Savannah has grown up preparing for the end of the world. Her father is Teddy Unser, ex-con and doomsday prepper devoted to the day he and his family will have to run. But Teddy is tired of waiting, and when Savannah is fourteen, he steals a water truck and commits a cataclysmic attack in which Savannah and her little sister Mía find themselves accomplices.

Teddy flees with the girls and their grandmother into a macabre refuge inside a labyrinth of caves. Now Savannah must fight to protect her little sister while at the same time reconcile the nagging sense of loyalty she feels for her father. But supplies are running out and paranoia is fast consuming the hideout. Confined with a madman, the girls have no choice but to use their wits and the wilderness itself to survive. Inspired by true events and steeped in myth, Prisoner’s Cinema is Ruby Ridge meets The Shining.

"Intriguing . . .Provocative . . .This challenging, original historical dramatization is perfect for fans of Amor Towles's A Gentleman in Moscow, John le Carré's The Spy Who Came in From the Cold."
--Publishers Weekly (BookLife Review)
 

Unmatched International Intrigue in a Masterfully Written World War Two Thriller.

Oscar Frosell, wealthy Swedish businessman, philanthropist, and family man, survived the Nazi occupation of Paris and, like many of his countrymen, was looking forward to being a part of France’s postwar future.
But in the rapacious, score-settling chaos of the new French State, Frosell’s fortune—rare art, priceless jewels, antique furniture, gold, platinum, a valuable stamp collection, and especially his opulent Paris apartment—worth over $40 billion today, was an irresistible temptation for some thieves.
A conspiracy to steal Frosell’s treasures was hatched by naval hero Admiral Dumesnil, the admiral’s daughter (a high-ranking commandante and friend of Charles de Gaulle), and the Swedish general consul, lauded as “the man who saved Paris.” The conspirators launched a nightmarish defamation campaign against Frosell, which not only denied his Swedish nationality, but also denounced him as a Nazi collaborator and Gestapo agent.
Frosell then fought for years against relentless persecution and intimidation, fabricated charges and trumped-up testimonies, five counts of false imprisonment, near-execution and escape from the notorious Oermigen concentration camp, and the illegal, state-sanctioned confiscation of everything he and his family owned—authorized by General Charles de Gaulle himself.
The Frosell Affair is the unforgettable story of one man’s fight for justice and restitution .
 

What People are Saying About The Frosell Affair.

"Intriguing . . .Provocative . . .—Publishers Weekly (BookLife Review)

"The Frosell Affair illustrates, perhaps more than anything, the fine, hazy line between perseverance and obsession." —Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff, New York Times Bestselling Author of THE ANTIQUITIES HUNTER
 

About the Author

Heddy Frosell da Ponte was a flight attendant for forty-five years. Now retired, she lives in Georgia. She is one heck of a character who has a fiery spirit and a wonderful sense of humor, both of which shine through in her writing. Heddy is also the author of 'The Glamor Years of Flying as a Stewardess.'

The greatest scientific invention of modern times…
Capable of curing humanity…
But more adept at controlling it…

Sydney scientist, Marcus Hall, is developing a radical 5G Wi-Fi receiver for CSIRO. With access to secretive Lamarr computer chips - this technology promises billions to repair Australia's ravaged economy. On a caffeine boosted whim, he inadvertently discovers a therapeutic breakthrough in neuroscience. Or so he thinks…
His seemingly trustworthy lab partner, Henry, is an unlikely Australian spy. His official duty is keeping tabs on the project and their Lamarr chips. But the whole project is now classified top-secret.
Marcus remains blissfully unaware of the many secrets surrounding him, until he witnesses the graphic murder of a colleague. Could this event reveal Henry as a master deceiver and ruthless double agent? Will the scientific discovery be fatal for Marcus, those he loves, and the one he yearns for? Marcus faces a soul tearing dilemma: is the only means of stopping the carnage to weaponise his prototype?
Foreign intelligence agencies realise the top-secret breakthrough is priceless. One particular spy leads the race to seize the invention. A psychological master of the long game, espionage, and extortion, his only rule according to Kung Fu: Win.
Friend and foe alike confront this psychotic mastermind. All will FEAR him, but is their FEAR real? Only the next six minutes will tell…

Someone took your daughter. And nobody believes you…

Then:
Three-year-old Ally was found alone in a parking lot.
She was barefoot and dressed only in a yellow sundress. In the middle of winter.
What kind of person would abandon their daughter?

