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Just What Kind of Mother Are You?
by Paula DalyA searing and sinister thriller for readers who liked Gone Girl.What if your best friend's child disappears? And it was all your fault.A searing and sinister thriller for readers who liked Gone Girl.What if your best friend's child disappears? And it was all your fault. This is exactly what happens to Lisa Kallisto, overwhelmed working mother of three, one freezing December in the English Lake District. She takes her eye off the ball for just a moment and her whole world descends into the stuff of nightmares. Because, not only is thirteen-year-old Lucinda missing, and not only is it all Lisa's fault, but she's the second teenage girl to disappear within this small tightknit community over two weeks. The first girl turned up stripped bare, dumped on a busy high street, after suffering from a terrifying ordeal. Wracked with guilt over her mistake and after being publicly blamed by Lucinda's family, Lisa sets out to right the wrong. But as she begins peeling away the layers surrounding Lucinda's disappearance, Lisa learns that the small, posh, quiet town she lives in isn't what she thought it was, and her friends may not be who they appear, either.
Just What Kind of Mother Are You?: A Novel
by Paula DalyLisa Kallisto-overwhelmed working mother-is the not-so-perfect model of the modern woman. She holds down a busy job running an animal shelter, she cares for three demanding children, and she worries that her marriage isn’t getting enough attention. During an impossibly hectic week, Lisa takes her eye off the ball for a moment and her world descends into a living nightmare. Not only is her best friend’s thirteen-year-old daughter missing, but it’s Lisa’s fault. To make matters worse, Lucinda is the second teenage girl to disappear within the past two weeks. The first one turned up stripped bare and abandoned on the main street after a horrible ordeal. Wracked with guilt over her mistake, and after having been publicly blamed by Lucinda’s family, Lisa sets out to right the wrong. As she begins digging under the surface, Lisa learns that everything is not quite what it first appears to be.In Paula Daly’s heart-stopping debut novel, motherhood, marriage, and friendship are tested when a string of abductions tear through a small-town community. Gripping and fast-paced, Just What Kind of Mother Are You? introduces an outstanding new thriller writer with a terrifying imagination for the horrors that lurk in everyday lives.
Just You Wait: A Grace Street Mystery (Grace Street Mysteries #4)
by Jane TeshDavid Randall, a private detective short of work, invites his psychic friend Camden into a case. Miss Viola Mitchell, an aging local actress, has recently been reported missing. The Parkland PD's Jordan Finley objects to the pair inspecting Viola's home, claiming the police don't need their help. Moments later, despite the array of birds and cats perfuming the residence, Cam advises Finley, "check the basement."Viola is neatly planted there in a square of dirt. Who would kill her? Why? Are others targeted? Is a local performer twisted by jealousy? Could a role in a Parkland Little Theatre production have caused her death? Cam goes undercover at the theater while rejecting demands from his fiancée that they marry this month. His psychic gifts have expanded to levitate objects. He fears for their children. She wants to put him on television.Meanwhile, a new Grace Street client, owner of popular BeautiQueen Cosmetics, is searching for her arrogant, absconding partner. Randall tracks him to Clearwater, Florida, and soon finds himself chasing shoplifters stealing pharmaceuticals and helping a jazz musician woo his woman while failing to woo his own love, Kary. Will Randall and Cam piece all this together?
Just a Breath Away
by Carlene ThompsonAs the Kentucky Derby approaches, a Louisville woman is tormented by a mysterious killer in this suspense novel by the author of Can&’t Find My Way Home. Louisville interior designer Kelsey March is thrilled to have her fashion model sister Lorelei in town for Derby Week. But after a night of talking men, family, and horses, the sisters leave a local bar followed by a man with a gun. When Lorelei is shot and killed in front of Kesley&’s eyes, the police believe it is the work of a crazed stalker. Yet evidence suggests the man was hired for the job. And he may have killed the wrong sister. As Detective Enzo Pike attempts to identify who paid Lorelei&’s killer, people close to Kelsey start dying under mysterious circumstances. Soon the case reaches deep into Kelsey&’s past, into her family&’s secrets, and into the emotional scars of a young boy who walked away from a fatal car accident twenty years ago. &“Thompson provides plenty of viable suspects with plausible motives as she skillfully braids together the various possible answers to the questions who and why.&”—Publishers Weekly
Just a Corpse at Twilight (Amsterdam Cops #12)
by Janwillem van de WeteringRetired Amsterdam cop Henk Grijpstra gets a frantic phone call from his old partner, Rinus de Gier - now living on an island near Jamestown, Maine - who thinks he may have killed his girlfriend. He can't remember, he was drunk. He is being blackmailed, he may be arrested. Will his old partner please fly over at once? Could de Gier possibly be a murderer? Urged on by their former superior officer, the commissaris, Grijpstra travels to Maine to rescue his partner and to confront his own demons as well as de Gier's.
