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Murder and Tacos
A taco truck parked next to a bar & bookstore!
What more could you ask for?
Zoey sells tacos next to a bookstore that doubles as a bar, but her quiet life in the one-stoplight town is turned upside down when a dead body is discovered near her taco truck. When Zoey and her friends emerge as the leading suspects in the investigation, she knows she has to do something. She has too many secrets in her past to let the investigation continue. Before long, Zoey finds herself entangled in the mystery of the small-town murder. She learns that nothing is as it seems and that everyone has secrets they’d rather leave in the past. Will Zoey’s former life catch up to her before she can find the real killer, or will she be forced to run from the town and her past?
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Among the Lies
Some lies are worth killing for… some truths are worth dying for.
How different would her life be if Wendy had never been charmed away from her family home by Sheldon Drake? Blinded by his wealth and everything it offered, she overlooked that he was a ruthless criminal.
Wendy didn’t understand the price of the extravagant lifestyle she yearned for with the man who seemed to have it all until it was too late. Now, she’s hiding in fear and plotting to commit murder. Can she trust federal agents to help her find an answer without breaking the law, or is she destined to kill again? Her life has become a spiral of lies woven by everyone around her. Nothing is as it appears, and she wonders if she can trust anyone… including herself.
Murder on Liberty Bay
A Pacific Northwest Cozy Culinary Mystery - book 1
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Lily Pine recently moved to a cozy peninsula town in the Pacific Northwest. Her plans to open a bayside restaurant and start a new life are hindered when she is unexpectantly swept into a murder mystery. Can Lily make new friends in this picturesque village, solve a murder, and fulfill her husband’s lifelong dream? Along the way, Lily shares delicious recipes sure to please any mystery enthusiast.
Poisoned in Port Townsend
A Pacific Northwest Cozy Culinary Mystery - book 2
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After Marty's on the Bay is linked to a local food poisoning death in the coastal town of Port Townsend, Washington, Lily and Judy Pine set off to clear the restaurant's name. But they soon find themselves deep in a murder investigation. When their good friend Detective Miller is assaulted, leaving an inept officer in charge of the case, it's up to Judy and Lily to discover the truth. Can the mother and daughter team solve the murder and restore their restaurant's reputation? Lily shares with readers her recipes for Chicken Lily and Killer Broccoli Salad.
DEATH on Bainbridge Island
A Pacific Northwest Cozy Culinary Mystery - book 3
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Chase, a young honest employee of Lily’s, is accused of Murder. Convinced of his innocence Lily and Judy rush to investigate. Cute dogs, crazy neighbors, and the restaurant business prove to complicate the endeavor. How can the two sleuths keep their friend from spending the rest of his life in prison? Budding romances and some deliciously simple meals make this mystery all the more appetizing.
Killer Christmas in Paradise
A Pacific Northwest Cozy Culinary Mystery - book 4
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Trapped in Paradise, Washington by a snowstorm, Lily and Judy fear for their lives. A sudden blizzard confines a group of shelter seekers to a lodge that has been closed for the season. The scenery is breathtaking, but when bodies start to drop, it seems clear that one of their companions is a murderer. Cut off from the rest of the world, can the amateur sleuths discover the culprit and save everyone from impending death?
Meet the crazy cast of shelter seekers in this picturesque Mount Rainer hideaway. Follow the clues with the ladies from Poulsbo, Washington as they seek to unveil the motive for murder. Will closing in on the truth save them or make them the next victims? How many will make it out alive when the snow starts to melt?
Suspicions in Silverdale
A Pacific Northwest Cozy Culinary Mystery - book 5
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Is something sinister happening near Judy’s home, or has Peter’s recent trauma caused his mind to play tricks on him? Could someone in this cozy neighborhood be guilty of murder? Backbiting gossip, shadowy figures, and circumstantial evidence may be deceiving him. Get ready to encounter some quirky and unusual characters in Silverdale, Washington while Judy works to discover the truth surrounding a suspected murder.
