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Money on Your Mind: The Unconscious Beliefs That Sabotage Your Financial Well-Being - and How to Break Free
by Vicky ReynalDiscover how your thoughts, emotions, and past experiences shape your money habits—and find your way to financial freedom. Do you overspend or make impulse purchases you regret later? Do you never feel like enough money is enough? Do you hide purchases from your partner? Do you spend extravagantly on others to win their approval? Do you resist spending money even on things you know you need? One of your most important relationships is the one you have with money, yet you may not be aware of the complex web of emotions and past experiences that are really driving your money habits. Money on Your Mind helps you unpack these psychological hurdles and start making better financial choices. Through a mix of case studies, client stories, and her expertise in psychotherapy, financial psychotherapist Vicky Reynal reveals how an emotionally absent parent can result in comfort shopping, how bullying in school can lead to overspending, how absorbing a parent’s lack of boundaries can interfere with making rational financial decisions, and much more. Then, she helps you shift those ingrained attitudes and beliefs so you can stop falling into the same old spend-ing traps. You’ll learn to: Recognize your spending triggers Let go of a scarcity mindset Free yourself of spending anxiety Take control over your money habits With a better understanding of the root causes of your money struggles, a more secure financial future is possible.
Vegan Japan: 70 Comforting Plant-Based Recipes
by Julia BoucachardEasy, homey Japanese recipes—veganized! Warming soups and slurp-able noodles. Refreshing vegetable sides. Indulgent street foods. Adorable bite-size desserts. Japanese French chef Julia Boucachard grew up devouring all of the above. When she went vegan, she was determined not to give up any of her childhood favorites. In Vegan Japan, she shows that cooking nourishing, flavor-packed plant-based Japanese food doesn’t have to be complicated. With an emphasis on seasonality, balanced flavors, and simple techniques, this is her plant-based celebration of Japanese cuisine and the myriad vegetables that make their way onto the Japanese plate. Inside, you’ll find: The classics, including Kabocha Stew, Miso Butter Ramen, Yakisoba, Onigiri, Gyoza, Melon Pan, and many more Yoshoku (Western dishes given playful Japanese spins) like Napolitan and Japanese Potato Salad Cleverly veganized takes on meat and seafood dishes like Karaage and Maguro Don Even-better-homemade condiments and sauces such as Ponzu Sauce, Mentsuyu, and Japanese Mayonnaise Plus tempting street foods, wholesome vegetable sides, sweet desserts, and an illustrated guide to must-have Japanese pantry staples With beautiful photography and charming illustrations throughout, Vegan Japan is your one-stop ticket to authentic plant-based Japanese home cooking.
The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance
by Zach MercurioIncreasingly, people report feeling overlooked, ignored, and underappreciated at work. Simply put, they don't feel like they matter to their leaders or organizations—and it's taking a toll. This hidden epidemic of insignificance is fueling a mental health crisis, intensifying loneliness, and, for organizations, driving disengagement, turnover, and low performance. <P><P> The good news is that leaders can learn the skills to ensure that everyone around them feels valued and knows how they add value at work. Through a captivating exploration of the emerging science of mattering and drawing from hands-on work in hundreds of diverse industries and organizations, researcher and speaker Zach Mercurio reveals how mattering to others is a fundamental—yet often overlooked—requirement for thriving.
When We Talk to the Dead: A Novel
by Ian ChoraoThe island was abandoned years ago–but something dark was left behind, and it&’s waiting for those bold enough to return. Perfect for fans of Iain Reid, this slow-burning horror novel will sweep you out, and like a churning ocean, before you realize, it will pull you under its turbulent spell.A remote deserted island off the coast of Maine holds dark memories and disturbing secrets for the family who once lived on its rocky shores. Though nineteen-year-old Sally de Gama remembers nothing about the accident that took place on Captain&’s Island and destroyed her family when she was a little girl, she suffers from intense anxiety, pervasive bouts of dissociation, and gruesome nightmares. All Sally knows is that her mother hasn&’t spoken since the accident that took the life of Sally&’s twin sister. Following the tragedy, her family fled and never looked back. When her mother suddenly dies, Sally and three college friends travel to the island–for her friends it&’s an adventure to a strange, abandoned place. For Sally, it&’s a desperate bid to recover some of her memories and understand what really happened to her family. But when memories begin to return, Sally is overcome by grief and rage that threaten to plunge her into madness–a madness that is fed by a malevolent presence stalking them on the island.
