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She Stopped for Death: A Little Library Mystery (A Little Library Mystery #Bk. 2)
by Elizabeth Kane BuzzelliJenny Weston and her mother, Dora, have been receiving strange midnight visits. Bear Falls's own elusive and highly secretive poet, Emily Sutton, has lived her life cloistered away with her sister in a house at the edge of Pewee Swamp. But now, Emily's started leaving scraps of poetry in Dora's Little Library, and Dora makes it her mission to befriend the sheltered woman.Meanwhile Zoe Zola, almost famous author, Little Person, and the Weston's quirky next-door neighbor, is hard at work on a new book, this one about the inner life of Emily Dickinson. And once again, Zoe's literary work starts making uncanny connections with the events in her own world as Emily Sutton reemerges into society. But Zoe begins to suspect things aren't anywhere near normal at Emily's swamp house or in the lives of the people she claims have abandoned her…until looking further into the poet's half-truths leads Zoe and Jenny to a horrible murder.The chaos surrounding the ensuing investigation grows even more hectic with Emily's increasingly erratic behavior, the arrival of a young woman searching for her missing poet uncle, and yet another betrayal in Jenny's love life. And only poetry can set the truth free in Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli's charming second Little Library mystery, She Stopped for Death.
She Thief
by Daniel FinnThe girl, Baz, and the boy, Demi, are master pickpockets. They weave through rich neighborhoods to slip bags off shoulders and wallets out of pockets before disappearing into the crowd.
She Thief
by Daniel FinnThe girl, Baz, and the boy, Demi, are master pickpockets. They weave through rich neighborhoods to slip bags off shoulders and wallets out of pockets before disappearing into the crowd. Their loot goes to Fay, who runs a gang of child thieves from her den in the Barrio. This sweltering slum—in a city that is imagined, but all too real—is what passes for home to the kids, and Fay is what passes for family. That all changes the day Demi steals a magnificent blue ring. Soon, the police chief and the Barrio's crime boss close in on Fay, and she begins to break under their pressure.Baz has never doubted Fay before. She's never been apart from Demi, either. But soon, Baz is left alone to find her way through a world more corrupt than she's ever realized. Here, the lives of children are thrown away without a moment's hesitation. Here, the rich and powerful are just thieves on a larger scale. And somewhere in this wreck of a city, Baz must find the scraps of hope, the small acts of kindness, and the steely strength that will take her back to Demi and wash them both out of the Barrio for good.
She Took My Arm As If She Loved Me: A Novel
by Herbert GoldTracker of lost memories and lost souls, the veteran San Francisco private eye Dan Kasdan manages, along his way from the 1960s to the 1990s, to find Priscilla, the love of his life, only to lose her. Kasdan, urged on by Priscilla, also finds himself entangled with Karim, the sleek pornographer and drug dealer who insists that only Dan is the right person to handle his transfers of cash and drugs. All three, Kasdan, Priscilla, and Karim, want more than what ordinary life can afford them. Herbert Gold's She Took My Arm As If She Loved Me is the story of the risks of love and age, played out against the turbulence of America's great metropolitan village, where freedom is no more easily come by than anywhere else.
She Wakes
by Jack KetchumAmidst the beauty of the landscape, Lelia, a gorgeous but dangerous woman, befriends a group of tourists... to lure them into a nightmare of pain and terror.
She Walks Alone
by Helen McCloyA woman dies by violence aboard the Santa Cristina. A radio flash from the West Indies brings word of an apparently related death. A man's body turns up, and in his hand is a suicide note written in one woman's handwriting but signed with another woman's name.But what part does the jar of blood play - and why is everyone so interested in the contents of a certain package wrapped in cherub-bedecked paper? That's the puzzle Captain Urizar has to solve in a case with a startling showdown.
