Deep White Cover
As America struggles to gain control of its borders...Extremist anti-immigrant groups and white-supremacist hate-mongers have begun to combine resources, and ideologies. These new hybrids of hate pose a rising threat, not only to the country's immigrants, but also to national security. ATF Special Agent David Ward, undercover as a disgruntled veteran of the Army's Special Forces, works his way into The Nation, befriending its leaders and learning its secrets...or so he thinks. In truth, the organization's reach exceeds anything that the seasoned agent could have possibly imagined, something he will learn only when it seems too late to stop the revolution they seek. Critical Acclaim for DEEP WHITE COVER: "In the real world, undercover work is a nasty, blood-covered place. Barrows gets it right." -Jay Dobyns, New York Times bestselling author and ATF Special Agent (Ret.)
Paved
Andy's flawed assumption that a friend's wedding reception in Spain would just be a fun weekend away from his mundane London life, leads him to bite off more than he thinks he can chew. Thanks to the torrential autumn rain combined with too much alcohol and too many drugs, after being dragged into a taxi by Shelley, an old acquaintance, they continue this wild and debauched Saturday night bender in the wet Andalusian streets of C獺diz and end up as stowaways on a cruise ship that is heading off to the tropics. His unintended and somewhat unhinged female travelling companion then attempts to climb into a lifeboat but falls down into the ocean. With lifejackets and bravado, Andy dives in to the rescue, but after a desperately cold night stranded in Atlantic waters off the west coast of Africa, they both unwittingly wash up, half naked, on the shores of Mauritania. Following their rescue and subsequent arrest by the military in the name of Sharia law, Andy is subjected to a harrowing interrogation under threat of the death penalty but eventually manages to slip away from his incarceration and begins his attempt to somehow return home without money or passport. He is blessed by the sympathetic generosity of others and has the dubious fortune to reunite with Shelley, who has recently fled from a local hospital. Now as fugitives, for whom the British Consulate has no interest in helping, the only way out of their predicament is to somehow sneak across the border into Western Sahara through a formidably barren desert laced with landmines. They fail to reach sanctuary, almost losing their lives in the process through dehydration and exhaustion, but not without enhancing their relationship into the realm of romance. They are helped out by two German brothers they meet who are overlanding through Africa in a six-wheel-drive truck. Shelley and Andy join them in their travels, only to soon discover that all is not well onboard, and in the end, following a night of terror at the hands of the mentally unstable Gerd and the apparent but misdiagnosed death of his brother Hans, all four of them become locked up in an army barracks deep in the desert. In the aftermath of a deadly rebel attack, they are freed once more, but in the process, Gerd is killed by a stray bullet, and Shelley is taken hostage by the militia, who quickly steal her away to trade her on the white slave trade. Andy and Hans now have nothing else to live for except their mission to find and rescue Shelley. This takes them all the way across North Africa to Saudi Arabia, not without many a wild goose chase en route, what with Andy travelling on a dead man's passport. Eventually, in their botched attempts to buy back Shelley from the traffickers, they are arrested yet again and forcibly put on a flight to Germany, but not without the valuable knowledge that Shelley has in fact been gifted as a new wife for a Somali warlord. So, whilst transferring aircraft in Cairo, they abandon their homeward journey and are briefly distracted by the city's wine, women and song, at which point Hans abandons ship, leaving Andy to complete his mission alone. He soon locates Shelley in Baidoa, one of the most dangerous places in the Horn of Africa, but she would appear to be content in the household of the octogenarian warlord and actually prefers to remain in her new life of true friendship with his other three wives, happy to be free from the drudgery of London and her unfaithful ex-husband that she had left behind. In the end, it is only Shelley's actions that save Andy from his predicament, trapped covertly in the women's quarters of the warlord's mansion, and he finally returns home with the realisation that the road to hell is, in fact, paved with good intentions.
Andy Creighton is Dead
Have you ever fallen in love with a fictional character?America fell in love with the perfect book boyfriend, Andy Creighton, but then the unthinkable happened - the author of his popular book series made a drastic decision that broke hearts across the country.And now ANDY CREIGHTON IS DEAD...or is he?That is what bestselling romance writer Sloane Rylie must decide.Her legion of once-loyal fans resort to protests and violence after reading Andy's demise at the end of Sloane's latest book, All Things Must. Sloane's hopes of riding out the angry storm while holed up at her cabin in the woods quickly fade when a real-life Andy Creighton shows up at her doorstep bearing a shocking note and causing a chain reaction of bizarre and dangerous events. Sloane has only hours to decide whether to listen to her own instincts to stand firm, or be swayed by threats and pressure from everyone in her life. Will she agree to her publisher's frantic scheme to revive Andy, or will she leave him dead and risk her life and the real Andy's life in the process?
The Ghost Women
A mysterious art academy in the woods, a deck of ancient tarot cards, a centuries-old secret On a hot August morning in 1972, the body of Abel Montague, a student at St. Luke's Institute of the Arts, is found hanging from a tree in the forest. An ancient Hanged Man tarot card is found in the back pocket of his pants and his body has been positioned into the exact pose illustrated on the card. When Detective Lola Germany arrives at St. Luke's--a former monastery that once housed a secret order of monks who carried out witch trials and executions--she believes they are dealing with a ritualistic murder. While interviewing school administrators and Abel's classmates, Lola discovers Abel's live-in girlfriend, Pearl, seems shaken but also might be hiding something--along with her group of friends who call themselves witches. When more students are found dead, each body arranged like a tarot card, Lola realizes she is trapped in a web of power and ambition that spans centuries. Soon the lines between past and present, spiritual and tangible, begin to blur, and the only way to survive is to seek answers from places she never imagined.
