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Killer Halloween Cookies: Book 2 in the Killer Cookie Cozy Mysteries
by Patti BenningLilah Fallon is continuing her search to find happiness, meaning, and most importantly, a job. When a friend mentions a seasonal position at a local farm, she jumps at the chance to try something different. Things start out well, but Lilah finds herself caught in the grip of terror when a man is murdered by someone in a mummy costume, merely a few feet from her. Consumed with guilt over having witnessed the atrocious act without doing anything to stop it, she embarks upon a quest to figure out who the killer might be, calling on friends both old and new for help. There sheer number of possible suspects is daunting, and Lilah finds herself feeling that she's been taken on a wild goose chase, until the stunning truth begins to reveal itself. . . but will she be too late?
Killer Halloween Pie (Pies and Pages Cozy Mysteries #3)
by Carolyn Q. HunterIt's Halloween, and Bert Hannah is eagerly looking forward to the annual trunk-or-treat being held at her church. She's got a great costume picked out and has plans to hand out mini Jack-O-Lantern Pies. The celebration takes a tragic turn when an accident occurs in the middle of the festivities and a member of the congregation ends up dead. Bert is the only person who actually witnessed what happened, and the more she thinks about it, the more she wonders if it was merely an accident after all. It seems as though murder has struck again, and Bert is determined to pin down the killer before they can deliver one more Halloween trick.
Killer Harvest (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Suspense Ser.)
by Tanya StoweA biologist and a border patrol agent team up to stop a deadly crop virus from ending up in the wrong hands . . .After returning to San Francisco after a major scientific conference in China, biologist and single mom Sassa Nilsson has just witnessed her mentor’s brutal murder by environmental extremists. Now she’s the last link to a deadly pathogen they plan on unleashing—and to their number one target . . .The only hope is for handsome border patrol agent Jared De Luca to shield Sassa and her baby long enough to find a cure. But can they get to their goal before the entire world faces the unthinkable consequences?
Killer Heat (Alex Cooper, Book #10)
by Linda FairsteinSuccess can never be guaranteed in every case Alexandra Cooper prosecutes, but for once the odds are with her for putting away a serial rapist for a crime he committed over twenty years previously, but outside the courtroom another predator is at large. His first victim was a call-girl, a cat-o-nine-tails discovered near her body, and it seems as though Detectives Mike Chapman and Mercer Wallace need to look amongst her clients for the killer, but the discovery of other corpses, the modus operandi remarkably similar to the first, turns the investigation into a hunt for a random and viciously sadistic murderer. A part of his signature is that in the humid heat of summer he leaves his victims' remains in some of the least populated parts of New York - a derelict office building, an abandoned fort on an island below Manhattan. Alex fears it may be another twenty years before they can identify this monster, each day bringing the dread of news of another killing, then she, Chapman and Mercer get lucky and are able to give a name to their target. But that's not the same as putting him safely behind bars: to do that they are going to have to get close to him, much too close for Alex's own safety hellip;
Killer Heat (Alexandra Cooper #10)
by Linda FairsteinIn District Attorney Alexandra Cooper's line of work, the discovery of a corpse isn't unusual. Not even the corpse of a young woman who was bound, bludgeoned and tortured to death. It's the location which is unusual - an abandoned Ferry Terminal at the southern tip of Manhattan. The ferries from here only went to one destination, the now uninhabited Governors Island. Also known as Ghost Island.The corpse is identified as that of a part-time prostitute with a side-line in kink and a high-end client list. A list to kill for and, clearly, to die for... but the list is missing, and so is another girl. Alex, along with Mike Chapman and Mercer Wallace, fear the killer will find more victims before they can identify him. And when another young woman disappears at an isolated site not far from Governor's Island, Alex has no hesitation in joining the desperate hunt for a singularly depraved murderer. A chase which catapults her into one of the most chilling encounters of her life.
