The Showstone
A buried relic. A forgotten language said to be spoken by angels. A discovery that could open the door to paradise-or unleash something far more dangerous.When archaeologist Hiram Donovan secretly removes a polished disc of black obsidian from a remote Iraqi monastery, he believes he has uncovered a relic of extraordinary significance. The object, known as a "showstone," has long been rumored to possess mysterious powers connected to ancient spiritual practices. Before he can reveal the truth about what he found, Hiram is murdered, and the secret of the stone disappears with him. The artifact vanishes into obscurity, and the circumstances surrounding his death remain unexplained.Thirty years later, Harvard professor of religious history Cal Donovan finally learns the disturbing truth about his father's death. As he begins to investigate the past, he discovers that the showstone was no legend. The relic is real, and powerful groups have been searching for it for decades. According to ancient writings, the stone may hold the key to unlocking a lost "49th call" within the mysterious Enochian language-a system of communication believed by some scholars and mystics to be the language of angels.For believers, the discovery of the final call could open a path to divine knowledge and heavenly revelation. For others, the consequences could be far darker. Hidden within centuries-old manuscripts, coded notebooks, and fragments of occult research lies a dangerous possibility: that the power revealed by the showstone might not lead to salvation at all.Following clues that stretch back to the Elizabethan court of famed magus John Dee-advisor to Queen Elizabeth I and one of history's most enigmatic scholars-Cal uncovers a trail of secret societies, modern-day scryers, and ruthless adversaries who will stop at nothing to claim the stone. As the search intensifies, Cal finds himself caught in a race against powerful enemies who believe the showstone can reshape the balance between heaven and hell.From ancient monasteries and hidden archives to modern laboratories and shadowy religious factions, Cal must decide what to do with the truth he uncovers. Revealing the secret could change the world forever. But some knowledge, once brought into the light, may be impossible to control.The Showstone is a gripping religious and historical thriller filled with mystery, ancient secrets, and high-stakes discovery. Blending real historical figures and occult traditions with modern suspense, it delivers a fast-paced adventure that will appeal to readers who enjoy the intellectual puzzles of Dan Brown and the cinematic excitement of James Rollins.
Covenant of the Dead
Three nuns are found murdered in the attic of a quiet Boston convent.There are no witnesses. No shell casings. No sign of forced entry.The only items missing are their rosaries.The killings send shockwaves through the city, baffling police and drawing intense media attention. With no clear suspects and almost no physical evidence, the case quickly grows cold-until an unlikely voice claims to have the answer. A well-known Boston medium announces that her spirit guide has revealed the identity of the killer: a troubled priest armed with an antique revolver. When a popular newspaper columnist publicizes the claim, the story spreads like wildfire, igniting a citywide frenzy fueled by fear, rumor, and belief in the supernatural.Suddenly a priest's reputation-and possibly his life-hangs in the balance.Harvard professor of religious history Cal Donovan, often called the Vatican's unofficial "pope whisperer," is drawn into the mystery alongside Elisabetta Celestino, a formidable former Vatican insider with deep knowledge of the Church's hidden politics. Skeptical of the sensational claims yet intrigued by the strange details surrounding the murders, the two begin their own investigation into what really happened in the convent attic.Their search leads them deep into Boston's modern spiritualist circles-s矇ance parlors, psychic gatherings, and shadowy believers who insist that the dead still speak to the living. As Cal and Elisabetta sift through historical records, antique weapons, and forgotten documents, a darker story begins to emerge. The clues point not only to an unusual weapon and an elaborate deception, but to a long-buried feud stretching back more than a century.At the heart of the mystery lies the controversial world of Spiritualism, the nineteenth-century movement that claimed the ability to communicate with the dead. Its most famous defender was none other than Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle, whose passionate belief in psychic phenomena helped spark one of history's most enduring cultural debates: are s矇ances clever frauds-or glimpses into something beyond the natural world?As the evidence builds, Cal and Elisabetta find themselves facing a disturbing possibility. Either someone is orchestrating a brilliant and dangerous hoax that manipulates grief and belief... or the messages coming through the s矇ance rooms may not be fraud at all.With time running out and an innocent man under growing suspicion, the two investigators must untangle a web of faith, deception, and vengeance before another life is destroyed.From international bestselling author Glenn Cooper, Covenant of the Dead is a gripping standalone Cal Donovan thriller that blends historical mystery, murder, and religious intrigue. Perfect for readers who enjoy the intellectual puzzles of Dan Brown and the fast-paced conspiracies of Steve Berry, this suspenseful novel explores the thin line between belief and truth-and the unsettling question of whether the dead might still have something to say.
