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This is a story which shows how appearances can be deceiving and how one should always analyze and question things around them in an attempt to know and realize the hidden truth, searching beneath the surface.'Those who hold flowers always remain fragrant.'

Fresh out of college, Omar sets out to search for a job. He enters a mysterious company building where the people inside were already expecting him. The company then accepts Omar and assigns him the very special role of 'The Third One,' with its main members assisting him in completing various company 'missions.' They need his help to keep the company secure as well as participate in the 'missions' to keep the community safe from problems.What are the true intentions of this secretive company? Why are the missions so dangerous to carry out? And most importantly, why do the main members of the company seem to possess extraordinary appearances and abilities?Find out more from the point of view of Omar himself, known as The Third One!

After her father suddenly leaves, turning the family upside down, Ji-won is forced to pick up the pieces and keep her grieving mother from falling apart. When her mother tells her that eating fish eyes will bring good luck and hints that it may help her father return home, Ji-won tries one and immediately begins dreaming about eating eyes. Human eyes. Instead of Ji-won's parents reuniting, however, her mother starts dating George, a Caucasian man with an obvious Asian fetish. Tormented by her dreams, Ji-won becomes obsessed with his beautiful blue eyes and begins noticing blue eyes all around her. No longer able to control her urges, she finds opportunities to feed her hunger, growing more and more reckless each day. And, as her obsession grows, so does her selfishness: the things that once seemed important to her no longer do, and Ji-won, who has always been hopelessly devoted to her family, decides that she must do the one thing that will end her cravings once and for all. A brilliantly inventive, subversive novel about a young woman unravelling from feeling for too long - because of race, because of misogyny - completely unseen, THE EYES ARE THE BEST PART is also a story of an immigrant family falling apart and trying to find their way back to each other.

Three years ago, Mike McClintock retired from his job in the FBI in Chicago as a special agent. He purchased a vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley, believing he was leaving a high stressed position for a slower paced lifestyle. Mike and his family join his brother Jason and his partner, Brenda for a seven day cruise. While at sea, Mike and Jason's old friend and ex-KGB agent, Vladimir Petronovich travels to his hometown in Kazakhstan where he is kidnapped and imprisoned by Sergey Naryshkin, a rogue Russian agent that has sworn revenge on any Russian agents that defected to America during the cold war. Upon hearing the news, Mike and Jason cut their cruise short and head to Kazakhstan to save their friend. Twists, turns and danger seem to follow the McClintocks and Petronovich. Naryshkin will stop at nothing to hunt them down and reap his revenge. Have the McClintock brothers and Petronovich finally met their match?

Children are missing in a small village within Fairtalia. Eleven-year-olds Red and Blue wait anxiously, unsure of what monster threatens them. But when they discover the beast, they don't expect to be betrayed by the people they love. Grimm, sworn to protect the realm of Fairtalia from The Darkness, an elusive monster preying on the most vulnerable, arrives too late to save anyone but Red. Journeying deep into the woods, Red is taken to her grandmother's, where she learns there's far more to the world than the village tales she grew up with. Vowing to join Grimm to save children like her - like Blue - Red must learn about the power bestowed upon her and the powers within herself. Drawing inspiration from the Brothers Grimm, The After Case Files: Red Aminu is a dark and haunted tale of our most twisted childhood fears.

Framed for a crime he didn't commit, private bodyguard Alex Drayce goes on the run in Las Vegas, hunted by both the police and a vicious gang out for blood.

In the wake of a White House aide's wife being found beaten to death, with their one year-old daughter taken, Police Lieutenant Sam Holland is put in charge of the case, and forced to collaborate with Special Victims Unit detectives, as well as thorn-in-her-side FBI Special Agent Avery Hill. Then, a cold case of her father's resurrects old hurts, a distraction Sam cannot afford. As Sam's investigation heats up, so does Nick's political career, and the heat carries over to their bedroom. Will Sam put the pieces together in time to catch a killer and find the baby, or will ambition, greed, and lies prove fatal?

