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The Dinosaur Club: A Novel
by William HeffernanJack Fallon's life is being downsized. His wife of twenty-four years is dumping him, and the only company he's ever worked for is about to do the same....The head honchos at Waters Cable have implemented a "workforce imbalance correction," which includes canning Jack and his coworkers, all of whom are middle-aged executives in the 50/50 class -- at least fifty years old and making $50,000 or more. Refusing to become fossils, Fallon and his cohorts dub themselves "The Dinosaur Club," and prepare to strike like ferocious T-rexes. Using clandestine maneuvers, corporate intrigue, good old-fashioned office politics, and a secret weapon -- Samantha Moore, a beautiful young attorney -- The Dinosaur Club vows to reverse evolution and drive the company's greedy Young Turks into extinction.Award-winning author William Heffernan puts a scathing spin on corporate America in a novel that is both hilarious and compellingly on the money.
The Diplomat's Daughter: A Novel
by Karin TanabeFor fans of All the Light We Cannot See and Orphan Train, the author of the &“thought-provoking&” (Library Journal, starred review) and &“must-read&” (PopSugar) novel The Gilded Years crafts a captivating tale of three young people divided by the horrors of World War II and their journey back to one another.During the turbulent months following the 1941 bombing of Pearl Harbor, twenty-one-year-old Emi Kato, the daughter of a Japanese diplomat, is locked behind barbed wire in a Texas internment camp. She feels hopeless until she meets handsome young Christian Lange, whose German-born parents were wrongfully arrested for un-American activities. Together, they live as prisoners with thousands of other German and Japanese families, but discover that love can bloom in even the bleakest circumstances. When Emi and her mother are abruptly sent back to Japan, Christian enlists in the United States Army, with his sights set on the Pacific front—and, he hopes, a reunion with Emi—unaware that her first love, Leo Hartmann, the son of wealthy of Austrian parents and now a Jewish refugee in Shanghai, may still have her heart. Fearful of bombings in Tokyo, Emi&’s parents send her to a remote resort town in the mountains, where many in the foreign community have fled. Cut off from her family, struggling with growing depression and hunger, Emi repeatedly risks her life to help keep her community safe—all while wondering if the two men she loves are still alive. As Christian Lange struggles to adapt to life as a soldier, his unit pushes its way from the South Pacific to Okinawa, where one of the bloodiest battles of World War II awaits them. Meanwhile, in Japanese-occupied Shanghai, as Leo fights to survive the squalor of the Jewish ghetto, a surprise confrontation with a Nazi officer threatens his life. For each man, Emi Kato is never far from their minds. Flung together by war, passion, and extraordinary acts of selflessness, the paths of these three remarkable young people will collide as the fighting on the Pacific front crescendos. With her &“elegant and extremely gratifying&” (USA TODAY) storytelling, Karin Tanabe paints a stunning portrait of a turning point in history.
The Dirty Book Club
by Lisi HarrisonFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Clique series comes a novel about the importance of friendship, and, of course, the pleasure of a dirty book.M.J. Stark&’s life is picture-perfect—she has her dream job as a magazine editor, a sexy doctor boyfriend, and a glamorous life in New York City. But behind her success, there is a debilitating sense of loneliness. So when her boss betrays her and her boyfriend offers her a completely new life in California, she trades her cashmere for caftans and gives it a try. Once there, M.J. is left to fend for herself in a small beach town, with only the company of her elderly neighbor Gloria and an ocean that won't shut up. One afternoon, M.J. discovers that Gloria has suddenly moved to Paris with her friends to honor a fifty-year-old pact. And in lieu of a goodbye, she's left a mysterious invitation to a secret club—one that only reads erotic books. Curious, M.J. accepts and meets the three other hand-selected club members. As they bond over naughty bestsellers and the shocking letters they inherited from the original club members, the four strangers start to divulge the intimate details of their own lives...and as they open up, they learn that friendship might just be the key to rewriting their own stories: all they needed was to find each other first.
