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A Lovely Lie
by Jaime Lynn HendricksA Goodreads, SheReads, and Criminal Element Most Anticipated Thriller Is it better to believe a lovely lie or to know the horrible truth? 1999: The night of their senior picnic, Scarlett Russo and her best friend Pepper were involved in a car accident that left two of their classmates dead. Afterward, they lied to the police, protecting each other from the consequences. Then Pepper left town and Scarlett never heard from her again… Now: Twenty-two years later, Scarlett has buried that deadly incident deep in her mind and built a comfortable life for herself, working in a hotel on the west coast of Florida and raising her teenage son with her husband Vince. Her peace is disrupted, however, when Pepper’s daughter shows up with news of Pepper’s death. Zoey is twenty-one and studying to be an investigative journalist. She has a cryptic letter from Pepper addressed to Scarlett that alludes to the events of that fateful night and Pepper’s initial intentions to get an abortion. Now Zoey wants answers about her mother’s past. Who is Zoey’s father? And what really happened after the senior picnic? As Zoey continues to dig into the past, all of Scarlett’s buried secrets threaten to rise to the surface. Jaime Lynn Hendricks, “the queen of the page-turner” (Ashley Winstead), will have you questioning who you can trust in this intricately twisted thriller.
Lucky Girls: This summer’s most gripping holiday thriller – revenge, twists and hidden secrets
by Liv Webbe'A deliciously dark tale of secrets and lies' Kate Gray YOU CAME TO ESCAPE. SHE CAME FOR REVENGE.When Dee arrives on the beautiful Île de Ré, she's hoping to escape the secret that's been suffocating her for years. And what better way to forget than a lavish holiday with her boyfriend and a family wedding to celebrate?Meanwhile, bride-to-be Willa is meant to be basking in a pre-wedding glow. After all, her fiancé's whole family have gathered on the island to celebrate her marriage to their handsome, wealthy son. But Willa isn't telling the whole truth - and she can't wait for this sham to be over.By the end of the holiday, two people will be dead, lives will be shattered and no one's secret will be safe.READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH LUCKY GIRLS:'The epitome of unputdownable...5 stars is nowhere near enough!' READER REVIEW ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A serious page turner...Liv Webbe knows how to perfectly weave a thriller' READER REVIEW ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I could not put it down'READER REVIEW ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Lucky Girls: This summer’s most gripping holiday thriller – revenge, twists and hidden secrets
by Liv Webbe'A deliciously dark tale of secrets and lies' Kate Gray YOU CAME TO ESCAPE. SHE CAME FOR REVENGE.When Dee arrives on the beautiful Île de Ré, she's hoping to escape the secret that's been suffocating her for years. And what better way to forget than a lavish holiday with her boyfriend and a family wedding to celebrate?Meanwhile, bride-to-be Willa is meant to be basking in a pre-wedding glow. After all, her fiancé's whole family have gathered on the island to celebrate her marriage to their handsome, wealthy son. But Willa isn't telling the whole truth - and she can't wait for this sham to be over.By the end of the holiday, two people will be dead, lives will be shattered and no one's secret will be safe.READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH LUCKY GIRLS:'The epitome of unputdownable...5 stars is nowhere near enough!' READER REVIEW ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A serious page turner...Liv Webbe knows how to perfectly weave a thriller' READER REVIEW ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I could not put it down'READER REVIEW ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
L'ultimo martire americano
by Tom WintonSinossi Non succede spesso, ma ogni tanto una piccola anima sorge dalle affollate profondità dell'oscurità e fa oscillare la terra sul suo asse. L’ultima volta che è accaduto era il 2008 quando un portiere disoccupato, investito di buona volontà di seconda mano, è salito sul palcoscenico mondiale a Stoccolma e ha accettato il premio Nobel per la letteratura. In questo me-me del ventunesimo secolo, il cinquantanovenne Thomas Soles potrebbe benissimo essere considerato l'ultimo martire americano. Un “uomo semplice” come si autodefinisce, scrive un libro che resuscita il movimento operaio internazionale quasi morto. La risposta ai suoi pensieri e alle sue percezioni è sbalorditiva. In tutto il mondo, da un polo all'altro, dall'America allo Zimbabwe, le orme marcianti dei lavoratori, giovani e vecchi, fanno tremare la terra. Ma non tutti sono contenti. C'è una cricca affiatata ed elitaria che è assolutamente livida sui pensieri e sugli ideali che riempiono le pagine del suo libro. E nel momento in cui Tom e sua moglie Elaina tornano a casa dalla Svezia, si rendono conto di quanto sia arrabbiata questa folla affamata di profitti.
