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A Secondhand Lie: A psychological thriller novella (The Killer Thriller Series #2)
By Pamela Crane. 2016
Sometimes you know things you’re not supposed to know. Things that you can never un-know. Things that will change the…
course of your life…and the fate of the ones you love. I found her in our living room, bleeding and close to death, but alive. Barely. Until morning stole her last breath. The media called her killer the “Triangle Terror” … and then forgot about her. But I never forgot—my murdered sister, and an investigation that led to my own resurrection from the dead. Twenty-two years ago, on a cold February night, Landon Worthington lost his father for the last time. After an armed robbery gone wrong, evidence and witness testimony pointed a shaky finger at Dan Worthington—deadbeat dad and alcoholic husband. But before the dust could settle over the conviction, Landon’s preteen sister, Alexis, is murdered in their home, plunging Landon’s life into further despair.Two decades and a cold case later, Landon is dogged by guilt over their estranged relationship and decides to confront his incarcerated father about what really happened the night of the robbery. But the years of lies are hard to unravel. And the biggest question of all haunts him: How does everything tie into his sister’s murder?And so begins Landon’s journey to piece together the puzzle of secrets, lies, and truths that can free his father, avenge his sister, and perhaps save himself.A short mystery you can fit in before bed, perfect for fans Robert Dugoni's Third Watch and Dean Koontz's The Neighbor.Dead Man's Hand: Crime Fiction at the Poker Table
By Otto Penzler. 2008
Hit the jackpot with stories from Michael Connelly, Laura Lippman, Walter Mosley, Alexander McCall Smith, and more superstars of mystery.…
In &“One Dollar Jackpot,&” Michael Connelly&’s curmudgeonly Harry Bosch finds himself going toe-to-toe with a professional poker player. Jeffery Deaver offers up &“Bump,&” a tale of a has-been actor trying to make it big by hustling cards. &“Hardly Knew Her&” by Laura Lippmann showcases a young woman learning about bluffing the hard way, while &“In the Eyes of Children&” by Alexander McCall Smith features a scam at a poker table on the high seas. With these, and more offerings from mystery greats such as Joyce Carol Oates, John Lescroart, Walter Mosley, Peter Robinson, and Eric Van Lustbader, Dead Man&’s Hand is a suspenseful anthology that&’s a big winner for any fan of crime fiction.With a foreword from Martina Cole, the Queen of CrimeMost authors write what they know. Linda Calvey writes what she…
lived. They grew up with nothing. Just a regular family scraping by, living an honest life while crime ruled the East End. Until all that honesty and all that hard work left them with nothing.Poor, destitute and hungry, young Ruby decides to pull them from the ashes. It starts as one job, one step outside the law. Yet that one step sets her on a path - straight to the top.But in the East End you don't build an empire without making a few enemies . . . Welcome to the underbelly of London, where criminals run the streets and one woman will do anything to protect her family.The crime debut novel of the year, perfect for readers who loved No Mercy and Queenie.Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers and Jessie Keane, this gangland thriller shows how far one woman will go to…
protect her family's empire. ___________Most authors write what they know. Linda Calvey writes what she lived.After Ruby's husband, Archie, is brutally murdered, she is distraught.But with an empire to run, Ruby has no time for tears. Determined to keep her family safe, she sends her beloved daughter Cathy away, far from the violence and secrets.As Ruby fights off the affections of her business partner, Vladimir, as well as attacks from local gangs, she knows the game is too dangerous to stay in forever.But who can be trusted, and who is out for blood?In Ruby's empire, family is everything. So, when Cathy gets into trouble, Ruby vows to protect her, whatever the cost.IF YOU COME FOR THE QUEEN, YOU'D BETTER NOT MISS... ___________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LOCKSMITH: ????? 'Up there with the best'????? 'A brilliant, gripping story which captured me from the first page'????? 'I could not put it down!'????? 'Wish I could give it more than five stars!'????? 'Action-packed and full of drama till the very end'Cosplay Crime (Orca Currents)
By Marty Chan. 2024
Shy thirteen-year-old Bree must channel her inner anime heroine to solve a crime at the Anime Expo. Bree Wong and…
