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In the Absence of Iles (Vol. Book 25) (Harpur & Iles Mysteries)
by Bill JamesThe 25th installment of the acclaimed Harpur & Iles series by mystery master Bill James. Assistant Chief Constable Desmond Iles's absence from a police undercover conference sets the stage for the moral and practical dilemmas faced by one of his colleagues, ACC Esther Davidson, as she works to bring down the largest gang operating in her sector. The role of undercover agents--or "out-located" officers--is brought into sharp focus as James masterfully unfolds the story of Davidson's decision to infiltrate the gang against the events of the resulting court case.
In the Air Tonight
by Stephanie TylerWith danger closing in, all they have is each other. Haunted by a mission he barely survived, Delta Force operative Mace Stevens still carries a soldier's burden. Running a small bar in upstate New York, he remains a stone-cold warrior who guards dangerous secrets and stays ready for anything. Anything except beautiful, vulnerable Paige Grayson, who shows up at his door, demanding answers about her heroic stepbrother's death under his command. Paige bears burdens, too. She's plagued by demons unleashed by an older brother who committed mass murder before her eyes. But here in this snowy haven with Mace, she almost feels safe from the menacing promises of her insane sibling. As a nurse whose hands can read the deepest thoughts of anyone she touches, Paige knows that Mace needs her as desperately as she needs Mace. And when a faceless killer begins unleashing fresh terror, Mace proves just how far he will go to save the woman who means everything to him.From the Paperback edition.
In the Arms of the Enemy (Target: Timberline #4)
by Carol EricsonAs a lawman, he knew she had secrets. Ones that could bust his case wide open. Tasked with finding a mysterious murder suspect, DEA agent Cole Pierson was in Timberline on a mission. He didn't need distractions like the lovely Caroline Johnson. Though he didn't think she could be his suspect, she was clearly hiding something and her safety became Cole's top priority. She'd awoken next to a dead man, her memory gone. When "Caroline" had come to the small town looking for answers, she hadn't counted on meeting Cole. He offered the protection she so desperately needed. But if he found out she'd been lying, that he'd become involved with a suspect, it would mean the end to any future-or happiness-she had imagined. Target: Timberline
In the Arms of the Law (To Serve and Seduce #5)
by Deborah Fletcher MelloTo get to the truth,Will he mix business with pleasure?When his brother is accused of murder, attorney Ellington Black vows to prove his innocence, even as he comes up against force-of-nature investigator Angela Stanfield, who suspects there's more to the story. But Ellington needs evidence, so they team up to find out the truth. Working with this irresistible woman is more than challenging…and it might just land Ellington high on a killer's hit list. From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the To Serve and Seduce series:Book 1: Seduced by the BadgeBook 2: Tempted by the BadgeBook 3: Reunited by the BadgeBook 4: Stalked by SecretsBook 5: In the Arms of the Law
In the Bag
by Emery HarperAmateur sleuth Celeste Eagan is heading directly for more mishaps in In the Bag, perfect for fans of JB Lynn's Neurotic Hitwoman series Life as the principal actress at the Peytonville Playhouse is all I ever thought it'd be-and more. I'm practically living the bohemian dream, until my BFF Levi finds a dead body on his property. And is swiftly arrested for murder. Detective Shaw Muldoon is my almost-but-not-quite-there-yet beau. He knows me. He knows Levi. He knows neither of us is capable of something so heinous. And he knows that despite his strict orders to leave the case with the professionals, I'll launch my own investigation to clear Levi's name. One more gruesome murder: check. A dubious bakery owner who's taken a fancy to me: check. This season's "it" handbag practically falling into my lap: check. Levi's up the creek if I don't uncover the truth...but my investigation has put me firmly in the murderer's sights. Life in danger: check. This book is approximately 80,000 words
In the Balance: A Miss Silver Mystery (book Four) (The Miss Silver Mysteries #4)
by Patricia WentworthThe &“marvelous&” British governess-turned-sleuth helps a new bride who fears her husband intends to murder her (Daily Mail). Former schoolteacher Miss Maud Silver is on her way back to London when, with a violent shudder of the train, a young woman is thrust into her compartment. She&’s beautiful, well dressed, newly married, and wealthy—a lethal combination. In a state of shock, Lisle Jerningham explains that she fled her home in a hurry after overhearing a sinister conversation. Her new husband&’s first wife died in an apparent accident, and the resultant infusion of cash saved his family home. Now, he&’s broke again—and attempting to engineer a second convenient mishap. Miss Silver is unsure whether the drama is real or a figment of Lisle&’s imagination—but if this frightened young lady is a target for murder, the killer will have to deal with the governess-turned-sleuth first. Starring a mature sleuth who &“has her place in detective fiction as surely as Lord Peter Wimsey or Hercule Poirot&”, In the Balance is a classic British mystery (Manchester Evening News).
