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End of Story: The most original thriller you'll read this year with a twist you won't see coming
by Louise SwansonToo much imagination can be a dangerous thing It's the year 2035 and fiction has been banned by the government for five years. Writing novels is a crime. Reading fairytales to children is punishable by law.Fern Dostoy is a criminal. Officially, she has retrained in a new job outside of the arts but she still scrawls in a secret notepad in an effort to capture what her life has become: her work on a banned phone line, reading bedtime stories to sleep-starved children; Hunter, the young boy who calls her and has captured her heart; and the dreaded visits from government officials.But as Fern begins to learn more about Hunter, doubts begin to surface. What are they both hiding? And who can be trusted? (P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
End of Story: The addictive, unputdownable thriller with a twist that will blow your mind
by Louise SwansonTHE THRILLER THAT EVERYONE IS RAVING ABOUT THIS SUMMER'Absolutely show-stopping' JANICE HALLETT'Unputdownable' SOPHIE HANNAH'So intense! So gripping!' B.P. WALTER'A tour-de-force' CHRIS WHITAKER'Wow!' CHRISTINA DALCHER'Enthralling and incredibly clever' C.J. TUDOR'Blew my mind' JANE CORRY'A drop-the-book twist' TAMMY COHENYOU KNOW HOW THIS STORY BEGINS. Once upon a time, there was a writer named Fern. She was a bestseller. An award-winner. Loved by readers and critics alike. With her words, she changed the world.Until her story took a turn. Now Fern is a cleaner in a hospital. Condemned to anonymity. Because reading books is now a crime. Only, Fern doesn't plan on going down without a fight. She'll keep writing, no matter the consequences. She will make her voice heard. Because Fern's story is only beginning. BUT CAN YOU GUESS HOW IT WILL END?A white-knuckle ride of a thriller set in an all-too-believable near-future with a shocking twist, perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister and Catriona Ward.___________________READERS LOVE END OF STORY . . .'It's actually hard to find words for how brilliant End of Story is' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5*'What a fantastic book, I really didn't see the twist coming but oh my gosh!' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5*'Without question one of my books of the year' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5*'I'm a bit flabbergasted after reading this. It wasn't what I was expecting; it was so much more' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5*'Wow, what have I just read? I honestly could not put this book down, I read it in one sitting.' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5*
End of Story: The addictive, unputdownable thriller with a twist that will blow your mind
by Louise Swanson'Absolutely show-stopping' JANICE HALLETT 'Unputdownable' SOPHIE HANNAH 'So intense! So gripping!' B.P. WALTER 'A tour-de-force' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Wow!' CHRISTINA DALCHER 'Enthralling and incredibly clever' C.J. TUDOR 'Brilliantly terrifying ' B.A. PARIS 'Blew my mind' JANE CORRY 'A drop-the-book twist' TAMMY COHEN 'I adored it' AMANDA PROWSE 'Devastatingly good' CLAIRE ALLAN 'A highlight of the year' CULTUREFLY 'Ingenious' SFX 'Compelling and chilling' HEAT 'Fascinating' BESTYOU MIGHT KNOW HOW THIS STORY BEGINS. BUT YOU WILL NEVER GUESS HOW IT ENDS . . .Once upon a time, there was a writer named Fern.She was a bestseller. An award-winner. Loved by readers and critics alike. With her words, she changed the world.Until her story took a turn.Now Fern is a cleaner in a hospital. Condemned to anonymity. Because reading books has become a crime.Only, Fern doesn't plan on going down without a fight. She'll keep writing, no matter the consequences. She will make her voice heard.Because Fern's story is only beginning.BUT CAN YOU GUESS HOW IT WILL END?READERS LOVE END OF STORY...'Wow, what have I just read? I honestly could not put this book down, I read it in one sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Filled to the brim with twists' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'It's actually hard to find words for how brilliant End of Story is' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I really didn't see the twist coming but oh my gosh!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Without question one of my books of the year' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Louise Swanson is an absolute force to be reckoned with' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Never mind the fact that I'm usually not that big of a dystopia fan . . . this book is a true masterpiece' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I will be shouting about how good it is to everyone I know' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The End of the Age
by Pat RobertsonToday there is unprecedented interest in the end times. Scientists admit that a meteor almost hit the earth. Citizens are concerned for their safety and our future. In this fast-paced, page-turning novel, The End of the Age portrays the real possibility that a world-wide catastrophe will trigger prophetic events predicted in Revelation that bring the world to the edge of the end times.
