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Rebellion (Eagles of the Empire #108)
by Simon ScarrowAn epic military adventure novel pits Roman army heroes Macro and Cato against Boudica: the terrifying Queen of the Britons. From bestselling Simon Scarrow, author of Death to the Emperor and The Honour of Rome1st-century Britannia is the setting for an epic and action-packed novel of tribal uprisings, battles to the death and unmatched courage in the Roman army ranks. The 22nd Eagles of the Empire novel. Two heroes of the Roman army - Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro, now battle-scarred veterans, tough and resilient - lead their best men into the midst of an enemy both fearless and resourceful. Far from Rome in cold, rainy, unwelcoming Britannia, the soldiers need all their training to stand strong and undaunted as constant attacks challenge morale. And a leader like no other sends fear through the ranks: Boudica.A stunning and unforgettable story of warfare, courage and sacrifice as brave men face an enemy who will fight to the death to free her people from the rule of the Empire!(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
The Vanishing of Joni Blackwood: A brilliantly chilling and thrilling mystery debut novel
by Lisa Rookes'An absolute page-turner, I'm actually on pins waiting for the story to unfold and my anxiety is through the roof. And what a jaw-swinging, heart-palpitating ending this book has, too!... An easy 5 star for me.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The debris from the party the night before is scattered underneath the village tree and across the cobbles. Red wine stains the ground like blood. And Joni has vanished.Everyone in the village loves Joni Blackwood. She is beautiful and bold, and it's no surprise to anyone when on All Gallows' Eve, she is crowned Gallows Queen. After all, despite fierce competition from the charity-giving and churchgoing mothers in the village, she has won this honour five years in a row.But this year, the morning after the All Gallows' Eve bonfire is not like the mornings before. This year, Joni is missing, the shower left running in her cottage.When the next day, human remains are found in the church graveyard, everyone is quick to assume that the mystery of Joni's whereabouts has had a swift and deadly answer. But when it's revealed that the remains are the small bones of a baby from many years ago, it's clear that Joni's disappearance only marks the start of dark truths in the village coming to light.If the remains aren't Joni's, did she vanish because she put them there? Or is she running because she knows who did?The Vanishing of Joni Blackwood is an utterly compelling mystery with a twist you won't see coming. Perfect for fans of C J Tudor, Caroline Mitchell and Erin Kelly.Read what everyone is saying about The Vanishing of Joni Blackwood:'I absolutelyyyyyyy loved the atmospheric setting of the small village... And that final reveal? Wow! I didn't see it coming at all.🔥🔥🔥... You'll love this one. It's a real page-turner, and I can't wait to read more from Lisa Rookes' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Lisa Rookes has written a gem of a book. It's small town claustrophobia that bites in all the right places. A surefire five star read.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I meannnnn I am currently jaw to the floor. I was not expecting that very end twist!!! This was such a wild ride and I honestly don't feel a review can do the twists and turns justice, you just need to go and read it... Small town... drama... it's got it all.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐'A crime fiction trope that I really, really love is a small town mystery... I was really shocked that this was a debut novel, it's got a very distinctive voice and the mystery is complex and develops in a really unexpected way. A brilliant set of characters, and the Northern setting of a small village near Sheffield was perfect for this storyline full of secrets and suspense.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A page-turner from the first chapter... The author did a wonderful job describing relationships and their dynamics... Creepy, twisty... There are a lot of times that make you wonder if your predictions of what is going to happen next or who may not be the best person(s) are true... Cannot wait to read more from this author.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was hooked... It had everything that I was hoping for in the mystery element. It was a unique world... Lisa Rookes has a great writing style and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Space Station Down
by Ben Bova Doug BeasonHugo Award-winning author Ben Bova joins forces with Nebula Award finalist Doug Beason for an action packed technothriller with Space Station Down.“Think Die Hard happening two hundred and fifty miles above the earth...Will have you watching the skies overhead much more closely.”—Steve BerryWhen an ultra-rich space tourist visits the orbiting International Space Station, NASA expects a $100 million win-win: his visit will bring in much needed funding and publicity. But the tourist venture turns into a scheme of terror. Together with an extremist cosmonaut, the tourist slaughters all the astronauts on board the million-pound ISS—and prepares to crash it into New York City at 17,500 miles an hour, causing more devastation than a hundred atomic bombs. In doing so, they hope to annihilate the world’s financial system.All that stands between them and their deadly goal is the lone survivor aboard the ISS, Kimberly Hasid-Robinson, a newly divorced astronaut who has barricaded herself in a secure area.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Someone to Watch Over Me: A Novel (The Paradise series #4)
