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The Vig (Dismas Hardy #2)
by John LescroartFormer San Francisco lawyer Dismas Hardy is being hunted by one of the thugs he once put away in this thriller from New York Times bestselling author John Lescroart.Soldier. Cop. Lawyer. Dismas Hardy&’s done the tough jobs, and had some tough luck. Now he&’s kicking back and tending bar at the Shamrock in San Francisco. But the past returns in the form of Rusty Ingraham—a former fellow prosecutor who drops by for a drink, warning Hardy that a perp they put away nearly ten years ago just got released...and might still be looking for revenge. Next thing Hardy knows, Ingraham&’s houseboat becomes a murder scene, with a dead woman on board and Ingraham, presumably, at the bottom of the bay. To save himself, Hardy&’s got to solve the case. But there&’s more than one kind of payback, and it&’s not just the ex-con who might have wanted it. Now, as he tangles with a mob enforcer, a rejected lover, and a renegade cop, Hardy is haunted by the knowledge that the later you pay, the steeper the price...
El vigía
by Robert CraisEn esta fantástica novela, Robert Crais combina a la perfección las claves del género con unos personajes verosímiles y emotivos. Joe Pike, el intrigante y enigmático compañero del inspector de la policía de Los Angeles Elvis Cole, se ve obligado a proteger a Larkin Barkley, una joven y alocada heredera cuya vida corre peligro. Después de chocar su Aston Martin contra un misterioso coche, Larkin, que salió ilesa, intentó ayudar a las víctimas del accidente. Sin embargo, algo que vio allí podría poner en peligro su vida y hace que se convierta en el único testigo de una investigación federal. Forzada a salir de su mundo de Beverly Hills, Joe Pike deberá protegerla de un implacable grupo de asesinos que va sembrando la muerte a su paso. Pike recluta entonces a su socio, el investigador privado Elvis Cole, quien identifica la red de blanqueo de dinero de un cartel de la droga como la fuente de las muertes, y considera que el padre de Barkley puede ser la clave. Pero cuando una cadena de mentiras y traiciones empieza a atenazarlos, Pike decide seguir sus propias reglas de supervivencia: golpear rápido, pegar fuerte y dar caza a los cazadores#
Vigiando a observadora
by Leandro Mabillot Simone BeaudelaireA psíquica Selene Johansen é uma excelente policial investigativa, capaz de determinar culpa através do primeiro aperto de mão. Enquanto seu talento pela busca dos fatos a mantém ocupada, sua vida pessoa é solitária. Afinal de contas, quem quer namorar uma garota que pode ler mentes? Mas a solidão que a consome se dissolve quando ela descobre que seu amigo de longa data Brandon Price sabe sobre o poder psíquico dela...e de seu amor secreto por ele. Enquanto a relação deles esquenta, Selene ousa a baixar sua guarda, não percebendo que um perseguidor implacável está determinado a pôr um fim na paixão do casal – e às suas vidas.
Vigil for a Stranger
by Kitty Burns FloreyA chance encounter on a train leads painter Christine Ward to wonder whether Orin Pierce, her beloved college friend, believed dead for two decades, may actually be alive. As she begins to track down the man she believes he might be, she finds herself in the grip of a troubling past she thought she had come to terms with. In her search through the tangles of truth and illusion, memory and dream, she questions her roles as lover, mother, artist, and mourner of the dead. This haunting literary thriller is an uncompromising portrait of a contemporary woman in crisis.
A Vigil of Spies: The Owen Archer Series - Book Ten (The Owen Archer Series #10)
by Candace Robb“As always, Candace Robb writes a powerful story intertwined with genuine characters of the day.” —HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW Archbishop Thoresby of York, the second most powerful cleric in England, lies dying in his bed. The end of his life is seen by the great families of the North as a chance to promote one of their own as his successor, and Thoresby himself announces he will leave the matter to the dean and chapter of York. On the eve of this decision, the dying archbishop agrees to a visit from Joan, Princess of Wales, wife of the Black Prince, heir to the throne of England. Thoresby’s captain of the guard, Owen Archer, has no doubt that trouble will follow. As soon as the company rides into the palace yard he is proved right: they arrive burdened with the body of one of their party, and Owen finds evidence that the man’s death was no accident. Within days of this discovery, a courier carrying an urgent message for the archbishop is found hanging in the woods. With guards surrounding the property, it is clear that the murderer walks among the palace guests. The powerful Percy and Neville families are well represented in the entourage, including a woman who remembers an afternoon tryst with Owen as much, much more. Even the princess’ son is suspect. As Owen races to unmask the guilty and rid the palace of the royal party, his final wish for his lord is that he might die in peace.
