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Split Decision: A Kira Brightwell Novel
Jacquelyn Smith
Kira Brightwell never planned to become a private detective. Or a local hero, for that matter.

She only wants to hone her MMA skills. And focus on her own personal need for vengeance and closure. While listening to Nine Inch Nails.

But people call Kira a hero for a reason. She never walks away from trouble.

And between her wits and her fists, she can take down just about anything that gets thrown her way.

Meet Kira in action in this first novel in the Kira Brightwell mystery series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith. If you love a clever heroine who kicks ass, grab this book. (Originally published under the pen name Kat Irwin.)

This title is also available as part of the First Blood Kira Brightwell Collection.
Legends of Lasniniar: The Wanderer
Jacquelyn Smith
A hidden obstacle in the tall grass. Between the human zealots, demons, and other dark creatures roaming Lasniniar, Barlo never expected to get taken down by some stupid piece of wood.

But the dwarf and his elf friend Iarion always seem to attract trouble, turning even a simple camping trip into an unexpected adventure.

And the strange staff that tripped him becomes only the first of Barlo’s problems...

A stand-alone misadventure story from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith.
Death Clause: A Mackenzie Quinn Short Mystery
Jacquelyn Smith
An unplanned homecoming turns to homicide...

Zee never expected to move back to her hometown to live with her parents. (And definitely not at the age of forty.) Then again, she never expected to stumble across a dead body either.

She thought when she left Toronto for the quiet, small-town life, she had left her problems behind.

But both cats and a killer have other plans...

Meet Zee Quinn (only her mother calls her ‘Mackenzie’)—prodigal daughter of Ashwood, Ontario, and amateur sleuth with a secret—in this introductory short novel from the Mackenzie Quinn cozy mystery series by the author of the Kira Brightwell mysteries, Jacquelyn Smith.
A Visitor’s Guide to the Shining Kingdom
Jacquelyn Smith
The jewel of the continent... The Shining Kingdom draws visitors from all over the known world—mystical mages, wandering warriors, and everything in between.

But every foreign land has its perils and peculiarities. Let the kingdom’s foremost adventurer, Yarden the Wanderer, guide you on a journey through the culture and quirks of his humble homeland.

From the Opal Mountains to the Malachite Forest, city streets to local lore—Yarden’s wise words will enable you to become an expert adventurer of the kingdom in your own right in this special scroll, funded by the Temple of the Keeper of Wonder, and recorded by award-winning scribe, Jacquelyn Smith.

Please note: Yarden the Wanderer and the Temple of the Keeper of Wonder in no way claim responsibility for any harm or mishap that befalls visitors of the Shining Kingdom before or after reading this guide—including, but not limited to falling prey to a leshy, or drowning by a rusalka.
Down in the Fifth: A Kira Brightwell Collection
Jacquelyn Smith
Kira Brightwell never backs down from a challenge. But her abduction and the man responsible still haunt her.

Even her closest friendships suffer from the strain of her ongoing quest for justice. Kira finds herself isolated and alone.

How much more must she sacrifice to take down the Procurer?

The stakes get raised in this fifth collection of cases from the Kira Brightwell mystery series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith:

In the Clinch: A Kira Brightwell Novel (Kira Brightwell Book 5)
Tale of the Tape: A Kira Brightwell Short Novel
Ground Work: A Kira Brightwell Short Story

In the Clinch: A Kira Brightwell Novel (Kira Brightwell Book 5)

Kira Brightwell never thought it would come to this.

So close! With the origins of the serial abductor known as the Procurer finally unraveled, her nemesis finally seemed within reach...

Until he pulled the rug out from under her.

Her ties to family and friends sacrificed in her obsessive quest for vengeance, Kira finds herself isolated and alone. An easy target for someone like the Procurer—if she chooses to continue to pursue him.

A single question remains.

How much more does she want to lose?

Kira’s search for the Procurer takes an unexpected turn in this gripping fifth novel from the Kira Brightwell mystery series.

Tale of the Tape: A Kira Brightwell Short Novel

A bootleg Nine Inch Nails cassette tape.

