Apple Books Chart: Women Sleuths Novels 2026

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Unnatural Death - Patricia Cornwell Cover Art

Unnatural Death

Unnatural Death A Scarpetta Novel by Patricia Cornwell

From a  New York Times  bestselling author, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta works to solve the baffling case of two mauled bodies in the woods and the mysteriously large footprint found nearby. SCARPETTA , based on the character Dr. Kay Scarpetta, is soon to be a streaming series starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis. In this thrilling installment of the Scarpetta series, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta finds herself in a Northern Virginia wilderness examining the remains of two campers wanted by federal law enforcement.    The victims have been savaged beyond recognition, and other evidence is terrifying and baffling, including a larger-than-life footprint.      After one of the most frightening body retrievals of her career, Scarpetta must discover who would commit murders this savage, and why.

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Look Alive Twenty-Five

Look Alive Twenty-Five A Stephanie Plum Novel by Janet Evanovich

Stephanie Plum faces the toughest puzzle of her career in the twenty-fifth entry in Janet Evanovich's #1 New York Times -bestselling series. There's nothing like a good deli, and the Red River Deli in Trenton is one of the best. World-famous for its pastrami, cole slaw, and for its disappearing managers. Over the last month, three have vanished from the face of the earth, and the only clue in each case is one shoe that's been left behind. The police are baffled. Lula is convinced that it's a case of alien abduction. Whatever it is, they'd better figure out what's going on before they lose their new manager, Ms. Stephanie Plum.

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The New Couple in 5B

The New Couple in 5B A Novel by Lisa Unger

"Spine-tingling fun." —People “Lisa Unger, you’ve done it again.” —Sarah Michelle Gellar, Emmy Award-winning actress A couple inherits an apartment with a spine-tingling past in this unputdownable thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six. Rosie and Chad Lowan are barely making ends meet in New York City when they receive life-changing news: Chad’s late uncle has left them his luxury apartment at the historic Windermere in glamorous Murray Hill. With its prewar elegance and impeccably uniformed doorman, the building is the epitome of old New York charm. One would almost never suspect the dark history lurking behind its perfectly maintained facade. At first, the building and its eclectic tenants couldn’t feel more welcoming. But as the Lowans settle into their new home, Rosie starts to suspect that there’s more to the Windermere than meets the eye. Why is the doorman ever-present? Why are there cameras everywhere? And why have so many gruesome crimes occurred there throughout the years? When one of the neighbors turns up dead, Rosie must get to the truth about the Windermere before she, too, falls under its dangerous spell. Looking for more spine-tingling thrillers? Check out these other titles by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger: Under My Skin The Stranger Inside Confessions on the 7:45 Last Girl Ghosted Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 Served Him Right

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Strong Enough to Die

Strong Enough to Die by Jon Land

First in the Caitlin Strong series: "Magnificent! The Texas Rangers lore takes a great thriller to a whole new level. Exceptional." ―Lee Child, #1 New York Times –bestselling author Caitlin Strong is a fifth-generation Texas Ranger, proud to wear the badge of her father and grandfather—until a deadly shoot-out along the Mexican border causes her to question her calling. Five years later, Caitlin is still trying to purge herself of guilt from the day that ended her Ranger career. But a shattering discovery will reopen old wounds, and Caitlin's renewed investigation into the truth behind the bloody desert firefight uncovers a terrifying plot that reaches into every home and threatens the very core of the country. Her only hope for success—and survival—is to team up with Cort Wesley Masters, a deadly outlaw who has every reason to want her dead. But he also holds the key to the truth she desperately seeks in the anguished brain of an amnesiac torture victim. Caitlin's tormented quest for redemption takes her to a dark world, ranging from Washington to Bahrain to the wastelands of Mexico, as she finds that the strength to live comes from learning how to die. "A terrific book! The good, the bad, and the ugly woven into a tale that leaves the reader breathless. Great fun!" ―Sandra Brown, #1 New York Times –bestselling author "As rip-roaring as a Texas wildfire! I loved it!" ―Lisa Jackson, #1 New York Times –bestselling author "An inventive Tex-Mex thriller. Jon Land's style never waivers." ―Brad Thor, #1 New York Times –bestselling author

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The Ice Angels

The Ice Angels by Caroline Mitchell

The first in a new crime series with Nordic-noir elements featuring a compelling female detective, for fans of Lisa Jewell and Stieg Larsson, by New York Times bestselling author Caroline Mitchell A deadly pattern: Jenny Flynn, Chelsea Hobbs, Sophie Miller. All three children were snatched from the streets of Lincoln, England years apart. All stolen in the bitter chill of winter. All on their way home from school. Then Sophie Miller is found. She's not speaking, but she may hold a clue to the whereabouts of the missing girls, if someone can get her to open up.Somewhat reluctantly, Detective Swann calls in his not-quite ex-wife, the perfect woman for the job: Finnish Crime Inspector Elea Baker. No one knows the cases of the Ice Angels better than Elea, and no one is more invested in solving them. Ten years ago, Elea's daughter Liisa was taken in Helsinki. Alternating between Elea and Liisa's perspectives, The Ice Angels is a propulsive and twisty thriller featuring a compelling mother-detective desperately clinging to the hope she can bring her daughter home.

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26 Beauties

26 Beauties A Women's Murder Club Thriller by James Patterson

From the world's #1 bestselling author, the Women’s Murder Club goes searching for 26 Beauties—young women missing in San Francisco.   SFPD’s Sergeant Lindsay Boxer's best friend, Claire Washburn, is named medical examiner of the year. But an uninvited guest crashes the Women’s Murder Club's party: a concerned father seeking investigative reporter Cindy Thomas’s help in locating his missing daughter. And she’s not the only one. Lindsay’s been investigating the deaths of a Jane Doe washed up on a nearby beach, and a young woman found in Golden Gate Park.   What if all these cases are connected?   The answers lie with the 26 Beauties on the run and in the wind.

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Marble Hall Murders

Marble Hall Murders A Novel by Anthony Horowitz

“Diabolically clever.”— New York Times "Horowitz dazzles with the brilliant third entry in his Susan Ryeland series . . . . [He is] is at the top of his game here, linking past and present in a virtuoso finale worthy of Agatha Christie." — Publishers Weekly  (starred review) Murder links past and present once again in this mind-boggling metafictional mystery, a clever whodunnit from Anthony Horowitz featuring detective Atticus Pünd and editor Susan Ryeland, stars of the New York Times bestsellers Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders. Editor Susan Ryeland has left her Greek island, her hotel and her Greek boyfriend, Andreas, in search of a new life back in England. Freelancing for a London publisher, she’s given the last job she wants: working on an Atticus Pünd continuation novel called Pünd’s Last Case . Worse still, she knows the new writer. Eliot Crace is the troubled grandson of legendary children’s author Miriam Crace who died twenty years ago. Eliot is convinced she was murdered—by poison. To her surprise, Susan enjoys reading the compelling book-within-a-book manuscript, which is set in the South of France and revolves around the mysterious death of Lady Margaret Chalfont, days before she was about to change her will. But when it is revealed that Lady Margaret was also poisoned, alarm bells begin to ring. The more Susan reads, the clearer it becomes that Eliot has deliberately concealed clues about his grandmother’s death inside the book. Desperately, Susan tries to prevent Eliot from putting himself in harm’s way—but his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic. Another murder follows . . . and suddenly Susan finds herself to be the number one suspect.  Once again, in this compelling murder mystery series, the real and the fictional worlds have become dangerously entangled. And if Susan doesn't solve the mystery of Pünd’s Last Case , she could well be its next victim.

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Go Back (A Kate Valentine FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Five) - Blake Pierce Cover Art

Go Back (A Kate Valentine FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Five)

Go Back (A Kate Valentine FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Five) by Blake Pierce

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.” —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   When FBI analyst Kate Valentine hunts an elusive mastermind who leaves a cryptic trail based on the Ten Commandments, she soon realizes he may just be targeting her.   When estranged relatives begin dying with cryptic messages of familial duty, Kate Valentine navigates the tangled webs of broken families to catch a disciple of an enigmatic mastermind who orchestrates murder by the Ten Commandments.   GO BACK is the fifth book in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with GO HOME (Book #1).   The Kate Valentine mystery series immerses readers in a riveting suspense filled with unexpected turns. It showcases a brilliant female lead who outwits her adversaries and is sure to win over readers with her charm. Fans of Melinda Leigh, Lisa Regan, and Lee Child are sure to fall in love.   Future books in the series are also available! “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bones

Bones An Irene Kelly Mystery by Jan Burke

In this Edgar Allen Poe Award–winning novel, Irene Kelly is on the hunt for the body of a murder victim…with the killer as her guide: “a journey into the heart of darkness” ( Los Angeles Times ). Only one person knows where Julia Sayre is: her killer. Four years ago, the young mother of two disappeared, a story that soon became a personal mission for reporter Irene Kelly. But despite Irene’s best efforts, the search for Julia proved fruitless. Now on death row for unimaginable acts of torture and murder, inmate Nick Parrish makes a plea-bargain for a life sentence in exchange for leading investigators—and Irene—into the dark isolation of the Sierra Nevada mountains, where they will discover what really happened to Julia Sayre. But Parrish has other plans in mind. From the start of the expedition, Parrish makes Irene the object of his unnerving attention. His knowing smile and relentless stares make her wonder if heavy chains, armed guards, and a protective search dog will be enough to keep him at bay. But Nick Parrish’s deadly plan to regain his freedom is already in motion, and Irene will need all her courage and ingenuity to remain the reporter—not the victim—in tomorrow’s headlines.

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A Cruise to Die For

A Cruise to Die For A Novel by Heather Graham

Special agents face deadly, uncharted waters in this tense romantic thriller from New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham. Special Agent Chloe McMurray has been asked to do many things in the name of her job. Going undercover on a cruise ship leaving from her home port of Miami, however, is a new one. Not only that, but she’s tasked with posing as the wife of her federal counterpart, Special Agent Wesley Law. Their investigation? A string of murders and suicides across three states that seem unrelated, until they uncover a deadly technological connection. Every victim was an expert in technology and had some connection to Milestones, a megacorporation with ties to many industries...including the cruise industry. Chloe and Wesley must successfully go undercover as tech employees on the ship hosting the ten-year anniversary of the Milestones cruise company. A tough ask when the two have never met before. They’ll infiltrate the technology events, investigate their fellow passengers and try to uncover what’s really going on. However, danger is never far behind. Their killer can use tech to do the job without lifting a finger, and at sea, there’s no escape if their covers are blown

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Split Second: Thirty-Two Switcheroo

Split Second: Thirty-Two Switcheroo by Janet Evanovich

Stephanie Plum's life is never boring, not even for a split second, in the adrenaline-fueled new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich. In a now-or-never moment, Stephanie Plum made the decision of a lifetime. But some lifetimes are shorter than others and Stephanie will be lucky if she makes it to the end of the week. Over the years, Trenton’s best-known bounty hunter has acquired a long list of enemies. It’s an occupational hazard as a bond enforcement agent. The problem is that she now has a mysterious enemy whose name isn’t on any list. Disturbing packages, threatening notes, and near misses are keeping Stephanie in the dark and her anonymous tormentor, who wants her dead, in the shadows. Bond jumper Greb Tusi also wouldn’t mind getting rid of Stephanie. He’s wanted for going on a three-hour rampage—one that he swears “wasn’t his fault”—that included mugging an old lady and stealing a hearse. Lacking Anonymous Enemy #1’s creative flair and strong work ethic, Tusi has chosen a more minimalist approach to dealing with the annoyingly still-breathing Plum. Trying to push her off roofs, bridges, in front of trucks, and any place else where a little push can go a long way. And if adjusting to being newly married isn’t enough to take a few years off Stephanie’s life, working for her ex-fiancé and mentor, Ranger, might do the trick. Ranger has taken a security job for a powerful political figure, and Stephanie is in charge of babysitting one of the figure’s family members. But Stephanie might be in over her head with this one. Ranger’s job is high-stress, high-stakes, and high-maintenance, and Stephanie is pretty sure that when Ranger discovers the client she was minding was kidnapped under her watch, her days might be numbered. The clock is ticking for Stephanie to find her kidnap victim, bail-jumper Greb Tusi, and the invisible stalker who is sending her increasingly menacing messages. If she lets her guard down for even a split second, her time will be up.

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Postmortem

Postmortem A Scarpetta Novel by Patricia Cornwell

The inspiration for the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series Scarpetta —starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis! From #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell comes Postmortem , the groundbreaking thriller that introduced Dr. Kay Scarpetta and redefined the crime genre. A killer is stalking the streets of Richmond, Virginia. When the bodies begin to mount, Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta is pulled into a chilling investigation that blends high-stakes forensics with psychological warfare. Armed with cutting-edge science and unflinching resolve, Scarpetta must navigate hostile forces both inside and outside the investigation—because someone isn’t just trying to hide the truth. They’re trying to kill her. Cornwell’s gift for combining expert-level criminology with bone-chilling suspense makes this book a true modern classic. Relentlessly paced and shockingly prescient, Postmortem is the electrifying first chapter in the Scarpetta series—still as razor-sharp and relevant as ever.

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Body of Evidence - Patricia Cornwell Cover Art

Body of Evidence

Body of Evidence Scarpetta 2 by Patricia Cornwell

The inspiration for the Prime Video series Scarpetta —starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis! #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell’s classic forensic thriller, featuring gutsy medical examiner Kay Scarpetta. A reclusive author, Beryl Madison finds no safe haven from months of menacing phone calls—or the tormented feeling that her every move is being watched. When the writer is found slain in her own home, Kay Scarpetta pieces together the intricate forensic evidence—while unwittingly edging closer to a killer waiting in the shadows.

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25 Alive

25 Alive A Women's Murder Club Thriller by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

Instant #1 New York Times  Bestseller!   Sergeant Lindsay Boxer, medical examiner Claire Washburn, Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano, and crime reporter Cindy Thomas investigate the shocking murder of a former SFPD chief in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, in this thriller from the world's #1 bestselling author.      “Those who haven’t read any of the novels in the Women’s Murder Club series are cheating themselves.” — BookReporter   SFPD homicide detective Lindsay Boxer knows her way around a crime scene.     But nothing can prepare her for the shock of recognition: the victim is Warren Jacobi, Lindsay’s onetime partner who rose to chief of police.      A top investigator until the end, Jacobi managed to leave Lindsay a clue.      Following a trail of evidence along the west coast, the Women’s Murder Club pledges to avenge Jacobi’s death before the killer can take another one of their own.    

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Fighting Dirty

Fighting Dirty by Liliana Hart

In this electrifying new J.J. Graves mystery, New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart weaves a heart-stopping tale of greed, loyalty, and survival, where fighting dirty is the only way to win. In King George County, Virginia, where secrets run as deep as the tunnels beneath its streets, coroner J.J. Graves and Sheriff Jack Lawson uncover a brutal truth that threatens to tear their world apart. When a young ex-Marine is found dead in a dumpster behind an abandoned auto shop, his body bearing the marks of days of torture and a bullet to the back of the head, J.J.'s autopsy tells a chilling story. A disciplined fighter living a double life. Hidden cash. And an underground fighting ring run by a ruthless kingpin who rules through blood and fear. As J.J. and Jack infiltrate a world of rigged bets, broken bones, and dirty money, they quickly discover that no one in this fight plays fair. The deeper they dig, the more dangerous the game becomes, and it's clear that someone on the inside is making sure the wrong people stay one step ahead. With enemies closing in from every direction and more to lose than ever before, J.J. and Jack must go all in to bring justice before they're counted out for good.

