Thriller

Luke Irontree fled to Portland to escape vampires...and his memories. He failed. Born in the first century, Luke has been hunting vampires since the gods made him their immortal weapon. Now he's one man awash in a sea of fangy monsters. When Portland's most vulnerable disappear, he's the only one who even cares. Things go from bad to FUBAR when he realizes he's number one on the menu. Fortunately, a nosy werewolf and a tough human woman are determined to join forces with the curmudgeonly hunter. While he appreciates the help, he fears he won't be able to keep them alive. With the gutters running red with the blood of innocents, three against an army of bloodthirsty villains might not be enough. Luke will have to dig deep to overcome his own trauma and forge the group into a force to be reckoned with. But if he fails, it's not just a city's survival but his immortal life that hangs by a fraying thread...

Would you destroy your best friend to save your husband?A gripping family drama perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Lisa Jewell, and Laura Dave's The Last Thing He Told Me.A missing boy. A dead body. Four decades apart, but connected by a mysterious link.Ginger Mallowan embodies everything 1986 stands for, from big hair to power suits to "e;Material Girl"e;...until her son disappears during a beach walk one night. That's the moment girls don't want to have fun anymore, and the moment she starts hunting for answers.Now Ginger's hair is a bit flatter, her power suits packed into the attic, and her dance steps to Madonna lack the energy of better days. She hasn't found-or forgotten-her missing son, and she's only survived the grief thanks to her neighbor and keeper of secrets, Tara Christie. Except for Ginger's darkest secret of all...about what happened the night her son disappeared.But that vow of friendship is tested when Tara is jarred awake one night by a scream coming from next-door, where she finds Ginger standing over a dead body. Even stranger, Tara's husband is nowhere to be found.As the investigation shakes the town to its core, and Tara's husband is charged with the murder, Tara must choose between proving her husband's innocence or protecting Ginger's past.Little does she know they're about to stumble down a twisty path that could destroy them all. Praise for Pamela Crane:"e;It kept me on my toes the whole time I was reading it and trying to guess the twisty ending of what really happened. Fans of thrillers, suspense, and mystery novels will not be disappointed with this book."e; - San Francisco Book Review"e;You are not prepared for the twistsPamela Crane has in store for you. Sure to have you at the edge of your seat."e; - POPSUGAR"e;Crane succeeds at painting families and friendships in vivid detail; women will see their tussles and triumphs in these pages, and will relish the twists and moments of brave camaraderie and bold revenge... A satisfying read that has echoes of Liane Moriarty and of Emily Giffin's All We Ever Wanted."e; - Booklist

Suite d'Absinthe of MaliceSerie Sinners Tome 6 Miki St John croyait que les fins heureuses n'existaient que dans les contes de fees jusqu'a ce que sa vie prenne quelques virages inattendus... et desormais il a trouve la sienne.Son meilleur ami, Damien, est de retour d'entre les morts, et leur nouveau groupe, Crossroads Gin, grimpe en fleche dans les charts. Miki peut compter sur un compagnon solide et affectueux nomme Kane Morgan - un inspecteur de la police de San Francisco, dote d'une grande famille irlandaise qui le considere comme l'un des leurs - et son chien Mec se tient a ses cotes.Helas, quelqu'un essaye de le tuer.De vieilles loyautes et d'anciennes rancunes emergent du sombre et mysterieux passe de Chinatown. Miki lutte pour faire face a l'abandon de sa mere decedee, aux secrets et au meurtre brutal de cette derniere, alors qu'il est traque par un meurtrier enigmatique qui pourrait avoir des liens avec elle.L'affaire atterrit entre les mains de Kane. Miki et lui sont entraines dans un jeu mortel du chat et de la souris. Quand Miki est force d'affronter ses demons personnels et les horreurs de son enfance, une seule chose est certaine : la rock star et son flic sont determines a se battre pour leur avenir et a survivre aux demons menacants du passe de Miki.

Deterrer des os : Tome deuxCloister Witte et Bourneville, sa partenaire K-9, retrouvent les disparus et les ramenent chez eux.Mais le travail ne s'arrete pas toujours la.Une jeune femme, Janet Morrow, est tombee dans le coma apres s'etre eloignee de sa voiture lors d'un orage violent. Mais ce n'est pas parce que Cloister l'a retrouvee qu'elle est rentree chez elle. Qu'est-ce qui l'a amenee a Plenty, en Californie Et qui n'avait pas envie qu'elle en reparteAvec l'aide de l'agent special Javi Merlo, qui continue de nier ses sentiments grandissants pour l'adjoint au caractere entier, Cloister met a jour une conspiration du silence vieille de dix ans, appartenant a l'histoire de corruption regnant a Plenty.Les vieux secrets de Janet Morrow ne sont pas les seuls a eclater au grand jour. Javi a essaye de laisser son passe derriere lui, malheureusement, certaines personnes semblent determinees a sortir les squelettes de son placard. Sa sombre histoire avec un agent, son superieur a Phoenix, complique non seulement l'enquete, mais aussi ses relations avec Cloister. Et depuis quand est-ce qu'il s'en soucie

The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Till the Dust Settles. "e;A heart wrenching and tense read that drew me in right from the start."e; -By the Letter Book ReviewsPenny seizes the chance of a new life for her family when her husband is offered a job in Europe.At the airport, they meet charming Sophie, fluent in French and looking for work as an au pair. Penny, struggling to cope in France, offers Sophie a job and she soon becomes an important part of the family's life. But Sophie is hiding something.Then Penny's toddler son, Ethan, is abducted and an international hunt for the child begins. The police beg Penny and her husband to take part in a television appeal but the couple refuse. Unknown to the police, Penny and Seth have new identities and are determined to lay low and protect them. But it may be too late for that.Who has taken Ethan and why?Are the couple's true identities linked to the abduction?And who has been watching them?To save her son Penny may have to put her own life on the line.Praise for Till the Dust Settles"e;A tale of conspiracy, abuse and how one wrong decision can alter the course of your life . . . the author does a fantastic job of setting up the story line, plot twisting and bringing everything together."e; -Where the Reader Grows"e;Pat Young recreates events with so much grace and compassion in her EXCEPTIONAL debut novel . . . Phew! What a scorching read . . . Absolutely superb!"e; -The Book Magnet

"e;Dark, tense and utterly enthralling . . . the story of a little girl who turns into a strong and determined woman against all the odds."e; -Books of All KindsHow do you escape a life of conflict and abuse?Being a young girl in 1940s Ireland isn't easy for Molly, especially since she isn't like others. Her family and community are wary of the quiet, beautiful child with the uncanny gift of healing.As Molly becomes a teenager life gets harder and she loses faith in everything.Molly is surrounded by danger, even from those closest to her. She must make choices. But will she choose the right path or is she doomed to a life of misery? Will she survive in a world of violence and crime? Will The Healer ever be healed?"e;This tells of a young girl's strength, her sheer will to survive and make a better life for herself. Sharon Thompson's marvellous writing has brought Molly McCarthy to life, with its touches of magic and ultimately, hope."e; -White Tulip Candles

The story of one woman's fight for survival and her journey into the underbelly of a dangerous criminal world in 1950s Ireland.Peggy Bowden has not had an easy life. As a teenager, her mother was committed to an asylum and then a local priest forced her into an abusive marriage. But when her husband dies in an accident Peggy sees an opportunity to start again and trains as a midwife.In 1950s Dublin it is not easy for a woman to make a living and Peggy sees a chance to start a business and soon a lucrative maternity home is up and running.But when Peggy realizes that the lack of birth control is an issue for women, she uses their plight as a way to make more money. Very soon Peggy is on the wrong side of the law.What makes a woman decide to walk down a dark path? Can Peggy ever get back on the straight and narrow? Or will she have to pay for her crimes?"e;An engrossing story which is so hard to look back at and think that things like this really happened not that long ago. A superb debut."e; -Books from Dusk till Dawn"e;I loved how fast-paced and chilling every part of this novel was, as it certainly kept me on my toes from start to finish, keeping my level of intrigue peaked until the very last second."e; -The Writing Garnet"e;Brilliant. High expectations are set for future books by Sharon Thompson an author to keep your eye on. A story you won't forget quickly."e; -Between the Pages Book Club

Can you be free if you can't go outside? Permanent lockdown becomes a crime scene in this clever near-future thriller from the author of Rabbit Hole . . . The year is 2024, and the residents of the Tower, a virus-proof apartment building, live in a state of permanent lockdown. The building is controlled by James, who keeps the residents safe but incarcerated. Behind bricked-up front doors, their every need is serviced; they are pampered but remain prisoners. This suits Eugene just fine. Ravaged by the traumas of his past, the agoraphobic ex-detective has no intention of ever setting foot outside again.But when he finds the Tower's building manager brutally dismembered, his investigator's instincts won't allow him to ignore the vicious crime. What Eugene finds beyond the comfort of his apartment's walls will turn his sheltered existence upside down. To unravel the Tower's mysteries, he must confront James. And James takes his role as the Warden very, very seriously.

