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The Perfect Lie: The addictive and unmissable heart-pounding thriller
by Jo Spain'Superbly written, cinematic and pacey' Steve Cavanagh'Will keep you guessing and guessing' Cara Hunter'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.********'A jewel of a thriller' Heat'This will have you absolutely gripped' Prima
The Perfect Lie: the gripping new thriller from the bestselling author of Dirty Little Secrets
by Jo Spain'A fabulous page-turner that will keep you guessing and guessing' CARA HUNTER'Intense, clever writing and packed with twists and turns' DERVLA MCTIERNAN'Another twisty and intense thriller from the great Jo Spain' ADRIAN MCKINTYHe 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.'Superbly written, cinematic and pacy!' STEVE CAVANAGH'Domestic noir at its best' M. T. EDVARDSSON'Grabs you by the throat' LIZ NUGENT'A top-notch thriller' T. M. LOGAN'Chilling and all too plausible' JAMES OSWALD'I loved this book and it deserves to fly to the top of the charts' ELLY GRIFFITHS'A sure-fire smash hit!' CAZ FREAR'The Perfect Lie will pin you to your seat until you reach the last page' JANE CASEY'So good you won't want it to end' DAILY MAIL'A jewel of a thriller' HEAT'With so many "oh my gosh" moments, this will have you absolutely gripped' PRIMA'Be warned: this book will keep you up all night!' CLOSER
The Perfect Life: A Jaw-Dropping Psychological Suspense Thriller
by Valerie KeoghA London woman’s weekend getaway sets in motion a disorienting series of events that will unravel her perfect life in this suspenseful domestic noir.Molly Chatwell has a good job, a beautiful family, and a charming house in London. It all seems so perfect. But when her two children leave for university, Molly is overcome by a sense of emptiness. Determined to get out of her rut, she decides to go on a weekend trip with a few friends—even if her husband is too busy to join her.When Molly returns home, she is certainly a changed woman. The trip was a nightmare that she desperately wants to forget. But when the police arrive at her door and tell her that a body has been found with connections to her, Molly realizes that her all-too-perfect life is about to come apart at the seams.
The Perfect Life: The new gripping thriller you won’t be able to put down from the bestselling author of DAY OF THE ACCIDENT
by Nuala EllwoodHAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO BE SOMEONE ELSE?Vanessa has always found it easy to pretend to be somebody different, somebody better. When things get tough in her real life, all she has to do is throw on some nicer clothes, adopt a new accent and she can escape.That's how it started: looking round houses she couldn't possibly afford. Harmless fun really. Until it wasn't.Because a man who lived in one of those houses is dead.And everyone thinks Vanessa killed him...______________________Praise for Nuala Ellwood'A gripping, poignant novel ... I read it in one sitting' Rosamund Lupton'A clever, twisty plot that takes psychological mind games to a new level. Nuala Ellwood has done it again!' Jane Corry'This book will take all your expectations and upend them, making you question everything you thought you knew' Emma Kavanagh'Brilliantly compulsive and with one hell of a twist! I was consumed until the final heartbreaking page' Claire Douglas'Absolutely brilliant - exciting, clever, it deserves to be a bestseller' Priscilla Masters
The Perfect Marriage
by Jeneva RoseFrom multi-million-copy-bestselling author Jeneva Rose comes the definitive edition of her shocking breakout thriller, The Perfect Marriage. Fully reedited, it features a sneak peek of the first three chapters of the upcoming sequel, The Perfect Divorce.Sarah Morgan is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Washington, DC. With a perfect case record and having made named partner before the age of thirty-five, her life is going exactly as she planned.However, the same cannot be said for her husband, Adam, a failed author, who's grown to resent his wife's meteoric success as he feels it's come at the expense of their relationship.For almost two years, Adam has kept his affair with Kelly Summers a secret, but everything changes when her body is discovered at the couple's lake house and Adam is arrested on suspicion of murder.Sarah now finds herself facing her most challenging case yet when she vows to defend her husband--a man accused of murdering his mistress.While Adam is certainly guilty of sleeping with Kelly, the question remains: Is he guilty of killing her too?Read what everyone is saying about Jeneva Rose:'Whelp, binged the s*** out of this one!' Reader Review, 5 stars'What did I just read? Wow! What a shocking ending! I have seen this on so many IG posts that I knew I needed to get it!... Even though Gone Girl is used in so many analogies of talented writers, I feel she fits in this category of surprise! It is deserving of being one of the bestselling thrillers!' Reader Review, 5 stars'Holy moly if THIS BOOK isn't on your radar, it damn well should be!' Reader Review, 5 stars'My mind is still whirling with so many things! What did I just read?! How freaking fun was that wild ride?! How many more books exist like this? Wow. Suffice it to say, I've NEVER read a faster paced whodunnit in my entire life, and I was here for it!... I could NOT stop turning the pages!... if you see the truth coming, I will voluntarily eat my kindle. Loved it!!' Reader Review, 5 stars