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The Lotus Shoes

The Lotus Shoes A Novel by Jane Yang

NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Brilliantly written, masterful storytelling, and hard to put down. This story will stay with me for a very, very long time." —Heather Morris, #1 bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz An empowering, uplifting tale of two women from opposite sides of society, and their extraordinary journey of sisterhood, betrayal, love and triumph. 1800s China. Tightly bound feet, or "golden lilies," are the mark of an honorable woman, eclipsing beauty, a rich dowry and even bloodline in the marriage stakes. When Little Flower is sold as a maidservant—a muizai—to Linjing, a daughter of the prominent Fong family, she clings to the hope that one day her golden lilies will lead her out of slavery. Not only does Little Flower have bound feet, uncommon for a muizai, but she is extraordinarily gifted at embroidery, a skill associated with the highest class of a lady. Resentful of her talents, Linjing does everything in her power to thwart Little Flower's escape. But when scandal strikes the Fongs, both women are cast out to the Celibate Sisterhood, where Little Flower’s artistic prowess catches the eye of a nobleman. His attention threatens not only her improved status, but her life—the Sisterhood punishes disobedience with death. And if Linjing finds out, will she sabotage Little Flower to reclaim her power, or will she protect her? 

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The Tree of Light and Flowers

The Tree of Light and Flowers by Thomas Perry

Jane Whitefield is used to protecting vulnerable people, but after she gives birth, the fugitives she must rescue are her own family. A violent car crash brings on the premature birth of the baby that Jane Whitefield and her husband have hoped for, but it also shatters the period of calm in their lives like an earthquake triggering a tectonic shift. Within weeks, Jane’s peaceful time as a new mother in a safe, harmonious home starts to revert to her harrowing previous life. She had spent over a decade rescuing and sheltering people from dangerous foes, taking them to new locations, and teaching them to live under new identities. It was something that she’d hoped to never have to do again. Nearly simultaneously, as though the events were connected, people who are thousands of miles apart in vastly different circumstances start to move. Some of them are in terrible need of help finding a route to safety. Some are dedicated to serving justice. Others are determined to capture the woman who makes people disappear so they can force her to reveal where their potential victims are now. All of these travelers are soon on their way to the old house in western New York. Suddenly the people requiring Jane’s special skills include not only multiple fugitives, but also Jane herself, her husband, and their newborn, as the danger she faces comes from people who know how to find her. She’ll need to use everything she’s ever learned in order to survive.

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None of This Is True

None of This Is True A Novel by Lisa Jewell

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Over 1 million copies sold! This unputdownable psychological thriller by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell follows a woman who finds herself the subject of her own popular true crime podcast. Celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alix Summer crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair. Josie, it turns out, is also celebrating her forty-fifth birthday. They are, in fact, birthday twins. A few days later, Alix and Josie bump into each other again, this time outside Alix’s children’s school. Josie has been listening to Alix’s podcasts and thinks she might be an interesting subject for her series. She is, she tells Alix, on the cusp of great changes in her life. Josie’s life appears to be strange and complicated, and although Alix finds her unsettling, she can’t quite resist the temptation to keep making the podcast. Slowly she starts to realize that Josie has been hiding some very dark secrets, and before she knows it, Josie has inveigled her way into Alix’s life—and into her home. But, as quickly as she arrived, Josie disappears. Only then does Alix discover that Josie has left a terrible and terrifying legacy in her wake, and that Alix has become the subject of her own true crime podcast, with her life and her family’s lives under mortal threat. Who is Josie Fair? And what has she done?

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Courage Under Liar

Courage Under Liar by Camilla Chafer

When a walk-in client tells Private Investigator Lexi Graves she needs help solving her own murder, Lexi isn't sure whether to laugh… or worry. Aside from a string of unsettling incidents, the woman claims no real enemies. No threats. No reason to fear for her life. Days later, she's dead. Determined to learn whether it was a tragic accident or a cold-blooded homicide, Lexi goes undercover at a prestigious equestrian farm. There, behind polished boots and championship ribbons, she finds rivalries as fierce as any competition and loyalties that shift in the shadows. To uncover the truth, Lexi will have to keep her balance, in and out of the saddle, because someone is hiding a deadly secret.​ And this time, Lexi will need the help from her whole cavalry to catch the culprit. Saddle up. It's going to be a wild ride. Perfect for fans of smart, sassy sleuths in light-hearted mysteries.

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The Highway

The Highway A Cody Hoyt/Cassie Dewell Novel by C. J. Box

The inspiration for the hit ABC television series Big Sky . Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel, the New York Times bestselling author of Back of Beyond and Breaking Point and the creator of the Joe Pickett series is back. "If C.J. Box isn't already on your list, put him there." – USA Today When two sisters set out across a remote stretch of Montana road to visit their friend, little do they know it will be the last time anyone might ever hear from them again. The girls—and their car—simply vanish. Former police investigator Cody Hoyt has just lost his job and has fallen off the wagon after a long stretch of sobriety. Convinced by his son and his former rookie partner, Cassie Dewell, he begins the drive south to the girls' last known location. As Cody makes his way to the lonely stretch of Montana highway where they went missing, Cassie discovers that Gracie and Danielle Sullivan aren't the first girls who have disappeared in this area. This majestic landscape is the hunting ground for a killer whose viciousness is outmatched only by his intelligence. And he might not be working alone. Time is running out for Gracie and Danielle…Can Cassie overcome her doubts and lack of experience and use her innate skill? Can Cody Hoyt battle his own demons and find this killer before another victim vanishes on the highway ?

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Inside His Heart (A Lucy Crimson Suspense Thriller—Book Two) - Kate Bold Cover Art

Inside His Heart (A Lucy Crimson Suspense Thriller—Book Two)

Inside His Heart (A Lucy Crimson Suspense Thriller—Book Two) by Kate Bold

“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   Dr. Lucy Crimson, criminal psychology professor, former BAU agent, has unmatched brilliance and expertise into the mind of serial killers, and is the one person the FBI turns to when they need help. But when a new killer targets her, matching her brilliance, the race is on to solve the cryptic clues before she may end up as the next victim…   When a string of murders replicates the grisly details from Lucy's research with maximum-security inmates, she's thrown into a deadly game where her own insights are being used as a blueprint for murder. Can Lucy outsmart a killer who's one step ahead, using her own studies as a guide?   INSIDE HIS HEART is BOOK #2 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 3,00 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with INSIDE HIS MIND (Book #1).   The LUCY CRIMSON series is a heart-pounding page turner, packed with action, suspense and mystery that will compel you late into the night as you try to unravel the clues. Fans of Kendra Elliot, Teresa Driscoll, and Lee Child are sure to fall in love.   Future books in the series are also available!   “This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Body Farm

The Body Farm Scarpetta 5 by Patricia Cornwell

The inspiration for the Prime Video series Scarpetta —starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis! #1 bestselling author Patricia Cornwell returns to the chilling world of gutsy medical examiner Kay Scarpetta in this classic forensic thriller. Little Emily Steiner left a church meeting late one afternoon and strolled toward home along a lakeside path; a week later, her nude body was discovered, bound in blaze-orange duct tape. Called by the North Carolina authorities, forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta recognizes similarities to the gruesome work of a serial killer who has long eluded the FBI But as she tries to make sense of the evidence, she is left with questions that lead her to the Body Farm, a little known research facility in Tennessee where, with the help of some grisly experiments, she might discover the answer. It is Scarpetta alone who can interpret the forensic hieroglyphics that eventually reveal a solution to the case as staggering as it is horrifying. But she must also endeavor to help her niece, Lucy, who is embroiled in controversy at Quantico. And Scarpetta, too, is vulnerable, as she opens herself to the first physical and emotional bond she has felt in far too long a time. Tenacious and brilliant, tender and gentle, this is Scarpetta even more realized and poignant than we’ve seen her before—in a stunning achievement from a bestselling author at the peak of her powers.

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1st to Die

1st to Die by James Patterson

Four crime-solving friends face off against a killer in San Francisco in the Women's Murder Club novel that started James Patterson's thrilling #1 New York Times bestselling series. Each one holds a piece of the puzzle: Lindsay Boxer is a homicide inspector in the San Francisco Police Department, Claire Washburn is a medical examiner, Jill Bernhardt is an assistant D.A., and Cindy Thomas just started working the crime desk of the San Francisco Chronicle. But the usual procedures aren't bringing them any closer to stopping the killings. So these women form a Women's Murder Club to collaborate outside the box and pursue the case by sidestepping their bosses and giving each other a hand. The four women develop intense bonds as they pursue a killer whose crimes have stunned an entire city. Working together, they track down the most terrifying and unexpected killer they have ever encountered—before a shocking conclusion in which everything they knew turns out to be devastatingly wrong. 1st to Die is full of the breathtaking drama and unforgettable emotions James Patterson is famous for.  

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Listen for the Lie

Listen for the Lie A Novel by Amy Tintera

A New York Times Bestseller * A Good Morning America Book Club Pick * An NPR Best Book of the Year * A Washington Post Best Thriller of 2024 "I read this in one sitting! Such a fun and engaging read, with an ending that blew my mind!" — Freida McFadden, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A world-class whodunit." —Stephen King “An extremely successful high-wire act, balancing between dark comedy and darker thrills.” —Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Laugh-out-loud funny, thrilling and twisty...” — Liane Moriarty, #1 New York Times bestselling author What if you thought you murdered your best friend? And if everyone else thought so too? And what if the truth doesn't matter? After Lucy is found wandering the streets, covered in her best friend Savvy’s blood, everyone thinks she is a murderer. Lucy and Savvy were the golden girls of their small Texas town: pretty, smart, and enviable. Lucy married a dream guy with a big ring and an even bigger new home. Savvy was the social butterfly loved by all, and if you believe the rumors, especially popular with the men in town. It’s been years since that horrible night, a night Lucy can’t remember anything about, and she has since moved to LA and started a new life. But now the phenomenally huge hit true crime podcast "Listen for the Lie," and its too-good looking host Ben Owens, have decided to investigate Savvy’s murder for the show’s second season. Lucy is forced to return to the place she vowed never to set foot in again to solve her friend’s murder, even if she is the one that did it. The truth is out there, if we just listen.

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No Exit - Taylor Adams Cover Art

No Exit

No Exit A Novel by Taylor Adams

Soon to be a Hulu original film: a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller about a determined young woman who struggles to save a kidnapped child while trapped in a blizzard—and who must unmask and outwit a deviously twisted psychopath before it’s too late. A kidnapped little girl locked in a stranger’s van. No help for miles. What would you do? On her way to Utah to see her dying mother, college student Darby Thorne gets caught in a fierce blizzard in the mountains of Colorado. With the roads impassable, she’s forced to wait out the storm at a remote highway rest stop. Inside are some vending machines, a coffee maker, and four complete strangers. Desperate to find a signal to call home, Darby goes back out into the storm . . . and makes a horrifying discovery. In the back of the van parked next to her car, a little girl is locked in an animal crate. Who is the child? Why has she been taken? And how can Darby save her? In this locked room mystery, there is no cell phone reception, no telephone, and no way out. One of her fellow travelers is a kidnapper. But which one? Trapped in an increasingly dangerous situation, with a child’s life and her own on the line, Darby must find a way to break the girl out of the van and escape. But who can she trust? With exquisitely controlled pacing, Taylor Adams diabolically ratchets up the tension with every page. Full of terrifying twists and hairpin turns,  No Exit  will have you on the edge of your seat and leave you breathless.

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The Viper

The Viper A Zig & Nola Novel by Brad Meltzer

An instant New York Times bestseller! “A thrilling adventure, full of twists and turns, gripping from the first page to the last. Hugely enjoyable. The perfect book to meet Zig & Nola.” — Alex Michaelides, New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer is back with his thrilling Zig and Nola series, unraveling a shocking cold case with a personal—and deadly—twist. Andrew Fechmeier is a master at hiding. He'd better be—he’s spent decades concealing a secret that could get him killed. So when he’s diagnosed with a terminal disease, he heads for the local funeral home carrying the blue suit he eventually wants to be buried in. But what no one knows is that Fechmeier secretly tucked something inside, turning the suit into a final, untraceable hiding spot. It's a perfect plan. Until Fetch is brutally murdered by a mysterious killer who will stop at nothing to find the priceless object hidden in the suit. Wasting no time, the cunning but unconventional Roddy LaPointe opens an investigation into Fetch’s murder, recruiting help from his friend, the brilliant “Zig” Zigarowski. But it doesn’t take long for Zig to discover the real reason Roddy cares so much about this case: Fetch’s death is tied to Roddy’s mother, who was murdered decades earlier. As the relentless killer closes in, Roddy’s twin sister—the enigmatic and volatile Nola Brown—starts investigating for herself, uncovering a sinister plot that reveals their mother’s dark history, the true identity of her killer, and the shocking secret behind her death. Don’t turn your back on The Viper. " The Viper is a pulse pounding adventure that takes you on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human heart." — S.A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of All the Sinners Bleed and King of Ashes “Expertly crafted and charged with tension, Meltzer delivers exactly what readers crave: a killer story from a true master of the craft. Smart, sharp, and undeniably gripping—this is Meltzer doing what he does best.” — Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Sky Mourning

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Cold Snap - Allison Brennan Cover Art

Cold Snap

Cold Snap by Allison Brennan

The Kincaid Family Christmas Reunion is threatened by murder … Cold Snap is the seventh Lucy Kincaid Novel from New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan. ALL ROADS HOME On his way home to San Diego, P.I. Patrick Kincaid takes a detour through San Francisco to check on the wellbeing of a family friend who's mysteriously been unreachable. What he doesn't expect is to be shot at before he can find out why attorney Elle Santana won't ask the police for help in finding a missing girl. Soon, he's on the run from both good guys and bad as he and Elle race to find the witness and take down a sweatshop run by a corrupt businessman with a penchant for violence. LEAD TO DEAD ENDS Newly sworn FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid can't remember the last time she spent the holidays with her whole family, but getting home by December 25th is proving to be a bit of a problem. A blizzard shut down the airports and she and her boyfriend Sean Rogan are stuck in a Denver hotel … with a dead body. And if that wasn't all, back in San Diego Colonel Kincaid ends up in the hospital, where an even greater danger awaits … a man with a vendetta who will kill anyone who gets in his way. This Christmas, the Kincaid family needs nothing less than a miracle to survive. And time is running out.

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Girl, Resurrected (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 31) - Blake Pierce Cover Art

Girl, Resurrected (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 31)

Girl, Resurrected (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 31) by Blake Pierce

FBI Agent Ella Dark has studied serial killers from the time she could read, devastated by the murder of her own father, and has gained an encyclopedic knowledge of murderers.    In a city where old crime scenes are revived with horrifying accuracy, FBI Agent Ella Dark must delve into the annals of serial killers to confront a murderer paying tribute to their gruesome legacies. She's on a mission to halt this deadly performance; each clue deciphered could be the difference between life and grisly reenactment.    “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”  —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐    GIRL, RESURRECTED (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller) is book #31 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews and ratings.    FBI Agent Ella Dark, 29, is given her big chance to achieve her life’s dream: to join the Behavioral Crimes Unit. Ella’s hidden obsession of gaining an encyclopedic knowledge of serial killers has led to her being singled out for her brilliant mind, and invited to join the big leagues.    But this time Ella finds herself in a cat and mouse chase with no way out, and she must wonder if she is hunting—or the one who is hunted…    A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the ELLA DARK series is a riveting mystery, packed with suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night.    Future books in the series are now available!    “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.”  —Reader review (Her Last Wish)  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐    “A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!”  —Reader review (Her Last Wish)  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐    “A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!”  —Reader review (City of Prey)  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐    “Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.”  —Reader review (City of Prey)  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐    “Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!”  —Reader review (Girl, Alone)  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐    “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”  —Reader review (Girl, Alone)  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

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Executive Privilege

Executive Privilege A Novel by Phillip Margolin

When private detective Dana Cutler is hired to follow college student Charlotte Walsh, she never imagines the trail will lead to the White House. But the morning after Walsh's clandestine meeting with Christopher Farrington, President of the United States, the pretty young coed is dead—the latest victim, apparently, of a fiend dubbed "the D.C. Ripper." A junior associate in an Oregon law firm, Brad Miller is stunned by the death row revelations of convicted serial killer Clarence Little. Though Little accepts responsibility for a string of gruesome murders, he swears he was framed for one of them: the death of a teenaged babysitter who worked for then-governor Farrington. Suddenly nowhere in America is safe for a small-time private eye and a fledgling lawyer who possess terrifying evidence that suggests the unthinkable: that someone at the very highest level of government, perhaps the president himself, is a cold and brutal killer.

