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The first book in the action-packed series from New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman is perfect for young fans of James Patterson and John Grisham. Eli Frieden lives in the most perfect town in the world: Serenity, New Mexico. Honesty and integrity are valued above all else. The...

A crime scene investigator in a heated custody battle is shot while picking up her son, and the only person who wants her dead—her ex, a respected taekwondo master—has an airtight alibi. Tim Amacher never wanted to let Nicki Lenway go. Upon losing his control of her, Tim shifted his focus to taking away the most important thing in the world to Nicki—their son. A mother would die to protect her child, and in this tumultuous tale detailing a dark obsession, Nicki, a crime scene investigator, must use all of her resources to protect her family. Will her colleagues on the police force be ...

The thrilling finale to the New York Times-bestselling Masterminds series from middle grade star author Gordon Korman. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and James Patterson. After a serious betrayal from one of their former friends, the clones of Project Osiris are on the run again. Now separated...

"A terrific page-turner, full of unexpected twists and revelations. Buckle up!"—James Patterson The second book in the acclaimed, action-packed series from New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman. Stranger Things fans, don't miss this trilogy! The clones of Project Osiris are...

A landmark book that reveals the way boys think and that shows parents, educators and coaches how to reach out and help boys overcome their most common and difficult challenges -- by the bestselling author who changed our conception of adolescent girls. Do you constantly struggle to pull...

A Missing Caterer. A Murderous Genius. A Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse. Tiffany and Rosie expect a routine catering job when they step in for a missing local chef. Their clients? A group of brilliant, eccentric minds gathered for an exclusive event. But before the night is over, one of them is dead. Now, with a killer lurking among a room full of geniuses, Tiff and Rosie are facing their most dangerous case yet. How do you outsmart a murderer who’s always three steps ahead? With Stone, Jan, and Nanna diving into the chaos, the mystery takes an even darker turn—because the missing caterer...

No fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than Sherlock Holmes. But is his extraordinary intellect merely a gift of fiction, or can we learn to cultivate these abilities ourselves, to improve our lives at work and at home? We can, says psychologist and journalist Maria Konnikova, and in Mastermind she shows us how. Beginning with the "brain attic", Konnikova unpacks the mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights.

The incredible true story of the decade-long quest to bring down Paul Le Roux—the creator of a frighteningly powerful Internet-enabled cartel who merged the ruthlessness of a drug lord with the technological savvy of a Silicon Valley entrepreneur. “A tour de force of shoe-leather...

"O'Sullivan's best yet! The Mastermind is brilliant. A true roller coaster ride." ★★★★★ ★ A small-time criminal ★ A crooked district attorney ★ A duplicitous bombshell ★ A weathered detective ★ And a cunning criminal sitting in jail, pulling the strings, just waiting to be released The Mastermind is a twisting, turning, multi-narrative thriller that will keep you on the edge-of-your-seat until the very last page.

A mysterious electrical storm plunges Manhattan into darkness. As a strange, smothering fog rolls in, all communication crashes. In the blink of an eye, the island seems to vanish into a void. FBI special agent Jessica Blackwood and brilliant scientist Dr. Theo Cray know this isn’t a freak accident. It’s a sinister sleight of hand. Their greatest adversary, a serial killer and cultist known as the Warlock, has escaped during a prison transfer in New York. A depraved master of manipulation, he promised the end of days. He’s making good on it.

Magnetic, brilliant, and achingly stunning, Remington Starke is a dangerous man with a vision, a mission, and a threatening past that haunts him. That alone should keep him away from the only woman who has ever made him feel anything. Creative, cautious, and canny, Audri Wu is imprisoned by a guilt that torments her soul. Despite the darkness, she sees the rainbow in the rain and the spark that lies beyond the hardened façade of a man who has a reputation for shattering hearts.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER After Revenge of the Sith, a newly forged Darth Vader hunts for the secrets of life and death under the watchful eye of Emperor Palpatine. In the wake of Emperor Palpatine’s rise to power, the true nature of his most sinister enforcer remains a mystery. Darth Vader is a...

Being a victim was something Anna Monroe knew all too well. When three girls go missing, she’s pulled back into the haunting memories of her past. Not just as a captive to a serial killer…but as a killer, herself. She knows she has to do everything in her power to get them back. What Anna doesn’t prepare for is the latest victim’s obsessive boyfriend.

After the sudden death of his wife, Cartier Richardson, a wealthy and powerful businessman becomes infatuated with Serenity Clayborn. Serenity is a master of disguise, her beauty and charm serving as her most potent weapons. With calculated precision, she begins to weave her web, ensnaring Cartier in a tantalizing dance of seduction and desire. Slowly but surely insinuating herself into his life, exploiting his weaknesses and playing upon his insatiable lust. To the world, Cartier is the epitome of success, a self-made man at the helm of a thriving empire. But his life is a gilded facade, a...

The fate of the Alliance hangs in the balance as the masterminds behind the Anniversary Day bombings trigger the final stages of a plan decades in the making. A plan that will bring about the total destruction of every dome on the Moon.

Dave Brailsford has spearheaded the track cycling revolution in Britain, helping turn the nation into a superpower. He is also head of Team Sky and oversaw Bradley Wiggins' victory at the 2012 Tour de France. But who is the man behind the mask? This is a portrait of one of the most enigmatic presences in world sport; an exploration of his background, a unique insight into the formation of his methodology and an analysis of how he has forged a new path in a sport riven with controversy.

This, the first in the splendid series of Jack Aubrey novels, establishes the friendship between Captain Aubrey, Royal Navy, and Stephen Maturin, ship's surgeon and intelligence agent, against the thrilling backdrop of the Napoleonic wars. Details of life aboard a man-of-war in Nelson's navy are faultlessly rendered: the conversational idiom of the officers in the ward room and the men on the lower deck, the food, the floggings, the mysteries of the wind and the rigging, and the road of broadsides as the great ships close in battle.

The #1 New York Times-bestseller from the author of The 48 Laws of Power Each one of us has within us the potential to be a Master. Learn the secrets of the field you have chosen, submit to a rigorous apprenticeship, absorb the hidden knowledge possessed by those with years of experience, surge...

How might your life be different if you had an entire team of people dedicated to your success? The truth is, few of us are lucky enough to have the support we need to reach our full potential. We make plans that never materialize. We dream dreams that are forgotten, because life happens. And what's important, really important to our best future gets pushed aside for what's critical at any given moment. Our best stuff never materializes because we can't make it a priority and we don't have the support.

Lila Richardson’s ruthless ambition has propelled her to the pinnacle of power at CR Enterprises, a business empire she wrested from her husband, Cartier, through calculated betrayal and deception. Posing as a victim of Cartier’s alleged crimes, Lila orchestrated a masterful scheme, framing him for murder and corporate corruption while eliminating anyone who threatened her rise. To the outside world, she is a symbol of resilience and leadership, but behind closed doors, she is the mastermind of a dark web of lies and manipulation. Serenity Clayborn, once loyal to both Lila and Cartier, ...