In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber (Bloody Jack #4)
by L. A. MeyerHas Jacky Faber's luck run out? Now that the King of England has called her a pirate and put a price on her head, Jacky hopes to find a safe hiding place in the Lawson Peabody School for Young Girls in Boston, but the calm doesn't last long. On a class field trip to the Boston Harbor, the girls are abducted and forced into the hold of the Bloodhound--a ship bound for the slave markets of the Barbary Coast--to be sold on the auction block. Jacky wouldn't dream of going down without a fight, but will she be able to convince the delicate Lawson Peabody girls to trade petticoats and propriety for a daring escape plan? A Junior Library Guild Premier Selection www.jackyfaber.com Ages 12 and up
In the Best Families (Nero Wolfe #17)
by Rex StoutAging millionairess Mrs. Rackham asks Nero Wolfe to find out where her penniless husband has suddenly been obtaining mysteriously large sums of money, a request that leads to murder and to threats against the master detective himself.
In the Blink of an Eye
by Wendy Corsi StaubWelcome to Lily Dale, New York . . . a sleepy summer resort, home to a population of psychics, and the place where Julia Garrity and Kristin Shuttleworth formed a fast friendship broken only by death.Ten Summer Street is no ordinary house. It was there, fifteen years ago, that Kristin saw something on a Halloween night that would haunt her until the end of her days. Since then, Julia has watched both Kristin and her mother fall prey to whomever—or whatever—lurks there.Now Kristin's blind six-year-old daughter, Dulcie, has come to live in Lily Dale—at Ten Summer Street. Appointing herself protector, Julia is determined to coax the secrets of the house out into the light, to discover what the little girl "sees" roaming its halls . . . before the murderous force residing there makes them both its next victims.
In the Blink of Eye (The Taylor Clan #2)
by Julie MillerThe mysterious explosion at the crime lab had cost one man his life, and had pitched Mac Taylor into perpetual darkness. Now, as the evidence mounted against the temporarily dismissed forensic expert, one person had dedicated herself to proving his innocence: the former girl-next-door, Julia Dalton. Before long, Mac's predicament had them racing against time and running for their lives, a life Mac could no longer imagine without the experienced nurse by his side. Suddenly Mac was seeing more with his heart than he ever had with his eyes....
In the Blood: James Reece 5 (Terminal List Ser. #5)
by Jack Carr**SOON TO BE A TV SERIES STARRING CHRIS PRATT**'Take my word for it, James Reece is one rowdy motherf***er. Get ready!' Chris Pratt A woman boards a plan in Burkina Faso having just completed a targeted assassination for the state of Israel. Two minutes after takeoff her plane is blown out of the sky. 6000 miles to the east, James Reece watches the names and pictures of the victims cross cable news. One face triggers a distant memory of a Mossad operative attached to the CIA years earlier in Iraq, a woman with ties to the intelligence services of two nations, a woman Reece thought he would never see again… In a global pursuit spanning four continents, James Reece will enlist the help of friends new and old to track down her killer and walk right into a trap set by a master sniper, a sniper who has enlisted help of his own…The 5th in the bestselling James Reece series, from former Navy SEAL Jack Carr. If you loved Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Peter James's Roy Grace or Michael Connelly's Mickey Haller, you will love James Reece! Praise for Jack Carr: 'This is seriously good . . . the suspense is unrelenting, and the tradecraft is so authentic the government will probably ban it – so read it while you