Weird thing for Kira to find abandoned by a sewer grate on her way to school.

The hand-drawn NIN logo in marker catches Kira’s eye. Who tossed the tape? And why?

Kira pockets it, of course. Seems a shame to leave it in the gutter. Who knows what kind of extra tracks she might find on it?

...Now she only needs to figure out a way to play the thing.

A twisting, short novel of Kira’s high school past from the Kira Brightwell mystery series.

Ground Work: A Kira Brightwell Short Story

Kira Brightwell thinks she knows her best friend and roommate pretty well—better than anyone else, at least.

Rob’s life seems straightforward from the outside. He stays in the apartment and keeps to himself, preferring the company of his laptop to most other people (Trevor Wright in particular).

He gathers information from behind the scenes, while Kira takes the lead out in the real world in her ongoing search for the serial abductor known as Procurer.

But Rob has a secret. Something he keeps even from Kira.

...And an unexpected case threatens to expose everything.

A fun, stand-alone story from the Kira Brightwell mystery series.
Keeper of Wisdom: Fatal Empire Book Two
Jacquelyn Smith
Some memories, you can never outrun. The blood on my hands, the ringing shouts on the air, the sound of booted feet pelting against the cobblestones somewhere on the twisting streets behind me...

I knew in that moment, my life had changed forever.

But with my one true friend abducted, and nowhere to run, the blood on my hands soon became only the first of my problems...

Reunite with goddess-sworn assassin apprentice Raziel as he navigates a world of treacherous magic and intrigue in this second novel in the Fatal Empire fantasy series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith.
Six Stitches: A Kira Brightwell Collection
Jacquelyn Smith
So close. Kira Brightwell knows the Procurer lurks almost within her grasp.

But the abductor for hire has always remained one step ahead. Can Kira finally outwit him?

...And what will happen if she does?

The ongoing game of cat and mouse between Kira and the Procurer reaches its breaking point in this sixth collection of cases from the Kira Brightwell mystery series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith:

Cornered: A Kira Brightwell Novel (Kira Brightwell Book 6)
Lucky Punch: A Kira Brightwell Short Story
Lights Out: A Kira Brightwell Short Story

Cornered: A Kira Brightwell Novel (Kira Brightwell Book 6)

Kira Brightwell knows where to find the Procurer.

Finally, after four long years, a level playing field. But the serial abductor knows how to cover his tracks. And any animal can become even more dangerous when cornered. Kira’s hard-won window of opportunity to capture the Procurer remains narrow in a race against the clock.

Kira’s other problem?

Someone else wants to find him first.

The ongoing battle of wits between Kira and the Procurer comes to a head in this tense sixth novel in the Kira Brightwell mystery series.

Lucky Punch: A Kira Brightwell Short Story

A nice, relaxing vacation. After all the mystery and mayhem over the past several months, a tropical getaway seems like just what Kira Brightwell needs.

With only her best friend for company and no one back home aware of their location (detective friend, persistent sidekick, and nosy reporters included), Kira can finally unwind and try to forget. Maybe enjoy a cool, refreshing cocktail on the beach.

But wherever Kira goes, trouble always follows only a step behind.

A stand-alone story from the Kira Brightwell mystery series. If you enjoy a fun, tropical escapade, grab this book.

Lights Out: A Kira Brightwell Short Story

A crowded mall, the week before Christmas. Definitely not Kira Brightwell’s idea of a good time.

After a long year of difficult—and often dangerous—cases, the bustle and noise jangle her nerves. She resists the temptation to lash out at shoppers who bump into her with their purchases. Not worth the effort. Especially compared to the criminals she usually deals with.

But Kira can find trouble anywhere.

...And a new case waits to be unwrapped.

A stand-alone holiday story from the Kira Brightwell mystery series.
Keeper of Prophecy: A Fatal Empire Short
Jacquelyn Smith
I have never put much stock in prophecy. I may serve as the goddess’s loyal daughter, but I make my own way in this world.