Lunch with the Deadly Dozen: A brand new totally brilliant cozy crime novel
by Peter BerryA secret group of retired experts hunt a methodical serial killer, in this compelling debut crime thriller set in London . . . Widowed and in his sixties, Thomas Quinn has been invited to lunch by Lexington Smith, the leader of a covert team who call themselves The Twelve. When Thomas decides to join group, he finds himself united with other retired specialists—from a surgeon to a locksmith to a cabbie—in a quest to capture and assassinate a killer targeting homeless victims on London&’s transport system. Also on the team is Monica Lodhia, a retired chemistry professor with a tragic past to whom Quinn feels drawn. As the body count rises, Thomas, Monica, and the crew try to determine a pattern. But can they protect this vulnerable population by identifying a predator before he strikes again?
Made for Murders: Master Hardy Drew Short Story Collection
by Peter TremayneA one-off collection of twelve Shakespearean-themed murder mysteries set in Elizabethan London, featuring Master Hardy Drew, Constable of the Bankside Watch, from the acclaimed author of the 7th century Irish Sister Fidelma mysteries.It is the early 1600s and the City of London sees Queen Elizabeth living out her dying days as Scottish King James waits in the wings to take to the throne.Meanwhile, in Southwark, along the south bank of the River Thames, Master Hardy Drew, Constable of the Bankside Watch, maintains law and order amongst the cut-throats and smugglers, in the taverns and brothels, as well as with the gentlefolk, who flock across the river to enjoy the latest plays by Shakespeare and Jonson.In twelve enthralling murder mysteries, brought together in this captivating collection of short stories, Master Hardy Drew confronts mystery and murder most foul and learns that deaths come cheaply on the Bankside Watch . . .Acclaim for Peter Tremayne: 'This is masterly storytelling from an author breathes fascinating life into the world he is writing about' Belfast Telegraph'Tremayne expertly incorporates historical and legal details of the time into the suspenseful plot' Publishers Weekly'The background detail is brilliantly defined . . . wonderfully evocative' The Times
Made for Murders: Master Hardy Drew Short Story Collection
by Peter TremayneA one-off collection of twelve Shakespearean-themed murder mysteries set in Elizabethan London, featuring Master Hardy Drew, Constable of the Bankside Watch, from the acclaimed author of the 7th century Irish Sister Fidelma mysteries.It is the early 1600s and the City of London sees Queen Elizabeth living out her dying days as Scottish King James waits in the wings to take to the throne.Meanwhile, in Southwark, along the south bank of the River Thames, Master Hardy Drew, Constable of the Bankside Watch, maintains law and order amongst the cut-throats and smugglers, in the taverns and brothels, as well as with the gentlefolk, who flock across the river to enjoy the latest plays by Shakespeare and Jonson.In twelve enthralling murder mysteries, brought together in this captivating collection of short stories, Master Hardy Drew confronts mystery and murder most foul and learns that deaths come cheaply on the Bankside Watch . . .Acclaim for Peter Tremayne: 'This is masterly storytelling from an author breathes fascinating life into the world he is writing about' Belfast Telegraph'Tremayne expertly incorporates historical and legal details of the time into the suspenseful plot' Publishers Weekly'The background detail is brilliantly defined . . . wonderfully evocative' The Times
Made for Murders: Master Hardy Drew Short Story Collection
