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Silent Scream (The South Shores Novels #5)
by Karen HarperThe New York Times–bestselling author delivers “another classic . . . that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the truth is revealed” (Suspense Magazine).A violent past leads to a present danger . . .When an old college roommate invites Claire Britten to join her on an archaeological dig at a Florida peat bog, it’s an offer the renowned forensic psychologist can’t refuse. Claire’s husband, criminal lawyer Nick Markwood, is comforted to see Claire working on a prehistoric burial site instead of an open grave for once. But Claire’s investigative instincts kick in when some of The Black Bog’s perfectly preserved corpses show signs of a grisly fate. What really happened to these people?What started as an exploration of the past soon escalates into an all-too-current danger. Someone is watching—someone who really doesn’t want Claire digging into the past or Nick making connections to a current, violent murder case he’s investigating. The bog’s corpses may be long dead, but if Claire and Nick don’t figure out who’s gunning for a fresh kill, the next bodies to be discovered will be their own.
Silent Scream: An Anna Travis Mystery
by Lynda La PlanteHot young British film star Amanda Delany had the world at her feet. Never one for the quiet life, she'd had a string of affairs with famous actors, making perfect fodder for the tabloids... Then came a commission to write a tell-all memoir.When Amanda is found brutally murdered, the suspects are lining up - from jealous ex-flatmates to famous lovers to a corrupt agent. As DCI James Langton leads his team in an extensive enquiry, they discover the sad truth behind Amanda's successful façade. An autopsy reveals that she was addicted to drugs and starvation diets. Amanda's parents are a cold, unemotional couple who hushed up the fact that their daughter once almost died from a botched abortion. And it is revealed that her massive earnings were being swallowed up in a City fraud. Meanwhile, DI Anna Travis is up for promotion, but her boss DCI James Langton is blocking her, with an accusation of professional misconduct. This latest case, her toughest challenge so far, could make or break Anna's career.
Silent Scream: An Anna Travis Mystery
by Lynda La PlanteFilm star Amanda Delany has the world at her feet. Never one for the quiet life, she has had a string of affairs with the hottest actors around. Then, coming home late from a night shoot, Amanda puts the key in her front door for the very last time. The next morning, Amanda’s body is found, stabbed many times, only her beautiful face left unharmed. DI Anna Travis is ordered to the team assigned to the Delany murder, headed by Anna’s former lover, the demanding DCI James Langton. Anna is shocked by the truth behind Amanda’s public image: her addictions to drugs and starvation diets; her cold, unemotional parents; her elusive film agent; and the former lovers so quick to distance themselves. But Anna has challenges of her own to overcome too. Promotion to Chief Inspector is within her grasp, but when the time comes for her to stand before the board, she faces a shocking accusation of personal misconduct. With insider authenticity derived from La Plante’s years in the film world and a heroine worthy of her predecessor, Prime Suspect’s Jane Tennison, Silent Scream is La Plante’s best yet.
Silent Screams (A Lee Campbell Thriller #1)
by C. E. LawrenceA Deranged Killer's Twisted UrgesIn the streets of New York City, the Slasher chooses his victim--and makes his move. As he wraps his fingers around the girl's pretty throat, his power increases. As he carves into her skin, his words become flesh. As he arranges her lifeless body in a loving tableau, his fantasies demand new, more violent sacrifices. . .A Profiler's Cunning Plan At first, NYPD detectives suspect a jealous boyfriend. But criminal profiler Lee Campbell senses something darker, even ritualistic, about the murder. More chilling, he's convinced he's witnessing the genesis of a full-blown serial killer. But time is running out. A new victim has been chosen. Campbell must search the most terrifying recesses of the human mind--and his own past--before the screaming starts again. . . "Pulse-racing, compelling, first rate. Lawrence knows how to build and hold suspense with the best of them. Once you get into this one, you can't get out. A wild ride down a dark road." --John Lutz, New York Times bestselling author of Urge to Kill "C. E. Lawrence has achieved a rare level of authenticity, not only in character development but also in the realistic use of behavioral science. If you want to read a serial-killer thriller that's solidly based on frightening reality, this is the one." --Louis B Schlesinger, Ph.D., professor of forensic psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice "C. E. Lawrence delivers finely honed suspense, with unique twists, and accurately captures the logic and intuition of a profiler under pressure." --Katherine Ramsland, professor of forensic psychology, De Sales University, and author of The Devil's Dozen "Criminally compelling, Silent Screams by C.E. Lawrence nails you to your seat with a fascinating NYPD profiler who's hurled into the case of his lifetime. From the Bronx to Manhattan, Catholic churches to university classrooms, this journey into violence and the soul is unforgettable." --- Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Spies and The Last Spymaster "Silent Screams is a wickedly brilliant, carefully wrought thriller where the roles of hunter and hunted are skillfully blurred. Team up with a virtuoso profiler and a street-wise Bronx detective as they are thrown into an escalating torrent of murder that threatens to sweep them away. It's ride that neither they, or you, will soon forget." --Gregg McCrary, author of The Unknown Darkness: Profiling the Predators Among Us "By setting the horror of fictional killings against the background of 9/11, C.E. Lawrence constantly reminds the reader that life is infinitely stranger than anything which the mind of man could invent. The deviant perpetrator of grisly murders is described as someone who has a sophisticated knowledge of forensic investigations. The same can be said of the author. Silent Screams beckons C.E. Lawrence to become a repeat offender in this genre." --Marina Stajic, Ph.D., President of American Board of Forensic Toxicology
Silent Sister
by Megan DavidhizarThe must-read suspense novel of the summer about a mysterious sister's disappearance, her biggest betrayal and a deadly truth screaming to come out. Two sisters went missing on their class trip—Grace, the outgoing athlete who is friends with just about everyone, and Maddy, the wallflower wilting in her sister&’s shadow who'd rather absorb herself in her journal than talk to her classmates. But when Grace is found—injured, with no memory of what happened—everybody thinks she&’s lying. It&’s hard not to look guilty with Maddy&’s blood on her clothes. Desperate to save her sister—and prove her own innocence—Grace must piece together what happened on that school trip with the help of her sister&’s notebook and classmates who may not be telling the police everything that about that tragic night. She will discover her sister&’s secrets can&’t stay quiet…but what if her own are the most terrifying of all?
Silent Slaughter (A Lee Campbell Thriller #4)
by C. E. LawrenceTHERE IS A METHOD TO HIS MADNESS. He chooses his tools with precision. Stalks his victims with cold efficiency. Plans his attack using mathematical logic. And now he is ready to play...THERE ARE RULES TO HIS GAME. When the killer's first letter arrives at the station, NYPD profiler Lee Campbell suspects the writer is daring him to match wits with a dangerous--and brilliant--criminal mind. But once this "Alleyway Strangler" starts leaving specially targeted messages with each surgically carved corpse, Campbell realizes it's not just personal. It's perfectly calculated--to destroy him...
Silent Snow
by Steve ThayerRick Beanblossom is the Twin Cities' top investigative reporter. He has it all. A beautiful wife. A brand-new son. But on the March first anniversary of the 1932 Lindbergh kidnapping, all that will change.... At the height of a savage Minnesota blizzard, Beanblossom's son is stolen from his nursery--a terrifying re-creation of the Lindbergh crime. To get his son back alive, Beanblossom must bury his pain and rely on his reporter's instincts to follow the kidnapper's footsteps from the present to the past through... SILENT SNOW
Silent Son
by Gallatin WarfieldA young boy is in danger after he witnesses a double murder in this courtroom mystery.
Silent Stalker
by Richie Tankersley CusickTrapped in a madman&’s castle, a young girl must fight to save her sanityThunder bellows as Jenny and her father pull up to the gate of Worthington Hall. As they inch onto the grounds of the ancient estate, a disheveled young woman thrusts her head through the open window. &“Leave!&” she yells. &“Before it&’s too late! He&’ll kill you. I swear.&” Jenny is terrified, but her dad laughs it off. The girl is just an actress—part of the medieval fair being held on the castle grounds. But it&’s not long before Jenny wishes they&’d heeded the warning. The house is a drafty maze of narrow hallways and dungeons. Jenny wants to flee, but her father is intent on the work he&’s come to do. Soon the Worthington family sets upon young Jenny, playing twisted tricks on her until she forgets what&’s real. The Worthingtons play cruel games—and if Jenny loses, it will mean her life. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Richie Tankersley Cusick including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
Silent Stalker (A Lee Campbell Thriller)
by C. E. LawrenceHE CALLS HIMSELF "CARVER"He likes killing. But he knows he must be patient, like an actor preparing for a role. He must cast the part of the victim. Stage the scene of the crime. Find the motivation to kill. Then, with blade in hand, he must make it real. So real, it hurts...DEATH WEARS A MASKNYPD profiler Lee Campbell arrives to find the victim lying in the lobby of her building. In a pool of blood. Wearing a white mask. When he learns the girl was an actress, he follows the trail to an off-Broadway theater where she was rehearsing for a play. But Campbell suspects the killer was rehearsing, too--for another murder--because one of the victim's co-stars has just received a warning: "You're next."Praise for the Thrillers of C. E. Lawrence"Pulse-racing, compelling, first-rate."--John Lutz"Startlingly suspenseful...an extraordinary page-turner."--Cody Mcfadyen"Fascinating characters. . . . a great story."--J. T. Ellison16,800 Words.
Silent Threat
by Jeff Gunhus&“Super-high stakes, super-high concept, and super-charged action. This propulsive spy thriller changes all the rules—it will have you holding your breath until you discover the final shocking truth. Jeff Gunhus is a terrific talent.&” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, national bestselling author of The Murder List A father charged with treason. A daughter sent to kill him. A shocking conspiracy that changes all the rules of the spy game for a new generation . . . With more than a dozen kills under her belt, ex-Marine Mara Roberts is one of the Agency&’s most reliable assassins. But her latest target—a convicted traitor about to be released from prison—is different than her other marks. He&’s a former agent who betrayed his country. He&’s responsible for the death of Mara&’s mother. And he happens to be Mara&’s father . . . Scott Roberts knows that his daughter was sent to kill him. He realizes he has only one chance to change her mind, to convince her that he&’s been framed for treason—and that every member of their family are pawns to be sacrificed, one by one. Mara isn&’t sure she can trust her father. He is a master of manipulation, as ruthless as he is resourceful. But when her nephew is abducted, she agrees to follow Scott&’s lead and expose the global elites who are pulling the strings. But first, they must infiltrate the highest levels of power. Then, they must attempt the unthinkable: Kidnap the President of the United States . . . &“A brilliantly written thriller. Breakneck twists, political intrigue and bristling action scenes—Jeff Gunhus writes with a gripping and gritty authority.&”—Simon Gervais, author of Hunt Them Down
Silent Threat (Executioner #380)
by Don Pendleton Phil ElmoreWhen several German CEOs become victims in deadly accidents and their strategic companies are suddenly bought out, red flags are raised in US intelligence circles. All signs indicate that the buyouts are being orchestrated by the head of a powerful cult and he's planning a terrorist attack. But getting to the cult leader and ending the threat proves to be challenging--especially when an army of zealous followers bristling with weapons are prepared to die for the cause. Mack Bolan is determined to infiltrate the group and destroy the organization before they unleash their plan of destruction. The cult leader may believe he can bring death, but there is only one Executioner.
Silent Thunder (The Amos Walker Mysteries #9)
by Loren D. EstlemanDetroit PI Amos Walker attempts to clear the name of a woman accused of murdering her husbandConstance Thayer probably isn&’t a nice woman. If she was, she wouldn&’t have shot her husband to death. But just because she has a taste for nightlife—drinking, clubbing, and the finest hard drugs—doesn&’t mean her husband didn&’t deserve it. An automobile magnate in a city where internal combustion still reigns supreme, Doyle Thayer Jr. was a wife-beater with a collection of assault weapons that could furnish an army. At least that&’s the story spun by Amos Walker&’s new client, a large investigatory outfit hired by Mrs. Thayer to clear her name. Walker&’s job is to get the dirt on her late husband, to learn enough about him that her shooting looks like an act of heroism. And please, his new bossbegs, don&’t make any waves—a sure sign that the man doesn&’t know Amos Walker. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Loren D. Estleman including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
Silent Thunder (The Amos Walker Mysteries #9)
by Loren D. EstlemanDetroit PI Amos Walker attempts to clear the name of a woman accused of murdering her husbandConstance Thayer probably isn&’t a nice woman. If she was, she wouldn&’t have shot her husband to death. But just because she has a taste for nightlife—drinking, clubbing, and the finest hard drugs—doesn&’t mean her husband didn&’t deserve it. An automobile magnate in a city where internal combustion still reigns supreme, Doyle Thayer Jr. was a wife-beater with a collection of assault weapons that could furnish an army. At least that&’s the story spun by Amos Walker&’s new client, a large investigatory outfit hired by Mrs. Thayer to clear her name. Walker&’s job is to get the dirt on her late husband, to learn enough about him that her shooting looks like an act of heroism. And please, his new bossbegs, don&’t make any waves—a sure sign that the man doesn&’t know Amos Walker. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Loren D. Estleman including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
Silent Treatment: A Novel (Core Collection)
by Michael PalmerIn his five bestselling novels, from The Sisterhood to Natural Causes, physician Michael Palmer has drawn on years of firsthand emergency-room experience to create the drama of a frighteningly authentic world--a world where the line between medicine and murder is scalpel-thin. Now, in his most harrowing suspense novel yet, Palmer reveals how the power to heal can become a license to kill....With his wife, Evie, scheduled for surgery the next day, Dr. Harry Corbett goes to the hospital for what he hopes will be a quiet evening of reconciliation. In recent weeks Evie, never quick to share her feelings, has been more closed and distant than ever.But when Harry reaches Evie's room, it is too late for reconciliation. Shockingly, without warning, Evie is dead. The police suspect homicide. And their only suspect is Dr. Harry Corbett.Harry is not prepared for the stunning revelations that follow: His bright, beautiful, highly ambitious wife was leading a double life; she may have had dangerous secrets. But what secret could have been explosive enough to die for?Then the killer strikes again, boldly, tauntingly murdering one of Harry's favorite patients in such a way that only Harry knows the death was not natural. This time Harry is certain: The killer, medically sophisticated, coolly arrogant, moving undetected through a busy urban hospital, could only be a doctor. And he wonders--how many more will die?Desperately Harry probes deeper, following the only clue Evie left. What he finds is a sinister pattern that threatens patients in every hospital in the city. Harry is engaged in a life-and-death battle of wits with a chillingly efficient monster. And until the doctor is unmasked, no patient is safe from his lethal silent treatment. Michael Palmer has done it again, delivering a no-holds-barred novel of medical intrigue-- a gripping thriller that features the most terrifying physician since Hannibal Lecter. Silent Treatment will keep your pulse racing from beginning to end.
Silent Truth (B.A.D. Agency #Bk. 4)
by Sherrilyn Kenyon Dianna LoveIn the sizzling new adventure from New York Times bestselling authors Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love, a red-hot BAD boy teams up with a sexy television reporter on an explosive quest for revenge. Tough-as-nails Bureau of American Defense agent Hunter Thornton-Payne is no stranger to uncomfortable top-secret missions, but tonight takes the cake. He just needs to stick out a stuffy charity fund-raiser long enough to find the ruthless assassin he’s hunted for four years. It’s a rogue operation, but Hunter’s got nothing to lose—until a beautiful brunette unexpectedly pulls him into her own dangerous agenda. Abbie Blanton will do anything to cure her mother’s mysterious illness. When a high-profile heiress is murdered as Abbie tries to blackmail her for clues, Abbie realizes she’s stumbled into an unforgiving conspiracy—and she’s the next target. Soon, she and Hunter discover an alarming connection and begin a treacherous battle against an evil enterprise that someone will go to terrifying lengths to keep hidden.
Silent Truths: The thrilling novel from the Sunday Times bestseller (Laurie Forbes & Elliott Russell)
by Susan LewisThe first Laurie Forbes & Elliott Russell storyWhen journalist Laurie Forbes turns up on Beth Ashby's doorstep, minutes after Beth's husband, political high-flier Colin Ashby, has been arrested for murder, neither can even begin to guess the shocking repercussions that have just been triggered in both their lives. Beth attempts to escape from her shattered life by throwing herself into the kind of reckless high-living that seems destined for disaster, while Laurie finds herself being threatened, terrorised and even taken prisoner for what she knows. As the dangerous truth draws closer, Laurie realises that if she is to save Beth from those already preparing to destroy her, she must put her trust in hated rival journalist Elliot Russell and face up to a ghost from the past.
Silent Victim (A Lee Campbell Thriller #2)
by C. E. LawrenceTo Catch A Twisted Killer At first, they look like suicides. Two bodies within a week--one found floating in New York's East River, another electrocuted in the bathtub. But forensics show that the victims were drugged, then killed. As the death toll grows, so does the brutality of the murders--and the killer dubbed the Flesh Collector continues to prey. Put Yourself In His Path NYPD profiler Lee Campbell joins the frantic pursuit of a murderous madman who delights in taunting police with gruesome messages. Somewhere in the killer's terrifying handiwork lie the clues to his twisted psyche. But the case is growing disturbingly personal. Getting close enough to stop the monster means getting close enough--to die. . . Praise for C. E. Lawrence and Silent Screams "Pulse-racing, first-rate. . .a wild ride down a dark road."--John Lutz "Lawrence delivers finely honed suspense with unique twists."--Katherine Ramsland "A dark, intriguing thriller."--Publishers Weekly
Silent Warning
by Kathleen LongSHE'D RISK HER NECK TO EXPOSE THE TRUTHKelly Weir wouldn't rest until she brought a murderer to his knees. But if Summer Shores's swirling riptide was any indication, she was in way over her head. Now targeted by the killer, Kelly's very survival depended on an enigmatic stranger with a penchant for keeping dangerous secrets....HE'D CROSS THE LINE TO PROTECT HERPlagued by his role in developing the breakthrough prescription drug that was now being peddled on the black market, Dan Steele joined forces with Kelly to smoke out the "Candy Man." Blindsided by raw, primal desire, he became overwhelmed by his need to protect the captivating beauty. But love was a distraction he couldn't afford. One wrong move and they just might find themselves trapped in the mastermind's lethal maze....
Silent Watch
by Elle KennedyRevisit a dynamic fan-favorite from New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy… Blake was tracking the Rose Killer in order to forget the woman he couldn't save. Now there was a new lead: a survivor. Convincing Samantha “Sam” Dawson to help was only half the battle. Resisting the allure of the fiery beauty was downright impossible. Sam wanted nothing to do with men. With the city. With the fame of her former life as a model. Six months after the heinous attack, she still bore the killer's trademark scar. But if she was tough as she thought, she'd have to face her fears to catch a killer—and dare to love again. Originally published in 2009
Silent Waters
by Jan CoffeyTo save New York City from the terrorists who have hijacked a nuclear submarine, ship superintendent Amy Russell and Commander Darius McCann must engage in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
Silent Waters: the thriller to watch for in 2023
by L.V. Matthews'Tightly plotted with great characters and pacing' - Prima'A compelling psychological thriller' - Crime MonthlyFor fans of Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell comes a powerful and haunting novel about family, secrets and murder.Is blood thicker than water?At five a.m. one summer's morning, police diver Jen Harper wakes to find herself submerged in the silt of a river with no memory of how she got there.Forty-eight hours later, she's called to dive in the same river in search of a missing woman, Claudia Franklin.But for Jen, this is no ordinary job. Her and Claudia's families were entangled for decades – there is unresolved resentment between them, unspoken secrets.Jen hasn't seen Claudia for twelve years now. Or