She Walks in Beauty: A Samantha Adams Mystery (The Samantha Adams Mysteries #4)
by Sarah ShankmanA beauty pageant turns ugly when a judge is murdered in this mystery featuring a &“witty heroine [with] a winning combination of grit and finesse&” (Publishers Weekly). The star reporter for the Atlanta Constitution, Samantha Adams bristles at the thought of covering this year&’s Miss America Pageant—but at least she&’ll get to take her boyfriend, Harry, on a trip to Atlantic City. Getting the inside story on the pageant business, Sam encounters some larger than life characters. But one of the judges, Kurt Roberts, is notably absent. So why does no one seem to care? As Sam gets into the grime beneath the showbiz glamour, it becomes clear that Kurt had a talent for making enemies. Hitting on contestants, abusing his girlfriend, and holding out on loan sharks were just a few of his hobbies. And as Sam uncovers a plot to throw the contest, she&’ll need all her Southern grace and journalistic poise to foil a killer&’s crowning achievement.
She Wants You Gone: An up-all-night, pulse-thudding thriller
by Joanna DoddToxic and twisty, spooky and unsettling... a rollercoaster ride to the dizzyingly shocking finale. I loved it.’ Lisa Hall She is the perfect child. Only you know there is something very wrong. Beth is excited to move to a remote, tiny hamlet in Suffolk with her new husband and stepdaughter, Dolly – but she quickly finds that all is not what it seems. The hamlet has a dark history and there is something odd about its tiny population. Beth tries hard to build a bond with her new stepdaughter but although Dolly is lovely to everyone else, when the two of them are alone, she is a very different child. Beth soon realises that Dolly wants her gone. For good. How far will she go to get what she wants? A twisty, nerve-shredding thriller perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister, BA Paris and Harriet Tyce. Readers are gripped by She Wants You Gone: 'A rollicking rollercoaster of a plot, replete with twists and turns, thrills and spills. Her plotting is immaculate and her prose deft and engaging...Highly recommended.' Mystery People ‘Will have you locking all the doors …One of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read in a long time!… Your heart will be pounding!’ ***** Reader Review ‘This was dark. And I loved it… Page after page kept me hooked.’***** Reader Review ‘Plenty of twists and turns. You will never guess the ending.’***** Reader Review ‘A layer of darkness is prevalent throughout this story and it made for some major surprises. A great read.’***** Reader Review ‘A great thriller with so many twists and turns. Well written. You won’t see the end coming.’***** Reader Review ‘A gripping read. High recommended.’***** Reader Review ‘Such a great book. Couldn't stop reading.’***** Reader Review Praise for Joanna Dodd: ‘A tense, absorbing thriller that builds to a lightning pace and delivers a killer final twist.’ Sarah Clarke ‘Clever, chilling and intricately plotted. The shocking end twist floored me.’ A A. Chaudhuri ‘An accomplished debut that I couldn’t put down. Perfectly plotted with a twist you won’t see coming. I loved it.’ Sophie Flynn ‘Such an amazing thriller! I did NOT expect the end. I was shocked.’***** Reader Review ‘I could not put this one down! I loved all the twist turns and... the ending was a complete shock! The perfect summer book!’***** Reader Review ‘A gripping suspense thriller which had me hooked from start to finish…full of secrets and lies’***** Reader Review ‘I couldn’t put it down. It was a must-read.’***** Reader Review ‘A gripping, can’t-put-down psychological thriller… I will be recommending’***** Reader Review ‘I loved it! The plot twist was something I didn’t see coming!’***** Reader Review ‘A thrilling read’***** Reader Review ‘Loved this book...I enjoyed the build up of the story and never guessed the end.’***** Reader Review
She Was the Quiet One: A Novel
by Michele CampbellFrom the author of It’s Always the Husband comes a riveting new suspense novel about privilege, power, and what happens when we let ambition take control. For Rose Enright, enrolling in a prestigious New England boarding school is the opportunity of a lifetime. But for Rose’s vulnerable twin sister Bel, Odell Academy is a place of temptation and danger. When Bel falls in with a crowd of wild rich kids who pressure her into hazing Rose, the sisters’ relationship is shattered. Rose turns to her dorm mother, Sarah Donovan, for advice. But Bel turns to Sarah’s husband Heath, a charismatic and ambitious teacher. Is Heath trying to help Bel or take advantage of her? In a world of privilege, seduction, and manipulation, only one sister will live to tell the truth. In a novel full of twists, turns, and dark secrets, Michele Campbell once again proves her skill at crafting intricately spun and completely compelling plots.
