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Once You're Mine: A Dark Stalker Romance (Possessing Her)
by Morgan BridgesMurder brought us together. Only death can keep us apart.The Tormentor Calista belongs to me... she just doesn&’t know it. The first time we met, I wanted her. The next time, I was obsessed. I watched her. I followed her. It only deepened my need to possess her. Once she's mine, I'm never letting her go.The Target Hayden Bennett is a monster, in and out of the courtroom. Unfortunately, I need his help. What was supposed to be a simple transaction turns into something else. Something intense. He&’s always there when I need him, but I don't know if trusting him is a good idea...Once You're Mine contains explicit sexual content and a morally gray hero that's over the top jealous/possessive, a stalker who falls first and harder and is willing to do whatever it takes to have her. A complete list of trigger warnings can be found on the author's website.
Once You're Mine: The viral dark stalker romance everyone is talking about!
by Morgan BridgesMurder brought us together.Only death can keep us apart.The Tormentor: Calista belongs to me... she just doesn't know it.The first time we met, I wanted her.The next time, I was obsessed.I watched her.I followed her.It only deepened my need to possess her.Once she's mine, I'm never letting her go.The Target:Hayden Bennett is a monster, in and out of the courtroom.Unfortunately, I need his help.What was supposed to be a simple transaction turns into something else.Something intense.He's always there when I need him,but I don't know if trusting him is a good idea...Once You're Mine is Book 1 in the Possessing Her Duet that ends on a cliffhanger. It contains a morally gray hero that's OTT/JP, a stalker who falls first, has Touch Her & Die energy, and is willing to do whatever it takes to have her.(A complete list of the TWs can be found on the author's website)
Once a Crooked Man: A Novel
by David McCallumA struggling actor gets caught up in a mob family’s last hit in this comic crime thriller by the beloved actor from TV’s NCIS.Crime pays. And pays well. Sal, Max, and Enzo Bruschetti have proved this over a lifetime of nefarious activity that they have kept hidden from law enforcement. Now, however, Max has a problem. His doctor has told him to take it easy, and so Max has decided that the time has come for the family to retire.But when young actor Harry Murphy overhears the Bruschetti brothers planning changes to their organization, including the murder of a man in London who knows too much, he makes the well-intentioned if egregious mistake of trying to warn the Brushettis’ intended victim, and the brothers’ plans begin to unravel . . . At turns tense and funny, Once a Crooked Man is infused with the infectious charm that made David McCallum one of television’s longest running, most-beloved stars.Praise for Once a Crooked Man“Crackling, darkly comic.” —Parade“Pretty danged good.” —The Washington Post“Highly entertaining . . . McCallum respects the genre’s tenets, supplying the right amount of intrigue, violence, and sex for a well-plotted, action-packed tale.” —Associated Press
Once a Ferrara Wife . . .