Vigilance
by Robert Jackson BennettRobert Jackson Bennett's Vigilance is a dark science fiction action parable from an America that has permanently surrendered to gun violence.The United States. 2030. John McDean executive produces "Vigilance," a reality game show designed to make sure American citizens stay alert to foreign and domestic threats. Shooters are introduced into a "game environment," and the survivors get a cash prize.The TV audience is not the only one that's watching though, and McDean soon finds out what it's like to be on the other side of the camera.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Vigilant Spy (A Yuri Kirov Thriller #4)
by Jeffrey LaytonOnce a spy . . . Granted asylum by the United States, former Russian naval intelligence officer Yuri Kirov wants nothing more than to live peacefully with his adopted American family. But first the underwater technology expert must pay a price . . . Yuri is drafted by the CIA. His mission: assist U.S. spies with uncovering the secret behind the People&’s Republic of China&’s new weapon system, codename SERPENT. The radical antisubmarine technology erases America&’s advantage in underseas warfare. Amid the turmoil of escalating tension between China and Russia, Yuri&’s team is inserted by a spy sub onto Hainan Island in the South China Sea. The mission spirals out of control, leaving Yuri trapped with a CIA officer and a beautiful, high-ranking Chinese engineer. With PRC forces closing in and war between superpowers about to break out, there is only one avenue of escape left. That route will pit Yuri against China&’s full might and power . . . Praise for the The Good Spy &“An explosive, high-stakes thriller that keeps you guessing.&” —Leo J. Maloney &“The excitement never stops . . . high adventure at its very best.&”—Gayle Lynds &“A page-turner with as much heart as brains.&” —Dana Haynes &“A fast-paced adventure that will take readers on a thrilling journey.&” —Diana Chambers &“Breathless entertainment.&” —Tim Tigner
The Vigilant Spy (A Yuri Kirov Thriller #4)
by Jeffrey LaytonOnce a spy . . . Granted asylum by the United States, former Russian naval intelligence officer Yuri Kirov wants nothing more than to live peacefully with his adopted American family. But first the underwater technology expert must pay a price . . . Yuri is drafted by the CIA. His mission: assist U.S. spies with uncovering the secret behind the People&’s Republic of China&’s new weapon system, codename SERPENT. The radical antisubmarine technology erases America&’s advantage in underseas warfare. Amid the turmoil of escalating tension between China and Russia, Yuri&’s team is inserted by a spy sub onto Hainan Island in the South China Sea. The mission spirals out of control, leaving Yuri trapped with a CIA officer and a beautiful, high-ranking Chinese engineer. With PRC forces closing in and war between superpowers about to break out, there is only one avenue of escape left. That route will pit Yuri against China&’s full might and power . . . Praise for the The Good Spy &“An explosive, high-stakes thriller that keeps you guessing.&” —Leo J. Maloney &“The excitement never stops . . . high adventure at its very best.&”—Gayle Lynds &“A page-turner with as much heart as brains.&” —Dana Haynes &“A fast-paced adventure that will take readers on a thrilling journey.&” —Diana Chambers &“Breathless entertainment.&” —Tim Tigner
Vigilante: Un thriller negro de la Serie Vigilante - Libro 1
by Claude BouchardMontreal, el largo, ardiente verano de 1996. En lo oscuro de la noche, moviéndose como la sombra de un espectro, un vigilante merodea las calles de la ciudad. Los objetivos de su conducta violenta, lo peor de lo peor: asesinos, pandilleros, violadores... Seis meses, dieciséis asesinatos y la agobiada policía está aún sin una sola pista, hasta que reciben un correo electrónico del mismo asesino. El teniente Dave McCall, a la cabeza de los Cuerpos Especiales para Homicidios Únicos, necesita ayuda para descifrar los secretos del insultante mensaje del asesino. Llama a un experto, Chris Barry, quien dirige una firma de seguridad especializada en comunicaciones computacionales. Juntos, McCall y Barry se lanzan en una sombría cruzada para rastrear a un hombre que asedia a los depredadores - una cruzada urgente para llevar a este asesino sin remordimientos a la justicia. Pero, ¿cuál justicia prevalecerá? ¿La de ellos, o la del Vigilante?
