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Every serial killer has a type. This one’s the trap.
When virtually identical blonde women are murdered across Minnesota, panic sets in—and so does political pressure. Detective Cade Dawkins is handed the case no one wants, with the governor demanding results and the clock ticking.
But the killer isn’t just hunting victims. He’s playing a longer game—one designed to turn the investigation into a personal test. As the body count rises and the rules begin to shift, Dawkins realizes the truth too late: In this game of cat and mouse, he may be the mouse.
$14.99
One killer was bad enough. Now there are two.
After famously stopping a serial killer, Detective Cade Dawkins thinks the worst is behind him. He’s wrong.
A disturbing discovery reveals a dark-web forum where serial killers gather to boast, share exploits, and issue challenges. When a challenge is issued to outsmart the detective who stopped one of their own, killers descend on Minnesota, turning murder into a game and Cade into the prize.
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Not all assassins are elite. This one is a wildcard.
Frank Perlmutter isn’t the assassin you hire for perfection—he’s the one you call when you’ve run out of better options.
When he crosses paths with a stunning, mysterious woman—who may or may not be a North Korean spy—Frank goes off-mission. Untethered from his agency, his handler, and his better instincts, he becomes a volatile threat just as Minneapolis prepares for the high-profile International Mayors Conference. With media and political pressure mounting, Cade races to stop the rogue assassin before the body count rises faster than the Mississippi during spring thaw.
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The Cade Dawkins Series
The Cade Dawkins series delivers high-stakes crime thrillers where the murders are brutal, the clock is always ticking, and the pressure comes from every direction. A relentless Minnesota detective with a sharp mind and sharper instincts, Dawkins is thrown into cases that spiral fast—serial killers, media frenzy, political interference, and enemies who don’t just want to win, they want him broken.
Each book blends fast-moving investigations, authentic police work, and taut psychological tension, with enough dark humor to keep the edges sharp. These are page-turners built on momentum, menace, and the simple truth that some killers aren’t hiding—they’re hunting.
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Special Noir Edition
The Stuff Dreams
Are Made Of
A priceless black statuette. A beautiful liar. A detective who trusts no one—not even himself.
When private investigator Sam Spade is pulled into the hunt for the legendary Maltese Falcon, he enters a world of greed, deception, and double-crosses where every smile hides an angle and every ally may be a killer. As bodies begin to fall across San Francisco, Spade finds himself trapped between ruthless criminals, seductive manipulation, and the dangerous temptation of the Falcon itself.
Sharp, cynical, and endlessly influential, The Maltese Falcon helped define modern crime fiction and laid the foundation for film noir. Dashiell Hammett’s landmark novel remains as lean, hard-boiled, and addictive today as it was in 1930.
This special Stillwater Story House edition includes bonus material exploring the novel’s historical impact, noir legacy, unforgettable characters, and lasting influence on modern thrillers.
New Romantic Comedy
When rivalry meets chemistry, the rules don’t stand a chance
Celia Cruze has built her life on structure—on the field and in the office. As a driven soccer coach and rising star at a bold advertising agency, she knows exactly how to win.
Liam Brody doesn’t follow the playbook. He’s laid-back, unpredictable, and somehow gets results without trying nearly as hard as he should.
When they’re forced to share a field—and then a high-stakes client pitch—their rivalry quickly turns into something neither of them can control.