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What My Sister Knew
by Nina LaurinA psychological suspense novel that is "a mind-bending ride. Just when you think you've discovered the truth, a new secret is revealed." (Wendy Walker, author of All Is Not Forgotten). "...currently wanted by the police. If you know anything about the suspect's whereabouts, please call..."I look up at the TV screen, and my twin brother's face is splashed across it, life-size. It's a shock that makes my breath catch. This is my brother as an adult, my brother who I last saw fifteen years ago after the fire that killed our parents, covered in soot, clutching a lighter in his hand, his knuckles stark white against the dirt and ash. Everyone always said he'd grow up to be a heartbreaker. But his face has gone gaunt instead. The stubble on his cheeks and chin is patchy, and his eyes look dull and dark. My first thought is that it's not him. Not my beautiful brother, the golden boy who everyone loved. Yet, deep down, I've always known this would eventually happen. What did you do this time, Eli? What the hell did you do?
What Not to Wear to a Graveyard (A Resale Boutique Mystery)
by Debra SennefelderAfter trading her Manhattan digs for her upstate hometown, fashionista Kelly Quinn has big plans for her grandmother&’s consignment shop. But this All Hallow&’s Eve someone is already dressed to kill . . . A socialite&’s missing dog has made front page news in Lucky Cove—complete with a hefty reward. But between renovating the consignment shop, planning her costume for a 1970s themed Halloween party, and scouting a location for a fashion shoot, Kelly doesn&’t have time to search. Yet a visit to the local colonial-era cemetery—ideal for the moody atmosphere she&’s after—soon turns up the precious pooch. Kelly&’s looking forward to collecting the check—until she makes a gruesome discovery in an abandoned farmhouse: The dog&’s owner, stabbed through the heart. Kelly can&’t help wondering why Constance Lane was traipsing around the farmhouse in stilettos. But as Kelly gets decked out in a vintage disco caftan, that isn&’t the only fashion misstatement spooking her. Hidden in the dead woman&’s past is a secret that could be the motive for the murder. And as the Halloween party gets started, even a menacing clown and a threatening bearded lady can&’t keep Kelly from trick or treating for the truth—even if it means her last dance . . .
What Now, King Lear
by Alistair BoyleUnenthusiastic real estate dealer and moonlighting P.I. Gil Yates gets a new client, a fine-looking but faux blonde whose third (and richest) husband has dropped dead of unnatural causes-leaving a fortune for his heirs to battle over. There's a caveat, though. In the case of his "untimely" death, nobody gets anything until the killer is caught. The grieving widow insists her dead husband's nasty offspring did daddy in, but Yates isn't sure anybody is squeaky clean in this travesty of a family unit. The Texas billionaire's three daughters each have husbands with dangerous hobbies, and a greedy glint to their eyes. But Yates, when not engaging in his own marital martyrdom or sucking up to his boss (his father-in-law), relentlessly digs into the sordid mess with the intention of staying alive at least long enough to get paid.
What of Terry Conniston?
by Brian GarfieldA lawyer tracks a gang of amateur kidnappers across the southwestern desertBy the time Carl Oakley gets to Soledad, the town is an empty shell. But the lawyer isn't looking for the city; he wants to find Terry Conniston. A tire track proves that her sports car passed through not long ago, but Carl doubts Terry was driving. Likely it was Floyd Rymer behind the wheel. With his brother and two other drug-addled thugs, Floyd fronts a second-rate jazz combo whose chief accomplishment, up until now, was a string of steady gigs in fleabag venues up and down the West Coast. Eighteen hours ago, he and his band graduated to kidnapping. In exchange for Terry, the musicians demand a half million dollars. Some would pay the money; some would call the FBI. Carl Oakley goes hunting. If Terry Conniston is going to die, Carl wants to pull the trigger.