Prepare yourself for a spine-chilling journey through the pages of this gripping anthology, Six Tales of Terror. Within its compelling narratives lie stories of profound literary merit that will both captivate and haunt you.With masterful precision, the author skillfully weaves together a tapestry of horrors, each tale crafted to elicit suspense and dread, leaving you breathless and eagerly turning the pages.Delving fearlessly into the darkest recesses of the human psyche, these stories will keep you on the edge of your seat, ensnaring your imagination with unexpected twists and turns.But be forewarned, dear reader, for once you have experienced these macabre tales, you may never emerge from their grasp unscathed.

Professor Stan Christen struggles to come to terms with a dark moment in his past. Driven to write to ease the pain, The Giant of the Beyond is his therapy. The Giant sees Stan as a 10-year-old boy. With his friend, Walter Davidson, they both conjure up a plan to take an ill-advised bike trip in Rougemont Forest. Driven by a sense of adventure and a cavalier attitude, they each defy the stern warnings of their parents and Mrs. F., their teacher. To some, the forest was hell. To Stan and Walter, it represented freedom. To one man, it was the chance to mop up unfinished, twisted family business.

A killer stalks the streets of Leeds, a city in England's industrial north. Every man is a suspect. Every woman is at risk. But in a house on Cleopatra Street, women are fighting back.It's the eve of the 1980s. Police officer Liz Seeley joins the squad investigating the murders. With a violent boyfriend at home and male chauvinist pigs at work, she is drawn to a feminist collective led by the militant and uncompromising Rowena. There she meets Charmaine—young, Black, artistic, and fighting discrimination on two fronts.As the list of victims grows and police fail to catch the killer, women are too terrified to go out after dark. To the feminists, the Butcher is a symptom of wider misogyny. Their anger finds an outlet in violence, and Liz is torn between loyalty to them and her colleagues and job.In this novel based on the true events of the Yorkshire Ripper murders and the feminist arson campaign it triggered targeting porn outlets, Ajay Close combines the tension of a police procedural with the power and passion of the Women's Lib movement. By turns emotional, action-packed, and darkly funny, What Doesn't Kill Us reveals just how much the world has changed since the 1970s-and how much it hasn't

'The police. They're digging in the scrapyard.' Cal Lovett has spent half his life telling other people's stories on his true crime podcast. But the police are close to solving the mystery of his sister's disappearance - now he might finally get to tell Margot's story. A desperate relative begs for his help. Cal seeks respite on a holiday in the Scottish Highlands, but is dragged into a new cold case: an unsolved murder that shattered a family fourteen years ago. An isolated community wary of outsiders. Eyes follow Cal everywhere. And someone makes it very clear that they don't want him snooping around... How far will he go to find justice? And how far is far enough? The second thrilling instalment in the Cal Lovett Files, perfect for fans of Helen Fields, Jane Casey and Claire Douglas. Praise for Unburied 'Moody and broody and grandly atmospheric, blending the remote-community disquiet of The Wicker Man with the pace and edge of something altogether modern. Exceptionally good' A. J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window 'A tense and gripping tale that explores the complexities of motherhood' Heather Darwent, author of The Things We Do For Our Friends 'Exquisite prose, an exhilarating case and expertly crafted. A perfect follow up to a brilliant debut' Sam Holland, author of The Twenty 'A palpably intense yet tender novel... Flawlessly crafted, with one mystery nestled within another. An exquisite series' Dominic Nolan, author of Vine Street 'Flawless plotting, an atmospheric sense of place and a deep dive into the characters' lives' Emma Styles, author of No Country For Girls 'A cleverly constructed thriller... I adored everything about this book from the remote highland setting to the small town malice that seeps through the pages and across the years' Robert Scragg, author of End of the Line 'Wow what a book... I could not put it down.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'A brilliant story that is gripping from start to end. This will keep you on the edge of your seat with some great surprises along the way.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'This was so good. The characters are well rounded and likeable... I can't wait for more Cal!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'What a ride!! That book kept me guessing until the very end. I loved the pace and the speed of the book. I can't wait to read more by this extremely talented author!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'Gripping. I was hooked from the first chapter ... so well written, perfectly paced and detailed, I was totally immersed in this world. If you like mystery, suspense and whodunnits this book is definitely for you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

The Dog Park Detectives is a joyous and fur-ociously entertaining murder mystery for fans of dogs and cosy crime, and the first in a pawfully exciting new series that is perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Robert Thorogood.

