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The Perfect Guests: It's an invite worth killing for...
by Jenny Blackhurst'Addictive stuff' WOMAN & HOME'An addictive thriller' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'A thoroughly twisty treat' HEATYou're invited to the most exclusive party of the year...In the gated community of Severn Oaks, a party is underway.It's an extravagant affair, and everyone in the neighbourhood is invited. But what started as an evening of lavish festivity soon takes a deadly turn when a body is found in the garden.Everyone on the guest list has secrets to keep.And one of them is already a killer...The explosive new thriller from No.1 eBook-bestselling author Jenny Blackhurst. This gripping page-turner is perfect for fans of THE BABYSITTER, CLOSE TO HOME, WHEN THEY FIND HER and Heidi Perks, and will leave you never looking at your neighbours in the same way again...*Previously published as SOMEONE IS LYING*_________________________________Readers CANNOT put down THE PERFECT GUESTS:'A compulsive, thoroughly engrossing thriller' RED MAGAZINE'Dark as hell' SUSI HOLLIDAY'Utterly gripping' WOMAN'S OWN'An ideal read for Desperate Housewives fans' WOMAN'S WEEKLY_________________________________PRAISE for Jenny Blackhurst:'Utterly gripping' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Jenny is an evil genius' LISA HALL'Hooked from the first page and kept me guessing right up until the end' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'This talented writer knows a thing or two about her craft' AMANDA JENNINGS'Compelling, disturbing and thoroughly enjoyable' SHARON BOLTON'An outstanding and original thriller' BA PARIS_________________________________ *Previously published as SOMEONE IS LYING*
The Perfect Guests: It's an invite worth killing for...
by Jenny Blackhurst'Addictive stuff' WOMAN & HOME'An addictive thriller' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'A thoroughly twisty treat' HEATYou're invited to the most exclusive party of the year...In the gated community of Severn Oaks, a party is underway.It's an extravagant affair, and everyone in the neighbourhood is invited. But what started as an evening of lavish festivity soon takes a deadly turn when a body is found in the garden.Everyone on the guest list has secrets to keep.And one of them is already a killer...The explosive new thriller from No.1 eBook-bestselling author Jenny Blackhurst. This gripping page-turner is perfect for fans of THE BABYSITTER, CLOSE TO HOME, WHEN THEY FIND HER and Heidi Perks, and will leave you never looking at your neighbours in the same way again...*Previously published as SOMEONE IS LYING*_________________________________Readers CANNOT put down THE PERFECT GUESTS:'A compulsive, thoroughly engrossing thriller' RED MAGAZINE'Dark as hell' SUSI HOLLIDAY'Utterly gripping' WOMAN'S OWN'An ideal read for Desperate Housewives fans' WOMAN'S WEEKLY_________________________________PRAISE for Jenny Blackhurst:'Utterly gripping' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Jenny is an evil genius' LISA HALL'Hooked from the first page and kept me guessing right up until the end' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'This talented writer knows a thing or two about her craft' AMANDA JENNINGS'Compelling, disturbing and thoroughly enjoyable' SHARON BOLTON'An outstanding and original thriller' BA PARIS_________________________________ *Previously published as SOMEONE IS LYING*
The Perfect Guests: an enthralling, page-turning thriller full of dark family secrets
by Emma Rous'The ultimate house party mystery . . . old secrets and new dangers collide in this deliciously thrilling tale' Lisa Gardner, No.1 New York Times bestselling author'Anyone yearning for a page-turning gothic story with a big house - and a shocking family secret - at its heart should gatecrash The Perfect Guests immediately!' Eve Chase, Sunday Times bestselling authorEight strangersOne deadly invitationWelcome to Raven Hall . . .After years of abandonment, Raven Hall has been restored to its former glory. For one night only, it is playing host to an evening of murder mystery.The guests have gathered. The roles have been cast.But someone is playing a sinister game, one with devastating consequences.And as the guests are about to discover, the truth is much darker than fiction.Raven Hall is waiting for you . . .Praise for Emma Rous:'A richly atmospheric time-slip mystery with the pulse of a thriller, The Perfect Guests is deliciously evocative and absolutely spellbinding' Christina McDonald, USA Today bestselling author'Twisty and gripping, with a deliciously