Killer Heat (Department 6 #3)
by Brenda Novak#1 New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak brings the trilogy to a close with more bodies found in the blistering desert, and another unlikely couple set on avenging them.The bodies of seven women have been discovered in Skull Valley, Arizona. Jonah Young, a private security operative from Department 6, has been hired by the Yavapai County sheriff to assist in solving these murders. But Jonah&’s not prepared for the complications that arise when he&’s forced to work with a woman from his past, private investigator Francesca Moretti.Jonah betrayed Francesca ten years ago. She hasn&’t forgiven him and she&’s pretty sure she never will. But the woman she was hired to find has been murdered in exactly the same way as the seven in Skull Valley. They quickly zero in on the most likely suspect—but questions remain. Questions they have to answer. Because if they bet on the wrong man, it might be the last thing they ever do….Previously published.
Killer Heat: Cold Feet White Heat Body Heat Killer Heat (Department 6 #3)
by Brenda Novak“An exciting, intriguing read.”—First for Women MagazineThe bodies of seven women have been discovered in Skull Valley, Arizona. Jonah Young, a private security operative from Department 6, has been hired by the Yavapai County sheriff to assist in solving these murders. But Jonah’s not prepared for the complications that arise when he’s forced to work with a woman from his past, private investigator Francesca Moretti.Jonah betrayed Francesca ten years ago. She hasn’t forgiven him and she’s pretty sure she never will. But the woman she was hired to find has been murdered in exactly the same way as the seven in Skull Valley, so, Francesca has to work with Jonah. They quickly zero in on the most likely suspect—but questions remain. Questions they have to answer. Because if they bet on the wrong man, it might be the last thing they ever do….Originally published in 2010
Killer Holiday: A Killer WASPs Mystery (Killer Wasps Mysteries)
by Amy KormanTis the season for mayhem and mystery . . .Kristin Clark and her offbeat crew of Bryn Mawr pals are ready for a festive holiday—one that involves sipping Blitzen’s Bourbons by a yule log, hot guys beneath the mistletoe, and a holiday cabaret starring ex-Mafia wife Sophie Shields. But this year, Saint Nick has something more dangerous in store. A stranger dressed as Santa has Kristin’s friends on his naughty list. First, Sophie’s favorite handbag is blasted by a bullet. Then, Father Christmas shatters local golf-shop owner Chip Delaney’s car window with a 5-iron and leaves a threatening note demanding $50,000. When Chip goes missing, the stakes become deadly. Much-hated Powerball winner Eula Morris is also back from a luxury cruise, more boastful than ever and toting a handsome new boyfriend (who looks oddly familiar), as well as a Samsonite filled with gold bars. When the suitcase is snatched, Eula implores Kristin and the gang to track it down. Is Chip on the run, or was he kidnapped? And who stole Eula’s gold? The Killer WASPs and Kristin’s basset hound, Waffles, are on the case—before this white Christmas turns dark . . .
Killer Honeymoon
by Mckevett G. A.Now that plus-sized P. I. Savannah Reid has finally walked down the aisle, she's ready for a romantic island getaway with new husband Dirk Coulter. The trip is supposed to be a blissful week of rum drinks and sunshine--but finding a dead body on the beach can be a real killjoy. Welcome to the honeymoon from hell. . . Savannah and Dirk were hoping for a little honeymoon excitement, but eye witnessing a cold blooded murder wasn't exactly what they had in mind. To their surprise, the recently deceased is none other than Amelia Northrop, the popular L. A. anchorwoman whose super sexy looks landed her a super wealthy husband. Savannah's no expert, but she's pretty sure Amelia won't be hosting tonight's evening news; she'll be the lead story. When the local police make it clear that they don't want Savannah's help, she decides to do a little digging on her own--and what she discovers could blow the case wide open. It seems Amelia led a far more twisted life than her cheery on-screen persona suggested, and crossed more than a few powerful people along the way. The question is, who hated Amelia enough to shoot her dead in broad daylight? Savannah isn't sure, but she suspects Amelia found out the hard way that fate has a way of settling old scores--and karma can be a girl's worst enemy. . .
