The Chase: A Novel (Hardcover) by Janet Evanovich, Goldberg Lee
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)Weight: 1.15 PoundsNumber of Pages: 320Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: SuspenseSeries Title: Fox and O'HareFormat: HardcoverPublisher: RHAuthor: Janet Evanovich, Goldberg LeeAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "FBI Agent Kate O'Hare is a force of nature, and she's lived for one thing and one thing only: to put the slippery conman known as Nicolas Fox behind bars. Nick is a fed's worst nightmare: exceptionally talented in his line of work, known the world over for being able to pull off some of the most dangerous, high-profile cons. In a cruel twist of fate, Kate's bosses at the FBI force her to covertly partner up with Nick to take down big league crime. Their adventures continue in this exciting second novel in the series"-- Book Synopsis NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg, bestselling authors of The Heist, return in this action-packed, exciting adventure featuring master con artist Nicolas Fox and die-hard FBI agent Kate O'Hare. And this time around, things go from hot to nuclear when government secrets are on the line. Internationally renowned thief and con artist Nicolas Fox is famous for running elaborate and daring scams. His greatest con of all: convincing the FBI to team him up with the only person who has ever caught him, and the only woman to ever capture his attention, Special Agent Kate O'Hare. Together they'll go undercover to swindle and catch the world's most wanted--and untouchable--criminals. Their newest cartnear is Carter Grove, a former White House chief of staff and the ruthless leader of a private security agency. Grove has stolen a rare Chinese artifact from the Smithsonian, a crime that will torpedo U.S. relations with China if it ever becomes public. Nick and Kate must work under the radar--and against the clock--to devise a plan to steal the piece back. Confronting Grove's elite assassins, Nick and Kate rely on the skills of their ragtag crew, including a flamboyant actor, a Geek Squad techie, and a band of AARP-card-carrying mercenaries led by none other than Kate's dad. A daring heist and a deadly chase lead Nick and Kate from Washington, D.C., to Shanghai, from the highlands of Scotland to the underbelly of Montreal. But it'll take more than death threats, trained henchmen, sleepless nights, and the fate of a dynasty's priceless heirloom to outsmart Fox and O'Hare. Praise for The Chase "Fast and entertaining . . . new thrills and adventure on every page."--Examiner.com "The action never stops . . . and a humorous tone keeps everything moving at a fun clip."--Associated Press "Great fun, with plenty of twists."--The Sacramento Bee Review Quotes "Fast and entertaining . . . new thrills and adventure on every page."--Examiner.com "The action never stops . . . and a humorous tone keeps everything moving at a fun clip."--Associated Press "Great fun, with plenty of twists."--The Sacramento Bee About The Author Janet Evanovich is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stephanie Plum series, the Lizzy and Diesel series, twelve romance novels, the Alexandra Barnaby novels and Trouble Maker graphic novel, and How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author, as well as the Fox and O'Hare series with co-author Lee Goldberg. Lee Goldberg is a screenwriter, TV producer, and the author of several books, including King City, The Walk, and the bestselling Monk series of mysteries. He has earned two Edgar Award nominations and was the 2012 recipient of the Poirot Award from Malice Domestic.
Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.3 Inches (H) x 6.2 Inch (W) x 1.7 Inch (D)Weight: 1.45 PoundsNumber of Pages: 448Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: WomenFormat: HardcoverPublisher: MacmillanAuthor: Nora RobertsAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Sometimes, there is nowhere safe to hide. It was a typical evening at a mall outside Portland, Maine. Three teenage friends waited for the movie to start. A boy flirted with the girl selling sunglasses. Mothers and children shopped together, and the manager at the video-game store tending to customers. Then the shooters arrived. The chaos and carnage lasted only eight minutes before the killers were taken down. But for those who lived through it, the effects would last forever. In the years that followed, one would dedicate himself to a law enforcement career. Another would close herself off, trying to bury the memory of huddling in a ladies' room, hopelessly clutching her cell phone-- until she finally found a way to pour her emotions into her art. But one person wasn't satisfied with the shockingly high death toll at the DownEast Mall. And as the survivors slowly heal, find shelter, and rebuild, they will discover that another conspirator is lying in wait-- and this time, there might be nowhere safe to hide. Book Synopsis From Nora Roberts comes the #1 New York Times bestseller Shelter in Place (June 2018)--a powerful tale of heart, heroism...and propulsive suspense.It was a typical evening at a mall outside Portland, Maine. Three teenage friends waited for the movie to start. A boy flirted with the girl selling sunglasses. Mothers and children shopped together, and the manager at the video-game store tended to customers. Then the shooters arrived. The chaos and carnage lasted only eight minutes before the killers were taken down. But for those who lived through it, the effects would last forever. In the years that followed, one would dedicate himself to a law enforcement career. Another would close herself off, trying to bury the memory of huddling in a ladies' room, hopelessly clutching her cell phone--until she finally found a way to pour her emotions into her art. But one person wasn't satisfied with the shockingly high death toll at the DownEast Mall. And as the survivors slowly heal, find shelter, and rebuild, they will discover that another conspirator is lying in wait--and this time, there might be nowhere safe to hide. Review Quotes Roberts' newest is part thriller, part romance, part survivors' psychological study with a touch of New Age magic--and a lively, captivating read. - Kirkus Roberts lets the sharply outlined characters, including an unusual villain, take center stage in another tautly plotted page-turner that suspense and thriller readers will love. - Library Journal Roberts' latest polished novel delivers all the literary touchstones her fans have come to expect, including high-stakes suspense, a generous dollop of romance, a thoughtful exploration of the strong bonds of family and friendship that women create for themselves. - Booklist"[The] real draw is the story, which has some welcome red herrings and a page-turning brio that elevates it above the average thriller." - Publishers Weekly About The Author NORA ROBERTS is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including Under Currents, Shelter in Place, Year One, Of Blood and Bone, Come Sundown and many more. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J.D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print.
Before She Was Found - by Heather Gudenkauf (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 4.2 Inch (W) x 1 Inch (D)Weight: .5 PoundsNumber of Pages: 352Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: ThrillersFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Park RowAuthor: Heather GudenkaufAge Range: AdultBook theme: PsychologicalLanguage: English Book Synopsis In this chilling thriller, a slumber party turns deadly For twelve-year-old Cora Landry and her friends Violet and Jordyn, it was supposed to be an ordinary sleepover--movies and Ouija and talking about boys. But when they decide to sneak out to go to the abandoned rail yard on the outskirts of town, little do they know that their innocent games will have dangerous consequences. Later that night, Cora Landry is discovered on the tracks, clinging to life, her friends nowhere to be found. Soon their small rural town is thrust into a maelstrom. Who would want to hurt a young girl like Cora--and why? In an investigation that leaves no stone unturned, everyone is a suspect. And no one can be trusted.
