They're here... The final Creatus Books have Arrived! Pre-Order the Final Book for only $0.99!12/4/2023  As promised, I have continued my commitment to my loyal fans and am offering the final book in the Creatus Series for only $0.99! I know most authors choose to charge full price for their new releases, and don't get me wrong...I get that. I spend a lot of money on new releases, but a promise is a promise, and I know y'all have waited a LONG time. Can you believe this series has been ten years in the making? Man, time flies! Please know, I priced this so YOU and your friends and family would be able to take advantage of the price without having to figure out how to get individual copies to each of you. The retail price will return to normal once it publishes, but your pre-order price assure you get it for $0.99! All right, enough about price... Let's talk about the final two books! :) The ultimate battle starts with Creatus Unyielding and a twist, I assure you, you did NOT see coming. But, as you know by now, this series is about the myths surrounding the creatus species, so get ready for an explosive end, leading to Creatus Sovereign!  In a world where creatus have long remained hidden, Vev, a powerful creatus, must confront her past and use her unique abilities to stop a new, destructive breed of creatus... Read More on Amazon.com! Grab it from your favorite Retailer now! And now, the conclusion to the Creatus Saga, Creatus Sovereign. Creatus, the reason we believe in Fairy Tales—and Monsters.  In this electrifying finale of the Creatus series, Creatus Sovereign delivers a blend of supernatural intrigue and heart-stopping action. Following the riveting confrontation and introduction of reinforcements summoned through a mystical bond in Creatus Unyielding, this installment catapults readers into an epic showdown that might forever reshape the world as we know it. Pre-order for the introductory price of $0.99 on Amazon.com, iTunes, and Nook.  Follow my newsletter or author pages to stay up-to-date on New Releases, Specials, and Writing Posts.
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Newsletter - BookBub - Amazon Three generations of secrets… Three murders… And the dead won't rest until the murderer checks out, too.  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“The plot is intricate, while also being easy to follow...The paranormal aspect is well done. While not the central focus, the ghosts offer just enough to give Mark — and readers — something to think about.” — TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE VOICE Detective Mark Waters tackles an eerie case that raises questions he never thought he’d ask… Is it possible that a woman murdered 80 years ago is working from beyond the grave? Just like Kindle and Audible, all you do is click and download, then listen via your smartphone, tablet, or PC. And, yes, there's even a Free Alexa Skill if you like to listen through your Alexa-enabled device or speaker. Get your copy now! Prefer to read via the eBook, no problem. Find The Library at your favorite retailer! Follow my newsletter or author pages to stay up-to-date on New Releases, Specials, and Writing Posts!
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My wish for you is that 2021 is everything you hope for! Your best year ever!!! My New Year's Goal... I'm going to try to write more and worry less! After all, and I'll quote since no one says it better: "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his/her life?" And since I know you are an avid reader like me, I'm offering FREE Audiobooks so you get more reading in your life, which IMHO, leads to less stress. If you're new to my books, check out the FREE eBooks listed after the audiobooks and my new releases and pre-order! Happy New Year! Carmen
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 Creatus elders have insisted that the creatus population concealed themselves from human beings because humans had hunted the creatus almost to extinction... But one woman's research reveals that when creatus first arrived on this planet, humans didn't fear the alien beings that looked so much like the human race. That is, until the creatus started to breed with humans, creating a ferocious killer feared by humans and creatus alike. A creature so fierce that its legacy of death and destruction has fed nightmares for millennia. And now, a new breed of creatus has been born -- or rather, reborn. Vev, one of the first generations of creatus talis, finds herself torn between her younger family members and a forbidden love as she fights to save the young talis from being turned into a weapon -- or worse, annihilation.
 Vev, one of the first generations of creatus talis, finds herself torn between her younger family members and a forbidden love as she fights to save the young talis from being turned into a weapon -- or worse, annihilation. For more info or to download, visit Amazon.com. Or read on for a sneak peek of Vev's first kiss. EXCERPT Hesitantly, Vev stepped forward. She’d never kissed a male before. Wasn’t even sure how it worked. She’d read about it, of course. Watched it. But as with everything, her knowledge only took her so far. Life experience, she was learning, was invaluable. Zach’s heart rate sped up again, and the musky scent she’d noticed intermittently throughout the day escalated. Every beat of his heart fanned the potent scent, filling the room. In response, all of Vev’s senses intensified, as though she were hunting game. “Vev,” he said, stepping toward her again, “please stay.” His hand stroked her cheek, brushing back a strand of hair. He took another step, this time slipping his arm around her waist. The pounding in Vev’s heart exploded into such a fast rhythm she could hardly breathe. She gulped, licked her lips. Zach moved just his head toward her this time, pressing his lips to hers. A kiss. Her mouth parted unconsciously as his mouth moved back and forth. She closed her eyes and inhaled. He smelled so good. So delicious—Vev pulled back so fast that Zach fell forward. She twisted her body, jerking away. The door. The sun must have set. Regardless, she needed to leave. “What happened?” Zach’s voice cracked. “I must go.” “Vev?” His warm hand made contact with her shoulder and she lurched forward, as far away as the room allowed. She wheeled, facing him. “I’m not human, Zach. Can’t you see that?” His lips turned up slightly, revealing curved lines that framed his mouth. “You feel plenty human to me.” “I’m not!” Vev insisted. She reached for the only thing in her vicinity. A broom. She snatched it from the corner and held it up. She didn’t know how much strength humans had. According to Marguerite, not much. “Can you break this?” “Why would I want to break my broom?” Vev huffed out a breath. “Can you?” “I guess. If I leveraged it against something, I could.” Vev brought the broom down over her knee, splitting it in two, then squeezed her hands around each part, pulverizing the wood until each piece was nearly sawdust. She released the slivers and shards, crumbling the pieces. Zach’s eyes grew wide. His heart raced disturbingly fast. She hated scaring him, but she had to make him see the danger. Marguerite had said that her research revealed that the earliest humans hadn’t been afraid of creatus, but that they had become jealous of their beauty and strength, and started hunting them. Vev had never understood that. Now she did. Humans hadn’t hunted the original creatus because they were jealous; they’d been frightened. Because humans smelled good. Because even though she liked the feel of Zach’s kiss, a part of her imagined biting his neck and feasting.
