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The Next Deadly Chapter (Mystery Bookshop)
by V.M. BurnsMichigan bookshop owner and mystery writer Samantha Washington is engaged to be married—but she may have to step over a few bodies before she walks down the aisle . . . All Sam wanted was to make a good impression on her fiancé Frank&’s mother, the very proper Dr. Camilia Patterson. But when Nano Jo and the lively ladies of Shady Acres Retirement Village throw a surprise bridal shower for Sam at the Four Feathers Casino—watch out! Things spin out of control faster than a roulette wheel. Fortunately, Sam knows when to fold &’em and slips back to her room to work on her latest historical mystery set between the wars, in which a houseguest meets a grim end at an English country manor. The morning after brings another rude surprise. Sam gets a frantic call from Camilia, who&’s discovered a dead body in her room. Now winning over her soon-to-be mother-in-law means keeping the good doctor out of a potential scandal and attempting to discreetly solve a murder without ruffling any feathers. For that she&’ll need the help of Nano Jo—not exactly the soul of discretion—Detective &“Stinky&” Pitt, and the ladies—because the casino killer keeps upping the ante. . . Praise for Murder on Tour&“This novel, like Burns&’s others, wipes the mind clean of anything but pure enjoyment.&” —New York Times Book Review
The Next Girl
by Pip DrysdaleFor fans of The Perfect Girlfriend, The Flight Attendant, and Promising Young Woman, a compulsively readable suspense novel about a woman who will stop at nothing to expose the dark secrets of a powerful man—with shocking results.A bad day at work. A drunken night. A rogue Instagram follow. That&’s all it takes to ruin a life...but whose life will be ruined? When Billie wakes up in a strange guy&’s bed, her first thought is: What happened last night? She can&’t even remember meeting him. And how the hell did she get to Coney Island? Then reality bites and the memories flood in—the reason she was in that bar drinking to start with was because today she&’s going to get fired. Yesterday, her law firm lost a high-profile assault case: Samuel Grange v Jane Delaney. And it looked like it was her fault. It wasn&’t. Yet now Samuel Grange is free to drive off into the sunset in his Porsche and do it all again to another woman. And all Billie can think is: What about the next girl? And the one after that? But there is nothing she can do to stop him. Unless…She could expose the truth about him on her own. Then everyone would see what he is really like. She could make sure he&’ll never be able to do it again. The problem is, the only way to protect the next girl is to become the next girl. And, well, that could be a little risky...even deadly.
The Next Girl
by Pip DrysdalePromising Young Woman meets High Fidelity in the dark and twisty thriller from the bestselling author of The Sunday Girl, The Strangers We Know and The Paris Affair.A bad day at work. A drunken night. A rogue Instagram follow. That&’s all it takes to ruin a life … The question is, whose life will be ruined? When Billie wakes up in a strange guy&’s bed, her first thought is: what happened last night? She can't even remember meeting him. And how the hell did she get to Coney Island? Then reality bites and the memories flood in – the reason she was in that bar to start with: today she's going to get fired. Because yesterday her law firm lost a big case: Samuel Grange v Jane Delaney. And it looked like it was her fault. It wasn't. Yet now Samuel Grange is free to drive off into the sunset in his stupid Porsche and do it all again to another woman. And all Billie can think is: What about the next girl? And the one after that? But there is nothing she can do to stop him. Unless ... She could expose the truth about him on her own. Then everyone would see what he was really like. And he wouldn't be able to do it again. The problem is, the only way to protect the next girl is to become the next girl. And, well, that could be a little risky ... even deadly.Praise for The Next Girl &‘Original. Breathtaking. Dangerous. The Next Girl is compulsory reading from an author at the top of her game.&’ Loraine Peck, author of The Second Son &‘It hooked me in and left me breathless. Set aside your weekend because you won&’t be able to put it down.&’ Petronella McGovern, author of The Liars &‘Fierce, smart and packed with tension, The Next Girl grabbed me from the first page.&’ Ashley Kalagian Blunt, author of Dark Mode 'Pip Drysdale is one of the brightest new stars in the realm of first-person psychological suspense … Romantic suspense for the Netflix generation.' Canberra Times &‘A twisty, suspenseful thriller with a heroine who makes doing bad things seem right.&’ Tim Ayliffe, author of The Enemy Within
The Next Killing
by Rebecca DrakeTrust Your Fear. . .For one hundred years, the best girls have come to St. Ursula's Preparatory Academy to learn. To achieve. To make both memories and friends. But now, it's where they also come to die. . . Watch Your Back. . .When the first body is found, the police call it an accident--an initiation ritual gone terribly wrong. But the students know something isn't right at St. Ursula's. There are sounds in the darkened corridors, a figure glimpsed between the trees, locked doors somehow opened. Someone is watching them, judging them, hating them. . .killing them. . . Or You'll Never Leave Alive. . .A twisted psychopath is turning the quiet campus into a school of fear. No sins will go unpunished. No girl will escape justice. And everyone will have a chance to join a serial killer's exclusive club. . .. Praise For Rebecca Drake's Don't Be Afraid"Read this alone, late at night, and you won't be afraid--you'll be terrified." --Wendy Corsi Staub, New York Times bestselling author "Fast, sharp, and super creepy. Get ready to have your socks scared off." --J.A. Konrath, author of Rusty Nail
