Thriller

An ambitious senator wants to weaken the power of the CIA, perhaps to the point of its elimination. To accomplish his goal, he tries to enlist Blackford Oakes--now retired--into his cause by forcing him to testify before a senate committee about CIA covert activities in 1985.

The shadowy chambers of the Knights Templar hold a devastating secret...Having barely escaped the crosshairs of a deadly cult, Robin Jessop and David Mallory are determined to unlock the truth behind a conspiracy unresolved for seven hundred years - the mystery of what gives the enigmatic Templars their unwavering power. Infiltrating the group's archives, they make a startling discovery. An ancient Templar passport hinting at a sacred mission: the transportation of an artefact of incomprehensible value. Delving through centuries of deception, the two come face-to-face with a secret that could shake Christendom to its core. The awe-inspiring finale to the Hounds of God trilogy, perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Scott Mariani and Chris Kuzneski.

The most precious prize of them all...While deciphering what few clues they have managed to recover about the Templar's secrets, Jessop and Mallory make a discovery about their legendary treasure. Rather than gold or jewels, the long-sought prize may be something far more valuable: information. For the Templars were the original inventors of international banking. Lands, titles and the fates of entire noble houses were placed in their keeping. The records of such transactions, though centuries old, may possibly yield the greatest wealth in the world. But hunting for such an archive places Jessop and Mallory in the crosshairs of Europe's most powerful families... A breakneck conspiracy thriller perfect for fans of Mario Reading, Iain King and Scott Mariani. Praise for James Becker'A thrilling historical mystery full of ingenious clues and unexpected twists' Good Book Guide'An entertaining, hunt-and-chase thriller ... appealing and clever protagonists coupled with intriguing history' Publishers Weekly'Deserves the widest possible audience' Reviewing the Evidence

A powerfully gripping and moving page-turner about a small town which hides a terrible secret from the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author.

Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett and his wife Marybeth make separate discoveries that put the Pickett family in a pair of killers' crosshairs in this thrilling new novel in the bestselling series.

Bristol detective DS George Cross investigates the suspicious suicide of a young woman.

When I open the door and see her, my mind starts churning. Why are they here? What do they want? And why did my daughter leave in the first place? Am I finally, after all of these years, going to find out? I take a deep breath and usher them in... Ruth has spent every day of the last fifteen years wondering why her daughter Isobel left. Walking around the school to which she has given her life, every child she sees reminds her of her family's bright future which vanished in an instant. So when Ruth opens the door to find Isobel and a teenage grandson she never knew existed, she feels a rush of relief. Despite the years of hurt she never stopped loving Isobel and wants to help rebuild her life. Enrolling her grandson at the school, Ruth wants to make sure they stay for good. Isobel has spent her life running from a painful secret. A secret which could have destroyed her family. Now, as she flees a bad relationship, she knows that her childhood home is the only place where she can be safe. But as Isobel looks at her son in his crisp new uniform, she is taken straight back to the reason she ran all those years ago. Soon it becomes clear that she is not the only one tormented by the past. Someone is prepared to destroy everything Ruth and Isobel hold dear. Can Isobel confront her darkest secret before it is too late? From the bestselling author of Who We Were Before comes a powerful and emotional page-turner about devastating family secrets. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Emily Bleeker and Imogen Clark. Readers love Why She Left: 'This story had me glued to my chair! You will not believe the twists and turns as you devour the pages! It has secrets fear, strength, mystery and suspense!... Do yourself a favor and put aside a day to read this novel. It is so good!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A stunning read-heartbreaking and gripping in equal measure, this family drama had everything I needed... I was hooked from the very first page... I love it when a book evokes such strong emotions...Highly recommended by me!' Mychestnutreadingtree, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A psychological thriller with more than a dash of family drama... The twists and turns in this book were something else. Just when I thought I had it sussed then the twists and turns lead me down a totally different path... set aside a day to read this because once you start you won't want to put it down.' Linda Strong Book Reviews Praise for Leah Mercer: 'Wow!!! Just absolutely wow!!!... Clear your schedules before you start this and get the tissues ready!... I was absolutely hooked... in tears by the end! Welcome to my top authors list!' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿

In the thin glow of moonlight, a mess of auburn curls gleams against the rocks. Hands bound, the girl's fragile body is limp and still. Seconds later, a wall of raging white water crashes down, swallowing her whole...A knock on the door late in the evening can only mean trouble for Detective Josie Quinn, but fear chokes her at the news that the one of her own team is missing. No one has seen Denton PD's beautiful Press Liaison Amber for days. Sweet-natured and totally dedicated to the job, she'd never let her colleagues down. A message scrawled on the frosted windscreen of Amber's car leads Josie to a nearby dam. But the body they pull from the water is not Amber...Josie won't sleep until she finds a name for the innocent girl left to drown, and the meaning of the numbers scribbled in a tattered pink diary found on Amber's desk. But when the trail leads her to a twisted truth about Amber's family, Josie wonders if anyone really knew her at all?Her team crumbling around her, Josie must stay strong and focused to get the job done. But as prime suspects start going missing, and rumors of an argument the night Amber disappeared surface, could one of her own staff be to blame?Finding Amber alive is Josie's only chance of knowing the truth and stopping a dangerous killer in their tracks. But as a blizzard closes in, how many more precious lives will be snatched before she can?An absolutely astounding crime thriller that will keep you up all night and leave you sleeping with the lights on. This gripping rollercoaster ride, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine, will have you TOTALLY HOOKED!Everyone is talking about Lisa Regan:"BUCKLE UP... never-ending twists and turns. You think you know what to expect... and then BAM she hits you with something so out of the blue that you can't help but gasp." Katie Mettner Books, 5 stars"Absofrickenloutly amazing... fantastic start to finish... one of those books that you stay up way too late to read... pick up this book ASAP... be prepared to be hooked." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"Love, love, loved this book... fantastic... kept me guessing till the end." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"Brilliant... my goodness it's a real belter of a read!... I just couldn't put down... loved everything... not to be missed." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"I. Don't. Know. How. She. Does. It... My heart pounded in my chest, my pulse raced, I shed some tears, and my hands shook... absolutely incredible." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"Mind-blowingly brilliant!! I read it in a day... just blew me away!!... Worth 10 stars if possible. A must read." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars"***CRACK*** Lisa Regan has knocked it out of the ballpark yet again... I devoured this book... twists and turns galore... Whew!... I LOVED IT!... I was glued to the pages from the very first page. She had me guessing, she had my heart pounding, she had me pleading "no, no, please no"... Read, read, read this book!" Open Book Posts, 5 stars

Risking it all for love... Isaiah Wright is content with his solitary life, successfully staying sober and coping with being HIV positive. He operates his own business with his best friend, Avery, and spends his free time volunteering at a local homeless shelter. Isaiah's carefully crafted routine is shaken when he meets Jaden Kennedy, and Isaiah isn't sure he can adjust. Life is about risk-he knows better than most-but if he doesn't overcome his fears, he'll lose the man he has come to love.

This is the original G¿k¿y¿ version of Ngugi wa Thiong'o's satirical novel M¿rogi wa Kagogo, published in English as Wizard of the Crow . The novel gives a surgical examination of the cult of dictatorship in Africa. The story is set in the imaginary Free Republic of Abur¿ria, and weaved around the Ruler and his coterie of court-poets, all of them the epitome of the dictum that power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Then there is Kam¿t¿, the mystical figure who is the subject of conjecture, and Nyaw¿ra, the underground revolutionary in the vanguard of agitating for change in Aburiria. In the end, Ng¿g¿ manages to vibrate with the magical realism of Gabriel Garcia Marquez; the brutal frankness of Dostoyevsky; and the lyrical beauty of African folklore. Yet, the most intriguing question as you read the novel is: Who is the Wizard of the Crow?