can!' Lee Child 'With a particular line in authentic tradecraft, this fabulously unrelenting thrill-ride was a struggle to put down' Mark Dawson 'Gritty, raw and brilliant!' Tom Marcus &‘So powerful, so pulse-pounding, so well-written – rarely do you read a debut novel this damn good&’ Brad Thor 'Carr writes both from the gut and a seemingly infinite reservoir of knowledge in the methods of human combat. Loved it!' Chris Hauty 'A powerful, thoughtful, realistic, at times terrifying thriller that I could not put down. A terrific addition to the genre, Jack Carr and his alter-ego protagonist, James Reece, continue to blow me away' Mark Greaney 'Thrilling' Publishers Weekly
In the Blood: James Reece 5 (Terminal List Ser. #5)
by Jack Carr**NOW AN AMAZON PRIME TV SERIES STARRING CHRIS PRATT**'Take my word for it, James Reece is one rowdy motherf***er. Get ready!' CHRIS PRATT A woman boards a plan in Burkina Faso having just completed a targeted assassination for the state of Israel. Two minutes after takeoff her plane is blown out of the sky. 6000 miles to the east, James Reece watches the names and pictures of the victims cross cable news. One face triggers a distant memory of a Mossad operative attached to the CIA years earlier in Iraq, a woman with ties to the intelligence services of two nations, a woman Reece thought he would never see again… In a global pursuit spanning four continents, James Reece will enlist the help of friends new and old to track down her killer and walk right into a trap set by a master sniper, a sniper who has enlisted help of his own…The 5th in the bestselling James Reece series, from former Navy SEAL Jack Carr. If you loved Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Peter James's Roy Grace or Michael Connelly's Mickey Haller, you will love James Reece! Praise for Jack Carr: &‘A propulsive and compulsive series. Jack Carr&’s James Reece is the kind of guy you&’d want to have in your corner. A suspenseful and exhilarating thrill-ride. Jack Carr is the real deal&’ Andy McNab 'This is seriously good . . . the suspense is unrelenting, and the tradecraft is so authentic the government will probably ban it – so read it while you can!' Lee Child 'With a particular line in authentic tradecraft, this fabulously unrelenting thrill-ride was a struggle to put down' Mark Dawson 'Gritty, raw and brilliant!' Tom Marcus &‘So powerful, so pulse-pounding, so well-written – rarely do you read a debut novel this damn good&’ Brad Thor 'Carr writes both from the gut and a seemingly infinite reservoir of knowledge in the methods of human combat. Loved it!' Chris Hauty 'A powerful, thoughtful, realistic, at times terrifying thriller that I could not put down. A terrific addition to the genre, Jack Carr and his alter-ego protagonist, James Reece, continue to blow me away' Mark Greaney 'Thrilling' Publishers Weekly
In the Blood: Raw and gritty tale (Terminal List #5)
by Jack Carr&“Take my word for it, James Reece is one rowdy motherf***er. Get ready!&” —Chris Pratt, star of the #1 Amazon Prime series The Terminal List The #1 New York Times bestselling Terminal List series continues as James Reece embarks on a global journey of vengeance.A woman boards a plane in the African country of Burkina Faso having just completed a targeted assassination for the state of Israel. Two minutes later, her plane is blown out of the sky. Over 6,000 miles away, former Navy SEAL James Reece watches the names and pictures of the victims on cable news. One face triggers a distant memory of a Mossad operative attached to the CIA years earlier in Iraq—a woman with ties to the intelligence services of two nations…a woman Reece thought he would never see again. Reece enlists friends new and old across the globe to track down her killer, unaware that he may be walking into a deadly trap.
