MYSTERY
AT LAUREL MANOR
MYSTERY AT LAUREL MANOR Ellen Dalton, RN, looked forward to leading the staff of Laurel Manor in the safe and compassionate care of the older adult. She took this job because the previous Director of Nurses had recently died in a terrible accident and Ellen was familiar with the high standards of the home. The only problem she encountered was working with the pharmacy company. The pharmacist irritated her when he insisted on changing the procedure of drug destruction. Matt was grieving over the loss of his beloved sister, the previous leader of that staff. Ellen and Matt’s worlds collided when he questioned the description of her accident and began to investigate. The more involved they became, the more danger they invited
SILENT
ASSASIN
Since 9/11, all of the alphabet agencies such as the FBI, CIA, CDC, etc. had to share information.
There was a time when the CDC would never have been associated with the CIA. Now, the CIA taught everyone to mistrust each other, but at some point, reliance on each other was necessary. It was a two-edged sword they had to wield.
When a deadly Cold War virus resurfaces, a CDC investigator goes undercover to find the virus before it can be used. As he prepares for his undercover role he asks, "How hard can it be to be a nurse?"
HELURA
Raised in isolation, Liam learns he is the heir to a lost galactic throne. His guardian, Cain, has protected him from an ancient evil that destroyed their world. When this powerful sorceress resurfaces, they must rally the scattered descendants of their people, mastering unique mental abilities to prevent her from conquering the galaxy. Liam must embrace his destiny and a power greater than he ever imagined before it's too late.
MAYS'S LIST
The first fifteen years of her nursing career were spent in the emergency department in a small rural town. Then she became a nurse educator and considered herself fortunate to assist many of her students to become Registered Nurses. To her, the only career better than nursing is teaching it
DERRICK ER
Mac had a busy schedule today and had hoped the ER would not be busy. She had a meeting scheduled in fifteen minutes. It might be the most important meeting of her career. This rural could be closed.
One look at the hysterical woman and Mac reminded herself not to blame the patient for the interruption. This young woman became her priority now.
It took a moment for Mac to choose the best approach to this terrified patient. As an experienced ER nurse, she knew her initial interaction with this young woman could set the tone for the encounter. She took a deep breath, smiled, and faced the girl.
What Readers Say About Us
I was hooked from the very first page. Smith’s world-building of the planet Helura is breathtaking, matching the epic scale shown on the cover. The tension between the rival factions—perfectly encapsulated by those two figures facing off across the cosmic chasm—keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Alice Smith weaves a brilliant, terrifying tale of medical suspense. Maya is a fascinatingly complex protagonist, and as her 'list' begins to unfold, you won't know who to trust. It's a bit gory in places, but a total page-turner. A stethoscope on blood-splattered parchment perfectly sets the tone for this psychological thriller.
Alice Smith delivers an incredible blend of medical drama and gothic haunting. The cracked Caduceus symbol hovering over the eerie Laurel Manor on the cover is a massive clue to the dark, historical medical secrets hidden within the estate. The atmosphere is thick with dread, the pacing is excellent, and the final twist completely caught me off guard.
The shadowy, classic detective silhouette contrasted against the vibrant red viral pathogens on the cover perfectly mirrors the book's plot. Silent Assassin feels like a classic noir detective story dropped right into a modern-day bio-terror pandemic. The protagonist's race against an invisible, microscopic killer is relentless.
As someone who works in healthcare, I loved how grounded yet dramatic Derrick ER felt. The cover perfectly captures the chaotic, rain-slicked adrenaline of an emergency bay at night. Smith does a fantastic job developing the main character, standing strong amidst the flashing ambulance lights and chaos.
I bought this entirely for the gorgeous, colorful cover featuring that crystal-sailed ship, and the prose is just as magical. Unlike some of Smith's darker thrillers, a breathtaking, whimsical fantasy adventure through floating islands and crystalline skies. It’s full of wonder, great character dynamics, and pure escapism.