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Little Lies
by Heather GudenkaufIn this riveting prequel to her novel Little Mercies, New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf explores how even the smallest lies can have far-reaching consequences.When the body of a woman is discovered in a local park-with her bewildered four-year-old son sitting beside her-veteran social worker Ellen Moore is called in to assist in the police investigation. Positioned beneath a statue of Leto, the goddess of motherhood, the crime is weighted with meaning and, Ellen discovers, remarkably similar to one from a decade past.Ellen's professional duty is to protect the child, but she's not equipped to contend with a killer. As she races to connect the dots, she knows her time is running out. And the stakes are high: if she fails, another mother is sure to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Little Mercies: The Gilded Life Of Matilda Duplaine Come Away With Me Pretty Baby The Good Girl The Wonder Of All Things Little Mercies
by Heather Gudenkauf“Heather Gudenkauf is one of my favorite new authors.” —Lisa ScottolineIn this ripped-from-the-headlines tour de force, New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf shows how one small mistake can have life-altering consequences… Veteran social worker Ellen Moore is a fiercely dedicated children’s advocate. But a simple moment of distraction will have repercussions that Ellen could never have imagined, threatening to shatter everything she holds dear and trapping her between the gears of the system she works for.Meanwhile, when ten-year-old Jenny Briard suddenly finds herself on her own, she is forced to survive with nothing but a few dollars and her street smarts. The last thing she wants is a social worker, but when Ellen’s and Jenny’s lives collide, little do they know just how much they can help one another. A powerful and emotionally charged tale about motherhood and justice, Little Mercies is a searing portrait of the tenuous grasp we have on the things we love most, and the ties that unexpectedly bring us together.Originally published in 2014.Don’t miss Heather Gudenkauf’s newest novel NOT A SOUND, out May 30, 2017!
Little Mercies
by Heather GudenkaufIn her latest ripped-from-the-headlines tour de force, New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf shows how one small mistake can have life-altering consequences... Veteran social worker Ellen Moore has seen the worst side of humanity-the vilest acts one person can commit against another. She is a fiercely dedicated children's advocate and a devoted mother and wife. But one blistering summer day, a simple moment of distraction will have repercussions that Ellen could never have imagined, threatening to shatter everything she holds dear, and trapping her between the gears of the system she works for. Meanwhile, ten-year-old Jenny Briard has been living with her well-meaning but irresponsible father since her mother left them, sleeping on friends' couches and moving in and out of cheap motels. When Jenny suddenly finds herself on her own, she is forced to survive with nothing but a few dollars and her street smarts. The last thing she wants is a social worker, but when Ellen's and Jenny's lives collide, little do they know just how much they can help one another. A powerful and emotionally charged tale about motherhood and justice, Little Mercies is a searing portrait of the tenuous grasp we have on the things we love the most, and of the ties that unexpectedly bring us together.
Missing Pieces: Pretty Baby Field Of Graves Only Daughter The Undoing Missing Pieces The Drowning Girls
by Heather GudenkaufA woman uncovers earth-shattering secrets about her husband's family in this chilling page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf Sarah Quinlan's husband, Jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager, her body found in the cellar of their family farm, the circumstances a mystery. The case rocked the small farm town of Penny Gate, Iowa, where Jack was raised, and for years Jack avoided returning home. But when his beloved aunt Julia is in an accident, hospitalized in a coma, Jack and Sarah are forced to confront the past that they have long evaded. Upon arriving in Penny Gate, Sarah and Jack are welcomed by the family Jack left behind all those years ago-barely a trace of the wounds that had once devastated them all. But as facts about Julia's accident begin to surface, Sarah realizes that nothing about the Quinlans is what it seems. Caught in a flurry of unanswered questions, Sarah dives deep into the puzzling rabbit hole of Jack's past. But the farther in she climbs, the harder it is for her to get out. And soon she is faced with a deadly truth she may not be prepared for.
