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One For The Money – Murder in the Metroplex launches the Blake Franklin Investigations series with a hard-hitting mystery rooted deep in deception. When former Fort Worth cop Blake Franklin walks away from the badge to open his own PI firm—backed by his wealthy but enigmatic uncle—he expects a slower pace and a clearer conscience. Instead, he gets a case of suspected elder fraud that spirals into something far more sinister. With old loyalties tested and new alliances forged, Blake discovers that serving and protecting from the outside comes at a steeper price—and surviving it may demand more than a badge ever did.

As Michael Virtue grapples with his friend’s sudden death and the end of his marriage; his lifelong obsession with the unresolved disappearance of his uncle in the Spanish Civil War gains traction. Thanks to an unlikely source, he embarks on a risky quest to solve the mystery. Once in Spain, he and his unconventional traveling companion become embroiled in a village still steeped in tragedy and retribution after 50 long years. Michael learns that war never ends for its victims.

After consolidating his reign in Marhingia, Kyron has turned his hand to investing in all sorts of interesting developments that will improve the Kingdom even more. One day, he runs into the God Jehrayn, who tells him that it's time to help his friend, plus there is a storm coming from the east. Having uttered this cryptic comment, Jehrayn disappears into thin air as usual. Deciding that the God was referring to his friend Ergania, Kyron sets about preparing to invade Pilia, which is no easy task as it's on the opposite side of the world. The problems are many, but all his key people seem to think success is all but guaranteed, a sentiment he doesn't share.