The End of the Beginning: Murder to Worldwide Celebrity (Sybil Norcroft Ser. #1)
by Carl DouglassSybil makes a serious mistake. Everyone who knows her or of her is aware that she and Attorney Paul Bel Geddes have locked horns for a decade, and each regard the other as the nemesis. Sybil's error is to get angry, then loud and demeaning, of Paul in a very public black tie New Year's Eve gathering after having received yet one more intent to sue 90 day letter" from the man. Her billionaire husband tries to shush her, but she all but shouted, "Don't patronize me, Charles. That bottom feeder has gone too far. Somebody needs to do something about him.""
The End Of The Beginning: Number 128 in Series (The Destroyer #128)
by Richard Sapir Warren MurphyHow does a beat cop become America's secret weapon against evil?It isn't easy. Especially after being nearly fried in the electric chair, plunged into a secret crime-fighting organization called CURE, then handed over to a Korean killing machine called Chiun, the reigning master of Sinanju.But every prophecy - even one that foretells Remo Williams's future with the ancient house of assassins - has a downside, and for Chiun, it's an explosive family secret so devastating, it could spell doom for the House of Sinanju. Someone's got a plan for vengeance that's a real doozy and is selling their services to the mob-racking up the body count with capo and congressmen alike.Ready or not, Remo's got his first assignment. With Chiun along to make sure he doesn't screw up, Remo's about to stop an enemy from putting Congress out of session. Permanently.Breathlessly action-packed and boasting a winning combination of thrills, humour and mysticism, the Destroyer is one of the bestselling series of all time.
The End of the Day
by Claire NorthAt the end of the day, Death visits everyone. Right before that, Charlie does.You might meet him in a hospital, in a warzone, or at the scene of a traffic accident.Then again, you might meet him at the North Pole - he gets everywhere, our Charlie.Would you shake him by the hand, take the gift he offers, or would you pay no attention to the words he says?Sometimes he is sent as a courtesy, sometimes as a warning. He never knows which.The End of the Day is the stunning new novel by Claire North, author of word-of-mouth bestseller The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August.
The End of the Dream (Beyond Armageddon Ser.)
by Philip WylieWylie's final novel, published posthumously, focuses on man's destruction of the world through his unheeding and willful poisoning of the atmosphere, the land, the seas and rivers, and finally the human race itself.
End of the Game (Destroyer #60)
by Richard Sapir Warren MurphyWhen a California Video game programmer gets board he begins manipulating people's lives for fun. When his boardom, leads him into an attempt at neuclear war, Remo is sent in to provide entertainmet.
The End of the Game: Number 60 in Series (The Destroyer #60)
by Richard Sapir Warren MurphyBreathlessly action-packed and boasting a winning combination of thrills, humour and mysticism, the Destroyer is one of the bestselling series of all time.
The End of the Internet.
by Diego Galán RuizThe end of the internet Everything is related to the existence of what they call "theElixir of Happiness", which is nothing more than an internetaddiction that occurs when individuals connect to thenetwork while wearing special glasses. With them it has aneffect that makes them feel happy, but they becomeaddicted. The attempt to resolve this situation with acomputer virus that apart from these people on the networkby governments not only does not help, but complicates thesituation. The problems for humanity and for Javier haveonly begun. The author shows in his pages the dominion ofsuspense. In "The end of the Internet" Nothing is what itseems. The unexpected turns leave the reader with hismouth open. Sci-fi with touches of black novel to enjoy.
