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Maggie Mae vanished from her own home, leaving behind only her purse. No note. No warning. Just sudden absence — and the husband who found her gone, unsure what had driven her away. Samantha Leary is called in to untangle the mystery, piecing together fragments of Maggie’s life: routines, friendships, and hidden pressures that may have shaped her choices. Every detail whispers control, manipulation, and the unseen forces that may have pushed her to disappear. As Samantha digs deeper, the line between freedom and coercion blurs. The missing woman, the quiet house, the unspoken fears — ...

Jessica thought she’d found the perfect home for her Aunt Mabel and Uncle Howard. But the house on Teller Hill carries the imprint of a man who didn’t just manipulate women—he shaped them, controlled them, and broke them into the versions he wanted. When a body is found inside, clutching a photograph that points straight to his pattern, Samantha Leary is pulled into an investigation built on pain, power, and the deliberate remaking of women’s identities. As Samantha uncovers the truth, Jessica is forced to confront the reality that the house she chose wasn’t just a home — it was...

When a model is found murdered, her body scarred by acid and her life ended by strangulation, Samantha Leary is pulled into a case that refuses to stay clinical. The violence isn’t random. It’s intentional, intimate, and meant to erase something the killer believed he had the right to destroy. As Samantha works through the evidence — fingerprints, chemical burns, the unmistakable signs of control — she’s forced to confront what the crime says about possession, obsession, and the price women pay for being seen. The victim’s absence lingers, heavy and unresolved, shaping every ...

Master the Art of Editing: Refine Your Story Like a Pro Unlock the secrets to transforming your draft into a polished, compelling story. This guide takes you step by step through the editing process, showing you how to identify weak spots, strengthen your narrative, sharpen your characters, and elevate your prose—without losing the unique voice that makes your story yours. Whether you’re tackling plot holes, pacing issues, dialogue that falls flat, or structural inconsistencies, this book equips you with practical techniques, checklists, and insider tips used by professional writers. ...

When a woman vanishes, most people look for answers. Samantha Leary looks for patterns. A missing wife. A warning delivered in the rain. A hotel room that feels more like a waypoint than a destination. As Samantha follows the quiet trail left behind, she uncovers a story of control disguised as love—and a woman trying to escape a life that refuses to let her go. Each step draws Samantha deeper into a world where fear is normalized, silence is enforced, and disappearance isn’t always an accident. When the truth fractures instead of revealing itself, Samantha is left with what she knows ...

The storms we see are nothing compared to the ones we carry inside. Samantha Leary is no stranger to darkness, but nothing prepared her for the quiet collapse of a family—and the ripple it sends through everyone involved. When a violent crime tears apart a household, the lines between loyalty, love, and survival blur. As secrets surface and the truth comes into focus, Samantha must navigate a web of deception, fear, and human fragility. Greg follows the threads as a detective, but even he can’t shield those caught in the storm from its consequences. In a world where choices have ...

In the latest Samantha Leary Psychological Thriller, the stakes are higher than ever. Catherine Whitmore’s murder has sent shockwaves through the publishing world, leaving Samantha to untangle a dangerous web of missing manuscripts, subtle political corruption, and powerful players who will do anything to protect their secrets. As she traces connections from Catherine’s husband, Victor’s real estate empire to Congressman Hugo Larkin, Samantha discovers a lattice of influence, greed, and intimidation. With every lead she follows, the danger escalates—and a shadowy figure known only ...

Samantha Leary steps into a nightmare she didn’t see coming. On a wedding night meant for celebration, a young bride is murdered — and the stepfather is at the center of a web of secrets, lies, and betrayal. Every encounter between the stepfather and the bride holds a threat, every family tie hides a truth, and every clue Samantha uncovers brings her closer to danger she can’t escape. In this tense and immersive Samantha Leary thriller, darkness doesn’t just linger — it hunts, and justice may depend on knowing who can’t be trusted. For Mature Audiences

When Alice Weaver disappeared years ago, suspicion fell on her husband, Paul. Now, the shadows of that family’s past have not only shaped the present—they’ve created a son trapped by the weight of desire, control, and impossible expectations. Trace Weaver has always longed for a family, but his obsession with what he cannot have has twisted into something dangerous. Samantha Leary, relentless and unflinching, is drawn into their world. As she digs into the past and confronts the men behind the secrets, she finds herself navigating a maze of manipulation, obsession, and hidden violence...

When financial transfers lead to offshore accounts and a missing campaign aide, Detective Greg Dickson and investigative reporter Samantha Leary are called to trace the trail. As they navigate corporate ledgers, political influence, and a web of manipulations, the truth about who can be trusted — and who is being used — becomes painfully clear. Samantha observes the subtleties that others miss, uncovering the human cost of ambition, idealism, and the invisible hands that guide them. The stakes are high, the answers elusive, and one man’s disappearance will challenge everything they ...

