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The Kaiser's Web: A Novel (Cotton Malone #16)
by Steve BerryIn New York Times bestseller Steve Berry’s latest Cotton Malone adventure, a secret dossier from a World War II-era Soviet spy comes to light containing information that, if proven true, would not only rewrite history — it could impact Germany's upcoming national elections and forever alter the political landscape of Europe.Two candidates are vying to become Chancellor of Germany. One is a patriot having served for the past sixteen years, the other a usurper, stoking the flames of nationalistic hate. Both harbor secrets, but only one knows the truth about the other. They are on a collision course, all turning on the events of one fateful day — April 30, 1945 — and what happened deep beneath Berlin in the Fürherbunker. Did Adolph Hitler and Eva Braun die there? Did Martin Bormann, Hitler’s close confidant, manage to escape? And, even more important, where did billions in Nazi wealth disappear to in the waning days of World War II? The answers to these questions will determine who becomes the next Chancellor of Germany. From the mysterious Chilean lake district, to the dangerous mesas of South Africa, and finally into the secret vaults of Switzerland, former-Justice Department agent Cotton Malone discovers the truth about the fates of Hitler, Braun, and Bormann. Revelations that could not only transform Europe, but finally expose a mystery known as the Kaiser’s web.
The Kaisho: A Nicholas Linnear Novel (The\nicholas Linnear Novels Ser. #Bk. 4)
by Eric Van LustbaderFrom New York Times bestselling author Eric Lustbader, the suspense mastermind behind the smash bestsellers featuring Robert Ludlum’s™ Jason Bourne, comes a blockbuster thriller of one man’s debt of honor—and his ultimate destiny.Years ago, Nicholas Linnear, a.k.a. “the Ninja,” made a promise to his father: If a man named Mikio Okami ever sought his help, he would respond without question, no matter the cost. Now the time has come to fulfill his pledge. Okami is the Kaisho—the boss of bosses of the Yakuza, the Japanese underworld—and in his Venice headquarters, he realizes that he has been marked for death. But the identity of the assassin and the inexorable compulsion that drives him are shrouded in mysticism and madness. Honor bound to protect Okami, Linnear is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice: a descent into a chasm of knowledge so potent, of dangers so unfathomable, that even if he survives, he will emerge changed forever.
The Kalahari Typing School For Men (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #4)
by Alexander McCall SmithTHE FOURTH BOOK IN THE BELOVED NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIESThe one with the rival detective . . .Mma Ramotswe faces the unexpected and unwelcome appearance in town of a new private detective, Mr Cephas Buthelezi. To ensure she does not lose clients to him, she takes on several cases at once, including those of an errant husband and of a man targeted by ostrich rustlers.Meanwhile, Mma Makutsi has decided to set up a typing school to teach men some useful skills - but Mma Ramotswe fears her secretary is falling under the spell of a man who does not have her best interests at heart . . .
The Kalahari Typing School For Men (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #4)
by Alexander McCall SmithIn this fourth audiobook of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, the ever-popular Precious Ramotswe - Botswana's leading, and only, female private detective - faces a new and unwanted problem: competition.'Ex-CID. Ex-New York. Ex-cellent' reads the sign outside the Satisfaction Guarantee Detective Agency. Cephas Buthelezi certainly talks the talk, Precious discovers, but would he have the wherewithal to deal with her current case - a man who has been attacked by ostrich rustlers, and is eager to reassess his life? Meanwhile, there are difficulties at the Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, where one of the apprentices has discovered the Lord, problems at home with the mysterious death of a hoopoe, and romantic complications when Mma Makutsi sets up a typing school for men . . .