A Discovery of Witches (Paperback) - by Deborah Harkness
Dimensions (Overall): 8.6 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)Weight: 1.1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 592Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres, Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: Types of Characters, Magic, Religion + BeliefsSeries Title: All SoulsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Penguin Group USAAuthor: Deborah HarknessAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Debut novelist Harkness has crafted a mesmerizing and addictive read, equal parts history and magic, romance and suspense--a richly inventive novel about a centuries-old vampire, a spellbound witch, and the mysterious manuscript that draws them together. Book Synopsis Book one of the New York Times-bestselling All Souls trilogy--a wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of Harry Potter and Twilight" (People). Look for the hit TV series "A Discovery of Witches," streaming on AMC Plus, Sundance Now and Shudder. Season 2 premieres January 9, 2021! Deborah Harkness's sparkling debut, A Discovery of Witches, has brought her into the spotlight and galvanized fans around the world. In this tale of passion and obsession, Diana Bishop, a young scholar and a descendant of witches, discovers a long-lost and enchanted alchemical manuscript, Ashmole 782, deep in Oxford's Bodleian Library. Its reappearance summons a fantastical underworld, which she navigates with her leading man, vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont. Harkness has created a universe to rival those of Anne Rice, Diana Gabaldon, and Elizabeth Kostova, and she adds a scholar's depth to this riveting tale of magic and suspense. The story continues in book two, Shadow of Night, and concludes with The Book of Life. Review Quotes "A wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of Harry Potter or Twilight. . . . An irresistible tale of wizardry, science and forbidden love." --People "Romantic, erudite, and suspenseful . . . Harkness attends to every scholarly and emotional detail with whimsy, sensuality, and humor." --O, The Oprah Magazine "A thoroughly grown-up novel packed with gorgeous historical detail and a gutsy, brainy heroine to match. . . . Harkness writes with thrilling gusto about the magical world." --Entertainment Weekly "Harkness conjures up a scintillating paranormal story. . . . Discover why everyone's talking about this magical book." --USA Today "Delightfully well-crafted and enchantingly imaginative . . . It has some of the same ineluctable atmosphere that made Anne Rice's vampire books such a popular success." --Miami Herald "A debut novel with a big supernatural canvas . . . Its ambitions are world-sized, ranging across history and zeroing in on DNA, human and otherwordly. Age-old tensions between science and magic and between evolution and alchemy erupt as Diana seeks to unlock the secrets of Ashmole 782." --Los Angeles Times "Harkness, an eloquent writer, conjures this world of witches with Ivy League degrees and supernatural creatures completely--and believably--while maintaining a sense of wonder. . . . A Discovery of Witches is that rare historical novel that manages to be as intelligent as it is romantic. And it is supernatural fiction that those of us who usually prefer to stay grounded in reality can get caught up in. Pardon the pun, but Witches is truly spellbinding." --San Antonio News-Express "Readers who thrilled to Elizabeth Kostova's 2005 blockbuster, The Historian, will note the parallels, but A Discovery of Witches is a modern Romeo and Juliet story, with older, wiser lovers. Blood will flow when a witch and a vampire fall for each other. Author Deborah Harkness, a UCLA history professor, brings vast knowledge and research to the page." --Cleveland Plain Dealer "Harkness works her own form of literary alchemy by deftly blending fantasy, romance, history, and horror into one completely bewitching book." --Chicago Tribune "A Discovery of Witches becomes increasingly charming as it goes along. . . . A shrewdly written romp and a satisfying snow-day read for those of us who heartily enjoyed the likes of Anne Rice and Marion Zimmer Bradley. By the book's rousing end . . . I was impatient for the sequel." --NPR About The Author Deborah Harkness is the number one New York Times bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and The Book of Life. A history professor at the University of Southern California, Harkness has received Fulbright, Guggenheim, and National Humanities Center fellowships. She lives in Los Angeles. Visit www.deborahharkness.com and follow "Deborah Harkness" on Facebook and @DebHarkness on Twitter.
Bishop's Pawn by Steve Berry (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.3 Inches (H) x 4.1 Inch (W) x 1.3 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 496Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: ThrillersFormat: PaperbackPublisher: MacmillanAuthor: Steve BerryAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book The ugly feud between J. Edgar Hoover and Martin Luther King, Jr. ended in April 1968 when King was assassinated--according to "official" history. Now, 50 years later, former Justice Department agent Cotton Malone comes face to face with what really happened that day in Memphis. Tall Premium Edition.ooks. Book Synopsis The Bishop's Pawn continues renowned New York Times top 5 bestseller Steve Berry's Cotton Malone series with another riveting, history-based thriller. Martin Luther King, Jr. was murdered on April 4, 1968. Thirty-two years later, a young Cotton Malone happens upon an explosive secret about what really took place that day in Memphis. "A compelling historical mystery with a terrific payoff."--Associated Press Known as a maverick, Malone is a Navy lawyer in trouble when Stephanie Nelle, from the United States Justice Department, seeks his help in investigating a delicate situation involving a stolen rare coin and a rogue FBI faction. Soon Malone realizes that the Justice Department and the FBI are at war over something else entirely: a cache of secret files about the King assassination--documents thought long destroyed. Caught in the midst of this epic clash, Malone ultimately discovers a shocking truth--one that could threaten the legacy of the civil rights movement's greatest hero. From the clear waters of the Dry Tortugas to Florida and Washington, D.C., Malone's decision to see his mission through will not only change his own life, but the course of history itself. "Fast-paced and exciting...Berry has a knack for presenting alternative history that seems as though it might be true."--Library Journal (starred review) Review Quotes "Bestseller Berry's 13th thriller featuring U.S. government operative Cotton Malone (after 2017's The Lost Order) is an effective conspiracy yarn centered on Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. Berry makes Malone accessible to newcomers by presenting his numerous rookie mistakes as a field operative, but the anticlimactic reveal may disappoint some readers."-Publishers Weekly "A compelling historical mystery with a terrific payoff."--Associated Press "As fast-paced and exciting as all his previous books, this is another winner in the author's best-selling series. Berry's fans will not be disappointed. He has a knack for presenting alternative history that seems as though it might be true." - Library Journal, starred review "It took him a while--a dozen books--to get around to it, but Berry has finally written Cotton Malone's origin story... [an] exciting tale of historical intrigue" - Booklist "Berry has always 'hit it out of the park' with his books; with this, he's basically hit it to the moon and back. It is that good. Berry is outstanding, taking people on a hunt through the past that brings even more suspense to a crime that has never been forgotten." -Suspense Magazine "This Cotton Malone case is a fast-paced, heart-pounding thriller with dark corners and passaiewgeways. The action hits the ground running and does not let up until the end. Steve Berry is a talented author who shakes things up by presenting alternate versions to historical events." - RT Book Reviews "Berry mixes historical facts with his own fictions in a manner that readers of this terrific series have come to love. The Bishop's Pawn...keeps the suspense building until the final pages. It's one of the best books in a wonderful series." - Connecticut Post "Berry doesn't so much as up the ante here as change the game. And the result is a tour de force that's everything a great thriller is supposed to be." - Providence Journal "Berry deftly weaves historical facts and made-up fiction." - Florida Times Union "A riveting adventure told in Berry's trademark style of pairing meticulously researched history with unexpected twists." - Southern Seasons About The Author STEVE BERRY is the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of fourtheen Cotton Malone novels and four standalones. He has 23 million books in print, translated into 40 languages. With his wife, Elizabeth, he is the founder of History Matters, which is dedicated to historic preservation. He is also a founding member of International Thriller Writers, formerly serving as its co-president, and is an emeritus member of the Smithsonian Libraries Advisory Board. Visit his website at www.steveberry.org.
Alex Cross, Run (Alex Cross Series #20) (Mass Market Paperback) by James Patterson
Dimensions (Overall): 7.4 Inches (H) x 4.1 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)Weight: .5 PoundsNumber of Pages: 416Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: ThrillersSeries Title: Alex CrossFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HachetteAuthor: James PattersonAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis If Alex Cross stops running, he will die . . . three serial killers are on the loose, and they want revenge.Detective Alex Cross arrests renowned plastic surgeon Elijah Creem for sleeping with teenage girls. Now, his life ruined, Creem is out of jail, and he's made sure that no one will recognize him-by giving himself a new face. A young woman is found hanging from a sixth-floor window, and Alex is called to the scene. The victim recently gave birth, but the baby is nowhere to be found. Before Alex can begin searching for the missing newborn and killer, he's called to investigate a second crime. All of Washington, D.C., is in a panic, and when a third body is discovered, rumours of three serial killers send the city into an all-out frenzy. Alex's investigations are going nowhere, and he's too focused on the cases to notice that someone has been watching him-and will stop at nothing until he's dead. With white-hot speed, relentless drama, and hairpin turns, Alex Cross, Run is James Patterson's ultimate thrill ride. About The Author James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.
