Experience a heart-pumping and thrilling tale of suspense!Originally published in THRILLER (2006), edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson.In this timely Thriller Short, New York Times bestselling writer James Grippando heads to Cuba with a tale that reeks of the headlines, given the changing state of American-Cuban affairs. Featured is Grippando's recurring hero Jack Swyteck, who finds himself in the heat of controversy after an explosion at Guantanamo Bay—an explosion that rocks the world.Don't miss any of these exciting Thriller Shorts:James Penney's New Identity by Lee ChildOperation Northwoods by James GrippandoEpitaph by J. A. KonrathThe Face in the Window by Heather GrahamKowalski's in Love by James RollinsThe Hunt for Dmitri by Gayle... Views: 24
Richards is seconded to the Serious Crime Analysis Section (SCAS) at Bramshill in Hampshire, but sometimes evil sneaks in before the door is bolted . . .When Epping detectives put Carrie's murder on the pending pile, Parish knows that he must find her killer . . .Jerry goes back to work, and decides to take things easy by going to see Mrs Birmingham about a request to write her Last Will & Testament - what could possibly go wrong?A man comes into the station and confesses to murdering a woman four months previously. Stick and Xena must find out whether he's telling the truth, and where her head is . . .Also, Zara Roche - Israel Voss' apprentice - is in Italy when she receives a sealed letter from his solicitors that changes everything . . . Views: 24
She could feel it in her blood, in her bones, a fire of lust and stupidity and Jim Beam.As Stephanie Monroe, she reached the age of nineteen without a care in the world... until the night her workplace was the scene of a massacre and she was left for dead. The only survivor. The only witness to the crime.As Jamie Danby, she's lived the past ten years looking over her shoulder. She doesn't remember much of that night, but Texas Ranger Kellen Harding hopes to change that through forensic hypnosis. He's determined to close the cold case once and for all. He's also determined to keep Jamie safe for reasons that go above and beyond the job.But neither one of them anticipated what would happen when she remembered... Views: 24
From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, there have been fourteen assassination attempts on the President of the United States. Four have been successful. But now, Beecher White — the hero of the #1 bestseller The Inner Circle — discovers a killer in Washington, DC who's meticulously recreating the crimes of the world's most famous assassins: John Wilkes Booth. Charles Guiteau. Leon Czolgosz. Lee Harvey Oswald. But what's scariest of all is what all four assassins have in common. Historians have branded them as four lone wolves. But what if they were wrong? Beecher is about to find out the truth: that over the course of a hundred years, all four assassins were secretly working together. What was their purpose? Who do they really work for? And why are they planning to killing the President today? Beecher's about to find out. And most terrifying, he's about to come face-to-face with the fifth assassin. Views: 24
When a mission goes awry in Syria, senior CIA officer Bob Oakland is captured by aspiring members of ISIS, who demand the release of one of their own, Arzam Saud, in U.S. captivity. When their hands are tied by Washington's refusal to negotiate, the CIA turns to MI6 officer Will Cochrane to find out what's really going on. The threats are escalating quickly, and in order to save the CIA officer, Cochrane must uncover why Saud is truly so important . . .** Views: 24
Samantha Sweet is about to realize her dream of opening her pastry shop, Sweet's Sweets. Juggling the crazy amount of work to get her new business off the ground, with her old job of breaking into houses, she's got her hands full. When a blood-soaked garment is found among the discards at one of her properties, and a friend makes a shocking confession, Sam finds herself pulled into a pair of mysteries. The wooden box that came into her possession (in Sweet Masterpiece) is still working its magic, giving Sam the power to see inside people's secrets and figure out who the killer is.
Praise for Connie Shelton's previous mysteries: "Shelton continues to combine suspenseful storytelling with sensitive portrayals of complex family relationships." --Booklist “Fans of Southwestern mysteries will find that Shelton's engaging story, likable heroine, and comfortable prose make this a good choice.” – Library Journal "Connie Shelton has another winner," --The Book Report
From the Author Think what fun it would be to have all the desserts you can imagine, just sitting right there in front of you. That's how much fun I had in writing this story in which Samantha realizes her dream of opening her own pastry shop. For every new customer who walked in the door, I had the luxury of dreaming up something special. Views: 24
She needed protection for herself—and her baby… With ebony hair and bottomless eyes, Seth Gantry was the kind of man Olivia "Levi" McCord's father warned her about—and the last man on earth she'd ever fall for. Especially after the sinewy cowboy kidnapped her. Seth claimed to be her bodyguard and that he needed to take her to a safe house. But when the Montana mountain cabin blows up, he becomes all that stands between Levi and an untimely death. Running for their lives and with no one to trust, Levi is at the mercy of the sexiest man she'd ever met. Suddenly she isn't certain whether the real danger comes from the killer on her trail...or the virile cowboy who's vowed to keep her alive. Previously Published. Views: 24
Teresa Danville, raised in Costa Rica by her “black sheep” father, presents a challenge to the diplomatic skills of Sir Andrew Graylin. Niece of an English duke, Teresa was not raised to London society, but to wielding pistols and overseeing a coffee plantation household. Bringing this exotic beauty (along with her brother and her parrot) to civilization gets the previously affianced Sir Andrew in deep trouble. Regency Romance by Carola Dunn; originally published by Walker Views: 24
After half a millennium, Tathea prepares for the final battleFor five hundred years, Tathea has lain asleep, imprisoned in the forest. Once the Empress of Shinabar, she was pushed out of power when a coup took her husband's life—a tragedy that led to a miracle. While roaming the wasteland, she learned of the unending battle between good and evil, and a book that could stop the demon Asmodeus forevermore. It takes centuries, but at last the world is ready for the final battle—the Armageddon that will purge Tathea's kingdom of evil. The coming of the war is marked by the birth of a child, Sadokhar, who will lead God's armies into the fray. A battle is looming, and it's up to Tathea to prepare Sadokhar for Armageddon . . . Views: 24
Four stories from the world of "smart, sexy, ruthless" * heroine Jane Yellowrock — plus bonus material! In Have Stakes Will Travel , readers get a chance to go deeper into the thrilling world of skinwalker and vampire hunter Jane Yellowrock. In "WeSa," the Beast who lives inside Jane watches as her hunting grounds become prey. In "Haints," Jane and her best friend, witch Molly Trueblood, are hired to investigate mysterious paranormal phenomena — and the evil they find brings a new meaning to the words "haunted house." "Signatures of the Dead" tells the story of the vampire massacre that made Jane Yellowrock a household name. And in "Cajun with Fangs," Jane makes a new friend who turns out to have old enemies, and finds herself drawn into a vicious blood feud, fueled by dark magic and ancient grudges. Views: 24
A mythical hunting party in search of souls... A temple dedicated to the Ancient Mother Goddess where women are going missing... A girl with supernatural powers, determined to find answers even if it puts her in the sights of the killer... Can she discover who is taking the missing people before it's too late? The Wild Hunt could ride for her. Views: 24
