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The Neighbors We Want: A Novel
by Tim LaneThis psychological page-turner, perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn, explores how far couples will go to keep their marriage intact—unless their secrets tear it apart first.Adam is having a hard time adjusting to the stay-at-home-dad life. The sleepless nights and the constant diaper changing are not what he expected after he was abruptly fired from his job. Then again, Adam wasn&’t prepared for his relationship with his wife Sarah to slowly come apart at the seams either. One thing, however, keeps him going—his growing obsession with his neighbor, Ali.But one night, something changes. While staying up with his baby, instead of seeing Ali in the window across the way, he sees her ex-boyfriend, Crispin, lurking around her house before disappearing within. When Adam hears that Ali doesn&’t show up for work the next day, and she doesn&’t seem to be home, he fears the worst—that she&’s been abducted, or possibly killed. His search for the truth will lead Adam on a path filled with deceit and lies.Adam knows the answers are lurking somewhere in the shadows of his small suburban town—the trouble is, the truth is hard to find when everyone has something to hide.
The Neighbors: A Novel
by Hannah Mary McKinnonAn English woman discovers her new neighbors could expose destructive old secret in this domestic thriller by the author of Time After Time.After a night of fun back in 1992, Abby is responsible for a car crash that kills her beloved brother. It’s a mistake she can never forgive, so she pushes away Liam, the man she loves most, knowing that he would eventually hate her for what she’s done, the same way she hates herself.Twenty years later, Abby’s husband, Nate, is also living with a deep sense of guilt. He was the driver who first came upon the scene of Abby’s accident, the man who pulled her to safety before the car erupted in flames—the man who could not save her brother in time. It’s this guilt, this regret, that binds them together. They understand each other. Or so Nate believes.In a strange twist of fate, Liam moves into the neighborhood with his own family, releasing a flood of memories that Abby has been trying to keep buried all these years. Abby and Liam, in a complicit agreement, pretend never to have met, yet cannot resist the pull of the past—nor the repercussions of the terrible secrets they’ve both been carrying . . . Praise for The Neighbors“A haunting story about love, loss, and the complexities of marriage. A graphic, gritty exploration of unfulfilled desire and deceit with an explosive finale that readers won’t forget anytime soon.” —Mary Kubica, New York Times–bestselling author of The Good Girl“Secrets and scandal are at the heart of [this] up-all-night tale. Filled with a tangled web of twists and turns, The Neighbors is a gripping, edge-of-your-seat story all the way to the shocking end.” —Kimberley Belle, bestselling author of The Marriage Lie‘‘The perfect couple, the perfect neighbors and haunting secrets that won’t stay hidden. McKinnon expertly leads you down a dark, twisty path and just when you think you are safe . . . one final surprise that will leave you gasping for air.” —Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times–bestselling author of The Weight of Silence and Not a Sound“Secrets never stay buried forever . . . Loved the twists and turns and surprises through the pages, and stayed up far too late finishing this book!” —Karma Brown, bestselling author of Come Away with Me and In This Moment
The Neighbour (Detective D.D. Warren #3)
by Lisa GardnerThe third in the Detective D.D. Warren series from The Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Lisa Gardner for fans of Karin Slaughter and Tess Gerritsen. Publishers Weekly says THE NEIGHBOUR is 'full of inventive twists' - WHEN EVERYONE BELIEVES YOU HAVE THE PERFECT LIFE , HOW DO YOU TELL THEM IT'S A LIE?A house in suburban Boston, a perfect family; pretty, young mother Sandra Jones seemingly has it all. But when Sandra goes missing, leaving her four-year-old daughter as the only witness, it appears that all is not as idyllic as her neighbours would believe...As Detective D. D. Warren delves deeper into the fabric of the Jones' lives, she discovers the darkness therein. With Sandra's husband Jason seemingly intent on destroying evidence and isolating his young daughter, D. D. must determine if he is struggling to protect his way of life or fighting to cover his tracks. The perfect family or the ultimate lie?
The Neighbour's Secret: The perfect autumn thriller novel to curl up with and read late into the night
by Sharon BoltonA new job. A new home. A new start.It's all Anna wants.But in a closed rural community, strange traditions and a suspicion of outsiders mean everything is not as it seems. Three teenage girls have vanished at the annual Gathering as they reach their sixteenth birthday.No one seems to be investigating.And a fourth girl begs Anna for help, fearing that she will be next to disappear.Everyone has secrets. Anna is watching everyone.But who is watching Anna?An unpredictable and wild page-turner, with shocks, surprises and a killer twist for a finale.
