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Truth or Dare (Brennan and Esposito #10)
by Tania CarverDarren Richards opened his eyes to find himself duct-taped to a chair with a crossbow pointing at him. Behind the crossbow is a hooded figure wearing a black-faced, round-eyed gas mask. The figure tells him what Darren knows: that he stole a car, drove it recklessly while under the influence of drugs and killed a woman and her baby. His solicitor managed to get the case thrown out of court on a technicality so he has not paid for his crime. That, says the figure, cannot be allowed to happen.Darren turns to his right. Next to him are his girlfriend and their baby daughter. Both similarly taped to a chair, gagged. It's very simple, explains the figure. Either you die or your girlfriend and child die. But someone has to pay. A life for a life. The choice is Darren's...Truth or Dare is the sixth page-turning thriller in the internationally bestselling Brennan & Esposito series. You won't be able to put it down.
No Inclination: Inspired by the Chris Watts Case
by Tania HaganInspired by a true crime. Handsome, reliable Charlie Spencer is a loving husband and father. His wife is a beautiful, self-made businesswoman who’s found success in online cosmetic sales. Together, the Spencer’s are raising two precious little girls, with their first boy on the way. To the rest of the world, Charlie and Cassandra have everything, including a tidy McMansion in Southern California’s Inland Empire. And their relationship appears perfect until the day Charlie’s wife and children disappear without a trace. As his cover story begins to unravel, local law enforcement, along with the California Bureau of Investigation, turn up the heat on Charlie. Told through the voices of the victims and the killer, this story explores questions, and provides answers, that are truly stranger than fiction. What really happened that fateful night? Did Charlie act alone? And what were the victims thinking as he snuffed out their lives methodically, one-by-one?
Mapa de los lugares sin nombre
by Tania JamesUn debut totalmente irresistible: la historia de dos hermanas, el anhelo de desaparecer en otro país y el poderoso deseo de regresar a un mundo conocido. Al cuidado de su padre, un cristiano poco convencido, y su abuela, una mujer de gran carácter que guarda la sabiduría de generaciones, las hermanas Linno y Anju Vallara se crían en un pequeño pueblo de Kerala, en el sudoeste de la India. Linno tiene un talento innato para el dibujo, y Anju, una de las mejores estudiantes de la región, sueña con ir a Estados Unidos. Así que, cuando le ofrecen una beca para estudiar en una exclusiva escuela de Nueva York, no duda un segundo en aceptar, pese a que ello suponga, de cierta forma, traicionar a su hermana. Acogida por una acomodada familia neoyorquina de origen indio, Anju descubrirá un mundo lleno de privilegios y desafíos que hasta entonces nunca había imaginado. Linno, por su parte, vivirá una extraordinaria transformación, apartándose del camino que su padre había dispuesto para ella y valiéndose de su talento artístico para iniciar su propia andadura por la vida. Pero cuando la familia pierde todo contacto con Anju, Linno traza un plan para descubrir el paradero de su hermana menor. Frente a un mapa de la inmensa y desconocida metrópoli, emprenderá un viaje apasionante, un itinerario que la guiará a través de su mundo interior hacia la revelación de un secreto familiar insospechado. Reseñas:«Regala esta novela a alguien; no te equivocarás. Mapa de los lugares sin nombre es condenadamente buena.»Junot Díaz «Una historia perfecta de amor, traición y secretos en dos continentes. [...] Tania James describe Kerala y el Nueva York de los inmigrantes con idéntica confianza y profundidad.»Publishers Weekly «La odisea de una estudiante desde India hasta Estados Unidos y de vuelta a India, un viaje que plantea preguntas esenciales, culturales y personales, sobre la familia, la inmigración y sobre cómo tomar las decisiones acertadas.»Kirkus Reviews «Preciosa [...] Tania James escribecon elegancia, humor y agudeza.»The New York Times Book Review «Deslumbrante y cautivadora [...] Uno de los debuts más brillantes desde Dientes blancos, de Zadie Smith.»San Francisco Chronicle
