"All the heavy hitters, from Michael Connelly in Los Angeles to Joyce Carol Oates in suburban New Jersey . . . an important anthology."—The New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) Features Dennis Lehane's story "Animal Rescue," the inspiration for the movie The Drop starring Tom Hardy. Launched with the summer 2004 award-winning bestseller Brooklyn Noir, the groundbreaking Akashic Noir series now includes over sixty volumes and counting. The stories in USA Noir "represent the best of the U.S.-based anthologies, and the list of contributors include virtually anyone who's made the best-seller list with a work of crime fiction in the last decade . . . a must-have anthology" (Booklist, starred review). Featuring stories by: Dennis Lehane, Don Winslow, Michael Connelly, George Pelecanos, Susan Straight, Jonathan Safran Foer, Laura Lippman, Pete Hamill, Joyce Carol Oates, Lee Child, T. Jefferson Parker, Lawrence Block, Terrance Hayes, Jerome Charyn, Jeffery Deaver, Maggie Estep, Bayo Ojikutu, Tim McLoughlin, Barbara DeMarco-Barrett, Reed Farrel Coleman, Megan Abbott, Elyssa East, James W. Hall, J. Malcolm Garcia, Julie Smith, Joseph Bruchac, Pir Rothenberg, Luis Alberto Urrea, Domenic Stansberry, John O'Brien, S.J. Rozan, Asali Solomon, William Kent Krueger, Tim Broderick, Bharti Kirchner, Karen Karbo, and Lisa Sandlin. One of Zoom Street Magazine's Favorite Books of 2014One of "100 Best Books for Readers Young and Old," HispanicBusiness.com "Perhaps the single most impressive feature of the collection is its range of voices, from Joyce Carol Oates' faux innocent young family to Megan Abbott's impressionable high school kids to the chorus of peremptory voices S.J. Rozan plants in a haunted thief's head. Eat your heart out, Walt Whitman: These are the folks who hear America singing, and moaning and screaming."—Kirkus Reviews

“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????Former gambler-turned-FBI Agent Parker Hand has learned to master high pressure and high stakes—but when a cunning killer targets elite poker players, Parker realizes all is not what it seems—and that she just may be in the race of her life to outwit a killer before he comes for her next…AGAINST THE DARK is the first book in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 3,000 five star ratings and reviews.In the high-stakes world of Parker Hand, mystery, thriller and suspense collide, delivering page turning action and twists until the last page. Fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot, and Teresa Driscoll are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!“This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????Former gambler-turned-FBI Agent Parker Hand has learned to master high pressure and high stakes—but when a cunning killer targets elite poker players, Parker realizes all is not what it seems—and that she just may be in the race of her life to outwit a killer before he comes for her next…AGAINST THE DARK is the first book in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 3,000 five star ratings and reviews.In the high-stakes world of Parker Hand, mystery, thriller and suspense collide, delivering page turning action and twists until the last page. Fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot, and Teresa Driscoll are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!“This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????

When victims are found with stopped pocket watches, it's up to sketch artist-turned-FBI Agent Hayden Smart to draw out the truth from silent witnesses. Her sketches reveal an unsettling pattern where time stands still—but can she unlock the mystery before the killer's grand design is complete?“A brilliant book. I couldn’t put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!”—Reader review for Only Murder?????ALL FOR NOTHING (Book 2) is the second book in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with ALL FOR ME (Book 1).Immerse yourself in the gripping and intense world of Hayden Smart, a compelling psychological thriller series that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Follow the complex and troubled heroine through a whirlwind of relentless action, unpredictable suspense, and shocking twists. This enthralling mystery unfolds at a breathless pace, ensuring that you'll be eagerly devouring each page well into the night. Fans of Teresa Driscoll, Melinda Leigh, and Kendra Elliot are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available.“I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn’t guess theculprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!”—Reader review for Only Murder?????“This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN?????“Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can’t wait to see what happens next!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN?????“The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN?????“A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN?????“I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more.”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN?????“I can't say enough about this author! How about ‘out of this world’! This author is going to go far!”—Reader review for ONLY MURDER?????“I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more.”—Reader review for NO WAY OUT?????“This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more.”—Reader review for NO WAY OUT?????

