Author: Laura Rise
Publisher: Laura Rise
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
“A well written mystery with vivid descriptions, complex characters and realistic investigations into multiple suspects. Fast paced, heart pounding action!” —Reader review (Empty Soul) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In Wyoming's cattle country, Assistant Sheriff Rory Wood faces a chilling new case: ranch owners murdered on their own lands, each bearing a killer’s unique brand. As Rory digs deeper, an unexpected victim upends her theories, steering her toward a dark corner of her county—and a killer with a more twisted vendetta than she could have dreamed. PRONE TO KILL, the first novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Laura Rise, will enthrall readers with a riveting crime story revolving around a complex yet relatable female protagonist. Packed with edge-of-your-seat tension, clever plot twists, and a rapid tempo, this series will grab you and keep you absorbed in its pages well past bedtime. Fans of Teresa Driscoll, Rachel Caine, and Mary Burton are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! “Good writing and believable characters. Intriguing story line. Would like to read more from Laura Rise. I recommend this book.” —Reader review (Empty Soul) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A well written, suspenseful, fast pasted murder mystery with the unique complication of a hurricane. I loved the vivid descriptions stimulating a sensory or emotional response…A strong, haunted, intelligent female protagonist who is reckless at times. Her partner is equally competent and supportive.” —Reader review (Amidst the Darkness) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Prone to Kill (A Rory Wood Suspense Thriller—Book One)
Author: Laura Rise
Publisher: Laura Rise
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
“A well written mystery with vivid descriptions, complex characters and realistic investigations into multiple suspects. Fast paced, heart pounding action!” —Reader review (Empty Soul) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In Wyoming's cattle country, Assistant Sheriff Rory Wood faces a chilling new case: ranch owners murdered on their own lands, each bearing a killer’s unique brand. As Rory digs deeper, an unexpected victim upends her theories, steering her toward a dark corner of her county—and a killer with a more twisted vendetta than she could have dreamed. PRONE TO KILL, the first novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Laura Rise, will enthrall readers with a riveting crime story revolving around a complex yet relatable female protagonist. Packed with edge-of-your-seat tension, clever plot twists, and a rapid tempo, this series will grab you and keep you absorbed in its pages well past bedtime. Fans of Teresa Driscoll, Rachel Caine, and Mary Burton are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! “Good writing and believable characters. Intriguing story line. Would like to read more from Laura Rise. I recommend this book.” —Reader review (Empty Soul) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A well written, suspenseful, fast pasted murder mystery with the unique complication of a hurricane. I loved the vivid descriptions stimulating a sensory or emotional response…A strong, haunted, intelligent female protagonist who is reckless at times. Her partner is equally competent and supportive.” —Reader review (Amidst the Darkness) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher: Laura Rise
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
“A well written mystery with vivid descriptions, complex characters and realistic investigations into multiple suspects. Fast paced, heart pounding action!” —Reader review (Empty Soul) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In Wyoming's cattle country, Assistant Sheriff Rory Wood faces a chilling new case: ranch owners murdered on their own lands, each bearing a killer’s unique brand. As Rory digs deeper, an unexpected victim upends her theories, steering her toward a dark corner of her county—and a killer with a more twisted vendetta than she could have dreamed. PRONE TO KILL, the first novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Laura Rise, will enthrall readers with a riveting crime story revolving around a complex yet relatable female protagonist. Packed with edge-of-your-seat tension, clever plot twists, and a rapid tempo, this series will grab you and keep you absorbed in its pages well past bedtime. Fans of Teresa Driscoll, Rachel Caine, and Mary Burton are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! “Good writing and believable characters. Intriguing story line. Would like to read more from Laura Rise. I recommend this book.” —Reader review (Empty Soul) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A well written, suspenseful, fast pasted murder mystery with the unique complication of a hurricane. I loved the vivid descriptions stimulating a sensory or emotional response…A strong, haunted, intelligent female protagonist who is reckless at times. Her partner is equally competent and supportive.” —Reader review (Amidst the Darkness) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Prone to Murder (A Rory Wood Suspense Thriller—Book Two)