by Sarah Morgan“A second-chance romance set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean, leading [readers] on an intense and angst-filled journey.” —RT Book Reviews (4 ½ stars)For better . . . or for bedding?Laurel Ferrara wouldn’t know a happy ending if she fell over it—of course her whirlwind wedding was always going to end in disaster. But it wasn’t as simple as just walking away. From the moment she is summoned back to Sicily, the shivers of unease set in . . .The command comes from legendary tycoon Cristiano Ferrara, the husband she can’t forget—but it might as well have come from the devil himself. The outrageously gorgeous Cristiano’s power is a potent reminder of this Sicilian dynasty’s unbreakable rule: once a Ferrara wife, always a Ferrara wife . . .Praise for Sarah Morgan“A masterful storyteller.” —Booklist“Jane Green meets Sophie Kinsella.” —Jill Shalvis, New York Times–bestselling author“Escapist fiction at its absolute best, full of warmth, humour and heart.” —Katie Marsh, author of Unbreak Your Heart
Once a Jailbird: A Novel
by Hans FalladaFor Willi Kufult, prison life means staying out of trouble, keeping his cell clean, snagging a precious piece of tobacco, and dreaming of the day of his release.Then he gets out.As Willi tries to make a new life for himself in Hamburg, finding a job and even love, he still cannot escape his past. Gradually he becomes sucked into a world of drink, desperation, deceit, and, with one terrible act, he is ensnared in a noose of his own making . . .Hans Fallada, whose famous works include Alone in Berlin and The Drinker, brilliantly crafts this dark and moving novel, originally written in 1934, as he describes a seedy criminal underworld of shabby lives and violent deeds, showing how our actions always catch up with us. His work is unparalleled, and Once a Jailbird is a fantastic title to add to Fallada’s recently translated works.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction-novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Once a Liar: A Novel
by A. F. BradyIn this electrifying psychological thriller, a high-powered sociopath meets his reckoning when he’s accused of the brutal murder of his mistress.Did he kill Charlie Doyle? And if he didn’t…who did?Peter Caine, a cutthroat Manhattan defense attorney, worked ruthlessly to become the best at his job. On the surface, he is charming and handsome, but inside he is cold and heartless. He fights without remorse to acquit murderers, pedophiles and rapists.When Charlie Doyle, the daughter of the Manhattan DA—and Peter’s former lover—is murdered, Peter’s world is quickly sent into a tailspin. He becomes the prime suspect as the DA, a professional enemy of Peter’s, embarks on a witch hunt to avenge his daughter’s death, stopping at nothing to ensure Peter is found guilty of the murder.In the challenge of his career and his life, Peter races against the clock to prove his innocence. As the evidence mounts against him, he’s forced to begin unraveling his own dark web of lies and confront the sins of his past. But the truth of who killed Charlie Doyle is more twisted and sinister than anyone could have imagined…
Once a Rancher: A Western Romance (The Carsons of Mustang Creek #1)
by Linda Lael MillerFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, &“[a] marvelous contemporary western trilogy launch . . . fraught with amazing chemistry&” (Publishers Weekly). The Carsons of Mustang Creek: three men who embody the West and define what it means to be a rancher, a cowboy and a hero in this brand-new series from the queen of Western romance Slater Carson might be a filmmaker by trade, but he&’s still a cowboy at heart—and he knows the value of a hard day&’s work under the hot Wyoming sun. So when he sees troubled teen Ryder heading down a dangerous path, he offers the boy a job on the ranch he shares with his two younger brothers. And since Ryder&’s guardian is the gorgeous new Mustang Creek resort manager, Grace Emery, Slater figures it can&’t hurt to keep a closer eye on her, as well . . . Grace Emery doesn&’t have time for romance. Between settling into her new job and caring for her ex-husband&’s rebellious son, her attraction to larger-than-life Slater is a distraction she can&’t afford. But when an unexpected threat emerges, she&’ll discover just how far Slater will go to protect what matters most—and that love is always worth fighting for. &“Linda Lael Miller creates vibrant characters and stories I defy you to forget.&” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Best is Yet to Come
Once a Thief
by Christopher ReichFacing enemies at every turn, private spy Simon Riske dashes across Europe to find the truth behind a mysterious investor in this high-stakes international espionage series: "comparison to the Bond novels is apt in many ways." (Booklist) Simon Riske sits in sun-dappled Napa Valley, toasting the record hundred-million-dollar sale of a rare 1963 Ferrari which he restored himself. The buyer, a sophisticated French woman, Sylvie Bettencourt, has purchased the car for an unnamed client whose anonymity she will guard at all costs. Riske enjoys her company and the flowing champagne until Sylvie&’s formidable Russian bodyguard storms in, claiming the vehicle is a fake. Riske is given an ultimatum. Prove the car is the real thing…or else. Meanwhile, in Lugano, Switzerland, Carl Bildt, banker to the rich and nefarious, is killed by a powerful car bomb, moments before he can deliver evidence to the authorities and disappear into witness protection. His beautiful and headstrong daughter, Anna, rushes to Switzerland to investigate her father&’s violent death. As Simon Riske strives to prove the Ferraris&’ authenticity and look deeper into Sylvie&’s past–and the identity of her client—he crosses paths with Anna Bildt and discovers they have an enemy in common. From the bustling streets of London to a secret outpost high in the French Alps, from the freeports of Corsica to the glittering beaches of the Costa Smeralda, the Emerald Coast, of Sardinia, Riske and Anna find themselves players in a deadly game, where billions of dollars change hands and knowledge is paid for with your life. Told with Reich&’s signature stylish prose, clever plotting, and pulse-pounding action sequences, Once a Thief, is sure to appeal to longtime fans of the series and newcomers alike. Riske may be a bit older, showing a little wear and tear, but his desire to get the job done at any cost is stronger than ever.