her best friend, Alix, are so excited to be at the anime fan convention. They’re dressed as the lead characters from their favorite anime series. Bree cosplays as Red Squirrel, the redheaded detective, and can’t wait to meet Midori, the Japanese voice actor for the character. But before she gets the chance, it’s announced that Midori’s signing event has been cancelled. Bree is devastated. So when she overhears that a valuable original print of Red Squirrel belonging to Midori has been stolen, she decides to investigate and catch the thief. Maybe Bree can get a face-to-face with Midori if she recovers the stolen print. The only problem is the culprit was seen wearing a cosplay costume. Not just any costume, but one of the most popular characters at the convention. Bree must channel Red Squirrel and get to the bottom of this or lose her chance to meet her idol. What a tough nut to crack!Dead Witch Walking (Hollows #1)
By Kim Harrison. 2004
The first book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison's Hollows series!All the creatures of the night gather…
in "the Hollows" of Cincinnati, to hide, to prowl, to party . . . and to feed.Vampires rule the darkness in a predator-eat-predator world rife with dangers beyond imagining—and it's Rachel Morgan's job to keep that world civilized.A bounty hunter and a witch with serious sex appeal and an attitude, she'll bring 'em back alive, dead . . . or undead.The first book in the chapter book refresh of the classic Hardy Boys series.In Trouble at the Arcade, nine-year-old Frank…
and eight-year-old Joe Hardy discover trouble lurking at the local arcade and decide they make pretty good detectives—just like their dad!Double Take (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #21)
By Carolyn Keene. 2009
In Treasure Trouble, Nancy, George, and Bess are headed to Barnacle Beach for a pirate-themed birthday party. But when the…
treasure chest filled with party favors disappears, playtime is over. With the help of a mysterious treasure map, the Clue Crew needs to reclaim the missing loot before the party’s completely ruined. In Double Take, the Clue Crew has competition—one of their classmates has started a rival sleuthing club! Can Nancy and the girls solve the latest case before the phony detectives do?The Real Silent Witnesses: Shocking cases from the World of Forensic Science
By Wensley Clarkson. 2021
WITH A FOREWORD BY NIGEL McCRERY, CREATOR OF SILENT WITNESSGoing beyond the popular TV show, this is the true story…
of forensic science from those who solve crimes without witnesses. How do you identify a serial killer?What are the tell-tale signs of guilt?Can we now solve the unsolvable?Since even before the first season of Silent Witness in 1996, forensic science has played an increasingly important role in the investigation of violent crimes.With a boom in cold-blooded cases throughout the 1980s, police began to rely on DNA evidence to help them find perpetrators and since then forensic science has taken off as a powerful tool in solving murders. Bestselling true crime author Wensley Clarkson takes us beyond the headlines to examine the real-life stories where forensics have played a crucial role. He speaks to experts who have worked on the most gruesome, most chilling and most shocking crime scenes and explains how notorious criminal cases from across the world were solved.And he shows how the silent witness is often the one who screams the loudest.The Phoenix Crown: A Novel
By Kate Quinn, Janie Chang. 2024
From bestselling authors Janie Chang and Kate Quinn, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged…
women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles.San Francisco, 1906. In a city bustling with newly minted millionaires and scheming upstarts, two very different women hope to change their fortunes: Gemma, a golden-haired, silver-voiced soprano whose career desperately needs rekindling, and Suling, a petite and resolute Chinatown embroideress who is determined to escape an arranged marriage. Their paths cross when they are drawn into the orbit of Henry Thornton, a charming railroad magnate whose extraordinary collection of Chinese antiques includes the fabled Phoenix Crown, a legendary relic of Beijing’s fallen Summer Palace.His patronage offers Gemma and Suling the chance of a lifetime, but their lives are thrown into turmoil when a devastating earthquake rips San Francisco apart and Thornton disappears, leaving behind a mystery reaching further than anyone could have imagined . . . until the Phoenix Crown reappears five years later at a sumptuous Paris costume ball, drawing Gemma and Suling together in one last desperate quest for justice.A wounded Smoky Mountains Ranger faces danger—and desire—to save a hunted woman in this romantic suspense novel from the award-winning…
author.A dangerous mountain escape.An attraction neither can deny.Adam McKenzie’s protective instincts are on overdrive, but Jody Ingram is no helpless victim. She refuses to abandon the injured ranger who saved her life despite the mysterious gunmen hot on her trail.When their forced flight through treacherous mountain terrain leads to unbridled passion, Adam must decide if guarding Jody 24/7 is worth the risk to his life and his heart . . . From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.The Mighty McKenzies seriesSmoky Mountains RangerSmokies Special AgentConflicting EvidenceUndercover RebelBrace for Impact
By Janice Kay Johnson. 2019
USA Today–Bestselling Author: Bound by fate, a couple confronts danger and desire.Can she trust a stranger?The sole survivor of a…
deliberate plane crash, Maddy Kane has gone from protected witness to roaming target. Badly injured and lost in the wilderness, Maddy is forced to trust the stranger who came to her aid.No mere hiker, Will Gannon is former Delta Force. The battle-scarred medic knows he is Maddy’s only hope in a desperate situation. With survival a long shot, can the two become allies, and maybe more—before it’s too late?Award-winning author: After nearly losing her life to kidnappers, a woman is unsure she can learn to trust an Undercover…
Rebel.Keeping his true identity a secret is the only way to complete his undercover mission . . . Shannon Murphy has no idea her neighbor is a Homeland Security agent working undercover to break up a human trafficking ring. Ian McKenzie wants to keep it that way. Until the mission to rescue Shannon’s friend from the same abductors Shannon escaped goes south, plunging her into mortal danger.After keeping secrets, can Ian convince Shannon to trust him with her life?The Mighty McKenzies seriesSmoky Mountains RangerSmokies Special AgentConflicting EvidenceUndercover RebelFrom Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Alaskan Showdown
By Sarah Varland. 2020
A dangerous discovery places a search & rescue expert in the path of a serial killer in this inspirational romantic…
suspense mystery.After finding the body of a missing hiker in her small Alaska town, search-and-rescue dog handler Adriana Steele becomes the target of a serial killer thought to have been inactive for decades. Now Adriana’s determined to help Officer Levi Wicks catch the murderer. But with the cold case heating up . . . the jaded officer is all that stands between her and death.A seasoned cop and the woman he’s falling for are targeted by a killer in this romantic suspense from a…
USA Today–bestselling author.Detective Lieutenant Thomas Watson had been off air force active duty so long, he thought he was safe. Until a gunman crashes his daughter’s wedding, reawakening the warrior inside him. He hires nurse Jane Boyle to care for his injured father so he can focus on bringing the gunman to justice. While Jane is the ideal caretaker, her dark past has landed her in witness protection. And the more she’s embraced by this family of cops, the more danger she’s in. For a shadow from Thomas’s own past might be willing to lend Jane’s stalker a helping hand . . .Omega Sector: Critical Response Books 4-6 (Omega Sector: Critical Response)
By Janie Crouch. 2016
Now available in one incredible volume: three stories from USA TODAY bestselling author Janie Crouch. Previously published as Man of…
Action, Overwhelming Force, and Battle Tested!PursuitAndrea Gordon has became one of Omega Sector's top agents. Her skill at reading people is unrivaled—until she meets fellow profiler Brandon Han. Paired together to track a serial killer who has been targeting at-risk women, the two become entangled beyond the case. Then Andrea's own sordid past surfaces and they&’re forced to question everything about the assignment…and each other.RevengeDespite an illustrious career as a top hostage negotiator, Joe Matarazzo is haunted by the past. When Joe's exes begin to fall victim to a violent stalker, Joe seeks the help of Laura Birchwood—a lawyer and the woman he once loved. Despite old wounds, Laura agrees to help Joe find out who's framing him. And while they expect to be met with danger, they're unprepared for passion that still burns strong, and their determination to give what was between them a second chance. StalkedEverywhere she went, Rosalyn Mellinger had eyes on her. Meeting Steve Drackett on vacation only scares her more. Another person to be hurt by her stalker. But Rosalyn had no idea Steve was part of Omega Sector—literally no one better to protect her. Steve has years of experience, and while the Watcher preys upon Rosalyn, Steve is determined to beat him at his own game.Omega Sector: Critical Response Books 1-3 (Omega Sector: Critical Response)
By Janie Crouch. 2016
Three stories from USA TODAY bestselling author Janie Crouch are now available in one heart-stopping volume! SaviorOmega Sector: Critical Response…
agent Derek Waterman is hunting some very bad men. But before he can start busting bad guys, he needs help from Dr. Molly Humphries, Omega's lead forensic scientist. Then Molly's kidnapped and Derek will stop at nothing to save her.ProtectAs a top agent with Omega Sector: Critical Response, Jon Hatton needs to get a decent lead soon or a serial rapist will strike again. His best chances lie with the intuitive skills of forensic artist Sherry Mitchell. Before long, she uncovers clues that prompt a frightening message from the attacker. Jon knows Sherry's determined to help catch this criminal, but keeping her safe is his top priority.RescueIt's been eight years since Liam Goetz has seen his ex-fiancé, Vanessa Epperson. An unexpected phone call from Vanessa—desperate for his help in a human trafficking case—resurrects old longings. As they work together to save hostages and catch a predator, Liam begins to learn some shocking truths—about himself and the woman he thought he once knew so well…Originally published as Special Forces Savior, Fully Committed and Armored Attraction.The Atlas Maneuver (Cotton Malone #18)
By Steve Berry. 2024
From celebrated New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry comes the latest Cotton Malone adventure, in which Cotton unravels a…
mystery from World War II involving a legendary lost treasure, Yamashita's Gold, worth billions.1945. In the waning months of World War II, Japan hid vast quantities of gold and other stolen valuables in boobytrapped underground caches all across the Philippines. By 1947 some of that loot was recovered, not by treasure hunters, but by the United States government, which told no one about the find. Instead, those assets were stamped classified, shipped to Europe, and secretly assimilated into something called the Black Eagle Trust.Present day. Retired Justice Department operative, Cotton Malone, is in Switzerland doing a favor for a friend. But what was supposed to be a simple operation turns violent and Cotton is thrust into a war between the world's oldest bank and the CIA, a battle that directly involves the Black Eagle Trust. He quickly discovers that everything hinges on a woman from his past, who suddenly reappears harboring a host of explosive secrets centering around bitcoin. The cryptocurrency is being quietly weaponized, readied for an assault on the world's financial systems, a calculated move that will have devastating consequences. Cotton has no choice. He has to act. But at what cost?From the stolid banking halls of Luxembourg, to the secret vaults of Switzerland, and finally up into the treacherous mountains of southern Morocco, Cotton Malone is stymied at every turn. Each move he makes seems wrong, and nothing works, until he finally comes face-to-face with the Atlas Maneuver.All the Rage: A Novel (DI Fawley series #4)
By Cara Hunter. 2024
“Fantastic...my favorite series ever!” --Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next DoorFrom Cara Hunter, the New York Times…
bestselling author of Murder in the Family, comes the fourth novel in her DI Fawley detective series, one of Britain’s most enduringly popular and mega-selling crime series.After being abducted and assaulted, a teenage girl somehow managed to escape from her captor. She is traumatized and needs to heal, but the police need her help to catch her assailant—information she clearly knows, but is unwilling to give. Without the girl’s assistance, DI Adam Fawley’s investigation is at a dead end. When another girl vanishes under the same circumstances, he recognizes a disturbing pattern—and a link to something long buried in his past. . .The Arsenic Eater's Wife: A brand new dark historical mystery that will keep you guessing
By Tonya Mitchell. 2024
A woman is accused of killing her husband, but is she actually guilty? Inspired by a true historical case, this…
novel will delight and engross readers. Liverpool, England, 1889: In the shadowy streets, the air is thick with secrets and the line between guilt and innocence blurs. Twenty-six-year-old Constance Sullivan is brought to trial charged with poisoning her husband, William. But William was no ordinary victim… As Constance's barrister fights to prove her innocence, a sinister web of deception unravels, exposing the dark underbelly of their seemingly idyllic marriage. One by one, witnesses emerge with incriminating testimony and facts about the dark side of Constance and William&’s marriage are revealed. For many, the widow&’s guilt seems clear. But is someone holding the key to the whole truth? Inspired by a true case, The Arsenic Eater&’s Wife will hold the reader spellbound until the final, heart-stopping revelation.Praise for Tonya Mitchell&’s A Feigned Madness &“A compelling read for anyone with an interest in Victorian history.&” —Pam Lecky, author of the Lucy Lawrence mysteries &“Vivid, enthralling . . . a knockout.&” —Kim Taylor Blakemore, author of After Alice Fell