The Perfect Marriage: A Completely Gripping Psychological Suspense
by Jeneva RoseOne million sold: “A tantalizing premise . . . twists at every turn . . . [A] masterful debut about betrayal and justice&” by a New York Times-bestselling author (Samantha M. Bailey, #1 national bestselling author of Watch Out for Her).Optioned by Picture Perfect Federation for development as a film or TV series Sarah Morgan is a successful and powerful defense attorney in Washington D.C. As a named partner at her firm, life is going exactly how she planned. The same cannot be said for her husband, Adam. He’s a struggling writer who has had little success in his career and he tires of his and Sarah’s relationship as she is constantly working. Out in the secluded woods, at the couple’s lake house, Adam engages in a passionate affair with Kelly Summers. But one morning everything changes. Kelly is found brutally stabbed to death and now, Sarah must take on her hardest case yet, defending her own husband, a man accused of murdering his mistress. The Perfect Marriage is a juicy, twisty, and utterly addictive thriller that will keep you turning pages. You won’t see the ending coming . . . guaranteed!&“Everything I want in a thriller. Sexy, shocking, and tense with an ending I never saw coming. Jeneva Rose is the queen of twists.&” —Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times–bestselling author on You Shouldn’t Have Come Here &“A twisty, compulsive book that will keep you reading all night! Fast-paced with crisp writing and an intriguing plot. Jeneva Rose is one to watch.&” —Samantha Downing, #1 international bestselling author of My Lovely Wife &“A book to be read in one gulp—this dastardly debut flies to a shocking reveal. I couldn’t put it down; I had to see what happened. Twists galore.&” —J.T. Ellison, New York Times–bestselling author of Her Dark Lies. <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Perfect Marriage: The brand-new edition of the multi-million-copy and New York Times bestselling global sensation
by Jeneva Rose'WHATTTTTTTT?????... This is the best book I think I've read this year.' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️HIS MISTRESS IS DEAD. HIS WIFE IS HIS ONLY HOPE.Sarah Morgan is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Washington, DC. With a perfect case record and having made named partner before the age of thirty-five, her life is going exactly as she planned.However, the same cannot be said for her husband, Adam, a failed author, who's grown to resent his wife's meteoric success as he feels it's come at the expense of their relationship.For almost two years, Adam has kept his affair with Kelly Summers a secret, but everything changes when her body is discovered at the couple's lake house and Adam is arrested on suspicion of murder.Sarah now finds herself facing her most challenging case yet when she vows to defend her husband--a man accused of murdering his mistress.While Adam is certainly guilty of sleeping with Kelly, the question remains: Is he guilty of killing her too?From multi-million-copy-bestselling author Jeneva Rose comes the definitive edition of her shocking breakout thriller, The Perfect Marriage. Fully reedited, it features a sneak peek of the first three chapters of the upcoming sequel, The Perfect Divorce.Read what everyone is saying about The Perfect Marriage:'Holy moly if THIS BOOK isn't on your radar, it damn well should be! A storyline that will hook you right from the get-go, characters that will keep you guessing and an ending that will literally blow your mind (and give you whiplash - I'm not kidding, my neck still hurts from this one)... the perfect binge read.' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I could NOT walk away. My emotions were pulled in every direction: sad, pissed, annoyed, confused, shocked. This was the perfect suspense plot with a twist. HIGHLY recommend.' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'My mind is still whirling with so many things! What did I just read?! How fun was that wild ride?! How many more books exist like this? Wow. Suffice it to say, I've NEVER read a faster paced whodunnit in my entire life, and I was here for it!' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'WOW, THIS WAS ONE HELL OF A MYSTERY...I was glued to the pages.' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'The ending completely and utterly blew me away' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Perfect Mother: A Novel