In the Blood (DI Lukas Mahler)
by Margaret Kirk'The Queen of Highland Noir gets spookier and darker with every book' Lilja SigurdardottirTHE COMPELLING, GOTHIC, BRILLIANTLY ATMOSPHERIC THIRD NOVEL IN THE DI LUKAS MAHLER SERIESSome cases are personal...Tied to a derelict pier on Orkney, the bloated remains of a man bob in the waves, under the shadow of forbidding Sandisquoy House. The locals know him as William Spencer. But DCI Lukas Mahler identifies him as Alex Fleming - his former boss. Unable to step away from the case, Mahler tries to piece together why Fleming would retire to such a remote location. But the deeper he digs, the more disturbing the investigation becomes. Seal bones, witches' salve, and runic symbols appear everywhere he looks, ushering Mahler towards Fleming's most notorious unsolved case: the 'Witchfinder' murders. And towards a dark and uncomfortable truth someone has gone to great lengths to bury...'Margaret Kirk is one of the strongest voices in the current crop of excellent Scottish crime writers' ALISON BELSHAM* * * * * * *READERS LOVE MARGARET KIRK'S DI MAHLER SERIES:'A harrowing and horrific game of consequences' VAL McDERMID'Margaret Kirk's brilliant Inverness series is atmospheric and gripping. She goes from strength to strength. An absolute cracker!' CASS GREEN'Tartan Noir at its very best' DAILY MAIL'Harrowing...Be prepared to hear more from Lukas Mahler and his talented creator' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'Dark and compelling' SUN
In the Blood
by Margaret Kirk'The Queen of Highland Noir gets spookier and darker with every book' Lilja SigurdardottirTHE COMPELLING, GOTHIC, BRILLIANTLY ATMOSPHERIC THIRD NOVEL IN THE DI LUKAS MAHLER SERIESSome cases are personal...Tied to a derelict pier on Orkney, the bloated remains of a man bob in the waves, under the shadow of forbidding Sandisquoy House. The locals know him as William Spencer. But DCI Lukas Mahler identifies him as Alex Fleming - his former boss. Unable to step away from the case, Mahler tries to piece together why Fleming would retire to such a remote location. But the deeper he digs, the more disturbing the investigation becomes. Seal bones, witches' salve, and runic symbols appear everywhere he looks, ushering Mahler towards Fleming's most notorious unsolved case: the 'Witchfinder' murders. And towards a dark and uncomfortable truth someone has gone to great lengths to bury...'Margaret Kirk is one of the strongest voices in the current crop of excellent Scottish crime writers' ALISON BELSHAM* * * * * * *READERS LOVE MARGARET KIRK'S DI MAHLER SERIES:'A harrowing and horrific game of consequences' VAL McDERMID'Margaret Kirk's brilliant Inverness series is atmospheric and gripping. She goes from strength to strength. An absolute cracker!' CASS GREEN'Tartan Noir at its very best' DAILY MAIL'Harrowing...Be prepared to hear more from Lukas Mahler and his talented creator' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'Dark and compelling' SUN
In the Blood
by Lisa UngerA dark, unnerving thriller from award-winning New York Times and international bestselling author, Lisa Unger. About to graduate from university in upstate New York, Lana Granger takes a job in town looking after eleven year old Luke. Expelled from schools all over the country, manipulative Luke is accustomed to controlling the people in his life. He likes to play games. But in Lana he may have met his match. Or has Lana met hers? Because Lana is a liar. She has told so many lies about where she comes from and who she is, that even she can't remember the truth. Then Lana's closest friend Beck mysteriously goes missing, and Lana's alibi for the night of the disappearance doesn't match with eyewitness accounts. Now, Lana finds herself lying again - to friends, to the police, to herself. Lana is willing to do almost anything to keep the truth - about her last night with Beck, about everything - from coming out. Even so, it might not be enough to keep her shocking secrets dead and buried. But somebody knows all about Lana's lies. And they are dying to tell.'Riveting psychological suspense of the first order. If you haven't yet experienced Lisa Unger, what are you waiting for?' Harlan Coben'Lisa Unger is one of my favorite authors. She gets better and better with each book' Karin Slaughter'Deeply plotted and complex and carries an undeniable momentum. Lisa Unger's enthralling cast of characters pulled me right in and locked me down tight. This is one book that will have you racing to the last page, only to have you wishing the ride wasn't over' Michael Connelly'This is a stunning, mind-bending shocker with moments of sheer terror-one of the best thrillers I've read this year!' Tess Gerritsen'Twisty, riveting, and enormously exciting. Lisa Unger is a powerful and elegant writer' Joseph Finder'Suspenseful, sensitive, sexy, subtle ... The best nail-biter I have read for ages. Highly recommended' Lee Child'A stunning, powerful novel! Lisa Unger's taut prose grabs the reader from word one and never lets go. In this tantalizing tale of family suspense, beware of who you trust and be forewarned about what might happen next' Lisa Gardner'A tense exploration of what lies beneath the white picket fence of ordinary life. Harlan Coben has a new rival for his thriller crown' John Connolly'Reading In the Blood is like grabbing a live wire...a shocking, unputdownable thriller' Karin Slaughter'An absolute corker of a thriller that cements Lisa Unger's status as one of the brightest stars in the game' Dennis Lehane'Dark and haunting, with a deadly twist that you won't see coming 'til you're hit between the eyes, this book is a winner'Linda Fairstein, author of Death Angel'A psychological thriller that played me in the best sense from beginning to surprising end. I guarantee that Lisa Unger will pull the rug out from under you more than once, so hold tight' Andrew Pyper, author of The Demonologist Coming in July 2015: Crazy Love You, Lisa Unger's gripping new thriller.... 'Haunting and compulsive' Tess Gerritsen