Not a Sound: A Thriller
by Heather GudenkaufA shocking discovery and chilling secrets converge in this gripping novel from New York Times bestselling author Heather GudenkaufWhen a tragic accident leaves nurse Amelia Winn deaf, she loses everything that matters—her job, her husband, David, and her stepdaughter, Nora. Now, two years later and with the help of her hearing dog, Stitch, she is finally getting back on her feet. But when she discovers the body of a fellow nurse in the dense bush by the river, deep in the woods near her cabin, she is plunged into a disturbing mystery that could shatter the carefully reconstructed pieces of her life all over again.As clues begin to surface, Amelia finds herself swept into an investigation that hits all too close to home. But how much is she willing to risk in order to uncover the truth and bring a killer to justice? And don&’t miss Heather&’s latest book, AN OVERNIGHT GUEST! You&’ll be chilled and riveted from start to finish with this story of an unexpected visitor and a deadly snowstorm! Check out these other riveting novels of suspense by bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf:The Weight of SilenceThese Things HiddenOne Breath AwayLittle MerciesMissing PiecesBefore She Was FoundThis is How I Lied
One Breath Away
by Heather GudenkaufWhen the unthinkable happens, a community is rocked to its core in this heart-stopping and emotionally-charged thriller from New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Silence, Heather Gudenkauf. <P><P>In the midst of a sudden spring snowstorm, an unknown man armed with a gun walks into an elementary school classroom. <P>Outside the school, the town of Broken Branch watches and waits. Officer Meg Barrett holds the responsibility for the town's children in her hands. Will Thwaite, reluctantly entrusted with the care of his two grandchildren by the daughter who left home years earlier, stands by helplessly and wonders if he has failed his child again. Trapped in her classroom, Evelyn Oliver watches for an opportunity to rescue the children in her care. And thirteen-year-old Augie Baker, already struggling with the aftermath of a terrible accident that has brought her to Broken Branch, will risk her own safety to protect her little brother. <P> As tension mounts with each passing minute, the hidden fears and grudges of the small town are revealed as the people of Broken Branch race to uncover the identity of the stranger who holds their children hostage. Don't miss Heather Gudenkauf's chilling page-turner, Missing Pieces
One Breath Away (Mira Ser.)
by Heather GudenkaufIn this gripping and emotionally-charged thriller, New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf shows how all it takes is a single moment to change everything. In the midst of a sudden spring snowstorm, a man armed with a gun walks into a school. Officer Meg Barrett holds the responsibility of the children of Broken Branch in her hands. Will Thwaite stands by helplessly and wonders if he has failed his child again. Trapped in her classroom, Evelyn Oliver watches for an opportunity to rescue the children in her care. And thirteen-year-old Augie Baker will risk her own safety to protect her little brother.As tension mounts with each passing minute, and as the people of Broken Branch race to uncover the identity of the stranger, small acts of fear and courage reveal hidden truths that will alter the town forever.Previously published.Don’t miss these other gripping thrillers from New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf:The Weight of SilenceThese Things Hidden Little MerciesMissing PiecesNot a SoundBefore She Was Found
The Overnight Guest: A Novel
by Heather Gudenkauf&“Weaving together three narratives in an explosive and shocking denouement, The Overnight Guest will have you glued to the page and leave you wanting more." —Liv Constantine, international bestselling author of The Last Mrs. ParrishA woman receives an unexpected visitor during a deadly snowstorm in this chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf.True crime writer Wylie Lark doesn&’t mind being snowed in at the isolated farmhouse where she&’s retreated to write her new book. A cozy fire, complete silence. It would be perfect, if not for the fact that decades earlier, at this very house, two people were murdered in cold blood and a girl disappeared without a trace.As the storm worsens, Wylie finds herself trapped inside the house, haunted by the secrets contained within its walls—haunted by secrets of her own. Then she discovers a small child in the snow just outside. After bringing the child inside for warmth and safety, she begins to search for answers. But soon it becomes clear that the farmhouse isn&’t as isolated as she thought, and someone is willing to do anything to find them.And don't miss these other great stories by Heather!The Weight of SilenceThese Things HiddenLittle MerciesMIssing PiecesNot a SoundBefore She Was FoundThis is How I Lied
These Things Hidden (Mira B Format Ser.)