What Price Love? (Cynster Series #14)
by Stephanie LaurensEnter the unforgettable world of New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens, creator of the phenomenal Cynster family. This amazing clan -- and their friends -- is a bold, powerful group of men who let nothing stand in their way when it comes to matters of the heart. And in this, Stephanie Laurens's newest novel, a passionate man and a daring woman confront the ultimate question. . . . What Price Love? There is nothing more fascinating than a darkly handsome rake, especially one as controlled and elusive as Dillon Caxton, protégé of Demon Cynster. Despite his dangerous air, Dillon is a man of sterling reputation, but it wasn't always so. Years ago, an illicit scheme turned into a nefarious swindle, and only the help of his cousin, Felicity, and her husband, Demon, saved Dillon from ruin. Now impeccably honest, he guards his hard-won reputation and is the Keeper of the Register of all racing horses in England. His standing and aloofness make Dillon undeniably desirable to young ladies, but despite all the lures thrown his way, he remains uninterested -- his attention unfixed. Until "Miss Priscilla Dalling" erupts into his life. A stunning beauty, she affects Dillon as no other ever has, but what fascinates him even more is that this tempting young lady is clearly desperate, and equally clearly lying about wanting to see the Register to fulfill the whim of an eccentric aunt. Lady Priscilla Dalloway will do anything to see what's in the Register -- even lie! Her twin brother, Russell, who had fought with their father and left the family home to work with the finest racehorses, has disappeared. Pris knows that clues to his whereabouts can be found in the tome Dillon Caxton refuses to let her see. She unleashes her feminine wiles on Dillon -- to no avail. But Dillon is now determined to learn the truth behind her quest. Exploiting the powerful attraction that flares between them, he succeeds in convincing Pris to tell him all, to trust him with her twin's life. Together, Dillon and Pris locate Rus, only to discover that his life is being threatened by the perpetrators of a massive betting swindle. The time is ripe for Dillon to repay old debts by helping another as he himself was helped. Assisted by Demon, Felicity, and Barnaby Adair, Dillon and Pris embark on a journey riddled with danger -- and undeniable passion -- as they seek to overturn the swindle and expose Rus's deadly enemies. And along the way they discover the answer to that age-old question: What price love?
What Really Happened (The Mike Shayne Mysteries #22)
by Brett HallidayA mysterious woman draws Mike Shayne into a twisted murder plot The call comes just as Mike Shayne is pouring a much-needed cognac. A gangster's voice warns, "Stay away from Wanda Weatherby." Simple enough--except that Shayne has never heard of any woman by that name. A few minutes later, he receives another call, from a woman desperately worried about Wanda Weatherby. A third call then comes in from the woman herself: Wanda Weatherby begs Mike Shayne to save her life. He drives to her apartment, hoping that she'll be able to explain just what is going on, but he's too late. Wanda Weatherby is dead. Just who she was, and why every criminal in Miami seemed to know her name, will take some figuring out. By the time he's done with this mystery, Mike Shayne will wish he had never picked up the phone.
What Really Happened to Humpty?: From The Files Of A Hard-boiled Detective (Nursery-Rhyme Mysteries)
by Jeanie Franz RansomA scrambled mess . . .Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. Or--as his brother Detective Joe Dumpty thinks--was he pushed? This case isn't all it's cracked up to be. Suspects are plenty (as are the puns) in this scrambled story of nursery rhyme noir. Was it Little Miss Muffet? There's something not right about her tuffet. Or could it have been Chicken Little, who's always been a little cagey? Or was it the Big Bad Wolf, who's got a rap sheet as long as a moonless night? Joe's on the beat and determined to find the truth.Readers of all ages will delight in the word play and hilarious illustrations in this mystery of what really happened to Humpty Dumpty on that fateful day.
What Remains
by Wendy Walker'Perfectly plotted and beautifully written, I was gripped from the first page' - ALICE FEENEYSHE SAVED HIS LIFE. NOW HE'LL NEVER LET HER GO.Detective Elise Sutton is drawn to cold cases. Each crime is a puzzle to solve, pulled from the past. Elise looks for cracks in the surface and has become an expert on how murderers slip up and give themselves away. She has dedicated her life to creating a sense of order, at work with her ex-marine partner; at home with her husband and two young daughters; and within, battling her own demons. Elise has everything under control. Until one afternoon, when she walks into a department store and is forced to make a terrible choice: to save one life, she will have to take another.Steeped in guilt, and on a leave of absence from work, she's numb, even to her husband and daughters, until she connects with Wade Austin, the tall man whose life she saved. But Elise soon realizes that he isn't who he says he is. In fact, Wade Austin isn't even his real name. The tall man is a ghost, one who will set off a terrifying game of cat and mouse, threatening Elise and the people she loves most.
