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The Lies We Told
by Camilla WayThe highly acclaimed author of Watching Edie returns with a new novel of dark psychological suspense that explores how those closest to us have the most to hide...A daughterBeth has always known there was something strange about her daughter, Hannah. The lack of emotion, the disturbing behavior, the apparent delight in hurting others...Sometimes Beth is scared of her and what she could be capable of.A sonLuke comes from the perfect family, with the perfect parents. But one day, he disappears without a trace, and his girlfriend, Clara, is desperate to discover what has happened to him.A life built on liesAs Clara digs into the past, she realizes that no family is truly perfect, and uncovers a link between Luke's long-lost sister and a strange girl named Hannah. Now Luke's life is in danger because of the lies once told and the secrets once kept. Can Clara find him before it's too late?
The Lies We Told
by Diane ChamberlainFrom New York Times bestselling author Diane Chamberlain.Risks and rewards. Sisters and secrets. A riveting tale of family gone wrong.Maya and Rebecca Ward are both accomplished physicians, but that&’s where the sisters&’ similarities end.After a devastating hurricane hits the coast of North Carolina, Rebecca urges Maya to join her in the relief effort. It turns out to be just what Maya needs—but then her helicopter crashes into raging floodwaters, there appear to be no survivors.Forced to accept her sister is gone, Rebecca turns to Maya&’s husband Adam—first for comfort, then in passion. Unaware that, miles from civilization, Maya is injured and trapped with strangers she&’s not certain she can trust. Now Maya must find the courage to save herself—unaware that the life she left has changed forever.Previously published.
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by Diane ChamberlainDiscover this engrossing and emotional story of sisters and secrets from New York Times bestselling author Diane Chamberlain.Maya and Rebecca Ward are both accomplished physicians, but that’s where the sisters’ similarities end. As teenagers, they witnessed their parents’ murder, but it was Rebecca who saved Maya from becoming another of the gunman’s victims. The tragedy left Maya cautious and timid, settling for a sedate medical practice with her husband, Adam, while Rebecca became the risk taker.After a devastating hurricane hits the coast of North Carolina, Rebecca and Adam urge Maya to join them in the relief effort. To please her husband, Maya finally agrees. She loses herself in the care and transport of victims, but when her helicopter crashes into raging floodwaters, there appear to be no survivors.Forced to accept Maya is gone, Rebecca and Adam turn to one another—first for comfort, then in passion—unaware that, miles from civilization, Maya is injured and trapped with strangers she’s not certain she can trust. Away from the sister who has always been there to save her, now Maya must find the courage to save herself—unaware that the life she knew has changed forever.Originally published in 2010
The Lies Within (The DI Will Jackman Thrillers #3)
by Jane Isaac&“A well-crafted mystery . . . Crime writing at its best&” from the bestselling author of Beneath the Ashes and Before It&’s Too Late (David Evans, international bestselling author). Be under no illusions by her kind face and eloquent manner . . . This woman is guilty of murder . . . Grace Daniels is distraught after her daughter&’s body is found in a Leicestershire country lane. With her family falling apart and the investigation going nowhere, Grace&’s only solace is the re-emergence of Faye, an old friend who seems to understand her loss. DI Will Jackman delves into the case, until a family tragedy and a figure from his past threaten to derail him. When the police discover another victim, the spotlight falls on Grace. Can Jackman find the killer, before Grace is convicted of a crime she didn&’t commit? &“Isaac does a superb job of escalating the tension and dread.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“Visceral and compelling reading. Another cracker from Jane Isaac.&”—Ian Patrick, author of Rubicon &“Jane Isaac just gets better with every book. Deeply unsettling and unputdownable.&”—Rebecca Bradley, bestselling author of the DI Hannah Robbins series &“A perfectly executed police investigation into a horrific act of violence and a moving depiction of buried secrets. My first read from Jane Isaac but definitely not my last.&”—Sarah Ward, author of A Deadly Thaw &“An intelligent, convincing thriller with genuine characters and a pacy plot. Jane Isaac writes unmissable quality crime fiction.&”—Michael Wood, author of The Murder House &“Gripped from the very first page . . . Mesmerizing and disturbing.&”—June Taylor, author of Keep Your Friends Close
