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I recently married the man of my dreams. My husband persuades me to move into his family home temporarily. It's the worst mistake I ever made. I don't really fit in. And now they've hired a new nanny for his sister's kids . . .

In the latest thrilling suspense novel from Mary Higgins Clark Awardwinning author Carol Goodman, a group of mystery authors gathers on a secluded Greek island for a writers retreat, only to discover that their enigmatic host has been murdered and everyone present is a suspect.Theyll kill for inspirationFifteen years ago, Maia Gold attended a prestigiousandveryexclusivewriters retreat hosted by billionaire Argos Alexander on the Greek island of Eris. Its where she wrote her first book, the one that should have launched a brilliant career. But something dark happened on that island, a betrayal that has hung over Maia ever since.Now, Maia finds a familiar envelope in the mail. Its an invitation to return to Eris, and according to social media, shes not the only one from that first retreat whos been invited back. This could be the second chance Maia needs to jump-start her dreams. A chance for reconciliation or revenge.Almost all of the writers from fifteen years before have returned to Eris, bringing unresolved resentments with them. Soon, the guests learn that their illustrious host is absent, though he has left instructions for them to participate in a contest: whoever can write the most suspenseful mystery while on the island will win a fortune and literary acclaim. But this is no harmless gamewhen the guests gather in the morning to share their first chapters, they find Argos Alexander, dead.Tensions simmer as the guests try to determine whos behind the murder, and why theyve really been invited to the retreat. On an island full of mystery writers, anyone could be the killerand anyone could be the next victim. Trapped together until the next boat arrives from the mainland, they must sort out old grievances and figure out how to trust one another... or die one by one.

Fiery heroine Dahlia Racers returns in the highly demanded sequel to the acclaimed Gun Honey comics spin-off that fans of crime noir and pulp fiction will love.

During a heatwave in Tinker’s Cove, Maine, part-time reporter Lucy Stone becomes unseasonably entangled in handmade quilts—and a twisted case of murder . . .When a community center opens in town, many embrace it as a space where locals of all ages can gather and create. Others view it as a waste of taxpayer dollars. The director, Darleen Busby-Platt, is no less controversial. Intense and showy, Darleen has huge plans for her new role. But Lucy believes the woman isn’t exactly as warm hearted—or qualified—as she seems. That hunch deepens when Darleen and a young employee vanish . . . and dismembered remains appear!With lots of clues and few concrete answers, Lucy rushes to connect loose ends. But the closer she gets to the facts, the more she realizes that solving this murder depends on lies. Because the truth rests somewhere between wild rumors, a trusted friend’s emotional new sewing project, and the authenticity of a mysterious three-hundred-year-old patchwork quilt. And Lucy must piece together the big picture—before she becomes part of crafty killer’s deadly design . . .

A mystery crime novel where a psychotherapist must become an amateur sleuth to find out the truth about the death to her patient. It has a psychological angle which explores both dysfunction and obsession.

New York lawyer Nora Carleton faces her biggest case yet in this gripping legal thriller from the critically acclaimed author of Central Park West and former director of the FBI, James Comey.Free of the threats hanging over her from her time in Connecticut, Nora Carleton is back doing what she does best: prosecuting criminals for the federal government in the Southern District of New York. But her latest case will take her down roads she never expected.Domestic right-wing extremists, powered by internet demagogues and funded from the shadows, have become a major threat in the United States. Free speech is protected by the US Constitution... but to some people, deadly actions speak louder than words. When an explosion devastates a rally at the United Nations building in New York City, Nora, together with legendary investigator Benny Dugan and the FBI, must confront the extremists head on. To save innocent lives, Nora will need to convince a jury that some speech is actually a deadly crime. But even that may not be enough, as the team races to disrupt a threat bigger than any courtroom battle. A powerful novel about the realities facing modern America, perfect for fans of Grisham, Connelly and Coben.Reviews for James Comey's thrillers'Truly outstanding' Harlan Coben'Vivid and compelling' Ian Rankin'Riveting and authentic... reads like Grisham' Daily Mail'Vivid characters and dialogue' The Times'A really good mystery, expertly told' Joseph Finder

