For criminals who profit from abusing animals, murdering a human — or three — is just another business decision.In the thrilling third book of the Casey Stafford detective series, the LAPD's sharpest homicide cop follows a murdered journalist's trail into the darkest corner of Los Angeles: the greed-driven California puppy sales trade.When a Los Angeles Times reporter is stabbed to death on a quiet Hollywood street, Casey expects a mugging gone wrong. What he finds instead is a conspiracy starting from a puppy mill in Ohio and leading to the brutal murders of at least three people — at the hands of Casey's most dangerous suspect so far: Dax Edwards, pit bull breeder, knife fighter, stone-cold killer.Fast, funny, and impossible to put down, Bite Back is everything fans of Michael Connelly and John Sandford love about LA crime fiction — razor-sharp procedural detail, an irresistible protagonist, and a dog named Pancake who just might steal the whole show."This is a kick-ass crime novel!" — Tod Goldberg, NY Times Bestselling AuthorPraise for the Casey Stafford Series:"Superb." — Lou Berney, Edgar Award-winning author of Dark Ride"The Casey Stafford series just keeps getting better and better — don't miss this one." — Wes Miller, former Executive Editor, Grand Central Publishing"An exhilarating thriller. Get it." — Kirkus Reviews"It's a wild, gritty ride … don't let the palm trees fool ya." — Tracy Clark, award-winning author of the Cass Raines Chicago Mystery Series

Who knows what the storm will blow in…Casey's cabin in the wilderness is not built for a hurricane. Her roof shakes, the lights flicker, and the tree outside her front door sways ominously in the wind. But she's a lot more worried about the girl she discovers lurking outside her kitchen window.She’s young. She’s alone. And she’s covered in blood.The girl won't explain where she came from or loosen her grip on the knife in her right hand. And when Casey makes a disturbing discovery in the middle of the night, things take a turn for the worse.The girl has a dark secret. One she’ll kill to keep. And if Casey gets too close to the truth, she may not live to see the morning.In this taut, deadly tale of survival and desperation, #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden explores how far one girl will go to save herself.

Reunions are for reconnecting with old friends…and sometimes burying a few. For Dwayne Morrow, this is where it all begins. An invitation to his high school reunion prompts Dwayne Morrow to return to his small-town roots to reconnect with friends he hasn’t seen in fifteen years. Before the festivities can even begin, his best friend is found murdered in his car, and the local police show little interest in pursuing the case. A mother’s plea pulls Dwayne into a tangled web of dangerous secrets and shady characters. Old friends and new acquaintances ensure that Dwayne’s life will never be the same again. Reunion is the first novel in the Dwayne Morrow Mystery series.

A cop is car-bombed in Texas—and her brother comes from Capitol Hill to investigate—in this Edgar Award winner by "one of the best storytellers around" (The New York Times Book Review).A long-distance call from his small Texas hometown on his birthday gives Benjamin Dill the news that his sister Felicity—born on the same day exactly ten years later—has died in a car bomb explosion. She was a homicide detective who had perhaps made one enemy too many over the course of her career.Unwilling to let local law enforcement handle the investigation, Dill, a consultant for a Senate subcommittee, arrives in town from DC that night to begin his dogged search for his sister's killer. What he finds is no surprise to him as he begins to unravel town secrets, because Benjamin Dill is never surprised at what awful things people will do."Taut . . . a superior piece of work." —The New York Times Book Review"Expert prose, penetrating social commentary and . . . a marvelous sense of humor. [Thomas] does what only the best writers can: he leaves you wanting more." —The Washington Post"A master of the crime thriller." —Publishers WeeklyIncludes an introduction by New York Times–bestselling author Lawrence Block

A teacher trying to hide in the shadows finds himself embroiled in a murder investigation in this compelling and fresh read from a new unique, contemporary voice.Greg Abimbola is a language teacher at the prestigious Calderhill Academy in Pittsburgh. Only that’s not his real name . . . or the only secret he’s hiding.When the murder of a wealthy parent on school premises shines an unwanted spotlight on Calderhill Academy, Greg is determined to avoid attention.That is until the closest person to a true friend Greg has is arrested for the murder. To prove her innocence, Greg will reluctantly emerge from the shadows. But doing so will put him in danger. His past is determined to find him . . . and his past is full of bad things.

“Among the best police procedurals ever” — JAMES ELLROY“The finest of all Scotland Yard series” — NEW YORK TIMESMeet George Gideon: Scotland Yard’s most admired and feared detective.London is a city of dark secrets—and every day brings a new case. From missing persons to brutal murder, armed robbery and devious fraud, Gideon faces a relentless stream of crime with his trademark sharp instincts, powerful presence, and determination that never wavers.These are the cases that made him a legend.This box set includes the first three books in the iconic series:1. GIDEON’S DAYLondon wakes to murder, robbery, violence and fear—and every one of them lands on Commander George Gideon's desk. As Scotland Yard's most respected detective begins what should be a routine day, a succession of urgent cases threatens to overwhelm the Yard. With killers to catch, criminals to track and lives hanging in the balance, Gideon must rely on experience, instinct and sheer determination to keep control.2. GIDEON’S WEEKFor Commander George Gideon, there is no such thing as a quiet week. As crime spreads across London, Scotland Yard faces a relentless succession of murders, robberies, missing persons and desperate investigations. While his detectives race from one crisis to the next, Gideon must hold together a sprawling operation where a single mistake could cost innocent lives.3. GIDEON’S NIGHTAs darkness falls across London, Commander George Gideon begins a shift unlike any other. From lonely suburban streets to the heart of the capital, criminals emerge under cover of night and Scotland Yard faces a series of dangerous new threats.Three gripping investigations. One unforgettable detective. From an Edgar Award-winning author who has sold over 80 million books worldwide. Get the first three books in the series today.Praise for the iconic Gideon of Scotland Yard Series:“Gideon is a bulldozer that never stops … exciting and urgent” SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE“One of the most engaging heroes in current crime literature” LA TIMES“Relentless realism … a brilliant portrayal of a policeman at work” DAILY EXPRESS“Gideon’s London is alive and his author irresistibly readable” PUNCH“A portrait emerges that is probably very much like that of a good police officer” THE SUNDAY TIMES“If you want a favourite detective you can’t do better than Inspector George Gideon of Scotland Yard” OAKLAND TRIBUNE“Gideon is one of the most believable and best drawn figures in mystery fiction” HILARY WAUGH“Some of the best suspense reading ever to come over this desk” KNOXVILLE NEWS-SENTINEL