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Dark Heart, The
by Julie CaveIs there a past too awful for even God to forgive? The Dinah Harris mystery series continues.... Angus Whitehall’s past never really died....it just stubbornly waited for vengeance. A killer has settled into his small rural community, and no one suspects that the local pastor knows much more than he can say. Crippled by the devastating choices of his youth, Angus watches as those he led astray are methodically punished by someone from their violent, racist past. Unable to forgive himself, now the secrets he has kept are slowly poisoning the family whom he dearly loves. As the devastating consequences of his silence are revealed, former FBI agent Dinah Harris must step outside of the lonely isolation that cocoons her, before she can trap a killer and find peace with herself in the depths of God’s mercy.
Dark Hearts
by Sharon SalaSome lies never stay buried... Betsy Jakes was having nightmares, nightmares that could solve a decades-old mystery. And for someone in her small town, that meant she had to die. When Sam Jakes returns home to help his brother solve their mother's murder, two things shake him to the core. This crime is clearly the work of a serial killer who has struck twice before. And...Lainey Pickett is still in town. The woman he walked away from without an explanation years ago has just walked back into his life. She still holds a grudge-and his heart. As Sam digs deeper into the murders and thirty-year-old secrets begin to emerge, he finds himself racing against time not only to catch a killer but to keep Lainey, the only woman he'll ever love, from falling victim, too.
Dark Hearts (Secrets and Lies #3)
by Sharon SalaBecome absorbed in the riveting conclusion New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala&’s Secrets and Lies trilogy as twisted lies refuse to stay buried.Betsy Jakes was having nightmares, nightmares that could solve a decades-old mystery. And for someone in her small town, that meant she had to die. When Sam Jakes returns home to help his brother solve their mother's murder, two things shake him to the core. This crime is clearly the work of a serial killer who has struck twice before. And…Lainey Pickett is still in town. The woman he walked away from without an explanation years ago has just walked back into his life. She still holds a grudge—and his heart. As Sam digs deeper into the murders and thirty-year-old secrets begin to emerge, he finds himself racing against time not only to catch a killer but to keep Lainey, the only woman he'll ever love, from falling victim, too.Previously published. Read the Secrets and Lies Trilogy by Sharon Sala:Book One: Wild HeartsBook Two: Cold HeartsBook Three: Dark Hearts
Dark Heat
by Leigh WyndfieldRe-Release: (Dark Heat - included in Dark Whispers Anthology - 9/30/2006)When their powers unite, no one can keep them caged! Surrounded by danger and treachery, a warrior and a healer join forces in Leigh Wyndfield's passionate fantasy romance, Dark Heat.When healer Caelan angers her King, she's thrown into prison where she bargains her body to a warrior for protection. Their special powers unite, turning lust into something unforeseen. Soon they are forced to choose between freedom and what's growing between them.Content Notes: Spicy, Fantasy, Paranormal, Witches
Dark Heavens
by Roger LevyDARK HEAVENS takes us back to Roger Levy's stunning vision of a world counting out its final years as it literally falls apart. London is awash with volcanic ash, the population fatalistically playing out their lives in VR. But ReGenesis, the radical movement who started Earth's death with a series of controlled nuclear explosions in the Marina's trench, have not finished with the planet yet. RECKLESS SLEEP was a supremely assured and visionary SF debut. DARK HEAVENS builds on that promise with flair and verve.
Dark Heir: A Jane Yellowrock Novel (Jane Yellowrock #9)
by Faith HunterShapeshifting skinwalker Jane Yellowrock is the best in the business when it comes to slaying vampires. But her latest fanged foe may be above her pay grade...For centuries, the extremely powerful and ruthless vampire witches of the European Council have wandered the Earth, controlling governments, fostering war, creating political conflict, and often leaving absolute destruction in their wake. One of the strongest of them is set to create some havoc in the city of New Orleans, and it's definitely personal.Jane is tasked with tracking him down. With the help of a tech wiz and an ex-Army ranger, her partners in Yellowrock Securities, she'll have to put everything on the line, and hope it's enough. Things are about to get real hard in the Big Easy.