Now:
Fifteen years later and Ally has a new family.
But her real father has sent her a letter.
And now Ally is missing.

A gripping twist-filled thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and Teresa Driscoll.

What everyone’s saying about Keep Her Close:

‘A fast-paced thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. I read it in one day as I did not want to put it down.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘The author had me totally engrossed… There are so many twists and turns throughout that had me totally glued to what was happening within the pages… The author very cleverly messes with your head… Without a doubt, my favourite novel by this author. There was tons of suspense that builds up to a more than satisfying climax. An absolute page turner of a read!’ bytheletterbookreviews, 5 stars

‘Had my heart pounding with anticipation!... A fast-paced action-packed journey that homes in on parental love and the depths you’d resort to finding your daughter… An intense story… One of those novels that by the time you get to the end, it really makes you think about what you thought you knew about the beginning. It’s very clever and certainly ends with a satisfactory bang!’ NowFiction, 5 stars

‘It’s been a while since a book was able to hook me as quickly as this one did. Two pages in and I knew I needed to keep going… You feel for every member of this family from one chapter to the next. I would highly recommend this story… intriguing.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘I really enjoyed this read. It's a fabulous page-turner… A fast-moving tale of relationships and secrets. It's well-written and the style reminded me of early Harlan Coben / Linwood Barclay… A fun, well-told drama and I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘The tension ramps up as the narrative unfolds in this quick-read, fast-paced tale of a family in crisis… The suspense builds as the story unfolds with some interesting reveals and plot twists that keep the pages turning… Recommended.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘A gripping thriller with an unexpected twist. Keeps one interested until the very end. A great read, recommended.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘The book has a great premise and an interesting start. It then moves into a fast almost frenetic pace where everyone is running somewhere… I love Judy. Her character unfolds with the story and I understand her motivation… A good story.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘Delivers a real punch at the end!’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘Addictive… kept guessing as to what had happened.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘I really liked this book! I liked it a lot… A good book! It sure gets your heart rate up! I think it could make a great movie…’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘Trust no one. Anxiety for miles in this book. Where is the girl? Who is lying? It's more like who is telling the truth. The answer is totally left field. I was so confident I figured it out right off, then maybe at the middle. Nope, rug pulled totally from under me…’ Goodreads Reviewer

On Friday night in the clay fields of Bethel Creek, seventeen-year-old Daniel Reyes is found brutally attacked and left for dead. On Saturday morning, Cora Maxwell finds her teenage son’s clothes covered in blood.
A small town torn apart by a horrific hate crime. 
An investigative reporter hell bent on finding the truth.
A mother’s worst nightmare.
What really happened to the Reyes boy?

In the heart-stopping and timely suspense novel, Secrets Mothers Keep, widow and mother Cora Maxwell faces the hardest decision of her life. In a world where there are few second chances, do you grant one to your child? And if so… what is the cost?

#1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb presents the fifth thrilling novel in her futuristic In Death series—where even in an age of cutting-edge technology, old beliefs die hard.

Conducting a top secret investigation into the death of a fellow police officer has Lieutenant Eve Dallas treading on dangerous ground. She must put professional ethics before personal loyalties. But when a dead body is placed outside her home, Eve takes the warnning personally. With her husband, Roarke, watching her every move, Eve is drawn into the most dangerous case of her career. Every step she takes makes her question her own beliefs of right and wrong—and brings her closer to a confrontation with humanity's most seductive form of evil...

2020 PenCraft Award Winner - Medical Thriller

"Heart-pounding tales of a surgical intern that are both terrifying and profound. This medical thriller will stay with you long past the final chapter." -Best Thrillers

Jackson Cooper, MD will never forget that first day, its stunning conclusion forever etched in his mind. His year as a surgical intern is a story of medical suspense, tragedy, and occasional terror, as a young physician deals with the world of surgery.

The surgeon's knot is a surgical tie used in the operating room which the intern practices ceaselessly. The knot refers, as well, to the tangled world of the protagonist.

Jackson's life soon becomes burned-out, resulting from events beyond his control as well as destructive behavior. Physicians, patients, and cases ranging from humorous to tragic are present.

A Surgeon's Knot is a story of the dignity of medicine, the overwhelming duty to man, failure and recovery.

