A Psychologist Reaches Out to Private Investigator, Hank Reed, to Find a Missing Woman in The Edge of Murder, a Crime Thriller by Fred Lichtenberg -- Present Day -- Long Island and Ft. Lauderdale -- Former Detective, Hank Reed, tackles his first case as a Private Investigator when a woman goes missing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Believed emotionally fragile, Elizabeth was last seen in the apartment of Psychologist, Dr Nick Ross, after a night of passionate lovemaking. Smitten with Elizabeth, Nick wants her back. But Hank quickly learns the psychologist was recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital and hadn't been seeing patients for over two months. Elizabeth's husband wants her back, too, but maybe for the wrong reasons. He's connected to a criminal enterprise which makes Hank wonder whether Elizabeth is involved also. Uncertain whether he's searching for Elizabeth to save her life or seal her doom, Hank knows one thing for sure: If he doesn't find the truth, someone is going to die... maybe him. Publisher's Note: A member of the Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers, Fred Lichtenberg is respected among his peers and readers alike as a master of earthy realism and vivid detail.

"A fast-paced, fascinating mystery. Readers will find themselves rooting for Hank, as he struggles with murder and his own personal crisis, to save his beloved town and himself from imploding. Highly recommended."~Alice Duncan, author of Angel's Flight --Present Day - Long Island, New York, and New York City-- When syndicated romance columnist John Hunter is found dead from an apparent overdose, the townspeople of the sleepy hamlet of Eastpoint accept the outsider's death in stride, until Police Chief Hank Reed discovers a secret room filled with lewd paintings featuring local married women. Now faced with a town full of suspects, Hank is investigating a crime no one wants solved when a second murder points to his own wife as prime suspect. His marriage crumbling, the townspeople enraged, and a murderer willing to kill to protect everyone's dignity, Hank Reed is face-to-face with a crisis he may not survive. ". . . a novel with bizarre twists and turns that keeps you turning pages. His smooth writing style and use of humor makes for a great read!"~Judy Lucas, author of The Good Assassin ". . . tears apart small-town life on Long Island with murder and scandalous secrets that could destroy more than one resident. The shocking ending is anything but "small town"."~Michael Haskins, author of Chasin' the Wind and Free Range Institution The Hank Reed Mystery Series The Art of Murder Murder on the Rocks Mental Case

The day washed-out detective Charlie Quinn unexpectedly meets Frankie Marcone in a Fort Lauderdale parking lot his life changes forever. Little does he know that Marcone is a hit man for the mob. Or that he and Marcone are identical twins separated at birth Marcone, who stole diamonds from his boss, isn't looking for a family reunion and disappears. When Quinn discovers that Marcone is killed in a fiery accident, he flies to New York to find out more about his long lost brother. But when the boss's henchmen bump into Quinn and demand the diamonds or else, Quinn defies reality and becomes Frankie Marcone. Delving into his brother's dark past, Quinn learns about his own and it's not pretty. Lies, betrayal and deception follow him every step of the way. The enemy is closing in. Will Quinn succeed in tracking down the diamonds before his fate mirrors his twin brother's?

Hilarious story with zany characters residing at The Cottages. What a fun place to live S.L. Menear, author of thriller "Deadstick Dawn" The Cottages, a fun-loving community, offers every conceivable excitement but murder. That changes when Ralph Albano snatches a Jeep during an early bird special without realizing an elderly woman is in the back seat until she begins snoring. But he can't turn back. Fred Lichtenberg is the author of two previous novels: Hunter's World and Double Trouble. Fred's next novel, Murder 1040: The Final Audit will be released in 2014. Please visit Fred at www.fredlichtenberg.com

When syndicated romance columnist John Hunter is found dead from an apparent overdose of pills in a sleepy Long Island hamlet, the townspeople accept the outside's demise in stride. But when they discover that Hunter was murdered and had led a duplicitous life devoted to his sexual pleasures with local women, they panic. Police Chief Hank Reed is torn between his allegiance to his beloved town and the honor of his shield. As that balance bends toward justice, the townspeople rise against him, including his wife, who Reed suspects might be Hunter's killer...

Greed, Betrayal, and Murder Stain an Ivied Mansion Community Along Newport, Rhode Island's Rugged Shores in Murder on the Rocks, a Crime Mystery by Fred Lichtenberg --Present Day – Paris, Rhode Island, and New York City-- While flying to New York from Paris, Detective Hank Reed is approached by Patrice Dubois, who fears her American fiancé, Luke Dupont, an investigative reporter, is in danger. Intrigued by the beautiful Parisian and her plight, Reed agrees to help find the reporter who is in the thick of a whistleblower investigation in Newport, Rhode Island. But Hank's investigation quickly reveals that Luke doesn't want to be found and is traveling with an attractive woman named Elena, who is an informant, a lover, or both. At Luke's betrayal, Patrice returns to Paris, but Hank suspects there's more than romance at play. As an elaborate multi-million dollar Medicare fraud unfolds, the body of the apparent whistleblower washes up below Newport's Cliff Walk convincing Hank that Luke and Elena are in serious danger. With millions at stake, the body count rising, and perpetrators willing to stop at nothing, a determined killer sets sights on Hank. The Hank Reed Mystery Series The Art of Murder Murder on the Rocks Mental Case