An SCU team investigates a string of accidents, only to uncover a deadly and deliberate monster in the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Kay Hooper.
In Clarity, North Carolina, the residents have fallen victim to an unfortunate series of events. Seemingly random accidents have taken the lives of several citizens in the small mountain town. But these deadly coincidences are anything but. Something is on the hunt in Clarity, and the only clue as to what is a cryptic note given to the victims 24 hours before they meet their ends: “Wait for dark.”
Sheriff Mal Gordon knows how to handle his town, but he has no idea how to handle this. Hollis Templeton and her team from the Special Crimes Unit, including her partner and lover, telepath Reese DeMarco, are called in to investigate.
But while the SCU has prepared them for the unknown, the incredible evil stalking Clarity shakes the team to their core when one of their own is targeted. Now Hollis, the “cat with nine lives” finds herself facing death again.
And this time, not even her partner can protect her... Views: 225
In the world of Gnomon, citizens are constantly observed and democracy has reached a pinnacle of 'transparency.' Every action is seen, every word is recorded, and the System has access to its citizens' thoughts and memories--all in the name of providing the safest society in history.
When suspected dissident Diana Hunter dies in government custody, it marks the first time a citizen has been killed during an interrogation. The System doesn't make mistakes, but something isn't right about the circumstances surrounding Hunter's death. Mielikki Neith, a trusted state inspector and a true believer in the System, is assigned to find out what went wrong. Immersing herself in neural recordings of the interrogation, what she finds isn't Hunter but rather a panorama of characters within Hunter's psyche: a lovelorn financier in Athens who has a mystical experience with a shark; a brilliant alchemist in ancient Carthage confronting the unexpected outcome of her invention; an expat Ethiopian painter in London designing a controversial new video game, and a sociopathic disembodied intelligence from the distant future.
Embedded in the memories of these impossible lives lies a code which Neith must decipher to find out what Hunter is hiding. In the static between these stories, Neith begins to catch glimpses of the real Diana Hunter--and, alarmingly, of herself. The staggering consequences of what she finds will reverberate throughout the world. Views: 225
It was a friendly visit until a priceless artifact was stolen. Now they're up to their necks in secrets that can kill.It's not just any holiday season in the immortal world. Elder Zhang's oldest servant is reaching the century mark, and Ben and Tenzin are ready to celebrate, but no sooner do they land on Penglai Island than a mystery falls in their path. A valuable seal has gone missing, and the artifact was a gift from an ancient vampire who just happens to be heading to Penglai for a long-overdue formal visit.The Elders of Penglai may have asked Ben and Tenzin's assistance to find the lost treasure, but that doesn't mean that eight ancient vampires, their immortal children, and all the humans who serve them will suddenly become open books. Penglai Island is secret for a reason, and the heart of that reason may just reveal the motive behind the theft.PEARL SKY is a brand new Elemental Legacy story by Elizabeth Hunter, ten-time USA Today bestselling author... Views: 224
Sarah Vida has given up everything for love. From a legendary family of vampire-hunting witches, Sarah was raised to never trust a vampire, to never let her guard down, and to avoid all tricky attachments of the heart. But now Sarah IS a vampire—changed by the boy she thought she loved. Her family has forsaken her, and Sarah herself is disgusted by her appetite for blood.
Aida Vida is Sarah's older sister, the good, reliable sibling who always does her family proud. But when Aida's mother insists that Sarah be found and killed, Aida is given the one assignment that she may not be able to carry out.