by Heather GudenkaufA riveting tale of two sisters and the legacy of the secrets between them, from New York Times bestselling author, Heather Gudenkauf.When teenager Allison Glenn is sent to prison for a heinous crime, she leaves behind her reputation as Linden Falls’s golden girl forever. Her parents deny the existence of their once-perfect child. Her former friends exult her downfall. Her sister, Brynn, faces whispered rumors every day in the hallways of their small Iowa high school. It’s Brynn—shy, quiet Brynn—who carries the burden of what really happened that night. All she wants is to forget Allison and the past that haunts her.But then Allison is released to a halfway house, and is more determined than ever to speak with her estranged sister. The key to the secrets of their past now rests with one little boy. And if the truth is revealed, the consequences could change all of their lives forever.
This Is How I Lied: A Novel
by Heather GudenkaufGudenkauf proves herself the master of the smart, suspenseful small-town thriller that gets right under your skin.” —Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author of The NannyEveryone has a secret they’ll do anything to hide…Twenty-five years ago, the body of sixteen-year-old Eve Knox was found in the caves near her home in small-town Grotto, Iowa—discovered by her best friend, Maggie, and her sister, Nola. There were a handful of suspects, including her boyfriend, Nick, but without sufficient evidence the case ultimately went cold.For decades Maggie was haunted by Eve’s death and that horrible night. Now a detective in Grotto, and seven months pregnant, she is thrust back into the past when a new piece of evidence surfaces and the case is reopened. As Maggie investigates and reexamines the clues, secrets about what really happened begin to emerge. But someone in town knows more than they’re letting on, and they’ll stop at nothing to keep the truth buried deep.Check out these other riveting novels of suspense by bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf:The Weight of SilenceThese Things HiddenOne Breath AwayLittle MerciesMissing PiecesNot a SoundBefore She Was Found
Keep One Eye Open: A Collection of Chilling Thrillers Don't You Cry\The Weight of Silence\Best Day Ever\Normal
by Heather Gudenkauf Mary Kubica Graeme Cameron Kaira RoudaDon’t miss these four unforgettable psychological thrillers, now together in one electrifying e-book package from bestselling masters of suspense Mary Kubica and Heather Gudenkauf, as well as Graeme Cameron and Kaira Rouda. The twists and turns will keep you guessing, and keep you up reading late at night!DON’T YOU CRYIn downtown Chicago, Esther Vaughan disappears from her apartment without a trace. A haunting letter addressed to My Dearest is found among her possessions, leaving her roommate Quinn to question how well she really knew her friend. Meanwhile, in a small town an hour outside Chicago, a mysterious woman appears in the quiet coffee shop where eighteen-year-old Alex works as a dishwasher. He is immediately drawn to her, but what starts as an innocent crush quickly spirals into something far more sinister. As Quinn searches for answers about Esther, and Alex is drawn further under the stranger’s spell, master of suspense Mary Kubica takes readers on a taut and twisted thrill ride that builds to a stunning conclusion and shows that no matter how fast and far we run, the past always catches up with us.THE WEIGHT OF SILENCEIt happens quietly one hot August morning in Iowa: two families awaken to find their little girls have gone missing in the night. Seven-year-old Calli Clark suffers from selective mutism brought on by a tragedy when she was a toddler. Petra Gregory is Calli’s best friend—and her voice. But neither girl has been heard from since they vanished. Now, Calli and Petra’s parents are tied by the question of what happened to their children. And the answer is trapped in the silence of unspoken family secrets.NORMALHe lives on your street, in a nice house with a tidy garden. He shops at your local supermarket. He drives beside you on the highway, waving to let you into the lane ahead of him. He also has an elaborate cage in a secret basement under his garage. The food he’s carefully shopping for is to feed a young woman he’s holding there against her will—one in a string of many, unaware of the fate that awaits her. This is how it’s been for a long time. It’s normal…and it works. Perfectly. But this time it’s different…BEST DAY EVERPaul Strom is the perfect husband: breadwinner, protector, provider. That’s why he’s planned a romantic weekend for his wife, Mia, at their lake house, just the two of them. And he’s promised today will be the best day ever. But as Paul and Mia drive out of the city and toward the countryside, a spike of tension begins to wedge itself between them and doubts start to arise. How much do they trust each other? And how perfect is their marriage, or any marriage, really? Forcing us to ask ourselves just how well we know those who are closest to us, Best Day Ever is a gripping, tautly suspenseful tale of deception and betrayal dark enough to destroy a marriage…or a life.
