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In May 1934, outside of Hugo, Oklahoma, a homeless man and his 13-year-old daughter are befriended by a charismatic drifter, newly released from the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas. The drifter, Clint Palmer, lures father and daughter to Texas, where the father, Dillard Garrett, mysteriously disappears, and where his daughter, Lucile, begins a one-year ordeal as Palmer’s captive on a crime spree - culminating in the notorious Greenville, Texas, "skeleton murder" trial of 1935.

Her breath hitches, and her stomach lurches, tossing up bile into the back of her throat. The man holds the revolver to her head and says, “Let’s play a little game”. She closes her eyes with each pull of the trigger, almost praying for a bullet. They told her if the gun doesn’t kill her, they’d take their time...The recent murder of a defense attorney has Detective Madison Knight fueled to find justice for him and a lawyer who was killed eight years ago. She’d never solved that crime, but she’s always had a strong suspicion who was behind the murder.

Introducing Jack West a tenacious Houston Homicide Detective, a man who believes even the dregs of society deserve justice. After solving an exhausting murder case involving teenagers, Jack and his partner, Dawson Luck are assigned a cold case dating back 25 years. One case: an unsolved murder of a woman, found dead behind a seedy motel; the other about a missing prostitute. Digging into the cases, a fresh murder case is called in. A wealthy couple is found dead in an affluent residential area. It appears to be a murder- suicide and this new case takes precedence.

He escaped the city of nightmares once. And now he must go back... William Twist is on the brink. Yet even with his detective agency failing, he’s wary when an attractive, wealthy widow strolls into his office. But when she makes an offer for him to look into the suspicious suicide of her son, he’s in no position to refuse. Following the case to a city holding the dark and disturbing past he’s spent twenty years trying to escape, Twist is determined to rise to the challenge. Despite people depending on him, he soon deeply regrets his decision ... and curses the day that woman walked ...

Instant New York Times Bestseller! “With Jane Smith, Alex Cross has reason to be jealous” (Good Morning America). Hard to Kill features James Patterson’s greatest character yet–a tough-as-nails attorney up against a relentless killer. Attorney Jane Smith is mounting an impossible...

2022 MYSTERY AUDIE AWARD WINNER! From legendary storyteller Stephen King—sometimes growing up means facing your demons... The son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. But Jamie is no ordinary child. Born with an unnatural ability his mom urges him to...

A dark, forbidden romance between a criminal psychologist and her serial killer patient, for those that like their love stories a little devilish. My patient is stalking me … and he’s a psychopath. I’ve dedicated my life to understanding the darkest corners of the human psyche, but nothing...

When fates intertwine amid the madness of Mardi Gras, chaos reigns supreme. In the haunted French Quarter, where Creole spirits drift through Mardi Gras chaos, a malicious voodoo curse sparks mayhem in the Crescent City’s underground world. When a crew boat sinks, releasing sociopathic assassin Jacque Leguerre, the vengeful killer storms into New Orleans, hell-bent on making Catholic priest Father Alphonso pay for past sins in a chilling New Orleans noir story of paranormal crime. N.O.P.D. homicide detective Tony Nicosia hunts the ruthless mob murderer responsible for a brutal killing, ...

Some secrets refuse to stay buried, no matter how hard you try to escape them. Merel Sowanoke thought she could leave her past behind. She traded her old life for a quiet existence as an elementary school teacher, determined to rebuild herself in a new town where no one knows her name or her history. But memories have a way of surfacing. Merel’s new life is anything but simple when one of her students, Jay, begins to stir up a darkness she thought she had buried forever. His unsettling behavior and chilling presence feel too familiar, pushing Merel toward the edge of control. As whispers ...

King of Wrath meets hard-bodied ex-Navy SEALs in this red-hot sequel in the Tempting SEALs series from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Lora Leigh. Erika Boone knows her friends are wrapped up in something but no one will tell her what’s going on. One friend is dead, another is missing...

Years on the run taught me fate always catches up. And that's what happened when Sage Jackson found me. My destiny. My keeper. My father's enforcer. Sage owes the club a favor, and now that I'm back, it's his time to pay up. My freedom for his. A task he's happy to accept when I'm the reason his father is dead.

