Thriller

It can happen any place, any time. In an era when religion often divides us and spawns terrorism, what could happen if we laid our differences aside to fight terrorism? United in Peril answers that question while tackling several other relevant points that pop up in our daily headlines, such as the following: Can good come out of evil? Are some acts of terrorism justifiable? Can courageous people make a difference? Can natural enemies agree to disagree and work for peace?Join Avi and Sam, from opposite sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, got in the wrong place and the wrong time, along with the Dominican foreign minister, a likely target of terror. With Henry and Emily, they were recently touched by the coordinated terror attacks in Paris, wondering how they set foot again in a violent drama. Many of the webs of global politics and terrorism intersect on one unremarkable route when the truly remarkable occurs, giving hope to everyone who reads this spellbinding story. Albert Mordechai on Southern Sense Talk Radio

This explosive novel revolves around a United States Drug Enforcement Agent. When world events from the past connect to the present, agent Thomas Allen discovers that his present stumbles into the past! When Tom is assigned to uncover a drug smuggling operation in the New England area, he discovers that the woman he is sent to arrest becomes the woman he falls in love with. Tom then has to make a decision that his love for her and world events from the past, will be enough to convince him whether he should betray his oath, which he has sworn to, in order for them to live in their future!

Birmingham, Alabama, is a bustling city on the move in the era of Prohibition. It's a time of corruption, a time where it is tough to be an honest man of the law. Bureau of Investigation officer Francis Laurent finds that out the hard way when his partner and best friend August Day is gunned down in cold blood by a corrupt BOI agent and his gang of thugs during a high-stakes heist on the highway. When Laurent's commanding officer pulls him off the case without a good reason, this man of the law begins to suspect a cover-up and decides to take action to exact justice on those responsible. Finding allies in unexpected places, his winding tale of revenge and redemption is told through the eyes of his estranged daughter Raina, as she nears the end of her time in a state medical institution. If anyone can understand Francis's desire to mete out justice and make the punishment fit the crime, it's Raina. She has more than a few of her own demons buried just beneath the surface when it comes to playing judge, jury...and executioner.

A "e;gripping, intense and romantic"e; thriller about seeing the future, escaping the past, and finding redemption.Simon Lyons has it all: good looks, intelligence, a steady job. He can also see ten seconds into the future. His employers think his skill is quite useful. Only he knows it drives him insane. Desperate for a cure, he walks away from everything and disappears to Boston, the last place he called home. He spends his days drinking to forget, taking his anger out on petty criminals, and failing to kill himself. A book from his past leads him to a young college professor who unexpectedly mutes his condition-the first person in ten years to make him normal. Determined to find a cure, Simon enters Doctor Kelly Austin's life, manipulating everyone around her in search of sanity and peace. That's when his former life finds him, stopping at nothing to keep the origins of his skill hidden. When someone threatens the woman who mutes his condition, Simon must choose: a familiar and violent past, or the terror and sacrifice of redemption. The Archer's Thread blends action, scientific intrigue, romantic suspense, and psychological tension in a genre-defying thrill ride. Readers who wonder how Lee Child would've written Anthony Doerr's About Grace will love this gripping debut. Even if you can see the future, you can never escape your past.

Aaron Field is a farmer. He's sworn off parties and bonfires, and being more concerned with losing his farm than anything else, he has little time for church. When his field is hired by the church for a Guy Fawkes night bonfire, Aaron is ill prepared for the feisty Welsh woman who steps onto his land and into his heart.Meaghan Knight is a farmer's daughter. It's her job to make sure the church's bonfire party runs smoothly, and if that means ironing out the kinks in surly Farmer Field then that's what she'll do. When she finds out what's really behind his attitude, she feels ill prepared to face his history, his family, and the danger.As Aaron and Meaghan join forces, they discover an evil so demonic it threatens not only the farm, but their lives, as well. Meaghan knows God can prevail, but first she has to convince Aaron not to give up.

