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The Toll House: A thoroughly chilling ghost story to keep you up through autumn nights
by Carly ReagonThe spine-tingling ghost story everyone is raving about: 'If you like a good ghost story put this chilling thriller to the very top of your reading list' Sarah Pearse author of THE SANATORIUM'Will keep you up long after the witching hour' Rebecca Netley author of THE WHISTLING'A satisfyingly good old-fashioned ghost story'Susan Stokes-Chapman author of PANDORA'I hoovered this up in one go.' Natasha Pulley author of THE WATCHMAKER OF FILIGREE STREET'A book that feels like it's watching you . . . unsettling and gripping' Cari Thomas author of THREADNEEDLE________The past isn't always dead and buried.A house with history. That's how the estate agent described the old toll house on the edge of the town. For Kelda it's the perfect rural home for her young son Dylan after a difficult few years.But when Kelda finds a death mask concealed behind one of the walls, everything changes. Inexplicable things happen in the house, Kelda cannot shake the feeling of being watched and Dylan is plagued by nightmares, convinced he can see figures in his room. As Dylan's behaviour becomes increasingly challenging, Kelda seeks answers in the house's mysterious past. But she's running out of time. Because something has awoken.And now it won't rest . . .________'Beautifully written. Carly Reagon is one to watch.' C.J. Cooke author of THE LIGHTHOUSE WITCHES'Had me turning pages late into the night' Anita Frank author of THE LOST ONES'An edge-of-the-seat, nail-biting read. I loved it.' Kate Hamer author of THE GIRL IN THE RED COAT
The Tolling of Mercedes Bell: A Novel
by Jennifer Dwight"Full of surprises with impressive twists…&” —Suspense Magazine "The Tolling of Mercedes Bell is an unforgettable page-turner—a must read by all!&” —San Francisco Book Review Recently widowed and adapting to the challenges of single motherhood, Mercedes Bell is a paralegal at Crenshaw, Slayne & McDonough when she meets Jack Soutane, a dashing San Francisco lawyer who has recently begun leasing office space from the firm. It&’s the 1980s. The crack epidemic, homelessness, and AIDS explode on the scene, Jack&’s law practice booms—and the Crenshaw firm eagerly shares his bounty. Meanwhile, despite all the warning signs, Mercedes falls under Jack&’s spell. When calamity strikes and Jack succumbs to his own dark surprise, Mercedes finds herself in a race to survive and to protect her daughter. In order to do so, she must make sense of wildly inconsistent information—and face the truths that emerge. Compelling and full of suspense, The Tolling of Mercedes Bell is a story about honesty in the face of deception, courage in the pursuit of happiness, and the unexpected places that quest can lead.
The Tolls of Death (Last Templar Mysteries 17): A riveting and gritty medieval mystery
by Michael JecksDetained in a Cornish village, can Sir Baldwin and Simon discover who is behind a series of devastating attacks? Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock's seventeenth mystery, The Toll of Death, is a compelling tale of evil and darkness, from much-loved medieval adventure writer, Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Ellis Peters. 'If you care for a well-researched visit to medieval England, don't pass this series' - Historical Novels ReviewSummer 1323: in the Cornish village of Cardinham, a penniless young woman is found hanged alongside the dead bodies of her children. Passing through the village on the final leg of their long journey home, friends Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock are detained and tasked with leading the investigation.Simon and Baldwin quickly discover the young woman's death is not an isolated incident. And as the escape of a traitor threatens to embroil the country in a new civil war, they must look beyond friendships and family loyalties to find an evil killer - and secure the safety of Cardinham, and all who dwell there. What readers are saying about The Tolls of Death: '[A] gripping story of murder and suspense''Thoroughly recommend this for anyone who is interested in medieval times - the background, as always, is authentic and the fictional characters so believable''Five stars'
The Tom Reynolds Mysteries