The Dirty Dozen
by Sam SingerIt’s time to get dirty!From the wicked pen of best-selling author of gay erotic romance Sam Singer comes The Dirty Dozen, twelve scintillating short stories collected together for the first time. With moments of incredible eroticism and tender romance, these poignant vignettes feature racy roleplay, heart aching breakups, uncertain new love, and the reemergence of old flames.Full of passion, lust, and love, the stories in The Dirty Dozen will warm your winter nights. These stories aren't available anywhere else, so grab your copy of this ebook collection today!
The Dirty Frog
by Gwyneth MooreShe wanted a husband, not a hero. Herefordshire was the home of Valentina Ashford's half-cousin, Charles de Michel, whom she only knew by reputation. Nevertheless, it was there she went in a desperate attempt to provide her remaining family with a place to live. Having finagled Charles' reluctant agreement, Valentina concluded he more than lived up to his disagreeable reputation. Still, there were moments when she glimpsed another side of him and could not deny his charm. Though rumors about her cousin's allegiance to England were rife, Valentina became his staunch defender. When Charles was finally apprehended and subsequently tried, the result convinced her she had been right to have loved him all along. She refused to believe he would never come back or that he had risked his life to set her free.
The Dirty Martini (The\other Team Ser. #4)
by G. R. George Renee George"If you want me, Marty. You'll have to meet me half way."Meet Army Ranger Marty and bartender Chris in The Dirty Martini, Book 4 of The Other Team series from USA Today bestselling GLBT romance author Renee George, writing as G.R. George. Welcome to The Other Team Sports Bar & Grill, where mixology meets biology and it's pure chemistry. When bartender Chris Lawson goes into shock after getting the worst news of his life, he wakes up in the arms of Marty Lincoln, an Army Ranger on leave from his post. Even in his grief, Chris feels instantly connected to the war-ravaged military vet.Only two problems: Marty is his boss's younger brother. And even if that wasn't an obstacle, the battle-hardened Ranger is straight. Or is he?This GLBT short contemporary romance contains uniformed heroes and explicit male/male content and is not intended for readers under the age of 18. The Other Team series was originally called the CockTails series.Previously published: (2014) Renee George
The Dirty Version: A Novel
by Turner Gable Kahn"A steamy romcom about...female rage? You heard me! This is a super smart take on the genre that even non romance girlies will enjoy." —Red MagazineHeat rises and sparks fly when a surf-town author and an intimacy coordinator are thrown together to write new, steamy sex scenes for a TV series based on her hit novel in this deliciously fun debut romance.Tash was thrilled when the dramatic rights to her surprise-hit feminist novel were snapped up by an indie film studio. But no one warned her that a Hollywood shuffle could land her smart, literary epic in the hands of a huge action-movie franchise director more famous for his machismo than his artistry.And now this big shot director wants “the dirty version” of her book, demanding Tash transform the strong, complex female warriors she created into eye candy. Despite her best efforts to stall, the studio assigns Tash to its golden-boy intimacy coordinator to help her add spice to the script. Tash resents Caleb from the first word of the first sentence they write together, certain he's the enemy and too handsome to be trusted. But the longer they collaborate on her characters, the more she's attracted to his firm grasp of emotional (and fine, physical) nudity. Soon they're burning up the bedsheets along with their new pages, blurring romantic storylines.But just when Tash feels it’s all coming together, the whole plot falls apart. Can she find a narrative that saves her show and her own love story, or are both lost forever?
The Disappearance
by Jasmine CresswellEnvironmentalist Summer Shepherd has been kidnapped. An extremist group is taking the credit, but her father thinks she staged it herself to ruin his bid for the U.S. presidency. Only Duncan Ryder, her stepmother's brother, knows Summer is just a pawn in a bigger game being played by her father's wealthy Brazilian backers. For them, the rain forest is something to be sold, not preserved--and Summer may soon have to choose between saving the trees and saving her own skin.
