“Rother is the next Ann Rule.” —Gregg Olsen ACCIDENT, SUICIDE . . . OR MURDER? On November 6, 2000, paramedics answered a call to find Kristin Rossum, 24, sobbing. Her husband, Greg de Villers, wasn’t breathing. She claimed he had overdosed on drugs after learning she was leaving him. But family and friends who knew of Greg’s distaste for drugs weren’t buying Kristin’s story . . . AMERICAN BEAUTY Rossum was a brainy blonde beauty whose talent for toxicology had won her a post at the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office. But her sweet smile masked a dark side. She’d developed a taste for methamphetamine in high school, and six months after her marriage to Greg, she’d begun seeking secret trysts with other men. TOXIC PASSION At the time of her husband's death, Rossum was engaged in an illicit affair with her married boss. Investigators found that the Medical Examiner's Office was missing supplies of meth and fentanyl, the narcotic that had killed her husband. With each clue discovered, another piece of Rossum’s “good girl” façade fell away. What the world would eventually see was the true face of a murderer—and the hand of justice . . . “Rother has written another ‘ripped from the headlines’ page-turner.” —Library Journal “An exciting page-turner from a first-rate reporter.” —M. William Phelps, New York Times bestselling author “Riveting . . . an emotional and gripping tale from beginning to end.” —Aphrodite Jones, New York Times bestselling author “Rother gets to the heart of a very compelling story, with an eye for detail. A must-read for true crime fans.” —Robert Scott, New York Times bestselling author “Caitlin Rother hooks you from the prologue on.” —Suzy Spencer, New York Times bestselling author Includes dramatic photos

Recounts the events that led to the death of Greg de Villers at the hands of his wife Kristin, whose talent for toxicology and job at the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office almost allowed her to get away with murder.

The 1st Warang Poetry Anthology invites readers on a captivating poetic journey through the vast spectrum of human emotions and experiences. This compilation artfully weaves together diverse poems, each a shimmering gem in its own right, crafted by master wordsmiths of our time: W. J. Manares Marvin Wrighttee KwiinMartha Kristi June Cherselle Rhemaveal S. Bonifacio Haya Jhie ROSEANDTULIPS31 ziniriya DManunulat Christian Dave Amada From the tender innocence of first love to the searing pain of heartbreak, these verses explore the raw depths of human connections. Joyous celebrations of nature's beauty entwine with contemplative reflections on life's impermanence, reminding us to cherish every moment. Amidst the verses, dark shadows cast by grief, war, and loss are bravely confronted, fostering empathy and understanding. Editors: Marvin Wrighttee & W. J. Manares Compiler: W. J. Manares Unveiling vivid portraits of the human spirit, the anthology delves into themes of resilience, hope, and the quest for meaning. Diverse poetic forms paint a vivid tapestry that embraces readers from all walks of life. Offers solace, inspiration, and an everlasting appreciation for the enduring power of poetry. Book Cover Art: Kristi June

Kathy Augustine was a controversial two-term Nevada State Controller. In 2003, her husband Chuck died of an apparent stroke. Only a month later, she married Chaz Higgs, an ER nurse who, it was later revealed, had attended to her late husband just before his death. Three years later, fifty-year-old Kathy died after a heart attack—the result, her family and friends believed, of a stressful political campaign. But when an autopsy of Kathy's body revealed no signs of heart disease, investigators dug deeper into Kathy's case...only to find the presence of a powerful, paralyzing emergency-room drug in Kathy's system. A jury would later charge Nurse Chaz with murder in the first degree. But could Kathy's first husband also have been the victim of Chaz's treachery? And just how much did Kathy know? This is the shocking true story of a family torn apart by lies, medical crime, and POISONED LOVE.

‘Have I paid for my sins? Amelia is guilt-stricken from her past. Why did you leave me? Louis is filled with an inner desire for vengeance. Why didn’t I stop it? James cared more about his friend than morals. Too much blood has been spilt, In all this mess whose love was sincere and whose was lethal. Tell me... is your love poisoned?’

Alisha, a beautifully flawed teenager, tries to save Vivaan from his mediocrity and pulls him into a world of her own — a world full of cigarettes, alcohol, friends and too many ambitions. A world which is unusually weird for Vivaan. He tries to be part of Alisha’s world during which he makes her his whole world. An enchanting tale of unconditional love and an honest heartbreak follows.

“A journey into the dark corners of friendship.” —Mindy McGinnis, author of The Female of the Species Riverdale meets Karen M. McManus’s Two Can Keep a Secret in this “twisty, sumptuous dark fairy tale of a mystery” (Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders) about estranged friends who reunite when someone commits the murder they’d planned—but didn’t go through with—and leaves one of their own to take the fall. Poppy, Lily, and Belladonna would do anything to protect their best friend, Raven. So when they discovered he was suffering abuse at the hands of his stepmother, they came up with a lethal plan: petals of poppy, belladonna, and lily in her evening tea so she’d never be able to hurt Raven again. But someone got cold feet, the plot faded to a secret of the past, and the group fell apart. Three years later, on the eve of Raven’s seventeenth birthday, his stepmother turns up dead. But it’s only belladonna found in her tea, and it’s only Belladonna who’s carted off to jail. Desperate for help, Belle reaches out to her estranged friends to prove her innocence. They answer the call, but no one is prepared for what comes next. Now, everyone has something to lose and something equally dangerous to hide. And when the tangled web of secrets and betrayal is finally unwound, what lies at its heart will change the group forever.