sinister murder mystery backdrop, The Perfect Guests had me utterly hooked, from its intriguing start right up until its heart-in-mouth ending. Dark, thrilling and expertly layered with secrets and suspense, it's a story you'll find impossible to put down' Holly Miller, bestselling author of The Sight of You'A fabulously atmospheric setting, a cast of intriguing characters, and layer upon layer of mystery - this is a brilliant read' C. J. Cooper, bestselling author of The Book Club'Stunningly written, simmering with secrets and tension, I cannot recommend The Perfect Guests highly enough' Jenny Ashcroft, bestselling author'A large, old house with a tragic past; a murder mystery weekend turning sinister; strange games of pretend being played within a family . . . What's not to love? Gripping from start to finish' Helen Cooper, author of The Downstairs Neighbour'A page-turning tale full of suspense, secrets and shocking revelations . . . The Perfect Guests is a deliciously compulsive read' Saskia Sarginson, bestselling author of The Twins'Twisty and utterly engrossing, I raced through it in one sitting and didn't stop until I reached the jaw-dropping ending' Lindsay Cameron, author of Just One Look'The Perfect Guests is a Gothic mystery with an intriguing sense of place and a story that slowly unfurls with sinister tension. This page-turning novel, where games are always dangerous, takes on a life of its own' Lisa Ballantyne, Richard & Judy bestselling author'This will keep you turning those pages. The characters are still playing on my mind' Jane Corry, bestselling author of My Husband's Wife
The Perfect Guests
by Emma RousThe USA Today bestselling author of The Au Pair returns with another delicious, twisty novel—about a grand estate with many secrets, an orphan caught in a web of lies, and a young woman playing a sinister game.1988. Beth Soames is fourteen years old when her aunt takes her to stay at Raven Hall, a rambling manor in the isolated East Anglian fens. The Averells, the family who lives there, are warm and welcoming, and Beth becomes fast friends with their daughter, Nina. At times, Beth even feels like she's truly part of the family...until they ask her to help them with a harmless game—and nothing is ever the same.2019. Sadie Langton is an actress struggling to make ends meet when she lands a well-paying gig to pretend to be a guest at a weekend party. She is sent a suitcase of clothing, a dossier outlining the role she is to play, and instructions. It's strange, but she needs the money, and when she sees the stunning manor she'll be staying at, she figures she&’s got nothing to lose. In person, Raven Hall is even grander than she'd imagined—even with damage from a fire decades before—but the walls seem to have eyes. As day turns to night, Sadie starts to feel that there&’s something off about the glamorous guests who arrive, and as the party begins, it becomes chillingly apparent their unseen host is playing games with everyone...including her.
Perfect Hatred (A Chief Inspector Mario Silva Investigation #6)
by Leighton GageChief Inspector Mario Silva and his team have a heavy work load with several high-profile cases. First, a suicide bombing that was apparently the work of a militant Islamist group. Then, a gubernatorial candidate is assassinated in broad daylight at a campaign rally. Could the cases be related? To complicate Silva's investigation, a criminal with a very bad grudge against the Chief Inspector has been released from prison and is plotting ugly revenge.
A Perfect Hero
by Samantha JamesA lady falls for her captor in this Regency from a New York Times–bestselling author who “provides the explosive sex scenes her fans have come to expect” (Publishers Weekly).Can a perfect scoundrel be the perfect hero?Since she was cruelly left at the altar at the age of twenty-two, Lady Julianna Sterling has resolved to have nothing to do with men. So she is shocked to discover she has unwelcome feelings for the very worst of the breed—a dangerous, unbearably handsome highwayman who has set upon her coach in the countryside and taken her captive. Worse still, her righteous ire turns quickly to disappointment when the irresistible outlaw sets her free.Viscount Dane Granville knows he should not have revealed his face to the enchanting Lady Julianna—for he has compromised the secret mission he has undertaken for the Crown in the guise of the notorious Magpie. Now their paths are crossing once more, and Dane aches to taste again the sweetness of her kiss. But he must resist what his heart demands, for their passion can only lead to perils beyond imagining . . .