The Kalahari Typing School for Men (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series #4)
by Alexander Mccall SmithTHE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY - Book 4Fans around the world adore the best-selling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series and its proprietor, Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe--with help from her loyal associate, Grace Makutsi--navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea.Mma Precious Ramotswe is content. Her business is well established with many satisfied customers, and in her mid-thirties ("the finest age to be") she has a house, two adopted children, a fine fiancé. But, as always, there are troubles. Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni has not set the date for their marriage. Her able assistant, Mma Makutsi, wants a husband. And worse, a rival detective agency has opened in town--an agency that does not have the gentle approach to business that Mma Ramotswe's does. But, of course, Precious will manage these things, as she always does, with her uncanny insight and her good heart.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Kamogawa Food Detectives (A Kamogawa Food Detectives Novel #1)
by Hisashi KashiwaiThe Kamogawa Food Detectives is the first book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese series, for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold.What&’s the one dish you&’d do anything to taste just one more time?Down a quiet backstreet in Kyoto exists a very special restaurant. Run by Koishi Kamogawa and her father Nagare, the Kamogawa Diner serves up deliciously extravagant meals. But that's not the main reason customers stop by . . .The father-daughter duo are 'food detectives'. Through ingenious investigations, they are able to recreate dishes from a person&’s treasured memories – dishes that may well hold the keys to their forgotten past and future happiness. The restaurant of lost recipes provides a link to vanished moments, creating a present full of possibility.A bestseller in Japan, The Kamogawa Food Detectives is a celebration of good company and the power of a delicious meal.
The Kappa and the Farmer
by Kristin O'Donnell TubbIn this Japanese folktale, Farmer Shiba’s crops are being destroyed by Kappa Dai, a mischievous water creature that lives in the nearby river. As his crops continue to disappear, Shiba must find a way to trick this creature. Will he get be able to get rid of the kappa? Or will he be stuck with him forever?
The Karasik Conspiracy
by Julie Chrystyn Kenin M. SpivakThe book the pharmaceuticals industry tried to commission, then control, and finally kill!.Born in Communist-controlled Bosnia, billionaire Ken Karasik has devoted his life to securing freedom for the Slavs in the Balkans— at any price. When Slobodan Milosevic kills Karasik' s family, the billionaire sets in motion his revenge— the deadliest terror attack in history— by tainting select drugs throughout the world. In an ironic parallel, the pharmaceutical giant PharmCorp has a similar plan, with so that it can protect its billions in profits. Thousands may die before anyone even knows either attack has begun.Enter FBI agent Barry Weiner and his sexy new paramour, investigator Francine Pye, who must stop both the billionaire and the drug giant— before Karasik and PharmCorp are able to execute their lethal plans on a global scale.
The Karate Clue (Frank and Joe Hardy: The Clues Brothers #2)
by Franklin W. DixonQuick Kicks and Sneaky Tricks. Frank and Joe are learning some awesome new moves in karate class. But one move is no good at all. Brian Ludlow brought to class a black belt signed by action-movie hero Jimmy Han and somebody stole it! Brian even promised to bring Jimmy to class, but now he says: "No way!" But maybe if the Hardys can find the belt, they'll be the true-blue action heroes of the day!
The Kashmir Trap: A Max O'Brien Mystery
by Nigel Spencer Mario BolducCon man Max O’Brien takes a personal investigation into his own hands. Max O’Brien’s nightmare has begun again. Eleven years after the tragic disappearance of his brother, an ambassador in Central America, Max’s nephew, also a diplomat, is assassinated in New Delhi. Max is on the run from police, and this time the professional con man decides to find those responsible for the crime. Determined to track down the truth, he arrives in India just as the country is preparing for war with Pakistan. His inquiry leads him to Kashmir — the heart of the conflict — and the depths of his own soul. The first book of a thrilling new series, The Kashmir Trap explores the parallel lives of two brothers who have made very different choices. Violence and the growing tension between India and Pakistan set Max on a course of redemption, revenge, and death.
The Kat Bronsky Thrillers: The Last Hostage and Blackout (The Kat Bronsky Thrillers #1)
by John J. NanceTwo novels by a New York Times–bestselling author who can &“keep even the most experienced thriller addicts strapped into their seats for the whole flight&” (People). Featuring FBI hostage negotiator Kat Bronsky, these are two stories of pilots, passengers, and planes in peril that move at supersonic speed. The Last Hostage: When airline pilot Ken Wolfe learns that the presumptive nominee for US attorney general is on his flight, his blood runs cold. Rudolph Bostich bungled the case after Wolfe&’s daughter was kidnapped and killed—and let the perpetrator walk. Now Wolfe is prepared to do anything for revenge, including hijacking his own plane. It&’s up to FBI agent, psychologist, and rookie hostage negotiator Kat Bronsky to solve the mystery of an eleven-year-old girl&’s murder and save the lives of 130 terrified passengers. Blackout: A Boeing/McDonnell-Douglas MD-11 jetliner crashes into the Gulf of Mexico a mile inside Cuban waters, killing all onboard. The last three minutes on the plane&’s cockpit voice and data recorders have been erased. Was it a massive mechanical failure or an act of terrorism? When another airliner goes down after its pilots are flash-blinded midflight, Kat Bronsky races from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the forests of the American Northwest to unmask the conspirators before the entire American airline industry comes crashing out of the sky.
