Carrie Ray – författare

When Pearl and Violet, two adventurous friends from Oklahoma, embark on a dream vacation to the sun-drenched islands of Greece, they expect relaxation and escape. However, their journey takes a thrilling turn when they uncover the secrets of Alistair Finch, a brilliant historian whose obsession with ancient maritime mysteries led to his untimely death.  Guided by Finch's cryptic journal, they unravel a centuries-old enigma surrounding the "e;Eye of Poseidon,"e; a celestial phenomenon tied to ancient navigational tools and hidden treasuresAs they navigate treacherous sea caves, decode cryptic symbols, and explore sacred sites like the Hozoviotissa Monastery, they face ruthless rivals, including the enigmatic Silas Croft and cunning antiquities dealer Dimitri, who will stop at nothing to claim the prize. Their adventure doesn't end in Greece, as a mysterious package containing a carved wooden swallow and cryptic note leads them to the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps, where Finch's legacy continues to unfold.Set against breathtaking landscapes, this gripping tale of friendship, courage, and discovery blends historical intrigue, thrilling mysteries, and the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary. Pearl and Violet must rely on their wit, bravery, and unbreakable bond to survive the perilous journey and uncover the truth behind Finch's final mystery. Perfect for fans of adventurous thrillers and stories of resilience and exploration.

When the world fractures, the only way out is through the stars.The Great Eclipse was just the precursor. Now, the "e;Veil of Eternity"e; has begun to descend, a shimmering shroud that threatens to lock Aethelgard in a static, frozen moment for all time. The Primal Breach has grown too wide to close from the outside, leaving Ryn and her remaining allies with only one choice: enter the celestial source itself.Inside the Veil, the laws of physics are dead. Ryn must navigate a landscape of shifting memories and echoes of ancient wars to find the Anchor—the only device capable of stabilizing the realms. But the Veil is guarded by the Wardens of Silence, beings who believe that a world frozen in perfection is better than a world struggling in chaos.To save the future, Ryn must sacrifice her grip on the present. As she uncovers the truth about her own lineage and the "e;Ascension"e; to come, she realizes that the price of eternity is higher than any of them imagined.The clock has stopped. The Veil has risen. In the silence of eternity, who will speak for the living?

No exit. No air. No second chances.The true mastermind behind the "e;Atmosphere Habitats"e; project—a ruthless billionaire who sees human life as an experiment—emerges, threatening to "e;scrub"e; the air supply of the entire dome unless all political power is handed over. The city is plunged into chaos, the air is rationed, and time is running out.Evelyn and Leo are the only ones with enough expertise in the entire system to stop the villain. They must hack the central "e;Atmosphere Core,"e; blending a tech thriller with extreme environmental high-stakes.In the high-tension finale, Evelyn and Leo must decide if they will stay and try to fix a broken world, or risk a daring escape through the airlocks and into the ruined Earth outside the dome, hoping for a future in a world without walls. Their love will be tested by the ultimate choice: a broken "e;perfect"e; life, or a free, dangerous life together in the open air.

This story is a compelling tale of resilience, community, and the fight to protect a family's ancestral land from corporate greed. Set in a picturesque valley in the rugged American West, the narrative follows Cassia Thorne, a determined young woman who becomes a fierce advocate for her family's legacy and the ecological integrity of their land. Facing the powerful Sterling Corporation, a mining company seeking to exploit the land's resources, Cassia uncovers a sinister plot known as the "e;Copper Conspiracy,"e; which aims to exploit hidden resources and rewrite the land's history. With the help of allies, including a sharp-witted lawyer, an investigative journalist, and a united local community, Cassia navigates legal battles, environmental challenges, and corporate manipulation.The story explores themes of environmental stewardship, community solidarity, the tension between progress and preservation, and the moral weight of ownership. Ultimately, Cassia and her allies expose the conspiracy and forge a groundbreaking partnership with the corporation, creating a new model for resource development that balances economic growth with environmental protection and community prosperity. It is a powerful exploration of hope, adaptation, and the enduring fight to protect the soul of the land.