Vigilante: Um thriller policial da série Vigilante - Livro 1
by Claude BouchardUm Vigilante anda pelas sombrias ruas de Montreal, livrando-as de seus predadores enquanto a polícia atormentada corre contra o tempo para parar o implacável assassino antes que ele ataque novamente. Mas qual justiça, em última análise, irá prevalecerá: a deles ou a do Vigilante? Montreal. . . o longo e quente verão de 1996.. . . . . e no escuro da noite, movendo-se como um espectro sombrio, um Vigilante ronda as ruas da cidade. Os alvos de sua sangrenta fúria: o pior dos piores. Assassinos. Gangsters. Estupradores. Seis meses. Dezesseis assassinatos. A polícia atormentada ainda não tem ideia. . . . . . até o dia em que recebem um e-mail do próprio assassino. O tenente Dave McCall, chefe da Força-Tarefa Especial da Homicídios de Montreal, precisa de ajuda para desvendar os segredos da mensagem provocadora do assassino. Ele chama um especialista - Chris Barry, que administra uma empresa de segurança especializada em comunicações por computador. Juntos, McCall e Barry lançam uma missão sombria para rastrear um homem que ataca predadores - uma missão urgente para levar esse assassino implacável à justiça. Mas qual justiça prevalecerá: a deles...ou a do Vigilante?
Vigilante
by Kady CrossA brutally honest, uncompromising story about a teen girl who decides to take matters into her own hands It's senior year, and Hadley and her best friend, Magda, should be starting the year together. Instead, Magda is dead and Hadley is alone. Raped at a party the year before and humiliated, Magda was driven to take her own life and Hadley is forced to see her friend's attackers in the classroom every day. Devastated, enraged and needing an outlet for her grief, Hadley decides to get a little justice of her own. Donning a pink ski mask and fueled by anger, Hadley goes after each of the guys one by one, planning to strip them of their dignity and social status the way they did to Magda. As the legend of the pink-masked Vigilante begins to take on a life of its own, Hadley's revenge takes a turn for the dangerous. Could her need for vengeance lead her down a path she can't turn back from?
Vigilante (The Ryker Returns Thrillers)
by Rob SinclairFrom the author of The Red Cobra, a new thriller featuring a spy on a journey across Europe in search of a killer . . . James Ryker thought he&’d gotten the gangsters out of the Norwegian town of Blodstein, so when he hears of a wave of murders, it gets his attention. Then he discovers that an unidentified teenager has been found dead in Crete, and the description of the victim raises an alarm—could the boy be Henrik Svenson, who Ryker had once rescued in Blodstein? To get some answers, Ryker heads for Athens—and meets the seductive but duplicitous Eleni. Soon the search begins for a known associate of the elusive Eastern European drug kingpin known only as Jesper. But just as it looks like he&’s about to get a break in the case, Ryker finds himself in jail for murder. Someone is setting him up—and after two Russian agents visit him in prison, things take a turn he never expected . . . Praise for the bestselling novels of Rob Sinclair &“A real page-turner, impossible to put down.&” —Publishers Weekly &“A must read for fans of Lee Child and Robert Ludlum.&” —Chelle&’s Book Reviews
Vigilante Justice
by Jacquelin ThomasWith a ruthless killer out for revengeShe&’ll do anything to protect her child…Everleigh Taylor has worked tirelessly to build a safe life for her young daughter. But someone is targeting them to avenge her serial killer father&’s crimes. As she and Detective Declan Blanchet plunge back into a terrifying past, Declan&’s unwavering protection gives Everleigh hope for the future. But a merciless adversary will force them into an endgame no one can win…
Vigilante Nocturna
by John Reinhard DizonBreaking Bad se cruza con Batwoman en esta aventura llena de acción, del autor de best-sellers John Reinhard Dizon. Luego de la muerte de su padre, Sabrina Brooks, la heredera de Brooks Chemical Company, debe reacomodar toda su vida, pieza por pieza. Con acceso a archivos gubernamentales ultra-secretos y conocimientos de química, Sabrina confeccionará sus propias armas y se convertirá en la justiciera conocida como Nightcrawler. Con la ayuda del oficial Hoyt Wexford de la policía de Nueva York, Sabrina librará una batalla contra la pandilla de traficantes más peligrosa de la ciudad. Pero incluso con todos los recursos y el trabajo en equipo, ¿podrán derrotar a los malignos criminales de una vez y para siempre?
