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The Family
by Tonino Benacquista Emily ReadThe story is violent, pacy and full of black humour. Imagine the Soprano family arriving in France, or perhaps better, Ray Liotta, the snitch from 'Goodfellas' settling down with his family in a small town in Normandy. Fred's cover is blown yet again. With the arrival of the shooters from Newark, he returns to the violence he misses so much.
The Family: A dark thriller of loyalty, crime and corruption
by Martina ColeOnce you're in the family, you're in it for life... Devastatingly powerful, THE FAMILY by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole reaches the darkest corners of family life. Philip Murphy expects loyalty from their nearest and dearest - for better or for worse... Family is everything for the Murphy clan. Philip runs his business empire with the help of his brother, and dotes on his two sons who will, one day, take over.His wife Christine is his perfect match. She'd always dreamed of a big happy family and, when she married into the Murphys, she thought she'd found one. But when that illusion is shattered, she's already in too deep.The Murphys are dangerous and Christine can't unsee the horrors she has now been forced to open her eyes to. But nor can she escape them.For more stories centred on family life, check out FACES, THE FAITHLESS and BETRAYAL. Martina Cole explores loyalty, protection, and how the ties that bind us can also sometimes choke the very thing we want to protect...
The Family: A dark thriller of loyalty, crime and corruption
by Martina ColeTHE FAMILY by Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole gets right to the core of family life and the dangerous line between love and hate. The 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian), Martina's unique, powerful storytelling will appeal to fans of Karin Slaughter and Patricia Cornwell.Family is everything for the Murphy clan. Philip runs his business empire with the help of his brother, and dotes on his two sons who will, one day, take over. His wife Christine is his perfect match. She'd always dreamed of a big happy family and, when she married into the Murphys, she thought she'd found one. But when that illusion is shattered, she's already in too deep.The Murphys are dangerous and Christine can't unsee the horrors she has now been forced to open her eyes to. But nor can she escape them.
The Family: A dark thriller of loyalty, crime and corruption
by Martina ColeTHE FAMILY by Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole gets right to the core of family life and the dangerous line between love and hate. The 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian), Martina's unique, powerful storytelling will appeal to fans of Karin Slaughter and Patricia Cornwell.Family is everything for the Murphy clan. Philip runs his business empire with the help of his brother, and dotes on his two sons who will, one day, take over. His wife Christine is his perfect match. She'd always dreamed of a big happy family and, when she married into the Murphys, she thought she'd found one. But when that illusion is shattered, she's already in too deep.The Murphys are dangerous and Christine can't unsee the horrors she has now been forced to open her eyes to. But nor can she escape them.(P)2012 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
The Family: The gripping new page-turner from the million-copy bestselling Queen of Manchester crime
by Mandasue HellerHER BOYFRIEND'S A DREAM. HIS FAMILY'S A NIGHTMARE. Since her mother died of an overdose, kind-hearted Cheryl's always had to look out for herself. Until Dale Moran walks into her life.Dale and his family have just bought the house across the street, and within a day, he's chased off the violent thugs who've been threatening Cheryl for her ex-boyfriend's debts.Dale is devastatingly handsome and a fierce protector. It's no wonder Cheryl falls fast and hard. But when Cheryl finally meets the family; when she notices that they go quiet as she enters rooms; when she hears gunshots in the middle of the night on their estate, she has to wonder whether her new romance has taken her out of the frying pan and into the fire...Cheryl's not sure how wrapped up Dale is in his family's secrets. But she's certain of one thing: The Morans are hiding something. And unfortunately for Cheryl, finding the truth could mean losing her life...Don't miss out on the thrilling and unputdownable new read from million-copy-bestselling author Mandasue Heller - order a copy of The Family NOW! Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Jessie Keane and Martina Cole.Read what everyone is saying about The Family:'Wow wow wow! Mandasue had some serious fire in her belly and her twisted mind was on point when she wrote this book... I did not want this book to end!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This mind-blowing read has it all for me. LOVED IT!!!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Mandasue Heller is back!! Absolutely loved every minute of The Family, and what a family it was!!!... I didn't want it to end.