This edition has a new cover, Fatal Illusions An amateur magician, an unassuming family . . . a fatal illusion. Haydon Owens wants to be the next Houdini. He has been practicing his craft and has already made four women disappear. All it took was a bit of rope and his two bare hands. The Thayer family has come to the north woods of Newberry, Michigan, looking for refuge, a peaceful sanctuary from a shattered past. But they are not alone. Little do they know that they are about to become part of Haydon's next act. Time is running out and already the killer has spotted his next victim. Who will escape alive? "Fatal Illusions is an engaging, fast-paced read with a captivating storyline that grabs you from page one and doesn't let go. Highly recommended!"—Mark Mynheir, homicide detective and author of The Night Watchman "An awesome ride!"—Rosey Dow, Christy Award-winning author of Reaping the Whirlwind "Adam Blumer tells a fast-paced story that weaves together a serial killer, a physically wounded pastor and his spiritually wounded wife. The twists and turns will keep readers guessing."—Rick Acker, author of Blood Brothers

Did Mayzee Drive Away from Her Life? Or Did Someone End It? Crystal Thayer’s promise to stand by her best friend Mayzee Stenholm shatters when an unforeseen family emergency pulls her away. After Mayzee faces the daunting task of ending things with Garret, her stalker boyfriend, she vanishes without a trace, leaving behind a tangled web of questions and fears. Tormented by guilt for not being there, Crystal enlists the help of Deputy Lucas Jessup, a man struggling with his own grief. They soon find themselves drawn together—not just by the case but by an undeniable connection. In the search for Mayzee, they navigate a chilling trail of cyber shadows and deceit. The deeper they dig, the darker the secrets they unearth—a disturbing mosaic of lies and betrayal. The tiny house in the woods that once offered Mayzee solace now echoes with the sinister whispers of her disappearance. With a killer’s gaze firmly fixed on Crystal, time is running out to unravel the mystery before the darkness claims another victim.