Joslyn Chase

Not every Christmas miracle comes wrapped in a bow-sometimes, it arrives with a twist. In Crimes Upon a Midnight Clear, award-winning author Joslyn Chase delivers a pulse-pounding collection of holiday-themed suspense stories, where danger and deception lurk beneath twinkling lights and falling snow. From a pickpocket's final job gone horribly wrong to a Homeland Security agent racing to stop a Christmas town from being blown off the map, each story packs a thrilling punch. Whether it's a suspicious department store Santa or a deadly showdown in the Alaskan wilds, these tales combine high-stakes tension with a dash of holiday spirit. Every story captures the deep longing to be home for Christmas-even if the road there is lined with secrets, shadows, and unexpected turns. Tightly written, emotionally rich, and laced with clever twists, this collection showcases Joslyn Chase's signature style: gripping mysteries with heart. Set in vivid locales from Leavenworth's Bavarian charm to snowbound forests, the atmosphere adds to the chill-and the cheer. If you love clever plots, shocking reveals, and the warm glow of Christmas justice, this collection is your next holiday obsession.

Jump in, hold tight, and don't look back. Welcome to a world where every ticking second brings danger or heart-thumping suspense and no mystery remains unsolved for long. In Rapid Pursuit, acclaimed author Joslyn Chase delivers a riveting collection of fourteen tales that dive straight into high-stakes intrigue and unexpected twists. From hurricane-threatened beachfronts to blizzard-blasted back alleys, Chase's signature blend of tension and thrilling suspense captures readers at every turn. Whether evading the law in the dead of night, tracking down an elusive killer, or navigating treacherous alliances, these stories walk the line between good and evil like a tightrope artist on a dare. Featuring tales that have gripped readers in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem, and Thrill Ride, this collection brings Chase's best in the genre. Each story is crafted to keep you breathless and turning pages late into the night as her characters plunge into situations where every choice could be their last. Get ready for Rapid Pursuit-where justice, revenge, and survival intersect in a relentless race against time.

Spy-in-training Riley Forte faces off against a lethal criminal mastermind in this white-knuckle sequel to the explosive Nocturne In Ashes.Recruited by an elite, under-the-radar security firm, concert pianist Riley Forte trains to go undercover at an ultra-secret spy school in the heart of Bavaria.Upon her arrival, a shocking revelation shatters her confidence, making the struggle to stay atop the learning curve more challenging than she ever imagined.Dogged by intrigue, treachery, and the mounting threat of terrorism, can Riley acquire the skills she needs to survive spy school and stop a disaster that could rock the world?For fans of Jeffery Deaver, Ken Follett, and Iris Johansen. Grab your copy today and clear your schedule-the thrills don't stop until the very last page.

Caught in a pursuit that will change his life forever. Or end it. Step into the world of Chief Randall Steadman, a masterful interrogator with the uncanny ability to read people's thoughts and motives. But when his skills fail him at the poker table, Steadman spirals into a series of unexpected events that will challenge everything he knows. Watching his poker stake evaporate, Steadman hits rock bottom - until fate deals him a more devastating blow, sowing disaster and leaving an innocent girl in danger with a ruthless killer on the loose. Determined to make things right, Steadman embarks on a perilous journey with his untested partner, Detective Cory Frost. Their quest for justice takes them down a treacherous path to the scene of a shocking triple homicide and pits them against a menacing volcano and a brutal crime ring. Brimming with suspense, Steadman's Blind will send you to the edge of your seat. Gripping and fast-paced, this explosive tale explores the limits of trust, the price of redemption, and the lengths one will go to protect the innocent.If you like books by C.J. Box, Thomas Perry, and Jeffery Deaver, you've just found a new favorite in Steadman's Blind

Somewhere in the Superstition Mountains of southern Arizona, a fabulous gold mine lays hidden. Hundreds have searched for it and many have surrendered their lives in the pursuit. When Jay Bohmer's best friend buys a historic item at auction that contains a new clue to the Lost Dutchman's location, the two of them set off on a treasure hunt adventure. But only one of them will return. For fans of C.J. Box, Nevada Barr, and J.A. Jance. If you love a suspenseful mystery with a vibrant, fascinating setting, grab Falling for The Lost Dutchman today

Strap in and hang on Diverse, entertaining, and wonderfully fast-paced These thrilling tales showcase the talents of nine superb suspense writers you'll love meeting.A lone man braves the wilds of Alaska to save a town from brutal annihilation.A grocery shopper intervenes in a store shooting and gets more than he bargained for.A retired Army cop goes up against a cold-blooded killer to exonerate his own name and close a murder case.And more. Lots more.Get your pulse tingling with these short story gems. Strap in and hang on--it's Breakneck time

New spin on an old art form. Criminals beware.She's a concert pianist, classically trained and touched by tragedy. He's a sculptor, learning how to live again after a traumatic brain injury.Each damaged by circumstance and struggling to rise from the ashes, they join forces to solve the crime after witnessing a terrible tragedy that turned out to be more than mere accident.Piano meets chisel in a bravura performance that will keep you guessing to the end. Don't miss it

One prison. No escape.Watch the trailer on the Joslyn Chase YouTube channel In the uneasy aftermath of WWII in Bavaria, Laura Schreiner must choose whether to help her father nurse an American GI back to health.The decision she makes changes the course of her life, drawing her into a web of evil spun by a man who learned from the masters.In the face of his cruel obsession, can she free herself from the entanglement of the tower and embrace a life of love and freedom?If you love suspense steeped in romance, you'll revel in The Tower. Get your copy today

One mystery. One thriller. Double the suspense.Dark Sky, Full CircleAn eclipse is coming. An eclipse that will obscure the sun and expose the sins of four guilty men. When the sky grows dark, they will have come full circle.Ride over. Payment due. Covenant of PeaceEvery year, on the 17th of August, Tabitha Wilkins runs nine miles. Her chest aches, her head hurts, and blisters sprout on the bottoms of her feet, but she endures the pain.She needs the pain.Four years ago, on August 17th, police found her sister's broken body. Tabitha knows someday she'll find the man who broke it. Looking into his eyes, she'll make a choice-Forgive him, or kill him.Two stories, intertwined beneath a total eclipse of the sun-a spectacle you won't want to miss. Get your copy of Double Eclipse today, for a double round of high suspense To view the book trailer, visit the Joslyn Chase YouTube channel or joslynchase.com Extras tab.

The cat gets nine lives. David gets one. And time is running out for both of them.David Peeler, a sculptor poised for a brilliant career and an equally anticipated marriage, loses it all at the point of a knife.In a last-ditch effort to find a gleam of his former sparkle, David attends an artist retreat where he enjoys the companionship of Muse, the resident tabby.Until someone kills the cat.Proving who did it may be the key to a new life for David, if he can solve her murder before he shares her fate.If you love crime stories with a puzzle to solve, grab Death of a Muse today.Watch the trailer on the Joslyn Chase YouTube channel OR For an audio sample of this book, visit https: //joslynchase.com/audio-samples-full-length-stories/

Twelve stories. Countless twists. Lots of suspenseful fun For fans of Jeffery Deaver's short stories with a twist, this collection of diverse tales from prize-winning author, Joslyn Chase, will seize you by the throat and pull you along at a tingling pace.What leads a man to murder? Neil Anderson ponders the question over morning coffee and a newspaper report of a missing girl. By midnight he's found a personally compelling answer, drawing him into the horrifying center of the question.She bears a scar that mars her breast. And her soul. Entangled in a game of lies, Adalet stakes every last bit of herself on winning, but the odds are not in her favor.A young doctor, part of an elite medical task force, sets a course for adventure in Bangladesh, where she faces the harsh realities of a killer disease, and the human element which aids and abets it. Dr. Elizabeth Mason's first tour of duty turns out to be more than she bargained for...but just what she needed.Suspenseful, surprising, twisted, and provocative, this collection of Joslyn Chase stories demonstrates the dexterity and verve that keeps fans raving for more: "...had me hooked good from the first word to the very last." MC D'Alton, author of Numbers and The Tango "Tiny details in this are stunningly brilliant...these illuminate the characters and situation with few words. Wonderful writing." Catherine Ryan, author of Seed Corn and The Kind "...jam-packed with everything that makes a delightful page-turner. I was sorry to see The End." Wendy Pearson, author of The Caul "Joslyn Chase is Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Clive Barker, and H.P. Lovecraft all rolled into one manifestation. Wonderful stories The list would be ridiculously long if I tried to include every superlative that applies." Thomas Heaven, author of the Carter's Cases series "Excellent, excellent I loved reading this and it went by so fast." Mike Van Horn, author of The Inner Game of Growth and Recapture Your Time Here's the twelve story lineup: What Leads A Man To MurderAdaletFurrowsA Simple Glass of WaterTickling The TigerThe Sodden SpectatorsBlessings and Curses on a Calico CatBedtime StoryRachmaninoff's PeasantAbsolutionA Touch of Native ColorSong of The Gondolier If you enjoy suspense laced with empathy and touches of humor, grab a copy of What Leads a Man To Murder and watch for the next Joslyn Chase thriller, coming in July, 2017