by Jo SpainThe Tom Reynolds Mysteries: the first three books in the stunning crime series by the bestselling author of The ConfessionWith Our Blessing (Book 1)It's true what they say . . . revenge is sweet.1975A baby, minutes old, is forcibly taken from its devastated mother.2010The body of an elderly woman is found in a Dublin public park in the depths of winter. Detective Inspector Tom Reynolds is on the case. He's convinced the murder is linked to historical events that took place in the notorious Magdalene Laundries. Reynolds and his team follow the trail to an isolated convent in the Irish countryside. But once inside, it becomes disturbingly clear that the killer is amongst them . . . and is determined to exact further vengeance for the sins of the past.Beneath the Surface (Book 2)Late at night, two powerful men meet in a secret location to discuss a long-nurtured plan about to come to fruition. One is desperate to know there is nothing standing in their way -- the other assures him everything is taken care of. Hours later, a high-ranking government official called Ryan Finnegan is brutally slain in the most secure building in Ireland -- Leinster House, the seat of parliament. Inspector Tom Reynolds and his team are called in to uncover the truth behind the murder. At first, all the evidence hints at a politically motivated crime, until a surprise discovery takes the investigation in a dramatically different direction. Suddenly the motive for murder has got a lot more personal . . . but who benefits the most from Ryan's death?Sleeping Beauties (Book 3) A young woman, Fiona Holland, has gone missing from a small Irish village. A search is mounted, but there are whispers. Fiona had a wild reputation. Was she abducted, or has she run away? A week later, a gruesome discovery is made in the woods at Ireland's most scenic beauty spot -- the valley of Glendalough. The bodies are all young women who disappeared in recent years. D.I. Tom Reynolds and his team are faced with the toughest case of their careers -- a serial killer, who hunts vulnerable women, and holds his victims captive before he ends their lives. Soon the race is on to find Fiona Holland before it's too late . . .
The Tom Reynolds Mysteries: An Inspector Tom Reynolds Mystery (An\inspector Tom Reynolds Mystery Ser. #2)
by Jo SpainThe Tom Reynolds Mysteries: the first three books in the stunning crime series by the bestselling author of The Confession With Our Blessing (Book 1) It's true what they say . . . revenge is sweet. 1975 A baby, minutes old, is forcibly taken from its devastated mother. 2010 The body of an elderly woman is found in a Dublin public park in the depths of winter. Detective Inspector Tom Reynolds is on the case. He's convinced the murder is linked to historical events that took place in the notorious Magdalene Laundries. Reynolds and his team follow the trail to an isolated convent in the Irish countryside. But once inside, it becomes disturbingly clear that the killer is amongst them . . . and is determined to exact further vengeance for the sins of the past. Beneath the Surface (Book 2)Late at night, two powerful men meet in a secret location to discuss a long-nurtured plan about to come to fruition. One is desperate to know there is nothing standing in their way -- the other assures him everything is taken care of. Hours later, a high-ranking government official called Ryan Finnegan is brutally slain in the most secure building in Ireland -- Leinster House, the seat of parliament. Inspector Tom Reynolds and his team are called in to uncover the truth behind the murder. At first, all the evidence hints at a politically motivated crime, until a surprise discovery takes the investigation in a dramatically different direction. Suddenly the motive for murder has got a lot more personal . . . but who benefits the most from Ryan's death?Sleeping Beauties (Book 3) A young woman, Fiona Holland, has gone missing from a small Irish village. A search is mounted, but there are whispers. Fiona had a wild reputation. Was she abducted, or has she run away? A week later, a gruesome discovery is made in the woods at Ireland's most scenic beauty spot -- the valley of Glendalough. The bodies are all young women who disappeared in recent years. D.I. Tom Reynolds and his team are faced with the toughest case of their careers -- a serial killer, who hunts vulnerable women, and holds his victims captive before he ends their lives. Soon the race is on to find Fiona Holland before it's too late . . .