Just a Corpse at Twilight (Amsterdam Cops #12)
by Janwillem van de WeteringRetired Amsterdam cop Henk Grijpstra gets a frantic phone call from his old partner, Rinus de Gier - now living on an island near Jamestown, Maine - who thinks he may have killed his girlfriend. He can't remember, he was drunk. He is being blackmailed, he may be arrested. Will his old partner please fly over at once? Could de Gier possibly be a murderer? Urged on by their former superior officer, the commissaris, Grijpstra travels to Maine to rescue his partner and to confront his own demons as well as de Gier's.
Just a Little Bit Dangerous
by Linda CastilloA Colorado lawman finds himself doing more protecting than arresting when he rescues a beautiful fugitive in this classic tale of romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo… When Deputy Sheriff Jake Madigan was called to duty to bring in an escaped convict, he thought it would be a routine search-and-rescue mission. He was wrong. Turns out capturing Abby Nichols was a cinch compared to hauling her out of the Rocky Mountains during a treacherous blizzard. His pretty-as-sin prisoner was not the hardened criminal he had expected but a violet-eyed seductress who could almost make him forget his by-the-book ways. Jake knew that come hell or high water he would turn this woman over to the authorities once the storm passed. So why was he dodging bullets on her behalf and buying into her claim of innocence? Why was he so willing to warm her shivering body with his heated caresses?Why was he foolishly falling for his fugitive?Originally published in 2002
Just a Little Bit Married? (Just a Little Bit #2)
by Eileen WilksHUSBAND FOR HIRE?The secluded beach house was the perfect honeymoon hideaway. And Dr. Sara Grace was there with her real-life fantasy man. Except that the man she called "husband" really wasn't her spouse.Dark, brooding Raz Rasmussin had a very strong interest in Sara's body-in a professional sense, of course. Raz had been hired to guard Sara from a ruthless killer. So to better protect her, they pretended to be married. But then the "newlyweds" began their honeymoon very seriously. Trouble was, the last time the confirmed bachelor had mixed business with pleasure, the consequences had been fatal. Now, more than Sara's heart was at stake....
Just a Matter of Time
by James Hadley ChaseEven for a redhead, Helen Dester was wild - she'd driven one guy to drink and made another jump out of a top-floor window.Glyn Nash realises that to tangle with her will be dangerous. But he has no option if he wants a share of the $750,000 insurance money Helen stands to gain if her husband dies accidentally - or even if he is murdered.
Just a Matter of Time (Murder Room #311)
by James Hadley ChaseEven for a redhead, Helen Dester was wild - she'd driven one guy to drink and made another jump out of a top-floor window.Glyn Nash realises that to tangle with her will be dangerous. But he has no option if he wants a share of the $750,000 insurance money Helen stands to gain if her husband dies accidentally - or even if he is murdered.
Just a Small Town: A powerful and hardhitting literary novella perfect for fans of Shuggie Bain
by Paul LinggoodFour young people fight to survive the streets, in this gritty novella about those left behind: &“Compulsive reading.&” —Mick Finlay, author of the Arrowood mysteries Industry is in decline. The streets are in decay. Many have gone—while those who remain seek escape in drugs. Alex consumes heroin to forget his abusive father. Jim hides from guilt about the friend he didn&’t save. Chelsi&’s brother killed a local boy, and ostracism pushes her toward a rival gang, prostitution, and loneliness. Danny is a hustler, but needs protection from the drug gang that supplies him. Can any of them endure against the odds in a town that could be anywhere in a world of addiction, crime, isolation, and manipulation? Debut author Paul Linggood raises challenging questions about a society that has become increasingly violent, in this novella of gripping suspense and gut-wrenching realism. &“Each helpless soul, from the middle-aged labourers down the pub, to the hustling teenagers . . . are woven together by one common denominator.&” —Stephen Scarcliffe, author of the Chemical Estate series &“Brings a feral world to life.&” —Helen Marshall, author of The Migration
Just a Whisper Away
by Lauren NicholsA last-minute murder confession threw lawyer Abbie Winslow's world into a tailspin since she'd believed her client innocent. Having discovered his guilt, she tried to keep him in prison. But when her plan didn't work, her crazed client went free...and vowed to punish her for her betrayal. While in hiding, Abbie rekindled her passion for Jace Rogan, her first love and a man who deserved a woman without secrets. Though years had passed, their attraction still sizzled. And yet, just as Abbie felt safe in their budding relationship, her greatest fear came true — a murderer had tracked her down. She'd finally found true love...but would she stay alive to enjoy it?