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Not Quite Dead Yet: A GMA Book Club Pick

Not Quite Dead Yet: A GMA Book Club Pick A Novel by Holly Jackson

GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • The #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder —now a hit Netflix series—returns with her first novel for adults: an “irresistible” ( The Washington Post ) thriller about a young woman trying to solve her own murder, “full of the writer’s signature twists and turns” ( People ). “This truly unique premise snowballs into a roller-coaster ride of page-turning suspense and knock-out twists!”—Freida McFadden, author of The Housemaid In seven days, Jet Mason will be dead. Jet is the daughter of one of the wealthiest families in Woodstock, Vermont. Twenty-seven years old and back home, she’s still waiting for her life to begin. I’ll do it later, she always says. She has time. Until Halloween night, when she is violently attacked by an unseen intruder, suffering a catastrophic head injury. Doctors are certain that within a week, the injury will trigger a fatal aneurysm. To her parents’ dismay, Jet rejects an extremely risky operation in order to guarantee herself at least a few more days. Jet never thought of herself as having enemies. But now, in the one week she has left, she looks at everyone in a new light: her family, her former best friend turned sister-in-law, her ex-boyfriend. As her condition deteriorates, she reconnects with her childhood friend Billy, the only one willing to help her. With Billy at her side, she’s absolutely determined to finally finish something: Jet is going to solve her own murder.

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Her Final Hour

Her Final Hour An absolutely unputdownable mystery thriller by Carla Kovach

THE BOOK EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT Do you really know the family next door? ‘Bloody brilliant! ’ Bonnie’s Book Talk , 5 stars ‘Wow … one of my favourite reads this year! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ BOOM … What a twist … Fantastic .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Melissa Sanderson is the perfect wife and mother. She dotes on her daughter, and lives in her dream home in a quiet cul-de-sac in the suburbs. But looks can be deceiving.  Something is amiss in that house – all the neighbours think so. Some say Melissa is having an affair. Others say she’s been drinking too much. Then one night, sirens wake up the whole neighbourhood.  Melissa Sanderson is dead. AN ABSOLUTELY UNPUTDOWNABLE THRILLER WITH A BRILLIANT ENDING YOU WON’T SEE COMING – if you like Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, Her Final Hour will keep you reading well into the night. **Each Gina Harte book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Her Final Hour : ‘Straight off I’m going to say this is one of my Books of the Year . I was hooked from the first chapter … one hell of a twist at the end. The story starts off fast and just keeps going. I have used the phrase, “ I couldn’t put it down ” before… This one I really couldn’t put down.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm , 5 stars ‘ I could not put it down until I’d finished it!! This book is definitely one that grips you from the first page and doesn’t let up the action until the very end.  A nail-biting, spine-tingling thriller of a book and I can’t wait to see what happens in book three!! Fantastic!!! ’ Stardust Book Reviews , 5 stars ‘I finished this book in one sitting… you will want to know the ending and won't be able to put it down… Carla Kovach really knows how to bring the entire thing together with a heart pounding climax. ’ Goodreads reviewer ‘This book had many twists and kept you reading into the night. I was so glad this book lived up to The Next Girl which was exceptional… I absolutely love this series .’ Goodreads reviewer ‘ A compulsive plot and a killer twist at the end. …the novel had me turning the pages rapidly to see what was coming next. ’ Goodreads reviewer ‘ From the first page I literally couldn't stop turning the pages until I finished it . A fast paced thriller with builds suspense in a way that does not disappoint.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ You won't want to put it down. I read this book in 24 hours.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I have found a new great series to follow! A well written, intriguing and fast paced read which would keep you on your toes till the last page! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this! ... This book is another amazing detective mystery and really hard to put down! ’ Goodreads reviewer ‘I read book one in this series and loved it. I was so excited to get book two and .... it did not disappoint!! I did not want to put this book down until I finished it. Can't wait to read the next one.’ Goodreads reviewer

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Sharp Objects - Gillian Flynn Cover Art

Sharp Objects

Sharp Objects A Novel by Gillian Flynn

NOW AN HBO ® LIMITED SERIES STARRING AMY ADAMS, NOMINATED FOR EIGHT EMMY AWARDS, INCLUDING OUTSTANDING LIMITED SERIES FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GONE GIRL Fresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, reporter Camille Preaker faces a troubling assignment: she must return to her tiny hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls. For years, Camille has hardly spoken to her neurotic, hypochondriac mother or to the half-sister she barely knows: a beautiful thirteen-year-old with an eerie grip on the town. Now, installed in her old bedroom in her family's Victorian mansion, Camille finds herself identifying with the young victims—a bit too strongly. Dogged by her own demons, she must unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past if she wants to get the story—and survive this homecoming. Praise for Sharp Objects “Nasty, addictive reading.” — Chicago Tribune “Skillful and disturbing.” — Washington Post “Darkly original . . . [a] riveting tale.” — People

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Now or Never - Janet Evanovich Cover Art

Now or Never

Now or Never by Janet Evanovich

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The latest Stephanie Plum novel from #1 New York Times bestseller and “the most popular mystery writer alive” ( The New York Times ) Janet Evanovich. She said yes to Morelli. She said yes to Ranger. Now Stephanie Plum has two fiancés and no idea what to do about it. But the way things are going, she might not live long enough to marry anyone. While Stephanie stalls for time, she buries herself in her work as a bounty hunter, tracking down an unusually varied assortment of fugitives from justice. There’s Eugene Fleck, a seemingly sweet online influencer who might also be YouTube star Robin Hoodie, masked hero to the homeless, who hijacks delivery trucks and distributes their contents to the needy. She’s also on the trail of Bruno Jug, a wealthy and connected man in the wholesale produce business who is rumored to traffic young girls alongside lettuce and tomatoes. Most terrifying of all is Zoran—a laundromat manager by day and self-proclaimed vampire by night with a taste for the blood of pretty girls. When he shows up on Stephanie’s doorstep, it’s not for the meatloaf dinner. With timely assists from her stalwart supporters Lula, Connie, and Grandma Mazur, Stephanie uses every trick in the book to reel in these men. But only she can decide what to do about the two men she actually loves. She can’t hold Ranger and Morelli at bay for long, and she’s keeping a secret from them that is the biggest bombshell of all. Now or never, she’s got to make the decision of a lifetime.

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Identity Unknown - Patricia Cornwell Cover Art

Identity Unknown

Identity Unknown by Patricia Cornwell

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a heart-pounding thriller in which Scarpetta receives a message from beyond the grave. SCARPETTA , based on the character Dr. Kay Scarpetta, is soon to be a streaming series starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis. "Hauntingly original, impossibly clever and devilishly clever." —Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark Autopsies can reveal the secrets of the dead. And this victim is sending Scarpetta a message ...   Summoned to an abandoned theme park to retrieve a body, Dr. Kay Scarpetta is devastated to learn that the victim is a man she once had an intense love affair with. The murder scene is bizarre, with a crop circle of petals around the body, and Giordano’s skin is strangely red. Scarpetta’s niece Lucy believes he was dropped from an unidentified flying craft. Scarpetta knows an autopsy can reveal the dead’s secrets, but she is shocked to find her friend seems to have deliberately left her a clue.     As the investigators are torn between suspicions of otherworldly forces, and of Giordano himself, Scarpetta detects an explanation closer to home that, in her mind, is far more evil ...

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The Missing Half

The Missing Half A Novel by Ashley Flowers & Alex Kiester

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Two women haunted by their sisters’ unsolved disappearances band together in this captivating mystery from the author of All Good People Here and host of the #1 true crime podcast Crime Junkie . “A propulsive mystery with excellent writing . . . Simply a great read!”—Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl Nicole “Nic” Monroe is in a rut. At twenty-four, she lives alone in a dinky apartment in her hometown of Mishawaka, Indiana, she’s just gotten a DWI, and she works the same dead-end job she’s been working since high school, a job she only has because her boss is a family friend and feels sorry for her. Everyone has felt sorry for her for the last seven years—since the day her older sister, Kasey, vanished without a trace. On the night Kasey went missing, her car was found over a hundred miles from home. The driver’s door was open and her purse was untouched in the seat next to it. The only real clue in her disappearance was Jules Connor, another young woman from the same area who disappeared in the same way, two weeks earlier. But with so little for the police to go on, both cases eventually went cold. Nic wants nothing more than to move on from her sister’s disappearance and the state it’s left her in. But then one day, Jules’s sister, Jenna Connor, walks into Nic’s life and offers her something she hasn’t felt in a long time: hope. What follows is a gripping tale of two sisters who will do anything to find their missing halves, even if it means destroying everything they’ve ever known.

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Just the Nicest Couple - Mary Kubica Cover Art

Just the Nicest Couple

Just the Nicest Couple A Novel by Mary Kubica

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Grabs you on the first page and doesn’t let go until you reach the end.” —Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me A husband’s disappearance links two couples in this twisty thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing and It's Not Her, Mary Kubica  Jake Hayes is missing. This much is certain. At first, his wife, Nina, thinks he is blowing off steam at a friend’s house after their heated fight the night before. But then a day goes by. Two days. Five. And Jake is still nowhere to be found. Lily Scott, Nina’s friend and coworker, thinks she may have been the last to see Jake before he went missing. After Lily confesses everything to her husband, Christian, the two decide that nobody can find out what happened leading up to Jake’s disappearance, especially not Nina. But Nina is out there looking for her husband, and she won’t stop until the truth is discovered. "Rich with detail and a mounting, almost suffocating sense of dread, Just the Nicest Couple is a dark and twisted exploration of loyalty, family, and how far we’ll go to protect the ones we love." —Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of We Were Never Here Don't miss Mary Kubica's newest novel, It's Not Her, where two families vacationing together at a secluded lake resort are at the center of a chilling crime and mysterious disappearance. Look for these other edge-of-your-seat thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica: The Good Girl Pretty Baby Don’t You Cry Every Last Lie When the Lights Go Out The Other Mrs. Local Woman Missing She’s Not Sorry It's Not Her

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Sharp Force - Patricia Cornwell Cover Art

Sharp Force

Sharp Force by Patricia Cornwell

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell, a serial killer wreaks havoc on Northern Virginia, appearing as a ghostly apparition before striking—and Scarpetta must avoid becoming their next victim. Scarpetta is soon to be a streaming series starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis! No one is safe from the serial killer—not even Scarpetta. During the early hours of Christmas morning, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta receives a chilling call. The Phantom Slasher has struck again. The serial killer has terrorized Northern Virginia for months. His pattern is to stalk with a sophisticated technology that enables him to invade his victims' homes and watch their every move. They wake up to a ghost-like hologram before being murdered in their beds. Scarpetta is summoned to Mercy Island, the site of a notorious psychiatric hospital where two people have been brutalized, one of them from Scarpetta’s past. It soon becomes apparent that she could be next ...

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Once Craved (a Riley Paige Mystery—Book 3) - Blake Pierce Cover Art

Once Craved (a Riley Paige Mystery—Book 3)

Once Craved (a Riley Paige Mystery—Book 3) by Blake Pierce

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ONCE CRAVED is book #3 in the bestselling Riley Paige mystery series, which begins with ONCE GONE (Book #1)--a free download with over 100 five star reviews! When prostitutes turn up dead in Phoenix, not much attention is paid. But when a pattern of disturbing murders is discovered, the local police soon realize a serial killer is on a rampage and they are in way over their heads. Given the unique nature of the crimes, the FBI, called in, knows they will need their most brilliant mind to crack the case: Special Agent Riley Paige. Riley, recovering from her last case and trying to pick up the pieces of her life, is at first reluctant. But when she learns of the grievous nature of the crimes and realizes the killer will soon strike again, she is compelled. She begins her hunt for the elusive killer and her obsessive nature takes her too far—perhaps too far, this time, to pull herself back from the brink.  Riley’s search leads her into the unsettling world of prostitutes, of broken homes, and shattered dreams. She learns that, even amongst these women, there are glimpses of hope, hope being robbed by a violent psychopath. When a teenage girl is abducted, Riley, in a frantic race against time, struggles to probe the depths of the killer’s mind. But what she discovers leads her to a twist that is too shocking for even her to imagine. A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE CRAVED is book #3 in a riveting new series—with a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night. Books #4-#17 are also available!

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Pretty Baby - Mary Kubica Cover Art

Pretty Baby

Pretty Baby A Thrilling Suspense Novel from the NYT bestselling author of Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica

"Thrilling and illuminating."—LA Times "A hypnotic psychological thriller." —People A chance encounter sparks an unrelenting web of lies in this new gripping and complex psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl. She sees the teenage girl on the train platform, standing in the pouring rain, clutching an infant in her arms. She boards a train and is whisked away. But she can't get the girl out of her head… Heidi Wood has always been a charitable woman: she works for a nonprofit, takes in stray cats. Still, her husband and daughter are horrified when Heidi returns home one day with a young woman named Willow and her four-month-old baby in tow. Disheveled and apparently homeless, this girl could be a criminal—or worse. But despite her family's objections, Heidi invites Willow and the baby to take refuge in their home. Heidi spends the next few days helping Willow get back on her feet, but as clues into Willow's past begin to surface, Heidi is forced to decide how far she's willing to go to help a stranger. What starts as an act of kindness quickly spirals into a story far more twisted than anyone could have anticipated. More Praise: "Hypnotic and anything but predictable." —Kirkus, starred review "A superb psychological thriller…stunning."—Publishers Weekly, starred review Don't miss Mary Kubica's newest novel, It's Not Her, where two families vacationing together at a secluded lake resort are at the center of a chilling crime and mysterious disappearance. And look for the new editions of The Good Girl, Every Last Lie, Don’t You Cry and The Other Mrs. featuring brand new covers! More edge-of-your-seat thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica: The Good Girl Every Last Lie Don’t You Cry When the Lights Go Out Local Woman Missing Just The Nicest Couple The Other Mrs. She’s Not Sorry It's Not Her

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Truffle Trouble - Amanda Flower Cover Art

Truffle Trouble

Truffle Trouble by Amanda Flower

Combining the sugar rush of candy making with a fascinating look at Amish life, a quirky whodunit, and a sweet romance between chocolatier Bailey King and Sheriff Aiden Brody, Amanda Flower’s  USA Today  bestselling Amish Candy Shop Mysteries continue, as summer wedding season comes to the village of Harvest, Ohio… Horror d'oeuvres Summer is finally upon the village of Harvest, Ohio, nestled in picturesque Amish Country, and folks are abuzz over their very own Bailey King’s upcoming June wedding. The Amish Candy shop owner and star of TV’s Bailey’s Amish Sweets is marrying Holmes County Sheriff Aiden Brody. To sweeten the occasion will be a scrumptious giant chocolate truffle wedding cake, made especially for the happy couple by Bailey’s New York City mentor, Jean Pierre. Other than the risk of the ring bearer, Jethro the pig, taking a bite out of the confection, what could go wrong? As it turns out, a food-related disaster does befall the day. But with Bailey in the mix, it’s nothing so pedestrian as a peckish pig. At the reception, a wedding guest dies after sampling the hors d'oeuvres. Café owner and new caterer Darcy Woodin, who made all the food except the desserts, is pegged by police as the number one suspect. Even more incriminating, the victim is one of Darcy's ex-boyfriends . . . Still, Bailey is friends with Darcy, and she’s certain the young woman is innocent. Even before the first dance with her new husband, Bailey’s on the case. Can she help solve it in time for her honeymoon—or will a killer try to end her happily ever after before it’s even begun . . .? Recipe included!