by Peter TremayneA one-off collection of twelve Shakespearean-themed murder mysteries set in Elizabethan London, featuring Master Hardy Drew, Constable of the Bankside Watch, from the acclaimed author of the 7th century Irish Sister Fidelma mysteries.It is the early 1600s and the City of London sees Queen Elizabeth living out her dying days as Scottish King James waits in the wings to take to the throne.Meanwhile, in Southwark, along the south bank of the River Thames, Master Hardy Drew, Constable of the Bankside Watch, maintains law and order amongst the cut-throats and smugglers, in the taverns and brothels, as well as with the gentlefolk, who flock across the river to enjoy the latest plays by Shakespeare and Jonson.In twelve enthralling murder mysteries, brought together in this captivating collection of short stories, Master Hardy Drew confronts mystery and murder most foul and learns that deaths come cheaply on the Bankside Watch . . .Acclaim for Peter Tremayne: 'This is masterly storytelling from an author breathes fascinating life into the world he is writing about' Belfast Telegraph'Tremayne expertly incorporates historical and legal details of the time into the suspenseful plot' Publishers Weekly'The background detail is brilliantly defined . . . wonderfully evocative' The Times
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All
by Chanel MillerAward-winning author and artist Chanel Miller tells a fun, funny, and poignant story of friendship and community starring Magnolia Wu, a ten-year-old sock detective bent on returning all the lonely only socks left behind in her parents’ NYC laundromat. <P><P> Down at the bottom of the tall buildings of New York City, Magnolia Wu sits inside her parents’ laundromat. She has pinned every lost sock from the laundromat onto a bulletin board, in hopes that customers will return to retrieve them. But no one seems to have noticed. In fact, barely anyone has noticed Magnolia at all. <P><P> What she doesn’t know is that this is about to be her most exciting summer yet. When Iris, a new friend from California arrives, they set off across the city to solve the mystery of each missing sock, asking questions in subways and delis and plant stores and pizzerias, meeting people and uncovering the unimaginable. <P><P> With each new encounter, Magnolia learns that when you’re bold enough to head into the unknown, things start falling into place. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Main Character: A Novel
by Jaclyn GoldisA bestselling thriller author arranges a luxury train trip that is not what it appears to be in this electrifying modern homage to Agatha Christie from the author of the &“tense and twisty&” (Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author) The Chateau.Reclusive, mysterious author Ginevra Ex is famous for her unusual approach to crafting her big bestselling thrillers: she hires real people and conducts intensive interviews, then fictionalizes them. Her latest main character, Rory, is thrilled when Ginevra presents her with an extravagant bonus—a lavish trip along Italy&’s Mediterranean coast on the famed, newly renovated Orient Express. But when Rory boards the train, she&’s stunned to discover that her brother, her best friend, and even her ex-fiancé are passengers, as well. All invited by Ginevra, all hiding secrets. With each stop, from Cinque Terre to Rome to Positano, it becomes increasingly clear that Ginevra has masterminded the ultimate real life twisty plot with Rory as her main character. And as Ginevra&’s deceptions mount, and the lies and machinations of Rory&’s travel companions pile up, Rory begins to fear that her trip will culminate like one of Ginevra&’s books: with a murder or two. In the opulent compartments of the iconic train, Rory must untangle the shocking reasons why Ginevra wanted them all aboard—and to what deadly end. Another stylish and compulsively readable mystery from Jaclyn Goldis, this is the perfect read for fans of Ruth Ware, Lucy Foley, and Paula Hawkins.