The Lies You Tell
by B. E. JonesThe Secret History meets The Life and Loves of a She-Devil in a gripping thriller that subverts chick lit clichés in a trail of blood and jealousy. Friendship, freedom, booze, and student loans: the glory days of university. For Liz, Cora, Mike, and Stevie, students at Cardiff together, their circle was a surrogate family, bound together for three years in total trust. Or so it seemed. Post-graduation the group "stays in touch", with growing distance, but eventually reunite when Mike and Cora, now married, return to live in Cardiff. The foursome paint the town, marking Stevie's birthday in an orgy of nostalgia, when from nowhere, a beautiful - and younger - flame-haired girl appears. "Jenny" seems to recognise them, knows their names, but her identity's a total mystery to them all. Or so Liz and Cora think. But then Jenny reappears the next day, as a corpse found in the river . . . Foul play is presumed and Liz, a journalist, is assigned to cover the story. Before long she finds herself caught up in an expanding web of lies as Jenny's death is traced back to that fateful night between friends. And the ancient secrets of their college days begin to catch up with them all . . .~ Previously published as Telling Stories ~Praise for B. E. Jones'Claustrophobic and infused with menace. B. E. Jones creates a sinister world of secrets, twists and revelations' Alison Bruce'I got completely sucked in by this . . . irresistible!' Catriona McPherson'Bev Jones is a first class writer . . . I can thoroughly recommend this book' ***** Amazon Reviewer'A gripping summer must-read! Addictive!' ***** Amazon Reviewer'Twists and turns aplenty' ***** Amazon Reviewer
The Lies You Told
by Harriet TyceFrom the acclaimed author of Blood Orange, a dark new psychological thriller about the perfect mother, the perfect wife, the perfect family -- and the perfect murder.In the playground it's the law of the jungleBut at the school gate, there are no rules at all...When Sadie Roper moves back to London, she's determined to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. First, she needs to get her daughter settled into a new school-one of the most exclusive in the city. Next, she's going to get back the high-flying criminal barrister career she sacrificed for marriage ten years earlier. But nothing goes quite as planned. The school is not very welcoming newcomers, her daughter hasn't made any friends yet and the other mothers are as fiercely competitive as their children. Sadie immediately finds herself on the outside as she navigates the fraught politics of the school gate.But the tide starts to turn as Sadie begins to work on a scandalous, high-profile case that's the perfect opportunity to prove herself again, even though a dangerous flirtation threatens to cloud her professional judgment. And when Liza, queen of the school moms, befriends Sadie, she draws her into the heart of the world from which she was previously excluded. Soon Sadie and her family start to thrive, but does this close new friendship prevent her from seeing the truth? Sadie may be keeping her friends close, but what she doesn't know is that her enemies are closer still...Dark, addictive and compelling, The Lies You Told is a compulsive psychological thriller from a master storyteller. "An extremely well-written and unsettling novel . . . Full of intrigue and menace, it creeps up on you until that final explosive twist. A great read" -- Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times author of The Silent Patient "I read The Lies You Told in two days, barely able to turn the pages fast enough. It's spare and taut, the sense of wrongness building in chilling, skillfully written layers, with a jaw dropping last-line twist." -- Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of The Family Upstairs
The Lies You Told: From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Blood Orange
by Harriet TyceShocking, dark, addictive - THE LIES YOU TOLD is the latest compulsive thriller from Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of BLOOD ORANGE. 'A jaw dropping last line twist' Lisa Jewell, #1 bestselling author of The Family Upstairs'Impossible to put down' IndependentSadie loves her daughter and will do anything to keep her safe.She can't tell her why they had to leave home so quickly - or why Robin's father won't be coming with them to London.She can't tell her why she hates being back in her dead mother's house, with its ivy-covered walls and its poisonous memories.And she can't tell her the truth about the school Robin's set to start at - a school that doesn't welcome newcomers.Sadie just wants to get their lives back on track.But even lies with the best intentions can have deadly consequences...'I read The Lies You Told in two days, barely able to turn the pages fast