The Tom Thomson Mystery: Canadian Historical Mysteries (Canadian Historical Mysteries)
by Nancy M. BellTom Thomson, one of the painters belonging to the Canadian Group of Seven, disappearedon Canoe Lake in 1917. His death was confirmed eight days later when his body wasrecovered. Did he commit suicide or was there foul play at work? Was he murdered bysomeone who owed him money, by a pregnant girlfriend or was it just an accident? His deathon Canoe Lake leaves us with many questions.
The Tom Thorne Collection, Books 2-4: Scaredy Cat, Lazy Bones and The Burning Girl
by Mark BillinghamAvailable together for the first time at a special price, the classic, thrilling, groundbreaking books 2-4 in the iconic Tom Thorne series by No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Mark Billingham.'[Thorne] is one of the most compelling figures in contemporary crime fiction' DAILY MAIL'Billingham is always a must-read' HARLAN COBEN ----------SCAREDY CATA vicious killer follows his victim home and strangles her in front of her child. Across London a second body is discovered at the back of King's Cross station. And these grisly events eerily echoes the murder of two previous women, stabbed to death months before on the same day.DI Tom Thorne sees the link and comes to a horrifying conclusion: two killers are way more deadly than one . . .----------LAZYBONESIt's only ten days since Douglas Remfry's release from prison, having served seven years for rape, and now he's dead: naked on a bare mattress in a grubby north London hotel room. Someone knew he was coming out. Someone wanted to mete out some punishment of their own.And when a second sex offender is found dead, DI Tom Thorne knows he has a vicious vigilante on his hands . . .----------THE BURNING GIRLX marks the spot - and when that spot is a corpse's naked back and the X is carved in blood, DI Tom Thorne is in no doubt that the dead man is the latest victim of a particularly vicious killer. But when an X is carved on Thorne's own front door, he knows the smouldering embers of this case are about to erupt into flames . . .
The Tom Thorne Collection, Books 2-4: Scaredy Cat, Lazy Bones and The Burning Girl
by Mark BillinghamAvailable together for the first time at a special price, the classic, thrilling, groundbreaking books 2-4 in the iconic Tom Thorne series by No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Mark Billingham.'[Thorne] is one of the most compelling figures in contemporary crime fiction'DAILY MAIL'Billingham is always a must-read' HARLAN COBEN ----------SCAREDY CATA vicious killer follows his victim home and strangles her in front of her child. Across London a second body is discovered at the back of King's Cross station. And these grisly events eerily echoes the murder of two previous women, stabbed to death months before on the same day.DI Tom Thorne sees the link and comes to a horrifying conclusion: two killers are way more deadly than one . . .----------LAZYBONESIt's only ten days since Douglas Remfry's release from prison, having served seven years for rape, and now he's dead: naked on a bare mattress in a grubby north London hotel room. Someone knew he was coming out. Someone wanted to mete out some punishment of their own.And when a second sex offender is found dead, DI Tom Thorne knows he has a vicious vigilante on his hands . . .----------THE BURNING GIRLX marks the spot - and when that spot is a corpse's naked back and the X is carved in blood, DI Tom Thorne is in no doubt that the dead man is the latest victim of a particularly vicious killer. But when an X is carved on Thorne's own front door, he knows the smouldering embers of this case are about to erupt into flames . . .
The Tomb (Repairman Jack: Adversary Cycle #2)
by F. Paul WilsonMuch to the chagrin of his girlfriend, Gia, Repairman Jack doesn't deal with electronic appliances-- he fixes situations for people, situations that usually involve putting himself in deadly danger. His latest project is recovering a stolen necklace, which leads to an adventure involving an ancient curse that may unleash a horde of Bengali demons. Jack is used to danger, but this time Gia's daughter Vicky is threatened. Can Jack overcome the curse of the yellow necklace and bring Vicky safely back home?
