Matty Dalrymple

Lizzy Ballard possesses a dangerous power she struggles to control: the ability to inflict fatal brain injuries using only the power of her mind. Haunted by the memory of her victims, she's on the run from the authorities and from the scientist who created her power, Louise Mortensen. Lizzy has been hiding out in Arizona with her mentor, ex-con Philip Castillo. She's earning money at the poker tables of Phoenix, thanks to an unexpected ability bestowed by a drug stolen from Mortensen: temporary clairvoyance. When Lizzy and Philip decide to head east to Lizzy's hometown of Philadelphia, she's overjoyed to be reunited with her godfather, Owen McNally, and his brother Andy. But the East Coast proves to be no refuge when Lizzy is the subject of a brutal attack. Then Mortensen kidnaps Andy and coerces Philip into a lethal game of nerves with her rival, Billy Chapel. Lizzy sees no way out except to comply with the demands of her nemesis. When Lizzy finds blood stains in Chapel's suite and a dire note from Philip warning her of who the true enemy is, she fears the worse. She demands answers from Chapel, but he's just as baffled as she is. His confusion quickly turns to rage, and he drags her toward Louise's lab-and the final showdown. Dalrymple delivers a masterful blend of psychological tension and relentless action in SCARE CARD, a must-read for fans of thrillers that explore the dark side of power, the complexity of trust, and the resilience of a heroine who refuses to back down. This is a gripping addition to the Lizzy Ballard series that will leave readers breathless, eagerly turning pages to see if Lizzy can survive the ultimate test. Outnumbered but undaunted, Lizzy must rely on her wits and grit to try to outmaneuver Mortensen and Chapel, and to answer the question: can friendship and justice prevail against cruelty and evil?

Lizzy Ballard possesses a dangerous power she struggles to control: the ability to inflict fatal brain injuries using only the power of her mind. Haunted by the memory of her victims, she's on the run from the authorities and from the scientist who created her power, Louise Mortensen. Lizzy has been hiding out in Arizona with her mentor, ex-con Philip Castillo. She's earning money at the poker tables of Phoenix, thanks to an unexpected ability bestowed by a drug stolen from Mortensen: temporary clairvoyance. When Lizzy and Philip decide to head east to Lizzy's hometown of Philadelphia, she's overjoyed to be reunited with her godfather, Owen McNally, and his brother Andy. But the East Coast proves to be no refuge when Lizzy is the subject of a brutal attack. Then Mortensen kidnaps Andy and coerces Philip into a lethal game of nerves with her rival, Billy Chapel. Lizzy sees no way out except to comply with the demands of her nemesis. When Lizzy finds blood stains in Chapel's suite and a dire note from Philip warning her of who the true enemy is, she fears the worse. She demands answers from Chapel, but he's just as baffled as she is. His confusion quickly turns to rage, and he drags her toward Louise's lab-and the final showdown. Outnumbered but undaunted, Lizzy must rely on her wits and grit to try to outmaneuver Mortensen and Chapel, and to answer the question: can friendship and justice prevail against cruelty and evil? The only way to win might be to put not just her freedom but her very soul at stake.

In a twisty tale of betrayal and vengeance, a cunning scientist orchestrates her escape from the isolated estate of a sociopathic tycoon. When Louise Mortensen's kidnapper, Theo Viklund, drops dead, she glimpses her chance for freedom-by becoming him. Joining forces with Viklund's sinister head of security and her hapless lab assistant, Louise makes a chilling pact to conceal her captor's death. Once Louise assumes Viklund's identity, her path to freedom will be ensured ... but first, she must access his biometrically protected computer accounts. The key seems out of reach ... until Theo's brother arrives, searching for the truth behind Theo's disappearance. Will he provide Louise the clue she needs to unlock Theo's riches and his secrets? Louise finds herself navigating a high-stakes web of deception, treachery, and murder. And the closer she gets to claiming absolute power, the deadlier her web becomes. In this exhilarating thrill ride, a devious antiheroine with a murderous past must unravel a conspiracy of lies to claim a prize worth killing for.