Last Flight - by Julia Clark (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 288Genre: Action + ThrillersFormat: PaperbackAuthor: Julia ClarkAge Range: AdultLanguage: EnglishTarget Book Club Pick!THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLER!The Last Flight is thoroughly absorbing--not only because of its tantalizing plot and deft pacing, but also because of its unexpected poignancy and its satisfying, if bittersweet, resolution. The characters get under your skin.--The New York Times Book ReviewTwo women. Two flights. One last chance to disappear.Claire Cook has a perfect life. Married to the scion of a political dynasty, with a Manhattan townhouse and a staff of ten, her surroundings are elegant, her days flawlessly choreographed, and her future auspicious. But behind closed doors, nothing is quite as it seems. That perfect husband has a temper that burns as bright as his promising political career, and he's not above using his staff to track Claire's every move, making sure she's living up to his impossible standards. But what he doesn't know is that Claire has worked for months on a plan to vanish.A chance meeting in an airport bar brings her together with a woman whose circumstances seem equally dire. Together they make a last-minute decision to switch tickets--Claire taking Eva's flight to Oakland, and Eva traveling to Puerto Rico as Claire. They believe the swap will give each of them the head start they need to begin again somewhere far away. But when the flight to Puerto Rico goes down, Claire realizes it's no longer a head start but a new life. Cut off, out of options, with the news of her death about to explode in the media, Claire will assume Eva's identity, and along with it, the secrets Eva fought so hard to keep hidden.
Find Her - by Lisa Gardner (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inch (W) x .9 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 420Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: ThrillersFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Penguin Group USAAuthor: Lisa GardnerAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "Flora Dane is a victim. Seven years ago, carefree college student Flora was kidnapped while on spring break. For 472 days, Flora learned just how much one person can endure. Flora Dane is a survivor. Miraculously alive after her ordeal, Flora has spent the past five years reacquainting herself with the rhythms of normal life, working with her FBI victim advocate, Samuel Keynes. She has a mother who's never stopped loving her, a brother who is scared of the person she's become, and a bedroom wall covered with photos of other girls who've never made it home. Flora Dane is reckless. or is she? When Boston detective D.D. Warren is called to the scene of a crime--a dead man and the bound, naked woman who killed him--she learns that Flora has tangled with three other suspects since her return to society. Is Flora a victim or a vigilante? And with her firsthand knowledge of criminal behavior, could she hold the key to rescuing a missing college student whose abduction has rocked Boston? When Flora herself disappears, D.D. realizes a far more sinister predator is out there. One who's determined that this time, Flora Dane will never escape. And now it is all up to D.D. Warren to find her"-- Book Synopsis Lisa Gardner's runaway New York Times bestseller--a fast-paced thrill ride featuring Detective D. D. Warren. Seven years ago, carefree college student Flora Dane was kidnapped while on spring break. For 472 days, Flora learned just how much one person can endure. Miraculously alive after her ordeal, Flora has spent the past five years reacquainting herself with the rhythms of normal life, working with her FBI victim advocate, Samuel Keynes. She has a mother who's never stopped loving her, a brother who is scared of the person she's become, and a bedroom wall covered with photos of other girls who've never made it home. When Boston detective D. D. Warren is called to the scene of a crime--a dead man and the bound, naked woman who killed him--she learns that Flora has tangled with three other suspects since her return to society. Is Flora a victim or a vigilante? And with her firsthand knowledge of criminal behavior, could she hold the key to rescuing a missing college student whose abduction has rocked Boston? When Flora herself disappears, D.D. realizes a far more sinister predator is out there. One who's determined that this time, Flora Dane will never escape. And now it is all up to D. D. Warren to find her. Review Quotes Maclean's Fiction BestsellerPraise for Find Her "For years Lisa Gardner has been one of the best in the thriller business, but Find Her is something new: taut psychological suspense, an intricate mystery, emotionally devastating, ultimately empowering--a novel that should not be missed."--Harlan Coben "Lisa Gardner is one of my favorite authors. Her fast-paced and exciting novels twist when you expect a turn and turn when you expect a twist. I cannot recommend her more."--Karin Slaughter "Lisa Gardner is the master of the psychological thriller....The world of the FBI, the terror of abduction, and victim advocates blend into this tense...thriller."--Associated Press "You'll read Find Her for its adrenaline-charged plot. You'll remember it for its insights into trauma and forgiveness."--Oprah.com "A psychological thriller both chilling and emotional. Her narrative thrums with heart-pounding scenes and unexpected twists that have you furiously flipping pages."--USA Today's Happy Ever After "Gardner doesn't disappoint....Longtime fans as well as those new to the series...will delight in this suspenseful offering."--Library Journal (starred review) "The line between mysteries and thrillers and so-called literary fiction has always been a thin one, but contemporary writers like Lisa Gardner make that sort of arbitrary distinction seem especially foolish....Find Her...is a taut, brilliantly constructed look at the same sort of horrific situation that powered Emma Donoghue's Room."--Connecticut Post Gardner is known for creating complex, fascinating characters....This is an incredible story."--RT Book Reviews "When it comes to author Lisa Gardner, the tales she writes are always extreme gems in the literary world, and this is no exception."--Suspense More Praise for Lisa Gardner and Her Novels "With labyrinthine twists and surprises on just about every turn of the page, Gardner has crafted a delight of a suspense novel."--New York Journal of Books on Crash & Burn "This page-turner, with its contemporary, hard-edged flavor, is sure to satisfy Gardner's ardent fan base."--Booklist on Crash & Burn "Expertly crafted."--Publishers Weekly on Crash & Burn Lisa Gardner delivers another gut-wrenching emotional thriller with her latest psychological tale, Crash & Burn...[her] most unpredictable novel to date."--Associated Press "Lisa Gardner never disappoints."--Suspense on Crash & Burn "Her most intriguing and complex novel to date....Only an author as talented as Gardner could make the book so intensely satisfying."--The Huffington Post on Fear Nothing "In this strong addition to the series, Gardner retains her place on thrillerdom's top tier."--Booklist (starred review) on Fear Nothing About The Author Lisa Gardner is the number one New York Times bestÂselling author of twenty-one novels, including her most recent, Look for Me. Her Detective D. D. Warren novels include Find Her, Fear Nothing, Catch Me, Love You More, and The Neighbor, which won the InternaÂtional Thriller of the Year Award. She lives with her famÂily in New England.
Gwendys Button Box (Paperback) (Stephen King)
Dimensions (Overall): 8 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inch (W) x .6 Inch (D)Weight: .3 PoundsNumber of Pages: 176Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: ThrillersFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Gallery BooksAuthor: Stephen KingAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book There are three ways up to Castle View from the town of Castle Rock: Route 117, Pleasant Road, and the Suicide Stairs. Every day in the summer of 1974, twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson has taken the stairs, which are held by strong, if time-rusted, iron bolts and zig-zag up the cliffside. Then one day when Gwendy gets to the top of Castle View, after catching her breath and hearing the shouts of kids on the playground below, a stranger calls to her. There on a bench in the shade sits a man in black jeans, a black coat, and a white shirt unbuttoned at the top. On his head is a small, neat black hat. The time will come when Gwendy has nightmares about that hat. Book Synopsis Set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Maine Stephen King teams up with long-time friend and award-winning author Richard Chizmar for the first time in this original, chilling novella that revisits the mysterious town of Castle Rock. There are three ways up to Castle View from the town of Castle Rock: Route 117, Pleasant Road, and the Suicide Stairs. Every day in the summer of 1974, twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson has taken the stairs, which are held by strong--if time-rusted--iron bolts and zig-zag up the precarious cliffside. Then one day when Gwendy gets to the top of Castle View, after catching her breath and hearing the shouts of kids on the playground below, a stranger calls to her. There on a bench in the shade sits a man in black jeans, a black coat, and a white shirt unbuttoned at the top. On his head is a small, neat black hat. The time will come when Gwendy has nightmares about that hat... The little town of Castle Rock, Maine has witnessed some strange events and unusual visitors over the years, but there is one story that has never been told--until now. About The Author Stephen King is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His recent work includes If It Bleeds, The Institute, Elevation, The Outsider, Sleeping Beauties (cowritten with his son Owen King), and the Bill Hodges trilogy: End of Watch, Finders Keepers, and Mr. Mercedes (an Edgar Award winner for Best Novel and an AT & T Audience Network original television series). His novel 11/22/63 was named a top ten book of 2011 by The New York Times Book Review and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller. His epic works The Dark Tower, It, Pet Sematary, and Doctor Sleep are the basis for major motion pictures, with It now the highest-grossing horror film of all time. He is the recipient of the 2020 Audio Publishers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2018 PEN America Literary Service Award, the 2014 National Medal of Arts, and the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King. Richard Chizmar is the coauthor (with Stephen King) of the New York Times bestselling novella, Gwendy's Button Box. Recent books include The Girl on the Porch; The Long Way Home, his fourth short story collection; and Widow's Point, a chilling tale about a haunted lighthouse written with his son, Billy Chizmar, which was recently made into a feature film. His short fiction has appeared in dozens of publications, including Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories. He has won two World Fantasy awards, four International Horror Guild awards, and the HWA's Board of Trustee's award. Chizmar's work has been translated into more than fifteen languages throughout the world, and he has appeared at numerous conferences as a writing instructor, guest speaker, panelist, and guest of honor. Follow him on Twitter @RichardChizmar or visit his website at: RichardChizmar.com.
