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"Theo Benton decides to move to the United States to finally finish her novel, and she is soon drawn into a literary labyrinth where identity is something that can be lost and remade for the sake of sales and readership. When her mentor and lover is brutally murdered, Theo wants the killer to be found and justice to be served. But when the prime suspect turns out to be her older brother, Gus, Theo does what is necessary to protect him--to save him....

When her mother, who disappeared 16 years before, reappears while a true crime documentary about her case is being filmed, 18-year-old Bel, not buying her mom's unbelievable story about what happened to her, must uncover the real reason Rachel Price is back from the dead.

"Sarah McKinney, lawyer and international mediator. In the second of this mystery series, Sarah's search for her mentor's estranged daughter takes her to the Dordogne region of rural France. She uncovers a troubled history that parallels her own, and must confront physical danger as well as her personal demons."--Amazon.com

A novel filled with depth, wit, heart, and a bit of intrigue, from the author who has captivated readers and reviewers alike with her "modern yet timeless" (Kirkus Reviews) storytelling, complex characters, relatable friendships, and emotionally rich romance. Hairstylist Jess Greene has spent the last decade raising her younger half-sister, Tegan-and keeping a shocking secret. Ever since their reckless mother ran off with a boyfriend she'd known...

"Lucas Davenport takes on another challenging case in this thrilling new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author"-- Provided by publisher. "Gaia is dying. That, at least, is what Dr. Lionel Scott believes. A renowned expert in tropical and infectious diseases, Scott has witnessed the devastating impact of illness and turmoil at critical scale. Society as it exists is untenable, and the direct link to Earth’s death spiral; population...

The world is full of shadows, and lurking within them are the enigmatic stories of those who vanished without a trace. These unsolved mysteries, like echoes in the night, refuse to be silenced, captivating imaginations and fueling our deepest desires for answers. In "Vanished Without a Trace," we delve into the captivating narratives of these missing individuals, exploring the circumstances of their disappearance, the investigations that followed,...

"From the author of Something to Live For, a poignant and funny story about a man whose wife disappeared seven years ago and his journey to find her or find out what happened, interwoven with the story of their relationship, revealing how sometimes the biggest secrets are the ones we keep from ourselves"-- Provided by publisher. "Brian's beloved wife, Lily, disappeared without a trace seven years ago. He's never lost hope that she'd return, but as...

Most of us have seen a movie or some tv series on the trials and tribulations of college bullies and the popular football player and cute teenager cheerleader. Most of us have probably already formed some kind of perception on what type of people they are – rude; full of themselves; picking on others and generally a downright plague to those around them. But this was no movie or tv series and, Emma Walker was not any preconceived version of a...

"Finlay Donovan and her nanny/partner-in-crime Vero are in sore need of a girls' weekend away. They plan a trip to Atlantic City, but odds are-seeing as it's actually a cover story to negotiate a deal with a dangerous loan shark, save Vero's childhood crush Javi, and hunt down a stolen car-it won't be all fun and games. When Finlay's ex-husband Steven and her mother insist on tagging along too, Finlay and Vero suddenly have a few too many meddlesome...

Immerse yourself in "More of the World's Greatest Unsolved Mysteries", the enthralling sequel that deepens the enigma of the unknown. This is a beacon for those drawn to the shadows of the unexplained, offering new mysteries to unravel and secrets that defy conventional wisdom. Crafted with precision, this book presents a collection of cases that have baffled the brightest minds. These stories are a mosaic of the human experience, blending the historical...