Ghost
In Ghost, Hamon de Quillan delivers a contemporary crime thriller that brilliantly blends classic procedural investigation with the challenges of the modern cyber threat.The plot begins at the heart of power, at 36 Quai des Orf癡vres, when a cyberattack, orchestrated by an autonomous programme named 'Ghost', takes the Ministry of Justice's archives hostage. Inspector Matthieu Verne finds himself at the centre of the storm when forensic analysis of the malware reveals the intellectual signature of his twin brother, ?tienne Verne, who officially died fifteen years earlier.This 'dead man's switch' mechanism forces Matthieu to revisit the tragic events of November 2011, a night when police corruption and personal tragedy became intertwined.Ghost stands out for its technical precision and emotional depth. Beyond the suspense of the countdown, the novel explores the persistence of memory in the digital age and the weight of remorse. It is a work about resilience, driven by nuanced characters: Matthieu, the cop worn down by compromise; Nina, the idealistic hacker; and the ghost of ?tienne, an omniscient presence who guides and judges the living.As much a thriller of memory as it is a thriller of action, Ghost combines procedural precision, political tension and intimate emotion. Hamon de Quillan brings to life haunted characters, a magnetic city and a plot where the digital never replaces the human: it extends it, exposes it and sometimes condemns it.A novel for readers of contemporary suspense, ambitious French crime fiction and dark, sophisticated techno-political fiction.
Woke Up Dead
Sergeant CJ Jensen is adjusting to life as a new homeowner in Pine County when the Sheriff's Office receives a call about a bar patron who never woke up after a night of sleeping it off in a local establishment's back room. In the process of death notifications, CJ and Pam learn of his connection to one of the most notorious criminal Pine County families, a drug smuggling operation and his own past life transgressions. How does a Beaver Dam fit into this mystery and will Riley be successful at another undercover assignment?Praise for Skidded and Skunked - "I never expected the twists and turns in this book. It seems D.L Dixen has seen some things in her former life before becoming an author. I couldn't put it down! Super easy read that will keep you reading and waiting for what will come next!" - J.R.Editorial Review by S. Peters DavisBook number 13 in the Pine County Mystery Series drew me along until the very end, including the Epilogue. CJ Jensen, Pam Ryan, Sandi Maki, Riley Sanders, Floyd Swenson, and the rest of the characters, established or new to the series, made quite a stirring story of murder, drugs, domestic abuse, money laundering, and more, with the sheriff's department's personal lives included as well. The main characters drive the adventure throughout, with more interesting facts about each introduced along the way. An addictive series to read, I'm so looking forward to book number 14.
The Perfect Suburb
"The Perfect Suburb. House after house, immaculately manicured lawns, friendly neighbors. But behind this facade of prosperity lies something people prefer to keep quiet about. When a crime occurs in this paradise, everyone becomes a suspect."The Perfect Suburb" is a mystery about people who have done everything to appear good. But what happens when the masks come off?"
The Dogs of Beaumont Heights
Fentanyl. The latest scourge of Monticello's street. A detective, a street-level dealer, and an ambitious police official, it will weave its way through their lives and change their fates. For Detective Jessica Branson, it makes the house she can't afford unlivable and unrentable. When her tenants overdose, one fatally, her career teeters toward a crash. For Marcus Lincoln, it's the latest product, his ticket to the top of the Game as he moves up in the gang that still rules the city's Holland Bay neighborhood. But one man stands in his way, and Linc holds a grudge. Between making his anger known and building his new empire, he finds himself on the bad side of the city's drug lord. For Derek Roberts, the drug becomes a major headache and a political football as he navigates between two ambitious candidates for mayor. But it's also an opportunity to reach one of his longtime goals: Getting rid of Jessica Branson. An imprisoned drug boss, a scheming council member, and a former Amish man running a junkyard complicate matters. But it all ties together when a maligned breed of dog kills a little girl in the neighborhood of Beaumont Heights. Praise for The Dogs of Beaumont Heights: "Sets up on page one and never lets up." -Colin Campbell, author of the Jim Grant Thrillers "Fast-paced and meticulously detailed, Jim Winter's spicy new crime novel crackles with intensity. He does a tremendous job of pulling together the tangled threads of his complex story in a thoroughly satisfying manner." -Patrick H. Moore, author of 27 Days "Winter knows how to mix and match, and the thrills come quickly. Definitely a novel for today that suits its readers who like their action a little uncivilized." -G. Miki Hayden, Writer's Digest University mystery and thriller writing instructor "The Dogs of Beaumont Heights will keep you turning pages into the wee morning hours, through your coffee, out the door, and on breaks at work. A great addition to the thriller lover's library shelf." -Susan Wingate, award-winning author of How the Deer Moon Hungers "Winter