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Five figures gather 'round a shallow grave. They had all taken turns to dig. An adult-sized hole would have taken longer. An innocent life had been taken, but the pact had been made. Their secrets would be buried, bound in blood. Years later a headmistress is found brutally strangled, the first in a spate of gruesome murders that shock the Black Country.

Detective Anna Travis is up for promotion, but with her boss DCI James Langton accusing her of professional misconduct, this latest case could make or break her. Shortly after the announcement of a tell-all memoir, a young film star is found dead. With careers at stake and secrets to hide, almost everyone has a motive to kill. From jealous ex-flatmates to famous lovers, Langton and his team are confronted with a vast array of suspects, keen to keep their secrets close to their chests.

When a teenage girl dies in a suspicious fire, Detective Olivia Sutherland is assigned to track down the arsonist. Then she discovers something more sinister—a vicious blackmailer who preys on young people and murders without hesitation. Making her work even harder is sexy firefighter David Hunter. He’s not only sharing the case but sparking memories of their long-ago night of passion, when feelings were left unspoken and hearts were broken.

His name is Nathan Garrett, but he’s also known as Hellequin. And murdering one of his friends and trying to blow him up is a good way to get this centuries-old sorcerer’s full attention… An old friend’s dead body, a cryptic note, and an explosion that almost costs him his own life propel Nate headfirst into a mystery involving a new threat from an old foe. Now he must piece together the connections between a grisly series of tattooed murder victims, an imprisoned madman, a mysterious alchemist, and a deranged plot to usurp the throne of the hidden realm of Shadow Falls, rival to the power of Avalon

They thought she was unsuitable as a bride because she was mute. I thought that made her perfect. Silent. Invisible. I could pretend she didn’t even exist.

A violent past leads to a present danger… When an old college roommate invites Claire Britten to join her on an archaeological dig at a Florida peat bog, it’s an offer the renowned forensic psychologist can’t refuse. Claire’s husband, criminal lawyer Nick Markwood, is comforted to see...

When DI Bliss prevents 15-year-old Molly from jumping from a hotel roof, he has no idea their paths will cross again. A county-lines mule, Molly is questioned by the drugs squad, but Bliss becomes convinced she is in danger and attempts to have her relocated. A local drug dealer and a London-based enforcer have other ideas. Meanwhile, the remains of a freelance Journalist are discovered alongside an archaeological find, which brings an old flame back into Bliss’ life.

Until a chance assignment takes GBI investigator Will Trent to the state penitentiary, and to a prisoner who says he recognizes the MO. The attack looks identical to the one he was accused of eight years earlier. The prisoner’s always insisted that he was innocent, and now he’s sure he has proof. The killer is still out there. As Will digs into both crimes, it becomes clear that he must solve the original case in order to reach the truth

*Previously published as Kisser of Death by M . H . B .* One accident. Two men. Almost three years of despair. Four beating hearts growing in pain. Five lives forever changed. Everything fell apart in the blink of an eye. These days my own misery keeps me company. I never thought this would be me—a twenty-four-year-old—stuck in a dead-end relationship. Gone are the thrilling adventures with Harvey Stark. Gone is his smile. Gone is the sight of his dimples and the sparkle in his bright blue eyes. He’s changed into a hollow version of himself and I’m just a shadow following him around...

Alex slips off her headphones and savors the sensation of stillness in silence while the crowd dances on at Oslo’s hot new silent disco. She is conducting her dream field research on sound and attention when a handsome stranger beckons to her from across the dance floor. Hoping for a little warmth in Norway’s cold climate, she follows him -- going from anthropology PhD student to murder suspect. With the Norwegian police and a killer closing in, Alex is stranded in a country where every puzzle piece is slightly out of place.

The new installment in the “relentlessly engrossing series” (The Wall Street Journal) finds Karen Pirie and her team investigating the murder of a journalist paved under a motorway—but was it his work or his private life that put him there? Scotland, 2025. When torrential winter rain...

She saw the crime. Now she’s their next target. How do you expose a killer when you can’t even scream for help? Seventeen-year-old Ivy Lane has always been an observer in a world that doesn’t always make space for her. Born mute, Ivy has spent her life navigating silence, using her art to express what her voice cannot. But when she witnesses a brutal murder in her quiet small town, she becomes the only person who knows the truth. And the killers will stop at nothing to ensure her silence is permanent. As Ivy fights to stay one step ahead of her pursuers, she uncovers a chilling ...

I chase the dead because the living hurt too much to hold. But my new stepbrother is about to prove he's the only monster I should be running from. Blackwood Asylum is a tomb of forgotten screams — a crumbling Victorian labyrinth where the walls breathe and the shadows don't move the way they should. It's also my family's newest investment, and the perfect location for my paranormal web series. I came here to prove I'm more than the broken girl who flinches at her own shadow. I wasn't expecting him. Asher Blackwood is cold, methodical, and built like a wall between himself and the rest of...

When Katherine Bailey received a devastating phone call about her daughter Liz's sudden cardiac arrest, her world turned upside down. In "Silent Scream: Surviving a Mother's Nightmare through Faith: A Memoir" Kathy takes us on an emotional journey through her family's battle for Liz's life. This account captures the heart-wrenching moments in the ICU, the roller coaster of medical updates, and the deep impact on Liz's husband and children. With raw honesty, Kathy shares the family's struggle, their moments of hope, and the immense support from friends and the community.

Even before Ally dragged her pink suitcase up the marbled tiles of the multi million dollar mansion on Oneal Street, she knew that her life would never be the same. Why did she have to stay in school when a life of luxury awaited her? Len would ensure that her life was far better than a fairy tale, and that was all that mattered.

You hurt. But no one sees it. Not even you. Silent Screams is a short, sharp slap of truth for anyone who feels off—but can’t explain why. Chronic pain. Exhaustion. Cravings. Strange symptoms. You’ve been told it’s “just stress.” That it’s “all in your head.” It is. But not the way they think. This book helps you listen. Not to the noise outside—but to the whispers inside. Those quiet nudges. The body aches that beg for your attention. The tension in your shoulders. The lump in your throat. The cravings at midnight. This is where true healing begins. You’ll learn: How ...

Have you ever looked into the eyes of a child and sensed a depth of emotion that words could never express? "The Silent Scream: What Kids 0-6 Do Not Tell You" invites you on a transformative journey into the hearts and minds of the youngest and most vulnerable in the foster care system. Authored by seasoned foster parent and advocate Juan Rodriguez Aceves, this book unravels the mysteries behind the behaviors of children aged 0 to 6—behaviors that often mask their deepest fears, frustrations, and desires for connection.

The three true stories in this book are about the three of the countless brave women in Turkey who fought against extreme and systemic political injustice and oppression, who did everything they could to protect their families and took enormous risks in pursuit of their quest for freedom.

The coroner has ruled Barry Logan’s death as the latest in a string of teen-age suicides. Marti Lewis was Barry’s best friend, and she knows that he was murdered. She just can’t get anyone to believe her. The evidence is clear to Marti. Barry was excited about being accepted at Texas A&M and had everything to live for. Why would he shoot himself in the head after watching a music video that disgusted him? The police found the gun in his right hand, but he was left-handed. Everyone is refusing to accept the obvious.

When Elsie married handsome young heir Rupert Bainbridge, she believed she was destined for a life of luxury. But pregnant and widowed just weeks after their wedding, with her new servants resentful and the local villagers actively hostile, Elsie has only her late husband’s awkward cousin for company. Or so she thinks. Inside her new home lies a locked door, beyond which is a painted wooden figure—a silent companion—that bears a striking resemblance to Elsie herself.