Dark Mind Games

Ever since she foresaw the death of her parents, Wren Delacourt has suppressed her latent psychic abilities. Avoiding strong emotions, Wren leads a placid but lonely life until her quiet is shattered by her sister Abby going missing... and the private investigator searching for her. Derek Chapman isn't what Wren expects. He's young, handsome, and surprisingly sensitive. Wren is attracted to him immediately, but fears that deepening any connection with Derek—emotional, spiritual, or sexual—will open the floodgates locked in her mind.

From the bestselling author of HER and The Social Affair comes a dark, unrelenting psychological thriller where captivity is a nightmare, trust is a weapon, and escape isn't just impossible—it's deadly. Some nightmares don't end when you wake up. Some monsters don't let go. And some captives refuse to be victims. Meet Eve, a wealthy heiress seeking the simplicity of a tranquil life in a country town, savoring the bliss of newlywed joy. But the idyllic beginning takes a dark twist when she is caught in the sinister web of a stranger named Jenkins. Trapped in his home, surrounded by eerie ...

From the bestselling author of HER and The Social Affair comes a dark, intoxicating psychological thriller where seduction is a game, deception is a skill, and love might just be the deadliest illusion of all. Dexter meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith. They're the perfect match. But neither is who they claim to be... Kate Anderson knows time is running out. She's done waiting for the perfect life to fall into place, so she's creating it herself—one carefully calculated step at a time. Now, ten pounds thinner, armed with a new name, and a plan, she's this close to living the life she's imagined. And...

From the bestselling author of HER and The Social Affair comes a dark, unrelenting psychological thriller where marriage is a battlefield, deception is a weapon, and losing means death. Mr. and Mrs. Smith meets Dexter. Jude and Kate are the perfect suburban couple—at least, that's what they want you to believe. In reality? He's a contract killer. She likes to even the score. Few married couples are as competitive as Jude and Kate. But then, most spouses don't track their arguments with a body count. Their silent pact to outdo each other begins as a twisted game of skill, survival, and ...

From the bestselling author of HER and The Social Affair comes a darkly immersive, emotionally gripping domestic thriller where deception is survival, truth is a weapon, and the cost of keeping secrets may be higher than anyone is willing to pay. If you passed me on the street, you wouldn't look twice. I have it all—the husband, the kids, the house on the hill. Hell, I even have the white picket fence. I am the American dream. But here's the thing about dreams: they shatter. Beneath the surface, my life is coming undone. One mistake—one decision I never should have made—has set off a ...

In the shadows of an aging apartment building, Mia’s life is unraveling. When Mia meets the enigmatic Sylvie, she’s drawn into a world of inspiration, admiration, and dangerous obsession. As their friendship deepens, Mia begins to lose herself in Sylvie’s influence, her mind twisting under the weight of Sylvie’s manipulations. Hallucinations blur the line between reality and nightmare, leaving Mia questioning her own sanity. But when Mia uncovers Sylvie’s dark secrets—and the chilling fate of those who came before her—she realizes that escaping Sylvie’s grasp might come at ...

From the bestselling author of HER and Water Under the Bridge comes a razor-sharp psychological thriller about obsession, deception, and the terrifying ease of watching—and being watched. A flawless couple walks into the coffee shop where Izzy Lewis works. They're perfect—effortless, enviable, everything she's ever wanted. So, she does what she always does: she stalks them on social media. Just like that—with the tap of a screen—she's inside their world. Their glamorous life, their intimate moments, their secrets. But this time, watching isn't enough. This time, she'll do whatever ...

A lot of our behavior comes from the subconscious mind. And while psychology studies different mental and emotional patterns, dark psychology is used as a tool for manipulation. As such, it is directed at our subconscious mind. The government and corporations, for example, use a lot of dark techniques to control the population. However, there are techniques that you can use to protect yourself. The first one is learning about the basis of dark psychology. Only then can you begin to understand what’s really going on in your mind!

Elle is a woman with a remarkable gift – she can read minds. As her city falls victim to a relentless serial killer, the police, desperate for an edge, enlist Elle's unique abilities to aid their investigation. Delving into the twisted thoughts of the killer, Elle uncovers horrifying secrets, making the case more complex than anyone could have imagined. However, the situation chills when the killer becomes aware of Elle's extraordinary talent, turning their deadly game into a cerebral cat-and-mouse pursuit. As the stakes escalate, the killer's threats against Elle become increasingly ...

Pinnacle Award for Best Thriller, Fall 2016, Awarded by the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs Love is in the air but so is murder! Despite Cold War tensions hovering over the country, love is in the air for football star Nick Paxton and effervescent cheerleader Sarah Rogers. But evil lurks in their midst. Several local girls have gone missing and when they are found dead, Sarah becomes the next target. The kidnapper is cunning, devious, and determined. Can anyone find him in time to save Sarah and Nick?