An invitation to speak at the Gotham Crime Fiction Conference draws Ann Kinnear into a mystery within a mystery, where the stakes are not just reputation and riches--they're life and death.★★★★★ "A riveting, fast-paced, intriguing read with a colorful cast of characters who pull you in and don't let go " -Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Crime Fiction AuthorAnn Kinnear has been invited to the Gotham Crime Fiction Conference to give a talk on "Making the Supernatural Super in Your Novel," but she isn't enthusiastic about adding public speaking to the offerings of Ann Kinnear Sensing. Ann's conference liaison, editor Darren Van Osten, has problems of his own. His client, bestselling thriller author Jock Quine, was killed during a burglary at his Princeton mansion, and Darren is despairing of being able to coach Jock's bookish son Alec to pick up the authorial torch from his larger-than-life father. Darren's best hope of staying solvent is to capitalize on his most mysterious client, Lara Seaford, whose debut novel is sweeping the thriller awards. Meanwhile, cozy mystery author Marilee Forsythe is demanding that her son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Jeanette, provide the money she needs to buy out her cozy contract and switch to her true calling: thriller novels. When Marilee is attacked at an author event and refuses to leave her Ocean City, Maryland, condo, the couple entertains guilty visions of a life without her disparaging comments and unreasonable demands. As Ann's involvement in Darren and Jeanette's dilemmas deepens, she finds the cases have more in common than mere authorial posturing ... and that the stakes are life and death. Find out in Book 6 of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels

Ann Kinnear has been invited to the Gotham Crime Fiction Conference to give a talk on "Making the Supernatural Super in Your Novel," but she isn't enthusiastic about adding public speaking to the offerings of Ann Kinnear Sensing. Ann's conference liaison, editor Darren Van Osten, has problems of his own. His client, bestselling thriller author Jock Quine, was killed during a burglary at his Princeton mansion, and Darren is despairing of being able to coach Jock's bookish son Alec to pick up the authorial torch from his larger-than-life father. Darren's best hope of staying solvent is to capitalize on his most mysterious client, Lara Seaford, whose debut novel is sweeping the thriller awards. Meanwhile, cozy mystery author Marilee Forsythe is demanding that her son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Jeanette, provide the money she needs to buy out her cozy contract and switch to her true calling: thriller novels. When Marilee is attacked at an author event and refuses to leave her Ocean City, Maryland, condo, the couple entertains guilty visions of a life without her disparaging comments and unreasonable demands. As Ann's involvement in Darren and Jeanette's dilemmas deepens, she finds the cases have more in common than mere authorial posturing ... and that the stakes are life and death.

When a body is found at Lynch and Son Winery, no one suspects foul play. But then a second death occurs, and it seems that Ann Kinnear has stepped into the middle of a family feud turned fatal. Can Ann root out the evil or will her plan to move into the winery's guest house bear deadly fruit? Spirit senser Ann Kinnear is juggling a long-distance relationship and continuing her search for a place to call home. She thinks she has found the solution to both when she learns that her favorite Chester County, Pennsylvania winery has a guest house for rent. When the body of the terminally ill head of the winery is found on the grounds, Ann assumes that the torch will pass to the next generation ... but the terms of the will leave a sour taste in the mouth of some family members. Does that explain the patriarch's daughter's clandestine trips to a grand but derelict home in Philadelphia, tended by a mysterious man in Victorian garb? Her husband secretly asks Ann's brother Mike to investigate. Then a second body is found in a watery grave, and it seems that both deaths may have been murder. When the family hires Ann to contact the deceased, will what she learns provide a satisfying finish or yield a fatal harvest? Find out in Book 5 of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels How sharper than a serpent's tooth it isTo have a thankless child - William Shakespeare, "King Lear"

When a body is found at Lynch and Son Winery, no one suspects foul play. But then a second death occurs, and it seems that Ann Kinnear has stepped into the middle of a family feud turned fatal. Can Ann root out the evil or will her plan to move into the winery's guest house bear deadly fruit? Spirit senser Ann Kinnear is juggling a long-distance relationship and continuing her search for a place to call home. She thinks she has found the solution to both when she learns that her favorite Chester County, Pennsylvania winery has a guest house for rent. When the body of the terminally ill head of the winery is found on the grounds, Ann assumes that the torch will pass to the next generation ... but the terms of the will leave a sour taste in the mouth of some family members. Does that explain the patriarch's daughter's clandestine trips to a grand but derelict home in Philadelphia, tended by a mysterious man in Victorian garb? Her husband secretly asks Ann's brother Mike to investigate. Then a second body is found in a watery grave, and it seems that both deaths may have been murder. When the family hires Ann to contact the deceased, will what she learns provide a satisfying finish or yield a fatal harvest? Find out in Book 5 of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels How sharper than a serpent's tooth it isTo have a thankless child - William Shakespeare, "King Lear"