Whatever It Takes
Fergus McKinsey's fifteen-year-old daughter is taken from a Croatian holiday resort by a trafficking gang. The local police have been paid to look the other way. By the time anyone official gets involved, she'll have vanished into a network that stretches from the Adriatic coast to the auction rooms of a Berlin billionaire. Fergus isn't going to wait for anyone official.Within hours, Danny Pearson, Fergus, Chaz, and Scott are tearing across Europe in a stolen minibus with a kidnapped trafficker in the back and nothing but SAS training, stolen weapons, and the kind of fury that only comes from someone taking your child. From a warehouse on the outskirts of Zagreb to a fortified barn in the Slovenian mountains, they follow the trail of a trafficking operation run by the Hribar brothers - ruthless predators who drug, abduct, and sell women to the highest bidder.But the brothers are just the supply chain. The real buyer is Hanz Albrecht, a billionaire whose luxury Berlin hotel hides a private auction where women are sold as property. To get Kirsty and the other captives out alive, Danny must infiltrate one of the most secure buildings in the city and pull off an extraction that will make international headlines.This is the most visceral and emotionally charged instalment in the series. With a ticking clock, a father on the edge, and an enemy who treats human beings as merchandise, Danny and his brothers in arms will do whatever it takes - and God help anyone who gets in their way.Whatever It Takes is the thirteenth instalment in the internationally bestselling Danny Pearson series. A savage, unflinching thriller with a white-hot emotional core, breathtaking action, and stakes that hit closer to home than anything Danny has faced before.Perfect for fans of Andy McNab, Chris Ryan, Mark Dawson, and Lee Child.
No Gods for Drowning
IN THE BEGINNING, MAN WAS PREY. WITHOUT THE GODS, THEY'LL BE PREY AGAIN. Set in an alternate reality which updates mythology to near-modern day, No Gods For Drowning is part dark fantasy, part noir detective story, and unlike anything you've read before, from an author whose imagination knows no boundaries. The old gods have fled, and the monsters they had kept at bay for centuries now threaten to drown the city of Valentine, hunting mankind as in ancient times. In the midst of the chaos, a serial killer has begun ritually sacrificing victims, their bodies strewn throughout the city. Lilac Antonis wants to stop the impending destruction of her city by summoning her mother, a blood god--even if she has to slit a few throats to do it. But evading her lover Arcadia and her friends means sneaking, lying, and even spilling the blood of people she loves. Alex and Cecil of Ace Investigations have been tasked with hunting down the killer, but as they close in--not knowing they're hunting their close friend Lilac--the detectives realize the gods may not have left willingly. As flooding drags this city of cars and neon screaming into the jaws of sea demons and Arcadia struggles to save the people as captain of the evacuation team, Lilac's ritual killings at last bear fruit, only to reveal her as a small piece in a larger plan. The gods' protection costs far more than anyone has ever known, and Alex and Cecil are running out of time to discover the true culprit behind the gods' disappearance before an ancient divine murder plot destroys them all.
Beaches, Sunsets, Gangsters
A tropical island paradise, a tourist's dream. White sand, blue sea, palm trees, music, rum and fun. Or is it a murky, murderously corrupt gangland? The new republic of Amelia in the southern Caribbean has just been born, but it already has problems. On the face of it everything is just fine, but underneath there are threats and pressures, as well as a rapidly climbing murder rate. The new Prime Minister, Saul Rickard, seeks help from the former colonial power - Britain - to enable him to determine exactly where the pressures and threats are coming from, and who is responsible.Help comes in the form of two mismatched misfits, Inspector Jimmy Blaydon and MI6 analyst Saffron Talbot. They are working almost alone and in secret, living in the same house and hating every minute of it. But they are thrown together, isolated, a long way from home and facing an impossible task. Will the new republic survive and flourish? Will the gangs win or will Jimmy and Saffron succeed? Will they ever get on?Will they even get out alive?
