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Vanish in an Instant
by Margaret MillarIn this classic noir tale of blurred guilt and flawed innocence, a cynical lawyer uncovers the desperate lives of a group connected only by a gruesome murder. Eric Meecham is not an optimistic sort. An old-before-his-time lawyer, scratching out a living in courts and jail houses, he is no stranger to desperate cases and has little faith in anything or anyone. But his brand of existential nihilism isn't without curiosity, and when he gets a chance to represent a local society woman who's been arrested for murder under very scandalous circumstances, well, even he can't help but be engaged. Cold, austere, and used to having her way, Mrs. Hamilton is more than a little upset at having to travel 40 miles west of Detroit, in the dead of winter, to the small city of Arbana. But her careless daughter Virginia has landed herself in trouble again and Mrs. Hamilton will do anything to keep the family name out of a scandal. But she little understands the gravity of her daughter's arrest. Virginia was found drunk and underclad in the midst of a white-out snow storm. She was also covered in blood. In a cottage not too far away a married man, father of two, lay brutally stabbed to death. Earl Loftus is the definition of a hard luck case. Broke and terminally ill, Earl's life has been one tragedy after another. But the spark of a thoughtful intellect still gleams in his eyes and when Loftus comes forward to confess to the crime that Virginia is accused of, Eric Meecham is instantly skeptical. Could a man like Loftus actually commit such an act? The more Meecham interviews Loftus, the less he thinks it's possible.
Vanish: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel (Rizzoli and Isles #5)
by Tess GerritsenA blessed event becomes a nightmare for pregnant homicide detective Jane Rizzoli when she finds herself on the wrong side of a hostage crisis in this timely and relentless new thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Body Double.A nameless, beautiful woman appears to be just another corpse in the morgue. An apparent suicide, she lies on a gurney, awaiting the dissecting scalpel of medical examiner Maura Isles. But when Maura unzips the body bag and looks down at the body, she gets the fright of her life. The corpse opens its eyes. Very much alive, the woman is rushed to the hospital, where with shockingly cool precision, she murders a security guard and seizes hostages . . . one of them a pregnant patient, Jane Rizzoli. Who is this violent, desperate soul, and what does she want? As the tense hours tick by, Maura joins forces with Jane's husband, FBI agent Gabriel Dean, to track down the mysterious killer's identity. When federal agents suddenly appear on the scene, Maura and Gabriel realize that they are dealing with a case that goes far deeper than just an ordinary hostage crisis. Only Jane, trapped with the armed madwoman, holds the key to the mystery. And only she can solve it-if she survives the night.From the Hardcover edition.
Vanished
by James DelargyFrom the groundbreaking author of 55 comes an extraordinary new thriller... The Kane family, Lorcan, Naiyana and their young son, relocate from Perth to Kallayee, an abandoned mining town in the Great Victoria Desert to start over again, free from their chequered past. The town seems like the perfect getaway: Peaceful. Quiet. Remote. Somewhere they won&’t be found. But life in Kallayee isn&’t quite as straightforward as they hope. There are noises in the earth, mysterious shadows and tracks in the dust as if the town is coming back to life. But the family can&’t leave. No one can talk sense into them. And now, no one can talk to them at all. They&’ve simply vanished. Now it's up to Detective Emmaline Taylor to find them… before it&’s too late. ** Praise for Vanished ** &‘Delargy manages to turn the wide-open deserted Outback into something intensely claustrophobic and chilling&’ Russ Thomas &‘Intense, insightful and impossible to put down, Vanished is a gripping tale of greed and betrayal, burning with tension under a harsh Australian sun&’ Caz Frear 'Powered through this in