The Next Mrs Parrish: The thrilling sequel to the million-copy-bestselling Reese’s Book Club pick The Last Mrs. Parrish
by Liv ConstantineAmber Patterson Parrish has come a long way. Hard work and immaculate planning turned her from invisible wallflower to prominent socialite, but there have been bumps along the way. Less than a year after her husband Jackson's tax-evasion scandal, Amber reigns supreme over the Bishops Harbor community. But with Jackson being released from prison, Amber's free time - and money - is vanishing. Meanwhile, Daphne Parrish left Bishops Harbor after her divorce from Jackson, swearing she would never go back. But when one of her daughters runs away from home, desperate to see her father, Daphne agrees to return for the summer. Jackson swears he's a changed man, but Daphne knows all too well that he can't be trusted. When a ghost from Amber's past emerges looking for revenge, these three find unlikely allies in one another. But who is playing who? When all is said and done, they'll have to fight tooth and nail for everything they have left in this zero-sum game. With shocking turns and entertaining characters, The Next Mrs. Parrish will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about duplicity and betrayal.READERS LOVE LIV CONSTANTINE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kept me enthralled' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a brilliant read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Surprising, thrilling and unputdownable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'WOW, I wasn't expecting that' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Devoured in one sitting'
The Next Mrs. Parrish: A Novel
by Liv ConstantineINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The thrilling sequel to the million-copy-bestselling Reese&’s Book Club pick The Last Mrs. Parrish! &“Delicious and shocking.&”—Jeneva Rose&“A brilliant page-turner.&”—Lisa Gardner&“One hell of a ride!&”—Andrea Bartz CBS NEW YORK BOOK CLUB PICK • Daphne and Amber Parrish are thrust back into each other&’s lives upon the resurgence of a long-forgotten threat, forcing a vicious game of cat and mouse where everything is on the line.Amber Patterson Parrish has come a long way. Hard work and immaculate planning turned her from invisible wallflower to prominent socialite, though there have been bumps along the way. Less than a year after her husband Jackson&’s tax-evasion scandal, Amber reigns supreme over the Bishops Harbor community. But with Jackson being released from prison, Amber&’s free time—and money—is vanishing.Meanwhile, Daphne Parrish left Bishops Harbor after her divorce from Jackson, swearing she would never go back. But when one of her daughters runs away from home, desperate to see her father, Daphne agrees to return for the summer for their daughters&’ sake. Jackson swears he&’s a changed man, but Daphne knows all too well that he can&’t be trusted.When a ghost from Amber&’s past emerges looking for revenge, these three figures find unlikely allies in one another. But who is playing who? When all is said and done, they&’ll have to fight tooth and nail for everything they have left in this zero-sum game.With shocking turns and entertaining characters, The Next Mrs. Parrish will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about duplicity and betrayal.
The Next Right Thing: A Novel
by Dan BardenSouthern California home builder extraordinaire Randy Chalmers has to admit he'd be dead or in prison were it not for his best friend, lawyer, and Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor, Terry Elias. A former police officer, Randy narrowly escaped being an evening news highlight during years ravaged by anger and alcohol. Thanks to Terry's coaching and an endless stream of caffeine-fueled AA meetings, Randy's been off the booze for eight years, has a successful new career, and is thriving in a healthy relationship with his vegan yoga-instructor girlfriend. All is well . . . until sponsor Terry, himself supposedly sober for fifteen years, is found dead of a heroin overdose. How could Terry, who had dragged so many others from the edge, jump off himself? Convinced that something (or someone) must have pushed him, Randy is soon off on a dry-drunk quest for answers--and possibly revenge. He discovers a trail of dirty secrets that lead to missing persons, shady real estate deals, hydroponic pot farms, and Internet pornography. When his suspicions ultimately connect Terry's death to the activities of a recently appointed Superior Court judge--who just happens to be dating Randy's ex-wife--Randy has to ask himself: Is he really on to something or just suffering from grief and paranoia? Will his increasingly frenzied behavior ruin his current relationship and his chances of regaining custody of his daughter? Will he destroy the life that he has worked so hard to achieve? Will he reach for a drink? The Next Right Thing is a hilarious and harrowing combination of thriller and recovery tale, equal parts hard-earned wisdom and old-fashioned suspense.