by Judith McNaughtDiscover the sensual and sweeping power of love in New York Times bestselling author Judith McNaught&’s contemporary romances that will make &“you laugh, cry, and fall in love again&” (RT Book Reviews).Leigh Kendall is relishing her stellar Broadway acting career in her marriage to Logan Manning, scion of an old New York family, when her husband finds the perfect mountain property for their dream house. But while driving upstate on a winter&’s night, Leigh is run off the road in the midst of a blinding blizzard. When she awakes in the local hospital, seriously injured, the police inform her that her husband has mysteriously disappeared, and Leigh becomes the focus of their suspicions. The more she discovers about her husband and his business affairs, the less she realizes she knew about Logan Manning. Now, Leigh is heading deeper and deeper into unknown territory—where friends and enemies are impossible to distinguish, and the truth becomes the most terrifying weapon of all in this thrilling tale filled with unrelenting suspense, unforgettable characters, and powerful traces of greed, ambition, and desire.
Hollywood Trash GN (Hollywood Trash)
by Stephen SonneveldAh, Hollywood! Famous for celebs, sun…and murder cults! The Privy Council is the most exclusive club in town, headed by the entertainment industry&’s top mogul, a ruthless exec who enlists his famous underlings to kill the people who stole from him, two local garbage men. James and Billy must survive one epic day of sword fights, forest fires, and giant mechs! At least there&’s hazard pay. Collects issues #1-5.
Rebellion
by Ken ShufeldtBailouts and ambitious plans for recovery have failed to rescue the United States's crumbling economy. As the country stands on the brink of total economic collapse, the president takes a desperate gamble and strikes a bargain with China to write off America's debt. It seems a brilliant move—until the Supreme Court is destroyed by a cruise missile in a shocking attack and Manhattan is invaded. China has come to claim what's theirs.With American captives executed daily in national broadcasts by the attackers, the government in disarray, and US military forces shattered into local militias, all seems lost.But deep in the heart of Texas the American spirit lives on. John David Drury, a young, untried, but highly qualified "four-star general" of a scrappy militia, along with Molly Spitz, a highly-ranked graduate of the Air Force Academy, prepares to lead a strike against New York City. As in 1776, America's fate once again hinges on rebellion in this action-packed novel by Ken Shufeldt.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Iron House: A Novel
by John HartAn old man is dying.When the old man is dead they will come for him.And they will come for her, to make him hurt.John Hart has written three New York Times bestsellers and won an unprecedented two back-to-back Edgar Awards. His books have been called "masterful" (Jeffery Deaver) and "gripping" (People) with "Grisham-style intrigue and Turow-style brooding" (The New York Times). Now he delivers his fourth novel—a gut-wrenching, heart-stopping thriller no reader will soon forget.HE WOULD GO TO HELLAt the Iron Mountain Home for Boys, there was nothing but time. Time to burn and time to kill, time for two young orphans to learn that life isn't won without a fight. Julian survives only because his older brother, Michael, is fearless and fiercely protective. When tensions boil over and a boy is brutally killed, there is only one sacrifice left for Michael to make: He flees the orphanage and takes the blame with him.TO KEEP HER SAFEFor two decades, Michael has been an enforcer in New York's world of organized crime, a prince of the streets so widely feared he rarely has to kill anymore. But the life he's fought to build unravels when he meets Elena, a beautiful innocent who teaches him the meaning and power of love. He wants a fresh start with her, the chance to start a family like the one he and Julian never had. But someone else is holding the strings. And escape is not that easy. . . .GO TO HELL, AND COME BACK BURNINGThe mob boss who gave Michael his blessing to begin anew is dying, and his son is intent on making Michael pay for his betrayal. Determined to protect the ones he loves, Michael spirits Elena—who knows nothing of his past crimes, or the peril he's laid at her door— back to North Carolina, to the place he was born and the brother he lost so long ago. There, he will encounter a whole new level of danger, a thicket of deceit and violence that leads inexorably to the one place he's been running from his whole life: Iron House.Now with an excerpt of John Hart's next book The Hush, available in February 2018.