Dead Man Blues: A Novel
by S. D. HouseTwo grisly murders. A disgraced former mayor. A tranquil town on the verge. This gripping historical crime novel set in the South pulls the past into the present, perfect for fans of Attica Locke and Wiley Cash.Dave Hendricks was once a respected man in Shady Grove, a tiny town on the Kentucky-Tennessee border. But after his wife leaves him for his best friend, he also loses his job, and his reputation is left in shambles. With nothing but his houseboat and his dog left, he&’s working odd jobs and listening to the blues. But when murder strikes their peaceful town, Dave finds himself compelled to team up with Sheriff Victor Burns, the man who betrayed him and took his wife, to find the killer.Two bodies are found on Cedar Lake, and both murders strike fear in the tight-knit community. Old friends and foes are drawn back into Hendricks&’s life in the investigation, and he&’s forced to finally come to terms with what is and what was—or see justice die in the process. Powerful and intriguing at every turn, Dead Man Blues asserts S. D. House as a knife-sharp voice in the crime genre.
How to Talk to Your Dog About Murder: A Mystery
by Emily SoderbergDogs are better behaved than people in this new cozy mystery where a pet behaviorist finds herself the prime suspect in an upscale murder, perfect for fans of Eva Gates and Victoria Gilbert.Nikki Jackson-Ramanathan is struggling to get her pet behaviorist business off the ground, making ends meet as a dog walker while keeping her eyes peeled for greener pastures. An appointment in a rich suburb of Saint Louis seems to be her ticket to success. The wealthy Mrs. Van Meer wants Nikki to help the family&’s old hound dog, who is grieving the loss of his owner. But then Mrs. Van Meer turns up dead. With a multitude of suspects like the sketchy landscaper, the judgy housekeeper, and the rest of Mrs. Van Meer&’s money-obsessed family members, Nikki&’s happy to sit back and let the police solve the crime. Until she learns that Mrs. Van Meer&’s will leaves Nikki in charge of a sizable amount of money and the police start dogging her every step.Life would be a lot easier if she just had to deal with the animals, but Nikki resolves to catch the real culprit and convince the cops they&’re barking up the wrong tree.
An Amateur Witch's Guide to Murder: A Novel
by K. ValentinA wannabe witch tries to break a curse on a clueless client in this laugh-out-loud debut, for fans of queer romantic fantasy by T. J. Klune and Tamsyn Muir. Mateo Borrero has 99 problems—and all of them hinge on his missing bruja mother and the demon she trapped inside his body.Mateo's mother forbade him from ever using magic, but now that she&’s gone, magic&’s his only marketable skill, and he&’d really like an exorcism—which costs money he doesn&’t have. What&’s the harm in making a quick buck by calling himself an Occult Specialist and chanting a few half-remembered spells in his crappy Spanish?Enter Topher, a naive nepo baby with a curse that keeps killing people around him. Most importantly, he&’s rich and too clueless to clock that Mateo—and his (absolutely-not-the-assistant) astral projecting best friend Ophelia—have never actually had a client before. Lifting Topher&’s bad luck curse should be simple, but as luck would have it, nothing is simple, and Topher–who Mateo sort of, kind of likes–might be at the center of a deadly magical conspiracy. To make matters worse, the more magic Mateo does, the stronger the demon inside him grows and the more he wants to eat people. But would caving to the urges of an ancient evil really be that bad if it helps him get a payday?Legends and Lattes meets A Grim Reaper&’s Guide to Catching a Killer in this hilarious and charming queer romantic fantasy readers won&’t want to miss.
