The 2nd Cycle of the Darc Murders Omnibus (the acclaimed series from #1 Police Procedural and Hard Boiled authors Carolyn McCray and Ben Hopkin)
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She reached out and patted his shoulder. Patted. “You deserve it, Ruben. You put in all the legwork.” After giving his arm a little squeeze, she turned for the door.
Once she was past the profiler, Harbinger winked at him. “I wouldn’t wait up.”
Ruben tried to count to ten, however he couldn’t even think of what came after the number one. Glick came up from behind.
“Is Nicole leaving with the profiler?” Glick asked. All Ruben could do was nod. The captain squinted into the night. “And isn’t that your car they’re taking?”
“Yep.”
Why was it that on the night of catching his first serial killer, Ruben felt like the loser?
“Guess it’s best they get to know one another,” Glick said, clearly not in tune with Ruben’s inner landscape. “Harbinger’s requested to transfer here as a consultant.” Of course he had. Glick continued, “And the FBI has already approved it.” Of course they had. “The serial killers of this city are going to have to sit up and take notice,” Glick finished.
As the captain moved off, Ruben stared out past the knot of police vehicles and watched the lone car leaving the crime scene until it disappeared behind the trees. Ruben doubted that serial killers were the only ones that needed to take notice of the profiler.
Damn it.
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Afterword
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Other Works by Carolyn McCray and Ben Hopkin
The Darc Murder Mystery Collection
Praise for Darc Murder Mysteries...
“A pathological serial killer is terrorizing Seattle and the only person standing in his way is Detective Robi Darcmel. From the chilling opening scene to the last lines of the first episode, I don't remember taking a deep breath. As one observer notes in the opening scene at the slaughter house to a man clearly intrigued by the sight and smell of blood, visceral and flesh--”You are one sick puppy, dude.” Indeed...This is a fascinating if horrific read. One of the most unusual “heros” I can imagine, Detective Robi Darcmel has Asperger's Syndrome… Be prepared to be shocked, and hooked.”
Windgo
Amazon Reviewer
“In the literary tradition of serial novels, I am loving this new format for the Kindle! The characters are engaging, the plot intense, an excellent read! “
Jon M. Wilson
Amazon Reviewer
The collection includes…
Devious
the prequel short story to The Darc Murders Series
Deceived*exclusive to the collection
Another prequel short story to 9th Circle
9th Circle
the #1 Hard-Boiled full-length mystery that started it all!
7th Sin
the squirm in your seat sequel to 9th Circle
Carnal*exclusive to the collection
the bridge short story 7thSin & 5th Pentagram
5th Pentagram
the shocking conclusion to the Darc Murders Collection
Sinister*exclusive to the collection
the “wrap-up” short story to finish out the Darc Murders series
More praise for the Darc Murders Collection
“I absolutely am loving this book! The way it bounces between the different characters perspectives really helps to get a 3-D picture of whats going on. The killer is so creepy and ominous.
S. Busch
Amazon Reviewer
“Five stars for an extraordinary hero who senses his way through clues and is seemingly clueless about ordinary give-and-take relationships. a very satisfying , engrossing novel.”
Dot Day
To sample or purchase The Darc Murders Collection, simply click here.
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The Nursery Rhyme Murders Collection
Praise for The Nursery Rhyme Murders Collection...
"Come for the murder, stay for the three-dimensional, realistically fractured characters! … Long plane rides and rainy Saturday afternoons were made for books like this. If you like your suspense with a side of gruesome and a dash of humor, this is it."
Brandon Stanley
Amazon Reviewer
"Humpty Dumpty is a wonderful start to what I hope will be the first in a fun and thrilling series. I found myself flipping the pages to get to the end and what an ending. The story was well written and the dialogue was sharp, witty and fast-paced. The chemistry between the main characters, Joshua, Had and Cooper was magical… Eagerly awaiting the next installment in this series.”
Romano Robusto
Amazon Reviewer
“Another good crime scene series from one of my favorites. Once again Carolyn McCray has brought together an interesting cast of characters. Each member of the team has flaws, just like real people. The concept of using nursery rhymes as a theme for murder gives the story a creepy edge. The plot twists will keep you guessing.”