Adrianna, heir to the multimillion dollar Kensington nightclub empire, is planning her dream wedding - a lavish ceremony funded by exclusive sponsors, on the Kensington's private tropical island Elysium.There's only one flaw in her perfect plans. Elysium holds traumatic memories as the place where she was kidnapped and held hostage for three days on her 21st birthday - a case that was never solved...When a bridesmaid is murdered the night before the dress fitting, it soon becomes clear that Adrianna won't be able to get hitched without a hitch. The body is staged in a gruesome display, chillingly reminiscent of Adrianna's kidnapping.When forensic expert Holly becomes embroiled in this alien world, the secrets that have dogged the bride and her bridesmaids since childhood start to come out. The answers lie on Elysium, if Holly can find her way into this playground of the rich and famous - and more importantly, if she can get out of it alive... **** PRAISE FOR CATE QUINN:'Absolutely thrilling' ALEX MICHAELIDES, bestselling author of The Silent Patient 'A superior, creeping psychological thriller taut with tension and drama' SEATTLE TIMES 'Utterly compelling' MARIAN KEYES 'A sly, contemporary crime masterpiece. I loved it' ADRIAN MCKINTY 'Intense, gripping, superb' WILL DEAN'Atmospheric and addictive' THE SUN

A wonderfully crafted space thriller. It has everything we loved aboutThe MartianorGravity, but more psychological depth. Its also a chilling picture of the Russian mentality and its workings, written by someone who truly understands it. With the resurgent conflict between the East and the West and the return of the threat of totalitarianism, this blockbuster book couldnt be more timely.Zygmunt Miloszewski, bestselling author of Rage and PricelessAmerican and Russian astronauts are trapped together in the International Space Station as war breaks out in Ukraine and life support functions begin to fail in this action-packed debut technothriller that ripples with the tension and danger of Solaris and Andy Weirs Project Hail Mary.When an ammonia leak threatens the astronauts on the International Space Station, NASA directs Lucy Poplasky, one of the ISSs first female commanders, to investigate the cause. Russia has just invaded Ukraine and tensions are running highcould the leak be a brazen act of sabotage?The Russian cosmonauts aboard deny tampering with the ships systems and insist on the issue stems from the American side. As levels of the poisonous gas rise, Lucys investigation shatters trust between the Russian and Western crews, exposing deep fissures in the partnership thousands of miles below.Intense and unrelenting, Inner Space questions what truly draws us to the stars: the urge to explore the unknown, selfish ambition, or an instinct to run away from the entrenched troubles on Earth?Translated from the Polish by Kasia Beresford

The stunning second book in the Annie Graham crime thriller seriesOne little girl, one missing child. One historical mystery colliding with the future.

Dr. Greg Schorn works for the Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense (D.E.AD.). No one is more surprised than him. After the events in Norway, Greg was sure he would never go back into government work. Yet just a few short months later, he is back in the United States working at the new D.E.A.D. headquarters in upstate New York. But it's not the same D.EA.D. that existed under Martin Drummond's tyrannical rule. The biggest change starts at the top: Norah Tidwell is the director. But more importantly, missions are not always kill on sight. That doesn't mean things aren't dire. The numbers aren't adding up. And a slew of cases demonstrate that the creatures from Area 51 have made it into the suburbs, the very rich suburbs. Greg though, knows they had a little help getting there. One case leads to many and before Greg knows it, the guy voted most likely trip over his own feet is fighting for his life. Greg will need every ounce of courage he can summon to survive. But his survival is not his top priority. Because this foe has targeted someone close to Greg. And saving them will be Greg's greatest act. And possibly, his last.

A heart-shattering loss leads to a reality-shattering discovery... Every bureaucracy has a rhythm, even the Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense (D.E.A.D.). Dr. Greg Schorn has gotten used to that rhythm: go on assignment, take down a government-created alien hybrid, write up a report, rinse and repeat. Not that there's no danger. Rounding up the escapees comes with more than a little risk. But Greg trusts the people around him, especially Mitch Haldron. At the D.E.A.D. Mitch has pulled him out of the fire more times than he can count. But everything is about to change: Mitch, solid, dependable, downright boring Mitch, has a secret. A secret that is about to come into the light. A secret that will blow apart Greg Schorn's world...