The Perfect Home
by Daniel KenitzFixer Upper meets Gone Girl in this suspenseful and witty domestic thriller set in the world of home renovation TV—featuring a woman who becomes public enemy #1 after a horrifying discovery prompts her to flee her celebrity husband with their twin babies.Dawn Decker is an American everywoman and the salt to her husband Wyatt&’s sweet, media-friendly charm on their Tennessee-based home renovation reality TV show, The Perfect Home. While Dawn bristles at the trappings of their D-list celebrity status, Wyatt hungers for greater fame. The couple also faces infertility issues stemming from Wyatt&’s low sperm count. He secretly orders experimental fertility drugs, and they conceive, but his personality takes a dark turn—he becomes moody, withdrawn, and even cruel. When Dawn discovers his horrifying plot to manufacture a tragedy in order to skyrocket their celebrity status, she takes their infant twins and goes on the run. Wyatt appears on national television to turn the public against her, painting Dawn as an unstable kidnapper suffering from postpartum psychosis. His charm is so compelling that even Dawn&’s closest friends doubt her. She will have to dig deep into the past—both hers and Wyatt&’s—to find allies, protect her children, and beat this beloved all-American celebrity at his own game. Told in dual perspectives from both husband and wife, this smart, captivating, and twisty thriller is a fun, addictive read from the very first page.
The Perfect Hope: Number 3 in series (Inn at Boonsboro Trilogy #3)
by Nora RobertsThe Montgomery brothers have been the talk of Boonsboro, ever since they decided to renovate the old Inn into an intimate and handsome new Bed and Breakfast.Beckett and Owen have both found love in the process, but what of Ryder, the third Montgomery brother? Can the Inn Boonsboro weave its magic one more time?Ryder is the hardest Montgomery brother to figure out - with a tough-as-nails outside and possibly nothing too soft underneath. He's surly and unsociable, but when he straps on a tool belt, no woman can resist his sexy swagger. Except, apparently, Hope Beaumont, the innkeeper of his own Inn BoonsBoro. Hope may not be perfect, but could she be the perfect match for Ryder...? The Inn BoonsBoro trilogy comes to a triumphant and richly satisfying close in this warm, witty and captivating novel.
The Perfect Husband (FBI Profiler #2)
by Lisa GardnerTHE PERFECT HUSBAND, the first book in the FBI Profiler series from The Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Lisa Gardner. What would you do if the man you loved wanted to kill you? If you love Karin Slaughter, you'll love Lisa Gardner.When Tess Beckett married Jim, a well-respected and decorated cop, she thought all her dreams had come true. But within two years the vows she made were shattered as her husband was charged with murdering ten women. With Jim behind bars, Tess feels certain that she can move on with her life. Until she learns that Jim has escaped from prison. As a frantic and rigorous manhunt gets underway in four states, Tess knows that it's only a matter of time until her perfect husband tracks her down for the revenge he is sure to demand. And when he finds her, she must be ready. Because this time she's determined that their separation will be 'till death do us part'.
The Perfect Husband: An FBI Profiler Novel (FBI Profiler #1)
by Lisa Gardner#1 New York Times bestseller Lisa Gardner&’s riveting suspense debut asks: What would you do if the man of your dreams hides the soul of a killer?&“Lisa Gardner&’s books come with a built-in set of hands. They reach up out of the pages, grab you by the lapels, and hold you until you&’ve read to the final, suspense-filled sentence.&”—Linwood BarclayJim Beckett was everything she&’d ever dreamed of. . . . But two years after Tess married the decorated cop and bore his child, she helped put him behind bars for savagely murdering ten women. Even locked up in a maximum security prison, he vowed he would come after her and make her pay. Now the cunning killer has escaped—and the most dangerous game of all begins. After a lifetime of fear, Tess will do something she&’s never done before. She&’s going to learn to protect her daughter and fight back, with the help of a burned-out ex-marine. As the largest manhunt four states have ever seen mobilizes to catch Beckett, the clock winds down to the terrifying reunion between husband and wife. And Tess knows that this time, her only choices are to kill—or be killed.
Perfect Is Overrated
by Karen BergreenThink you want to be the perfect mom? Think again. . . . . Kate Alger has finally found the cure for her post-partum depression. After years of suffering, all it takes to bring this mommy back to life were a few gruesome homicides! When someone starts offing the alpha-moms from Kate's daughter's preschool, Kate-who worked as an Assistant District Attorney before she had Molly-realizes it's time to get out of bed, dust off the skills and find out who is killing all the mommies she loves to hate. Wickedly funny and slightly twisted, Perfect Is Overrated is a romp through the life of one very needy mom, her cockeyed family, gorgeous ex-husband, and the entire insane, entitled, over-dressed , over-zealous, eternally jealous parent body at The Hawthorne Preschool.