The Malachi Covenant
by Dee Kelly Jr."Reminiscent of Dan Brown's work but with a tone and momentum all its own, Kelly's yarn will delight thriller fans looking for an exciting read." -Kirkus Reviews "Rich in culture, themes of belief, and the grand implications of its relic, The Malachi Covenant exemplifies its genre, blending brisk plotting, action-packed sequences, and jolting betrayals with thoughtful spiritual inquiry, keeping the suspense potent up to a satisfying conclusion." -BookLife "Dee Kelly, Jr. is a master wordsmith. The Malachi Covenant is a propulsive thriller that takes the reader on an electrifying adventure. The characters are fully drawn and his research is on broad display. This story will draw you in and not let you go until the heart pounding ending. Even then, the story will stay with you." -Glenn Dyer, Author of Trust No One The relics of St. Nicholas are among the most divine and prized possessions in the Christian world, said to hold the power to heal the most incurable diseases and protect those who come in contact with them. Biblical archeologist Maggie Shepherd has the opportunity of a lifetime, a chance to extract and study one of these priceless artifacts buried in the tomb of the man who is now known as Santa Claus. In just a few weeks, on Christmas Eve, the Pope will present the venerated relic of St. Nicholas to the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church in Moscow in the hope of reuniting East and West after a 1,000-year schism. Driven by rumors of the relic&’s legendary power, many people want to control it, including a Russian mob boss who coerces Malachi Popov into stealing it for him before the ceremony. A devout man, Popov wants nothing to do with the evil scheme but his desperate need for money to support his ailing mother leaves him no choice. Once in possession of the miraculous relic, Popov witnesses its awesome power and regrets his action, but before he can set things right, it vanishes. Not knowing who to trust, both Popov and Maggie set off on a globe-spanning chase to recover the treasured artifact before the world learns it&’s missing, and all hope of reuniting the Church is lost. What they don&’t know is there are others on their trail who will stop at nothing to keep them from their prize, including murder.
A Man Downstairs: A Novel
by Nicole LundriganWhat if the childhood you remember isn&’t really what happened at all?&“A gripping story of troubled relationships, mental illness and buried secrets with a murder at its heart. . . . Clever, twisty and chilling." —Shari Lapena, #1 bestselling author of Everyone Here is LyingFrom the acclaimed author of An Unthinkable Thing and Hideaway, a breath-stopping novel of suspense about a woman tormented by memories of the past and threatened by long-held secrets in the present.Molly Wynters has moved back to her small hometown to care for her father, recently felled by a stroke and no longer able to communicate. She is ready to make a fresh start with her son after her divorce, but is haunted by both old events and new realities in her childhood home.What Molly recalls of her young life with her father is full of love and care, even though a violent trauma defined her childhood: when she was a young girl, she witnessed her mother&’s murder, and her testimony – &“There was a man downstairs&” – sent a teenager to prison. This tragic episode is still very much alive in the culture of the town, and the more Molly remembers, the more she fears that what she said on the stand all those years ago might not have been the whole truth. After Molly, a trained therapist, volunteers for a local helpline, the threats begin. At first they seem random, but soon Molly realizes that she is a target, and even those closest to her seem suspicious, especially as unsuspected links between them emerge. More than one life was destroyed on that horrific long-ago day, and now someone intends to hold Molly accountable.With its gripping descent into the shadowy corners of the human psyche A Man Downstairs is both an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride and a masterful exploration of the fragile nature of memory.
Man of Bones: From the author of The Times 'Thriller of the Year' (A\revol Rossel Thriller Ser.)