The Tomb Builders (The India Summers Mysteries)
by K. M. AshmanMan fears time. Time fears the Pyramids...The Pyramid of Cheops. The largest and most enigmatic of them all. Possibly the greatest monument of all time and truly a tomb fit for a Pharaoh… Or was it?Despite finding a sarcophagus in the King’s chamber, many experts now believe that Khufu, the Pharaoh at the time was never actually buried there. But if that’s the case, where is he?India Summers returns with Brandon Walker to follow the clues left by an ancient priest, discover the true meaning of the pyramids and ultimately find the real undiscovered tomb of one of the greatest Pharaohs that ever lived.The thrilling final instalment to the India Summers Mysteries, perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Scott Mariani and Steve Berry.
The Tomb In Turkey (A Fethering Mystery #16)
by Simon BrettCarole and Jude's Turkish holiday takes a murderous turn in the new Fethering mystery Carole Seddon has never enjoyed holidays much. Nevertheless, she has allowed herself to be persuaded by her friend Jude to accept a fortnight's free accommodation at a luxurious Turkish villa owned by Jude's property developer friend Barney Willingdon. But from the outset the holiday is marred by a series of menacing incidents: threatening messages daubed on the villa walls; and their host being accosted by a knife-wielding man at a local restaurant. As Carole and Jude launch into what they do best - investigating - it becomes clear that Barney Willingdon has made plenty of enemies, with his ruthless business deals and complicated love life. Matters come to a head when Carole's sightseeing trip to nearby Pinara is curtailed by the discovery of a body in one of the ancient Lycian tombs. And what really did happen to Barney's first wife, Zoe?
The Tomb of Alexander
by Sean HemingwaySought after for generations. Venerated by the great and the good. Hidden from all mankind. Alexander was one of the greatest leaders of all time. After he died, his tomb was the most renowned and respected shrine in the Roman Empire, the object of veneration by great emperors and leaders the world over. It stood at the heart of the grandest city on earth. And then it disappeared.Centuries later, on a dig in Crete, curator and archaeologist Tom Carr is convinced that he's discovered a vital clue. At his side is a beautiful young artist, Victoria Price. Together, they are prepared to risk everything to find the tomb, and solve one of the most enduring mysteries of our time.
The Tomb of Hercules: A Novel (Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase #2)
by Andy McdermottFrom bestselling author Andy McDermott comes the second novel in the action-packed adventure series---the follow-up to The Hunt for Atlantis---featuring archaeologist Nina Wilde and her boyfriend, ex-SAS agent Eddie Chase.
The Tomb of Zeus (Laetitia Talbot Mystery #1)
by Barbara CleverlyWith the same flawless storytelling that earned her the CWA Historical Dagger Award, Barbara Cleverly delivers a dazzling new novel. Sweeping us to the exotic island of Crete in 1928, Cleverly introduces a marvelous new heroine: whip-smart and spirited Laetitia Talbot, an aspiring archaeologist with a passion for adventure-and for the mysteries that only the keenest eyes can see.Born into a background of British privilege, Laetitia Talbot has been raised to believe there is no field in which she may not excel. She has chosen a career in the male-dominated world of archaeology, but she approaches her first assignment in Crete the only way she knows how-with dash and enthusiasm. Until she enters the Villa Europa, where something is clearly utterly amiss...Her host, a charismatic archaeologist, is racing to dig up the fabled island's next great treasure-even, perhaps, the tomb of the King of the Gods, himself. But then a beautiful young woman is found hanged and a golden youth drives his Bugatti over a cliff. From out of the shadows come whispers of past loves, past jealousies, and ancient myths that sound an eerie discord with present events. Letty will need all her determination and knowledge to unravel the secrets beneath the Villa Europa's roof-and they will lead her into the darkest, most terrifying place of all....From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Tombs (Fargo Adventure Book #4)
by Clive Cussler Thomas PerrySam and Remi Fargo return in this astonishing new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Clive Cussler--and embark on their most daring quest to date. <P><P>When an archeologist friend requests their help to excavate a top-secret historical site, the Fargos are intrigued. But they have no idea that their discoveries will set them on a hunt for a prize beyond all imagination.The clues point to the hidden tomb of Attila the Hun, who was reportedly buried with a vast fortune of gold, jewels, and plunder: a bounty that has never been found.As they follow a trail throughout Europe, it leads them not to one tomb, but five. The Fargos also find themselves pitted against a thieving group of treasure hunters, a cunning Russian businessman, and a ruthless Hungarian who claims direct descent from Attila himself--and will stop at nothing to achieve his destiny...From the Paperback edition.