Perfect Justice (Ben Kincaid Series #4)
by William BernhardtHate among townspeople and recent Vietnamese arrivals sparks trouble for lawyer Ben.
Perfect Justice (The Ben Kincaid Novels #4)
by William BernhardtA defense lawyer&’s newest client is a racist—but is he a killer? &“Bernhardt keeps his readers coming back for more&” (Library Journal). For Ben Kincaid, the forests of Arkansas are a place to escape the hubbub of the courtroom and enjoy the outdoors. But for the thousands of Vietnamese refugees who came through this backwoods area in the mid-1970s, the Ouachita Mountains were a place to begin their new life in the United States. And for Tommy Vuong, an activist among the American-born Vietnamese, the woods are a place to die. When Vuong is found stabbed through the neck beneath a burning cross, the logical suspect is Donald Vick, a member of a local white supremacist hate group who was seen fighting with Vuong the previous day. No lawyer in the county will take Vick&’s case, but Kincaid can&’t refuse. His new client is sullen, hateful, and demands to plead guilty—even though there&’s no evidence linking him to the crime scene. No matter what it takes, Kincaid will bring justice to the backwoods, whether the inhabitants like it or not.
Perfect Killer (Inspector Scrimple Thriller #3)
by Valerie GoldsilkScrimple, a former Hong Kong police inspector, is enjoying his job running the Bangkok office of an English trading firm. Until the day his old boss, Assistant Commissioner Bottle, turns up asking for a favour. Reluctantly Scrimple agrees. All he has to do is buy an apartment for a girl whom he assumes is Bottle's Thai mistress. Bottle even hands him a briefcase full of cash. But when Scrimple goes to view the apartment, he finds a dead body. And soon he is being framed not only for this murder, but four more. The more he ducks, dives and runs, the worse things get for him, until he can think of only one solution. He has to ask for help from a man who scares him more than anyone he has ever met in his life: another former Hong Kong policeman—the Perfect Killer.
The Perfect Liar: A Novel
by Thomas Christopher Greene"A taut, well-written thriller...The pace is crisp, the surprises keep coming, and there are two big ones that readers are unlikely to see coming." - Associated PressA seemingly perfect marriage is threatened by the deadly secrets husband and wife keep from each other.Susannah, a young widow and single mother, has remarried well: to Max, a charismatic artist and popular speaker whose career took her and her fifteen-year-old son out of New York City and to a quiet Vermont university town. Strong-willed and attractive, Susannah expects that her life is perfectly in place again. Then one quiet morning she finds a note on her door: I KNOW WHO YOU ARE. Max dismisses the note as a prank. But days after a neighborhood couple comes to dinner, the husband mysteriously dies in a tragic accident while on a run with Max. Soon thereafter, a second note appears on their door: DID YOU GET AWAY WITH IT?Both Susannah and Max are keeping secrets from the world and from each other—secrets that could destroy their family and everything they have built. Thomas Christopher Greene's The Perfect Liar is a thrilling novel told through the alternating perspectives of Susannah and Max with a shocking climax that no one will expect, from the bestselling author of The Headmaster’s Wife.
The Perfect Liar
by Brenda NovakObsession leads to lies…When air force captain Luke Trussell opens his door one Sunday morning, he's shocked to find the police—and even more shocked when they charge him with rape. He knows he made a mistake in judgment the night before, but he certainly didn't force his attentions on the woman who's been stalking him for months.Problem is…Karina Harter has the bruises—and the DNA evidence—to make her claim convincing.And lies can lead to murder.Determined to isolate Luke, Karina goes to victims' rights advocate Ava Bixby of The Last Stand, hoping Ava will help put Luke behind bars. But Ava soon realizes she's defending the wrong victim.Problem is…switching her support to Luke could be dangerous—especially when she falls for him. Because Karina won't tolerate losing the man she wants to anyone. Least of all Ava…
The Perfect Liar
by Brenda NovakObsession leads to lies...When air force captain Luke Trussell opens his door one Sunday morning, he's shocked to find the police-and even more shocked when they charge him with rape. He knows he made a mistake in judgment the night before, but he certainly didn't force his attentions on the woman who's been stalking him for months.Problem is...Kalyna Harter has the bruises-and the DNA evidence-to make her claim convincing.And lies can lead to murder.Determined to isolate Luke, Kalyna goes to victims' rights advocate Ava Bixby of The Last Stand, hoping Ava will help put Luke behind bars. But Ava soon realizes she's defending the wrong victim.Problem is...switching her support to Luke could be dangerous-especially when she falls for him. Because Kalyna won't tolerate losing the man she wants to anyone. Least of all Ava....