by Ben CreedTHE TIMES 'THRILLER OF THE YEAR' AND CWA GOLD DAGGER SHORTLISTED AUTHOR RETURNS!'Ben Creed has a genuine gift for conjuring up Stalin's Leningrad in all its beauty and misery' THE TIMES'You'll find yourself looking over your shoulder when you leave the house!' Trevor WoodWinter 1953. Beneath a pitch-black Leningrad sky, two bodies lie near the towering statue of Lenin outside the Finland Station. 'Nothing sinister, here, just a simple hit and run,' an officer in the MGB secret police assures militia detective Revol Rossel. Now he knows it's murder.Only recently released from a brutal Siberian labour camp and determined to find his missing sister at last, Rossel wants nothing to do with this new case. But his alcoholic, broken superior officer, Captain Lipukhin, seizes upon it as his salvation - a last chance to be a true Soviet hero.Along with sharp-witted Senior Lieutenant Lidia Gerashvili, and Major Nikitin, the interrogator who once cut off Rossel's fingers, Rossel sets off on the trail of a murderer whose crimes surpass those of even the deranged tsar Ivan the Terrible. A trail leading to a dark, hidden episode in Bolshevik history filled with unspeakable horrors.There is only one eyewitness - Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Lenin, whose giant right hand stretches out towards the frozen River Neva. Lenin, Rossel thinks, seems to be pointing at someone. But who?PRAISE FOR BEN CREED'Reminded me of Gorky Park, only I liked this tense, complex thriller even better'JAMES PATTERSON'Brilliantly orchestrated and totally engrossing' THE CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION'A worthy successor to Cruz Smith's Arkady Renko' FINANCIAL TIMES'A fantastically tense atmosphere . . . A spine-tingling page-turner' SUN
The Man on the Train
by Debbie BabittOne man is about to have a midlife crisis like no man has ever had before. But for his wife, the nightmare is just beginning… Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Linda Haley is awakened early one morning by two police officers at the door. She has no idea that her husband has been living a secret life during his daily commute from Scarsdale into the city. Now Guy is the prime suspect in a brutal murder that could derail Linda’s high-powered career and may be connected to a cold case. And Guy has disappeared. With a warrant out for her husband’s arrest, Linda sets out to prove his innocence accompanied by an ex-cop who harbors a secret affection for her. Together, they travel to the scene of a forty-year-old unsolved murder and a night of violence that shattered the serenity of a small fishing hamlet just past the Hamptons. But as the manhunt intensifies and she begins to uncover the shocking truth—and the past Guy has buried deep—Linda must decide if the stranger she married is innocent or guilty. And if he truly deserves to be saved. Featuring tense, atmospheric suspense that moves at breakneck speed, this Hitchcockian thriller careens from a bedroom community just north of New York City to the picturesque beaches of eastern Long Island to a suburban train station, where a killer hiding in plain sight waits to exact a final revenge.
The Many Lies of Veronica Hawkins: An addictive and deliciously glamorous thriller with a shocking twist
by Kristina Pérez'Glamorous, shocking and deliciously deceptive. The kind of sharp, exciting and sophisticated mystery I just adore' CHRIS WHITAKER, author of We Begin at the End'A richly drawn and riveting tale of friendship gone wrong, with too many secrets, twists, and lies to count' SARA SHEPARD, author of Pretty Little LiarsGone Girl meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in this deliciously gripping novel set in the world of Hong Kong's super-rich, where everyone has secrets... some of which may get you killed.__________________________________________When Martina Torres arrives in the glamorous and vibrant metropolis of Hong Kong, newly married to her high school sweetheart, the world seems to be her oyster. But looks can be deceiving. Adrift in a foreign city, with no job and no friends, Martina chafes in her new role as Expat Wife.Her luck changes when she meets Veronica Hawkins. Beautiful, sophisticated, and very, very rich, Veronica is the epitome of Old Hong Kong - the last surviving member of a British mercantile dynasty that built the city during its colonial heyday. Martina can hardly believe her fortune when she's taken under Veronica's wing and into her confidence, with Veronica helping her to find a new apartment, a new career, and most importantly, a new self.Veronica transforms Martina's life and then, shockingly, she dies. She disappears over the side of a yacht during a party attended by Hong Kong's most influential people - yet somehow there are no witnesses.Was it murder? Suicide? A terrible accident? What really happened to Veronica Hawkins?Somebody knows but nobody's telling.