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More easy reading for you, and this time, there is with the bonus of an additional story. Now 9 Murder Mysteries, Volume 3 just became 10. As with his first two collections of murder mysteries, Don Potter has written tales that will keep you turning the pages. Just when you think the ending of each story is clear, a twist of fate, a bump in the road, or an unexpected development is introduced. The result is a climax that is sure to surprise you 9 times over, make that 10 times over.

A deadly virus. International conspiracy. Rainforest destruction. Murder in Brazil. Troubles at home and at work prompt investigative reporter Mac McFarland to pursue a project about business activities in the Amazon Rainforest. He uncovers proof of government payoffs and collusion between a major Brazilian company and China. They plan to grab and develop protected land and push the indigenous people out, or eliminate them completely. Mac, along with an associate, survives being lost in the unforgiving jungle, only to be caught in the middle of a battle between nature and progress. If you like the international intrigue of Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, and the persistence and tenacity of Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch, then you'll love this adventure.

Mysterious deaths. A stranglehold on rare earth resources. And an investigative reporter who won't stop digging. Our lives depend on technology. Without computers, smartphones, lasers and jet engines, our world would collapse. They all have one thing in common: rare earth elements. Without these seventeen elements there would be no technology, and no modern civilization. One country has the mining monopoly: China. Investigative journalist Mac McFarland joins an expedition searching Alaska's Aleutian Islands for a source that will break the Chinese stranglehold. Then people end up dead and he has a new story to write - if he can stay alive long enough. If you like the international intrigue of Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne and the persistence and tenacity of Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch then you'll love The Rare Earth Conspiracy.

This book presents the Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Industrial and Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems, focusing on the theoretical aspects of intelligent systems research as well as extensions of theory of intelligent thinking machines.

Newlyweds face murder and conspiracy in an island paradise. Katie and Mac move to New York City after fighting the forces behind a subliminal advertising scheme in the nation's capital. Six months later, while on their honeymoon in Puerto Rico, they are drawn into the investigation of a murder at their hotel by a hard-drinking local newspaper reporter. As more deaths occur, the suspect list grows to conspiracy proportions. Katie's father, Ben Norris, has business interests on the island and volunteers his services even though the newlyweds are committed to solving the case on their own. If solid evidence of a conspiracy is not uncovered, Puerto Rico could suffer grave financial consequences. The situation becomes more dangerous as the sleuthing couple races to expose the explosive plot before time runs out.

9 Murder Mysteries: Volume 2 synopsis of storiesHEAVEN - A man finds himself in a beautiful and serene place with no idea where he is or how he got there. As time goes on the character of the place changes and his dreams reveal more about his past until reality is finally found. MORTICIAN - A funeral director has a secret: he talks to the dead. His life changes when one of them talks back to him. The deceased sends him on a frantic mission to determine if she was murdered and, if so, who did it. EX - Linda and Jack seemed to be in love. He abruptly ended it. Jack reappeared after a 25 year absence and wants to rekindle the relationship. They spend a weekend together, a situation that can produce deadly results. STAR - The major league's leading hitter is in a batting slump. Many speculate as to the cause of the problem. One reporter digs into the matter and finds a troubling history that may somehow be connected with a series of murders. RETIRED - Harry is 82 and angry. His wife is gone, and the grown daughters do not care about him. He moves to a retirement home to make life easier. Boredom sets in, but he finds excitement by pursuing the role of vigilante. CHEF - Being a great chef requires special skills and creativity. The competition is fierce, particularly among the leading restaurant owners. How far will the top chef in New York go to remain on top?HITCHHIKER - Brian is a huge fan of Ted Bundy. He plans a cross-country trip and hopes to surpass the executed murder's record for kills during his first rampage. MAGIC - An illusion goes bad, resulting in the death a magician's assistant. Many suspects exist. It is up to the top homicide detective in Las Vegas to unravel the mystery and find the killer. CONFESSION - A priest hears a man's confession and is confronted by his own past sins. He is drawn into a bizarre plot calling for the murder of unknown pedophiles like him or risk being exposed or possibly lose his own life.

Rob Fleming is a typical American boy and grew up in a typical American family in a typical American city. After that, being typical ended. He is fortunate to work in the advertising agency business, a field he loves, and rises to the top of his chosen profession. But is the success Rob achieves worth the ultimate price he pays?

The ad game turns deadly as a killer prowls Madison Avenue. Detective JP Kelly, assigned to his first big case, struggles to solve riddles the murderer deliberately leaves behind. He soon realizes his efforts alone will not be enough to trap this clever serial killer. JP enlists the help of top advertising executive Ben Norris to decipher the meaning of the ad slogans found at each murder scene. They become convinced that these famous advertising lines hold the secret to cracking the case. The deeper Ben becomes involved the more he realizes the ultimate prize in this deadly cat and mouse game could involve his adult daughter, Katie, and ultimately him. Together, Ben and JP race to track down the killer before he strikes again.

MAD MEN meets THE FIRM. Advertising's golden age begins in the '60s with MAD MEN and ends in the '80s with THE ADMAN. Hot shot ad executive Ben Norris fights to achieve his dreams in a world of shifting values - where each battle he wins causes him to lose a little more control of his life. Ben thrives on recognition and does whatever it takes to please his clients, his boss, and even those working for him. Dedication pays off professionally but does little to support his home life in spite of his love for his young daughter, Katie. A fatal obsession with fashion designer Liz Atherton ruins his marriage and jeopardizes his business life also. Ben stumbles down a path of personal destruction and murder from which there seems to be no return.

Political Deception. Conspiracy. Subliminal Advertising. Murder. Katie Norris pursues a political cause she believes will accomplish two things: re-elect a president and free her from an overly protective and famous father. She moves from a Madison Avenue ad agency to Washington DC where she is recruited by a stealth organization to produce campaign ads, only to discover her job is to embed subliminal messages into commercials. Katie suspects a friend's death is really murder and enlists her new love, newspaper reporter Mac McFarland to investigate the incident. They unearth evidence suggesting the people Katie works for may be responsible for a number of deaths in order to keep their mission secret. In the year leading up to the presidential election, Katie and Mac realize each new piece of evidence ties in with the murder of another player. It is now too late to stop playing this deadly game. Their only escape is to expose this sinister scheme in which a powerful few manipulate the minds of innocent people to do their will.

Mac McFarland, investigative reporter turned mystery novelist, learns of the ritualistic murders of four boys in New Orleans. He follows clues that lead him to Haiti to track down the killers. There he uncovers a Devil worshiping cult planning to topple the Haitian government and rule under a dictatorship. Only Mac and a handful of companions stand in the way of their victory. Voodoo Vengeance is the seventh book in a series of stand-alone but connected stories. Each story is a murder or adventure mystery. You may enjoy reading them all to better relate with the recurring key characters and the people they have become.

A new health scare emerges after the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who received the quickly developed vaccine experience a worsening in conditions they had before being inoculated. And, there is no known antidote. Yet, the news media and its sources remain silent. Mac McFarland, investigative reporter turned mystery novelist, is determined to find the answers about this growing health problem and what appears to be a massive cover-up. He must maneuver through an increasing number of obstacles and enemies to find the truth, and then broadcast it to the world.

This book presents the Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Industrial and Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems, focusing on the theoretical aspects of intelligent systems research as well as extensions of theory of intelligent thinking machines.