A week of her life is missing… And now someone is trying to steal the secret she is desperate to protect. Doing whatever it takes to protect her family, Tarin abandons her abusive marriage, rescues her son, and flees across country. And tries to hide from her billionaire, overbearing, hotel magnate father. Lost and unsure who to trust, she uses her new job as Cyber Security with Knight’s Associates to find answers. Seven days are gone. She doesn’t know why or who's behind it, but the consequences of it are undeniable. Graham’s Private Investigative company, Knight’s Associates, has been hacked. They are being inundated with false leads. Is it because of their connection to The Caspian Wine Company or is their new assistant truly helping them solve cyber-crimes or is she selling off their high-security information? Is that why someone is trying to abduct her? Tarin and Graham discover that although they don't trust each other, they are forced to work together to solve several seemingly unrelated crimes that may lead to one disastrous conclusion. Can they figure it all out before Tarin's nightmare plays out? An eighty-year-old woman pays with her life? Or before Tarin learns a truth that may seal her fate and be the one secret that will keep her and Graham apart as neither one of them may be able to forgive or forget... Deceitful Truths is book two in The Caspian Wine Suspense Thriller Mystery Series, as with all books in this series, it can be read as a standalone. A suspense/thriller that will take you on one heck of a journey with twists you won't see coming. Enjoy! The Caspian Wine Series Captured Lies Deceitful Truths Split Seconds "Maggie Thom’s talent for mixing mystery, intrigue and romance becomes a masterpiece begging to be read.” Tome Tender "I truly enjoyed this book, it was a thrilling ride with twists and turns I did not see coming at all…" KJ Reads a Lot "…Just when I thought I knew who was causing the problems for Caspian Winery I’d realise I was wrong, and when I finally thought I’d guessed who was hacking into Knights Associates wham, I was wrong again!... I highly recommend it." Lindsey and Jane's Views and Reviews “… it contains mystery and suspense that brings the story to a boiling climax…” Author Tom Johnson "A tale of secrets, lies and manipulative characters… This fast-paced tale made me wonder what I would do to protect my life and that of my child. This tale takes readers through the many twists and turns of Tarin’s search for stability and peace. The author doesn’t disappoint." Author Patricia Gitt

Can they catch a thief by being a thief? Her teenage sister has run away. It's her fault. And on her watch. Desperate to find her sister and keep it quiet, Shyla soon gets pulled into something so much bigger… a heist. That of stealing her mom's newly acquired million-dollar jewelry. Damien is a good guy running from an awful past. When his brother ends up in the hospital, he is determined to stop the one man who is destroying their lives. He will break all his promises, even steal, if it will end their father's control. Shyla and Damien work together to plan a heist, catch a crook, and save her family? An impossible crime with only one possible outcome. Emerald was the first of eight foster girls. The jewelry, she thought was fake and looked after as a teenager, are resurfacing. Thirty-five years later. And worth millions. Who is sending them out? And who wants them, at all costs? Fostered Identity is book 1 in The Twisted Deception Suspense Thriller Mystery Series. All books in the series have standalone stories. But the story running in the background, the story that connects all the books, will keep you reading. Who is behind sending out the gems and what is their end game? An engaging thriller mystery with some interesting twists. Enjoy! The Twisted Deception Series should be read in order: Fostered Identity Shadowed Footsteps Exploited Innocence Lost Tears Last Betrayal "…There were more twists and turns than a spiral staircase. I was drawn in from the first page.." AvidReader Blog "Another brilliant book from this author... Once I started reading it, I couldn't stop." MAP "The story is complex and will keep you reading. I recommend it to anyone who loves a good mystery." S. Fetz “…fast-paced and kept me guessing." Author Christine Jackson "…the intrigue gets more and more intense and you just cannot put it down… Highly recommended." Steve Boncyk

