Thriller

"Book of the Year" (Royal Palm Literary Awards)"Fearless, full of heart, loveable characters, and twists and turns that cause you to lose track of time before you realize you're half a dozen chapters in." -Ken Harris, retired FBI and author of The Pine Barrens StrategemJim Bishop is alone. His wife died. He lost his job. His brother is on the west coast. But something else, something different, something new is waiting for him.In uptown Charlotte, the lives of five strangers are bound together as tightly as the twisted metal frame of the bicycle at the center of a horrible hit-and-run accident.A homeless woman watches as a minister tries to comfort the young computer coder who believes he killed the cyclist, while an exhausted nurse and a power-driven CEO slip off into the night.As Jim begins to rebuild his life, a strange vagrant helps guide him to the five people involved in the accident, revealing the dangerous secrets and vulnerabilities threatening to destroy each one. Someone has a gun. Someone has been physically abused. A relationship desperately needs mending. Someone will die.Jim finds himself in situations with his new friends he never expected, giving him opportunities he never saw coming, providing new meaning in ways he never could have imagined.Filled with tragedy and promise, The Awakening of Jim Bishop is a powerful and moving story of loss, hope and healing sure to provoke thought long after the last page is turned.

Average Americans were told, "You will own nothing, and be happy." They are not happy, but now that they have nothing, they have nothing left to lose. But what to do? A mysterious 'Corn King' proves to be the catalyst.

MOUNT FITZ ROY continues the tale of the horror that occurred far below the mountains of Utah in EARTHCORE.

Looking down at the familiar, pale and lifeless face floating in the salty waters of the marsh, her blood freezes. It's a face she hasn't seen for years, but used to know so well... When Detective Casey White is called to a murder scene in the Outer Banks saltmarshes, she's devastated to find the strangled body of her ex-husband-father of her missing daughter Hannah. And nearby, an older, unidentifiable body is buried too... but how are these bones linked to her ex? Painful memories flood back as Casey desperately searches his apartment, surrounded by photos of them happy with their little girl. Finding a notepad with the name of the hospital where Hannah was last seen scrawled on it, Casey realizes her ex recently discovered something about their child's disappearance. But who was trying to silence him? Then forensics show the bones belong to a sweet young nurse who worked at the same hospital. Delving into hospital records, Casey is shocked to learn she once held Hannah as a little baby... Her boss insists she can't work such a personal investigation, but Casey is in too deep. Interviewing all the staff at the hospital, she's sure one of the doctors is acting suspiciously... and that night, Casey wakes up barely able to breathe as flames devour her home. Now she's in the killer's sights. To finally catch this twisted monster and learn what happened to her stolen girl, Casey will have to risk everything... An absolutely unputdownable thriller that will have you gasping at the twists and turns. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and Robert Dugoni will be completely addicted. Read what everyone's saying about B.R. Spangler: "WOW!!! Explosive page-turner with so many twists and turns!... I loved this book!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh wow. What a fantastic book! I was totally hooked... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. It was full of tension, twists and turns that kept me totally engrossed... I read it in one day as I just couldn't put it down." NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "A real thrill ride... literally blew me away. Everything and more you expect from a real gritty crime thriller. LOVED IT!!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "This fabulous crime thriller with its super mix of characters will keep you on the edge of your seat and deeply engrossed from the very first page to the nail-biting twist at the end... Loved it and deserves all of its 5 stars from me." NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Absolutely phenomenal... devoured in practically one sitting!... I would recommend this one to crime thriller and police procedural enthusiasts everywhere!... keeps the reader frantically turning the page!" Misty's Corner Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow! What a story!... suspense, intrigue, action, and lots of crazy twists and turns!... Definitely gave me goosebumps!" Sassysouthernbook

Hurrying along the dark, snow-covered path, she knows she's not alone when she hears the light tread of someone behind her. Panic rising in her chest, she picks up the pace. But she doesn't even have a chance to scream before everything goes black.When a beautiful young woman is reported missing from her hotel room on the outskirts of Black Rock Falls, Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane are devastated to discover her pale, lifeless body trapped beneath a frozen lake nearby. It's Jenna who finds the single pearl earring buried in the frosted grass that gives them their first lead.Just as Jenna has the remaining hotel guests safely back in their rooms, the killer strikes again, and another victim is found in one of the hotel's lakeside cabins. Next to his bloodied body is a second pearl earring. What does it mean, and why is the killer leaving them for Jenna to find?Interviewing witnesses, Jenna discovers that both victims were seen arguing with other residents hours before their deaths. Could the murderer be out for revenge, and how many more bodies will follow before they are truly satisfied?As a blizzard cuts the hotel off from Black Rock Falls, Jenna and her team are trapped with the killer. Then she receives a terrifying call from a teenage girl who thinks the murderer was in her room as she slept. Can Jenna save her from becoming the next victim? And how many more innocent lives will be taken before the snow thaws?Fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot will love this gripping and addictive thriller from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood. Prepare to stay up all night!What readers are saying about Fallen Angel:"Addictive... It kept me reading long after I should have been asleep... so riveting I couldn't put it down... I was tingling with anticipation as to who was the next to die... Amazing book. I didn't want it to end." Crazy Canadian Writing, 5 stars"Ooooooh!!!... Filled with intrigue, suspense, action, murder and mayhem! I definitely enjoyed reading this book!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Three of the world's most accomplished women mountain climbers race to the top of K2, vying to become the first female to summit all fourteen of the world's 8,000-meter mountains. The Last Mountain is a story of courage, heroism and love.