dishes up a compelling cast of characters on various sides of the law, a strong sense of place, and a gritty, twisty plot to weave an explosive tale of corruption and violence that burns hot from start to finish." -Andrew Welsh-Huggins, author of the Andy Hayes PI series "Winters' work smacks of McBain and Wambaugh, but there's a modern street-level tenor here-a wide aperture aimed squarely at the probing tendrils of unabated drugs and corruption." -Matt Phillips, author of Accidental Outlaws "A first-class crime story where local politics is rife with backroom deals, the police force is buried in corruption, and organized crime is on the rise. At the epicenter is Jessica Branson, a shrewd, attractive, no-nonsense detective who gets results." -Jonathan J. Brown, author of the Lou Crasher thrillers "With a fast-paced plot where the stakes increase with every turn of the page, Jim Winters has written a scorching Midwest crime epic where sociopathic drug dealers, opportunistic cops, and crooked politicians all feed from the rotting underbelly of a city in crisis." -Chuck Marten, author of Bad Guy Lawyer "Winter weaves a masterful tale of gritty, urban suspense. No one is clean; everyone has a secret. Getting to the bottom of it keeps the pages turning." -TG Wolff, author of the De La Cruz Casefiles and co-creator of Mysteries to Die For podcast
The Girl in the Attic
The most twisty, gripping and darkly-unhinged suspense thriller of the year! Fans of Daniel Hurst, TM Logan and Frieda McFadden won't be able to put it down.
Shadow Hunt
Discover the first in this breathtaking, unputdownable series from bestselling author Tom Bale. If you're a fan of Reacher - you will LOVE Clayton! Suddenly Joe was back in the job and doing what he did best... becoming someone else. Mixing with the bad guys in order to bring them down. Three years ago, after an undercover police operation went disastrously wrong, CID officer Joe Clayton lost his career and his family. Forced to adopt a new identity, he lives under the radar, taking whatever jobs he can find. Always looking over his shoulder, always hunted. Now living on the tiny south coast island of Terror's Reach, home to rival business tycoons Robert Felton and Valentin Nasenko, Joe works as a bodyguard to Nasenko's wife, Cassie, and her two children. But when a burning summer's day explodes into violence, and a murderous gang targets the ultra-exclusive community, only one man stands a chance of saving the residents from annihilation. Joe must draw upon all his skills and determination to keep them alive. But nothing is as it seems on Terror's Reach, and a long night of betrayal and murder leaves Joe fighting for his own survival ... *Title previously published as Terror's Reach Praise for Tom Bale: 'Very clever and very nasty. Tom Bale is back. With a vengeance.' - Bestselling author Luke Jennings 'A masterclass in nail-biting tension and a true page turner' Bestselling author K. L. Slater 'A fantastic thriller. Gripped me from the first page and didn't let go. Tom Bale is the British Harlan Coben.' John Carson 'Tom Bale is one of the best British thriller writers around.' Simon Kernick Readers are loving the Joe Clayton series... 'A beautifully crafted book Mr Bale. Give me more more more!' Reader Review 'Buckle up! Another great read from this superb author' Reader Review 'Think of the type of character Reacher is, re-invent him as English and you have Tom Bale's Joe.' Reader Review 'Relentless action and drama. Tom Bale's books are brilliant' Reader Review '"Unputdownable" is a clich矇 but it applies to Bale's books. Conclusion: a great read.'Reader Review
The Girl in the Attic
The most twisty, gripping and darkly-unhinged suspense thriller of the year! Fans of Daniel Hurst, TM Logan and Frieda McFadden won't be able to put it down.
Dirty Tricks
The BRAND NEW instalment in this gripping gangland series from bestselling author Evie Hunter! The final showdown will be explosive! Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers The score will be settled once and for all... Callie Renfew didn't go looking for trouble, but now it's at her door there's no way she's backing down. It's been a year since Callie last saw her useless husband Gavin and although everyone else thinks he's dead, Callie has an uneasy feeling that her husband is still alive and waiting to make his final vengeful move.... Until then, Callie plans to get on with her life and pushes forward with a new business scheme with her new millionaire business partner, enigmatic Spaniard Carlos Martinez. But when Callie discovers that Martinez might not be as honest she first thought, it becomes imperative that she get to the bottom of how he came to be in her life in the first place. And as Callie suspected, the trail leads straight back to Gavin... But if Gavin thinks he can play dirty then Callie has a few tricks up her own sleeve too. This time the final reckoning will be deadlier than ever... Praise for Evie Hunter: 'A brilliant read that hooked me from the outset. I couldn't tear myself away!' Bestselling author Gemma Rogers 'Couldn't put it down. I was engrossed from start to finish' Reader Review 'Brilliant read!! read in a day!!' Reader Review 'Evie Hunter's books always have you thinking 'who done it?' and surprises you at the end' Reader Review
The Girl in the Attic
The most twisty, gripping and darkly-unhinged suspense thriller of the year! Fans of Daniel Hurst, TM Logan and Frieda McFadden won't be able to put it down.