J. Duarte
Amazon Reviewer
The collection includes…
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary
the prequel short story to The Nursery Rhyme Murders Series
Humpty Dumpty
the greatly anticipated full-length novel
Old Woman in a Shoe*exclusive to the collection
the fascinating short story follow up to Humpty Dumpty
All Fall Down (will be added to the collection March 2014)
the rousing continuation of the Nursery Rhyme Murders Collection
Eennie Meanie Moe (will be added EXCLUSIVELY to the collection March 2014)
the bridge short story following All Fall Down
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Mayflower Murders
An Alternate History of the Pilgrims’ Arrival in the New World
From the #1 bestselling authors in Hard Boiled Mysteries and Police Procedurals, Carolyn McCray and Ben Hopkin, comes a new blockbuster historical thriller, Mayflower Murders.
Praise for Mayflower Murders…
“It’s a strong story with laughter, pain, grief,
hate and love. The cast of characters are also strong and so perfect a match to the swift moving flow of the story. I could not lay this book down, it had me laughing till tears ran, filled with anger till I wanted to scream, then so surprised I could have never seen this coming! I highly recommend this wonderful story.”
DD Gott
Amazon Reviewer
“Part mystery, part adventure, with a twist of history and a dash of romance. This an excellent mystery with so many twists and turns throughout that you’re kept guessing right up until the very end. Every time I thought I had it figured out, there was another twist, another secret revealed or another possible suspect. At first, I admit, I was skeptical. Historical fiction is not usually my “go to” genre and the old colonial style English too a little getting used to, but it sure didn’t take long (well before the end of the first chapter) I was hooked. A wonderful mystery emerged, with a well developed group of characters that were engaging and real. I definitely recommend this book, which is written by two authors who never disappoint.”
TLK
Amazon Reviewer
“This story is a wonderful example of how to mix a contemporary mystery with the colonial period. The authors have done a terrific job of researching to get so many accurate details into their story, from Miles Standish to the Native Americans, how they hunted, lived and even the societal demands placed on those who lived in this time period.
“The authors have created a marvelous set of characters that are put in situations where anyone really could be the possible killer of colonists and Native Americans alike and the little mini-mysteries, as I like to call them, that were placed throughout the story added an extra layer of possibilities that kept you on the edge of your seat.”
Mike Sexton
Amazon Reviewer
If you enjoyed the tangled mystery of The Name of the Rose, or the intense action of Master and Commander, the new historical thriller Mayflower Murders is sure to keep you reading late into the night!
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The Harbinger Mystery Thriller Collection
Hard-boiled mysteries not for the faint of heart
Praise for The Harbinger Mysteries…
“Wickedly macabre and blisteringly paced, Plain Jain marks the debut of a thriller for the new millennium. Brash, funny, terrifying, and shocking, here is a story best enjoyed with all the lights on. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!”
NYT Top Ten Best Seller
James Rollins
Bloodlines
“This book is so creepy. I made the mistake of starting in one night before bed. Not only did the story line keep me turning pages, it freaked me out to the point that I didn’t want to turn off my light.”
The Book Goddess
Book Reviewer
The Harbinger Collection includes…
Anatomy
The greatly anticipated prequel short story to Plain Jane. See where the Harbinger Mystery series began!
Plain Jane
Harbinger’s first novel the #1 Bestselling (Police Procedurals and Hard-Boiled Mysteries)
Dark Lullaby *exclusive to the collection
Is a 12,000+ word stand-alone short story (with no spoilers) that takes place after the Plain Jane: A Patterson-style thriller with a dash of Hannibal.
Soul to Keep *exclusive to the collection
A post-Plain Jane suspense short story.
Wallflower *exclusive to the collection
Pray you aren't noticed - (Book 2 of the Harbinger Mystery Series)
Shallow Grave *exclusive to the collection
A 15,000 word Harbinger Mystery Series short story
Buzz Kill (to be added to the collection October 2013)
the full-length conclusion to the Harbinger Mystery Series
Pallor (to be added exclusively to the collection October 2013)
the “wrap-up” short story, featuring Lucky 37
More praise for the Harbinger Series…
“If you think you know what is going to happen, your wrong. I have read so many suspense and crime books that guessing the end gets easier and easier. NOT this time. Be prepared to be hooked from the fist page and loose some sleep because you just can't put it down.”