Faith is on the verge of ending her life following decades of feeling unheard and unseen, and suffering from anxiety. Looking back on her life as she moves through her final day, she recognizes how much pressure she put on herself, and all the times she lost sight of her own self-worth and confidence. Matt, a friendly stranger she meets early in the day, brings a new perspective and immediate connection. Created is filled with emotion, unique insights on mental health, and an ending you won''t want to miss! "Phenomenal book! I never wanted to put it down! Created will change the way mental health is viewed and addressed. A MUST-read if you or anyone you know has ever struggled with anxiety or difficult moments. An engaging read, sparking empathy and wonder as we all navigate our own reality!" -Dr. Christy Matusiak "This captivating story had me at the edge of my seat wanting more. I could totally relate to Faith and her journey of self-doubts and allowing people to walk all over her and not believing in herself. This book is a must-read for anyone experiencing anxiety and depression. Five stars for sure." -Dorothy Graham O''Dell, Mom, Wife, and Corporate VP

She was beautiful: shiny blond hair, crystal blue eyes and the widest smile Nikki had ever seen. She thought back to what she had seen in the ground, the dirt that caked the white bones. All that remained of her now was the silver locket that was still around her neck...When construction workers unearth a girl's skeleton in Stillwater, Minnesota, Special Agent Nikki Hunt is called to the scene by her boyfriend Rory. Nikki knows instantly that the girl was murdered, but she is shocked when Rory immediately recognizes her. The victim was his childhood sweetheart, Becky, and he was the last person to see her before she went missing twenty-four years ago.With the love of her life now a potential suspect, Nikki is forced to take a step back from the case. But then her colleague Liam finds lies in Rory's statement - it appears that Becky may have been carrying Rory's child when she was killed. Despite this, Nikki still thinks he could be innocent, and knows she must find the real killer herself if Rory stands any chance of walking free.When Nikki finds a potential link to two pregnant girls who were found murdered years before it's clear that this is the most twisted killer that she has ever faced. And then another girl goes missing from Stillwater. Can Nikki unearth the truth and protect the man she loves? And will she find the missing girl in time to save her life?A dark and twisty crime thriller that will make you hold your breath as you race towards the end. The Girl in the Ground is an unputdownable new mystery for fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Willow Rose.What readers are saying about Stacy Green:"READ THIS BOOK, READ THIS BOOK, READ THIS BOOK... Simply one of the best I've read this year... So dang good. Just read it! You'll be happily turning the pages much past bedtime." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars"HOLY SMOKES... What a flippin' wild ride. This book was absolutely fantastic. From start to finish, this was a fast & furious read." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"SO GOOD. I'm still reeling and trying to catch my breath from this highly suspenseful and emotionally charged story... I need more ASAP." Reading in Autumn, 5 stars

A remarkable journey-part pilgrimage, part romantic odyssey-down India's mightiest river, the Ganga.Nishant, a young Indian writer living in Paris, is haunted by the memory of an enigmatic Parisienne who claims to be two persons-Jaya and Nadja. He decides to journey down the Ganges, from its source in the Himalayas to where it meets the sea, with a desire to write about this voyage and his memories of Jaya. On the banks of the Ganga, he meets Zehra, an irresistible dancing girl in the tradition of the great tawaiffs, who performs in a nearby brothel. Zehra resurrects the memory of Jaya.With Jaya and Zehra inhabiting his mind, Nishant undertakes an entrancing journey down the Ganga replete with unexpected encounters with sadhus, boatmen, engineers, vernacular journalists, pimps, administrators, Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, and the omnipresent pandas.When Jaya Ganga was first published in French, it created more than a stir in literary circles. It was hailed as a unique travelogue-novel which brought the author's inner and outer worlds effortlessly together.Jaya Ganga was adapted in cinema in 1995. A cult film today, Jaya Ganga, written and directed by Vijay Singh, played for a record 49 weeks in the UK and France after being screened in 40 other countries.