A Christian merchant travels the Silk Road to 7th-century China. He faces the challenge of sharing the Gospel in the Emperor's court while navigating the dangers of the desert trade routes.

In the quiet town of Oakhaven, Agnes Periwinkle's peaceful life is shattered when she becomes the target of a sinister surveillance operation. Detective Leo Miller uncovers a chilling conspiracy led by a manipulative figure whose crimes span decades. With the help of a skilled digital forensics expert, Leo delves into the shadowy world of cybercrime, exposing a web of deception, exploitation, and high-tech espionage. As the investigation unfolds, he must navigate the treacherous divide between the physical and digital worlds to bring justice and restore peace. A gripping tale of courage, resilience, and the fight against unseen forces in the digital age.

The book is a thrilling tale of mystery, adventure, and cultural exploration centered around the Kintsugi Collective, a global syndicate trafficking stolen artifacts. ​ In The Mastermind Revealed, a team of unlikely allies—Violet, Pearl, Akari, Kenji, and Isabella—race against time to dismantle the criminal empire led by Kenji Takahashi, a seemingly philanthropic art collector. Set in the neon-lit labyrinth of Neo-Kyoto, the team faces relentless operatives, encrypted networks guarded by AI, and the legendary Emperor's decree—a scroll with the power to rewrite history. The story explores themes of resilience, cultural collaboration, and the enduring power of history, as the team uncovers secrets, forms unexpected alliances, and learns the importance of human connection in a world dominated by technology. ​

One minute, fourteen-year-old Robert was in his room, the blue light of his PlayStation fading as he drifted off to sleep with his favorite hunting knife on his nightstand; the next, he wakes up in the sweltering, high-stakes reality of the Cretaceous period with no explanation other than a lingering static in the air. This first-person survival thriller follows Robert, a skilled hunter and self-taught mechanic, as he realizes he has been dropped into a "e;hardcore mode"e; reality where the predators have lethal, instinctual AI and there are no save points. The narrative focuses on Robert's mechanical mind as he uses 21st-century logic to stay alive, employing his serrated blade and his knowledge of torque and tension to engineer primitive traps and pulley-system shelters. Instead of panicking, he uses his hunter's intuition to mask his smell and navigate the waxy fern forests, calculating every move with the precision of a strategist to outsmart a world of ten-ton apex predators that are very much alive.

Book 3: To Seduce a Senator the focus shifts to Livia's cousin, Junia, a widow who has managed to maintain her independence and her late husband's vast shipping fortune despite the Augusta's constant pressure for her to remarry. The central conflict arises when a charismatic and populist reformer named Gaius Valerius enters the race for Consul, threatening the traditional power structures the family has spent generations building. To protect their interests, the Augusta tasks Junia with using her social influence—and her charm—to get close to Valerius, learn his political weaknesses, and ultimately ensure his defeat in the Senate elections. However, Junia discovers that Valerius is the only man in Rome who treats her as an intellectual equal, and she finds herself genuinely drawn to his vision for a Republic that values merit over lineage. As the election draws near, Junia is caught in a double-cross where she must decide whether to sabotage Valerius's career to remain in the family's good graces or risk her own fortune and safety to help him win. The story explores the cutthroat nature of Roman politics through the lens of a high-society romance, where a single dinner party or a public endorsement in the Forum can shift the fate of the entire city.

Every journey has an end. Every legend requires a sacrifice.The walls between dimensions have crumbled, and the Shadow launches its final, desperate assault to pull Aethelgard into the void. The heroes we've followed—Ryn, Thane, Korr, and Mira—must now rally every surviving kingdom, from the highest peaks to the deepest quarries, for a war that will decide the fate of existence itself.Ryn, now fully aware of her eternal nature, realizes that the Primal Breach cannot be closed by force alone. The "e;Final Ascension"e; isn't just a battle; it's a transformation. As the sky tears open and the ancient enemy emerges in its true form, Ryn must decide if she is willing to give up everything she has ever known to save the people she loves.With themes of legacy, hope, and renewal, this pulse-pounding conclusion brings The Fractured Realms to its powerful climax. The debt is due, the shadows are falling, and the light's final spark rests in the hands of one woman.The battle is won or lost now. The Ascension is at hand.