Dark Heir (Dark Rise #2)
by C. S. PacatIn this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Dark Rise, Will and his allies have survived the Dark’s first assault, but at a terrible cost. <p><p> A new threat from the past is rising, and only a handful of heroes remain to fight. Pursued by dark forces, Will and his allies must leave the safety of the Hall and travel to the heart of the ancient world, making new and dangerous alliances, and revealing the shocking secrets of the past. <p><p> But Will is carrying a dark secret of his own—his true identity. Drawn to the beautiful and deadly James St. Clair, Will is pulled ever deeper into the web of the past, and finds himself tempted by the darkness within. As the ancient world threatens to return, can Will and his friends fight their fate? Or will the truths they learn tear their world apart? <p><p> Dark Heir is the explosive and highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Dark Rise,from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Dark Hero (Dark Series)
by Peter CheyneyRene Burg, one-time Chicago gunman, finds himself mixed up in the Norwegian underground movement during the war. As well as gunning for the German Army in general, Burg is out to get one person in particular: a beautiful deadly woman who has brought the technique of double-crossing to a fine art. And he doesn't have much time, because they are both under sentence of death.
Dark Hero
by Peter CheyneyRene Burg, one-time Chicago gunman, finds himself mixed up in the Norwegian underground movement during the war. As well as gunning for the German Army in general, Burg is out to get one person in particular: a beautiful, deadly woman who has brought the technique of double-crossing to a fine art. And he doesn't have much time, because they are both under sentence of death.
The Dark Heroine
by Abigail GibbsViolet Lee is the sole living witness to a horrific pre-dawn mass murder in Trafalgar Square, London. But before she can alert the authorities, she is taken by the group of murderers, who, to her shock, are vampires. Kidnapped, Violet is forced to live among them, for they’ve discover she is the daughter of the UK’s Secretary of State for Defense…who has been secretly dealing with the vampires for years. Now a pawn in a game of politics between humans and vampires, Violet begins to doubt her allegiance, especially when she begins to fall for Prince Kaspar, the heir to the throne of the vampire world, as well as his best friend, Fabian. Swept into a complex love triangle, will Violet leave her newfound life, or return to the human world?
Dark Heroine Intl
by Abigail GibbsDo you fear me Violet Lee? Do you know what I could do to you? A chance encounter on a deserted street plunges Violet into a world beyond her wildest imaginings – a world of elegance and beauty where aristocratic vampires live for decadent pleasures…a place from which there is no escape… But beneath the splendor lies a darkness, embodied in the charismatic but dangerous heir to the throne, Kaspar Varn. As Violet and Kaspar surrender to a passion that transcends their separate worlds, they soon discover that it's a passion that comes at a price…
Dark Highland Fire
by Kendra Leigh CastleGabriel MacInnes has led a charmed life. A Highland werewolf of Alpha lineage, he'd always thought that, as the second son, he would never have to worry much about responsibility. But with his Pack now squarely in the sights of an ancient and rediscovered enemy, everything has begun to change. Exiled from the Drakkyn realm, on the run from the dragon prince who claims her as his own, the last thing Rowan an Morgaine wants is to deal with a bunch of overbearing shifters in the middle of nowhere. But when her hiding place on Earth is discovered, and with blood the only thing that can restore her waning power, the fiery demigoddess has little choice but to accept Gabriel as a protector . . . As the Earthly and Drakkyn realms converge, Gabriel and Rowan must decide how much they're willing to sacrifice for fate. . . and for one another. What reviewers are saying about Kendra Leigh Castle:"Ms. Castle develops likeable characters, adds danger-filled mystery to a steamy romance, and keeps reader's interest to the revealing end. "-Darque Reviews"A great, fast-paced tale. Castle's world-building is superb and leaves readers wanting more. " -Romantic Times"Fans of straight up romance looking for a little extra something will be bitten. " -Publishers Weekly"This fresh and exciting take on the werewolf legend held me captive until the last page. I'll definitely be watching for more stories from Kendra Leigh Castle. " -Nina Bangs, author of One Bite Stand
The Dark Highlander (Highlander #5)
by Karen Marie MoningJourney to a world of ancient magic, breathtaking sensuality, thrilling time-travel.... Journey to the world of The Dark Highlander. Crisscrossing the continents and the centuries, here is a novel as gripping as it is sensual--an electrifying adventure that will leave you breathless....I am Dageus MacKeltar, a man with one good conscience and thirteen bad ones, driven to sate my darkest desires...From his penthouse lair high above Manhattan, Dageus looks out over a glittering city that calls to the darkness within him. A sixteenth-century Scot trapped between worlds, he is fighting a losing battle with the thirteen Druids who possess his soul, dooming him to an eternity of sexual pursuit. When Chloe Zanders, student of antiquities, is drawn into his world, she finds the insatiable alpha male an irresistible lure.Before long, she is caught up in an ancient prophecy that will sweep her back into time to medieval Scotland. Plunged into a world of timeless magic and dark seduction, she will soon face the challenge of a lifetime: fighting thirteen evil spirits for the heart of one irresistible man....From the Paperback edition.