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what an amazing book, I have loved of her previous books but this is on another level.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gritty, compelling and extremely difficult to put down... An absolutely brilliant book which I adored from beginning to end.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what a cracker!... The dynamics of the family are so believable that you can imagine how easy it is for this to happen. Excellent ending too.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what a page turning read!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was amazing!!! From the very first chapter all the way to the end. Didn't actually guess any of the twists that happened in this... what an amazing author she is.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Family: The gripping new page-turner from the million-copy bestselling Queen of Manchester crime
by Mandasue HellerHER BOYFRIEND'S A DREAM. HIS FAMILY'S A NIGHTMARE. Since her mother died of an overdose, kind-hearted Cheryl's always had to look out for herself. Until Dale Moran walks into her life.Dale and his family have just bought the house across the street, and within a day, he's chased off the violent thugs who've been threatening Cheryl for her ex-boyfriend's debts.Dale is devastatingly handsome and a fierce protector. It's no wonder Cheryl falls fast and hard. But when Cheryl finally meets the family; when she notices that they go quiet as she enters rooms; when she hears gunshots in the middle of the night on their estate, she has to wonder whether her new romance has taken her out of the frying pan and into the fire...Cheryl's not sure how wrapped up Dale is in his family's secrets. But she's certain of one thing: The Morans are hiding something. And unfortunately for Cheryl, finding the truth could mean losing her life...Don't miss out on the thrilling and unputdownable new read from million-copy-bestselling author Mandasue Heller - order a copy of The Family NOW! Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Jessie Keane and Martina Cole.Read what everyone is saying about The Family:'Wow wow wow! Mandasue had some serious fire in her belly and her twisted mind was on point when she wrote this book... I did not want this book to end!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This mind-blowing read has it all for me. LOVED IT!!!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Mandasue Heller is back!! Absolutely loved every minute of The Family, and what a family it was!!!... I didn't want it to end.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what an amazing book, I have loved of her previous books but this is on another level.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gritty, compelling and extremely difficult to put down... An absolutely brilliant book which I adored from beginning to end.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what a cracker!... The dynamics of the family are so believable that you can imagine how easy it is for this to happen. Excellent ending too.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what a page turning read!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was amazing!!! From the very first chapter all the way to the end. Didn't actually guess any of the twists that happened in this... what an amazing author she is.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Family: ‘Gripping and unputdownable – Mandasue Heller’s best yet. Loved it!’ (Kimberley Chambers)
by Mandasue HellerHER BOYFRIEND'S A DREAM. HIS FAMILY'S A NIGHTMARE. Since her mother died of an overdose, kind-hearted Cheryl's always had to look out for herself. Until Dale Moran walks into her life.Dale and his family have just bought the house across the street, and within a day, he's chased off the violent thugs who've been threatening Cheryl for her ex-boyfriend's debts.Dale is devastatingly handsome and a fierce protector. It's no wonder Cheryl falls fast and hard. But when Cheryl finally meets the family; when she notices that they go quiet as she enters rooms; when she hears gunshots in the middle of the night on their estate, she has to wonder whether her new romance has taken her out of the frying pan and into the fire...Cheryl's not sure how wrapped up Dale is in his family's secrets. But she's certain of one thing: The Morans are hiding something. And unfortunately for Cheryl, finding the truth could mean losing her life...Don't miss out on the thrilling and unputdownable new read from million-copy-bestselling author Mandasue Heller - order a copy of The Family NOW! Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Jessie Keane and Martina Cole.Read what everyone is saying about The Family:'Wow wow wow! Mandasue had some serious fire in her belly and her twisted mind was on point when she wrote this book... I did not want this book to end!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This mind-blowing read has it all for me. LOVED IT!!!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Mandasue Heller is back!! Absolutely loved every minute of The Family, and what a family it was!!!... I didn't want it to end.