Once a Thief (Quinn #1)
by Kay HooperWith a priceless collection at stake. . . Is everything for the taking? It had taken centuries for Max Bannister's family to acquire their treasures, and now he's been asked to risk his collection as bait for a master criminal. For his own reasons, Max allows a public exhibition, and to protect the family fortune he must rely on the skills of his half brother--a world-class security expert--and his smart and savvy exhibit director, Morgan West. But almost immediately, Morgan comes face-to-face with the mysterious Quinn, Interpol's most wanted thief for the past decade--and a man who makes it very clear he has an eye on the Bannister collection. And if that's not enough, Morgan begins to realize that she's surrounded by secrets and lies, and that someone very close to Max is moving behind the scenes, intent on murder as well as robbery. . . someone whose ultimate plan threatens to ruin them all.
Once and Again (Return to Briarwood #1)
by Elisabeth BarrettFor readers of Shannon Stacey and Susan Mallery, the heartfelt new Briarwood series begins with a tale of forbidden love, broken promises, and second chances. Growing up in Eastbridge, Connecticut, Carolyn Rivington was a young debutante who did whatever her parents asked. So when her father demanded that she break things off with the boy from the wrong side of the tracks or else, she did. Now Carolyn's family is deep in debt. She's no longer a member of the Briarwood Golf and Yacht Club, she's an employee. And the tanned, tattooed, dangerously handsome stranger who saunters into her lobby isn't just her new boss . . . he's also her first love. The last time he saw Carolyn, Jake Gaffney was in the back of a police cruiser, handcuffed and humiliated. But seeing her again stirs other memories: a blanket on the beach, the moon above their heads, and the most expensive bottle of wine he could afford. Now the tables have turned. As a real-estate magnate and Briarwood's new owner, Jake doesn't have to answer to anyone. But now that he's back home, he's finding it hard to live down his old reputation. Before they can move forward, Jake and Carolyn must face their pasts. But it'll take more than sizzling chemistry for them to heal old wounds and return to the love they once shared.
Once and Always
by Elizabeth Hoyt HarperIS THERE A PROBLEM, OFFICER?Small town cop Sam West certainly doesn't mind a routine traffic stop: speeding ticket, stern warning, and sayonara. With a whopper of a blizzard closing in, that's all he has time for. But the lawbreaker he pulls over is anything but typical. From her mile-long legs to her razor-sharp wit, Maisa Burnsey is like nothing Coot Lake, Minnesota, has ever seen . . . and she's about to take Sam on the ride of his life. BEING BAD HAS ITS BENEFITSWhoever said blood is thicker than water probably wasn't related to a former Russian mobster. But an innocent mix-up and rumors of stolen diamonds soon have the Russian mob taking an unusual interest in the sleepy little town-and Maisa facing heated scrutiny from a certain tall, dark, and handsome deputy. Sam's dazzling blue eyes beg her to reveal all her secrets, but how much should she tell? Getting snowed in with the sexiest lawman in the frozen north may not be the worst way to decide . . .