enough. It's spare and taut, the sense of wrongness building in chilling, skilfully written layers, with a jaw dropping last line twist' Lisa Jewell, #1 bestselling author'I adored Blood Orange and therefore could not wait to get my hands on The Lies You Told. It is a triumphant encore, every bit as intriguing, well-written and addictive as its predecessor' Sara Collins, award-winning author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton'An absolute page turner with a twist you'll read twice because you can't believe you missed it' John Marrs, author of What Lies Between Us'Totally addictive - I was gripped' Sophie Hannah, author of Haven't They Grown'A twisty page-turner from the author of Blood Orange' Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes'A gripping and intelligent thriller' Stylist - round-up of must-read books this summer
The Lies You Told: The unmissable thriller from the bestselling author of Blood Orange
by Harriet TyceShocking, dark, addictive - THE LIES YOU TOLD is the latest compulsive thriller from Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of BLOOD ORANGE.'A jaw dropping last line twist' Lisa Jewell, #1 bestselling author of The Family Upstairs'Impossible to put down' IndependentSadie loves her daughter and will do anything to keep her safe.She can't tell her why they had to leave home so quickly - or why Robin's father won't be coming with them to London.She can't tell her why she hates being back in her dead mother's house, with its ivy-covered walls and its poisonous memories.And she can't tell her the truth about the school Robin's set to start at - a school that doesn't welcome newcomers.Sadie just wants to get their lives back on track.But even lies with the best intentions can have deadly consequences...'I read The Lies You Told in two days, barely able to turn the pages fast enough. It's spare and taut, the sense of wrongness building in chilling, skilfully written layers, with a jaw dropping last line twist' Lisa Jewell, #1 bestselling author'I adored Blood Orange and therefore could not wait to get my hands on The Lies You Told. It is a triumphant encore, every bit as intriguing, well-written and addictive as its predecessor' Sara Collins, award-winning author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton'An absolute page turner with a twist you'll read twice because you can't believe you missed it' John Marrs, author of What Lies Between Us'Totally addictive - I was gripped' Sophie Hannah, author of Haven't They Grown'A twisty page-turner from the author of Blood Orange' Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes'A gripping and intelligent thriller' Stylist - round-up of must-read books this summer
The Lies that Bind
by Judith Van GiesonEarly in the morning of November 1, Albuquerque lawyer Neil Hamel and her boyfriend, the Kid, are shaken out of their post-coital bliss when they find a surprise visitor at Neil's apartment door. The visitor is Martha Conover, a pinched, elegant older woman pleads for help. Martha's been accused of running over Justine Virga, the girl who accidentally killed her grandson, Michael, in a car crash three years--to the day--earlier. But Martha doesn't remember killing the girl. While Justine's crushed corpse is found outside Martha's home and Martha's car bears an incriminating dent, Neil gradually discovers clues from Martha's prim past and Justine's wild one that point to other suspects, from drug dealers to South American death squads to Michael's Latino father, wronged two decades earlier by Martha's bigotry. But can she find and prove who the real killer is?
The Lieutenant Takes the Sky
by L. Ron HubbardAmerican pilot Mike Malloy has been unjustly sentenced to five years in a Moroccan penal battalion--which is French for "death sentence." But Malloy, who could easily pass for Douglas Fairbanks, is about to get a reprieve...if he's willing to fly into the heart of the Sahara and into the teeth of a Berber rebellion. The expedition could have unexpected benefits. One of his passengers is a young woman whose eyes are as beautiful and blue as the wild blue yonder....
The Lieutenant by Her Side
by Jean ThomasHer lies thrust them together. His suspicions keep them apart.For Clare Fuller, the stakes are rising. Her sister has been framed for murder and a mysterious amulet is the only ransom for her acquittal. Clare must retrieve it at any cost, even if it means stealing the charm from a sexy, wounded war hero.Lieutenant Mark Griggs doesn't trust the alluring schoolteacher who's stolen his lucky pendant. All he knows is that the only woman who's ever broken down his defenses needs his help. Now, to find the truth and elude a killer, Mark and Clare will have to work together—and risk being burned by the growing heat consuming them both.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.