The Perfect Lie: A page-turning thriller of intrigue and suspense
by Emily BarrEver needed to disappear?Critically acclaimed author Emily Barr transports readers to Venice for a dark journey as Lucy escapes her dangerous past. The Perfect Lie will enthral fans of Lucy Atkins and Paula Daly.'One of the most compelling page-turners around' - B Magazine For Lucy Riddick, Venice has always been the dream destination. A dream inspired by the pretty picture pinned to her mother's kitchen wall. To Lucy, Venice seems the ideal place to lose herself. And now she needs to do just that. The secret she's been keeping from her boyfriend and her friends has finally caught up with her and Lucy needs to disappear - and fast. There's no better time to pack her bags and head for Italy. But what if, when she sets foot in Venice, Lucy finds that the one thing she has been running from, the one thing she has been trying to escape, is already there, lying in wait for her? Time to run away again? Or time to end the chase, once and for all?What readers are saying about The Perfect Lie:'Gripped me from start to finish''Emily Barr has the knack of portraying settings vividly and makes you feel as if you are there. A great escapist read!''Amazing, incredibly written, fascinating and truly addictive'
The Perfect Lie: A page-turning thriller of intrigue and suspense
by Emily BarrEver needed to disappear?Critically acclaimed author Emily Barr transports readers to Venice for a dark journey as Lucy escapes her dangerous past. The Perfect Lie will enthral fans of Lucy Atkins and Paula Daly.'One of the most compelling page-turners around' - B Magazine For Lucy Riddick, Venice has always been the dream destination. A dream inspired by the pretty picture pinned to her mother's kitchen wall. To Lucy, Venice seems the ideal place to lose herself. And now she needs to do just that. The secret she's been keeping from her boyfriend and her friends has finally caught up with her and Lucy needs to disappear - and fast. There's no better time to pack her bags and head for Italy. But what if, when she sets foot in Venice, Lucy finds that the one thing she has been running from, the one thing she has been trying to escape, is already there, lying in wait for her? Time to run away again? Or time to end the chase, once and for all?What readers are saying about The Perfect Lie:'Gripped me from start to finish''Emily Barr has the knack of portraying settings vividly and makes you feel as if you are there. A great escapist read!''Amazing, incredibly written, fascinating and truly addictive'
The Perfect Lie
by Sharon SalaFrom the New York Times–bestselling author comes a romantic suspense novel about a man who can&’t escape the sins of his past—or the woman who got away. Back from undercover work in the jungles of South America, CIA agent Jonah Slade has returned to discover that his former lover has been killed in cold blood, and her fifteen year-old-son has been kidnapped. And everything is tied to his very dangerous line of work . . . Years ago, Macie Blaine loved and lost Jonah to her sister Felicity, who eventually left him broken-hearted. Now, with her sister murdered and her nephew missing, he&’s the only one she can go to for help. But Macie holds a secret that could turn Jonah&’s whole life upside-down; a secret that could turn him away from her forever . . . With action that will thrill you and a romance that will leave you breathless, The Perfect Lie is &“a frighteningly real story of suspense and true romance, [with] characters who will grab your heart&” (RT Book Reviews).