The Tommyknockers
by Stephen KingLate Last Night and the Night Before......Tommyknockers, tommyknockers, knocking at the door.Something was happening in Bobbi Anderson's idyllic small town of Haven, Maine. Something that gave every man, woman, and child in town powers far beyond ordinary mortals. Something that turned the town into a death trap for all outsiders. Something that came from a metal object, buried for millennia, that Bobbi stumbled across.It wasn't that Bobbi and the other good folks of Haven had sold their souls to reap the rewards of the most deadly evil this side of hell. It was more like a diabolical takeover...and invasion of body and soul--and mind.
The Tommyknockers
by Stephen KingEverything is familiar. But everything has changed.Coming back to the little community is like walking into a nightmare for Jim Gardener, poet, drunk, potential suicide.It all looks the same, the house, the furniture, Jim's friend Bobbi, her beagle (though ageing), even the woods out at the back.But it was in the woods that Bobbi stumbled over the odd, part-buried object and felt a peculiar tingle as she brushed the soft earth away.Everything is familiar. But everything is about to change.(P) 2010 Penguin Audio
The Tommyknockers
by Stephen KingEverything is familiar. But everything has changed.Coming back to the little community is like walking into a nightmare for Jim Gardener, poet, drunk, potential suicide.It all looks the same, the house, the furniture, Jim's friend Bobbi, her beagle (though ageing), even the woods out at the back.But it was in the woods that Bobbi stumbled over the odd, part-buried object and felt a peculiar tingle as she brushed the soft earth away.Everything is familiar. But everything is about to change.
The Tomoka Mystery
by Diane SawyerLilli Masters agrees to accompany Detective Zack Faraday to Florida as his "emergency girlfriend" to hunt down a gang of thieves and get Zack's sister off his back. But Zack is surprised when Lilli, against orders from the FBI, solves the case and saves his sister's life.
The Tomorrow File, The Passion of Molly T., and Capital Crimes: The Tomorrow File, The Passion of Molly T., and Capital Crimes
by Lawrence SandersThree gripping thrillers with settings ranging from a terrifying dystopia to a politically charged college campus, from the bestselling creator of the Edward X. Delaney Series. In the future, the government controls every aspect of its citizens' lives, from their gender and their genes to where they work, what they eat, and how they love. The Tomorrow File tells the story of what happens to utopia when people get fed up with pleasure, and stand up to fight for their right to live how they choose--and die for what they believe in. Activism runs rampant on the college campus where young Molly Turner seeks vengeance after her radical feminist girlfriend is killed by homophobic bigots. In The Passion of Molly T., there is a fine line between justice and mayhem. His name is Brother Kristos, and to the president of the United States, he is a savior, a holy man who has been able to do something no doctor could manage: heal the president's son. But as the president relies more and more on the mystic, the country slips toward chaos--and the explosive finale of Capital Crimes. These three novels from "master of suspense" Lawrence Sanders (TheWashington Post) show the world on the brink of disaster. Whether set in the distant future or the here and now, the thrillers in this three-volume omnibus will prove impossible to put down.
The Tomorrow Heist
by Jack SorenReaders looking for twisting, fast-paced suspense will be swept away by Jack Soren’s newest tale of thrilling international adventure...Jonathan Hall and Lew Katchbrow intended to leave life as international art thieves behind them—if only the money hadn’t run out. But when a shadowy organization approaches the duo offering compensation, protection, and prestige in exchange for their skills, Jonathan and Lew think it’s the answer to their problems…But the nightmare has only just begun.Suddenly Jonathan and Lew are thrust headlong into a race against time and a technology that science says shouldn’t exist. With the very nature of life and death on Earth hanging in the balance, it’s up to them to discover the truth behind Ashita—a terrifying futuristic city in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. But the clock is ticking. If Jonathan and Lew fail this heist, millions will die—and the human race will never be the same.