End of the Line: An Inspector McLevy Short Story (Inspector McLevy Mysteries)
by David AshtonA thrilling short story featuring Inspector James McLevy and Jean Brash, available exclusively in audiobook. London had Sherlock Holmes. The dark alleys of Edinburgh had Inspector McLevy. "End of the line, sir. Rouse yourself!"A moment and then the entity slowly fell to land with a thud on the floor where it lay ominously still, the face staring up, eyes wide open and sightless. At Waverley Station late at night, the body of a man is discovered in the corner of a train compartment. Inspector McLevy's investigations into the murder of the mysterious Count Borromeo, lead him to the Just Land, the best bawdy-hoose in Edinburgh and the pride and joy of Jean Brash.You can enjoy more from the world of James McLevy with the Inspector McLevy Series and the Jean Brash Mysteries, narrated by David Ashton and Siobhan Redmond.(p)2020 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The End of the Line
by Gillian GalbraithFrom the author of the Alice Rice mysteries, an Edinburgh bibliophile uncovers an unsettling mystery surrounding the death of a late professor. After the death of leading hematologist Professor Anstruther, antiquarian book dealer Anthony Sparrow is tasked with clearing out his mansion of its books and papers. He soon begins to question the real circumstances of the old man&’s death: Was he in fact murdered, and if so, who was responsible? The answer might be found in the personal diaries and letters which Sparrow unearths. But as he closes in on the answer, the perspective suddenly shifts and everything which he was sure about dissolves into darkness and shadows . . .Praise for The End of the Line&“Full of twists and turns in all the right places, likely to appeal to many for its slow-build tension.&” —Dundee Courier (UK) &“By combining various different genres, from murder mystery to non-fiction exposé, Galbraith offers real insights into an event that&’s been branded as the worst scandal in the history of the NHS.&” —The Scotsman (UK)
The End of the Line (Black Market Magic)
by Gray WilliamsA crew of thieves race through Siberia to defeat a murderous demon in this gritty fast-paced horror thriller debut. Con-artist Amanda Coleman lives in a London rife with undercover magic. Abras, as they are known, can harness these illegal powers, but for Coleman—whose father was a powerful and abusive practitioner—magic is anathema. When her criminal crew hire an Abra to help with their heists, they accidentally raise a dangerously violent demon. Now they must race across darkest Siberia to a remote stone circle to kill the creature, in this engrossingly tense and gripping adventure. But as the demon&’s power grows during their grisly chase, Coleman must fight to survive, facing demons both in chains and within herself. This unique high-octane horror thriller is perfect for fans of Lauren Beukes and James Oswald.Praise for The End of the Line &“Williams creates an original world of wonder and menace that leaves the reader guessing.&” —Linwood Barclay, TheSunday Times–bestselling author &“The End of the Line is driven by non-stop action, strange magic, and gritty noir banter—fun, in other words. Gray Williams has created a matinee double-feature of mixed genre mayhem that aims to please.&” —Andrew Pyper, author of The Homecoming and The Demonologist&“Absolutely brutal, doesn&’t look away, and doesn&’t pull a single punch . . . Reeves is an absolutely stand-out character.&” —S. J. Morden,Philip K. Dick Award–winning author
The End of the Monsoon
by John LathropMichael Smith, at the US embassy in Cambodia, has an urgent assignment: do what it takes to help a US oil company secure its contract with the Cambodian government before upcoming elections strengthen a Chinese competitor. His affair with Zainab, the British charge's wife, complicates events. Unaware of Smith's role, Zainab pushes hard for reform, convincing her candidate to tie oil concessions to clean government, and Chinese concessions to the release of a dissident monk. The ruling party works for the monk's release, but insists that Zainab, a Buddhist herself, travels to the remote northern border for the handover. Smith considers a British diplomat's spouse to be a protected species in Cambodia. But does she really qualify? With tension, moral complexity and an authentic feel for modern Cambodia, The End of the Monsoon is a gripping story of love and the struggle for integrity.
The End of the Night
by John D. MacdonaldThe End of the Night, one of many classic novels from crime writer John D. MacDonald, the beloved author of Cape Fear and the Travis McGee series, is now available as an eBook. They're known as the notorious "Wolf Pack": three men and a beautiful girl on a cross-country terror spree, a coast-to-coast rampage of theft, destruction, and murder. But who are they? Where have they come from? And what motivates their terrifying capacity for mayhem? Somewhere in the grotesque inner world of four drug-crazed young sadists, a violent lust lies hidden between mischief and madness . . . waiting unseen for some innocent and helpless stranger. Features a new Introduction by Dean Koontz.
The End of the Night (Murder Room #629)
by John D. MacDonaldThree men and a beautiful girl on a cross-country terror spree - a coast to coast rampage of stealing, kidnapping, rape and killing.Who were they? Where did they come from? Why did they do it?With chilling detail, John D. MacDonald unwraps the grotesque inner world of these four young psychopaths, and brings into terrifying focus the random, violent lusts that lie hidden between mischief and madness ...
The End of the Night
by John D. MacDonaldThree men and a beautiful girl on a cross-country terror spree - a coast to coast rampage of stealing, kidnapping, rape and killing.Who were they? Where did they come from? Why did they do it?With chilling detail, John D. MacDonald unwraps the grotesque inner world of these four young psychopaths, and brings into terrifying focus the random, violent lusts that lie hidden between mischief and madness ...