For four thousand years, creatus elders have insisted that the creatus population concealed themselves from human beings because humans had hunted the creatus almost to extinction… But one woman’s research reveals that when creatus first arrived on this planet, humans didn’t fear the alien beings that looked so much like the human race. That is, until the creatus started to breed with humans, creating a ferocious killer feared by humans and creatus alike. A creature so fierce that its legacy of death and destruction has fed nightmares for millennia. And now, a new breed of creatus has been born—or rather, reborn.
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While fiction...The Depot and The Library are based on a true murder mystery. Learn more about the ghost who haunts Ashley's Tavern inside the eBook... In 1934, the body of a beautiful, but poor young woman was found alongside a riverbank near The Depot. Beaten to a pulp, only recognizable by a tattoo on her ankle, and yet, days after the discovery, the story all but disappears. Eighty years later, locals claim The Depot is haunted. But in all the years homicide detective Mark Waters has visited the historic 1800s train station turned restaurant, he's never seen proof. Until now. As he sifts through evidence of a supposed suicide by train, he learns a murder that took place eighty years ago may directly affect his case. Six months after the strange occurrences at The Depot, there’s another murder. This time, The Library holds secrets of several murders, and the dead won’t rest until the murderer checks out too. The two-book special edition of The Depot and The Library is available at all major eBook retailers: Amazon - Nook - iTunes - Google Play - Kobo - Smashwords  Not just one series/collection, but THREE! And you can read any book on its own, NO CLIFFHANGER! Although, Creatus is a serial, so while the current situation does come to a close, the books are on-going. Some view this as a cliffhanger; I don't. I view it as an on-going series, and oh, yeah...they're FREE, so what do you have to lose? :)
Mark your calendars!!! The new release in the "What's Luck Got to Do With It" series will be available to pre-order on Amazon 12/27/2016!   For four thousand years, creatus have concealed themselves from the humans who hunted them almost to extinction. Now, one rogue faction plans to retaliate by ridding the world of humankind. Only one division of creatus, with the strength and numbers to fight the sinister sect, stands between humanity and a new world order. What they discover, however, might prove the truth about the creatus myths, and why humans started hunting them so many thousands of years ago. Maybe humans were right... Editing is complete... The first beta reader has the manuscript in her hot little hands... So, Creatus Animus is on track for its release date of October 11, 2016. If you've already purchased the boxed set, DO NOT buy Creatus Animus. I will notify you when to update your set, which will be before the end of this month. Yep, you'll get it before the general public. But, if you've been buying the books in the series individually, you can get Creatus Animus at all major eBook retailers! Amazon - iTunes - Nook - Kobo If you haven't started the Creatus series yet, or you want your friends and family to read the series, now's your chance. For a limited time, grab the Two-Book Special Edition, which includes Creatus (They Exist), the prequel to the Creatus series, and Creatus Book One, absolutely FREE!  
Based on a real-life ghost story, The Library is a contemporary murder mystery with a hint of paranormal and a dollop of romance.
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In 1934, the body of a beautiful, but poor young woman was found alongside a riverbank near The Depot. Beaten to a pulp, only recognizable by a tattoo on her ankle, and yet, days after the discovery, the story all but disappears.
Eighty years later, locals claim The Depot is haunted. But in all the years homicide detective Mark Waters has visited the historic 1800s train station turned restaurant, he's never seen proof. Until now. As he sifts through evidence of a supposed suicide by train, he learns a murder that took place eighty years ago may directly affect his case. Six months after the strange occurrences at The Depot, there’s another murder. This time, The Library holds secrets of several murders, and the dead won’t rest until the murderer checks out too.
The Library (Where Life Checks Out) is available in a two-book special edition pack for only $2.99! The collection includes The Depot (When Life and Death Cross Tracks), which is the prequel short story to The Library.
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