The Next Sure Thing (Rapid Reads)
by Richard WagameseCree Thunderboy wants nothing less than to be the next great blues man. But, playing to tiny audiences in shabby rooms like Shelly's Crab Shack, his career is stalled. Then at the race track he meets Win Hardy, a seemingly charming rogue who spots Cree's knack for picking winning horses. He offers to record his first CD and send him on tour, as long as Cree can keep coming up with the hot tips at the track. Things are looking good for Cree until he discovers Win's connections to the mob and his violent response to anything that doesn't go his way. And when things inevitably go bad, Cree discovers that in life and in gambling there is never really the next sure thing.
The Next Target
by Nikki AranaIt only took one bullet. Austia's friend and student fell dead. And with a glimpse of a newspaper headline, the young and recently widowed Austia knows more about what happened than the police. From that fatal night, Austia's secret outreach to the U.S. Muslim community--in the guise of English language classes--becomes a target. Local Muslim extremists set their sights on ending her ministry and even her life. And the women she ministers to will be next.A thick web of deceit closes in around Austia, and her circle of friends becomes smaller by the day, even as she finally opens herself to the idea of falling in love again. But who can she trust? Facing a spiritual battle that proves more treacherous than it at first seemed, Austia's convictions are tested to their limits and her heart becomes primed for breaking. She must ask herself: how much she will risk to stay true to her herself, her faith, and to the lives of the women she serves?
The Next Time I Die
by Jason StarrA paranoid thriller in the mind-bending tradition of Philip K. Dick and The Twilight Zone, THE NEXT TIME I DIE will draw you into its claustrophobic web of suspense and leave you questioning everything you think you know.DYING WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING. Steven Blitz didn&’t think about his own safety when he saw the man trying to force a woman into his car. He stepped in to defend her, and got a knife to the gut for his troubles. But when he wakes up in the hospital from what should have been a fatal wound, he finds the whole world changed – a different president in the White House, a loving family when he&’d been on the verge of divorce, more money in the bank than he&’s ever seen. There&’s a dark side, though: in this world, Steven Blitz is not a good man. And now he&’s got to get himself out of serious trouble without even knowing what it is he&’s done wrong. &“Jason Starr is the first writer of his generation to convincingly update the modern crime novel by giving it provocative new spins.&”—Bret Easton Ellis
The Next Time You Die
by Harry HunsickerWhen a bourbon-swilling Baptist preacher hires private detective Lee Henry Oswald to find a stolen file, Oswald figures it's a painless infusion of cash. But then a psychopathic hit man shows up.
The Next Time You See Me
by Holly Goddard Jones"The lonely cast of outcasts in The Next Time You See Me has enough heartache for a whole jukebox full of country songs. Holly Goddard Jones spins a tight if heartbreaking tale, always keeping the reader leaning forward." --Stewart O'Nan, author of Songs for the MissingIn The Next Time You See Me, the disappearance of one woman, the hard-drinking and unpredictable Ronnie Eastman, reveals the ambitions, prejudices, and anxieties of a small southern town and its residents. There's Ronnie's sister Susanna, a dutiful but dissatisfied schoolteacher, mother, and wife; Tony, a failed baseball star-turned-detective; Emily, a socially awkward thirteen-year-old with a dark secret; and Wyatt, a factory worker tormented by a past he can't change and by a love he doesn't think he deserves. Connected in ways they cannot begin to imagine, their stories converge in a violent climax that reveals not just the mystery of what happened to Ronnie but all of their secret selves.ces, and anxieties of a small southern town and its residents, who are all connected, sometimes in unexpected ways. Emily; Susannah; Tony, a failed baseball star-turned-detective, aspiring to be the county's first black sheriff; and Wyatt, a fifty-five-year-old factory worker tormented by a past he can't change and by a love he doesn't think he deserves. Their stories converge in a violent climax that reveals not just the mystery of what happened to Ronnie but all of their secret selves.