Once and Always Murder (The Patience McKenna Mysteries #5)
by Jane Haddam Orania PapazoglouBack in her hometown, McKenna quickly remembers why she leftWaverly, Connecticut, has turned its back on most modern conveniences. It has no cinema, no strip malls, no supermarket. Groceries are nearly an hour&’s drive away, along spotty two-lane roads that get blocked the moment snow starts to fall. True-crime writer Patience McKenna, on her way to Waverly for her wedding, remembers the roads well enough to navigate the patch ice. Her hometown feels lost in time, but on this trip, it will be anything but boring. Bloody, yes, but never dull. An old-money quarrel over a piece of land turns violent just a few days before her wedding. Members of McKenna&’s family start dropping, and while the world may be better off without her crackpot relatives, Pay needs to clean up the mess. She wanted a white wedding—not one that&’s blood red.
Once in, Never Out
by Dan MahoneyA Missing Irish person from New York is found murdered in Iceland. Detective Brian Mckenna tracks down the killer.
Once upon a Crime (The Sisters Grimm Book #4)
by Michael BuckleyThe Grimms take Manhattan in the fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series! When fairy-tale detectives Sabrina and Daphne Grimm venture back to the big city to help a friend, they land in the middle of a big mystery. Puck's father, King Oberon, has been murdered, and the Grimms suspect one of the many famous (and infamous) fairy-tale folk who call the city home. Can they find the culprit while coming to terms with their mother's secret life? And will Sabrina ever accept her family's destiny? Funny and fast-paced, this series puts a fresh spin on girl-detective stories and has won an ever-expanding number of fans.
Once, A Long Time Ago
by Kendra G. JohnsonDaniel MacKenzie aka Danny Mac, a handsome former Marine and CIA operative, turned to Jesus for healing from his painful past. As he settles into his life as a minister, Kenann James blows into his apartment and his life. Kenann is a petite, curly haired dynamo who moved into the apartment across the hall and hearing his cries from his frequent bad dreams, runs to his aid and tripping on the foyer rug blasts into his room like a cannonball. And if the normal course of events doesn’t awaken their love, getting kidnapped together by Danny Mac’s former lover seals it. Katerina Troika, a strikingly beautiful woman, has infiltrated an ancient secret society and needs Danny Mac’s former skills as an assassin to eliminate the competition. She kidnaps Kenann to ensure his cooperation. When they arrive in Alexandria, Egypt, things soon go awry. The leader of the society takes one look at Kenann and believes her to be the reincarnated goddess Inanna, the Sumerian deity that was the forerunner of Ishtar and Isis. His desire to possess her sets them on a collision course for disaster. Back home in Memphis, the amateur rescue contingency is already on the move. Mrs. Gage has taken charge. She is a wealthy widow with more money than Croesus and a penchant for intrigue who soon marshals the resources of Judy, Kenann’s gorgeous friend, and Jake, the former Marine commander turned church elder. It was through Jake that Danny Mac met the carpenter from Galilee. Danny Mac’s contacts in the CIA sprang into action as soon as the kidnapping occurred. The leader was Danny Mac’s old friend, Andrew O’Hanlon, who quickly fell for Kenann’s friend, Judy. Blade - the young bi-racial boy Danny Mac had befriended in the neighborhood, overheard the rescue plans and stowed away on the private plane Mrs. Gage had employed to take them to Egypt. He was only allowed to stay because she knew a dark- skinned boy could come in handy in their efforts to blend in and gain intel. The final member of their Merry Band of Misfits is Kenann’s beloved Granny, Moira James. When she showed up unannounced on Kenann’s doorstep, Mrs. Gage’s only response was of course you will go to her rescue. And so, the band was formed. Bonds would be forged stronger than family and become a force that would do battle from the ancient secret society to the halls of the Pentagon. The story culminates in a magnificent underground complex in the desert of Egypt. It is an ancient but well-hidden community complete with a massive pyramid to rival Giza and will seal the fate of Kenann, reincarnated goddess, Inanna. This story has it all. It blends some often-intense romance with grand adventure. It shows how faith and trust in God can change lives. It shows evil at its core and the ways good can overcome through the power of Jesus Christ. It has hints of secret and mysterious elements that will intrigue the reader. But in the end, it is about relationships, friendships and the power of love.
