New Mexico/Arizona 2016 Book Award Finalist

Everyone has secrets. Some more deadly than others.

When the ninth young girl falls into the clutches of a serial killer, Detective David Temeke faces a race against time to save her life.

The Duke City Police Department in Albuquerque, New Mexico is no stranger to gruesome murders, but this new serial killer on their block keeps the body parts of his eight young victims as trophies and has a worrying obsession with the number 9. The suspect is incarcerated in the state's high security penitentiary but Unit Commander Hackett is faced with a dilemma when another teenage girl goes missing.

Detective Temeke and his new partner, Malin Santiago, are sent to solve a baffling crime in the dense forests of New Mexico's Cimarron State Park. But time is running out. Can they unravel the mysteries of Norse legends and thwart the 9th Hour killer before he dismembers his next victim?

This is the first in the Detective Temeke Crime series. A unique noiresque modern detective novel.

Watch out for more from Detective Temeke and Malin Santiago

1.THE 9TH HOUR

2.NIGHT EYES

3.PAST RITES

What people are saying about THE 9TH HOUR:

"Tense action and complex psychological motivation is woven into a wonderfully satisfying novel." ~ Kristin Gleeson - Author of the Celtic Knot Series

"An intense, superbly crafted reading experience. I guarantee you'll go on reading well past the ninth hour." ~ Jim Pingelly, Kingdom Writing Solutions

The 9th Hour cometh! Despite - or because of - knowing so many writers, I still feel the magic when a book comes out that makes the hairs on my arm tingle because I think it's GOOD. I read MANY books and I only review and recommend those I really like, so of course this shows my taste as a reader. If you like modern detectives, think Ian Rankin set in New Mexico, you'll love this. A new detective walks the mean streets of my bookshelves - Temeke. The 13th Sign Publishing.

"Gripping, innovative, brutal and yet redemptive. This is crime fiction with a serrated edge and a brilliant sheen." ~ Marco Storey, author and speaker

"An assured page-turner that leads inexorably to a satisfying conclusion. I can't wait for Detective Temeke Book 2!" ~Jean Gill - The Troubadours Quartet

For those who love detectives like Luther, settings like Breaking Bad, stories like Jo Nesbo's - anyone who loves a crime thriller that keeps them reading and guessing till the final paragraph. Goodreads Reviewer.
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New Mexico/Arizona 2017 Book Award Winner

Some fail. Some never fit in. Some vent a rage against the foulest of humanity.

A ten year inquiry into the murders of several young boys has gone cold. No witnesses, no suspect. Or so police believe, until a mysterious phone call leads the police to the remains of a young boy found near the ancient ruins of an Anasazi settlement. Is this a random act or the work of a serial killer?

When the young son of Albuquerque's Mayor is kidnapped, Detective David Temeke and his partner Malin Santiago are called to investigate. Drawn deeper into the wilderness by a man waging a war with his past, twelve year old boy-scout, Adam, must use everything he has learned to stay alive.

Temeke and Santiago are pushed to the limit in the second book of this thrilling, fast-paced series set in New Mexico

What impresses me most is the rich interplay between the detectives and the police. I never tire of reading these books. ~ Paul Henderson, Crime Fiction New Mexico

Northwest Area Command is bursting with activity as a serial killer is on the loose. A non-stop express ride, frantic, sensitive and utterly refreshing. ~ Aaron Sanchez, Night Horse Reviews

The Temeke series reminds me of a few old friends: some fawningly incompetent and some thoroughly decent and hard working. Temeke is an honest detective who just wants to get the job done. ~ 23rd Avenue Book Club

'Night Eyes' is evidence of an emerging, exceptional talent in contemporary crime fiction. Prepare to be transported to the dark and terrifying woodlands of New Mexico and get ready for some unexpected turns in the trails! ~ Dr. Marco Storey, PhD in Narrative Theory & Criticism.

