Colin Conway

A man hiding from his past. A detective hunting for a murderer. This is no time to bake a pie. Today is Owen Hunter's first day in the coastal city of Costa Buena, California. He's the new owner of Rockafellers, a vintage record store struggling to find customers. Much of that is due to Headbangers, a competitor with a better product mix and an aggressive owner. There is also a local do-gooder group who wants Owen to fall in line with their vision for a kinder, gentler Costa Buena. None of that worries Owen, though, because he is determined to be the number one used-music store on the boardwalk-even if that means stepping on a few toes. But when a murder occurs shortly after his arrival, he's identified as prime suspect number one. Owen Hunter must clear his name fast because he can't afford to have a bunch of nosy cops poking around. For Owen is a man with a secret that he must protect at all costs. The U. S. government has invested a lot to keep him safe, but his enemies will stop at nothing to find him. Do prosperity and happiness await Owen in this coastal community?

A man in hiding. A gang of outlaws searching for retribution. This is no time for cupcakes. Today is Brody Steele's first day as the new owner of The Red Herring, Pleasant Valley, Maine's only mystery bookstore. The cute shop has a loyal customer base as well as an ornery cat. Unfortunately, Brody doesn't know the first thing about running a legitimate business, he doesn't want to be in the small town, and he hates cats. On top of all that, he hasn't read a book since high school. When a woman walks into the store, he thinks his bad luck is about to change. But as she starts asking about the previous owner's whereabouts, his safe new existence begins to unravel. For Brody Steele is a man with a secret he must protect at all costs. The U. S. Government has invested a lot to keep it hidden, and his enemies will stop at nothing to expose him. Does happiness or death await Brody in this charming seaside community?

A man running from his past. A thief with a taste for blood. This is no time for scrapbooking. Welcome to Belfry, Oregon-the home of Evenfall Years ago, a series of sparkly vampire movies were made on this north Oregon island. Every autumn, a festival is held to celebrate the films and let fans reenact their favorite scenes. Murray Lee has no interest in bloodsuckers, though. For the past several days, an outlaw motorcycle gang seeking revenge has pursued him. He's tired, alone, and cranky. Amid a torrential downpour, Murray barely crossed the lone working bridge to Belfry before it washed out. Now, he's stranded on the island as his enemy musters its forces and plans an attack. To make matters worse, someone is biting and robbing the citizens of the island. The local cops seem to think Murray fits the description and are digging into his background. But Murray is a man with a secret he must protect. The U. S. government has invested a lot to keep him safe, and his enemies will stop at nothing now that they've found him. Murray Lee is about to be immersed in vampire culture in a way he would never have expected.

A crew looking for some kicks is about to collide with a hero hiding from his past. The knockout game is a violent one-punch assault on random strangers. Years ago, it faded like a bad memory, but now it's back with a vengeance. This time the contest is twisted into an act of retaliation. Its target? The image of the elite-men in suits and ties. No man is safe walking through downtown. Those playing the game are terrorizing a city, and the police seem helpless to stop it. The protectors have yet to understand that this competition has always been about one suit. And he's about to fight back. The Suit is the fourth book in the 509 Crime Stories, a series of novels set in Eastern Washington with revolving lead characters. You'll love this story if you like thrillers with fast-paced action.

Detective James Morgan believes in a different set of rules-for the cops. James Morgan leads by example as the senior detective on the Spokane Police Department's Criminal Task Force. His work ethic has earned him respect from other officers, suspicion from the administration, and a healthy fear from the criminals he contacts. It's precisely the way Morgan likes it. When a southern California gang moves into eastern Washington, they bring a reputation of terror and intimidation. Morgan's team is assigned to slow their expansion, and he will not let anything detour him from that goal-even if it means he needs to bend the law in the process. The Value in Our Lies is the fifth book in the 509 Crime Stories, a series of novels set in Eastern Washington with revolving lead characters. If you like hard-hitting police procedurals with compelling personalities, grab this book today.

Sheriff Tom Jessup works to keep his county nice and safe. Unfortunately, things aren't staying that way. A questionable death in Whitman County takes Jessup out of jurisdiction to Spokane, Washington. He's following family blood, and it's led him to a double murder. The Spokane Police Department has their best team on the case, but they've just hit a roadblock. This leads them to a man neither trust. He's a questionably motivated officer who answers only to himself. Meanwhile, Jessup struggles to connect additional cases across county lines. As the deaths continue to mount, the four investigators race in opposite directions, each hunting a killer in their own way. Will they find him before he strikes again? Or will distance and department politics let a killer escape? The Blind Trust is the third book in the 509 Crime Stories, a series of novels set in Eastern Washington with revolving lead characters. If you like police procedurals filled with compelling personalities, you'll love this story.