The Tomorrow War: Death Orbit, The Sky Ghost, Return Of Sky Ghost, The Tomorrow War (Wingman #16)
by Mack MaloneyA fighter pilot embarks on a daring journey in this unique blend of science fiction and fast-paced action-adventure. In an alternate universe, the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1998. Within weeks, their massive navy has seized control of the Panama Canal and all of South America. Hope lies in Hawk Hunter, a refugee from another dimension who&’s the greatest fighter pilot the world, in any dimension, has ever seen. He mounts a daring raid on Tokyo, dropping a bomb so powerful that it obliterates the Japanese mainland—sinking it beneath the waves like a new Atlantis. And then, after his greatest triumph, the Wingman vanishes. Finding him is left to Yaz, the sharpest spy the government has to offer, and Zoltan the Magnificent, a US Psychic Corps officer with a dramatic streak. As they get on Hunter&’s trail, they find that the Wingman isn&’t dead—he&’s embarked on his greatest adventure yet. The Tomorrow War is the sixteenth book of the Wingman series, which also includes Wingman and The Circle War.
The Tone Poet
by Mark RickertWhen a family car accident leaves six-year-old Cameron Blake for dead, his body in engulfed by a light that sings extraordinary music. Once his heart beats again, the music fades and is gone. This is astral music, and it haunts Cameron for the rest of his life. As an adult, Cameron is a renowned composer, but he feels unsatisfied. He's spent his life trying to recapture those astral tones he heard at death's doorstep. Unable to grasp the elusive music, his latest commission has left him burned out and disillusioned. He meets Maestro Leonin Bloom who has the lofty aspirations to perform the musical expression of the creative universe and he needs Cameron's help. Cameron travels to Holloway where Bloom keeps his orchestra and a private concert hall. But something is unwittingly off in the small mountain town. A woman is missing, the nights are haunted by strange music, and Cameron is drawn into darkness rather than enlightenment.
The Tony Cassella Mysteries: No One Rides for Free, You Get What You Pay For, and Foreign Exchange (The Tony Cassella Mysteries #1)
by Larry BeinhartThree riveting mysteries featuring New York PI Tony Cassella--a dogged investigator with a dappled past working cases at home and abroadIn No One Rides for Free, Tony Cassella is a private investigator whose past includes a year or so at Yale University's law school, a stint as a corrections officer, and a cocaine addiction. Though he's recently gotten his life back on track, Cassella is drawn to trouble, and can imagine no greater thrill than his latest case: tangling with the SEC in an investigation that leads deep into the federal government. Continuing with You Get What You Pay For and Foreign Exchange,Cassella's unique talents land him in the crosshairs of the mob, the IRS, and a dangerous world of international intrigue. Larry Beinhart (b. 1947) is an award-winning author of mysteries, nonfiction and political essays, best known for his novel American Hero, which inspired the blockbuster film Wag the Dog. His first novel, No One Rides for Free (1986), introduced Tony Cassella, a thoroughly modern private investigator who also appeared in You Get What You Pay For (1988) and Foreign Exchange (1991). Beinhart's next novel, American Hero (1993), told the story of an unpopular president who engineers a war to win re-election. Beinhart has also won an Emmy and a Dagger Award. He lives and writes in Woodstock, New York.
The Tooth Tattoo (Peter Diamond #13)
by Peter LoveseyThe next installment in Peter Lovesey's bestselling Peter Diamond series, set in scenic Bath, England. A weekend vacation in Vienna shakes loose detective Peter Diamond's recollections about a case he'd heard about: the mysterious suicide of a Japanese tourist in the Danube Canal two years earlier. Meanwhile, a professional violist goes to an audition for a string quartet only to find himself tangled up in something sinister.