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what an amazing book, I have loved of her previous books but this is on another level.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gritty, compelling and extremely difficult to put down... An absolutely brilliant book which I adored from beginning to end.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what a cracker!... The dynamics of the family are so believable that you can imagine how easy it is for this to happen. Excellent ending too.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what a page turning read!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was amazing!!! From the very first chapter all the way to the end. Didn't actually guess any of the twists that happened in this... what an amazing author she is.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Family: ‘Gripping and unputdownable – Mandasue Heller’s best yet. Loved it!’ (Kimberley Chambers)
by Mandasue HellerHER BOYFRIEND'S A DREAM. HIS FAMILY'S A NIGHTMARE. Since her mother died of an overdose, kind-hearted Cheryl's always had to look out for herself. Until Dale Moran walks into her life.Dale and his family have just bought the house across the street, and within a day, he's chased off the violent thugs who've been threatening Cheryl for her ex-boyfriend's debts.Dale is devastatingly handsome and a fierce protector. It's no wonder Cheryl falls fast and hard. But when Cheryl finally meets the family; when she notices that they go quiet as she enters rooms; when she hears gunshots in the middle of the night on their estate, she has to wonder whether her new romance has taken her out of the frying pan and into the fire...Cheryl's not sure how wrapped up Dale is in his family's secrets. But she's certain of one thing: The Morans are hiding something. And unfortunately for Cheryl, finding the truth could mean losing her life...Don't miss out on the thrilling and unputdownable new read from million-copy-bestselling author Mandasue Heller - order a copy of The Family NOW! Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Jessie Keane and Martina Cole.Read what everyone is saying about The Family:'Wow wow wow! Mandasue had some serious fire in her belly and her twisted mind was on point when she wrote this book... I did not want this book to end!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This mind-blowing read has it all for me. LOVED IT!!!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Mandasue Heller is back!! Absolutely loved every minute of The Family, and what a family it was!!!... I didn't want it to end.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what an amazing book, I have loved of her previous books but this is on another level.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gritty, compelling and extremely difficult to put down... An absolutely brilliant book which I adored from beginning to end.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what a cracker!... The dynamics of the family are so believable that you can imagine how easy it is for this to happen. Excellent ending too.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what a page turning read!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was amazing!!! From the very first chapter all the way to the end. Didn't actually guess any of the twists that happened in this... what an amazing author she is.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Family: ‘Gripping and unputdownable – Mandasue Heller’s best yet. Loved it!’ (Kimberley Chambers)
by Mandasue HellerHER BOYFRIEND'S A DREAM. HIS FAMILY'S A NIGHTMARE. Since her mother died of an overdose, kind-hearted Cheryl's always had to look out for herself. Until Dale Moran walks into her life.Dale and his family have just bought the house across the street, and within a day, he's chased off the violent thugs who've been threatening Cheryl for her ex-boyfriend's debts.Dale is devastatingly handsome and a fierce protector. It's no wonder Cheryl falls fast and hard. But when Cheryl finally meets the family; when she notices that they go quiet as she enters rooms; when she hears gunshots in the middle of the night on their estate, she has to wonder whether her new romance has taken her out of the frying pan and into the fire...Cheryl's not sure how wrapped up Dale is in his family's secrets. But she's certain of one thing: The Morans are hiding something. And unfortunately for Cheryl, finding the truth could mean losing her life...Don't miss out on the thrilling and unputdownable new read from million-copy-bestselling author Mandasue Heller - order a copy of The Family NOW! Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Jessie Keane and Martina Cole.Read what everyone is saying about The Family:'Wow wow wow! Mandasue had some serious fire in her belly and her twisted mind was on point when she wrote this book... I did not want this book to end!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This mind-blowing read has it all for me. LOVED IT!!!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Mandasue Heller is back!! Absolutely loved every minute of The Family, and what a family it was!!!... I didn't want it to end.