Story By Harley Christensen
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Harley Christensen

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No Place Like Home
Updated at Jan 19, 2022, 19:17
Look around your street. At your neighbors. You may occasionally wave to one another, but do you truly know them?Perhaps you don’t want to. Because what goes on behind their closed doors is not any of your business.Until it is.~~~Arianna Jackson’s best friend, Leah, is missing.Her car is abandoned at the airport.Her key possessions are still present.Blood is dripping from the trunk.A lot of it.Her last known sighting was at a club she would never frequent — one where people are lured to after-parties at vacation rental properties in seemingly quiet, normal neighborhoods.That is, until girls begin to go missing when the party is over.And others turn up dead.In order to track Leah’s path, AJ must elicit assistance from several unlikely sources who are at odds with one another, many of whom are known to have ulterior motives.Along the way, she must not only rely on these sources, she must decipher the truth from the lies in an underground world where silence is a non-negotiable.And the cost of admission may just be her life.While based on fiction, No Place Like Home addresses questions we are currently facing:Are you aware of what is going on in your own neighborhood?What are you willing to risk to keep your loved ones safe?Join AJ in this suspense-filled, edge-of-your-seat thriller as she races to find her best friend and bring her home.Alive.
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First Fall
Updated at Mar 11, 2021, 17:57
Six seasons to live. Six seasons to die. Sometimes killing Time is the only way to cheat Death.Since escaping her tragic childhood where she was abandoned by not one but both parents and left to a bitter, unforgiving family, Harper Storm has mastered the art of being alone and is perfectly content blending into the shadows while the world goes about its merry, indifferent way. To Harper, life isn’t great, but it’s all hers.Great, that is, until a bizarre encounter with a mysterious stranger shifts Harper’s world on its axis. When this messenger relays a cryptic prediction of death—Harper’s—within six season’s time, she’s not sure what to make of the unsettling prophecy and at first, deals with it in the same way she has every other obstacle—she ignores it. Soon, she finds the prediction nagging her at every turn, hijacking the semblance of normal she’s so carefully concocted. And that pisses her off.Just as she sets out to track the stranger down and demand answers—if she can even find her—a friend vanishes without warning and Harper surprises everyone, including herself, when she volunteers to lead the search.Before long, her stellar skills as a chameleon leave her spinning when Harper finds herself slipping outside her comfort zone and into harm’s way as she delves into the shocking truth behind the girl’s disappearance. She realizes that in order to save the girl, she must also face the demons of her past and confront the reality of her unknown future. But can Harper crush through her own barriers and rise to the occasion before time runs out?First Fall is the first installment in the gripping, suspense-filled Six Seasons series, crafted by Harley Christensen, author of the Mischievous Malamute Mysteries. Grab a copy of First Fall today and join Harper on her journey as she tackles the questions—what would you do if Death came knocking? And who are you willing to become to outsmart it?
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Mischievous Malamute Mystery Series: Books 4-6
Updated at Nov 19, 2020, 00:10
What’s even better than catching up on AJ and Nicoh’s latest adventure? Joining ’em for three! Hitch a ride as they embark on their next three adventures in the Mischievous Malamute Mystery Series. Deadly CurrentAJ and her pals Leah and Nicoh attempt to escape their troubles in the Valley of the Sun for a short vacation in SoCal but quickly become targets when a wave of bizarre threats turns deadly for their friends. If they can’t put the pieces together before the perp’s next blow, they will risk leaving the beach with more than a few unfortunate tan lines. They just might get shipped back to Phoenix—in body bags. Gemini LostJust when life doesn’t seem like it couldn’t get any more hectic, AJ receives a call that embroils her in the search for the perpetrator who ambushed a local politician—one which seemingly points to her evasive, jack-in-the-box of a biological father. Fatal BondsArianna Jackson has hunted down clues, pieced together impossible puzzles, and confronted the worst of humanity while narrowly escaping her own demise in the past. So while she’s not clear why she was chosen to solve a decades-old crime where others have failed, she’s never been one to back down from a challenge. Determined to fulfill the duty entrusted to her, AJ quickly faces more obstacles than answers in her pursuit of the evidence needed to identify a cold-blooded killer. If you are captivated by stories packed with suspense-filled twists—the kind that keeps you turning pages and guessing all the way to “The End”—then grab your copy of the Mischievous Malamute Mystery boxed set today.