Author: Laura Rise
Publisher: Laura Rise
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
“A well written mystery with vivid descriptions, complex characters and realistic investigations into multiple suspects. Fast paced, heart pounding action!” —Reader review (Empty Soul) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When Wyoming’s open plains become an arena for murder, it’s up to Assistant Sheriff Rory Wood to stop a serial killer cloaked in cowboy bravado. As the body count rises with each performance, former rodeo star Rory must dust off her boots, saddle up, and face her own fears to ensure that this rodeo season isn't her last roundup. PRONE TO MURDER, the second novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Laura Rise, will enthrall readers with a riveting crime story revolving around a complex yet relatable female protagonist. Packed with edge-of-your-seat tension, clever plot twists, and a rapid tempo, this series will grab you and keep you absorbed in its pages well past bedtime. Fans of Teresa Driscoll, Rachel Caine, and Mary Burton are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! “Good writing and believable characters. Intriguing story line. Would like to read more from Laura Rise. I recommend this book.” —Reader review (Empty Soul) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A well written, suspenseful, fast pasted murder mystery with the unique complication of a hurricane. I loved the vivid descriptions stimulating a sensory or emotional response…A strong, haunted, intelligent female protagonist who is reckless at times. Her partner is equally competent and supportive.” —Reader review (Amidst the Darkness) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher: Laura Rise
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
“A well written mystery with vivid descriptions, complex characters and realistic investigations into multiple suspects. Fast paced, heart pounding action!” —Reader review (Empty Soul) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When Wyoming’s open plains become an arena for murder, it’s up to Assistant Sheriff Rory Wood to stop a serial killer cloaked in cowboy bravado. As the body count rises with each performance, former rodeo star Rory must dust off her boots, saddle up, and face her own fears to ensure that this rodeo season isn't her last roundup. PRONE TO MURDER, the second novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Laura Rise, will enthrall readers with a riveting crime story revolving around a complex yet relatable female protagonist. Packed with edge-of-your-seat tension, clever plot twists, and a rapid tempo, this series will grab you and keep you absorbed in its pages well past bedtime. Fans of Teresa Driscoll, Rachel Caine, and Mary Burton are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! “Good writing and believable characters. Intriguing story line. Would like to read more from Laura Rise. I recommend this book.” —Reader review (Empty Soul) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A well written, suspenseful, fast pasted murder mystery with the unique complication of a hurricane. I loved the vivid descriptions stimulating a sensory or emotional response…A strong, haunted, intelligent female protagonist who is reckless at times. Her partner is equally competent and supportive.” —Reader review (Amidst the Darkness) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gone Too Far West
Author: Isobel Wycherley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9784867470619
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Stoner college student Flic has just received some bad news: she only has one more year to live. With her three best friends, Len, Javan and Jenkies, they decide to make it the best year ever - until one night, when they witness a murder. None of them really know what happened, but during a trip to Amsterdam to see their favourite band, Tenacious Toes, the lead singer tells them to use drugs to reconstruct their memories of that night. Slowly, the events of the hazy night begin to unravel. But what really happened, and is there a connection between them and the victim?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9784867470619
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Stoner college student Flic has just received some bad news: she only has one more year to live. With her three best friends, Len, Javan and Jenkies, they decide to make it the best year ever - until one night, when they witness a murder. None of them really know what happened, but during a trip to Amsterdam to see their favourite band, Tenacious Toes, the lead singer tells them to use drugs to reconstruct their memories of that night. Slowly, the events of the hazy night begin to unravel. But what really happened, and is there a connection between them and the victim?