In an empire beset by violence and intrigue, to put your faith in anything beyond your own two hands means almost certain death. The blood embedded beneath my fingernails confirms it.

...But some destinies, you cannot outrun.

Meet Raziel’s mother Moriah, and learn her secret past in this short story prequel from the richly imagined Fatal Empire fantasy series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith.
A Visitor’s Guide to the Dharakmeni Empire
Jacquelyn Smith
Assassins, danger, intrigue… The Dharakmeni Empire does not welcome the faint at heart. (Or anyone else, for that matter.)

But fear not, dear reader! The Shining Kingdom’s foremost adventurer, Yarden the Wanderer, knows all the ins (inns?) and outs of the continent’s most reclusive (and reviled) region.

Let Yarden guide you—as only he can—on a journey through the empire’s customs, caste system, and cuisine. Explore esoteric temples dedicated to the endless expressions of the goddess. Meander your way through a myriad of marketplaces. Impress the locals with your nebulous, newfound knowledge!

...Learn just enough to become an adventurer in your own right with this glorious guide, funded by the Temple of the Keeper of Wonder, and recorded by award-winning scribe, Jacquelyn Smith.

Please note: Yarden the Wanderer and the Temple of the Keeper of Wonder in no way claim responsibility for any harm or mishap that befalls visitors of the Dharakmeni Empire before or after reading this guide—including, but not limited to death or enslavement.
Harbingers Lasniniar Collection
Jacquelyn Smith
Demons. False gods. A magical legacy.

The winds of change blow across Lasniniar, throwing everything into chaos.

...And the Free Races need more than Iarion and Barlo to stand against the darkness.

A new chapter unfolds in this collection from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith. This collection includes one novel and two shorts:

Harbingers: A Novel of Lasniniar (The World of Lasniniar Book 8)
Legends of Lasniniar: Prevailing Wind
Legends of Lasniniar: The Devil You Know

Harbingers: A Novel of Lasniniar (The World of Lasniniar Book 8)

An unspeakable act. Iarion flees with Barlo in a useless effort to outrun the heinous crime his dwarf friend committed under desperate circumstances.

Meanwhile, the rest of Lasniniar marches to war. Would-be gods drive the humans against the elder races, granting the most devout of their worshipers magic of their own.

Into this chaotic darkness, a new power emerges.

...A power only Iarion can face.

The future of the World of Lasniniar hangs in the balance in this eighth novel in the epic fantasy series.

Legends of Lasniniar: Prevailing Wind (Short Story)

Arinwyn leads the Tribe of Hawk across the vast dunes of the Shifting Sands. A lone elf among humans.

The sun beats down on her head scarf like a hammer while the jingle of harnesses fills the dry air. A single shadow falls across the land from overhead in a ripple of movement.

A dragon.

Arinwyn knows the tribe cannot stand against it. But none of the tribe’s warriors want to lose status by fleeing.

Arinwyn must rely on her human companion Nasir to convince them otherwise while she tackles a much bigger problem—how to hold off the dragon.

...And what its seemingly chance presence might mean.

A short story adventure from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series and a follow-up to “Legends of Lasniniar: Without Wings.”

Legends of Lasniniar: The Devil You Know (Short Story)

Merchants peddle fear in Belierumar.

Mothers cling to their children as they walk through the crowded marketplace. Eyes dart as people hurry to make their dubious purchases.

Demon-warding amulets. Herbs guaranteed to help victims of possession. Paige inspects them all with a jaundiced eye.

The young dwarf woman knows how to deal with demons. Probably better than anyone else in Lasniniar.

...With good reason.

In the aftermath of war, a new era begins in this stand-alone story from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series.
Clean Break: A Kira Brightwell Short Novel
Jacquelyn Smith
Kira Brightwell needs a change of scenery.

A relaxing, solo trip to Toronto to visit her grandparents seems like a good idea. No nosy reporters, no criminals to take down, and (most importantly) no self-appointed sidekick Trevor Wright.

...But from the moment Kira steps off the plane from California, nothing goes according to plan.

