THE ANNALISSE SERIES BOOK SET 1 - 4: Kindle Edition

Unputdownable International Thrillers

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Heart-stopping intrigue from posh New York galleries to a scenic romp through New Zealand's countryside with Annalisse Drury and Alec Zavos. 4 full-length crime thriller novels filled with danger as sparks fly for a couple fighting to keep love alive.

Stolen Obsession, Book #1

2025 International Impact Award Winner - Adventure - Crime/Spy: New York, Greece, and Turkey. When Annalisse Drury uncovers a necklace at a Manhattan gallery opening, she begs the owner to remove the 500-year-old artifact, but her pleas fall on deaf ears. With two murder victims linked to the jewelry, Annalisse enlists the gallery owner’s son, Alec, to develop a plan to save their families from being destroyed.  

Spent Identity, Book #2 Independent Press Award Winner – Mystery: Upstate New York. What started out as a promising relationship with adventurer and tycoon Alec Zavos, has fizzled into an uncertain future for antiquities expert Annalisse Drury. When her aunt’s ranch manager makes a gruesome discovery in the barn, Annalisse turns to Alec for help to find her missing Aunt Kate.  

Scattered Legacy, Book #3 FAPA Award Winner – Mystery: Italy and New York. Accompanied by detective friend, Bill Drake, Annalisse and Alec find themselves embroiled in a conspiracy that threatens the reputation and legacy of Alec's late father - linking him to embezzlement, extortion, and international crime bosses. Annalisse leads Alec toward a discovery that is unthinkable, and events that will change their futures forever.  

Copper Waters, Book #4 Editor’s Choice – Award of Literary Excellence – Reader’s House, UK: South Island, New Zealand. Annalisse Drury and tycoon Alec Zavos find themselves in a crisis when Alec refuses to clear up a paternity issue with an old girlfriend. Frustrated, Annalisse leaves Alec behind and accepts an invitation for a New Zealand getaway. With friend Bill Drake along on the trip, a local resident drives them from the Christchurch airport and dies mysteriously soon after, while a second violent death finds Annalisse and Bill at odds with investigators. As she and Bill pursue their own leads at serious cost, the dual mysteries force Annalisse to question everything she knows about family ties, politics, and the art of small-town betrayal.

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Praise for THE ANNALISSE SERIES BOOK SET 1 - 4: Kindle Edition

☆☆☆☆☆ "An irresistible page turner and a successful melding of thriller and romance. With a splash of international adventure and plenty of surprises, Stolen Obsession is an entertaining read and a great beginning to the Annalisse Series." - SPR Review (STOLEN OBSESSION)

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“A Hush at Midnight by Marlene M. Bell had me in its clutches from beginning to end, leaving me stunned on the final page. When Laura Harris decides to visit her mentor, Hattie, a woman she has viewed as more than a friend, she is unprepared for the following events. After visiting with Hattie, Laura decides to leave. However, before getting far, something compels her to return to Hattie’s house where she stumbles upon a murder scene, an event that will forever change her life. With this second loss in a year and a love affair gone wrong, Laura finds herself the sole heir of Hattie’s estate. This makes her a primary suspect and the target of an unknown enemy. Despite warnings from loved ones, Laura cannot rest until she finds the truth and brings the perpetrator to justice.

In A Hush at Midnight, Marlene M. Bell wasted no time leading the reader into the action. It felt like there was no room to pause; there was no taking a break from this story. Normally, when reading a crime and mystery thriller, the reader sometimes has a clue about the perpetrator. I can confidently say my guess on this was wrong. Bell has crafted a story with twists and turns, where characters are intricately developed, each revealing hidden depths and motivations. Each revelation of a character's personal story added to the tension, making it impossible to predict who to trust and what lay around the corner. Ultimately, I appreciated Bell’s masterful storytelling and the skill, dedication, and effort that went into crafting this masterpiece.”

- Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review by Maalin Ogaja

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