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12th of Never

12th of Never by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

It's finally time! Detective Lindsay Boxer is in labor—while two killers are on the loose in this thrilling Women's Murder Club novel from the world's #1 bestselling author. Lindsay Boxer's beautiful baby is born! But after only a week at home with her new daughter, Lindsay is forced to return to work to face two of the biggest cases of her career. A rising star football player for the San Francisco 49ers is the prime suspect in a grisly murder. At the same time, Lindsay is confronted with the strangest story she's ever heard: an eccentric English professor has been having vivid nightmares about a violent murder and he's convinced it's real. Lindsay doesn't believe him, but then a shooting is called in—fitting the professor's description to the last detail. Lindsay doesn't have much time to stop a terrifying future from unfolding. But all the crimes in the world seem like nothing when Lindsay is suddenly faced with the possibility of the most devastating loss of her life.

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If She Lied (A Kate Wise Mystery—Book 8) - Blake Pierce Cover Art

If She Lied (A Kate Wise Mystery—Book 8)

If She Lied (A Kate Wise Mystery—Book 8) by Blake Pierce

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.” —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   When suburban grandparents begin dying under mysterious circumstances, FBI Agent Kate Wise is lured out of her tranquility to solve what appears to be a vendetta against custodial elders. Can she decode the killer's twisted motive and save the next family before the gavel strikes its final, fatal judgment?   IF SHE LIED (A Kate Wise Mystery) is the eighth book in a new psychological thriller series by bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose #1 bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews. The series begins with IF SHE KNEW (Book #1).   An action-packed thriller with heart-pounding suspense, IF SHE LIED is book #8 in a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night.    Future books in the series are now available! “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Cruel and Unusual

Cruel and Unusual Scarpetta 4 by Patricia Cornwell

The inspiration for the Prime Video series Scarpetta —starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis! “A knockout” ( People ) of a thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell featuring medical examiner Kay Scarpetta. “Killing me won’t kill the beast” are the last words of rapist-murderer Ronnie Joe Waddell, written four days before his execution. But they can’t explain how medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta finds Waddell’s fingerprints on another crime scene— after she’d performed his autopsy. If this is some sort of game, Scarpetta seems to be the target. And if the next victim is someone she knows, the punishment will be cruel and unusual...

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We Are All Guilty Here

We Are All Guilty Here A Novel by Karin Slaughter

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! The first thrilling mystery in the new North Falls series from Karin Slaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Girls and the Will Trent Series. Welcome to North Falls—a small town where everyone knows everyone. Or so they think. Until the night of the fireworks. When two teenage girls vanish, and the town ignites. For Officer Emmy Clifton, it’s personal. She turned away when her best friend's daughter needed help—and now she must bring her home. But as Emmy combs through the puzzle the girls left behind, she realizes she never really knew them. Nobody did. Every teenage girl has secrets. But who would kill for them? And what else is the town hiding? "Karin Slaughter's new series starts with a book that is a knock-out punch... My God. Sign me up for more." — Dervla McTiernan, #1 internationally bestselling author of What Happened to Nina?

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Her Mother's Grave

Her Mother's Grave An absolutely gripping crime thriller with unputdownable mystery and suspense by Lisa Regan

When two young boys discover human bones buried beneath a tree in a trailer park, Detective Josie Quinn races to join her team at the scene. She used to play in those woods as a child, happier outside and away from her abusive mother, Belinda Rose . Josie’s past crashes into her present when a rare dental condition confirms the bones belong to a teenage foster-child who was murdered thirty years ago. A girl named Belinda Rose… Josie hasn’t seen her mother in years but, with an undeniable connection between her mother and the dead girl, does she dare track her down? Just as Josie gets closer to uncovering a secret that will shatter her world forever, another body is uncovered. It’s suddenly clear that someone very close to Josie will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried forever. As she battles the demons from her past, can Josie stop this killer before another precious life is taken? Do you love unputdownable crime thrillers that keep you up all night? Then this gripping rollercoaster ride, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine, will have you totally hooked!  What readers are saying about Her Mother’s Grave : ‘ Wowzer , what an incredible read! ... Totally captivating from beginning to end … Highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ I read this in three days … I was so engrossed in the story and flipping pages like a mad woman. I immediately turned back to page one to read it again when I was finished… An emotional powerhouse … Best. Book. Ever. An absolute 5-star read! Don’t start this unless you have time to finish it in one sitting because you won’t be able to put it down .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ MEGA BIG FAN of Lisa Regan's JOSIE QUINN!!! There is nothing that this book does not offer from suspense, crime, love, and characters that become a part of your life. ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Wow, I loved this book…  A must read. A wonderfu l book .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars What readers are saying about Lisa Regan:  ‘ Wow this book blew my mind! ... Utterly fantastic , I loved it.  It kept me hanging on the edge of my seat  unable to put it down.  A huge 5 stars .’  Bonnie’s Book Talk , 5 stars ‘ I could not put it down!  Seriously,  I was hooked from page one . Reading this was like being on an  emotional roller coaster ride! ’  Open Book Post , 5 stars ‘I really like  a strong, female, kickass main character  and that’s exactly what I got in Josie Quinn…  The plot motors along at breakneck speed often leaving me holding my breath .’  Angela Marsons , no. 1 bestselling author of  Silent Scream ‘ 5/5 absolutely brilliant … I was wrapped up in this story from beginning to end,  shocked by every twist  and  blown away by so many secrets .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I love this series.  I read this in one sitting . Josie Quinn is  great binge-reading material .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ I read this book at breakneck speed . I had just downloaded it and  next thing I knew I had finished it! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

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Those Empty Eyes

Those Empty Eyes A Chilling Novel of Suspense with a Shocking Twist by Charlie Donlea

"Draws readers in from the first heart-stopping pages and doesn't let go until the end." – Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing The bestselling author of Twenty Years Later and master of modern suspense is back with a brilliantly twisting, skillfully plotted thriller perfect for fans of Jeneva Rose and Colleen Hoover’s Verity .   Alex Armstrong has changed everything about herself—her name, her appearance, her backstory. She’s no longer the terrified teenager a rapt audience saw on television, emerging in handcuffs from the quiet suburban home the night her family was massacred. That girl, Alexandra Quinlan, nicknamed Empty Eyes by the media, was accused of the killings, fought to clear her name, and later took the stand during her highly publicized defamation lawsuit that captured the attention of the nation.   It’s been ten years since, and Alex hasn’t stopped searching for answers about the night her family was killed, even as she continues to hide her real identity from true crime fanatics and grasping reporters still desperate to locate her. As a legal investigator, she works tirelessly to secure justice for others, too. People like Matthew Claymore, who’s under suspicion in the disappearance of his girlfriend, a student journalist named Laura McAllister.   Laura was about to break a major story about rape and cover-ups on her college campus. Alex believes Matthew is innocent, and unearths stunning revelations about the university’s faculty, fraternity members, and powerful parents willing to do anything to protect their children.   Most shocking of all—as Alex digs into Laura’s disappearance, she realizes there are unexpected connections to the murder of her own family. For as different as the crimes may seem, they each hinge on one sinister truth: no one is quite who they seem to be . . . “Engrossing…not to be missed.” – Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW

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Badlands

Badlands A Cassie Dewell Novel by C. J. Box

In C.J. Box's New York Times bestseller, Badlands , the town of Grimstad used to be a place people came from but were never headed to. Now it’s the oil capital of North Dakota. With oil comes money, with money comes drugs, and with drugs come the dirtiest criminals Grimstad’s new deputy sheriff Cassie Dewell has ever encountered. . . Twelve-year-old Kyle Westergaard dreams of getting out of Grimstad and leading a better life. Even though Kyle has been written off as a “slow” kid, he has dreams deeper than anyone can imagine. One day, while delivering newspapers, he witnesses a car accident and takes a mysterious bundle from the scene. Suddenly he’s in possession of a lot of money—and packets of white powder—and Kyle can’t help but wonder whether his luck has changed…for better or for worse. “Suspenseful—you can’t put it down.’’— Library Journal When the temperature drops to 30 below and a gang war heats up, it’s up to Cassie to help restore law and order. But is she in over her head? As she is propelled on a collision course with a murderous enemy, she finds that the key to it all might come in the most unlikely form: a boy on a bike named Kyle. He keeps showing up where he doesn’t belong. And he seems to know something that Cassie does not about what lies beneath the surface of this small and troubled town… “The unrelenting cold makes this the perfect beach read.”— Kirkus Reviews

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Vanishing Act

Vanishing Act by Thomas Perry

A disgraced police officer’s request sends Jane Whitefield on a perilous adventure of sacrifice, betrayal, and vengeance—a “gripping” ( The Washington Post Book World ) novel from the award-winning author of The Butcher’s Boy . “A challenging and satisfying thriller . . . [with] many surprising twists.”— The New York Times Jane Whitefield is a Native American guide who leads people out of the wilderness—not the tree-filled variety but the kind created by enemies who want you dead. She is in the one-woman business of helping the desperate disappear. Thanks to her membership in the Wolf Clan of the Seneca tribe, she can fool any pursuer, cover any trail, and then provide her clients with new identities, complete with authentic paperwork. Jane knows all the tricks, ancient and modern; in fact, she has invented several of them herself. So she is only mildly surprised to find an intruder waiting for her when she returns home one day. An ex-cop suspected of embezzling, John Felker wants Jane to do for him what she did for his buddy Harry Kemple: make him vanish. But as Jane opens a door out of the world for Felker, she walks into a trap that will take all her heritage and cunning to escape. . . .

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Done Dirty

Done Dirty by Liliana Hart

From New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart comes a chilling new J.J. Graves mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Death has never been more impossible to explain. When a man stumbles into traffic during rush hour on King George County's busiest street, Sheriff Jack Lawson assumes it's a tragic accident. But coroner J.J. Graves discovers something that chills her to the bone—witnesses saw the victim walking normally one moment, then lurching to his death the next. No one saw anyone push him. No one saw him fall. When a spectator plummets from the bleachers at the high school baseball game, then an elderly woman collapses on the church steps after Sunday service, a terrifying pattern emerges. Three deaths. Three public locations. Dozens of witnesses each time. And not a single person saw how they died. As more victims fall in plain sight yet somehow out of view, J.J. and Jack face their most baffling case yet. In a county where secrets run as deep as the Rappahannock River, someone has discovered the perfect way to commit murder—in front of everyone, yet completely unseen. But in King George County, the dead never stay silent for long. And J.J. Graves won't rest until she uncovers a killer who's hiding in plain sight. Sometimes the most dangerous predator is the one nobody sees coming.

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Girl, Hunted (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 3)

Girl, Hunted (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 3) by Blake Pierce

FBI Special Agent Ella Dark has studied serial killers from the time she could read, devastated by the murder of her own father. Her encyclopedic knowledge of killers, though, is put to the test when a woman barely escapes from the car of a serial killer, and Ella compares it to past cases. But this killer may just be determined to do the one thing Ella never anticipates: to stray from his predecessors. “A MASTERPIECE OF THRILLER AND MYSTERY. Blake Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) GIRL, HUNTED (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller) is book #3 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews. FBI Agent Ella Dark, 29, is given her big chance to achieve her life’s dream: to join the Behavioral Crimes Unit. Ella’s hidden obsession of gaining an encyclopedic knowledge of serial killers has led to her being singled out for her brilliant mind, and invited to join the big leagues. But this killer knows more than he should, and he’s determined to outsmart her. The deadly game of cat and mouse that follows leaves Ella wondering: do her talents have a limit? Has she finally met her match? A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the ELLA DARK series is a riveting mystery, packed with suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Future books in the series are also available!

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The Bitterroots

The Bitterroots A Cassie Dewell Novel by C. J. Box

Investigator Cassie Dewel must work through deep roots without getting ensnared in #1 New York Times bestselling author C.J. Box's next searing novel of loyalty, lies, and lethal retribution. The ties that bind can burn you. Former sheriff’s investigator Cassie Dewell is trying to start her life over as in private practice. She’s her own boss and answers to no one, and that’s just the way she likes it after the past few tumultuous years. All that certainty changes when an old friend calls in a favor: she wants Cassie to help exonerate a man accused of assaulting a young woman from an influential family. Against her own better judgment, Cassie agrees. But out by the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana, twisted family loyalty runs as deep as the ties to the land, and there's always something more to the story. The Kleinsassers have ruled this part of Montana for decades, and the Iron Cross Ranch is their stronghold. They want to see Blake Kleinsasser, the black sheep of the family, put away forever for the assault. As Cassie attempts to uncover the truth, she must fight against a family whose roots are tangled and deadly—as well as the ghosts of her own past that threaten to bring her down. With The Bitterroots , master storyteller C. J. Box delivers another searing novel of loyalty, lies, and lethal retribution.

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15th Affair

15th Affair by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

When an alluring blonde with ties to the CIA disappears from a murder scene, Detective Lindsay Boxer and her colleagues track down an elusive suspect—her husband—in this Women's Murder Club novel. As she settles into motherhood and a happy marriage, Lindsay Boxer thinks she has found domestic bliss. But when a beautiful woman with links to the CIA disappears from the scene of a brutal murder at a downtown luxury hotel, Lindsay's life begins to unravel. Before she can track down the woman for questioning, a plane crash plunges San Francisco into chaos and Lindsay's husband Joe vanishes. The deeper she digs, the more Lindsay suspects that Joe shares a secret past with the mystery blonde. Thrown into a tailspin and questioning everything she thought she knew, Lindsay turns to the Women's Murder Club for help as she tries to uncover the truth. Filled with the pulse-pounding intrigue that has made James Patterson the world's #1 bestselling author, 15th Affair proves that all is fair in love, war, and espionage.

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The Scorpion's Tail

The Scorpion's Tail by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child

From #1 bestselling authors Preston & Child comes a thrilling novel following archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson as they work together to solve a twisted crime that reaches far beyond any of their worst fears. Following the acclaimed debut of Old Bones , this second "happily anticipated" new thriller in Preston & Child's series features Nora Kelly, archaeologist at the Santa Fe Archeological Institute, and rookie FBI Agent Corrie Swanson, as they team up to solve a mystery that quickly escalates into nightmare ( Booklist) . A mummified corpse, over half a century old, is found in the cellar of an abandoned building in a remote New Mexico ghost town. Corrie is assigned what seems to her a throwaway case: to ID the body and determine cause of death. She brings archaeologist Nora Kelly to excavate the body and lend her expertise to the investigation, and together they uncover something unexpected and shocking: the deceased apparently died in agony, in a fetal position, skin coming off in sheets, with a rictus of horror frozen on his face. Hidden on the corpse lies a 16th century Spanish gold cross of immense value. When they at last identify the body -- and the bizarre cause of death -- Corrie and Nora open a door into a terrifying, secret world of ancient treasure and modern obsession: a world centered on arguably the most defining, frightening, and transformative moment in American history.

