and a vicious viscount and two kidnapped twins enter the picture, Marietta's discontent grows, and she longs for the ...

In this captivating fantasy book for middle-grade children, Clare and Johnny are unhappy in their new neighborhood. They embark on a year-long fairy-tale adventure. On nights of the full moon, they shrink in size and sail down the creek in the backyard of their new home in a toy sailboat. Their mission is to recover the links of a magical chain. Throughout the year, they meet a gilded flying boy named Fiddle, steal treasure from a snapping turtle’s cave, paint the leaves red for an “Autumn Seasonwife” named Mourna, and fly home on an enchanted swan. By the end of their journey, they ...