The Gossip
BRAND NEW utterly heart-pounding thriller from BESTSELLING author Rona HalsallA must-read for fans of Freida McFadden, Shari Lapena, and Lisa Jewell.The smaller the town, the bigger the secrets...When a young widow named Nia moves with her little boy to the picturesque village of Talysarn - with its lakes, woodlands and soaring mountains - she believes she's finally found the fresh start she needs.At first, it seems perfect. Until a vicious rumour begins to spread: that Nia is having an affair with an older man who lives nearby. The gossip quickly spirals out of control, eventually reaching the ears of his wife - the fierce head teacher at the local primary school.Before Nia realises what's happening, her dream of a new beginning turns into a nightmare. She must uncover who started the rumour before everything falls apart. Because nobody can know the real reason she moved to Talysarn.Everyone in this village has secrets. Including Nia.And someone will kill to keep theirs...Bestselling authors love Rona Halsall: 'Wow. Wow. Wow. A fantastic read. Just my sort of thriller - twisty, fast-paced, and impossible to put down.' Diana Wilkinson'A thrillingly twisty rollercoaster of a read!' Valerie Keogh'OMG THIS BOOK!!! A masterful, heart-pounding thriller - I had no idea who to trust until the very end.' Samantha Hayes'Unputdownable... the twists just keep rolling.' Karen King'A gripping, fast-paced thriller that ramps up the tension with every chapter.' AJ McDine'Wow - what a totally gripping thriller. I was on the edge of my seat!' Ruby SpeechleyReaders are gripped too: 'WOW WOW WOW - brilliant, with twists you'd never guess!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So many twists and turns - I devoured this in one sitting!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Once you start, you won't be able to put it down. A fantastic thriller.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Metal Viper
A 12-year-old writes a gentle poem. His regime sentences him to death. For fans of Daniel Silva, Brad Thor, and John le Carr矇 - a high-stakes international thriller grounded in one of today's most urgent human rights crises.In Myanmar, ruled by a military junta that kills without mercy, hope itself is a crime. When twelve-year-old VIKA's simple poem about hope goes viral, the regime arrests him - and sentences the child to death for treason. The uproar reaches KAE ZHANG, leader of Article 5, an elite international organization that has fought torture and political repression in the world's most dangerous places. Now Kae and her team must do the impossible: extract one child from the heart of a military-criminal empire - while being hunted through the jungle by the junta's most feared weapon. They call him the METAL VIPER.Perfect for readers of international thrillers, human rights fiction, political suspense, Southeast Asia spy novels, female-protagonist action thrillers, and books inspired by real-world authoritarian regimes.Article 5: Kae Zhang Series Book 1 - More books featuring Kae Zhang and the Article 5 team are coming.
Scorched Earth
Vengeance, murder, and violent political games are on a collision course in a propulsive Jonathan Grave thriller by New York Times bestselling author John Gilstrap. Disgraced U.S. President Darmond has been ousted from office, but his minions have taken aim at everyone they perceive to be enemies. Off-the-record contractors on a secret list are being eliminated, one by one. Jonathan Grave and his Security Solutions team manage to turn the tables when the assassins come for them. But the ultimate attack will strike deep at the heart of what's best about American values. High-tech weapons, terror-driven fanatics, and top-level betrayal shred the peace of a peaceful gathering in the rolling hills of rural North Carolina. In this showdown, the winner will take all.
Lucky
When family secrets resurface, college student Dakota must confront her traumatic past to protect her niece from the same darkness that once consumed her. A gripping psychological thriller, Lucky explores abuse, courage, and the relentless fight to break generational cycles. A shattered childhood. A haunting family secret. A college student's fight to protect her niece from the darkness that once claimed her. Sarah Patt's "Lucky" confronts the cycle of abuse head-on in this gripping psychological drama. Dakota's fresh start at college takes a devastating turn when she discovers her young niece Savannah might be in danger. As memories of her own traumatic past resurface, Dakota must confront the shadows that have haunted her family for generations. With the help of her flamboyant friend Lucky and her protective uncle Travis, she races to uncover the truth before history repeats itself. When Detective Michaels presents Dakota with evidence of a wider conspiracy involving children at risk, she must decide: will she retreat into the safety of silence, or find the courage to speak out and protect those who cannot protect themselves? The answer might save not only Savannah but also force Dakota to finally face the secrets buried in her own past.
The New Neighbour
BRAND NEW FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WIVES AND THE NURSE! Don't miss this new pulse-pounding psychological thriller from Valerie Keogh Must-read for fans of Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell! A quiet street holds deadly secrets... Chloe Tomson wants a quiet life. A new home, a new street, and no more drama - she's had more than her share. But the moment she steps in to help her elderly neighbour during a violent altercation, the peace she craves begins to crumble.The street seems friendly at first. Until the questions start. Who exactly is Chloe? Why did she move here? And what really happened in the house she lives in before she arrived?As some neighbours become friends and others become enemies, it isn't always certain which is which. Because Chloe isn't the only neighbour keeping secrets...and someone knows the truth about her past. Someone who wants her gone.But as whispers turn to threats, Chloe realises she's been here before. And last time, not everyone made it out alive...Praise for Valerie Keogh: 'Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots' Jenny O'Brien'A wonderful book, I can't rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it's that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.' Anita Waller'Keogh is no. 1 for a reason, and this is another perfect slice of domestic noir. A definite 5 stars.' Keri Beevis'I was blown away with this book!' ★★★★★ Reader Review'I didn't see the twist coming at all!' ★★★★★ Reader Review'A rollercoaster of a story!' ★★★★★ Reader Review
Finders Keepers
"Dear Diary. Today I'm going to kill her. Love, Rose."When Rose discovers her troubled past splashed across the pages of a bestselling book, she knows her carefully constructed life is about to unravel.The author, Emily Harper, claims the story is fiction, but Rose knows better. Desperate to find out how Emily discovered her deepest secrets, Rose ingratiates herself into the author's life, posing as an eager assistant and adoring fan.But as Rose gets closer to the truth, long-buried memories resurface. Slowly, the horrifying events of her teenage years come into focus, revealing that sometimes, the people you trust the most are the ones you should be most afraid of.