Dirty Tricks
The BRAND NEW instalment in this gripping gangland series from bestselling author Evie Hunter! The final showdown will be explosive! Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers The score will be settled once and for all... Callie Renfew didn't go looking for trouble, but now it's at her door there's no way she's backing down. It's been a year since Callie last saw her useless husband Gavin and although everyone else thinks he's dead, Callie has an uneasy feeling that her husband is still alive and waiting to make his final vengeful move.... Until then, Callie plans to get on with her life and pushes forward with a new business scheme with her new millionaire business partner, enigmatic Spaniard Carlos Martinez. But when Callie discovers that Martinez might not be as honest she first thought, it becomes imperative that she get to the bottom of how he came to be in her life in the first place. And as Callie suspected, the trail leads straight back to Gavin... But if Gavin thinks he can play dirty then Callie has a few tricks up her own sleeve too. This time the final reckoning will be deadlier than ever... Praise for Evie Hunter: 'A brilliant read that hooked me from the outset. I couldn't tear myself away!' Bestselling author Gemma Rogers 'Couldn't put it down. I was engrossed from start to finish' Reader Review 'Brilliant read!! read in a day!!' Reader Review 'Evie Hunter's books always have you thinking 'who done it?' and surprises you at the end' Reader Review
The Girl in the Attic
The most twisty, gripping and darkly-unhinged suspense thriller of the year! Fans of Daniel Hurst, TM Logan and Frieda McFadden won't be able to put it down.
Dirty Tricks
The BRAND NEW instalment in this gripping gangland series from bestselling author Evie Hunter! The final showdown will be explosive! Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers The score will be settled once and for all... Callie Renfew didn't go looking for trouble, but now it's at her door there's no way she's backing down. It's been a year since Callie last saw her useless husband Gavin and although everyone else thinks he's dead, Callie has an uneasy feeling that her husband is still alive and waiting to make his final vengeful move.... Until then, Callie plans to get on with her life and pushes forward with a new business scheme with her new millionaire business partner, enigmatic Spaniard Carlos Martinez. But when Callie discovers that Martinez might not be as honest she first thought, it becomes imperative that she get to the bottom of how he came to be in her life in the first place. And as Callie suspected, the trail leads straight back to Gavin... But if Gavin thinks he can play dirty then Callie has a few tricks up her own sleeve too. This time the final reckoning will be deadlier than ever... Praise for Evie Hunter: 'A brilliant read that hooked me from the outset. I couldn't tear myself away!' Bestselling author Gemma Rogers 'Couldn't put it down. I was engrossed from start to finish' Reader Review 'Brilliant read!! read in a day!!' Reader Review 'Evie Hunter's books always have you thinking 'who done it?' and surprises you at the end' Reader Review
Shadow Hunt
Discover the first in this breathtaking, unputdownable series from bestselling author Tom Bale. If you're a fan of Reacher - you will LOVE Clayton! Suddenly Joe was back in the job and doing what he did best... becoming someone else. Mixing with the bad guys in order to bring them down. Three years ago, after an undercover police operation went disastrously wrong, CID officer Joe Clayton lost his career and his family. Forced to adopt a new identity, he lives under the radar, taking whatever jobs he can find. Always looking over his shoulder, always hunted. Now living on the tiny south coast island of Terror's Reach, home to rival business tycoons Robert Felton and Valentin Nasenko, Joe works as a bodyguard to Nasenko's wife, Cassie, and her two children. But when a burning summer's day explodes into violence, and a murderous gang targets the ultra-exclusive community, only one man stands a chance of saving the residents from annihilation. Joe must draw upon all his skills and determination to keep them alive. But nothing is as it seems on Terror's Reach, and a long night of betrayal and murder leaves Joe fighting for his own survival ... *Title previously published as Terror's Reach Praise for Tom Bale: 'Very clever and very nasty. Tom Bale is back. With a vengeance.' - Bestselling author Luke Jennings 'A masterclass in nail-biting tension and a true page turner' Bestselling author K. L. Slater 'A fantastic thriller. Gripped me from the first page and didn't let go. Tom Bale is the British Harlan Coben.' John Carson 'Tom Bale is one of the best British thriller writers around.' Simon Kernick Readers are loving the Joe Clayton series... 'A beautifully crafted book Mr Bale. Give me more more more!' Reader Review 'Buckle up! Another great read from this superb author' Reader Review 'Think of the type of character Reacher is, re-invent him as English and you have Tom Bale's Joe.' Reader Review 'Relentless action and drama. Tom Bale's books are brilliant' Reader Review '"Unputdownable" is a clich矇 but it applies to Bale's books. Conclusion: a great read.'Reader Review
Illusory
'It all starts with a fiery night of bullets and car crashes leading to five people dead - two local traffic enforcers, the mayor's son and two bodyguards. Andor, a senior traffic enforcer, is the only surviving witness of this highway mayhem and murder. This bleak moment happened so fast that he is only sure of one thing, the assailant had a mermaid tattoo inked on his forearm. The veteran enforcer is now entangled with the queries of the police and the mayor's cohorts. Unbeknownst to them, Andor has his own way of dealing with this kind of problem, just like the way he used to do when he was still young and living a more dangerous life. But it might be more important to ask how deep Andor really is in this enigma especially because he just recently mentored 3 new recruits all having the same mermaid tattoo and 2 of these recruits are now lifeless. This is more than a car crash but an elaborate plan stemming from the world of politics and organized crime.
