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The Perfect Fraud: A Novel
by Ellen LaCorteIn this propulsive debut thriller, two women with deep secrets are thrown together by an unexpected meeting that plunges both their lives into chaos. But it’s a sick little girl whose fate hangs in the balance.Motherhood is tough. But then, so is daughterhood. When we first meet Claire, she’s living in Sedona, Arizona with her boyfriend Cal and ducking calls from her mother. Her mom is a world class psychic on the East Coast and Claire doesn’t want her to discover the truth. Claire works in the family business and calls herself a psychic, but she doesn’t really have “the gift” and hasn’t for a long time. She’s a fraud.Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, Rena, a young mother, has family issues of her own. She’s divorced and her four-year-old daughter, Stephanie, suffers from mysterious, seemingly incurable stomach problems. No matter how many specialists Rena drags her to, no matter how many mommy-blog posts she makes about her child’s health issues, trying to get help and support from her online community, Stephanie only gets sicker.When Claire and Rena meet by chance on an airplane, their carefully constructed lives begin to explode. Can these two women help each other and can they help Stephanie before it’s too late?
The Perfect Game
by Leslie Dana KirbyLauren Rose moved to Phoenix to begin a new life as she starts a prestigious emergency medicine residency, but she could end up doing life in the Arizona State penitentiary instead.Lauren has always lived in the shadow of her more glamorous sister Liz, the wife of baseball superstar Jake Wakefield. But when Liz is found viciously murdered in her Scottsdale home, the spotlight turns to Lauren as prime suspect in the high-profile investigation.Having lost both parents at an early age, Liz's death leaves Lauren all alone in a new city. Jake's support proves invaluable as she navigates the nightmare her life has become. As Lauren spends time with Jake, they develop a closeness that she finds both comforting and confusing. It's an intimacy forged by their shared grief, their mutual love of baseball, and by the thrill of him pitching a perfect game for the Diamondbacks.Meanwhile, the Scottsdale police repeatedly question Lauren. She objects to a lie detector test as bad science. An arrest warrant is issued. The ensuing trial leads the evening news every night as a rabid public just can't get enough of the sordid proceedings, quickly dubbed "The Trial of the Millennium." Will the outcome be influenced by this media circus?
The Perfect Ghost: A Novel
by Linda BarnesA ghostwriter is lured by her dangerous celebrity subject in “a captivating story of love, rivalry, and revenge” from an award-winning mystery author (Publishers Weekly).From Linda Barnes, Anthony Award–winning author of the Carlotta Carlyle mystery series, a stunning breakout novel with pitch-perfect pacing and mesmerizing prose.Shy to the point of agoraphobic, Em Moore is the writing half of a celebrity biography team. Her charismatic partner, Teddy, does the interviewing and the public schmoozing. But Em’s dependence on Teddy runs deeper than just the job—Teddy is her bridge to the world. So when Teddy dies in a car accident, Em is devastated, alone in a world she doesn’t understand. The only way she can honor his memory and cope with his loss is to finish the interviews for their current book—an “autobiography” of renowned and reclusive film director Garrett Malcolm.Ensconced in a small cottage near Malcolm’s Cape Cod home, Em slowly builds the courage to interview Malcolm the way Teddy would have. She finds Malcolm at once friendlier, more intimidating, and much sexier than she had imagined. But Em soon starts hearing whispers of skeletons in the Malcolm family closet. And then the police begin looking into the accident that killed Teddy, and Em’s control on her life—tenuous at best—is threatened.“The flawed and fascinating protagonist of this literary mystery, is wily and driven . . . as she barrels down a twisty road leading to a spectacular and unexpected ending.” —B.A. Shapiro, New York Times–bestselling author of The Art Forger“Em’s dramatic story of rebirth, addressed to Teddy in absentia, unfolds with the fitting precision of a stage play. . . . Outstanding.” —Booklist, starred review
The Perfect Girl: A Novel
by Gilly MacmillanThe New York Times bestselling author of What She Knew returns with an electrifying new novel about how the past will always find us..."Literary suspense at its finest."--Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Baby"A wonderfully addictive book with virtuoso plotting and characters - for anyone who loved Girl on the Train, it's a must read." -- Rosamund LuptonZoe Maisey is a seventeen-year-old musical prodigy with a genius IQ. Three years ago, she was involved in a tragic incident that left three classmates dead. She served her time, and now her mother, Maria, is resolved to keep that devastating fact tucked far away from their new beginning, hiding the past even from her new husband and demanding Zoe do the same. Tonight Zoe is giving a recital that Maria has been planning for months. It needs to be the performance of her life. But instead, by the end of the evening, Maria is dead. In the aftermath, everyone--police, family, Zoe's former solicitor, and Zoe herself--tries to piece together what happened. But as Zoe knows all too well, the truth is rarely straightforward, and the closer we are to someone, the less we may see.
