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When Detective Serena Fox is called to investigate the brutal murder of a man found in a quiet city park, she uncovers an unusual clue: a small, cryptic ledger containing encrypted entries. At first glance, the ledger seems like a minor curiosity, but as Serena delves deeper, she discovers it holds the key to a massive global crime network, documenting illicit financial transactions and dangerous secrets. Realizing she’s in over her head, Serena reluctantly teams up with Ethan Rivers, a brilliant but cocky hacker with a mysterious past.

Cryptographer Ethan Miles lives a quiet life, decoding puzzles and teaching university students, until the murder of his mentor, Professor Harold Langston, shatters his world. When Ethan discovers a mysterious notebook among his mentor’s belongings, he is drawn into a deadly conspiracy. The notebook contains cryptic symbols and hidden coordinates tied to a powerful secret organization responsible for heinous crimes. As Ethan begins to unravel its secrets, he becomes the target of relentless assassins determined to silence him.

When a string of high-profile deaths shocks the city, all linked by the use of rare and toxic plants, botanist Dr. Lily Evans is thrust into the heart of a chilling investigation. Known for her expertise in botanical toxins, Lily is called upon by the police to uncover the mystery behind the murders. But as she delves deeper into the case, Lily discovers a disturbing connection to her late husband’s groundbreaking—and secretive—research into rare plants.

Journalist Lucy Reed has always sought the truth, but when a cryptic note lands on her desk hinting at a connection between the sudden death of a wealthy philanthropist and a secretive group known as "The Network," she finds herself thrust into the most dangerous investigation of her career. As Lucy digs deeper, she uncovers a chilling pattern: prominent figures dying under mysterious circumstances, each linked to an underground network that thrives on power and corruption.

Attorney Lily Grant has dedicated her life to defending the wrongfully accused, and her latest victory is her most personal yet—proving the innocence of Kevin Harris, a man wrongfully imprisoned for years.

When a devastating fire reduces the sprawling Harper estate to rubble, teenage survivor Lily Harper emerges as the sole witness and heir to her family’s fortune. But what first appears to be a tragic accident soon reveals itself to be something far more sinister. Traces of accelerants found in the ashes suggest arson, and the deeper Detective Nick Harper digs, the clearer it becomes that the fire was no accident—it was murder.

When a seasoned detective returns to her roots in the quaint fishing village of Beacon’s Reach, she’s expecting a simple murder investigation—but what she uncovers is far from ordinary. Detective Ellie Hart is called to the scene when a local fisherman is found dead under mysterious circumstances, clutching an ancient coin tied to the town’s most enduring legend: the lost treasure of the infamous pirate Captain Arlen Drake.

In the heart of New York City, a chilling wave of terror strikes as a killer targets victims with no apparent connections, leaving the city on edge. Each murder is meticulously orchestrated, and the only clue left behind is a single witness who vanishes before the police can question them. The enigmatic figure has become a haunting symbol of the killer’s twisted game.

When investigative journalist Claire West is assigned to cover the murder of a prominent figure in her city, she expects a routine assignment. But everything changes when she discovers a peculiar, ancient-looking key among the victim's belongings. Intrigued by its strange design and the cryptic symbols etched into its surface, Claire senses this key holds more than meets the eye. Driven by her instincts, she embarks on a journey to uncover its secrets.

Linguist Sarah Cohen has spent her life unraveling the mysteries of language, but nothing could prepare her for the chilling messages left at the scenes of brutal murders. Each cryptic cipher reveals not only the killer’s next move, but unsettling connections to Sarah’s own shadowed past. As the murders escalate and the codes grow more intricate, Sarah realizes she is not just solving a mystery—she is a part of it.

When tech CEO Marcus Lyle is found dead in his luxury penthouse, his computer wiped clean, the case is written off as a high-stakes robbery gone wrong. But cybersecurity expert Jack Conway is brought in to recover the erased files, only to find himself entangled in a far more sinister mystery. As Jack decrypts the fragments of data, he uncovers evidence of a powerful shadow organization known as the Obsidian Network—an alliance of corporations working together to eliminate whistleblowers and silence those who threaten their profits.

Death’s Design is a gripping psychological thriller that weaves suspense, intellect, and chilling ingenuity into a tale of obsession, betrayal, and the ultimate pursuit of justice.

Logan Kane, a former detective turned private investigator, is no stranger to the shadows. Haunted by a career-ending mistake, Logan lives a quiet life—until a desperate woman hires him to find her missing sister, Claire. What begins as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a dark and dangerous journey when Logan uncovers a human trafficking ring operating in the heart of the city.

Forensic artist Mallory Gray has always had a talent for bringing the dead to life through her sketches. But when she’s called to assist in a series of bizarre murders, her work takes a chilling turn. Each face she draws feels hauntingly familiar—faces she’s seen in her nightmares for years. As Mallory struggles to reconcile her disturbing dreams with the escalating body count, she begins to question her own sanity.

In a gripping story of resilience and courage, The Widow’s Shadow explores the lengths one woman will go to uncover the truth and reclaim her identity. Torn between protecting herself and exposing the truth about the man she loved, Margaret faces a heart-wrenching choice that will forever alter her life. Will she remain in the shadows, or will she step into the light and take control of her destiny?

Detective Emily Novak is no stranger to difficult cases, but when she’s assigned to investigate the disappearance of a young woman, what starts as a routine missing person inquiry quickly spirals into something far darker. As Emily delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a horrifying truth: the victim was entangled in an underground human trafficking ring, operating in the shadows of the city.

Jack Monroe and Sofia Vega are the best bounty hunters in the game—ruthless, cunning, and unrelenting. The only thing they despise more than the criminals they chase is each other. But when a dangerous fugitive vanishes with the location of a stolen fortune, they are forced into an uneasy alliance to bring him in. As their pursuit takes them across perilous cities, desolate hideouts, and shadowy networks, the tension between Jack and Sofia grows.

Defense attorney Rachel Summers has built her career on winning the unwinnable, known for defending clients everyone else has condemned. When Adam Grayson, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist, is charged with the brutal murder of his business partner, Rachel takes on the high-profile case despite public outcry. Adam swears he’s innocent, armed with a seemingly airtight alibi, and Rachel’s sharp legal mind is drawn to the challenge of proving it.

The Silent Witness is a gripping thriller that explores the power of perception, the strength of human resilience, and the lengths one man will go to seek justice when the odds are stacked against him.

When U.S. Marshal Avery Stone is assigned to track down Mark Hensley, a fugitive pilot linked to a powerful drug cartel, she finds herself in Frosthaven, a desolate Alaskan town where the icy wilderness hides more than just secrets. Hensley’s plane crashes deep in the tundra, but the pilot vanishes without a trace. As Avery delves into the investigation, she uncovers a clandestine smuggling operation that uses the treacherous terrain to traffic drugs across the border.