Skillful, intelligent plotting and masterful writing. This is an author to follow and a book you simply must read. ~ B.A. Morton, Author of Bedlam and Twisted.

Watch out for more from Detective Temeke and Malin Santiago

1. THE 9TH HOUR
2. NIGHT EYES
3. PAST RITES
4. DEAD COLD
5. EASY PREY

What people are saying about NIGHT EYES:

An electrifying new edition to the Stibbe arsenal, Night Eyes confronts relationships head on. Temeke comes to understand that he is dealing with a perpetrator who will put him to the test, both professionally and personally and, at the same time, battle the darkest demons in himself. Fast-moving,riveting reading which ranks with the best thrillers out there. - Bookpreneur.
It's not often (can't remember if ever) that I cried at the end of a book...I did with this one. Emotions run deep between these words. - Amazon Reviewer
This author reminds me of Barbara Kingsolver who, to me, is a remarkable writer so I am happy to include Ms Stibbe as my newfound top rated authors. Her attention to detail and seamless plots and characterizations I find riveting. I look forward to many happy hours spent reading new Detective Temeke future books. Got my fingers crossed that there are more stories to tell. - Amazon Reviewer

Lies hurt. Truth kills.

Four years after the tragic suicide of Alice Delgado, eldest daughter of Albuquerque's top racing driver, her younger sister, Lily, is reported missing and two of her peers are found dead. Detective Temeke's investigation leads him to a private boarding school on the Rio Grande where the discovery of occult practices and an ancient book ignite a chain reaction of heartbreaking truths and demonic attacks.

What madness connects these girls to a ruthless killer? Against a background of simmering police tension and mounting victims, detectives Temeke and Santiago are in a desperate race to learn the truth before it's too late.

Past Rites is a dark and gripping novel that challenges heartache and reveals the truths about our hidden demons.

Spread thick with winter chill, Stibbe delivers a richly textured, breathtaking novel that gives us an insight into the dark places of the psyche. Some secrets can never be buried. Litouture Café.

Excellent third novel. Fans of psychological fiction will enjoy Claire Stibbe's original and unnerving portrayal of the darker side of human nature. Dr. Marco Storey, PhD in Narrative Theory & Criticism.

Vividly and believably drawn characters that are the series hallmark. It should be put at the top of every "to be read" pile! Paul Henderson, Crime Fiction New Mexico.

Watch out for more from Detective Temeke and Malin Santiago

1. THE 9TH HOUR
2. NIGHT EYES
3. PAST RITES
4. DEAD COLD
5. EASY PREY

What people are saying about PAST RITES:

"Tense action and complex psychological motivation is woven into a wonderfully satisfying novel." ~ USA Today and NY Times Bestselling author Kristin Gleeson - Author of the Celtic Knot Series

Despite - or because of - knowing so many writers, I still feel the magic when a book comes out that makes the hairs on my arm tingle because I think it's GOOD. I read MANY books and I only review and recommend those I really like, so of course this shows my taste as a reader. If you like modern detectives, think Ian Rankin set in New Mexico, you'll love this. A new detective walks the mean streets of my bookshelves - Temeke. The 13th Sign Publishing.

"Gripping, innovative, brutal and yet redemptive. This is crime fiction with a serrated edge and a brilliant sheen." ~ Marco Storey, author and speaker

"An assured page-turner that leads inexorably to a satisfying conclusion. I can't wait for Detective Temeke Book 4!" ~Jean Gill - The Troubadours Quartet

The truth is dead and buried. Or is it?

When two bodies are recovered from a house fire, Detective Temeke is called in to investigate what he believes is a routine case. The tragedy takes a more sinister turn when a post mortem reveals that one victim was beaten to death.

House owner Flynn McCann appears to have the perfect life, married to the woman he loves. His life is quiet - even ordinary. Until the fire reduces all he knows to ashes. Consumed with grief, and fleeing suspicion, he must unravel the events leading up to that terrible night to prove his innocence. But time is running out. As the dead prepare to reveal their secrets, he realizes his future is about to unfold in ways he could never have imagined.

