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On an overnight run across the Gulf of Mexico, Chase Gordon witnesses a lone yacht explode into a ball of flames. Now, Chase has been catapulted into a whirlwind of deceit. "Red Light at Night" is a sizzling thriller that navigates through a maze of lies where each clue can be as deceptive as the calm before a storm.

From an oddities shop looking to expand their macabre collection, to a back roads bridge with a horrifying past, Let There Be Dark is a collection of nine sinister stories full of ghostly phantoms, savage beasts, and the most frightening creature of all: humans. This first horror collection from the author of the novels, Bone White and The Opening, thrusts you beyond the fringe and reminds us why we should all fear the dark...¿¿¿"If you love reading author collections as much as I do, this is a must have. Tim McWhorter should go on your list of "ones to watch." - Cemetery Dance"A seriously badass collection of short horror fiction that will rock your world! Tim McWhorter knows people very well. It's one big thing that makes him a great writer. This beauty gets FIVE STARS all day, every day." - Damaged Skull Reviews"Tim is able to engage the readers quickly, which makes it easy for you to fall into the story and feel like you have known these characters for many years. This collection keeps its foot firmly on the gas pedal!" - Kendall Reviews

Two brothers-one searching for answers to his father's suicide, the other for relief from a decade of guilt-share a dark family secret. A deputy, consumed by the decade-old disappearance of her cousin, draws lines connecting both brothers to her own obsession. When the discovery of an ancient artifact summons an old man to a small town, the stone relic's haphazard unearthing strips the townsfolk of their daily facade and forces them to confront their secrets. The birth of an ancient evil looms on the horizon. This is how the end begins, not with politicians and soldiers, but with the quiet destruction of a small town in Southeastern Ohio. This is the second coming, but it's not Jesus, and no one's getting saved.Trigger Warning: Contains brief depictions of sexual violence. "A pitch-black work of horror that has it all: high action terror, bizarro nightmares, and soul-scarring occultism. Don't overlook this occult thriller, and make sure you keep watching David Day. He's part of the new dawn of the horror genre, and its already rising." - Michael A. Arnzen, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Play Dead "Enthralling and entertaining in equal measures, this is horror done right." - Tim Waggoner, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of A Hunter Called Night and Writing in the Dark

Chase is caught in the midst of a cartel war.When Chase first met Esteban Velasquez, the cartel hitman tried to kill him.Now, the man who is second in command of the largest drug cartel in Florida is missing, and a rival drug lord is claiming he's killing his men.Chase quickly turns down a request by the drug lord, Julio Moreno. However, the DEA and the rival cartel come after Chase, thinking he's working at Moreno's bequest.Before he can get clear, he needs to find Velasquez before a war breaks out in South Florida.

In the middle of dead calm seas, Chase witnesses a plane crashThe lone survivor is soon targeted by dangerous foes.Can Chase keep her safe long enough to find who is trying to kill her?

It's 1948 and Eliza Kendall's father has just dropped her off at Prescott House, a home for unwed mothers. Pregnant and alone, Eliza finds comfort in her three roommates, whose friendship gives her hope despite ongoing abuse from a bitter headmistress. Caught between adolescence and womanhood, the friends seek refuge in what lies beyond the veil of sleep and dreams, to the hidden passages in the house itself, rumored to be part of the Underground Railroad. While exploring, the girls discover a plot to hide the bodies of other pregnant women. To survive, they must lean on each other and the wisdom of those who have come before them-the butterfly sisters. But is their bond more powerful than the threats they face?

Life at sea isn't always tranquil.Anchored off a small uninhabited cay in the Bahamas, Chase witnesses another boat being boarded. Before he can react, the skipper of the other vessel is kidnapped.Chase rushes over to find the skipper's teenage daughter hiding in a locker.When one of the kidnappers returns, Chase finds himself protecting the girl at all costs.Can he find the girl's father and stop the men looking for her?

Chase Gordon has the life.The former Marine works part-time as a bartender to support his life island-hopping on his 40-foot sailboat. When the pretty young wife of one of his fellow Marines shows up looking for her husband, Chase steps in to help her out.Immediately, he finds himself in a stand-off between one of South Florida's most dangerous drug dealers and the D.E.A. Now, he's left wondering what kind of trouble his friend might be facing.Can Chase even save his fellow soldier?

Chase wakes up in a hotel room with no memory of how he got there.It takes just a minute to realize he's in the middle of Havana.A minute later, he finds the dead girl, only seconds before the police begin to bang on the hotel door.Soon, he's playing cat and mouse through the streets of Havana while trying to discover who had a vendetta against him.