Convicted on the Kitsap Peninsula
A Pacific Northwest Cozy Culinary Mystery - book 6
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When Ivy Sinclare, Washington state’s most notorious convicted murderer, asks Judy Pine to tell her story, Judy jumps at the chance. As she unravels accounts of Ivy’s past, Judy begins to believe in the prisoner’s innocence, but Judy’s determination to find the truth may jeopardize her own future.
This opportunity proves to be more than Judy bargained for. Will it be the story of a lifetime or the biggest mistake of her life? Mounting evidence leads Judy into uncertainty and peril as she endeavors to unravel the mystery behind this infamous homicide.
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The James Brickman Series Book 1
James Brickman is an investigator for the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department. When his personal life collides with his work life, he finds himself racing to save a young girl held captive by human traffickers. With the cooperation of several law enforcement teams and a little help from his new romantic interest, James embarks on a journey to bring justice to the sinister deviants behind the criminal network. Traversing a peninsula in the Pacific Northwest, this unyielding ex-detective puts his life on the line in the name of righteousness.
Blackout Murder - Kindle Unlimited
The James Brickman Series Book 3
A murder suspect with no memory of the night in question.
A murder arrest thrusts Brick and Samantha into the heart of a perplexing investigation. Making allies along the way, they attempt to thwart a murderous drug smuggler. As the prime suspect is haunted by bloody visions of his best friend, the lives of Brick’s family members hang in the balance.
Steve Teller can’t convince himself entirely that he isn’t responsible for his friend and partner’s loss of life. He found Jason’s body covered in blood, a mere thirty feet from where he woke, but he can’t remember a thing about what happened.
Can Brick prove Steve’s innocence and help his family escape assassins who kill entire families to demonstrate their power?
Hi, I'm Dennis Shock. I grew up in Bloomville, Ohio. I have lived in several states across the country. I currently reside in Evans, Georgia. I am a family man and a dog lover.
I have opened over a dozen restaurants with five restaurant companies during my 20-plus years in food service. Along with being an author, I now work in healthcare.
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Powerless
A Neighborhood Domestic Thriller
Do you have any idea what is truly going on inside the house next door?
Occurrences just beyond your view could shock you.
Julia's uneventful life takes an unexpected turn when her parents separate, but that is just the beginning. Something dark and sinister is happening near her home. As she makes new friends and hopes for romance, residents of her quiet, little neighborhood start to disappear. What kind of community has she moved into?
Are there unthinkable truths hidden beyond the casual facades we encounter every day?
Powerless
A Neighborhood Domestic Thriller
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Do you have any idea what is truly going on inside the house next door?
Occurrences just beyond your view could shock you.
Julia's uneventful life takes an unexpected turn when her parents separate, but that is just the beginning. Something dark and sinister is happening near her home. As she makes new friends and hopes for romance, residents of her quiet, little neighborhood start to disappear. What kind of community has she moved into?
Are there unthinkable truths hidden beyond the casual facades we encounter every day?
The Link
Now on Audio
The James Brickman Series Book 1
James Brickman is an investigator for the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department. When his personal life collides with his work life, he finds himself racing to save a young girl held captive by human traffickers. With the cooperation of several law enforcement teams and a little help from his new romantic interest, James embarks on a journey to bring justice to the sinister deviants behind the criminal network.
Traversing a peninsula in the Pacific Northwest, this unyielding ex-detective puts his life on the line in the name of righteousness.
Justice for the Guilty
Now on Audio
The James Brickman Series Book 2
The wheels of justice turn slowly. The guilty are often unpunished.…
James Brickman is pulled back into a case from four years ago. A murder with an endless pool of suspects teams Brick with a pair of FBI agents. Bringing down the kingpin of a multi-state human trafficking syndicate may be more than they bargained for.
Immerse yourself in the murder, mystery, and intrigue from the Pacific Northwest to the coast of California. You’ll never believe where it all leads.