In this five-book cozy mystery boxed-set, Becky Tibbs sees ghosts... and she is not afraid to help them!
For the second boxed-set that includes books six through ten, look for this ASIN: B08W4MRXJ2

Join Becky as she solves many mysteries in this light, clean, airy, and informative series.

Fans of the television series Ghost Whisperer, The Dead Files, and Medium will enjoy this series.

Cozy mystery? Check.
Ghosts? Check.
Ghost Animals? Check.
Amateur Sleuth? Check.

Becky has the gift the same as her brother and sister. The only difference is that her siblings don’t want anything to do with their paranormal abilities and they’ll do anything in their power to drown out those disembodied souls who plead for help.

Award-winning author, Chariss K. Walker, has combined the first five books in Becky Tibbs: A North Carolina Medium's Mystery Series in one download for your reading convenience.
This book includes:
•A Medium's Birthday Surprise #1
•A Medium's Thanksgiving Table #2
•A Medium's Christmas Gift #3
•A Medium's Valentine's Day Delight #4
•A Medium's Easter Epiphany #5
You can find the rest of the books in this series on the series page: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KY3SLGG

Becky Tibbs is a sweet girl, maybe a little too sweet, but it’s difficult to fault her for an innocent nature. Some might consider her naïve. And she is. She’s had little knowledge of a larger world others might live outside North Carolina. On the other hand, she’s had a lot of experience dealing with ghost problems.

Be on the lookout for the next installments in this series, A Medium's 4th of July, Book 6, ASIN: B08BJCHKCR
A Medium's Engagement, A Medium's Wedding Day, and A Medium's Honeymoon with more books coming soon.

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A fae beast. An enchanted forest. A beauty destined to break the curse upon them...

As town greenwitch, Aster’s spent her whole life defending her people from the nightmarish fae of the forest. Yet despite her best efforts, each year a girl is taken by the fae Beast who rules the Folkwood, sacrificed to the ancient faerie magic of the Tithe.

And this year, the Beast claims Aster.

When he whisks her away to his lavish woodland Court, Aster finds herself prisoner in a cursed mansion laced with enchantments and filled with hordes of wicked faerie servants. Not to mention there’s the Beast himself, whose savage beauty and dark magic never fail to remind Aster of his predatory fae nature.

But when the Beast realizes Aster is more powerful than she ever could have guessed, he offers her a deal. Her freedom in exchange for her help breaking the curse on his Court.

As feelings blossom between the two of them, their faerie bargain will force Aster to choose: her people or her heart.

A retelling of Beauty and the Beast, An Enchantment of Thorns is the first in a new series of interconnected fairy tale retellings that feature strong heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, clean romance, and magical happy ever afters. Readers are comparing this new fae romance to A Court of Thorns and Roses, Uprooted, and The Cruel Prince.

Scroll up and one-click to start this fae retelling of Beauty and the Beast today!

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs “roars back with a Temperance Brennan mystery unlike any that have come before” (Booklist, starred review) in which the forensic anthropologist must use all her skills to discover the identity of a faceless corpse and its connection to a decade-old missing child case.

It’s sweltering in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Temperance Brennan, still recovering from neurosurgery following an aneurysm, is battling nightmares, migraines, and what she thinks might be hallucinations when she receives a series of mysterious text messages, each containing a new picture of a corpse that is missing its face and hands. Immediately, she’s anxious to know who the dead man is, and why the images were sent to her.

An identified corpse soon turns up, only partly answering her questions.

To win answers to the others, including the man’s identity, she must go rogue, working mostly outside the system. That’s because Tempe’s new boss holds a fierce grudge against her and is determined to keep her out of the case. Tempe pushes forward anyway, even as she begins questioning her instincts. But the clues she discovers are disturbing and confusing. Was the faceless man a spy? A trafficker? A target for assassination by the government? And why was he carrying the name of a child missing for almost a decade?

With help from a number of law enforcement associates including her Montreal beau Andrew Ryan and the always-ready-with-a-quip, ex-homicide investigator Skinny Slidell, and utilizing new cutting-edge forensic methods, Tempe draws closer to the astonishing truth.

But the more she uncovers, the darker and more twisted the picture becomes...

“Edgy…eerie…irresistible” (Sandra Brown), A Conspiracy of Bones “was created by a master of the genre who knocks it out of the park” (David Baldacci).