The Other Woman: A compulsive and unputdownable thriller with a jaw-dropping twist
by Tania Tay'Gripping domestic noir . . . fresh and compulsive' JESSICA BULL'I read it with a growing sense of dread, and just when I thought I'd worked it all out - BAM! Clever plot, great ending!' JACKIE KABLER'Smart and packed with tension! My heart was in my mouth as I raced towards the end. A cracking thriller!' LAUREN NORTH'A gripping domestic thriller. Fans of The Couple Next Door and The Undoing should add this to their TBR immediately' B P WALTERYOU TRUST YOUR HUSBAND. SO WHY DO YOU FEEL LIKE THE OTHER WOMAN?Jade has the life she always wanted: a husband and three perfect children. She's happy. Except, recently that isn't enough. Her husband is never home, and when he is, he's distant. She's a constant source of disappointment to her mum, and even her children are starting to push her away.Then she unexpectedly finds herself reconnecting with Christina, an old friend from university, and she starts to feel like herself again.As the women become closer, and Christina needs a place to stay, Jade welcomes her into their chaotic family home. But when Jade discovers a suspicious text on her husband's phone, she soon she starts questioning those around her.A twisting, tense and unputdownable story that will have you turning the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Claire McGowan, Shari Lapena and B A Paris.'Tay writes deftly about complex characters, revealing the shocking secrets which lurk under the surface of seemingly perfect lives. An impressive debut' RACHEL WARD'The answers I thought I knew changed again and again as I sped through to the VERY satisfying ending . . . A definite five stars from me'TERI TERRY'A propulsive read. I loved this gripping debut' C S GREEN'Stellar storytelling and fantastic character development . . . this gripping tale of betrayal has it all' KATE POELS'The Other Woman was so claustrophobic . . . fun and thought-provoking' SUE WALLMAN
The Other Woman: A compulsive and unputdownable thriller with a jaw-dropping twist
by Tania Tay'Gripping domestic noir . . . fresh and compulsive' JESSICA BULL'I read it with a growing sense of dread, and just when I thought I'd worked it all out - BAM! Clever plot, great ending!' JACKIE KABLER'Smart and packed with tension! My heart was in my mouth as I raced towards the end. A cracking thriller!' LAUREN NORTH'A gripping domestic thriller. Fans of The Couple Next Door and The Undoing should add this to their TBR immediately' B P WALTERYOU TRUST YOUR HUSBAND. SO WHY DO YOU FEEL LIKE THE OTHER WOMAN?Jade has the life she always wanted: a husband and three perfect children. She's happy. Except, recently that isn't enough. Her husband is never home, and when he is, he's distant. She's a constant source of disappointment to her mum, and even her children are starting to push her away.Then she unexpectedly finds herself reconnecting with Christina, an old friend from university, and she starts to feel like herself again.As the women become closer, and Christina needs a place to stay, Jade welcomes her into their chaotic family home. But when Jade discovers a suspicious text on her husband's phone, she soon she starts questioning those around her.A twisting, tense and unputdownable story that will have you turning the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Claire McGowan, Shari Lapena and B A Paris.'Tay writes deftly about complex characters, revealing the shocking secrets which lurk under the surface of seemingly perfect lives. An impressive debut' RACHEL WARD'The answers I thought I knew changed again and again as I sped through to the VERY satisfying ending . . . A definite five stars from me'TERI TERRY'A propulsive read. I loved this gripping debut' C S GREEN'Stellar storytelling and fantastic character development . . . this gripping tale of betrayal has it all' KATE POELS'The Other Woman was so claustrophobic . . . fun and thought-provoking' SUE WALLMAN
The Other Woman: A compulsive and unputdownable thriller with a jaw-dropping twist
