Tiger Heir by Diana DeRicci

TIGER HEIR
The Prophecy of the Valda-Cree
Book Four

Author: Diana DeRicci
List Price: 6.99 e-book, Coming Soon in Trade Paperback
Published: February 20, 2025
Word Count: 102,399
Genres: Fantasy/Romance/Shapeshifter/Gay/M/M

Lord Jayce Morrow and his stalwart mage friends all feel the impending weight of the future bearing down on them. After successfully breathing life back into the keep through sweat and goodwill, the harder winter months are a perfect opportunity for everyone to catch their breaths, train, and finetune plans. Successful attacks against the sluggish army have freed several dragons, presenting new and surprising bonds with their arrivals. As each facet of their world comes together, humans, mages, skin shifters, and dragons are joining their support with Lord Morrow and his vision for Kielbos.

Then their fragile stability is shaken when someone close to the clan goes missing.


Captured in his tiger shifted form, Kygo Arin is to be sold to the highest bidder for ill-gains and blood sport. Forced to wear a magically spelled collar ruthlessly locked around his neck, blocking his ability to shift. And he’s not the only one.


Lord Oberion is on a mission to uncover the leader of the skin shifter poachers and destroy them. After the loss of his husband years before, his one goal is to decimate his murderers. Entering the secretive world of skin shifter poachers and magical slavers undercover, old scars will bleed as he delves into the sordid underworld to find answers. Becoming entangled in a war he knew next to nothing about, he will once again face losing it all.


When plans go awry and he becomes caught in a web of his own making, he will have to rely on his newly found allies and friends to see his plans succeed.


Two men caught in a spiral of depravity, seeking answers they both need. What will they risk to protect those they love?

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Let the Chips Fall by Alan Scott and Max Griffin

LET THE CHIPS FALL

Author: Alan Scott and Max Griffin
E-Book List Price: 6.99
Published: June 1, 2024
Word Count: 74,809
Genres: Murder Mystery/Suspense

What would you do if your girlfriend was accused of murdering her employer?


Frank Millwright is beginning his training as a psionic officer, just as he meets the girl of his dreams. When he returns to college in the fall, his girlfriend’s employer has disappeared. Frank tries to apply his budding powers to find the missing woman, despite resistance from local law enforcement. But when his girlfriend is accused of murdering her employer, Frank must use all his psionic powers to find the real killer.

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Ghosts of the Arizona by Alan Scott

 GHOSTS OF THE ARIZONA

A Psionic Corps Mystery
Book 5

Author: Alan Scott
E-Book List Price: 4.99
Published: May 13, 2023
Word Count: 44,912
Genres: Murder Mystery/Suspense

Why did a scuba diver desecrate a shrine dedicated to the people who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and who killed him?

Hawai'i Psionic Officer Kenny Nu'uani is visiting the USS Arizona National Memorial when a body is found floating above the wreckage.  Kenny realizes that the man had entered the ship, desecrating a shrine, erected in memory of the sailors who perished on the USS Arizona, December 7, 1941. 

What was he doing there?  Was he looking for something?

With the help of the US Navy, Kenny investigates the man's death and discovers the man was murdered. Two FBI agents are dogging his heels as they try to stay ahead of the psionic officer. Kenny must use all his powers to find out what was the diver looking for, who killed him, and why. If he isn't careful, he could be added to the list of people who died on the Arizona.

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Muscle Bound by Alan Scott

MUSCLE BOUND

A Psionic Corps Mystery
Book 4

Author: Alan Scott
E-Book List Price: 5.99
Published: March 18, 2023
Word Count: 56,306
Genres: Murder Mystery/Suspense



What if your best friend is a murderer?

Pryce Nolton, a good friend of Josh Chambers, Utah's Psionic Officer, is found holding a bloody knife next to three bodies, all of them stabbed to death. Pryce has no memory of the crime, and even Josh's powers cannot determine if he did or did not commit triple-homicide.

Salt Lake City police are convinced they have the right man and do not buy into the memory-loss excuse.  They think Pryce experienced a roid rage incident and stabbed his friends to death.

Josh is not convinced that Pryce could murder his friends in cold blood, but all the evidence points to Pryce's guilt.

While Josh is dealing with the investigation, his efforts are impeded by a series of drug thefts from hospital pharmacies.

Josh must find out what happened that deadly evening or else his friend might be sentenced to death.

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A Faire Day for Murder by Alan Scott

A FAIRE DAY FOR MURDER

A Psionic Corps Mystery

Book 2

Author: Alan Scott

E-Book List Price: 6.99

Published: August 20, 2022 

Word Count: 69,376

Genres: Murder Mystery/Suspense

The brutal murder of an old man in his isolated farmhouse and very few clues leaves local law enforcement with no alternative but to ask the Psionic Corps for help.  Ian Houston with his paranormal abilities is called in but his presence isn’t welcomed by all.  The sheriff is convinced the owners of the nearby renaissance faire are behind the murder, especially since the victim was about to evict the faire from his land just as their season was getting underway.  

