An addictive small-town thriller in the vein of Gillian Flynn, Carolyn Arnold, and Karin Slaughter, Shadow’s Keep is a mind-bending exploration of obsession, desperation, and how far we’ll go to protect those we love."Dark, intense, and addictively twisted.” ~Bestselling Author Kristen MaeWHAT YOU CAN'T SEE CAN KILL.Deputy Sheriff William Shannahan doesn’t feel like a detective, at least not like the ones he admires on TV. Not that he needs to be; the small town of Graybel, Mississippi, is a peaceful place, with acres of farmland, neighbors who always take care of their own, and noise from the outside world muted by a hundred miles of forest.That silence is about to be broken.When a child is found dead in the woods, the medical examiner deems it a dog attack. But the paw prints belong to something far larger than any creature in the Mississippi forests, and what animal would remove the victim’s eyes? Though no one believes him, William can’t shake the feeling that a human killer lurks in the shadowed woods. And his girlfriend, Cassie, has a son the same age as the victim.Cassie Parker was raised amid horrors she’s long pushed from her mind, but her scars won’t let her forget. Nor do the hallucinations, dreams so vivid she can feel and smell and taste them. And no one is more terrified than Cassie when another victim is found mauled to death—because this body has been drained of blood. She knows exactly what type of person would sacrifice a child, and why they’re after hers. But how can she explain it to William?This is William’s chance to act like a detective, to protect the woman and child he’s desperate to save. Pushing back against prejudice and presumption, he uncovers a trail of cruelty that spans decades, but each clue brings him closer to a truth more horrifying than killer beasts in the forest. For concealed beneath small-town politics is knowledge that will shatter everything he knows to be true about his town—and the people in it.“O’Flynn weaves elements of the procedural and the occult into a masterful psychological thriller replete with staggering, unpredictable twists. Readers should beware any notion that they can predict the ending of Shadow’s Keep. Believe me, reader, you cannot.” ~Bestselling Author Wendy Heard

A contract killer. A wife in mourning. Will she find out who wanted her husband dead before she meets the same fate?Kendall Murphy's life comes crashing to a halt at the news her husband has been killed in a tragic hit-and-run. Devastated and out-of-sorts, she can't seem to come to terms with the senselessness of it all. Despite, promises by a young detective, she fears they'll never find the person responsible for her husband's death.As months go by without answers, Kendall, with the help of her grandmother and sister, deals with her grief as she tries to create a new life for herself. But when the detective discovers that the death was a murder-for-hire, suddenly everyone from her new love interest and those closest to her are under suspicion. And it may only be a matter of time before the assassin strikes again...Can Kendall trust anyone, or will misplaced loyalty make her the next victim?If you like riveting suspense and gripping mysteries then you'll love H.K. Christie's A Permanent Mark.??????????"A gripping suspenseful mystery. Full of twists and turns this book will grab your attention and keep it throughout!" - Amazon Reviewer?????????? "Suspenseful Murder Mystery. When her husband is killed in a reckless driving incident, a woman is left confused after she learns that her husband may have been murdered. Everyone is under suspicion and she is left not knowing whom to trust or if she is next. Loved this book." - Amazon Reviewer??????????"A Riveting Suspense. This book has a lot of suspense and was definitely a page turner ... The emotions could be felt through the writing... kept me on the edge of my seat. Overall a very good book which I couldn't put down until the end." - Amazon Reviewer