The Gorgon of Los Feliz
Welcome to the dregs of Los Angeles, 2018. The Gorgon of Los Feliz is Cameron Kilbride, a bisexual female in her early twenties, newly evicted, hustling a living by rolling tourists on the fringe of Hollywood, stealing cars-anything to get by. Enter the affluent Stevensons; Richard and Mauve have lost track of their troubled daughter, Tiffany, and fear she has fallen back into pills, last seen on tour across America with a psychedelic rock band. Desperate to reel her back home, Richard employs Tiff's social media mentor (Ms. Kilbride) to hit the road and search for her. With a one-way ticket to Las Vegas, Cam makes it her life's mission to find Tiffany and bring her back to L.A. for a handsome reward. When she finds their daughter in the Mojave, things soon go haywire, forcing her to steal the girl's identity to bilk her inheritance; however, once she procures this troubled life, the sordid characters in Tiff's world begin to haunt her every step. An unflinching look at the exploits of identity, The Gorgon of Los Feliz tackles the current American landscape of con artists at large in a world gone mad, picking up the torch left by Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr. Ripley. Critical Acclaim for The Gorgon of Los Feliz: "The Gorgon of Los Feliz (great title, by the way!) is a brilliant, multi-hued mosaic: it's lurid and sweet, comedic and dark. And at the center of this utterly enjoyable page-turning tale is an anti-heroine for the ages: Cameron Kilbride, a twenty-three year old rock n'roll, motorcycle-riding welfare kid turned autodidact and femme fatale. She's a survivor, a grifter, and an unexpected gumshoe. There's also a whole beautiful chorus of other artfully drawn characters, flawed and charismatic, and the end result is that Nolan Knight, whose prose sings and makes you laugh, has crafted with Gorgon a real tour de force: so put on your metaphorical bike helmet, hang on, and enjoy the ride!" -Jonathan Ames, author of Karma Doll "Like a reprobate Ross Macdonald, Nolan Knight is back on the lost daughter beat in The Gorgon of Los Feliz, a wild, sprawling punk noir that covers a lot of dangerous ground across Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and the Mojave Desert. Beyond his gimlet eye for lowlife detail and the slangy crackle of his dialogue, what really comes through is Knight's affection for this cast of damaged characters and the underworlds they inhabit. Start your day with a stiff screwdriver and dive in." -J.D. O'Brien, author of Zig Zag "With The Gorgon of Los Feliz, Nolan Knight has delivered a stone classic of modern noir. He evokes the City's seedy underbelly with the bloodshot eye of a barroom poet, coupled with a plot intricate and precise as a suitcase full of stolen Swiss watches. The Gorgon of Los Feliz is a lean, mean page-turner that will mess you up if you look at it the wrong way." -Tony O'Neill, author of Forged Prescriptions "Nolan Knight's heart pumps to the seedy rhythm of LA's dark alleys and divey clubs. His books are fierce, gritty and downright cool as fuck. In The Gorgon of Los Feliz, Knight spins a gripping yarn about a girl who seizes an opportunity to scam her way to a better life-but at what cost?" -M. Steven S., author of Ill Behavior
Fake Bubble
The earnings were perfect. The growth was flawless. The markets only went up.None of it was real - and the system that built it is still running.Fake Bubble documents the hidden architecture of the longest bull market in history: an inflation measure quietly recalibrated to understate reality by nearly two percentage points a year, for forty years. Corporate buybacks funded by cheap debt that turned balance sheets into fictions. An AI investment wave requiring returns that have never existed in the history of technology. And forecasting systems inside major companies designed not to predict the future - but to enforce a version of it.Written during 2024-2025, before the AI correction and tech rotation confirmed its thesis, Fake Bubble follows three investigators who each find the same structure from a different angle - and never meet.The story was always in the data. It just required someone willing to read it.