by Aimee MolloyTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An addictive psychological thriller about a group of women whose lives become unexpectedlyconnected when one of their newborns goes missing.A night out. A few hours of fun.That’s all it was meant to be.They call themselves the May Mothers—a group of new moms whose babies were born in the same month. Twice a week, they get together in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park for some much-needed adult time.When the women go out for drinks at the hip neighborhood bar, they want a fun break from their daily routine. But on this hot Fourth of July night, something goes terrifyingly wrong: one of the babies is taken from his crib. Winnie, a single mom, was reluctant to leave six-week-old Midas with a babysitter, but her fellow May Mothers insisted everything would be fine. Now he is missing. What follows is a heart-pounding race to find Midas, during which secrets are exposed, marriages are tested, and friendships are destroyed. Thirteen days. An unexpected twist. The Perfect Mother is a "true page turner." —B.A. Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors
The Perfect Mother: A gripping thriller with a nail-biting twist
by Aimee Molloy***Don't miss this instant New York Times bestseller*** Soon to be a major motion picture starring Scandal's Kerry Washington.'Wonderfully nuanced and compulsively readable' KERRY WASHINGTON'Thrilling . . . you'll think you have all figured out - until you realise you don't' MARIE CLAIRE'An electrifying thriller' PEOPLE, BOOK OF THE WEEK* * * We all want different things. Francie wants to be the perfect mother. Nell wants to escape the past. Collette wants to spend more time with her family. All Winnie wants is to have her baby back. When Nell suggests a night out in Brooklyn to her new mums' club, the others jump at the chance. But the evening takes a tragic turn when Winnie learns that her six-week-old son Midas has been kidnapped. As the investigation hits a dead end, Nell, Collette and Francie make it their mission to succeed where the police are failing. But as Winnie and those around her come under scrutiny from the media, damaging secrets come to light and friendships are pushed to the limit. Because people will do almost anything to protect the ones they love . . .* * *'A true page turner!' B.A. PARIS, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BREAKDOWN AND BEHIND CLOSED DOORS'A fast-paced, twisty, engrossing read - I loved it!' MEGAN MIRANDA, AUTHOR OF ALL THE MISSING GIRLS
The Perfect Murder
by Brenda NovakIf someone commits the perfect murder...For more than a year, Sebastian Costas has been trying to unravel the truth behind the murder of his ex-wife and son. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, he's convinced that her second husband-a cop-committed both murders, then faked his own death. Now Sebastian has followed the slimmest of leads to Sacramento...and that's where he finally gets the break he needs. Jane Burke, an investigator with The Last Stand, calls him in connection with a separate crime-a crime that could lead him straight to the man he's been looking for.Will he try it again?Once married to a serial killer, Jane has spent the past five years rebuilding her life. And with Sebastian she finally has a chance at happiness. But the man they're after is after them, too. For him this has become a personal battle, one he's determined to win. Whatever it takes...
The Perfect Murder
by Brenda NovakThe Perfect Murder by Brenda NovakThe Last Stand (Book 6)“Features a host of skillfully developed characters and intricate, multilayered plotting…Novak writes gripping romantic thrillers.”—Library JournalFor more than a year, Sebastian Costas has been trying to unravel the truth behind the murder of his ex-wife and son. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, he’s convinced that her second husband–a cop–committed both murders, then faked his own death. Now Sebastian has followed the slimmest of leads to Sacramento…and that’s where he finally gets the break he needs. Jane Burke, an investigator with The Last Stand, calls him in connection with a separate crime–a crime that could lead him straight to the man he’s been looking for.Once married to a serial killer, Jane has spent the past five years rebuilding her life. And with Sebastian she finally has a chance at happiness. But the man they’re after is after them, too. For him this has become a personal battle, one he’s determined to win. Whatever it takes…Originally published in 2009
The Perfect Murder (West Investigations #12)
by K.D. RichardsHer job is to track a murderer.His mission is to keep her alive. LA cop turned PI Travis Collins was a rookie when Chelsea Harper&’s father was put away for murder. Now Chelsea needs Travis to find the true culprit and clear her dad's name. When she narrowly misses being the victim of a hit-and-run, he starts believing that an innocent man is in prison. With the threat escalating and Travis determined to fight their growing attraction, can he lead Chelsea to the truth before a desperate killer succeeds a second time? From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the West Investigations series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Pursuit of the TruthBook 2: Missing at ChristmasBook 3: Christmas Data BreachBook 4: Shielding Her SonBook 5: Dark Water DisappearanceBook 6: Catching the Carling Lake KillerBook 7: Under the Cover of DarknessBook 8: A Stalker's PreyBook 9: Silenced WitnessBook 10: Lakeside SecretsBook 11: Under Lock and KeyBook 12: The Perfect Murder
The Perfect Murder: A Novel (Maximum Security #4)