"A cinematic and suspenseful spy novel." (Kirkus Reviews) from a USA Today bestselling author:  Connor Sloane, a CIA operations officer, has committed his life to his country, and to those who serve it, even at the possible sacrifice of his own freedom.

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Connor Sloane, a CIA operations officer, uncovers a plot against the homeland that dwarfs anything that had occurred on 9-11.

After confirming that terrorists have finally gotten their hands on a nuclear weapon, all of his attempts at getting someone to do something are actively thwarted.

Realizing that politics are at play, even at the highest levels of the intelligence community, Connor faces two choices: move on, or go to the press with everything he knows.

PATRIOT is about a man who has committed his life to his country, and to those who serve it, even at the possible sacrifice of his own freedom.

London, 1914. Lily's visions could stop a killer... if she'll trust a reclusive aristocrat with her darkest secret.

A monster stalks the gaslit streets of Edwardian London, draining the blood of the city's mediums. Lily Albright knows who's next.

Lily is plagued by visions of the future she can never change. When a mysterious fiend threatens someone she loves, she's determined this time will be different. 

But she can't do it alone. To save a life, Lily must reveal her darkest secrets to someone she has little reason to trust—the reclusive Lord Strangford, a man haunted by his own unusual powers.

From the glittering galleries of Bond Street to the rookeries of Southwark, Lily and Strangford plunge into a dark conspiracy that lies at the heart of England's rising eugenics movement.

To thwart it, Lily must face a past rife with betrayal—and embrace the power she has spent her entire life trying to escape.

This gripping historical fantasy series is perfect for those who love supernatural suspense and slow-burn romance

Bloody Ties, the newest installment of Serenity’s Plain Secrets, is a thrilling and unpredictable adventure of corruption, organized crime, and murder that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. When dead mobsters start turning up in Blood Rock, Sheriff Serenity Adams joins forces with a new recruit, a US marshal, and her ex-partner to solve the cases, but can she trust any of them? Her old partner, Ryan Donavan, is not acting like himself, and Serenity fears he’s keeping secrets. For all of his politeness, there’s something about Officer Jerome Wilson that doesn’t ring true, and Marshall Bryant always has his own agenda. Throw in the Moretti mafia family, a Mexican drug cartel, and a hillbilly moonshine making clan, and Serenity has her hands full.But just as answers come into view, the investigations expand into the Amish community. The sudden return of an ex-Amish man marks more trouble for the sheriff, and local teenagers are once again facing bad luck. As Serenity grasps at a little normalcy in her personal life, sinister forces descend on her town—and in a race against time, she must unravel the truth before she loses everyone she holds dear.

What if you had nothing to live for and nothing to lose…

Devastated after his wife and daughter disappeared in a mysterious plane crash, Jack Storm, former CIS extractor, is failing to keep it all together. When a crucial asset is trapped in Tehran, the agency has no choice but to bring their top agent Jack back into service. They assign him a nearly-impossible mission, knowing he’s a ticking time bomb…

Sent in with a know-it-all rookie, despondent Jack is relentlessly hunted at every turn. If he is caught, he’ll be hanged. But does Jack even care?

Double-crossed, alone, and with the clock ticking, Jack, now more furious than hopeless, focuses his rage. But what does he have left to sacrifice to ensure the asset makes it out alive?

Reviews

★★★★★ “Wow that was some opening!”

★★★★★ “Ethan Jones is the Master of the International Spy Thriller and you're sure to love The Extractor, his new Jack Storm series opener - it's a five star, not-to-be-missed, sensation. Grab yourself a copy today!”

★★★★★ “Jack Storm is a new, exciting character that guys like me enjoy following.”

★★★★★ “My main thought about the book was simply, 'This is how you start an action series!'”

★★★★★ “…Didn't disappoint… I found it riveting, fascinating, exciting and it kept me turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next.”

★★★★★ “Awesome start to a new series!”

★★★★★ “LOVED the book!!! Couldn't put it down! Canadian CIS eh! Reminded me of Jack Ryan and some of Vince Flynn's books for the thrilling action and double crosses.”

★★★★★ “Thrilling suspenseful fast action spy thriller. Grab a coffee and settle in for an enjoyable read!”

★★★★★ “…immediately riveting… I can't wait to see the next one in this series.”

★★★★★ “What a story!  I thoroughly enjoyed the novel.  It kept me at the edge of my seat.  I was stunned by the ending.  The author knows how to write an exceptionally good story.  I could not put it down and I am impatiently waiting for the next book.  I give it 5 stars which are well deserved.  I would recommend this novel to anyone who likes spy stories.  Keep writing!”