The BRAND NEW psychological thriller from the bestselling author of The Perfect Parents, J A Baker! A must-read for fans of Claire Douglas, Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell ??She will have her day of reckoning Penny Collins always tried to be a good daughter. Until the night she was brutally attacked as she lay in her bed...The assault, from a man she knew all too well, traumatised Penny. Worse still, after her family refused to believe her initial fears about being watched, she told nobody, afraid her family would be convinced she was making the whole thing up...Now, twenty years later, Penny cares for her elderly mother whose memory is fading daily. Still a good daughter, she tries not to think about the past, but her mother seems more insistent to talk about what happened that night... to drag up painful memories.So when Penny comes face to face with her attacker again, she knows it’s time for her to take action and get answers for them all. This time he's in the dock where he belongs, accused of the same terrible crime. And Penny, a good daughter and now a good citizen, sits on the jury — his fate finally in her hands...If only she can convince the others of his guilt... Praise for J A Baker:"Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!" Bestselling author Valerie Keogh"A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page!" Bestselling author M.A. Hunter"A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read!" Bestselling author Alison Stockham"This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought I’d worked it out, but no… the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker " Bestselling author Ruby Speechley"Intensely compelling, with so many twists I didn't see coming!' Bestselling author, Alex Stone

The line between good and evil explodes in this pulse-pounding crime thriller from “a fresh, vital voice energizing the private-eye novel” (Laura Lippman, New York Times–bestselling author). Though he’s a former narcotics cop, Jackson Donne doesn’t hate being in prison. It’s his penance after pleading guilty to murdering a state senator. He’s even made a friend, a protector. High school basketball coach and private investigator Matt Herrick’s father Kenneth is Donne's cellmate. Things could always be worse . . . Herrick hasn’t seen his parents in years—not since they pulled a bank heist which resulted in his father’s arrest and his mother’s disappearence. All that’s about to change. Someone with a lot of power and money is springing his father from prison for the job of a lifetime, stealing millions from the Federal Reserve in New Jersey. And Donne is going along for the ride. Given the freedom he never wanted, Donne finds himself torn between loyalty and the law, between father and son, between heaven and hell . . . Both he and Herrick will have to choose who they’re willing to live for—and who they’d die to protect . . .Praise for Dave White and the Jackson Donne Novels “Dave White is everything you hope for in a crime novelist, delivering both white-knuckle suspense and nuanced characters, propulsive action and an emotional wallop. These are books that both invigorate the genre and are also, truly, built to last.” —Megan Abbott, New York Times–bestselling author “It is amazing how good an author [White] has become, breathing life into the PI genre like Dennis Lehane did years ago with Gone Baby Gone.” —Sons of Spade

Matching wits with a serial killer is so much more than Dwayne Morrow bargained for. Can he stop the murderer before losing someone he loves? Surviving the events of his high-school reunion has forever changed Dwayne Morrow. Intrigued with the idea of private investigation, he has barely begun to examine the possibilities when a workplace acquaintance offers a prime opportunity for practical experience—her husband is cheating, and she wants proof.What should have been simple surveillance goes off the rails when Dwayne stumbles across the latest victim of a maniac who is terrorizing Central Ohio. As the media spotlight shifts toward Dwayne, so does the killer’s unwanted attention.The murderer is closing in, and for Dwayne, uncovering the truth is a matter of survival. Circumvention is the second adrenaline rush in the Dwayne Morrow Mystery series!

Some secrets refuse to stay buried...Ruth didn't hesitate. She aimed and fired in the direction of the flash, squeezing off three rapid shots. The muzzle of her own weapon lit up the barn in staccato bursts, revealing fleeting glimpses of the whimsical wonderland turned battlefield. Shadows danced across the faces of smiling clowns and cartoon characters, their frozen grins taking on a sinister quality in the flashes of light. (c) Sam Baron and Baron Books llcIn this explosive new Baker & Tate mystery, Texas Ranger Ruth Baker faces her darkest case yet—one that strikes at the heart of her own family.When twenty-three children vanish from a school bus in Caldwell, Texas, the case becomes personal for Ruth Baker—her daughter Ava should have been on that bus. Partnered with fellow Ranger Aaron Tate, Ruth uncovers a haunting connection to the infamous "Red Barn Killings" from twenty years ago. But as they dig deeper, they discover that Caldwell's most powerful figures may have been protecting a terrible secret all along.With the FBI closing in and dangerous revelations about her late husband's death coming to light, Ruth must decide how far she'll go to expose the truth—even if it means destroying everything she thought she knew about her hometown.A pulse-pounding thriller perfect for fans of 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. 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, ?????