End of the Ocean
by Matthew McBrideFrom the author of the popular cult classics Frank Sinatra in a Blender and A Swollen Red Sun comes a riveting novel of redemption and suspense that asks the question: just how far are you willing to go for love?When newly divorced Sage arrives in Bali, his only plan is to drink on the beach until his money runs out and then return home to start over. So he&’s caught by surprise when he falls in love with the country and its people, particularly the attractive and considerate Ratri. Soon Sage can no longer see himself living anywhere else, even as his funds dwindle and his visa&’s expiration date nears. Increasingly desperate to stay with Ratri, Sage finds himself being recruited by a drug-smuggling ring—in a country where drug trafficking is punishable by death. The promised pay-out would be enough to set Sage and Ratri up for life, but only if Sage isn&’t caught.Will Sage go home and risk the life he envisions with Ratri, or risk everything to stay and make that life possible?
The End of the Pier
by Martha GrimesThe setting: a small, sleepy American town where secrets are almost impossible to keep.
The End of the Rainbow (Hudson Family #4)
by V. C. AndrewsThis is a beautiful story of adolescent illusions, heartbreak and mixed emotions. Rain's innocent and blossoming daughter, Summer, was quite happy to turn sixteen. She carried her mother's wise words close to her heart and was ready to plunge into the great wide open. She believed in the power of true love, in the existence of soul mates and in the purity of a man's heart. She did believe in all this till one night all her dreams were shatteredthe night Duncan Fields raped her. All her life, Summer had known life to be a road strewn with broken glass pieces, pieces that would pierce and make her bleed, but now she would also have to live with those scars that would haunt her time and again, never letting her forget nor forgive!
End of the Road (Black Horse Campground Mysteries #Vol. 1)
by Amy M BennettThe truth takes a detour in this cozy camping whodunit set in the beautiful New Mexico wilderness—first in the Black Horse Campground Mystery series. The Black Horse Campground, outside of Bonney, New Mexico, has been in Corrie Black&’s family for years. But since her father&’s death, she&’s been running it alone—along with her trusted employees and an eccentric group of year-rounders and regular visitors. In between spring break and summer is usually a downtime for Corrie and the campground, even with Bike Rally Weekend on the horizon. This April, however, peace and quiet are not an option. A disconcertingly attractive biker arrives, who arouses the suspicions of Corrie&’s childhood friend and one-time ex, Sheriff Rick Sutton. Then, one of Corrie&’s favorite guests is shot dead in his own RV, leaving his wheelchair-bound wife in the care of a son whom no one knew existed. And though Corrie is warned by Rick to stay out of his investigation, she can&’t sit by while her home and friends are threatened. And no one is more surprised than Corrie when she discovers that her little piece of paradise is brimming with secrets and scandals that put a gun in the hands of a most unlikely killer . . .
End of the Road: A Novel
by LS HawkerGreat minds can change the worldor leave it in ruins . . .When tech prodigy Jade Veverka creates a program to communicate with her autistic sister, she’s tapped by a startup to explore the potential applications of her technology. But Jade quickly begins to notice some strange things about the small Kansas town just beyond the company’s campus—why are there no children anywhere to be seen, and for that matter, anyone over the age of forty? Why do all of the people living here act uncomfortable and jumpy?On the way home one night, Jade and her co-worker are run off the road, and their lab and living spaces are suddenly overrun with armed guards, purportedly for their safety. Confined to the compound and questioning what her employers might be hiding from her, Jade fears she’s losing control not only of her invention, but of her very life. It soon becomes clear that the threat reaches far beyond Jade and her family, and the real danger is much closer than she’d ever imagined.
The End of The Road
by Sue HenryDrifter John Walker has no friends, but he's so engaging that Maxie invites him over for dinner. The next day he moves on-and is later found dead in his motel room. What looks like a simple suicide quickly grows more complicated when police discover that Walker was living under an assumed identity. Maxie tries to fathom why he would choose to end his life where the U. S. highway system ends-and where Maxie just might meet a dead end of her own. .
The End of the Road
by Sue HenryDrifter John Walker has no friends, but he's so engaging that Maxie invites him over for dinner. The next day he moves on-and is later found dead in his motel room. What looks like a simple suicide quickly grows more complicated when police discover that Walker was living under an assumed identity. Maxie tries to fathom why he would choose to end his life where the U.S. highway system ends-and where Maxie just might meet a dead end of her own.