Joy Ride
WHEN SIBLINGS TESSA, NATE, AND CHASE SET OUT ON A SIMPLE ROAD TRIP TO MEND THEIR FRACTURED PAST, THEY EXPECT AWKWARD SILENCES... MAYBE A FEW ARGUMENTS. WHAT THEY DON'T EXPECT IS THAT ONE STUPID GAME OF TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE WILL SPARK THE ATTENTION OF THE WRONG VOICE ON THE CB RADIO.A VOICE THAT DOESN'T LAUGH.A VOICE THAT DOESN'T STOP.A VOICE THAT WANTS TO HUNT.NOW EVERY MILE DRAGS THEM DEEPERINTO A NIGHTMARE OF HEADLIGHTS, METAL, AND BLOOD. OUT HERE, SURVIVALISN'T ABOUT TRUTH OR LIES-IT'S ABOUTWHO'S WILLING TO RUN, HIDE, OR FIGHTBACK AGAINSTTHE MONSTER BEHIND THE WHEEL.SOME ROADS LEAD HOME.OTHERS LEAD STRAIGHT TO HELL.JUMP INTO THIS PSYCHOLOGICAL HORRORTHAT WILL LEAVE YOU SHAKEN LONGAFTER THE ENGINE STOPS.
Diamond in the Rough
Diamond in the Rough is a fast-paced, personal journey into the mysterious world of luck, superstition, and the supernatural. Author Chris Kline travels the globe in search of answers to questions many have pondered: Do good luck charms actually work? Is karma real? What power do spiritual symbols and practices hold in our everyday lives?Drawing from real experiences, Kline explores everything from ancient occult rituals to everyday symbols like St. Christopher statues and crossed fingers. As her journey unfolds, the author finds herself entangled in deep spiritual warfare-an intense power struggle that blurs the line between physical reality and supernatural influence.Along the way, readers will witness both the glamour of high society and the harsh fall into encounters with genuine evil. This is not just a tale of belief, but of transformation, survival, and awakening to forces beyond the visible. With a mix of humor, awe, and sobering revelations, Diamond in the Rough offers a compelling narrative for both skeptics and believers alike.
Edge of Honor
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor returns with an exhilarating new Scot Harvath thriller. After six months abroad, America's top spy returns to a new administration, a new set of global priorities, and a power struggle--the likes of which the United States has never experienced. Drawn into a web of deceit and deadly politics, Scot Harvath is thrust into a high-stakes conspiracy that could change the course of history. A cabal of shadowy elites is maneuvering for control and if they succeed, they will bring the country to its knees. When trust is fleeting and survival means making impossible decisions, Harvath finds himself at the precipice. The actions he takes will shape the future of America--and might cost him everything he holds dear. With enemies at every turn, one wrong move could push the nation over the edge.
Ithica
ITHICA When your own government wants you dead, is it the end - or the beginning?Ithica is a darkly comic gay psychological farce set inside the implosion of a secret Australian intelligence agency. Truth is negotiable. Justice is theatre. Survival is a role you learn to play.Intelligence analyst Anthea Tonelli watches colleagues disappear - not to foreign enemies, but to their own employer. Corrupt judges. Silent trials. Murderous institutional cruelty. Survival becomes strategy.Sex is escape. It's also leverage. Protection. Currency. It threads through offices, bars, safe houses - shaping alliances and sealing outcomes.As AI accelerates and human control slips, the system turns inward. Anthea must decide what survival costs: resistance - or surrender to the absurd, erotic machinery of power.Ithica is not a conspiracy novel. Conspiracies only exist when you don't have all the facts.And yes - it's a comedy.
The Black Bothy
In the remote Scottish Highlands stands a forgotten shelter known as the Black Bothy. For decades hikers and locals have whispered about strange markings carved into its walls, unexplained sounds in the night, and the unsettling sense that the place is watching.When Mara Fraser returns to the Highlands searching for answers about her sister Sorcha's disappearance, she follows the same trail that led Sorcha to the bothy months before. What she finds inside is not just an abandoned mountain refuge, but a place layered with symbols, memories, and something far older than the stories told about it.As Mara pieces together fragments of recordings, carvings, and journals left behind by those who passed through, the line between grief and obsession begins to blur. The bothy seems to remember every name carved into its walls, every story whispered within its stone rooms.But some places do more than remember.They wait.The Black Bothy is a slow-burn supernatural thriller about isolation, grief, and the unsettling power of landscapes that refuse to let go of the past.