Wednesday's Child grieves for his soul...Liam Page, school teacher and ex-missionary, is a man with a secret agenda. Revenge. But when he says it with flowers, and accidentally drenches a woman who just happens to be the school's landscape architect, he may have found a light in his darkness. After an abusive relationship, Jacqui Dorne prefers work to men. It's safer. But Liam Page with his boyish charm and wounded soul, manages to change her preferences. Has God led her to Liam to help him heal?When their growing relationship is marred by the reappearance of Jacqui's ex-boyfriend, they find themselves suddenly embroiled in a series of dangerous events which leads them to Africa and has them fighting for both love and life.

War-time France - intrigue, deception and divided loyalties. Under the Mediterranean sun, a shadowy world where ambivalence and compromise test loyalties to breaking point. Alec Ross is an innocent born at the outset of the twentieth century. This gripping novel explores his journey through its first half as he finds himself almost accidentally drawn into the murky by-ways of espionage. His life has been one of avoided commitment and abandoned relationships, but now he sees young men and women, escapees and their resistance helpers rise to heights of bravery. He also sees corruption and squalor, and the horrors of Nazism. Amidst the extremes of humanity at both its best and its worst, he struggles to work out what matters to him in an existence where nothing is what it seems. Till the very end, the question persists: will Alec commit himself to a cause and to the woman he loves, or will he surrender in the face of demands which are finally too complicated for this simple man? Start reading and you won't stop till you find out.

A fast-paced novel portraying dynastic Southern families, driven by apocalyptic events involving vampires, genetic experimentation and a serial killer investigation during Mardi Gras. New Orleans' colorful history is vividly recounted and interwoven in the plot, including notorious hauntings and mayhem for which the city is famous. This character-driven novel keeps the reader in suspense, with its diabolical twists, and turns up to the story's dramatic ending and...beyond.

Benjamin Brewster finally accepts that he is burned out as a Boston attorney, and when he discovers that his live-in love interest has been sleeping with one of the firm's partners, he becomes desperate to recover from his disintegrating life. As advised by his therapist, he gets away from Boston and rents a beach house on Block Island for three months. His vacation is picture-perfect until Hurricane Edwina moves up the coast and Ben is forced to hunker down overnight in a cellar as the category 4 hurricane hits.At first light, he eagerly searches for treasures that the storm blew onto his beachfront. He spies tangled ropes heaped over what looks like a rubber raft and scrambles to his new possession, which turns out to be a prized Zodiac. When he pulls away the debris, he finds a woman sprawled in the bottom. The woman, Mel Yarrow, begs Ben to hide her. Men are looking to murder her because of a secret plot she inadvertently discovered while reading through some papers at work. He finally agrees to let her stay at the beach house. That decision drives him into her deadly world and he becomes a target for murder. Mel is drawn into the mysterious, paranormal world of Block Island. She meets an old woman in a cemetery who has powerful visions of these killers and warns Mel. To survive, Ben and Mel know that they need to stop the execution of the plot before the killers find them.

She couldn't wait to get to the party. But she never made it home . . . THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER PERFECT FOR FANS OF CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Pacy, atmospheric and extremely thrilling' WILL DEAN, author of THE LAST THING TO BURN'A riveting Scandi thriller, depicting every family's worst nightmare in exquisite detail' AMY McCULLOCH'There are twists I would truly not predict . . . I was gripped from start to finish' 5* Reader Review'A tense, slow-burn thriller . . . a great read' CATHERINE COOPER, author of THE CHALET_________As midnight approaches, old friends the Wiksells and the Anderssons raise their glasses in celebration.Across town, their teenage children host their own party, finally free to let loose.But the next morning, seventeen-year-old Jennifer Wiksell is missing.The hours tick by.The police get involved.And no one knows who to trust.Because these two families have a lot to hide.And some will do anything to keep the truth from getting out . . . _________'A riveting Scandi thriller, depicting every family's worst nightmare in exquisite detail' AMY McCULLOCH, author of BREATHLESS'Wintry, Scandi, twisty and compelling. What's not to love?' JANE FALLON, author of JUST. GOT. REAL.'A lot of twists and turns which I didn't see coming' 5* Reader Review 'Tremendously immersive . . . pure reading bliss' M-magasin'Impossible to part with until the final page' 5* Reader Review