The Perfect Girl: The gripping thriller from the Richard & Judy bestselling author of THE NANNY
by Gilly Macmillan'Mesmerizes . . . I could not stop turning the pages!' Shari Lapena An electricfying, twisty thriller from the Sunday Times and Richard and Judy bestselling author of The Nanny___________________NOBODY KNOWS THE TRUTH BUT HER . . .To everyone who knows her now, Zoe Maisey - child genius, musical sensation - is perfect. Yet several years ago Zoe caused the death of three teenagers. She served her time, and now she's free. Her story begins with her giving the performance of her life.By midnight, her mother is dead. ___________________'Wonderfully addictive . . . a must read' ROSAMUND LUPTON'Intense, electrifying...grips like a python from the first page' DAILY MAIL 'Highly original and prickling with tension' SHARI LAPENA'An intense, unpredictable page turner' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'Literary suspense at its finest' MARY KUBICA 'An unusual plot is accompanied by sharp characters and a thought-provoking dénouement' THE TIMES'A suspenseful, serpentine tale . . . perfectly executed final twist' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'A stunning piece of crime fiction' BOOKLIST
The Perfect Girl: The gripping thriller from the Richard & Judy bestselling author of THE NANNY
by Gilly MacmillanTo everyone who knows her now, Zoe Maisey - child genius, musical sensation - is perfect. Yet several years ago Zoe caused the death of three teenagers. She served her time, and now she's free. Her story begins with her giving the performance of her life. By midnight, her mother is dead. The Perfect Girl is an intricate exploration into the mind of a teenager burdened by brilliance, and a past that she cannot leave behind.Praise for Burnt Paper Sky:One of the brightest debuts I have read this year - a visceral, emotionally charged story. (Daily Mail). . . heart-in-the-mouth excitement from the start of this electrifyingly good debut . . . an absolute firecracker of a thriller that convinces and captivates from the word go. A must read. (Sunday Mirror)If you love Gone Girl and Before I Go to Sleep, you need to read this. (Closer)What an amazing, gripping, beautifully written debut. Burnt Paper Sky kept me up late into the night (and scared the life out of me) (Liane Moriarty - author of The Husband's Secret)Burnt Paper Sky is that rare thing in reading - a book which hooks you and keeps you focused on it until the end. (Shotsmag)This accomplished, intelligent debut should come with a warning - it's completely addictive. A nail-biting, sleep-depriving, brilliant read (Saskia Sarginson)Every parent's nightmare, handled with intelligence and sensitivity, the novel is also deceptively clever. I found myself racing through to find out what happened (Rosamund Lupton)Tightly focussed and fast-paced. You won't rest until you really know what happened (Lisa Ballantyne)What an exciting debut! Burnt Paper Sky kept me up until the small hours, from the nightmarish moment when a mother first realises that her son has disappeared, to the dramatic denouement. Gilly Macmillan's voice is innovative and confident, and she creates a cast of very human characters. There's a page-turning urgency, combined with an insightful exploration of the emotional fall-out after the abduction of a small child. Meanwhile the media and internet community are shadowy figures whose pitiless speculation and harassment seem all too believable. Burnt Paper Sky is written with passion and insight. Bravo, Gilly Macmillan (Charity Norman - author of After The Fall)Deft, tense and utterly gripping, Burnt Paper Sky stays with you long after the final page has been turned (Tim Weaver - author of Never Coming Back)This pacy, emotional and expertly characterised novel's sure to follow in the footsteps of fellow thrillers such as The Girl On The Train and Gone Girl by soaring to the top of the bestseller charts (The Media Eye)A powerful page-turner and damning commentary on this age of the internet, where everyone has an opinion and a forum in which they can voice it. (Woman's Weekly, New Zealand)
The Perfect Girlfriend: All She Wanted Was To Get Him Back
by Karen HamiltonYOU’VE NEVER READ A LOVE STORY AS TWISTED AS THIS.Juliette loves Nate.She will follow him anywhere. She’s even become a flight attendant for his airline, so she can keep a closer eye on him.They are meant to be.The fact that Nate broke up with her six months ago means nothing. Because Juliette has a plan to win him back.She is the perfect girlfriend. And she’ll make sure no one stops her from getting exactly what she wants.True love hurts, but Juliette knows it’s worth all the pain...