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what an amazing book, I have loved of her previous books but this is on another level.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gritty, compelling and extremely difficult to put down... An absolutely brilliant book which I adored from beginning to end.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what a cracker!... The dynamics of the family are so believable that you can imagine how easy it is for this to happen. Excellent ending too.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow what a page turning read!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was amazing!!! From the very first chapter all the way to the end. Didn't actually guess any of the twists that happened in this... what an amazing author she is.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Family
by Louise JensenFrom USA Today bestselling author Louise Jensen comes a new "creepy and compelling" novel of psychological suspense about a grieving mother and daughter ensnared by a cult-like community (B.A. Paris, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors).At Oak Leaf Farm you will find a haven.Welcome to The Family.Laura is grieving after the sudden death of her husband. Struggling to cope emotionally and financially, Laura is grateful when a local community, Oak Leaf Organics, offer her and her 17-year-old daughter Tilly a home. But as Laura and Tilly settle into life with their new "family," sinister things begin to happen. When one of the community dies in suspicious circumstances Laura wants to leave but Tilly, enthralled by the charismatic leader, Alex, refuses to go. Desperately searching for a way to save her daughter, Laura uncovers a horrifying secret but Alex and his family aren't the only ones with something to hide. Just as Laura has been digging into their past, they've been digging into hers and she discovers the terrifying reason they invited her and Tilly in, and why they'll never let them leave...
family
by Micol Ostowi have always been broken. i could have. died. and maybe it would have been better if i had. It is a day like any other when seventeen-year-old Melinda Jensen hits the road for San Francisco, leaving behind her fractured home life and a constant assault on her self-esteem. Henry is the handsome, charismatic man who comes upon her, collapsed on a park bench, and offers love, a bright new consciousness, and-best of all-a family. One that will embrace her and give her love. Because family is what Mel has never really had. And this new family, Henry#x19;s family, shares everything. They share the chores, their bodies, and their beliefs. And if Mel truly wants to belong, she will share in everything they do. No matter what the family does, or how far they go. Told in episodic verse, family is a fictionalized exploration of cult dynamics, loosely based on the Manson Family murders of 1969. It is an unflinching look at people who are born broken, and the lengths they#x19;ll go to to make themselves #x1C;whole#x1D; again.
The Family
by Mario Puzo Carol Gino“Dazzling, passionate, a masterwork that ranks with Puzo’s best.” —Nicholas Pileggi, author of Wiseguys“One of his most satisfying works….A thoroughly entertaining posthumous present from one of the masters of popular fiction.” —BooklistMario Puzo’s final masterwork. A sweeping epic saga of corruption, greed, treachery, and sin, The Family is the ultimate crowning achievement of the #1 New York Times bestselling novelist who gave the world The Godfather, arguably the greatest Mafia crime novel ever written. In The Family, Puzo—whom the Washington Post calls, “A serious American talent”—plunges reader into the colorful tumult of the Italian Renaissance, immersing them in the roiling intrigues and deadly affairs of the remarkable family whose name has always been synonymous with power, corruption, poison, and murder: the infamous Borgias.
Family Affair (Nero Wolfe #46)
by Rex StoutWhen a bomb kills his favorite waiter from his favorite restaurant, sedentary sleuth and gourmand Nero Wolfe is determined to go to any length to find the killer.
Family and Reflection (The Sleepless City #3)
by Anne BarwellSequel to Electric CandleThe Sleepless City: Book ThreeFor as long as Lucas Coate can remember, werewolves have been taught to mistrust vampires. Lucas is an exception--he has close friends who are vampires. The werewolf pack in Flint--and their leader, Jacob Coate--have made it clear that Lucas's association with vampires is barely tolerated, and another transgression will be his last. When Lucas finds out about the plague of werewolf deaths in the area, he wants to help even though his own life may already be in danger. Declan has been away from Flint for ten years, but he isn't surprised to learn that the internal politics of the Supernatural Council haven't changed for the better. When a series of burglaries hit close to home soon after he arrives, Declan--a vampire and professional thief--is their prime suspect, although for once, he isn't responsible. With the council keeping secrets, no one is safe. Time is running out, and for Lucas and Declan, everything is about to change.