What Remains of Heaven: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery (Sebastian St. #5)
by C. S. HarrisLondon 1812. When the controversial reform-minded Bishop of London is found bludgeoned to death in an ancient crypt beside the corpse of an unidentified man murdered decades before, Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, reluctantly agrees to investigate.<P><P> As his search for the killer leads him from the back alleys of Smithfield to the power corridors of Whitehall, Sebastian must confront the well-guarded secrets of his own family's past-and a devastating truth that could ultimately force him to question who-and what-he really is.
What Remains of Her: A Novel
by Eric RickstadA recluse believes he’s found the reincarnation of his missing daughter in this thriller by the New York Times–bestselling author of The Silent Girls.“Chilling and heartbreaking. A twisty, diabolical read.” —Peter Swanson, author of All the Beautiful LiesI won’t say a word. Cross my heart and hope to die . . .Jonah Baum, a professor of poetry at a local college in Vermont, sees his ordinary life come tumbling down when his wife and young daughter vanish from their home. No evidence of a kidnapping. No sign of murder. No proof that Rebecca didn’t simply abandon her marriage. Just Sally’s crude and chilling drawings, Jonah’s little lies, and the sheriff’s nagging fears that nothing is what it seems.For Sally’s best friend, Lucinda, it’s something else. She trusts Sally not to just disappear, not after they’ve shared so many secrets—especially about the woods and what they saw there. But she’ll never tell. No one would believe her anyway.As the search for Rebecca and Sally intensifies, and as suspicion falls on Jonah, the disappearances become more relentlessly haunting than anyone can imagine. Because what’s seen in the light of day is not nearly as terrifying as what remains hidden in the dark . . .“Rickstad’s best novel yet. With shrewd and crafty skill he spins one taut and chilling psychological ride.” —J. D. Barker, internationally bestselling author of The Fifth to Die“A dark, disturbing, and utterly immersive thriller set in rural Vermont that will—trust me—take over your life. I was a hundred pages in before I even looked up. Frightening and fantastic.” —Catherine Ryan Howard, USA Today bestselling author of The Liar’s Girl
What Remains of Me: A Novel
by Alison GaylinOn June 28, 1980, Kelly Michelle Lund shoots and kills Oscar-nominated director John McFadden at a party in his home. For years, speculation swirls over the enigmatic seventeen-year-old’s motives. Convicted of the murder, she loses her youth and her freedom—but keeps her secrets to herself.<P> Thirty years later—and five years after her release from prison—the past has come back to haunt Kelly. Her father-in-law, movie legend Sterling Marshall, is found in a pool of blood in his home in the Hollywood Hills—dead from a shot to the head, just like his old friend John McFadden.<P> Once again, Kelly is suspected of the high-profile murder. But this time, she’s got some unexpected allies who believe she’s innocent of both killings. But is she?
What Remains of Teague House: A Mystery
by Stacy Johns"This mystery is impossible to put down." — Edgar-nominated author Jess LoureyFor readers of Megan Collins with the taut character study of Angie Kim comes a searing mystery that follows three siblings as they reckon with the darkness hidden within their family after multiple graves are discovered behind their childhood home.All families are complicated. But not all families have bodies buried in their backyard.One put there just that week... When the Rawlins family matriarch unexpectedly passes, all three adult children rush home. What they find is a house bursting with grief, dark memories surfacing around each corner, and multiple bodies buried deep in the woods. The Rawlins want to believe the discovery points to a crime long past. But one of the graves behind Teague House is fresh, the earth disturbed just that week—and its inhabitant a local woman they all knew. Is the youngest Rawlins sibling with something to hide somehow involved in her murder? Is his sister experiencing false memories of her late father digging near the graves? And why is the Rawlins aunt in such a rush to leave town after her sister's funeral? Enter private detective Maddie Reed, who has her own reasons for being curious about the bodies buried behind Teague House. Maddie sets out to unmask a killer. One she may have been hunting all her life.
