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The Lies We Told
by Camilla WayThe highly acclaimed author of Watching Edie returns with a new novel of dark psychological suspense that explores how those closest to us have the most to hide...A daughterBeth has always known there was something strange about her daughter, Hannah. The lack of emotion, the disturbing behavior, the apparent delight in hurting others...Sometimes Beth is scared of her and what she could be capable of.A sonLuke comes from the perfect family, with the perfect parents. But one day, he disappears without a trace, and his girlfriend, Clara, is desperate to discover what has happened to him.A life built on liesAs Clara digs into the past, she realizes that no family is truly perfect, and uncovers a link between Luke's long-lost sister and a strange girl named Hannah. Now Luke's life is in danger because of the lies once told and the secrets once kept. Can Clara find him before it's too late?
The Lies Within (The DI Will Jackman Thrillers #3)
by Jane Isaac&“A well-crafted mystery . . . Crime writing at its best&” from the bestselling author of Beneath the Ashes and Before It&’s Too Late (David Evans, international bestselling author). Be under no illusions by her kind face and eloquent manner . . . This woman is guilty of murder . . . Grace Daniels is distraught after her daughter&’s body is found in a Leicestershire country lane. With her family falling apart and the investigation going nowhere, Grace&’s only solace is the re-emergence of Faye, an old friend who seems to understand her loss. DI Will Jackman delves into the case, until a family tragedy and a figure from his past threaten to derail him. When the police discover another victim, the spotlight falls on Grace. Can Jackman find the killer, before Grace is convicted of a crime she didn&’t commit? &“Isaac does a superb job of escalating the tension and dread.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“Visceral and compelling reading. Another cracker from Jane Isaac.&”—Ian Patrick, author of Rubicon &“Jane Isaac just gets better with every book. Deeply unsettling and unputdownable.&”—Rebecca Bradley, bestselling author of the DI Hannah Robbins series &“A perfectly executed police investigation into a horrific act of violence and a moving depiction of buried secrets. My first read from Jane Isaac but definitely not my last.&”—Sarah Ward, author of A Deadly Thaw &“An intelligent, convincing thriller with genuine characters and a pacy plot. Jane Isaac writes unmissable quality crime fiction.&”—Michael Wood, author of The Murder House &“Gripped from the very first page . . . Mesmerizing and disturbing.&”—June Taylor, author of Keep Your Friends Close
Lies You Never Told Me
by Jennifer Donaldson"A compulsive page-turner with a shocking twist--get ready to stay up all night!" --Sara Shepard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Little Liars"This conversation-starting page-turner is...Fatal Attraction meets Big Little Lies." --Kirkus ReviewsGabe and Elyse have never met. But they both have something to hide.Quiet, shy Elyse can't believe it when she's cast as the lead in her Portland high school's production of Romeo and Juliet. Her best friend, Brynn, is usually the star, and Elyse isn't sure she's up to the task. But when someone at rehearsals starts to catch her eye--someone she knows she absolutely shouldn't be with--she can't help but be pulled into the spotlight. Austin native Gabe is contemplating the unthinkable--breaking up with Sasha, his headstrong, popular girlfriend. She's not going to let him slip through her fingers, though, and when rumors start to circulate around school, he knows she has the power to change his life forever. Gabe and Elyse both make the mistake of falling for the wrong person, and falling hard. Told in parallel narratives, this twisty, shocking story shows how one bad choice can lead to a spiral of unforeseen consequences that not everyone will survive.