Blackwater
The world is counting down to the millennium - and to disaster. When a child's body is found on a remote island east of London, journalist Jonny Murphy is sent to investigate. What he uncovers is more than a tragedy. It's a warning. Something catastrophic is coming ... and Jonny might be the only one who can stop it. 'A propulsive, atmospheric thriller that ratchets up the tension with every page' TM Logan 'A powerhouse writer' Jo Spain 'Cleverly layered and beautifully atmospheric ... Sarah Sultoon has become an auto-buy author for me' Kia Abdullah 'The clock ticks down towards a fantastic payoff ... Abandoned islands, thrilling chases, investigative journalists - what more could you want?' Holly Watt ---- They feared the machines.They should have feared the people...London, Christmas 1999. The world is on edge. With the new millennium just days away, fears of the Millennium Bug are spiralling - warnings of computer failures, market crashes, even global catastrophe. But fifty miles east, on the frozen Blackwater Island, a different kind of mystery unfolds. A child's body is discovered on the bracken, untouched by footprints, with no sign of how he died. And no one has come forward to claim him. At the International Tribune, reporter Jonny Murphy senses something is off. Police are appealing for relatives, not suspects. An anonymous call led officers to the scene, but no one knows who made it. While the world fixates on a digital apocalypse, Jonny sees the real disaster unfolding closer to home. With just twenty-hour hours before the century turns, he heads to Blackwater - driven by curiosity, desperation, and the sting of rejection from his colleague Paloma. But Blackwater has secrets buried deep in the frozen ground. More victims - some dead, others still paying for past sins. And when Paloma catches up to him, they stumble onto something far bigger than either of them imagined. Something that could change everything. The millennium is coming. The clock is ticking. Can Jonny stop it? Should he? And what if Y2K wasn't a hoax, but a warning...? ------ 'Propulsive characters and a simmering mystery explode into a race against time ... it had me gripped' Rod Reynolds 'Atmospheric, tense and all the more shocking for mirroring real state crimes' Eve Smith 'Authenticity that demands your attention' Will Carver 'A distinctively chilling roller-coaster' Peter Hain 'Readers who love mysteries, bleak landscapes and a lingering sense of dread will enjoy this, and the author's notes may haunt you' Mature Times 'A thrilling, tightly plotted, and important read' Michael J MalonePraise for Sarah Sultoon**Longlisted for the John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger****WINNER of the Crime Fiction Lover Debut Thriller Award** 'A first-class political thriller' Steve Cavanagh 'A bitingly sharp, pacy thriller. Devilishly good. I inhaled it' Freya Berry 'A brave and thought-provoking debut novel' Adam Hamdy 'A taut and thought-provoking book that's all the more unnerving for how much it echoes the headlines in real life' CultureFly 'A tense thriller, a remarkable debut, heartbreaking, but ultimately this is a story of resilience and survival' NB Magazine 'A powerful, compelling read that doesn't shy away from some upsetting truths ... written with such energy' Fanny Blake 'Brilliant and gripping' S J Watson 'Gripping, intriguing, action-packed and powerful, I raced through this hard-hitting thriller in just two days!' Philippa East
The Next Step
What if free will was an illusion-and someone proved it by making you kill?A brilliant profiler is drawn into a psychological game where guilt is manufactured and control is absolute.The Next Step is a dark psychological thriller that pulls readers into a relentless mind game where control, manipulation, and morality collide.Thirty years before the events of Nevaeh: The Story of the Lost, we meet Clayton Trilling-a brilliant savant, elite criminal profiler, and one of the most extraordinary minds ever known. Once a child trapped inside a silent world by autism and his savant syndrome, Clayton rewired his own brain, transforming