THE PORN STAR, THE MURDERER, AND THE DISAPPEARING WIFE… Those are just a few of the family members Oakland P.I. Jeri Howard finds herself investigating in a puzzling missing persons case that sprawls throughout the grittier sections of Northern California. For a woman who told her husband she had no relatives, Renee Foster’s actually well-stocked with them….and doozies at that. The whole family—criminals, abusers, and kindly aunts alike-- comes alive in Janet Dawson’s first novel, prompting the New York Times to hail it as “a welcome addition to this tough genre.” There’s clearly a lot more here than the simple matter of a wife disappearing with the grocery money. Smelling a rat or two right from the beginning of this complex and intriguing mystery, the red-haired private detective follows many a twisty trail as Dawson weaves an equally twisty tale, which, to the reader’s delight, just keeps winding back on itself, revealing brand new secrets as fast as ancient skeletons can fall out of closets. Dawson’s Oakland is damp and properly sinister and Jeri’s as savvy as Sam Spade, with something of Spade’s seen-it-all outlook. What she doesn't know, her chic lawyer pal, Cassie, can supply; and her cop ex-husband’s on hand to make trouble. As winner of Private Eye Writers of America’s jointly sponsored contest with St. Martin’s Press for Best First Private Eye Novel, KINDRED CRIMES was a sensation even before it was published. It quickly went on to garner Shamus, Anthony, and Macavity nominations. Fans of female sleuths like Sue Grafton’s Kinsey Millhone will particularly enjoy it, as well as aficionados of Marcia Muller’s fellow Bay Area detective, Sharon McCone. “Dawson keeps suspense and interest at high pitch.” --Publishers Weekly “A satisfyingly complex and multilayered novel . . . A wonderfully told and compelling story from a writer who’s in complete control – as is her heroine – from start to finish.” --- The Denver Post. “An auspicious debut.” -- New York Daily News “Dawson writes believable dialogue, creates quickly realized and appealing characters and has a particularly nice atmospheric touch.” --San Francisco Examiner

Sequel to Grifter Trilogy After living her entire life as a grifter, Chance lands her dream job at a court in an attempt to go straight. But when it appears that she won’t make it past probation, she reverts back to her old ways and teams up with Joe, a grifter turned loan shark with a scheme to take advantage of court rulings that are leaked before the decisions are made public. Even though Chance has a change of heart, Joe refuses to end their lucrative arrangement which now has the attention of the syndicate, and Joe makes it clear to Chance that if the syndicate gets to him, they get to her. In addition to the intense heat from the syndicate and the investigation closing in on the source of the leak at the court, the trifecta of dilemmas is complete when Chance is placed squarely within the crosshairs of a hitman when she helps her grifter cousin Jared with a scheme of his own. With a target on her back and no margin for error, Chance will need the perfect plan to outmaneuver Joe, evade the syndicate's top hitman, and escape the reach of the syndicate's enforcers, making the odds that she survives as certain as a dodgy game of chance.

A USA TODAY BESTSELLING SERIES THREE COMPLETE JACK REACHER THRILLERS THE LAST MAN TO MURDER : A man, barely alive and beaten within an inch of his life, collapses at Michael Tallon's door. He dies before Tallon has a chance to learn anything from him. The only clue? A crumpled piece of paper, covered in the dead man's blood, with two words: Operation Reacher. Intrigued, Tallon searches his memory and soon realizes he knew the man. A former soldier. His investigation leads him to the Outer Banks of North Carolina where it's clear the people responsible for his friend's death want the case to go away, and Tallon with it. Forever. THE MAN WITH NO MERCY : Former FBI agent and current private investigator Lauren Pauling is brought in by the Bureau to help solve a chilling mystery: someone is kidnapping women who share only one distinctive trait: a history with Jack Reacher. Pauling is also brought in for her own protection - she has a history with Reacher and may be next on the list. Working with ex-Special Forces soldier Michael Tallon, Pauing races to catch the madman before he strikes again. A MAN OUT FOR BLOOD: $10 million to kill Jack Reacher. When the family of one of the richest men in the world is murdered, evidence points to Jack Reacher as the killer. The billionaire puts a $10 million bounty on Reacher's head. Soon, three assassins are on Reacher's trail and one of them targets private investigator Lauren Pauling, a former FBI agent with ties to Reacher. Pauling teams with former special forces operative Michael Tallon not only to survive, but to clear Reacher's name. The sixth installment of the Jack Reacher Cases is a pulse-pounding, nonstop thrill ride that will leave you breathless until the final, shocking twist. “Fast-paced, engaging, original.” –New York Times bestselling author Thomas Perry “Furiously paced. Great action.” –New York Times bestselling author Ben Lieberman “Engrossing!” –USA Today bestselling author Rick Murcer “Swept me along for the ride.” –Edgar-nominated author Craig McDonald “Ames is a sensation among readers who love fast-paced thrillers.” -MysteryTribune

