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Detective Toby Mystery Book Series Camden Gale and his sister, Emma, have had a tough life. Camden has become paranoid/delusional about everything and everyone around him, and he and Emma are always moving. When things begin to heat up for Camden on the West Coast, he takes a job at a new gym in the small city of Brantford, Ontario. However, Camden, who is hoping for a fresh start, is losing complete control of his emotions. Does Camden stand a chance of keeping his dark deeds a secret when he and Emma move next door to a retired police officer and an overzealous orange tabby cat by the name of Toby? - Detective Toby! Toby has a feline sense for solving crimes, and the moment he meets Camden, he smells trouble! "Are You Listening to Me? is a murder mystery with a comedic, feline twist! Written by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Cover Art by Jennifer Bettio Edited by Bethany Jamieson Are You Listening to Me is now available in audible - click here
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FROM THE HEART A COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES TO WARM YOUR HEART Mary’s short stories are a fictional smorgasbord, with a twist of real life in them. From something as simple as a child’s shoe on the road, which produced the story of “Rodney,” to a joke between Mary and her husband about the necessity of having a cat, which produced the story “Oh, Henry,” to some of her parent’s misadventures, which produced stories like: “The Graveyard” and “Remember When,” to a more serious side of Mary as she wrote such stories as “Sahar” for Remembrance Day. Mary’s stories have warmth and humour to them that will make you want to keep returning for more. Written by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Cover art by Natasja Hellenthal Cover layout by Terry Davis Edited by Bethany Jameison From the Heart is now available in Audible - click here
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A DETECTIVE TOBY MYSTERY All Ethan Baines wants is to get on with his life and find a place where he can operate an organic co-op farm. Little does he know that when looking at the perfect property to purchase, he will get caught up in a police investigation and then arrested as the primary—no, the only—suspect. Ethan’s possible salvation is when he reconnects with someone from his past - Jack Nelson. Jack is a retired police officer who mentored Ethan as a teenager. Along with Jack comes Toby, our famous detective cat. Of course, Toby is on Ethan’s side. Throw in crooked cops, an alcoholic judge with a pet parrot, a greenhorn defense attorney, and a prosecutor called out of retirement, and we have another entertaining “Detective Toby” novel! Written by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour "Toby, our favourite feline detective, is at it again, and he just gets better with age!” R. Jetleb, Author of the “What About” and “Mall Girl” series. Guilty Till Proven Innocent is now available in Audible - click here
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Hope's Merry-Go Round
Hope has always felt her life was like a carousel - a continuous ride of hurt, disappointment, and shame she could never get off of. After years of self-loathing and desperate attempts to stop her merry-go-round of painful abuses, Hope meets Laurie, a doctor with her own dark secrets, who might be able to help Hope get off the ride. Brick by brick, Laurie works to bring down Hope's walls, and she begins to heal. Finally, the carousel stops spinning...
Written by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour
Edited by Bethany Jamieson
Hope's Merry-Go-Round is now available in Audible - click here
A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR:
I decided to write “Hope’s Merry-Go-Round” several years ago, and it has had several different starts.
Why did I write this story? I wrote it because I deplore the sexual abuse of children. I wrote it because I once read an article in the newspaper about sibling abuse, and it struck me, at the time, it was an abuse seldom talked about. Society zeros in on parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, neighbours, clergy, strangers, etc., but not siblings.
I used these characters to demonstrate the different paths victims can take in life––Hope uses the abuse she suffered at the hands of her brother to become promiscuous and blames it for everything that goes wrong in her life. Laurie also suffered sexual abuse as a child from her father and grandfather; however, Laurie took a different route and decided she would spend her life helping others deal with their trauma.
To be clear, “Hope’s Merry-Go-Round” is a work of fiction; however, it is based on a reality in our world. Some of the scenarios in Hope’s early years were taken from my own experiences; some are loosely similar, and some are real. However, the sexual abuses dealt with in this story are fiction. Please read this story with an open mind. If you have experienced sexual abuse, know there is light at the end of the tunnel. You are not alone. Embrace life and live it because you are so worth it!
Sincerely,
Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour, Your Writer on the Run -
Holly had fallen into a deep sleep in 1953. Holly had loved everything about Christmas, and she spread Christmas love throughout the entire year. When Holly awoke from her sleep many years into the future, she was surprised to see that Christmas seemed to have disappeared, and it was against the law to say, “Merry Christmas.” Holly set out to remind the people of the town of the true meaning of Christmas, hoping they would once again embrace the season as it should be! Written by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Looking for Christmas is now available in Audible - click here
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Night's Vampires Series “Night’s Betrayals” opens a can of worms for the vampire leader, Count Basarab Musat, and it is one that will not be so easily dealt with...Santan, Basarab’s son, after receiving an anonymous letter detailing his father’s deceit, fled to his birthplace, Brantford, to seek out his love, Mia. Samara, the temptress, while grieving the loss of her betrothed, Ákos, seeks solace in the arms of her lover, Lajos, but she is not the only one Lajos is in bed with! Mia, who is in love with Santan, heir to the vampire throne … to what extent will she go to ensure she sits by his side? Ildiko, still stinging from Basarab’s constant rejection of making her his queen, decides to find another route to the throne. Dracula has sat in Basarab’s shadow long enough––after all, he should be the true leader of the vampire world, and it is time. Basarab learns of the deceit and betrayals under his roof. Plus a murder, and Basarab’s promise to bring the culprit to vampire justice. Little does the count know what that is going to mean. Written By Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Edited by Bethany Jamieson Night's Betrayals is now available in Audible - click here
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Night's Vampire Series After Virginia's heart is torn apart, she moves to a small city and tries to build a new life. One night, she decides to investigate a mysterious old mansion that she passes each day. Petrified by what she witnesses as she peers through a window, Virginia attempts to flee...Awakening inside the mansion, Virginia comes face to face with its secrets -- Teresa, a mysterious beauty; Max, a seemingly sinister old man; and HIM, the Count Basarab Musat, a Transylvanian vampire who manipulates and controls everything, and everyone, who crosses his path. When Virginia realizes she is the count's prisoner, she is forced into playing a dangerous game -- her very survival depends on the outcome. Virginia prays every day to be free from the evil world she has stumbled upon -- where the undead are so alive!"Night's Gift" is the beginning of Virginia's story... Written By Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Edited by Bethany Jamieson Night's Gift is now available in Audible - click here
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Revelations - something revealed: an enlightening disclosure. Basarab is overwhelmed with the situations at hand: Samara's murder o the homeless man, which is bringing the local police to his door, and the murder of Randy's wife, Katalin, which demands a trial sure to reveal some of the vampire clans deepest and darkest secrets...Deep in the mountains of Transylvania, a great sorceress whispered of throughout the centuries decides to make her move. Who is she? Basarab and the vampires are about to find out."Night's Revelations" continues the story of Count Basarab Musat and his family, peeling back layers of the past to make shocking revelations - of both past and present! Written By Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Edited By Bethany Jamieson Night's Revelations is now available in Audible - click here
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Night's Vampire Series "Night's Children" continues Virginia's story ... she has escaped from 'The House' with Santan, her half-human, half-vampire son. As she tries to build a normal life, she is haunted by the knowledge that Count Basarab Musat, Santan's father, will one day return for his son. In his home country, the count is trying to keep a family disaster at bay. As he fights to keep control, Virginia and his son consume his thoughts, threatening his focus, and in turn, all of humanity. However, Virginia is in trouble. Her final night with the count left her with child. Virginia begins to dream ... dreams of love ... turning to nightmares. The dreams relay dark forces are after her, and despite the monster Count Basarab is in her dreams, he may be the only one able to save them all! Written By Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Edited by Bethany Jamieson Night's Children is now available in Audible - click here
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Night's Vampire Series "Night's Return" is a riveting continuation of the "Night's Vampire Series" ... With nowhere left to run, Virginia is praying for a saviour; however, the only one strong enough to save her and her children may be the very vampire she has been hiding from since she fled 'the house.' Count Basarab Musat has returned to Brantford. Basarab has learned the forces trying to usurp his throne are being led by Radu, Dracula's estranged brother, and that Radu is after his children, Santan and Samara. He is desperate to reach them first because if Radu was to get hold of the children, all would be lost. Virginia finds herself back in 'the house' where her nightmare began. She and Basarab become embroiled in their previous game playing; however, this time they aren't the only players. Forces from all sides are fighting to keep them apart -- Teresa, Basarab's wife; Ildiko, his cousin; and Randy, the young man who is hopelessly in love with Virginia. Will love for their children, and possibly each other, be enough to bring Basarab and Virginia together at last? Written By Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Edited by Bethany Jamieson Night's Return is now available in Audible - click here
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Night's Vampire Series Count Basarab Musat, Virginia, and their children, Santan and Samara, escaped the tyranny of Radu and his rogues. With danger, and Brantford, behind them, the royal vampire family have been living peacefully in Transylvania -- until now. Seventeen years have passed. Santan is a mature, wise young man, taking after his grandfather, Attila; Samara, daddy's little girl, is a fiery temptress to be reckoned with! The children are now of age to take the final ceremony, forever binding them into the dark vampire world. With the full transformation of his children, Basarab is almost ready to pass the crown to his son. Santan knows it's his destiny; however, he holds a secret in his heart that calls him away from the vampire throne. Samara, though, is determined to do whatever it takes to be the vampire ruler. "Night's Temptress" continues the story of Count Basarab Musat's family, keeping you breathless and guessing until a climactic ending, leaving you wanting more! Written By Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Edited by Bethany Jamieson Night's Temptress is now available in Audible - click here
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"Past Ghosts," a Detective Toby Mystery ... ghosts take many forms, rearing their wretched heads and complicating the lives of those they haunt. Emma Gale has never escaped her past ghosts, and when she finds herself alone, her brother imprisoned for his crimes, Emma takes up his cause. Toby, Emma's ever-vigilant feline neighbour, senses something has changed with his friend. When Toby learns the awful truth about what Emma is doing, he tries desperately to get her the help she needs before she crosses a line of no return. "Past Ghosts" takes you on another Detective Toby adventure, but will this one have the same first-rate results that our famous feline detective is used to? Written by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Cover Art by Jennifer Bettio Edited by Bethany Jamieson Past Ghosts is now available in Audible - click here
Mary has published, five poetry anthologies and two collections of short stories. She also writes children’s stories, novels, plays, and songs.
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