The Perfect Girlfriend: All She Wanted Was To Get Him Back
by Karen HamiltonA “twisted page-turner that should appeal to fans of You”.—Entertainment Weekly.comYOU’VE NEVER READ A LOVE STORY AS TWISTED AS THIS.Juliette loves Nate.She will follow him anywhere. She’s even become a flight attendant for his airline, so she can keep a closer eye on him.They are meant to be.The fact that Nate broke up with her six months ago means nothing. Because Juliette has a plan to win him back.She is the perfect girlfriend. And she’ll make sure no one stops her from getting exactly what she wants.True love hurts, but Juliette knows it’s worth all the pain...
The Perfect Girlfriend: The compulsive, escapist bestseller - an irresistible thriller
by Karen Hamilton***THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER - 'Be prepared put your life on hold' for this unmissable thriller***Perfect for fans of THE OTHER WIFE, THE CATCH and THE OTHER PASSENGER.Meet Juliette. She's intelligent, driven, committed - and in love.Juliette loves Nate.She will follow him anywhere. She's even become a flightattendant for his airline, so she can keep a closer eye on him.They are meant to be.The fact that Nate broke up with her six months ago means nothing.Because Juliette has a plan to win him back.She is the perfect girlfriend.And she'll make sure no one stops her fromgetting exactly what she wants.True love hurts, but Juliette knows it's worth all the pain...'You don't often come across a character who is both sociopathic and compelling. Buckle your seatbelts, you're in for a very bumpy ride ... Let this supremely enjoyable thriller whisk you up, up and away' Sunday Mirror'This debut novel is written with a gleeful zeal ... Juliette is a memorable, grippingly unpredictable character' Daily Express'An addictive psychological thriller... Unhinged' Culturefly'Be prepared to put your life on hold' Good Housekeeping
The Perfect Groom
by Ruth ScofieldLOOKING FOR MR. RIGHT...Ivy York knew exactly what she wanted in a husband. If only heaven would send Mr. Right her way: a sophisticated partner who enjoyed all the finer things in life.Handsome, hardworking Noah Thornton was definitely not her dream man. No matter that his teasing grin brightened her day and his dark gaze warmed her heart. When would Noah realize they'd never be more than friends?Still, Ivy could not deny his many fine qualities-his kindness and strong faith. Yes, Noah was a catch, she thought...for some other woman. But was the perfect groom she'd prayed for waiting beside her all along?
The Perfect Guests
by Emma RousThe USA Today bestselling author of The Au Pair returns with another delicious, twisty novel—about a grand estate with many secrets, an orphan caught in a web of lies, and a young woman playing a sinister game.1988. Beth Soames is fourteen years old when her aunt takes her to stay at Raven Hall, a rambling manor in the isolated East Anglian fens. The Averells, the family who lives there, are warm and welcoming, and Beth becomes fast friends with their daughter, Nina. At times, Beth even feels like she's truly part of the family...until they ask her to help them with a harmless game—and nothing is ever the same.2019. Sadie Langton is an actress struggling to make ends meet when she lands a well-paying gig to pretend to be a guest at a weekend party. She is sent a suitcase of clothing, a dossier outlining the role she is to play, and instructions. It's strange, but she needs the money, and when she sees the stunning manor she'll be staying at, she figures she&’s got nothing to lose. In person, Raven Hall is even grander than she'd imagined—even with damage from a fire decades before—but the walls seem to have eyes. As day turns to night, Sadie starts to feel that there&’s something off about the glamorous guests who arrive, and as the party begins, it becomes chillingly apparent their unseen host is playing games with everyone...including her.