What Rose Forgot: A Novel
by Nevada BarrWHAT SHE FORGOT IS FRIGHTENING. Rose Dennis wakes up in a hospital gown, her brain in a fog. With no memory of how she ended up at this unknown medical facility, Rose is sure that something is very wrong. When she overhears one of the administrators saying about her that she's "not making it through the week," Rose is convinced that if she's to survive, she has to stop taking her medication. Becoming more and more lucid, she devises a plan of escape. WHAT SHE REMEMBERS IS DEADLY. The only problem for Rose now is: how does she convince anyone that what she’s experienced is true? With her memory shaky, how can she even trust herself? Enlisting the help of her computer-hacker sister and her teenage granddaughter, Rose begins to piece together fragments of her life. But any lingering doubt that she’s in real danger is erased when a stranger starts showing up at her now-abandoned house, determined to get rid of Rose once and for all.
What Rose Forgot: A Novel
by Nevada Barr* POPSUGAR's "New Thrillers That Should Be on Your Radar This Year"* Women.com's "12 New September Books Worth Canceling Plans For"In New York Times bestselling author Nevada Barr's gripping standalone, a grandmother in her sixties emerges from a mental fog to find she's trapped in her worst nightmare Rose Dennis wakes up in a hospital gown, her brain in a fog, only to discover that she's been committed to an Alzheimer's Unit in a nursing home. With no memory of how she ended up in this position, Rose is sure that something is very wrong. When she overhears one of the administrators saying about her that she's "not making it through the week," Rose is convinced that if she's to survive, she has to get out of the nursing home. She avoids taking her medication, putting on a show for the aides, then stages her escape.The only problem is—how does she convince anyone that she's not actually demented? Her relatives were the ones to commit her, all the legal papers were drawn up, the authorities are on the side of the nursing home, and even she isn't sure she sounds completely sane. But any lingering doubt Rose herself might have had is erased when a would-be killer shows up in her house in the middle of the night. Now Rose knows that someone is determined to get rid of her. With the help of her computer hacker/recluse sister Marion, thirteen-year old granddaughter Mel, and Mel's friend Royal, Rose begins to gather her strength and fight back—to find out who is after her and take back control of her own life. But someone out there is still determined to kill Rose, and they're holding all the cards.
What Sarah Saw (Without a Trace #1)
by Margaret DaleyA missing persons case—and its three-year-old witness—reunites a former couple in the first romantic suspense thriller in the Without a Trace series.The only witness when a single mother mysteriously vanishes? Her three-year-old daughter. FBI agent Sam Pierce needs to question little Sarah. Yet child psychologist Jocelyn Gold will barely let him near the girl. Or herself. The tragic conclusion to a kidnapping case broke Sam and Jocelyn apart years before, and their hearts still haven’t healed. But for the child’s sake—and her mother’s—they must join forces to uncover just what Sarah saw.
What She Can't See: Romance Psychological Suspense (Zebra Romantic Suspense Ser.)
by Hunter Morgan"Hunter Morgan is at the top of her game with WHAT SHE CAN'T SEE as she joins two opposite people . . . who clash and bash as they search for a horrible serial killer." ~Suzanne Coleburn, Reader to Reader/The Belles & Beaux of Romance-- Maryland, 2005 --A Killer Without Mercy . . .The victims are all young and beautiful—the best and the brightest. That’s why they must die. That’s why they are added to a twisted killer’s private collection in a morbid search for perfection. But perfection is hard to attain.A Game Without Rules . . .FBI Agent M.K. Shaughnessy’s gut tells her that the recent deaths at Chesapeake Bay College are far from accidents. But a mere hunch isn't enough to convince her stubborn new partner, veteran agent Adam Thomas, that a serial killer is at work. What they need is solid evidence—the kind that comes with the next dead body.A Nightmare Without End . . .Immersing herself in the murders, matching wits with the cold-blooded psychopath, M.K. is certain she's overlooking a crucial connection she’s too close to see. And it's going to cost her. For the killer’s gruesomely macabre project grows more shocking by the day, the collection demanding a finishing touch . . . a trophy more precious than anything that has come before.From The Publisher: Hunter Morgan creates chilling suspense with romantic elements in small town settings. Fans of Melinda Leigh, Loreth Anne White, Skye Jordan as well as Mary Burton will enjoy this and other Hunter Morgan romantic suspense stories.Other Titles By Hunter Morgan:She'll Never TellShe'll Never LiveShe'll Never KnowWhat She Can't SeeUnspoken FearAre You Scared YetDon't Turn Around
What She Can't See
by Hunter MorganA KILLER WITHOUT MERCY The victims are all young and beautiful-the best and brightest.That's why they have to die.That's why they have to be added to a twisted killer's private collection until perfection can be reached. But perfection is so hard to attain... A GAME WITHOUT RULES FBI Agent M.K. Shaughnessy's gut tells her that the recent deaths at Chesapeake Bay College are far from accidents. She suspects they're the work of a serial slayer whose grisly work has only just begun. But a mere hunch won't be enough to convince her stubborn new partner, veteran agent Adam Thomas. What they need is solid evidence-the kind that will only turn up with the next dead body. A NIGHTMARE WITHOUT END Now, as M.K. immerses herself in the murders, matching wits with a cold-blooded psychopath, she senses there's something familiar about the pattern, some crucial connection she's overlooked because she's just too close to see it. And that may cost her. For the killer's gruesomely macabre project is growing more shocking by the day, and the collection requires a finishing touch...a trophy more precious than anything that has come before....