Pretty Things - by Janelle Brown (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 496Genre: Action + ThrillersFormat: PaperbackAuthor: Janelle BrownAge Range: AdultFeatured book lists: Target Club PicksLanguage: EnglishNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Two wildly different women--one a grifter, the other an heiress--are brought together by the scam of a lifetime in a page-turner from the New York Times bestselling author of Watch Me Disappear."It's Dynasty meets Patricia Highsmith."--The Washington PostNina once bought into the idea that her fancy liberal arts degree would lead to a fulfilling career. When that dream crashed, she turned to stealing from rich kids in L.A. alongside her wily Irish boyfriend, Lachlan. Nina learned from the best: Her mother was the original con artist, hustling to give her daughter a decent childhood despite their wayward life. But when her mom gets sick, Nina puts everything on the line to help her, even if it means running her most audacious, dangerous scam yet.Vanessa is a privileged young heiress who wanted to make her mark in the world. Instead she becomes an Instagram influencer--traveling the globe, receiving free clothes and products, and posing for pictures in exotic locales. But behind the covetable façade is a life marked by tragedy. After a broken engagement, Vanessa retreats to her family's sprawling mountain estate, Stonehaven: a mansion of dark secrets not just from Vanessa's past, but from that of a lost and troubled girl named Nina.Nina's, Vanessa's, and Lachlan's paths collide here, on the cold shores of Lake Tahoe, where their intertwined lives give way to a winter of aspiration and desire, duplicity and revenge.This dazzling, twisty, mesmerizing novel showcases acclaimed author Janelle Brown at her best, as two brilliant, damaged women try to survive the greatest game of deceit and destruction they will ever play.
Hunt for Red October (Movie Tie-In) by Tom Clancy (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.4 Inches (H) x 4.3 Inch (W) x 1.5 Inch (D)Weight: .75 PoundsNumber of Pages: 656Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: ThrillersFormat: PaperbackPublisher: PenguinAuthor: Tom ClancyAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Don't Miss the Original Series Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Starring John Krasinski! The #1 New York Times bestseller that launched the phenomenal career of Tom Clancy--the gripping military thriller that introduced the world to his unforgettable hero, Jack Ryan. Somewhere under the freezing Atlantic, a Soviet sub commander has just made a fateful decision. The Red October is heading west. The Americans want her. The Russians want her back. The chase for the highly advanced nuclear submarine is on--and there's only one man who can find her... Brilliant CIA analyst Jack Ryan has little interest in fieldwork, but when covert photographs of Red October land on his desk, Ryan soon finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek played by two world powers--a game that could end in all-out war. Review Quotes Praise for The Hunt for Red October "Flawless...frighteningly genuine."--The Wall Street Journal "Remarkable...intricate and nerve tingling."--Clive Cussler "Gripping narrative...Navy buffs and thriller adepts have been mesmerized."--Time Praise for Tom Clancy "He constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale."--The New York Times Book Review "A brilliant describer of events."--The Washington Post "No one can equal his talent for making military electronics and engineering intelligible and exciting...He remains the best!"--Houston Chronicle About The Author A little more than thirty years ago Tom Clancy was a Maryland insurance broker with a passion for naval history. Years before, he had been an English major at Baltimore's Loyola College and had always dreamed of writing a novel. His first effort, The Hunt for Red October--the first of the phenomenally successful Jack Ryan novels--sold briskly as a result of rave reviews, then catapulted onto the New York Times bestseller list after President Reagan pronounced it the perfect yarn. From that day forward, Clancy established himself as an undisputed master at blending exceptional realism and authenticity, intricate plotting, and razor-sharp suspense. He passed away in October 2013.
Cuckoo's Calling MTI by Robert Galbraith (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 4.2 Inch (W) x 1.4 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 608Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: Media Tie-InFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HachetteAuthor: Robert GalbraithAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book After losing his leg to a land mine in Afghanistan, Cormoran Strike is barely scraping by as a private investigator. But then opportunity walks through the door--and he must investigate a supermodel's suicide. The first crime novel by J.K. Rowling, writing under a pen name, and the start of the #1 bestselling series. Now adapted as a TV drama, set to begin airing in June on Cinemax. Tall Premium Edition.back. Book Synopsis Published under a pseudonym, J. K. Rowling's brilliant debut mystery introduces Detective Cormoran Strike as he investigates a supermodel's suicide in "one of the best books of the year" (USA Today), the first novel in the brilliant series that inspired the acclaimed HBO Max series C.B. Strike. After losing his leg to a land mine in Afghanistan, Cormoran Strike is barely scraping by as a private investigator. Strike is down to one client, creditors are calling, and after a breakup with his longtime girlfriend, he's living in his office. Then John Bristow walks through his door with a shocking story: His sister, the legendary supermodel Lula Landry -- known to her friends as the Cuckoo -- famously fell to her death a few months earlier. The police ruled it a suicide, but John refuses to believe that. The case plunges Strike into the world of multimillionaire beauties, rock-star boyfriends, and desperate designers, and it introduces him to every variety of pleasure, enticement, seduction, and delusion known to man. You may think you know detectives, but you've never met one quite like Strike. You may think you know about the wealthy and famous, but you've never seen them under an investigation like this. Review Quotes [Rowling's] literary gift is on display in this work. She crafts an entertaining story and comes up with an ending that I'll admit I was surprised by... A fun read, with a main character you can care about and one you'll want to see again in other adventures.--Washington Post An extravagant, alien, fascinating world for its characters to explore... great pleasures.--Slate Rowling switches genres seamlessly... a gritty, absorbing tale.--People
Dark Tide: A Novel by Elizabeth Haynes (Paperback) by Elizabeth Haynes
Dimensions (Overall): 8 Inches (H) x 5.39 Inches (W) x .99 Inches (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 400Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: ThrillersFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HarperCollins PublishersAuthor: Elizabeth HaynesAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book The author of the acclaimed debut thriller "Into the Darkest Corner" returns with a taut, gripping murder mystery featuring a compelling heroine who unwittingly finds herself caught in an underworld of murder, corruption, and betrayal. Book Synopsis Elizabeth Haynes, author of the bestselling debut Into the Darkest Corner, returns with a tense, gripping thriller about a woman caught in an underworld of corruption and murder...Genevieve has finally achieved her dream: to leave the stress of London behind and start a new life aboard a houseboat in Kent. She's found the perfect vessel: Revenge of the Tide. She already feels less lonely; as if the boat is looking after her.But the night of her boat-warming party, a body washes up, and to Genevieve's horror, she recognizes the victim. She isn't about to tell the police, though; hardly anyone knows about her past as a dancer at a private members' club, The Barclay. The death can't have anything to do with her. Or so she thinks...Soon, the lull of the waves against Revenge feels anything but soothing, as Genevieve begins to receive strange calls and can't reach the one person who links the present danger with her history at the club. Fearing for her safety, Genevieve recalls the moment when it all started to go wrong: the night she saw her daytime boss in the crowd at The Barclay...Dark, sexy, and exquisitely chilling, Dark Tide is another superb mystery from acclaimed rising star Elizabeth Haynes. From the Back Cover From the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller Into the Darkest Corner comes another page-turning novel of "gripping suspense" (Wall Street Journal).Genevieve has finally escaped the stressful demands of her sales job and achieved her dream: to leave London behind and begin a new life aboard a houseboat in Kent. Not many people know that she financed her fresh start by working weekends as a dancer at a less-than-reputable gentlemen's club called the Barclay, and she's determined to keep it that way. But on the night of her housewarming party the past intrudes when a body washes up beside the boat, and Genevieve recognizes the victim, a fellow dancer from the Barclay.As the sanctuary of the marina is threatened, and Genevieve's life seems increasingly at risk, the story of how she came to be so out of her depth unfolds, and she discovers the hard way the real cost of mixing business with pleasure. . . . Review Quotes "An intense psychological thriller....A convincing portrayal of a woman who's both naïve and self-confident elevates the solid plot, which alternates between the present and the past..."--Publishers Weekly "Chilling....Compelling."--Associated Press "This dark, sexy, heart-0pounding thriller is a chilling and highly satisfying follow-up to Haynes's acclaimed debut, Into the Darkest Corner, ....Genevieve is a smart, likable, well-drawn character....This is a must read for mystery/thriller fans."--Library Journal "Clearly shows her initial success was no accident. The rich bloodline of women crime writers has a new generation fast emerging and the pulse is beating strongly."--David Connett, Sunday Express (London) "Gripping....Unputdownable, this thriller with a heart of gold reads like a breath of fresh air."--Red Online