Lorrie has the perfect life. Eden has the perfect life. And their perfect lives are about to implode. Lorrie and Eden have been best friends ever since they bonded as newcomers to their affluent suburb when their children were little. They’re used to letting themselves into each other’s houses for coffee after school drop-off, and gossiping about their neighbors over wine at their book club. So, when their teenage kids, Knox and Summer , start dating just before graduation, they’re surprised but delighted; after all, they’ve been planning their wedding since the kids were toddlers splashing around in the paddling pool together. But one night Knox comes home late after a party with scratches on his collarbone, refusing to tell Lorrie what happened, and heading straight for the shower. The next morning Eden gets a call every mother dreads: Summer is in hospital. As the fall-out from what really happened that night rips their tight-knit, privileged community apart and decimates Eden and Lorrie’s friendship, none of their lives will ever be the same again. An unforgettable and emotionally charged story of two families whose lives are changed forever by a devastating accusation, this stunning debut will captivate fans of Liane Moriarty, Jodi Picoult and Lucinda Berry. Readers are utterly gripped by Such a Good Family : ‘The BEST BOOK I read so far in 2024! I read it in one day. I literally could NOT put it down! FANTASTIC… I cried soooo hard at the end. ’ Reader review, ????? ‘ Wow, this was an emotional rollercoaster of a read! ’ Reader review, ????? ‘ Hands down the best read of 2024. Can I give this book 10 stars? An absolute must-read. ’ Reader review, ????? ‘ I couldn’t tear my eyes from the page. Loved it!! It was drama, truth, heartfelt and immersive.’ Reader review, ????? ‘ I stayed up WAY too late finishing this one… a FANTASTIC story . As a mom this one tugged at every single heartstring. Wow! Just pure wow! ’ Reader review, ????? ‘ Wow! THIS is the kind of book I crave! One of the best I’ve read this year… A heart-breaking, thought-provoking read that fans of Jodi Picoult will love.’ Reader review, ????? ‘ One of the top books of 2024… I was hooked right from the start and could not put this down… my heart broke again and again. ’ Reader review, ????? ‘ I loved this book so much! A sharply-written novel, full of drama and depth, it explores the complexities of friendships, family bonds and the tension of motherhood. I was pulled in from the start and couldn't put it down.’ Heather Dixon, author of The Summerville Sisters ‘ Amazing… The story was so heart wrenching… My heart aches for both families. A wonderful, gut-wrenching read. ’ Reader review, ????? ‘ This had me in a chokehold. I can see this as one of the next big things on Thriller Booktok. ’ Reader review, ????? ‘ I can't put into words how much I loved this story… the ending made me cry. Amazing story.’ Reader review, ????? ‘ I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Such an emotionally gripping and suspenseful story.’ Reader review, ????? ‘Such a great thriller! My hands were gripping my Kindle with anticipation and I couldn't stop thinking about this book after I finished!!! ’ Reader review, ????? ‘ Such a beautiful, beautiful book! My heart went out to both families.’ Reader review, ????? ‘This book had me hooked start to finish. 10/10! ’ Reader review, ????? ‘A book that you won’t be able to put down… that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. ’ Reader review, ?????