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Deadly Current
Updated at Apr 13, 2020, 18:00
A much-needed vacay…Sun, fun and a few refreshing adult beverages…Not a trouble in the world—until murder hijacks the itinerary…AJ and her pals Leah and Nicoh attempt to escape their troubles in the Valley of the Sun for a short vacation in SoCal but quickly become targets when a wave of bizarre threats turns deadly for their friends. If they can’t put the pieces together before the perp’s next blow, they will risk leaving the beach with more than a few unfortunate tan lines. They just might get shipped back to Phoenix—in body bags.Deadly Current is the fourth installment in the captivating, seat-of-your-pants Mischievous Malamute Mystery Series. As always, AJ and crew seem to find themselves in the middle of the action, but this time around they may have gone from sinking their toes in the sand to being engulfed in the current, compliments of a faceless killer whose end game keeps everyone guessing, right to the bitter end.Grab Deadly Current today to join AJ and company for another exhilarating ride.
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Gemini Lost
Updated at Apr 13, 2020, 18:00
“They say the past always comes back to haunt us. I don’t know who ‘they’ are, but I’d prefer a good haunting over the stuff that blindsides me every time I walk out the door.” — Arianna Jackson Just when life doesn’t seem like it couldn’t get any more hectic, AJ receives a call that embroils her in the search for the perpetrator who ambushed a local politician—one which seemingly points to her evasive, jack-in-the-box of a biological father. Upon confronting him, it becomes apparent that he’s popped back up for more than a fatherly visit—he wants something that only AJ possesses. But can she trust him if it means destroying lives in the process? When delving into his mysterious past, AJ quickly finds that there are more questions than answers, many of which would be best served remaining buried. Before it’s over, she must rely on her intuition and conscience, because playing her hand could be deadly, as the cards will expose more than the secrets and lies of the players at the table. It will impact the lives of innocent people. Forever. Join AJ, Nicoh and pals in their pursuit of the truth in Gemini Lost, the fifth installment in this fast-paced and suspense-filled thrill ride of a series.
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Mischievous Malamute Mystery Series: Books 1-3
Updated at Apr 13, 2020, 18:00
What could be more enticing than a fun, fast-paced mystery with an irresistible cast of characters that keeps you turning pages and leaves you wanting more?Three of ‘em.For a limited time, you can grab the first three books in the Mischievous Malamute Mystery Series featuring Arianna Jackson (AJ) and her best canine pal, Nicoh, for a very special introductory price.Gemini RisingThe first installment hits the ground running when AJ stumbles upon a body in her alley. As if that wasn’t a shocker, the body also reveals a secret—one that could mean AJ’s entire life has been based upon nothing more than secrets and lies.Beyond RevengeWhen a childhood friend asks AJ for help after being arrested for a heinous crime he insists he didn’t commit, she quickly realizes her old pal may not be as innocent as she’d originally thought. Still, AJ vows to find the truth, wherever it leads.Blood of Gemini When a cold-blooded killer has his sights trained on you, it's probably a good time to start weighing your options. You can run. You can hide. Or, if you’re AJ, you deal with the problem head on and give him a dose of his own medicine.If you like an entertaining, suspense-filled page turner, grab your copy of the Mischievous Malamute Mystery boxed set today—‘cause when the dog bones are gone—so is this offer.