The Perfect Guests: It's an invite worth killing for...
by Jenny Blackhurst'Addictive stuff' WOMAN & HOME'An addictive thriller' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'A thoroughly twisty treat' HEATYou're invited to the most exclusive party of the year...In the gated community of Severn Oaks, a party is underway.It's an extravagant affair, and everyone in the neighbourhood is invited. But what started as an evening of lavish festivity soon takes a deadly turn when a body is found in the garden.Everyone on the guest list has secrets to keep.And one of them is already a killer...The explosive new thriller from No.1 eBook-bestselling author Jenny Blackhurst. This gripping page-turner is perfect for fans of THE BABYSITTER, CLOSE TO HOME, WHEN THEY FIND HER and Heidi Perks, and will leave you never looking at your neighbours in the same way again...*Previously published as SOMEONE IS LYING*_________________________________Readers CANNOT put down THE PERFECT GUESTS:'A compulsive, thoroughly engrossing thriller' RED MAGAZINE'Dark as hell' SUSI HOLLIDAY'Utterly gripping' WOMAN'S OWN'An ideal read for Desperate Housewives fans' WOMAN'S WEEKLY_________________________________PRAISE for Jenny Blackhurst:'Utterly gripping' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Jenny is an evil genius' LISA HALL'Hooked from the first page and kept me guessing right up until the end' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'This talented writer knows a thing or two about her craft' AMANDA JENNINGS'Compelling, disturbing and thoroughly enjoyable' SHARON BOLTON'An outstanding and original thriller' BA PARIS_________________________________ *Previously published as SOMEONE IS LYING*
The Perfect Guests: It's an invite worth killing for...
by Jenny Blackhurst'Addictive stuff' WOMAN & HOME'An addictive thriller' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'A thoroughly twisty treat' HEATYou're invited to the most exclusive party of the year...In the gated community of Severn Oaks, a party is underway.It's an extravagant affair, and everyone in the neighbourhood is invited. But what started as an evening of lavish festivity soon takes a deadly turn when a body is found in the garden.Everyone on the guest list has secrets to keep.And one of them is already a killer...The explosive new thriller from No.1 eBook-bestselling author Jenny Blackhurst. This gripping page-turner is perfect for fans of THE BABYSITTER, CLOSE TO HOME, WHEN THEY FIND HER and Heidi Perks, and will leave you never looking at your neighbours in the same way again...*Previously published as SOMEONE IS LYING*_________________________________Readers CANNOT put down THE PERFECT GUESTS:'A compulsive, thoroughly engrossing thriller' RED MAGAZINE'Dark as hell' SUSI HOLLIDAY'Utterly gripping' WOMAN'S OWN'An ideal read for Desperate Housewives fans' WOMAN'S WEEKLY_________________________________PRAISE for Jenny Blackhurst:'Utterly gripping' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Jenny is an evil genius' LISA HALL'Hooked from the first page and kept me guessing right up until the end' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'This talented writer knows a thing or two about her craft' AMANDA JENNINGS'Compelling, disturbing and thoroughly enjoyable' SHARON BOLTON'An outstanding and original thriller' BA PARIS_________________________________ *Previously published as SOMEONE IS LYING*
The Perfect Guests: an enthralling, page-turning thriller full of dark family secrets
by Emma Rous'The ultimate house party mystery . . . old secrets and new dangers collide in this deliciously thrilling tale' Lisa Gardner, No.1 New York Times bestselling author'Anyone yearning for a page-turning gothic story with a big house - and a shocking family secret - at its heart should gatecrash The Perfect Guests immediately!' Eve Chase, Sunday Times bestselling authorEight strangersOne deadly invitationWelcome to Raven Hall . . .After years of abandonment, Raven Hall has been restored to its former glory. For one night only, it is playing host to an evening of murder mystery.The guests have gathered. The roles have been cast.But someone is playing a sinister game, one with devastating consequences.And as the guests are about to discover, the truth is much darker than fiction.Raven Hall is waiting for you . . .Praise for Emma Rous:'A richly atmospheric time-slip mystery with the pulse of a thriller, The Perfect Guests is deliciously evocative and absolutely spellbinding' Christina McDonald, USA Today bestselling author'Twisty and gripping, with a deliciously sinister murder mystery backdrop, The Perfect Guests had me utterly hooked, from its intriguing start right up until its heart-in-mouth ending. Dark, thrilling and expertly layered