by Tania Tay'Gripping domestic noir . . . fresh and compulsive' JESSICA BULL'I read it with a growing sense of dread, and just when I thought I'd worked it all out - BAM! Clever plot, great ending!' JACKIE KABLER'Smart and packed with tension! My heart was in my mouth as I raced towards the end. A cracking thriller!' LAUREN NORTH'A gripping domestic thriller. Fans of The Couple Next Door and The Undoing should add this to their TBR immediately' B P WALTERYOU TRUST YOUR HUSBAND. SO WHY DO YOU FEEL LIKE THE OTHER WOMAN?Jade has the life she always wanted: a husband and three perfect children. She's happy. Except, recently that isn't enough. Her husband is never home, and when he is, he's distant. She's a constant source of disappointment to her mum, and even her children are starting to push her away.Then she unexpectedly finds herself reconnecting with Christina, an old friend from university, and she starts to feel like herself again.As the women become closer, and Christina needs a place to stay, Jade welcomes her into their chaotic family home. But when Jade discovers a suspicious text on her husband's phone, she soon she starts questioning those around her.A twisting, tense and unputdownable story that will have you turning the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Claire McGowan, Shari Lapena and B A Paris.'Tay writes deftly about complex characters, revealing the shocking secrets which lurk under the surface of seemingly perfect lives. An impressive debut' RACHEL WARD'The answers I thought I knew changed again and again as I sped through to the VERY satisfying ending . . . A definite five stars from me'TERI TERRY'A propulsive read. I loved this gripping debut' C S GREEN'Stellar storytelling and fantastic character development . . . this gripping tale of betrayal has it all' KATE POELS'The Other Woman was so claustrophobic . . . fun and thought-provoking' SUE WALLMAN
Brightwood
by Tania Unsworth“Brilliantly conceived . . . entertaining and heartfelt.” —Kirkus Reviews Daisy Fitzjohn knows there are two worlds: the outside world and the world of Brightwood Hall, her home—and the only place she’s ever been. Daisy and her mother have everything they need within its magnificent, crumbling walls. But, when Daisy’s mother leaves unexpectedly one morning, a strange visitor arrives on the estate, claiming to be a distant cousin, James Gritting. As the days tick by and Daisy’s mother doesn’t return, Gritting becomes more and more menacing. He wants Brightwood for himself, and he will do anything to get it—unless Daisy, with only her imaginary companions to help her, can stop him. Tania Unsworth takes readers on a twisting, heart-pounding journey through dark corridors and wild, untamed gardens in this novel perfect for fans of Doll Bones and Coraline.
Cameo
by Tanille EdwardsNew Pop R & B Song "Baby Comeback to Me" by Tanille are included. Download Instructions Are Inside! Cameo by Tanille is your next sinful beach read. Be 17 again! This page turning who done it is packed with mystery, drama, and steam. Nia is a high school beauty who discovers she's being stalked by someone in a secret underground society. Everyone is suspect. The pressure is mounting and problems are stacking up. Who is behind all of this? Which one of her friends is connected with this secret society? And why?
Faces Under Water: The Secret Books Of Venus: Book 1 (The Secret Books of Venus #1)
by Tanith Lee&“A fast start to what promises to be an exciting, innovative fantasy series&” from the World Fantasy Award–winning author of Night&’s Master (Publishers Weekly). In the hedonistic atmosphere of an eighteenth-century Venice Carnival, gaiety turns deadly when Furian Furiano happens upon a mask of Apollo floating in the murky waters of the canals. The mask hides a sinister art, and Furian finds himself trapped in a bizarre tangle of love, obsession, and evil, stumbling into a macabre society of murderers. The beautiful but elusive Eurydiche holds the key to these murders and leads him further into a labyrinth of black magic and ancient alchemy. Why do secrets from Furian&’s past seem tied to the mysterious Eurydiche? In Tanith Lee&’s brilliantly imagined world of violence and terror, Furian must find a way to survive and stem the obsession driving him toward his hidden destiny.