The Gossip
BRAND NEW utterly heart-pounding thriller from BESTSELLING author Rona HalsallA must-read for fans of Freida McFadden, Shari Lapena, and Lisa Jewell.The smaller the town, the bigger the secrets...When a young widow named Nia moves with her little boy to the picturesque village of Talysarn - with its lakes, woodlands and soaring mountains - she believes she's finally found the fresh start she needs.At first, it seems perfect. Until a vicious rumour begins to spread: that Nia is having an affair with an older man who lives nearby. The gossip quickly spirals out of control, eventually reaching the ears of his wife - the fierce head teacher at the local primary school.Before Nia realises what's happening, her dream of a new beginning turns into a nightmare. She must uncover who started the rumour before everything falls apart. Because nobody can know the real reason she moved to Talysarn.Everyone in this village has secrets. Including Nia.And someone will kill to keep theirs...Bestselling authors love Rona Halsall: 'Wow. Wow. Wow. A fantastic read. Just my sort of thriller - twisty, fast-paced, and impossible to put down.' Diana Wilkinson'A thrillingly twisty rollercoaster of a read!' Valerie Keogh'OMG THIS BOOK!!! A masterful, heart-pounding thriller - I had no idea who to trust until the very end.' Samantha Hayes'Unputdownable... the twists just keep rolling.' Karen King'A gripping, fast-paced thriller that ramps up the tension with every chapter.' AJ McDine'Wow - what a totally gripping thriller. I was on the edge of my seat!' Ruby SpeechleyReaders are gripped too: 'WOW WOW WOW - brilliant, with twists you'd never guess!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So many twists and turns - I devoured this in one sitting!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Once you start, you won't be able to put it down. A fantastic thriller.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Gossip
BRAND NEW utterly heart-pounding thriller from BESTSELLING author Rona HalsallA must-read for fans of Freida McFadden, Shari Lapena, and Lisa Jewell.The smaller the town, the bigger the secrets...When a young widow named Nia moves with her little boy to the picturesque village of Talysarn - with its lakes, woodlands and soaring mountains - she believes she's finally found the fresh start she needs.At first, it seems perfect. Until a vicious rumour begins to spread: that Nia is having an affair with an older man who lives nearby. The gossip quickly spirals out of control, eventually reaching the ears of his wife - the fierce head teacher at the local primary school.Before Nia realises what's happening, her dream of a new beginning turns into a nightmare. She must uncover who started the rumour before everything falls apart. Because nobody can know the real reason she moved to Talysarn.Everyone in this village has secrets. Including Nia.And someone will kill to keep theirs...Bestselling authors love Rona Halsall: 'Wow. Wow. Wow. A fantastic read. Just my sort of thriller - twisty, fast-paced, and impossible to put down.' Diana Wilkinson'A thrillingly twisty rollercoaster of a read!' Valerie Keogh'OMG THIS BOOK!!! A masterful, heart-pounding thriller - I had no idea who to trust until the very end.' Samantha Hayes'Unputdownable... the twists just keep rolling.' Karen King'A gripping, fast-paced thriller that ramps up the tension with every chapter.' AJ McDine'Wow - what a totally gripping thriller. I was on the edge of my seat!' Ruby SpeechleyReaders are gripped too: 'WOW WOW WOW - brilliant, with twists you'd never guess!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So many twists and turns - I devoured this in one sitting!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Once you start, you won't be able to put it down. A fantastic thriller.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Gossip
BRAND NEW utterly heart-pounding thriller from BESTSELLING author Rona HalsallA must-read for fans of Freida McFadden, Shari Lapena, and Lisa Jewell.The smaller the town, the bigger the secrets...When a young widow named Nia moves with her little boy to the picturesque village of Talysarn - with its lakes, woodlands and soaring mountains - she believes she's finally found the fresh start she needs.At first, it seems perfect. Until a vicious rumour begins to spread: that Nia is having an affair with an older man who lives nearby. The gossip quickly spirals out of control, eventually reaching the ears of his wife - the fierce head teacher at the local primary school.Before Nia realises what's happening, her dream of a new beginning turns into a nightmare. She must uncover who started the rumour before everything falls apart. Because nobody can know the real reason she moved to Talysarn.Everyone in this village has secrets. Including Nia.And someone will kill to keep theirs...Bestselling authors love Rona Halsall: 'Wow. Wow. Wow. A fantastic read. Just my sort of thriller - twisty, fast-paced, and impossible to put down.' Diana Wilkinson'A thrillingly twisty rollercoaster of a read!' Valerie Keogh'OMG THIS BOOK!!! A masterful, heart-pounding thriller - I had no idea who to trust until the very end.' Samantha Hayes'Unputdownable... the twists just keep rolling.' Karen King'A gripping, fast-paced thriller that ramps up the tension with every chapter.' AJ McDine'Wow - what a totally gripping thriller. I was on the edge of my seat!' Ruby SpeechleyReaders are gripped too: 'WOW WOW WOW - brilliant, with twists you'd never guess!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So many twists and turns - I devoured this in one sitting!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Once you start, you won't be able to put it down. A fantastic thriller.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I Sacrifice, Therefore I Am A Female Gothic novel
'I Sacrifice, Therefore I Am follows Maria Espiritu, an unloved only daughter of an alcoholic father in the 21st century, as she tries to earn her father's love with significant personal cost and sacrifice. When she finds out that her father has taken Clarita, a woman the same age as her, as a lover, more complications and layers to her personal and familial history arise. She encounters strange dreams and flashes from the distant past-where she exists as a farm girl in the 19th century with a sister she's never had in this life and falls in love with an ilustrado-she realises she has lived an unloved life before and that there is more to her story than meets the eye. Maria must uncover the hidden patterns that resulted in her suffering in this life and the last. She must make the decision to stop the cycle from repeating and break the curse at last, even if it means sacrificing something she never thought she would.