The Dark Hills Divide (Land of Elyon #1)
by Patrick CarmanThis extraordinary debut weaves magic and heroism into a classic tale of good and evil, and features an unforgettable heroine. Twelve-year-old Alexa Daley is spending another summer in the walled town of Bridewell. This year, she's determined to solve the mystery of what lies beyond the walls.
The Dark Holds No Terrors
by Shahi DeshpandeThe story revolves around a woman having issues with her marriage, going back to her paternal home after her mother has died.
Dark Hollow: A Charlie Parker Thriller: 2 (Charlie Parker Thriller #2)
by John ConnollyCharlie Parker returns in a gruesome new thriller, not to be missed for fans of Stephen King and Michael Connelly.Still raw from the brutal slayings of his wife and daughter, and the events surrounding the capture of their killer, The Travelling Man, Charlie Parker retreats to the wintry Maine landscape of his childhood. By following in the steps of his beloved grandfather, Parker hopes to heal his spirit and get through the bitter anniversary of Jennifer and Susan's murder. But the echoes of the past that await him are not all benign. In a gruesome re-enactment of Parker's own nightmares, another young woman is killed with her child and his brief involvement in their lives impels Parker to hunt their vicious murderer. As the death toll mounts, Parker comes to realise that the true answer to the puzzle lies thirty years in the past, in a tree with strange fruit, in his own grandfather's history, and in the perverted desires of a monster incarnate - Caleb Kyle.
Dark Hollow: A Charlie Parker Thriller: 2 (Charlie Parker Thriller #2)
by John ConnollyStill raw from the brutal slayings of his wife and daughter, and the events surrounding the capture of their killer, The Travelling Man, Charlie Parker retreats to the wintry Maine landscape of his childhood. By following in the steps of his beloved grandfather, Parker hopes to heal his spirit and get through the bitter anniversary of Jennifer and Susan's murder. But the echoes of the past that await him are not all benign. In a gruesome re-enactment of Parker's own nightmares, another young woman is killed with her child and his brief involvement in their lives impels Parker to hunt their vicious murderer. As the death toll mounts, Parker comes to realise that the true answer to the puzzle lies thirty years in the past, in a tree with strange fruit, in his own grandfather's history, and in the perverted desires of a monster incarnate - Caleb Kyle.(P)2004 ISIS Publishing Ltd
Dark Hollow: A Novel (Charlie Parker #2)
by John Connolly&“Connolly has crafted one of the most darkly intriguing books this reviewer has encountered in more than three decades of reading crime fiction.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) The second thriller in John Connolly's bestselling, chilling series featuring haunted private investigator Charlie Parker.Charlier Parker, a former New York City detective with a haunted past, befriends a down-and-out mother with a small child. When she turns up dead, Charlie's first suspect is her estranged husband. Charlie follows the man's trail to Maine and there he becomes entangled in a series of strange occurances which all seem to harken back to a string of unsolved murders that took place generations before. The murders were never solved and now Charlie must hunt for a killer and the connection between two crimes that span a century.
Dark Hollow
by Anna Katharine GreenThe small town of Shelby is shaken by a brutal murder. A man by the name of Etheridge was found beaten to death. A local inn-keeper, is convicted and executed for the crime. Many years later, "a woman in purple" shows up at the house of Ostrander, the respected judge who had sentenced the inn-keeper to be executed. This mysterious woman turns out to be the wife of the convicted man, but she does not believe he was guilty. She visits the Judge, to challenge him on his verdict. He listens to her plea, but reaffirms his belief in her husbands guilt. Having nowhere to go, Deborah is given the position of maid, which she secretly uses to obtain proof of her husband's innocence and the identity of the real killer. However, the initial evidence that Deborah collects points in troubling new directions.
Dark Hollow
by Brian KeeneOn a walk through the woods, Adam Senft comes across a strange sight: a woman performing fellatio on a statue-which comes to life and sees him. Soon, the women in town begin disappearing, summoned to the woods by the satyr's hypnotic piping.
Dark Homecoming
by Eric Lustbader Eric Van LustbaderLee Croaker is trying to mind his own business in Miami when he gets caught up in the bad, bad magic of the Bonita brothers, Heitor and Antonio, and then falls into temptation himself when his niece takes an overdose and he needs desperately to find her a kidney for transplant. Will he get involved in the sinister illegal transplant trade? All roads seem to lead back to the brothers and, ultimately, a terrifying dilemma for Croaker: can he kill a friend to save his own flesh and blood?
