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Do you know what your neighbors are up to?After the death of her best friend in a traumatic home invasion, 16-year-old Kaylee and her mother move to a modern and safe neighborhood where they can have a fresh start. But when Kaylee discovers one of her neighbors brutally murdered, she begins to question just how safe this new neighborhood really is. Still struggling to cope with the fact that her best friend's murderer was never caught, Kaylee takes it upon herself to discover the identity of her neighbor's killer. But when everyone in the neighborhood is a complete stranger, there is no ...

Hans is the son of one of the four ruling Councilors of Liberty Island and heir to the family manufacturing firms in Europe. Highly trained self-defense skills give him confidence, but his success as an acclaimed fashion designer and entrepreneur propel his reputation as an international playboy. Thrust into the leadership of the family’s businesses and Island politics when his father and brother are assassinated, Hans begins his quest to hold those guilty accountable. He does so, knowing that accountability requires him to lead an insurrection. Outmanned and outgunned, he must prepare in...

Augie is dying to know Izzie Crilly’s secret, and death may be the price he pays for figuring it out. When a student is killed in a freak accident outside the comic book shop, Augie writes it off as tragedy—until he spots Izzie, Hollowbrook High’s newest outcast, watching the scene with eerie calm. The dead boy was her boyfriend. But instead of grieving, she strolls away and orders a sandwich. Strange? Definitely. But things get weirder. Izzie starts dating Mateo. Augie’s baffled. Mateo’s popular, good-looking—everything Izzie isn’t. With her bulging eyes, obsession with the ...

This work is a representative mystery novel by Edogawa Rampo, published in 1926, and fully demonstrates his tastes and preferences. The main character is morbidly obsessed with the illusory images created by lenses and mirrors. Blessed with wealth and not restrained by anyone, he heads towards a horrifyingly unhappy fate. Edogawa Rampo's talent for replacing the illusory beauty created by the light reflected by mirrors and lenses with words is artistic. His insight into human psychology is also wonderful. Readers can read in one go while enjoying his unique worldview.

I love this series! Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Are Dawn and Roger finished? Claude’s death has affected them deeply. Roger in particular has gone right off the rails. Their friends are worried—and helpless. It’s looking like nothing will break the siblings' downward spiral. But individuals like Dawn and Roger don’t get the luxury of moping. When a vicious contract killer targets two innocent children, the siblings are yanked back to the world they know so well - to do what they do best. Once again, Dawn and Roger’s lives change in ways they...

I'm Tracy Belden and my crazy client just killed her husband. She told me so when she called me at oh-dark-thirty. Now his body is in the morgue, my client is the number one suspect, and I’m the main witness. With the police ready to make an arrest, she changes her story and hires me to find the real killer. Can I solve the case before my client is arrested for murder? But if she’s the killer, how can I finish my crossword puzzle with a clear conscience? If you like fast-paced, humorous cozies, dive into the Crossword Puzzle Cozy Mysteries! Available in e-book, paperback, and on Kindle ...

Flames of cold justice unleashed BRANDT IS BACK! Fans of Cussler, Flynn and Coes The Brandt Series is your next action-packed book series! Brandt is unstoppable! customer review from The Recruiter "Action, action all the way!" customer review from The Handler "Another great book" review from The Handler Rogue Op II: A Chuck Brandt Thriller (The Brandt Series Book 4) They thought he was dead. They thought that problem was solved. They were wrong. Brandt is back! General Ivan Lazar and his Black Cobra Brigade thought they could get away with their crimes against humanity. They thought they ...

An immersive journey back to the 1850s when the American dream was a possibility for any man willing to work for it. But what about a woman? Or an immigrant's son? Queen of the West tells an unlikely couple's story of love, ambition and striving for a more equitable America. Feisty, eighteen-year-old Annie reluctantly moves with her family from New York City to Cincinnati, the booming Queen City of the West, leaving behind the culture and scant opportunities for women. She meets handsome Max, an aspiring capitalist from the Over-the-Rhine immigrant neighborhood. They bond through their ...

Fresh out from under five years of deep cover in New York City’s seamy world of narcotics trafficking, Detective Joe Dante is teamed with the straight-laced Rosa Losada to investigate a series of gruesome serial murders that have all of Manhattan on edge. The mystery killer is clearly obsessed with a type and has the means to strike at will. Motivated by entirely different sets of life experiences, both Dante and Losada are equally obsessed with seeing this string of killings brought to an end and need to discover a means of working together without friction to accomplish that task. “...

DEAD BROKE is the first in a gripping new crime series. A desperate gumshoe... A stolen antique... Jefferson Cole is about to find out that being a Private Investigator can be murder... Introducing the first book in a thrilling new crime series that will keep you on the edge of your seat! If you're a fan of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Mark Dawson, and Ian Rankin, then DEAD BROKE is the book for you. Meet Jefferson Cole, an American Private Eye in London who is down on his luck and running out of funds. But when a wealthy client offers him a job to recover a stolen Chinese antique, Cole thinks he's ...