two sittings. Vanished ratchets up the tension page after page, playing out in a perfect isolated setting with such a claustrophobic feel, and so vividly painted you could step right in' Rob Scragg 'There is menace on every page of this atmospheric thriller. An abandoned mining town in the Australian outback is the desolate - almost surreal - backdrop to a tale of a disintegrating family. Perfect for fans of The Dry' Jo Furniss, author of the Amazon Charts best-seller All The Little Children ** Praise for 55 ** &‘A pulse-pounding psycho-thriller . . . splendidly-engineered plot and a masterly sense of pace allied to a haunting background make for a powerful debut&’ Crime Time &‘A clever concept for this fast-moving debut, fleshed out with a sympathetic hero haunted by grim memories&’ Sunday Times Crime Club &‘Brilliantly atmospheric…with a sense of menace that pervades every page. Even more impressive than 55&’ Kate Rhodes 'Fabulously atmospheric, a splendid slice of outback noir for fans of Jane Harper. The intricately woven plot sucks you into a hostile world and keeps you sweating until the final page' Adam Southward 'A gripping race through the bleak Australian outback to find a missing family: Vanished captivated and intrigued me from page one' Louisa De Lange 'If you liked the Dry you will like this' 'I enjoy a good psychological thriller and this was up there with the best' &‘I loved this book from start to finish . . . the ending is still on my mind today&’ &‘A real page-turner. Gets a grip on you from the start. Best book I&’ve read in years!&’ &‘I found it impossible to tear myself away from this small, isolated community as they stumbled into a territory more hostile and unpredictable than any place on earth. LOVED IT&’
Vanished
by James DelargyFrom the groundbreaking author of 55 comes an extraordinary new thriller... Lorcan and Naiyana are desperate to move their young family far away from the hustle and bustle of modern city life.The abandoned town of Kallayee seems like the perfect getaway: no one has lived there for decades. It will be peaceful. Quiet. Secure.But life in Kallayee isn&’t quite as straightforward as they hope. Lights flicker at night. Car tracks appear in the dust even when the family hasn&’t driven anywhere. And six-year-old Dylan is certain he can hear strange sounds.Lorcan and Naiyana refuse to leave. No one can talk sense into them.And now, no one can talk to them at all.They&’ve simply vanished.Praise so far for Vanished: &‘Delargy manages to turn the wide-open deserted Outback into something intensely claustrophobic and chilling&’ Russ Thomas * * * Readers love 55 by James Delargy* * * &‘A pulse-pounding psycho-thriller . . . splendidly-engineered plot and a masterly sense of pace allied to a haunting background make for a powerful debut&’ Crime Time &‘A clever concept for this fast-moving debut, fleshed out with a sympathetic hero haunted by grim memories&’ Sunday Times Crime Club &‘Brilliantly atmospheric…with a sense of menace that pervades every page. Even more impressive than 55&’ Kate Rhodes 'Fabulously atmospheric, a splendid slice of outback noir for fans of Jane Harper. The intricately woven plot sucks you into a hostile world and keeps you sweating until the final page' Adam Southward 'A gripping race through the bleak Australian outback to find a missing family: Vanished captivated and intrigued me from page one' Louisa De Lange 'If you liked the Dry you will like this' 'I enjoy a good psychological thriller and this was up there with the best' &‘I loved this book from start to finish . . . the ending is still on my mind today&’ &‘A real page-turner. Gets a grip on you from the start. Best book I&’ve read in years!&’ &‘I found it impossible to tear myself away from this small, isolated community as they stumbled into a territory more hostile and unpredictable than any place on earth. LOVED IT&’
Vanished
by Jordan GrayThe annual seafaring days celebrations in Blackpool, England, make for lively crowds, colorful costumes--and a perfect cover for murder. After a local troublemaker is found stabbed to death, Michael and Molly Graham can't help but be pulled into the mystery. Original.