A Heart So Haunted: A Novel
by Hollie NelsonIn this evocative and stunning debut, secrets in the very bones of Harthwait House are disturbed when a new tenant moves in, for fans of Ashley Poston and A House with Good Bones.Be wary the beds and the space beneath,the cracks in the floors and the furnace teeth.Keep your eyes from the shadows and tongue so still.Because once Harthwait grows dark, the monsters become real.Landry is ready to clean house—not just Harthwait, but the traumatic memories and family entanglements that haunt her. Left reeling from her aunt&’s sudden death, Landry knows she has to restore the old house and sell it for much needed cash. Preferably, before autumn arrives. But as renovations begin on Harthwait, she notices some peculiarities: Motion sensors activate when no one is home, doors slam shut, and every night, at a quarter after midnight, the disembodied crying begins. Then, when she uncovers a hidden door during the renovations, she dares to open it.Behind the door is a world of nightmares, some of which are hers, while others belong to a monster—who is trapped inside and desperate to get out. Both haunted by their pasts, Landry makes a deal with the monster, but as they develop feelings for each other, she realizes that the thing that looks like a beast may not be the most beastly thing after all.This rich and spellbinding tale explores the idea of what we call home and who we call family.
Murder Two Doors Down: An HOA Homicide Mystery (An Hoa Homicide Mystery)
by Chuck StorlaWelcome to the Estates at Chestnut Lake, home of perfect lawns, matching houses, and an inconvenient murder or two. This hilarious and compelling whodunit mystery has the &“crime close to home&” feel of Only Murders in the Building and is perfect for readers who loved Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect and Finlay Donovan Is Killing It.Brad Hanson&’s life in his suburban Atlanta subdivision is unremarkable. He investigates insurance fraud, which is as dull as it sounds, though if he&’s able to get a good bonus this year, his wife, Rhonda, will finally get to have her new kitchen. His highest achievement in life is being secretary and de facto parliamentarian on the homeowners association board, which is the center of all the neighborhood drama. As frustrating—and heated—as the arguments over tennis court resurfacing and dog droppings may be, much like his subdivision compatriots, Brad would never kill a neighbor, but… he might enjoy thinking about it from time to time. (Who hasn&’t?)When someone murders cranky old Inga Oskarsdotter—a frequent source of complaints to the HOA board—a literal smoking gun turns Brad into the chief suspect. But Brad is not waiting around to be arrested—after all, he is an investigator by trade—and he takes it upon himself to find the real killer. Then the body count starts to rise.One thing is sure: A murderer on the block is not good for property values.
Long Way Down: A Thriller
by Lisa KuselShe thinks she&’s marrying the perfect man. But nothing is as it seems. Perfect for fans of Rachel Hawkins and Darby Kane, this suspense-packed novel entangles readers in family lies and shocking secrets that will leave you breathless.Deni Rydell believes her life is finally about to change for the better just as soon as she marries Cal Cooper Jr., heir to a massive California mining fortune. When Cal and his parents perish in a plane crash, Deni&’s dreams are shattered. She&’s hoping to find solace with Cal&’s brother Grant, who only recently returned to the small town of Gold Hills after a year&’s stay in rehab. Too bad Grant is caught up trying to please Erika, the mysterious woman he brought home with him.Meanwhile, Gold Hills detective Robyn Torres is assigned to investigate a vicious murder which she assumes to be a drug robbery that turned deadly. The deeper she digs, though, the clearer it is that she couldn&’t be further from the truth. Soon enough, Torres begins to uncover a series of disturbing family secrets and dark lies connected to the Cooper family that threaten to destroy everything Deni knew to be true.