Jack Storm Spy Thriller Series

International bestselling author Ethan Jones brings a new series so heart-stopping and fever-pitched, that you’ll have to take up a permanent position on the edge of your seat.

Action movie fans will thoroughly enjoy The Extractor. A novel that promises to deliver and is as addicting as it is exciting. With more books coming in this rapid release spy thriller series, if you like Clancy, Flynn, or Ludlum, you’ll love The Extractor. Enjoy it now.

"Jackson's debut novel blends elements of suspense and legal drama to create an action-packed, fast-paced crime thriller."--Publishers Weekly


What Lurks Inside Is about to Crawl Out...

Donovan Montgomery is Chicago’s top forensic psychiatrist, an expert on behavioral deviance whose belief in law and order and convincing testimony has locked up the city’s worst criminals.

With her latest case, the stakes have never been higher. Violence and racial tensions are boiling over in the Windy City. A neo-Nazi is running for congress, while a white supremacist is being tried for a triple murder. It will be Donovan’s job to derail the candidate and convict the killer. But things are about to go horribly wrong with the city, the campaign, the trial, and with Donovan herself.

What nobody could have foreseen is that Donovan harbors a terrifying secret that has long been suppressed, buried so deep inside her even she’s not aware of it. But with a mind of its own, this thing has been clawing its way out. Unleashed, it is a frightening side of Donovan she never knew existed.

Her life quickly takes a dizzying twist; her pursuit of truth spins into a personal vendetta. Donovan plunges into the city’s underworld, an asylum of corruption, conspiracies, and madness—just the kind of chaos for this dangerously changed–Donovan to make right with her newfound brand of justice.

Chicago and Donovan will never be the same again.
 

What People Are Saying About Make It Right

“Jackson’s debut novel blends elements of suspense and legal drama to create an action-packed, fast-paced crime thriller.Readers will be guessing until the end. Fans of true crime and courtroom legal dramas will delight in this tale of vigilante justice. Great for fans of: Walter Mosley, Kathy Reichs’s Temperance Brennan series.”—Publishers Weekly

“A gripping tale with more than one mystery at its core.”—Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff, New York Times best-selling author.

“A malevolent, intricate tale of murder and madness.”—David Niall Wilson, USA Today best-selling author.
 

About the Author

Dr. Willie Mae Jackson is an adult and forensic psychiatrist in Chicago. She is a mentor at a number of medical schools and universities, and is an advocate to improve access to mental health services and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.

Instagram: @dr_willie_mae
Facebook: Drwilliemae

Enjoy three exciting and addictive page-turning thrillers you can't put down.

DEAD LAWYERS DON'T LIE:

In this Amazon Top 20 Bestseller, a mysterious killer who calls himself The Artist is assassinating wealthy lawyers in San Francisco. When war veteran Jake Wolfe accidentally takes his picture during a murder, The Artist adds Jake to his kill list and he becomes a target in a deadly game of cat and mouse. How far would you go to protect your loved ones from a killer?

VIGILANTE ASSASSIN: Jake Wolfe wants to leave his violent past behind, but when a woman and her kids are threatened he starts a one-man vigilante war on a criminal gang.

Every marriage has a secret, and this one is deadly. Lauren Stephens wakes up to find her husband, Gene, has vanished during the night. His phone is dead. Desperate, she hires Jake Wolfe and his war dog, Cody. They search the house and discover something so disturbing that Jake won’t allow Lauren near it. “No, if you see this, there is no unseeing it.”

KILLER LAWYER: Attorney by day, assassin by night. Jake Wolfe is a young lawyer who leads a secret life.

Trained by the CIA, he now wants peace and quiet, practicing law and living on a boat with his war dog. But when his city is shocked by a serial killer and he’s framed for the murder of a friend, Jake must race against time to find the killer before he strikes again.

Buckle up for a wild ride as Jake Wolfe and his exceptionally intelligent dog, Cody, rush into action in these page-turning vigilante justice thrillers in Mark Nolan’s bestselling series that has earned thousands of 5-star ratings on Amazon and Goodreads.

Lady Katherine only has one week to catch the Pink-Ribbon Killer. Not only to stop the killing, but also to prove her skills at detection to her father and win her dowry and independence.