What We Hide (A Tupelo Grove Novel #1)
by Colleen Coble Rick AckerFamily secrets. Historical wrongs. And the truths that refuse to stay buried.Savannah Webster is trying to find her way forward. She and her husband, Hez, have been separated since tragedy tore them apart and he began numbing his grief and guilt with alcohol. She returned to Tupelo Grove University, which her family helped found over a century ago, to teach history.When Hez turns up in her classroom asking for a second chance, she rejects the idea immediately. But twenty-four hours later she&’s under suspicion for murder, and since Hez is the best attorney she knows, she reluctantly asks him for help. They suspect the murder is tied to someone selling off the university&’s pre-Columbian artifacts, but the secrets go much deeper than they realize.The only hope they&’ve got is each other, and they&’re going to have to put their past behind them if they&’re going to stay alive long enough to uncover all that&’s hidden.Contemporary romantic suspensePerfect for fans of Laura Griffin, Laura Dave, Sarah Pearse, Allison Brennan, and Dani PettreyFirst installment in the Tupelo Grove seriesBook length: approximately 90,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Midnight Rooms: A Novel
by Donyae ColesSet in a foreboding Gothic mansion and infused with the heightened paranoia and creeping horror of novels like Catherine House and Crimson Peak, a spine-chilling debut historical thriller from a fresh voice in the genre that will leave you questioning who, or what, you can trust . . . including your own sanity. England, 1840. Orabella Mumthrope spies an unexpected visitor in her uncle’s parlor. Scruffy in appearance yet claiming to be the scion of a fabulously wealthy family, Elias Blakersby declares a deep desire to make Orabella his wife. The orphaned daughter of a white man and a Black woman—an outsider with no fortune or connections—Orabella never expected to marry. But her uncle has many debts, and Orabella, curious about the seeming devotion Elias bestows upon her, agrees.The new bride is quickly whisked away to Korringhill Manor, the Blakersby family estate, and far from everything she knows. Expecting splendor, Orabella is shocked to find decay, skittish servants, and curt elders. But her kind new husband’s loving touch, promises of a happy life together, and his assurances she’ll never want for anything soothe her concerns.Yet there is a darkness deep within this house. Rooms are locked or hidden away, and the walls seem to thrum with secrets. Orabella can never venture outside unattended; she spends her days having tea with a catatonic sister-in-law and evenings at Elias’s side, dutifully hosting lavish dinners. The darkness soon begins to engulf her, too. Becoming dizzy and drowsy after dinner, she falls into a fitful sleep filled with macabre dreams, and is awakened by blood-curdling screams in the night. In the morning she rises from her bed covered in mysterious bruises. Confused and terrified, she begins to question where her dreams end and reality begins. The longer Orabella stays in this place, the more she loses parts of herself . . . how long until she no longer exists?Midnight Rooms is a sweeping saga with supernatural undertones set in Victorian England. Vibrating with tension, richly atmospheric—haunted by ghosts, guilt, and familial bonds—it is an electrifying story that will linger in your dreams.