__________________________________________'A twisty thriller with rich and complex female friendships. I tore through this one' KELLEY ARMSTRONG, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author'A joyous, addictive exploration of materialism and excess, beautifully conjuring Hong Kong in all its societal layers. This is a delightfully dark novel which brings to mind The Great Gatsby in early 21st Century Hong Kong' LISA BALLANTYNE, author of The Innocent One'Smart, suspenseful, and utterly addictive' KAREN M. MCMANUS, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying'Vivid, immersive and compulsive, the layers of detail are gorgeous, and the quick wit and devious twists mean that you know everyone is lying, but it's a rollercoaster ride to find out what they're lying about' ALEXIA CASALE, author of The Best Way to Bury Your Husband 'A smart, twisted story filled with secrets and lies played out in the vibrant, glittering setting of Hong Kong' MARINA MCCARRON, author of The Time Between Us'With its richly drawn setting and thorny, complex characters, this story of two women, a friendship, and a fateful night keeps you guessing to the end' KATE ALICE MARSHALL, author of What Lies in the Woods'A thrilling expose of ex-pat life; deliciously dark and compelling' KATE MAXWELL, author of Hush
Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge: A Novel
by Lizzie PookA young woman searches for the truth about her sister, who boarded a ship headed to the frozen Arctic and never returned. &“Lizzie Pook is a master of suspense. The story of one sister's love and determination to avenge her sister's death, is an unforgettable, atmospheric thrill ride.&” —Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Good Left UndoneTwenty-year-old Constance Horton has run away from her life in Victorian London, disguising herself as a boy to board the Makepeace, an expedition vessel bound for the icy and unexplored Northwest Passage of the Arctic. She struggles to keep her real identity a secret on the ship, a feat that only grows more difficult when facing off with the constant dangers of the icy North. Even more dangerous than the cold, the storms, and the hunger, are some of the men aboard—including the ship&’s scientist Edison Stowe. He seems to be watching Constance, and she knows that his attention could be fatal. In London two years later: Maude Horton is searching for the truth. After being told by the British Admiralty that her sister&’s death onboard the Makepeace was nothing more than a tragic accident, she receives a diary revealing that Edison Stowe had more of a hand in Constance&’s death than the returning crew acknowledged. In order to get the answers she needs, Maude decides to shadow Edison. She joins him on a new venture he&’s started to capitalize on the murder mania that has all of London in a frenzy—a travel company that takes guests around the country via train to witness public hangings—to extract the truth from him in any way possible. As tensions and dangers mount, it ultimately falls to Maude to enact the ultimate revenge to get justice for her sister. Maude Horton&’s Glorious Revenge is a transporting, atmospheric novel about the lengths we will go to for justice—and for love.
Mayday
by Grethe BøeGet ready to be thrilled by a brand new heroine, Ylva Norvahl.Fighter pilot Ylva Norvahl has returned to her hometown, Bodø, in Norway's frozen north where tension is escalating across the border with Russia. NATO has launched the "Arctic Blizzard" excercise, mobilising 60,000 soldiers, many of them American.All it takes is one false move to trigger a major political crisis, or even a war.When her plane is forced down over Russian territory, Ylva and the veteran U.S. Major John Evans must race against time across a frozen landscape to avoid capture by the Russian Spetsnaz special forces in pursuit. Complicating their journey is Evans' involvement with an American military contractor Titans Security which has its own agenda across international frontiers.As the hunt closes in, Ylva uses her local Sami knowledge to survive in the excruciating cold, and her family history reveals dark secrets of its own in this geopolitical game of chess.
The Mayfair Dagger: A Novel
by Ava JanuaryA witty, feminist mystery set in the heart of nineteenth-century London, this daring adventure featuring an intrepid woman detective will thrill fans of Deanna Raybourn and Katharine Schellman.London, 1894. Albertine Honeycombe never wanted a husband and certainly not the one with fifteen children that her cousin, Aubrey, is trying to marry her off to. She reinvents herself as Countess Von Dagga, a private detective aiding the upper echelons of women in society. As the Countess, she is a married woman, with a conveniently absent husband who doesn&’t exist, which allows her far more freedom than being single.When Lord Grendel, from whom she has recovered blackmail letters, is murdered, Albertine is suspect number one—having been the last person to see him. And when the Duke of Erleigh comes looking for her utterly fictitious husband, she realizes she has landed herself in hot water, without a tea bag. When Albertine also becomes the prime suspect in her fictional husband&’s death, things are looking grim.Unless Albertine can prove who murdered Lord Grendel and clear her name, her choices are stepmothering enough small children to start a school or hanging from the end of Her Majesty's rope.