Just in Time (A Dodie O'Dell Mystery #4)
by Suzanne TrauthFACE THE MUSIC Business is humming at Dodie O'Dell's Windjammer Restaurant, where she offers theme menus connected to the Etonville Little Theatre’s amateur productions. This June, the theatre is collaborating with the neighboring Creston Players to stage Bye Bye Birdie under the stars—their first musical! There's a contest in the play to pick a fan to receive rock idol Conrad Birdie's last kiss before he ships off for the Army, so Dodie plans a contest to pick the food for a pre-show picnic. But before the show opens, Ruby, the rehearsal accompanist, is found dead in her car. Why would anyone murder the crusty old gal who loved to sneak a smoke and a nip between wisecracks? Once again, the resourceful restaurant manager must play the part of amateur sleuth, accompanied by Police Chief Bill Thompson, who also happens to be her beau. Confronted with a chorus of suspects, she'll need to stay composed to catch the killer—or it'll be bye bye Dodie…
Just the Fax, Ma'am (Molly Masters #2)
by Leslie O'KaneMolly Masters gets her kids and husband off to school and work, pours herself a cup of coffee, and the doorbell rings. At the door is the father of her kids' favourite babysitter, bringing her a thousand-dollar check as payment for a cartoon of hers that he sold to a pornography magazine. After she throws him out of her house, a package is delivered containing dog doo and a nasty note from a womens' group against pornography. Less than five minutes later, the phone rings and Molly is summoned by a woman she doesn't like, because her husband has been murdered, the same man who sold her cartoon to the porn magazine begging for Molly's help. Thus begins Molly's search to find a killer.
Just the Nicest Couple: A Novel
by Mary KubicaA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER&“Grabs you on the first page and doesn&’t let go until you reach the end.&” —Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told MeA husband&’s disappearance links two couples in this twisty thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing, Mary Kubica Jake Hayes is missing. This much is certain. At first, his wife, Nina, thinks he is blowing off steam at a friend&’s house after their heated fight the night before. But then a day goes by. Two days. Five. And Jake is still nowhere to be found.Lily Scott, Nina&’s friend and coworker, thinks she may have been the last to see Jake before he went missing. After Lily confesses everything to her husband, Christian, the two decide that nobody can find out what happened leading up to Jake&’s disappearance, especially not Nina. But Nina is out there looking for her husband, and she won&’t stop until the truth is discovered."Rich with detail and a mounting, almost suffocating sense of dread, Just the Nicest Couple is a dark and twisted exploration of loyalty, family, and how far we&’ll go to protect the ones we love." —Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of We Were Never HereDon't miss Mary Kubica's newest novel, She's Not Sorry, where an ICU nurse accidentally uncovers a patient's frightening past...Look for these other edge-of-your-seat thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica: The Good Girl Pretty Baby Don&’t You Cry Every Last Lie When the Lights Go Out The Other Mrs. Local Woman Missing She's Not Sorry
Just the Two of Us (Nancy Drew on Campus #12)
by Carolyn KeeneDoing the right thing -- it can be the toughest test of all. Making choices. That's what college is all about. True or false? A, B, C, or none of the above. But sometimes you can't find the answer in a book. You have to search your heart. Charley Stern has popped the question, and now it's up to Casey to make her decision. The future is in her hands... but what does it hold? Stephanie has her hands full, too, trying to get her father's attention. Money can't buy love, but who knows what a credit card can do? Nancy, meanwhile, has found a cause -- animal rights -- and a cause for concern. But the movement may be headed in the wrong direction, leading Nancy into a trap!
Justice
by Michael GandyWhen Daniel Cleveland is nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court, threats arise, allegations about his personal life that may jeopardize his chances. But then he finds out that the information to derail him may be coming from inside either the court itself or even the Oval Office.
Justice (Jess And Mark Ser. #Bk. 2)
by Karen RobardsNew York Times bestselling author Karen Robards delivers another unputdownable thriller.
