Two doctors. One killer. One woman in labour.A killer infiltrates the obstetrics ward of a Montreal hospital, taking one pregnant woman and one resident doctor hostage at gunpoint.Dr. Hope Sze struggles to deliver her patient's baby with blood on the floor and death in the air.And when Dr. Tucker tries to rescue their tiny crew, only to end up hostage material alongside them, Hope’s heart just might break, even before the kidnapper drills a bullet through her skull.Praise for Stockholm SyndromeOne of the best crime novels of the season, as selected by CBC Radio's The Next Chapter's Mystery Panel“An introspective thriller.” David Farland, New York Times bestselling author"Just couldn't put it down. The mix of gun-in-your-face suspense and humor is as close to perfect as one can get." Richard Quarry, author of Midnight Choir“Dang thing kept me up until 03:30.” Greg Smith, M.D."Whoa! What a thriller. I couldn’t put it down. Melissa Yi pushed the suspense to the brink. Brilliant character development ... Clear, clean and compelling writing ... I am still thinking about it." Patricia Filteau, author of the Kate Roarty, P.I. NovelsPraise for the Hope Sze mystery series #1 Mystery Selection—CBC Books, on Human Remains. Recommended authors also include Louise Penny and Maureen JenningsOne of the best Canadian suspense books recommended by Margaret Cannon, The Globe and Mail, on Human RemainsThe three intertwining mysteries and Hope herself provide a narrative by turns entertaining and insightful.—Publishers Weekly, on Terminally Ill"Narrating in a sprightly style while sharing some of the nitty-gritty of a resident's job, Hope Sze is an utterly likeable character.—Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine"Drawing on her personal experiences in the ER in Canada, Yi has created medical thrillers that shine with authenticity and are impossible to put down."—Kris Nelscott, New York Times bestseller

"[The ending is] bizarre and twisted. . . . [Detective Liz Boyle, a] troubled and complex character, is a welcome new addition to local fiction." The Akron Beacon-JournalDetective Liz Boyle knows there is no crime more heinous than the murder of a child. When she and her partner, Tom Goran, are called to a new scene in an area of Cleveland known as The Flats, they find that a killer has taken that to new levels.As the investigation takes them deeper into the city’s seedy underbelly, the case hits frighteningly close to home when someone Liz loves is added to the list of possible suspects. While fighting her personal demons, she must also pick her way around the department bureaucracy to avoid being pulled from the case.Liz and Tom will need to solve the most mind-bending mystery of their careers, one in which their personal and professional allegiances—and maybe their sanity—will be tested. But Liz vows to bring the killer to justice at any cost.

It’s murder out there…In the new Baker & Tate mystery, Ruth faces a sniper’s deadly game on a remote desert highway where escape is impossible and survival is uncertain.Texas Ranger Ruth Baker thought she’d seen everything—until travelers start turning up dead along an isolated stretch of highway, victims of a group of snipers who strike without warning and without apparent motive. Partnered with Aaron Tate, Ruth is called in to investigate the chilling case. But with no witnesses and no evidence, the killers seem to vanish into the endless desert, leaving only fear and carnage behind.As Ruth and Tate dig deeper, they uncover ties to a death cult whose dark secrets may hold the key to the case. With each discovery, the snipers grow bolder, targeting anyone who gets too close—including Ruth herself.In a deadly race against time, Ruth must push past her limits to stop a death cult of killers who always seem one step ahead. But on this highway, justice comes at a high cost—and not everyone will make it out alive.Desert Highway is the gripping new mystery perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Elle Gray, and Mary Stone.Each book in the Baker & Tate series is a complete, standalone story - there is no cliffhanger at the end of the book.Readers love Sam Baron's unputdownable mystery thrillers“The very epitome of page-turner with a chilling storyline that grips from the first and kept me guessing right up to the heart-racing denouement… STUNNER.” Reader review, ??????????“I devoured this book in 1 day! A suspenseful thriller with plenty of twists.” Reader review, ??????????“Captivating and nail-biting… literally gave me the chills… full of twist and turns… you are always left guessing… story was gripping and gut wrenching. Susan is an amazing protagonist! … I am hooked and can't wait for the next one! Must read!” Reader review, ??????????“Consumed me, transporting me to a realm of pulse-pounding suspense that lingered long after I finished reading… be prepared to sleep with the lights on...” Reader review, ??????????“Kept me guessing to the end.” Reader review, ??????????“Fast and intense.” Reader review, ??????????“I couldn't put it down… read this in one sitting... Highly recommended for anyone in search of a pulse-pounding read that will keep them up late into the night.” Reader review, ?????“A pulse-pounding thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… Fans of Robert Dugoni, Gregg Olsen, and Lisa Regan will be riveted by this electrifying novel that delivers twists, turns, and heart-stopping suspense at every corner.” Reader review, ?????“Loved it! ... Great characters, a story full of twists, and a surprising ending.” Reader review, ?????“I was on the edge of my seat… I even held my breath at one point. There is a ton of mystery, suspense and action. It was a thrilling roller coaster ride.” Reader review, ?????“I couldn't put it down and read during every free second I could spare... Wow! I loved this!” Reader review, ?????“I loved this book and the twists were fabulous and unpredictable.” Reader review, ?????“Oh wow! This was a page-turner! The twists and secrets we uncover in this book had me constantly turning the page!” Reader review, ?????“An excellent who-dun-it murder mystery!!... kept me entertained and on my toes the whole time. great ending!!!” Reader review, ?????“Wow!! I think this might be the most terrifying and delicious serial murder story I have read.” WendiReviews, ?????“Suspenseful amazing gripping and twisty…a page turner.” Reader review, ?????