La velocidad de tu sombra
by Jorge Alberto Gudiño Hernández«Quizá la muerte sea más rápida que la luz, sólo que le gusta demorarse.» Cipriano Zuzunaga investiga varios asesinatos que se han cometido en la autopista urbana, un lugar complicado para el crimen, pues los potenciales blancos siempre están en movimiento. Sólo un periodista se ha dado cuenta de que los muertos se acumulan, pero ha pactado con Zuzunaga no hacer pública la información, que apunta hacia un posible asesino serial. Mientras tanto, la vida se le complica al ex comandante: la relación con su hija se enfría más aún y su joven protegida Nat le cuenta de su pasado envuelto en la miseria y de su hermano delincuente. Además, su amada Lola tiene un ex esposo golpeador. Para colmo, Zuzunaga se descubre incapaz de ayudar a las víctimas de un fuerte sismo que ha sacudido a la ciudad. Como si la empatía se le hubiera evaporado. Otros escritores han dicho... «Jorge Alberto Gudiño es un narrador tenaz y un conocedor del México real, que incluye lo bueno, lo malo y lo peor, así como del lenguaje duro y del secreto para manejarlo en su narrativa.» Élmer Mendoza «Con un cambio de tono espectacular, Jorge entrega su novela más lograda y vibrante a la fecha: Tus dos muertos, hogar del excomandante Zuzunaga, un policía en la mejor tradición de la novela negra latinoamericana.» Martín Solares «Una novela negra no ofrece solamente la indagación de un enigma policiaco: articula, sobre todo, una prosa que revela y desmenuza la putrefacción de una sociedad. Tus dos muertos representa un nuevo camino de ferocidad y precisión en la narrativa de Jorge Alberto Gudiño.» Antonio Ortuño «La novela noir tiene un nuevo y gran nombre en México: Jorge Alberto Gudiño.» David Miklos
Henchgirl (Expanded Edition)
by Kristen GudsnukMary Posa hates her job. She works long hours for little pay, no insurance, and worst of all, no respect. Her co-workers are jerks and her boss doesn't appreciate her. He's also a supervillain.And her parents... well, they're the most famous superhero couple in Crepe City, along with her sister. Cursed with a conscience, Mary would give anything to be something other than a Henchgirl, but no matter what she does her plans always seem to go awry.This Second Edition printing offers the humor and henching you love, along with an extra, new Henchgirl story!
Contigo en la distancia (Premio Alfaguara de novela #Volumen 20)
by Carla GuelfenbeinNuestro Premio Alfaguara 2015 Los laberintos del amor y la mentira, y el talento desigual como desafío de una pareja son los grandes temas de esta novela de Carla Guelfenbein, una autora que ha deslumbrado a Coetzee y a miles de lectores en el mundo. A Vera Sigall y Horacio Infante los une un amor de juventud y su pasión por la literatura. También un lazo misterioso que dos jóvenes, Emilia y Daniel, intentan desentrañar. Sin embargo, este no es el único enigma en sus vidas. Una mañana, Vera Sigall cae por las escaleras de su casa y queda en coma. Al principio, la noción de que su caída no fue un accidente aparece como una sospecha para Daniel. Pero con los días y las semanas, la duda irá creciendo hasta volverse una certeza. Emilia y Daniel se encontrarán en la búsqueda de la verdad acerca del accidente de la mítica escritora pero, sobre todo, en la necesidad de entender sus propios destinos. «Una novela de suspense literario construida con gran eficacia narrativa en torno a un memorable personaje femenino y al poder de la genialidad. La autora ha sabido entrelazar amores y enigmas con una escritura a la vez compleja y transparente. » Del acta del jurado del xviii Premio Alfaguara de novela, presidido por Javier Cercas y compuesto por Héctor Abad Faciolince, Ernesto Franco, Berna González Harbour, Concha Quirós y Pilar Reyes. English Description With You at a Distance tells the story of Emilia, a young French student of Chilean origin who arrives in Santiago to work on a thesis about the elusive and mysterious writer Vera Sigall. Following a brief encounter between the two, Vera suffers a suspicious accident and is left in a coma. Incapable of finishing her work, during the tense wait in the hospital for a recovery that never seems to happen, Emilia meets Daniel, a neighbor of the novelist who is burdened by a life marked by a childhood event. The search for the truth about Vera’s accident is the start of a police investigation that will eventually reveal the true identities and the lives of all of the characters, as well as the relationships that unite them. With elements typical of suspense novels, this choral novel pursues two parallel story lines that end up interweaving. The clues, the suspects, and the false interpretations seem to lead to the revelation of a truth that is perhaps not what the protagonists are searching for. Love; the sacrifice for loved ones; the yokes of genius, family, identity, and lies; and the power of blood are some of the themes that this exhilarating tale deals with as it delves into a family secret that has been kept for generations.