Killer Honeymoon (A Savannah Reid Mystery #18)
by G. A. McKevettA celebrity corpse interrupts a California gumshoe&’s Georgia honeymoon in this cozy mystery by the author of Buried in Buttercream. Plus-sized PI Savannah Reid and her new husband, Dirk Coulter, were hoping for a little honeymoon excitement, but finding a freshly killed body on the beach wasn&’t what they had in mind. To their surprise, the recently deceased is Amelia Northrop, the popular L.A. anchorwoman whose super sexy looks landed her a super wealthy husband. Now, instead of hosting the news, Amelia will be the lead story. The local police clearly don't want Savannah's help, so she does a little digging on her own—and what she discovers could blow the case wide open. It seems Amelia crossed more than a few powerful people on her way to the top—and learned the hard way that karma can be a girl's worst enemy. The question is, who hated Amelia enough to shoot her dead in broad daylight? Savannah will have to find out, before a killer gets away with murder . . .Praise for Killer Honeymoon &“Charming . . . . Cozy fans will enjoy the laugh-out-loud dialogue and Southern witticisms.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Plenty of romance between the newlyweds as well as humorous investigative antics . . . only add to the fun.&” —Booklist
Killer Image (An Allison Campbell Mystery #1)
by Wendy Tyson“[A] cleverly revealing psychological thriller . . . delves into the deadly motives, twisted emotions and secret intrigues of Philadelphia’s Main Line” (Hank Phillippi Ryan, Mary Higgins Clark Award–winning author). As Philadelphia’s premier image consultant, Allison Campbell helps others reinvent themselves, but her most successful transformation was her own after a scandal nearly ruined her. Now she moves in a world of powerful executives, wealthy, eccentric ex-wives, and twisted ethics. When Allison’s latest Main Line client, the fifteen-year-old Goth daughter of a White House hopeful, is accused of the ritualistic murder of a local divorce attorney, Allison fights to prove her client’s innocence when no one else will. But unraveling the truth brings specters from her own past. And in a place where image is everything, the ability to distinguish what’s real from the facade may be the only thing that keeps Allison alive. “An edgy page-turner that pulls the reader into a world where image is everything and murder is all about image . . . Great start to a new series.” —Erika Chase, author of the Ashton Corners Book Club Mysteries “An intriguing psychological thriller. The book reminded me of Jonathan Kellerman’s Alex Delaware series I loved the book, it’s dark and hopeful at the same time. Five stars out of five.” —Examiner “Wit, charm, and deliciously clever plot twists abound . . . The author has a knack for creating characters with heart, while keeping us guessing as to their secrets until the end.” —Mary Hart Perry, author of Seducing the Princess “Nancy Drew gets a fierce makeover in Wendy Tyson’s daringly dark, yet ever fashion-conscious mystery series, beginning with Killer Image.” —Deborah Cloyed, author of What Tears Us Apart
Killer Image (An Allison Campbell Mystery #1)
by Wendy Tyson“[A] cleverly revealing psychological thriller . . . delves into the deadly motives, twisted emotions and secret intrigues of Philadelphia’s Main Line” (Hank Phillippi Ryan, Mary Higgins Clark Award–winning author). As Philadelphia’s premier image consultant, Allison Campbell helps others reinvent themselves, but her most successful transformation was her own after a scandal nearly ruined her. Now she moves in a world of powerful executives, wealthy, eccentric ex-wives, and twisted ethics. When Allison’s latest Main Line client, the fifteen-year-old Goth daughter of a White House hopeful, is accused of the ritualistic murder of a local divorce attorney, Allison fights to prove her client’s innocence when no one else will. But unraveling the truth brings specters from her own past. And in a place where image is everything, the ability to distinguish what’s real from the facade may be the only thing that keeps Allison alive. “An edgy page-turner that pulls the reader into a world where image is everything and murder is all about image . . . Great start to a new series.” —Erika Chase, author of the Ashton Corners Book Club Mysteries “An intriguing psychological thriller. The book reminded me of Jonathan Kellerman’s Alex Delaware series I loved the book, it’s dark and hopeful at the same time. Five stars out of five.” —Examiner “Wit, charm, and deliciously clever plot twists abound . . . The author has a knack for creating characters with heart, while keeping us guessing as to their secrets until the end.” —Mary Hart Perry, author of Seducing the Princess “Nancy Drew gets a fierce makeover in Wendy Tyson’s daringly dark, yet ever fashion-conscious mystery series, beginning with Killer Image.” —Deborah Cloyed, author of What Tears Us Apart
Killer Insight (Abby Cooper #4)
by Victoria LaurieWhen her relationship with FBI agent Dutch Rivers skids to a halt, Abby Cooper is fully aware that a wedding isn’t the best post-breakup scenario. But when a friend from the Mile High City finds herself short one bridesmaid, it doesn’t take a professional psychic to see the opportunity for a much-needed getaway. High altitudes can be healing, and Abby reunites with friends—especially her childhood crush Duffy McGinnis, now town sheriff. . . not to mention tall, dark, and yummy. But Abby needs more than a shoulder to cry on. One bridesmaid after the next is mysteriously flying the coop, and Abby’s intuition tells her their final destinations aren’t pretty. With the wedding party falling apart and her gift of sight never quite so foggy, Abby has to save the date—and herself from becoming the next taffeta-clad target. . . . .
