The serene snowscapes of Vermont are the last place Detective Lexi Cole, a linguistics expert, expects to find murder scenes adorned with shattered mirrors. Cole's investigation grows eerily personal as details surrounding her twin's unresolved death resonate with each new discovery. In the kaleidoscope of broken glass and riddles left by elusive killers, will Cole be able to tap her linguistics expertise and find the truth before her fate mirrors that of her lost sibling?“The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years.”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????FEAR THE DARK is book #1 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestseller NOT LIKE US (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews.The Lexi Cole mystery series is a riveting cat-and-mouse crime thriller that weaves a tapestry of chilling surprises and intense excitement. It breathes new life into the suspense genre with its innovative approach, showcasing a captivating lead character who is sure to steal your heart and compel you to read on well past bedtime. Fans of Rachel Caine, Karin Slaughter, and Lisa Regan are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series will soon be available!“This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????“Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????“A roller coaster ride of events… Can’t put down until you finish it!”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????“Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn't put it down!”—Reader review for The Death Code?????“An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!”—Reader review for The Death Code?????“Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!”—Reader review for The Death Code?????“Quickly became a story I couldn’t put down! I highly recommend this book!”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization... I didn't want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn't out yet. I need it!”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you captivated until the end.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)?????Prison psychologist Dr. Alison Payne has interviewed hundreds of convicted killers, advocating for their release—or determining if they should remain behind bars.But when a suspected killer she once interviewed escapes, Alison must delve into the dark corridors of his mind to save others before it's too late—and to save herself.SAY DIE is the first book in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews.The Alison Payne mystery series is a page turning suspense ride, immersing you in a captivating cat-and-mouse game brimming with shocking twists. This refreshing take on the thriller genre features an ingenious female protagonist who can outsmart them all, and who is guaranteed to capture your heart. Fans of Rachel Caine, Karin Slaughter, and Melinda Leigh are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!“An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)?????“A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)?????“A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!”—Reader review (City of Prey)?????“Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.”—Reader review (City of Prey)?????“Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)?????“Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)?????

Dennis Lehane steps up to the plate as editor and presents a scintillating collection of deep, dark fiction."Dennis Lehane advises us not to judge the genre by its Hollywood images of sharp men in fedoras lighting cigarettes for femmes fatales standing in the dark alleys . . . [Lehane] writes persuasively of the gentrification that has . . . left people feeling crushed." —New York Times Crime Fiction ColumnAkashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.Brand-new stories by: Dennis Lehane, Stewart O'Nan, Patricia Powell, John Dufresne, Lynne Heitman, Don Lee, Russ Aborn, J. Itabari Njeri, Jim Fusilli, Brendan DuBois, and Dana Cameron.From the introduction by Dennis Lehane:"Boston is a city that produces guys—or, in the city's vernacular, knuckleheads—who once stole the replica of a cow that sat in front of a Braintree steak house. The cow weighed what a car weighed, and yet these knuckleheads had the industry to get it onto a pickup truck, drive it back to South Boston, and deposit it in the middle of Broadway. They did this solely so they could then call the Boston Police Department and ask them to respond to a "beef going down on Broadway" . . .So we have our distinct humor and our distinct accent and our distinct vocabulary. All of which—sadly, possibly—is now endangered by progress. Because one can't ignore that Boston has been beset by a new class war of late, one you'll see reflected in the stories herein. It's a war of gentrification. As the city continues to lose its old-school parochialism and overt immigrant tribalism, it's also losing a lot of its character. Whether that's a bad thing or a good thing is up for debate, but what can't be argued is that it is, in fact, happening . . .That's the paradox of the new Boston—what's lost has, in many cases, been taken; what's left is what people can't sell. Noir is a genre of loss, of men and women unable to roll with the changing times, so the changing times instead roll over them . . ."

“A riveting read.”—Reader review for What’s His?????As a home aide, Emily Just has lived with families and seen too many secrets. Yet when she accepts a new job for the wife of a reclusive tech tycoon in Silicon Valley, she finds herself cut off from the outside world, in a high-security mansion that watches her every move.And the more she tries to connect with her agoraphobic charge, the more she suspects this isolation isn't for protection—it's imprisonment.When someone associated with the family ends up dead under mysterious circumstances, Emily knows it’s time to take charge of her situation.But in this house of futuristic horrors, can Emily discover the truth before she’s trapped forever?A TRUSTED WIFE (An Emily Just Psychological Thriller—Book 1) is the first novel in a new psychological suspense series by mystery and suspense author Ella Swift.Future books in the series are also available!“This book was amazing. The action simply didn’t stop right up to the last page. I’m sure book two will not disappoint.”—Reader review for What’s His?????“I liked how the book followed Peyton. It’s an easy read and I can't wait to read the next book in the series.”—Reader review for What’s His?????“Excellent but short story and the backdrop of a National Park is amazing. You can't help but like Peyton. Look forward to her next adventure.”—Reader review for What’s His?????“Very good book. It will pull you in from the beginning and not let up until the last paragraph. The characters are pretty true to life and it feels like you are there with them. A twist at the end will get you.”—Reader review for What’s His?????

"Westlake is a national literary treasure" and this crime novel about a gangster blackmailed into taking on an impossible heist "only enhances his value" (Booklist, starred review) In what may be the "best Dortmunder yarn yet," (Associated Press) Westlake's seasoned but often scoreless crook agrees to a crime he doesn't want and doesn't believe in—but a little blackmail goes a long way. All it takes is a few underhanded moves by a tough ex-cop named Eppick to pull Dortmunder into a game he never wanted to play. With no choice, he musters his always-game gang and they set out on a perilous treasure hunt for a long-lost gold and jewel-studded chess set once intended as a birthday gift for the last Romanov czar, which unfortunately reached Russia after that party was over. From the moment Dortmunder reaches for his first pawn, he faces insurmountable odds. The purloined past of this precious set is destined to confound any strategy he finds on the board. Success is not inevitable with John Dortmunder leading the attack, but he's nothing if not persistent, and some gambit or other might just stumble into a winning move. "The ironic resolution will leave both series fans and newcomers satisfied." —Publishers Weekly

Fans of Gilmore Girls and Murder She Wrote won't want to miss this suspenseful cozy novel from USA TODAY Bestselling author Nancy Robards Thompson.It's one thing to write a mystery, but when your daughter is the suspect -- you solve it.Wedding planner Jenna Bell doesn’t panic when the groom is a no-show to the ceremony – even though he is her former high school sweetheart and this wedding is the small town's event of the year. However, when he turns up dead and she is falsely accused… well, yeah, now it’s the time to panic.Jenna’s mother, Maddie, puts her cozy mystery writing skills to use to try to clear her daughter’s name, stepping on by-the-book Chief of Police Jackson Bradley's toes in the process. No matter how enticing he finds her, he doesn’t want this writer-turned-amateur-sleuth interfering with his murder investigation.With nearly all of Hemlock, North Carolina, picking sides and the town's own Gossip Brigade churning out the rumors, Maddie discovers the mystery isn't very cozy when it hits this close to home.