The Life I Left Behind: A Novel
by Colette McBethSix years ago, Melody Pieterson was attacked and left for dead. Only a chance encounter with a dog walker saved her life. Melody's neighbor and close friend David Alden was found guilty of the crime and imprisoned, and the attack and David's betrayal of her friendship left Melody a different person. She no longer trusts her own judgment, she no longer trusts her friends. In fact, she no longer really has any friends. She's built a life behind walls and gates and security codes; she's cloistered herself away from the world almost entirely.And then, soon after David is released from prison, Eve Elliot is murdered in an attack almost identical to Melody's. With the start of a new police investigation, Melody is suddenly pulled from her ordered, secluded life and back into the messy world around her. But as she learns more about Eve's murder, Melody starts to wonder if perhaps David hadn't betrayed her after all...if perhaps the killer is someone else entirely, someone who's still out there, preparing to strike again.Narrated alternately by Melody and by Eve's lingering ghost, The Life I Left Behind is a taut thriller and an intimate look at two young women bound together in ways neither of them could ever have predicted. Colette McBeth has proven once again that she is a master of suspense.
The Life I Left Behind: A must-read taut and twisty psychological thriller
by Colette McBethI know who attacked her. The same man who killed me...Six years ago Melody was left for dead. When the body of another woman, Eve, is discovered, Melody knows her attacker is still out there. The only way she can survive is to follow the clues of the life that Eve left behind.A gripping psychological thriller that will keep you gripped to the page. With rave reviews from Paula Hawkins and Marian Keyes, this should be your next summer read!'The plot is taut and compelling, and the writing is excellent' MARIAN KEYES 'A well-paced, meticulously-researched thriller which is not just gripping but compassionate, too' PAULA HAWKINS, author of THE GIRL ON THE TRAINWhat readers are saying about The Life I Left Behind:'I was completely blown away. An outstanding read, brilliantly written''A fabulously twisty thriller that worked so well. Well written storyline, tension and pace. A definitely 5 star read for me''Kept me turning the pages until the very end with my heart in my throat. A fast-paced thriller with great characters and sharp social observations... a real treat'
The Life I Left Behind: A must-read taut and twisty psychological thriller
by Colette McBethSix years ago Melody Pieterson was attacked and left for dead. She coped by locking away her memories, burying herself. The man responsible was caught and convicted. Even his release from jail won't derail her new life. She's a survivor after all. Then the body of another woman is discovered in identical circumstances. Like Melody, she has blond hair and green eyes. Like Melody she is found holding a gold bird cage chain. Her name is Eve Elliot.The women were strangers, so Melody thinks. But Eve knew all about Melody's life. She'd been talking to her friends, she knew their secrets. She knew the man who attacked them had never been caught. Eve has left behind her story, the clues that will force Melody to confront her own lies and the lies she's been told. The clues that will put her life in danger all over again.(P)2015 Headline Digital
The Life I Left Behind: A must-read taut and twisty psychological thriller
by Colette McbethI'm the only one who knows the secrets her friends have hidden, the mistakes the police have made. I'm the only one who can warn her she's still in danger. I know exactly who attacked her. He's the same man who killed me. Six years ago Melody was attacked and left for dead. She survived by burying her memories, confident that her attacker was convicted and imprisoned. Then the body of another woman, Eve, is discovered. The women were strangers. But Eve knew all about Melody's life. She has left behind her story, the clues that will force Melody to confront her own lies. The clues that will put her life in danger all over again.