Part police procedural, part thriller, part mystery, this rich tapestry of a novel delves into the threats that face all those who use the social media that has become an essential part of our everyday existence. In two weeks time Tom and Kate are due to tie the knot, but when the body of a young man is discovered in a terraced house in East Manchester he is drawn inexorably into the dark side of the internet, where nothing is as it seems, and where lurks a threat to his own happiness and that of those closest to him. One of the bestselling DCI Tom Caton Manchester Murder Mysteries,

Lieutenant Sam Holland is on leave, recovering from an attack that shook her to the core. With no case to distract her, she's trying to stay busy--even voluntarily meeting with her new White House staff. But it's not enough to keep the horrific memories at bay, and her family is worried...especially her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano. Nick is dealing with his own demons where his wife's safety is concerned, losing night after night of sleep as he works to make sure what happened that day will never happen again. The pressure is building inside the Cappuanos' marriage, and something's got to give before Nick takes the oath of office. When two college girls go missing in the midst of inauguration madness, the chief of police needs the one cop he can count on to find them and save the Metro PD from disgrace. In a case full of ugly twists and turns, Sam will have to confront her past and find her strength again...before it's too late.

Escaping DC during the dog days of summer is one of the smartest moves Washington metro police lieutenant Samantha Holland ever made. Beach walks aren't quite as romantic with the Secret Service in tow, but Sam and her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano, cherish the chance to recharge and reconnect―especially with a scandal swirling around the administration. No sooner are they back home than a fatal drive-by shooting sets the city on edge. The teenage victim is barely older than Sam and Nick's son, Scotty. As more deaths follow, Sam and her team play beat-the-clock to stop the ruthless killers. With Nick facing his greatest challenge―one that could drastically change all their lives and even end Sam's career―will the mounting pressure deepen or damage their bond?

It's just another day at the office for Washington Metro Police lieutenant Sam Holland when a body surfaces off the shores of the Anacostia River. But before Sam can sink her teeth into the new case, Secret Service agents seize her from the crime scene. A threat has been made against her family, but nobody will tell her anything--including the whereabouts of her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano. This isn't the first time the couple's lives have been at risk, but when a bombshell from Sam's past returns to haunt her, she can't help but wonder if there's a connection. With a ruthless killer out for vengeance and Nick struggling to maintain his reputation after secrets from his own past are revealed, Sam works to tie the threat to a murder that can't possibly be a coincidence. And she has to get it done before her husband's career is irrevocably damaged...

The holiday season is under way in Washington, D.C., but Metro Police Lieutenant Sam Holland is busier than ever as she contends with the murder of a well-liked wife, mother, and businesswoman found bound, gagged, and dead for quite some time inside her minivan, miles from home. Who could've wanted her dead badly enough to make her suffer for days before she died? Sam is determined to close the vexing case before a much-needed vacation with her family, but the universe has other ideas when a second murder--this one someone she knows--has her wondering if the vacation is going to happen. Meanwhile, Sam's husband, President Nick Cappuano, deals with the first national tragedy on his watch, forcing him on the record on a contentious issue as he fills the role of comforter-in-chief to a nation reeling from another senseless act of violence. All the while, a custody battle for the twins he and Sam took in after their parents' murder is looming, casting a dark cloud over everything this holiday season. With chaos swirling all around them, will Sam and Nick be able to pull off a big family Christmas at the White House? As always, Sam and Nick turn to each other for comfort in the storm that is their life together. Join Sam, Nick, Scotty, Elijah, Aubrey, Alden, and Skippy, the First Dog, as they celebrate a Christmas like no other.