The Disappearance
by Katherine Webb'Gripping, heart-wrenching and painfully real. An absolute triumph' Iona GreyWhat was hidden will be revealed...When Frances' best friend Bronwyn disappeared over twenty years ago, her body was never found. The mystery over what happened has cast a shadow over Frances' life ever since. Now, it's 1942 and bombs are raining down on Bath. In the chaos a little boy - Davy Noyle - goes missing. Frances was meant to be looking after him and she is tortured by guilt at his disappearance. Where has he gone, and could he possibly have survived?But bombs conceal, and they reveal - and as quiet falls and the dust settles, a body is disturbed from its hiding place. What happened all those years ago? And can Frances put the wrongs of the past right again...?Praise for The Disappearance:'A wonderful wartime story . . . A huge treat' Kate Riordan'I couldn't have loved it more. Riveting, haunting, beautifully written . . . a stunner!' Jenny Ashcroft'Evocative. Totally transporting. This is a rich and delicious multi-layered read' Eve Chase'A beautifully written and emotionally involving mystery...highly recommended' Amanda Jennings'Immersive, powerful and beautifully written, The Disappearance had me hooked from the first page to the last. I loved it' Judith KinghornYour favourite authors love Katherine Webb: 'An enormously talented writer' Santa Montefiore'Katherine Webb's writing is beautiful' Elizabeth Fremantle'Webb has a true gift for uncovering the mysteries of the human heart' Kate Williams'A truly gifted writer of historical fiction' Lucinda Riley
The Disappearance
by Katherine WebbWhat was hidden will be revealed... When Frances' best friend Bronwyn disappeared over twenty years ago, her body was never found. The mystery over what happened has cast a shadow over Frances' life ever since. Now, it's 1942 and bombs are raining down on Bath. In the chaos a little boy - Davy Noyle - goes missing. Frances was meant to be looking after him and she is tortured by guilt at his disappearance. Where has he gone, and could he possibly have survived?But bombs conceal, and they reveal - and as quiet falls and the dust settles, a body is disturbed from its hiding place. What happened all those years ago? And can Frances put the wrongs of the past right again...?
The Disappearance
by Katherine WebbFrom the bestselling author of The Legacy, comes an unforgettable novel exploring guilt, love and confronting the truth. April, 1942. Amid the chaos of a night of bombing in Bath, six-year-old Davy Noyle goes missing. Frances Parry, looking after him at the time, is tortured by guilt and refuses to believe that he's dead. As quiet falls and the dust begins to settle on the damaged city, a body is found. But it's the body of a little girl, Frances's best friend Wyn, who has been missing for over twenty years. As Frances continues her search for Davy, this new discovery leads her back to her childhood, and forces her to revisit a crime that has cast a shadow over her life. This time, she vows to uncover the truth, however dark it might be. Your favourite authors love Katherine Webb: 'An enormously talented writer' Santa Montefiore 'I've loved all of Katherine Webb's books' Kate Riordan 'Katherine Webb's writing is beautiful' Elizabeth Fremantle 'Webb has a true gift for uncovering the mysteries of the human heart' Kate Williams 'A truly gifted writer of historical fiction' Lucinda Riley(p) Orion Publishing Group Ltd 2019
The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard
by Natasha LesterNew York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester delivers a brilliant blend of feminism, fashion, and history in this bold novel set against the real-life designers&’ showdown in Versailles in the 1970s. French countryside, Present Day: Blythe Bricard is the daughter of famous fashion muses but that doesn't mean she wants to be one. She turned her back on that world, and her dreams, years ago. Fate, however, has a different plan, and Blythe will discover there is more to her iconic mother and grandmother than she ever knew. New York, 1970: Designer Astrid Bricard arrives in bohemian Chelsea determined to change the fashion world forever. And she does―cast as muse to her lover, Hawk Jones. And when they're both invited to compete in the fashion event of the century―the Battle of Versailles―Astrid sacrifices everything to showcase her talent. But then, just as her career is about to take off, she mysteriously vanishes, leaving behind only a white silk dress.Paris, 1917: Parentless sixteen year old Mizza Bricard has made a vow: to be remembered on her own terms. Her promise sustains her through turbulent decades and volatile couture houses until, finally, her name is remembered and a legend is born―one that proves impossible for Astrid and Blythe to distance themselves from.