The Perfect Lie: the gripping new thriller from the bestselling author of Dirty Little Secrets
by Jo Spain'A fabulous page-turner that will keep you guessing and guessing' CARA HUNTER'Intense, clever writing and packed with twists and turns' DERVLA MCTIERNAN'Another twisty and intense thriller from the great Jo Spain' ADRIAN MCKINTYHe jumped to his death in front of witnesses. Now his wife is charged with murder.Five years ago, Erin Kennedy moved to New York following a family tragedy. She now lives happily with her detective husband in the scenic seaside town of Newport, Long Island. When Erin answers the door to Danny's police colleagues one morning, it's the start of an ordinary day. But behind her, Danny walks to the window of their fourth-floor apartment and jumps to his death.Eighteen months later, Erin is in court, charged with her husband's murder. Over that year and a half, Erin has learned things about Danny she could never have imagined. She thought he was perfect. She thought their life was perfect.But it was all built on the perfect lie.'Superbly written, cinematic and pacy!' STEVE CAVANAGH'Domestic noir at its best' M. T. EDVARDSSON'Grabs you by the throat' LIZ NUGENT'A top-notch thriller' T. M. LOGAN'Chilling and all too plausible' JAMES OSWALD'I loved this book and it deserves to fly to the top of the charts' ELLY GRIFFITHS'A sure-fire smash hit!' CAZ FREAR'The Perfect Lie will pin you to your seat until you reach the last page' JANE CASEY'So good you won't want it to end' DAILY MAIL'A jewel of a thriller' HEAT'With so many "oh my gosh" moments, this will have you absolutely gripped' PRIMA'Be warned: this book will keep you up all night!' CLOSER
The Perfect Lie: The addictive and unmissable heart-pounding thriller
by Jo SpainTHE LATEST PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CONFESSION"The Perfect Lie will pin you to your seat until you reach the last page" - Jane Casey"Another twisty and intense thriller from the great Jo Spain" - Adrian McKinty********He jumped to his death in front of witnesses. Now his wife is charged with murder.Five years ago, Erin Kennedy moved to New York following a family tragedy. She now lives happily with her detective husband in the scenic seaside town of Newport, Long Island. When Erin answers the door to Danny's police colleagues one morning, it's the start of an ordinary day. But behind her, Danny walks to the window of their fourth-floor apartment and jumps to his death.Eighteen months later, Erin is in court, charged with her husband's murder. Over that year and a half, Erin has learned things about Danny she could never have imagined. She thought he was perfect. She thought their life was perfect.But it was all built on the perfect lie.********Discover DI Tom Reynolds in the first instalment of Jo Spain's acclaimed detective series, With Our Blessing.For even more Jo Spain, check out her exciting and gripping thriller yet, Six Wicked Reasons.(P)2021 Quercus Editions Limited
The Perfect Lie: The addictive and unmissable heart-pounding thriller
by Jo Spain'Superbly written, cinematic and pacey' Steve Cavanagh'Will keep you guessing and guessing' Cara Hunter'Another twisty and intense thriller from the great Jo Spain' Adrian McKinty********He jumped to his death in front of witnesses. Now his wife is charged with murder.Five years ago, Erin Kennedy moved to New York following a family tragedy. She now lives happily with her detective husband in the scenic seaside town of Newport, Long Island. When Erin answers the door to Danny's police colleagues one morning, it's the start of an ordinary day. But behind her, Danny walks to the window of their fourth-floor apartment and jumps to his death.Eighteen months later, Erin is in court, charged with her husband's murder. Over that year and a half, Erin has learned things about Danny she could never have imagined. She thought he was perfect. She thought their life was perfect.But it was all built on the perfect lie.********'A jewel of a thriller' Heat'This will have you absolutely gripped' Prima
Perfect Lies
by Liza BennettThe owner of a New York ad agency sets out to find who murdered her brother-in-law and is plunged into a world of sexual betrayal, dangerous beauty, and forbidden passions. Suddenly Meg must suspect everyone--even the man she loves.
Perfect Lies
by Kiersten WhiteThis explosive sequel to Mind Games, which New York Times bestselling author Holly Black called "a brutal, exciting gem of a book," is perfect for fans of Sara Shepard's The Lying Game series. Perfect Lies is a lightning-fast, wickedly smart tale of two sisters trapped in a web of deceit.For years, Annie and Fia have been in an endless battle for survival against the Keane Foundation. Now the sisters have found allies who can help them escape. But Annie's visions of the future and Fia's flawless instincts can't always tell them who to trust. The sisters can only rely on each other--and even their extraordinary gifts may not be enough to save them.