Once, And For All
by Kendra JohnsonKenann MacKenzie and her husband, Danny Mac, Marine and ex-CIA turned preacher, have barely settled in from their last adventure when Kenann falls under attack again. This time from dark, unseen forces that targeted her as a child. She cannot believe her mother offered her up to demons in a jungle ceremony. This bitter betrayal destroys any memory she had of her late parents. But she has her new family. Danny Mac continues to use his brain, brawn and his faith to save his lady love from those who appear bent on destroying her. The Merry Band of Misfits have been by her side through two harrowing adventures. They were brought together by fate but are bonded forever by friendship, faith, love and laugher.Their youngest member is Blade. He is the only middle schooler who has the private number of John Carter, CIA section chief. Carter was given all the credit for their last successful mission, but he knows the truth. He was only along for the ride with that crazy crew. Even though he would rather die than admit it, he misses them. He was desperate to be accepted by them and devised the perfect plan to put them all together again. Mrs. Gage isn’t the only one with tricks up her sleeve. He engages the help of William and Kate, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to join the Merry Band of Misfits.Carter engages an award-winning playwright to create the play and the platform that allows them to enter the social settings of international power brokers. The Merry Band of Misfits are fighting under the guise of actors and getting rave reviews across Europe. Who knew they could act and fight the bad guys! They are tasked with finding the money behind the terrorist cells. By getting the accolades and backing of the duke and duchess, not to mention all the connections at Mrs. Gage’s disposal, they find themselves rubbing elbows with some of the most powerful people in the world. Kenann, once again, has to fight women who desire Danny Mac and it is getting old! Their adventure takes them to DC, London, Venice and Budapest. From beginning to end, it is a rollicking good time.
Onde Há Uma Vontade: Um Mistério do Golfinho de Cristal (Um Mistério do Golfinho de Cristal #3)
by Judy Penz ShelukEmily Garland vai casar e procurar o lar perfeito para sempre. Quando a velha e, como alguns dizem, mal-assombrada casa dos Hadley é colocada à venda, ela se convence de que é 'a tal'. A casa também é perfeita para o astro de reality shows, Miles Pemberton, e sua nova série de TV, House Haunters. Emily lutará por sua casa dos sonhos, mas os bolsos de Pemberton são mais fundos que os de Emily, e ele manipulará as regras para conseguir o que deseja. Enquanto Pemberton arrasta inimigos ao redor de Lount’s Landing, Arabella Carpenter, sócia de Emily na loja de antiguidades Golfinho de Cristal, foi contratada para avaliar o conteúdo da propriedade, junto com seu ex-marido, Levon. Poderiam os beneficiários rivais decidir que há um conflito de interesses? Pemberton poderia? As coisas ficam ainda mais complicadas quando Arabella e Levon descobrem outro testamento escondido dentro de casa e, com ele, um segredo de décadas. Será que a propriedade poderia permanecer no mercado? E em caso afirmativo, quem fará a oferta vencedora: Emily ou Miles Pemberton?