The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard: a captivating story of love, betrayal and passion from the author of The Paris Secret
by Natasha Lester'Vogue meets Daisy Jones & The Six . . . Natasha Lester's most compelling novel yet!' - Kate Quinn, author of, The Rose Code'Brave, bold, and beautiful . . . I couldn't stop reading' - Kerri Maher, author of, The Paris Bookseller'Natasha Lester at her best!' - Chanel Cleeton, author of, Next Year in HavanaIn November 1973, a legend vanished, leaving behind only a white silk dress and the question: what happened to Astrid Bricard?1917. Parentless, sixteen-year-old Mizza Bricard, at a party surrounded by the most scandalous women in Paris - including Coco Chanel - sees what society expects of a woman alone in the world. That night, she vows to never be gossiped about because of who has paid for her pearls, a vow that drives her through decades and couture houses until finally her name is remembered and a legend created.1970. Astrid Bricard arrives in New York determined to change the fashion world forever. But when she meets fellow designer Hawk Jones and they embark on a passionate love affair, she finds herself cast in the role of muse, her own talent ignored. Then comes the Battle of Versailles, a competition between American and French designers which marks the making of Hawk's career, and the end of Astrid Brichard.Present Day. Blythe Bricard is determined not to be anyone's muse - even if that means turning her back on her own designing dreams. Until she's invited to a French chateau where, upon arrival, she discovers that there may be more to her mother and grandmother's stories than she'd thought...Set in the opulent world of luxury fashion, The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard is a heart-wrenching story of love, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Paris Secret. Perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Rachel Hore and Lucinda Riley.
The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard: a captivating story of love, betrayal and passion from the author of The Paris Secret
by Natasha Lester'Vogue meets Daisy Jones & The Six . . . Natasha Lester's most compelling novel yet!' - Kate Quinn, author of, The Rose Code'Brave, bold, and beautiful . . . I couldn't stop reading' - Kerri Maher, author of, The Paris Bookseller'Natasha Lester at her best!' - Chanel Cleeton, author of, Next Year in HavanaIn November 1973, a legend vanished, leaving behind only a white silk dress and the question: what happened to Astrid Bricard?1917. Parentless, sixteen-year-old Mizza Bricard, at a party surrounded by the most scandalous women in Paris - including Coco Chanel - sees what society expects of a woman alone in the world. That night, she vows to never be gossiped about because of who has paid for her pearls, a vow that drives her through decades and couture houses until finally her name is remembered and a legend created.1970. Astrid Bricard arrives in New York determined to change the fashion world forever. But when she meets fellow designer Hawk Jones and they embark on a passionate love affair, she finds herself cast in the role of muse, her own talent ignored. Then comes the Battle of Versailles, a competition between American and French designers which marks the making of Hawk's career, and the end of Astrid Brichard.Present Day. Blythe Bricard is determined not to be anyone's muse - even if that means turning her back on her own designing dreams. Until she's invited to a French chateau where, upon arrival, she discovers that there may be more to her mother and grandmother's stories than she'd thought...Set in the opulent world of luxury fashion, The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard is a heart-wrenching story of love, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Paris Secret. Perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Rachel Hore and Lucinda Riley.
The Disappearance of Emily Marr: From the Sunday Times bestselling author of OUR HOUSE
by Louise CandlishA gripping, twisty story of adultery and scandal from the bestselling author of Our House.'Tense, twisty and completely addictive' Good Housekeeping'A nail-biter until the very last pages' Daily Express Some secrets are too dangerous to share . . . When Emily Marr begins an affair with her married neighbour, the celebrated surgeon Arthur Woodhall, she has no idea of the tragedy and scandal their actions will cause. With shattering speed, she becomes the object of a media witchhunt, her only choice to change her identity and vanish. Soon after, Tabby Dewhurst arrives on the Ile de Ré in France, estranged from her family and unable to afford even a room for the night. By chance, she meets Emmie Mason, whose offer of friendship is at odds with her obsession with privacy. As Tabby sinks deeper into Emmie's strange, hidden world, she begins to form suspicions - suspicions that will lead her back to England and to a revelation so shocking she must question everything she knows.Praise for Louise Candlish:'Twists the knife right up to the very final page' Ruth Ware'Addictive, twisty and oh so terrifyingly possible' Clare Mackintosh'Terrifically twisty . . . hooks from the first page' Sunday Times'Louise Candlish is a great writer; she inhaled me into her nightmarish world where everything we think we know is ripped from under our feet' Fiona Barton'Keeps you guessing to the end - and beyond' Stylist'Candlish's writing draws you in immediately' Heat'A master of her craft' Rosamund Lupton'A well-crafted story of scandal, identity and infidelity' Sunday Mirror'Not afraid to tackle darker issues . . . moving and thought-provoking' Daily Mail