In a house with a history of betrayal and revenge, how many lines is Temeke willing to cross to uncover the truth and bring in an elusive killer?

With taut and brooding prose, Dead Cold is a twisty new thriller from the author of The 9th Hour and Night Eyes.
“A crisp, confident and roundly satisfying novel, the characters simply sparkle with life. This is a meaty police procedural I couldn’t put down.” Jenny London, Ebony Press.

“Claire Stibbe has written another corker of a crime thriller that takes hold and won’t let go. Slick and exciting with tons of twists and turns, it kept me riveted until the end. I sincerely hope this series keeps on coming.” Celia Markham, Booksage.

“This is an addicting read. I rarely give a book a five star rating unless it consistently hits the bulls-eye. Dead Cold is all that and so much more.” Southwest Book Reviews

Two best friends. One deadly secret.

Something dark and brooding stalks the mysterious Bosque nature reserve. Bird watchers fall prey to the menace and thefts of rare falcons are on the rise. But it is the body of a murdered girl discovered on the banks of The Rio Grande River that eventually brings Detectives Temeke and Santiago onto the trail.

During a camping weekend, Jessie Bowman's best friend, Bree, has disappeared. Guilt ridden, yet determined to do the right thing, she tracks the man she believes is responsible and begins to unravel a mystery that tests every ounce of her resilience. She has only two choices - fight or flight. And Jessie is done with running.

Now Detectives Temeke and Santiago must locate Jessie before the madman snares his final prey.

"Claire Stibbe is back with Easy Prey, the fifth novel in the award-winning Detective Temeke Series. Dramatic, engrossing in its rich details and characters, Easy Prey draws you into a world of falconry, mystery, suspense, family secrets, and the undaunting courage of a young woman intent on bringing her best friend's killer to justice. Stibbe gets the details right, from the New Mexican setting to police procedure, to a nail-biting hostage negotiation with a dramatic twist. A worthy entry in a fascinating series that keeps getting better and better." Robert D Kidera, Tony Hillerman Award-winning author of the Gabe McKenna Mysteries.

'Stibbe handles the latest mystery in the Detective Temeke series with the dexterity of a master falconer. The climax will swoop down and seize you when you least expect it, leaving you feeling as if you too have become 'easy prey'. Dr Maurice Singleton, PhD in Narrative Theory, Author and Lecturer

'A gripping story with some of the most vivid writing I've read this year. Unpredictable and absorbing, it was one of those books that hooked me right from the start.' Bonnie's Books

'If there is a crime fan who hasn't discovered the Detective Temeke series yet, go and read them all immediately. I love books with that extra-special something, where the author puts you at every scene and doesn't let go until the last heart-pumping chapter.' 23rd Avenue Book Club.

A dark, masterful,compelling story of obsession with great characterization that had me turning the pages at speed. ANGELA MARSONS

Dangerous is one thing. Deadly is something else.

When Clodagh Shepherd's curiosity gives way to obsession, her thoughts turn to revenge.

In the wake of her husband's affair and subsequent disappearance, Clo makes an impulsive decision to befriend the beautiful stranger who has stolen her life.Answering an ad for a home help, she moves into the home of her husband's mistress and is immediately drawn into the chilling reality behind the idyllic façade of Hamptons Life. Central to her terrifying nightmare is a deadly secret--a secret someone will kill to keep.

In this dark and twisting thriller, Clo proves the adage 'hell hath no fury like a woman scorned' with shocking consequences.

What readers are saying about Into The Silent Sea:

'A powerful tale that holds you in a tight grip and leaves you feeling bereft when it's over.' Melanie Preston Lewis, The Book Club

'An engaging, pacy read which keeps the reader guessing.' Bookworm Reviews, 5 stars

'A stylish beach thriller. Taut and provocative with a flawed but very likable heroine.' Avid Reader, 5 Stars

'Holy cow! What a read! Sun, sea and suspense with a chilling cast of lovers and mistresses. What could be better! Get ready to curl up with this churning, dark mystery.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'A twisted and suspenseful mystery that entangles an unlikely friendship with a murder... Subtly tips its hat to authors such as Ruth Ware and Paula Hawkins.' Debonair Debs Reviews, 5 stars.