The Kat and Mouse Murder Mysteries One to Four: Murder Undeniable, Murder Unexpected, Murder Unearthed, and Murder Untimely (The Kat and Mouse Murder Mysteries)
by Anita WallerIn one ebook volume: the first four books of the bestselling cosy series featuring the female sleuths of the Connection Investigation Agency.Murder UndeniableKaterina Rowe, a Deacon at the church in the sleepy village of Eyam, is happily married and her work is rewarding. But everything changes when she discovers the body of a man and a badly beaten woman, Beth, in the alleyway behind her husband’s pharmacy. With help from both Beth and her feisty grandmother, Doris, Kat finds herself trying to solve a baffling mystery.Murder UnexpectedKat and Beth, known as Mouse, have started a private investigation business in the sleepy village of Eyam. When a widow asks the sleuths for help, they find themselves searching for the birth mother of the widow’s husband—and are drawn into a deadly chase where nothing is what it seems.Murder UnearthedThe local police have a double murder to contend with; two dead girls from the same village. Realising the murders aren’t linked, they summon the help of the Connection Investigation Agency, run by Kat, Mouse, and Doris. When it is discovered that one of the murdered girls was pregnant, the case takes an unexpected turn . . .Murder UntimelyEarly one morning, a body is discovered on the grounds of a local estate. The police soon learn that the victim is Nicola Armstrong, the mother of a child who disappeared ten years prior to her murder. The Connection investigators are brought in to help, but when a second body is found at Chatsworth, they must race against time to stop a killer.
The Katana (Black Samurai #8)
by Marc OldenFor the sake of his master&’s memory, Sand will kill to recover a magnificent swordThough useless in battle, the emperor&’s katana is a beautiful weapon. Cast from solid gold, this 1,200-year-old blade was thought to be lost until Master Konuma, teacher of samurais, presents it as a gift to the people of Japan. Soon after, he is savagely murdered, leaving his American student, Robert Sand, to avenge his death. The sensei is gone, but the sword remains as a symbol of his generosity—until the day the katana vanishes.A madman snatches the treasure from the Metropolitan Museum, wanting the katana at his side as he makes a bid for world domination. Now it&’s Sand&’s turn to steal it back, and destroy the monster who dishonored his sensei&’s memory. The katana is too valuable to use in a fight, but for its sake much blood will flow.
The Kate Dawson Mysteries, Books 1–3: Architects of Armageddon, Merchants of Death, and Murder on Air Force One (The Kate Dawson Mysteries)
by John L. FlynnThe first three thrilling Kate Dawson mysteries, starring a tough San Francisco cop whose cases have more ups and downs than the city&’s streets.Architects of Armageddon Det. Kate Dawson is called to investigate a mass murder and soon finds herself putting her life on the line to stop a doomsday cult from stoking the fires of Armageddon . . . Merchants of Death A car full of corpses on San Francisco&’s subway system has Kate facing illegal arms dealers and racing to stop a runaway train loaded with deadly toxins as it speeds toward a packed stadium . . . Murder on Air Force One Kate is called to San Francisco International Airport after a corpse is found in the lavatory of Air Force One. Uncovering the truth as to how the body got there will require investigating all sorts of political conspiracies and cover-ups . . .
