HARLAN COBEN calls it "One of my all-time favorite series! ...David Handler is so good at writing one smart, funny page-turner after another that he makes it look easy." Fans of JANET EVANOVICH and CARL HIAASEN, get ready. If you haven't yet discovered wisecracking sleuth Stewart "Hoagy" Hoag and his faithful basset hound Lulu, you're in for a sharp, hilarious treat.Once upon a time, Hoagy had it all: a hugely successful debut novel, a gorgeous celebrity wife, the glamorous world of New York City at his feet. These days, he scrapes by as a celebrity ghostwriter. A celebrity ghostwriter who finds himself investigating murders more often than he'd like.And once upon a time, Richard Aintree was the most famous writer in America -- high school students across the country read his one and only novel, a modern classic on par with The Catcher in the Rye. But after his wife's death, Richard went into mourning... and then into hiding. No one has heard from him in twenty years.Until now. Richard Aintree — or someone pretending to be Richard Aintree — has at last reached out to his two estranged daughters. Monette is a lifestyle queen à la Martha Stewart whose empire is crumbling; and once upon a time, Reggie was the love of Hoagy's life. Both sisters have received mysterious typewritten letters from their father. Hoagy is already on the case, having been hired to ghostwrite a tell-all book about the troubled Aintree family. But no sooner does he set up shop in the pool house of Monette's Los Angeles mansion than murder strikes. With Lulu at his side — or more often cowering in his shadow — it's up to Hoagy to unravel the mystery, catch the killer, and pour himself that perfect single-malt Scotch... before it's too late.

Is it murder or justice? This mystery “keeps you guessing until the final, thrilling sentence” (Elizabeth Haynes, New York Times–bestselling author of Into the Darkest Corner).   When local sex offender Albie Woodville is killed, it puts DI Harry Powell and DC Hazel Hamilton under immense pressure in the East Rise incident room. They must treat this case the same as any other murder, but they know better than anyone the evil things Albie did when he was alive . . .   But as the investigation progresses, it becomes clear this isn’t just a one-off killing. Someone is out for revenge. Will the team solve the case in time to stop more blood from being shed?   Written by a real life police detective, Mercy Killing is a gripping crime thriller about the thin line between justice and vengeance.  Praise for Lisa Cutts   “Compelling . . . full of tension.” —Angela Marsons, author of Silent Scream   “A genuinely immersive read . . . clever, suspenseful.” —Kate Rhodes, author of Fatal Harmony   “A smart, compulsive police procedural . . . superbly and entertainingly told.” —Louise Candlish, author of The Other Passenger   “Compulsive reading.” —Rachel Abbott, author of And So It Begins   “Utterly gripping and hauntingly realistic.” —Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me

In This Wishing Shelf Book Award Finalist Mystery, Quille C. Davis Investigates The Murder Of Her Sister, The Original Q.C. Davis. It May Change Everything She’s Ever Known….Lawyer and private investigator Quille C. Davis is determined to solve the cold case murder of her sister.Shortly after Quille’s sister went missing almost forty years ago, her body turned up in a grave with another little girl. The killer was never found.Quille's parents were devastated and never fully recovered from the loss, made even worse because they are still the lead suspects in both murders.Now, after investigating other crimes successfully, Quille turns to her sister’s cold case, delving deep into a web of deceit that stretches back decades.Someone is bent on stopping her at any cost. But Quille vows to make her parents proud and bring them peace. Even if it means putting herself in danger, she’ll stop at nothing to achieve justice. But will Quille find the killer, or become the next victim?Filled with twists and turns, The Forgotten Man is a 5-Star Readers' Favorite, a Wishing Shelf Book Award Finalist, and a page-turning mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. If you like clever private investigators, engaging characters, and psychological suspense then you’ll love this gripping crime novel.Download your copy today.The Q.C. Davis Crime Novels In Order:The Worried ManThe Charming ManThe Fractured ManNo Good Plays (Novella)The Troubled ManThe Hidden ManThe Forgotten ManThe Skeptical Man

In the fragments of a failing mind lie clues to a forgotten evil. Can FBI Task Force S.W.O.R.D. uncover the truth before it disappears forever?In the hushed corridors of the Evergreen Memory Care facility, a young nurse's obsession with true crime leads to a chilling discovery. An elderly patient—his memories fading—speaks of unthinkable acts. Is he the Interstate Reaper, a notorious serial killer who terrorized the Pacific Northwest in the 1970s and 1980s?Enter FBI Task Force S.W.O.R.D., fresh off their dangerous pursuit of The Color Killer. As the team peels back the layers of this chilling cold case, their investigation stretches from the misty evergreen forests of Bellingham, Washington to the urban centers of Seattle and Portland, all the way down Interstate 5 to the rolling hills outside Yreka, California.But with every clue they unearth, the team faces a web of deceit, its strands stretching across decades. And when past and present collide, the case takes a dangerous turn no one saw coming.Can FBI Task Force S.W.O.R.D. solve a puzzle where the pieces are memories before those memories fade away? Or will the echo of old evils claim new victims?Series List:Book 1: The Fifth VictimBook 2: We Forget NothingBook 3: Widows of Medina (Available November 2024)

Some secrets we keep even from ourselves Philosophy professor Neil Weber can't think of one good reason to get up in the morning. His wife has left him, his academic research has sputtered, and the prospect of tenure is more remote than ever. Until Lucia Vanotti disappears. A college student at Neil's Southern university, Lucia has a secret of her own—one that haunts her relationships and leads to reckless, destructive behavior. When Neil is drawn into the mystery of her disappearance, he finds new energy, purpose, and relevance. But at what cost? Each clue pulls him deeper into Lucia' s dark past, but also into the hidden lives of his closest friends and colleagues. What has driven Lucia to risk everything? And why does Neil, a professor who hardly knew her, care so deeply about finding her? From campus classrooms to sex dens to backwoods hideaways, The Department reveals the world through the dual perspectives of Lucia and Neil as they descend into obsession, delusion, and the dangerous terrain of memory—uncovering the traumas that drive them to behave in ways they never could have predicted or imagined.Perfect for fans of Jessica Knoll, Ruth Ware, and Gillian Flynn

First in “a quirky and intriguing crime series in which the eclectic cast often comes close to stealing the show from the plotline” (The Gazette).   When the body of a young woman is discovered in the cowshed of Cricket Farm, the tranquility of the British countryside is shattered. Inspector Jess Campbell is on the case, but with few leads, a grumbling partner, and the new superintendent Ian Carter piling on the pressure, she’s beginning to wonder why she chose to be a detective in the first place.   The shifty land-owner Eli Smith seems to have something to hide, and as Campbell delves into the gruesome past of the dilapidated farm, the mystery deepens. A flashy Mercedes spotted fleeing the scene of the crime leads to a suspect, but when another body turns up, it looks as though Campbell’s lead is nothing but a dead end . . .   Book one in the Campbell and Carter Mysteries, Mud, Muck and Dead Things will thrill fans of M. C. Beaton, Joy Ellis and the Midsomer Murders.  Praise for the writing of Ann Granger   “A well-written, well-crafted traditional British mystery by a writer with an assured grasp of her technique.” —reviewingtheevidence.com   “Characterization, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent.” —The Times   “The story just gets more complex, mysterious and chilling.” —Good Book Guide   “For once a murder novel which displays a gentle touch and a dash of wit.” —The Northern Echo   “A clever and lively book.” —Margaret York