'Stand-out' Caz Frear 'Captivating' Samantha Downing 'Razor-sharp' Laura Lippman 'Riveting' Liv Constantine 'Sharp and sassy'Heat She found out her sister was back in New York from Instagram. She found out about her death from the New York Daily News. But she's the only one convinced it wasn't an accident . . . Desiree Pierce, a Black reality TV star, is found dead on a playground in the Bronx. Her death is quickly declared an overdose by the police and the media - tragic, but not a crime. Lena Scott, Desiree's sister, knows that can't be true. Torn apart by Desiree's partying and by their father, a wealthy and influential hip-hop mogul, the sisters haven't spoken in years. But some things about Desiree couldn't have changed, even with time. Nobody is listening to her, but Lena is determined not to let anyone brush off her sister's death. She will find justice, even if it means uncovering the family's darkest secrets - or putting her own life at risk. Because there are two sides to every story - the one being told, and the one nobody wants you to know . . . Praise for Like A Sister: 'A wild ride of a thriller! I inhaled this book' Liz Nugent 'Sometimes a novel perfectly captures a particular voice, a time, and a place. That's very much the case with Kellye Garrett's Like a Sister, a crime novel that not so much hits the zeitgeist as bludgeons it with a hammer. A twisty tale of murder, greed, family secrets, and the perils of fame, Garrett's prose crackles along at breakneck pace, dissecting issues of race, class, and modern culture with aplomb!' Vaseem Khan 'I tore through Like a Sister - a stand-out, propulsive thriller from such a fresh, original voice. Lena is an unforgettable heroine - vulnerable, witty, and relentless in her quest for justice. Suspenseful storytelling at its best. Loved it!' Caz Frear 'Like a Sister is a gripping, twisty thriller that will keep you hooked from first page to last' Olivia Kiernan 'A wholly captivating novel, one that grows more complicated - and tense - as the story unfolds. Loaded with twists and turns, this book will keep you guessing until the last shocking page' Samantha Downing 'Kellye Garrett, a break-out star in crime fiction . . . A traditional mystery set in the world of reality television and Instagram influencers, it is equal parts charm and heartbreak, with razor-sharp insights on class, race, and family. I'm happy to know that Kellye Garrett is just getting started. I can't wait to see what she does next' Laura Lippman 'A riveting, read-through-the-night thriller by a masterful storyteller. From the very first page to the jaw-dropping finish, this is one you need to put at the top of your reading list' Liv Constantine 'Like a Sister is a marvel and a must-read story for the current moment. Garrett, with deft humor and a perfect eye for the blurred lines of social media and reality TV, has crafted a gripping narrative of domestic suspense which delivers hard, essential truths about race, class, and makes us question why some women's stories are too often disbelieved' Ivy Pochoda 'In death, reality star Desiree Pierce should be absolved of her sins, but instead has accumulated strikes against her character - unless her sister Lena can prove she was murdered . . . Domestic suspense for the Instagram gen. #lovedit' Lori Rader-Day 'Like A Sister is fresh, original, funny and with such a strong voice, like a great noir novel of the 1920s and 30s sling-shotted into modern-day New York. Think Dashiell Hammett with hip hop and social media. In Lena Scott, Kellye Garrett has created a cynical, loyal and utterly real character - the kind of modern, clued-up woman you'd definitely want on your side. Garrett is a clear front runner in the genre, writing a compulsive crime tale with family at its heart' Emma Bamford, debut author of Deep Water 'This murder mystery with attitude is sharp and sassy' Heat 'A classy thriller featuring a fascinating, if reluctant heroine' Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time

1985: For Jack Ryan, the Cold War is burning hotA top secret F117 aircraft crashes into the Nevada desert. The Nighthawk is the most advanced fighting machine in the world and the Soviets will do anything to get their hands on its secrets.In East Berlin, a mysterious figure contacts the CIA with an incredible offer: invaluable details of his government's espionage plans in return for asylum. With the East German secret police closing in, someone will have to go to behind the Berlin Wall to investigate the potential defector. It's a job Deputy Director James Greer can only trust to one man - Jack Ryan.Ryan is a former Marine and a brilliant CIA analyst, but this time he's in enemy territory with a professional assassin on his tail. Can he get the right answers before the Cold War turns into a Red Winter?Twenty years after Tom Clancy's classic novel Red Rabbit, this is white-knuckle prequel introduces a never-before-seen Jack Ryan at the beginning of his career.

