When brilliant FBI Agent Carly Phoenix’s recklessness has her demoted to the Cold Case unit, she stumbles upon an unexpected opportunity to solve a case that others couldn’t—and finds herself in a deadly race against time as she stirs up dangers left unturned, shocked to realize there may just still be time to save the next victim….In the grip of Chicago's frigid winter, a killer has turned victims into ice sculptures, and Carly Phoenix must meld her brilliance and instinct if she hopes to solve the case in time.COLD JUSTICE (A Carly Phoenix FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 1) is the first novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Taylor Stark.The Carly Phoenix series is an intense and riveting thriller featuring a complex and troubled female protagonist. Brimming with suspense, unexpected turns, and a pulse-pounding tempo, this series ensures an enthralling experience that's bound to keep you turning pages late into the night. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Teresa Driscoll, and Lisa Regan are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!

Veteran FBI Agent Dirk King, retired after a long career catching killers, must return to the line of duty when his nemesis, a diabolical serial killer, resurfaces, and the FBI desperately needs his help.The brutal murder of a young woman forces Dirk King out of retirement and back to the pursuit of a killer that has haunted him for decades. Can Dirk’s seasoned instincts unravel the killer’s plan before it’s too late?FROM THE ASHES (A Dirk King FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 1) is the first novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Katie Rush.A gripping and harrowing thriller featuring a brilliant yet haunted protagonist, the Dirk King series is an enthralling mystery packed with non-stop action, edge-of-your-seat suspense, stunning revelations, and a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Robert Dugoni, and Mary Burton are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!

***2025 Colorado Book Award FINALIST for best thriller!***Years after surviving a horrifying abduction, a woman agrees to go on a luxury cruise with her estranged sister. But as secrets surface and danger closes in, she realizes she’s trapped at sea—and this time she might not escape.GET READY FOR ONE OF THE MOST INTENSE SUSPENSE NOVELS YOU’LL READ THIS YEAR.A buried past. A new-age cult. A floating prison with no way off.Seven years ago, Olivia woke up in the trunk of a stranger’s car—and barely escaped with her life. She’s been looking over her shoulder ever since.Now, Olivia is a true-crime podcaster on a mission to help other women avoid her fate. But years spent covering violence and crime have left her burned out. So when Olivia’s estranged sister Quinn invites her to reconnect on an exclusive cruise, she jumps at the chance for a break…only this trip won’t be the relaxing vacation she’s hoping for.The ship is elegant, the meals are divine, and the people are friendly—maybe too friendly. But Quinn isn’t the sister Olivia remembers. And strange things are starting to happen that echo Olivia's past in unsettling ways.When someone on the ship goes missing, Olivia realizes she’s playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Only this time, she might not survive.If You Lie is a dark and gripping suspense thriller you won't be able to tear through fast enough, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Dean Koontz, and Karin Slaughter.Readers can't get enough of If You Lie:?????This one will throw you for loop after loop. Add this to your TBR stat, you won't want to miss this! Lauren K.?????The story gripped me from the start and I read it in two straight sittings. Natalie J.????? Wowwww! Insane! I was trying to figure out what would happen next and never got it right. So many twists! Autumn J.????? There's no setting as tense as a ship in the middle of the ocean, and in that regard, Stephens delivers fully. Not once do you feel safe. Chris O.?????Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for everything this novel is. I absolutely loved it. Victoria W.?????Such an amazing thriller! Jonnica????? This is an intense, heart-racing read. The suspense, plot, and pacing are expertly crafted - a delicious concoction of a book that you'll devour. Heather????? This book was full to the brim of twists and turns, creating a psychological thriller you're not going to be able to put down. Alisa M????? This has got to be one of my favorite reads this year! Lizz

Cherish the good memories. Weaponize the bad ones.Together with her faithful canine companion, Foxy Valdez lives a Spartan life in her single-wide trailer. A legendary mercenary, she's under contract with Salvage Corps PMC, known as Ángel de la Muerte. Haunted by memories from her tragic past, she’s desperate to break free of the gun-for-hire life that she’s sold her soul to.That opportunity presents itself when journalist and social media influencer, Brendan Thor, uncovers a conspiracy involving a cabal of powerful men hellbent on controlling people through memory manipulation. An opposing force wants Thor alive and will pay any price to protect him.The head of Salvage presents Foxy with an offer she finds hard to refuse. On her own in a dark world chock-full of ruthless mercenaries, double-dealers and uneasy alliances, nothing is what it seems - except for one thing. To win her freedom, Foxy Valdez will have to outwit and outgun everyone in her path.