The Lies You Tell
by B. E. JonesThe Secret History meets The Life and Loves of a She-Devil in a gripping thriller that subverts chick lit clichés in a trail of blood and jealousy. Friendship, freedom, booze, and student loans: the glory days of university. For Liz, Cora, Mike, and Stevie, students at Cardiff together, their circle was a surrogate family, bound together for three years in total trust. Or so it seemed. Post-graduation the group "stays in touch", with growing distance, but eventually reunite when Mike and Cora, now married, return to live in Cardiff. The foursome paint the town, marking Stevie's birthday in an orgy of nostalgia, when from nowhere, a beautiful - and younger - flame-haired girl appears. "Jenny" seems to recognise them, knows their names, but her identity's a total mystery to them all. Or so Liz and Cora think. But then Jenny reappears the next day, as a corpse found in the river . . . Foul play is presumed and Liz, a journalist, is assigned to cover the story. Before long she finds herself caught up in an expanding web of lies as Jenny's death is traced back to that fateful night between friends. And the ancient secrets of their college days begin to catch up with them all . . .~ Previously published as Telling Stories ~Praise for B. E. Jones'Claustrophobic and infused with menace. B. E. Jones creates a sinister world of secrets, twists and revelations' Alison Bruce'I got completely sucked in by this . . . irresistible!' Catriona McPherson'Bev Jones is a first class writer . . . I can thoroughly recommend this book' ***** Amazon Reviewer'A gripping summer must-read! Addictive!' ***** Amazon Reviewer'Twists and turns aplenty' ***** Amazon Reviewer
The Lies You Told
by Harriet TyceFrom the acclaimed author of Blood Orange, a dark new psychological thriller about the perfect mother, the perfect wife, the perfect family -- and the perfect murder.In the playground it's the law of the jungleBut at the school gate, there are no rules at all...When Sadie Roper moves back to London, she's determined to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. First, she needs to get her daughter settled into a new school-one of the most exclusive in the city. Next, she's going to get back the high-flying criminal barrister career she sacrificed for marriage ten years earlier. But nothing goes quite as planned. The school is not very welcoming newcomers, her daughter hasn't made any friends yet and the other mothers are as fiercely competitive as their children. Sadie immediately finds herself on the outside as she navigates the fraught politics of the school gate.But the tide starts to turn as Sadie begins to work on a scandalous, high-profile case that's the perfect opportunity to prove herself again, even though a dangerous flirtation threatens to cloud her professional judgment. And when Liza, queen of the school moms, befriends Sadie, she draws her into the heart of the world from which she was previously excluded. Soon Sadie and her family start to thrive, but does this close new friendship prevent her from seeing the truth? Sadie may be keeping her friends close, but what she doesn't know is that her enemies are closer still...Dark, addictive and compelling, The Lies You Told is a compulsive psychological thriller from a master storyteller. "An extremely well-written and unsettling novel . . . Full of intrigue and menace, it creeps up on you until that final explosive twist. A great read" -- Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times author of The Silent Patient "I read The Lies You Told in two days, barely able to turn the pages fast enough. It's spare and taut, the sense of wrongness building in chilling, skillfully written layers, with a jaw dropping last-line twist." -- Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of The Family Upstairs
The Lies You Told: From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Blood Orange
by Harriet TyceShocking, dark, addictive - THE LIES YOU TOLD is the latest compulsive thriller from Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of BLOOD ORANGE. 