Henry Wiseman's life has been a continuous saga, marked by turbulence and the intrusion of violence and terror. As a child, Henry experienced racism and prejudice firsthand, growing up under the specter of apartheid in segregated South Africa. As a young man, he engaged in a personal crusade to bring about changes in his homeland, and consequently achieved one of the greatest successes of his life, all during his first year as a freshman at Northwestern University, in Evanston, Illinois. Henry later met this beautiful young Jewish woman, Eva Meir, with whom he fell madly in love. They complemented one another's life, as they committed to each other in marriage and began a family of their own.Henry became an active member of his community and would eventually lead a moderate-size congregation in Evanston, as the pastor of the Second John the Baptist Church of Evanston. In his capacity as a religious leader, Henry found himself drawn into the path of a serial killer who descended on Evanston and unleashed a campaign of terror that led to the kidnapping of two young girls from Henry's congregation. Henry would eventually offer himself as a hostage and manage to persuade the killer to surrender to the authorities.With time, Henry was able to make good on a promise to his wife to take her on a dream vacation to South Africa and Israel. They were in Israel for only a few days, exploring the wonders of this majestic land, when suddenly they found themselves trapped on a hillside road overlooking the West Bank, as a group of Palestinian terrorists on a mission of vengeance against Israel exploded a deadly biochemical bomb some two hundred yards away from where they stood.

'Back and better than ever . . . A chilling, pulse-pounding thriller' MARY KUBICA __________The Cold Creek Highway stretches for five hundred miles through rugged wilderness. For decades, young women travelling the road have gone missing, falling prey to a killer who has never been brought to justice.Hailey McBride calls Cold Creek home. . A teenage orphan, Hailey lives with her aunt and uncle, the most feared police officer in town, who uses his badge to control her. Desperate to escape she vanishes into the mountains, never anticipating that everyone will think she's been taken by the murderer. One year later, Beth Chevalier arrives in Cold Creek. Estranged from her parents and seeking closure, Beth takes a waitressing job at the local diner, just as her sister Amber did before she became the most recent victim of the highway killer. Beth's search for answers about Amber's death puts a tar get on her back - and threatens to reveal the truth behind Hailey's disappearance . . .__________PRAISE FOR CHEVY STEVENS 'Gripping . . . Unforgettable' GILLIAN FLYNN'Will have you spellbound' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Intense and disturbing . . . Terrific' LEE CHILD 'Will grip you from page one' HARLAN COBEN

It is the story of two young children, born into the poverty-stricken years of the Isle of Man, when drunkenness and smuggling were rife. Two children who were imprisoned for the heinous crime of stealing a scrap of food to keep themselves alive.Daniel, worldly-wise, who has had to fend for himself for most of his ten years of life. Unwanted from birth, abandoned and unloved, he has had the strength to develop into a caring young man, old and mature for his age.Eight-year-old Isabella, who had been forced to flee from home to escape being sold into prostitution by a depraved mother. Small for her age, she is frail and unable to look after herself.Released from gaol in Castle Rushen in midwinter, with no home to go to, the children team up in a heartrending battle for survival. As they slither rapidly into further trouble and disaster looms, it is only their involvement with a smuggling family that saves them from deportation to the Americas or possibly even death!

Evie Bird is a romance writer whose latest bestseller is being made into a Christmas movie. Duke Carlisle is a world-famous actor who has landed the role of leading man.When Evie and Duke meet on set, it's a frosty encounter - even icier than the cobbled Bavarian streets they're filming on.But after images of them arguing leak to the press and put the movie in jeopardy, they are left with no choice but to fake date until the cameras stop rolling.As the pair start to put their differences aside, their feelings gradually begin to thaw... But can sparks ever really fly in a snowstorm?Laura Jane Williams is BACK with the most romantic read of the festive season. If you love Christmas movies like The Holiday and The Christmas Prince, this is the read to warm your heart with this December.Readers love Just for December:'This book has all the elements of a fun romcom that I love. It is dual pov, has great characters who love books and movies, and is enemies-to-lovers and fake dating. What more could you ask for?' NetGalley Reviewer, Such a sweet Christmas story...Loved the characters! Five stars.' NetGalley Reviewer, A five-star read that you need for more than just December! Evie Bird just made me swoon...I felt her in my bones. A must-have Christmas read.' NetGalley Reviewer, A rom com with a difference...There was so much to love about this book! I absolutely adored the movie magic at Christmas setting...An enjoyable festive Hollywood romance that I'd recommend.' NetGalley Reviewer, A must-read book!...I simply fell in love with Laura's writing style. I loved the chemistry between the characters.' NetGalley Reviewer, Where do I start? I LOVED THIS BOOK! My favourite out of all the books Laura has written so far!' NetGalley Reviewer, A lovely story.' NetGalley Reviewer,