Martin Drummond will stop at nothing to find Maeve Leander and her family. But the threat Martin offers pales in comparison to the world ending cataclysm that is now on the horizon . . . Maeve Leader and her group has found a safe haven thanks to Adam Watson. But they all know its temporary. Martin Drummond has redoubled his efforts to find them. Despite the tranquility of their surroundings, there's no peace to be found for Maeve. She still doesn't know the fate of Pop and Crackle and she has no way of contacting Agaren. When Agaren finally makes contact, it is not to facilitate the joyful reunion Maeve had envisioned. The Council has an ultimatum for the people of Earth. One the people of Earth may not be able to meet. And if they don't, the Council will exact a world shattering cost.

"As wrenching and luminous as Omar El Akkad's What Strange Paradise and Mohsin Hamid's Exit West, a searing exploration of the global migration crisis that moves from Nigeria to Libya to Italy, from an exciting new literary voice"--

** WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST CRIME FICTION **'A master storyteller' - GUARDIAN'A superb chronicler of cop culture' - SUNDAY TIMES'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' - THE TIMESA LOST CHILD. A BROKEN FAMILY. Ten-year-old Katie Blasko is missing. Detective Sergeant Ellen Destry, alert to rumours of a child abuse ring operating on the Mornington Peninsula, is thinking abduction. But her colleagues are thinking bad family, truancy, and her boss is only thinking about the media. And everyone, including Destry, is wondering whether she's good enough to handle this without Detective Inspector Hal Challis. But Challis is miles away, summoned to his childhood home in the outback. So when the body of his missing brother-in-law is found in suspicious circumstances, Challis has his own investigation to pursue. And without each other, both Challis and Destry are worried they're running out of time... From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author of Consolation and Day's End comes the fourth Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

'A master storyteller' - GUARDIAN'A superb chronicler of cop culture' - SUNDAY TIMES'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' - THE TIMESA MOTHER'S SECRETS CAN BE DEADLYWinter is closing in on the Mornington Peninsula, and the coastal community of Waterloo are looking for ways to keep warm. But things start to heat up for Detective Inspector Hal Challis when Janine McQuarrie is shot in a quiet country lane, her terrified daughter watching from the car. But as the compromising discoveries of the McQuarries' personal lives come to light, Challis and Sergeant Ellen Destry are faced with another complication - the victim's father-in-law: bureaucrat, golfer and their Superintendent. It seems everyone has something to hide this winter. But can the secrets be uncovered before a killer strikes again?From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author of Consolation and Day's End comes the third Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

Where do you hide when the world is searching for you?Dr. Maeve Leander and Captain Chris Garrigan are trusting Tilda Watson to keep Alvie, the triplets and their expanding circle of fugitives safe. Not that they have much choice. With dangerous forces within the U.S. government chasing them down, their list of safe harbors is down to one: an island long thought to be only myth. But this new hiding spot is not as secure as it seems. For a new threat has entered the field of battle, a threat not of this Earth. And in this new existence, allegiances are as deadly and changeable as quicksand under their feet.

Reports of strange creatures began to be reported in the western half of the United States after the explosive incident at Area 51. In response, the U.S. government created the Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense--D.E.A.D. for short. And with a name like that, what could possibly go wrong?When Dr. Maeve Leander escaped Area 51 with her unusual family, she knew the safety net provided by the President of the United States would only be short lived. And she was right. On the run, new allies join Maeve in her fight for her family's survival. But with each new person, the risk to Alvie and the triplets grows as do the questions: What do these new people want? Why are they helping them and what is their end game?In all the uncertainty surrounding her, Maeve is sure of only one thing: she will do everything in her power to keep her family safe. But with the United States government working against her, what chance does she have? What chance do any of them have?