The Road to the Salt Sea: A Novel
by Samuel KolawoleAs wrenching and luminous as Omar El Akkad’s What Strange Paradise and Mohsin Hamid’s Exit West, a searing exploration of the global migration crisis that moves from Nigeria to Libya to Italy, from an exciting new literary voice.Able God works for low pay at a four-star hotel where he must flash his “toothpaste-white smile” for wealthy guests. When not tending to the hotel’s overprivileged clientele, he muses over self-help books and draws life lessons from the game of chess.But Able’s ordinary life is upended when an early morning room service order leads him to interfere with Akudo, a sex worker involved with a powerful but dangerous hotel guest. Suddenly caught in a web of violence, guilt, and fear, Able must run to save himself—a journey that leads him into the desert with a group of drug-addled migrants, headed by a charismatic religious leader calling himself Ben Ten. The travelers’ dream of reaching Europe—and a new life—is shattered when they fall prey to human traffickers, suffer starvation, and find themselves on the precipice of death, fighting for their lives and their freedom.As Able God moves into the treacherous unknown, his consciousness becomes focused on survival and the foundations of his beliefs—his ideas about betterment and salvation—are forever altered. Suspenseful, incisive, and illuminating, The Road to the Salt Sea is a story of family, fate, religion, survival, the failures of the Nigerian class system, and what often happens to those who seek their fortunes elsewhere.
Death in a Lonely Place: A Novel
by Stig AbellFormer London detective Jake Jackson—introduced in the acclaimed mystery Death Under a Little Sky—finds his new life in the country threatened by an old case from the past in this absorbing mystery that will challenge readers’ detective skills.In a quiet village, a storm is brewing . . .Detective Jake Jackson left London for a quiet life in Caelum Parvum. The idyllic country village offers the peace he craves—tending to his chickens, swimming in his lake, and spending long, lazy evenings with his new love, Livia. It’s the perfect setting for their relationship to blossom.Then a case from the past re-emerges, shattering the calm and plunging Jake into the shadowy world of No Taboo—a clandestine group which serves the extravagant whims of Britain’s elite. And when Livia accepts a position working for a powerful publishing magnate, suspicions arise about her new employer’s connection to the mysterious group.As unseen forces manipulate those around him, Jake races to expose the deception that threatens his peaceful world. Amid the desolate beauty and seemingly friendly faces of this small, cozy community, Jake must decide who he can really trust . . . or learn just how far No Taboo will go to protect their secrets.
Flashpoint: An FBI Thriller (An FBI Thriller #27)
by Catherine CoulterAgents Savich and Sherlock are back in the latest installment in Catherine Coulter’s #1 New York Times bestselling FBI Thriller series, where the past refuses to stay buried.A year has passed since Elizabeth Palmer was nearly killed with hundreds more in the attempted bombing of St. Paul’s in London, believed to be a terrorist act until the police discovered it was a cover for something even more sinister. For Elizabeth, life is finally back to normal. She’s optimistic, her painting is getting accolades, when suddenly her world changes in a flash. With three new attempts on her life, and her connection to the terrorist attack, MI-5 gets involved to find out who is trying to kill her and why.Autumn Backman, twelve years old, begrudgingly accepts a summer job to shepherd Tash Navarro, a shy, bullied little boy. He’s staying with his uncle while his father and stepmother go on a honeymoon in Europe. Then the unexpected happens. Autumn learns Tash is gifted psychically, like her, and Tash’s father, Archer Navarro, is suspected of embezzling from his own firm. The FBI and Interpol are on the case, but Archer and his new wife have disappeared. Tash is scared and convinced his father needs help, so Autumn reaches out to Dillon Savich, the only person she knows who can find them.Desperate for answers, Elizabeth flies to Washington, D.C., to seek out Savich and Sherlock and is assigned Special Agent Rome Foxe for protection. With deadly assailants in terrifying pursuit, Elizabeth and Rome soon find themselves neck deep in danger and in a race for survival.Buckle up for a nonstop, action-packed thriller from the one and only Catherine Coulter.