The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy
by Regina JeffersA THRILLING NOVEL OF MALICIOUS VILLAINS, DRAMATIC REVELATIONS, AND HEROIC GESTURES THAT STAYS TRUE TO AUSTEN'S STYLESHACKLED IN THE DUNGEON of a macabre castle with no recollection of her past, a young woman finds herself falling in love with her captor-the estate's master. Trusting him before she regains her memory and unravels the castle's wicked truths would be a catastrophe.Far away at Pemberley, the Darcys happily gather to celebrate the marriage of Kitty Bennet. But a dark cloud sweeps through the festivities: Georgiana has disappeared without a trace. Upon receiving word of his sister's likely demise, Darcy and his wife, Elizabeth, set off across the English countryside, seeking answers in the unfamiliar and menacing Scottish moors.How can Darcy keep his sister safe from the most sinister threat she has ever faced when he doesn't even know if she's alive? True to Austen's style and rife with malicious villains, dramatic revelations and heroic gestures, this suspense-packed mystery places Darcy and Elizabeth in the most harrowing situation they have ever faced- finding Georgiana before it's too late.
The Disappearance of Sloane Sullivan
by Gia CribbsNo one wants me to tell you about the disappearance of Sloane Sullivan.Not the lawyers or the cops. Not her friends or family. Not even the boy who loved her more than anyone. And most certainly not the United States Marshals Service. You know, the people who run the witness protection program or, as it’s officially called, the Witness Security Program? Yeah, the WITSEC folks definitely don’t want me talking to you.But I don’t care. I have to tell someone.If I don’t, you’ll never know how completely wrong things can go. How a single decision can change everything. How, when it really comes down to it, you can’t trust anyone. Not even yourself. You have to understand, so it won’t happen to you next. Because you never know when the person sitting next to you isn’t who they claim to be…and because there are worse things than disappearing.
The Disappearances
by Gemma MalleyRiveting, brilliantly imagined and passionate, THE DISAPPEARANCES, the compelling sequel to THE KILLABLES, will appeal to everyone who loved the powerful and gripping storytelling of THE HUNGER GAMES. They walked in silence onto the raised path that led to the East Gate. The closer they got, the louder the buzzing was. As they approached the gate it was almost unbearable. There was a stench in the air that made it hard to breathe, a stench that made the hair on the back of Lucas' neck stand up on end. Whatever had brought the flies here wasn't good. It's been a year since Evie and Raffy escaped the controlling regime of the City, leaving Lucas behind to rebuild the ruins of the place they once called home. And Lucas knew that once he said goodbye, Evie would be lost to him forever... But the City soon finds itself plagued by another terrifying threat: the Disappearances: teenagers who have gone missing from within the City walls, apparently vanishing into thin air. With the City at stake, Lucas has no choice but to call on his old friends - even if seeing them together is more than he can bear.
The Disappearances (The\killables Ser. #Bk. 2)
by Emily Bain MurphyWhat if the ordinary things in life suddenly…disappeared? Aila Quinn’s mother, Juliet, has always been a mystery: vibrant yet guarded, she keeps her secrets beyond Aila’s reach. When Juliet dies, Aila and her younger brother Miles are sent to live in Sterling, a rural town far from home—and the place where Juliet grew up. Sterling is a place with mysteries of its own. A place where the experiences that weave life together—scents of flowers and food, reflections from mirrors and lakes, even the ability to dream—vanish every seven years. No one knows what caused these “Disappearances,” or what will slip away next. But Sterling always suspected that Juliet Quinn was somehow responsible—and Aila must bear the brunt of their blame while she follows the chain of literary clues her mother left behind. As the next Disappearance nears, Aila begins to unravel the dual mystery of why the Disappearances happen and who her mother truly was. One thing is clear: Sterling isn’t going to hold on to anyone's secrets for long before it starts giving them up.
