Christmas Under Threat - Maggie K. Black

Investigating a cold case could have fatal consequences.

Single father Patrick Craft’s world is shaken when his son, Tristan, is abducted...after learning Tristan’s mother was the victim of a cold case serial killer. Someone is targeting Patrick and his son — but who? Could it be the Noelville serial killer, back after all these years, or the dangerous armed men gunning for Patrick? And who has been sending letters and Christmas gifts to Tristan, posing as his mother? With a dark web to untangle, Patrick turns to private investigator Gemma Locke, who’s in town investigating his ex’s murder. Can they uncover a ruthless criminal agenda and save Tristan...before it’s too late?

Trail Of Mountain Secrets - Darlene L. Turner

A case of mistaken identity. A K-9 to the rescue.

Park archaeologist Violet Hoyt’s wilderness search for a missing family’s remains takes a deadly turn when a gunman mistakes her for someone else. The discovery of a grave of skulls reopens a cold case, and someone is determined to keep the truth hidden. With the help of K-9 handler Maverick Shaw and his human remains detector dog, Wolf, Violet must find the final family member — and evade the masked man who has targeted her. Soon Violet learns a shocking secret: she has a presumed dead twin sister who may still be alive, and now they’re both in danger. Can Violet and Maverick expose a conspiracy before this Christmas becomes their last?