In the near future, Tilly, a former army pilot mourning the loss of her father, has been recruited by a British conglomerate to fly a rescue team into war-torn China in search of their missing conservationist and his team. Joined by an eclectic collection of misfits, Tilly and her makeshift crew must brace themselves for a long slog up the forested and danger-filled Yellow River. Can anything prepare them for the genetically-altered horrors and unscrupulous folks that await them along the way? Blending military sci-fi, light fantasy, and a touch of horror, Gone Where the Goblins Go offers a wonderfully strange blend of Apocalypse Now and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. "A mature and nuanced tale of hubris and destruction. This is Matt Betts at his finest." - Mercedes M. Yardley, Bram Stoker award-winning author"Author Matt Betts has created a heroine after my own heart in Tilly, a grieving combat helicopter pilot in this gritty, non-conforming horror military mashup. Monsters and badassery combine for a thought-provoking and compelling creature feature. Highly recommend!" - Gaby Triana, author of Moon Child and editor of the Literally Dead ghost anthologies "Deftly merges and challenges many sci-fi subgenres, yet the undeniably fresh plot unfolds smoothly. Recommended for fans of biopunk and military sci-fi though honestly, any devourer of adventure books would love this." - Book Nerdection "Exciting and provocative, Gone Where the Goblins Go adventures into the wilds of a war-torn world. On display-the inhumanity of humanity and the haunting question... who exactly are the real beasts?" - K.P. Kulski author of Fairest Flesh¿¿"On brand with Betts's radical creative elements, this novel seamlessly intertwines the human condition with inhuman parallels. You can cut the tension with a knife. Starring a true-to-life female veteran protagonist, the story will rip at your once pleasant dreams, leaving you who you were meant to be all along." - Dacia M. Arnold, author of the Diazem Series "A fun, feisty adventure, reminiscent of H.G. Wells' The Island of Doctor Moreau." - Darker Fables

In a world with dwindling birth-rates, all young women must submit to compulsory fertility checks at thirteen. For those able to conceive, a docile existence inside the Birthing Schools beckons-or far worse if they fall into the wrong hands. When the clandestine Baby Farmers, and their brutal leader Miko, arrive to snatch his daughter, Michael must make a split-second choice: risk his own freedom to protect hers... or lose her forever. Mandate Thirteen is a gritty dystopian thriller for fans of Children of Men, The Handmaid's Tale, and The Running Man.¿"An action-packed, cross-country adventure between father and daughter as they dodge authorities, reconnect with old acquaintances, and meet new people (good, bad, and crazy), forging connections at every stop. I loved every aspect of their journey and how they learned so much about themselves on the way. This is dystopian in every way that matters. A worthy addition to any library." Preye, Literary Darlings

When Chase and Jay stumble into a murder scene, they recognize a familiar face.A former Marine with a new name and the same face is chasing the men who murdered his family.But why did he change his name?Who else is after him?The manhunt leads Chase and Jay against a motorcycle gang and deep into the Everglades where no one may come out alive.

When a tragic accident topples an ancient oak onto the wall in front of his house, all Aaron Moody wants is for the city to repair the damage. Instead, he uncovers an underground world of spells, secrets, and, released from within that very oak, a demon who last walked the Earth in human form following the Civil War. Together with Evanora, a queer witch who's attempting to visit some payback upon the demon, and a neighborhood cat that may or may not be offering Moody advice, they must battle an entity intent on dragging Moody, Evanora, and a thousand other souls straight to Hell."An original tale indeed. Loved the cat! Well worth a read." - Jeff Menapace, best-selling author of the Bad Games series "A thrilling tale of an ancient evil fighting for a foothold in the modern world. Michael Dittman tells a vivid story, a perfect mix of horror, hubris, determination, and wit." - Cailyn Lloyd, author of The Mill and The Elders Series. "Michael Dittman paints a haunting picture of horror against the backdrop of the rust belt's suburban decay in this taut, paranormal thriller. The author skillfully weaves the region's history into this riveting tale of ancient evil resurrected, bolstering the fabric of each scene without overwhelming the reader. Dittman displays a steady hand at his craft, spinning a crisp narrative that jumps from past to present seamlessly, with multiple storylines that keep the reader hooked. Imaginative prose, vivid characters, and a menacing ambiance, make this supernatural saga one that will remain glued to your fingers." - Stephen Paul Sayers, International best-selling author of The Taker of Morrows and The Immortal Force