The alien experiment is alive... and it wants out. In a world where UFO sightings have become alarmingly frequent, the US government's top-secret A.L.I.V.E. Project was created to prepare for an impending alien threat. Dr. Maeve Leander, raised in the shadow of this covert operation, now leads the research on Alvie, the project's first alien subject. To Maeve, Alvie isn't just an experiment; he's family. But when a mysterious new agency seizes control of A.L.I.V.E., Maeve's world is turned upside down. She discovers that Alvie is not the only extraterrestrial being studied - and the truth is far more terrifying than she ever imagined. Suddenly thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Maeve finds herself fighting for her life against both human adversaries and otherworldly forces. As the violence escalates and her chances of survival dwindle, she uncovers a chilling revelation: the project's true goal is to ensure that no one makes it out alive. R.D. Brady's A.L.I.V.E. kicks off a heart-pounding series that masterfully blends government conspiracy with alien encounters. Fans of Douglas E. Richards and Michael Crichton will be captivated by this thrilling page-turner. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride through an alternative world where the answer to humanity's greatest question comes at a devastating cost. ____________________________Praise for the A.L.I.V.E. Series:????? From the first book to the last, I could not put them down. ????? What a page turner. The author kept me guessing through the entire book. ????? Stayed up until 2 am because I couldn't put it down. ????? Science gets turned on its head in this tale. ????? Thank you for reigniting my imagination for the other-worldly. ????? Great sci-fi read with enough facts to keep it real. Great action and story line. ????? The main characters are easy to invest in. An antagonist that you will love to hate. ????? Warning...start reading at your own peril as once you do you wont want to stop.

From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Left BehindHer spray-tanned, self-absorbed news anchor ex-husband careening back into her life was not on this psychic detective's bingo card. But not only does Griffin Gentry show up unexpectedly at Riley Thorn's door-the real shock is that he's begging for her help. However, Riley's hot private investigator boyfriend Nick Santiago refusing to take the job is...well, less of a surprise. Too bad for Nick that his octogenarian business partner overrules him and decides to take the lead on Griffin's case. And when a dead body makes it clear someone really is out to get Riley's ex, the mile-long suspect list puts all hands on deck at Santiago Investigations. Even the wrinkly, retired ones. It's only a matter of time before Griffin brings danger directly to Riley's doorstep. And with she and Nick busy interviewing suspects, their elderly roommates are wreaking havoc in the surveillance department. Can Riley block out the chaos and focus on her psychic visions long enough to narrow down the list of suspects, or will Griffin Gentry's karma be the downfall of them all?

From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Left BehindRiley Thorn and her hot, tattooed, private investigator boyfriend Nick Santiago are all moved in to their new fixer-upper. Not only do they finally have their own place, they also haven't found any new dead bodies on the premises. Yep. It looks like summer is over and so is Riley's bad luck. Or is it?When Nick gives up sleeping and showering to obsess over the cold case that still haunts him, his intrepid business partner Mrs. Penny is calling the investigative shots. It's every bit as bad as you can imagine. Meanwhile, Riley has her hands full fixing up the crumbling crime scene they call home and setting boundaries with the breaking-and-entering octogenarians next door. You know. Normal stuff. But normal comes to a screeching halt when Riley is abducted by a stranger, and her psychic powers go on the fritz. To make matters worse, it becomes clear that Riley's new house guests are either in trouble or are trouble after bad guys deliver a warning with a severed finger. Can Nick and Riley solve the case the old-fashioned way before they all end up in pieces? Or will a surprise birthday party, a dog doody bandit, an accidental arson, and a blast from the past be too much for them to handle?

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got OverSummer is heating up for reluctant psychic Riley Thorn and her handsome private investigator boyfriend, Nick Santiago. First, her disapproving grandmother arrives determined to make Riley take her powers seriously or face the wrath of "the Guild." Then there's the homicide detective who needs her help figuring out who murdered the well-dressed corpse in the walk-in closet. Nick's got his own hands full with a tricky missing person case and his parents who want to know why he didn't tell them about his live-in girlfriend. Then there's the fact that he's still the tiniest bit stressed about Riley almost getting murdered earlier that summer. The last thing he wants is her getting involved in another investigation. Things go from bad to worse when the body count starts stacking up, the meet-the-parents dinner goes horribly wrong, and their elderly roommate is up to no good...dressed like a mime. To top it off, Riley is forced to return to Channel 50 on official police business to question her spray-tanned news anchor ex-husband and his new weather girl fiancée. The trouble comes to a head when Riley receives a warning from the killer: Back off or she's next. Someone has to solve these murders before she becomes the next corpse.