Dark Homecoming
by William PattersonWilliam Patterson weaves a chilling novel of gothic suspense about the terror lurking within a beautiful mansion--and the consequences for a newcomer who dares to call it home... Liz Huntington met her husband David, scion of one of Palm Beach's wealthiest families, just weeks ago. Their honeymoon was idyllic and Liz is blissfully happy--at first. But she feels increasingly uneasy in her lavish new home. Huntington House and its staff still seem to be in the thrall of David's first wife. In fact, the housekeeper, Mrs. Hoffman, has made it clear that Liz can never measure up to the stunning, sophisticated, deceased, Dominique. Though Dominique drowned in a yachting accident, Liz still senses her spirit in the house. She hears unexplained noises...sees shadowy figures vanishing down the long corridors. The scent of Dominique's favorite flowers fills the air. But Liz's fears are more than insecurity. Two young women connected to Huntington House have already met terrible deaths. More will die--and soon. Because behind the house's polished façade is an unimaginable secret and a love turned to twisted, unnatural obsession...
Dark Hope (A Carpathian Novel)
by Christine FeehanImmortal passions rage as evil grows in this gripping novel in Christine Feehan&’s #1 New York Times bestselling Carpathian series.Silke Vriese Reinders knows a war is coming. The demon slayer has seen it over and over again in the cards—and the battle won&’t just be for the survival of her remote village, but for all mankind. Silke knows the only way to win will be with the help of the Carpathians. A fact that fills her with trepidation, as she is fated to be the lifemate to one of the ancient supernatural warriors—bound to a complete stranger and responsible for his soul.One of the oldest, most dangerous Carpathians, Benedek Kovak is more beast than man. Locked away for centuries, the only thing that has stopped him from becoming one of the monsters he&’s sworn to defeat is the thought of his lifemate. When Benedek senses the impending danger, he sets out to find her before it&’s too late. But their enemy has laid a trap that pushes him closer to turning than ever before.For so long Benedek has felt nothing. Now, some dark art is compelling him to indulge in cravings he thought long buried. He has no hope that anyone can restore what&’s left of his tainted soul, but Silke is nothing like he imagined. Perhaps she&’s strong enough to fight back the darkness. Perhaps together they can defeat an adversary hell bent on destroying them all....
Dark Hope (Dark Carpathian #43)
by Christine FeehanThe next addictive novel in the worldwide bestselling Dark Carpathian series . . .Silke Vriese Reinders knows a war is coming. The demon slayer has seen it over and over again in the cards-and the battle won't just be for the survival of her remote village, but for all mankind. Silke knows the only way to win will be with the help of the Carpathians. A fact that fills her with trepidation, as she is fated to be the lifemate to one of the ancient supernatural warriors-bound to a complete stranger and responsible for his soul.One of the oldest, most dangerous Carpathians, Benedek Kovak is more beast than man. Locked away for centuries, the only thing that has stopped him from becoming one of the monsters he's sworn to defeat is the thought of his lifemate. When Benedek senses the impending danger, he sets out to find her before it's too late. But their enemy has laid a trap that pushes him closer to turning than ever before.For so long Benedek has felt nothing. Now, some dark art is compelling him to indulge in cravings he thought long buried. He has no hope that anyone can restore what's left of his tainted soul, but Silke is nothing like he imagined. Perhaps she's strong enough to fight back the darkness. Perhaps together they can defeat an adversary hell bent on destroying them all. . . .
Dark Horizon: A high-octane thriller from the 'unputdownable' author of NOMAD
by James SwallowAT 40,000 FEET UP... THERE IS NO PLACE TO HIDE. A fatal crash on a rain-slick road and a brutal murder in an English village set off a deadly chain of events, leading from stormy skies over the Mediterranean Sea to an explosive confrontation on a remote airstrip in North Africa...Only a handful of people know the reason why Kate Hood left the military in disgrace; now a contract pilot for a private jet company, she's looking for a second chance and a better life.But to keep her secrets, she must take a last-minute assignment to fly a covert cargo out of the country to a non-extradition nation, with no questions asked.The cargo is a prisoner who may be the key to a violent terrorist conspiracy – but he swears he is an innocent man, wrongly accused of crimes he played no part in.And as Kate races through the night, on the ground a team of ruthless killers are hunting the people she cares about, threatening their lives to force the pilot to hijack her own aircraft.But do they plan to liberate the captive – or execute him?Trapped at the heart of an escalating crisis, Kate and her mysterious passenger must navigate the conflicting agendas of enemies and allies alike, on a flight into danger that neither of them may survive...PRAISE FOR JAMES SWALLOW:'Unputdownable' WILBUR SMITH'Frighteningly credible' BEN AARONOVITCH'Britain's answer to Jason Bourne' DAILY MAIL'Explosive' IRISH EXAMINER'Terrifyingly real' CLOSER