A stand-alone short novel misadventure from the Kira Brightwell mystery series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith.

This title is also available as part of the Second Warning Kira Brightwell Collection.
Ground Work: A Kira Brightwell Short Story
Jacquelyn Smith
Kira Brightwell thinks she knows her best friend and roommate pretty well—better than anyone else, at least.

Rob’s life seems straightforward from the outside. He stays in the apartment and keeps to himself, preferring the company of his laptop to most other people (Trevor Wright in particular).

He gathers information from behind the scenes, while Kira takes the lead out in the real world in her ongoing search for the serial abductor known as Procurer.

But Rob has a secret. Something he keeps even from Kira.

...And an unexpected case threatens to expose everything.

A fun, stand-alone story from the Kira Brightwell mystery series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith.

This title is also available as part of the Down in the Fifth Kira Brightwell Collection.
Ring Girl: A Kira Brightwell Short Story
Jacquelyn Smith
Enemies since high school… Kira and Trevor never expected to end up solving cases together.

Trevor knows that Kira does most of the solving, but he likes to think his raw charm and charisma count for something...

And when the opportunity to prove himself as more than a stunningly handsome sidekick falls into his lap in the form of a beautiful client, how can he possibly refuse?

A short story misadventure of Kira and Trevor from the Kira Brightwell mystery series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith.

This title is also available as part of the Fourth Strike Kira Brightwell Collection.
Tale of the Tape: A Kira Brightwell Short Novel
Jacquelyn Smith
A bootleg Nine Inch Nails cassette tape.

Weird thing for Kira to find abandoned by a sewer grate on her way to school.

The hand-drawn NIN logo in marker catches Kira’s eye. Who tossed the tape? And why?

Kira pockets it, of course. Seems a shame to leave it in the gutter. Who knows what kind of extra tracks she might find on it?

...Now she only needs to figure out a way to play the thing.

A twisting, short novel of Kira’s high school past from the Kira Brightwell mystery series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith.

This title is also available as part of the Down in the Fifth Kira Brightwell Collection.
Kinslayer Lasniniar Collection
Jacquelyn Smith
Tainted magic. Deception. Betrayal.

When the elves started over in Lasniniar they sought to outrun all three. But the new continent brings new neighbors with unknown motives of their own—along with a hidden enemy that already lurks within.

Follow the elves’ struggle to find peace in a new world and meet Lasniniar’s next generation of heroes in this collection from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith. This collection includes one novel and two shorts:

Kinslayer: A Novel of Lasniniar (The World of Lasniniar Book 2)
Legends of Lasniniar: Making Waves
Legends of Lasniniar: Adventure Takes a Holiday

Kinslayer: A Novel of Lasniniar (The World of Lasniniar Book 2)

Lasniniar. A new continent the elves can call home after the fall of Ralvaniar.

They hope to finally find peace under the leadership of Iadrawyn and Valanandir—far from the dark creatures they left behind in the magical cataclysm. A simple enough wish.

But darkness comes in many forms. And not even Iadrawyn and Valanandir know the hidden enemy that lurks within the elves’ midst.

...Or how far they must go to stop him.

The elves’ epic struggle evolves to a new level, drawing enemies and allies alike in this sweeping, second novel from the World of Lasniniar fantasy series.

Legends of Lasniniar: Making Waves (Short Story)

Deep sapphire, flecked with silver. Iarion’s eyes mark him from any elf ever born.

A strange, physical anomaly? Or a sign of his unique condition? Even after thousands of years spent wandering the lands of Lasniniar, the answer continues to elude him.

...Now Iarion’s eyes sweep the harbor of the Sea Elves in the hopes that his ship might finally come in.

In the epic fantasy World of Lasniniar series, this stand-alone story explores an adventure from Iarion’s deep past, before he becomes a hero of legend.

Legends of Lasniniar: Adventure Takes a Holiday (Short Story)

Barlo lumbers through the snow along a narrow mountain path. A substantial trail follows in the dwarf’s wake.