You Will Never See Me: A Novel
by Jake HinksonA secret affair leaves a woman entangled with a web of killers in this striking dark noir for fans of Peter Swanson and Alice Feeney.No one knows that Alice Hardy is alone and walking the dark streets of Chicago after leaving her lover&’s apartment. So when a man drags her into an alley at knifepoint, she knows nobody will come to her rescue. Forced into a fight for survival, Alice leaves the man desperately wounded by his own knife and flees with her life. When Alice tells her lover and they rush back to the alley, the ground is bare. There is no wounded attacker. There is no body. There is no blood. There is no knife. There is nothing to report to the police. But unbeknownst to Alice, one other person knows what happened in the alley: Owen Pall, a private detective slumming it with unsavory divorce work. Hired to tail a possibly straying husband, Owen followed the man to the alley and witnessed the thwarted assault—and saved the man&’s life.Jake Hinkson weaves a noirish tale of desperate people whose intertwining secrets and motives will lead to a web of lies, blackmail, and dead bodies in this suspenseful novel for fans of Harlan Coben.
A Murder Most Fowl: A Food Truck Mystery (A Food Truck Mystery)
by Carmela DutraA food truck run by twins serves up a clucking good murder in this cozy debut mystery, perfect for fans of Lucy Burdette and Joanne Fluke.When their late aunt Dolly passes away, twins Beth and Seth Lloyd inherit a chicken themed food truck. Despite the challenges, the siblings rise to the occasion, even going as far as signing up their truck Kluckin&’ Good to compete on a top cooking show and ruffle a few feathers for some good publicity. But the competition goes from heated to lethal when a contestant is found dead. With the elimination competition becoming far too literal, Beth and Seth will need all the help they can get to get out of the frying pan without landing in the fire. With their loyal assistant–and Beth&’s best friend–Rylie by their side, they&’ll have to follow the bread crumbs to untangle a very twisted case before either one of them is put on the chopping block. This humorous series debut with a mouthwatering mystery will charm readers and keep them guessing right until the not-so-bitter end.
Scar the Sky: A Novel
by J. Todd ScottLightning never strikes twice —until it does. A killer is hunting down survivors of lightning strikes in this dark and twisting thriller, perfect for fans of J. H. Markert and Richard Chizmar.Everything changed for Andi Ellis when she was struck by lightning and her heart stopped. Andi was resuscitated, but she was never the same—electronics strangely malfunction in her presence: clocks can&’t keep time; batteries swiftly die. And while many lightning strike victims are left with temporary "lightning tree" markings, on her they are permanent scars. Years later Andi, her eight-year-old daughter, and a fellow lightning strike survivor have fled Texas and Andi&’s dangerous ex to go off the grid in a strange and secluded desert community. Meanwhile, two private investigators pursue a US senator's missing daughter who they find too late. When searching for information on the strange lightning scars on the girl's body, they find themselves pulled into an FBI investigation—people who have been struck by lightning are being murdered. As the death toll mounts, the task force traces the killer farther west—closer and closer to Andi Ellis and her daughter, and the haven she's carefully created. Thriller and horror readers will be enthralled by the dark turns in Scar the Sky.
The Tarot Reader: A Novel
by Finley TurnerA phony psychic vision goes wrong when a woman unexpectedly finds herself involved in a murder investigation, perfect for fans of May Cobb and Catherine McKenzie.Twenty-five-year-old Jade Crawford spends her days selling crystals, conducting séances, and reading tarot cards in her shop in Winston-Salem, NC. But her connection to the other side is all a facade. After losing their mother to a terrible accident and their father serving jail time, Jade and her younger sister Stevie do what they can to survive. When a local politician goes missing, Jade sees a lucrative opportunity to drum up new clients and inject some much-needed cash into their pockets.Jade submits a &“psychic vision&” to the police tipline only to discover that her shot in the dark is chillingly accurate when the police find the politician&’s body. Caught in a media whirlwind, Jade revels in her newfound popularity and success, but she quickly finds herself the target of not only a police investigation but of the killer who is still on the loose. With stunning suspense that is perfect for fans of Samantha M. Bailey, Finley turns the screws tighter into a taut and thrilling read.
