Joslyn Chase

Now she's playing for her life! With the death of her husband and son, concert pianist Riley Forte’s life and career shattered. Her comeback performance bombs, her sponsor pulls out, and she faces the tattered ruins of a once-happy life. When Mt. Rainier erupts, isolating her in a small community stalked by a serial killer, it seems like the end of everything, but it brings a new chance for Riley. If she can evade the clutches of a dedicated killer. In a riveting action story filled with breathtaking suspense, Riley fights to hang on to the one thing she has left—her life, and the one thing she needs to turn it around—redemption. Fans of Jeffery Deaver, Lisa Gardner, and Peter Robinson will be captivated by this page-turner. If you like a gripping, suspenseful tale, grab your copy of Nocturne in Ashes and prepare to burn the midnight oil. Watch the trailer on the Joslyn Chase YouTube channel, and for an audio sample of the first five chapters, visit joslynchase.com/audio-samples-full-length-stories/

A Riley Forte Suspense Thriller

Nocturne In Ashes

Jason Cannon

James Dain

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!

Breakneck

Slammed by disaster. Playing for her life. With the tragic death of her husband and son, concert pianist Riley Forte’s life and career shattered. In a struggle to rally, her comeback performance bombs, her sponsor pulls out, and she faces the tattered ruins of a once-happy life. When the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Rainier traps her in an isolated community tormented by a relentless serial killer, it seems like the end of everything, but it brings a new chance for Riley. If she can evade the clutches of a demented killer. In a riveting action story filled with breathtaking suspense, Riley fights to hang on to the one thing she has left—her life—and the one thing she needs to turn it around—redemption. Fans of Jeffery Deaver, CJ Box, and William Kent Krueger will be captivated by this page-turner. “Just when I thought I had the killer in a cage, a bombshell reveal, chapters later, knocked me out of the park. This book is a force to be reckoned with and a must for the avid reader.” ~ Terry A. Benedict-Devine (reader, Amazon.com) If you like a gripping, suspenseful tale, grab your copy of Nocturne in Ashes today and prepare to burn the midnight oil!

NOCTURNE IN ASHES

Now she's playing for her life! With the death of her husband and son, concert pianist Riley Forte's life and career shattered. Her comeback performance bombs, her sponsor pulls out, and she faces the tattered ruins of a once-happy life. When Mt. Rainier erupts, isolating her in a small community stalked by a serial killer, it seems like the end of everything, but it brings a new chance for Riley. If she can evade the clutches of a dedicated killer. In a riveting action story filled with breathtaking suspense, Riley fights to hang on to the one thing she has left-her life, and the one thing she needs to turn it around-redemption. Fans of Jeffery Deaver, Lisa Gardner, and Peter Robinson will be riveted by this page-turner. If you like a gripping, suspenseful tale, grab your copy of Nocturne in Ashes and prepare to burn the midnight oil. Interview with the Author Q - So, what makes the Riley Forte books so special? A - Without a doubt, it's Riley Forte. She's a special sort of protagonist-wounded and flawed, yet gifted with a full mixture of talent, intelligence, unique abilities, and the human desire to connect, to make a difference, to matter to someone. My hope for the series is to give Riley opportunities to make a difference as she passes through puzzles and challenges. I also want to create a lot of suspense and thrills for my readers. In short, I want to provide a series of satisfying reading experiences full of mystery, suspense, and action with a hint of romance. Overall, the Riley Forte series is designed to keep you turning the pages - and I'm working to make sure there's never a dull moment. Q - Why should readers give these books a try? A - Because, not only are the books fun to read and full of thrills, but they will open a whole new dimension that most readers don't even know exists. Riley is all about music and, at heart, she is a teacher, and nothing thrills her more than opening up the fascinating vista of music that stretches far beyond what most people ever see, hear, or know about. Readers who enjoy suspense, mystery, and music, and revel in plot twists and puzzles are sure to love the Riley Forte books. Q - Is there any special significance to the title, Nocturne In Ashes? A - Absolutely! A Nocturne is a "night song," a type of musical composition pioneered by Frederic Chopin's teacher and mentor, John Field, and popularized by the better-known Chopin. There's more than one symbolic reason for using a night song in my title, and since the series protagonist, Riley Forte, is a concert pianist, I'd like to use a type of composition in each title to create a bond between them. As for ashes-again, there are a number of symbolic meanings, as well as the visible and tangible ash put out into the sky by Mt. Rainier's eruption. Q - How can readers learn more about Joslyn Chase? A - Let me count the ways... Go to my website joslynchase.com Visit my Author Page at Goodreads or Amazon Check out the interview I did with Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/interview/JoslynChase Or connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/StoryChase/

A Riley Forte Suspense Thriller, Book One

Mt. Rainier erupts, isolating crushed down-and-outer, Riley Forte, with a serial killer. Riley must fight to hang on to the one thing she has left—her life, and the one thing she needs to turn it around—redemption. Fans of Jeffery Deaver, Lisa Gardner, and Peter Robinson will be captivated by this page-turner. If you like a gripping, suspenseful tale, grab your copy and prepare to burn the midnight oil!