The Family at Number 11: A twisty, nail-biting and unputdownable psychological thriller
by Kathryn WhitfieldThe perfect neighbours. Or your worst nightmare?Penny and Jake live in a beautiful home in a beautiful neighbourhood with their beautiful baby boy. It's the perfect life. Except that Penny is desperately lonely and can't shake the feeling that she isn't bonding with her baby like she should be.So when Celia moves in across the street with her husband, Pete, and their gorgeous children, Penny is delighted to have a friend.But things aren't quite what they seem behind closed doors. Because Celia and Pete have a secret. And the truth threatens to devastate everyone around them.A completely gripping and unputdownable psychological suspense that will have you turning the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of The Family Across the Street, The Woman Next Door and Shari Lapena.
The Family at Number 11: A twisty, nail-biting and unputdownable psychological thriller
by Kathryn WhitfieldThe perfect neighbours. Or your worst nightmare?Penny and Jake live in a beautiful home in a beautiful neighbourhood with their beautiful baby boy. It's the perfect life. Except that Penny is desperately lonely and can't shake the feeling that she isn't bonding with her baby like she should be.So when Celia moves in across the street with her husband, Pete, and their gorgeous children, Penny is delighted to have a friend.But things aren't quite what they seem behind closed doors. Because Celia and Pete have a secret. And the truth threatens to devastate everyone around them.A completely gripping psychological suspense that will have you listening long into the night. Perfect for fans of The Family Across the Street, The Woman Next Door and Shari Lapena.(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
The Family at Number 11: A twisty, nail-biting and unputdownable psychological thriller
by Kathryn WhitfieldThe perfect neighbours. Or your worst nightmare?Penny and Jake live in a beautiful home in a beautiful neighbourhood with their beautiful baby boy. It's the perfect life. Except that Penny is desperately lonely and can't shake the feeling that she isn't bonding with her baby like she should be.So when Celia moves in across the street with her husband, Pete, and their gorgeous children, Penny is delighted to have a friend.But things aren't quite what they seem behind closed doors. Because Celia and Pete have a secret. And the truth threatens to devastate everyone around them.A completely gripping and unputdownable psychological suspense that will have you turning the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of The Family Across the Street, The Woman Next Door and Shari Lapena.
Family Bashings
by Joseph R.G. DeMarcoDisgraced cop Doyle McCann and former undercover cop Kord Verlangen are forced to partner on a cold case which they must solve or lose their jobs. Doyle is gay and out; Kord says he's straight. Both harbor secrets they never want revealed.The case, involving a series of gay bashings two years earlier, takes them through the underbelly of Philadelphia's gay nightlife, and Doyle has reason to believe the Mafia may also be involved.Following years' old leads is hard enough. But working together proves even more difficult as the sexual tension between Doyle and Kord rises and begins to overwhelm their focus. As they come closer to solving the case, their team is split down the middle, threatening to destroy any chance for them to keep their jobs. What will it take to get them working again and keep them on track?