Taking place over just twenty-four hours, ALL JUST GLASS tells the story of a game-changing battle that will forever change the world of the Den of Shadows. And at its center is the story of two sisters who must choose between love and duty. Dark, fully-imagined, and hard to put down, ALL JUST GLASS will thrill Amelia's fans—old and new. Views: 224
This must-read short story by an award-winning author bristles with intrigue and action! From Miami’s dark underbelly to the Gulf Stream to the Bahamian Out Islands, it’s easy to get swept away.After a convenient but loveless marriage, Claude doesn’t think life could get more complicated. Until his wife’s new mission — to give up on saving their relationship — exposes him to mortal danger. One quiet, ordinary afternoon changes everything. Caught in a his worst nightmare, Claude must stay one step ahead of a deadly killer — or all bets are off as to whether he’ll see another dawn. This must-read short story by an award-winning author bristles with intrigue and action! From Miami’s dark underbelly to the Gulf Stream to the Bahamian Out Islands, it’s easy to get swept away. Views: 224
Jack and Jill by Louisa M. Alcott - The story follows Jack Minot and Janey Pecq, who are best friends who live next door to each other. They are always seen together, so Janey gets the nickname of Jill, to mimic the old rhyme. The two do go up a hill one winter day— and then are involved in a terrible accident. Any profits made from the sale of this book will go towards supporting the Freeriver Community project, a wonderful project that aims to support community and encourage well-being. To learn more about the Freeriver Community project please visit the website- www.freerivercommunity.com Views: 224
Fred Fuller is a poor but ambitious college student with dreams of a
future in politics. He sees himself as being an honest and moral person
but when confronted with the chance of a lifetime, not once . . . but
twice he discovers the shallowness of his morality. While on his job as a
messenger for Bank USA he goes into a deserted bank and is confronted
by an open vault filled with millions of dollars. The first time,
unprepared to take advantage of the situation, he calls his boss to
report it. But when it happens again Fred's moral values are shattered
as he takes the money and attempts to flee the country. Twice Tempted,
Bill Manchee's first novel, was inspired by actual events that occurred
to the author. Sex, greed, and moral ambiguities are the choice
ingredients in this thriller set in California in the sixties. A wild
ride of an adventure, for both Fred and the readers. Views: 224
Special Agent Angus Green is still in his twenties, and his red hair and good looks often make people underestimate him, but he's a smart, fearless cop who believes in the FBI motto: Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity.Fort Lauderdale retiree Frank Sena is working with pawn shop owner Jesse Venable to retrieve a painting stolen from Frank's uncle, a gay Venetian killed during the Holocaust. Angus volunteers to help Frank, and discovers Venable is the subject of a task force looking into smuggling immigrants out of war-torn countries in the Middle East.Angus, who knows nothing about art and speaks no Italian, may be in over his head as he is assigned to befriend, and ultimately betray, Venable. But with the help of his Italian-speaking brother and his art-loving boyfriend, he may be able not only to retrieve the painting, but solve a smuggling case and potentially save thousands of lives.The investigation will take him from the sun-drenched rooftops of Venice to a private yacht speeding down Fort Lauderdale's New River. Along the way, he'll learn the true meaning of survival."Fast-paced, fun and as fresh as a South Florida ocean breeze." – PJ Parrish, New York Times bestselling author on The Next One Will Kill You. Views: 224
It's an urgent assignment for Vernay?get control of the totalitarian government of Ujvila. Hard enough, but Vernay's also got to do it before Galactic-Military solves the problem its own way: by slamming in an invasion force and destroying half the planet.The natives of Anthropol don't like aliens and they don't want Vernay. So it's going to be a tough assignment.One of the toughest of his career. Views: 224
Someone is stalking them. A murdered girl matches the MO of a serial killer already in jail. Missing pages form a message that the wolves need to decipher before Miranda Industries get their hands on it. Eleri and Donovan have one case but more problems than they can count. Too many links call them back to old cases and bring up new questions about their boss. Whose side is he on anyway when all his agents distrust him? Is he pulling threads only he can see? Or is something more sinister guiding his directives? Threats come from every direction... even in their dreams. Eleri and Donovan won't survive this one easily. If at all. This is the twelfth book in the NightShade Forensic FBI Files series. Views: 224
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Life’s never boring with Max and Sean, but Cali wouldn’t have them any other way. Still, it’d be nice if they both had two eyebrows and weren’t trying to set each other on fire. Except when a routine evening volunteering at the club turns into anything but, it’s just the start of a chain of events that will upend all their lives…and leave Cali fighting for hers. Views: 224
Game of Thrones meets Harry Potter… Welcome to the sexy world of magic and mayhem—of witches, vampires, fae and lycanthropes. This episodic, monthly fantasy romance series features all the characters you know and love from the New York Times Bestselling Jolie Wilkins series. Never heard of the Jolie Wilkins series? Don’t let that stop you. This series serves as a standalone... Views: 224
Benjamin January heads to the "Slaveholders' Republic" of Texas to locate a kidnapped girl and help a woman who saved him from the noose. April, 1840. Benjamin January knows no black person in their right mind would willingly go to the Republic of Texas but when his former pupil Selina Bellinger is kidnapped and enslaved, he has no choice. Once there he is saved from being hanged by Valentina Taggart, wife of the wealthy landowner of Rancho Perdition. After Valentina is accused of the murder of her husband, she in turn calls on Benjamin for help. To do so, he must abandon the safe haven of New Orleans, where people know he's a free man, to return to the self-proclaimed "Slaveholders' Republic". In a land still disputed between vengeful Comanche, disgruntled Mexican Tejanos, Americans who want to join the United States and those who want to keep Texas free, January must uncover what happened to Valentina's husband. Behind lies, betrayals and rising... Views: 223