Abducted and hidden away deep in the Rocky Mountains, Susan Bell is frantic to escape her murderous captor. Freshman Special Agent Burke Cameron is straight laced, traditionally minded, and comes with a hefty set of old-fashioned values. Burke doesn’t know what to do with the free spirited, progressive woman he’s falling for. He and Susan don’t want any of the same things and he knows he should move on, but he can’t seem to resist her. Burke and Susan's world views are polar opposites and a lasting future together is impossible to imagine. But when a group of six women, including Susan, goes missing in the Colorado Rockies, their differences fall away, and all that matters to Burke is finding her. He enlists the help of his friend, Agent Kendra Dean and her FBI-K9 partner, Annie. As soon as they are on the trail, they realize they’re not simply searching for lost women—they are tracking a killer. They discover one body after another. Desperate to rescue Susan, Burke prays that the next body they find isn't hers. If you like thrilling suspense, then you'll love Body Count. Buy your copy today!

The quaint spa town of Harrogate, in the north of England, isn’t supposed to be dangerous. But DCI Rosie Marks knows better.When a teenage drug runner is found stabbed in a quiet North Yorkshire street, DCI Rosie Marks is drawn into a brutal turf war that's anything but rural. At the helm of the violence is Manchester crime boss Brian Hazell — a ruthless operator with a reputation for staying one step ahead of the law.As Rosie and her elite unit, Operation Caterpillar, push back against the growing threat of county lines drug gangs, the battle turns personal. Hazell isn’t just expanding his empire — he’s sending a message. And Rosie is listening.With her team stretched thin, her daughter needing extra care, and a suspected leak inside her own station, Rosie must risk everything to stop Hazell — before more innocent lives are destroyed.Fast-paced, gritty, and utterly gripping, County Lines introduces DCI Rosie Marks — a fierce northern detective fighting crime where you least expect it

"Rankin is a master storyteller, and his Rebus novels are a national treasure." —The GuardianTooth and Nail is another outstanding entry in the internationally acclaimed, award-winning, bestselling Inspector Rebus series of novels.Scottish homicide detective John Rebus has been sent from "North of the Border" to help London police catch a serial killer, thanks to a supposed expertise in the modus operandi of serial killers. His Scotland Yard opposite number, George Flight, isn't too happy at yet more interference. It's bad enough having several Chief Inspectors on your back without being hounded at every turn by an upstart Jock. Rebus is going to have to deal with racial prejudice as well as the predations of a violent maniac.When he's offered a serial killer profile of the "Wolfman" by an attractive psychologist, it's too good an opportunity to turn down. But in finding an ally, he may have given his enemies an easy means of attack.Now it's only a question of who is going to get busted first: the cop with the accent who breaks all the rules—or the psychopath painting London with blood . . .Praise for Ian Rankin and the Detective Rebus novels"Ian Rankin is a genius" —Lee Child"Ian Rankin is up there among the best crime novelists at work today." —Michael Connelly"A beautifully written series." —New York Times Book Review"Crime fiction at its best." —Washington Post Book World"Ian Rankin is a novelist of great scope, depth, and power." —The New York Times"A superior series of novels—addictive, brilliantly written, and altogether rewarding." —The Washington Post"John Rebus is one of the great creations in modern crime fiction." —The Daily Telegraph"The Rebus series stands as one of the great achievements in modern mystery writing." —The Globe and Mail"The Rebus books are a masterclass in plotting, character, and atmosphere." —The Scotsman"Ian Rankin's Edinburgh is a modern noir masterpiece of place, character, and atmosphere." —Los Angeles Times"Rebus remains one of the most distinctive characters in crime fiction." —The Times Literary Supplement"[Rebus] is probably the most interesting man in detective fiction." —Kirkus Reviews