Sabella
by Tanith LeeThis repackaged edition of a classic sci-fi tale from a master storyteller explores the life of a vampire on a Mars-like colony as she struggles to hide her true nature.On the rosy sands of a distant Earth colony, Sabella lives a quiet life in her isolated home—carefully hiding her vampirism from society.Sabella may not be undead, but she is painfully allergic to sunlight, possesses supernatural strength and speed, and feeds on fresh blood. In her youth, Sabella seduced a number of men, killing them all for fear of discovery. But with age comes control, and Sabella has sworn off of drinking human blood.After four years of staying clean, Sabella receives an invitation to her Aunt Cassi's funeral—along with several thousand credits to ensure she attends the reading of the will. But when Sabella arrives at the funeral, she discovers that the funds were a ruse. Before her death, Cassi—a devout Christian Revivalist—discovered the truth about Sabella and tasked her manservant, John Trim, to hunt Sabella down. Trim hires private investigator Sand Vincent to get close to Sabella and suss out the truth.But Sand is only human—and Sabella anything but. As Sand becomes enthralled by Sabella's charm, Sabella must combat her own instincts to keep him alive—and society's suspicions away.
Saint Fire (The Secret Books of Venus #2)
by Tanith LeeFollowing Faces Under Water, Tanith Lee&’s alchemical thriller series continues with a Joan of Arc–inspired novel set in an alternate medieval Venice. In Saint Fire, the second volume in the Secret Books of Venus series, Volpa is a strangely beautiful servant girl who glows with an inhuman inner flame. When her master, an abusive wood seller, is mysteriously incinerated, Volpa discovers her power of fire. Her gift is noticed by the Church leaders, who see her as a mighty weapon in their holy wars. This gripping fantasy of a mysteriously gifted Joan of Arc is stunning from beginning to end. &“Lee&’s writing is as entrancing as ever, full of evocative imagery and memorable characters. The questions she raises about faith and hypocrisy, fear and justice, are deftly rendered and not easily answered.&” —Publishers Weekly &“The author of Faces Under Water continues her saga of a city at the mercy of powers beyond its control. Lee&’s sensual and evocative storytelling imparts a dreamlike quality to this tale of transcendent faith and human passion.&” —Library Journal &“Evocative, and set forth in Lee&’s eerily crystalline prose.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Venus Preserved: The Secret Books Of Venus (The Secret Books of Venus #4)
by Tanith LeeThe final novel in the alchemical thriller series set in an alternate Venice by the World Fantasy Award–winning author of A Bed of Earth. Centuries into the future, the sunken city of Venus has been salvaged from beneath the sea and rebuilt there under a dome, where it is supported by a vast network of computers that regulate weather, noise, and the most precious undersea commodity of all—air. It is here that a macabre experiment takes place. Conducted by geneticists at the university, the test consists of the resurrection of two lost souls, both murdered in their times: Jula, a first-century gladiatrix, and Cloudio del Nero, the eighteenth-century composer who met his fate in Lee&’s acclaimed first volume of the Secret Books of Venus series. An unexplained catastrophe occurs, claiming several lives. Was it merely an accident, computer failure, or has the trial unleashed an airborne virus? Or is there an even more sinister danger afoot, a force from beyond that threatens the survival of Venus itself? To answer these questions, a traveler from the surface is forced to confront mysteries in his own past that have remained buried, and to reveal the connection that ties him to the unavenged spirits wreaking havoc on the doomed city. &“The last of the four Secret Books of Venus is a tale of suspense and mystery.&” —Booklist
Butterflies in Bucaramanga
by Tanna Patterson-ZTanna Patterson-Z's fictionalized account of the 1998 kidnapping of Canadian diamond driller Edward Leonard by the leftist guerrilla forces of Colombia guides readers deep into the physical and political terrain of a beautiful but dangerous country that remains off-limits to the casual traveller. Butterflies in Bucaramanga is the story of a man caught in the collision between Western corporate imperatives and revolutionary politics – and whose unlikely obsession with the beautiful blue morpho butterfly proves the key to his survival, and his reunion with his family back home in British Columbia.