The Neighbour's Secret: The perfect autumn thriller novel to curl up with and read late into the night
by Sharon BoltonA new job. A new home. A new start.It's all Anna wants.But in a closed rural community, strange traditions and a suspicion of outsiders mean everything is not as it seems. Three teenage girls have vanished at the annual Gathering as they reach their sixteenth birthday.No one seems to be investigating.And a fourth girl begs Anna for help, fearing that she will be next to disappear.Everyone has secrets. Anna is watching everyone.But who is watching Anna?An unpredictable and wild page-turner, with shocks, surprises and a killer twist for a finale.
The Neighbour's Secret: The perfect autumn thriller novel to curl up with and read late into the night
by Sharon BoltonA new job. A new home. A new start.It's all Anna wants.But in a closed rural community, strange traditions and a suspicion of outsiders mean everything is not as it seems. Three teenage girls have vanished at the annual Gathering as they reach their sixteenth birthday.No one seems to be investigating.And a fourth girl begs Anna for help, fearing that she will be next to disappear.Everyone has secrets. Anna is watching everyone.But who is watching Anna?An unpredictable and wild page-turner, with shocks, surprises and a killer twist for a finale.
The Neighbours: A psychological suspense that will have you on the-edge-of-your-seat
by Hannah Mary McKinnonNEW NEIGHBOURS. OLD SECRETS. Abby has never been able to forgive herself.After a night of irresponsible fun, her brother died in a car accident that was her fault and she pushed away the man she loved. Nate has never been able to forgive himself. After discovering the wreckage, he wasn't able to save the man trapped inside, only a woman who he later fell in love with. Soon there will be even more to forgiveYears on and happily married, Abby and Nate have pushed their guilt out of sight in their picture-perfect home. But when Abby's first love and his wife move in across the road, memories and secrets long buried begin to surface. While Abby keeps their past a secret, the two couples become ever-closer. But there are deep, dark secrets buried on this street. And it seems the neighbours are going to be the ones to uncover them. 'A gritty exploration of unfulfilled desire and deceit with an explosive finale' Mary Kubica, bestselling author of The Good Girl'Secrets and scandal are at the heart of [this] up-all-night tale. Filled with a tangled web of twists and turns, The Neighbors is a gripping, edge-of-your-seat story all the way to the shocking end' Kimberly Belle, bestselling author of, The Marriage Lie'In THE NEIGHBORS, Hannah Mary McKinnon brings together the powerful forces of love, loss and lies to weave a suspenseful, tragic story' Wendy Walker, bestselling author of, Emma in the Night'I was immediately hooked... With THE NEIGHBORS, McKinnon establishes herself as a deft new voice in domestic suspense' Mindy Mejia, author of, Everything You Want Me to BeREADERS LOVE THE NEIGHBOURS . . .'Keeps you on the edge of your seat''Kept me reading well into the night''This is unpredictable, thrilling and addictive. Its sizzling with scandal, packed with secrets and destined for a dramatic turn''Now that is how a book should be done! Dark, creepy and full of suspense''Unputdownable''Very hard to put down once you start it, so maybe clear your schedule?''The storyline flowed seamlessly and kept me on my toes the whole time'**READ HANNAH MARY MCKINNON'S BRAND NEW NOVEL, SISTER DEAR, NOW!**
The Neil Gaiman Reader: Selected Fiction
by Neil Gaiman'This collection is [like] the Beatles' "White Album": massive in size and scope, with individually brilliant pieces presented together because the only context they need is how good they are' MARLON JAMESA captivating collection of fiction from one of the world's most beloved writers, introduced with a foreword by Booker Prize-winning author, Marlon James.With a writer as prolific as Neil Gaiman, where do you begin? Or how do you know what to try next? Spanning his career to date, this collection of ambitious, groundbreaking and endlessly imaginative fiction will be your guide.Curated within this book are nearly fifty of Gaiman's short stories and novellas, interposed with excerpts from his five novels for adults - Neverwhere, Stardust, American Gods, Anansi Boys and The Ocean at the End of the Lane.It is both an entryway to his oeuvre and a literary trove Gaiman fans old and new will return to time and again. Start where it suits you. There aren't any rules.NEIL GAIMAN.WITH STORIES COME POSSIBILITIES.(P)2020 HarperAudio
The Nelson DeMille Collection Volume 1: The Gold Coast, Spencerville, And By the Rivers of Babylon