Killing Floor NOV12NRBS 10/30/2012 Action + Thrillers - by Lee Child (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.4 Inches (H) x 4.2 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: NaGenre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: SuspenseSeries Title: Jack ReacherFormat: PaperbackPublisher: PenguinAuthor: Lee ChildAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book A discharged soldier is framed for a murder by the chief of police in a small town in Georgia where he has just arrived. When the soldier learns that the murdered man was his brother he breaks out of jail and carries out his own investigation. Book Synopsis THE FIRST NOVEL IN LEE CHILD'S #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING JACK REACHER SERIES--SOON TO BE A PRIME ORIGINAL SERIES!"From its jolting opening scene to its fiery final confrontation, Killing Floor is irresistible."--People Ex-military policeman Jack Reacher is a drifter. He's just passing through Margrave, Georgia, and in less than an hour, he's arrested for murder. Not much of a welcome. All Reacher knows is that he didn't kill anybody. At least not here. Not lately. But he doesn't stand a chance of convincing anyone. Not in Margrave, Georgia. Not a chance in hell. Review Quotes Praise for Killing Floor A People Magazine "Page-Turner" A Barry Award winner An Anthony Award winner "All [Jack Reacher novels] are ripping yarns, but.... Killing Floor wins awards for Best Corrupt Southern Town in a Summer Novel and Best Exploding Warehouse."--Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly "Combines high suspense with almost nonstop action. Reacher is a wonderfully epic hero: tough, taciturn, yet vulnerable."--People "Great style and careful plotting. The violence is brutal... depicted with the kind of detail that builds dread and suspense."--The New York Times "A complex thriller with layer upon layer of mystery and violence and intrigue...A long unsettling trip that leaves your brain buzzing and your stomach knotted. The author pens nightmarish images as casually as an ordinary writer would dot an 'i' or cross a 't'." --The Philadelphia Inquirer "A tough, compelling thriller with characters who jump off the page."--Houston Chronicle "Violent and visceral...A cut above...Reacher is as tough as he is resourceful. An exciting, edge-of-the-chair account. Compelling and relentlessly suspenseful."--The Denver Post "Some novelists can write top-notch action and some can create compelling mysteries, yet it's rare to find both of those skills displayed in a single book. Lee Child's Killing Floor is one of them. But not content with writing a rip-roaring thriller, Child also gives us one of the truly memorable tough-guy heroes in recent fiction: Jack Reacher."--Jeffery Deaver "A big, rangy plot, menace as palpable as a ticking bomb, and enough battered corpses to make an undertaker grin."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Beautifully detailed action scenes and fascinating arcana about currency and counterfeiting...[A] taut and tough-minded first novel."--Publishers Weekly "I love the larger-than-life hero, Jack Reacher. I grew up a fan of John Wayne's and Clint Eastwood's movies, and it's great to see a man of their stature back in business. Lee Child grabs you with the first line and never loosens his grip. Killing Floor is a terrific ride."--Nevada Barr "This is a kick-ass first novel by the very talented Lee Child. Hero Jack Reacher has presence and dimension--a man you definitely want on your side. Child has a sure touch and a strong voice. Definitely a talent to watch."--Lynn S. Hightower About The Author Lee Child is #1 New York Times bestsellling author of the Jack Reacher thrillers and the complete Jack Reacher story collection, No Middle Name. All his novels have been optioned for major motion pictures--including Jack Reacher (based on One Shot) and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. A native of England and a former television director, Child lives in New York City.
Fool Me Once (Paperback) by Harlan Coben
Dimensions (Overall): 7.4 Inches (H) x 4.2 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)Weight: .55 PoundsNumber of Pages: 464Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: Action + ThrillersFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Dutton BooksAuthor: Harlan CobenAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "Former special ops pilot Maya, home from the war, sees an unthinkable image captured by her nanny cam while she is at work: her two-year-old daughter playing with Maya's husband, Joe--who was brutally murdered two weeks earlier. The provocative question at the heart of the mystery: Can you believe everything you see with your own eyes, even when you desperately want to? To find the answer, Maya must finally come to terms with deep secrets and deceit in her own past before she can face the unbelievable truth about her husband--and herself"--Back cover. Book Synopsis A widowed veteran gets the shock of her life in this impossible-to-put-down thriller from the bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama The Stranger. In the course of eight consecutive #1 New York Times bestsellers, millions of readers have discovered Harlan Coben's page-turning thrillers, filled with his trademark edge-of-your-seat suspense and gut-wrenching emotion. In Fool Me Once, Coben once again outdoes himself.... Former special ops pilot Maya, home from the war, sees an unthinkable image captured by her nanny cam while she is at work: her two-year-old daughter playing with Maya's husband, Joe--who was brutally murdered two weeks earlier. The provocative question at the heart of the mystery: Can you believe everything you see with your own eyes, even when you desperately want to? To find the answer, Maya must finally come to terms with deep secrets and deceit in her own past before she can face the unbelievable truth about her husband--and herself. Review Quotes Praise for Harlan Coben and Fool Me Once "Coben is simply one of the all-time greats--pick up any one of his thrillers and you'll find a riveting, twisty, surprising story with a big, beating heart at its core."--Gillian Flynn, bestselling author of Gone Girl "[A] stellar standalone...Coben is like a skilled magician saving the best, most stunning trick for the very end."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Coben hits the bull's eye again...masterfully paced plotting...a tale guaranteed to fool even the craftiest readers a lot more than once."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Coben proves his thriller mastery once more."--Entertainment Weekly "Harlan Coben, master of the suburban thriller, has written another compelling and twist-filled tale with 'Fool Me Once.'...The unpredictability of the story will keep readers literally turning the pages to try and figure out what is really going on. Even those savvy enough to figure out some of the ending will not uncover everything, and the whopper of a payoff not only will have jaws dropping, but also demonstrates Coben's skill as a writer."--Associated Press "Coben has done it again with this fast-paced, smart thriller."--Library Journal (starred review) "Harlan Coben has long been the master of the jaw-dropping twist. But in Fool Me Once, he knocks our legs out from under us as well.... [It] just might be his crowning achievement."--Providence Journal "This was one of Coben's greatest unexpected endings!"--Suspense Magazine "Harlan Coben is a master of his craft and a wizard with words.... Fool Me Once is him at his best and there is no shame in having him trick us one more time. In fact, most of us will be begging him to fool us again and again and again."--Jackie K. Cooper, book critic, The Huffington Post About The Author With more than seventy million books in print worldwide, Harlan Coben is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of thirty novels, including the Myron Bolitar series and a series aimed at young adults featuring Myron's newphew, Mickey Bolitar. His books are published in forty-three languages around the globe and have been number one bestsellers in more than a dozen countries. The winner of the Edgar, Shamus, and Anthony Awards, he lives in New Jersey.
