The Twisted Deception Series

Can they catch a thief by being a thief?   Her teenage sister has run away. It's her fault. And on her watch.   Shyla thought she was doing the right thing by helping her teenage sister gain a little freedom, she never expected she'd bolt on her. Desperate to keep it quiet, she searches everywhere but soon discovers there is much more at stake… 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 that will bring them surprises they didn't see coming. Emerald grew up in a foster family. She was the first of eight girls. As a teenager she was given jewelry to look after. She was told they were fake. Thirty-five years later, they are resurfacing. They are worth millions. And worth stealing. 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 the series. 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   "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

To protect her daughter, she will do anything—lie, cheat, and steal. But at what cost?   Her family is in danger. 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's working with her mother to protect her jewelry. An old, expensive piece Lana knows nothing about. Determined to find answers, Lana soon discovers she has put her family in the direct line of sight of a man who is out to get what he wants at any cost.   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 demands Jordie use his skills and connections to protect her family. But she's truly not sure if he's the solution… or the problem… He has a connection to the man they are trying to stop. 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 the series. Who is behind sending out the gems and what is their end game? There is mild language and some scenes that might bother som. 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

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 most intriguing book, involving fascinating characters…" Karla B   "… well developed and fascinating characters. They kept me reading to discover their story. Well done." S.King

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   "Dayna and Tanner were headstrong and almost fearless, which made their adventures exciting to read…" Karla B

The one secret she did not know… changes everything.   On her deathbed, Addison's grandmother leaves a wake of ominous, unanswered questions. In her Will, she gives Addison the farm and insists she resolve the conflict of the past. Confused and unsure what to do, Addison's mom then drops a bombshell about who she is and what she has in her possession. Determined to right some old wrongs, Addison is out to change a past that is looming ever closer.   Mitch, a burnt-out counselor, agrees to do some security work for a friend. It turns out for both sides, the good and the bad. Playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a man pushed to the edge, Mitch knows if he doesn't succeed, more people might die.   Can Addison bring to light the horrors of her mother's and grandmother's past and ensure justice is served? Or will she pay the ultimate price when she discovers who is truly behind it all?   The past can never truly go away.   Deborah grew up in a foster home run by Mrs. Stephanos. Now, thirty-five years later, the jewelry from her past has been delivered to all the foster sisters. She is playing with fire but wants to draw out the person responsible for all their terror.     Last Betrayal, Book 5 and the final novel 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 series was explosive with twist and turns on every page…" Emma McCabe   "I loved it. I'm so sad that the series has ended as I loved every one of them…" Connie Nixon   "This series will keep you guessing. Last Betrayal is an awesome ending to a well written series. Thank you, Maggie." A. Dan

Eight girls grew up in a foster home. Eight women are running from their past.   When the girls arrive at Mrs. Stephanos's foster home, they are a bit jaded by life. They are taught how to work hard, be self reliant, and not to covet things that are evil. They learn some valuable life lessons, which is why as soon as they turn eighteen, they run. Never looking back.   Now thirty-five years later, the baubles they were assigned to look after as a child, are being sent out to each of the foster sisters. And they are worth millions. Who is sending them? And who is trying to steal them? And shut the sisters up for good?   Book 1 – Fostered Identity Can they catch a thief by being a thief? Shyla's teenage sister has run away... on her watch. Shyla finds herself tangled in a situation, where if she wants to protect her family she will have to plan a heist. That of her mother's newly acquired jewelry.   Book 2 – Shadowed Footsteps 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? Her mother has just acquired an expensive piece of jewelry, that is tied to her past. In seeking answers, Lana discovers she has put her family in the direct path of a man willing to do anything to get back what is his.   Book 3 – Exploited Innocence Taesa will do anything to save her mom from the Alzheimer's disease that is destroying her. Taesa loves her new job and hopes it will give her the connections she needs. She soon finds herself tangled in her boss's past. Being pulled in many directions, Taesa has to decide – lose her mom to the disease or destroy someone's life in the hope she can save her mom.   Book 4 - Lost Tears A dead girl. Missing gems. Buried treasures. Reluctantly, Dayan returns home to see her ill mother. At her father's request, Dayna searches into her mom's past, which reveals—religious zealots, a dead girl, and on her own at age sixteen. It helps Dayna understand why her mom might have chosen the bottle but it doesn't explain why someone is still trying to hide a forty-year-old death.   Book 5 - Last Betrayal The one secret she didn't know… changes everything. On her deathbed, Addison's grandmother leaves a wake of ominous, unanswered questions. Addison's mom drops a bombshell about who she is and what she has in her possession. Determined to right some old wrongs, Addison is out to change the conflict of the past that is looming ever closer.   The past can never truly go away.   The Twisted Deception Series is set on Vancouver Island and each book has a standalone story but the story running in the background, connects all the books, and will keep you reading. Who is behind sending out the gems? What is their end game? An engaging thriller mystery with some interesting twists. Enjoy!   "This series was explosive with twist and turns on every page… I recommend this series for any thriller/mystery lover." Emma McCabe   "I loved it. I'm so sad that the series has ended as I loved every one of them. It was full of thrills, twist and turns... Your characters are always full bodied and full of surprises. Thanks for another great read." Connie Nixon   "…A well written series. Thank you, Maggie."  A. Dan