Vigilante Run
by Don PendletonThe hunt for a killer on a rampage of revenge in upstate New York leads Mack Bolan to a nest of criminals. A vigilante is targeting local meth-lab gangs doing business with white supremacists. But innocents are dying in the wake of one man's killing spree. That places him squarely in Bolan's gun sights. Trailing his quarry through chaos and death, Bolan exposes a new and far grimmer scenario -- a conspiracy involving local powerbrokers. The goal is an act of home-grown terror orchestrated by rogue sleeper cells of the Chinese government. There's a fine line between rough justice and cold-blooded murder -- something the Executioner understands all too well.
The Vigilantes (Badge of Honor #10)
by William E. Butterworth W.E.B. GriffinMurders are on the rise in Philadelphia-but no one seems to mind because the victims are all fugitives with histories of heinous sex crimes against women and children. Worse for Homicide Sergeant Matt Payne, the main suspect is leaving evidence for police to find. But when copycat killings start popping up due to vigilante groups dealing out their own justice, Payne must find out who's behind the chaos before the violence overtakes the city.
Viking Bay
by M. A. LawsonKay Hamilton, the beautiful, fearless, and audacious DEA agent who went rogue in Rosarito Beach, has paid the price for her subversive behavior. As Viking Bay begins, Kay has been fired by the DEA and needs a job to support herself and her teenage daughter. Kay moves to Washington D.C. and connects with the Callahan Group, a shadowy quasi-governmental agency with an enigmatic agenda. For her first mission, Kay is told only a few facts: that the U.S. government wants Sahid Khan, a provincial Afghan governor, to become the nation's next president, and that Khan's daughter Ara--a Western-educated former party girl--is her father's key political advisor. Kay Hamilton is the perfect undercover operative to learn Ara's secrets and sway her thinking in line with America's interests. But when things go horribly wrong at a clandestine meeting in Afghanistan, Kay emerges at the center of an international plot that makes her question those she loves, those she works for, and her own faith in justice. Suspenseful, lightning-quick, and endlessly entertaining, Viking Bay is the pitch-perfect new adventure in the Kay Hamilton series.
The Viking Claw
by Michael DahlFinn," he said, "Don't go in." What was his problem? After days of climbing and trudging through the snow, I wasn't going to turn around now. I pushed past Uncle Stoppard into the cave and then froze. The murky light from the mouth of the tunnel gleamed on something a few feet in front of me. Something white lay on the floor of the cave. Bones. Finn and his mystery-writer uncle head to Iceland in search of the Haunted City of Tquuli, where Finn's archaeologist parents were last seen before their odd disappearance eight years ago. Finn doesn't believe the creepy legends about the Haunted City and the ancient Vikings who lived there -- until a member of the rock-climbing expedition vanishes from inside a sleeping bag...one that was dangling a hundred feet from the base of an icy cliff! Then another climber disappears, leaving a trail of footprints that abruptly end in a Þeld of snow. Is it modern-day murder, or the revenge of phantom Viking warriors?
The Viking Funeral (Shane Scully #2)
by Stephen J. CannellDriving along the freeway, Shane Scully glances over and sees Jody Dean, his oldest friend and LAPD colleague, at the wheel of an adjacent car. Why is Scully so surprised? Because it's been two years since Jody committed suicide in the Rampart Division parking lot by blowing his brains out with a service revolver. Shane served as a pallbearer at the funeral. <P><P> What Scully will discover is that Jody and five other cops who are supposed to be dead are anything but; originally sent deep undercover to bust an extremely violent criminal network, they have become the LAPD's worst nightmare. Calling themselves the Vikings, they are rogue cops who know how the system works. In order to penetrate the group and set his cover, Scully is supposed to shoot his fiancée, Alexa. The setup goes awry and Shane finds himself looking down at his future wife's body. He is soon driven into the corridors of near-madness and into the bed of an extremely beautiful and utterly ruthless corporate seductress who threatens to destroy his soul.<P> Shane's desperate and deadly undercover journey takes him from the embrace of Alexa and his teenage son, Chooch, to the Caribbean island of Aruba--to the decadence of Columbia's opulent palaces and the desperation of its deadly streets. Sergeant Scully is driven to the psychological brink, his life in the hands of the most dangerous killer he's ever known-his closest childhood friend.