The Family Business
by Hania AllenThe third gripping novel in the Polish detective series featuring DI Dania Gorska.In the north of Dundee, DI Dania Gorska is leading the search for a missing girl, with the police and volunteers combing the dramatic landscape in hope of finding the child. What they discover in a derelict hut in the hills isn't the girl, but is the remains of a body, chained to a wall.This body isn't the missing child but is identified as another young boy, Cameron Affleck, who disappeared many years before in a case that could never be solved. Dania contacts the boy's father, who still spends much time digging around the fields where his son was last seen, in hope of finding his body. Dania begins to unearth the old case, determined to discover Cameron's killer and looking for possible connections to the present-day missing child. But as she digs into the past, she realises that the Affleck family are hiding more than they let on and that there are some dark secrets that everyone wants to stay buried...Praise for Hania Allen'Nicely nasty in all the right places . . . The story rattles along until bringing the curtain down with an unnerving twist' Craig Robertson'A fresh new find for crime fans ... the plot is intriguing, the characters are well drawn, and the end comes with an unnerving twist. Extremely readable' Sunday Post'Captivating characters and an intriguing plot. A great new find for crime fans' Lin Anderson'Pitch-perfect . . . a witty, tense crime novel written in a highly readable style' Russel D McLean
The Family Business
by Hania AllenThe third gripping novel in the Polish detective series featuring DI Dania Gorska.In the north of Dundee, DI Dania Gorska is leading the search for a missing girl, with the police and volunteers combing the dramatic landscape in hope of finding the child. What they discover in a derelict hut in the hills isn't the girl, but is the remains of a body, chained to a wall.This body isn't the missing child but is identified as another young boy, Cameron Affleck, who disappeared many years before in a case that could never be solved. Dania contacts the boy's father, who still spends much time digging around the fields where his son was last seen, in hope of finding his body. Dania begins to unearth the old case, determined to discover Cameron's killer and looking for possible connections to the present-day missing child. But as she digs into the past, she realises that the Affleck family are hiding more than they let on and that there are some dark secrets that everyone wants to stay buried...Praise for Hania Allen'Nicely nasty in all the right places . . . The story rattles along until bringing the curtain down with an unnerving twist' Craig Robertson'A fresh new find for crime fans ... the plot is intriguing, the characters are well drawn, and the end comes with an unnerving twist. Extremely readable' Sunday Post'Captivating characters and an intriguing plot. A great new find for crime fans' Lin Anderson'Pitch-perfect . . . a witty, tense crime novel written in a highly readable style' Russel D McLean
Family Business (The Lunghi Family Mysteries #1)
by Michael Z. LewinNo case is too small—or too strange—for the Lunghi family detective agency For the Lunghis of Bath, England, detecting is best discussed around the family dinner table; everyone gets a say. The various members of the Lunghi family are old and cantankerous, young and bolshie, responsible, clever, and even artistic. But relentless curiosity is the one quality they all possess. The Lunghi Detective Agency&’s latest client, pretty, thirty-something Eileen Shayler, suspects that her husband, Jack Shayler, is in terrible trouble. Jack failed to return the bottle of dishwashing liquid to its proper place under the sink. Thus, he could be having an affair. Or he has a gambling problem and owes money to his bookie. When the case suddenly collides with several others, the Lunghis will find themselves knee-deep in an unsolved murder, a mysterious stakeout, and some damning personal secrets.
Family Business: A Lydia Chin/Bill Smith Mystery (Lydia Chin/Bill Smith Mysteries)
by S. J. RozanThe death of a powerful Chinatown crime boss thrusts private eye Lydia Chin and her partner Bill Smith into a world of double-dealing, subterfuge, murder, and—because this is New York City—real estate in this new mystery by Edgar Award-winning novelist S. J. Rozan.The death of Chinatown&’s most powerful mogul, a powerful Chinatown crime boss, thrusts private eye Lydia Chin and her partner Bill Smith into a world of double-dealing, murder, and real estate scandal in this new mystery by the award winning novelist S. J. Rozan. Choi has left the Tong headquarters building to his niece, who hires Lydia and her partner, Bill Smith, to accompany her to inspect it. The building is at the center of a tug-of-war between Chinatown preservation interests—including Lydia's brother Tim—and a real estate developer who's desperate to get his hands on it. When Lydia, Bill, and Choi's niece go to the building, they discover the Tong members are equally divided on the question of whether the niece should hold onto the building, or sell it—and make them rich. Entering Choi's private living quarters they find the murdered body of Choi's chief lieutenant. The battle for the building has begun. Can Lydia and Bill escape being caught in the crossfire?