Wish Me Dead - The Prequel Short Novel
Some friendships are to die for...Emily Swanson has worked hard to escape her troubled past. Now, she's a confident student teacher with a bright future. But when her classmate vanishes without a trace, Emily is the only one who seems to care.The more she digs, the more she realises that Becky wasn't who she claimed to be. Everyone has a reason to hate her-but has someone hated her enough to kill?As Emily pieces together the truth, she's caught in a deadly game of deception. And for the first time, she must face a chilling question: Is she trying to save her friend-or uncover a murder?Set four years before the Emily Swanson series, Wish Me Dead is a gripping prequel packed with secrets, suspense, and shocking twists.Note: This is a short novel (approx. 40,000 words)-a fast-paced read that can be enjoyed before or after the main Emily Swanson series.The Complete Emily Swanson Series: NEXT TO DISAPPEARMIND FOR MURDERTRAIL OF POISONWATCH YOU SLEEPKILL FOR LOVEWISH ME DEAD: THE PREQUEL SHORT NOVEL
Something in the Walls
A Library Reads Pick! Most Anticipated by Goodreads, E! News, BookRiot, and more! Unbearably tense, utterly propulsive, and studded with folklore and horror, Something in the Walls is perfect for anyone who loves Midsommar and The Haunting of Hill House. Newly-minted child psychologist Mina has little experience. In a field where the first people called are experts, she's been unable to get her feet wet. Instead she aimlessly spends her days stuck in the stifling heat wave sweeping across Britain, and anxiously contemplating her upcoming marriage to careful, precise researcher Oscar. The only reprieve from her small, close world is attending the local bereavement group to mourn her brother's death from years ago. That is, until she meets journalist Sam Hunter at the grief group one day. And he has a proposition for her. Alice Webber is a thirteen year old girl who claims she's being haunted by a witch. Living with her family in their crowded home in the remote village of Banathel, Alice's symptoms are increasingly disturbing, and money is tight. Taking this job will give Mina some experience; Sam will get the scoop of a lifetime; and Alice will get better, Mina is sure of it. But instead of improving, Alice's behavior becomes increasingly inexplicable and intense. The town of Banathel has a deep history of superstition and witchcraft. They believe there is evil in the world. They believe there are ways of...dealing with it. And they don't expect outsiders to understand. As Mina races to uncover the truth behind Alice's condition, the dark cracks of Banathel begin to show. Mina is desperate to understand how deep their sinister traditions go-and how her own past may be the biggest threat of all. "Unexpected, mesmerizing, and totally original...will keep you guessing until its wild end." - #1 International Bestselling author Darby Kane "A taut tale that chillingly intertwines psychological and supernatural suspense." - Kirkus Reviews
Mind for Murder
Nine guests. One killer. Nowhere to run.Emily Swanson came face to face with a psychopath-and survived. But the ordeal has left scars. Desperate to move on, she joins a weekend retreat at Meadow Pines, a secluded sanctuary deep in the forest where technology is banned, and healing is promised.Until one of the guests is found hanging from a tree.The police are unreachable. The remaining guests turn on each other. And as fear spreads through the retreat, Emily suspects the death isn't the tragic suicide it appears to be. Someone at Meadow Pines is hiding a deadly secret-one they'll do anything to protect.Trapped miles from safety, Emily must uncover the shocking reality before the killer strikes again. But in a place designed to strip away the past, can she even trust her own mind?