Viking Warrior Rising
by Asa Maria Bradley"Move over Highlanders...the Vikings are coming!"-Rebecca Zanetti, New York Times bestselling author of the Dark Protector seriesImmortal Vikings are among usLeif Skarsganger and his elite band of immortal warriors have been charged to protect humanity from the evil Norse god Loki. Under attack from Loki's minions, Leif is shocked to encounter a dark-haired beauty who fights like a warrior herself. Wounded and feverish, the Viking kisses her, inadvertently triggering an ancient Norse bond. But when Naya Brisbane breaks away and disappears before the bond is completed, Leif's warrior spirit goes berserk. If Leif doesn't find her fast, he's going to lose himself to permanent battle fury.But Naya doesn't want to be found...and he'll do anything to find her. Because they're both running out of time."Strong world-building, and a hero that will make you want a Viking of your very own!" -Paige Tyler, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the X-Ops and SWAT series
The Viking's Heart
by Jacqueline NavinBurdened by a dark and joyless past, Rosamund Clavier would not go willingly to the altar. Indeed, if her plans held true, she would not go at all. But fate intervened in the person of a near-legendary knight called Agravar, a Viking warrior determined to save her#151;from herself!A life of service to his chosen lord left Agravar little time for romance, courtly or otherwise-until he rescued the Lady Rosamund and his destiny was sealed. For he knew 'twould be this woman and no other. Forever.
A Vila dos Assassinos
by Faith Mortimer Thaiane Mendonça"A Vila dos Assassinos" introduz, Diana Rivers, escritora, às vezes atriz e investigadora amadora, note bem. Ainda que os romances de mistério e suspense de assassinato de Diana Rivers sejam uma série, eles podem ser lidos em qualquer ordem. Quando um grupo de teatro de estrangeiros se reúne para discutir sua próxima peça, um assassinato acontecerá. Um chantagista persegue essa pitoresca vila cipriota. O grupo está devastado por ciúmes, rivalidades, tensão sexual e negócios ilícitos. Em segredo, todos tentam encontrar soluções para seus problemas. Alguns acreditam que esta se encontra em um assassinato. Será que conseguirão encontrar o chantagista? Será que conseguirão encontrar o importante "livrinho negro" - uma crônica de todos os seus delitos? Um corpo é encontrado e Diana se transforma em detetive para desenhar uma lista de suspeitos. Depois de a polícia de envolver, um dos suspeitos é encontrado enforcado - é algum outro assassinato ou um suicídio? Ele realmente se enforcou? Uma visita a casa de um morador da vila descobre um antigo instrumento de assassinos. Essa poderia ser a arma do assassinato? É possível que o assassino more do coração da antes pacífica e idílica vila na montanha? Amor, ódio, assassinato e drama estão presentes nessa história clássica de detetive. Com uma longa lista de suspeitos, algumas viradas dramáticas e peixes com vinho tinto, o leitor é deixado para adivinhar até as cortinas do final. 17
The Villa: The Instant New York Times Bestseller
by Rachel HawkinsTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAs kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable, but their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives. So when Chess suggests a girls trip to Italy, Emily jumps at the chance to reconnect with her best friend.Villa Aestas in Orvieto is breath-taking, but it has a dark past: in 1974 it was rented by a notorious rockstar, who was joined by up-and-coming musician Pierce Sheldon and his girlfriend, Mari. By the end of the holiday Pierce is dead, and Mari goes on to write one of the greatest horror novels of all time.As Emily digs into the villa's history, she begins to think that Pierce's murder wasn't just a tale of sex, drugs, and rock & roll gone wrong, but something more sinister - and that there might be clues hidden in the now-iconic works that Mari left behind.Yet the closer that Emily gets to the truth, the more tension she feels developing between her and Chess. As secrets from the past come to light, equally dangerous betrayals from the present also emerge - and it begins to look like the villa will claim another victim before the summer ends.An enthralling tale of gothic suspense that will keep you reading late into the night, The Villa is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Alice Feeney and The House in the Pines, with the rock-and-roll glamour of Daisy and the Six.'"The White Lotus" vibes with a side of moody, gothic suspense elements? We'll take it' The Skimm'Clever and wickedly fun, The Villa is a moody labyrinth of a novel fortified by Hawkins's evident knowledge of Gothic conventions: missing manuscripts, debauched aristocrats, isolated locales... a spooky, intricate thriller' Washington Post'An engrossing tale about betrayal, sisterhood, and the power of telling your own story. Captivating!' People'A deliciously dark tale filled with twisted secrets, suspect loyalties, and deadly encounters. I tore through this haunting thrill ride at breakneck speed but hated to see it end... pitch-perfect' Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author'Fans of twisty, creepy, layered thrillers will revel in their suspenseful stay at The Villa' Bookpage(P) 2023 Macmillan Audio