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Girl, Unraveled (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 32) - Blake Pierce Cover Art

Girl, Unraveled (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 32)

Girl, Unraveled (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 32) by Blake Pierce

FBI Agent Ella Dark has studied serial killers from the time she could read, devastated by the murder of her own father, and has gained an encyclopedic knowledge of murderers.   When the trinkets of a twisted past become a killer's calling card, only Ella Dark can piece together the intricate puzzle. As she unravels the painful thread connecting the victims to their killer's haunted past, Ella is drawn into a deadly game of retribution and remembrance.   “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.” —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   GIRL, UNRAVELED (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller) is book #32 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews and ratings.   FBI Agent Ella Dark, 29, is given her big chance to achieve her life’s dream: to join the Behavioral Crimes Unit. Ella’s hidden obsession of gaining an encyclopedic knowledge of serial killers has led to her being singled out for her brilliant mind, and invited to join the big leagues.   But this time Ella finds herself in a cat and mouse chase with no way out, and she must wonder if she is hunting—or the one who is hunted…   A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the ELLA DARK series is a riveting mystery, packed with suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night.   Future books in the series are now available!   “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Last Reckoning

Last Reckoning by Denise Grover Swank

The fifth book in the Harper Adams Mystery series. Harper Adams was framed by her own department. Now she’s going back to Little Rock to find out who pulled the strings and why.

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Inside His Secrets (A Lucy Crimson Suspense Thriller—Book Six)

Inside His Secrets (A Lucy Crimson Suspense Thriller—Book Six) by Kate Bold

“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   Dr. Lucy Crimson, criminal psychology professor, former BAU agent, has unmatched brilliance and expertise into the mind of serial killers, and is the one person the FBI turns to when they need help. But when a new killer targets her, matching her brilliance, the race is on to solve the cryptic clues before she may end up as the next victim…   When a macabre serial killer mimics infamous local murders with a twisted flair, Dr. Lucy Crimson's expertise in criminal psychology is called upon to decode the deadly pattern. As the academic community trembles, Lucy races against time to prevent history's most brutal chapters from claiming new victims.   INSIDE HIS SECRETS is BOOK #6 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 3,00 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with INSIDE HIS MIND (Book #1)   The LUCY CRIMSON series is a heart-pounding page turner, packed with action, suspense and mystery that will compel you late into the night as you try to unravel the clues. Fans of Kendra Elliot, Teresa Driscoll, and Lee Child are sure to fall in love.   Future books in the series are also available!   “This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Inside His Madness (A Lucy Crimson Suspense Thriller—Book Seven) - Kate Bold Cover Art

Inside His Madness (A Lucy Crimson Suspense Thriller—Book Seven)

Inside His Madness (A Lucy Crimson Suspense Thriller—Book Seven) by Kate Bold

“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   Dr. Lucy Crimson, criminal psychology professor, former BAU agent, has unmatched brilliance and expertise into the mind of serial killers, and is the one person the FBI turns to when they need help. But when a new killer targets her, matching her brilliance, the race is on to solve the cryptic clues before she may end up as the next victim…   Lucy’s expertise is put to the test when Boston’s art scene becomes the canvas for murder, drawing her into an investigation chillingly similar to her sister’s unresolved death. As she hunts for a killer whose delusions are cast him as inspiration, Lucy races to protect potential victims from becoming subjects in his deadliest piece yet.   INSIDE HIS MADNESS is BOOK #7 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 3,00 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with INSIDE HIS MIND (Book #1)   The LUCY CRIMSON series is a heart-pounding page turner, packed with action, suspense and mystery that will compel you late into the night as you try to unravel the clues. Fans of Kendra Elliot, Teresa Driscoll, and Lee Child are sure to fall in love.   Future books in the series are also available!   “This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A Is for Alibi

A Is for Alibi by Sue Grafton

When Laurence Fife was murdered, few mourned his passing. A prominent divorce attorney with a reputation for single-minded ruthlessness on behalf of his clients, Fife was also rumored to be a dedicated philanderer. Plenty of people in the picturesque southern California town of Santa Teresa had a reason to want him dead. Including, thought the cops, his young and beautiful wife, Nikki. With motive, access, and opportunity, Nikki was their number-one suspect. The jury thought so, too. Eight years later and out on parole, Niki Fife hires Kinsey Millhone to find out who really killed her late husband. A trail that is eight years cold. A trail that reaches out to enfold a bitter, wealthy, and foul-mouthed old woman and a young boy, born deaf, whose memory cannot be trusted. A trail that leads to a lawyer defensively loyal to a dead partner--and disarmingly attractive to Millhone; to an ex-wife, brave, lucid, lovely--and still angry over Fife's betrayal of her; to a not-so-young secretary with too high a salary for too few skills--and too many debts left owing: The trail twists to include them all, with Millhone following every turn until it finally twists back on itself and she finds herself face-to-face with a killer cunning enough to get away with murder.

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Elegy for Eddie

Elegy for Eddie A Maisie Dobbs Novel by Jacqueline Winspear

The New York Times bestseller—an investigation into the killing of a local man from Maisie’s childhood neighborhood leads the sleuth from her own doorstep to the halls of power in 1930s London. In this latest entry in Jacqueline Winspear’s acclaimed, bestselling mystery series—“less whodunits than why-dunits, more P.D. James than Agatha Christie” ( USA Today )—private investigator Maisie Dobbs takes on her most personal case yet, a twisting investigation into the brutal killing of a street peddler that will take her from the working-class neighborhoods of her childhood into London’s highest circles of power. Perfect for fans of A Lesson in Secrets , The Mapping of Love and Death , or other Maisie Dobbs mysteries—and an ideal place for new readers to enter the series— Elegy for Eddie is an incomparable work of intrigue and ingenuity, full of intimate descriptions and beautifully painted scenes from between the World Wars, from one of the most highly acclaimed masters of historical mystery, Jacqueline Winspear.

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Coeds and Cattails

Coeds and Cattails by Jana DeLeon

Snitches get stitches. Mimi Clark was never going to win the most popular student award. The prolific tattletale seemed to cruise through university life, seeking out rule-breakers so she could bring their sins to the dean’s attention. She probably never thought she’d be murdered for her favorite pastime. Detective Casey certainly didn’t think her daughter, Audrey, would become the prime suspect. With Casey sidelined from the investigation and feeling helpless to protect Audrey, she hires Swamp Team 3 to investigate, but the case has enough suspects to fill a stadium. Fortune has to sort them out quickly and find a killer before the ADA makes a move that could ruin Audrey’s bright future.

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Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line

Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line A Novel by Elle Cosimano

In development to be a major TV series on Peacock, adapted by Tina Fey and Lang Fisher From New York Times bestseller Elle Cosimano comes Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line —the highly anticipated next installment in the beloved Finlay Donovan series. "Finlay Donovan is irresistible!"—Janet Evanovich “This series is magical!”—Christina Lauren “The perfect blend of mystery and rom-com.”—Ali Hazelwood Motherhood is messy. So is covering for your partner in crime. Life hasn’t been easy for Finlay Donovan lately, but it just got a whole lot harder. Her nanny and partner-in-crime, Vero, has been extradited from Virginia to Maryland, where she’s facing criminal charges for a theft she swears she didn’t commit. A prisoner to an ankle bracelet as she awaits her trial, Vero is forced to live with her overbearing mother and nosy aunt. Threatening messages keep arriving on her mother’s door, demanding Vero “turn over the money . . . or else.” And if she doesn’t figure out who really stole her former sorority’s treasury funds, her next home might be a prison cell. But proving her innocence might be an impossible feat. Vero was the treasurer of her sorority when the money went missing—one of the only people who had access to the cash. And her alibi is a date who ghosted her. With her court date quickly approaching, and her mysterious stalker on her tail, Vero needs to clear her name fast. Finlay decides a trip to Maryland is in order. After all, Vero stood by her through her darkest moments, and Finlay will be damned if she lets her best friend and children’s nanny be convicted for something she didn’t do. She sets off on a mission to suss out the real thief and bring Vero home.

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Dead to Me (A Kelsey Hawk FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Three) - Kate Bold Cover Art

Dead to Me (A Kelsey Hawk FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Three)

Dead to Me (A Kelsey Hawk FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Three) by Kate Bold

Tough and brilliant FBI special agent 30-year-old Kelsey Hawk is relocated to the desolate and unforgiving landscape of small town North Dakota, to which she’d vowed to never return, when, along the remote and endless highways, hitchhikers are turning up dead—and Kelsey may be the last hope to save the next one in time….  “This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ DEAD TO ME is book #3 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 1,500 five star ratings and reviews. When she was just a child, Kelsey’s entire family was murdered, leaving her, the sole survivor, to grow up in the foster system. A rising star in the FBI, Kelsey set her ambitions on being assigned to a field office in the big city, away from the ghosts of her past. But when she’s reassigned to a small town in North Dakota, she can’t help but remember all the tragedy she fought so hard to leave behind. Can she stop this killer in time? A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the KELSEY HAWK series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll, and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are now available. “This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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City of Vice

City of Vice by Blake Pierce

1929. New York City. When a Wall Street banker appears to commit suicide in the wake of the stock market crash, Ava Gold, the city's first female detective, suspects a murder. But with the city falling into crisis around her, Ava must race to prove her suspicions before the killer can walk free. "A MASTERPIECE OF THRILLER AND MYSTERY. Blake Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) CITY OF VICE (An Ava Gold Mystery—Book 6) is a new novel in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews. In the rough streets of 1920s New York City, 34 year-old Ava Gold, a widower and single mom, claws her way up to become the first female homicide detective in her NYPD precinct. She is as tough as they come, and willing to hold her own in a man's world. The 1929 Wall Street Crash has hit, and Ava's world is turned upside down. Assigned to a new precinct, new location, and new partner, she must scramble to get her feet beneath her before time runs out. As she enters the chaotic world of Wall Street, Ava must fight to prove herself once and for all—before the case comes tumbling down around her. A heart-pounding suspense thriller filled with shocking twists, the authentic and atmospheric AVA GOLD MYSTERY SERIES is a riveting page-turner, endearing us to a strong and brilliant character that will capture your heart and keep you reading late into the night. Future books in the series will be available soon.

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Moonflower Murders

Moonflower Murders A Novel by Anthony Horowitz

New York Times Bestseller • Now a MASTERPIECE mystery series on PBS! Bestselling author Anthony Horowitz brings back his famous literary detective Atticus Pund and Susan Ryeland, hero of Magpie Murders, in an inventive, labyrinthine story that is “catnip for classic mystery lovers” (Time magazine). Retired publisher Susan Ryeland is living the good life. She is running a small hotel on a Greek island with her long-term boyfriend Andreas. It should be everything she's always wanted. But is it? She's exhausted with the responsibilities of making everything work on an island where nothing ever does, and truth be told she's beginning to miss London. And then the Trehearnes come to stay. The strange and mysterious story they tell, about an unfortunate murder that took place on the same day and in the same hotel in which their daughter was married—a picturesque inn on the Suffolk coast named Farlingaye Hall—fascinates Susan and piques her editor’s instincts.  One of her former writers, the late Alan Conway, author of the fictional Magpie Murders, knew the murder victim—an advertising executive named Frank Parris—and once visited Farlingaye Hall. Conway based the third book in his detective series, Atticus Pund Takes the Cake, on that very crime.  The Trehearne’s, daughter, Cecily, read Conway’s mystery and believed the book proves that the man convicted of Parris’s murder—a Romanian immigrant who was the hotel’s handyman—is innocent. When the Trehearnes reveal that Cecily is now missing, Susan knows that she must return to England and find out what really happened. Brilliantly clever, relentlessly suspenseful, full of twists that will keep readers guessing with each revelation and clue, Moonflower Murders is a deviously dark take on vintage English crime fiction from one of its greatest masterminds.  

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Toxic Toffee

Toxic Toffee by Amanda Flower

A sweet tooth for murder . . .    Bailey King’s in New York wrapping up a six-week shoot on her first cable TV show, Bailey’s Amish Sweets, when she gets a call from her Ohio town’s resident busybody. With Easter around the corner, Bailey’s been recruited to create a giant toffee bunny for the weeklong springtime festival that will also feature live white rabbits. But back home in Harvest, death becomes the main attraction when Stephen Raber keels over from an apparent heart attack—with Bailey and Raber’s pet bunny as witnesses. . Except it wasn’t Raber’s heart that suddenly gave out—a lethal dose of lily of the valley was mixed into a tasty piece of toffee. Who’d want to poison a jovial rabbit farmer who reminded Bailey of an Amish Santa Claus? To solve the murder, she and her sheriff deputy boyfriend Aiden must uncover a twenty-year-old secret. She’ll need to pull a rabbit out of a hat to keep a healthy distance from toxic people, including one venomous killer . . .    Recipe Included!   Praise for Amanda Flower and her Amish cozies   “As it turns out, Amanda Flower may have just written the first Amish rom com.” — USA Today   “Flower has hit it out of the ballpark . . . and continues to amaze with her knowledge of the Amish way of life.” — RT Book Reviews   “At turns playful and engaging . . . a satisfyingly complex cozy.” — Library Journal

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Too Close to Home

Too Close to Home An Explosive, Darkly Humorous Domestic Thriller where Nothing is What It Seems by Seraphina Nova Glass

From the two-time Edgar Award–nominated author of ON A QUIET STREET and THE VACANCY IN ROOM 10... DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES meets FINLAY DONOVAN in this darkly humorous thriller about three women's lives colliding around an explosive murder, a bizarre cover-up, and a riveting search for the truth. "Explosive, addictive, and impossible to put down." —Noelle Ihli, bestselling author of Such Quiet Girls Those lucky enough to live in the elite lakefront community of Cloverhill Lakes are drawn to it for its safety and top-notch school district. The moms meet for coffee at the park while their kids play, they’re heavily involved in the PTA, and the summers are filled with chardonnay, brunch, sundresses, and backyard bonfires. But everything changes when Regan Hoffman’s car explodes at the annual Labor Day party. The wrong person is killed, but it was meant for her. As the carefully crafted walls of her community begin to crumble, Regan tries to keep it together—something made infinitely harder when she sees her dead husband…alive. When a Cloverhill Lakes resident suddenly goes missing, dark secrets begin to surface from underneath the idyllic veneer of their beautiful community—and the truth threatens to destroy them all as Regan finds herself in a fight for her life. For readers who love: Small lakeside community vibes Twists that will leave you breathless Dark humor and wild antics Dramatic domestic suspense Multiple POVs Desperate Housewives meets Finlay Donovan Other thrillers from Seraphina to keep you up all night: Nothing Ever Happens Here The Vacancy in Room 10 The Vanishing Hour On a Quiet Street Such a Good Wife Someone’s Listening

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The Good Daughter

The Good Daughter A Novel by Karin Slaughter

SOON TO BE A PEACOCK LIMITED SERIES STARRING ROSE BYRNE AND MEGHANN FAHY An instant New York Times bestseller “ The Good Daughter is like Law and Order meets The Good Wife .” —theSkimm From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her — a searing, spellbinding blend of cold-case thriller and psychological suspense. Two girls are forced into the woods at gunpoint. One runs for her life. One is left behind… Twenty-eight years ago, Charlotte and Samantha Quinn's happy small-town family life was torn apart by a terrifying attack on their family home. It left their mother dead. It left their father — Pikeville's notorious defense attorney — devastated. And it left the family fractured beyond repair, consumed by secrets from that terrible night of devastating family trauma. Twenty-eight years later, and Charlie has followed in her father's footsteps to become a lawyer herself — the ideal good daughter. But when violence comes to Pikeville again — and a shocking tragedy leaves the whole town traumatized — Charlie is plunged into a nightmare of small town suspense. Not only is she the first witness on the scene, but it's a case that unleashes the terrible memories she's spent so long trying to suppress. Because the shocking truth about the crime that destroyed her family nearly thirty years ago won't stay buried forever… Packed with twists and turns, brimming with emotion and heart, The Good Daughter is southern gothic fiction at its most thrilling.

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The Perfect Lie

The Perfect Lie an addictive and unmissable thriller full of shocking twists by Jo Spain

'Will keep you guessing and guessing' Cara Hunter He jumped to his death in front of witnesses . Now his wife is charged with murder. Five years ago, Erin Kennedy moved to New York following a family tragedy. She now lives happily with her detective husband in the scenic seaside town of Newport, Long Island. When Erin answers the door to Danny's police colleagues one morning, it's the start of an ordinary day. But behind her, Danny walks to the window of their fourth-floor apartment and jumps to his death. Eighteen months later, Erin is in court, charged with her husband's murder. Over that year and a half, Erin has learned things about Danny she could never have imagined. She thought he was perfect. She thought their life was perfect. But it was all built on the perfect lie. Everyone's gripped by The Perfect Lie 'A jewel of a thriller' Heat ' I loved this book, a real page-turner' 5* Reader Review 'Another twisty and intense thriller from the great Jo Spain' Adrian McKinty 'Wonderful, unpredictable and gripping' 5* Reader Review 'This will have you absolutely gripped' Prima 'A total rollercoaster from start to finish' 5* Reader Review 'Superbly written, cinematic and pacey' Steve Cavanagh

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Wrong Place Wrong Time

Wrong Place Wrong Time A Novel by Gillian McAllister

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK "It’s perfection, every word, every moment. A masterpiece . . . One of the best books I’ve ever read." —Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author New York Times bestselling author Gillian McAllister has created a psychological thriller unlike any other in this endlessly clever, twisty story of a mother who must move backward through time to prevent tragedy from striking at the heart of her family. Can you stop a murder after it’s already happened? It is midnight on the morning of Halloween, and Jen anxiously waits up for her 18-year-old son, Todd, to return home. But worries about his broken curfew transform into something much more dangerous when Todd finally emerges from the darkness. As Jen watches through the window, she sees her funny, seemingly happy teenage son stab a total stranger. She doesn’t know who the victim is, or why Todd has committed such a devastating act of violence. All she knows is that her life, and Todd’s, have been shattered in this heart-stopping family drama. After her son is taken into custody, Jen falls asleep in despair. But when she wakes up…it is yesterday. The murder has not happened yet—and in this unique time travel story, there may be a chance to stop it. Each morning, when Jen wakes, she is further back in the past, first weeks, then years, before the murder. And Jen realizes that somewhere in the past lies the trigger for Todd’s terrible crime…and in this compelling mystery it is her mission to find it, and prevent it from taking place. Both the story of a mother’s love and the sacrifices she will make for her child, and a page-turning thriller with a brilliant twist, Wrong Place Wrong Time EPB is a one-of-a-kind novel that begs to be read in one sitting.

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Magpie Murders

Magpie Murders A Novel by Anthony Horowitz

Don’t miss Magpie Murders on PBS's MASTERPIECE Mystery! "A double puzzle for puzzle fans, who don’t often get the classicism they want from contemporary thrillers." —Janet Maslin, The New York Times New York Times Bestseller | Winner of the Macavity Award for Best Novel | NPR Best Book of the Year | Washington Post Best Book of the Year | Esquire Best Book of the Year From the New York Times bestselling author of Moriarty and Trigger Mortis, this fiendishly brilliant, riveting thriller weaves a classic whodunit worthy of Agatha Christie into a chilling, ingeniously original modern-day mystery. When editor Susan Ryeland is given the manuscript of Alan Conway’s latest novel, she has no reason to think it will be much different from any of his others. After working with the bestselling crime writer for years, she’s intimately familiar with his detective, Atticus Pünd, who solves mysteries disturbing sleepy English villages. An homage to queens of classic British crime such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers, Alan’s traditional formula has proved hugely successful. So successful that Susan must continue to put up with his troubling behavior if she wants to keep her job. Conway’s latest tale has Atticus Pünd investigating a murder at Pye Hall, a local manor house. Yes, there are dead bodies and a host of intriguing suspects, but the more Susan reads, the more she’s convinced that there is another story hidden in the pages of the manuscript: one of real-life jealousy, greed, ruthless ambition, and murder. Masterful, clever, and relentlessly suspenseful, Magpie Murders is a deviously dark take on vintage English crime fiction in which the reader becomes the detective.

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Inside My Skin (A Lucy Crimson Suspense Thriller—Book Three) - Kate Bold Cover Art

Inside My Skin (A Lucy Crimson Suspense Thriller—Book Three)

Inside My Skin (A Lucy Crimson Suspense Thriller—Book Three) by Kate Bold

“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   Dr. Lucy Crimson, criminal psychology professor, former BAU agent, has unmatched brilliance and expertise into the mind of serial killers, and is the one person the FBI turns to when they need help. But when a new killer targets her, matching her brilliance, the race is on to solve the cryptic clues before she may end up as the next victim…   When a seemingly open-and-shut case of passion-driven murder lands on Lucy's desk, the sharp-eyed criminal psychologist spots a subtle clue tying it to other unsolved murders. As the expert witness, Lucy must piece together the perplexing details to expose a killer whose pattern spans states—and perhaps save the next couple from a twisted fate.   INSIDE MY SKIN is BOOK #3 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 3,00 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with INSIDE HIS MIND (Book #1)   The LUCY CRIMSON series is a heart-pounding page turner, packed with action, suspense and mystery that will compel you late into the night as you try to unravel the clues. Fans of Kendra Elliot, Teresa Driscoll, and Lee Child are sure to fall in love.   Future books in the series are also available!   “This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Blow Fly

Blow Fly Scarpetta (Book 12) by Patricia Cornwell

Scarpetta , an all-new Original Series, is coming soon to Prime Video! Enter the chilling and captivating world of Dr. Kay Scarpetta before Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis bring the mystery to life onscreen. “The new audience will be compelled by the characters, crimes, and mysteries that are the trifecta of Patricia’s masterful storytelling… and a warning……there WILL be BLOOD.” – Jamie Lee Curtis #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A cold case turns red-hot when a death-row inmate renews his acquaintance with Dr. Kay Scarpetta in this “utterly chilling [and] grisly, fast-paced thriller” ( Entertainment Weekly ). “Engaging and horrifying . . . a book that fans will want to read for the sheer voyeuristic quality of watching the characters they know so well go beyond their limits.”— Houston Chronicle Dr. Kay Scarpetta is settling into her new life as a private forensic consultant and is deep into a case that has left colleagues in Louisiana profoundly disturbed. A woman is found dead in a seedy hotel, dressed to go out, keys in her hand. Her history of blackouts, and her violent outbursts while under their spell, offer more questions than clues about the cause of her death. Then Scarpetta receives news that chills her to the core: Jean-Baptiste Chandonne—the vicious and unrepentant Wolfman, who pursued her to her very doorstep—has asked to see her. From his cell on death row, he demands an audience with the legendary Dr. Scarpetta. With friends and family by her side, Scarpetta tries to guess what sort of endgame this madman has in mind and how, if at all, it’s related to the Louisiana case. She begins to unravel a twisting, international conspiracy and then confronts the shock of her life: a blow that will force her to question the loyalty and trust of all she holds dear.

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Unlucky 13

Unlucky 13 by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

The Women's Murder Club is stalked by a killer with nothing to lose in this thriller from the world's #1 bestselling author. San Francisco Detective Lindsay Boxer is loving her life as a new mother. With an attentive husband, a job she loves, plus best friends who can talk about anything from sex to murder, things couldn't be better. Then the FBI sends Lindsay a photo of a killer from her past, and her happy world is shattered. The picture captures a beautiful woman at a stoplight. But all Lindsay sees is the psychopath behind those seductive eyes: Mackie Morales, the most deranged and dangerous mind the Women's Murder Club has ever encountered. In this pulse-racing, emotionally charged novel by James Patterson, the Women's Murder Club must find a killer—before she finds them first.

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The Trespasser

The Trespasser A Novel by Tana French

“Atmospheric and unputdownable.” — People In bestselling author Tana French’s newest “tour de force” ( The New York Times ), being on the Murder Squad is nothing like Detective Antoinette Conway dreamed it would be. Her partner, Stephen Moran, is the only person who seems glad she’s there. The rest of her working life is a stream of thankless cases, vicious pranks, and harassment. Antoinette is savagely tough, but she’s getting close to the breaking point. Their new case looks like yet another by-the-numbers lovers’ quarrel gone bad. Aislinn Murray is blond, pretty, groomed-to-a-shine, and dead in her catalog-perfect living room, next to a table set for a romantic dinner. There’s nothing unusual about her—except that Antoinette’s seen her somewhere before. And that her death won’t stay in its neat by-numbers box. Other detectives are trying to push Antoinette and Steve into arresting Aislinn’s boyfriend, fast. There’s a shadowy figure at the end of Antoinetteʼs road. Aislinnʼs friend is hinting that she knew Aislinn was in danger. And everything they find out about Aislinn takes her further from the glossy, passive doll she seemed to be. Antoinette knows the harassment has turned her paranoid, but she can’t tell just how far gone she is. Is this case another step in the campaign to force her off the squad, or are there darker currents flowing beneath its polished surface?

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Make It Out Alive

Make It Out Alive A Quinn & Costa Thriller by Allison Brennan

Allison Brennan returns to her bestselling series with an edge-of-your-seat thriller that thrusts Quinn and Costa into the crosshairs of a sadistic serial killer.   Three newlywed couples have disappeared from an exclusive resort in Florida, only to turn up dead soon after. With the location and the similarities between the female victims as their only leads, it’s up to the FBI Mobile Response Team to catch a serial killer before anyone else ends up dead. And they have the perfect bait—Detective Kara Quinn, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the targeted women.    Undercover as newlyweds pretending to enjoy their honeymoon, Kara and FBI Agent Matt Costa set a flawless trap. When their plan works and they arrest the predator, Matt sends the rest of the team home so he and Kara can have the weekend for some much-needed R&R. But on Monday morning, the couple doesn’t show up to work, and the MRT learns they never checked out of their hotel.   As their team tries to find them, Matt and Kara learn the truth—the killer wasn’t acting alone. He had a partner who succeeded where he failed. Kidnapped and forced into a twisted escape room, they need to find a way out, because if they don’t escape, they’ll die.  

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Keep Hidden (A Sage West FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Five)

Keep Hidden (A Sage West FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Five) by Molly Black

“Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   Shaken by PTSD from a traumatic case, brilliant FBI Agent Sage West recovers in a psychiatric clinic tucked away in the vast Midwest farmlands—when a local case demands his expertise, and local cops need his help before a killer strikes again….   Sage West must discern fact from folklore when a small Midwestern town ripples with whispers of the dead walking at dusk. As mourners vanish into the night, only Sage can piece together the sinister truth behind the façade of haunting apparitions and stop a murderer hiding in plain sight.   “I binge read this book. It hooked me in and didn't stop till the last few pages… I look forward to reading more!” —Reader review for Found You ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   KEEP HIDDEN is book #5 in a long anticipated new series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with KEEP STILL (Book #1).   Immerse yourself in the thrilling Sage West series, where mystery intertwines with heart-pounding suspense. With its rapid-fire storytelling and gripping plot revelations, this heart-pounding thriller promises an engrossing read that will keep you turning pages all night! Fans of Lisa Gardner, Melinda Leigh, and Kendra Elliot are sure to fall in love.   Future books in the series are now available!   “I loved this book! Fast-paced plot, great characters and interesting insights into investigating cold cases. I can't wait to read the next book!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Very good book… You will feel like you are right there looking for the kidnapper! I know I will be reading more in this series!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “This is a very well written book and holds your interest from page 1… Definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series, and hopefully others as well!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Wow, I cannot wait for the next in this series. Starts with a bang and just keeps going.” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Well written book with a great plot, one that will keep you up at night. A page turner!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “A great suspense that keeps you reading… can't wait for the next in this series!” —Reader review for Found You ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Sooo soo good! There are a few unforeseen twists… I binge read this like I binge watch Netflix. It just sucks you in.” —Reader review for Found You ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  

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This Is How I Lied - Heather Gudenkauf Cover Art

This Is How I Lied

This Is How I Lied A Novel by Heather Gudenkauf

Gudenkauf proves herself the master of the smart, suspenseful small-town thriller that gets right under your skin.” —Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author of The Nanny Everyone has a secret they’ll do anything to hide… Twenty-five years ago, the body of sixteen-year-old Eve Knox was found in the caves near her home in small-town Grotto, Iowa—discovered by her best friend, Maggie, and her sister, Nola. There were a handful of suspects, including her boyfriend, Nick, but without sufficient evidence the case ultimately went cold. For decades Maggie was haunted by Eve’s death and that horrible night. Now a detective in Grotto, and seven months pregnant, she is thrust back into the past when a new piece of evidence surfaces and the case is reopened. As Maggie investigates and reexamines the clues, secrets about what really happened begin to emerge. But someone in town knows more than they’re letting on, and they’ll stop at nothing to keep the truth buried deep. Don’t miss Heather’s upcoming twisty locked-room thriller, EVERYONE IS WATCHING!   Check out these other riveting novels of suspense by bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf: The Weight of Silence These Things Hidden Little Mercies MIssing Pieces Not a Sound Before She Was Found The Overnight Guest  

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All That Remains

All That Remains Scarpetta 3 by Patricia Cornwell

The inspiration for the Prime Video series Scarpetta —starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis! #1 bestselling author Patricia Cornwell returns to the world of gutsy medical examiner Kay Scarpetta in the third suspenseful novel in the forensic thriller series that begins with Postmortem . In Richmond, Virginia, young lovers are dying. So far, four couples in the area have disappeared, only to be found months later as mutilated corpses. When the daughter of the president's newest drug czar vanishes along with her boyfriend, Dr. Kay Scarpetta knows time is short. Following a macabre trail of evidence that ties the present homicides to a grisly crime in the past, Kay must draw upon her own personal resources to track down a murderer who is as skilled at eliminating clues as Kay is at finding them...

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The Serial Killer Support Group

The Serial Killer Support Group by D. B. Stephens

The perfect revenge thriller for fans of John Marrs, A. R. Torre, Jeneva Rose and Lucinda Berry! ‘A deliciously dark, twisty turny thriller with characters who leap off the page’ John Marrs 'A book which shines a light on a frightening and often hidden world; dark, disturbing, addictive’ Jackie Kabler Therapy just got deadly When Jess Pendle agrees to attend a support group to meet other women who have lived similar experiences, she doesn’t expect much. The group has been set up for like-minded women to come together, but when their therapist leaves, they close the blinds and find a new, and altogether more deadly way to support each other… See what readers are saying about The Serial Killer Support Group ‘Has the reader on the edge of their seat screaming for justice and delivers a well-planned mid-point twist’ AJ Willis ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fast paced, gory, and dare I say empowering!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It's a thrilling novel of friendship, loyalty, rediscovery of self and murder' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The novel is frightening and hopeful all at once as we see the underbelly of society and what good people will do in the face of adversity!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Vigilante justice and moral support, a one stop shop! Domestic violence victims find a bit more than they thought in the support group that has become a lifeline, in many ways. You will root for them, feel for them, and cheer them!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'With twists galore, this book gets better with the turn of each page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It had everything you could want in a thriller book, plenty of suspense, excellent characterisation and a brilliant brunch of female leads! Can’t recommend enough! This was an easy 5 stars!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ’This was such a wild ride! I'm still in shock after putting the book down. I loved the unexpected twists and turns. I had so many ideas of who The Caretaker was, and boy, was I wrong' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The book leaves the reader pondering what they would do if they were in the same situation and if two wrongs make a right' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A powerful exploration of social injustice and the desire for revenge’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Clever, cathartic, and wickedly satisfying, this book earns every one of its five stars. Read it with the lights on' Reviews Praise for D B Stephens’ writing: ‘Heart-stopping’ Chris Whitaker ‘Sinister and twisted’ Lisa Hall ‘An oustandingly taut story’ Angela Marsons ‘Creepy and atmospheric’ Louise Jensen ‘Clever concept’ John Marrs About the author D B Stephens is a pseudonym of crime and thriller writer Darren O’Sullivan. The Serial Killer Support Group is the first title in the brand new Secret Vigilante series.

