Death of an Idol : An Addictive K-Pop Psychological Mystery Thriller (Seoul to Mumbai Mysteries Book 1)

He walked away from the spotlight. But some secrets and shadows don’t fade… they follow.

“A gripping, fast-paced psychological thriller that will make readers crave a sequel.”
– Kirkus Reviews

From Reader’s Digest ranked international bestselling Asian American author, Rima Ray, comes an addictive psychological mystery thriller set in the dazzling and glamorous world of K-pop.

Once the face of Orion — one of South Korea’s most beloved K-pop groups — Tae (Park Taejoon) vanished from the public eye five years ago after the tragic death of Mino, the group’s lyricist. Found dead at twenty-five, Mino’s fall from his apartment building in Gangnam was ruled a suicide. No note. No witnesses.

Now a reclusive PhD student in Pittsburgh, Tae spends his days in anonymity — until the second death of someone he loves shatters his world again. This time on Jeju Island. Authorities say it was an accident. But he knows it wasn’t.

Haunted by two deaths and driven by guilt, Tae returns to Seoul and teams up with Yoon Hana — a relentless former detective and one of the few who still believes him. Together they begin to unravel the threads that may connect the two deaths. As the facade of fame begins to crack, secrets rise, obsessions awaken, and Tae finds himself entangled in a web more intimate — and more dangerous — than he ever imagined.

A psychological thriller in two parts, Death of an Idol explores the cost of celebrity, the weight of grief, and the terrifying hunger to be loved… at any cost.

A down-on-her-luck city girl finds herself living next door to the grumpy, newly appointed CEO of the town’s most prestigious winery in this spicy small town romance from the author of Double Barrel and Bottle Shock.

He doesn’t need any distractions. She’s a major one.

Marisa Castilla’s life is in need of a rewrite. Her ex-boyfriend/boss just fired her, the guest room she’s occupying is about to be taken over by a newborn, and she’s drowning in student loan debt. Swallowing her pride, she reaches out to her estranged father and makes the temporary move to Red Mountain, leaving behind her beloved city and corporate ambitions. Transitioning to being a lowly reporter for her father’s small town newspaper is a culture shock, and constantly bumping into Ethan Ledger, her less-than-friendly neighbor, who also happens to own the vineyard cottage she’s staying in, doesn’t make things easier.

Ethan Ledger recently assumed the role of CEO of his family’s wine empire. An anxious over-thinker, he wears a grumpy facade like armor. Still adjusting to running the family business, he can’t afford any distractions, especially not the beautiful one next door. He only has two rules for his new neighbor/tenant: no visitors and no expectations of friendship. But when Marisa breaks through his tough exterior, friendship soon blooms into late-night texts and telenovela marathons.

Feelings develop and lines blur, and Ethan is prepared to break every rule he’s ever had for Marisa. However, an enticing offer for her dream job back in the city clashes with Ethan’s roots in Red Mountain.

Sparks fly and wine flows between the most unlikely pairing, but sometimes the rarest blends are the most satisfying.

Wyatt Blake, district attorney turned defense lawyer, faces his first murder trial from the dark side. He’s representing Ryker Brando, a wealthy rock climber charged with murder for cutting the rope of his climbing partner, causing him to hurtle to his death. Colorado’s “Choice of Evils” defense will determine whether Wyatt can get Ryker off even though the man who fell was having an affair with Ryker’s wife. Wyatt, a widower with a six-year-old daughter, faces his own choice of evils in his personal life, as he battles grief and guilt over the tragic death of his wife.

Fans of Scott Turow, John Grisham and Scott Pratt will love Wyatt Blake.

In this military thriller, a freak storm reveals a city hidden deep under the largest sand dunes of the Sahara.

A silver pyramid at the centre of the city is emitting a strange energy signal.

The race is on to secure the energy source and other treasures of the city.

James Cavill and his team of private Special Forces are charged to get there first and secure the treasure for the benefit of all humanity – little do they know what they’ve just walked into…

A southern historical fiction, Murrell’s Story is Book Two in the Life on Bays Mountain series and can be read as a standalone book.
“Running away from our problems is a race we will never win.” Murrell Crawford
Born in the late 1890s and coming of age on a remote mountain in Tennessee, Murrell soon realizes that his wit and common sense may be all he has to help him navigate his journey through life.
As a young child Murrell endures the death of his Mama and emotional abandonment of his Daa. Murrell works hard to overcome his physical disability, only to end up alone at a Work Farm. His survival on a farm for the poor is filled with heartaches, loneliness, and perilous situations.
Murrell’s first-person account of his risky quest to halt a human trafficking gang will entertain and surprise the reader. When Murrell finally gets to return to his Bays Mountain, he reunites with his Daa. His determination and grit to build a good life and win the love of his life, Cora, will entertain, educate, and surprise the reader.
Murrell’s Story is filled with adventure, a dash of romance, and God’s forgiveness.
If you read Cora’s Story Life on Bays Mountain, you know that Murrell Crawford married Cora. What you don’t know is the story of Murrell’s life growing up on Bays Mountain.

A DARK CRIME THRILLER SET IN THE UNDERBELLY OF DETROIT’S GANGLAND

“Who am I? You don’t need to know. I don’t tell anyone my name, not even with a sack over my head and a gun to my skull. Consider yourself lucky. If I told you who I am and why I’m in Detroit, I’d have to kill you. Why? Because that’s who I am… a killer.

What do I hope to achieve? Let’s just say that still breathing tomorrow is good enough. I’ve lied, cheated, and killed in nearly every city in the world. Detroit will be no different. Nothing stands in my way, because I’m ready to die. That’s my edge.

Did you buy all that? I used to. But I don’t know who I am any more. Not since I met her, anyway. People change. Maybe even me. Or maybe I’m lying to both of us.”

ONE THING IS TRUE. DETROIT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN