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'Bump it to the top of your must-read list immediately.'Anna Downes'A cunning, complex, contemporary thrill-ride 'Christian White'Pomare's latest creation will…
keep you guessing right up to the last page'Rose CarlyleEver get the feeling that you're being watched?Newlyweds Lina and Cain don't make it out to their vacation home on gorgeous Lake Tarawera as often as they'd like, so when Cain suggests they rent the property out on weekends, Lina reluctantly agrees. While the home has been special to her family for generations, their neighbours are all signing up to host renters, and to be honest, she and Cain could use the extra money. What could go wrong?At first, Lina is amazed at how quickly guests line up to spend a weekend - and at how much they're willing to pay. But both Lina and Cain have been keeping secrets, secrets that won't be kept out by a new alarm system or a locked cupboard. When strange things begin happening on their property, and a visit takes a deadly turn, Lina becomes convinced that someone out there knows something they shouldn't.And when they come for her, there will be nowhere left to hide.More praise for JP Pomare:'A master of the carefully constructed, impeccably paced psycho-thriller' The Australian'Able to pull off red herrings galore and crafty, satisfying twists.' Kirkus'A writer to watch.' Publishers WeeklyThe Guide
By Peter Heller. 2021
'The poet laureate of the literary thriller: sinister and soulful'Michael Koryta, author of Those Who Wish Me DeadThe best-selling author…
of The River returns with a heart-racing thriller about a young man escaping his own grief and an elite fishing lodge in Colorado hiding a plot of shocking menace Kingfisher Lodge: a boutique resort surrounded by a mile and a half of the most pristine river water on the planet.Safe from viruses that have plagued America for years, Kingfisher offers a respite for wealthy clients - and a return to normality for fishing guide Jack, battling the demons of a recent, devastating loss. But when a human scream pierces the night, Jack soon realises that the idyllic retreat may be merely a cover for a far more sinister operation.Lucy Foley meets Liane Moriarty's Nine Perfect Strangers, with the lyrical writing of Robert Macfarlane and an eerily plausible twist... PRAISE FOR PETER HELLER AND THE RIVER'Glorious prose and razor-sharp tension' Observer Thrillers of the Year'Utter joy... A suspenseful tale told with glorious drama and lyrical flair'Denise Mina, New York Times'Urgent, visceral writing - I couldn't turn the pages fast enough'Clare Mackintosh 'Lyrical and action-packed by turns' Guardian 'A master of suspense... A thrilling read with a dramatic twist at the end: you will not be able to put it down' The Lady'A must read' Daily Express'Heller packs a ton of adventure and emotion in this short novel, and I dare you to put it down once you've picked it up' Criminal ElementTracing a Kidnapper (Behavioral Analysis Unit #3)
By Juno Rushdan. 2021
Rescuing children is her life&’s mission.Saving this one is paramount. FBI agent Madeline Striker&’s new case feels deeply personal. The…
kidnapped daughter of tech CEO Jackson Rhodes is the same age her sister was when she was abducted. The kidnap specialist&’s fierce determination to rescue Jackson&’s child forges a powerful bond between them, but they can&’t allow their intense attraction to divert their focus. Because a vindictive enemy is threatening the child&’s life.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Behavioral Analysis Unit series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Profiling a Killer by Nichole SevernBook 2: Decoding a Criminal by Barb HanBook 3: Tracing a Kidnapper by Juno RushdanBook 4: Trapping a Terrorist by Caridad PiñeiroCold Case Double Cross (Cold Case Investigators #2)
By Jessica R. Patch. 2021
They&’re on a cold trailand running out of time. Convinced his brother was wrongly convicted of murder years ago, detective…
Cash Ryland&’s determined to find the real killer—even if it puts him in the crosshairs. But he needs help from cold case investigator Mae Vogel, whom he mistreated in high school. Can they put their past aside to solve the murder…before the killer succeeds in silencing them for good?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Cold Case Investigators Book 1: Cold Case TakedownBook 2: Cold Case Double CrossBook 3: Yuletide Cold Case Cover-UpAssassin (Jimmy Coates #1)
By Joe Craig. 2005
Meet Jimmy—not your average kid, not your average assassinSome days are normal, and other days you realize you can handle…
more than you thought. But when Jimmy Coates wakes to find he can outrun, outjump, and outfight anyone—even the men in black suits that are after him—he knows this kind of overnight change doesn’t happen to normal people. And as it turns out, Jimmy isn’t normal at all.Now he’s on the run from men with mysterious green stripes on their cars and helicopters. He doesn’t have time to figure out who they are—or who he is. First, he’s got to survive, and he’s going to need every last bit of his newfound superpowers to do it.Attempted Abduction
By Sommer Smith. 2021
Their only job is to keep a baby safe,no matter what… After the attempted abduction of a newborn baby girl…
from the NICU, US marshal Grayson Thorpe must move fast. He can't let a vicious criminal kingpin get to the child—even if she is the man&’s daughter. Now Grayson and pediatric nurse Lauren Beck are risking their lives for the tiny innocent. But will it be enough to withstand one of the country's most dangerous criminals?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Rescue on the Run: An Uplifting Romantic Suspense
By Jaycee Bullard. 2021
Stranded in a storm—with kidnappers in pursuit. After stumbling onto a bank robbery, Sheriff Cal Stanek and paramedic Abby Marshall…
are taken captive. But their biggest concern is the third hostage—a pregnant teller in labor. Escape is essential, especially when they learn the robbery&’s a cover for a kidnapping…and only they can save the newborn. But the only thing more deadly than a criminal inside is the winter storm raging outside…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Undercover Protection
By Maggie K. Black. 2021
Something&’s hidden on her family farm…and it could get her killed.When Leia Dukes is kidnapped at her family farm, the…
last person she expects to rescue her is the farmhand who broke her heart. With Leia&’s life on the line, Jay Brock reveals his secret: he&’s an undercover police officer hunting a serial killer—and there&’s evidence in her childhood home. Jay might be Leia&’s only hope of staying alive, but can she trust him again?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.K-9 Recovery (STEALTH: Shadow Team #4)
By Danica Winters. 2021
Her protection detailHas become a vital rescue mission.The latest assignment for STEALTH operative Elle Spade and her K-9 partner, Daisy,…
not only involves locating and rescuing a toddler, but also forces her to work with Sergeant Grant Anders. The no-nonsense cop has just joined the search, and although Elle doesn&’t need the handsome distraction, she&’ll take the assistance. As they make a desperate effort to find the child alive, and with Daisy at the fore, they follow a sinister trail that leads to a murderer…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the STEALTH: Shadow Team series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: A Loaded QuestionBook 2: Rescue Mission: Secret ChildBook 3: A Judge's SecretsBook 4: K-9 RecoverySurviving the Truth (The Saving Kelby Creek Series #3)
By Tyler Anne Snell. 2021
An unsolved murder and a cold caseare hitting too close to home… When Willa Tate presents Detective Kenneth Gray with…
a buried box containing evidence of a thirty-five-year-old crime, he knows his newly formed task force will leave no stone unturned to find answers. But it&’s Willa&’s life on the line when Kenneth uncovers a connection between the cold case and the unsolved murder of his wife. Protecting Willa and righting past wrongs pits the dogged cop against a killer desperate to silence the truth forever.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in The Saving Kelby Creek Series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Uncovering Small Town SecretsBook 2: Searching for EvidenceBook 3: Surviving the TruthDead in the Water
By Janice Kay Johnson. 2021
She saved an undercover agent's life …only to find herself fighting for her own. Claire Holland is terrified when her…
kayaking adventure accidentally intercepts a smuggling operation and her friend is gunned down. But before she can escape, Claire witnesses someone getting shot and falling overboard. Once she pulls him ashore, she discovers undercover DEA agent Adam Taylor is still alive but badly injured. Now they must navigate the dangerous coastal wilderness unseen. But has Claire saved a handsome hero's life…just to find her own in jeopardy?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Custom Love (Fast & Fury #3)
By Chantal Fernando. 2021
The thrilling conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Chantal Fernando's Fast & Fury series, fully loaded with intense emotions and edge-of-your-seat…
suspense.All she wanted was the truth.All he wanted was to be left alone.Nadia has always been in charge of her life. As a private investigator, she makes her own hours and only takes on cases that she wants to work on. But when a family friend asks her to look into a case, she instantly regrets it—it hits far too close to home.The last thing she wants to do is rip open old wounds. Especially Trade&’s, the single father she&’s been spending time with. It isn&’t long before she&’s falling not just for him, but for the kids he&’s trying so hard to protect.But the little voice in Nadia&’s head tells her that something isn&’t right, and she&’s determined to find the truth. Using her connections to the Knights of Fury MC and the Fast & Fury motorcycle garage to gather evidence, Nadia uncovers evidence of a conspiracy that will leave everyone shaken—and force her and Trade to do whatever it takes to keep their new family safe.Fast & FuryBook 1: Custom BuiltBook 2: Custom MadeBook 3: Custom LoveAlso by Chantal Fernando:Knights of FuryBook 1: SaintBook 2: RenegadeBook 3: TemperAfter the Sun
By Jonas Eika. 2021
"Like Thomas Pynchon taking on late capitalism.…surrealistic, granular in its details, and concerned with social entropy and desperate attempts at…
communion." —Wall Street JournalFrom a major new international voice, mesmerizing, inventive fiction that probes the tender places where human longings push through the cracks of a breaking world.Under Cancún&’s hard blue sky, a beach boy provides a canvas for tourists&’ desires, seeing deep into the world&’s underbelly. An enigmatic encounter in Copenhagen takes an IT consultant down a rabbit hole of speculation that proves more seductive than sex. The collapse of a love triangle in London leads to a dangerous, hypnotic addiction. In the Nevada desert, a grieving man tries to merge with an unearthly machine.After the Sun opens portals to our newest realities, haunting the margins of a globalized world that&’s both saturated with yearning and brutally transactional. Infused with an irrepressible urgency, Eika&’s fiction seems to have conjured these far-flung characters and their encounters in a single breath. Juxtaposing startling beauty with grotesquery, balancing the hyperrealistic with the fantastical—&“as though the worlds he describes are being viewed through an ultraviolet filter,&” in one Danish reviewer's words—he has invented new modes of storytelling for an era when the old ones no longer suffice.The sparks are flying in this fast-paced romantic suspense featuring:Forced proximityCompetence kink galoreSurvival romanceA chillingly brilliant foeAnd scorching, brain-melting heat…
despite the freezing Alaska settingStranded together in a frozen wilderness, there's nowhere left to run...Hotshot pilot Leo Eddowes is afraid of nothing and no one. So when she's asked to evacuate a man from the wilds of Alaska, she doesn't hesitate. But with enemies in close pursuit and the weather turning sour, what should have been a simple mission quickly shifts to disaster.And there's only one way out.When Elias Thorne disappeared, he was America's most wanted. Now he's spent more than a decade in one of the most remote places on earth, guarding a dangerous secret. Leo's arrival, quickly followed by a team of expert hunters, leaves him no choice but to join forces with her—and run. Neither is prepared for their reluctant partnership to flare into something as wild and untamed as the frozen world around them...but as desperately cold days melt into scorchingly hot nights, Leo and Elias must learn to dig deep, trust in each other, and forge a bond as strong as the forces of nature.Praise for Whiteout:"Scorching hot."—LORI FOSTER, New York Times Bestselling Author"Twisted intrigue and sizzling passion."—REBECCA ZANETTI, New York Times Bestselling Author"Heart and heat abound!"—MOLLY O'KEEFE, USA Today Bestselling Author"Fiercely enjoyable."—TONI ANDERSON, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author"Exhilarating. I couldn't put it down!"—KATEE ROBERT, New York Times Bestselling Author"What a thrill ride!"—KATIE RUGGLE, Award-winning Author"Adriana Anders is a master."—MARIA VALE, Award-winning AuthorUnholy Murder
By Lynda La Plante. 2021
Detective Jane Tennison must lift the lid on the most chilling murder case of her career to date - in the brand…
new thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama, Lynda La Plante.A coffin is dug up by builders in the grounds of an historic convent - inside is the body of a young nun. In a city as old as London, the discovery is hardly surprising. But w hen scratch marks are found on the inside of the coffin lid, Detective Jane Tennison believes she has unearthed a mystery far darker than any she's investigated before. However, not everyone agrees. Tennison's superiors dismiss it as an historic cold case, and the Church seems desperate to conceal the facts from the investigation. It's clear that someone is hiding the truth, and perhaps even the killer. Tennison must pray she can find both - before they are buried forever . . . In Unholy Murder, Tennison must lift the lid on the most chilling murder case of her career to date . . .Burden Falls
By Kat Ellis. 2021
Riverdale meets The Haunting of Hill House in the terrifying new thriller from the author of Harrow Lake. "Cinematic, clever, and…
creepy, with a main character that leaps off the page, Burden Falls ticks off all my moody thriller boxes." —Goldy Moldavsky, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Girl and Kill the Boy BandThe town of Burden Falls drips with superstition, from rumors of its cursed waterfall to Dead-Eyed Sadie, the disturbing specter who haunts it. Ava Thorn grew up right beside the falls, and since a horrific accident killed her parents a year ago, she's been plagued by nightmares in which Sadie comes calling—nightmares so chilling, Ava feels as if she&’ll never wake up. But when someone close to Ava is brutally murdered and she&’s the primary suspect, she begins to wonder if the stories might be more than legends—and if the ghost haunting her dreams might be terrifyingly real. Whatever secrets Burden Falls is hiding, there's a killer on the loose . . . with a vendetta against the Thorns. "Reads like a horror blockbuster in the best way possible." —PopSugar"Superb." —BCCB"A great scary story with an even mix of heart and blood." —SLJ "Gritty...Spine-tingling...Twisty." —KirkusThe Cheerleaders
By Kara Thomas. 2018
From the author of The Darkest Corners and Little Monsters comes an all-new edge-of-your-seat thriller set in upstate New York…
about an eerie sequence of seemingly unrelated events that leaves five cheerleaders dead. There are no more cheerleaders in the town of Sunnybrook.First there was the car accident--two girls dead after hitting a tree on a rainy night. Not long after, the murders happened. Those two girls were killed by the man next door. The police shot him, so no one will ever know his reasons. Monica's sister was the last cheerleader to die. After her suicide, Sunnybrook High disbanded the cheer squad. No one wanted to be reminded of the girls they'd lost. That was five years ago. Now the faculty and students at Sunnybrook High want to remember the lost cheerleaders. But for Monica, it's not that easy. She just wants to forget. Only, Monica's world is starting to unravel. There are the letters in her stepdad's desk, an unearthed, years-old cell phone, a strange new friend at school. . . . Whatever happened five years ago isn't over. Some people in town know more than they're saying. And somehow, Monica is at the center of it all. There are no more cheerleaders in Sunnybrook, but that doesn't mean anyone else is safe.Swan Peak: A Dave Robicheaux Novel (Dave Robicheaux #17)
By James Lee Burke. 2008
Trouble follows Dave Robicheaux. James Lee Burke's new novel, Swan Peak, finds Detective Robicheaux far from his New Iberia roots,…
attempting to relax in the untouched wilderness of rural Montana. He, his wife, and his buddy Clete Purcell have retreated to stay at an old friend's ranch, hoping to spend their days fishing and enjoying their distance from the harsh, gritty landscape of Louisiana post-Katrina. But the serenity is soon shattered when two college students are found brutally murdered in the hills behind where the Robicheauxs and Purcell are staying. They quickly find themselves involved in a twisted and dangerous mystery involving a wealthy, vicious oil tycoon, his deformed brother and beautiful wife, a sexually deviant minister, an escaped con and former country music star, and a vigilante Texas gunbull out for blood. At the center of the storm is Clete, who cannot shake the feeling that he is being haunted by the ghosts from his past -- namely Sally Dio, the mob boss he'd sabotaged and killed years before. In this expertly drawn, gripping story, Burke deftly weaves intricate, engaging plotlines and original, compelling characters with his uniquely graceful prose. He transcends genre yet again in the latest thrilling addition to his New York Times bestselling series.Night of Thunder: A Bob Lee Swagger Novel (Bob Lee Swagger #5)
By Stephen Hunter. 2008
Forced off the road and into a crash that leaves her in a coma, barely clinging onto life, journalist Nikki…
Swagger had been investigating reports of a crystal meth superlab in sleepy Tennessee, when she found herself inadvertently peeling back the layers on a huge conspiracy. Bob Lee Swagger is worried. As a former Marine Corps sniper, he's picked up more than his fair share of enemies hell-bent on revenge and he senses that something isn't right. Unconvinced by the Sheriff's conclusion that Nikki's crash was caused by a local kid high on Meth, Bob picks up the investigation where his daughter left off. As Swagger digs deeper, a violent crime clan, gunmen of all stripes and shapes, and deranged evangelicals all rear their ugly heads, but they will live to rue the day they targeted the wrong man's daughter.The Shadow of Your Smile
By Mary Higgins Clark. 2010
In The Shadow of Your Smile, worldwide bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark weaves a spellbinding thriller revolving around a long-held…
family secret that threatens to emerge and take the life of an unsuspecting heiress. At age eighty-two and in failing health, Olivia Morrow knows she has little time left. The last of her line, she faces a momentous choice: expose a long-held family secret, or take it with her to her grave. Olivia has in her possession letters from her deceased cousin Catherine, a nun, now being considered for beatification by the Catholic Church--the final step before sainthood. In her lifetime, Sister Catherine had founded seven hospitals for disabled children. Now the cure of a four-year-old boy dying of brain cancer is being attributed to her. After his case was pronounced medically hopeless, the boy's desperate mother had organized a prayer crusade to Sister Catherine, leading to his miraculous recovery. The letters Olivia holds are the evidence that Catherine gave birth at age seventeen to a child, a son, and gave him up for adoption. Olivia knows the identity of the young man who fathered Catherine's child: Alex Gannon, who went on to become a world-famous doctor, scientist, and inventor holding medical patents. Now, two generations later, thirty-one-year-old pediatrician Dr. Monica Farrell, Catherine's granddaughter, stands as the rightful heir to what remains of the family fortune. But in telling Monica who she really is, Olivia would have to betray Catherine's wishes and reveal the story behind Monica's ancestry. The Gannon fortune is being squandered by Alex's nephews Greg and Peter Gannon, and other board members of the Gannon Foundation, who camouflage their profligate lifestyles with philanthropy. Now their carefully constructed image is cracking. Greg, a prominent financier, is under criminal investigation, and Peter, a Broadway producer, is asuspect in the murder of a young woman who has been extorting money from him. The only people aware of Olivia's impending choice are those exploiting the Gannon inheritance. To silence Olivia and prevent Monica from learning the secret, some of them will stop at nothing--even murder. Clark's riveting new novel explores the juxtaposition of medical science and religious faith, and the search for identity by the daughter of a man adopted at birth.