Middle of the Night: The next gripping and unputdownable novel from the master of the genre-bending thriller for 2024
by Riley Sager'Full of tension, urgency, atmosphere and feeling - this is Riley Sager at his very best' LEE CHILDTHE BRAND NEW HEART-STOPPING THRILLER FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOROn July 15, 1994, ten-year-old Ethan and his best friend Billy fell asleep together in their quiet New Jersey cul de sac.In the morning, Ethan woke up alone. The tent was sliced open, and Billy was gone, taken. He was never seen again.Thirty years later, Ethan has returned to Hemlock Circle, still desperate for answers.Who took Billy?Plagued by bad dreams and insomnia, he begins to notice strange things happening on the street under the cover of darkness. Someone is prowling the cul de sac when no one is awake to see them.Are they still out there?This isn't a bad neighourhood. These aren't bad people.What if they are?PRAISE FOR RILEY SAGER:'Propulsive . . . a dizzying Gothic whodunit' New York Times Book Review'Riley Sager is an auto-buy for me' Laura Dave'Riley Sager is one of my favourite authors . . . Fun, scary and so absorbing' Rachel Hawkins'If you're not already reading Riley Sager, you're missing out' Catherine Ryan Howard'Clever, twisty, spine-chilling' Ruth Ware'Terrific' Karin Slaughter'A dark, frightening and twisty story that you won't be able to put down' Shari Lapena'The work of a master storyteller . . . An unputdownable page-turner' Alex Michaelides'Brilliantly written with a dark and clever twist on a well-worn trope, and as for that ending...?!' Susi Holliday
Show Game
by Steve AndersonA mysterious vigilante abducts powerful abusers and exposes them in a twisted &“Show Game,&” in this psychological thriller by the author of The Preserve. The pandemic may be over, but the world is not safe for those who prey on the innocent. A vigilante known by the alias &“Alex&” knows what these transgressors have done. And taking them captive is only the first step toward vengeance. In order to be set free, they must first play the Show Game . . . A predatory priest, a double-dealing politician, a fraudulent philanthropist—Alex has ways of making them confess, on camera, for all the world to witness. But the Show Game is building toward a darkly personal finale: exposing society&’s most notorious and evil abuser. As Alex gets closer to the main event, investigative reporter Owen Tanaka is determined to unmask the vigilante&’s true identity and motive. But when a shocking revelation hits close to home, Owen must decide whether to stop a criminal mastermind&’s devious scheme . . . or let the Show Game play its final round.
Vengeance Street: An utterly gripping crime thriller
by Louise SharlandA disgraced probation officer&’s clients are falling victim to a vicious killer—but will anyone believe what she has to say? Grace Midwinter is at breaking point. Following a dreadful mistake at work, her career as a probation officer is hanging by a thread. Then her clients start dying in grotesque and premeditated ways. When one ex-offender is beaten and dumped in the harbor, and another grisly corpse is discovered soon afterward, Grace can&’t help but dredge up her recent past. Rumors swirl about conspiracies and vendettas, some of which involve Grace and her colleagues. Grace discovers that the deaths have been made to look like the sordid results of a gangland turf war but are actually hiding something else. Can she persuade the people in power that her suspicions could be correct? Grace knows she&’s in trouble. She just doesn&’t realise how deep. If only she could tell her friends from her enemies . . . &“A fresh new talent.&” —Phoebe Morgan, author of The Babysitter on The Lake
How to Fall: A Novel (Jess Tennant Mysteries #1)
by Jane CaseySixteen-year-old Jess Tennant has never met any of her relatives, until her mom suddenly drags her out of London to spend the summer in the tiny English town where her family's from. Her mom's decision is surprising, but even more surprising is the town's reaction to Jess. Everywhere she goes, people look at her like they've seen a ghost. In a way, they have—she looks just like her cousin Freya, who died shortly before Jess came to town.Jess immediately feels a strange connection to Freya, whom she never got to meet alive. But the more Jess learns about the secrets Freya was keeping while she was alive, the more suspicious Freya's death starts to look. One thing is for sure: this will be anything but the safe, boring summer in the country Jess was expecting.Beloved author Jane Casey breaks new ground with How to Fall, a thrilling and insightfully written mystery.