A Meditation on Murder: A Novel
by Susan JubyButler-detective Helen Thorpe returns to help a wannabe influencer get her life in order—and solve the murders of her fellow content creators—in this hilarious sequel to Mindful of Murder by bestselling author Susan Juby When Buddhist butler Helen Thorpe is loaned out to help Cartier Hightower get her life in order, Helen finds herself working for a young woman entirely unbound by the fetters of good taste or sound judgment. One of Cartier’s fellow content creators has recently died in a strange accident. Soon after Helen arrives, another is killed in an equally bizarre way. Cartier begins to drag Helen around on the influencer circuit, where neither of them is particularly welcome. Then comes the terrible incident at the EDM nightclub that turns Cartier into a global pariah, at least according to social media. Helen hopes a period of simplicity and reflection and an internet detox will help Cartier find her true nature and maybe acquire some social graces. But Helen’s job gets much harder when Cartier’s friends show up at the lavish ranch where Cartier and Helen have retreated. Soon, Helen finds herself trying to avoid becoming Instafamous while bringing some peace to a girl who very much needs it. This task turns out to be even more impossible when it becomes clear that they have been followed to Weeping Creek Ranch by a murderer.
Mi Ruina (Salvajes de la Mafia #1)
by Lu AranhaNada en mi vida es sencillo. Nunca lo ha sido. Solo que ahora el destino parece jugarme una mala pasada. Pasé años aislado, sin saber quién era, para ver cómo asesinaban a mi madre en la puerta de mi casa y descubrir de la forma más inesperadamente posible que mi padre es un mafioso italiano. No solo eso: quiere que mis dos hermanos y yo nos unamos a la "familia". Pero, como ya he dicho, nada en mi vida es sencillo, y una de sus exigencias es que me case con una mujer que más bien parece una monja. La familia Rossi está llena de secretos y tradiciones, pero yo soy Sage Wilder y nunca he sabido seguir las reglas...
Midnight
by Esteban Navarro SorianoIn 1960, Gretel, a nine-year-old girl, returns home after playing with some friends at the park. To her surprise, neither her mother, nor her grandfather, nor her brother are there. They never showed up, and after the time stipulated by law, the authorities officially declare them dead. Thirty years later, she must return, now as a police inspector, to investigate a series of crimes related to fairy tales.
Midnight on Beacon Street: A Novel
by Emily Ruth Verona“My nineties heart was warmed and thrilled by Emily Ruth Verona’s debut novel, Midnight on Beacon Street. The shade of Shirley Jackson haunts this page-turner, which abounds in classic horror movie references, both revisiting and critiquing the tale of a babysitter left alone with kids she may or may not be able to protect. I loved every minute of it.” —Polly Stewart, author of The Good Ones“A delightfully twisted, poignant shot of 90s nostalgia, Emily Ruth Verona’s Midnight on Beacon Street is a treat for anyone who’s been, or been babysat by, a scrappy teenager in a dark house at night.”—Julia Fine, author of Maddalena and the Dark and The Upstairs HouseA suspenseful and entertaining debut thriller—and love letter to vintage horror movies—in which a teenager must overcome her own anxiety to protect the two children she’s babysitting when strangers come knocking at the door.October 1993. One night. One house. One dead body.When single mom Eleanor Mazinski goes out a for a much-needed date night, she leaves her two young children—sweet, innocent six-year-old Ben and precocious, defiant twelve-year-old Mira—in the capable hands of their sitter, Amy. The quiet seventeen-year-old is good at looking after children, despite her anxiety disorder. She also loves movies, especially horror flicks. Amy likes their predictability; it calms the panic that threatens to overwhelm her.The evening starts out normally enough, with games, pizza, and dancing. But as darkness falls, events in this quaint suburban New Jersey house take a terrifying turn—unexpected visitors at the door, mysterious phone calls, and by midnight, little Ben is in the kitchen standing in a pool of blood, with a dead body at his feet.In this dazzling debut novel, Emily Ruth Verona moves back and forth in time, ratcheting up suspense and tension on every page. Chock-full of nods to classic horror films of the seventies and eighties, Midnight on Beacon Street is a gripping thriller full of electrifying twists and a heartwarming tale of fear and devotion that explores our terrors and the lengths we’ll go to keep our loved ones safe.