by Kat Martin"Kat Martin is a fast gun when it comes to storytelling, and I love her books." —Linda Lael Miller, #1 New York Times bestselling authorNew York Times bestselling author Kat Martin is back with her most thrilling novel yet in the Maximum Security series—The Perfect Murder. Fans of Sandra Brown, Linda Howard and Julie Garwood will fall in love with The Max.The eldest of the three wealthy Garrett brothers, Reese Garrett is in the middle of a major purchase for his multimillion-dollar oil and gas company, Garrett Resources. The Poseidon offshore drilling platform venture will greatly enhance the company&’s value.But when Reese is on a trip out to see the rig, his helicopter crashes, leaving him hospitalized and two men dead. It&’s discovered the chopper was sabotaged, and Reese is determined to find out who&’s behind the crash—and whether he was the intended target. Then, when his lover, Kenzie, is accused of her ex-husband&’s murder—a man with a vested interest in the Poseidon deal—clues start pointing to a connection that puts Reese, Kenzie and her young son in the sights of a killer.From the Texas heat to the Louisiana bayous, Reese and his brothers must track down the truth before the body count gets any higher.Watch for The Perfect Murder, the latest in the bestselling Maximum Security series, coming soon!Maximum SecurityBook 1: The ConspiracyBook 2: The DeceptionBook 3: The Ultimate Betrayal
The Perfect Nanny: A Novel
by Leila SlimaniShe has the keys to their apartment. She knows everything. She has embedded herself so deeply in their lives that it now seems impossible to remove her. <p><p> When Myriam, a French-Moroccan lawyer, decides to return to work after having children, she and her husband look for the perfect nanny for their two young children. They never dreamed they would find Louise: a quiet, polite, devoted woman who sings to the children, cleans the family’s chic apartment in Paris’s upscale tenth arrondissement, stays late without complaint, and hosts enviable kiddie parties. But as the couple and the nanny become more dependent on one another, jealousy, resentment, and suspicions mount, shattering the idyllic tableau. <p> Building tension with every page, The Perfect Nanny is a compulsive, riveting, bravely observed exploration of power, class, race, domesticity, and motherhood—and the American debut of an immensely talented writer.
The Perfect Neighborhood: A Novel
by Liz AltermanLiz Alterman&’s engrossing novel is a thought-provoking read about the dark side of suburbia and the secrets of close-knit communities, perfect for fans of Joshilyn Jackson.When actress and model Allison Langley leaves her former rockstar husband, Christopher, in the middle of the night, it&’s all her Oak Hill neighbors can talk about. The gossip comes to an abrupt halt when five-year-old Billy Barnes goes missing on his walk home from kindergarten. Billy&’s mother, Rachel, blames herself for being at work and letting her only child walk alone. Cassidy, Billy&’s teenage babysitter, was also late to arrive on the afternoon he disappeared and blames herself for his disappearance. As the clock ticks down, police are unable to find any trace of Billy, forcing Rachel to ponder the enemies she&’s made in their well-off suburb. Could it be one of her neighbors who stole her son? Would they abduct Billy to hurt her? How easy would it be to take a child while the parents or nannies are distracted? When another child goes missing, the town is put under a microscope as the police try to get to the bottom of the disappearances. Will they be able to find the two children, or will it be too late? What secrets lie at the heart of this tragedy, and how far will one go to keep those dangerous secrets buried?
The Perfect Neighbors: A Novel
by Sarah PekkanenThe New York Times bestselling coauthor of the &“creepy-crawly tale&” (The New York Times Book Review) An Anonymous Girl and The Wife Between Us questions just how well we really know our neighbors in this &“deliciously fun beach read&” (People) about an idyllic neighborhood whose sublime façade hides shocking secrets. Newport Cove, where spontaneous block parties occur on summer nights and all of the streets are named for flowers, is proud of being one of the safest neighborhoods in America. It&’s also one of the most secret-filled. After a decade as a stay-at-home mom, Kellie Scott is back to work in an office. She&’s adjusting to high heels, scrambling to cook dinner for her family, and—following years of feeling invisible—soaking in the dangerous attention of a handsome colleague. Kellie&’s neighbor Susan Barrett begins every day with fresh resolutions: She won&’t eat any carbs, she&’ll go to bed at a reasonable hour, and she&’ll stop stalking her ex-husband and his new girlfriend. Gigi Kennedy&’s husband is running for political office, which means her old skeletons, ones she wants to keep hidden at any cost, are in danger of being dragged into the light. Then a new family moves into this peaceful cul-de-sac. Tessa Campbell seems pleasant enough, if a bit quiet. But soon it becomes clear that Tessa is hiding the most explosive secret of all—one with deadly consequences. Written in Sarah Pekkanen&’s signature &“gripping&” (People) style, The Perfect Neighbors &“transforms clichéd suburban troubles—from adolescent drama to infidelity—into a compelling, suspenseful tale&” (Kirkus Reviews).