Moving Targets
by Sean FlanneryThe Cold War is over--followed by a deadlier menace than the world has ever known. Its codename: Operation Homeward Bound. Deep within the KGB, a dedicated fraternity conspires to restore the power of its fragmented homeland. Brutal, power-crazed, ruthlessly efficient, these renegade agents want nothing less than the destruction of the U.S.To insure its mission, this sinister coterie will use every weapon available. Torture. Murder. Even the family of a U.S. security adviser.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Night the River Wept: A Novel
by Lo Patrick"An increasingly gripping southern-crime tale" for readers of Where the Crawdads Sing and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. (–Booklist STARRED review)One of Atlanta Journal-Constitution's "Hot New Summer Books"!Everybody's got good and bad in them. In the end, it just depends which side wins out.Arlene has lived in a small town on the edge of nowhere Georgia her whole life. Now married to her long-time high school sweetheart, Tommy, Arlene is itching to start a family and become the mother she always dreamed of being. But that's proving more difficult than she thought, and Arlene is desperate to find something to do to keep her mind off things. And get some distance from her husband, who is increasingly getting on her nerves.As the summer gives way to a chilly, lonesome fall up in the mountains of northern Georgia, she takes a part-time job bagging evidence at the local police department, which involves about twenty minutes of actual work, and the rest of her shift she reads over old cold cases. One in particular fascinates her: the mysterious deaths of three young brothers murdered on Deck River, followed by the suicide of Mitchell Wright, the prime suspect in the murders.Arlene becomes obsessed with the case, and with the help of the police department's receptionist and a family friend of the Wrights, she sets out on discovering the truth. She can't help but feel that if she solves the case of the Broderick boys' deaths, she'll find her footing in her young marriage and maybe find what she's been looking for all along.From the author of The Floating Girls, a finalist for the Townsend Prize for Fiction and a Reader's Digest Editor's Pick, Lo Patrick has once again crafted a story bursting with charm, heartbreak, and memorable characters that leap off the page, a true delight for fans of Southern fiction.
Diamond Cut
by Thomas B. CavanaghTo find a missing girl, Sandy must return to the insidious places she once worked tirelessly to escapeSandy Corrigan used to be called Diamond. She used to live in an apartment with other girls like her, though she rarely slept there, instead spending her evenings in hotel rooms around Orlando with lonely, unfaithful men. That is, until the incident.But despite the personal hell she endured, the nightmarish crisis saved her from a life spent in strangers' beds. Sandy now spends her evenings reading to her six-year-old son, Tyler, and her days working for her brother' s private investigation business.Despite severing all ties to her former life, a girl from her past reappears and asks Sandy to investigate the disappearance of a young call girl. Unsure of whether or not the girl is alive, and wary of the past traumas the investigation could bring to the surface, Sandy takes the case. What she doesn' t expect to discover is a sordid web of corruption, sex, and murder, and she soon grows more entangled with each step she takes. Can she survive the horrors she thought she escaped years ago?Perfect for fans of Sue Grafton and Lisa Gardner
Be Courageous: An Acts of Valor Novella Trilogy (Acts of Valor #7)