Iarion leads the way. His light, elven feet barely make an impression in the snow. Barlo would like to blame his pulled groin for his own awkwardness, but he knows Iarion would never let him get away with it.

As night falls, a storm closes in.

...Definitely not the holiday Barlo hoped for.

A stand-alone misadventure story of the unlikely friends Iarion and Barlo from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series.
Fourth Strike: A Kira Brightwell Collection
Jacquelyn Smith
Obsession. Kira Brightwell’s obsession to catch the serial abductor known only as the Procurer drives her. Can she finally put a face to the name?

The past holds secrets in many of her cases. How far must she go to uncover it?

Find out in this fourth collection of action and intrigue from the Kira Brightwell mystery series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith:

Game Plan: A Kira Brightwell Novel (Kira Brightwell Book 4)
Ring Girl: A Kira Brightwell Short Story
Weigh In: A Kira Brightwell Short Novel

Game Plan: A Kira Brightwell Novel (Kira Brightwell Book 4)

Kira Brightwell knows how to bring it—whether facing an opponent in the cage, or chasing down a criminal on a case.

Finally, four years after her abduction escape, a tenuous link to the Procurer. A link that leaves her with more questions than answers. Questions that lead to unexpected places.

But Kira knows the serial abductor stopped underestimating her a long time ago.

...And she needs to tread carefully if she wants to outwit him.

The ongoing game of cat-and-mouse between Kira and the Procurer picks up the pace in this suspenseful fourth novel in the Kira Brightwell mystery series. (Originally published under the pen name Kat Irwin.)

Ring Girl: A Kira Brightwell Short Story

Enemies since high school… Kira and Trevor never expected to end up solving cases together.

Trevor knows that Kira does most of the solving, but he likes to think his raw charm and charisma count for something...

And when the opportunity to prove himself as more than a stunningly handsome sidekick falls into his lap in the form of a beautiful client, how can he possibly refuse?

A short story misadventure of Kira and Trevor from the Kira Brightwell mystery series.

Weigh In: A Kira Brightwell Short Novel

Kira Brightwell wishes she could forget her high school years.

But years after graduation, she finds herself walking the familiar hallways once more—thanks to her former tormentor and current sidekick, Trevor Wright. (Will he ever stop making her life difficult?)

An old friend of his needs help with a problem. The kind only Kira can solve.

...Assuming she can step up to the challenge.

A fun, stand-alone short novel from the Kira Brightwell mystery series.
Puncher’s Chance: A Kira Brightwell Short Story
Jacquelyn Smith
Local hero and problem solver for hire, Kira Brightwell finds herself on the run. Again.

Her running shoes pound the crowded sidewalk. A trickle of sweat slithers down her back in the California heat. And the damp remains of scrambled egg spatter the front of her favorite Nine Inch Nails T-shirt.

The egg stain earns her a few looks from passers-by. That and her breakneck pace.

Kira’s quarry remains two blocks ahead of her. She needs to haul ass if she wants to catch him.

...Because when a bad guy messes with her favorite shirt, the case gets personal.

A stand-alone misadventure story from the Kira Brightwell mystery series by award-winning author Jacquelyn Smith.

This title is also available as part of the Third Round Kira Brightwell Collection.
Legends of Lasniniar: Prevailing Wind
Jacquelyn Smith
Arinwyn leads the Tribe of Hawk across the vast dunes of the Shifting Sands. A lone elf among humans.

The sun beats down on her head scarf like a hammer while the jingle of harnesses fills the dry air. A single shadow falls across the land from overhead in a ripple of movement.

A dragon.

Arinwyn knows the tribe cannot stand against it. But none of the tribe’s warriors want to lose status by fleeing.

Arinwyn must rely on her human companion Nasir to convince them otherwise while she tackles a much bigger problem—how to hold off the dragon.

...And what its seemingly chance presence might mean.

A short story adventure from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series and a follow-up to “Legends of Lasniniar: Without Wings” by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith.
Void Walker Lasniniar Collection
Jacquelyn Smith
Felara always gets her way.

...Especially when it comes to Iarion—whether he likes it, or not. Her obsession with the wandering elf drives her almost beyond reason.