The Next To Die
by Kevin O'BrienA chilling read from king of the Seattle serial killer thriller and New York Times bestseller, Kevin O'Brien. Perfect for fans of Chris Carter, Karin Slaughter and Mary Burton.Everybody has their secrets. Everyone has something to hide: the virile, all-American husband. The intelligent golden girl. The blissfully-happy newlyweds. But someone has uncovered their darkest secrets. Someone is keeping a very close eye. Someone who will stop at nothing to make them pay for the sins they have hidden for so long.
The Next To Die
by Kevin O'BrienEveryone Has Something To Hide. . .The virile, all-American husband. The brainy golden girl. The happily-wed bi-coastal couple.Someone Is Watching. . .Someone who has uncovered their darkest secrets. Someone who is hell-bent on making them pay for their sins. . .No One Suspects The Truth. . . Now there is no escaping the shadowy jury that watches their every move. Infiltrates every part of their lives. Stalking. Judging. Condemning. Punishment will be swift. . .severe. . .final. . .death.". . .surprisingly engaging. . ." --Publishers Weekly"Fast-paced. . .powerful. . .full of surprises. . ." --Detroit Free Press
The Next Victim
by Jonnie JacobsThe last time Kali spoke to her brother, he was desperate to tell her something but too drunk to get it out. Now he's dead, an apparent suicide. That is shocking, but the cops have more bad news.
The Next to Die (A Dylan Kasper Thriller)
by Elliot SweeneyYears after his daughter&’s death, a former London cop is on the trail of an insidious criminal conspiracy in this &“remarkably assured debut&” thriller (Diamond Dagger Award–winning author Andrew Taylor). Dylan Kasper is stuck. Living in self-imposed reclusion from his former life in the Metropolitan police, he&’s been in a downward spiral since his daughter&’s suicide five years ago. But all that changes when the son of an esteemed professor jumps in front of atrain—an eerie echo of his daughter&’s death. His former colleagues call it suicide, but Kasper knows there&’s more to the story. Taking on the investigation himself, Kasper soon discovers the kind of trouble young teacher was in. With nowhere to run, he thought suicide was the only way to keep his family safe. And as Kasper continues to dig for the truth—and the connection to his own tragic past—he finds himself a target of some very dangerous enemies . . .
The Next to Die (The Allerton Avenue Precinct Novels #1)
by Richard FliegelWhen New York sergeant Shelly Lowenkopf is shipped out of the Bronx on a brief assignment in California, he&’s like a fish out of water in the Tinseltown glitz. As police consultant on a movie set, he runs into real-life drama when a movie executive is murdered. The Next to Die is the 1st book in the Allerton Avenue Precinct Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Next to Die: A Novel
by Sophie HannahThe New York Times bestselling author of The Monogram Murders and Woman with a Secret returns with a disturbing tale of psychological suspense and obsession that hits at the heart of some of our most precious relationships.What if having a best friend could put you in the crosshairs of a killer?A psychopath the police have dubbed “Billy Dead Mates” is targeting pairs of best friends, and killing them one by one. Before they die, each victim is given a small white book.For months, detectives have failed to catch Billy, or figure out what the white books symbolize and why the killer leaves them behind. The police are on edge; the public in a panic. Then a woman, scared by what she’s seen on the news, comes forward. What she reveals shocks the investigators and adds another troubling layer to an already complex case.Stand-up comedian Kim Tribbeck has one of Billy’s peculiar little books. A stranger gave it to her at a gig she did last year. Was the stranger Billy, and is he targeting her—or is it something more nefarious? Kim has no friends and trusts no one, so how—and why—could Billy Dead Mates want to target her? If it’s not her, then who will be the next to die?Sophie Hannah raises the stakes with each successive page in this haunting and twisting thriller that reaffirms her place as one of today’s most talented suspense writers.