Mr. Nobody - by Catherine Steadman (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inch (W) x 1 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsGenre: Action + ThrillersFormat: PaperbackAuthor: Catherine SteadmanAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Career of Evil TV Tie in by Robert Galbraith (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inch (W) x 1.4 Inch (D)Weight: .9 PoundsNumber of Pages: 512Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: CrimeFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HachetteAuthor: Robert GalbraithAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis A disturbing package leads Detective Cormoran Strike and his assistant Robin Ellacott to investigate four dangerous murder suspects in this "magnetic" British mystery (Michiko Kakutani, New York Times) that inspired the acclaimed HBO Max series C.B. Strike. When Robin Ellacott opens an unexpected delivery, she is horrified to discover that it contains a woman's severed leg. Her boss, private detective Cormoran Strike, is less surprised but just as alarmed. He suspects that four people from his past could be responsible -- and any one of them is capable of sustained and unspeakable brutality. With the police focusing on the one suspect Strike has essentially ruled out, he and Robin take matters into their own hands and delve into the dark and twisted worlds of the other three men. But as more horrendous acts occur, time is running out for the two of them . . . Career of Evil is the third in J. K. Rowling's highly acclaimed series featuring private detective Cormoran Strike and his assistant Robin Ellacott. A fiendishly clever mystery with unexpected twists around every corner, Career of Evil is also a gripping story of a man and a woman at a crossroads in their personal and professional lives. Review Quotes Another triumph... Its darkness is mitigated by its sparkling protagonists.--People Bloody good... The author's trademark plotting has lost none of its propulsive readability.--Boston Globe Hugely entertaining... This gifted storyteller has taken full command of the new turf... Career of Evil succeeds powerfully on its own terms.--Chicago Tribune Pure pleasure... That's what makes these novels so good: They are clever, tightly plotted mysteries with all of the most pleasurable elements of the genre (good guy, bad guy, clues, twists, murder!), but with stunning emotional and moral shading.--Annalisa Quinn, NPR Strike and Robin are just as magnetic as ever.--Michiko Kakutani, New York Times About The Author Robert Galbraith is a pseudonym of J.K. Rowling, bestselling author of the Harry Potter series and The Casual Vacancy.
Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inch (W) x 1.3 Inch (D)Weight: 1.2 PoundsNumber of Pages: 384Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: LiteraryFormat: HardcoverPublisher: SIMON TRADE POCKETAuthor: Ruth WareAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "On a day that begins like any other, Hal receives a mysterious letter bequeathing her a substantial inheritance. She realizes very quickly that the letter was sent to the wrong person--but also that the cold-reading skills she's honed as a tarot card reader might help her claim the money. Soon, Hal finds herself at the funeral of the deceased, where it dawns on her that there is something very, very wrong about this strange situation and the inheritance at the center of it"-- Book Synopsis INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A New York Public Library Best Book of 2019 From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10, and The Lying Game comes Ruth Ware's fourth novel, "her best yet" (Library Journal, starred review). On a day that begins like any other, Hal receives a mysterious letter bequeathing her a substantial inheritance. She realizes very quickly that the letter was sent to the wrong person--but also that the cold-reading skills she's honed as a tarot card reader might help her claim the money. Soon, Hal finds herself at the funeral of the deceased...where it dawns on her that there is something very, very wrong about this strange situation and the inheritance at the center of it. Full of spellbinding menace and told in Ruth Ware's signature suspenseful style, this is an unputdownable thriller from the Agatha Christie of our time. Review Quotes "The Death of Mrs. Westaway is a modern Gothic tale from Ruth Ware that will have you pulling the covers under your chin to stave off the chills as you read." --PopSugar "British suspense novelist Ware has a knack for old-haunted-house novels, and this one kept me flipping pages late on a summer's night last year... Ware uncannily conveys the chill that pervades both the region and the house, in its frigid rooms and in the eyes that gaze at our heroine." --Seattle Times "Ruth Ware has written another gripping thriller... Creepy and atmospheric, The Death of Mrs. Westaway will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Ware spins a convincing web of intrigue and tension." --Shelf Awareness "[A] captivating and eerie page-turner." --The Wall Street Journal "A classic never goes out of style. Consider the confident simplicity of the dry martini, the Edison lightbulb and Meghan Markle's wedding dress. Now, add to that list Ruth Ware's new novel, The Death of Mrs. Westaway... a perfectly executed suspense tale very much in the mode of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca." --Washington Post "If you've been pining away for a first-rate gothic murder mystery for the past 40-odd years since Agatha Christie's passing, hie yourself to your local (or online) book vendor for Ruth Ware's The Death of Mrs. Westaway. It has everything you're looking for... Atmospheric and twisting in a very Christie-like manner (manor?), The Death of Mrs. Westaway is guaranteed to keep you flipping pages well past your bedtime." --BookPage "Ruth Ware continues to revitalize the traditional mystery for millennial audiences in The Death of Mrs. Westaway, for another mystery that functions both as tribute to the genre's tropes and a playful revisioning of the drawing room mystery." --CrimeReads "This British writer knows how to hook crime-novel/psychological suspense fans." --USA Today "Fans of The Woman in Cabin 10, rejoice. Ruth Ware is bringing you another page-turning tale of suspense... Thrilling and clever, The Death of Mrs. Westaway will be hard to put down." --PopSugar "I've adored Ruth Ware's work for some time, ever since I picked up her first playful puzzler of a mystery, In a Dark, Dark Wood. She's been making her way through classic mystery settings, making each her own, and her new volume promises to continue the trend, in a tale of a con artist headed to a family funeral that promises to be the most entertaining fictional British burial since the film Death at a Funeral first graced our screens." --Literary Hub "Ruth Ware continues making a name for herself in the suspense genre with her Agatha Christie-esque novel, The Death of Mrs. Westaway." --Bookpage "Ruth Ware's master storytelling again sets readers on edge." --RT Book Reviews "The best-selling writer of psychological thrillers (In a Dark, Dark Wood and The Woman in Cabin 10) has a new winner... the situation grows increasingly complicated and creepy, Agatha Christie-style." --AARP "Ware, who, with a run of acclaimed thrillers, including The Lying Game (2017), has established herself as one of today's most popular suspense writers, twists the knife quite expertly here... The labyrinth Ware has devised here is much more winding than expected, with reveals even on the final pages... a clever heroine and an atmospheric setting, accented by wisps of meaning that drift from the tarot cards." --Booklist (starred review) "Ware's fourth novel is her best yet, with steadily increasing tension, a complicated twisty mystery, and a sharp, sympathetic heroine who's up to the challenge of solving it... well-crafted, gothic-tinged suspense." --Library Journal (starred review) "Evocative prose, artfully shaded characters, and a creepy, claustrophobic atmosphere keep the pages of this explosive family drama turning." --Publishers Weekly "Ware's novels continue to evoke comparison to Agatha Christie; they certainly have that classic flavor despite the contemporary settings. Expertly paced, expertly crafted." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Ruth Ware is a magician. Her novels--suspenseful, sophisticated, relentlessly compelling--blow the dust off half a dozen crime genres, from Golden Age whodunits to psychological suspense. And The Death of Mrs. Westaway, her latest, is also her best: a dark and dramatic thriller, part murder mystery, part family drama, altogether riveting. More, please, and soon." --A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window About The Author Ruth Ware worked as a waitress, a bookseller, a teacher of English as a foreign language, and a press officer before settling down as a full-time writer. She now lives with her family in Sussex, on the south coast of England. She is the #1 New York Times and Globe and Mail (Toronto) bestselling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood; The Woman in Cabin 10; The Lying Game; The Death of Mrs. Westaway; The Turn of the Key; and One by One. Visit her at RuthWare.com or follow her on Twitter @RuthWareWriter.