Al norte de la locura
by Tanya Anne Crosby Yaiza Barrio ParraDesvelando los secretos de una gran familia sureña en declive, Tanya Anne Crosby, la autora que se encuentra en la lista de los más vendidos del New York Times, explora las vidas de Caroline, Augusta y Savannah Aldridge, tres hermanas que comparten un pasado oscuro y un futuro incierto. Tras la muerte de su madre, Caroline debe hacerse cargo del periódico de la familia, y las tres hermanas deben convivir durante un año o perderán la herencia. Pero hay un asesino que acapara los titulares, y puede que Caroline se haya puesto inconscientemente en su punto de mira... Una serie de secuestros y de asesinatos reviven los recuerdos de infancia de la desaparición de su hermano, y Caroline teme ser la siguiente. En mitad de la confusión, puede estar reavivando un romance extinguido largo tiempo atrás. Con Jack Shaw en su vida y con los andrajosos vínculos con sus hermanas remendándose poco a poco, Caroline espera que la familia pueda restaurar su posición en la sociedad de Charleston; a menos que una fuerza siniestra que se escapa a su control las separe para siempre...
Al sur de la muerte
by Tanya Anne Crosby Yaiza Barrio Parra"¡Crosby sirve suspense, secretos y escándalos sureños como nadie!" --Harlan Coben, autor número uno de los más vendidos del New York Times. La autora de la lista de los más vendidos del New York Times, Tanya Anne Crosby, regresa a las pululantes marismas y a las derruidas plantaciones de Charleston, donde un espantoso asesinato y un secuestro reavivan el miedo de que haya un asesino en serie suelto... Augusta Aldridge cree en la inocencia de Ian Patterson incluso después de que fuera arrestado por el asesinato y mutilación de dos jóvenes mujeres, ya que se encontraba con él la noche en la que ocurrieron los crímenes, escondidos entre las sombras bajo un muelle junto a la playa, envueltos en un salvaje e impensable abrazo con el hombre cuya peligrosa fascinación puede haber atraído a las otras víctimas. Ahora que otro cadáver ha sido hallado, la policía sospecha de la presencia de un imitador, pero Augusta está segura de que tienen al hombre equivocado entre rejas. Arriesgará su reputación y su vida para demostrarlo...
Los Últimos Momentos de Florence W. Aldridge
by Tanya Anne Crosby Yaiza Barrio ParraMenos de cuarenta y ocho horas. Eso es lo que le queda de vida a Florence W. Aldridge. Cada uno de los sucesos en la vida de una persona está conectado. El estado de nuestras vidas, en un momento dado, es la suma de todo lo que hemos hecho y de todos los sitios en los que hemos estado. Nuestra siguiente decisión determina no solo dónde acaba nuestra vida, sino en quién nos convertiremos a lo largo del camino. ¿Hasta dónde puede llegar una mujer para redimirse antes de que el reloj se pare? Estos son los últimos momentos de Florence W. Aldridge... Nota: esto no es un relato corto. Es una anécdota, un fragmento temporal que pretende ser un acompañante para Al norte de la locura y Al sur de la muerte. Aunque no es un relato por sí solo, este fragmento no contiene spoilers, de modo que se puede leer antes que las novelas.
Perfeito Para Mim
by Tanya Anne Crosby Tânia NezioTodos suspeitavam que Peter Holland tivesse se casado com a prima de Sarah Woodard por dinheiro. Alguns estavam certos de que ele a tivesse matado por causa disso. Sarah está determinada a descobrir a verdade. Colocando-se como tutora do filho cego de Peter Holland, Sarah suspeita de que as pistas para desvendar o assassinato estejam escondidas nos diários desaparecidos de sua prima. Mas as suspeitas de Sarah ou a levará direto para o coração de um pai amoroso... ou para os braços de um assassino sem coração.