Killer Insight (Covert Operatives #4)
by Virginia VaughanFrom profiling criminalsto being hunted by a killer.Asking FBI agent Lucy Sanderson to profile the Back Roads Killer is the only way Bryce Tippett can prove his brother is innocent—unless Lucy becomes the next victim. When someone begins stalking her just as she arrives in town, it falls to the single dad to protect her. But as clues lead in unexpected directions, can they uncover the truth…and survive to expose it?Covert Operatives
Killer Instinct
by Joseph FinderJason Steadman is a 30-year-old sales exec, witty and well-liked, but to his wife's chagrin, he lacks the killer instinct. That changes however when he hires a former Special Forces officer just back from Iraq. Good things start to happen to Jason, and bad things to his rivals...
Killer Instinct (Charlie Fox #1)
by Zoë SharpFirst in the slam-bang series featuring a bodyguard with special forces skills. &“If Jack Reacher were a woman, he&’d be Charlie Fox.&” —Lee Child Charlie Fox was no good at being the nice girl her parents wanted, so she joined Her Majesty&’s military and acquired a new set of skills. Now she puts them to use teaching self-defense to battered women in a refuge. Her talents come in even handier when she takes a job working security at the New Adelphi, a hot new club with an enigmatic owner. And they come in handiest of all when a rapist appears to be targeting the women at the refuge, and someone with a very nasty line in knife-work starts stalking Charlie&’s friends.Praise for Zoë Sharp and the Charlie Fox series &“Zoë Sharp is one of the sharpest, coolest, and most intriguing writers I know. She delivers dramatic, action-packed novels with characters we really care about.&” —Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author &“The bloody bar fights are bloody brilliant and Charlie&’s skills are formidable and for real.&” —The New York Times &“As action-packed and streamlined as the Suzuki the main character, a self-defense expert, rides. Zoë Sharp has an apt last name.&” —David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author &“Male and female crime fiction readers alike will find Sharp&’s writing style addictively readable—one of the very best crime fiction sagas out there.&” —Chicago Tribune &“I highly recommend this series!&” —Ian Rankin, New York Times bestselling author &“Sharp&’s heroine Charlie Fox has to be one of the best characters in the crime thriller genre.&” —CrimeSquad
Killer Instinct (Instinct #2)
by James PattersonDr. Dylan Reinhart and Detective Elizabeth Needham--now known to audiences from the top-rated CBS series--reunite to stop the most sinister plot against New York City since 9/11.The murder of an Ivy League professor pulls Dr. Dylan Reinhart out of his ivory tower and onto the streets of New York, where he reunites with his old partner, Detective Elizabeth Needham. As the worst act of terror since 9/11 strikes the city, a name on the casualty list rocks Dylan's world. Is his secret past about to be brought to light?As the terrorist attack unfolds, Elizabeth Needham does something courageous that thrusts her into the media spotlight. She's a reluctant hero. And thanks to the attention, she also becomes a prime target for the ruthless murderer behind the attack.Dylan literally wrote the book on the psychology of murder, and he and Elizabeth have solved cases that have baffled conventional detectives. But the sociopath they're facing this time is the opposite of a textbook case. There's no time to study for the test he's about to give them. And if they fail, they die.