Vanished
by Karen RobardsSeven years ago, Sarah Mason's five-year-old daughter vanished during an outing at a park in Beaufort, South Carolina. Despite a frantic search, little Lexie was never found, and Sarah was left to pick up the pieces of her shattered life and go on the best she could. Then, one hot August night, Sarah comes home to hear the phone ringing. When she picks it up, a child's terrified voice whispers, "Mommy, help, come and get me . . . " The call is cut off, but not before Sarah's heart goes into overdrive: she is sure the voice belonged to Lexie. Five-year-old Lexie. Though seven years have passed, she sounds exactly the same. Frantic, Sarah turns to the police, the FBI, and her co-workers at the County Prosecutor's office, none of whom takes the call seriously. The only person she can count on to help her is Jake Hogan, her closest friend in the world, the man who has provided a strong shoulder for her to lean on throughout the long search. A former FBI agent, Jake is now a P. I. , and though he is skeptical about the authenticity of the call, the attraction he feels for Sarah pushes him to help her. He is convinced someone is deliberately tormenting the grief-stricken mother. Their long friendship explodes into a romance as they try to figure out who, and why - and what happened to Lexie. When the torment escalates to murder, Jake is the only one who can keep Sarah safe. Together, they are caught up in a nightmare search for Lexie that just might end with Sarah's death.
Vanished
by Margaret DaleyAs a detective in Chicago, J. T. Logan had put away a lot of criminals--and had made a lot of enemies. However, the last thing the widowed father and current small-town sheriff expected was crime in his own backyard. Until his young daughter was kidnapped. FBI agent Madison Spencer found herself working with J. T. again, on a case painfully different from their previous one. She could only watch as he struggled to remain coldly professional while his heart was in anguish. And what of her own heart? Romance should be the furthest thing from their minds. All she could do was hope--and pray--for them all.
Vanished (A Samantha Starr Thriller #5)
by S. L. MenearSamantha Starr races the clock to decipher a riddle and ransom the man she loves in Vanished, a heart-pounding adventure from S.L. Menear-- Egypt, Present Day --When Special Air Service Captain Ross Sinclair is taken prisoner by Lord Edgar Sweetwater, it's up to airline pilot Samantha Starr to rescue him. But the price of Ross’s freedom is the Blue Dragon Diamond, lost in Africa thousands of years ago.Aided by an Atlantis artifact, Samantha and her makeshift team race the clock to locate the enormous diamond and trade it for the man who owns Sam’s heart.But the diamond Sam seeks is no ordinary gem, it's not even an extraordinary gem...it’s proof of a power beyond anything the modern world can imagine.Publisher's Note: As a retired airline pilot with U.S. Airways, S.L. Menear brings unparalleled realism and authenticity to this action-packed thriller with fantasy elements. Witten without vulgarity and explicit sexual content, this thrill-a-minute adventure can be enjoyed by readers of all ages and persuasions.The Samantha Starr Thriller SeriesFlight to RedemptionFlight to DestinyTriple ThreatStrandedVanished
Vanished (Buried #3)
by LYNDA LA PLANTEThe up-all-night new Detective Jack Warr thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of BURIED and JUDAS HORSE.When an eccentric elderly widow claims she is being stalked, Detective Jack Warr is the only person willing to dig into the truth behind her wild claims. Jack soon finds himself embroiled in an international drugs operation, art theft - and a murder investigation. On the back foot throughout, he is forced to play second fiddle to the Drug Squad, confront an old adversary, and even fight off accusations of assault. But Jack believes that every aspect of this multi-faceted case is simply a distraction from the one person who lies at the heart of it all - the widow's elusive stalker. Find him, and the truth will come out...
Vanished (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Ser.)
by Margaret DaleyA small-town sheriff must find his missing daughter before it’s too late in this inspirational romantic suspense novel by a USA Today–bestselling author.As a detective in Chicago, J. T. Logan put away a lot of criminals—and made a lot of enemies. However, the last thing the widowed father and current small-town sheriff expects is crime in his own backyard. Until his young daughter is kidnapped. FBI agent Madison Spencer finds herself working with J.T. again, on a case painfully different from their previous one. She can only watch as he struggles to remain coldly professional while his heart is in anguish. And what of her own heart? Romance should be the furthest thing from their minds. All she can do is hope—and pray—for them all.Originally published in 2007.