There’s only one catch—she has to take one last matchmaking job to do it. Never mind that the match is impossible—all the better because if she fails, then no one will seek her services again. The job provides the perfect cover, especially when her peculiar investigatory techniques are mistaken for unconventional matchmaking attempts.

Things would go a lot smoother if she weren’t knee-deep in suspects and thwarted at every turn by a rival matchmaker. But when the killer strikes again, Katherine’s investigation leads down a dangerous path. Too late, she discovers that she has a lot more to lose than her dowry.

The first explosive thriller featuring Peter Ash, a veteran who finds that the demons of war aren’t easily left behind...

“Lots of characters get compared to my own Jack Reacher, but Petrie’s Peter Ash is the real deal.”—Lee Child

Peter Ash came home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with only one souvenir: what he calls his “white static,” the buzzing claustrophobia due to post-traumatic stress that has driven him to spend a year roaming in nature, sleeping under the stars.

But when a friend from the Marines commits suicide, Ash returns to civilization to help the man’s widow with some home repairs. Under her dilapidated porch, he finds more than he bargained for: the largest, ugliest, meanest dog he’s ever encountered...and a Samsonite suitcase stuffed with cash and explosives.

As Ash begins to investigate this unexpected discovery, he finds himself at the center of a plot that is far larger than he could have imagined...and it may lead straight back to the world he thought he’d left for good.

For years the abandoned MacKenzie mansion remained hidden in rural Wisconsin. Rumors and stories of apparitions, odd noises, accidents, and strange deaths in or near the property were enough to convince the townsfolk it was haunted and they stayed away.

Lucas MacKenzie and his brother Nate know nothing of this when they inherit the property and decide to bring their families to Wisconsin for a major renovation project with HGTV stardom in mind. As they tear out old fixtures and open shuttered windows, the house begins to reveal secrets of a terrible past and it soon becomes clear the MacKenzies are in grave danger. In the end, only one person can save them.

All Elle wants is a little land to call her own. And she has earned it, finding a measure of peace on a lonely isle near the bottom of the Florida Keys. But others have their own designs, especially Billy, her deadbeat, absent husband who could show up any time to claim her or maliciously destroy what he cannot have.

In 1935, as Labor Day approaches, a storm is brewing that will alter Elle’s life and the landscape of the Florida Keys forever. How far will Elle go to protect the little that she has? And if she does the unimaginable, can she keep her freedom?

In the great depression of the 1930’s, No Name Key is still unconnected to the mainland; wild weather, desperate characters and treacherous swamp, a woman has got to use all her strength just to survive.

Set against the backdrop of the 1935 Labor Day hurricane in the Florida Keys, a desperate Elle puts Billy on the last ferry out, on the morning of the storm.

Or did she?

Mrs. Rowlands, Billy’s wealthy paramour believes that Billy may have suffered an even worse fate. But just what did she see, and what will she find out?
And who else remained with Elle on that small island, shut in while the hurricane raged?

Praise for No Name Key
T.D. Allman, award winning author of Finding Florida says "In this book you learn trees as well as mean men and hurricanes can kill you. Elle, the book's protagonist, is as tough and amoral as the crabs that crawl and consume their way through Jessica Argyle's narrative. As one particularly startling gustatory scene demonstrates, that's not all she has in common with the crustaceans. One blustery night in France, I read No Name Key cover to cover, glad I'd locked the door and closed the shutters."


REVIEW BY C.S. GILBERT for KONK LIFE, Key West

Beyond the historical, the book is a hymn to survival, particularly through the eyes of Elle Woodman, whose will to live is tested even before the hurricane, a Category Five monster recently deemed the most destructive hurricane in the history of the United States. Counterpoint to this monster is the much smaller monstrosity of Billy Woodman, Elle's husband.
For the contemporary survivor, Elle is a heroine to look up to, even if the view be divided equally between horror, awe and admiration.
It is in the aftermath of the storm that the tension builds; No Name Key becomes peopled by spirits, benign and not, and returning visitors with muddy motives. The mix of Christian and pagan – or certainly homely superstition --- is the defining spice of the dish; they come to serve as Elle's primary motivation.
Argyle's narrative is strong and sometimes lovely; doubting herself, Elle identifies with the cat that is “all swagger and little substance.” With little dialogue, Elle's story moves forward as a small, sturdy boat in a choppy sea, becoming more and more compelling as the journey continues.