The Disappearances: Another Spirited Novel By The Bestselling Amish Author! (Sadie's Montana #3)
by Linda BylerSadie may be married now, but she's as spirited as ever, and her life is no less tame. In fact, soon after she and Mark are settled into the farmhouse which Mark is renovating, she's visited by three FBI agents who question her about the two children who mysteriously appeared one day at the Ranch. Before the agents leave, they warn Sadie that her beloved horse, Paris, is highly valuable, and that she and Mark may be in grave danger because of Paris. This news, on top of Mark's unexpected black moods, leaves Sadie sometimes wishing she could go home, "lay her head on Mam's shoulder, and ask why she hadn't warned her. " But when Sadie is kidnapped at gunpoint by two men in ski masks, her stubborn strength is tested beyond her imagining. Mark disappears emotionally without warning. Now Sadie has disappeared, leaving Mark and her family wracked with worry. And Anna, Sadie's youngest sister, desperate for Neil Hershberger's attention, refuses to eat, plagued by an eating disorder as she fades away. And yet, Mark's younger brother Timothy appears, bringing unexpected life and hope to the family. Mercifully, healing and courage reappear in unexpected times and places in this concluding volume of the Sadie's Montana series.
The Disappeared (Books That Changed the World)
by Kim Echlin&“The familiar tale of star-crossed lovers is revisited with gripping immediacy and compelling freshness . . . a voice readers will not soon forget&” (Stephanie Kallos, national bestselling author). A fiercely beautiful love story for the ages, The Disappeared traces one woman&’s three-decades-long journey from the peaceful streets of Montreal to the war-torn villages of Cambodia, as a brief affair turns into a grand passion of loss and remembrance, set against one of the most brutal genocides of our time. When sixteen-year-old Anne Greves first meets Serey, a Cambodian student forced to leave his country during the rise of the Khmer Rouge, she never considers the consequences of their complicated romance. Swept up in the infatuation of young love, Anne ignores her father&’s wishes and embraces her relationship with Serey in Montreal&’s smoky jazz clubs and in his cramped yellow bedroom. But when the borders of Cambodia are reopened, Serey must risk his life to return home in search of his family. A decade later, Anne will travel halfway around the world to find him, and to save their love from the same tragic forces that first brought them together . . . &“Spellbinding . . . There is something of Marguerite Duras in these pages . . . Exquisite . . . [Echlin] creates alchemy.&”—The New York Times Book Review (Editor&’s Choice) &“Astonishing . . . The sheer beauty of Echlin&’s writing—as lyrical as it is honest—keeps us reading through the pain.&”—The Boston Globe &“Electrifying . . . first and foremost a love story. It tests erotic and familial love against distinctions of nationality.&”—The Guardian
The Disappearing Act: A Novel
by Catherine SteadmanTHE NEW GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MR NOBODY AND SOMETHING IN THE WATERA woman has gone missingBut did she ever really exist? Mia Eliot has travelled from London to LA for pilot season. This is her big chance to make it as an actor in Hollywood, and she is ready to do whatever it takes. At an audition she meets Emily, and what starts as a simple favour takes a dark turn when Emily goes missing and Mia is the last person to see her. Then a woman turns up, claiming to be Emily, but she is nothing like Mia remembers. Why would someone pretend to be Emily? Starting to question her own sanity, she goes on a desperate and dangerous search for answers, knowing something is very, very wrong.In an industry where everything is about creating illusions, how do you know what is real and how much are you willing to risk to find out the truth? Praise for Catherine Steadman &‘A thriller for our times&’ Louise Candlish &‘A proper page-turner&’ New York Times 'Fans of The Silent Patient will love it' CJ Tudor 'Had me racing through the pages&’ Sarah Vaughan 'An enjoyable, nail-biting ride' Observer &‘Original, ingenious and utterly gripping, with characters you&’ll really care about as they race towards the brilliantly unexpected ending&’ JP Delaney 'From the intriguing opening to the shocking ending, I loved it…' CJ Tudor 'Very clever, brilliantly compelling, another amazing read from Catherine Steadman' BA Paris &‘A highly imaginative tale tinged with Hitchcockian tension and kinetic pacing… Deliciously provocative… Delightfully compelling&’ Washington Post 'Perfectly paced with an exciting race to the end, this is one clever novel' Woman&’s Weekly