Ian is not convinced the case is so straightforward, especially since there are other people with just as motive for doing away with the old man; the neighbor whom he has had a long-going property dispute, the son who will inherit his lands although the farm isn’t very profitable; one of the many participants and patrons of the faire whom the old man harassed over the years.  To keep innocent people from being charged with murder, Ian must join the renaissance faire as a cast member to see if there is a murderer lurking among the ren folke.

Compounding his investigation is the beautiful actress Diana Morgan who instantly steals his heart.  But as a cast member, she is also under suspicion and Ian discovers she may have a dark past, too.  

A second murder confounds the investigation and the mystery becomes even more confused.  Meanwhile the sheriff is moving closer to charging the renaissance faire owners with murder.

Can Ian use his powers to find the real culprit and prove his new-found friends innocent?

REVIEWS:

5 out of 5 stars - Great Read!
"This was a great read. I thoroughly enjoyed the literary journey." - Dame, Amazon Review

5 out of 5 stars - Great crossover Mystery/SciFi Novel
"This novel starts with the brutal murder of an old man, alone in his isolated farmhouse near Oklahoma City. The sheriff is convinced that the managers of the Renaissance Faire, who rent parts of his farm for their annual festival, are the killers, but the local Chief of Police isn't convinced. The Chief calls on the Psionic Corps, a national network of agents with psionic powers, to investigate. Enter Ian, whose special talent involves manipulating the weather--appropriate for tornado-prone Oklahoma. His investigation involves under-cover work at the Faire, a tornado (of course), and a storm of bewildering clues. The psionic powers add a nice SciFi edge to the novel, but Ian uses old-fashioned detective work to solve the mystery. In the tradition of other SciFi/mystery blends such as Asimov's robot mysteries, the psionic powers follow well-established rules, and the ending is satisfying with no "deus ex machina" trap doors. The novel feathres lots of local color, insider information about Renaissance Faires, and even some romance, but the mystery dominates, with enough in the way of misdirection and false leads to satisfy the most rigorous mystery fan. Highly recommended." - Max G., Amazon review

4 out of 5 stars - Loved It
"I absolutely loved Ian and the other characters. The setting being a renaissance faire is just perfect. I want to know more about the psionic officers. Keep em coming Alan Scott!" - Nicci, Amazon Review

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Meet Author: Alan Scott

Alan Scott was born and raised in western Oklahoma where he attended college. Later, he moved to north Texas where he obtained his doctorate in analytical chemistry. He now lives with his husband and Boston Terrier in Florida. 

He is an avid reader and, after reading his first Agatha Christie novel, mysteries have been one of his biggest enjoyments. He has always enjoyed reading comic books and loves the superhero genre as much.

More about Alan Scott:

When did you decide you wanted to be a writer and what inspired you to start writing? 

I had read many books by authors who were, for example, a physics professor for thirty years and now writes full-time, or an accountant for forty years and now writes full-time.  And I thought I could write mysteries that were as good as ones they wrote.  While on an Alaskan cruise, I came up with an idea for a mystery set on a cruise ship.  I told my husband about it and he said "Just write the damn thing!"

That was about 2006 and my hobby just grew from there.

What inspired your Psionic Corps Mystery series? 

I have always enjoyed the mystery genre, paranormal abilities like telekinesis, and super-heroes, so why not join the three?  It has been an inkling in my mind for years and years, but it wasn't until "Inside Passage to Murder" that things started coming together.

What do you find most enjoyable about writing?

Sometimes I get to research fascinating subjects like the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the global diamond industry, and the attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941.  I learn so much when researching those topics, and I think it does add another element of realism to my stories.

Which of your own books is your favorite and why?

This is like choosing one of your own children as your favorite.  I'm going to say "A Faire Day for Murder".  Ian Houston is the first Psionic Corps character I created, and he is the perfect guy.  Handsome, long blonde hair, muscular, an Okie, and can control the weather.  What's not to like?  LOL  I started writing Faire Day before Inside Passage, because it is set in a renaissance festival.  I performed at renaissance festivals for years, so it was one book I didn't have to do a lot of research for. 

What is the most unusual topic you have had to research for a book?

Probably the diamond industry.  I learned how diamonds are evaluated and the process of selecting diamonds. At the time De Beers was the global giant in the industry but their lead has been waning in recent years, and they are no longer the powerhouse they once were. 

What would you like readers to take away from your Psionic Corps series?