If you are an author who is thinking of launching a podcast ... if you are an author who has started a podcast and is struggling to keep it afloat ... if you are an author on the brink of "podfading" and losing the hard-won benefits you can gain from this popular and intimate format -- then this book is for you. Matty Dalrymple, The Indy Author, shares her learnings from her years hosting and producing The Indy Author Podcast. Tapping nautical metaphors to explore the stages of creating a podcast, THE INDY AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO PODCASTING FOR AUTHORS will guide you through determining your destination, preparing for your voyage, and setting sail. Matty discusses the benefits podcasting offers to authors specifically, and the specific challenges authors might need to overcome to succeed in this medium. Questions posed at the end of each chapter prompt insights to be captured in your own Captain's Log, enabling you to note progress, acknowledge mistakes, and celebrate successes on your voyage. This is not merely a manual of technical requirements, although those are covered at a high level in the book and in more detail at The Indy Author website. This is a foundational resource you can pick up again and again, one that will serve as your guide as you steer your podcast through its voyage and, when a course correction is needed, will provide the strategies and tactics you need to adjust your bearing. THE INDY AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO PODCASTING FOR AUTHORS covers: The Podcasting Voyage-Why Podcasting ... and Why for Authors? Determining Your Destination-Determining Your Destination - Introduction-Establishing Connections with Guests-Building Community with Listeners-Creating Direct Income with Your Podcast-Creating Indirect Income with Your PodcastPreparing for Your Voyage-Preparing for the Voyage - Introduction-Choosing Your Topic-Choosing Your Format-Choosing Your Mode, Medium, and Venue-Choosing Your Deliverables-Choosing Your Schedule-Choosing Your Episode Structure-Choosing Your Persona-Choosing Your Livery (a.k.a. Branding)-Choosing the TechSetting Sail-Setting Sail - Introduction-Lining up Guests-Preparing for the Episode-Creating the Environment-Refining Your Audio and Video Presence-Creating the Episode-Making the Most of Your Content-Making It Interactive-Reducing Friction (Improving Your Production Process)-Being a Podcast GuestEmbarking on the Voyage-Embarking of the Voyage - Last Thoughts-Resources

They say that dead men tell no tales. But when good intentions are twisted to evil ends, and the perpetrators don't care who gets burned in the process, the truth must come out, and it will take Ann Kinnear's particular skill to uncover it. Can Ann learn why arson experts are coming to grief on the trails of Mount Desert Island before becoming a victim herself? Spirit senser Ann Kinnear is back on Mount Desert Island, Maine, to take part in a documentary with her colleague and competitor, Garrick Masser. The topic? The recent death of Leo Dorn, head of the Stata Mater research lab, who fell from a cliff-side trail on his wife's estate. Ann has barely unpacked before Dorn's hiking partner and fellow researcher Shelby Kim disappears, and now Ann wonders if Leo's fall really was an accident. But when Ann finally locates Shelby, the young woman isn't talking. Then a warehouse on the Manset waterfront burns to the ground and Ann knows she's getting close to the truth. Will Ann overcome hell and high water to plumb the depths of Mount Desert Island's secrets, or will this be her fall from grace? Find out in Book 4 of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels Heat not a furnace for your foe so hotThat it do singe yourself.- William Shakespeare, "Henry VIII"

They say that dead men tell no tales. But when good intentions are twisted to evil ends, and the perpetrators don't care who gets burned in the process, the truth must come out, and it will take Ann Kinnear's particular skill to uncover it. Can Ann learn why arson experts are coming to grief on the trails of Mount Desert Island before becoming a victim herself? Spirit senser Ann Kinnear is back on Mount Desert Island, Maine, to take part in a documentary with her colleague and competitor, Garrick Masser. The topic? The recent death of Leo Dorn, head of the Stata Mater research lab, who fell from a cliff-side trail on his wife's estate. Ann has barely unpacked before Dorn's hiking partner and fellow researcher Shelby Kim disappears, and now Ann wonders if Leo's fall really was an accident. But when Ann finally locates Shelby, the young woman isn't talking. Then a warehouse on the Manset waterfront burns to the ground and Ann knows she's getting close to the truth. Will Ann overcome hell and high water to plumb the depths of Mount Desert Island's secrets, or will this be her fall from grace? Find out in Book 4 of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels Heat not a furnace for your foe so hotThat it do singe yourself.- William Shakespeare, "Henry VIII"

She has a promise to fulfill ...... but she never anticipated the evil that awaited her at the end of her journey. Will keeping her word cost her everything? Lizzy Ballard is headed to the Red Rock Country of Arizona on a mission of vengeance ... and although she doesn't know it yet, the Vivantem forces are no longer her biggest problem. She and her allies have attracted the attention of a reclusive billionaire, a man who is determined to enlist them to his own cause ... willingly or unwillingly. Even Lizzy's enemies at Vivantem seem to be no match for his power. With the lines of communication cut, Lizzy struggles to understand exactly who the enemy is. And when Lizzy faces the killer, even her special ability can't protect her. Will Lizzy grab the iron ring, or be left on the field of battle?