THE ANNALISSE SERIES BOOK SET 1 - 4: Unputdownable International Thrillers- Mystery at a Killing Pace, if you dare.
by Marlene M. BellPublish: Sep 09, 2025Series: Annalisse SeriesCrime Fiction Thriller Action & Adventure Romantic SuspenseBook Overview
Heart-stopping intrigue from posh New York galleries to a scenic romp through New Zealand's countryside with Annalisse Drury and Alec Zavos. 4 full-length crime thriller novels filled with danger as sparks fly for a couple fighting to keep love alive.Antiquities valuator and amateur sleuth, Annalisse Drury, falls for aristocratic Alec Zavos from the moment she hears of his mystique; rumors that he's forbidden fruit to others from outside his status. The duo's tumultuous pairing collides with history and relics while thwarting evil forces that threaten to tear Annalisse and Alec apart, or take away their very existence.
Experience an international twist on women's crime fiction with the occasional romantic diversion from constant fireworks. Just when the mystery seems solved - think again - for unfathomable endings you won't see coming.
☆☆☆☆☆"An irresistible page turner and a successful melding of thriller and romance. With a splash of international adventure and plenty of surprises, Stolen Obsession is an entertaining read and a great beginning to the Annalisse Series." - SPR Review (STOLEN OBSESSION)
☆☆☆☆☆ "The book is filled with vivid, brilliant descriptions that take the reader on a mind-blowing sensory journey. Offers a unique take on the traditional mystery with multiple twists and turns." - Elite Choice, Gold Winner (SPENT IDENTITY)
☆☆☆☆☆ "Mystery fans will relish this sly whodunnit, in which an antiques expert sleuth is on the case in romantic Italy." - Booklife Review (SCATTERED LEGACY)
☆☆☆☆☆ "Bell's meticulous detailing and comprehensive research are unmistakable, immersing readers into the vibrant landscapes, indigenous culture, and even the intriguing sphere of sheep farming. " Literary Titan (COPPER WATERS)
Stolen Obsession, Book #1
2025 International Impact Award Winner - Adventure - Crime/Spy: New York, Greece, and Turkey. When Annalisse Drury uncovers a necklace at a Manhattan gallery opening, she begs the owner to remove the 500-year-old artifact, but her pleas fall on deaf ears. With two murder victims linked to the jewelry, Annalisse enlists the gallery owner’s son, Alec, to develop a plan to save their families from being destroyed.
Spent Identity, Book #2
Independent Press Award Winner – Mystery: Upstate New York. What started out as a promising relationship with adventurer and tycoon Alec Zavos, has fizzled into an uncertain future for antiquities expert Annalisse Drury. When her aunt’s ranch manager makes a gruesome discovery in the barn, Annalisse turns to Alec for help to find her missing Aunt Kate.
Scattered Legacy, Book #3
FAPA Award Winner – Mystery: Italy and New York. Accompanied by detective friend, Bill Drake, Annalisse and Alec find themselves embroiled in a conspiracy that threatens the reputation and legacy of Alec's late father - linking him to embezzlement, extortion, and international crime bosses. Annalisse leads Alec toward a discovery that is unthinkable, and events that will change their futures forever.
Copper Waters, Book #4
Editor’s Choice – Award of Literary Excellence – Reader’s House, UK: South Island, New Zealand. Annalisse Drury and tycoon Alec Zavos are in crisis when Alec refuses to clear up a paternity issue with an old girlfriend. Frustrated, Annalisse leaves Alec behind and accepts an invitation for a New Zealand getaway. With friend Bill Drake along on the trip, a local resident drives them from the Christchurch airport and dies mysteriously soon after, while a second violent death finds Annalisse and Bill at odds with investigators. As she and Bill pursue their own leads at serious cost, the dual mysteries force Annalisse to question everything she knows about family ties, politics, and the art of small-town betrayal.