himself into a weapon against the darkest minds humanity has to offer.Now, as Lead Profiler for the National Bureau of Investigation, Clayton is summoned into a case unlike anything he has ever faced.It begins with a letter.Sealed in blood.Marked with a warning.Signed by The Controller.What follows is not an investigation-it's a psychological gauntlet.Three houses.Three bodies.Seventy-two hours.And one terrifying question: Why did I kill them?As Clayton and an elite team of investigators are dragged into a meticulously designed game, the rules shift constantly. Evidence lies. Reality fractures. Assumptions become traps. Every clue is engineered to exploit how the human brain thinks-and how it fails.The deeper they go, the more horrifying the truth becomes: What if the killers were innocent?What if guilt itself was engineered?What if control could be implanted-wired directly into the brain?And what if Clayton Trilling was never meant to stop the game...but to complete it?A THRILLER THAT GETS INSIDE YOUR HEADThe Next Step blends: Psychological thrillerDark mysteryCrime fictionMind-bending suspenseHigh-stakes intellectual warfareWith themes of: Free will vs. controlMoral responsibilityUnethical experimentationManipulation of perceptionGenius vs. madnessThis is a story where the reader becomes part of the game, forced to question every assumption-right alongside the characters.This isn't just a story.It's a reckoning.
I Know What I Saw
She lost her sister. Now someone is making sure she loses her mind.Four years after witnessing her sister Beth disappear without a trace, Maya Brennan is still drowning in the aftermath. The guilt and isolation of a small Irish coastal town forces her to believe she could have imagined it all. But when a mysterious laptop appears in her home, everything changes.Because the first email she reads was sent from Beth's long-dead account.As more messages arrive, Maya becomes certain that someone is watching her. Someone who knows all about her weaknesses and her past. Soon, neighbours think she's relapsing into alcoholism, colleagues keep their distance and even the people she trusts the most begin to look like suspects.Someone wants to terrify her. Someone wants the truth to stay buried. But now Maya can't ignore what she saw that fateful day.In a town full of secrets, Maya must face the haunting truth: What if Beth really is out there? And what if the biggest threat of all is the one she's already let in?I Know What I Saw is a twist-filled psychological thriller about obsession and guilt, and is perfect for fans of Andrea Mara and Alice Feeney.
Erased
Althea Ralston: Author. Professor. Icon. Liar. Fifteen years ago, Lila Parks was a bright, eager student at Havenport University-handpicked and mentored by the legendary Professor Ralston. Lila believed in Ralston's message. She trusted her. Worshipped her. Then, everything fell apart. Behind the curtain of Ralston's carefully crafted illusion, the truth was impossible to ignore: Lila's mentor built her empire on deception and betrayal. Today, the world sees Althea Ralston as a legend. Lila only sees the lie. When an invitation to celebrate Ralston's lifetime of achievement calls Lila back to Havenport, she knows she shouldn't go. But this might be her only chance to confront the woman who destroyed her. Surrounded by thousands of Ralston's adoring fans and the ghosts of her past at Addison Hall, Lila begins to dig for proof of what she learned back then, of the monsters buried beneath that perfect smile. What she uncovers is darker-and far more sinister-than she ever expected. To expose Ralston for what she truly is, Lila finds herself in a downward spiral of paranoia and suspicion, desperately searching for the key to toppling Ralston's meticulous house of cards. But with every wrong turn, she finds herself closer to crumbling her own world instead. Set against a gothic campus cloaked in ivy and secrets, this chilling, slow-burn suspense from two-million-copy bestselling author Kiersten Modglin explores the blurred line between manipulation and brilliance-and what it costs to finally speak the truth.
