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Alison Bruce is the Canadian author of mystery, romantic suspense and historical western romance novels. Three of her novels have been finalists for genre awards, including the Arthur Ellis Awards. Copywriter, editor and graphic designer since 1992, Alison is also the Publication Manager of Crime Writers of Canada, Arthur Ellis Awards Administrator and tech guru to the technologically challenged.

Even in the future, the past can kill you. . . In 2018, rookie detective Kate Garrett lives in the shadow of her near-legendary father Joe. When Joe dies unexpectedly, he leaves Kate half interest in Garrett Investigations, his last case that ties to three murders, a partner she can't stand and a legacy to live up to. Jake Carmedy has lost a partner, mentor and friend, but grief will come later. First, he has a case to solve, one that has detoured from a simple insurance case to a murder investigation. If that isn’t enough, Joe’s daughter seems to want to take her father’s place as his boss. No matter how hard they try, Carmedy and Garrett can't avoid each other—and they might be next on a killer's list. Editorial Reviews:“Grips your attention from the first page. . . a treat for the senses. ” —Garry Ryan, award-winning author of Malabarista"A compelling story of loss, deception, and finding one's place in a world where change is fast and unwelcome. " —Debra Purdy Kong, author of Deadly Accusations"Bruce has woven an ingenious plot, defty delivered through the eyes of the newest detection pairing—Carmedy and Garrett. " —Alison Bruce, author of The Calling

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Category: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

An Imajin Qwickies™ Mystery/Crime Novella Last month Kate Garrett was a Police Detective. Now she’s a Pet P. I. ? Kate recently inherited half her father’s private investigation company and a partner who is as irritating as he is attractive. Kate has been avoiding Jake Carmedy for years, but now her life might depend on him. Kate and Jake are on the hunt for a serial cat killer who has mysterious connections to her father’s last police case. Kate’s father had been forced to retire when he was shot investigating a domestic disturbance. Is the shooter back for revenge? And is Kate or Jake next?

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Category: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Prudence Hartley has the usual single mom problems: getting her kids to school on time; juggling a gazillion errands while trying to get a full day’s work done; oh, and don’t forget about dinner. But Pru’s problems become a tad more complicated and a lot more dangerous when she finds a dead man in her house. Or a dead spy to be exact. Suddenly, a federal agent named David Merrick shows up and whisks her and her kids into protective custody. Pru has so many questions spinning through her brain she doesn’t know where to begin. How is she going to keep her kids safe? What was the dead spy looking for in her house? Why are the spies after her? Oh, and there’s one more question . . . just a pesky, minor thing. Why does Merrick have to be so damn sexy and protective?

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Category: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Disguised as a boy, Marly joins a handsome Texas Ranger in the hunt for a con man and they must bring the fugitive to justice before giving up the masquerade and giving in to their passion. When Marly Landers is fooled by con man Charlie Meese, she's determined to bring him to justice--even if it means dressing up as a boy and setting off across the plains to find him. Texas Ranger Jase Strachan is also after Meese, for crimes committed in Texas. He joins forces with the young boy in a journey that takes them to Fortuna, where a murder interrupts their mission. Jase is duty bound to find the killer, no matter the cost. Marly carries out her own investigation and comes to the aid of Amabelle Egan, the sister of one of the suspects. But appearances are deceiving, and Marly is mistaken for Amabelle’s suitor, making her a target for the killer. Not to mention, Charlie Meese is still out there. Under the Texas stars, Marly and Jase are drawn together by circumstances beyond their control, yet fate plots to tear them apart. Will Marly finally get her man?

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Category: Romance