A Lonesome Place for Murder: An Ethan Brand Mystery (An Ethan Brand Mystery)
by Nolan ChaseIn this dark mystery, perfect for fans of C. J. Box, one wrong step leads Ethan Brand to the most dangerous case of his career...and the most personal.Hoping to surprise his sons, Ethan Brand, the chief of police of a small town in northern Washington state, is contemplating buying a horse. But when the horse literally stumbles upon an abandoned smuggling tunnel, Ethan and his lead investigator Brenda Lee Page discover a dead body connected to a decade-old mystery.Ten years ago, Tyler Rash, a troubled friend of Ethan&’s, vanished without a trace. The body in the tunnel has Tyler&’s ID and personal effects. As Ethan and Brenda Lee investigate Tyler&’s disappearance, they follow a trail that leads them to a cross-border smuggling operation connected to the town&’s notorious family of smugglers. And when a bomb is sent to Ethan&’s own house, the case takes a deadly and personal turn. A killer is stalking Ethan Brand–a killer he&’ll have to face if he wants to see his family again.
The Guest Children: A Novel
by Patrick TarrThe search for two missing children goes terribly wrong in this haunting and insidiously creepy ghost story debut by acclaimed showrunner Patrick Tarr.With terror mounting in 1940 London, thousands of "Guest Children" were evacuated out of England to escape the bombings. Two of those children, Michael and Frances Hawksby, were never seen again. Randall Sturgess wanted to do his part in the war--but stayed home instead to look after his troubled younger brother. Impoverished, shamed as a coward, and running out of work options as veterans come home, when he&’s asked to investigate the disappearance of the Hawksby children, he agrees.Reluctantly leaving his brother behind, Randall follows the children&’s trail to a remote corner of northern Ontario, where he finds an isolated resort. There, he discovers the secretive couple who initially took in the young Hawksbys, along with their collection of strange, seemingly permanent guests. But there&’s still no sign of the children. Plagued by vivid nightmares and a persistent feeling that he&’s being watched, Randall searches the imposing woods and lake for any trace of Michael and Frances. Randall's certain something terrible has happened to them, linked to a spectral presence he senses around the lodge and glimpses out of the corner of his eye. Appearing first in his dreams and then in waking life, strange visions call to Randall, even as his every instinct tells him to stay away–and he&’s increasingly convinced that if he ever wants to find the children, he must succumb to the call. Vividly atmospheric, layered, and twisty, The Guest Children is sure to appeal to fans of Shutter Island and The Others.
I Found a Body: A Novel
by Becky C. BrynolfA weary detective must team up with a brazen influencer to solve a cold case that has left a mark on both of their careers. This twisty thriller, perfect for fans of Phoebe Morgan and Gillian McAllister, will leave readers yearning for answers.Detective Sergeant Mona Hendricks has a lot on her plate: she&’s getting divorced, her teen daughter is punishing her for it, and she&’s shooting for a life-changing promotion. When her daughter&’s favorite influencer, Kylie May, finds a dead body and livestreams it to the world, Mona is thrown into a very public murder investigation. Mona, a seasoned detective, is trying her best to conduct a proper investigation based on good old-fashioned police work, but when Kylie decides to solve the case herself, their dueling investigations hamper all efforts to identify the killer. Nine years later, Mona has hit rock bottom, and the case remains unsolved. When Kylie, now a sleek TV contrarian, approaches Mona with a high-paying offer to reopen the cold case, Mona has no choice but to accept and hope things will be different this time around.
Dark Horse: A Dick Francis Novel (A Dick Francis Novel)
by Felix FrancisSid Halley is brought in to investigate a stalking turned murder case in this thrilling addition to the Dick Francis novels, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben.Imogen Duffy is an up-and-coming Irish jump jockey making her mark in steeplechase racing. But not all is well in Imogen's life. Jealous of her success, Imogen&’s controlling boyfriend Liam is stalking her and when she tries to break it off with him, he turns violent. Fleeing to England, Imogen hopes to leave Liam behind. But Liam vehemently refuses to let her go–until he&’s found dead, stabbed with a knife bearing Imogen&’s fingerprints. Imogen&’s father, convinced of her innocence, seeks out Sid Halley to ask for his help uncovering the truth and Sid reluctantly agrees to investigate. The case becomes all too personal soon after, when Sid realizes he is being stalked and threatened – is it the killer? With his life and reputation on the line, Sid races to solve the case before someone else ends up dead. This pulse–pounding addition to the beloved series will enthrall readers, turning pages at a gallop to discover what the truth is–and who to trust.