“Corbett’s work has garnered him an Edgar© Award nomination, and we cans see why.” — New York Times Book Review “Ron Corbett’s excellent Frank Yakabuski series is a return to the bad old days when men killed for a glass of beer.” — Globe and Mail “Corbett lays a strong foundation for what promises to be a truly captivating series.” — Publishers Weekly Starred Review A murdered family. A silent town. A storm that traps them all… Deep in the woods of the Northern Divide a young tree marker stumbles upon a gruesome scene in a small cabin — a murdered family in a pool...

Death is burning with deadly heat and fumes towards them. They stand on the edge of a tall skyscraper's roof, a raging fire roaring towards them. There is no escape. They take each other’s hands and kiss for the last time before they choose to leap to their deaths together. Twist! They are rescued. An older dog, blind in one eye, limps across a lonely street, thinking it is safe. Suddenly a roaring engine is heard; a drunken driver crashes around a corner and weaves out of control for the helpless dog. Twist! The dog is saved. Neither the dog nor the young couple knows what just happened....

"If you love Stephen King, David Baldacci, Ken Follett, or Dan Brown books, you've found your sweet spot." WHAT WAS CARVED INTO THE VICTIMS' FOREHEADS? It was the summer of 1960, and Jackie McCabe was just 11. He and his pal Hugo DeMann were always out for adventure at Lake Maxinkuckee. During a sleepover one night, Hugo urged his friend to sneak out of the family cottage to explore. Several shocking events quickly sent them scurrying home. A few days later, the boys were hunting for wayward golf balls in the woods next to the golf course. They knew the greenskeeper would pay them enough to...

“Corbett’s work has garnered him an Edgar© Award nomination, and we cans see why.” — New York Times Book Review “Ron Corbett’s excellent Frank Yakabuski series is a return to the bad old days when men killed for a glass of beer.” — Globe and Mail “Corbett lays a strong foundation for what promises to be a truly captivating series.” — Publishers Weekly Starred Review A teenage girl seeking the truth. A drowning death shrouded in mystery. A conspiracy buried for generations… When seventeen-year-old Meaghan McKenna’s mother is found dead in the Springfield River, the...

Bolstered by their boosted defenses, the sisters lead the charge to create a new council for the paranormals of New Orleans. With their powers combined, the committee can stop Marie Leveau from ever terrorizing the city again. But first, they must stop her and the loa or the consequences will be dire. The sisters' lives are on the line, and this uphill battle to dethrone the Voodoo Queen could scorch the entire city.

Step into the haunting world of North Yorkshire, where the moors are shrouded in mist and secrets, and every shadow could be hiding a killer. The Devil’s Tourniquet by Paul R. Melia is a gripping British crime thriller that masterfully blends classic detective fiction, psychological suspense, and occult intrigue. This is the perfect read for fans of atmospheric mysteries, police procedurals, and dark, character-driven drama. Detective Inspector Maxwell Abaline is no stranger to tragedy. Haunted by personal loss and driven by a relentless pursuit of justice, Abaline is called to ...

War hero General Randall Andrews has been nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court and George Carson leads the fight to defeat him. Before the final Senate vote on his nomination, Andrews is found shot to death in his Tampa home and George is arrested for murder. Judge Willa Carson believes with all her heart that her husband is the victim of twisted justice, but why won't he defend himself?

“Corbett’s work has garnered him an Edgar© Award nomination, and we cans see why.” — New York Times Book Review “Ron Corbett’s excellent Frank Yakabuski series is a return to the bad old days when men killed for a glass of beer.” — Globe and Mail “Corbett lays a strong foundation for what promises to be a truly captivating series.” — Publishers Weekly Starred Review A brutal murder. Four silent suspects. A past that refuses to stay buried. It was the case that started it all when a young cop named Frank Yakabuski is sent to Muskie Falls, a remote mill town high on the...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A pulse-pounding blend of hard-hitting action, high-tech espionage, and gripping detective noir. If Jack Reacher and Black Mirror had a love child, it would be this book.” A missing journalist. A deadly conspiracy. A detective who just became the target. Detective Jake Holloway thought he had seen everything—until he’s assigned to investigate the disappearance of a journalist with a story so dangerous, someone will kill to keep it buried. The deeper Jake digs, the more disturbing the truth becomes. Helix Industries, a powerful tech conglomerate with deep government ...