with secrets and suspense, it's a story you'll find impossible to put down' Holly Miller, bestselling author of The Sight of You'A fabulously atmospheric setting, a cast of intriguing characters, and layer upon layer of mystery - this is a brilliant read' C. J. Cooper, bestselling author of The Book Club'Stunningly written, simmering with secrets and tension, I cannot recommend The Perfect Guests highly enough' Jenny Ashcroft, bestselling author'A large, old house with a tragic past; a murder mystery weekend turning sinister; strange games of pretend being played within a family . . . What's not to love? Gripping from start to finish' Helen Cooper, author of The Downstairs Neighbour'A page-turning tale full of suspense, secrets and shocking revelations . . . The Perfect Guests is a deliciously compulsive read' Saskia Sarginson, bestselling author of The Twins'Twisty and utterly engrossing, I raced through it in one sitting and didn't stop until I reached the jaw-dropping ending' Lindsay Cameron, author of Just One Look'The Perfect Guests is a Gothic mystery with an intriguing sense of place and a story that slowly unfurls with sinister tension. This page-turning novel, where games are always dangerous, takes on a life of its own' Lisa Ballantyne, Richard & Judy bestselling author'This will keep you turning those pages. The characters are still playing on my mind' Jane Corry, bestselling author of My Husband's Wife
The Perfect Home
by Daniel KenitzFixer Upper meets Gone Girl in this suspenseful and witty domestic thriller set in the world of home renovation TV—featuring a woman who becomes public enemy #1 after a horrifying discovery prompts her to flee her celebrity husband with their twin babies.Dawn Decker is an American everywoman and the salt to her husband Wyatt&’s sweet, media-friendly charm on their Tennessee-based home renovation reality TV show, The Perfect Home. While Dawn bristles at the trappings of their D-list celebrity status, Wyatt hungers for greater fame. The couple also faces infertility issues stemming from Wyatt&’s low sperm count. He secretly orders experimental fertility drugs, and they conceive, but his personality takes a dark turn—he becomes moody, withdrawn, and even cruel. When Dawn discovers his horrifying plot to manufacture a tragedy in order to skyrocket their celebrity status, she takes their infant twins and goes on the run. Wyatt appears on national television to turn the public against her, painting Dawn as an unstable kidnapper suffering from postpartum psychosis. His charm is so compelling that even Dawn&’s closest friends doubt her. She will have to dig deep into the past—both hers and Wyatt&’s—to find allies, protect her children, and beat this beloved all-American celebrity at his own game. Told in dual perspectives from both husband and wife, this smart, captivating, and twisty thriller is a fun, addictive read from the very first page.
The Perfect Hope: Number 3 in series (Inn at Boonsboro Trilogy #3)
by Nora RobertsThe Montgomery brothers have been the talk of Boonsboro, ever since they decided to renovate the old Inn into an intimate and handsome new Bed and Breakfast.Beckett and Owen have both found love in the process, but what of Ryder, the third Montgomery brother? Can the Inn Boonsboro weave its magic one more time?Ryder is the hardest Montgomery brother to figure out - with a tough-as-nails outside and possibly nothing too soft underneath. He's surly and unsociable, but when he straps on a tool belt, no woman can resist his sexy swagger. Except, apparently, Hope Beaumont, the innkeeper of his own Inn BoonsBoro. Hope may not be perfect, but could she be the perfect match for Ryder...? The Inn BoonsBoro trilogy comes to a triumphant and richly satisfying close in this warm, witty and captivating novel.
The Perfect Husband (FBI Profiler #2)
by Lisa GardnerTHE PERFECT HUSBAND, the first book in the FBI Profiler series from The Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Lisa Gardner. What would you do if the man you loved wanted to kill you? If you love Karin Slaughter, you'll love Lisa Gardner.When Tess Beckett married Jim, a well-respected and decorated cop, she thought all her dreams had come true. But within two years the vows she made were shattered as her husband was charged with murdering ten women. With Jim behind bars, Tess feels certain that she can move on with her life. Until she learns that Jim has escaped from prison. As a frantic and rigorous manhunt gets underway in four states, Tess knows that it's only a matter of time until her perfect husband tracks her down for the revenge he is sure to demand. And when he finds her, she must be ready. Because this time she's determined that their separation will be 'till death do us part'.