These stories appear in the short story collection, What Leads A Man To Murder Two stories from prize-winning author, Joslyn Chase Rachmaninoff’s Peasant In the high-stakes world of Kristelhof Fine Arts Academy, pianist Georgia Findlay plays to win. The high-tension level of talent, drive, and competition on campus keeps students scrambling for position, but Georgia never misses a quarter of a beat. Not even the death of her best mentor slows her down. The story of a cutthroat rivalry and one girl’s break from the life of a peasant in a bid for the golden crown. What Leads A Man To Murder One woman, dead by midnight, snuffed out in a gush of blood and water, like the day she came in. Naked in body and soul. One man, wondering what makes a killer. What twisted workings of fate and character lead one person to steal the life of another? Neil Anderson starts his day with two things on his lips— a cup of strong coffee and this question: What leads a man to murder? Before day’s end, he’ll learn more about it than he ever wanted to know.

& What Leads A Man To Murder

Rachmaninoff's Peasant

If cats get nine lives, Muse burned through eight of hers by the time she met David Peeler. And David made a hash of the one life allotted to him. The pair of them are on the way out. But Muse goes first, and the death of the cat holds the key to a new life for David. If he can prove who murdered her before he shares her fate.

A David Peeler Mystery

Death of a Muse

One mystery. One thriller. Double the suspense. Dark Sky, Full Circle An 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 Peace Every 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.

Dark Sky, Full Circle & Covenant of Peace

Double Eclipse

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! "Superb with beautiful imagery, and so much tension it hurt to swallow." ~ MC Dalton, author of Epona and Iron Heart "In the movie Field of Dreams, there is a now famous line, “If you build it, they will come." Apply this sentiment to Joslyn Chase--if she writes it, we will come and read it. A marvelous journey." ~ William DeProspo, author of Unlikely Outcome "The flow of her writing is a delight to me, elegant and soothing, woven like fine linen." ~ Margherita Crystal Lotus, author of The Color Game

One prison. No escape.

The Tower

She bears a scar that mars her breast. And her soul. Entangled in a deadly game of lies, she stakes every last shred of herself on winning. If you love a story full of twists and suspense, take a ride with Adalet. “...had me gripped right from the beginning. At one point, I think I was literally sitting on the edge of my chair.” ~ Dawn Van Beck Author of Pardon The Turkey “Tiny details in this are stunningly brilliant...these illuminate the characters and situation with few words. Wonderful writing.” ~ Catherine Ryan author of The Hiding Kind “I am reminded a bit of Gone Girl where bits and pieces of information are dangled. One can only keep reading to find out the answers...” ~ Sheilah Ward “...had me hooked good from the first word to the very last.” ~ MC D’Alton author of Epona, and Numbers and The Tango

A Deadly Game of Lies

Adalet

Fourteen spine-tingling tales guaranteed to chill and unnerve! You’ll find spies in training, experts in deceit, and desperate artists whose dreams are crushed. You’ll meet disturbed domestics, ambitious chefs, and lowlifes with nothing left to lose. You’ll thrill at these suspense-packed stories. So catch up on your beauty sleep, because once you start reading, it'll be No Rest for you!

14 Tales of Chilling Suspense

No Rest

Villagers in a seventeenth-century mining town on the coast of Cornwall live and die by the dictates of superstition. Until one young woman rebels. Can Kesten overcome the weight of tradition, bring a murderer to justice, and set her life on a course for happiness? If you love a tale full of suspense and superstition, grab your copy of Rough Musick today! Rough Musick is part of the short story collection, No Rest: 14 Tales of Chilling Suspense

Suspense & Superstition

Rough Musick

These stories appear in the short story collection, What Leads A Man To Murder Another captivating pair of mystery and suspense stories from prize-winning author Joslyn Chase. Tickling The Tiger 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 aiding and abetting it. Virulent germs, natural disaster, and the murder of a Hindu priest combine to make Dr. Elizabeth Mason’s first tour of duty more than she bargained for. But just what she needs. Song of The Gondolier He spends his days in breathtaking vistas, charming wealthy passengers with his songs and collecting fat tips. Until the bottom fell out of his world. What happens when a desperate man finds himself with an appalling choice to make? How does he square it with himself? And if the choice proves fatal, how does he tell his story? Hold on tight for this backwards-told-tale of a nice man in a nasty position and how his life hangs—literally—in the balance.

and Song of The Gondolier

Tickling The Tiger

Called to a crime scene, caught in a pursuit that will change his life forever. Or end it. Chief Deputy Randall Steadman knows how to read people, making him tough to face in the interrogation room. He learns the hard way those tactics don't apply at the poker table. Watching the last of his money disappear in a pile of plastic chips, Steadman thinks it can’t get worse. Then new disaster strikes, spinning him off on a quest to catch a killer and protect an innocent girl, aided only by his new and untried partner, Detective Cory Frost. Extortion, a deadly volcano, and a triple homicide mark the beginning of a long and winding road for Steadman and Frost. If you like books by C.J. Box, Thomas Perry, and Jeffery Deaver, you’ve just found a new favorite in Steadman’s Blind!

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