And her god-like powers make it nearly impossible for anyone to stand in her way.

Follow Iarion and Barlo beyond the boundaries of Lasniniar in his collection from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith. This collection includes one novel and two shorts:

Void Walker: A Novel of Lasniniar (The World of Lasniniar Book 7)
Legends of Lasniniar: Quicksilver
Legends of Lasniniar: Goddess Almighty

Void Walker: A Novel of Lasniniar (The World of Lasniniar Book 7)

Felara’s obsession with Iarion knows no bounds.

Barlo knows the Unborn woman would do anything if she thought it in his elf friend’s best interest. Absolutely anything. And Barlo can do no less.

With Lasniniar in chaos and Iarion named as the culprit, Felara comes to Barlo for help.

...Little does the dwarf realize just what his aid might cost him.

Journey beyond the World of Lasniniar and into the unknown in this seventh novel in the epic fantasy series.

Legends of Lasniniar: Quicksilver (Short Story)

Hero of Lasniniar. Dwarvenhome’s Chief of Clans. Barlo can claim both these titles, and more. (But never ‘Master Chef.’)

Brave, stubborn, and loyal to a fault, he takes pride in his judgment of character. And he holds no qualms about sharing his opinions. (Much to his elf friend Iarion’s chagrin.)

...Even when it means he must tell an unwelcome truth.

A stand-alone story of the infamous Barlo and Iarion from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series.

Legends of Lasniniar: Goddess Almighty (Short Story)

Felara watches over the Light Elves’ wood from above, unseen. She knows Iarion wanders somewhere beneath the ancient trees.

Willful, mercurial, and more than a bit fey, some of her Unborn siblings consider her in danger of becoming obsessed with the elf that freed them from the Void.

Others might even argue she crossed that line some time ago.

None of that matters to Felara. She follows a vision only she can see.

A stand-alone origin story from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series.
Second Warning: A Kira Brightwell Collection
Jacquelyn Smith
Kira Brightwell never means to get tangled in other people’s problems. She already has enough on her plate since the narrow escape of the serial abductor known as the Procurer.

But nothing can stop trouble from coming her way in one form or another. And the actions of her past cast long shadows.

Kira’s life gets more complicated in this second collection of cases from the Kira Brightwell mystery series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith:

Black and Blue: A Kira Brightwell Novel (Kira Brightwell Book 2)
Clean Break: A Kira Brightwell Short Novel
On the Card: A Kira Brightwell Short Story

Black and Blue: A Kira Brightwell Novel (Kira Brightwell Book 2)

Kira Brightwell hates to lose—in the MMA cage or outside of it. But her failure to capture the serial abductor known as the Procurer rankles most of all.

Four months. Four months spent obsessing over the last time he slipped through her fingers with nothing to show for it.

Time to move on—at least for the moment. (For her own sanity, if nothing else.)

...Easier said than done.

This fast-paced, suspenseful novel pushes Kira deeper into uncharted territory as a problem solver for hire, with dangerous consequences. Follow the path of a clever heroine’s obsession in this second book from the Kira Brightwell mystery series. (Originally published under the pen name Kat Irwin.)

Clean Break: A Kira Brightwell Short Novel

Kira Brightwell needs a change of scenery.

A relaxing, solo trip to Toronto to visit her grandparents seems like a good idea. No nosy reporters, no criminals to take down, and (most importantly) no self-appointed sidekick Trevor Wright.

...But from the moment Kira steps off the plane from California, nothing goes according to plan.

A stand-alone short novel misadventure from the Kira Brightwell mystery series.

On the Card: A Kira Brightwell Short Story

Kira Brightwell needs to pay.

A problem solver for hire and local hero in her own right, Kira never sought any acclaim for her actions. She only wants to track down the man who abducted her three years ago. And maybe celebrate her birthday with some ice cream cake.

But even an unintentional path to prominence comes with collateral damage.

...And some people can never forgive and forget.

A fast-paced, stand-alone story from the Kira Brightwell mystery series.
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