Trail of Poison
Some secrets are toxic...When environmental activist Max Edwards is found dead on the banks of the River Thames, his grieving widow turns to rookie private investigator Emily Swanson for answers.But what begins as a routine inquiry quickly unravels into a dangerous conspiracy. A mother and child are missing, more bodies are piling up, and all signs point to the shadowy Valence Industries.Out of her depth and racing against time, Emily must seek help from an unlikely ally. Because if she can't uncover the truth behind Max's death, more innocent lives will be lost.Trail of Poison is the third entry in the Emily Swanson series. Fans of twisty crime thrillers and page-turning suspense won't want to miss this gripping new case.The Complete Emily Swanson Series: Next to DisappearMind for MurderTrail of PoisonWatch You SleepKill for LoveWish Me Dead: The Prequel Novella
Watch You Sleep
Someone is watching your every move...When Jessica's husband is arrested for fraud, her family's future is thrown into jeopardy. Then the letter arrives. Someone called The Witness claims to be watching Jessica and her children through the windows of their home.At first it seems like a sick joke. But as more unhinged letters and disturbing events follow, it's clear that The Witness is real and means to do them harm. Yet is everything as it seems?Private detective Emily Swansonis hired to debunk Jessica's claims. It's the kind of case that could boost her career, but as Emily draws closer to the vulnerable family and the identity of The Witness, she soon finds her loyalty questioned . . . and her life in grave danger.Watch You Sleep is inspired by the chilling true story of the Westfield Watcher and is the fourth nail-biting book in the Emily Swanson private investigator series.The Complete Emily Swanson Series: NEXT TO DISAPPEARMIND FOR MURDERTRAIL OF POISONWATCH YOU SLEEPKILL FOR LOVEWISH ME DEAD (Prequel Novella)
Kill for Love
The game of love can be murder...When shy student Wendy is found bludgeoned to death, her classmate Bridget is the chief suspect. But what turns a caring teenager into a cold-blooded killer?Private eye Emily Swanson is desperate to find out. Bridget is the little sister of Emily's oldest friend, and with no motive or history of violence, her role in the crime doesn't add up. Until Emily's investigation leads to a horrifying discovery.A psychopath is stalking online dating sites, searching for young women to play his sick and twisted games. Games that turn innocent victims into killers.To clear Bridget's name, Emily must enter the dark world of online catfishing. But can she catch a maniac who doesn't appear to exist-before she becomes his next fatal obsession?Dark, suspenseful, and packed with twists and turns, Kill for Love is the fifth book in the Emily Swanson private investigator series.The Complete Emily Swanson Series: NEXT TO DISAPPEARMIND FOR MURDERTRAIL OF POISONWATCH YOU SLEEPKILL FOR LOVEWISH ME DEAD (Short Prequel Novel)
Pop!
POP! is a stunning exploration of ambition and drive...in the capable hands of Angel Luis Col籀n it becomes an existential journey not to be missed." --S.A. Cosby bestselling author of King of AshesPOP! delivers a deliciously dark and funny organized crime thriller for every assistant who's wished they could take out their incompetent boss, perfect for fans of the wry comedy of Elle Cosimano's Finlay Donovan is Killing It and the facetious darkness of Oyinkan Braithwaite's My Sister, the Serial Killer."...at that moment, all I could see was a crown perched precariously on her head. All I had to do was reach out and grab it." Poppy Leathers has two work lives. The job everyone knows she has: manager to art influencer extraordinaire Jason Tasker. The other job: assistant to Brooklyn's premier artisanal hitman, Atticus Garcia. Two different worlds, all the same crap. Undervalued and constantly taken for granted, Poppy reaches her breaking point when her art boss decides he's desperate to adopt a baby--by any means necessary--and her hitman boss has fallen into an ennui that has left him ready to retire--a major health hazard for anyone with her institutional knowledge. What's a burned-out, bright-eyed sociopath to do but lock in and grind her way further up the ladder? Taking advantage of her bosses' lack of common sense and judgement, Poppy begins to politick her way into a solution that will push her into the stratosphere of the hipster crime world--but ambition can only get her so far. When a charismatic Coney Island cheesemonger named Amity careens into the middle of her schemes, Poppy Leathers will need to decide what is truly important... before she finds herself on the wrong side of the gun. A chaotic journey into a hyper-stylized Brooklyn crime world, POP! is a fable for the overworked and overambitious.
Entanglement
Conrad van Wyk is on the run - not just from the law, but from his guilt. When he lands a job as a humanitarian worker in a remote corner of Tanzania, it offers him perfect anonymity and a chance for redemption. But this mission is becoming very odd, something doesn't add up. As he digs deeper, he discovers a web of corrupt charities, and an obscure project - whose purpose is far from benevolent. Conrad's search for answers collides with a woman on a very different mission. Together, they uncover a plot that stretches far beyond Africa - into the strange realm of quantum entanglement and interstellar communication, where particles - and people - are connected outside time and space. Are they just pawns in a crazy science odyssey backed by billionaires? For Conrad and Safar, it's become very personal...
Cuba Libre
James Chase returns in this explosive third installment of the military thriller series.Former Delta Force operator James Chase thought his days of covert operations were behind him. Now assigned as the Secretary of Defense's personal security officer, he is pulled back into the shadows when CIA operative Maria Vasquez-the woman who once saved his life in Iraq-recruits him for a dangerous mission to Cuba.As the island nation teeters on the brink of revolution, James and Maria must navigate a deadly game of cat and mouse with Cuban intelligence, dodge assassination attempts, and uncover a mole within the resistance. But when James discovers his ancestral connection to a centuries-old monastery hiding an incredible secret, the stakes become personal.With the Cuban government aided by mysterious foreign powers and armed with cutting-edge drone technology, time is running out for the freedom fighters. James must use every skill from his Delta Force training to help ignite a revolution that could free millions-or die trying.From the bustling streets of Havana to ancient underground tunnels, Cuba Libre delivers non-stop action, unexpected romance, and a treasure hunt that spans centuries.