The Next to Die: the must-read thriller in a gripping new series (A Dylan Kasper Thriller)
by Elliot F. SweeneyFive years since his daughter's death. Now it's happening again.**A Sunday Times pick of the week**'The Next to Die is a remarkably assured debut. It oozes the sour tang of authenticity, mingling psychiatry and crime with the mean streets of London.' Andrew Taylor'Pitch-perfect tone and quality, a terrific debut.' Amer Anwar'A superb, heart-thumping thriller. Without doubt my favourite read of the year.' Carol Wyer'Hooked me immediately with its formidable pace and fluid style.' James Oswald'Outstanding. Gritty and compelling with a cast of richly-drawn characters, this is an exceptional book. That ending - wow!' D. S. ButlerDylan Kasper is stuck. Living in self-imposed reclusion from his former life in the police, he's been in a downward spiral since his daughter's death five years ago.All that changes when the son of an esteemed professor jumps under an inner-city train. His former colleagues call it suicide, but Kasper knows different. This has all happened before - to him, and his dead daughter.Taking on the investigation himself, Kasper soon realises the terrible trouble young Tommy had found himself in. With nowhere to run, he thought suicide was the only way to keep his family safe.But before long, Kasper's investigation makes him target number one. Can he keep his demons in check and stay alive long enough to bring those responsible to justice?(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
The Next to Die: the must-read thriller in a gripping new series (A Dylan Kasper Thriller)
by Elliot F. SweeneyFive years since his daughter's death. Now it's happening again.'The Next to Die is a remarkably assured debut. It oozes the sour tang of authenticity, mingling psychiatry and crime with the mean streets of London.' Andrew Taylor'Pitch-perfect tone and quality, a terrific debut.' Amer Anwar'A superb, heart-thumping thriller. Without doubt my favourite read of the year.' Carol Wyer'Hooked me immediately with its formidable pace and fluid style.' James Oswald'Outstanding. Gritty and compelling with a cast of richly-drawn characters, this is an exceptional book. That ending - wow!' D. S. ButlerDylan Kasper is stuck. Living in self-imposed reclusion from his former life in the police, he's been in a downward spiral since his daughter's death five years ago.All that changes when the son of an esteemed professor jumps under an inner-city train. His former colleagues call it suicide, but Kasper knows different. This has all happened before - to him, and his dead daughter.Taking on the investigation himself, Kasper soon realises the terrible trouble young Tommy had found himself in. With nowhere to run, he thought suicide was the only way to keep his family safe.But before long, Kasper's investigation makes him target number one. Can he keep his demons in check and stay alive long enough to bring those responsible to justice?
The Niagara Falls Mystery (Boxcar Children Special #8)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThis is the Boxcar Children's first trip to Canada, and they are very eager to explore Niagara Falls and all of the attractions in the area. They are even more thrilled when a friend of Grandfather's asks if they want to help out in his souvenir shop. But then valuable things begin to disappear from the store. The Boxcar Children must find out who is responsible!
The Nice Guys: The Official Movie Novelization
by Charles ArdaiHolland March is a private eye with a defective nose and a broken arm. Jackson Healy is the tough guy who put him in a cast. Not the two most likely men to team up to hunt for a missing girl, or look into the suspicious death of a beautiful porn star, or go up against a conspiracy of the rich and powerful that stretches from Detroit to D.C. Hell, they're not the most likely pair to team up to do anything. But there you go. And if they somehow survive this case, they might just find they like each other.But let's be honest. They probably won't survive it.
The Nicholas Factor
by Walter Dean MyersCollege freshman Gerald McQuillen is recruited by a government agent to infiltrate an elitist international student society suspected of right-wing extremist tendencies.
The Nicholas Feast (Gil Cunningham #2)
by Pat McIntoshGlasgow 1492. Gil Cunningham remarked later that if he had known he would find a corpse in the university coalhouse, he would never have gone to the Arts Faculty feast.In this mysterious adventure Gil Cunningham returns to his old university for the Nicholas Feast, where he and his colleagues are entertained by a play presented by some of the students. One of the actors, William Irvine, is later found murdered and Gil assisted by Alys, begins to disentangle a complex web of espionage and blackmail involving William's tutors and fellow students. Matters are further complicated by the arrival of Gil's formidable mother who is determined to inspect his betrothed. Little do Alys and Gil realise that it will be she who provides the final, vital key to unmask the murderer and lay his motives clear.
The Nicholas Feast: A Gil Cunningham Murder Mystery (Gil Cunningham Murder Mystery Ser.)
by Pat McIntoshGlasgow 1492. Gil Cunningham remarked later that if he had known he would find a corpse in the university coalhouse, he would never have gone to the Arts Faculty feast.In this mysterious adventure Gil Cunningham returns to his old university for the Nicholas Feast, where he and his colleagues are entertained by a play presented by some of the students. One of the actors, William Irvine, is later found murdered and Gil assisted by Alys, begins to disentangle a complex web of espionage and blackmail involving William's tutors and fellow students. Matters are further complicated by the arrival of Gil's formidable mother who is determined to inspect his betrothed. Little do Alys and Gil realise that it will be she who provides the final, vital key to unmask the murderer and lay his motives clear.