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Beyond Revenge
Updated at Apr 13, 2020, 18:00
Some friendships can be murder...Arianna Jackson—AJ to her friends—has experienced enough drama in the past six months to last her a lifetime. Finding out she’s adopted and a twin to the girl she found brutally murdered and dumped in her alley being among the headliners. And, of course, there’s her sister’s killer, still pursuing her and the secret she holds, despite assurances he’s currently locked away in a secure government facility.Unfortunately, even the best of intentions prevent her from living a drama-free existence when Charlie Wilson, a frequent client of her Mischievous Malamute photography business and an old high school friend, asks her for help after being arrested for a heinous crime he insists he didn’t commit. Sure, Charlie may be arrogant and self-centered, but in AJ’s book, being a jerk doesn’t necessarily mean he’s guilty—not of this crime, anyway.AJ quickly realizes her old pal may not be as innocent as she’d originally been led to believe when he produces a sketchy alibi and is less than forthcoming about a series of missing hours the day of the crime. Still, with or without Charlie’s assistance, she’s determined to find the truth, wherever it leads.Armed with her Alaskan Malamute, Nicoh, and best friend, Leah Campbell, AJ searches for shreds of evidence to prove Charlie’s innocence. But the harder they look, the greater the roadblocks they encounter as it becomes apparent Charlie isn’t the only one with secrets to hide and demons to bury. In fact, much more may be at stake, including the bonds of friendship.In a world that walks the tightrope of good versus evil while nudging the boundaries of black versus white, there are always shades of grey—where the truth you seek isn’t always the one you find. Sometimes the demons that haunt us are resurrected for something greater than revealing the truth. Sometimes the reasons go beyond vengeance…beyond retribution…beyond revenge.
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Fatal Bonds
Updated at Apr 13, 2020, 18:00
Face down a brutal killer and risk your life in the process? Or deny a friend’s final request and let a murderer roam free, while justice goes unserved? Arianna Jackson has hunted down clues, pieced together impossible puzzles, and confronted the worst of humanity while narrowly escaping her own demise in the past. So while she’s not clear why she was chosen to solve a decades-old crime where others have failed, she’s never been one to back down from a challenge. Determined to fulfill the duty entrusted to her, AJ quickly faces more obstacles than answers in her pursuit of the evidence needed to identify a cold-blooded killer. Every time she makes a bit of progress, another thread unravels, and a roadblock is tossed in her path. It doesn’t help matters when her single line of support seems to be among those derailing her efforts, so she is forced to rely on an unlikely ally, not knowing if he is friend or foe. Time is ticking away, and the bonds of friendship, family, and allies are fractured, leaving AJ to trust her instincts to ensure a savage murderer is brought to justice. If you are captivated by stories packed with suspense-filled twists—the kind that keep you turning pages and guessing all the way to “The End”—then grab a copy of Fatal Bonds today and join AJ and Nicoh on their quest to expose a vicious killer and bring closure to the loved ones of a victim who can no longer speak.
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Blood of Gemini
Updated at Apr 13, 2020, 18:00
When a cold-blooded killer has his sights trained on you, it's probably a good time to start weighing your options.You can run.You can hide.Or, if you’re Arianna Jackson, you can deal with the problem head on and give him a dose of his own medicine.Challenges arise, however, when AJ has to contend with a friend who has gone missing after being accused of a brutal murder, as well as the arrival of an unexpected visitor who claims he’s only got the best of intentions.Things quickly become as clear as mud when she’s not sure who to trust and risks losing more than her moral compass when it comes to deciphering the truth from the lies—it could mean the lives of those she cares about, if not her own.Despite obstacles being thrown in her path at every turn, AJ—with the help of her best friend, Leah Campbell and Alaskan Malamute, Nicoh—vows to tackle every challenge as it comes, whatever the outcome.What else can you do, after all, when your life’s been built on a foundation of lies and the only truth you know just came crumbling down?When all is said and done, decisions will be made, lines drawn—while others are crossed—and for some it will be the end of the road.
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