NOVELETTES BY ELIZABETH HORTON-NEWTON
Chattanooga Choo Choo
On a short train ride from Knoxville to Chattanooga a young girl's life is changed forever. Murder, love, and a lifelong mystery are set into motion as the passengers listen to the clickety-clack of the wheels on the track. Can her hero, dressed in Navy whites, save her from disaster? Is there more to this tangled web of lies and deceit than there seems to be?
April Showers by Elizabeth Horton-Newton
April showers may bring May flowers. In this small town, an April flood brings more than flowers to the surface. Some secrets are exposed. But what about those that remain concealed beneath the surface of a bucolic countryside?
Burned Toast by Elizabeth Horton-Newton
After escaping an abusive relationship, Melly builds a new life, far from her abuser. But, some men just won't take no for an answer. What happens when Melly awakens in a strange place and comes face to face with the monster from her past? Is she strong enough to survive? Or is Jim angry enough to put an end to her running? "A gut-wrenchingly harsh emotional rollercoaster...
Driven by Elizabeth Horton-Newton
Christmas break in a small college town can be dreary, especially when you're a broke student. Running out of funds and unable to pay the rent on his room, a young man is desperate for a way to make money. Seeing an ad for "Drivers Needed" he signs up to be a "Transporter". Late one night he gets a fare courtesy of a group of drunk party goers. Some passengers don't know when the ride is over.
Dark At The Top Of The Stairs by Elizabeth Horton-Newton
In true crime noir style, two hard-boiled detectives investigate the apparently accidental death of a wealthy older man. Found lying dead at the bottom of the stairs in his expensive home, the only other person at home was his wife. While it looks like an accident, the detectives smell a rat. But, even when the crime is solved and the bad guys are wrapped up in neat packages, the story isn't over.
Old Habits by Elizabeth Horton-Newton
Gaunt Thibideaux is a man of habits. You know what they say; old habits die hard. Some habits are good, some are bad, and some dark habits are hidden beneath the surface. Compared to Stephen King by readers. "... reminds one of early Stephen King stories..." "‘Old Habits’, an unnerving psychological/horror story""...a chilling Stephen King-ish horror story..."...almost a backwoods tale from Terror master Stephen King."
Aint She Sweet by Elizabeth Horton-Newton
Life in post-Depression America was a combination of people desperate to survive at any cost and people who clung to their morality. Sometimes the lines between right and wrong blurred. Through it all, families stood strong and enjoyed the simple pleasures life offered. To a couple of brothers in mid-America, rules were sometimes made to be broken, two quarters were treasures to be saved for a rainy day, secrets were kept, and lives were dramatically changed.
Aurora by Elizabeth Horton-Newton
A new Crime Noir Thriller from the Seductress of Suspense.
"I remember the first time I laid eyes on her. You might think that’s a romantic, womanly thing to say. Maybe I am a romantic. Something about the way the spotlight shone down on her platinum hair, her full, red lips just inches from the microphone that carried her sultry voice across the room, reached deep down inside of me. Once she had hold, I knew she would never let go. I didn’t want her to."
From the first moment Mike laid eyes on Aurora Diamond he wanted her. He was willing to take any risk to have her; even if it meant risking his life. When club owner and crime boss Max DiSalvo hired Mike to be Aurora's driver and keep an eye on her extra-curricular activities, he didn't know he left the wolf to guard the henhouse. Aurora is no angel, and she set her sights on Mike early in the game. Was he the man who would rescue her from Max's clutches, or was Mike just the latest victim to Aurora's obvious charms? Is there more to this triangle than meets the eye? And where is Mike's brother Danny? Who will be left standing at the end of this thrilling crime noir by award-winning author, Elizabeth Horton-Newton?
Crime Noir author Adam C. Mitchell designed the cover and upon reading an advance copy of the book said, "WOW! What a read!"
Red Queen Check
Mark loved young, beautiful women. With his wealth, he could afford any woman he wanted, cover up any deviant crimes he might commit against them. Vayda was stunning. Irresistible, sexy, and devoted to keeping Mark satisfied. But Vayda has a secret of her own. Mark will soon learn what that secret is; but what will the knowledge cost him? This is a hot story of revenge, a dish best served cold and the unexpected cost of vengeance
** Early Review: 'Red Queen Check' is so erotically-charged through its narrative of revenge I'm compelled to check out more of Elizabeth Horton-Newton's other works." J. Greensides