The Debt
n the Vatican, a forgotten debt could save the world-or destroy the Church.Harvard professor Cal Donovan has what every scholar dreams of: unrestricted access to the Vatican Secret Archives. When he stumbles on evidence of a secret 1848 loan from a Jewish banking family to the Holy See-never repaid and now worth twenty-five billion euros-his quiet research ignites a deadly Vatican conspiracy.Pope Celestine VI, a reform-minded pontiff, believes the Church has a moral duty to honor the debt. His radical plan is to use the money to fund a new interfaith humanitarian foundation for the poorest of the poor. But powerful cardinals, corrupt officials, and hired killers will do anything to stop him rather than see the Vatican's wealth, art, and influence sacrificed.From the revolutionary streets of nineteenth-century Rome to the inner chambers of the modern Vatican and the private vaults of a Jewish banking dynasty, Cal races to uncover the truth about the Church's hidden obligations before the plotters silence him-and the pope-forever.The Debt is a fast-paced Vatican conspiracy thriller, blending modern Church politics, religious suspense, a historical mystery rooted in the 1848 revolutions, and high-stakes financial intrigue. Perfect for readers of religious thrillers, historical mysteries, and political suspense.
The Frozen Heiress & The Clearance House
The Frozen Heiress: A wry, hard-bitten solicitor with a bad knee and a brave cocker spaniel walks into a bomb, a fake heiress, and a family conspiracy-then fights to get one real woman her life back.I woke up with one brogue, a dog in my office, and a metal cigar case in my jacket that my gut said would remove me from the gene pool if I pressed the wrong button. That was the start of it. By the time the train reached the Cairngorms I'd got a dead woman on a bed that wasn't the heiress, a fake identity stitched together like bad theatre, and a solicitor who'd decided law was only a suggestion.I'm no detective. I'm a solicitor-an ex-SAS man trying to learn how to do paperwork again. But paperwork doesn't cover explosive devices, locked cellars, or the kind of men who buy other people's silence. So I did the only sensible thing: I used the army part when the law wouldn't do, and the law part when the violence was over. What I didn't expect was for an heiress to stand in my jacket and tell me to sit down. That's how you know a case is personal.* * *The Clearance House: When a routine property serving trip strands a Glasgow solicitor on a storm-locked Hebridean isle, the dogged, ex-regimental lawyer must find a missing satchel and a killer before the storm lifts-or another body is buried by the sea.They told me it would be simple. They lied. One envelope, one signature, one weekend on an island-right up until the ferry went and stopped going. I'm Donald Doan: solicitor, amateur navigator of ruined relationships, and the keeper of a cocker spaniel who has better instincts than most of the people in the Harbour Arms. Eilean M簷r is small, loud about its silence, and very good at keeping secrets. Three days, three deaths, a missing satchel full of cash, and a tunnel under the kirk that smells of old conspiracies: that's what the place offered me.I don't do heroics. I do paperwork, and I ask awkward questions. Those questions found a ledger that names a harbour master, a man in an old man's face who kept weapons under the floor, and a woman whose grudges were older than she was. If you want tidy endings, leave now. If you want the truth, though-if you want the way the sea erases and remembers-sit down. There's room on my pad.
The Warsaw Gambit
A Russian FSB agent murders to steal T-90 tank technology that makes them invulnerable to countermeasures. The inventor, Dr. Chandra, secretly reaches out to Carl Stockwell, a former student and ex-CIA agent, to protect himself and his family. Fueled by revenge and geopolitical maneuvering, Carl leads a Polish-Ukrainian covert team racing to reclaim stolen technology from deep within Russia. High-stakes confrontations in Ukraine, Kashmir, Moscow, and St. Petersburg drive a mission that could alter the global power balance. Amidst the chaos, personal loss, and unwavering loyalty intertwine, pushing the characters to their limits as they navigate the treacherous world of espionage.Author Fred Berl is a US Navy veteran and an Adjunct Professor at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Recently retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory, he was a senior manager leading complex, high-risk projects in the Department of Energy's nuclear weapons complex, as well as Ukrainian nuclear power plants and the UK's Atomic Weapons Establishment. Fred earned a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from New Mexico Tech.