by Nelson DeMilleA collection of three suspense novels by Nelson DeMille. THE GOLD COAST: The upmarket and salubrious area of Long Island is the stamping ground for a dying breed of America's super-rich. It is also the residence of John Sutter, lawyer - very top-drawer, old money, right clubs - and his sensual wife, Susan. Their lives are about to be turned dramatically upside down by their new 'next-door' neighbour - a certain Mr Frank Bellarosa, top Mafia don and master manipulator. It is he who will impress upon them a rule much older than the archaic etiquette of the old-money set: a favour accepted is a favour owed. SPENCERVILLE: After twenty-five years of working in the shadowy world of espionage Keith Landry is on his way home. Driving along the highway, humming a few bars of 'Homeward Bound', the twenty-five years' service he has given the US government are fast becoming a distant memory. He is safe. He is alone. And life has never felt sweeter as the signs for hometown Spencerville come into view. Keith Landry has promised himself no more violence, no more death. But a chance meeting with childhood sweetheart Annie Baxter makes it a promise he cannot keep. As passion is rekindled between them, jealousy flares. For Annie is married to a violent and sadistic bully: the man who runs Spencerville, Sheriff Baxter. And he won't tolerate any man near his wife. Especially Keith Landry. BY THE RIVERS OF BABYLON: They were forced to meet by the rivers of Babylon... In Israel, two Concorde jets take off for a UN conference that will finally bring peace to the Middle East. Covered by F-14 fighters, accompanied by security men, the planes carry warriors, pacifists, lovers, enemies, dignatories - and a bomb planted by a terrorist mastermind. Suddenly they're forced to crash-land at an ancient desert site. Here, with only a handful of weapons, the men and women of the peace mission must make a desperate stand against an army of crack Palestinian commandos - while the Israeli authorities desperately attempt a rescue bid. A story of compulsive excitement, rich in personal drama and political tension that must rank as one of the greatest of our times.
The Nemesis Manifesto (Evan Ryder #1)
by Eric Van LustbaderRussian meddling, American fragmentation, and global politics collide in this action-packed, international thriller.In The Nemesis Manifesto, New York Times bestselling author Eric Van Lustbader, "the master of the smart thriller,"* delivers an epic and harrowing adventure of the predatory forces that are threatening the very fabric of democracy and kicks off a compelling new series with a singular new hero for our time.Evan Ryder is a lone wolf, a field agent for a black-ops arm of the DOD, who has survived unspeakable tragedy and dedicated her life to protecting her country. When her fellow agents begin to be systematically eliminated, Evan must unravel the thread that ties them all together...and before her name comes up on the kill list.The list belongs to a mysterious cabal known only as Nemesis, a hostile entity hell-bent on tearing the United States apart. As Evan tracks them from Washington D.C. to the Caucasus Mountains, from Austria to a fortress in Germany where her own demons reside, she unearths a network of conspirators far more complex than anyone could have imagined. Can Evan uproot them before Nemesis forces bring democracy to its knees?*Nelson DeMilleAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Nemesis Worm: A Richards & Klein Investigation (Angry Robot Ser.)
by Guy HaleyA standalone novella featuring the 22nd century's greatest detectives, The Nemesis Worm sees Richards & Klein involved in another high stakes investigation.<P><P> Corpses are showing up all over Old London, and the finger of suspicion points right at Richards himself. Forced to clear his name, Richards and Otto uncover a fanatical group whose actions threaten the relationship between human and AI with destruction.
The Nemesis: The Diabolic; The Empress; The Nemesis (The Diabolic #3)
by S. J. KincaidIn the &“intense and captivating&” (Kirkus Reviews) conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Diabolic series, the Empire teeters on the edge of destruction as rumors spread that Nemesis is still alive.Three years ago, Tyrus Domitrian shocked the galaxy by killing the woman he swore to love forever. The woman for whom he upended the Empire. The woman with whom he wanted to build a new and brighter future. Now, the once-idealistic heir apparent has become the cruel Emperor Tyrus, wielding his authority with an iron fist, capable of destroying planets with a single word, controlling all technology with a simple thought. He has bent the Grandiloquy to their knees, and none has the power to stand against him. But there is a muttering among the Excess. They say that Nemesis is not truly gone. They whisper of her shadow spotted in distant star systems. They say that Nemesis lives. That she will rise and rally the people to topple the man who was once her truest love—and is now her fiercest enemy.