In the Blood: A Novel
by Lisa UngerThe New York Times bestselling author and International Thriller Writers "Best Novel" finalist Lisa Unger returns to the dark psychological suspense that made Beautiful Lies a bestseller around the world.Lana Granger lives a life of lies. She has told so many lies about where she comes from and who she is that the truth is like a cloudy nightmare she can't quite recall. About to graduate from college and with her trust fund almost tapped out, she takes a job babysitting a troubled boy named Luke. Expelled from schools all over the country, the manipulative young Luke is accustomed to controlling the people in his life. But, in Lana, he may have met his match. Or has Lana met hers? When Lana's closest friend, Beck, mysteriously disappears, Lana resumes her lying ways--to friends, to the police, to herself. The police have a lot of questions for Lana when the story about her whereabouts the night Beck disappeared doesn't jibe with eyewitness accounts. Lana will do anything to hide the truth, but it might not be enough to keep her ominous secrets buried: someone else knows about Lana's lies. And he's dying to tell. Lisa Unger's writing has been hailed as "sensational" (Publishers Weekly) and "sophisticated" (New York Daily News), with "gripping narrative and evocative, muscular prose" (Associated Press). Masterfully suspenseful, finely crafted, and written with a no-holds-barred raw power, In the Blood is Unger at her best.
In the Blood: A Breathtaking Thriller
by Lesley WalshAre you looking for a breathtaking crime thriller full of shocking twists? Then try the gripping and unmissable In The Blood. Grace Dobbs, a champion at her local gun club, lives a quiet life in Western Australia with her mother. But when a violent killing spree in the neighbourhood sees Grace come to the rescue, she is catapulted into the limelight as a local heroine. However, her fame spreads much further than the local town, bringing her to the attention of someone in Britain who is very keen to meet her. But what does this person want? And can they be trusted? As Grace travels to England to discover her true heritage, she is about to learn the real meaning of danger. Lesley Welsh is the author of The Serial Killer's Daughter and Truth Lies Buried. In The Blood is her final novel and is published posthumously by Bloodhound Books. Her books will appeal to fans of authors like K.L. Slater, Rachel Abbott and Claire Mackintosh What everyone is saying about In The Blood: "In The Blood is an enormously enjoyable read. Entertaining, unflinching and seeped in dark intent, the novel leaves this reader lamenting that the late Ms Welsh won’t gift her readers another work." Mark Wilson, best-selling author "In The Blood is a truly gripping read full of suspense and intrigue and a guaranteed page-turner." Sarah Hardy - By The Letter Book Reviews "In The Blood is a compelling, strong and vividly written book, the dialogue and narrative is simply astounding." Diane Hogg - Sweet Little Book Blog " A very well written story that I devoured – 5 stars from me – a must read for any serious crime fiction fan!!" Donna Maguire - Donnas Book Blog "An engrossing and entertaining read, which I enjoyed immensely and found deviously delicious– I shall look to read the author’s previous work." Alexina Golding -Bookstormer "IN THE BLOOD is a credit to Lesley as an author and a novel that both she and her family can and should be proud of!" Sooz Barthorpe - The P.Turners Book Blog "Fast-paced, interesting settings, especially Anglesey, lots going on, a decent cast of characters and a story which all came together and ended satisfactorily." Colman Keane - Col's Criminal Library "As the blurb says "Its thrilling and its shocking", I can assure you it lives up to its name." Sue Ward - Sue And Her Books "This is a great story and one I am happy to add to my shelves." Jessica Bronder - JBronder Book Reviews
In the Bodyguard's Arms: Colton Baby Rescue In The Bodyguard's Arms Power Play (Bachelor Bodyguards #7)
by Lisa ChildsHow close is too close for a bachelor bodyguard and his alluring client?As a supermodel, Teddie Plummer is used to being wanted. But a stalker? That’s terrifying new territory, so Teddie hires a professional to guard her. The moment she and Payne Protection Agency bodyguard Jordan “Manny” Mannes collide, searing attraction introduces a different brand of danger.Former Marine Manny knows his boundaries. He’ll put his life on the line for Teddie, but won’t risk his career on a client—no matter how unbelievably sexy she is. The rules blur once Teddie ends up in his arms. He won’t hesitate to face hell itself to defend her, but will he be willing to let her walk away?