by Rebecca HarttJoin the memorable characters from the Acts of Valor Series in the 7th and final book, "Be Courageous," a Christian Romantic Suspense featuring three novellas as one full-length novel.BE WITH MEJourney with Faith, a widowed mother of three, who faces the ultimate test when her son disappears without a trace. Teaming up with FBI Supervisory Agent Casey Fitzpatrick, Faith endures a gripping quest to find her beloved child, navigating through trials of loss, redemption, and the enduring power of hope.BE NOT AFRAIDNavy SEAL medic Tony Caruso's world is upended when his anti-corruption journalist wife, Ruby, vanishes during a routine investigation. As Tony pieces together the mystery, he uncovers a web of corruption that threatens everything he holds dear. "Be Not Afraid" is a riveting tale of love, sacrifice, and the relentless resolve to confront darkness with steadfast courage.BE STILLFollow the adrenaline-fueled journey of McKenzie Jones, a woman trapped in the crosshairs of the mob. Hunted at every turn, McKenzie must rely on the one man she trusts—undercover FBI agent Miles Ellis. Together, they set out on a perilous mission to dismantle the cohort and secure a future free from fear."Be Courageous" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of faith in God while finding solace in the arms of love.Publisher’s Note: With her masterful storytelling, Rebecca Hartt plumbs the depths of emotion, taking readers on a rollercoaster ride of suspense, hope, and ultimate triumph. Fans of Ronie Kendig, Lynnette Eason, Dee Henderson, as well as Marliss Melton, Susan May Warren, and Colleen Coble, will enjoy this enduring power of faith, the resilience of the human spirit, and the redemptive nature of love.The Acts of Valor SeriesReturning to EdenEvery Secret ThingCry in the WildernessRising From AshesBraving the ValleyAll Things TogetherBe CourgeousRebecca Hartt is the nom de plume for an award-winning, best-selling author of a different name who, compelled by her faith, decided to spin suspenseful military romance where God plays a vital role in character motivation and plot.As a child, Rebecca lived in countries all over the world. She has been a military dependent for most of her life and knows first-hand the dedication and sacrifice required by those who serve.Living near the military community of Virginia Beach, Rebecca is constantly reminded of the peril and uncertainty faced by U.S. Navy SEALs, many of whom testify to a personal and profound connection with their Creator.Their loved ones, too, rely on God for strength and comfort. These men of courage and women of faith are the subjects of Rebecca Hartt’s enthusiastically received Acts of Valor romantic suspense series.
The Man Who Hated Clouds (Ben Ames Case Files #3)
by Gayleen FroesePrivate investigator Ben Ames is supposed to be on vacation. He&’s followed his rock star boyfriend, Jesse, to the Edmonton Folk Festival, where Jess is doing an acoustic set with friends and having a boozy sulk about his changing image. Neither is there to solve a crime, but they&’re offered a case anyway, when the festival headliner hires them to help his author friend Charlie. Charlie&’s latest manuscript is missing. A normal guy would have backups, but Charlie&’s an internet-hating conspiracy theorist who saved his work to a laptop flash drive, and now the drive and the computer are gone. Ben thinks the case is impossible, but Jess could use a distraction, so they pay a visit to Charlie&’s river valley home—where Charlie tells them he knows who took the book, he&’s not telling, and a detective can&’t help. Good day. They&’re still in Edmonton, enjoying a lazy summer day, when word comes that Charlie&’s been murdered. Back on the case and without suspects or a motive, Ben knows the answers are in that missing book. He just needs to do the impossible and find it….