Revolution Sunday
by Wendy GuerraA novel about glamour, surveillance, and corruption in contemporary Cuba, from an internationally bestselling author--who has never before been translated into English <P><P>Cleo, scion of a once-prominent Cuban family and a promising young writer in her own right, travels to Spain to collect a prestigious award. <P><P>There, Cuban expats view her with suspicion--assuming she's an informant for the Castro regime. <P><P>To Cleo's surprise, that suspicion follows her home to Cuba, where she finds herself under constant surveillance by the government. <P><P>When she meets and falls in love with a Hollywood filmmaker, she discovers her family is not who she thought they were . . . and neither is the filmmaker.
Sin rescate
by Marta Guerrero GonzálezEl miedo nunca termina. Llena de acción y crudeza, esta novela basada en hechos reales nos revela qué hay en los sótanos de la gran industria del secuestro en México, así como los alcances del poder y la ambición, los golpes fatales de la corrupción y la frustración e impotencia de una sociedad que exige dejar de ser rehén del crimen organizado. El miedo nunca termina. Llena de acción y crudeza, esta novela basada en hechos reales nos revela qué hay en los sótanos de la gran industria del secuestro en México, así como los alcances del poder y la ambición, los golpes fatales de la corrupción y la frustración e impotencia de una sociedad que exige dejar de ser rehén del crimen organizado.
El árbol de la diana
by Mercedes GuerreroUna novela que mezcla pasión amorosa, secretos familiares y suspense, con el telón de fondo de una hacienda mexicana y una protagonista española que busca sus orígenes. Si Elena Peralta viaja a México es porque nada la ata ya a su país natal, España. Va en busca de la madre que jamás conoció, en busca de la hacienda que aparece en velados recuerdos de infancia, en busca del árbol familiar que ha regado con la esperanza. Sin embargo, la primera noticia que recibe al llegar a su destino es que su madre acaba de morir. Tras los muros del silencio se esconden las claves que darán sentido a su vida y a su pasado. Antonio, el cacique local, también ha perdido a su padre en extrañas circunstancias. Acoge a la recién llegada con desconfianza, pues la sombra del asesinato se cierne sobre las dos muertes recientes, y el principal sospechoso es Agustín, el hermano que Elena espera encontrar pero que ha huido de la justicia. Poco a poco, Elena y Antonio dejarán de lado los recelos y sucumbirán a la fuerte atracción que sienten el uno por el otro, a una pasión delirante. También tirarán del hilo hasta sacar a la luz los oscuros secretos que unen a sus dos familias. Pero la verdad amenaza con separarlos, porque el árbol familiar ha sido regado con sangre.