Erste Stimmen:"It's magic!""Hammer Story!""Ein genialer Trick!""Ein mitreißender Psychothriller"Victor Adams, dem unter dem Künstlernamen Horus der internationale Durchbruch als Illusionist gelungen ist, steigt nach einer Zahnwurzelbehandlung in die falsche Straßenbahn. An der nächsten Haltestelle entdeckt er seltsame Treppenhäuser, die ihn magisch anziehen. Er steigt aus.In darauffolgenden Nächten wird Victor von Albträumen heimgesucht und sein Leben nimmt eine dramatische Wendung. Seine Assistentin Julia verschwindet auf mysteriöse Weise während einer Illusion und er wird des Mordes verdächtigt. Victor bleibt ungerührt, ihm beschäftigt nur eine einzige Frage: Wie konnte Julia verschwinden und seine Illusion überlisten?Eines Tages taucht Inspektor Percy Banks von der Kripo Canterbury bei ihm auf und bittet Victor, eine grausam zugerichtete Frauenleiche zu identifizieren.Ein fesselnder Thriller, mitreißend und verstörend mit psychologischem Tiefgang und einer Auflösung, die selbst den geübten Thriller-Leser überraschen wird.

Cyberkriminalität - Sie ist keine Science-Fiction mehr, denn sie passiertheute und jeder von uns könnte morgen schon das nächste Opfer sein.Der in die Jahre gekommene Hacker Josch beschafft Informationen nicht selten auf illegaleWeise. Er liebt den kleinen und den großen Luxus, den er sich nicht wirklich leisten kann.Doch alles ändert sich, als sein Halbbruder entführt wird und er erkennen muss, dass derGegner überaus mächtig ist. Seine Chancen stehen schlecht, aber unerwartete Freundehelfen ihm bei einem Kampf, der kaum zu gewinnen ist.

Berlin im Jahr 2040. Die »Patriotische Alternative Deutschlands« regiert die Republik. Rechte Schlägertrupps machen Neukölln unsicher. Paul Kanter, Ex-Gangster und Kioskbetreiber, versucht, sich aus allem Ärger herauszuhalten. Doch dann wird seine Freundin, die Journalistin Olivia Kusmin, in ihrer Wohnung brutal überfallen. Der Verdacht fällt auf Kanter. Beim Versuch, seine Unschuld zu beweisen, gerät er in eine monströse politische Verschwörung, die ihn in die dunkelsten Kapitel seiner Vergangenheit zurückführt.¿Packend geschrieben, viele Twists und so spannend, dass ich es nicht mehr aus der Hand legen wollte. Unbedingt lesenswert!" (Leser-Rezension)Leseprobe:Paul Kanter steht mit geschlossenen Augen am Tresen seines Kiosks in Neukölln, seine langen Arme auf die Tresenplatte gestützt. Er sieht den nach Luft schnappenden Mann. Wie jeden Tag. Sieht, wie er zuckt. Hört sich selbst, wie er ihn anschreit.Hast gedacht, du könntest abhauen, ja? Aber nicht mit mir, du kleiner, dürrer Scheißer.Schüttelt den Kerl, drückt seinen Kopf wieder in das gekachelte Becken, in dem kniehoch das Brackwasser steht. Nur noch ein paar Sekunden, damit der Wichser kapiert, dass er das mit Paul Kanter nicht machen kann. Merkt, wie der Körper des Mannes erschlafen wird. Riecht die Scheiße, als der Schließmuskel des Mannes nachgibt. Als wäre es gestern gewesen.Erinnert sich an sein Entsetzen, als er merkt, dass der Mann tot ist.Als er aus seiner Raserei aufwacht.Er wollte das nicht. Eigentlich wollte er nie Menschen weh tun. Doch die Dinge hatten sich anders entwickelt.Kanter macht die Augen auf. Fast erstaunt, in seinem Laden zu stehen und nicht in der zugigen Fabrikhalle, in der er vor einundzwanzig Jahren einen unschuldigen Mann getötet hat. Jedenfalls unschuldig genug, um nicht umgebracht zu werden.Vor ihm auf dem Tresen liegt sein altes Tablet, auf dem die Nachrichten laufen. Tagesschau. Der Avatar sieht aus wie der digital optimierte Bastard seiner menschlichen Vorgänger, die nach und nach in den wohlverdienten Ruhestand gebeten worden waren. Sein Mund bewegt sich synchron zum gesprochenen Text, die Stimme ist von einer menschlichen nicht zu unterscheiden. Kanter wird sich trotzdem nie an die Avatare gewöhnen. Er hat mal gelesen, dass ein Lächeln nicht gespielt werden kann, dass Dutzende Gesichtsmuskeln beteiligt sind.