Onde está o Ralph?
by Valerie HockertTrês mulheres e dois homens estão ligados em um misterioso círculo de casamento, filhos, tragédia, chantagem, morte e eventos inexplicáveis. O que começa como uma história romântica, de repente se torna assassina e complexa com muitos acontecimentos misteriosos: um bebê morre uma hora após o nascimento - real causa desconhecida (até mais tarde); uma mulher é erroneamente declarada morta; ocorre chantagem; acontece um acidente de carro manipulado onde uma criança é acidentalmente e gravemente ferida; um homem é encontrado morto - só para citar alguns. À medida que a trama se desenrola em torno desses acontecimentos e assassinatos, suicídios e drogas, as emoções do espectador são mantidas à flor da pele. Este clímax incomum e intrigante história transmitem sentimentos de ansiedade e curiosidade através de imagens fortes e vivas conforme o escopo completo da história se torna aparente, permitindo uma rica interação humana. Os personagens e os misteriosos acontecimentos são retratados em seis partes, cada uma de um dos seis pontos de vista dos personagens. Conforme a história se desenrola, o espectador é mantido em suspense.
Onde o Lobo Espreita
by Ayelet Gundar-GoshenDa aclamada autora de Despertar os Leões, eis um romance negro, repleto de suspense e mistério, sobre o medo e o questionamento das nossas certezas mais profundas. Longe da sua terra natal há quase duas décadas, Lilakh Schuster reconstruiu a sua vida em São Francisco, com o marido, Mikhael, e o filho, Adam. Vivem o sonho americano, alicerçado na segurança e na liberdade que Israel nunca lhes conseguiu oferecer. Porém, essa sensação de segurança vai dando lugar à suspeita e ao terror quando um colega de liceu de Adam aparece morto numa festa em circunstâncias pouco claras. Um acontecimento que abala toda a comunidade e sobretudo Lilakh, para quem o seu filho, acusado de ódio racial e alvo de uma investigação policial, se tornou um desconhecido. Exímia em avolumar densidade emocional e psicológica num enredo de suspense, Ayelet Gundar-Goshen regressa com um romance repleto de tensão construído à volta do medo — o medo do futuro e do outro, mas também daqueles que nos são mais próximos e que se podem tornar num estranho, num lobo à espreita. «Ayelet Gundar-Goshen desce habilmente aos abismos emocionais.» The New York Times «[Ayelet Gundar-Goshen] recorre ao thriller para desenvolver temáticas políticas e morais de relevo, segredos, mentiras e raça… Estamos perante um novo género literário: o noir israelita.» The Sunday Times «Uma das vozes mais importantes da literatura israelita contemporânea.» Zeit Online
Onder Een Donkere Hemel
by Johan M. DahlgrenOp rebellenplaneet Elysium wordt een man geëxecuteerd op live video gestreamd door religieuze extremisten. Niets erg origineels tot dusver voor Elysium. Alleen deze keer sterft de man niet. Wanneer veiligheidsexpert Asher Perez erop uit wordt gestuurd om hem te vinden, worden duistere geheimen over de rebellenkolonie onthuld. Er beweegt iets donker in de schaduw. Iets dat sinds het begin van de geschiedenis naar de mensheid kijkt.
One Across, Two Down
by Ruth RendellTwo things interest Stanley Manning: crossword puzzles, and the substantial sum his wife Vera stands to inherit when his mother-in-law dies. Otherwise, life at 61 Lanchester Road is a living hell. For Mrs. Kinaway lives with them now--and she will stop at nothing to tear their marriage apart. One afternoon, Stanley sets aside his crossword puzzles and changes all their lives forever... In One Across, Two Down, master crime writer Ruth Rendell describes a man whose strained sanity and stained reputation transform him from a witless loser into a killer afraid of his own shadow. Mischievously plotted, smart, maddeningly entertaining, One Across, Two Down is a dark delight--classic Rendell.From the Trade Paperback edition.
