True Girl

In a world where every crime tells a story, some voices remain eerily silent. In The Forgotten Girls, Dr. Alyce Clark, a passionate investigator and scholar, invites you to uncover the chilling realities behind the cold cases of women whose lives were cut short, yet whose stories have been overshadowed by time and society. This gripping exploration delves into the lives of these women, revealing their dreams, struggles, and the profound impact of their untimely deaths on their families and communities. With meticulous research and heartfelt storytelling, Dr.

In The Lost Girls, John Glatt tells the truly amazing story of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight - who were kidnapped, imprisoned, and repeatedly raped and beaten in a Cleveland house for over a decade by Ariel Castro - and their amazing escape in May 2013, which made headlines all over the world.

Equip her with truth. Dannah Gresh, author of Secret Keeper Girl and Lies Young Women Believe (coauthored with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth) brings you Lies Girls Believe. This fun, accessible book engages your daughter in the 20 most important truths she needs. Prepare your daughter for the difficult challenges she'll face in the world today, with sections addressing: lies about God, lies about friendship, lies about the future, lies about myself, lies about boys, and more!

Mattie Ross, a 14-year-old girl from Dardanelle, Arkansas, sets out to avenge her Daddy who was shot to death by a no-good outlaw. Mattie convinces one-eyed "Rooster" Cogburn, the meanest U.S. marshal in the land, to ride along with her. In True Grit, we have a true American classic, as young Mattie, as vital as she is innocent, outdickers and outmaneuvers the hard-bitten men of the trail in a legend that will last through the ages.

Minnesota, 1977. For the teens of one close-knit community, summer means late-night swimming parties at the quarry, the county fair, and venturing into the tunnels beneath the city. But for two best friends, it’s not all fun and games. Heather and Brenda have a secret. Something they saw in the dark. Something they can’t forget. They’ve decided to never tell a soul. But their vow is tested when their friend disappears—the second girl to vanish in a week. And yet the authorities are reluctant to investigate.

Her friends included Van Gogh, Degas, and Renoir. Paris celebrated her as a sought-after model, until she picked up the brush herself, at a time when art schools refused to accept female students. By the time Suzanne Valadon was 15 years old, shed been a horse walker, a milliner, a funeral wreath maker, and a circus acrobat, but that was just the beginning of her adventures. Here is her story, along with Ellie's, a modern woman a century later at a crossroads of her life, who pulls Suzanne from the shadows of the past into the light.

In May 2005, authorities discovered the Groene family murdered in their Idaho home. The family’s youngest members—eight-year-old Shasta and her brother, nine-year-old Dylan—were nowhere to be found. As a community prayed for their return, Shasta and Dylan were already miles away in the woods of Montana at the hands of serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan. After a harrowing forty-eight day ordeal, Shasta was rescued. In many ways, her survival story was only beginning.

How can Danielle understand "normal" if she has never experienced it? She was moved from town to town, kept hidden from society, and always felt like an outsider. Her innocence was brutally taken by someone she least expected. She harbored a dark secret that could devastate her family—a secret she fiercely protected. Would the burden of shame be too much to bear if the truth were revealed? As secrets are uncovered, Danielle plunges into a tumultuous descent with nothing to stop her fall.

“Such Quiet Girls sucked me in from the first page. I came to care about all the characters and by the end I couldn’t stop turning the pages. Yet another winner from Noelle Ihli that is not to be missed!” —Freida McFadden, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid Ten...

First, they abduct me from Earth. Now, they want to use me as his breeding stock. Abigail Space-napped, that was my weekend. Work one day, outer space the next. And these slavers aren’t playing around, I'm designated as an ideal match for an eight foot tall beast, covered in green scales and a pair of sharp horns to boot. He’s terrifying. He’s a killer. A gladiator. But he's the only thing standing between me and a fate worse than death. Working together is our only chance at freedom and I'll do what I’ve got to do… Every Beast needs a Beauty, and in the dark of the night, maybe I...

Based on a remarkable true story. Winter, 1969. Since she was a little girl, Catarina learned not to ask for much. Born to a family of corn farmers in rural south Brazil, she was happiest when she was surrounded by sprawling fields and burly, familial farmhands—until her family was driven out of the land they had worked diligently for years, and Catarina was sent to work for a wealthy family in São Paolo. Only ten years old, Catarina becomes a housemaid—and the lifeline of her family. Far from everyone and everything she’d ever known, she discovers the shocking gap between her life ...

Frances Reilly and her sisters were abandoned by their mother outside Nazareth House Convent - a Belfast orphanage run by nuns. Little did they know the unimaginable cruelty they'd endure within its walls.

In the summer of 2021, 22-year-old Gabby Petito and her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, embarked on a cross-country road trip that was meant to be a dream come true. But what began as a journey of adventure and love quickly spiraled into a tragic tale of betrayal, manipulation, and murder. The Girl in the Van delves deep into the haunting case of Gabby Petito, unraveling the complexities of her relationship with Laundrie and the chilling events leading up to her disappearance and death. Through meticulous research and poignant storytelling, this book sheds light on the red flags, the missed ...

In her new book, Cathy Glass, the number one best-selling author of Damaged, tells the story of the Alice, a young and vulnerable girl who is desperate to return home to her mother. Alice, aged four, is snatched by her mother the day she is due to arrive at Cathy's house. Drug-dependent and mentally ill, but desperate to keep hold of her daughter, Alice's mother snatches her from her parents' house and disappears.

"Fans of Debbie Macomber, The Chesapeake Bay series and Elin Hilderbrand will love this series..." Kindle Reader "A story about friendship, sisterhood, mother-daughter relationships, finding your inner strength in the face of adversity, starting over, and the pursuit of true love..." Andi's Books "Best book of the year. I know it's only March, but it is....Ms. Keaton's storytelling is brilliant..." Harlie's Books She's 54, broken-hearted, and starting over.... High-powered New York attorney Ava Flynn finds herself without a job or a future. Unemployable at her age, and broken-hearted by a ...

Four shocking crimes. Four lives lost. Countless lives shattered. Four shocking tales of young lives cut brutally short that will make you want to hug your daughter and never let her go.

A fifteen year old dead body, with a note in its throat. What does this mean for Detective Robin Matthews?Here is what reader are saying about The Robin Matthews Series: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Now I’m scared to close my eyes lol. This was awesome and really kept me guessing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is just WOW. It is intense. The writing gets you heart rate up. The characters are outstanding. This one wept me on the edge of my seat. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A really wild series! Definitely, “More Mayhem, More People Killed!” I don’t think I have ever read a story with a more fierce killer. ⭐⭐...

With the long awaited day finally approaching, Dare eagerly rushes home to wed the women he loves. Basking in the prospect of marital bliss, his family happily settled at Nirim Manor and growing closer by the day, his life is as idyllic as he ever could've hoped. And beyond the comforts of home there are still wilds to explore and dungeons to look forward to, with a party of skilled adventurers he's brought together standing at his back ready to venture out into the world with him. Best of all, no matter how far he roams the women he loves and their children are waiting to welcome him upon ...

WITH BONUS PICTURES! A coming-of-age story of survival, resilience, and hope in mid-century America. Nan is born in 1931 in a small Michigan town, the ninth child in a family with little more than love and determination to hold them together. Her childhood unfolds during the Great Depression, where poverty and hunger are constant companions. When war erupts overseas, tragedy strikes closer to home, reshaping her world forever. From a one-room schoolhouse to a life shadowed by loss, betrayal, and hardship, Nan must find strength where none seems to exist. As she grows into womanhood, she ...

"Soler's lively performance and youthful voice befit Evangeline's age and personality. Imbuing her delivery with a wide range of emotions, Soler captures the essences of all the characters. Listeners will be enthralled by Soler's narration of Evangeline's tale and will find themselves eagerly...