The Villa: The Instant New York Times Bestseller
by Rachel HawkinsTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Gave me Taylor Jenkins Reid vibes and I loved it from start to finish... captivating' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Grabbed me by the heart and didn't let go! I was literally gasping with every twist' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Complex, suspenseful, creepy... perfect for those who love Ruth Ware or Lucy Foley' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'A phenomenal read that kept me up way past my bedtime' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Daisy Jones and The Six vibes... A fantastic summer read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review _______As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable, but their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives. So when Chess suggests a girls trip to Italy, Emily jumps at the chance to reconnect with her best friend.Villa Aestas in Orvieto is breathtaking, but it has a dark past: in 1974 it was rented by a notorious rockstar, who was joined by up-and-coming musician Pierce Sheldon and his girlfriend, Mari. By the end of the holiday Pierce is dead, and Mari goes on to write one of the greatest horror novels of all time.As Emily digs into the villa's history, she begins to think that Pierce's murder wasn't just a tale of sex, drugs, and rock & roll gone wrong, but something more sinister - and that there might be clues hidden in the now-iconic works that Mari left behind.Yet the closer that Emily gets to the truth, the more tension she feels developing between her and Chess. As secrets from the past come to light, equally dangerous betrayals from the present also emerge - and it begins to look like the villa will claim another victim before the summer ends.An enthralling tale of gothic suspense that will keep you reading late into the night, The Villa is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley, with the rock-and-roll glamour of Daisy Jones and the Six._______ Praise for The Villa'"The White Lotus" vibes with a side of moody, gothic suspense elements? We'll take it' The Skimm'Clever and wickedly fun, The Villa is a moody labyrinth of a novel fortified by Hawkins's evident knowledge of Gothic conventions: missing manuscripts, debauched aristocrats, isolated locales... a spooky, intricate thriller' Washington Post'An engrossing tale about betrayal, sisterhood, and the power of telling your own story. Captivating!' People'A deliciously dark tale filled with twisted secrets, suspect loyalties, and deadly encounters. I tore through this haunting thrill ride at breakneck speed but hated to see it end... pitch-perfect' Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author'Fans of twisty, creepy, layered thrillers will revel in their suspenseful stay at The Villa' Bookpage'Slick, twisty... a perfectly delicious read. I devoured it as fast as I could and wanted to read it again immediately. Buy one for yourself and another for your best friend because you'll want to talk about it for days' Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author
The Villa: A Novel
by Rachel HawkinsINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!"Hawkins weaves an engrossing tale about betrayal, sisterhood, and the power of telling your own story. Captivating!" ––People"Hawkins is the reigning queen of suspense." ––Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling authorThe bestselling author of The Wife Upstairs returns with a brilliant new gothic suspense set at an Italian villa with a dark history.As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable. But by their 30s, their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives. So when Chess suggests a girls trip to Italy, Emily jumps at the chance to reconnect with her best friend.Villa Aestas in Orvieto is a high-end holiday home now, but in 1974, it was known as Villa Rosato, and rented for the summer by a notorious rock star, Noel Gordon. In an attempt to reignite his creative spark, Noel invites up-and-coming musician, Pierce Sheldon to join him, as well as Pierce’s girlfriend, Mari, and her stepsister, Lara. But he also sets in motion a chain of events that leads to Mari writing one of the greatest horror novels of all time, Lara composing a platinum album––and ends in Pierce’s brutal murder.As Emily digs into the villa’s complicated history, she begins to think there might be more to the story of that fateful summer in 1974. That perhaps Pierce’s murder wasn’t just a tale of sex, drugs, and rock & roll gone wrong, but that something more sinister might have occurred––and that there might be clues hidden in the now-iconic works that Mari and Lara left behind.Yet the closer that Emily gets to the truth, the more tension she feels developing between her and Chess. As secrets from the past come to light, equally dangerous betrayals from the present also emerge––and it begins to look like the villa will claim another victim before the summer ends.Inspired by Fleetwood Mac, the Manson murders, and the infamous summer Percy and Mary Shelley spent with Lord Byron at a Lake Geneva castle––the birthplace of Frankenstein––The Villa welcomes you into its deadly legacy.