Sin mirar atrás
by Mercedes GuerreroDos mujeres que temen por sus vidas tanto como ansían su libertad. Una historia repleta de intrigas familiares que nos transporta al pintoresco Salzburgo. Hace tiempo que Laura y Sofía llegaron a Europa huyendo de Carlos, padre de una y exmarido de la otra, y viven atemorizadas por lo que ocurriría si las encontrara. Por ello, decidieron cambiar de vida, de mundo, de identidad. Finalmente se establecieron en Salzburgo, donde Sofía se dedica al diseño de joyas y Laura trabaja en una floristería. Parece que al fin han hallado un hogar y pueden empezar a rehacer sus vidas, pero su turbulento pasado podría estar aguardando a la vuelta de la esquina... Cuando en las montañas nevadas cercanas aparezcan los restos de Lukas Tillman, desaparecido hace casi veinticinco años, Laura y Sofía verán cómo la seguridad que tanto les había costado alcanzar puede desvanecerse como la nieve blanca bajo el sol ardiente.La crítica ha dicho...«Mercedes Guerrero sabe enganchar al lector.»Pasajes románticos «Maravillosa novela. Me ha encantado.»Compartelibros sobre Las sombras de la memoria
Las sombras de la memoria
by Mercedes GuerreroUn relato de suspense y amor ambientado en una Córdoba repleta de encanto y magia. Un secreto silenciado durante décadas...... una mujer abocada a descubrir los recovecos de su pasado familiar. Tras la muerte de su tía Lina, Maribel Ordóñez se siente más perdida que nunca. Hacía tiempo que esta joven cordobesa se sentía sola, desde que falleció su padre, a quien estaba muy unida. Al menos ha heredado la casa familiar, un lugar que la reconforta y donde habitan dulces recuerdos que la abrazan. Sus paredes parecen haber sido testigo de un centenar de vidas... Casas como estas suelen ocultar secretos del pasado. Curioseando en su nuevo hogar, Maribel encuentra varias obras de grandes artistas de la talla de Matisse o Picasso, así como cuadros que pintó su abuelo, Tomás Ordóñez, cuando vivía en París en los años cuarenta, que jamás hubiera imaginado que eran originales. Maribel acaba de abrir la caja de Pandora y los acontecimientos se precipitan. Cuando el experto al que acude es asesinado, ella se convierte en la principal sospechosa. Con la policía pisándole los talones, deberá descubrir la verdad acerca de las obras antes de que sea demasiado tarde. La crítica ha dicho...«El estilo de Mercedes Guerrero me ha encantado, por muchas cosas, pero sobre todo porque sabe enganchar al lector.»Pasajes románticos
Muoio e torno
by Rafael Guerrero Corrado PastoreUn complicato caso nel 2011 in Nord Africa per poco non costa la vita al detective privato Rafael Guerrero. Per dimenticarsi dell'accaduto e per guarire dalle ferite, decide di recarsi qualche giorno in un paese dell'Est Europa a riposare ma, sempre attento ai fili che muovono gli equilibri, comincerà una nuova indagine che lo farà viaggiare per migliaia di chilometri alla ricerca di due fuggiaschi che si nascondono o forse per un'altra ragione. Tunisia, Madrid, Svizzera, Ungheria, Barcellona e infine Brasile saranno testimoni e a volte protagonisti delle ricerche, dei sospetti e delle vittorie di questo personaggio così genuino, proprio come le avventure che lo portano da un continente all'altro, romanzate nella misura in cui questo genere lo permette. E' abbastanza. anche se sembra troppo. E sì, alla fine Rafael Guerrero torna, vivo o morto.
The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Great War
by Simon GuerrierIn a new gripping and immersive adventure Sherlock Holmes investigates collusion and conspiracy in the Belgian trenches of World War One.December 1917. An important visitor arrives at a field hospital not far from the front, who makes sharp deductions about the way the ward is run based on small details that he sees. Sherlock Holmes is apparently only present for a tour, but asks searching questions about a young officer who apparently died in the hospital, but whose records have mysteriously vanished. As Holmes digs deeper, details emerge pertaining to a cover-up that stretches from the trenches to the top of the War Office, and conspiracy on both the British and enemy fronts.
At Risk (SideStreets)
by Jacqueline GuestEdgy and suspenseful young adult fiction that explores topics teens want to read about. Tia is spending the summer working at a special ranch designed to "scare straight" at-risk youth. She tries to bond with Sage, a street kid who has been given one last chance to get her life together. But Sage resists Tia's overtures, and when money goes missing, all fingers point to the troubled teen. At Risk combines a satisfying mystery plot with a sympathetic portrayal of teens grappling with dark pasts and uncertain futures.