The Kate Fletcher Series Books One to Three: Closer to Home, Merciless, and Bad Seed (The DI Kate Fletcher Series)
by Heleyne HammersleyARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GRIPPING MYSTERY SERIES THAT YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWN? THEN DISCOVER THE BEST-SELLING INSPECTOR DI KATE FLETCHER SERIES TODAY. PICK UP THESE THREE UNMISSABLE CRIME THRILLERS IN THIS GREAT VALUE BOXSET: Closer to Home Merciless Bad Seed Closer to Home: Family. Secrets. Murder. Newly promoted DI Kate Fletcher has reluctantly returned to her home town after a twenty-year absence and a recent divorce. The discovery of a child’s body near the estate where Kate grew up has her rushing back to Thorpe – a place of bad memories and closed mouths. As her team investigate the murder, they keep hitting dead ends. The community is reluctant to reopen old wounds and retell old stories. But Kate’s history refuses to stay buried. Then another child disappears… Can Kate solve the case and right the wrongs from her past? Merciless: Two murders. One missing girl. DI Kate Fletcher is called out to a freezing canal where a woman’s body is found floating in a lock. With no identification, the police struggle to piece together the details of the woman’s life. In Thorpe, a daughter confesses to the murder of her father. She says she helped him escape a painful death from liver cancer but was her role more active than she claims? As Kate and her team investigate, the links between the two cases are inescapable and everything seems to lead back to the disappearance of a teenager years earlier. Then the main suspect vanishes…. Can Kate connect the events of the past and present to bring the culprit to justice? Bad Seed: When the body of a woman is discovered near Doncaster’s red light district, DI Kate Fletcher is called to the scene. The victim has an abdominal wound that looks like a Caesarean incision, leading the police to believe she may have been pregnant. Kate’s team establish the woman’s identity but it soon becomes clear that those close to her have something to hide. The post-mortem reveals the victim wasn’t pregnant and, when a second body is discovered with similar wounds, the police realise they are hunting for a serial killer with a sinister fixation. Can Kate solve the case before another woman dies? And can a ruthless, methodical killer be brought to justice? Fans of authors like Joy Ellis, Charlie Gallagher and Angela Marsons will love the bestselling DI Kate Fletcher Series.
The Katharina Code (The Cold Case Quartet #1)
by Jørn Lier HorstSet between the icy streets and dark forests of Norway, a heart-stopping story of one man&’s obsession with his coldest case, by &“one of the most brilliantly understated crime novelists writing today&” (The Sunday Times, London).Katharina went missing twenty-four years ago. Each year on the anniversary of her disappearance, Chief Inspector William Wisting rereads her files, searching for the answer he could never find; the code he could never solve. And he visits Katharina&’s husband, Martin Haugen, the brokenhearted man he could never help. Until now. This year is different. Another woman is missing under similar circumstances. But so is Katharina&’s husband. Wisting has to find him, but is he rescuing a dear old friend or playing a deadly game with a killer? A brilliantly understated crime novel that examines the long-term costs of lying to ourselves and each other through an atmospheric psychological game of cat-and-mouse.
The Kathryn Croft Psychological Thriller Collection
by Kathryn CroftBe prepared to be kept on your toes… you won’t see the end coming! Includes three gripping psychological thrillers; The Other Husband, The Lying Wife and The Mother’s Secret.The Other Husband: The night that throws a wrecking ball into Abby’s life starts out perfectly. There’s still a hint of summer sun in the purple-streaked sky. Abby and her best friend, Sienna, look on fondly as their two husbands laugh under the garden gazebo. None of them know it’s the last time they will be together again. Abby finds Sienna’s husband, Greg, unexpectedly charming, and when the two of them are left alone, something happens that neither can take back. Abby is desperate to tell her own husband and Sienna the truth, but can’t risk Greg sharing what he knows. She has no choice but to keep quiet. Then Greg disappears. Is her best friend’s husband simply running from his secrets? Or has someone decided they can’t risk that he may share theirs?The Lying Wife: Callie has known sadness, and sometimes doubted she would ever have the life she wanted. When she meets James, also no stranger to grief, it seems as though her luck has changed. She becomes his wife, and in the process a stepmother to his two sons. Callie has finally got what she always imagined for herself. But things don’t go to plan for Callie. She tries to get things right, but the harder she tries, the more she fails. A split-second decision leads to her spiralling out of control, and there is no way back for Callie. When the police arrest her for murder, the dark tale of Callie’s shocking fall from grace slowly unfolds. Will her secrets be her undoing? Or will she tell the truth, no matter the cost?The Mother’s Secret: Eve wanted nothing more than to be a mother. She and her husband, Aiden, planned to have a family, but with each devastating miscarriage her hopes dwindled. When she