She Who Lies: A dark, gripping psychological thriller that will keep you hooked
by Alex KaneOne of the best books I've read this year…the ending is one you will never be able to figure out.' ????? Reader ReviewBlood is thicker than water, the family bond stronger than any other.They think it's all forgotten. But I don't forget.The Laird-Shaw family live a life most only dream about. Self-made millionaires Gavin Shaw and Stevie Laird built their business from humble roots to global turnover, Stevie's wife – and Gavin's sister – Eva is never out of the style pages, while daughter Carla has used her huge following as an Instagram influencer to shine a spotlight on mental health issues.But behind the glamour lies a web of lies; hidden secrets so explosive that they would bring this family dynasty crashing down. But someone out there knows the truth…and now they're stepping out of the shadows to reveal the dark heart of the Laird-Shaw family. Because when the truth comes to light, there's nowhere to hide…and all the money in the world can't save this family from themselves.A gripping psychological thriller that will hook you from page one - the perfect read for fans of C.L. Taylor, T.M. Logan and Adele Parks.Praise for Alex Kane:'Would I recommend this book? OMFG! Absolutely I would! There are twists, suspense and a very emotive but riveting storyline to keep you hooked' CrimeBookJunkie 'had me scrambling all over the pages, trying to get to the truth…You have to read it to believe it...FANTASTIC!!' Shalini's Books and Reviews'A cracking good read that will leave readers breathless…Brilliantly written and deviously plotted…Griplit at its most addictive!' Bookish Jottings'OMG what a startling ending!!!! That I did not see coming at all!!' A Knight's Reads'This book was such a thrill ride from the beginning…I did not see that ending coming!...you will absolutely love this book! I highly recommend it!' Netgalley reviewer (5 stars)'definitely one of those, “just one more chapter” kind of reads that you won't be able to put down.' By The Letter Book Reviews (5 stars)'A really good read that had me hooked from the first few chapters…I can't say too much more without spoiling it but brace yourself for the final few chapters!' Netgalley reviewer'The start of the book already sent chills down my spine…I loved this book and the writing style and the author has gained a fan.' (5 stars) B for Book Review
She Who Rides the Storm (The Gods-Touched Duology)
by Caitlin SangsterIn this atmospheric YA fantasy that is Wicked Saints meets There Will Come a Darkness, four teens are drawn into a high-stakes heist in the perilous tomb of an ancient shapeshifter king.Long ago, shapeshifting monsters ruled the Commonwealth using blasphemous magic that fed on the souls of their subjects. Now, hundreds of years later, a new tomb has been uncovered, and despite the legends that disturbing a shapeshifter&’s final resting place will wake them once again, the Warlord is determined to dig it up. But it isn&’t just the Warlord who means to brave the traps and pitfalls guarding the crypt. A healer obsessed with tracking down the man who murdered her twin brother. A runaway member of the Warlord&’s Devoted order, haunted by his sister&’s ghost. A snotty archaeologist bent on finding the cure to his magical wasting disease. A girl desperate to escape the cloistered life she didn&’t choose. All four are out to steal the same cursed sword rumored to be at the very bottom of the tomb. But of course, some treasures should never see the light of day, and some secrets are best left buried…
She Who Was No More
by Geoffrey Sainsbury Thomas Narcejac Pierre BoileauEvery Saturday evening, travelling salesman Ferdinand Ravinel returns to his wife, Mireille, who waits patiently for him at home. But Ferdinand has another lover, Lucienne, an ambitious doctor, and together the adulterers have devised a murderous plan. Drugging Mireille, the pair drown her in a bathtub, but in the morning, before the "accidental" death can be discovered, the corpse is gone--so begins the unraveling of Ferdinand's plot, and his sanity... This classic of French noir fiction was adapted for the screen by Henri-Georges Clouzot as Les Diaboliques (The Devils), starring Simone Signoret and Véra Clouzot, the film which in turn inspired Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. A second movie version, Diabolique, followed in 1996, starring Sharon Stone.From the Trade Paperback edition.