The Life She Had
by K.L. ArmstrongA pulse-pounding new thriller from the bestselling author of Wherever She Goes and Every Step She Takes.If someone were threatening your home, how far would you go to protect it? A stranger is trespassing in Celeste Turner's backyard, moving through the shadows around her shed. It could be a harmless backpacker seeking temporary refuge, but experience has taught Celeste to be extra wary. Not wishing to draw unwanted attention, she cannot turn to the police. Celeste is an outsider to this region of rural Florida, and all the locals see is a "city girl" who swooped in to secure her inheritance. But Celeste needs her new life to work, so she must confront her intruder. To her surprise, she finds out that her unwanted guest is a young backpacker named Daisy. She is polite and friendly, just taking advantage of some shelter as she makes her way through the area. Swiftly, they begin an unlikely and beneficial friendship—Celeste can't help herself, and besides, Daisy will be moving on soon. Why not take advantage of the extra help? Both women have secrets they want to keep buried, and when a body is discovered near Celeste's house, they must move quickly to prove their innocence and protect the lives they've built for themselves.
The Life We Bury
by Allen EskensCollege student Joe Talbert has the modest goal of completing a writing assignment for an English class. His task is to interview a stranger and write a brief biography of the person. With deadlines looming, Joe heads to a nearby nursing home to find a willing subject. There he meets Carl Iverson, and soon nothing in Joe's life is ever the same.Iverson is a dying Vietnam veteran--and a convicted murderer. With only a few months to live, he has been medically paroled to a nursing home, after spending thirty years in prison for the crimes of rape and murder.As Joe writes about Carl's life, especially Carl's valor in Vietnam, he cannot reconcile the heroism of the soldier with the despicable acts of the convict. Joe, along with his skeptical female neighbor, throws himself into uncovering the truth, but he is hamstrung in his efforts by having to deal with his dangerously dysfunctional mother, the guilt of leaving his autistic brother vulnerable, and a haunting childhood memory. Thread by thread, Joe unravels the tapestry of Carl's conviction. But as he and Lila dig deeper into the circumstances of the crime, the stakes grow higher. Will Joe discover the truth before it's too late to escape the fallout?From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (An Illustrated Classic)
by Daniel DefoeEscape the Island of Despair with Robinson Crusoe!Pirates, shipwrecks, and being stranded on an island doesn’t stop Robinson Crusoe in his quest for adventure on the high seas. Originally presented as a true account, Daniel Defoe’s novel made quite a stir in 1719 and became one of the most widely published books in history, spawning enough imitations that it inspired its own genre, the Robinsonade. Complete with full-color illustrations, this exciting volume in our Illustrated Classics series will be a welcome addition to any home library.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
by Baum L. FrankAn imaginative work published in 1902, Baum tells the story of Claus, an orphaned human raised by various immortal creatures in an enchanted forest. When he reaches adulthood, Claus is told to live among mortals, and he is disheartened initially by poverty, war, and other negative aspects of humanity. He becomes well-known for his kindness to children, and this enthusiasm leads to the invention of the first toys. Claus eventually makes it his life's mission to bring joy to children, and this unfolds into an entertaining explanation of many Christmas traditions, including stockings, trees, and climbing chimneys. The road is not always smooth, and Claus ultimately must face the result of mortality after a lifetime of generosity. "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" shows the depth of Baum's understanding of children that explains his monumental success as an author of classic children's literature.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
by L. Frank Baum Max Apple Michael O. RileyTaking the beloved symbol of merriment out of his conventional trappings and into the world of imaginative folklore, Baum gives Santa Claus an exciting life that evokes all the charm, warmth, and fantasy that made his Oz stories American classics.
The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower
by Lisa GraffFrom the critically acclaimed author of A Tangle of Knots comes a humorous story full of heart, courage and a touch of magic.Bernetta's summer couldn't be going any worse.First her ex-best friend frames her for starting a cheating ring in their private school that causes Bernetta to lose her scholarship for 7th grade. Even worse, Bernetta's parents don't believe she's innocent, and forbid her from performing at her father's magic club. Now Bernetta must take immediate action if she hopes to raise $9,000 for tuition. But that's a near impossible task with only three months until school. Enter Gabe, a boy con-artist who's willing to team up with Bernetta to raise the money. But only if she's willing to use her talent for magic to scheme her way to success.