A pharmaceutical mishap draws the rabbi into a murder investigation in this New York Times bestseller: “An endearing character . . . a devious plot” (San Diego Union-Tribune). New Age thinking has come to Barnard’s Crossing, Massachusetts. The recently elected president of Rabbi David Small’s synagogue is intent on using temple money to build a meditation retreat. The congregation is practicing yoga, buying crystals, and reciting chants. When a troubled young man returns to the town after spending time in a controversial Hasidic cult, the rabbi expects him to be another New Ager. But things take a grisly turn away from new-fangled mantras of peace and love when something terribly old fashioned happens: murder.   An elderly patient dies after being given the wrong medication by the local pharmacist, who coincidentally is also the Hasidic man’s father. When the dead man’s family suggests the mix-up was intentional, both the druggist and his son become suspects and it’s up to Rabbi Small to investigate by drawing on some Old Testament wisdom in a village of New Age fads.

An abducted child is at the center of a web of lies in this crime thriller featuring a dynamic male female police detective team.Baywood police department detective A.L. McKittridge is no stranger to tough cases, but when five-year-old Emma Whitman disappears from her day care, there isn’t a single shred of evidence to go on. Neither the grandmother who dropped her off, nor the teacher whose care she was supposed to be in, can account for the missing child. There are no witnesses. No trace of where she might have gone. There’s only one thing A.L. and his partner, Rena Morgan, are sure of—somebody is lying.With the clock ticking, A.L. and Rena are under extreme pressure as they discover their instincts are correct: all is not as it seems. The Whitmans are a family with many secrets, and A.L. and Rena will have to race to untangle a growing web of lies if they’re going to find the thread that leads them to Emma . . . before it’s too late.

"McCarthy perfectly weaves together suspense, dangers, and an intriguing storyline that will compel readers from start to finish...an enthralling and energetic writing style that is sure to enrapture any reader." -The Red-headed Book LoverA History of SecretsSuccessful businesswoman Charlene Butler prefers not to discuss her past, or how she came to own her Irish pub in downtown Montreal. But the past comes calling when she begins to receive unsettling anonymous letters. When the police don’t show interest in the case, Charlie’s best friend, Frank, convinces her to hire a private investigator. However, PI Simm seems to have a few secrets of his own.Charlie reluctantly joins forces with Simm as the harassment escalates from letters to explicit threats. But their investigation only raises more questions. Could there be a connection to the bar’s previous owner? Or the long-ago cases of missing children? From Montreal’s gritty underworld to organized crime in Dublin, Ireland, Charlie and Simm follow a dangerous trail that will challenge Charlie’s most fundamental beliefs about her past…and herself.