She Who Watches: A Novel (The\mcallister Files Ser. #4)
by Harrison James Patricia H. RushfordA senator's family has been threatened--and now one of them is missing. Can Mac and Dana find Sara before it's too late?The senator had raised this niece as his own daughter. So when she doesn't return home and her abandoned car is found in a parking garage, it alarms not only the family but law enforcement agencies throughout the Northwest. The only clue: a set of menacing letters sent to the senator's office. Now it's up to Oregon state police officers Mac McAllister and Dana Bennett and their team to find a lead . . . or to find Sara . . . before they find her dead.The case will be made harder because not only must they share evidence with the FBI but navigate stand-offs between the government, Native American tribal customs, political pride, family intrigue . . . and even their own hearts. Meanwhile, two questions loom that, if answered, could provide the missing link in their investigation: First, is Sara a victim, or a dissatisfied wife who has run away? And second, is politics being used to mask a sordid truth, or has someone's passion for a cause possibly led them to violence?
She Woke to Darkness (The Mike Shayne Mysteries #24)
by Brett HallidayA pulp writer tumbles into a mystery after an encounter at an awards banquet For more than a decade, Brett Halliday has made a living chronicling the adventures of the hard-nosed private detective Mike Shayne. At the banquet for the 1953 Edgar Awards, Halliday is dismayed to find the pulp field overrun by hacks who think X-rated smut and blood-soaked gore are enough to make a mystery. He's about to head home when he meets Elsie Murray, a beautiful author who appreciates a good whodunit--and who has enough of her own troubles to fill a thousand paperbacks. When Elsie is found murdered in her hotel room, the police suspect the last man she was seen with. Halliday is in a jam, and he knows better than anyone else that the only man who can save him is Mike Shayne.
She'll Hate Me Tomorrow
by Richard DemingIf someone had told Gamble Clancy Ross that a stenographer—just out of secretarial school, at that—could start a gang war, he would have grinned and suggested an immediate sojourn in a mental institution for the prognosticator.Even if that same someone had described the chick in question—blond, shaped like a Don Juan’s dream girl and measuring 38-28-38—he still would have suggested a tonic for tired blood and mental fatigue.And yet that’s exactly what happened. Stella Parsons just happened to be privy to information which would put a Syndicate biggie on the hot seat. Clancy just happened to think it would be a waste of natural resources to expose Stella to the disease known as rigor mortis, and he therefore endangered his own future enjoyment of Stella’s services (nonsecretarial) by engaging two rival gangs in a war for the control of town ironically named Saint Stephen.
She'll Never Know
by Hunter MorganA victim of amnesia, Jillian Deere only knows that she was left by an unidentified man at a North Carolina hospital with a gunshot wound to her neck. But she has the strangest feeling she belongs elsewhere. Something is drawing her to the small Delaware town of Albany Beach-a town caught in the grip of a seemingly unstoppable serial killer ... The victims have all been blonde and blue-eyed just like Jillian. One by one, they've disappeared from the beach town's quiet cottages and wind swept streets, only to be found horribly murdered. Jillian can't imagine why she remembers Albany Beach or what it means. The only person she can turn to for help is lifeguard Ty Addison. Despite the almost ten-year difference in their ages, Jillian finds herself falling for his beach-bum good looks. And then the first memory flashes to horrifying life... Haunted by her tragic past, unsure of whom to trust, Jillian is desperate to uncover the truth about her identity before it's too late. For someone is watching Jillian from out there in the dark! Someone who knows exactly who she is ... his next victim ...