The Grace Year
Author: Kim Liggett
Publisher: Wednesday Books
ISBN: 1250145465
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
The Instant New York Times Bestseller! Kim Liggett's The Grace Year is a speculative thriller in the vein of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Power. Survive the year. No one speaks of the grace year. It’s forbidden. In Garner County, girls are told they have the power to lure grown men from their beds, to drive women mad with jealousy. They believe their very skin emits a powerful aphrodisiac, the potent essence of youth, of a girl on the edge of womanhood. That’s why they’re banished for their sixteenth year, to release their magic into the wild so they can return purified and ready for marriage. But not all of them will make it home alive. Sixteen-year-old Tierney James dreams of a better life—a society that doesn’t pit friend against friend or woman against woman, but as her own grace year draws near, she quickly realizes that it’s not just the brutal elements they must fear. It’s not even the poachers in the woods, men who are waiting for a chance to grab one of the girls in order to make a fortune on the black market. Their greatest threat may very well be each other. With sharp prose and gritty realism, The Grace Year examines the complex and sometimes twisted relationships between girls, the women they eventually become, and the difficult decisions they make in-between. “A visceral, darkly haunting fever dream of a novel and an absolute page-turner.” – Libba Bray, New York Times bestselling author
Publisher: Wednesday Books
ISBN: 1250145465
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
The Instant New York Times Bestseller! Kim Liggett's The Grace Year is a speculative thriller in the vein of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Power. Survive the year. No one speaks of the grace year. It’s forbidden. In Garner County, girls are told they have the power to lure grown men from their beds, to drive women mad with jealousy. They believe their very skin emits a powerful aphrodisiac, the potent essence of youth, of a girl on the edge of womanhood. That’s why they’re banished for their sixteenth year, to release their magic into the wild so they can return purified and ready for marriage. But not all of them will make it home alive. Sixteen-year-old Tierney James dreams of a better life—a society that doesn’t pit friend against friend or woman against woman, but as her own grace year draws near, she quickly realizes that it’s not just the brutal elements they must fear. It’s not even the poachers in the woods, men who are waiting for a chance to grab one of the girls in order to make a fortune on the black market. Their greatest threat may very well be each other. With sharp prose and gritty realism, The Grace Year examines the complex and sometimes twisted relationships between girls, the women they eventually become, and the difficult decisions they make in-between. “A visceral, darkly haunting fever dream of a novel and an absolute page-turner.” – Libba Bray, New York Times bestselling author
The River at Night
Author: Erica Ferencik
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501143190
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Stifled by a soul-crushing job, devastated by the death of her beloved brother, and lonely after the end of a fifteen-year marriage, Wini is feeling vulnerable. So when her three best friends insist on a high-octane getaway for their annual girls' trip, she signs on, despite her misgivings. A freak accident leaves the women stranded, separating them from their raft and everything they need to survive. When night descends, a fire on the mountainside lures them to a ramshackle camp that appears to be their lifeline. But as Wini and her friends grasp the true intent of their supposed saviors, long buried secrets emerge and lifelong allegiances are put to the test.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501143190
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Stifled by a soul-crushing job, devastated by the death of her beloved brother, and lonely after the end of a fifteen-year marriage, Wini is feeling vulnerable. So when her three best friends insist on a high-octane getaway for their annual girls' trip, she signs on, despite her misgivings. A freak accident leaves the women stranded, separating them from their raft and everything they need to survive. When night descends, a fire on the mountainside lures them to a ramshackle camp that appears to be their lifeline. But as Wini and her friends grasp the true intent of their supposed saviors, long buried secrets emerge and lifelong allegiances are put to the test.
Mohawk
Author: Richard Russo
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1925575799
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
Mohawk, New York, is one of those small towns that lie almost entirely on the wrong side of the tracks. Its citizens, too, have fallen on hard times. Dallas Younger, a star athlete in high school, now drifts from tavern to poker game, losing money, and, inevitably, another set of false teeth. His ex-wife, Anne, is stuck in a losing battle with her mother over the care of her sick father. And their son, Randall, is deliberately neglecting his school work--because in a place like Mohawk it doesn't pay to be too smart. In Mohawk Richard Russo explores these lives with profound compassion and flint-hard wit. Out of derailed ambitions and old loves, secret hatreds and communal myths, he has created a richly plotted, densely populated, and wonderfully written novel that captures every nuance of America's backyard.
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1925575799
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
Mohawk, New York, is one of those small towns that lie almost entirely on the wrong side of the tracks. Its citizens, too, have fallen on hard times. Dallas Younger, a star athlete in high school, now drifts from tavern to poker game, losing money, and, inevitably, another set of false teeth. His ex-wife, Anne, is stuck in a losing battle with her mother over the care of her sick father. And their son, Randall, is deliberately neglecting his school work--because in a place like Mohawk it doesn't pay to be too smart. In Mohawk Richard Russo explores these lives with profound compassion and flint-hard wit. Out of derailed ambitions and old loves, secret hatreds and communal myths, he has created a richly plotted, densely populated, and wonderfully written novel that captures every nuance of America's backyard.