When a mother decides to rejoin the workforce, the perfect job becomes a terrifying trap in this psychological thriller of secrets, deceit, and paranoia.With her young son starting primary school, Grace decides to head back to work. And the perfect job lands right in her lap-part time with great pay. At first, Grace doesn't mind the job's little quirks. But there's something odd about the way her coworkers treat her-and she can't shake the feeling that she's being followed.As the strange events escalate, Grace begins to wonder if she's going mad. It's not long before her dream job becomes a living nightmare-one that catapults Grace back to a childhood tragedy; the day her little sister was killed in a hit-and-run.

When President Brookfield's sudden heart attack puts his vice president into the presidency, the rules of engagement change-for the worst. The new president attempts to appease the radical Islamic element and temper the reign of terrorism. His peace at any cost diplomacy, however, results in a series of catastrophic events-the emersion of the Palestinian National Alliance, a nuclear-armed Iraq, an isolated Israel and a rein of violence that begins with a gas attack on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. After the wife of wealthy philanthropist Jonathon Gates is killed in the attack on NYC, he and members of his humanitarian foundation, do what the government will not do-take on the terrorists on their own turf and in their own way. To obtain their objective, the Foundation turns to a team of loyal, military misfits who quickly begin turning plow shafts into swords. Added to the team, is Russian immigrant Stanko Shirski. Stanko uses his ties to the Russian Mafia to assist in a more domestic chore-removing the new president from office-one way or another. While the eye for an eye biblical edict lashes out at the terrorists, unintended consequences push the conflict to a critical point. Ultimately, Gates and the Foundation are forced to consider the ultimate retaliation. Revenge is a harsh taskmaster.

This Hurricane Thriller will blow you away! When Detective Sam Randazzo discovers the unreported theft of priceless jewels in the aftermath of violent Hurricane Irma in 2017, he has serious concerns, and his suspicions are aroused. Assisted by British security expert Frankie Armstrong, their investigations unearth an astounding possibility. Could these be the jewels stolen in a notorious and audacious raid in 1907? If so, how on earth have they found their way to Naples Florida in 2017? And what, if anything, do these stolen jewels have to do with a horde of invaluable works of art plundered by the Nazis in WW2? Lieutenant Detective Sam Randazzo wonders if this is the ultimate cold case. The risks are many as Randazzo and Armstrong seek to uncover long buried crimes. Just how far will those involved go to prevent them succeeding? A twisting, suspenseful and unforgettable thriller that will keep you glued to every page."Costello can spin a tale with the best of them!" Joseph Mainous - Literary Times.

What if your lifelong curse is the only thing keeping you alive? Abandoned at birth, life has always been a battle for Jane Walker. She and her best friend, Sadie, spent years fighting to survive Vancouver's cutthroat underbelly. That would have been tough enough without Jane's mysterious afflictions: an intricate pattern of blood-red birthmarks that snake around her body and vivid, heart-wrenching nightmares that feel so real she wakes up screaming.After she meets the first man who isn't repulsed by her birthmarks, Jane thinks she might finally have a chance at happiness. Her belief seems confirmed as the birthmarks she's spent her life so ashamed of magically begin to disappear. Yet, the quicker her scarlet marks vanish, the more lucid and disturbing Jane's nightmares become-until it's impossible to discern her dreams from reality, and Jane comes to a horrifying realization:The nightmares that have plagued her since childhood are actually visions of real people being stalked by a deadly killer. And all this time, her birthmarks have been the only things protecting her from becoming his next victim.Blood Mark is the first in a brand-new paranormal thriller series by JP McLean, author of The Gift Legacy series and whose writing has been described as ". . . deftly crafted, impressively original, and inherently compelling from first page to last."

Sometimes love comes in three... Readers' Favorite Gold Medal winner, 2021 Kindle Book Award Semi-Finalist, JUSTICE is a standout romantic adventure where you decide which bold and fearless hero will win a happily ever after. Star athlete and master thief Justine "Justice" Hayes was taught by her notorious father never to say no to a challenge. So when the commander of United States Special Operations Forces offers her an elite job no woman has held before, she can't turn down this supreme test of her abilities. But an impossible obstacle stands between her and the career of her dreams. She has to survive the Navy SEALs' most brutal training program: BUD/S. Despite a hostile admiral gunning for her, she soon finds herself wearing the rank of Navy ensign and fighting through grueling torture alongside some of America's toughest and most irresistible men. Distractions are not an option - she boots her tantalizing teammates solidly into the Friend Zone. But ignoring her attraction to three of them-the leader, the gentleman, and the bad boy-turns out to be harder than she expected. She ends up bonding with all three in the kind of soul-deep way only military comrades who have survived hell together can. Until one of them betrays her... In this Choose A Hero Romance novel, you have the one-of-a-kind opportunity to read three entirely different endings, with three unique heroes, each with its very own breathtaking happily-ever-after. Content guidelines: contains profanity, some violence, and adult situations. Print edition includes ALL endings.