She'll Never Know: Romance Psychological Suspense (The Albany Beach Murders #2)
by Hunter MorganAlbany Beach, DelewareA victim of amnesia, all Jillian Deere knows is that she had a gunshot wound to her neck, was left by an unidentified man at a hospital, and something is drawing her to the small Delaware town of Albany Beach.In Albany, the only person willing to help is a lifeguard named Ty Addison. And despite the apparent difference in their ages, Jillian finds herself falling for Ty's beach bum good looks.Then her first memory flashes to life...Now, Jillian is sure someone is watching her, attempting to manipulate her. Someone who knows exactly who she is… his next victim.THE ALBANY BEACH MURDERS, in series orderShe'll Never TellShe'll Never KnowShe'll Never Live
She'll Never Live
by Hunter MorganHer days are numbered... ...by a sadistic madman who calls himself the Bloodsucker. All summer, he's been preying on blonde-haired, blue-eyed women in the small resort town of Albany Beach-abducting them then draining them of their blood.Women are dying-drop by drop,.. Business is down. Suspicion is up. And fear runs rampant. With people's livelihoods-and lives- at stake, police chief Claire Drummond has her work cut out for her. A single mom with a rebellious teen daughter, she finds herself leaning on councilman Graham Simpson for support. But it's hard to trust her own heart when everyone is a suspect. Meanwhile, the Bloodsucker spins a web to reel in his next victim. He has set his sights high-on Claire. And he knows the perfect way to get to « her...through her daughter.,. ..
She'll Never Live: Romance Psychological Suspense (The Albany Beach Murders #3)
by Hunter MorganAlbany Beach, DelewareHer days are numbered... by a sadistic madman known as the Bloodsucker. All summer, he's preyed on the blond-haired, blue-eyed women of Albany Beach--abducting them then draining them of their blood.Now, business is down, suspicion is up, fear runs rampant, and police chief Claire Drummond has her work cut out for her. Relying on Councilman Graham Simpson for emotional support seems logical, but it's hard to trust even her own heart when everyone is a suspect.Meanwhile, the Bloodsucker continues spinning his web. This time, his sights are set high... but he already knows the perfect way to get to her.THE ALBANY BEACH MURDERS, in series orderShe'll Never TellShe'll Never KnowShe'll Never Live
She'll Never Tell
by Hunter MorganOverweight and insecure, Marcy Edmond has always lived in the shadow of her gorgeous identical twin sister Phoebe. She hates her job as a CPA. Hates the fact that her children ignore her and her husband seems indifferent. But-in the blink of an eye-everything changes. Acarcrash.Acoma. Seemingly insurmountable odds. Six months later, Marcy awakens to a second chance. Plastic surgery and weight loss have transformed her into the woman she's always wanted to be, though life has gone on without her. Phoebe has worked her way into Marcy's family-and possibly into her husband's heart... Meanwhile, someone has been watching Marcy turn from an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. She may feel overlooked by those closest to her, but he's been paying attention. He thinks Marcy is perfect. She's exactly the kind of woman he would love-to kill.
She'll Never Tell: Romance Psychological Suspense (The Albany Beach Murders #1)
by Hunter MorganAlbany Beach, DelewareOverweight and insecure, Marcy Edmond lived in the shadow of her beautiful twin sister until a fiery car crash, a coma, and reconstructive surgery transformed her into the woman she always wanted to be.But life has gone on without her. Her twin, Phoebe, has moved into her home, stolen the hearts of her children--and possibly her husband.Now Marcy must choose: reclaim what was hers, or pursue the type of woman she can now become.Too bad the one person who's enjoyed watching Marcy turn from an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan knows exactly the kind of woman she is... the kind he likes to kill.THE ALBANY BEACH MURDERS, in series orderShe'll Never TellShe'll Never KnowShe'll Never Live
She's Going to Pay
by Alexandra IvyIn this tense, twisty domestic suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Ivy, a woman returns to her sleepy hometown after her father&’s disappearance and uncovers a dark web of family secrets that leaves her questioning everything. . . Leaving Canton, Missouri, behind was no hardship for Jesse Hudson. When she was a teenager, her stepmother and stepsister abruptly disappeared under suspicious circumstances. Their bodies were never found, but Jesse&’s father, Mac, became a murder suspect. When he too vanished, Jesse waited months for him to return. Finally, she left, bouncing from one bartending job to another for years. Now Jesse is back, hoping to quickly sell her father&’s old bar before moving on for good. But coming home to Canton&’s quiet, cobblestone streets doesn&’t go quite as expected. There are memories resurfacing, and ties that haven&’t broken. Then her father&’s lawyer makes a startling admission: before he disappeared, Mac had discovered that Jesse&’s stepmother, Victoria, was living under an assumed name. &“Victoria Hudson&” never even existed. Who was she really? Delving deeper, Jesse grows convinced that her father&’s assumed death is tied to Victoria&’s real identity. And looking to the past is yielding more than secrets. Someone has been waiting for this homecoming, for a chance to unleash revenge for sins real and imagined. And they&’ll make sure that Jesse never leaves town again . . .