A Midnight Puzzle: A Secret Staircase Novel (Secret Staircase Mysteries #3)
by Gigi PandianIn heroine Tempest Raj, modern-day queen of the locked room mystery Gigi Pandian has created a brilliant homage to the greats of classic detective fiction. Secret Staircase Construction is under attack, and Tempest Raj feels helpless. After former client Julian Rhodes tried to kill his wife, he blamed her "accident" on the home renovation company’s craftsmanship. Now the family business—known for bringing magic into homes through hidden doors, floating staircases, and architectural puzzle walls—is at a breaking point. No amount of Scottish and Indian meals from her grandfather can distract Tempest from the truth: they’re being framed.When Tempest receives an urgent midnight phone call from Julian, she decides to meet him at the historic Whispering Creek Theater—only to find his dead body, a sword through his chest. After a blade appears from thin air to claim another victim, Tempest is certain they’re dealing with a booby trap… something Secret Staircase Construction could easily build. Tempest refuses to wait for the investigation to turn to her or her loved ones. She knows the pieces of the puzzle are right in front of her, she just has to put them together correctly before more disaster strikes. Multiple award-winning author Gigi Pandian and her sleuth Tempest Raj return in A Midnight Puzzle, where an old theater reveals a deadly booby trap, secrets, and one puzzle of a mystery.
The Milk Boys
by Scott RuleTommy Loy moved to the West of Scotland new town of East Kilbride as a troubled teenager, and by 1970 he has robbed, fought, and terrorised his way to the top of a very small tree. His attempts to move further up the ladder leave him dead at the side of the road, murdered for his mistakes, but his legend lives on in the town. By 1979, the legend is fading, but his young family are still living with the consequences. His son, Billy, delivers milk to the houses, while the float drivers he works for deliver misery to the local low life. Rivalries are rife between the teenage boys making the deliveries and the adult drivers who run the town in the early hours of each day. The Milk Boys gives a snapshot of East Kilbride in the 1970s and the town’s decline as the factories begin to close, leaving the people who were living the dream in despair. The optimistic New Town story is destined to have an unhappy ending. Friendship, drugs, football, violence, and punk rock are the backdrop to how the Loy family learn about the truth behind Tommy’s legacy. All of it fuelled by the pints of milk delivered to your door.
The Mind as Nature
by Loren Eiseley"The Mind as Nature" by Loren Eiseley is a profound and thought-provoking exploration of the intricate relationship between the human mind and the natural world. Eiseley, a renowned anthropologist, philosopher, and naturalist, combines his deep scientific knowledge with poetic prose to delve into the mysteries of consciousness, evolution, and our place in the cosmos.In this compelling work, Eiseley reflects on the nature of human thought and its origins, drawing connections between the development of the mind and the evolutionary processes that have shaped life on Earth. He invites readers to consider how our cognitive abilities, creativity, and awareness are deeply intertwined with the natural environment and the broader tapestry of life.Eiseley's essays blend personal anecdotes, scientific insights, and philosophical musings, creating a rich and layered narrative that challenges readers to see the world through a different lens. He explores themes such as the wonder of discovery, the beauty of the natural world, and the existential questions that have fascinated humans for centuries."The Mind as Nature" is not just a scientific treatise; it is a meditation on the human condition and our quest for meaning in an ever-changing universe. Eiseley's lyrical writing and profound observations encourage readers to reflect on their own place in the natural order and the interconnectedness of all living things.This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of science, philosophy, and nature writing. Loren Eiseley's "The Mind as Nature" offers a timeless and inspiring perspective on the enduring mysteries of the mind and the natural world, leaving readers with a deeper appreciation for the complexity and beauty of life.