Michelle Delgado
Amazon Reviewer
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Got Thrills? A Boxed Set With Your RDA Allowance of Thrills
From the Carolyn McCray, #1 bestselling author in Techno-thrillers, Men’s Adventure, Action/Adventure, and War comes a pack of thrillers to get your blood pumping!
Praise for Carolyn’s thrillers…
“Everyone of these books is fast paced and exciting. All deserve a 5+ Star rating. Carolyn McCray is a magnificent writer!! She has easily become my number 1 author!!”
Guinevere
Amazon Reviewer
“I read these stories and really enjoyed them all for different reasons. She is definitely got a great way to tell a story and I have bought her other books that are available and are reading them now. Not sure why she is not more widely known her stories are the same caliber as other more famous authors. Highly recommend!”
Lisa Kubin
Amazon Reviewer
The collection includes…
AMBUSH
The prequel short story to the extremely controversial 30 Pieces of Silver
ANATOMY
See where the Harbinger Mystery series began… The Plain Jane prequel.
HACKED
The prequel short story to the #1 action packed techno-thriller, Encrypted
GAUNTLET
The action packed prequel short story to the bestselling Mystery/Horror novel All Hallow’s Eve
DEVIOUS
The shocking prequel to the blockbuster 9th Circle
MOONRUSH
Carolyn’s action-packed full length techno-thriller novel set in the near future.
BLOOD OATH
the prequel short story to the #1 Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy, HeartsBlood
MARY, MARY QUITE CONTRARY
the prequel short story to Humpty Dumpty, the first novel of the Nursery Rhyme Murder series
CAUGHT
the prequel short story to Crossfire, the first book in the second cycle of the Betrayed series
ROGUE SPEAR
the prequel short story to the highly anticipated new Nuclear Proliferation Thriller series
BULLIES
The prequel short story to Carolyn’s latest series, the Apex Predator Thriller series
More praise for Got Thrills!
“I found this book to be just as the title said an action packed techno thriller. I read at least a book a week but this was one of those impossible to put down books. It was well worth the money and based on this book I bought her other book and will be placing the next in her series on my wish list.”
Scott Powner
Amazon Reviewer
To purchase or sample Got Thrills, simply click here.
About the Authors
Carolyn McCray
Carolyn has had a long and extremely interesting road to become a bestseller.
When she head to veterinary school those many years ago she had no idea decades later she would be writing controversial historical thrillers, gut wrenching mysteries and roller coaster-style action/adventure tales!
Born in San Francisco and raised in the beautiful Napa Valley, Carolyn always had an overactive imagination. As a child you could usually find her dragging the neighborhood children out to the haunted barn to make her Nancy Drew-style audio tapes. Oh and did she mention, there was an entire life-sized recreation of the nativity scene in the rafters? Yeah, that wasn’t just a little creepy.
Which of course was great practice for writing such blockbusters as Plain Jane: A Patterson-style thriller with a dash of Hannibal and 30 Pieces of Silver: An Extremely Controversial Historical
Thriller.
With over 250,000 books sold, Carolyn now lives on a beautiful lake in the Pacific Northwest where the fog rolls in over the water, snuffing out all signs of life around her. Yep, she still loves the creepy!
Ben Hopkin
Ben Hopkin is a transplanted Texan. After being indoctrinated in the Lone Star State he was ripped from his ancestral home and whisked away to Los Angeles, where he was forced to appreciate fish tacos and sushi. While there, he worked as a professional actor, director, and producer, as well as teacher, which he loves most. He has now settled in Provo, Utah, with his wife and three children. Just in case there was any question, Provo is NOT a happy medium between Ft. Worth and LA, although his kids have made the transition from body boards to snowboards seamlessly.
Contact Information
Carolyn McCray can be found just about everywhere social media exists...
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Ben Hopkin
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Acknowledgments
So many people contribute to any book that it is hard to list them all. However, I intend to try!
This book would never have come into existence without, of course, Jim. Ever cool. Ever there.
Ben, who faithfully edited the manuscript through its many, many, many incarnations.
Dee Dee, who has believed in me for so long it is almost impossible to remember a time without her. #andnothatsnotadissonyourage
Copyright
This book is a work of fiction. The characters, incidents, places, and dialogue are drawn from the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.