The Tarnished Eye: A Novel of Suspense
by Judith GuestFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Ordinary People comes a gripping novel of suspense, exploring fragile family dynamics in the aftermath of tragedy. . . Acclaimed author Judith Guest makes a triumphant return with this poignant and powerful novel that's sure to add luster to her reputation as one of the most thoughtful observers of the human condition. Taking as part of her inspiration a baffling, unsolved true-life crime, Guest achieves in this absorbing new novel an extraordinary combination of page-turning mystery and intimate, emotionally charged family drama. The Tarnished Eye takes readers to the community of Blessed, in northern Michigan, where Sheriff Hugh DeWitt still grieves for his infant son, who died of SIDS a few years earlier. Obsessed with the past, he's endangering his future with his beloved wife and daughter. Meanwhile, up the road from the DeWitts, in one of the rich summer cottages, Paige Norbois grieves for a lost love of her own. Married to a stern and unresponsive man, Paige wills herself to stay in the marriage and sacrifice her personal feelings for the sake of her children's stability. But soon an unimaginable tragedy destroys all dreams of stability in Blessed. Paige, her husband, Edward, and their four children are brutally slaughtered in their home. Sheriff DeWitt, deeply moved by the horrific murder scene, must find answers to a string of urgent questions. When, exactly, did the murders occur? Why did nobody miss the family earlier? Who had a motive to kill? The man with whom Paige was having an affair? The business partner, who was stealing from Edward's publishing firm? Which family member was the primary, intended victim? And above all, what sort of trauma could fuel a killer's capacity to commit such hate-driven violence?Judith Guest, with her own untarnished eye and finely nuanced prose, delivers a novel that transcends genre and showcases once again her remarkable literary gifts.
Weaponized
by David Guggenheim Nicholas MennutiA GLOBE-SPANNING, WRONG MAN THRILLER CO-WRITTEN BY THE SCREENWRITER OF THE #1 FILM SAFE HOUSE.Kyle West is a wanted man. Having fled the country to escape the false charges filed against himself and his former boss, billionaire government contractor Christopher Chandler, Kyle's hiding in Cambodia, living on borrowed time and finding more and more reasons to be paranoid.When a mysterious stranger named Julian Robinson walks into Kyle's favorite café and offers to swap passports with Kyle, Kyle can't believe his luck. Robinson looks so much like Kyle it's almost unreal, and seems in every way the yin to Kyle's yang--self-assured, charismatic and wealthy beyond measure. Traveling on business, Robinson needs Kyle's passport to get to Africa, where a lucrative deal awaits. Kyle needs Robinson's passport to safely flee Cambodia. The swap seems almost too good to be true. Unfortunately for Kyle, it is.This one decision plunges Kyle into a Pandora's Box of intrigue that threatens to swallow him whole. Suddenly he finds himself being pursued by Russian oligarchs, Chinese operatives, the CIA, and a beautiful woman trained to kill; because Robinson certainly isn't who he seemed. And time is running out for Kyle to discover who he is.
Overwatch
by Marc GuggenheimA young CIA lawyer uncovers a dangerous worldwide conspiracy, masterminded by forces within the US intelligence community. Alex Garnett has spent his life in the shadow of his father, a former Chief of Staff and Solicitor General to two presidents who's been responsible for getting Alex every job he ever had, including his latest: attorney for the CIA. However, a seemingly routine litigation leads to a series of unexpected events, including poison, kidnapping, torture and murder. As casualties pile up, it becomes clear Alex is the final target in someone's blood-soaked attempts to cover their tracks. With the help of a neurotic hacker, Alex unravels a conspiracy older than the CIA itself. The trail of clues reveals the presence of unseen forces that are bringing this nation to the brink of war--and Alex's life is only one of many in danger.a massive government and global conspiracy that dates back to the founding of the CIA or be buried with the trail of evidence he's unwittingly discovered. As the nation ticks closer to a costly, dangerous war, Marcus realizes there's much more at stake than the life of one CIA lawyer.