Liar, Liar by Lisa Jackson (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inch (W) x 1.3 Inch (D)Weight: 1.15 PoundsNumber of Pages: 416Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: ThrillersFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Kensington Publishing CorporationAuthor: Lisa JacksonAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "In death, Didi Storm is finally getting the kind of publicity that eluded her in life. Twenty years ago, the ex-beauty queen worked the Vegas strip as a celebrity impersonator, too busy trying to make it big to spare much time for her daughter, Remmi. Shortly before she leaped from a San Francisco building, Didi's profile was rising again, thanks to a tell-all book. To Detective Dani Settler, it looks like a straightforward suicide, or perhaps a promotional stunt gone wrong. But Remmi knows the truth isn't so simple. Because though the broken body on the sidewalk is dressed in Didi's clothes and wig, it isn't Didi. Remmi was fifteen when she last saw her mother. Their parting came in the aftermath of a terrible night in the Mojave desert when Remmi-- who'd secretly stowed away in Didi's car en route to meet her crush, Noah Scott --instead became witness to a mysterious rendezvous. Didi handed over one of her newborn twins to a man Remmi didn't recognize. Subsequently, Didi disappeared, as did Remmi's other half-sibling. Remmi has pleaded with the authorities to find them, but there have been no clues. Yet she's always had the sense that someone is watching her. If the victim isn't Didi, who is it, and what's the connection? Remmi is shocked when Noah resurfaces. He was also in the desert that night, and now runs his own PI firm. He too believes it's time to find out what really happened. As they and Detective Settler dig deeper, the truth about Remmi's missing family begins to emerge ... a story of ruthless ambition and twisted lies that someone will kill again and again to keep hidden"-- Book Synopsis In this riveting page-turner from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, a woman searches for the mother she hasn't seen in twenty years, and uncovers a nightmare of greed and deception . . . In death, Didi Storm is finally getting the kind of publicity that eluded her in life. Twenty years ago, the ex-beauty queen worked the Vegas strip as a celebrity impersonator, too busy to spare much time for her daughter, Remmi. Shortly before she leaped from a San Francisco building, Didi's profile was rising again, thanks to a tell-all book. To Detective Dani Settler, it looks like a straightforward suicide, or perhaps a promotional stunt gone wrong. But Remmi knows the truth isn't so simple. Because though the broken body on the sidewalk is dressed in Didi's clothes and wig, it isn't Didi. Remmi was fifteen when she last saw her mother. They parted in the aftermath of a terrible night in the Mojave desert when Remmi--who'd hidden in Didi's car en route to meet her crush, Noah Scott--instead witnessed Didi handing over one of her newborn twins to a strange man. Then Didi disappeared, as did Remmi's other half-sibling. The authorities have found no clues. Yet Remmi has always sensed that someone is watching her . . . Remmi is shocked when Noah resurfaces. He was also in the desert that night, and now runs his own PI firm. He too believes it's time to find out what happened. As they and Detective Settler dig deeper, the truth about Remmi's missing family begins to emerge--a story of ruthless ambition and lies that someone will kill again and again to keep hidden . . . Review Quotes "[A] twisty, suspenseful romantic thriller from bestseller Jackson...The many threads of this action-packed, female-driven mystery are tied together by the mesmerizing, larger-than-life character of Didi Storm, who haunts the book to its final pages." --Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW About The Author LISA JACKSON is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than seventy-five novels, including One Last Breath, You Will Pay, After She's Gone, Close to Home, Tell Me, Deserves to Die, You Don't Want to Know, Running Scared, and Shiver. She has over thirty million copies of her books in print in nineteen languages. She lives with her family and three rambunctious dogs in the Pacific Northwest. Readers can visit her website at www.lisajackson.com and find her on Facebook.
The Bitter Season (Paperback) (Tami Hoag)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 4.2 Inch (W) x 1 Inch (D)Weight: .5 PoundsNumber of Pages: 512Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: ThrillersFormat: PaperbackPublisher: PenguinAuthor: Tami HoagAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Kovac and Liska take on multiple twisted cases as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag explores a murder from the past, a murder from the present, and a life that was never meant to be. As the bitter weather of late fall descends on Minneapolis, Detective Nikki Liska is restless, already bored with her new assignment to the cold case squad. She misses the rush of pulling an all-nighter and the sense of urgency of hunting a killer on the loose. Most of all she misses her old partner, Sam Kovac. Kovac is having an even harder time adjusting to Liska's absence but is distracted from his troubles by an especially brutal double homicide: a prominent university professor and his wife, bludgeoned and hacked to death in their home with a ceremonial Japanese samurai sword. Liska's case--the unsolved murder of a decorated sex crimes detective--is less of a distraction: Twenty-five years later, there is little hope for finding the killer who got away. Meanwhile, Minneapolis resident Evi Burke has a life she only dreamed of as a kid in and out of foster care: a beautiful home, a loving family, a fulfilling job. But a danger from her past is stalking her idyllic present, bent on destroying the perfect life she was never meant to have. As the trails of two crimes a quarter of a century apart twist and cross, Kovac and Liska race to find answers before a killer strikes again. Review Quotes Praise for The Bitter Season"A masterful tale of two colliding cases that become one tightly coiled plot, The Bitter Season is Tami Hoag at her down and dirty best. Authentic, dark, and intense, this is a portrait of flawed characters on both sides of the law that will surprise you and make you laugh as you double-lock your doors."--New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen "Tami Hoag is simply one of the best. And The Bitter Season--engrossing, atmospheric, and taut with suspense--is the work of a writer at the top her game. A chilling psychological thriller!"--New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger "Tami Hoag gives us a female detective who's sharp-witted and gutsy as she deftly weaves two cases together for one heart-stopping finale. I couldn't put it down."--New York Times bestselling author Carol Goodman "This tense psychological thriller shows Hoag at the top of her game."--Kirkus Reviews"Hoag has a gift for creating dynamic suspense, three-dimensional characters, and sharp dialogue. Newcomers and fans alike will find this fast-moving police procedural intensely satisfying."--Publishers Weekly "This is a dark, gritty thriller....A real page-turner that is sure to please her legion of fans."--Booklist "Hoag's genius as a writer is evident from the start....The Bitter Season is all you expect in a Tami Hoag novel and more. It is a bestseller for all the right reasons."--The Huffington Post "Riveting, enthralling, suspenseful, and fast-paced."--Manhattan Book Review About The Author Tami Hoag is the #1 international bestselling author of more than thirty books. There are more than forty million copies of her books in print in more than thirty languages. Renowned for combining thrilling plots with character-driven suspense, Hoag first hit the New York Times bestseller list with Night Sins, and each of her books since has been a bestseller. She lives in California.