In the Clearing
by JP PomareSet against a ticking clock, this "taut and unpredictable" thriller pits a ruthless cult against a mother's love, revealing that our darkest secrets are the hardest ones to leave behind (Chris Hammer).Four days to go Amy has only ever known life in the Clearing, amidst her brothers and sisters--until a newcomer, a younger girl, joins the "family" and offers a glimpse of the outside world.Three days to go Freya is going to great lengths to seem like an "everyday mum," even as she maintains her isolated lifestyle, hoping to protect her young son and her dog.Two days to go When news breaks of a missing girl--a child the same age as Freya's son, Billy--Amy and Freya find themselves headed for a shocking collision.One day to go
In the Coils of the Labyrinth: An Arkham Horror Novel (Arkham Horror)
by David AnnandaleAn unnatural terror penetrating our reality preys on the dreams of its victims, in this darkly captivating novel set in the world of Arkham Horror Professor Miranda Ventham is having bad dreams – nothing new in 1920s Arkham – but hers are horrifying glimpses of a dark future. Now seriously ill, she books herself into the new sanatorium, Stroud Institute. With luck, the town&’s eldritch taint won&’t reach her there. And yet the nightmares worsen. With the aid of her friend, parapsychologist Agatha Crane, they delve into the background of the sanatorium&’s enigmatic director, Donovan Stroud. Plagued by doubts, delusions, and terrifying visions, Miranda must unravel the shrouded history of the Strouds before she is trapped in a labyrinthine nightmare. Something sinister lurks at its heart, and it longs to be set free.
In the Company of Cheerful Ladies: More From The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #6)
by Alexander Mccall SmithIn the newest addition to the universally beloved No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, the charming and ever-resourceful Precious Ramotswe finds herself overly beset by problems. She is already busier than usual at the detective agency when added to her concerns are a strange intruder in her house on Zebra Drive and the baffling appearance of a pumpkin. And then there is Mma Makutsi, who decides to treat herself to dance lessons, only to be partnered with a man who seems to have two left feet. Nor are things running quite as smoothly as they usually do at Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors. Mma Ramotswe's husband, the estimable Mr. J. L. B. Matekoni, is overburdened with work even before one of his apprentices runs off with a wealthy woman. But what finally rattles Mma Ramotswe's normally unshakable composure is a visitor who forces her to confront a secret from her past. . . . All this unfolds against the sunlit background of Mma Ramotswe's beloved homeland, Botswana-a land of empty spaces, echoingskies, and,an endless supply of soothing bush tea.
In the Company of Killers
by Bryan ChristyIn this intricate and propulsive thriller--from National Geographic's founder of Special Investigations--Tom Klay an investigative reporter leading a double life as a CIA spy, discovers that he has been weaponized in a global game of espionage pitting him against one of the world's most ruthless men.Tom Klay is a celebrated investigative wildlife reporter for the esteemed magazine The Sovereign. But Klay is not just a journalist. His reporting is cover for an even more dangerous job: CIA agent. Klay's press credentials make him a perfect spy--able to travel the globe, engage both politicians and warlords, and openly record what he sees. When he needs help, the Agency provides it to him, and asks little in return. But while on assignment in Kenya, Klay is attacked and his closest friend is murdered. Soon Klay's carefully constructed double life unravels as his ambition turns to revenge.The CIA has an answer. Klay is offered a devil's bargain to capture the man who killed his friend by infiltrating the offices of the woman he once loved, South Africa's special prosecutor, Hungry Khoza. But Klay soon discovers that he and Hungry are part of a larger, more lethal game--one that involves a ruthless mercenary and a global superpower. The deeper he digs, the more Klay realizes that everything he thought he knew about his work may have been a lie, and his sworn enemy may be his only ally. In this riveting, timely thriller, the lines between good and evil blur, and absolutely nothing is as it seems.
In the Company of Liars: A Thriller
by David EllisA woman accused of murder is caught in a tortuous psychological maze that leaves her only one escape--suicide. Or does it? Told in reverse chronological order, from its enigmatic end to its brilliant beginning, In the Company of Liars is a tantalizing tour de force--a "compelling new novel of intrigue, murder, and terrorism" (The Philadelphia Inquirer).