Discover the thrilling world of '23 1/2 Lies' by renowned author James Patterson. This gripping book, published in 2023 by Cornerstone, will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. As with all Patterson's works, it's a masterful blend of suspense and surprise, making it a must-read for any fan of his or the genre. The story unfolds in a way that only Patterson can orchestrate, with twists and turns that will leave you questioning what's real and what's not. Don't miss out on this captivating read. '23 1/2 Lies' is sure to be another hit from one of the most respected names in the literary world. Get your copy today!

'The best kind of psychological thriller - compelling, accomplished and atmospheric.' M.W. CravenSIX FRIENDS. In a luxury villa set high in the hills above the glamorous town of Sorrento, southern Italy, three couples gather for the perfect 40th birthday celebration. ONE BODY. Before the week is out, one of them is dead. COUNTLESS LIES. Their perfect reunion quickly becomes the holiday from hell when one of the group starts receiving anonymous messages, threatening to expose a dark secret from their university days. As old friendships are tested to the limit, it's clear that what happens in the dark past won't stay buried... A heart-racing psychological thriller that will hook you from the very first page, with twist after twist that will make your jaw drop. Fans of B.A. Paris, My Husband's Killer and Lucy Foley won't be able to put this down. If you were hooked by The White Lotus or The Watcher, you'll love this. Praise for The Final Party:'A hugely addictive, pacy and consuming thriller...kept me guessing (and turning pages) right up to the incredible conclusion.' Gytha Lodge'Thrilling twists, terrific characters and a setting to die for. The Final Party is a thoroughly gripping ride!' B P Walter'A compelling page turner with a gasp around every corner. If you're looking for a holiday read this May, then this is the perfect unravelling of a friendship built on secrets and lies' Lauren North'Do not miss your invitation to The Final Party! Dark deeds, gorgeous Italian scenery and secrets aplenty... I was totally gripped!' Louise Mumford'One of the best writers of crime fiction around.' Howard Linskey'A gripping, intricately plotted thriller about the dark side of friendship, packed with secrets and lies that will keep you hooked until the very last page.' Lucy Martin'Draws you into a dark web of secrets and lies that unravel with exquisite timing in a beautiful setting.' Sarah Clarke'Stylish and twisty, with secrets and lies galore' Emily Freud'The Secret History meets The Holiday, only darker, sexier and absolutely crammed full of twists and suspense. It's a big, fat 5 stars from me.' Lisa Hall'A dark and twisty read full of secrets, set against a stunning Amalfi Coast background where everyone has secrets and no one can be trusted.' Catherine Cooper'Glossy, gripping, and full of gruesome discoveries. A perfect holiday read.' Derek Farrell'The most well plotted and expertly told thriller I've read in years...a masterpiece of deception, betrayal and murder that will astound you till the very last page.' Graham Bartlett'The reveals kept coming at super speed, taking my breath away as I eagerly turned the pages.' Christie J Newport'A tense read that kept me guessing all the way to the end.' Tariq Ashkanani'A dark, captivating and sumptuous read.' Julie-Ann Corrigan'A dark and addictive thriller set amidst a gorgeous Italian backdrop, it's well deserving of 5 sparkling stars. I loved it!' Jane Isaac'A slick and twisty thriller' Jacqueline Sutherland'A tortuous web of secrets and lies - I could not put it down' Marion Todd'A taut, dark thriller that is fabulously alluring and atmospheric. Utterly captivating writing!' Victoria Dowd