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Once Hidden (A Riley Paige Mystery—Book 25) - Blake Pierce Cover Art

Once Hidden (A Riley Paige Mystery—Book 25)

Once Hidden (A Riley Paige Mystery—Book 25) by Blake Pierce

When delivery drivers are abducted from their routes and found dead with cryptic letters, FBI Agent Riley Paige faces a predator who knows every neighborhood like the back of their hand. As delivery routes become death traps, can Riley stop him—or will she become the one to be delivered? “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.” —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ONCE HIDDEN is book #25 in the bestselling Riley Paige mystery series, which begins with the #1 bestseller ONCE GONE (Book #1)—a free download with over 1,000 five star reviews! A gripping and intense psychological suspense thriller featuring an astute yet anguished female protagonist, the RILEY PAIGE series is a compelling mystery filled with continuous action, edge-of-your-seat suspense, unexpected plot twists, and shocking discoveries. Its rapid-fire tempo ensures an addictive read that's hard to put down, inviting readers to immerse themselves well past bedtime. Fans of Lee Child, Robert Dugoni, and Rachel Caine are sure to fall in love. Future books in this series are now available! “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Sashé Boudreaux: Beignets, Bones, and Buried Secrets - Coco McQ Cover Art

Sashé Boudreaux: Beignets, Bones, and Buried Secrets

Sashé Boudreaux: Beignets, Bones, and Buried Secrets by Coco McQ

A neighbor vanishes. A human bone turns up at the recycling drop-off. Something is wrong in Cypress Grove. Former Miss Crawdad Queen of Houma Parish, Louisiana, Sashé Boudreaux has an eye for fashion, a heart for her community, and some of the best cooking skills in the state.     Monday through Friday, she's delivering home cooked meals to the shut-ins and color-coordinating the ladies of Cypress Grove—a charming little bayou town of moss-draped oaks, porch swings, and gossip over beignets.    Just don't let her vintage style and Southern accent fool you.  Her mind's as sharp as her chef's knife—quick, intuitive, and able to cut to the truth before her rice starts to boil.   When a neighbor misses his Monday fried chicken and mashed potatoes, and a grim discovery surfaces at the recycle drop-off, Sashé is plunged into a centuries-old mystery as dark and murky as the swamp.  One dead gangster, an ancient land feud, and a handsome new sheriff prove more challenging than perfecting her signature étouffée. With her friends beside her, she uncovers a tragedy that ties forgotten crimes to present danger. But in Cypress Grove, digging into the past can be deadly, and some will do anything to keep its secrets buried.  Can Sashé untangle the past before it claims another victim? 

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Long Time Gone - Charlie Donlea Cover Art

Long Time Gone

Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea

When DNA results reveal a disturbing connection to the mysterious disappearance of a famous baby nearly three decades ago, a woman’s search for answers draws her to an ominous small town in Nevada and a dangerous web of corruption, power, and lies in this engrossing, propulsive new novel from the internationally bestselling author of  Twenty Years Later. For fans of Alice Feeney, Stacy Willingham, Riley Sager, and Megan Goldin. THIRTY YEARS AGO, BABY CHARLOTTE VANISHED. TODAY, SHE WANTS ANSWERS. On the first day of an elite two-year fellowship, Sloan Hastings receives a research assignment in the emerging field of forensic genealogy. It’s the exciting, rapidly evolving science behind the recent breaks in high-profile cold cases from the Golden State Killer to the Cameron Young murder, and Sloan enthusiastically begins by submitting her own DNA to an online genealogy site. Her goal is to better understand the treasure trove of genetic information contained on ancestry websites, but the results she receives are shocking. Raised by loving parents, Sloan has always known she was adopted. But her DNA profile suggests her true identity is that of Charlotte Margolis, aka “Baby Charlotte,” who captured the nation’s attention when she and her affluent parents mysteriously vanished in July 1995. Despite a large-scale investigation and months of broad media coverage, there were never any suspects, and the case has been cold for decades. Racing to stay ahead of the media and true crime junkies ravenous to know what really happened to Baby Charlotte, Sloan’s search for answers leads her to small-town Cedar Creek, Nevada. There, the Margolis family’s power and influence permeate every corner of the county, and while Sloan’s birth relatives are initially welcoming, they’re also mysterious and tight-lipped. Not everyone seems happy about Sloan’s return, or the questions she’s asking. The more she learns, the more apparent it becomes that the answers Sloan seeks are buried in a graveyard of Margolis family secrets. And someone will do  anything  to keep them hidden . . .  Do YOU hold the secrets in your blood? To find out, text “CHARLOTTE” to 775-239-0320. “Zigzagging mercilessly between past and present, Donlea keeps up the tension…in a superior thriller.” —  Kirkus,  STARRED REVIEW

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Their Deadly Truth

Their Deadly Truth An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller with a heart-stopping twist by Carla Kovach

The silver car sits on a quiet suburban street, lit by the flicker of a nearby streetlamp. It hasn’t moved for days. Nobody noticed it arriving, and nobody knows what’s hidden inside… When Lindy Pickering answers the door to police officers, she isn’t prepared for what they tell her. Her brother, Kain, was discovered dead that morning, locked inside a car owned by her late mother. As the police begin to ask questions, Lindy admits that she and Kain hadn’t spoken in weeks, but she remains tight-lipped about the reason the siblings hated each other. When neighbours begin to gossip, it seems that everyone had a reason for wanting Kain dead and Lindy realises that she can’t trust anyone around her. And as another body is found, killed in the same way as Kain, it’s clear that someone is keeping a close eye on the investigation, and they’re prepared to kill to keep their deadly secret hidden… If you love Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh, then you’ll adore this truly gripping crime thriller from bestselling author Carla Kovach. Prepare to be hooked from the very first page! What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘LOVED!!!!! My favorite… So amazing… OMG… Couldn’t put this down for the life of me. I started this when the sun came up and finished when the sun went down. It was just that good… I was speechless. I couldn’t say anything for a while. I had to sit there and take it all in. Wow, wow and more wow.’ Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘THE BEST BOOK… What a read. I could not put this book down, I was so absorbed… A real page-turner.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Must read!! Finished in two days. Absolutely brilliant. It has bestseller written all over it. What a book!… I had to remind myself to breathe.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OOOHHH I say that was one hell of a read. BRILLIANT.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping… I love this… Packs a punch and keeps me breathless from beginning to end… A must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh my goodness… Eye-popping… Packed with mystery, suspense and nail-biting twists and turns… Hooked from beginning to end.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic and gripping… I was hooked from the prologue and devoured this in one sitting… Absolutely brilliant!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely fantastic… I’m hooked on this.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One hell of a rollercoaster…twists, turns, and full-throttle speed… It just kept going and going and then going some more. It never slowed down… absolutely loved.’ bookreviewcakemaker ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow… Explosive straight out of the gate and was fast paced with twists and turns galore… Loved.’ read_with_lola ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this… I felt hooked instantly and did not want to put this book down!’ emmy_lou_b ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing… Kept me hooked till the last page and loved every bit of it.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved it and was hooked from the first chapter!… Absolutely brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was on the edge of my seat as I couldn’t put this down… Gripping… Absolutely brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love this… Amazing.’ bookloversanonuk

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21st Birthday - James Patterson & Maxine Paetro Cover Art

21st Birthday

21st Birthday by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

Detective Lindsay Boxer vows to protect a young woman from a serial killer long enough to see her twenty-first birthday in this thrilling Women's Murder Club novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson. When young wife and mother Tara Burke goes missing with her baby girl, all eyes are on her husband, Lucas. He paints her not as a missing person but a wayward wife—until a gruesome piece of evidence turns the investigation criminal. While Chronicle reporter Cindy Thomas pursues the story and M.E. Claire Washburn harbors theories that run counter to the SFPD’s, ADA Yuki Castellano sizes Lucas up as a textbook domestic offender ... who suddenly puts forward an unexpected suspect. If what Lucas tells law enforcement has even a grain of truth, there isn't a woman in the state of California who's safe from the reach of an unspeakable threat.

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Suspicious

Suspicious by Sara Rosett

A Roman holiday goes from romantic to dangerous when a cat burglar on the prowl interrupts an Italian vacation.  Zoe and Jack's trip to Rome was supposed to be a romantic one-year anniversary celebration with a little business on the side. Jack's fledgling security company has landed the plum assignment of providing additional security for the opening night gala of a museum exhibit featuring priceless gems. However, the easy job turns complicated when they discover the exhibit is the next target of a cat burglar who has struck several times in recent months, snatching up a hoard of sparkling jewels. Opening night goes off without a hitch, but then the police accuse them of switching the real gems for fakes. With the exhibit's organizer missing and planted diamonds showing up in their belongings, Zoe and Jack are forced to delve into the shady side of the diamond trade in a search for the culprit, a journey that takes them from the fountains and piazzas of the Eternal City to the snow-capped Alps.

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Old Bones

Old Bones by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child

The #1 NYT bestselling authors Preston & Child bring the true story of the ill-fated Donner Party to new life in this thrilling novel of archaeology, history, murder, and suspense. "Exceeds expectations at every juncture, a thriller extraordinaire that turns history upside down in forming the basis of a riveting and relentless tale." ― Providence Sunday Journal "A smart, satisfying read." ― Kirkus Reviews Nora Kelly, a young curator at the Santa Fe Institute of Archaeology, is approached by historian Clive Benton with a once-in-a-lifetime proposal: to lead a team in search of the so-called "Lost Camp" of the tragic Donner Party. This was a group of pioneers who earned a terrible place in American history when they became snow-bound in the California mountains in 1847, their fate unknown until the first skeletonized survivors stumbled out of the wilderness, raving about starvation, murder-and cannibalism. Benton tells Kelly he has stumbled upon an amazing find: the long-sought diary of one of the victims, which has an enigmatic description of the Lost Camp. Nora agrees to lead an expedition to locate and excavate it-to reveal its long-buried secrets. Once in the mountains, however, they learn that discovering the camp is only the first step in a mounting journey of fear. For as they uncover old bones, they expose the real truth of what happened, one that is far more shocking and bizarre than mere cannibalism. And when those ancient horrors lead to present-day violence on a grand scale, rookie FBI agent Corrie Swanson is assigned the case ... only to find that her first investigation might very well be her last.

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Hidden Scars

Hidden Scars A completely gripping crime thriller with a nail-biting twist by Angela Marsons

The boy’s dark hair shone in the bright lights. His lips seemed about to speak. But his body was cold and his blue eyes would never open again. When a nineteen-year-old boy, Jamie Mills, is found hanging from a tree in a local park, his death is ruled a suicide.  Detective Kim Stone’s  instincts tell her something isn’t right. Why, when his mother is told, does she not break down in tears? And how could Jamie have climbed the tree with a recent injury? Kim should be easing back into work gently after a harrowing case left her body and mind broken, but quickly taking charge of her team, Kim is shocked to learn that Jamie’s parents had sent him to a clinic to ‘cure’ him of his sexuality. The clues to smashing open this disturbing case lie behind the old Victorian walls of the clinic, run by the Gardner family. They claim that patients come of their own accord and are free to leave at any time. But why are those who attended the clinic so afraid to speak of what happens there? And where did the faded restraint marks on Jamie’s wrists come from? Kim makes a further chilling discovery – the head of the clinic, Celia Gardner, was sent there for conversion therapy when she was sixteen. Then the body of a young woman is found dead by suffocation, her death also staged to look like a suicide. Scarred from a previous case that nearly took her life, can Kim unearth the dark secrets within the Gardner family and is she strong enough to stop a terrifying killer silencing the clinic’s previous patients one by one? A compulsive page-turner that will have your heart hammering in your chest and leave you absolutely reeling when you discover the explosive final twist. If you’re a fan of Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid, and Robert Dugoni, you’ll love  Hidden Scars . Can be read as a standalone. Read what everyone is saying about Hidden Scars : ‘ WHY DO I DO IT TO MYSELF EVERYTIME????? Why can't I just be a sensible reader and savour every sentence, why do I have to halt the universe, sit in a quiet room, mute the kids and hubby and devour it in one sitting??? ... I absolutely LOVED the originality of this plot…If you haven't read this series than just PICK UP THE FIRST DAMN BOOK, you will not regret it!’ Bookreviewercakemaker , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Without exaggeration this is the best book I’ve read .’ Nigel Adams Bookworm , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Oh my gosh every time Marsons puts out a new Kim Stone book, I think there’s no way it can be as good as her last and every time it’s BETTER! I’m freaking obsessed with the characters and the backstories and the cases are so dark and twisted! I’m so invested in these people!’ firepitandbooks , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love this series, and I love Kim Stone!! ... fantastic… I must admit I did make a little squeak of excitement when I read it! ... gripping, thrilling … I was hooked from the very first page! The Queen of Crime has done it again! Fab, fab, fab!!! ’ Stardust Book Reviews , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ I adore Kim Stone … incredible as always … I started reading last night and kept going until I finished, I did try to put the book down several times but failed hence another night’s sleep lost to Kim Stone .’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ I absolutely devoured this book in less than two days … There are some great twists which you always expect from this author, and god does she deliver … I didn’t want the book to end .’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It was amazing, pulled me in from the very first page and made me want it to last forever .’ B for Bookreview , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Finished it in 24 hours . Who would have thought that the 17th book in a series could raise the bar even higher.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Drew me in from the first page… made me gasp out loud .’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ An absolute corker of a storyline… My words will never be enough to do any review good enough to express how much this series hits every single spot as I read it . They just have everything I love about a book, all wrapped up in one … yet another spectacular book!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Outstanding … It is like visiting old friends when you read a book in the Detective Kim Stone series.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I devoured this book in one day I couldn’t put it down … Absolutely brilliant .’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ A new Angela Marsons book is like opening a Christmas present in June … a fantastic series.’ Alice May Reviews , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ The Kim Stone series is THE BEST long running series in British crime fiction, if you haven't started reading these books yet you should, now! ’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Girl, Taken (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 2) - Blake Pierce Cover Art

Girl, Taken (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 2)

Girl, Taken (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 2) by Blake Pierce

FBI Agent Ella Dark has studied serial killers from the time she could read, devastated by the murder of her own father, and has gained an encyclopedic knowledge of murderers. But when victims are found murdered in the Pacific Northwest, their bodies strung up high in the branches of Redwood trees, Ella finds everything she’s known to be put to the test. Is she wrong? “A MASTERPIECE OF THRILLER AND MYSTERY. Blake Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) GIRL, TAKEN (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller) is book #2 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews. FBI Agent Ella Dark, 29, is given her big chance to achieve her life’s dream: to join the Behavioral Crimes Unit. Ella’s hidden obsession of gaining an encyclopedic knowledge of serial killers has led to her being singled out for her brilliant mind, and invited to join the big leagues. This time, though, Ella’s special talent seems to have disappeared. Can she catch a killer without it? Or will it return to her too late? A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the ELLA DARK series is a riveting mystery, packed with suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Books #3-#11 are also available!

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Dirty Valentine - Liliana Hart Cover Art

Dirty Valentine

Dirty Valentine by Liliana Hart

New York Times Bestselling Author Liliana Hart weaves a tale of betrayal, intrigue, and a two hundred year old murder in the latest J.J. Graves crime caper. "If you love fast-paced crime thrillers with great characters, this series is a must read (Goodreads)."