has she? ___________PRAISE FOR SILENT WATERS:'Brilliantly plotted, utterly compelling and where nothing is as it seems' - John Marrs'Silent Waters is a highly addictive, ever-engrossing, one-sit-read thriller – once you dive in, you won't want to come up for air' - Jack Jordan'You'll be spellbound from the first SENTENCE' - Jonathan Whitelaw'An utterly engrossing novel that will leave you as breathless as its characters!' - Sarah Lawton'A fascinating, constantly surprising mystery novel that pulls you in like a hidden riptide and builds to a heart-pounding and hugely satisfying finale' - C.M. Ewan'Propulsive and intricately plotted, Silent Waters is the thriller to watch for in 2023' - Ella King'A tightly plotted and skilfully rendered story with strong characters that jumped off the page. Beautifully claustrophobic' - Imran Mahmood'A compelling and atmospheric story of toxic friendships, secrets and divided loyalties all set around the competitive world of diving – loved it' - Catherine Cooper'Fiendishly clever, fascinating and with a host of fully realised characters' - Charlotte Duckworth'A thrillingly murky tale of tainted love and betrayal, an edge-of-the-jetty read' - Janice Hallett'An unusual premise and shocking twists. I loved it! Her best yet!' - Claire Douglas'A gripping intensity on every page that will have you racing through this book!' - Lauren North'Had me hooked from page one to the gripping finale' - G R Halliday'Heart-stopping twists and turns will keep you up all night' - Emily Freud'Haunting, visceral writing, a pulse-pounding plot, and characters you will take into your heart' - Lizzy Barber'I thoroughly enjoyed this dip into the murky world of police diving' - Sam Holland'I'm still reeling – so intense, so tangled, so beautifully written and utterly, brilliantly claustrophobic' - Emma Christie'A truly dark and complex thriller that will have you gasping for breath' - Sophie Flynn'An original, compelling foray into the toxic world of Olympic diving, with Matthew's signature stunning characterisation and gripping plot' - Mira Shah'Terrific, memorable suspense writing that draws you in. Silent Waters is a real up-all-night thriller' - B P Walter'I was immediately obsessed with this brilliant, murky but warm story of deep-buried secrets and impossible choices' - Gytha Lodge'A wonderfully intriguing mystery and a definite must-read!' - Karen Hamilton'A fascinating tale of rivalry, lies, and long buried secrets' - Sarah Bonner'So clever and claustrophobic with very smart twists!' - Kate Gray'Great premise, compelling plot, brilliant characterisation' - Sarah Turner, aka The Unmumsy Mum, bestselling author of Stepping Up
Silent Weapon
by Debra WebbMy teaching career ended and my fiancé walkedout. I survived—and learned to lip-read. I grewvery good at it. Maybe too good. So here I am,two years later, starting my new life as a coldcasefile clerk turned undercover agent forthe police.My task: Infiltrate the mansion of a ruthlesscrime boss and read his deadly plans off hislips. My contact to the outside world: DetectiveSteven Barlow, a tough cop who's convincedI'm on a suicide mission. And in a way, he'sright—because if I'm caught, I'll be deadwithout ever hearing the bad guys coming.…
Silent Witness
by Lara LacombeCan a young girl&’s memories…Lead to justice at last? A cold case has plagued Detective Julian Aguirre for six years…and now he's finally got a lead on the murder he'd vowed to solve. Lily Pushkin remembers crucial details of her parents&’ murder, but she's not keen to open up, and her music therapist, Ruth Becker, intends to protect her young patient throughout the investigation. So does Julian. Because someone wants Lily to stay quiet, or she—and Ruth—will pay the price…
Silent Witness
by Lindsay MckennaFBI criminal profiler Ellen Tanner transferred out of Washington, D.C., to escape the grief of losing a husband. But her new partner, San Diego navy JAG lieutenant Jim Cochran, is a challenge she never expected.The last thing Cochran wants or needs in his world of order and duty is a woman. After a nasty divorce, he's convinced he's through with relationships.Then along comes Ellen. He knows opposites attract...just not how much.Now a female Top Gun instructor has been murdered and the media is having a field day. Their instincts tell them there's more to this case than meets the eye--but how do you unravel a deadly conspiracy in an institution where honor and silence go hand in hand?