When Santa Claus lies dead and flattened (as if he'd fallen from his sleigh) in the middle of a shopping mall on Christmas Eve, Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield is on the case. As she attempts to solve the homicide, a stranger shows up seeking help in tracking down a van full of Santas creating havoc throughout San Francisco. Rebecca is certain he has information that will help her case ... but she never expects he could also bring her some much-needed Christmas cheer. This novella introduces San Francisco Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield and mystery man Richie Amalfi. Look for their first full-length mystery novel, ONE O'CLOCK HUSTLE.

On the run, accused of murder. One cop believes him. And it's her job to bring him in. Rebecca Mayfield has always been a by-the-book cop until Richie Amalfi enters her life--and makes her want to throw the book at him! Now, Richie's accused of murder and runs to Rebecca to help him prove his innocence. She's completely flummoxed by this, but the more she learns about the case, the more convinced she is that he's not guilty. Will she break all the rules to help him, or do her job the way she's been taught? And what are the consequences for either choice? As dangers lurk and more deaths happen, Rebecca discovers there's a lot more to Richie than she thought and a lot more to like than she imagined, she fears not only for her life, but also her heart. If you've missed TV shows like Castle or Remington Steele, you'll enjoy reading about Rebecca and Richie because they, too, give you mystery and humor with a touch of romance. Start this first book in the best-selling Inspector Rebecca Mayfield "Clock" series, and you'll soon find the hours seem to fly by ... "Joanne Pence is a master of the mystery genre. She pulls the reader in and sets the roller coaster in motion."--Carolyn Haines, USA Today bestselling author "Joanne Pence provides laughter, love, and cold chills." --Carolyn Hart, NY Times bestselling author North American Book Award recipient - Mystery Category

Culinary queen Angie Amalfi has put aside her gourmet utensils to concentrate on planning her upcoming wedding to San Francisco homicide detective Paavo Smith. What could possibly go wrong? Instead of the answer to her heart's dreams, she scrambles to deal with wedding planners with bizarre ideas, wedding dresses that don't flatter, squabbling relatives with hurt feelings, a long-suffering groom, and worries over where she and Paavo will live after the wedding. But all of that pales when Angie finds the perfect house for them, except for one little problem--the house may be haunted. Many years ago, the newlyweds who lived in the house were murdered, and the case was never solved. While Angie pursues what happened to the couple who now may be haunting the house, Paavo obsesses over his own case involving the murder of unlikely lovers. The trail leads to ghosts, murders, unhappy families, and enough obnoxious wedding buttinskis to fill a graveyard. But when eerie happenings turn deadly, Angie fears she may be spirited away for good! "Pence's tongue-in-cheek humor keeps us grinning." --San Francisco Chronicle "A tasty treat for all mystery and suspense lovers who like food for thought, murder and a stab at romance." --The Armchair Detective

New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver delivers an electrifying collection of sixteen award-winning stories that will widen your eyes and stretch your imagination. Diverse, provocative, and eerie, Twisted showcases Deaver's amazing range and signature plot twists: a beautiful woman goes to extremes to rid herself of her stalker; a contemporary of William Shakespeare vows to avenge his family's ruin; and Deaver's most beloved character, brilliant criminalist Lincoln Rhyme, is back to solve a chilling Christmastime disappearance. With nods to O. Henry and Edgar Allan Poe, these beautifully crafted pieces, never before compiled in one volume, pulse with subtle intrigue and Deaver's incomparable imagination.

A murder. Missing children. And the crimes have only begun. As Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield investigates the murder of a young delivery man and the disappearance of his two children, she discovers something is seriously wrong inside San Francisco's homicide bureau. And dangerous. Boyfriend Richie Amalfi is convinced Rebecca is the target of someone with position and power in the city's government. But who? And why? All he knows is that the situation is sinister and deadly. As Rebecca becomes more embroiled in an investigation with surprising and far-reaching tentacles, it's up to Richie to stop the threat against her. He must use every weapon he has, including people with dubious ties to well-placed politicians, to learn what's happening, and what to do about it. But then, some of the very people he thinks are targeting Rebecca become targets themselves. Don't miss Seven O'Clock Target, as Rebecca and Richie deal with one of the most personally deadly and dangerous cases in her career. The best-selling Inspector Rebecca Mayfield series has fast-paced mysteries with a touch of humor and a hint (or more) of romance. Starting with One O'Clock Hustle, you'll find the hours just seem to fly by.

Angie Amalfi’s wedding—her Big Day—is on the verge of becoming a Big Mess. She had planned every detail of the day with the utmost care, wanting everything to be perfect. But now people across the city are dying to put the wedding on hold. A crazed killer here, a bumped off bride there. In her mind, nothing less than a criminal conspiracy must be at work to keep her wedding from being where and when she wants it. Angie’s fiancé, San Francisco Homicide Inspector Paavo Smith, the entire SFPD Homicide Squad, her friends and family all jump into the fray to help save her wedding plans. But as dangers and catastrophes grow faster than yeast-overloaded bread dough, Angie can’t help but wonder if her Big Day will turn into her Biggest Disaster ever.