A sanctuary built on love. A legacy buried in secrets.Vivian and Jethro have finally found peace under the big Montana sky. But the High Timber ranch is more than just land—it's a vault of secrets Jethro's father took to his grave. When a cold case from Jethro's FBI past resurfaces, the couple realizes their sanctuary might be sitting on a crime scene thirty years in the making.While Jethro hunts for the truth, Vivian faces a new challenge: her eldest daughter has arrived at the ranch, heartbroken and skeptical of her mother's new life. As Sarah finds herself drawn to the local deputy, she begins to see the man Jethro truly is. But as the past and present collide, Jethro and Viv must defend their home from a threat that hasn't forgotten—or forgiven—the man Jethro used to be.

"e;Okie Hearts and French Perfume"e; by Carrie Ray is a captivating blend of mystery, romance, and intrigue set against the backdrop of Paris. ​ The story follows Pearl and Violet, two women from Oklahoma who embark on a journey to the City of Lights, seeking adventure and cultural enrichment. ​ What begins as a quest for romance and artistic inspiration quickly transforms into a thrilling investigation when they stumble upon a web of secrets surrounding the enigmatic Beatrice Moreau, a dismissed archivist with a hidden past. ​As Pearl and Violet delve deeper into Beatrice's life, they uncover a secret garden filled with coded messages, botanical clues, and cryptic journals that point to a dangerous conspiracy involving a stolen necklace, the "e;Star of the Seine."e; ​ Their investigation reveals a shadowy network known as the "e;Serpent's Eye,"e; a clandestine group operating within Parisian high society, bound by shared secrets and ruthless ambition. ​The narrative weaves themes of deception, betrayal, and resilience as Pearl and Violet navigate the sophisticated world of Parisian salons, uncovering the truth behind Beatrice's disappearance and the theft of the necklace. Along the way, Violet finds herself drawn to the charming Armand de Valois, whose intentions may not be as pure as they seem, adding layers of personal conflict and romantic tension to the story. ​

In 9 AD, 15-year-old Robert is thrust from the year 2020 into the freezing mud of the Germanic frontier, just as a massive tribal uprising looms against Rome. Clad in a modern hoodie and hiking boots, and armed only with a multi-tool and a bag of fireworks, he is captured by a Roman scouting party that mistakes his "e;alien"e; gear for barbarian spycraft. Despite being a skilled hunter, Robert is a natural mechanic at heart; he manages to buy his life by using modern physics to repair a broken Onager catapult that has stumped the Legion's engineers.Granted a precarious status as a probationary auxiliary, Robert must navigate the brutal hierarchy of a Roman fort under siege. While the soldiers watch his every move, he uses his engineering wits to bolster the camp's defenses, all while hunting for the "e;glitch"e;—a shimmering atmospheric anomaly that is his only ticket home. In a pulse-pounding race against time and ancient warfare, Robert must reach the portal before it vanishes, ultimately waking back up in the safety of his own bed in 2020.

The air you breathe is a weapon.Evelyn, a fifty-year-old lead "e;Atmosphere Regulator"e; for Habitat 7, maintains the delicate balance of life inside the dome. She's competent, meticulous, and entirely unnoticed by the elite above her—exactly how she likes it. But her quiet life is shattered when a high-ranking political rival of the Habitat's CEO drops dead in his sealed penthouse, the death ruled a "e;natural malfunction"e; of the oxygen lines.Evelyn knows it's a lie.She is reluctantly forced to partner with Leo, a ruggedly handsome technician from the "e;Oxygen Syndicate"e;—a shadowy organization the police believe are air-quality terrorists. Leo is the only one with access to the black-market tech needed to track the invisible killer. They discover the CEO is capable of creating localized, undetectable micro-storms and oxygen deprivation to silence opponents.As they become suspects, Evelyn and Leo go on the run, a high-stakes, man-on-the-run romance unfolding as they race to expose the truth before the killer uses the entire city's atmosphere for their next hit. dystopian sci-fi thriller climate fiction series, later in life romance for women over 50 seasoned, enemies to lovers romantic suspense man on the run         , corporate conspiracy technothriller murder mystery, dome city habitat survival science fiction noir, mature female protagonist midlife fiction slow burn, cyberpunk environmental crime underground syndicate

