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'One of the great storytellers of our time. No one does it better' CHRIS WHITAKER Bestselling author John Grisham delivers a new gripping, suspenseful page-turner about a Paris honeymoon gone horribly wrong - and the nightmare that follows. Paul and Chelsea Tanner are riding a euphoric high...

Tyrell Hawthorne was a naval intelligence officer until his wife was murdered. Now Hawthorne has been called out of retirement for one last assignment. For he is the only man who can track down the world's most dangerous terrorist, Amaya Bajaratt, who has set in motion a chilling conspiracy that...

As former beauty queens become the latest victims in a series of meticulously staged murders, LAPD profiler Jessie Hunt must delve into a world where appearance is everything, and the deadliest secrets hide behind the most flawless masks. Can Jessie outsmart a killer whose every move is as calculated and captivating as a pageant winner's wave?

A NEW YORK TIMES “BEST THRILLER OF THE YEAR (SO FAR)” “Compelling, haunting, and beautifully written . . . a clever, page-turning modern mystery as well as a thoughtful exploration of female friendship, family dynamics, and the complex impact of social media on self-identity.”—Liane...

Hunter becomes the hunted. Sacramento Detective Emily Hunter is exposed to inhumanity on a daily basis—it's the unfortunate baggage that comes with police work, and she's mostly learned how to shoulder the load. But it all turns personal when her fellow cop and boyfriend, Brian Conner, is caught in the blast of a targeted church bombing. Brian is gravely injured, suffering a traumatic brain injury. But the attacks don't stop there—soon, more officers come under fire, and Emily searches for a connection.

Leah, die Tochter eines erfolgreichen Hollywoodproduzenten, gerät in den Bann einer Psychosekte und bricht den Kontakt zur Außenwelt ab. Ihr Vater setzt alles daran, sie den Fängen des charismatischen Gurus zu entreißen, und bringt US Marshal Tim Rackley dazu, in dem Fall zu ermitteln. Rackley schleust sich mit falscher Identität in die Sekte ein und entdeckt schon bald, dass der Tod reiche Ernte einfährt: Wer aufbegehrt, wird ermordet. Als seine Tarnung auffliegt, steht Rackleys Leben auf Messers Schneide.

Cael Adler is a private detective with an eye for detail and a steady knack for solving complex cases. But when his dinner date with the stunning Kelly is interrupted by the discovery of part of a murdered woman's torso, he doesn't at first realize that his skills will be tested to their limits. Called to a remote corner of Epping Forest by his friend and Metropolitan Police veteran, Tyler Easton, Cael is shocked at what he finds.

Becky Martinez was the FBI’s best undercover agent—until she wasn’t sure who she was anymore. Living under the alias “Rico,” a ruthless criminal with ties to the underworld, Becky infiltrates one of the most dangerous arms trafficking rings in the city. Her mission? To bring down Viktor, a criminal mastermind. But when she thinks the case is over, a new, even more dangerous player emerges—Kaden.

In Shattered Illusions: Dark Loyalties, Detective Sarah Lawson infiltrates a dangerous motorcycle gang, but loses her memory in a car accident while undercover. Embracing her fabricated criminal life, she believes herself a criminal. A high-stakes operation to trigger her lost memories leads to a climactic showdown, testing her loyalty and the line between right and wrong. It's a gripping tale of identity, redemption, and justice in the shadowy world of crime.