He left her a cabin… and a dead body… Reeling from her father's death, Reona moves to the cabin at the lake. The fact that he willed it to her is confusing as he swore he'd never leave her any of his businesses or his millions. His dying gesture has her rethinking her attitude toward him… at least until she discovers the tangled mess he left and the lies it unravels. Her hate for her father is reignited, as is her need to stop whatever game he is playing from the grave. Mick has been working double duty for a long time trying to get ahead. He and his sister are working two jobs but his mother is draining his bank account faster than he can fill it. Mick has to find a way to end his mother's dependence on them. But at what cost? Being neighbors, Reona and Mick find themselves working together to protect their homes but they soon discover something no one should find buried on their property - a dead body and people who are willing to do anything to keep it hidden. Reona digs into her family's history and that of the lake. The two should never have been connected but Reona is in the middle of something that could destroy her family's wealth and the small community Reona has come to think of as home. Someone, though, wants to make sure that the secrets of the past stay in the grave. In this gripping thriller, Saving Her, book 2 in The Family Heir Looms Suspense Thriller Series, readers are pulled into a twisted tale of family, betrayal, and murder. Enjoy. "Oh, my!! Couldn't put it down.... Loved it. The twists and turns kept me riveted…" Ingrid V. "Saving Her was a fantastic read, poignant, intense and captivating… I didn't want it to end." Connie Nixon "Saving Her is an excellent read. Maggie Thom delivers a thriller with plenty of twists. It is always difficult to know who are the true bad guys until revealed in an exciting conclusion…" Jim C "… a cracking thriller... this author writes some excellent stories but they have really knocked it out of the park with this one. I loved it, I was completely engrossed..." Steve "Loved it. The twists and turns kept me riveted, could not put it down. Another hit for author Thom." Marie H

Taesa will do anything to save her mom from the Alzheimer's disease that is destroying her. Taesa hopes her new job will bring her connections that will help her. Instead, she discovers her boss has a past that is coming back with a vengeance and is putting Taesa squarely in the middle of it. Taesa has a difficult decision to make—lose her mom to the disease or destroy someone else's life in the hopes of saving her mom. Kal has been entrusted with his mom's million-dollar jewelry. He needs to protect it and his family, at all costs. Taesa's boss and Kal's mom have a past that is intricately connected to each other. Taesa and Kal work together only to find themselves in the path of those who will do anything to get the jewelry—lie… kidnap… even kill! Marlisa grew up in a Foster Home run by Mrs. Stephanos. Now, thirty-five years later, the bauble she played with as a child has arrived. And it is worth over a million dollars. She is the fourth of the foster sisters to receive her jewelry. Who is sending them? And Why? Exploited Innocence is book 3 in The Twisted Deception Series. All books in the series have standalone stories. But the story running in the background, the story that connects all the books, will keep you reading. Who is behind sending out the gems and what is their end game? An engaging thriller mystery with some interesting twists. Enjoy! The Twisted Deception Series should be read in order: Fostered Identity Shadowed Footsteps Exploited Innocence Lost Tears Last Betrayal "…This is a brilliant read! It pulled me in from beginning to end and held my attention… " PAR "Another great book… by Maggie Thom… A real page turner. The suspense just keeps getting better and better…" Marie

To protect her daughter, she will do anything—lie, cheat, and steal. But at what cost? Lana has found her child’s father. She thinks. But he’s homeless. Or is he? In trying to reveal the truth, she uncovers way more than she bargained for. He appears to be working with Lana's mother to protect her jewelry. An old, expensive piece that as far as Lana can tell is connected to her mom's past, something she knows nothing about. Determined to find answers, Lana soon discovers that she has put her family in the direct line of sight of a man who is out to get what he believes is his. Jordie has been running and lying his whole life but now he is using his skills and position for one thing, to take down the notorious Joe Brown. His father. But he can’t do it alone. The last attempt almost got him killed. Lana forces Jordie to work with her and to use his skills and connections to protect her family. But she's truly not sure if he's the problem… or the solution… He has a connection to the man they are trying to stop. So, is Jordie really working with her? Or for him? Can they stop a man notorious for his brutality and his success before he takes the one thing that means the world to Lana? Sheila grew up in a Foster Home run by Mrs. Stephanos. Now, thirty-five years later, the bauble she played with as a child, has arrived. And it is worth over a million dollars. She is the second of the foster sisters to receive her jewelry. But who is sending them out? And what is their end game? Shadowed Footsteps is book 2 in The Twisted Deception Suspense Thriller Mystery Series. All books in the series have standalone stories. But the story running in the background, the story that connects all the books, will keep you reading. Who is behind sending out the gems and what is their end game? An engaging thriller mystery with some interesting twists. Enjoy! The Twisted Deception Series should be read in order: Fostered Identity Shadowed Footsteps Exploited Innocence Lost Tears Last Betrayal "Intriguing, suspenseful, mysterious and yes thriller! WOW!" MH "Fostered Identity is a fast-paced book with intricately woven plots and subplots…" Patricia Salser "This is a cracking thriller, full of twists and turns all the way through…" Silver "Maggie Thom, writes such engrossing stories. You won't be disappointed…" Kal B.