★★★★★ "When I open a Colin Conway book, I know I'm in for a good ride." - Faye★★★★★ "Great start in this new series. Well-written, twists, and surprises along the way." - Karin★★★★★ "I love this author's vivid descriptions of the story. I feel like I am a fly on the wall watching it in technicolor." - JP★★★★★ "Lots of twists and turns in this one, enough action to satisfy also." - Ron★★★★★ "John Cutler is a spiritual son to Travis McGee and Parker." - FrankAN INTENSE CRIME FICTION THRILLER FILLED WITH MYSTERY AND SUSPENSEHow far would you go for the person who broke your heart? John Cutler is about to find out. When a past love calls for help, John Cutler returns to Seattle. He didn't want to go, but she offered the one thing he needed more than distance from her-money. After the former cop arrives in the Emerald City, old feelings resurface, and new lies are told. Soon, Cutler doesn't know which way is up, and that's a dangerous place to be. For influential people are in the orbit of this past love, and they want to silence a secret she keeps. Money and political connections lead to corruption and intimidation. Murder is only a heartbeat away. As he gets closer to the truth, does death await Cutler? AN EXCITING MYSTERY THAT YOU WON'T WANT TO PUT DOWN. This gripping series is perfect for fans of Lawrence Block's Matt Scudder mysteries and Robert B. Parker's Spenser novels. Scroll up and join the action by grabbing Cutler's Return today ADDITIONAL SERIES BY COLIN CONWAYThe 509 Crime Stories - fast-paced police proceduralsThe John Cutler Mysteries - hard-hitting private detective storiesThe Flip-Flop Detective - light-hearted amateur sleuth mysteriesThe Cozy-Up series - not your grandma's coziesThe Charlie-316 series - political/criminal thrillers

Some days feel like a punch in the mouth. Welcome to Spokane, Washington-the Lilac City-where an assortment of characters are about to get bruised and bloodied. A drug rip turns terribly wrong for four hapless men. A bored housewife plays a dangerous game of cat and mouse with her retired neighbor. A father learns the realities of street life while searching for his daughter. A cop breaks the law to find a missing child. These are just a few citizens embracing mayhem as a part of their lives. Many more wait in the shadows, around the corner, or down the next alley. It's time to see the 509 in a way you never expected. Black and Blue in the Lilac City is the eighth book in the 509 Crime Stories, a series of novels set in Eastern Washington with revolving lead characters. If you like compelling characters in challenging situations, grab this book today.

Rule #1 - Only be where flip-flops can be worn. Former deputy Sam Strait lives his life by a particular set of rules. They provide him freedom to do the things he wants where he wants with whom he wants. For a single man in his mid-thirties, things couldn't get any better. Then why isn't he happier? When Sam returns home for the summer, he discovers a stranger dead in his boat. With cops and reporters crawling over his property, gone are the usual plans of soaking up the sun and whiling away the days in the arms of a beautiful woman. Instead, Sam embarks on journey to solve the mysterious death. Soon, he's being followed, harassed, and assaulted by figures demanding the return of something he had no idea he possessed. Sam would have been better to stay away for the summer, but he couldn't have. He had to return home. The rules demanded it. Strait Over Tackle is the first book in an exciting new series from the author of the 509 Crime Stories and the co-author of the Charlie-316 series. If you like your crime fiction with a dose of humor, then pick up this book today.

Should a wicked man get the same justice as the righteous? When a violent pimp is murdered, Major Crimes Detective Dallas Nash is assigned the case. With no witnesses and weak evidence, he must make a choice-vigorously investigate the killing or go through the motions before casually sweeping it into an unsolved file. Plenty of people want Nash to stop-the prostitutes abused by the deceased, a do-gooder with a shadowy past, and a cop with his thumb on the scales of equity. Yet no one is pushing for him to continue the investigation. Will Nash walk through the city's underbelly to find justice for a man who preyed on others? The Mean Street is the sixth book in the 509 Crime Stories, a series of novels set in Eastern Washington with revolving lead characters. If you like hard-hitting police procedurals with compelling personalities, grab this book today.

Dallas Nash is afraid he's losing his mind. Investigating two murders isn't going to help. It's time that Detective Dallas Nash returns to his Major Crimes assignment after suffering a personal loss. His supervisor assigns him a cold case to ease him back into the job. The thirty-year-old unsolved murder leads to a startling revelation-Nash and his friends saw the victim right before her death. Before he can work the case, though, dispatch sends him to a wintery crime scene. A snow-covered body lies in an open field, and Nash has no witnesses or immediate suspects. Amid freezing temperatures and under an oppressive gray sky, can Dallas Nash locate two killers-one of whom has remained hidden for three decades? The Long Cold Winter is the second book in the 509 Crime Stories, a series of novels set in Eastern Washington with revolving lead characters. If you like raw emotion and police procedurals, you'll love this story of a heartbroken detective working his way back from personal tragedy.

Hard work leads to murder for a personal finance blogger. Two homicide detectives are about to find out why. When Jacob Kidwell's body is discovered, his death appears to be an accident. Major Crimes Detectives Quinn Delaney and Marci Burkett discover layers of deception wrapping the young man's life. They also find someone meddling in their investigation-a friend of the deceased hoping to help. He's sticking his nose where it doesn't belong and creating new problems for the detectives. Secrets, lies, and double-crosses are exposed as they hunt for the truth. But Quinn has a secret of his own-one which could derail his career. Can he keep it hidden while searching for Jacob's killer, or will his weakness cost him more than his job? The Side Hustle is the first book in the 509 Crime Stories, a series of novels set in Eastern Washington with revolving lead characters. If you like police procedurals with compelling personalities, you'll love this story.