When a mother dies under mysterious circumstances, the truth is never simple—and the secrets she left behind may be more dangerous than anyone suspects. Samantha Leary is drawn into a world of lies, manipulation, and control as she investigates the life of the woman who was gone too soon. Each step closer to the truth uncovers the devastating impact of Nicholas’ influence—a man who dominates, deceives, and destroys lives with cold precision. As Samantha pieces together the mother’s hidden story, she confronts the heart-wrenching realities of loss, power, and betrayal. With a baby ...

A woman built a life in public. Someone decided it belonged to him. When social media influencer Sophia Vargas is found brutally murdered, the crime looks personal—and intentional. Investigative reporter Samantha Leary and Detective Greg Dickson are drawn into a case where admiration curdled into entitlement, and success became a trigger for violence. As Samantha sifts through Sophia’s carefully curated online life, she uncovers a trail of possessive messages, quiet threats, and a name that refuses to fade into the background. Interviews reveal a man who believed he had created ...

A missing boy. A shattered mother. A truth buried for fifteen years. Samantha Leary is about to uncover the kind of nightmare that leaves scars. When nine-year-old Edward Blake vanished at a crowded concert, the city was shaken—but no body was ever found. Now, fifteen years later, a new murder drags the cold case back into the light, and homicide detective Samantha Leary is pulled into a labyrinth of grief, obsession, and long-buried lies. Edward’s mother, Suzanne, has been hollowed by loss. Her memories shift like broken glass—fragile, dangerous, and sharp enough to cut anyone who ...

The children are at risk. The system has failed them. David knows what it means to be powerless. He grew up in a world that didn’t protect him, and now he’s determined to make sure no child suffers the same fate. But his version of justice is obsessive, methodical—and deadly. Investigative reporter Samantha Leary and detective Greg Dickson are drawn into the shadows of a case where the line between protection and destruction has been erased. As Samantha uncovers the patterns, the letters, the escalating threats, she realizes that someone is watching, planning, and willing to cross any...

Samantha Leary has built her life around observation. Seeing patterns. Reading silences. Noticing what others step past without a second thought. But this case forces her to confront something far more unsettling than violence: what happens to people who are never truly seen. Marcy wanted to be noticed. Janet spent years disappearing inside her marriage. Christy chose to walk away before invisibility destroyed her completely. Three women. Three different outcomes. Only one survives. As Samantha traces the quiet decisions and emotional blind spots that led to tragedy, she begins to ...

She was supposed to be invisible. Quiet. Neat. Reliable. A woman who slipped in and out of people’s homes without leaving a trace — except for the sterile scent of bleach she carried like a second skin. But when a string of brutal murders leaves no forced entry and no fingerprints, Samantha Leary notices the one thing every crime scene has in common: someone had cleaned the house before the killing. The trail leads to a pristine bungalow, a house too immaculate to feel lived in… and a woman too composed to be ordinary. Her routines are flawless, her answers too rehearsed, and her ...

This volume combines 3 of the digital Lessons From The Garden books into 1 physical volume for easy enjoyment by readers everywhere. In book 1, The Rose, readers are introduced to a small rose who struggles to find its identity and fit in with the other flowers in the garden. Its thick and prickly stem, makes it look different than the other flowers that surround it. This causes the rose to be criticized and ignored by the other flowers. With the tender care and nurturing of the Gardener and the friendship of a wise little worm, the rose learns how to accept itself and see its value in the ...

You are the author. Not just in theory, not someday, not after you “prove yourself.” If you’ve got a story inside you—or even the whisper of a message—you already hold the title. Now it’s time to walk it out. In You Are the Author: Writing and Publishing Your First Book, faith-based writer and coach John equips you with a heartfelt, step-by-step guide to turn your calling into a completed book. Whether you’re overwhelmed by where to start or stuck in the middle, this book walks with you through the full journey—from inspiration to publication. Inside, you’ll learn how to: ...

What if the very thing you resist is the thing that helps you grow stronger? In The Palm Tree That Did Not Want To Be Pruned, young readers meet a proud palm tree who loves the praise it receives from visitors to the Gardener’s estate—but hates the process of being pruned. When the Palm Tree convinces the Gardener to stop trimming its fronds, it learns a difficult yet powerful lesson after a storm causes unexpected damage. Through rich storytelling and a meaningful parable, this beautifully illustrated picture book teaches children the value of loving correction, the wisdom behind ...

Eddie and Freddy Celebrate International Friendship Day: A Faith-Based Beach Adventure for Kids Have you ever wandered too far from the safety of your loved ones? In this uplifting children’s book, Eddie joins Freddy, Mommy, Holly, and Cyndi for a beach day in celebration of International Friendship Day. But when Eddie ventures too far into the water and realizes he can’t swim back, the whole family learns a powerful lesson: that God watches over us, even when we make risky choices. With vibrant illustrations and a gentle spiritual message, this Eddie and Freddy adventure reminds ...