The Neon Jungle
by John D. Macdonald Dean KoontzNo writer captured the urban blight that befell postwar America in all its grime and commotion as well as noir legend John D. MacDonald. The Neon Jungle depicts a world in which the bright lights belie the turbulent lives of a lost generation. Introduction by Dean Koontz The smell of warm gin hovers over a whole section of town. The threat of violence hangs in the air. And the neighborhood kids know all about drugs, knives, and back-alley beatings long before they're pushed into high school by weary truant officers. This is simply reality for the family that runs Varaki Quality Market. Its patriarch, Gus Varaki, is doing all he can to keep his business afloat after his beloved middle child, Henry, is killed in action. But his oldest son is at a crossroads, his teenage daughter has been seduced by a rough crowd, and one of his employees is running a racket of his own. Only Henry's despondent widow, Bonny, sees the awful truth--and the deadly plot hanging over all of their heads. Praise for John D. MacDonald "John D. MacDonald was the great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller."--Stephen King "My favorite novelist of all time . . . No price could be placed on the enormous pleasure that his books have given me."--Dean Koontz "John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field. Talk about the best."--Mary Higgins Clark
The Neon Jungle
by John D. MacdonaldThe Varaki family run the local grocery store, but tragedy hits the family hard. The sudden death of the matriarch of the clan is followed by the favourite son's death in Korea. The teenage daughter falls in with a bad crowd and there's also the other son, Walter, who has been dipping into the till to fund his escape from Doris, his sharp-tongued wife. Then there are the villains . . . When their lives intersect the action builds to a bloody and explosive conclusion...
The Neon Jungle (Murder Room #706)
by John D. MacDonaldThe Varaki family run the local grocery store, but tragedy hits the family hard. The sudden death of the matriarch of the clan is followed by the favourite son's death in Korea. The teenage daughter falls in with a bad crowd and there's also the other son, Walter, who has been dipping into the till to fund his escape from Doris, his sharp-tongued wife. Then there are the villains ...When their lives intersect the action builds to a bloody and explosive conclusion ...
The Neon Rain (Dave Robicheaux)
by James Lee BurkeThe outstanding first book in the ever-popular Dave Robicheaux series.Introducing the New Orleans detective Dave Robicheaux.Johnny Massina, a convicted murderer bound for the electric chair, has warned Dave Robicheaux that he's on somebody's hit list, and now the homicide detective is trying to discover just who that is before he ends up dead. Meanwhile he has taken on the murder investigation of a young black girl found dead in the Bayou Swamp - a case no one seems keen for him to investigate. But Robicheaux persists and uncovers a web of corruption that some would kill to protect, leading him to a terrifying confrontation with the one horror he fears most of all.Praise for one of the great American crime writers, James Lee Burke:'James Lee Burke is the heavyweight champ, a great American novelist whose work, taken individually or as a whole, is unsurpassed.' Michael Connelly'A gorgeous prose stylist.' Stephen King'Richly deserves to be described now as one of the finest crime writers America has ever produced.' Daily MailFans of Dennis Lehane, Michael Connelly and Don Winslow will love James Lee Burke: Dave Robicheaux Series1. The Neon Rain 2. Heaven's Prisoners 3. Black Cherry Blues 4. A Morning for Flamingos 5. A Stained White Radiance 6. In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead 7. Dixie City Jam 8. Burning Angel 9. Cadillac Jukebox 10. Sunset Limited 11. Purple Cane Road 12. Jolie Blon's Bounce 13. Last Car to Elysian Fields 14. Crusader's Cross 15. Pegasus Descending 16. The Tin Roof Blowdown 17. Swan Peak 18. The Glass Rainbow 19. Creole Belle 20. Light of the World 21. Robicheaux Hackberry Holland Series1. Lay Down My Sword and Shield 2. Rain Gods 3. Feast Day of Fools 4. House of the Rising SunBilly Bob Holland Series1. Cimarron Rose 2. Heartwood 3. Bitterroot 4. In The Moon of Red Ponies * Each James Lee Burke novel can be read as a standalone or in series order *
The Neon Rain: A Dave Robicheaux Novel (Dave Robicheaux #1)
by James Lee BurkeFrom New York Times bestselling author James Lee Burke comes his definitive, must-read first title in his famous Dectective David Robicheaux series.New Orleans Detective Dave Robicheaux has fought too many battles: in Vietnam, with police brass, with killers and hustlers, and the bottle. Lost without his wife's love, Robicheaux haunts the intense and heady French Quarter—the place he calls home, and the place that nearly destroys him when he beomes involved in the case of a young prostitute whose body is found in a bayou. Thrust into the seedy world of drug lords and arms smugglers, Robicheaux must face down the criminal underworld and come to terms with his own bruised heart and demons to survive.