'A bracing, knotty ride, where murder won't rinse clean and plots run deeper than the ocean itself.' Bookishly Bookish, 5 stars

Secret Window meets Deep Water in this "irresistible domestic drama" (Booklist, Utah) from the award-winning author of No Good Lie and the Detective Temeke Crime Series, in which a woman's death reveals the perilous sacrifices an actor makes—and the secrets he keeps—in the pursuit of fame.

If all the world's a stage, who can you really trust?

Celebrity actor Zane Osborne plays London’s renowned cosmetic surgeon and serial killer, Ethan Holloway, in the hit Netflix series Play Him, Play Her. Zane’s wife Lilja simply wants to live out her dream of starting a restaurant but none of the perks of fame make up for Zane treating her coldly and neglecting his family. When Lilja discovers Zane is having an affair with his assistant, Nic, the polished facade of their life splits wide open.

Zane’s process of method acting has often resulted in the entanglement of his life with Holloway’s, and as the lines between reality and script blur beyond recognition, he loses sight of not only who he is, but what he has done. When Nic goes missing after his birthday party, a popular podcast speculates Zane is the prime suspect. As Lilja fears for her and her daughter’s safety and Zane struggles to detach his identity from his character’s, they will have to discover if it’s possible for Zane to play an adulterer and a serial killer without becoming one himself.

Told in dual points of view, PLAY HIM, PLAY HER combines the toxic relationships of The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins meets the propulsive suspense of A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight.

Praise for PLAY HIM PLAY HER

‘Filled with tension, it draws you in from the very first paragraph. A psychological thriller of the very best.’ – KRISTIN GLEESON, USA Today bestselling author of the Women of Ireland series.

‘Seriously good! So unique and sophisticated. It’s a ready-made skip straight to Netflix!’– B.A. MORTON, Bestselling author of the Detectives Fuller & Harte series.

Secret Window meets Deep Water in this "irresistible domestic drama" (Booklist, Utah) from the award-winning author of No Good Lie and the Detective Temeke Crime Series, in which a woman's death reveals the perilous sacrifices an actor makes—and the secrets he keeps—in the pursuit of fame.

If all the world's a stage, who can you really trust?

Celebrity actor Zane Osborne plays London’s renowned cosmetic surgeon and serial killer, Ethan Holloway, in the hit Netflix series Play Him, Play Her. Zane’s wife Lilja simply wants to live out her dream of starting a restaurant but none of the perks of fame make up for Zane treating her coldly and neglecting his family. When Lilja discovers Zane is having an affair with his assistant, Nic, the polished facade of their life splits wide open.

Zane’s process of method acting has often resulted in the entanglement of his life with Holloway’s, and as the lines between reality and script blur beyond recognition, he loses sight of not only who he is, but what he has done. When Nic goes missing after his birthday party, a popular podcast speculates Zane is the prime suspect. As Lilja fears for her and her daughter’s safety and Zane struggles to detach his identity from his character’s, they will have to discover if it’s possible for Zane to play an adulterer and a serial killer without becoming one himself.

Told in dual points of view, PLAY HIM, PLAY HER combines the toxic relationships of The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins meets the propulsive suspense of A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight.

Praise for PLAY HIM PLAY HER

‘Filled with tension, it draws you in from the very first paragraph. A psychological thriller of the very best.’ – KRISTIN GLEESON, USA Today bestselling author of the Women of Ireland series.

‘Seriously good! So unique and sophisticated. It’s a ready-made skip straight to Netflix!’– B.A. MORTON, Bestselling author of the Detectives Fuller & Harte series.