Vanished (Nick Heller Series #1)
by Joseph FinderLauren Heller and her husband Roger, a brilliant executive at a major corporation, are attacked in a Georgetown parking lot after an evening out. Knocked unconscious by the assailants, Lauren lies in a coma in the hospital while her husband has vanished without a trace. With nowhere else to turn, Lauren's teenage son Gabe reaches out to his uncle, Nick Heller, a high-powered investigator with a corporate intelligence firm in Washington, D.C. Having returned to town on the next available flight, Nick finds Lauren conscious, the police skeptical and his older brother Roger still missing. Nick and Roger have been on the outs since the arrest, trial and conviction of their father, the notorious "fugitive financier," Victor Heller. Whereas Roger chose to follow in their father's footsteps and join the corporate world, Nick instead rebelled. He enlisted in the Special Forces and later he served in a highly secretive intelligence unit in the Pentagon. Now working for one of the most respected firms of corporate "fixers," Nick's looking into his brother's disappearance unexpectedly pits him against the interests of some extremely influential forces in Washington, including his own boss. With few allies and many enemies, Nick is forced to seek help where he can - including from his own despised father, still in prison in upstate New York. Nick finds himself on a collision course with one of the most powerful and secretive corporations in the world, whose minions will stop at nothing to protect the secrets that Nick Heller is determined to uncover - secrets that reach into the highest levels of the government . . .and may get Nick and everyone he's trying to protect killed.
Vanished (Private #12)
by Kate BrianAfter the initiation into Reed’s newly created secret society, Noelle has disappeared and the only clue is a mysterious note. Is Reed the cause or is there something more sinister happening? With the warning not to tell anyone about the kidnapping, it is up to Reed to rescue Noelle and hopefully solve the mystery of the Billings Literary Society before she becomes the next target.
Vanished (The Black Hat Thrillers #4)
by Karen E. OlsonA computer hacker on the run heads to Paris to get answers but the truth may come at a price in this technothriller from the author of Betrayed.With a price on her head, computer hacker Tina Adler is determined to stay offline. Only one person knows how to reach her, and he's in as much danger as she is. A chance discovery leads Tina to abandon her South Carolina hideaway in search of her old flame, undercover FBI Agent Zeke Chapman. What is Zeke doing in Paris, France? And what is his connection to the disappearance of American college student Ryan Whittier? En route to Paris in search of answers, Tina realizes that someone is on her trail and getting disturbingly close. Has she been set up?&“This timely thriller is Alias meets Hackers and you can&’t get any cooler than that.&”—Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today–bestselling author&“The protagonist of Vanished barely has time to breathe, and neither do we.&”—Joseph Finder, New York Times–bestselling author of The Switch
Vanished (The Profiler #2)
by Elizabeth HeiterIn this psychological thriller, an FBI agent returns to her hometown to catch a kidnapper who may have abducted her childhood friend years earlier.Eighteen years ago, FBI profiler Evelyn Baine’s best friend, Cassie Byers, disappeared, the third in a series of unsolved abductions. Only a macabre nursery rhyme was left at the scene, a nursery rhyme that claimed Evelyn was also an intended victim. Now, after all these years of silence, another girl has gone missing in South Carolina, and the Nursery Rhyme Killer is taking credit. But is Cassie’s abductor really back, or is there a copycat at work? Evelyn has waited eighteen years for a chance to investigate, but when she returns to Rose Bay, she finds a dark side to the seemingly idyllic town. As the place erupts in violence and the kidnapper strikes again, Evelyn knows this is her last chance. If she doesn’t figure out what happened to Cassie eighteen years ago, it may be Evelyn’s turn to vanish without a trace.Praise for Elizabeth Heiter’s Profiler novels“Suspenseful from the start and intriguing throughout. Recommended!” —#1 New York Times–bestselling author Lee Child“Terrific, gripping . . . page-turning.” —New York Times–bestselling author Allison Brennan“An excellent thriller—fast-paced and exciting . . .” —New York Times–bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann“Relentless suspense, non-stop surprises, and a twist around every corner . . .” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha and Edgar Award–winning author “Intriguing and tightly plotted.” —Laura Griffin, New York Times–bestselling author
Vanished Books One & Two
by Meg CabotA gift...or a curse? Jessica Mastriani has never liked attention. All she wants is to make it to high school graduation like any ordinary girl. But when Jess is struck by lightning, she becomes anything but ordinary: suddenly she has the ability to locate missing children. Now Jess is getting noticed in all the wrong ways and by all the wrong people. The media is obsessed with her and her story. The FBI is tapping her phone. And what's going on with sexy senior Rob? Soon Jess learns the hard way that not everyone who is lost wants to be found.... With no one to trust, it's up to Jess to decide what to do with her new power--before it's decided for her.