Speak No Evil
by Tanya Anne CrosbyDangerously addicting.--Sherrilyn Kenyon #1 New York Times bestselling authorLifting the veil of secrecy on a grand Southern family in decline, author Tanya Anne Crosby explores the lives of Caroline, Augusta, and Savannah Aldridge, three sisters who share a dark past and an uncertain future. . .Caroline Aldridge was surprised by the number of mourners at her mother's funeral. Evidently the newspaper heiress who had caused her children so much pain was well-loved by everyone else in Charleston. Now she was gone, leaving behind countless secrets--and a few demands: Caroline and her sisters must live together for one year or lose their inheritance. And Caroline must take over The Tribune. But a killer is making headlines, and Caroline may have unwittingly stepped into the crosshairs. . .A series of kidnappings and murders resurrect the sisters' memories of their brother's disappearance as a child--and Caroline fears she may be next. Yet in the midst of her turmoil, she may be rekindling a romance she'd extinguished long ago. With Jack back in her life and the tattered bonds of sisterhood slowly mending, Caroline hopes the family can restore its position in Charleston society--unless a sinister force beyond their control tears them apart forever. . . "Crosby serves up suspense, secrets and Southern scandal like no one else!" - Harlan Coben, #1 New York TimesBestselling Author
Tell No Lies
by Tanya Anne CrosbyCrosby serves up suspense, secrets and Southern scandal like no one else! --Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorNew York Times bestselling author Tanya Anne Crosby returns to the teeming marshes and crumbling plantations of Charleston, where a gruesome murder and kidnapping reawaken fears of a serial killer on the loose. . . Augusta Aldridge believes in Ian Patterson's innocence, even after he was arrested for killing two young women and mutilating their corpses. Because she was with him the night one of the crimes occurred, hidden in the shadows beneath a beachside pier, locked in a wild, unthinking embrace with the man whose dangerous fascination may have fatally lured the other victims. Now that another body has been found, the police suspect a copycat killer, but Augusta is sure they have the wrong man behind bars. She's going to risk her reputation, and her life, to prove it. . . 86,000 Words
Tell No Lies
by Tanya Anne Crosby"Crosby serves up suspense, secrets and Southern scandal like no one else!" --Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorNew York Times bestselling author Tanya Anne Crosby returns to the teeming marshes and crumbling plantations of Charleston, where a gruesome murder and kidnapping reawaken fears of a serial killer on the loose. . .Augusta Aldridge believes in Ian Patterson's innocence, even after he was arrested for killing two young women and mutilating their corpses. Because she was with him the night one of the crimes occurred, hidden in the shadows beneath a beachside pier, locked in a wild, unthinking embrace with the man whose dangerous fascination may have fatally lured the other victims. Now that another body has been found, the police suspect a copycat killer, but Augusta is sure they have the wrong man behind bars. She's going to risk her reputation, and her life, to prove it. . .86,000 Words
The Girl Who Stayed
by Tanya Anne CrosbyZoe Rutherford wasn't sure what she was expecting when she returned to Sullivan's Island. The house on Sullivan's hadn't represented home to her in decades. It was the place where she endured her father's cruelty. It was the place where her mother closed herself off from the world. It was the place where her sister disappeared. But now that her parents are gone, Zoe needs to return to the house, to close it down and prepare it for sale. She intends to get this done as quickly as possible and get on with her life, even though that life seems clouded by her past, both distant and recent. But what she discovers when she gets there is far beyond her imagining and will change her in profound ways. THE GIRL WHO STAYED is a remarkable exploration of the soul by a writer with a rare talent for reaching into the hearts of her characters and her readers, a novel of transformation that will leave you moved and breathless. "A beautifully written, page-turning novel packed with emotion." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Barbara Freethy "THE GIRL WHO STAYED is a deeply moving story. I am fascinated by the concept and by Tanya Crosby's stunning storytelling." - Stella Cameron, New York Times bestselling author "THE GIRL WHO STAYED defies type. Crosby's tale is honest and sen- sitive, eerie and tragic. It's a homecoming tale of a past ever with us and irrevocably lost forever. A haunting vision of that chasm between life and death we call 'missing.'" - Pamela Morsi, bestselling author of SIMPLE JESS "An intense, mesmerizing Southern drama about a young woman who returns to her coastal home to put to rest the haunting ghost of her sister's tragic past. Told in the rich, lyrical style of Siddons and Conroy, THE GIRL WHO STAYED is a woman's story of discovery and acceptance, redefined by Tanya Anne Crosby's dramatic storytelling, sharp characters, and well-defined plot. A must read for any woman who believes she can never go back home. Fabulous, rich and evocative!" - New York Times bestselling author Jill Barnett "Crosby tugs heartstrings in a spellbinding story of a woman trying to move beyond her past." - New York Times bestselling author Susan Andersen
À travers ses yeux
by Tanya Anne CrosbyTout le monde pensait que Peter Holland avait épousé la cousine de Sarah Woodard pour son argent. Certains étaient convaincus qu’il l’avait même tuée pour mettre la main dessus. Sarah est déterminée à découvrir la vérité. Endossant le rôle de préceptrice du fils aveugle de Peter Holland, Sarah soupçonne que les indices qui permettraient de résoudre le meurtre de sa cousine se trouvent dans ses journaux intimes disparus. Mais les soupçons de Sarah la précipiteront dans le cœur d’un père aimant... ou dans les bras d’un tueur impitoyable.