The Genius Island Rise of the Maharlikan Empire
'The Genius Island is a short novel that explores an alternate history that seeks to open endless possibilities for our country that has successfully defended itself from the colonizers. The books also explores what would have happen if our national heroes lived normal lives, and the curious questions of: what would happen if the colonizers such as the Spaniards, the Americans and Japanese failed? Apart from other novels, the book brings to light the significant contributions of several Filipino luminaries and foreign geniuses, and adding more and more to the exciting stories of endless opportunities of an untapped potential in this world.
Every Body Has a Secret
A single picture exposes a truth deadly enough to kill for.Disgraced photojournalist Shari Catalano built her new life on a lie. There's a reason she can't trust her instincts or her friends. Because someone close to her found what she keeps sealed in a hidden room, and they're using it to torment her. When her neighbor vanishes and the evidence points to Shari, finding her stalker becomes a matter of life or... life in prison. From behind her vintage camera lens, she watches the quiet suburban street that suddenly feels staged, every resident a suspect. Then a stranger turns up in her picturesque town of Doomwood Falls, so she snaps a picture and develops the film. What she discovers in her darkroom chills her to the bone. Exposing it could be deadly. Because Shari has a secret too, one that explains why she never allows her own picture to be taken, and why she refuses to speak her husband's name. Now someone is watching Shari. They discovered what she's done. And they'll kill to keep her silent. She's taken one photograph too many."Put on a neck brace before reading, because the twists are so good you're guaranteed to get whiplash!" - reader review ★★★★★
Maniac
In a quiet town in Ontario, a grisly murder rocks the community to its core. And sitting at the centre of the violence is the killer-Jacob Dorrit.Dorrit willingly turns himself in. But why? When Detectives Steve Warner and his partner, Mark Bonisteel, confront him, Dorrit laughs ominously. He knows much more than he lets on-he's holding the strings, and some of them lead directly to Steve. Is Steve hiding something from his past-something that, if exposed, could destroy his career?Meanwhile, reporters Leanne Walsh and Spencer Haines team up to break the story. With police keeping details under wraps, the pair plan a major expos矇 on the murder and the victim. At the same time, Mark follows a lead of his own-one that could shatter more than just the community.Before he's swept up in the madness, Steve must uncover Dorrit's motive-all the while competing against a pair of relentless journalists and his own partner. Who will uncover the truth first? And what will happen to Steve-or the community, or beyond-when they do?A gripping, high-stakes thriller, Maniac takes the reader on a twisted journey through good and evil, love and duty, and the fickleness of fate.
Maniac
In a quiet town in Ontario, a grisly murder rocks the community to its core. And sitting at the centre of the violence is the killer-Jacob Dorrit.Dorrit willingly turns himself in. But why? When Detectives Steve Warner and his partner, Mark Bonisteel, confront him, Dorrit laughs ominously. He knows much more than he lets on-he's holding the strings, and some of them lead directly to Steve. Is Steve hiding something from his past-something that, if exposed, could destroy his career?Meanwhile, reporters Leanne Walsh and Spencer Haines team up to break the story. With police keeping details under wraps, the pair plan a major expos矇 on the murder and the victim. At the same time, Mark follows a lead of his own-one that could shatter more than just the community.Before he's swept up in the madness, Steve must uncover Dorrit's motive-all the while competing against a pair of relentless journalists and his own partner. Who will uncover the truth first? And what will happen to Steve-or the community, or beyond-when they do?A gripping, high-stakes thriller, Maniac takes the reader on a twisted journey through good and evil, love and duty, and the fickleness of fate.
The Drone
Previously published as The Bid The prisoner who wakes up in a box miles from anywhere. The jailer who doesn't question his job. The shipment of drones stolen from a cargo hub. The terrorists planning a devastating attack on US soil. When drone expert James Chadwick disappears without a trace, Cruxys Solutions investigators Ruth Gonzales and Andy Vaslik are assigned to track his last movements. With few clues to go on, the hunt moves from London to New York, gathering speed as they close in on a horrifying plan to kill the US president and inflict total damage on an Air Force base. The countdown to a new era of destruction has begun. Gonzalez and Vaslik are the only ones who can stop it. Gritty, exciting and full of suspense, The Drone is a terrific thriller perfect for fans of Daniel Silva, Alex Berenson and Harlan Coben. Praise for The Drone 'With some intriguing characters (especially private-security experts Gonzales and Vaslik - a nice mix of superheroes and regular folks); some snappy writing; and a timely story, the novel should find a large and enthusiastic audience among fans of Daniel Silva and Alex Berenson' Booklist 'Much of the pleasure in reading this tangled yarn from the prolific Magson comes from putting the pieces together along with his pair of sleuths ... they have nice chemistry and banter with aplomb' Kirkus Reviews
The Impossible Thing
A New York Times and Guardian Best Thriller of the YearA Deadly Pleasures and Minnesota Star Tribune Best Book of the Year"A cliffhanger of a tale . . . Around the mystery of the fate of the so-called Metland Egg, Bauer constructs a multigenerational drama as captivating as the fabled object itself . . . rich in humor and suspense."--Wall Street JournalFrom the exceptionally original mind of CWA Gold Dagger Award winner and Booker longlisted author Belinda Bauer, a sweeping tale of obsession, greed, ambition, and a crime that has remained unsolved for a hundred yearsHow do you find something that doesn't exist?1926. On the cliffs of Yorkshire, men are lowered on ropes to steal the eggs of the sea birds who nest there. The most beautiful are sold for large sums. A small girl--penniless and neglected by her family--retrieves one such treasure. Its discovery will forever alter the course of her life.A century later. In a remote cottage in Wales, Patrick Fort finds his friend, Nick, and his mother tied up and robbed. The only thing missing: a carved case containing an incredible scarlet egg. Doggedly attempting to retrieve it, Patrick and Nick discover the cruel world of egg trafficking, and soon find themselves on the trail of a priceless collection of eggs lost to history. Until now.A taut, wonderfully imagined novel brimming with skullduggery at every turn, The Impossible Thing is a blazing testament to Belinda Bauer's status as one of our greatest living crime writers.