Vanished Books Three & Four: Safe House; Sanctuary (Vanished #Bks. 3 & 4)
by Meg CabotEver since Jessica Mastriani was struck by lightning, she's had the ability to find missing people. But her amazing new power came at a cost: national fame and a crushing responsibility that Jess never asked for. The only way she knows how to get back her old life is to lie and say she’s lost her gift. But when Jess’s classmates start to disappear, she's accused of being involved. Jess’s only chance to clear her name is to use her powers. But this will only bring back all the old nightmares: the press, the FBI, everyone who seems to want a piece of her . . . including the guy she once gave her heart to. Time is running out, and it seems as if Jess is the only one who can save her friends. But even if she succeeds, will there be anyone to save her?
Vanished In The Dunes: A Hamptons Mystery (A Hamptons Mystery #1)
by Allan RetzkyA web of deceit spins out of control in this terrorizing psychological thriller.Amos Posner has a lovely house in the upscale Hamptons beach community of eastern Long Island. But recent events in Amos's life are preventing him from enjoying it. His employer, an international trading firm, fired him after making him the scapegoat for some shady business deals. His wife, a highly successful Manhattan lawyer, has not taken kindly to his job situation, and their marriage is under considerable stress.Amos is spending most of his time at the beach house, alone, and not at all happy. So he is highly vulnerable when a beautiful woman approaches him on a bus—the Hampton Jitney—from Manhattan to the Hamptons and persuades him to show her around the area on her day off from her job as a psychiatric resident at a Manhattan hospital. When Amos reluctantly agrees, he gets far more than an ego boost. He gets a nightmare beyond imagination. And the cascading events could cost him more than the loss of his job and his wife. They could cost him his life.
Vanished Without a Trace
by Sarah HamakerA missing person case. A new clue. And a fight for survival. After nine years searching for his missing sister, attorney Henderson Parker uncovers a clue that leads him to Twin Oaks, Virginia—and podcaster Elle Updike investigating the case. Partnering with the journalist is the last thing Henderson wants, until mysterious thugs make multiple attacks on both their lives. Now they&’ll have to trust each other…before the suspected kidnappers make them disappear for good.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Vanished in Texas
by Karen WhiddonShe needs his help…to find their missing loved ones. Willow Allen wants to surprise her grandmother Isla with a visit to her small Texas town, but it&’s Willow who ends up surprised: Isla is nowhere to be found. Nor is Carl, the man Isla has been dating. To find them—and other seniors who mysteriously have gone missing—Willow joins forces with Carl&’s rancher son Rey Johnson. All they have in common is the instant attraction they feel. But they know that ultimately Willa must return to the California life she loves and Rey will stay true to Texas, so they need to resist. Neither foresees the danger that could unite them.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.