Smoke and Ashes (Smoke #3)
by Tanya HuffTanya Huff, bestselling author of the Blood Price books, delivers the thrilling conclusion to a series where a street-kid-turned-production assistant faces ancient demons, bicurious heartthrobs, and a filming schedule that stops for nobody…Coming out of the wizard closet has barely changed Tony Foster’s life. He’s been promoted… to deploy hair-raising sorcery against construction noise. His crush on the gorgeous second lead has devolved to overanalyzing paparazzi pics. His magic studies progress when he’s not working or sleeping, which is never.Then he intervenes to prevent a terrible accident, and discovers the stuntwoman involved is an immortal survivor of a 3500-year-old sex cult with a hellgate around her midriff. She tells Tony a demonic convergence is beginning in Vancouver, and only he can turn back the eldritch horrors attempting entry through the living room set. The producer maintains they still owe the network two episodes of Darkest Night, and Tony, as his on-staff wizard, had better handle it. Meanwhile, the crew—and one infuriating actor—are endangering themselves trying to help while Tony barely has the firepower to keep himself in one piece. Whether it’s Tony’s friends, his city, or his own survival, something’s bound to give.
Smoke and Mirrors (Smoke #2)
by Tanya HuffTanya Huff, bestselling author of the Blood Price books, continues a new series where a street kid-turned-production assistant must balance deceptions that might get him fired with the supernatural truth that might get him killed…Working as a PA for a syndicated television show means when problems crop up, it’s Tony Foster’s job to figure them out. Once his producers decide to film at an isolated historic mansion for a week, the wizard-in-training expects disruptions: no cell signal, extras bumbling around the set, lighting cords tangled in hundred-year-old hallways. He doesn’t expect ghosts.A few dead folks wandering around shouldn’t disturb much, though. They’re only perceptible to the sensitive. Except it seems more of the cast and crew are sensitive than Tony knew. And the house isn’t home to only a few spirits. With the memories of murders playing out around them, Tony has to dodge, sneak, and scramble to cover in front of the normies. Until he gets trapped in the mansion overnight—with his boss, his vampire ex, the smoking-hot straight actor sending mixed signals, and the executive producer’s bratty kids. His crew wants answers. The house wants blood. And the horrors are only beginning…
Smoke and Shadows (Smoke #1)
by Tanya HuffTanya Huff, bestselling author of the Blood Price books, starts a new series where a street kid-turned-production assistant must juggle his vampire ex, a crush on a hot straight actor, and the potential end of the world…Working on a direct-to-syndication show about a vampire detective doesn’t much compare to Tony Foster’s past as an actual vampire’s lover. True, he’s still wrangling beautiful people with big egos and the power to crush him, but there are far fewer demons, and TV blood is just corn syrup.When shadows on set start moving independent of the people they’re supposed to be attached to, though, Tony can’t dismiss it as a trick of the light. Especially when he finds the beauty of the week dead in a locked dressing room. Before long, he’s discovered the head of the special effects department is an actual wizard, and brought in his ex, the vampire Henry Fitzroy, to help defend against an attack so terrifying survival seems unlikely. Tony will have to assist his butt off to give them anything like a chance. But being thrust into a spotlight doesn’t make him a hero…