eventually gave birth to her daughter, Kayla, it should have been the happiest time of her life. Instead, it was a waking nightmare for Eve, and one she was desperate to escape. Now, Eve has left all that behind. She pretends that she never had a child, and keeps her secrets close. But someone knows the truth. If people learn about the crime she covered up, they’ll never look at her the same way again. She must get her little girl back, before it’s too late. If she can’t, running away won’t be an option. This time, Eve will face the consequences, and pay the price she should have paid years ago…A compelling collection of heart-stopping psychological thrillers perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, C. L. Taylor and K. L. Slater.Praise for Kathryn Croft‘I loved the story-telling voice… Intelligently written.' Jane Corry, author of The Lies We Tell‘An extremely twisty plot. A well written, enjoyable thriller.’ Lesley Sanderson, author of The Birthday Weekend‘So many twists and turns! … Hard to put down and worth every moment.’ *?*?*?*?*? Reader review‘Awesome read.’ *?*?*?*?*? Reader review‘Wow. A roller coaster of emotions and twists and turns. … Bloody brilliant!’ *?*?*?*?*? Reader review‘A beautiful marriage of 'whodunnit' with a cracking work of psychological fiction. Don't even get me started on those awesome plot twists!!’ *?*?*?*?*? Reader review‘Wow! Wow! Wow! Kathryn Croft never disappoints. An excellent, captivating psychological thriller.’ *?*?*?*?*? Reader review‘Well written with a compelling storyline and well developed characters... I was gripped right from the start and couldn't put it down.’ *?*?*?*?*? Reader review‘Croft clearly has that knack of hitting you with a cracking twist at the end.’ *?*?*?*?*? Reader review
The Kathryn Dance Collection 1-3: The Sleeping Doll, Roadside Crosses, XO
by Jeffery DeaverThree gripping suspense novels featuring Special Agent Kathryn Dance: a kinesics expert whose understanding of human behaviour makes her a brilliant investigator and interrogator.
The Katie Fry, Private Eye #2: The Missing Fox (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Katherine CoxSimple, fun mysteries for beginning readers!Katie Fry may be little, but she's got a big brain, and she uses it to solve mysteries with her feline friend Sherlock. And they've got a new case. Katie's brother can't find his favorite stuffed animal anywhere. But with a nose for clues and a few good tips, Katie and Sherlock are hot on the fox's trail.A great introduction to simple, fun mysteries. Beginning readers will love hunting for clues in the art right along with Katie and Sherlock!
The Katyn Order: A Novel
by Douglas W. JacobsonThe German war machine is in retreat as the Russians advance. In Warsaw, Resistance fighters rise up against their Nazi occupiers, but the Germans retaliate, ruthlessly leveling the once-beautiful city. American Adam Nowak has been dropped into Poland by British intelligence as an assassin and Resistance fighter. During the Warsaw Uprising he meets Natalia, a covert operative who has lost everything—just as he has. Amid the Allied power struggle left by Germany's defeat, Adam and Natalia join in a desperate hunt for the 1940 Soviet order authorizing the murders of 20,000 Polish army officers and civilians. If they can find the Katyn Order before the Russians do, they just might change the fate of Poland.
The Keane Collection: Keane's Company, Challenge & Charge
by Iain Gale'Wonderfully imaginative' Bernard Cornwell, author of The Last Kingdom. All of James Keane in one thrilling collection. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Bernard Cornwell.Book 1 - Keane's CompanyJames Keane - card sharp and ladies' man - is one of the finest soldiers of Wellington's army. Keane - hot-tempered, a maverick, never quite accepted by his fellow officers - is in trouble for killing his man in a duel: an activity forbidden by Wellington. To avoid court martial, he takes on an unwelcome assignment: to form an ill-assorted bunch of reprobates into an elite unit capable of operating behind the lines. A nineteenth-century Dirty Dozen. Book 2 - Keane's ChallengeFrench troops led by one of Napoleon's best generals are massing on the border. Wellington's outnumbered force needs to pick off the smaller French units if they are to stand their ground. For that they need information, which is where Captain Keane and his company of reformed scouting officers come in. But it soon becomes apparent that someone high up in Wellington's headquarters is a spy for the French...and Keane's enemies within the army are quick to point the finger. Keane must defend his crew against their accusers - or root out the traitor himself. Book 3 - Keane's ChargeThe intrepid band of warriors, led by Captain James Keane, have been given their toughest job yet. The Portuguese university city of Coimbra is in ruins. Infiltrating the streets are untrustworthy Spanish guerrilla fighters, local Portuguese out for revenge and rival spies determined to find the famous book of ciphers, hidden in the city and guarded by a dissident Jesuit group. James Keane and his men must prevent the book falling into enemy hands but also to discover which of the guerrilla groups can be trusted. But this means sometimes following their own instincts over Wellington's orders . . . can Keane capture the book without sacrificing his honour, position and repuatation?