A dead girl. Missing gems. Buried treasures. Dayna reluctantly returns home. The strained relationship with her ill mother has always haunted her. Driven by her father's plea, Dayna delves into her mom's mysterious past. It leads her down a treacherous path - a chilling unsolved murder, religious fanatics, and a shocking discovery about her mom at sixteen. These fragments help to shed light on her mother’s battle with alcohol but they don’t explain who and why someone will do anything to cover up that past. Tanner, an undercover police officer, is walking the fine line between upholding the law and unraveling the truth, in his search for missing treasures. Fate brings Dayna and Tanner together in the unlikeliest of circumstances but soon reveals that their individual cases are very much connected. Together, they embark on a pulse-pounding adventure, dodging bullets, and racing against time. Can they identify the dead girl? And the killer? Before he succeeds again. Joan grew up in a Foster Home run by Mrs. Stephanos. Now, thirty-five years later, the bauble she played with as a child has arrived. And it is worth over a million dollars. She is one of the final foster sisters to receive her jewelry. But who is sending them out? And what is their end game? Lost Tears, Book 4 in The Twisted Deception Suspense Thriller Mystery Series, delves into a sinister world where stolen gems and hidden agendas converge. Each book in the series has a standalone adventure but the story running in the background will keep you reading. Who is behind sending out the gems and what is their end game? An engaging thriller mystery with some interesting twists. Enjoy! The Twisted Deception Series should be read in order: Fostered Identity Shadowed Footsteps Exploited Innocence Lost Tears Last Betrayal "I loved every book in this series. Lost Tears to date is the best of them all…” Marie H “This is a very good book. I think this could be number one so far…” Silver

They seem like a normal family with normal issues but someone is trying to destroy that. Again. Nia is there to save her niece. But she’s not clear from what. As she delves deeper into the mystery, some shocking truths about her family come to light. Is her brother telling her the truth or is he hiding his own dark secret? Her niece has been ill for years but is it really a medical mystery? Or something deliberate? With her brother now suffering the same fate, Nia is in a race against time to find answers. Tim knows that something dangerous is plaguing his stepsister’s family. He just hopes history isn’t repeating itself. Nia and Tim must join forces, putting aside the finger pointing and blame, to uncover the truth behind the disturbing events that threaten their loved ones. Who would truly want to harm their family? In this gripping Prairie Crime Thriller, set in the fictional place of Connemara Alberta, prepare to dive into a psychological rollercoaster of heart-pounding twists and turns. Lose yourself in this engaging tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Enjoy. “… I really, really enjoyed every word from the beginning right through to the ending I didn’t see coming… Highly recommend.” Banacek “Wow, that was a fabulous read. I loved the twists and turns that pulled you this way then the other way around. Maggie has a wonderful way with words, keeping you enthralled throughout the book.” Connie Nixon keywords: thriller, suspense, mystery, family drama, amateur sleuth, woman sleuth, female sleuth, twists and turns, poison, munchausen disorder, munchausen by proxy disorder, mental health, secrets, lies, deceit, crime, family crime, fans of sandra brown, fans of sarah a. denzil, patricia gibney, poisoned promises, the prairie crime thriller series, international fiction, canadian fiction, award winning, family saga, series starter, urban fiction, canadian author, rachel amphlet, amateur sleuth, strong female lead character, murder mystery, matriarch, crime fiction, new release…

Investigates trust and honesty in medicine and the doctor-patient relationship, raising questions of patients' autonomy and self-determination. Of interest to those working in medical ethics and applied philosophy, and for medical practitioners.