Alan Cook

Mystery/Suspense Novels

Mystery Writers of America Presents Ice Cold: Tales of Intrigue from the Cold War

Mystery Writers of America Presents A Hot and Sultry Night for Crime

"This recent book (The Good Guy) shows even more similarities to your style. I think (Dean Koontz) has been reading your work."
"I don't expect to get anything meaty from (well-known author), like I do with you and Sue Grafton."
"It's just amazing to me how you can take the perspective of such a variety of characters, both male and female, and be so right-on
with it. It's like you have been able to inhabit their bodies, at their particular ages, and divined how they would think and what they would say."

My books are available as ebooks at Amazon Kindle.

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My books are available as ebooks at Kobo.com.

Read my short mystery fiction free at Authors Den:
Honey's Murder A celebrity death in the 60s second only to the death of Marilyn Monroe.
Have a Nice Knife When a billionaire gets murdered, cub reporter Jamie Stern goes after a scoop.
Moon Over Murder A teenager in the fifties gets a dream summer job at a restaurant with 3 pretty cousins--but he doesn't know that murder is on the menu.
Picture Perfect It's 1961 and people are falling (and dying) for L.A. Plus the Hollywood Hills are on fire.
Red Dress When Priscilla looks for a fellow hedge fund trader who is missing, she finds out he may be the victim of a sex scam she is well familiar with.
Much more short fiction, including mysteries and adventures for young readers and young adults (Matthew and Mason series).

Upcoming Mystery Appearances and Photos
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Death at Monksrest A Charlie and Liz novella based in England in the 1960s. Liz is recruited by Charlie to help solve the murder of the sister of Reggie, a school mate of Charlie. Is it related to an ancient curse that supposedly was placed on the owners of their ancestral home almost 600 years ago? "The narrator of this twisted, atmospheric yarn, Liz comes to England for both intrigue and holiday. Resourceful and sharp, Liz is a free spirit in the 1960s when possibilities for liberated woman are only emerging." --Michael Hartnett "It is a captivating work for mystery buffs like me and a readable yarn of intrigue, excitement, or even in-depth human behavior for others. It's great writing and a recommended read." --Carmen Tenorio for Readers’ Favorite Cover by Janelle Carbajal Painting by Janelle Carbajal Read a book sample Buy the book at Amazon Kindle Amazon UK Kobo Barnes and Noble Smashwords East of the Wall Historical fiction and action/adventure in 1963 when the Berlin Wall was up The second Charlie and Liz Novel "The reader truly feels transported to this unique and repressive era of world history, and can identify with the constant looking over one’s shoulder of the characters in the book. --William Whittenbury "Not only are you providing a good action thriller, you are providing a little history for those who may not have been born by that time. Loved the poem that kicked it off!" --Ron Hull "And indeed that intrigue builds nicely throughout the novel with some truly riveting scenes, including one involving the proprietor Adolf, and another in Berlin that serves as an exciting climax." --Michael Hartnett Cover by Janelle Carbajal Read a synopsis Read a sample chapter Buy the book at Audio Version Amazon Kindle Amazon UK Kobo Barnes and Noble Smashwords Visit my list of best spy novels, fiction and nonfiction at Shepherd.com Trust Me if You Dare An action/adventure novel that takes place in 1962 The first Charlie and Liz novel "The aura of Trust Me If You Dare by Alan Cook is wonderfully old fashioned in that the storytelling is assuredly handled, yet the plot is consistently exciting." --Michael P. Hartnett "Trust Me if You Dare by Alan Cook is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a book featuring an engaging plot, a healthy dose of suspense, and masterful character development. I'm usually not a big fan of mystery fiction, but Cook's writing style blew me away. His ability to harmonize historical facts with an exciting storyline made Trust Me if You Dare a book I'll be putting on my most prized bookshelf. Highly recommended!" --Peter Yang "I'm hooked on the characters so I'm off to read "East of the Wall", the second book in this series. --Ginger Clark Cover by Janelle Carbajal Read a synopsis Read a sample chapter Buy the book at Amazon Kindle Amazon UK Nook Kobo Smashwords Your Move The seventh Carol Golden novel "This is Alan Cook's best book yet." --BRC "Your Move (A Carol Golden Novel) by Alan Cook is a clever and intriguing cat-and-mouse mystery where the hunter is often the hunted." --Melinda Hills "Your Move (A Carol Golden Novel) by Alan Cook is a clever and intriguing cat-and-mouse mystery where the hunter is often the hunted." --Michael P. Hartnett Cover by Janelle Carbajal See larger cover Read a synopsis Read chapter 1 Buy the book at Amazon Kindle Nook Kobo Smashwords Amazon UK Fool Me Twice The sixth Carol Golden novel "This time around, Carol finds herself completely befuddled in how to deal with the elderly victim of a huge scam who refuses to go to the police." --Betty Gelean "I finished reading (Fool Me Twice) this morning and really enjoyed it." --PJC Cover by Janelle Carbajal See larger cover Read a synopsis Read chapter 1 Buy the book at Amazon Kindle Nook Kobo Smashwords Amazon UK Good to the Last Death The fifth Carol Golden novel "This, the fifth novel in the Carol Golden series, is packed full of suspense and terror." --Betty Gelean Cover by Janelle Carbajal See larger cover Read a synopsis Read chapter 1 Buy the book at Amazon Kindle Barnes and Noble Nook Smashwords Kobo.com Hit that Blot The fourth Carol Golden novel "I love the writings of Alan Cook... This is another hit in my book, his books are enjoyable and an easy read." --DiamondGirl "I raced through another Carol Golden book. Alan Cook's mysteries with unexpected twists. I love his explanation of games and numbers." --paintergirl Cover by Janelle Carbajal See larger cover Read a synopsis Read chapter 1 Buy the book at Amazon Amazon UK Barnes and Noble Nook Smashwords Kobo Dangerous Wind The third Carol Golden novel "Enjoyed the book very much. Kept in suspense until close to the end. Enjoyed our trip around the world as we have been to most of the spots." --Judy Maltby "I highly recommend reading this intense, philosophical, and adventurous novel... The characters are fun and intriguing. The book is fast-paced, so I never wanted to put it down. Having the story take place in all seven continents just adds to the thrill!" --Brenda Castro "If this work of fiction causes its readers some unease, that may have been at least part of the author’s intention. Be that as it may, it is a page-turner, and definitely recommended." --Gloria Feit Cover by Janelle Carbajal See larger cover Read a synopsis Read chapter 1 Buy the book at Amazon Barnes and Noble Nook Smashwords Kobo Barnes and Noble (print version) Amazon UK Relatively Dead The second Carol Golden mystery "Much better than just "Relatively" good !!! A good read ... recommend. For those of us interested in both mystery, solving complex problems and genealogy ... I'd say 'go for it'." --John F. Smeltzer "I love this book. It was so fun to read that I ordered another book from the same author. It was entertaining and hard to put down. Can't wait for more books!!!" --Debra Martin "Relatively Dead was a great story. It was hard to put down because I just wanted to know what happened next. The main Character was very clever and the story line was exciting. --NC Girl Cover by Janelle Carbajal See larger cover Read a synopsis Read Chapter 1 Buy the book at Amazon Kindle Barnes and Noble Nook Smashwords Kobo Amazon UK Kindle