'A jaw dropping last line twist' Lisa Jewell, #1 bestselling author of The Family Upstairs'Impossible to put down' IndependentSadie loves her daughter and will do anything to keep her safe.She can't tell her why they had to leave home so quickly - or why Robin's father won't be coming with them to London.She can't tell her why she hates being back in her dead mother's house, with its ivy-covered walls and its poisonous memories.And she can't tell her the truth about the school Robin's set to start at - a school that doesn't welcome newcomers.Sadie just wants to get their lives back on track.But even lies with the best intentions can have deadly consequences...'I read The Lies You Told in two days, barely able to turn the pages fast enough. It's spare and taut, the sense of wrongness building in chilling, skilfully written layers, with a jaw dropping last line twist' Lisa Jewell, #1 bestselling author'I adored Blood Orange and therefore could not wait to get my hands on The Lies You Told. It is a triumphant encore, every bit as intriguing, well-written and addictive as its predecessor' Sara Collins, award-winning author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton'An absolute page turner with a twist you'll read twice because you can't believe you missed it' John Marrs, author of What Lies Between Us'Totally addictive - I was gripped' Sophie Hannah, author of Haven't They Grown'A twisty page-turner from the author of Blood Orange' Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes'A gripping and intelligent thriller' Stylist - round-up of must-read books this summer
The Lies You Told: The unmissable thriller from the bestselling author of Blood Orange
by Harriet TyceShocking, dark, addictive - THE LIES YOU TOLD is the latest compulsive thriller from Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of BLOOD ORANGE.'A jaw dropping last line twist' Lisa Jewell, #1 bestselling author of The Family Upstairs'Impossible to put down' IndependentSadie loves her daughter and will do anything to keep her safe.She can't tell her why they had to leave home so quickly - or why Robin's father won't be coming with them to London.She can't tell her why she hates being back in her dead mother's house, with its ivy-covered walls and its poisonous memories.And she can't tell her the truth about the school Robin's set to start at - a school that doesn't welcome newcomers.Sadie just wants to get their lives back on track.But even lies with the best intentions can have deadly consequences...'I read The Lies You Told in two days, barely able to turn the pages fast enough. It's spare and taut, the sense of wrongness building in chilling, skilfully written layers, with a jaw dropping last line twist' Lisa Jewell, #1 bestselling author'I adored Blood Orange and therefore could not wait to get my hands on The Lies You Told. It is a triumphant encore, every bit as intriguing, well-written and addictive as its predecessor' Sara Collins, award-winning author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton'An absolute page turner with a twist you'll read twice because you can't believe you missed it' John Marrs, author of What Lies Between Us'Totally addictive - I was gripped' Sophie Hannah, author of Haven't They Grown'A twisty page-turner from the author of Blood Orange' Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes'A gripping and intelligent thriller' Stylist - round-up of must-read books this summer
The Lieutenant Takes the Sky
by L. Ron HubbardAmerican pilot Mike Malloy has been unjustly sentenced to five years in a Moroccan penal battalion--which is French for "death sentence." But Malloy, who could easily pass for Douglas Fairbanks, is about to get a reprieve...if he's willing to fly into the heart of the Sahara and into the teeth of a Berber rebellion. The expedition could have unexpected benefits. One of his passengers is a young woman whose eyes are as beautiful and blue as the wild blue yonder....
Lieutenant Taylor Jackson Collection Volume 1: Field of Graves
by J. T. EllisonRediscover the incomparable Lieutenant Taylor Jackson in this gripping psychological thriller series by New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison, now available in a four-book box set, containing stories 1-4. Field of GravesA madman is trying to create his own end-of-days apocalypse and the cops trying to catch him are almost as damaged as the killer. Lt. Taylor Jackson, alongside medical examiner Samantha Owens and troubled FBI profiler Dr. Baldwin, work to find the killer before he can claim another victim.All the Pretty GirlsNashville Homicide Lt. Taylor Jackson is tracking the Southern Strangler, a sadistic killer terrorizing the southeast. Working with her lover, FBI profiler Dr. John Baldwin, she’ll have to battle an old injury and her own demons to stop the murders from spiraling out of control.14Four victims are found marked with the fatal signature of a serial killer who terrorized Nashville decades ago—throats slit, red lipstick on their lips. Lt. Taylor Jackson believes it’s a copycat who is even more terrifying, honing his craft by mimicking the murders.Judas KissThe horrific murder of a pregnant woman creates a media frenzy that unearths shocking secrets. When Taylor Jackson’s reputation is threatened by some implicating footage, she’ll have to sort through which evidence is real in order solve a case of obsessive vengeance.
Lieutenant Taylor Jackson Collection Volume 2: The Cold Room\The Immortals\So Close the Hand of Death\Where All the Dead Lie (A Taylor Jackson Novel #4)
by J. T. EllisonRediscover the incomparable Lieutenant Taylor Jackson in this gripping psychological thriller series by New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison, now available in a four-book box set, contain stories 5-8.The Cold RoomA perverse killer is using the corpses of his victims to reenact scenes from famous paintings. Strangely, similar macabre works are being displayed in Europe. Has the killer gone international? Or are there dueling evil artists, competing to create the ultimate masterpiece?The ImmortalsEight Nashville teenagers are found dead on Hallowe’en, with occult symbols carved into their bodies. Lt. Jackson must immerse herself in the baffling culture of mysticism and dark witchcraft to battle the danger that has the public outraged and terrified.So Close the Hand of DeathThe Pretender is back—murders are being committed across America in sick homages to famous serial killers of the past. Taylor must face the brilliant psychopath who both adores and despises her…alone.Where All the Dead Lie Effectively mute due to a brain injury, Taylor retreats to the Scottish highlands to heal. But there’s a menacing presence lurking in the romantic castle, and Taylor doesn’t know if she’s being haunted by the past, or hunted by the living.
The Life: A dark suspense thriller of crime and corruption
by Martina ColeThe most authentic novel of gangster family life ever written, from the No. 1 bestselling author.The Bailey brothers are gangsters determined to make their mark in the world. Peter and Daniel are chalk and cheese in many ways - Peter's calm exterior belies his ruthless nature, while Daniel's penchant for spectacular violence is legendary - but together they are unstoppable. From the late seventies they rule London's East End and, when their sons join the business, it seems that no one can touch the powerful Baileys. Although it's never easy at the top; there is always someone waiting to take you down - sometimes even those closest to you . . . Lena Bailey is determined to shield her youngest child Tania from the Life. But when a terrible tragedy occurs, Tania's eyes are opened to their world in a way that forces her to make an irrevocable choice that will determine her future.
The Life: A dark suspense thriller of crime and corruption
by Martina ColeWhen it's in your blood, there's no other way.THE LIFE by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole is an unflinching novel that exposes a world that many would rather ignore...The Baileys are born into the Life.Brothers Daniel and Peter rule London's East End with threats and violence. Only a fool would cross them, but there are always those in the shadows who will try.And when their enemies strike, every Bailey pays the price. But none more so than Daniel's only daughter, Tania. The Life is in her blood, and now it's her weapon for revenge.For more novels that will take you deep into the dark and dangerous criminal underworld, check out Martina Cole's THE GRAFT, THE BUSINESS and REVENGE
The Life: A dark suspense thriller of crime and corruption
by Martina ColeThe most authentic novel of gangster family life ever written, from the No. 1 bestselling author.The Bailey brothers are gangsters determined to make their mark in the world. Peter and Daniel are chalk and cheese in many ways - Peter's calm exterior belies his ruthless nature, while Daniel's penchant for spectacular violence is legendary - but together they are unstoppable. From the late seventies they rule London's East End and, when their sons join the business, it seems that no one can touch the powerful Baileys. Although it's never easy at the top; there is always someone waiting to take you down - sometimes even those closest to you . . . Lena Bailey is determined to shield her youngest child Tania from the Life. But when a terrible tragedy occurs, Tania's eyes are opened to their world in a way that forces her to make an irrevocable choice that will determine her future.(P)2012 Headline Digital
Life After Life: A Novel
by Kate AtkinsonWhat if you could live again and again, until you got it right? On a cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd is born to an English banker and his wife. She dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd is born, lets out a lusty wail, and embarks upon a life that will be, to say the least, unusual. For as she grows, she also dies, repeatedly, in a variety of ways, while the young century marches on towards its second cataclysmic world war. Does Ursula's apparently infinite number of lives give her the power to save the world from its inevitable destiny? And if she can -- will she?Darkly comic, startlingly poignant, and utterly original -- this is Kate Atkinson at her absolute best.
Life After Life
by Kate AtkinsonWhat if you could live again and again, until you got it right? On a cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd is born to an English banker and his wife. She dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd is born, lets out a lusty wail, and embarks upon a life that will be, to say the least, unusual. For as she grows, she also dies, repeatedly, in a variety of ways, while the young century marches on towards its second cataclysmic world war. Does Ursula's apparently infinite number of lives give her the power to save the world from its inevitable destiny? And if she can -- will she?Darkly comic, startlingly poignant, and utterly original -- this is Kate Atkinson at her absolute best.
Life After Life: Three Paranormal Short Stories
by April D BrownMolly's Second Chance - Jill, a mother with young twins meets Molly, a small dog. Only, Molly isn't who she seems to be. Soul Bubbles - Kay joins Anna at the Soul Home to be chosen by a soul as a new mother. Anna doesn't properly care for her soul's egg incubation, leading Kay to return to the Soul Home to communicate with all the souls behind the wall to discover the truth as to why children are born this way. Will Anna's soul baby be born and forgive her? Till Death Do Us Join - Justy's death isn't the end of his communication with the living. He becomes a guardian, to help his client's survive. Only, he focuses mostly on Roza, his young love. Sometimes, his wishes to protect her maims or kills others. Other clients are occasionally forgotten, and die when he rescues her. One day, she begs to join him. Will she forgive him for his mistakes? Author's Note Molly's Second Chance - a short children's ghost story. Appropriate for any age. Soul Bubbles - Souls choose the family they wish to be born to. They then develop in clear egg incubators until ready to be born as infants. Appropriate for most children. Till Death Do Us Join - A ten-year-old boy dies, and becomes the guardian angel for the young girl he loved. He watches her, and his other clients, until she is ready to join him. No mention of religion in the story. Appropriate for most children. Rating: PG. Profanity: None. Romance: None. Sex: None. Violence: None. Keywords and categories: Ghost story. Souls.
The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (An Illustrated Classic)
by Daniel DefoeEscape the Island of Despair with Robinson Crusoe!Pirates, shipwrecks, and being stranded on an island doesn’t stop Robinson Crusoe in his quest for adventure on the high seas. Originally presented as a true account, Daniel Defoe’s novel made quite a stir in 1719 and became one of the most widely published books in history, spawning enough imitations that it inspired its own genre, the Robinsonade. Complete with full-color illustrations, this exciting volume in our Illustrated Classics series will be a welcome addition to any home library.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
by Baum L. FrankAn imaginative work published in 1902, Baum tells the story of Claus, an orphaned human raised by various immortal creatures in an enchanted forest. When he reaches adulthood, Claus is told to live among mortals, and he is disheartened initially by poverty, war, and other negative aspects of humanity. He becomes well-known for his kindness to children, and this enthusiasm leads to the invention of the first toys. Claus eventually makes it his life's mission to bring joy to children, and this unfolds into an entertaining explanation of many Christmas traditions, including stockings, trees, and climbing chimneys. The road is not always smooth, and Claus ultimately must face the result of mortality after a lifetime of generosity. "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" shows the depth of Baum's understanding of children that explains his monumental success as an author of classic children's literature.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
by L. Frank Baum Michael O. Riley Max AppleTaking the beloved symbol of merriment out of his conventional trappings and into the world of imaginative folklore, Baum gives Santa Claus an exciting life that evokes all the charm, warmth, and fantasy that made his Oz stories American classics.
The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower
by Lisa GraffFrom the critically acclaimed author of A Tangle of Knots comes a humorous story full of heart, courage and a touch of magic.Bernetta's summer couldn't be going any worse.First her ex-best friend frames her for starting a cheating ring in their private school that causes Bernetta to lose her scholarship for 7th grade. Even worse, Bernetta's parents don't believe she's innocent, and forbid her from performing at her father's magic club. Now Bernetta must take immediate action if she hopes to raise $9,000 for tuition. But that's a near impossible task with only three months until school. Enter Gabe, a boy con-artist who's willing to team up with Bernetta to raise the money. But only if she's willing to use her talent for magic to scheme her way to success.
Life and Death of a Tough Guy
by Benjamin AppelJoey Kasow is a skinny Jewish kid growing up in the 1920s in Hell's Kitchen. Tormented by the Irish thugs in the neighborhood, he eventually gains their begrudging respect and is allowed to join their gang, the Badgers. Joey grows up tough. He knows he got to take whatever is dished out to him to stay in the gang. He learns how to inflict pain-he learns how to kill. And gradually he works his way up the ladder to become the Spotter's enforcer. He is now Joey Case. But Joey can't escape his past, falling in love with innocent young Sadie Madofsky, his refuge from the brutal world around him. All Joey want is to get ahead-but the Spotter had other plans for him.
Life and Death of a Tough Guy
by Benjamin AppelJoey Kasow is a skinny Jewish kid growing up in the 1920s in Hell’s Kitchen. Tormented by the Irish thugs in the neighborhood, he eventually gains their begrudging respect and is allowed to join their gang, the Badgers. Joey grows up tough. He knows he got to take whatever is dished out to him to stay in the gang. He learns how to inflict pain-he learns how to kill. And gradually he works his way up the ladder to become the Spotter’s enforcer. He is now Joey Case. But Joey can’t escape his past, falling in love with innocent young Sadie Madofsky, his refuge from the brutal world around him. All Joey want is to get ahead-but the Spotter had other plans for him.
Life and Death of a Tough Guy
by Benjamin AppelSweet Money Girl (Gold Medal Books, 1954). The story of three lives that collide one December in NYC: Hortense, the dance instructor who knows how to look out for number one; Maxie, the mamma's boy who just wants his shot at happiness; and Hugh, who wrecks it for all of them. Life and Death of a Tough Guy (Avon, 1955). Joey Kasow is a skinny Jewish kid growing up in 1920s in Hell's Kitchen. Tormented by the Irish thugs in the neighborhood, he eventually gains their begrudging respect and is allowed to join their gang, the Badgers. He knows he's got to take whatever is dished out to him to stay in the gang. He learns how to inflict pain, and he learns how to kill. But Joey can't escape his past, and falls in love with innocent Sadie Madofsky, who is a refuge from his brutal world.
The Life and Death of Lauren Conway
by Lisa Jackson<div><div>Go inside the dark history of the Blue Rock Academy and learn more about the twisted past that made this school a hunting ground for a ruthless killer... and what became of one of the school's most infamous alumni in this companion to the New York Times bestseller WITHOUT MERCY.</div><div><br></div><div>From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson comes a pulse-pounding thriller that goes behind the doors of an exclusive academy with a terrifying secret...</div><div><br></div><div>Ever since her father was stabbed to death in a home invasion, Julia "Jules" Farentino has been plagued by nightmares. Her half-sister, Shaylee, now seventeen, has had her own difficulties since the tragedy, earning a rap sheet for drug use, theft, and vandalism. Still, when Jules learns of her mother's decision to send Shay to an elite boarding school in Oregon, she's skeptical. The Academy has a reputation for turning wayward kids around--but one of its students went missing six months ago and her body has never been found. There are rumors she may have died during one of the school's questionable treatments. Once enrolled, Shay grows fearful, convinced her every move is being watched. And the deeper Jules digs, the more concerned she becomes.</div><div><br></div><div>On impulse, Jules applies for a teaching job at the Academy. Though the facility boasts state-of-the-art equipment and a breathtaking campus, Jules senses cracks in the director's do-good demeanor. Shortly before Jules arrived, a student was found hanged, and a hysterical Shay believes it was murder. Staff members are wary and unwelcoming--all except Cooper Trent, another recent hire who has his own suspicions, and his own secrets.</div><div><br></div><div>Then another girl goes missing, and yet another is found dead. There's no doubt something sinister is at hand--but Jules may be too late to stop it. Behind the Academy's idyllic veneer lurks an evil force on a brutal and terrifying mission. And Jules has become the next target of a bloodthirsty killer without limits, without remorse, without mercy...</div></div>
Life and Letters of Mary Emma Woolley
by Jeannette Augustus MarksOne of the nation’s most notable educators, Dr. Woolley was President of Mount Holyoke College for 37 years when women had very few opportunities. She worked hard for world peace and was appointed by President Hoover as an American delegate to the Geneva Disarmament Conference of 1932. Based on personal files and correspondence, family records, and the intimate knowledge of the author, this authoritative biography will interest many.-Print ed.