The Keane Collection: Keane's Company, Challenge & Charge (Captain James Keane #5)
by Iain Gale'Wonderfully imaginative' Bernard Cornwell, author of The Last Kingdom. All of James Keane in one thrilling collection. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Bernard Cornwell.Book 1 - Keane's CompanyJames Keane - card sharp and ladies' man - is one of the finest soldiers of Wellington's army. Keane - hot-tempered, a maverick, never quite accepted by his fellow officers - is in trouble for killing his man in a duel: an activity forbidden by Wellington. To avoid court martial, he takes on an unwelcome assignment: to form an ill-assorted bunch of reprobates into an elite unit capable of operating behind the lines. A nineteenth-century Dirty Dozen. Book 2 - Keane's ChallengeFrench troops led by one of Napoleon's best generals are massing on the border. Wellington's outnumbered force needs to pick off the smaller French units if they are to stand their ground. For that they need information, which is where Captain Keane and his company of reformed scouting officers come in. But it soon becomes apparent that someone high up in Wellington's headquarters is a spy for the French...and Keane's enemies within the army are quick to point the finger. Keane must defend his crew against their accusers - or root out the traitor himself. Book 3 - Keane's ChargeThe intrepid band of warriors, led by Captain James Keane, have been given their toughest job yet. The Portuguese university city of Coimbra is in ruins. Infiltrating the streets are untrustworthy Spanish guerrilla fighters, local Portuguese out for revenge and rival spies determined to find the famous book of ciphers, hidden in the city and guarded by a dissident Jesuit group. James Keane and his men must prevent the book falling into enemy hands but also to discover which of the guerrilla groups can be trusted. But this means sometimes following their own instincts over Wellington's orders . . . can Keane capture the book without sacrificing his honour, position and repuatation?
The Keenan Fitzpatrick Mystery Series
by Trevor ScottA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Keeper
by George C. ChesbroAn ex-spy struggles to dismantle a dangerous conspiracy in this explosive suspense thriller from the author of the Mongo Mysteries. As a Naval intelligence officer stationed in the Middle East, Jade Aden was trusted with secrets that would leave most people shaking in their boots. But after the fallout from an incident during Desert Storm forced her into early retirement, Jade made a new, more pedestrian life for herself and her two children in the picturesque town of Cairn-on-the-Hudson, New York. Employed as a river keeper, Jade monitors pollution created by weekend boaters and commercial tankers. But when something strange surfaces in the river, Jade&’s dangerous past is dredged up once more. She knows the object strapped to a dead sea lion is a mine from a top-secret weapons system supposedly canceled years ago. Because it was highly classified, Jade is forced to feign ignorance, but her silence soon leads to death and destruction. Determined to do the right thing, Jade must face off against forces willing to kill to protect their own despicable interests.
The Keeper
by Guadalupe García McCallInspired by a terrifying true story, acclaimed author Guadalupe Garcia McCall creates a twisty tale about a boy desperately trying to survive in a new town with a secret past. James always knew moving from Texas to Oregon was going to be horrible.. But no sooner have he and his family arrived in their "perfect" new home in their "perfect" new town than he starts getting mysterious letters from someone called the Keeper. Someone who claims to be watching him. Someone who is looking for “young blood.”James and his sister, Ava, are obviously in danger. But the problem with having a history of playing practical jokes is that no one believes James—not even his parents. Now James and Ava need to figure out who is sending the letters before they become the next victims in their neighborhood’s long history of missing children.Because one thing is clear: Uncovering the truth about the Keeper is the only thing that will keep them alive.