The Perfect Husband: An FBI Profiler Novel (FBI Profiler #1)
by Lisa Gardner#1 New York Times bestseller Lisa Gardner&’s riveting suspense debut asks: What would you do if the man of your dreams hides the soul of a killer?&“Lisa Gardner&’s books come with a built-in set of hands. They reach up out of the pages, grab you by the lapels, and hold you until you&’ve read to the final, suspense-filled sentence.&”—Linwood BarclayJim Beckett was everything she&’d ever dreamed of. . . . But two years after Tess married the decorated cop and bore his child, she helped put him behind bars for savagely murdering ten women. Even locked up in a maximum security prison, he vowed he would come after her and make her pay. Now the cunning killer has escaped—and the most dangerous game of all begins. After a lifetime of fear, Tess will do something she&’s never done before. She&’s going to learn to protect her daughter and fight back, with the help of a burned-out ex-marine. As the largest manhunt four states have ever seen mobilizes to catch Beckett, the clock winds down to the terrifying reunion between husband and wife. And Tess knows that this time, her only choices are to kill—or be killed.
The Perfect Liar
by Brenda NovakObsession leads to lies...When air force captain Luke Trussell opens his door one Sunday morning, he's shocked to find the police-and even more shocked when they charge him with rape. He knows he made a mistake in judgment the night before, but he certainly didn't force his attentions on the woman who's been stalking him for months.Problem is...Kalyna Harter has the bruises-and the DNA evidence-to make her claim convincing.And lies can lead to murder.Determined to isolate Luke, Kalyna goes to victims' rights advocate Ava Bixby of The Last Stand, hoping Ava will help put Luke behind bars. But Ava soon realizes she's defending the wrong victim.Problem is...switching her support to Luke could be dangerous-especially when she falls for him. Because Kalyna won't tolerate losing the man she wants to anyone. Least of all Ava....
The Perfect Liar
by Brenda NovakObsession leads to lies…When air force captain Luke Trussell opens his door one Sunday morning, he's shocked to find the police—and even more shocked when they charge him with rape. He knows he made a mistake in judgment the night before, but he certainly didn't force his attentions on the woman who's been stalking him for months.Problem is…Karina Harter has the bruises—and the DNA evidence—to make her claim convincing.And lies can lead to murder.Determined to isolate Luke, Karina goes to victims' rights advocate Ava Bixby of The Last Stand, hoping Ava will help put Luke behind bars. But Ava soon realizes she's defending the wrong victim.Problem is…switching her support to Luke could be dangerous—especially when she falls for him. Because Karina won't tolerate losing the man she wants to anyone. Least of all Ava…
The Perfect Liar: A Novel
by Thomas Christopher Greene"A taut, well-written thriller...The pace is crisp, the surprises keep coming, and there are two big ones that readers are unlikely to see coming." - Associated PressA seemingly perfect marriage is threatened by the deadly secrets husband and wife keep from each other.Susannah, a young widow and single mother, has remarried well: to Max, a charismatic artist and popular speaker whose career took her and her fifteen-year-old son out of New York City and to a quiet Vermont university town. Strong-willed and attractive, Susannah expects that her life is perfectly in place again. Then one quiet morning she finds a note on her door: I KNOW WHO YOU ARE. Max dismisses the note as a prank. But days after a neighborhood couple comes to dinner, the husband mysteriously dies in a tragic accident while on a run with Max. Soon thereafter, a second note appears on their door: DID YOU GET AWAY WITH IT?Both Susannah and Max are keeping secrets from the world and from each other—secrets that could destroy their family and everything they have built. Thomas Christopher Greene's The Perfect Liar is a thrilling novel told through the alternating perspectives of Susannah and Max with a shocking climax that no one will expect, from the bestselling author of The Headmaster’s Wife.