Sleep Walk
Jamie Brock is trying to put his life back together. After being horrifically burned in a welding accident and enduring months of rehab, nightmares, and sleepwalking, he returns to Ron's Auto, his longtime employer, and the site of his disfigurement. A skilled mechanic and the garage's resident "good guy," Jamie is welcomed back by its owners, Ron and Rosemary, their daughter Lena-who has long nursed a crush on Jamie-and wise-cracking mechanic, Mike. The garage resumes its old rhythms and Jamie's connection with Lena blossoms. But all is not as it seems.Before long, people begin to disappear in the small town of Pincher Creek, Alberta. People connected to Ron's Auto. Suspicion falls on Jamie, whose sleepwalking becomes increasingly disorienting. Disturbed by his inability to account for what he does during the night, Jamie, with the help of Lena, starts to investigate himself. What he discovers is darker-and more tragic-than he could have imagined.In Sleep Walk, Charles Johnston gives us a story reminiscent of early Stephen King: an ordinary man in a working-class milieu confronted by the unimaginable. Blending elements of mystery, Gothic horror, and psychological realism, and written with urgency and suspense, Johnston asks how well we can ever know each other-and ourselves.
Sleep Walk
Jamie Brock is trying to put his life back together. After being horrifically burned in a welding accident and enduring months of rehab, nightmares, and sleepwalking, he returns to Ron's Auto, his longtime employer, and the site of his disfigurement. A skilled mechanic and the garage's resident "good guy," Jamie is welcomed back by its owners, Ron and Rosemary, their daughter Lena-who has long nursed a crush on Jamie-and wise-cracking mechanic, Mike. The garage resumes its old rhythms and Jamie's connection with Lena blossoms. But all is not as it seems.Before long, people begin to disappear in the small town of Pincher Creek, Alberta. People connected to Ron's Auto. Suspicion falls on Jamie, whose sleepwalking becomes increasingly disorienting. Disturbed by his inability to account for what he does during the night, Jamie, with the help of Lena, starts to investigate himself. What he discovers is darker-and more tragic-than he could have imagined.In Sleep Walk, Charles Johnston gives us a story reminiscent of early Stephen King: an ordinary man in a working-class milieu confronted by the unimaginable. Blending elements of mystery, Gothic horror, and psychological realism, and written with urgency and suspense, Johnston asks how well we can ever know each other-and ourselves.
Echoes Beneath the Croatoan Sky
'The novel is set against the turbulent rise of European ambition. This happened in the late sixteenth century. Echoes Beneath the Croatoan Sky traces the fragile intersection of different elements. These elements would be exploration, empire, and the human consequence that followed. On one hand, there is the quiet, perilous persistence of England's earliest American foothold. On the other hand, the intertwined lives of explorers, settlers, and Indigenous leaders -the events in their lives being shaped by forces far larger than themselves.The novel speaks about the lost Roanoke colony. It talks about their hope and the haunting, sudden disappearance. There are tales of miscalculation. There is mistrust, and distant wars that seal the colony's fate. Promises are carved into trees. Loyalty is tested by survival. The novel asks whether history remembers conquest-or the silences left behind. What endures is not certainty, but echo: of choices made, truths omitted, and lives swallowed by time.
The New Neighbour
BRAND NEW FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WIVES AND THE NURSE! Don't miss this new pulse-pounding psychological thriller from Valerie Keogh
The New Neighbour
BRAND NEW FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WIVES AND THE NURSE! Don't miss this new pulse-pounding psychological thriller from Valerie Keogh
The New Neighbour
BRAND NEW FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WIVES AND THE NURSE! Don't miss this new pulse-pounding psychological thriller from Valerie Keogh
The Housemaid's Wedding
Wedding bells chime in this thrilling addition to The Housemaid series - a short story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden...This edition features exclusive content from Freida McFadden's upcoming, not yet announced hardcover release!Today is supposed to be the happiest day of my life.I'm engaged to the man of my dreams, and in a few short hours, I'm going to stand before a judge, who will declare us husband and wife, till death does us part. Despite some bumps in the road, this day is everything I dreamed it would be.There's only one problem: Someone out there doesn't want me to live long enough to say my vows.And if I'm not careful, they may very well get their wish....
Tempered by Fear
Tempered by Fear: The Fractured Mind That Survived the Impossible is a relentless psychological horror novel that plunges into the terror of a mind at war with itself.Adrian Mercer begins to notice fractures in reality whispers in empty rooms, reflections that move on their own, memories that no longer obey time. What starts as paranoia quickly spirals into a waking nightmare as the city around him warps, shadows gain intent, and fear manifests as something alive and watching.As Adrian descends deeper into hallucination, obsession, and existential dread, the line between inner torment and external horror collapses. Faces multiply, voices accuse, and reality bends under the weight of a consciousness unraveling beyond human limits. The more Adrian resists, the more the darkness expands until fear is no longer something he feels, but something he becomes.Unflinching, surreal, and psychologically devastating, Tempered by Fear explores identity, madness, and the terrifying possibility that the greatest horror is not what stalks us from the shadows but what waits inside our own minds.This is a novel for readers who crave intense psychological horror, fractured realities, and stories that linger long after the final page.