What She Did: A gripping thriller with a breathtaking twist!
by Karen ColeWhat would you do to protect the ones you love?Single-mother Emma is at her limit, with two children to look after, a demanding job and an ex-husband who doesn't pull his weight.Mostly she manages, but when her teenage son, Jack, calls her in the middle of the night saying that he needs help, her life is thrown into chaos. She finds him in a state of panic. His ex-girlfriend, Zoe, is lying on the floor, dead. They'd been at a party, drinking too much and taking drugs, and Jack has no memory of how they got there.Emma's instinct is to protect her son at all costs, so she helps him hide Zoe's body. But can she handle keeping their secret, or will it break her?******************************What readers are saying about Karen Cole'Absolutely amazing!' 5* Reader Review'Great storyline and suspense' 5* Reader Review'One of my go to authors' 5* Reader Review'I am a huge fan' 5* Reader Review'Gripping. Can't wait to read another' 5* Reader Review
What She Did: A gripping thriller with a breathtaking twist!
by Karen ColeWhat would you do to protect the ones you love?Single-mother Emma is at her limit, with two children to look after, a demanding job and an ex-husband who doesn't pull his weight.Mostly she manages, but when her teenage son, Jack, calls her in the middle of the night saying that he needs help, her life is thrown into chaos. She finds him in a state of panic. His ex-girlfriend, Zoe, is lying on the floor, dead. They'd been at a party, drinking too much and taking drugs, and Jack has no memory of how they got there.Emma's instinct is to protect her son at all costs, so she helps him hide Zoe's body. But can she handle keeping their secret, or will it break her?******************************What readers are saying about Karen Cole'Absolutely amazing!' 5* Reader Review'Great storyline and suspense' 5* Reader Review'One of my go to authors' 5* Reader Review'I am a huge fan' 5* Reader Review'Gripping. Can't wait to read another' 5* Reader Review
What She Did (Rushing Creek Crime Spree #4)
by Barb HanDoes someone want her frightened…or dead?Someone is terrorizing Chelsea McGregor and her daughter. But who? Her husband disappeared years ago. The only other suspect is a former boss who couldn’t respect boundaries—a far cry from attempted murder. Texas rancher Nate Kent vows to help the single mom. But can she trust an outsider to keep her family safe?