The Perfect Lie
by Sharon SalaFrom the New York Times–bestselling author comes a romantic suspense novel about a man who can&’t escape the sins of his past—or the woman who got away. Back from undercover work in the jungles of South America, CIA agent Jonah Slade has returned to discover that his former lover has been killed in cold blood, and her fifteen year-old-son has been kidnapped. And everything is tied to his very dangerous line of work . . . Years ago, Macie Blaine loved and lost Jonah to her sister Felicity, who eventually left him broken-hearted. Now, with her sister murdered and her nephew missing, he&’s the only one she can go to for help. But Macie holds a secret that could turn Jonah&’s whole life upside-down; a secret that could turn him away from her forever . . . With action that will thrill you and a romance that will leave you breathless, The Perfect Lie is &“a frighteningly real story of suspense and true romance, [with] characters who will grab your heart&” (RT Book Reviews).
The Perfect Lie: A page-turning thriller of intrigue and suspense
by Emily BarrEver needed to disappear?Critically acclaimed author Emily Barr transports readers to Venice for a dark journey as Lucy escapes her dangerous past. The Perfect Lie will enthral fans of Lucy Atkins and Paula Daly.'One of the most compelling page-turners around' - B Magazine For Lucy Riddick, Venice has always been the dream destination. A dream inspired by the pretty picture pinned to her mother's kitchen wall. To Lucy, Venice seems the ideal place to lose herself. And now she needs to do just that. The secret she's been keeping from her boyfriend and her friends has finally caught up with her and Lucy needs to disappear - and fast. There's no better time to pack her bags and head for Italy. But what if, when she sets foot in Venice, Lucy finds that the one thing she has been running from, the one thing she has been trying to escape, is already there, lying in wait for her? Time to run away again? Or time to end the chase, once and for all?What readers are saying about The Perfect Lie:'Gripped me from start to finish''Emily Barr has the knack of portraying settings vividly and makes you feel as if you are there. A great escapist read!''Amazing, incredibly written, fascinating and truly addictive'
The Perfect Lie: A page-turning thriller of intrigue and suspense
by Emily BarrEver needed to disappear?Critically acclaimed author Emily Barr transports readers to Venice for a dark journey as Lucy escapes her dangerous past. The Perfect Lie will enthral fans of Lucy Atkins and Paula Daly.'One of the most compelling page-turners around' - B Magazine For Lucy Riddick, Venice has always been the dream destination. A dream inspired by the pretty picture pinned to her mother's kitchen wall. To Lucy, Venice seems the ideal place to lose herself. And now she needs to do just that. The secret she's been keeping from her boyfriend and her friends has finally caught up with her and Lucy needs to disappear - and fast. There's no better time to pack her bags and head for Italy. But what if, when she sets foot in Venice, Lucy finds that the one thing she has been running from, the one thing she has been trying to escape, is already there, lying in wait for her? Time to run away again? Or time to end the chase, once and for all?What readers are saying about The Perfect Lie:'Gripped me from start to finish''Emily Barr has the knack of portraying settings vividly and makes you feel as if you are there. A great escapist read!''Amazing, incredibly written, fascinating and truly addictive'
The Perfect Lie: The addictive and unmissable heart-pounding thriller
by Jo SpainTHE LATEST PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CONFESSION"The Perfect Lie will pin you to your seat until you reach the last page" - Jane Casey"Another twisty and intense thriller from the great Jo Spain" - Adrian McKinty********He jumped to his death in front of witnesses. Now his wife is charged with murder.Five years ago, Erin Kennedy moved to New York following a family tragedy. She now lives happily with her detective husband in the scenic seaside town of Newport, Long Island. When Erin answers the door to Danny's police colleagues one morning, it's the start of an ordinary day. But behind her, Danny walks to the window of their fourth-floor apartment and jumps to his death.Eighteen months later, Erin is in court, charged with her husband's murder. Over that year and a half, Erin has learned things about Danny she could never have imagined. She thought he was perfect. She thought their life was perfect.But it was all built on the perfect lie.********Discover DI Tom Reynolds in the first instalment of Jo Spain's acclaimed detective series, With Our Blessing.For even more Jo Spain, check out her exciting and gripping thriller yet, Six Wicked Reasons.(P)2021 Quercus Editions Limited