Family Business: A horror full of creeping dread from the mind behind Thirteen Storeys and The Magnus Archives
by Jonathan SimsA bone-chilling horror from the acclaimed writer of THIRTEEN STOREYS and hit horror podcast THE MAGNUS ARCHIVESJUST ANOTHER DEAD-END JOB.DEATH. IT'S A DIRTY BUSINESS.When Diya Burman's best friend Angie dies, it feels like her own life is falling apart. Wanting a fresh start, she joins Slough & Sons - a family firm that cleans up after the recently deceased.Old love letters. Porcelain dolls. Broken trinkets. Clearing away the remnants of other people's lives, Diya begins to see things. Horrible things. Things that get harder and harder to write off as merely her grieving imagination. All is not as it seems with the Slough family. Why won't they speak about their own recent loss? And who is the strange man that keeps turning up at their jobs?If Diya's not careful, she might just end up getting buried under the family tree. . .People can't look away from Family Business:'Great horror novel that gets scarier by the page!' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Sims is a master of the horror genre and this new book really hooks you in and keeps the unease high . . . a spooky horror, perfect for Halloween reading on a cold, dark night' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Very much in the style of Stephen King, which is a great compliment, this story will grip you and make you both want to race ahead to see what happens and fear to turn the page. A great read' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'It's a thriller, a fantasy, a horror, a science fiction; it flows really well and you'll finish it before you know it . . . a first class piece of storytelling' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Couldn't put it down really gripping and really enjoyed this book totally recommend' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Family Business: A horror full of creeping dread from the mind behind Thirteen Storeys and The Magnus Archives
by Jonathan SimsA bone-chilling horror from the acclaimed writer of THIRTEEN STOREYS and hit horror podcast THE MAGNUS ARCHIVESJUST ANOTHER DEAD-END JOB.DEATH. IT'S A DIRTY BUSINESS.When Diya Burman's best friend Angie dies, it feels like her own life is falling apart. Wanting a fresh start, she joins Slough & Sons - a family firm that cleans up after the recently deceased.Old love letters. Porcelain dolls. Broken trinkets. Clearing away the remnants of other people's lives, Diya begins to see things. Horrible things. Things that get harder and harder to write off as merely her grieving imagination. All is not as it seems with the Slough family. Why won't they speak about their own recent loss? And who is the strange man that keeps turning up at their jobs?If Diya's not careful, she might just end up getting buried under the family tree. . .People can't look away from Family Business:'Great horror novel that gets scarier by the page!' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Sims is a master of the horror genre and this new book really hooks you in and keeps the unease high . . . a spooky horror, perfect for Halloween reading on a cold, dark night' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Very much in the style of Stephen King, which is a great compliment, this story will grip you and make you both want to race ahead to see what happens and fear to turn the page. A great read' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'It's a thriller, a fantasy, a horror, a science fiction; it flows really well and you'll finish it before you know it . . . a first class piece of storytelling' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Couldn't put it down really gripping and really enjoyed this book totally recommend' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Family Claims
by Twist PhelanHannah Dain, a skilled business lawyer, is on the verge of leaving her family's law firm for a better job. But her plan is derailed when a real estate deal she's put together suddenly goes bad. Two million dollars of investors' money has disappeared. If the mistake was Hannah's, her firm is on the hook for the whole amount. Career on the line, Hannah decides to investigate-- despite a disapproving father and antagonistic older sister. Having long ago abandoned efforts to heal the family rift, Hannah now enjoys her separate existence, whether drafting a complex IPO or bicycling miles through the hot Arizona desert. Although she exonerates the firm, a car bomb and two murders thwart the police's identification of the culprit behind the scheme. At work on a new deal, Hannah is assisted by Cooper Smith, the firm's computer consultant and her former lover. Compelled to dig deep for key information, Hannah uncovers a greater threat all too close to home. Only by exposing long-buried family secrets can she save her reputation, her law firm--and her life.