Killer Instinct (The Killer Instinct Novels)
by S.E. GreenA teen girl version of Dexter meets the high stakes danger and mystery of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in this “unique, beautifully twisted, and rich” (#1 New York Times bestselling author, Jennifer L. Armentrout) debut.Lane is a typical teenager. Loving family. Good grades. After-school job at the local animal hospital. Martial arts enthusiast. But her secret obsession is studying serial killers. She understands them, knows what makes them tick.Why?Because she might be one herself.Lane channels her dark impulses by hunting criminals and delivering justice when the law fails. The vigilantism stops shy of murder, but with each visceral rush, the line of self-control blurs. And when a young preschool teacher goes missing—and returns in pieces—Lane gets a little too excited about tracking down “the Decapitator,” the vicious serial murderer who has come to her hometown.As she gets dangerously caught up in a web of lies about her own past, Lane realizes she is no longer invisible or safe. Especially after the Decapitator contacts her directly. Now she needs to use her unique talents to find the true killer’s identity before she—or someone she loves—becomes the next victim…
Killer Instinct (The Naturals #2)
by Jennifer Lynn BarnesSeventeen-year-old Cassie Hobbes has a gift for profiling people. Her talent has landed her a spot in an elite FBI program for teens with innate crime-solving abilities, and into some harrowing situations. After barely escaping a confrontation with an unbalanced killer obsessed with her mother's murder, Cassie hopes she and the rest of the team can stick to solving cold cases from a distance.<P><P> But when victims of a brutal new serial killer start turning up, the Naturals are pulled into an active case that strikes too close to home: the killer is a perfect copycat of Dean's incarcerated father-a man he'd do anything to forget. Forced deeper into a murderer's psyche than ever before, will the Naturals be able to outsmart the enigmatic killer's brutal mind games before this copycat twists them into his web for good?<P> With her trademark wit, brilliant plotting, and twists that no one will see coming, Jennifer Lynn Barnes will keep readers on the edge of their seats (and looking over their shoulders) as they race through the pages of this thrilling novel.
Killer Instinct (The Naturals #2)
by Jennifer Lynn BarnesA chilling copycat killer has the Naturals in his crosshairs in this exhilarating crime thriller from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games.Seventeen-year-old Cassie Hobbes has a gift for profiling people. Her talent has landed her a spot in an elite FBI program for teens with innate crime-solving abilities, and into some harrowing situations. After barely escaping a confrontation with an unbalanced killer obsessed with her mother's murder, Cassie hopes she and the rest of the team can stick to solving cold cases from a distance.But when victims of a brutal new serial killer start turning up, the Naturals are pulled into an active case that strikes too close to home: the killer is a perfect copycat of Dean's incarcerated father-a man he'd do anything to forget. Forced deeper into a murderer's psyche than ever before, will the Naturals be able to outsmart the enigmatic killer's brutal mind games before this copycat twists them into his web for good?With her trademark wit, brilliant plotting, and twists that no one will see coming, Jennifer Lynn Barnes will keep readers on the edge of their seats (and looking over their shoulders) as they race through the pages of this thrilling novel.Praise for Killer Instinct "A welcome addition to the teen-sleuth genre."-Kirkus Reviews"Barnes knows how to keep the reader hooked, and fans will be eagerly reaching for this title and clamoring for the next in the series."-Booklist"This is a definite purchase for libraries...."-School Library Journal"Intricately plotted, this novel will keep teens guessing and leave readers eagerly waiting the next installment in The Naturals series."-VOYA Praise for The NaturalsYALSA Best Books for Young Adults, 2014YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers, 2014"The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page."-New York Times best-selling author Ally Carter* "[A] tightly paced suspense novel that will keep readers up until the wee hours to finish."-VOYA (starred review)"This savvy thriller grabs readers right away."-Kirkus Reviews"It's a stay-up-late-to-finish kind of book, and it doesn't disappoint."-Publishers Weekly"In this high-adrenaline series opener...even a psychic won't anticipate all the twists and turns."-Booklist
Killer Instinct: Book 2 (The Naturals #2)
by Jennifer Lynn BarnesA young girl has been murdered, her body displayed on the front lawn of her university campus. The killing is vicious - and terrifyingly familiar. Someone is copying the methods of one of the country's most infamous serial killers: Dean's father. Back at the Naturals HQ, Cassie, Dean, Michael, Lia and Sloane are dealing with a new FBI agent - and Agent Sterling is determined to keep them out of trouble. But Dean knows too much about his father's crimes not to get involved, and his fellow Naturals won't let him face this alone. But as the bodies mount up, the Naturals find themselves in a deadly dangerous race against time...