The Perfect Neighbour: The Macgregors (MacGregors Series #11)
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMEThe last thing Preston McQuinn wants is a nosy neighbour. He wants peace, quiet and as little distraction as possible while he works on his new play. That's why he's in New York - where people leave each other alone. But Preston hadn't factored in cartoonist Cybil Campbell, the girl across the hall. Cybil is bright, beautiful, vivacious... and impossible to ignore. Thin walls and thick defences are no match for her irresistible charm. The Perfect Neighbour can be enjoyed as a hugely entertaining standalone novel. It is also the eighth instalment in the classic The MacGregors series, which begins with Playing the Odds and continues with Tempting Fate, All the Possibilities, One Man's Art, The MacGregor Brides, The Winning Hand and The MacGregor Grooms - all available as Ebooks for the first time. And look out for the prequel For Now, Forever, plus the historical MacGregor novel Rebellion and its companion novella In from the Cold. Includes a preview of Rebellion
The Perfect Ones: A Thriller
by Nicole HackettA picture-perfect trip goes horribly wrong in this fast-paced exploration of friendship and the dark side of social media, perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Andrea Bartz.Everyone wants to be them, but internet fame comes at a price…Two days after arriving in Iceland for a promotional trip, Instagram influencer Alabama Wood goes missing. With no leads, the Icelandic police start their investigation by focusing on the two influencers seemingly closest to Alabama on the trip: Celeste Reed, Alabama&’s best friend of ten years, and Hollie Goodwin, fitness guru and Alabama's unwilling idol.Celeste and Alabama have grown apart recently because Celeste has been too distracted by her five-year-old&’s behavioral issues and her husband&’s refusal to admit that there&’s a problem. What Celeste doesn&’t tell them is how she has been coping with these worries and how it involves Alabama in ways no one would guess.On the outside, Hollie appears to have everything—the husband, the body, and over one million Instagram followers. In reality, however, Hollie came to Iceland to escape the implosion of her life behind the screen. The only person who suspected something amiss behind Hollie&’s precisely filtered pictures is Alabama.As secrets are revealed and loyalties are tested, debut author Nicole Hackett asks: do we control our online image, or does it control us?
The Perfect Place to Die
by Bryce Moore"Fans of true-crime murder mysteries won't want to miss this one."—Booklist, STARRED ReviewStalking Jack the Ripper meets Devil in the White City in this terrifying historical fiction debut about one of the world's most notorious serial killers.In order to save her sister, Zuretta takes a job at an infamous house of horrors—but she might never escape.Zuretta never thought she'd encounter a monster. She had resigned herself to a quiet life in Utah. But when her younger sister, Ruby, travels to Chicago during the World's Fair, and disappears, Zuretta leaves home to find her.But 1890s Chicago is more dangerous and chaotic than she imagined. She doesn't know where to start until she learns of her sister's last place of employment...a mysterious hotel known as The Castle.Zuretta takes a job there hoping to learn more. And before long she realizes the hotel isn't what it seems. Women disappear at an alarming rate, she hears crying from the walls, and terrifying whispers follow her at night. In the end, she finds herself up against one of the most infamous mass murderers in American history—and his custom-built death trap.With real, terrifying quotes in front of each chapter, strong female characters, and unbearable suspense, The Perfect Place to Die is perfect for fans of true crime, horror, and the Stalking Jack the Ripper series.