She's Going to Pay: Sneak Peek
by Alexandra IvyBe one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition!In this tense, twisty domestic suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Ivy, a woman returns to her sleepy hometown after her father&’s disappearance and uncovers a dark web of family secrets that leaves her questioning everything. . . Leaving Canton, Missouri, behind was no hardship for Jesse Hudson. When she was a teenager, her stepmother and stepsister abruptly disappeared under suspicious circumstances. Their bodies were never found, but Jesse&’s father, Mac, became a murder suspect. When he too vanished, Jesse waited months for him to return. Finally, she left, bouncing from one bartending job to another for years. Now Jesse is back, hoping to quickly sell her father&’s old bar before moving on for good. But coming home to Canton&’s quiet, cobblestone streets doesn&’t go quite as expected. There are memories resurfacing, and ties that haven&’t broken. Then her father&’s lawyer makes a startling admission: before he disappeared, Mac had discovered that Jesse&’s stepmother, Victoria, was living under an assumed name. &“Victoria Hudson&” never even existed. Who was she really? Delving deeper, Jesse grows convinced that her father&’s assumed death is tied to Victoria&’s real identity. And looking to the past is yielding more than secrets. Someone has been waiting for this homecoming, for a chance to unleash revenge for sins real and imagined. And they&’ll make sure that Jesse never leaves town again . . .
She's Gone
by David BellA new page-turning thriller from USA Today bestselling author David Bell.When a girl disappears, who do you suspect?When 17-year-old Hunter Gifford wakes in the hospital on the night of homecoming, he's shocked to learn he and his girlfriend, Chloe Summers, have been in a terrible car accident. Hunter has no memory of the crash, and his shock turns to horror when he is told Chloe's blood has been found in the car—but she has disappeared.Back at school, his fellow students taunt him, and his former best friend starts making a true-crime documentary about the case—one that points the finger directly at Hunter. And just when things can't get any worse, Chloe's mother stands in front of the entire town at a candlelight vigil and accuses Hunter of murder.Under mounting pressure from the police, Hunter takes matters into his own hands by questioning anyone who might know the truth and posting videos to prove his innocence. When Hunter learns he and Chloe were seen arguing loudly outside the dance, he faces a sickening possibility. Was he angry enough to kill the person he loved?Praise for David Bell:"David Bell is a top-notch storyteller and Layover is his best book yet. I flew through this twisty, riveting psychological thriller at breakneck speed, hooked from the first page right up through the book's breathless conclusion."—Cristina Alger, New York Times bestselling author of Girls Like Us"With hints of Patricia Highsmith's THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY, this is a riveting thriller." —Palm Beach Daily News"Readers will find themselves thoroughly immersed in this riveting thriller…both compelling and surprising."—Booklist"Bell is a brilliant craftsman as well as storyteller."—The Providence Journal
She's Leaving Home (Breen and Tozer #1)
by William ShawLondon, 1968: The body of a teenage girl is found just steps away from the Beatles' Abbey Road recording studio.The police are called to a residential street in St John's Wood where an unidentified young woman has been strangled. Detective Sergeant Cathal Breen believes she may be one of the many Beatles fans who regularly camp outside Abbey Road Studios. With his reputation tarnished by an inexplicable act of cowardice, this is Breen's last chance to prove he's up to the job.Breen is of the generation for whom reaching adulthood meant turning into one's parents and accepting one's place in the world. But the world around him is changing beyond recognition. Nothing illustrates the shift more than Helen Tozer, a brazen and rambunctious young policewoman assisting him with the case. Together they navigate a world on edge, where conservative tradition gives way to frightening new freedoms--and troubling new crimes.