Justice (Jess And Mark Ser. #Bk. 2)
by Karen RobardsNew York Times bestselling author Karen Robards is back with an exhilarating romantic thriller that will leave readers breathless.Feisty criminal attorney Jessica Ford has done her best to comply with the orders of the Secret Service&’s unofficial witness protection program ever since she became the lone witness to the First Lady&’s murder. She changed her name, dyed her dark hair blonde, and traded her sturdy black-rimmed glasses for contact lenses. Unfortunately, winning her first high-profile case for prestigious Washington, D.C., law firm Ellis Hayes, and subsequently landing her face all over the news, is not exactly &“keeping a low profile.&” Or so says hunky Secret Service agent Mark Ryan, whose newest assignment—despite Jess&’s stubborn protests—is keeping her safe at all costs. It just so happens he&’s also her ex-boyfriend. The trial earns Jess a permanent spot on the firm&’s elite legal defense team, replacing an associate who eloped suddenly and never came back. It&’s the chance of a lifetime. But Jess&’s mind has raced with questions from the moment the prosecution&’s star witness shocked the courtroom with an electrifying revelation involving the handsome son of a powerful U.S. senator. Was the pretty, young mother intimidated into changing her story on the stand? Why will she not return Jess&’s calls? Did Jess&’s ambitious predecessor on the case really just abandon her successful career? Or did both women mysteriously disappear? After Mark rescues Jess from an attacker outside her apartment, she begins to consider the possibility that she is a target. Maybe it&’s not so bad to have her irresistibly charming and hard-bodied former lover around for protection. Maybe. The question is, which of the many inadvertent enemies Jess has made recently is he protecting her from? The investigation leads her to some startling coincidences—and to a teenage runaway who may just hold the missing link...if Jess can find her. As Jess hurtles closer to the truth—and the sexual tension between her and Mark grows hotter than ever—she finds herself in a race against the clock to find the answers before what she doesn&’t know gets them both killed.
Justice (Lawless)
by Jeffrey SalaneThe fast-paced, action-packed sequel to LAWLESS. No more teachers. No more crooks! M Freeman thought she had finally found a place where she belonged: the Lawless School, where the children of master criminals trained to become master criminals themselves. She took her studies seriously, never suspecting she was a pawn in a dangerous game. Now she knows the truth: The forces of Lawless are after a weapon that threatens all life on earth. M and her crew are determined to stop them - but they can’t do it alone. And that means joining the Fulbright Academy. In their ancient cops-and-robbers conflict with the Lawless School, the Fulbrights are supposed to be the good guys. But the winding subterranean hallways of the academy hide many secrets. And all the clues lead to one inescapable conclusion: It’s time for M to take the law into her own hands.
Justice (Peter Decker & Rina Lazarus Series #8)
by Faye KellermanThe cruel and bizarre slaying of a beautiful teen leads Detective Decker into the dark heart of an exotic subculture: the seamy, sometimes violent world of Southern California's rootless, affluent youth. But even the confession of a disturbed kid with cold "killer eyes" cannot soothe Decker's inner torment. For he knows in his gut this crime goes much deeper and higher than anyone expects -- and that true justice, brutal and complete, has yet to be done.
Justice (The Athena Force Adventures #6)
by Debra WebbHer best friend's killer was dead, and sowas Kayla Ryan's best lead to find herfriend's missing child. But the determinedpolice lieutenant didn't have it in herto give up. Now she would join forces with asecretive detective to find the people who'd sentthe assassin and bring them to justice. Her life—and all those she loved—depended on exposinga chilling conspiracy. And she couldn't shake thefeeling that someone was watching her everymove. Could the enemy be closer than Kaylahad ever suspected?
Justice Ascending: The Scorpius Syndrome 3 (ebook) (The Scorpius Syndrome #3)
by Rebecca Zanetti“Thrilling post-apocalyptic romance at its dark, sizzling best!” —Lara AdrianBefore surviving the Scorpius bacterium, Tace Justice was a good ole Texas cowboy who served his country and loved his mama. After Scorpius, the world became dark, dangerous, and deadly—and so did he. The Vanguard medic is stronger, faster, and smarter than before, but he’s lost the line between right and wrong. His passion is absolute, and when he focuses it on one woman, there’s no turning back for either of them…Sami Steel has been fighting to survive right alongside Tace, convincing the Vanguard soldiers she’s one of them. In truth, Sami is a former hacker turned government agent who worked at The Bunker, where scientists stored both contaminants and cures. Only she knows the location, and she’s not telling. Yet when sexual fire explodes between her and Tace, she’ll face even that hell again to save him.“Sexy, tough, and deftly sprinkled with dark humor.” —New York Times bestselling author Larissa Ione
Justice Deferred
by Len WilliamsBilly Ray had a tough childhood, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't keep out of trouble. His friends got him involved in small-time thefts and burglaries, which led to three felony charges.
Justice Denied (J. P. Beaumont Series #18)
by J. A. JanceThe murder of an ex-drug dealer ex-con--gunned down on his mother's doorstep--seems just another turf war fatality. Why then has Seattle homicide investigator J.P. Beaumont been instructed to keep this assignment hush-hush? Meanwhile, Beau's lover and fellow cop, Mel Soames, is involved in her own confidential investigation. Registered sex offenders from all over Washington State are dying at an alarming rate--and not all due to natural causes. A metropolis the size of Seattle holds its fair share of brutal crime, corruption, and dirty little secrets. But when the separate trails they're following begin to shockingly intertwine, Beau and Mel realize that they have stumbled onto something bigger and more frightening than they anticipated--a deadly conspiracy that's leading them to lofty places they should not enter . . . and may not be allowed to leave alive.