The Magpies
Author: Mark Edwards (Fiction writer)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781477817995
Category : Psychological fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Meet the neighbors from hell, in the gripping thriller that reviewers and readers describe as "fast-paced," "chilling," and "impossible to put down." When Jamie and Kirsty move into their first home together, they are full of optimism. The future, in which they plan to get married and start a family, is bright. The other residents of their building seem friendly too, including the Newtons, a married couple who welcome them to the building with open arms. But then strange things start to happen. Dead rats are left on their doorstep. They hear disturbing noises, and much worse, in the night. After Jamie's best friend is injured in a horrific accident, Jamie and Kirsty find themselves targeted by a campaign of terror. As they are driven to the edge of despair, Jamie vows to fight back--but he has no idea what he is really up against... The Magpies is a gripping psychological thriller in which the monsters are not vampires or demons but the people who live next door. It is a nightmare that could happen to anyone. Praise for The Magpies "Mark Edwards achieves what other writers yearn for, by creating characters that genuinely feel like real people, individuals you know personally--and then puts them into the scariest of situations so that we cannot help but suffer with them. Edwards takes the places that should feel safe and subverts them, shifting the ground beneath our feet, until we're left clinging to the book, hoping against hope for a positive conclusion. There's something deeply unsettling about The Magpies--and that's exactly as it should be." --Elizabeth Haynes, author of Into the Darkest Corner "The Magpies is absorbing, claustrophobic and terrifying. Read this book! Then get a top notch alarm system fitted in your house." --Helen Fitzgerald, author of The Cry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781477817995
Category : Psychological fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Meet the neighbors from hell, in the gripping thriller that reviewers and readers describe as "fast-paced," "chilling," and "impossible to put down." When Jamie and Kirsty move into their first home together, they are full of optimism. The future, in which they plan to get married and start a family, is bright. The other residents of their building seem friendly too, including the Newtons, a married couple who welcome them to the building with open arms. But then strange things start to happen. Dead rats are left on their doorstep. They hear disturbing noises, and much worse, in the night. After Jamie's best friend is injured in a horrific accident, Jamie and Kirsty find themselves targeted by a campaign of terror. As they are driven to the edge of despair, Jamie vows to fight back--but he has no idea what he is really up against... The Magpies is a gripping psychological thriller in which the monsters are not vampires or demons but the people who live next door. It is a nightmare that could happen to anyone. Praise for The Magpies "Mark Edwards achieves what other writers yearn for, by creating characters that genuinely feel like real people, individuals you know personally--and then puts them into the scariest of situations so that we cannot help but suffer with them. Edwards takes the places that should feel safe and subverts them, shifting the ground beneath our feet, until we're left clinging to the book, hoping against hope for a positive conclusion. There's something deeply unsettling about The Magpies--and that's exactly as it should be." --Elizabeth Haynes, author of Into the Darkest Corner "The Magpies is absorbing, claustrophobic and terrifying. Read this book! Then get a top notch alarm system fitted in your house." --Helen Fitzgerald, author of The Cry
Tell Me Everything
Author: Cambria Brockman
Publisher: Ebury Press
ISBN: 9781529103236
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
A murder at an elite New England college tears apart a group of friends - and one of them is playing a dangerous game - in this electrifying debut in the tradition of In a Dark, Dark Wood and The Couple Next Door. In her first weeks at Hawthorne College, Malin is swept up into a tight-knit circle that will stick together through all four years. There's Gemma, an insecure theater major from London; John, a tall, handsome, and wealthy New Englander; Max, John's cousin and a shy pre-med major; Khaled, a wise-cracking prince from Abu Dhabi; and Ruby, a beautiful art history major. But Malin isn't quite like the rest of her friends. She's an expert at hiding her troubling past. She acts as if she is concerned with the preoccupations of those around her - boys, partying - all while using her extraordinary insight to detect their deepest vulnerabilities and weaknesses. By Senior Day, on the cusp of graduation, Malin's secrets - and those of her friends - are revealed. While she scrambles to maintain her artfully curated image, her missteps set in motion a devastating chain of events that ends in a murder. And as their fragile relationships hang in the balance and close alliances start shifting, Malin will test the limits of what she's capable of to stop the truth from coming out. In a mesmerising novel that peels back the innumerable layers of a seductive protagonist, debut author Cambria Brockman brings to life an entrancing setting through a story of friendship, heartbreak, and betrayal.