President Is Missing (Hardcover) (Bill Clinton & James Patterson)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.3 Inches (H) x 6.2 Inch (W) x 1.6 Inch (D)Weight: 1.7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 400Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: ThrillersFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Little Brown & CoAuthor: Bill Clinton & James PattersonAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "The White House is the home of the President of the United States, the most guarded, monitored, closely watched person in the world. So how could a U.S. President vanish without a trace? And why would he choose to do so? An unprecedented collaboration between President Bill Clinton and novelist James Patterson [depicts] what it truly feels like to be the person in the Oval Office-- the mind-boggling pressure, the heartbreaking decisions, the exhilarating opportunities, the soul-wrenching power --confronting the darkest threats that face the world today, with the highest stakes conceivable"-- Book Synopsis Don't miss the #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from the world's bestselling author, James Patterson: an "undeniably gripping ride through the hidden passageways of power and politics" that "moves like Air Force One" (Michael Connelly).The President Is Missing confronts a threat so huge that it jeopardizes not just Pennsylvania Avenue and Wall Street, but all of America. Uncertainty and fear grip the nation. There are whispers of cyberterror and espionage and a traitor in the Cabinet. Even the President himself becomes a suspect, and then he disappears from public view . . .Set over the course of three days, The President Is Missing sheds a stunning light upon the inner workings and vulnerabilities of our nation. Filled with information that only a former commander in chief could know, this is the most authentic, terrifying novel to come along in many years.#1 New York Times bestseller#1 USA Today bestseller#1 Wall Street Journal bestseller#1 Indie bestseller"President Duncan for a second term!" -- USA Today"This book's a big one." -- New York Times"Towers above most political thrillers." -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette"The plotting is immaculate . . . the writing is taut." -- Sunday Times (London)"Ambitious and wildly readable." -- New York Times Book Review Review Quotes Praise for The President Is Missing --- "The President Is Missingfeels like the result of a strong collaboration . . . It's driven by star power and persuasive-sounding presidential candor . . . This book's a big one."--New York Times *"A page-turning thriller. The authors keep the suspense high . . . Fans of the TV series 24 and the movie Air Force One will be riveted."--Publishers Weekly, starred review *"Clinton and Patterson are a dynamic duo weaving a suspenseful and gripping technothriller that will leave readers wondering, 'Could this really happen?' Highly recommended for thriller and suspense fans."--Library Journal, starred review "The President Is Missing is a big, splashy juggernaut of a novel, combining thrills with a truly authentic look at the inner happenings in Washington. I read it in one gulp. You will too."--Harlan Coben, #1 bestselling author of Don't Let Go "The President Is Missing ticks every box for top-notch thriller writing: A relentlessly fast plot, utterly unexpected reversals and twists, a compelling--and a thoroughly human--hero, and a searing and honest examination of issues that strike close to our hearts as Americans in this day and age. Bravo, James Patterson and Bill Clinton!" --Jeffrey Deaver, bestselling author of The Bone Collector and The Cutting Edge "The President Is Missing is heart-pounding, gripping, terrifying. As I read, ferociously turning the pages, I kept asking myself, 'Could this really happen?' Bill Clinton's insight into the pressures of being president and life in the White House coupled with James Patterson's chops as an action writer have combined to give us a genuinely masterful thriller. My knuckles are still white!" --Louise Penny, #1 bestselling author of Glass Houses "A blockbuster."--Express (London) "A bullet train of a thriller, power-fueled by equal parts adrenaline and expertise. Timely, furiously paced, and crackling with authenticity, it's The Day of the Jackal for the 21st century."--A. J. Finn, #1 bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "A first-rate collaboration from a couple of real pros! Engrossing from page one." --David Baldacci, #1 bestselling author of The Fallen "A high-octane collaboration . . . the addictivequalities are undeniable."--Daily Telegraph (London) "Addictive. . .The President Is Missing towers above most political thrillers . . . Must read."--Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Ambitious and wildly readable... Clinton and Patterson's fictional commander in chief brims with humanity, character and stoicism."--New York Times Book Review "An extraordinary event . . . the pages spark to DEFCON 1."--Washington Post "Compelling from page one. A fantastic read!" --Mary Higgins Clark, #1 bestselling author of I've Got My Eyes on You "Could I put The President Is Missing down? Of course not . . . The climax is very exciting."--Bloomberg "From the pens of two American icons comes a political thriller that rocks. The President Is Missing entertains, educates, and inspires us all to put our country above our politics. Bill Clinton delivers the art of government and James Patterson delivers the art of writing. The reader gets a helluva story."--Nelson DeMille, #1 bestselling author of The Cuban Affair "Harrowing . . . Mr. Patterson withholds details until the moment of maximum dramatic effect . . . beach reading of a high order."--The Wall Street Journal "It's a go-to read. It maximizes its potency and fulfills its mission. There's a twist or two of which Frederick Forsyth might be proud. So, if you want to make the most of your late-capitalist leisure-time, hit the couch, crack a Bud, punch the book open, focus your squint, and enjoy." --The New Yorker "Marry the political savvy of Bill Clinton with the craftsmanship of James Patterson and you get a fabulously entertaining thriller that is meticulous in its portrayal of Washington politics, gripping in its pacing, and harrowing in its depiction of the perils of cyberwarfare. This dark tale is, at bottom, a warning and a prophecy about the mortal threats to our democracy posed by terrorists abroad, homegrown extremism, and the technological miracles that have rendered us both powerful and defenseless at once." --Ron Chernow, #1 bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Grant "Sure to entice millions of readers . . . the novel is fascinating . . . President Duncan for a second term!"--USA Today "The clock ticks, suspense builds. . . [to] a satisfying twist at the end."--Newsday "The combination of Patterson's lightning pace and Clinton's tantalizing inside knowledge of how terrorists operate is what make this timely novel so vivid, engrossing--and authentically frightening."--Carl Hiaasen, bestelling author of Razor Girl "The novel's accelerated pace of action is one of the novel's strongest assets, along with a roster of intriguing characters . . . a clever, brave and moral leader that any free nation would be lucky to have at the helm."--Columbus Dispatch "The pages of The President Is Missing are filled with the classic tropes of a big commercial thriller . . . but the authors resist pure escapism . . . The pleasure of this book is in imagining the wild tales Clinton might disclose about his own years as President, if only he could."--Time "The plot is epic."--The Economist "The plotting is immaculate... the writing is taut."--Sunday Times (London) "Truth hides on every page in this fiction--scary, remarkable truth that can only come from the ultimate insider. The President Is Missing is more than a book, it's a skeleton key that lets you inside the head of a U.S. president. What a surprising treat."--Brad Meltzer, #1 bestselling author of The Escape Artist "This book moves like Air Force One. Big and fast. Clinton and Patterson are a dream combo. Two great storytellers, one inside and one outside, both at the top of the game. They've put together an undeniably gripping ride through the hidden passageways of power and politics. This book teaches as much as it entertains."--Michael Connelly, #1 bestselling author of the Ballard and Bosch series "Bill Clinton and James Patterson seamlessly craft a heady thriller revealing the razor-thin edge between policy and ambition, politics and patriotism. They provide a front-row seat to the inner workings of our political system, a plot that is frighteningly plausible, and a cast of complex characters--both men and women--who all have their own stake to claim. The result: a fast-paced summer read you'll see on planes, trains, and every beach across the country and around the world."--Walter Mosley, bestselling author of the Easy Rawlins series "The dream team delivers big time . . . Clinton's insider secrets and Patterson's storytelling genius make this the political thriller of the decade."--Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series About The Author Bill Clinton was elected President of the United States in 1992, and he served until 2001. After leaving the White House, he established the Clinton Foundation, which helps improve global health, increase opportunity for girls and women, reduce childhood obesity and preventable diseases, create economic opportunity and growth, and address the effects of climate change. He is the author of a number of nonfiction works, including My Life, which was a #1 international bestseller. This is his first novel.James Patterson received the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community from the National Book Foundation. He holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers, and his books have sold more than 375 million copies worldwide. A tireless champion of the power of books and reading, Patterson created a new children's book imprint, JIMMY Patterson, whose mission is simple: "We want every kid who finishes a JIMMY Book to say, 'PLEASE GIVE ME ANOTHER BOOK.'" He has donated more than one million books to students and soldiers and funds over four hundred Teacher Education Scholarships at twenty-four colleges and universities. He has also donated millions of dollars to independent bookstores and school libraries. Patterson invests proceeds from the sales of JIMMY Patterson Books in pro-reading initiatives.