I call it LOVE Screenplay
'He sees her once.She never sees him.That should have been the end.Instead, it becomes the beginning of something quiet, invasive, and impossible to undo-an obsession that moves without permission and refuses to leave.This psychological crime screenplay explores how control disguises itself as care, how entitlement learns to speak the language of affection, and how love is sometimes defined by only one voice.No one agrees.But me.I call it love.
The Corry
The evil in mankind had surfaced once again only this time it was deadly serious, the world had entered a new era. Worked on for years by various governments including her own, someone had made a breakthrough and it looked like the U.K. was going to be the Guinea pig. Sonic weapons that destroyed minds were a startling reality and Jane was staring at four of them. It was now a race against time to make sure they could never be used and were permanently destroyed.
The Devil's Bible
From celebrated New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry comes the latest Cotton Malone adventure, a tale of mystery and intrigue stretching back over four centuries. Former Justice Department operative, Cotton Malone, is called to Sweden when the younger sister of King Wilhelm I is kidnapped. The ransom demand? Hand over an 800-year-old book, the Codex Gigas--the largest illuminated medieval manuscript in the world. Claimed as war loot from Bohemia in 1648, it's been kept in Stockholm for nearly 400 years. Along the way it also acquired another more mysterious moniker ... The Devil's Bible. Now the Czech Republic wants the codex back, and Sweden has agreed to return it, but forces are at work to stop that deal from happening. The likely instigator? Russia. Who is also top of the list for possible kidnappers. It's up to Cotton and Cassiopeia Vitt to locate the king's sister, secure the codex, and thwart the Russians. Yet nothing is as it seems. Trusted allies become hostile enemies. Long-standing enemies suddenly shift into partners. Making matters worse, an array of conflicting personalities re-emerge from Cotton's past, transforming an already chaotic international situation into something far more personal and deadly. From the cobbled streets of Stockholm with its placid waterways and picturesque islands, to the hostile skies over the Baltic Sea, and finally onto a fabled 16th century Swedish warship, Cotton and Cassiopeia come face-to-face with the unthinkable--changing both of their lives forever.
Sins of the Father
A pulse-pounding, gripping thriller from BESTSELLER Tom Bale. Perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and Simon Kernick. ⚠️��'Tom Bale is the British Harlan Coben' Bestselling crime writer John CarsonSome secrets just won't stay buried...A dark secret from the past returns to haunt insurance investigator Nick Randall when a biographer claims his late father Eddie Randall - a beloved 1960s comedy star - was involved in a hideous crime.As Nick sets out to clear his father's name he uncovers a twisted web of insurance fraud connecting his father to ruthless businessman Roger Knight and his psychopathic partner, Kevin Doyle.But the past isn't just hiding secrets - it's hiding a killer.When Nick's estranged wife is found dead, and he becomes the prime suspect, Nick's life starts to free-fall. And when other members of his family are targeted, Nick realizes someone is hunting everyone close to him.With time running out, Nick must confront a deadly enemy he never saw coming before tragedy strikes again.A breathtaking, heart-in-your-mouth thriller that will keep you up at night! ��*This title has been previously publishedPraise for Tom Bale: 'Tom Bale is one of the best British thriller writers around' SIMON KERNICK'Very clever and very nasty. Tom Bale is back. With a vengeance.' LUKE JENNINGS'Occasionally brutal, but very readable... this writer seems to me to have real potential. I look forward to his next book' Martin Edwards, TANGLED WEB'Sins of the Father is a wonderful, exciting read full of twists and turns... This is a sterling effort from a new face on the crime scene' Chris Simmons, CRIMESQUAD'Sins of the Father is a rattling good read... a writer to watch for sure' Sharon Wheeler, REVIEWING THE EVIDENCE'What truly sells SKIN AND BONES is Bale's almost cinematic storytelling style, along the lines of what Lee Child does with his Jack Reacher series.' Jim Winter, JANUARY MAGAZINE'Wow!! This book is incredible. I did not know what to expect from one page to the next. My kindle couldn't turn the pages fast enough. Needless to say, I read this book in one sitting. The "need to know" was greater than the need for sleep. And it was so worth it. This is a book that needs to be on your must read list.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Abandon everything else because it is impossible to put down! Trust me, I read for 6 hours straight, kidding myself, just one more chapter, until it was suddenly 5am!!!! Tom Bale really does know how to reel you in!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Grips you from the get-go and you don't want to let go until the end!!!... Hold onto your hats, you're in for one hell of a ride.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'An incredible, unable to put down novel! I read this in one day because I just couldn't stop!... So many twist and turns that I was in shock! The ending was my favourite by far!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Sit down, buckle up, and get ready for one heck of an adrenaline rush! This book starts off fast and never really lets up. From the opening event to the wrap-up, I was enthralled and couldn't read fast enough.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewPreviously Published in 2011
Sins of the Father