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Watch Her Vanish

Watch Her Vanish An absolutely gripping mystery thriller by Ellery Kane

‘ Absolutely fantastic … I couldn’t put it down once I started.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars   Shutting the car door against the rain, Bonnie instantly feels safe with her husband’s favorite baseball cap on the seat beside her and the two empty booster seats behind her littered with loose Cheerios. She smiles to herself, feeling lucky to be going back to her boys. But she never makes it home…   Hundreds of candles light the stained-glass windows of the church as the people of Fog Harbor, California gather for Bonnie McMillan ’s vigil. The much-loved teacher, mother and friend has been missing for nearly a week, her car left abandoned on a lonely road, and her husband and two little boys are inconsolable.   But then a scream shatters the silence of the church. Someone has found her body in the shallows nearby, her blouse ripped open to exposing marks on her beautiful neck, her legs bent like broken driftwood. Who would hurt this kind, loving soul? Fog Harbor is a safe and close-knit community, but someone close to her knew she would be driving home alone that night. Could a dangerous killer be hiding among them?   Bonnie would do anything for her students and had changed so many of their lives for the better, but was one more twisted than she knew? She certainly didn’t realize that her marriage wasn’t as perfect as she thought, and her husband was keeping a dangerous secret from her.   But when another woman is found, her tiny body dumped against the trunk of a massive redwood, it’s clear the that no one in this remote little town can be trusted. The victims knew each other. They also knew their killer. And more will to follow unless someone breaks the chain…   An addictive and unputdownable crime thriller that will keep you up all night. Perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot and Mary Burton. Readers love Watch Her Vanish : ‘ PERFECTION! Be prepared to skirt your responsibilities because you won’t want to put this book down … keeps you guessing until the end. I cannot wait for the next installment!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars   ‘ A taut fast-paced thriller in every sense of the word. Dark and oozing with suspense . Well plotted and stunningly written. Loved it! ’ Kelly Russo Reviews , 5 stars   ‘ WOWZA!!! ... I cannot wait to get my hands on the next installment in this series! ’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars   ‘ Absolutely fantastic … I couldn’t put it down once I started.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars   ‘ A scream! … Grabs a hold of you and keeps you reading till the end! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars   ‘ Loved!! Everything about this book was spot-on !… I was pulled in from the beginning and it didn't let up once! Can't wait for book 2.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars   ‘A fantastic book. Like wow! I really got into this read … This book will draw you in and you won’t be able to stop.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars   ‘ Grabs you by the heart, then grabs you by the throat and shakes up all your cells .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

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My Darling Husband - Kimberly Belle Cover Art

My Darling Husband

My Darling Husband A Novel by Kimberly Belle

"Riveting suspense, truly surprising revelations, and silky smooth writing make this one unmissable!"  — Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Mother May I Bestselling author of DEAR WIFE and THE MARRIAGE LIE, Kimberly Belle returns with her most heart-pounding thriller to date, as a masked home invader reveals the cracks in a marriage. Everyone is about to know what her husband isn’t telling her… Jade and Cam Lasky are by all accounts a happily married couple with two adorable kids, a spacious home and a rapidly growing restaurant business. But their world is tipped upside down when Jade is confronted by a masked home invader. As Cam scrambles to gather the ransom money, Jade starts to wonder if they’re as financially secure as their lifestyle suggests, and what other secrets her husband is keeping from her. Cam may be a good father, a celebrity chef and a darling husband, but there’s another side he’s kept hidden from Jade that has put their family in danger. Unbeknownst to Cam and Jade, the home invader has been watching them and is about to turn their family secrets into a public scandal. With riveting twists and a breakneck pace, My Darling Husband is an utterly compelling thriller that once again showcases Kimberly Belle's exceptional talent for domestic suspense. Don't miss bestselling author Kimberly Belle's next deeply addictive thriller, The Personal Assistant—where she explores the dark side of the digital world when a mommy-blogger’s assistant goes missing! Look for these other pulse-pounding thrillers by Kimberly Belle: The Marriage Lie The Last Breath Stranger in the Lake Three Days Missing Dear Wife The Ones We Trust

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So Far Gone (A Faith Bold FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Five) - Blake Pierce Cover Art

So Far Gone (A Faith Bold FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Five)

So Far Gone (A Faith Bold FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Five) by Blake Pierce

When the coroner can’t decipher the mysterious plaster residue on each of a new killer’s victims, FBI Special Agent Faith Bold know she is up against a diabolical and mastermind killer—and that she will need her K9 German Shepherd, Turk, to help crack the case. But Faith, still reeling from her own demons, is fragile, and even with Turk’s strength and loyalty, Faith knows that this just may be the case that pushes her over the edge. “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.” —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SO FAR GONE is Book #5 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews. FBI Special Agent Faith Bold doesn’t believe she can ever return to the force after the trauma she’s been through. Suffering from past demons, she feels unfit for duty and content to retire—until Turk walks into her life. Turk, a former Marine Corps dog, wounded in battle, suffers from his own demons. But he never lets it show as he gives everything to Faith to get her back on her feet. Each are slow to warm up to each other, but when they do, they are inseparable. Each is equally determined to hunt down the demons chasing them, whatever the cost, and to watch each other’s backs—even at the risk of their own life. A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Faith Bold series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are now also available.

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Say No More (An Alison Payne Suspense Thriller—Book Ten) - Blake Pierce Cover Art

Say No More (An Alison Payne Suspense Thriller—Book Ten)

Say No More (An Alison Payne Suspense Thriller—Book Ten) by Blake Pierce

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.” —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   Prison psychologist Dr. Alison Payne has interviewed hundreds of convicted killers, advocating for their release—or determining if they should remain behind bars.   But when murder victims are discovered with hauntingly precise psychological profiles attached, Alison Payne is pulled into a deadly game where her own methods are used against her. To stop the killer, she must confront a twisted mind that challenges her expertise.   SAY NO MORE (BOOK #10) is the tenth book in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with SAY DIE (BOOK #1).   The Alison Payne mystery series is a page turning suspense ride, immersing you in a captivating cat-and-mouse game brimming with shocking twists. This refreshing take on the thriller genre features an ingenious female protagonist who can outsmart them all, and who is guaranteed to capture your heart. Fans of Rachel Caine, Karin Slaughter, and Melinda Leigh are sure to fall in love.   Future books in the series are also available! “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Game On - Janet Evanovich Cover Art

Game On

Game On Tempting Twenty-Eight by Janet Evanovich

Stephanie Plum returns to hunt down a new kind of criminal operating out of Trenton in the twenty-eighth book in the wildly popular series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich. When Stephanie Plum is woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of footsteps in her apartment, she wishes she didn’t keep her gun in the cookie jar in her kitchen. And when she finds out the intruder is fellow apprehension agent Diesel, six feet of hard muscle and bad attitude whom she hasn’t seen in more than two years, she still thinks the gun might come in handy. Turns out Diesel and Stephanie are on the trail of the same fugitive: Oswald Wednesday, an international computer hacker as brilliant as he is ruthless. Stephanie may not be the most technologically savvy sleuth, but she more than makes up for that with her dogged determination, her understanding of human nature, and her willingness to do just about anything to bring a fugitive to justice. Unsure if Diesel is her partner or her competition, she’ll need to watch her back every step of the way as she works to draw Wednesday out from behind his computer and into the real world in this “action-packed caper filled with crazy twists and some nail-biting suspense” ( Booklist , starred review).

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Girl Three: Trapped (A Maya Gray FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 3) - Molly Black Cover Art

Girl Three: Trapped (A Maya Gray FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 3)

Girl Three: Trapped (A Maya Gray FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 3) by Molly Black

12 cold cases. 12 kidnapped women. One diabolical serial killer. In this bestselling suspense thriller, a brilliant FBI agent faces a deadly challenge: decipher the mystery before each one is murdered. In the Maya Gray series (which begins with Book #1—GIRL ONE: MURDER) FBI Special Agent Maya Gray, 39, has seen it all. She’s one of BAU’s rising stars and the go-to agent for hard-to-crack serial cases. When she receives a handwritten postcard promising to release 12 kidnapped women if she will solve 12 cold cases, she assumes it’s a hoax. Until the note mentions that, among the captives, is her missing sister. Maya, shaken, is forced to take it seriously. The cases she’s up against are some of the most difficult the FBI has ever seen. But the terms of his game are simple: If Maya solves a case, he will release one of the girls.  And if she fails, he will end a life. In GIRL THREE: TRAPPED (book #3), case three has just landed, and the clock is ticking. The suspect, a copycat of the Moonlight Killer, seems to be using sophisticated audio equipment to stay one step ahead of his victims—and Maya herself could be next. Maya, knowing the killer has her sister, has no choice but to accept the case. More determined than ever, she revisits the prison where the last convict hung himself in hopes of uncovering a new lead. But with the murderer able to track her every movement, Maya realizes that she’s the least safe of all. And in the midst of it all, a bunny escapes. A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the MAYA GRAY mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night. It is a perfect addition for fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine, Melinda Leigh or Mary Burton. Books #4-#9 in the series—GIRL FOUR: LURED, GIRL FIVE: BOUND, GIRL SIX: FORSAKEN, GIRL SEVEN: CRAVED, GIRL EIGHT: HUNTED, and GIRL NINE: GONE—are now also available.

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Let Me Out (An Ashley Hope Suspense Thriller—Book 2) - Kate Bold Cover Art

Let Me Out (An Ashley Hope Suspense Thriller—Book 2)

Let Me Out (An Ashley Hope Suspense Thriller—Book 2) by Kate Bold

Ashley Hope is an average Southern woman, happily engaged—until dark secrets from her past tear her life apart. On track to join the state police’s violent crimes division, Ashley is assigned to a case near her hometown: a female, 22 year-old meth addict has been found murdered. Can it be the work of a serial killer? “Phenomenal debut with a huge creep factor… So many twists and turns, you’ll have no idea who the next victim will be. If you love a thriller that will keep you awake well into the night, this book is for you.” —Reader review for Let Me Go While Ashley embarks on hew new life, going through the police academy, hazed by fellow recruits, the state police summon her, as they realize they need to make a rare exception and enlist her help on a case immediately. The murdered victim has been found in the backwoods, in a small, rural town neighboring Ashley’s own Grundy County. The locals are hostile to outsiders and police, and only Ashley stands a chance of getting through to its hardened folk. At first glance, the victim seems like just another meth addict-turned prostitute, caught up in a routine drug murder. But as Ashley digs deeper, she sees things that others do not, and suspects something far more sinister may be at play. Ashley digs deeper, refusing to put the case to bed. But if she digs too deep, Ashley, herself, may become the target. A dark crime thriller full of mystery and suspense, the ASHLEY HOPE mystery series is rife with twists and jaw-dropping secrets as it unfolds into a riveting psychological thriller. Join this brilliant new female protagonist as she hunts down a serial killer, keeping you spellbound and turning pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Books #3-#6 in the series—LET ME LIVE, LET ME BREATHE, LET ME FORGET, and LET ME ESCAPE—are also available. “I really enjoyed this book… It draws you in right away and keeps you turning the pages right up to the end. I am really anticipating the next book.” —Reader review for Let Me Go “A really good read. The story went quickly and the characters were interesting. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series!” —Reader review for Let Me Go “Good read with good plot, plenty of action, and great character development. A thriller that will keep you awake into the night.” —Reader review for Let Me Go “Excellent start to a new series… Get this book and read it, you will love it!” —Reader review for Let Me Go

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Keep Forgetting (A Sage West FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Twelve) - Molly Black Cover Art

Keep Forgetting (A Sage West FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Twelve)

Keep Forgetting (A Sage West FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Twelve) by Molly Black

“Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   Shaken by PTSD from a traumatic case, brilliant FBI Agent Sage West recovers in a psychiatric clinic tucked away in the vast Midwest farmlands—when a local case demands his expertise, and local cops need his help before a killer strikes again….   Amidst the eerie stillness of America's heartland, a twisted collector is turning murder into an obsession, leaving behind scenes littered with the stolen lives of their victims. Tasked to piece together this macabre puzzle, FBI Agent Sage West must delve into a mind where chaos reigns supreme, before the killer's descent into madness claims another soul.   “I binge read this book. It hooked me in and didn't stop till the last few pages… I look forward to reading more!” —Reader review for Found You ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   KEEP FORGETTING is book #12 in a long anticipated new series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with KEEP STILL (Book #1).   Immerse yourself in the thrilling Sage West series, where mystery intertwines with heart-pounding suspense. With its rapid-fire storytelling and gripping plot revelations, this heart-pounding thriller promises an engrossing read that will keep you turning pages all night! Fans of Lisa Gardner, Melinda Leigh, and Kendra Elliot are sure to fall in love.   Future books in the series are now available!   “I loved this book! Fast-paced plot, great characters and interesting insights into investigating cold cases. I can't wait to read the next book!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Very good book… You will feel like you are right there looking for the kidnapper! I know I will be reading more in this series!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “This is a very well written book and holds your interest from page 1… Definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series, and hopefully others as well!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Wow, I cannot wait for the next in this series. Starts with a bang and just keeps going.” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Well written book with a great plot, one that will keep you up at night. A page turner!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “A great suspense that keeps you reading… can't wait for the next in this series!” —Reader review for Found You ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Sooo soo good! There are a few unforeseen twists… I binge read this like I binge watch Netflix. It just sucks you in.” —Reader review for Found You ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  

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The Perfect Lie (A Jessie Hunt Psychological Suspense Thriller—Book Five) - Blake Pierce Cover Art

The Perfect Lie (A Jessie Hunt Psychological Suspense Thriller—Book Five)

The Perfect Lie (A Jessie Hunt Psychological Suspense Thriller—Book Five) by Blake Pierce

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery. Blake Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.”  --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)  THE PERFECT LIE is book #5 in a new psychological suspense series by bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose #1 bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has over 1,000 five-star reviews.  When a gorgeous, popular gym trainer is found murdered in a wealthy suburban town, criminal profiler and FBI agent Jessie Hunt, 29, is called in to find out who killed her. Yet the twisted secrets that this affair-ridden town holds is unlike anything she has encountered before. Who was this woman sleeping with? How many marriages did she shatter? And why did they want her dead? A fast-paced psychological suspense thriller with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding suspense, THE PERFECT LIE is book #5 in a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night. Books #6-#24 are also available!

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The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts - Robert Thorogood Cover Art

The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts

The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts A Novel by Robert Thorogood

The new cozy crime novel from the bestselling author of The Marlow Murder Club , now a major TV series on PBS Masterpiece! Two dead celebrities. One village full of secrets. Someone is killing celebrities in Marlow. First, it’s a famous soccer player. Then, a bestselling thriller writer. When two shocking deaths rock their quiet riverside town, Judith, Suzie, and Becks—the unstoppable Marlow Murder Club—must untangle a dangerous web of blackmail and scandal to catch a killer. But with their trusted police ally DI Malik suddenly suspended, and Judith’s own past threatening to resurface, the women are on their own. Suspects are multiplying like tabloid headlines, secrets are stacking up, and time is running out. Can the Marlow Murder Club crack the case before the killer strikes again—or will this be the end of their crime-solving adventures?

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Kill For You - Lisa Regan Cover Art

Kill For You

Kill For You by Lisa Regan

**Previously published as ABERRATION*** A woman is found dead, her body beaten post mortem, and stuffed into her mouth is a job application with the words "For You" scrawled across it. FBI profiler Kassidy Bishop is assigned to help find the killer. Despite being scarred by her twin sister's mysterious death fifteen years earlier, Kass is now a rising star in the Bureau's Behavior Analysis Unit.  But as more victims turn up dead around the country—all with the serial killer's trademark message left at the scene—Kassidy is left with more questions than answers. The victims seem to have nothing in common, and the meticulous killer is as inconsistent as he is brutal. As Kass delves deeper into the mind of the killer, a shocking connection begins to emerge—one that is both personal, and deadly. Told from the alternating viewpoints of Kassidy and the For You Killer, Kill for You is an edge-of-your-seat, rollercoaster ride of a thriller.

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