The stillness of the warm, Kentucky afternoon on Copperhead Cove is shattered by the echo of a high-powered rifle, sending birds flying and two famous basketball coaches to a watery grave. Bo Paxton, their fishing guide, becomes collateral damage, thrashing through the murky waters of Quail Hollow Lake for his life while a Chicago hit man hunts him down, beginning a life-and-death manhunt for Bo and a marked member of the Chicago mob. Ethan Paxton and Jake Delgado, from far-off California, search the unfamiliar Kentucky hill country for Bo, but they aren’t the only ones looking for him. ...

Pinnacle Award for Best Thriller, Spring 2015, Awarded by the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs On a routine trip to Europe, widowed businessman Ethan Paxton learns of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon while landing in Amsterdam on September 11, 2001. Stuck in the Netherlands while fear grips at America’s throat and the world is in chaos, he finds out his teenage daughter Molly has been abducted by terrorists in Mexico while she was on a school mission trip. With America’s airports closed for who knows how long, he is left with few options. In ...

From the bestselling author of The Social Affair and HER comes a relentless psychological thriller where memory is a weapon, truth is a moving target, and some disappearances are far more dangerous than they seem. Some disappearances are a mystery. Some are meant to stay buried. And some are a warning. On a crisp fall morning in Austin, Texas, Hailey Adams sets out for her usual jog—just like any other day. But when she doesn't return, her name floods the headlines, and her family is left searching for answers. Weeks later, Hailey is found alive. But she doesn't remember where she was. ...

As pessoas manipuladoras costumam usar táticas secretas para fazer com que outras pessoas façam o que querem. Eles tentam exercer controle sobre suas vítimas usando métodos de agressão ocultos. Qual é o lado sombrio da natureza humana? Também examinaremos outros tópicos relacionados à manipulação. Por exemplo, aprofundaremos em como ver se alguém está manipulando você ou quais táticas de vendas as pessoas usam para fazer você comprar alguma coisa. Todas essas coisas serão úteis quando você tentar entender melhor a psique humana.

Best-selling author Britney King returns with a page-turning thriller that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of suspense and intrigue. Join six friends as they confront a fateful decision that spirals into a dark and twisted journey. During a night of drunken revelry, three couples spontaneously agree to swap spouses for a wild weekend that promises liberation from the monotony of their lives. They're all friends—what could possibly go wrong? As the weekend unfolds, the six find themselves in a pressure-cooker of hidden desires, festering grudges, and unbearable tension. And when one ...

From Britney King, the bestselling author of HER and The Social Affair, comes a dark, twist-filled psychological thriller where love isn't just blind—it's dangerous. They say love is blind. But what if seeing the truth could cost you everything? To everyone in Cedar Hill, Trent and his wife have the perfect marriage. He's successful and charming. She's the devoted mother and loyal wife. But behind closed doors, their carefully curated life is built on secrets, lies, and control. Then, one ordinary afternoon, she finds an old milk carton. A missing girl's face stares back at her—eerily ...

From the bestselling author of HER and The Social Affair comes a dark, provocative psychological thriller where charm is a weapon, obsession is deadly, and the truth is buried beneath a web of lies. Jason McClure knew how to play the game—wealthy, charming, and dangerously persuasive, he collected women like trophies and left behind a trail of broken hearts. Now, someone has played him. His body is discovered naked in a dumpster, a crumpled photograph shoved in his mouth. A final message. A warning. Criminologist Camile Brennan is exactly the kind of woman Jason would have pursued. ...

From the bestselling author of The Social Affair and HER comes a darkly satiric psychological thriller that peels back the perfect façade of a utopian cult—where seduction is a weapon, power is a game, and loyalty comes at a deadly price. Vanessa Bolton is the picture-perfect suburban housewife—on the surface. She shops on Tuesdays, does Pilates on Thursdays, and attends church on Sundays. Her home is immaculate, and her role as a mother? Passable. But behind closed doors, in discreet hotel rooms across the city, Vanessa is someone else entirely—whoever you need her to be. As a "...

Dexter meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith. They're the perfect neighbors, the perfect parents, the perfect couple. If it weren't for that one thing... From the bestselling author of HER and The Social Affair comes a dark, unrelenting psychological thriller where marriage is a deadly game, deception is currency, and trusting the wrong person isn't just a mistake—it's a death sentence. "I've been watching her for weeks. I know how she takes her coffee, the way she smooths lotion over her wrists, the precise moment exhaustion settles in before she drifts to sleep. I don't know what she looks like when...

From the bestselling author of The Secretary comes a dark, seductive psychological thriller where marriage is a contract, power is a game, and murder might just be the honeymoon phase. Some vows are meant to be broken. Some secrets should never be shared. And some wives are deadlier than others. When Joel answers a mail-order bride ad in the Farmers' Almanac, he doesn't know what to expect. For sure, it isn't Gina. Gina always knew she was special. Her father called it a "gift." A power that could make any man fall at her feet. But Pine Lake is a small town, and Gina has big dreams—dreams...