A pulse-pounding, gripping thriller from BESTSELLER Tom Bale. Perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and Simon Kernick. ⚠️��'Tom Bale is the British Harlan Coben' Bestselling crime writer John CarsonSome secrets just won't stay buried...A dark secret from the past returns to haunt insurance investigator Nick Randall when a biographer claims his late father Eddie Randall - a beloved 1960s comedy star - was involved in a hideous crime.As Nick sets out to clear his father's name he uncovers a twisted web of insurance fraud connecting his father to ruthless businessman Roger Knight and his psychopathic partner, Kevin Doyle.But the past isn't just hiding secrets - it's hiding a killer.When Nick's estranged wife is found dead, and he becomes the prime suspect, Nick's life starts to free-fall. And when other members of his family are targeted, Nick realizes someone is hunting everyone close to him.With time running out, Nick must confront a deadly enemy he never saw coming before tragedy strikes again.A breathtaking, heart-in-your-mouth thriller that will keep you up at night! ��*This title has been previously publishedPraise for Tom Bale: 'Tom Bale is one of the best British thriller writers around' SIMON KERNICK'Very clever and very nasty. Tom Bale is back. With a vengeance.' LUKE JENNINGS'Occasionally brutal, but very readable... this writer seems to me to have real potential. I look forward to his next book' Martin Edwards, TANGLED WEB'Sins of the Father is a wonderful, exciting read full of twists and turns... This is a sterling effort from a new face on the crime scene' Chris Simmons, CRIMESQUAD'Sins of the Father is a rattling good read... a writer to watch for sure' Sharon Wheeler, REVIEWING THE EVIDENCE'What truly sells SKIN AND BONES is Bale's almost cinematic storytelling style, along the lines of what Lee Child does with his Jack Reacher series.' Jim Winter, JANUARY MAGAZINE'Wow!! This book is incredible. I did not know what to expect from one page to the next. My kindle couldn't turn the pages fast enough. Needless to say, I read this book in one sitting. The "need to know" was greater than the need for sleep. And it was so worth it. This is a book that needs to be on your must read list.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Abandon everything else because it is impossible to put down! Trust me, I read for 6 hours straight, kidding myself, just one more chapter, until it was suddenly 5am!!!! Tom Bale really does know how to reel you in!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Grips you from the get-go and you don't want to let go until the end!!!... Hold onto your hats, you're in for one hell of a ride.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'An incredible, unable to put down novel! I read this in one day because I just couldn't stop!... So many twist and turns that I was in shock! The ending was my favourite by far!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Sit down, buckle up, and get ready for one heck of an adrenaline rush! This book starts off fast and never really lets up. From the opening event to the wrap-up, I was enthralled and couldn't read fast enough.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewPreviously Published in 2011
The Forsaken Killer
Keep your glasses close to hand as you are followed not only by ghosts but a dark silhouette that hides his identity. Stuck in the gap between remembering as you wake and grieve the memories you should remember, as new memories lead you to the end.Allow the shadows to guide you by the hand through the suffering as you solve the murder mystery together. While you second guess every clue become caged in each passing chapter until you are set free, but not how you wish to be.As nothing is what it seems, you will also second guess everything you know and all that you do not know. You might feel alone in your mind, a stranger even to yourself, but in reality you are never alone.Like birth, death is but the beginning.
What could go wrong?
What could go wrong? is a story of a woman that has reached a turning point in her life and because she finds solace and inspiration from the sea, she leaves her busy life and grown children to travel to the islands of Florida to find in herself new purpose. Much to her surprise, Kate is faced with making decisions that take her out of her comfort zone when she is swept away in a fiery romance with a man that she cannot resist, even if it means transforming into a different version of herself. Or is it coming into her true self? The story will dive you into the deep with a whirlwind romance and the troubles they face due to the choices the couple make and the dangers of living a life outside the perimeters of the law. There is no lack of passion, adventure and relatability to the colorful characters bearing their souls, exposing their personalities and truth, leaving you wanting more.
Tempered by Fear
Tempered by Fear: The Fractured Mind That Survived the Impossible is a relentless psychological horror novel that plunges into the terror of a mind at war with itself.Adrian Mercer begins to notice fractures in reality whispers in empty rooms, reflections that move on their own, memories that no longer obey time. What starts as paranoia quickly spirals into a waking nightmare as the city around him warps, shadows gain intent, and fear manifests as something alive and watching.As Adrian descends deeper into hallucination, obsession, and existential dread, the line between inner torment and external horror collapses. Faces multiply, voices accuse, and reality bends under the weight of a consciousness unraveling beyond human limits. The more Adrian resists, the more the darkness expands until fear is no longer something he feels, but something he becomes.Unflinching, surreal, and psychologically devastating, Tempered by Fear explores identity, madness, and the terrifying possibility that the greatest horror is not what stalks us from the shadows but what waits inside our own minds.This is a novel for readers who crave intense psychological horror, fractured realities, and stories that linger long after the final page.
She Is Lying
Three sisters. Two murders. One devastating secret. Junie and her family arrive in the Caribbean for what should be a week in paradise. Within days, her father and his girlfriend are dead. Her sister Poppy vanishes into the night. All the evidence points to her. But Junie refuses to believe it. Seven years later, Junie is still searching. Her other sister Ruby has tried to move on, haunted by what she witnessed that night. And Poppy? She's been living under a new name, carrying a secret that could destroy them all. When their story becomes a TV sensation, the world wants answers. They face an impossible choice: protect each other, or finally tell the truth. But in a family built on lies and sacrifice, the truth might be the most dangerous thing of all.