Waking up in a dense bamboo forest in 10th-century China, 15-year-old Robert stumbles upon a secret workshop where Song Dynasty scholars are accidentally creating "e;The Fire Drug"e;—the world's first black powder. While the alchemists struggle to control the volatile substance, Robert uses his modern "e;mechanic's brain"e; and knowledge of physics to show them how to use bamboo tubes to direct the energy. He effectively invents the first "e;fire arrows"e; and spinning ground fireworks, turning a dangerous accident into a controlled wonder.The situation turns deadly when the local military discovers the breakthrough and demands Robert turn his "e;celebration powder"e; into a weapon of war. Caught between the peaceful inventors and a ruthless general, Robert must use his tactical hunting skills and his newly engineered pyrotechnics to stage a massive, distracting "e;Festival of Light"e; escape. As he outmaneuvers the soldiers under a sky of primitive fireworks, he tracks the shimmering "e;glitch"e; through the smoke, plunging through it to wake up safely in his own bed in 2020.

In a near-future D.C. where traditional digital evidence has been compromised by a global hack, the FBI relies on the "e;unheard."e; Maren, a 54-year-old acoustic engineer who has spent years in self-imposed isolation, is the only person capable of "e;tuning"e; the government's new, experimental scanners. These devices scan the molecular texture of walls and glass to retrieve "e;trapped"e; sound waves from the past.When a high-profile federal judge is found dead inside his soundproofed, high-security panic room—locked from the inside with no signs of entry—the case is ruled a natural heart attack. Only Agent Elias Vance, a veteran investigator in his fifties with a gut feeling that something is wrong, refuses to close the file. He recruits Maren to "e;hear"e; what the cameras couldn't see.Together, they discover a terrifying new weapon: Infrasound. The killer didn't need to enter the room; they used a specific frequency transmitted through the building's plumbing to vibrate the judge's own pacemaker until it failed. As Maren and Elias dig deeper, they realize the judge was only the first target. To stop a "e;silent"e; serial killer, they must track a predator who leaves no fingerprints, only a resonance that Maren must find before it's used against them.

A Cuban doctor discovers his mentor is part of an underground ring smuggling Bibles via old fishing boats. When the mentor is caught, the doctor must continue the dangerous mission while navigating betrayal and government surveillance.

Book 2: Whispers on the Palatine the focus shifts to Livia's younger brother, Cassian, who has spent his life as the charming, carefree face of the family to mask his role as their primary intelligence gatherer. While the city celebrates the union from the first book, a series of anonymous, scandalous messages begin appearing on the walls of the Forum, specifically targeting the private indiscretions of the Senate's most powerful players. Cassian is tasked by the Augusta to find the source of these leaks before they destroy the family's newly repaired reputation, leading him to Elara, a brilliant but disgraced daughter of a fallen noble house who is living in the shadows of the Subura. Elara is using her knowledge of the elite's secrets to fund a way out of the city, and Cassian soon realizes that she holds proof of a financial conspiracy involving the Augusta's oldest allies. As Cassian and Elara engage in a dangerous game of information trading, their mutual distrust turns into a volatile attraction that threatens to expose both of their double lives. The story centers on the cost of truth in a society built on curated lies, culminating in a high-stakes confrontation during the Festival of Vesta where Cassian must choose between protecting his family's legacy or saving the woman who has unmasked the rot at its core.