Death at an Irish Village: An Irish Castle Mystery (An Irish Castle Mystery)
by Ellie BranniganEntrepreneur Rayne McGrath&’s wedding venue is open for business until a dead and unburied body is found at the cemetery in the third Irish Castle mystery.With six months left to fulfill the provisions of Uncle Nevin&’s will and save the fixer-upper castle she and her cousin inherited, Rayne McGrath and Ciara Smith&’s bridal venue venture is finally bringing in money. To unite the reluctant villagers, some who&’d vehemently protested their efforts to modernize the village, they agree with Father Patrick&’s idea to create a group of volunteers to clean the old cemetery behind the beloved church. When a body is found by one of the historic tombstones, the cousins must work overtime to solve the newest case. The plot thickens and an unsolved crime from the past is unearthed when it&’s discovered that the body was on top of a fake grave that has connections to Rayne&’s ancestors. With two weddings scheduled at the castle and her mother on the way, Rayne fears she won&’t be able to balance it all, yet she rolls up her sleeves and dives into old family journals in hopes of puzzling out not one but two mysteries. Perfect for fans of Carlene O&’Connor and Sheila Connolly, this whimsical cozy will charm mystery readers everywhere.
Cammy Sitting Shiva: A Novel
by Cary GitterThis stirring debut novel is an unflinching, darkly funny look at loss, family, and coming home—perfect for fans of This Is Where I Leave You and Competitive Grieving.When Cy Adler dies, it&’s a shock to everyone, especially his daughter, Cammy. Almost thirty, slightly aimless, and stuck in a basement apartment in Queens, she&’s forced to return to River Hill, her one-square-mile New Jersey hometown, to sit shiva. Cammy&’s fraught relationship with her mother, Beth, has never been easy. And now, with her beloved father gone, she would rather be anywhere but back in her childhood room, in a house filled with guests noshing on snacks and offering their condolences. So Cammy does whatever she can to make it through seven turbulent days of mourning.Amid getting stoned, reconnecting with her best friend and her high school crush, evading the rabbi, and spending a debauched night in Atlantic City, Cammy must reckon with her roots—with the place she fled for the glamour of New York, where she thought she belonged. But is she really any better off than those she left behind? While navigating the swirl of emotions that accompany grief, Cammy also uncovers hidden truths about her father, which lead her to doubt how well she knew the man she adored. Then again, does she even know herself?Fueled by wry, lively prose, Cammy Sitting Shiva is a deeply relatable fish-out-of-water story, grappling with how it feels to be adrift and to find that a hard trip home may be what it takes to anchor you.
The Deadly Book Club: A Thriller
by Lyn Liao ButlerA virtual book club listens in horror when the screen freezes and one of their members is murdered in this twisty and delicious thriller from the author of Someone Else&’s Life, perfect for fans of First Lie Wins and The Writing Retreat.Five of the most prominent book influencers in the US make up an exclusive virtual book club that&’s the envy of the online book world. Once a month, they get on a video call to sip cocktails, chat about social media campaigns and book events, and discuss their monthly book club pick. Until one meeting, when all of their screens freeze, and they listen to gut wrenching screams as one of them is brutally attacked. It feels like an eternity before the video call drops—and thus begins the frantic texts and phone calls as they try to figure out who was murdered and why.As the investigation unearths secrets each of them needs to keep buried, the jealousies, hidden resentments, and trouble in their personal lives begin to surface. The remaining four women are suspicious of each other, pointing fingers to take the heat off their own indiscretions. But if they want to figure out who killed their friend, they need to band together and put past hurts behind them. Or one of them will be next.
The Lost Hours: A Thriller
by Lynn TavernierWhen an embattled detective investigates the suspicious death of a wealthy young socialite, she unearths long-buried family secrets in this tense thriller for fans of Lisa Gardner.Detective Andrea Stuart thought her weeklong escape to the quiet shores of Jamestown would be a time to rest, to reconnect, to forget. But a blocked call in the early hours of the morning pulls her back into a world she&’s been trying to leave behind—and into a case no one wants her to solve.Hope Philbrick—young, beautiful, and heir to one of Rhode Island&’s most powerful families—has fallen to her death from a seaside cliff after her lavish pre-wedding celebration. Everyone says it was an accident. Her fiancé is grieving. The family wants silence. And Andrea has been told, in no uncertain terms, to keep her head down and follow orders.But something about the scene doesn't sit right. Not the missing witnesses. Not the body&’s position. Not the lies—because Andrea can smell them. The deeper she digs, the more the glittering façade of privilege cracks, revealing a dark web of pressure, secrets, and betrayal that threatens to destroy more than just reputations.To uncover the truth, Andrea must risk her career—and confront a haunting past she&’s never truly escaped.Gripping, atmospheric, and richly written, The Lost Hours is a spellbinding mystery about power, trauma, and the cost of doing the right thing.
Not Who You Think: A Thriller
by Arbor SloaneThe copycat of a killer made famous by a true crime author kidnaps a classmate of the author&’s daughter in this twisty thriller, perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins.Amelia Child has devoted her life to researching Gerald Shapiro, the Catfish Killer, a man who pretended to be other people online to gain women&’s trust before meeting and killing them. Her book on the Catfish Killer, Into the Glass, earned wild success and a legion of true crime fans. Years later, Amelia is pulled back into the case when a girl from her daughter&’s high school disappears, and all signs point to a copycat killer mimicking the Catfish Killer&’s every move. As Amelia meets with the detective who helped her study Gerald Shapiro years ago and they become suspicious of Shapiro&’s son, Amelia&’s daughter Gabby receives a letter from the kidnapper threatening that she might be next. Desperate to find the culprit before her classmate is killed or she becomes the latest victim, Gabby conducts her own search for the missing girl. With Amelia&’s own family at risk and the entire true crime world obsessing and investigating online, the stakes have never been higher. Everyone wants to find the killer—but when his modus operandi is to pretend to be someone else, he&’s not going to be easy to catch.
Parents Have Feelings, Too: A Guide to Navigating Your Emotions So You And Your Family Can Thrive
by Hilary Jacobs Hendel Juli FragaThis practical guide teaches parents how to understand and process their emotions–and how to teach this valuable, life-changing skill of emotional intelligence to the next generation.Parents Have Feelings, Too is an emotions playbook for family wellness. With 1 in 5 moms experiencing anxiety or depression, and over 60% of parents struggling with burnout, parents need tools to support their emotional well-being. Parents Have Feelings, Too illuminates the emotional lives of mothers and fathers, providing parents with practical tools and guidance so they can effectively work with their emotions, as well as their children's, with greater calm and confidence.Parents desperately need real, actionable, long-lasting advice that helps them process their emotions in a healthy and productive way. In Parents Have Feelings, Too, psychotherapists Hilary Jacobs Hendel and Juli Fraga provide the tools parents need to understand and effectively work with their own potent feelings, breaking the chain of intergenerational trauma, and passing along emotional intelligence to their children to create a generation of people with emotional regulation skills.Parents Have Feelings, Too includes the following:Practical strategies to help parents process their feelingsStories and examplesTools that build confidence and emotional know-how in their childrenNew approaches that break the intergenerational transfer of trauma so parents can raise emotionally healthier people who can thrive amidst the many challenges of being human in society today Expert insights and insight-building exercises that support parents on their emotional journeyParents have feelings. And when they can identify what they are, where they are coming from, and how to work with them, parents are empowered to help their children understand and navigate their own emotions.