Vanished in the Mountains
by Tanya StoweA search for missing womenleads to a deadly pursuit.When domestic violence counselor Dulcie Parker uncovers evidence of a human trafficking ring in the Four Corners area, she’s determined to stop it or die trying. With corruption all around her and killers on her trail, Deputy Sheriff Austin Turner’s the one person she can trust. But can they work together to expose the crime ring before she becomes the next victim?From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Vanished in the Night: Vanished In The Night Fatal Recall Killer Country Reunion (Wrangler's Corner)
by Lynette EasonSomeone is after her and her baby…Danger returns to Wrangler’s CornerAfter saving Kaylee Martin from abduction and delivering her baby boy on the side of the road, Dr. Joshua Crawford can’t get them out of his mind. Unfortunately, neither can Kaylee’s violent stalker. He’ll stop at nothing to get to the new mom and her child. Can Joshua keep them safe so they can become the family he’s dreamed about?
Vanished!: Framed!; Vanished!; Trapped! (Framed! #2)
by James PontiAn Edgar Award Winner for Juvenile Fiction Perfect for mystery buffs with &“elements of Alex Rider, James Bond, and Sherlock Holmes,&” (School Library Journal) the Framed! series continues with Florian and Margaret going undercover at an elite private school!After helping the FBI solve an art theft at the National Gallery and uncovering a DC spy ring, Florian&’s finding life at Alice Deal Middle School a little boring. Then his FBI handler, Marcus, finally has a job for him. Florian can&’t wait! Is it a bank robbery? Counterfeit ring? International espionage? Not even close. The mission is even more middle school. There&’s been a series of pranks happening at a prestigious private school attended by the president&’s daughter who may—or may not—be involved. So Florian and Margaret go undercover to see if they can use their TOAST skills to figure out what&’s going on before the media gets hold of the story. However, once the crime-solving pair arrive at the school, they discover that there&’s a lot more than a few pranks going on, and the conspiracy of silence reaches all the way to the top. Then things take a sinister turn when a student vanishes in the middle of a concert at the Kennedy Center! Can Florian and Margaret save the day? Or are they about to get toasted?
Vanished: A David Raker Mystery
by Tim WeaverMissing persons investigator David Raker's race to find a man who disappeared during his morning commute--book three of Tim Weaver's international bestselling mystery series. For millions of Londoners, the morning of December 17 is just like any other. But not for Sam Wren. An hour after leaving home, he gets onto a tube train--and never gets off again. No eyewitnesses. No trace of him on security cameras. Six months later, he's still missing. Out of options and desperate for answers, Sam's wife Julia hires David Raker to track him down. Raker has made a career out of finding the lost. He knows how they think. And, in missing person cases, the only certainty is that everyone has something to hide. But in this case the secrets go deeper than anyone imagined. As Raker starts to suspect that even the police are lying to him, it becomes clear that someone is watching. Someone who knows what happened on the tube that day. And, with Raker in his sights, he'll do anything to keep Sam's secrets to himself.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Vanished: A Novel (The Vanished Series)
by Dr. David JeremiahThe end of the world . . .As leader of a special military unit charged with stopping potential pandemics before they spread, John "Haggs" Haggerty has a front-row seat to the sharp increase in natural disasters that precede the Rapture--including plagues, earthquakes, famines, wars, and rumors of war. And each crisis is becoming more intense.Meanwhile, his own world feels like it's falling apart. He's still caught in the grief of messing up his relationship with his ex-wife, and he's trying to keep it together so that he can show up for his adult daughter before she wants him out of her life entirely. As both personal and professional situations push him to the brink, Haggs finds himself stretched further than ever in his desire to be the kind of good person he knows he should be.Just when it seems as if things might turn around, Haggs is forced to decide between his need to find solutions and his need for personal redemption.
Vanishers
by Josh AllenAfter school, two good friends meet to walk home together. It's just another ordinary afternoon—or is it?