One At A Time: gripping and terrifying, and hailed by reviewers as 'the ultimate locked room thriller' (Sun)
by Will DeanThe master of intense suspense, Will Dean, is back! ONE AT A TIME follows the success of Richard & Judy Book Club pick THE LAST PASSENGER. HIGH PRESSURE OUTSIDEOn a boat heading out into the North Sea, Ellen Brooke steels herself to spend almost a month working underwater with five other divers. They are all being paid handsomely for this work - to be lowered each day inside a diving bell to the sea bed, taking it in turns to dive down and repair oil pipes that lie in the dark waters. It is a close knit team and it has to be: any error or loss of trust in the living quarters could be catastrophic.EXTREME PRESSURE INSIDEAll is going to plan until one of the divers is found unresponsive in his bunk. He hadn't left the chamber. It will take four more days of decompression, locked away together, before the hatch can be opened. Four more days of bare steel, intrusive thoughts, and the constant struggle not to give way to panic. Mind games, exhaustion, suspicion, and, most of all, pressure. And if someone does unlock the door, everyone dies...And Then There Were None meets The Last Breath in this tense and suspenseful locked-room thriller from the author of the "astonishing" (Ian Rankin) The Last Passenger.'Horribly, claustrophobically compulsive' GUARDIAN*previously published as The Chamber
One Away
by Allan PriorOne away...' is the traditional cry of warders on Dartmoor. Tam Bass heard it as he lay in the grass. To carry out the intricate plan for his escape Tam had to run - and run to a pre-arranged rendevous on the other side of the moor. But as his brothers Ruben and Peter flashed past the meeting point on their motorbikes, there were already signs that something was wrong - that the Bass brothers had started a dreadful chain of events that they were now powerless to stop...
One Away
by Allan PriorOne away...' is the traditional cry of warders on Dartmoor. Tam Bass heard it as he lay in the grass. To carry out the intricate plan for his escape Tam had to run - and run to a pre-arranged rendevous on the other side of the moor. But as his brothers Ruben and Peter flashed past the meeting point on their motorbikes, there were already signs that something was wrong - that the Bass brothers had started a dreadful chain of events that they were now powerless to stop...
One Bad Apple
by Jo JakemanA twisty and wickedly funny murder mystery One murder. A school full of suspects...'I loved it! Throw a murder into the politics of the school gates and the parents WhatsApp groups and you have a witty, insightful and thoroughly entertaining murder mystery.' Jo Callaghan, author of In the Blink of an EyeWelcome to Aberfal Boys High School. Independent jewel of academic and sporting excellence in the South-west -- until the headmaster is murdered in his study. And now the Year Seven School Mums' WhatsApp Group really do have something to talk about...Clare Withoutani: OMG have you heard about Newhall?!!! Becky Rupertsmum: Helen-Louise just texted. Can't believe it.Asha: Not heard anything. What's happened? Pam Geoffreysmum: What's he done this time? They're going co-ed, aren't they? I knew this would happen. Clare Withoutani: Can't believe it, Becky. I'm in shock.Pam Geoffreysmum: Are we going co-ed? Becky Rupertsmum: No, Pam. Newhall died. Pam Geoffreysmum: Oh GOD. Seriously??!! Can't believe it. So sad. He'll be such a loss to the school. The boys will be devastated. Will the school be offering grief counselling? Rose Oliversmum: Anyone know what pages they're meant to do for chemistry? Ollie's homework diary says 'do questions 1-4' but no page numbers!As the resulting police investigation reveals more and more of Aberfal's long-hidden secrets the list of suspects who wanted the headmaster dead grows by the day. And far from being a glittering jewel of exclusivity and excellence, it would appear Aberfal Boys High School is rotten to its core...'A superb mystery with perfectly drawn characters, plenty of twists and turns, and a suffocating school experience that ultimately, even inevitably leads to murder' Katy Watson, author of The Three Dahlias'Loved this; a fun and twisty mystery peopled by characters you'll recognise if you've ever been part of a parents WhatsApp group!' Laura Marshall, author of Friend Request 'Absolutely loved this witty, wicked and cleverly plotted story, with its sharply-drawn characters and skewering of privilege and class. At its heart, though, ONE BAD APPLE is a classic murder mystery - and one that will keep you guessing to the very end' Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies