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Ryan Abbott King County Sheriff has worked for the King County Sherriff's Office for almost 16 years. He has worked as a patrol Deputy, School Resource Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Public Information Officer and now a Captain during his career. He has spent the last year and a half in the City of Shoreline and has really enjoyed his time here and is hoping to stay for the long term.

The Land of Tomorrow Series continues... The fragile world the survivors have carefully built after a nuclear holocaust has crumbled. Rebellion, starvation, and torture stalk the lives of those who seek to simply endure. Nathan and his family are now separated, a diabolical dictator seeks to enslave any survivors, and a terrible winter has come early. Only a miracle can save mankind's remnants from destruction in this brutal and desperate future world. Paths of Righteousness is the third book in the post-apocalyptic Land of Tomorrow series.

What would you do to someone who harmed your child? A week shy of parole, Donald Brown, a husband and father, begins writing a memoir of how the actions of one crazed social worker landed him in prison. Life behind bars is fraught with danger, though, as a powerful inmate has taken an interest in his tale and might dramatically alter the end.

At great cost, the diabolical dictator has been destroyed and the lives of the survivors residing in the Jackson Purchase enclave can finally go about the day-to-day business of simply enduring in their new shattered world. Yet, an evil madman resurfaces with the means to take everything the fragile community has struggled to protect. Even if they do prevail over those seeking to destroy them, the cost might be too much for Nathan and his family to endure. They know that the murderous chaos that reigns outside their borders may finally break in and destroy everything they hold dear. This is...

Shawna tries to cope with the loss of her husband and son, but she is pushed to the edge when the man responsible for their deaths goes free. Thirsting for revenge, Shawna seeks the advice of a former mob contract killer who opens the way for a terrible choice and a perilous path.

When the world as we know it falls, the New Texas Republic rises to face the harsh realities of holding civilization together one town at a time. Such is the task before Austin Reynolds, Texas Ranger, as he rides into the community of New Hope where a shifty-eyed mayor, his alluring and beautiful assistant, and a blind prophesying preacher complicate an inevitable battle against wild northern raiders. No Kinda Life is a post-apocalyptic adventure and traditional western rolled together into a riveting short novel

Raymond has finally found someone special. Jill seems to be the girl of his dreams, so when a death in the family calls her home, he doesn't hesitate to go along. He soon discovers that Western Kentucky is a whole different world and that her family is very protective, unpredictable, and possibly even a little crazy. When the extended family gathers for Aunt Glenda's funeral, a reunion is the only reasonable outcome. Wanting to please Jill's family, Raymond soon realizes he's in way over his head. Redneck Reunion is a heartwarming, humorous, and quirky short story about how life and love ...

Thank God for the dogs, thinks Sam, otherwise I'd go crazy. It's been over five years since a deadly plague swept the world and Sam is the only person left alive...at least as far as he knows. He roams a desolate land already rapidly reverting to nature with his canine companions. But there is still danger, and Sam may not be as alone as he thinks. The Last Man is a refreshing and compelling post-apocalyptic short novel.

Julia Stanley is not yet sixteen, but she has been forced to take care of her mother and little brother. Although her father died eight years ago, recently he has started talking to her again. When Dale Tweeny threatens her family and the police can't help, Julia knows it is up to her to protect them. The Tenant is a short story filled with psychological suspense and intrigue.

Amelia Gardner is a new graduate for the police academy and for the past year, life has been good. Really good. However, when Amelia and Charlie begin to receive cards again in the same MO of Shadow they begin to realize the game isn’t quite over yet. It soon becomes apparent that Shadow intends to finish what he started.

The rest of the world had turned its back on South Africa after a controversial massacre in 1960, but seven years later, a pioneering heart surgeon was able to shine a much more positive light on the country when he performed the world's first major organ transplant. A tale about a truly inspirational man who, motivated through losing a brother to heart failure, was able to make this groundbreaking technology a reality that would go on to improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.

Cathy carries a secret, one she intends to keep hidden a little while longer. She dreads going on a ladies beach weekend with the southern women of her husband's family, but can only get out of it by raising suspicion. What she discovers is she isn't the only one with secrets and the relaxing and fun weekend turns out to be filled with revelations and unpleasant surprises..

Stop Waiting, Start Investing is a timeless guide to help you build long term wealth using the stock market with only 10 minutes of work. - Are you a complete beginner to investing, and have no idea where to begin? - Are you already investing but unsure if you're following the right approach? -...

Stop Waiting, Start Investing is a timeless guide to help you build long term wealth using the stock market with only 10 minutes of work. - Are you a complete beginner to investing, and have no idea where to begin? - Are you already investing but unsure if you're following the right approach? -...

Frank Clemens and his twin brother Zane have been through a lot together. They survived an abusive childhood and life on the streets, but these experiences made them very different. Frank became a successful businessman whereas Zane remained one step ahead of trouble. When Frank's family leaves him and then disappear, things start to look grim and Frank suspects Zane might be responsible.

Having miraculously eliminated most crime, poverty, and homelessness throughout the state, Louisiana governor, Eric St. Keel, now has his eyes on the national stage. But a dark secret could jeopardize the governor’s ambitious plans, especially with a rogue FBI agent asking questions. When attorney Jack Winters and his friends stumble unknowingly into this web of intrigue they discover a terrifying secret. Now Jack must fight for his very survival and that of his friends, but time is running out on all of them..

An unmarked grave and a headless corpse stir the embers of old hatreds in Elliot County, Kentucky, where outsider Deputy Maggie Higgins struggles to investigate her first murder case. Feuds are nothing new in Eastern Kentucky, but this long dormant conflict threatens to gain new life as Higgins uncovers a history of murder, torture, and bloodshed that spans generations.

Malcolm is at it again in the second book of the Doubting Thomas Series. Please read the first book in the series, The Saldorium, on Kindle Vella before starting this book. Drawn to eastern Kentucky by an appeal for justice, Malcolm quickly finds himself embroiled in intrigue and violence as old as the dark hills there. In an attempt to avenge the death of a man's wife and daughter, Malcolm is caught up by deadly forces outside the law and discovers that this time, he is truly on his own.

Roller coasters are supposed to be safe, but a string of major accidents has shaken the public's confidence. What no one knows is that these are not accidents. A brilliant and disturbed serial killer is designing and executing more spectacular "masterpieces" each year. His latest "work of art" might be his greatest ever...or his undoing.

Tom Baldwin faces a choice, a decision that will shape the rest of his life. When the gentle giant Yancey Briggs drowns his grief over his lost wife at the bar where Tom works, a life and death chain-of-events transforms his perspective and ultimately yields the answer to Tom's question.