Her mother is locked in a high-security prison. Her fiancé is accused of murder. A psychotic killer wants revenge. Will she survive long enough to save the man she loves? All Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor wants is to be back home to her normal life and to start something serious with her sexy boyfriend, Hudson. Until she finds herself in the middle of a media frenzy. She’s benched and told to stay off any major cases. Her mental health is called into question, and the strong Latina struggles to come to grips with her involvement in her family’s demise.Just when things begin to ...

“The Tracing: Secrets Within, is an incredible and brilliantly penned five-star novel that stands out in the science fiction category, whose intriguing plot is set to exhilarate, thrill and enlighten." READER VIEWS "The perfect five star novel for readers who enjoy cutting-edge technology, high-paced action, and strong characters. Highly recommended!" Readers' Favorite __________________________ Imagine that within the spirals of your DNA remain secrets deeper and more intricate than the double helix itself—secrets that Jack Shaw, a molecular scientist grappling with his own ...

Magic is real. Someone’s hunting her. Can a teenager embrace her new powers and protect those she loves? Sally Abeneb thinks her doctor is nuts. Weirded out that a minor injury seemed to trigger a park fountain to malfunction, she’s still not willing to buy the claim that she wields extraordinary abilities. But when the sixteen-year-old discovers she can manipulate water and mysterious creeps attack her father, she vows to do whatever it takes to keep her family safe. Enrolling in a special school while her parents go into hiding, the gifted teen strives to get a handle on her ...

It’s been a year of chilling dreams, deadly mayhem and close-call rescues. Solomon "Solo" Davis and Elizabeth Hyde continues to risk their lives in Washington, D.C. trying to save victims from an outcome they saw in their dreams. But now they have Officer Winston Cooper in their secret circle. A new murderous duo is planting their kills to look like suicides. As another twisted court case is speeding through with the crooked Milo pulling the strings. Solo’s faith tailspins into the world of the spiritual unseen as questions and doubts begin to haunt him. Are people just evil or could ...

Perfect for fans of Scarlett St. Clair, Rebecca Yarros and Jennifer L. Armentrout. When the gods from Greek mythology returned to the world, everyone was shocked. But that was over 15 years ago. Since their return and outing the magical communities, life went back to normal for most people. I never actually cared about the gods because none of their frivolous activities ever affected me. Other than giving me a job in a roundabout way, I guess. But that’s because I’m a supernatural slayer. I slay the things that go bump in the night. In other words, creatures the gods outed to the world....

What would you do, if you woke up in an abandoned shed without the memory of who or where you are? Drugged, starving, hurt... but you are free to go. Nothing is holding you there. Going into the darkness outside, all you have is a gimped leg, ripped clothes, and not a clue what to do. This is Cassidy Miller's reality. A reality that just might be better than her actual life. It is an odd situation when the mind can't handle certain things - so instead, it hits the reset button. It's like being born all over again, learning things for the first time. With the help of a man she befriends ...

Harvey Bennett didn’t sign up for this Christmas adventure. When a small-town holiday festival turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Ben and Julie are thrust into a chilling mystery buried beneath the snow-covered streets of Hope, Alaska. At the center of it all is a legendary golden ornament—a piece of local history said to hold the key to a fortune in lost gold. But someone else wants that fortune, and they’ll stop at nothing to claim it. As a ruthless financier and his dangerous crew close in, Ben and Julie follow a trail of cryptic clues carved into tombstones and hidden in ...

Are you tired of pretending to be outgoing in order to succeed in your career, longing for a way to lead that feels natural and empowering? Have you ever felt like your introverted nature holds you back from achieving your full potential in leadership? Introverts possess unique strengths like deep listening, thoughtful decision-making, and powerful empathy that make them exceptional leaders. With the right strategies, introverts can manage stress effectively, leverage their natural resilience, and thrive under pressure without compromising their well-being.

Ben Neo does dirty work for Tommy Murphy. Take care of this guy, fix that problem. The kind of fixes that carry lengthy jail sentences. On the side he picks up strays and teaches them the tricks of his trade. Nikki Moore and Ed Reiser are his latest trainees. Carlos Sanchez works for Jefferson Prescott, the largest illegal drug smuggler in the Americas. Jefferson has put him in charge of the biggest drug deal he has ever done, but Carlos has a few bad habits, including Lita, Jefferson's daughter. Daryl Jones and Danny Gaynor were hired by Carlos to deliver the drugs, but curiosity got the ...

In the mid-1960s, Clubmen co-founders Bobby Ray Atkinson and Jackie Allison rob a bank . Bobby Ray goes to prison. Jackie gets away. After fifteen years in prison, Bobby Ray's back. Jackie says he's going to make things right. But a blaze of bullets on Mt. Lemmon changes everything. Permanently. This is Tucson. Trinity's town. A town where he makes things right.