Ms. Mia and Murder at the Maison Vieux Carr矇
Lighthearted and fun mysteries with satisfying conclusions...Join Ms. Mia, the modern-day Miss Marple with a humorous twist, in her sixth lighthearted cozy mystery, brimming with intrigue, mouthwatering New Orleans cuisine, and a satisfying murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the final dance!The Maison Vieux Carr矇, a boutique hotel in New Orleans, should be savoring a quiet winter season. When Ms. Mia arrives expecting Tante Rosalie's legendary Creole cooking and leisurely walks through the French Quarter, she finds instead vandalism, shadowy attacks-and murder-striking at the heart of her beloved hotel.Amid sultry jazz, glittering facades, and long-buried secrets, Ms. Mia untangles a dangerous web of money, loyalty, and betrayal. With wit, charm and a glass of champagne, can Ms. Mia catch the villain before they strike again?Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple and Donna Andrews's Meg Langslow, this sixth Ms. Mia Murder Mystery delivers charm, humor, and a lighthearted cozy mystery that envelopes you in an intriguing whirl of Big Easy mystery and charm.Check into Ms. Mia and Murder at the Maison Vieux Carr矇 now for your next glamorous mystery escape!- Thrilling Cozy Mystery: Classic murder mysteries with a bubbly spin-perfect for Agatha Christie fans craving clever plot twists.- Glamorous New Orleans Escape: Romance, intrigue, and mouthwatering Creole cuisine in the French Quarter.- Charming Amateur Sleuth: Ms. Mia solves crimes with humor, heart, and champagne flair.- Addictive New Series: Sixth in the delightful Ms. Mia Murder Mysteries-binge the backlist now!
Erased
Althea Ralston: Author. Professor. Icon. Liar. Fifteen years ago, Lila Parks was a bright, eager student at Havenport University-handpicked and mentored by the legendary Professor Ralston. Lila believed in Ralston's message. She trusted her. Worshipped her. Then, everything fell apart. Behind the curtain of Ralston's carefully crafted illusion, the truth was impossible to ignore: Lila's mentor built her empire on deception and betrayal. Today, the world sees Althea Ralston as a legend. Lila only sees the lie. When an invitation to celebrate Ralston's lifetime of achievement calls Lila back to Havenport, she knows she shouldn't go. But this might be her only chance to confront the woman who destroyed her. Surrounded by thousands of Ralston's adoring fans and the ghosts of her past at Addison Hall, Lila begins to dig for proof of what she learned back then, of the monsters buried beneath that perfect smile. What she uncovers is darker-and far more sinister-than she ever expected. To expose Ralston for what she truly is, Lila finds herself in a downward spiral of paranoia and suspicion, desperately searching for the key to toppling Ralston's meticulous house of cards. But with every wrong turn, she finds herself closer to crumbling her own world instead. Set against a gothic campus cloaked in ivy and secrets, this chilling, slow-burn suspense from two-million-copy bestselling author Kiersten Modglin explores the blurred line between manipulation and brilliance-and what it costs to finally speak the truth.
Fire in Flight
"This world was one of vigilantes and unseen justice, after all."New Harbor is a city that praises itself on being the world's first "utopia," and Matt Ellis wants nothing to do with it. When his sister gets a promotion at Streak Corporation, the world's best defense contractor, Matt follows her to the bayside city to reluctantly start a new life. But in cities like New Harbor, reality is often too good to be true.After a sniper attacks the affiliates of Streak Corporation in the dead of night, Matt suits up as a masked vigilante to confront this city's deadliest secrets, and to put an end to "New Harbor's Reaper."