Publisher: Ebury Press
ISBN: 9781529103236
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
A murder at an elite New England college tears apart a group of friends - and one of them is playing a dangerous game - in this electrifying debut in the tradition of In a Dark, Dark Wood and The Couple Next Door. In her first weeks at Hawthorne College, Malin is swept up into a tight-knit circle that will stick together through all four years. There's Gemma, an insecure theater major from London; John, a tall, handsome, and wealthy New Englander; Max, John's cousin and a shy pre-med major; Khaled, a wise-cracking prince from Abu Dhabi; and Ruby, a beautiful art history major. But Malin isn't quite like the rest of her friends. She's an expert at hiding her troubling past. She acts as if she is concerned with the preoccupations of those around her - boys, partying - all while using her extraordinary insight to detect their deepest vulnerabilities and weaknesses. By Senior Day, on the cusp of graduation, Malin's secrets - and those of her friends - are revealed. While she scrambles to maintain her artfully curated image, her missteps set in motion a devastating chain of events that ends in a murder. And as their fragile relationships hang in the balance and close alliances start shifting, Malin will test the limits of what she's capable of to stop the truth from coming out. In a mesmerising novel that peels back the innumerable layers of a seductive protagonist, debut author Cambria Brockman brings to life an entrancing setting through a story of friendship, heartbreak, and betrayal.
City of Light
Author: Lauren Belfer
Publisher: Dial Press Trade Paperback
ISBN: 0385337647
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • “Breathtaking . . . a remarkable blend of murder mystery, love story, political intrigue, and tragedy of manners.”—USA Today The year is 1901. Buffalo, New York, is poised for glory. With its booming industry and newly electrified streets, Buffalo is a model for the century just beginning. Louisa Barrett has made this dazzling city her home. Headmistress of Buffalo’s most prestigious school, Louisa is at ease in a world of men, protected by the titans of her city. But nothing prepares her for a startling discovery: evidence of a murder tied to the city’s cathedral-like power plant at nearby Niagara Falls. This shocking crime—followed by another mysterious death—will ignite an explosive chain of events. For in this city of seething intrigue and dazzling progress, a battle rages among politicians, power brokers, and industrialists for control of Niagara. And one extraordinary woman in their midst must protect a dark secret that implicates them all. . . .
Publisher: Dial Press Trade Paperback
ISBN: 0385337647
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • “Breathtaking . . . a remarkable blend of murder mystery, love story, political intrigue, and tragedy of manners.”—USA Today The year is 1901. Buffalo, New York, is poised for glory. With its booming industry and newly electrified streets, Buffalo is a model for the century just beginning. Louisa Barrett has made this dazzling city her home. Headmistress of Buffalo’s most prestigious school, Louisa is at ease in a world of men, protected by the titans of her city. But nothing prepares her for a startling discovery: evidence of a murder tied to the city’s cathedral-like power plant at nearby Niagara Falls. This shocking crime—followed by another mysterious death—will ignite an explosive chain of events. For in this city of seething intrigue and dazzling progress, a battle rages among politicians, power brokers, and industrialists for control of Niagara. And one extraordinary woman in their midst must protect a dark secret that implicates them all. . . .
The Killing of Emma Gross
Author: Damien Seaman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781907869815
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Dusseldorf prostitue Emma Gross has been murdered and the police have charged Peter Kurten - the 'Vampire of Dusseldorf', the first man ever to be called a serial killer. Murderer, yes, but did he commit this particular crime? The arresting officer, Thomas Klein, thinks not, even though Kurten has confessed. These are the dying days of Weimar Germany, the police force is increasingly divided between right and left. It is a dangerous time. Klein thinks that the real killer is somewhat closer to home. Yet the only people who can help him include a Communist journalist and the victim's friends.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781907869815
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Dusseldorf prostitue Emma Gross has been murdered and the police have charged Peter Kurten - the 'Vampire of Dusseldorf', the first man ever to be called a serial killer. Murderer, yes, but did he commit this particular crime? The arresting officer, Thomas Klein, thinks not, even though Kurten has confessed. These are the dying days of Weimar Germany, the police force is increasingly divided between right and left. It is a dangerous time. Klein thinks that the real killer is somewhat closer to home. Yet the only people who can help him include a Communist journalist and the victim's friends.