I want them to say "I had fun reading that novel, and I want to read another one."  I like telling stories that are fun.  Nothing philosophical or deep.  This isn't classic literature, and I'm not about to win any Pulitzer or Nobel prizes.  I want people to enjoy reading my novels.

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Inside Passage to Murder
A Psionic Corps Mystery
Book 1

Inside Passage to Murder by Alan Scott

 

INSIDE PASSAGE TO MURDER
A Psionic Corps Mystery
Book 1

Author: Alan Scott

E-Book List Price: 4.99

Published: April 30, 2022

Word Count: 82,800

Genres: Murder Mystery/Suspense

Paranormal sleuth Mark Shotridge has a dream that indicates a cruise ship operating in Alaskan waters is in trouble. He books passage on the ship to investigate his vision. After leaving Seward the first night at sea, Mark has another vision that suggests someone has been thrown overboard into the icy waters of the north Pacific. However, nobody is reported missing and Mark begins to question his special abilities.

Soon, a crew member is found murdered in his cabin, and Mark is certain that there is more going on than he originally suspected. The body count rises, and he realizes that a serial killer might be on board but what is the reason behind the murders?

Mark must use all of his powers to stop a ruthless killer before the ship docks in Vancouver, British Columbia. Otherwise the tourism industry and the economy of Alaska may be destroyed.

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Lion Rising By Diana DeRicci

 

LION RISING
The Prophecy of the Valda-Cree
Book One

Author: Diana DeRicci
List Price: 6.99 e-book, 17.99 Trade Paperback
Published: February 12, 2022
Word Count: 107,233
Genres: Fantasy Romance/Shapeshifter/Gay/M/M

Jayce Morrow is like any other college student: part academic, part nerd, part dreamer. Adopted by the only family he’s ever known he has no idea of his true identity. Or what his unknown history means. 

Saving the world wasn’t part of his college application, after all. 

When a gorgeous mage appears out of thin air in his apartment, he’s positive he’s dreaming, convinced one of his friends has jumped the shark looking for players for their D&D dungeon by hiring LARPers.

Except there is no dungeon to strategize through. Mages and magic are real. And he’s about to learn his role in saving their world.

Note from the Author: This story is a slow burn MM romance with some really stubborn characters, a few comments about an elf’s amazing hair, and challenges that can mold the man regardless of plans.

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LoveBytes review by Sadonna

"...So let me start by saying that I’ve read this author for years – at least a decade.  I have always enjoyed her contemporary romances.  I was also fan of her contemporary shifter fantasy series.  But this is something entirely new and I was kind of blown away..."

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Welcome Author Alan Scott to Purple Sword!

COMING SOON!

Purple Sword is pleased to announce that author Alan Scott is joining us with his Psionic Corps Mystery Series! This themed series will take you on mystery adventures with members of the Psionic Corps, a military agency with special abilities. Stay tuned for upcoming release information!

Paranormal sleuth, Mark Shotridge, has a dream that indicates a cruise ship operating in Alaskan waters is in trouble.  He books passage on the ship to investigate his vision.  After leaving Seward the first night at sea, Mark has another vision that suggests someone has been thrown overboard into the icy waters of the north Pacific.  However, nobody is reported missing, and Mark begins to question his special abilities. 

Soon, a crew member is found murdered in his cabin and Mark is certain that there is more going on than he originally suspected. The body count rises, and he realizes that a serial killer might be on board, but what is the reason behind the murders? 

Mark must use all of his powers to stop a ruthless killer before the ship docks in Vancouver, British Columbia.  Otherwise the tourism industry and the economy of Alaska may be destroyed.

Roman's Stand by Diana DeRicci

ROMAN'S STAND

Men of Silo

Author: Diana DeRici

List Price: 4.99

Published: November 7, 2020

Word Count: 49,000

Genres/Categories: Gay Erotic Romance, Paranormal, Shapeshifter: 

Roman Volkov’s wolf laid claim to the abandoned little girl he discovered in a decrepit barn before he could turn sideways. Suddenly a new father, he had to find a way to balance his home life and his work life with a new baby. It wasn’t easy, but when Logan and his friend Adam arrive in Silo looking for sanctuary after being homeless and without pack, he thought he might have found an answer. 

Logan never expected to find everything he’d ever wanted in one package deal. 

Logan Bower and his best friend Adam Hollis were both searching for safety. Outcasts for different reasons, they both thought they’d finally found a home in Silo. A job for Adam was a great start, and meeting the Silo alpha had gone better than expected. 

But powers outside of Silo aren’t happy about the possibility of having a gay alpha right at their border. When an unknown evil that has unknowingly influenced Silo throughout the last decade begins to interfere with Roman’s personal life and endanger his new daughter, it’s time to make a stand for all he believes in. For all those he loves, and protects. 

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