What She Doesn't Know
by Beverly BartonIt's been 20 years since Jolie Royale witnessed the brutal crime that left her mother, her aunt, and her aunt's lover dead, and Jolie critically wounded. Ruled a murder-suicide, the case was closed, although rumors of the murderer's true identity abounded. Now, Jolie is coming home with mixed feelings about her father's funeral. Those feelings turn to dread when the case is reopened--and it becomes clear the killer is still on the loose. Contains adult scenes
What She Doesn't Know (If Only She Knew Mystery Series #4)
by Pamela CraneYOUR FAVORITE SAVVY SLEUTHS ARE BACK, AND NOTHING CAN PREPARE THEM FOR THE TWIST THAT'S COMING! When her estranged husband shows up on her doorstep, Ginger Mallowan thinks she’s finally getting her happily ever after…until he disappears again and new a threat surfaces. Rick Mallowan had never been the type of father to play catch with his sons. Or the kind of husband to stick around. But when he shows up begging for another chance to win Ginger’s long-retired heart, she can’t deny her first love. He's proven he’s a changed man, and it feels like a dream come true. But a nightmare begins when he vanishes and someone takes revenge out on Ginger and her friends. Unlike Rick's previous disappearing acts, this time he leaves behind a trail of terrifying clues: Cryptic notes exposing secrets that put a target on her back. Bullets aimed at her in a deadly warning. Someone close to her abducted without a trace. Despite the missing years and unanswered questions, nothing can scare Ginger--or her sleuthing sidekick Tara and Deaf daughter-in-law Sloane--away from digging into the past to catch a killer…even if it costs Ginger's heart breaking all over again. As the search dredges up traumatic memories along with shocking clues from the 1970s, will flower power be enough to uncover The Who behind the deaths? While the truth might be dangerous, what she doesn’t know might kill her. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING... "Five gripping stars for the mind-blowing twist and unforgettable cast!" (Redhead Reviews) “This murder-solving trio will grip you! Meet Sloane, a Deaf Insta-famous party planner with a knack for finding evidence. Ginger, an eccentric grandma unafraid to speak her mind. And Tara, a horse rescuer who attracts trouble and fights for the truth. You'll laugh until you pee your pants, stay up past your bedtime, and be hooked until the twist has you reeling!” (reader review) "A witty cozy murder mystery perfect for fans of Nita Prose's The Maid, Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum Series, and The Thursday Murder Club. Unlike anything you've read, it's guaranteed to keep you on your toes until the twisty end!" (Literary Lover Reviews)
What She Doesn't Know
by Tina WainscottWHAT SHE DOESN'T KNOW CAN HURT HER. On the brink of falling for a man she met on the Internet, Dr. Rita Brooks naively assumes Brian LaPorte is everything he says he is ... and all that she's hoped for. But before she can come face to face with him, Rita is nearly killed in a horrific accident. Or was it an accident at all? WHAT SHE DOESN'T KNOW ... CAN KILL HER. Emerging at last from a disturbing, vision-plagued coma, Rita is confronted by a stranger who is convinced she knows more than she's telling about her own past-and his brother's. Cryptic e-mail records have led Christopher LaPorte to Rita while Brian lies near death in New Orleans from a suicide attempt. Or was it? Desperate to unlock her own muddled memories as well as Brian's secrets, Rita returns with Christopher to New Orleans. There, amidst the chaotic revelry of Mardi Gras, she is plunged into a bizarre masquerade where elaborate masks cleverly conceal familiar faces-as well as murderous intent. ...
What She Forgot
by Amanda StevensA woman will do anything to remember her identity in this beloved story by Amanda Stevens, which was originally published as The Second Mrs. Malone by Harlequin Intrigue in 1997.A woman was found wandering down a street in the middle of the night, covered in blood - not her own. She knew her name was Andrea, but not what had happened to the man whose wedding band she wore. Or why the family she was supposed to belong to hated her so much.The only shelter she’d found in the nightmare days was Sergeant Troy Stoner, the policeman assigned to her case. But how could Troy trust - or love - her, when she didn’t know the answer to the most important question of all: was she victim - or villainess?
What She Found in the Woods
by Josephine AngeliniFor readers of psychological thriller books and wilderness survival stories, a gripping thriller about Magda who's desperate to get over a scandal at her New York private school. Fans of We Were Liars and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder will find themselves swept up in What She Found in the Woods!This is Magda's last chance. Recovering from a scandal at her elite New York City private school that threw life into a tailspin, she is shipped off to live with her grandparents in the Pacific Northwest for the summer.Medicated and uninspired, Magda spends her days in a fog wandering the forest behind the house. But then she stumbles upon Bo. He's wild and free, and he can see the real her. Magda starts believing she might be able to move on from her past and feel something again. But there's more to this sleepy town than she thought. And what Magda finds in the woods near Bo's forest home is the beginning of a whole new nightmare...Perfect for those looking for: Mental health books for teens An engaging mystery with an unreliable narrator Young adult thriller books A novel to keep you on your toes if a teen killer is out in the woods Suspense books