The Disappearing Act: The gripping new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Something in the Water
by Catherine Steadman'Ingenious and intriguing' BA PARIS 'I devoured this Londoner in LA story in a day&’ CAROLINE KEPNES 'I loved it' TM LOGAN 'Engaging and suspenseful' NEW YORK TIMESTHE NEW GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MR NOBODY AND SOMETHING IN THE WATER * A woman has gone missingBut did she ever really exist? Mia Eliot has travelled from London to LA for pilot season. This is her big chance to make it as an actor in Hollywood, and she is ready to do whatever it takes. At an audition she meets Emily, and what starts as a simple favour takes a dark turn when Emily goes missing and Mia is the last person to see her. Then a woman turns up, claiming to be Emily, but she is nothing like Mia remembers. Why would someone pretend to be Emily? Starting to question her own sanity, she goes on a desperate and dangerous search for answers, knowing something is very, very wrong. In an industry where everything is about creating illusions, how do you know what is real? And how much would you risk to find out? Praise for The Disappearing Act &‘Another screen-worthy thriller . . . Steadman's flair for storytelling makes this novel a welcome escape&’ Washington Post 'Like Chekhov&’s gun, the Hollywood sign is mentioned early, leading to a great, extended scene far above the city — and to a genuine Hollywood ending' New York Times &‘Engrossing and unputdownable . . . I devoured this Londoner in LA story in a day&’ Caroline Kepnes &‘A fascinating glimpse of the darkness behind Hollywood&’s glittering façade. I loved it&’ TM Logan 'Another page-turning winner from Catherine Steadman. Ingenious and intriguing, with a fascinating insight into the acting world' BA Paris 'As tense as John Buchan and suspenseful as Patricia Highsmith' Emma Bamford 'Glamour, greed and gaslighting - the perfect summer read!' Harriet WalkerPraise for Catherine Steadman &‘A thriller for our times&’ Louise Candlish &‘A proper page-turner&’ New York Times 'Fans of The Silent Patient will love it' CJ Tudor 'Had me racing through the pages&’ Sarah Vaughan 'An enjoyable, nail-biting ride' Observer &‘Original, ingenious and utterly gripping, with characters you&’ll really care about as they race towards the brilliantly unexpected ending&’ JP Delaney 'From the intriguing opening to the shocking ending, I loved it…' CJ Tudor 'Very clever, brilliantly compelling, another amazing read from Catherine Steadman' BA Paris &‘A highly imaginative tale tinged with Hitchcockian tension and kinetic pacing… Deliciously provocative… Delightfully compelling&’ Washington Post 'Perfectly paced with an exciting race to the end, this is one clever novel' Woman&’s Weekly
The Disappearing Duchess
by Anne HerriesAs new wife to the Duke of Avonlea, shy and beautiful Lucinda has gained acceptance and protection-surely her harrowing past is finally behind her? Then Lucinda receives word from her enemy, and she must flee to save her husband from scandal... Justin is devastated by the disappearance of his young duchess-a woman, it seems, he doesn’t know at all! How dares Lucinda think she can play him for a fool? He will not rest until he has brought his unwilling bride back to their matrimonial home...Secrets and ScandalsNothing stays secret for long in Regency Society
The Disasters
by M. K. EnglandThe Breakfast Club meets Guardians of the Galaxy in this YA sci-fi adventure by debut author M. K. England. <P><P>Hotshot pilot Nax Hall has a history of making poor life choices. So it’s not exactly a surprise when he’s kicked out of the elite Ellis Station Academy in less than twenty-four hours. But Nax’s one-way trip back to Earth is cut short when a terrorist group attacks the Academy. <P><P>Nax and three other washouts escape—barely—but they’re also the sole witnesses to the biggest crime in the history of space colonization. And the perfect scapegoats. <P><P>On the run, Nax and his fellow failures plan to pull off a dangerous heist to spread the truth. Because they may not be “Academy material,” and they may not even get along, but they’re the only ones left to step up and fight. <P><P>Full of high-stakes action, subversive humor, and underdogs becoming heroes, this YA sci-fi adventure is perfect for fans of Illuminae, Heart of Iron, or the cult classic TV show Firefly and is also a page-turning thrill ride that anyone—not just space nerds—can enjoy.