The Perfect Plan: A Novel
by Bryan ReardonFrom New York Times bestselling author Bryan Reardon comes a tense, twisting story about two brothers locked together in a dangerous game—and an unforgettable tale of a family’s dark secrets.Liam Brennan teeters on the edge. Early one morning, he snaps, kidnapping a young woman who works for Drew Brennan, Liam’s older brother and the upstart candidate in a heated election. This sudden, vicious attack appears to be the beginning of an unthinkable spiral. But when it comes to the Brennan brothers, nothing is what it seems. To the rest of the world, Liam is the troubled problem child who grew up to be his brother’s enforcer, while Drew has always been the perfect son and a charismatic leader who has his sights set on the governor’s mansion with his charming and beautiful wife, Patsy, by his side. Now, as Liam tries to stay one step ahead of the authorities and his brother, every passing minute provides a deeper glimpse into the brothers’ past, long hidden behind a picture-perfect suburban veneer. With the threat of the truth surfacing, Liam and Drew are driven toward one final, desperate act...
The Perfect Plot
by Carolyn KeeneNancy's weekend at the former estate home of the late, great mystery writer Dorothea Burden turns out to be much more than an innocent exercise in fictional felonies when several jewel-encrusted figurines are stolen.
The Perfect Poison
by Amanda QuickShe can detect any poison. He can decipher any clue. To find a killer, they make a perfect pair...
The Perfect Prey (Detective John Stallings #2)
by James AndrusA TRUE HUNTER KNOWS. . .Spring break in Jacksonville, Florida. Pretty girls are everywhere—in the bars and dance clubs, on the beaches. None of them suspect the hot guy they're flirting with isn't what he seems. Because spring break is also hunting season. And it's time for the killing to begin. . .THE PERFECT TIME. . .Detective John Stallings is still raw from his last case, with a high profile and a failed marriage to show for it. All he needs is another serial killer. But while the methods differ, the string of blond, blue-eyed victims points to one thing: a psychopath with a terrifying agenda.TO STRIKE. . .There's no shortage of clues, but the target is clever, elusive, and ruthless. At this very moment, he's singling out the next innocent young thing who'll die for his pleasure. And soon Stallings will face a choice between the law he's trained to enforce, and his own need for vengeance. . .PRAISE FOR JAMES ANDRUS AND THE PERFECT WOMAN"This book moves with deadly speed and the assured hand of a writer who knows his stuff." --Michael Connelly"AN INSIDER'S VIEW OF HOW A TRUE POLICE INVESTIGATION UNFOLDS. IT'S AS CLOSE A LOOK AT POLICE WORK AS YOU CAN GET." –Elmore Leonard"ONE OF THE BEST COP NOVELS TO COME ALONG IN YEARS." --Jeffery Deaver
The Perfect Ruin: A Riveting New Psychological Thriller
by Shanora WilliamsA thrilling new novel of lies, deception, and revenge from the bestselling author, perfect for fans of B.A. Paris and Joshilyn Jackson! The glamour of Miami has a dark side in this twisting story where nothing is what it seems, as one wronged woman seeks to destroy the seemingly perfect life of one of the city&’s most revered socialites.&“A shocking, sensual thriller with sharp twists.&” —Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author of The Wives"Twisty and impossible to put down! 10/10 recommend." —Claire Contreras, New York Times bestselling author&“I was hooked from the very first twist.&” —Alessandra Torre, New York Times bestselling author of Every Last SecretBook Riot Best Summer 2021 ThrillersBiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Summer 2021 Thrillers, Mysteries, And Suspense NovelsPublishers Marketplace BUZZ BOOKS SelectionBookBub Best Thrillers and Mysteries Coming Out This Summer A brutal tragedy ended Ivy Hill&’s happy family and childhood. Now in her twenties and severely troubled, she barely has a life—or much to live for. Until the day she discovers the name of the woman who destroyed her world: Lola Maxwell—the mega-wealthy socialite with a heart, Miami&’s beloved &“first lady&” of charity. Accomplished, gorgeous, and oh-so-caring, Lola has the best of everything—and doesn&’t deserve any of it. So it&’s only right that Ivy take it all away . . . Little by little, Ivy infiltrates Lola&’s elite circle, becomes her new best friend—and plays Lola&’s envious acquaintances and hangers-on against her. But seducing Lola&’s handsome, devoted surgeon husband turns into a passionate dream Ivy suddenly can&’t control. And soon, an insidious someone will twist Ivy&’s revenge into a nightmare of deception, secrets, and betrayal that Ivy may not wake up from . . . &“An ideal summer read.&” —Booklist, STARRED REVIEW &“This fast-paced and incredibly entertaining book is perfect for devouring by the poolside.&”—Off the Shelf