The Life and Death of Lauren Conway
by Lisa Jackson<div><div>Go inside the dark history of the Blue Rock Academy and learn more about the twisted past that made this school a hunting ground for a ruthless killer... and what became of one of the school's most infamous alumni in this companion to the New York Times bestseller WITHOUT MERCY.</div><div><br></div><div>From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson comes a pulse-pounding thriller that goes behind the doors of an exclusive academy with a terrifying secret...</div><div><br></div><div>Ever since her father was stabbed to death in a home invasion, Julia "Jules" Farentino has been plagued by nightmares. Her half-sister, Shaylee, now seventeen, has had her own difficulties since the tragedy, earning a rap sheet for drug use, theft, and vandalism. Still, when Jules learns of her mother's decision to send Shay to an elite boarding school in Oregon, she's skeptical. The Academy has a reputation for turning wayward kids around--but one of its students went missing six months ago and her body has never been found. There are rumors she may have died during one of the school's questionable treatments. Once enrolled, Shay grows fearful, convinced her every move is being watched. And the deeper Jules digs, the more concerned she becomes.</div><div><br></div><div>On impulse, Jules applies for a teaching job at the Academy. Though the facility boasts state-of-the-art equipment and a breathtaking campus, Jules senses cracks in the director's do-good demeanor. Shortly before Jules arrived, a student was found hanged, and a hysterical Shay believes it was murder. Staff members are wary and unwelcoming--all except Cooper Trent, another recent hire who has his own suspicions, and his own secrets.</div><div><br></div><div>Then another girl goes missing, and yet another is found dead. There's no doubt something sinister is at hand--but Jules may be too late to stop it. Behind the Academy's idyllic veneer lurks an evil force on a brutal and terrifying mission. And Jules has become the next target of a bloodthirsty killer without limits, without remorse, without mercy...</div></div>
The Life and Death of Rose Doucette
by Harry HunsickerDallas PI Dylan Fisher thought he was done with his ex-wife— but now he' s solving her murderDallas private investigator Dylan Fisher hasn' t seen his ex-wife, Rose, in three years— which is why he' s surprised when she asks him to meet her at a hotel. Rose Doucette is a homicide detective, and she wants Dylan' s help with a murder investigation that she' s been asked to step back from but can' t seem to let go.They review the details of the case and part ways— but as Rose is leaving the parking lot, Dylan sees a suspicious car begin to follow her. Feeling uneasy, he tails the car and tries to warn Rose, but he' s too late— the driver of the car shoots her, killing her instantly, before speeding away.The police are determined to pin the murder on Dylan, so he' s left with no choice but to find the killer himself. Teaming up with Rose' s widower, a defense attorney named Tito, the pair dive into Rose' s past to figure out who could' ve wanted to kill the woman they both loved— and what they were trying to hide.Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and Robert Crais
The Life and Times: Atticus of Rome, 30 B. C.
by Barry DenenbergThis first title in a brand-new line of historical fiction brings to life the intrigue of Roman politics and the bloody violence of the gladiator games in this story about ancient Rome and a young boy who is a slave to an aristocrat.
The Life and Trials of Benjamin Tate: A brand new totally unforgettable and moving psychological fiction novel
by Alan FeldbergA powerful, suspenseful novel of an unthinkable accident—and its long, devastating aftermath—by the author of Fall from Grace.A boy is arguing with a girl on a park bench. A few miles away, a mother is pushing a baby buggy along the pavement. Minutes later, their paths will cross, and lives will be forever changed . . . In the hours before the accident, Benjamin was the recipient of an athletic scholarship at an American college—his dream come true. But it meant he had to have a difficult conversation with his girlfriend. Beth was a new mother struggling with postpartum depression, tempted to numb her pain and guilt with an extramarital affair. And Tim, Beth&’s husband, was overjoyed with, and deeply devoted to, his little Ruby. In the wake of the accident, their lives are dramatically altered. And in the following decades, their individual paths will cross once again . . .