The Nero Wolfe Mystery Series: And Be a Villain, The Second Confession, In the Best Families
by Rex StoutThe perfect introduction to crime fiction's greatest armchair detective: three mysteries featuring Nero Wolfe and his nemesis, gangland kingpin Arnold Zeck . . .AND BE A VILLAINTHE SECOND CONFESSIONIN THE BEST FAMILIES A guest on a radio talk show drops dead on-air after drinking a glass of a sponsor's beverage. A business mogul suspects his daughter's lawyer boyfriend of engaging in highly un-American activities. An aging millionairess feels threatened by her young playboy husband's newfound wealth. Nero Wolfe agrees to take each of these cases from the comfort of his townhouse on West 35th Street--and each time, the trail leads to Arnold Zeck, a criminal mastermind willing to defend his syndicate by any means necessary. With Wolfe's indefatigable man-about-town, Archie Goodwin, doing the legwork, their battle of wits will have fatal consequences. Featuring a new introduction by the head of Rex Stout's literary society ("The Wolfe Pack") and a letter from Stout's daughter, this ebook bundle is the thrilling legacy of a grand master of the mystery novel. "It's always a treat to read a Nero Wolfe mystery. The man has entered our folklore."--The New York Times Book Review
The Neruda Case
by Roberto AmpueroFrom an internationally bestselling literary luminary, an atmospheric, brilliant novel about a wonderfully roguish detective navigating the rough terrain of '70s-era Chile, Cuba, and East Berlin.
The Nervous Nephew (Church Choir Mysteries #3)
by Nicola FurlongGracie Parks and her friends and neighbors in the church choir try to solve the mystery of a series of fires that are being set in the community
The Nervous System (The Dewey Decimal Novels)
by Nathan LarsonThis detective story set in a dystopian New York stars &“a seriously weird dude . . . A good time for fans of the likes of Charlie Huston and Charles Stross&” (Kirkus Reviews). Nicknamed Dewey Decimal for his obsessive attempts to bring order to the New York Public Library in the wake of disastrous events in the city, the hero of this series earns his keep as a bagman and enforcer for unscrupulous politicians and underworld figures. Now, he&’s stumbled upon information concerning the gruesome murder of a prostitute that involves a prominent US senator—and finds himself chasing ghosts and fighting for his life, pursued by private military contractors and the ever-present specter of his own past . . . &“Larson&’s vividly imagined world and his quirky narrator are likely to win him a cadre of loyal fans.&” —Publishers Weekly &“This intellectual giddy riot is the book of the year . . . The mystery is taken to a whole new level of technospeak artistry, and wonderfully witty, like John Kennedy Toole if he&’d written a mystery novel and did meth—a lot of it. The warmth of the character seeps through in Dewey Decimal&’s love for a devastated New York . . . The most original PI since Marlowe. OCD never seemed so compelling. Loved it—and then some. What a writer.&” —Ken Bruen, author of Headstone &“I&’m a sucker for a postapocalyptic setting, and Nathan Larson&’s is a doozy; but the real gold here is the voice. I could listen to this guy all day.&” —S. J. Rozan, Edgar Award–winning author of the Bill Smith/Lydia Chin series
The Nest of Vipers: The Victorian Murder Mystery Series: 4 (The Victorian Murder Mystery Series #4)
by Gyles Brandreth'A ripping yarn . . . A wonderful period murder mystery' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a whizbang, intelligent fun read! . . . A delight' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Society truly can be murder . . .1890: Famous author Oscar Wilde is a guest at a glamorous, high-society party hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Albemarle - even the Prince of Wales has turned up for the festivities. But the evening ends in tragedy when the Duchess is found murdered.No one apart from the invited guests have entered the house; no one has left. And it is only Wilde and his friend Arthur Conan Doyle, author of Sherlock Holmes, who have seen the puncture marks on the Duchess's neck . . . Desperate to avoid another scandal, the Prince appeals to the two writers to investigate the crime and protect the reputation of the royal family.But as they investigate further, the eerie details of the case threaten to pull them into a darker plot than they could have ever imagined . . .A wonderfully witty and gripping cosy historical mystery that will send tingles up your spine. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers are gripped by The Nest of Vipers:'A real rollicking read . . . Entertaining on so many levels' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The fact that I read this book cover to cover in only a couple of sittings, tells you just how much I enjoyed every moment . . . It has my highest recommendation' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another cracking Oscar Wilde mystery . . . A fast-moving novel and one I found hard to put down. Highly recommended' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This historical mystery is head and shoulders above most of the competition in its field, elegantly written and paced . . . I'm hooked' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Very funny, great yarn. Love the historical mystery incorporating' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Nesting
by C. J. CookeThe woods are creeping in on a nanny and two young girls in this chilling modern Gothic thriller.Architect Tom Faraday is determined to finish the high-concept, environmentally friendly home he&’s building in Norway—in the same place where he lost his wife, Aurelia, to suicide. It was their dream house, and he wants to honor her with it.Lexi Ellis takes a job as his nanny and immediately falls in love with his two young daughters, especially Gaia. But something feels off in the isolated house nestled in the forest along the fjord. Lexi sees mysterious muddy footprints inside the home. Aurelia&’s diary appears in Lexi&’s room one day. And Gaia keeps telling her about seeing the terrifying Sad Lady. . . .Soon Lexi suspects that Aurelia didn&’t kill herself and that they are all in danger from something far more sinister lurking around them.
The Network: A Novel
by L. C. Shaw“A twisty, nonstop conspiracy thriller that only has one gear: high! The Network delivers.” —Andrew Gross, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author “This is mandatory reading for any thriller aficionado.” —Steve Berry, New York Times Bestselling AuthorA pulse-pounding, page-turning thriller involving corruption, secrets, and lies at the very deepest levels of government and media.A shadowy group is manipulating society—and they’ve only just begun.Late one night, investigative journalist Jack Logan receives a surprise visit from U.S. Senator Malcolm Phillips at his New York apartment. Disheveled and in a panic, the senator swears that he’s about to be murdered and pleads with Jack to protect his wife Taylor, who happens to be the only woman Jack has ever truly loved.Days later, Phillips is found dead in a hotel room in Micronesia, the apparent victim of an allergy attack. While the nation mourns, Jack and Taylor race to find the one man who knows the truth. As they’re pursued by unknown assailants, their desperate hunt leads them to the Institute, an immense facility shrouded in mystery that has indoctrinated a generation of America’s political and media power players. Led by the enigmatic Damon Crosse, the Institute has its tentacles everywhere—but Taylor unknowingly holds the secret to the one thing that Crosse needs to carry out his plan. Taking readers on a thrill ride from the back halls of Congress to the high-rise offices of Madison Avenue and a remote Greek island, The Network is a provocative, pulse-pounding novel that dares to ask the question: who’s really in charge?
The Never Game (A Colter Shaw Novel #1)
by Jeffery DeaverFrom the bestselling and award-winning master of suspense, the first novel in a thrilling new series, introducing Colter Shaw. <P><P>A young woman has gone missing in Silicon Valley and her father has hired Colter Shaw to find her. The son of a survivalist family, Shaw is an expert tracker. Now he makes a living as a "reward seeker," traveling the country to help police solve crimes and private citizens locate missing persons. <P><P> But what seems a simple investigation quickly thrusts him into the dark heart of America's tech hub and the cutthroat billion-dollar video-gaming industry. <P><P>When another victim is kidnapped, the clues point to one video game with a troubled past--The Whispering Man. In that game, the player has to survive after being abandoned in an inhospitable setting with five random objects. Is a madman bringing the game to life? <P><P>Shaw finds himself caught in a cat-and-mouse game, risking his own life to save the victims even as he pursues the kidnapper across both Silicon Valley and the dark 'net. Encountering eccentric game designers, trigger-happy gamers and ruthless tech titans, he soon learns that he isn't the only one on the hunt: someone is on his trail and closing fast. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>