Middle of the Night: The next gripping and unputdownable novel from the master of the genre-bending thriller for 2024
by Riley Sager'Full of tension, urgency, atmosphere and feeling - this is Riley Sager at his very best' LEE CHILDTHE BRAND NEW HEART-STOPPING THRILLER FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOROn July 15, 1994, ten-year-old Ethan and his best friend Billy fell asleep together in their quiet New Jersey cul de sac.In the morning, Ethan woke up alone. The tent was sliced open, and Billy was gone, taken. He was never seen again.Thirty years later, Ethan has returned to Hemlock Circle, still desperate for answers.Who took Billy?Plagued by bad dreams and insomnia, he begins to notice strange things happening on the street under the cover of darkness. Someone is prowling the cul de sac when no one is awake to see them.Are they still out there?This isn't a bad neighourhood. These aren't bad people.What if they are?PRAISE FOR RILEY SAGER:'Propulsive . . . a dizzying Gothic whodunit' New York Times Book Review'Riley Sager is an auto-buy for me' Laura Dave'Riley Sager is one of my favourite authors . . . Fun, scary and so absorbing' Rachel Hawkins'If you're not already reading Riley Sager, you're missing out' Catherine Ryan Howard'Clever, twisty, spine-chilling' Ruth Ware'Terrific' Karin Slaughter'A dark, frightening and twisty story that you won't be able to put down' Shari Lapena'The work of a master storyteller . . . An unputdownable page-turner' Alex Michaelides'Brilliantly written with a dark and clever twist on a well-worn trope, and as for that ending...?!' Susi Holliday
The Haters
by Robyn HardingThe bestselling author of The Party and The Drowning Woman returns with a twisted tale of fame, obsession, and the dark recesses of social media.. Camryn Lane is living her dream. After years of struggle and rejection, her first novel has finally been published. Her editor is happy; her teenage daughter is proud; and her boyfriend and friends are all excited for her. She&’s on top of the world—until she receives a disturbing message from an unknown sender. Rattled by the accusations she finds there, Camryn swallows the sick feeling in her stomach and resolves to put the missive out of her mind. But when she checks her ratings on a popular book site, she finds a scathing one-star review. The reviewer is so articulate and convincing that soon, Camryn&’s book is flooded with bad reviews. Could the reviewer be the same person who sent the ugly email? And why do they want to ruin her? As the online harassment creeps into Camryn&’s personal life, she vows to find out who&’s behind it. Is it really a disgruntled reader? Or could it be someone she knows? The troll&’s actions are escalating, and when the abuse turns deadly, it will take everything Camryn has to unmask the enemy so intent on destroying her—and finally learn why she's being targeted.
Made for You: A Novel
by Jenna Satterthwaite&“Mary Shelley in the Bachelor era…feminist as hell.&” —Katie Gutierrez, nationally bestselling author of More Than You&’ll Ever KnowHi. My name is Julia. I&’m a Synth. And I&’m here to find love…Synthetic woman Julia Walden was designed for one reason: to compete on The Proposal and claim the heart of bachelor Josh LaSala. Her casting is controversial, but Julia seems to get her fairy-tale ending when Josh gets down on one knee.Fast-forward fifteen months, and Julia and Josh are married and raising their baby in small-town Indiana. But with haters around every corner, Julia&’s life is a far cry from the domestic bliss she imagined. Then her splintering world shatters: Josh goes missing, and she becomes the prime suspect in his murder.With no one left she can trust, Julia takes the investigation into her own hands. But the explosive truths she uncovers will drive her to her breaking point—and isn&’t that where a person&’s true nature is revealed? That is…if Julia truly is a person.Told via dual timelines, Jenna Satterthwaite&’s twist-filled debut deftly explores the exhilarating point where artificial intelligence, reality TV, and bone-chilling murder mystery meet.
Piggy: The Entity: An AFK Book (Piggy)
by Terrance CrawfordDive into the terrifying world of PIGGY in the fourth original illustrated novel based on the fan-favorite video game!Secrets hidden in darkness, new enemies lurking in the shadows, and old mysteries finally coming to light!It's been ten months since Ben confronted the dark truths at the center of the Infection and things are - surprisingly - going well. But lately, he has started having bad dreams again. Dreams of an ominous, bow tie wearing figure with sinister intentions. And he's not the only one - people all over Lucella are having similar nightmares. Now Ben must assemble a team of friends both new and old to defeat The Entity and his sewer-dwelling legion before the island of Lucella falls into their evil clutches!