Killer Investigation (Twilight's Children #3)
by Amanda StevensYears after a serial killer took her mother’s life, a young woman returns to face the past—and a deadly new threat—in this romantic suspense series finale.Arden Mayfair has been gone for years, unable to face the home where her mother was murdered by the notorious Twilight Killer. Just minutes after she returns to Charleston, her ex-boyfriend Reid Sutton appears on her doorstep. But he isn’t there to rehash the past. He needs to warn Arden that a young woman has just been killed. And the crime closely resembles her mother’s murder.Reid may be the man Arden left behind, but he’s taking no chances with her safety. She could have seen her mother’s killer. And their heartbreaking history won’t stop Reid from protecting Arden with his own life.
Killer Keepsakes (Josie Prescott #4)
by Jane K. ClelandOne of the mainstays of Prescott's Antiques and Appraisals has always been the cheerful and helpful assistant, Gretchen, who turned up unexpectedly just as Josie was setting up shop in New Hampshire. Gretchen has always been so dependable that it seems odd when she doesn't show up for work one day. Surprise soon turns to alarm when a dead body is found in Gretchen's house, with Gretchen the prime suspect. How much does Josie know about Gretchen, anyway? Enough to believe she isn't capable of murder, so Josie, with a crack team of antiques appraisers at her side, sets out to find the real killer and bring Gretchen home safely, no matter the cost.
Killer Kitchens
by Jean HarringtonBook three of Murders by DesignInterior designer Deva Dunne just may have hit the jackpot. Sure, her new client Francesco Grandese talks tough and has shady friends, but he has the eye of a connoisseur, and a huge, empty mansion he wants her to decorate.Deva's boyfriend, police lieutenant Victor Rossi, has misgivings about her promising job-especially when he accompanies her to one of Francesco's dinner parties. After Francesco returns a dish to the kitchen untasted, the chauffeur promptly scarfs it down and drops dead from cyanide poisoning.Has the killer made a terrible mistake and murdered the wrong person? Or was the dead man the intended victim? The only thing Deva knows for certain is someone present that night committed murder. And it seems everyone-from the dinner guests to the kitchen help-has a motive.71,000 words
Killer Knots
by Nancy J. CohenNancy J. Cohens Bad Hair Day mysteries are a cut above the rest--rich, full, and stylish. Now her beautician-sleuth Marla Shore puts down her curling iron and picks up her skills at detection when she books passage on a cruise ship with a killer aboard. . . Scissor-wielding sleuth Marla Shore is looking forward to a leisurely cruise with her fiancé Dalton Vail. Too bad Daltons teenage daughter and his parents are along for the ride. Instead of a seduction at sea, Marla is meeting the in-laws and hoping nothing goes too terribly wrong. Its a vain hope. A mysterious envelope stuck into her cabin door reads: I know what you did and I have what you want. If it hadnt been addressed to "Martha" Shore and obviously delivered by mistake, Marla might have feared it referred to the nudie pictures buried in her past. But that embarrassment would have been better than what the note does foretell: troubled waters lie dead ahead. So instead of cruise control, Marlas on high-alert, searching for the notes recipient before the cruise goes down the drain. If Marla doesnt find the culprit fast, this spunky stylist may end up with her own split end: caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. Praise for Nancy J. Cohens Bad Hair Day Mystery Series. . . "Plenty of humor, snappy repartee, and even a healthy helping of current events. " --Fort Myers News-Press "An amateur sleuth who can handle a curling iron and murder clues with aplomb. . . a stylish series. " --Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel"Delightful. . . think The Love Boat meets Sex and the City. . . pick this one up posthaste!" --MaryJanice Davidson, New York Times bestselling author