Rocky Road to Denver A light-hearted adventure story Cover by Janelle Carbajal "While the characters go through quite an ordeal, the reader gets to experience pure enjoyment of this journey." --Michael P. Hartnett "Readers who enjoy comical stories that encompass real struggles and sensationally complex relationships should not miss out on Rocky Road to Denver." --Foluso Falaye Read a synopsis Buy the book at Amazon Barnes and Noble Kobo Smashwords Forget to Remember The first Carol Golden mystery "Captivating! It has all the makings of a good action-packed movie as well." --Kathy Johnston, DNA Expert "The book takes you on an adventure in internet sleuthing, DNA sleuthing, and good old hold-your-breath cliff-hanging moments as our victim tries to reclaim her life." --Alice Fairhurst, Southern California Genealogical Society "It is a page-turner that you can't put down, and the characters stay with you, live in your house and follow you around way after you finish the book." --Ildy Lee, Singer and Composer See larger cover ISBN 9781452072340 Trade paperback ISBN 9781452072357 Hardcover Read a synopsis Read Chapter 1 Read a review Read Another Review Buy the book at Amazon Barnes and Noble Nook Smashwords Kobo Amazon UK Aces and Knaves A story about gambling, puzzles, dot.coms and other hijinks. This is the 2nd book by Alan Cook that I've read...I intend to get more of his books. His characters are, to me, original & unique. --Tim Furlong Cover by Janelle Carbajal See larger cover Buy the book at Amazon Kobo Barnes and Noble Nook Amazon UK Read a synopsis Run into Trouble --Winner American Author's Association Silver Quill Award --Best Pacific West Book by Reader Views I really like books by this author. This is another great one. The characters are interesting, and the plot is well laid out. I often felt like I was out there running with them. --Dawn Dowdle See larger cover ISBN 9781438923505 Watch the Video Trailer Read a synopsis Read Chapter 1 Read a Review Review 2 Review 3 Review 4 Review 5 Running Times Magazine September 2009 Buy the book at Amazon Barnes and Noble Nook Smashwords Kobo Amazon UK Thirteen Diamonds The first Lillian Morgan mystery I really enjoyed this book because the protagonist is different from any other. Lillian Morgan is unpredictable which is interesting to watch. She acts like a young kid in an old person's body. --Robyn Glazer See larger cover Buy the book at Amazon Kindle Barnes and Noble Nook Smashwords Kobo Amazon Kindle UK Read a review Read another review Read Chapter 1 Catch a Falling Knife The second Lillian Morgan mystery Lillian is an entertaining and witty character who doesn't come off as either a cutesy grandmother type or a spoof of a hip and with-it senior citizen. She is likeable and admirable and doesn't put up with the condescension the elderly often receive. --Cindy Chow See larger cover Buy the book at Amazon Kindle Barnes and Noble Nook Smashwords Kobo Amazon Kindle UK Read a review Read another review Read Chapter 1 Honeymoon for Three the second Gary Blanchard mystery --Winner American Author's Association Silver Quill Award --Best Mountain West Book by Reader Views See larger cover ISBN 9781434309501 Trade paperback ISBN 9781434309518 Hardcover Read a synopsis Read Chapter 1 Read a review Review #2 Review #3 Review #4 Buy the book at Amazon Barnes and Noble Nook Smashwords Kobo Amazon UK The Hayloft: a 1950s mystery the first Gary Blanchard mystery "I finished (The Hayloft) at 5 a.m." "I read the whole book in one day." See larger cover ISBN 9781425942212 Read a synopsis Read Chapter 1 Read a review Review #2 Bottom of page Review #3 Buy the book at Amazon Barnes and Noble Nook Smashwords Kobo Amazon UK Hotline to Murder "I just finished...(Hotline to Murder). Stayed up until 1 a.m. one night reading it. I thought it was excellent! Your characters stayed in character and they were very believable. I liked your treatment of responsible teens." See larger cover ISBN 9781420838251 Read a synopsis Read Chapter 1 Read about crisis hotlines--who are the listeners and who are the callers? Read a review Read another review Buy the book at Amazon Barnes and Noble Nook Smashwords Kobo Amazon UK Read my Mystery limericks Home Page