Stepping into the dark cave just a short distance from the safety of her college friends, the blonde-haired girl immediately senses danger. A tall figure steps out of the shadows, and she knows there’s no time to run…When a heavy storm hits Black Rock Falls, it brings a trail of destruction. Sheriff Jenna Alton is more than prepared, but she never expects to find college sweethearts Abby Jaye and Cole Peters floating among the wreckage in the river. Missing for twelve years following an end-of-school party, no clues were ever found and the couple’s devastated parents gave up hope that their beloved children would ever come home. Could the fraternity pin clutched tightly in Abby’s hand be the key to finding out what really happened that night?As Jenna and her deputy David Kane speak to the pair’s classmates, they’re struck by how startlingly similar their stories are. They all say that nothing suspicious happened that night—they describe the open fire, the cans of cheap beer and the way Abby and Cole seemed totally in love before they disappeared. Their accounts are word-for-word identical, Jenna suspects the friends are keeping a deadly secret, and she’s determined to find out what it is.Days later, Marissa, who still lives in town with her husband and young children, is found dead at a remote farm miles from her cozy family home just hours after answering Jenna’s questions. Jenna’s pulse races as she realizes the killer could be one of the group, and so could their next victim…As Jenna inspects the isolated barn, gun shots ring out nearby. Heart pounding, she receives a panicked phone call from the youngest member of her team. She races to the forest, praying that her friend is still alive. But with a deadly storm brewing overhead, and a twisted killer on the loose, will she make it in time to save another life from being taken?If you love reading Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, you will be hooked by this absolutely gripping crime thriller from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author D.K. Hood.**Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone**What readers are saying about Tears on Her Grave:“I can’t express how much I love this… I was kept guessing right up until the end… Must read!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“I love this… Gripping… Had me hooked and once I started I couldn’t put it down… I loved all the twists and turns!” Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars“Had me on the edge of my seat. I did not want to stop reading!… I loved every minute of it!!!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“Addictive… I loved so many things… Delivered and then some!... Had my pulse pounding!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“I read it in one sitting!!… Twists and turns that will literally keep your attention until the very end… This five-star thrill ride will keep you on the edge of your seat!!” Sip_andread, 5 stars“Deliciously spooky… I got hooked from the very beginning and stayed glued to my Kindle until it was all over. Winner!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“Pulse-pounding… Grabs you right from the opening scene and doesn’t let go… Glued to the pages… Absolutely brilliant… Heart-pounding… This is a must-read. Five stars without a doubt!” Tove Reads, 5 stars“I absolutely love this… I flew through it… Loved it.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“Fantastic!… Wild ride this one is! Loved every minute of it!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

A New York Times Best Mystery of the Year: A hard-drinking detective deals with double murder and an elusive vigilante. After much tragedy and violence, Jack Taylor has at long last landed at contentment. Of course, he still knocks back too much Jameson and dabbles in uppers, but he has a new woman in his life, a freshly bought apartment, and little sign of trouble on the horizon—until a wealthy Frenchman comes to him with a request to investigate the double murder of his twin sons. Jack is meanwhile roped into looking after his girlfriend’s nine-year-old, and is in for a shock with the appearance of a character out of his past. The plot is one big chess game and all of the pieces seem to be moving at the behest of one dangerously mysterious player: a vigilante called “Silence,” because he’s the last thing his victims will ever hear. This new novel filled with suspense and pitch-dark humor comes from a Shamus Award-winning author who’s been called “hard to resist, with his aching Irish heart, silvery tongue, and bleak noir sensibility” (TheNew York Times Book Review).   “The Godfather of the modern Irish crime novel.”—Irish Independent

The hunt for a savage serial killer is on in this gripping female protagonist crime thriller by LJ Bourne.In dark alleyways of the city, a ruthless serial killer is on the loose. Young women, plucked from the streets, are murdered in cold blood and arranged like fairytale princesses. The killer leaves behind no trace, only nightmares and a city in fear.Investigative journalist Eva Lah and US Military Special Investigator Mark Novak team up with the local authorities trying to catch him. It is a race against the clock, but all their skill, intuition and cunning might not prevent another woman from dying a gruesome death.Because the monster they’re hunting is always one step ahead of them.He has a message to send. And he will be heard.A must read for fans of Melinda Leigh, Mary Stone and Kendra Elliot!The Fairytale Killer is a full-length mystery, thriller and suspense novel and the prequel to the new mystery suspense series—E&M Investigations. If you enjoy serial killer mystery books with twist endings, you don’t want to miss this one!Note: This book was previously published under the name Lena Bourne.

Named best of the month by New York Post!A deliciously twisty and suspenseful novel from the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Girl in the Mirror, about a desperate young woman and the manipulative wealthy couple who will stop at nothing to ensure their worst nightmare becomes a dream come true.“A gonzo thrill ride; the audacious Rose Carlyle kept me riveted and guessing.... I loved it and you will, too.” —Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times bestselling authorThey’re the perfect couple. They have the perfect plan. All they need is the perfect victim.Julia and Christopher Hygate have the picture-perfect life: gobs of money thanks to their lucrative shipping enterprise and an estate on a secluded island.When they meet Eve Sylvester, they know she is the exact person they should hire to be their child's nanny. Eve doesn’t have any living relatives, she’s lost touch with her friends, and her partner is out of the picture. Best of all, she’s expecting a baby.Eve thinks she’s landed the greatest gig—previously desperate and penniless, now she’ll live like a queen and have a promising future for her daughter.But the job seems too good to be true. Why would the Hygates hire Eve if she has no prior nannying experience? Why must Eve stay out of sight? And what’s with the mysterious yachts coming in and out of the Hygates' private marina?It's too late to ask questions, though, Eve is already in far too deep.Set against the backdrop of a remote island, an endless stream of secrets, and unbelievable wealth, No One Will Know is a propulsive, seductive novel of suspense that shows the terrible consequences of shocking greed, staggering lies, and fatal mistakes.

"A potent, briskly-paced crime thriller featuring a detective whose vulnerability creates first-class suspense." –Best ThrillersChantal Pouliot, of the Quebec police force, is relegated to mind-numbing desk duty because of a case that went wrong six months earlier. A break comes her way in the form of a white-collar cyber-crime case, something she hopes will help restore her status as an undercover detective. The downside is having to collaborate with an RCMP team that will join her in Quebec City.When the safe, tedious job she envisaged turns to murder with a potential link to organized crime, Chantal is thrown back into the life she wanted, with Jeff Lafond by her side once again. But somebody is playing games with them, and that person is aware of her past. Is someone close to the investigation involved? What is the purpose of the game and how many people will the murderer sacrifice in the race to win it?

GET *SEVEN* GRIPPING CRIME THRILLERS SET IN VANCOUVER IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.Perfect for fans of Ed McBain, J.D. Robb, Robert B. Parker, James Lee Burke and Michael Connelly.PRAISE FOR LAURENCE GOUGH:‘This pacy new thriller buffs it up new.’ The Times‘Undisputed champion of Canadian crime.’ The Daily Telegraph‘As tense and tight as a trigger.’ The Washington Post‘Bitter, bloody, and brilliantly compulsive.’ Mail on Sunday‘Gough is one of the best crime writers in the country.’ Toronto Sun????? ‘Simply fantastic.’ Todd S.????? ‘Keeps you on the edge of your seat.’ Ella B.IN THIS SEVEN-BOOK BOX SET:BOOK 1: GOLDFISH BOWLIn downtown Vancouver, a sniper is targeting people in the streets. The killings have clearly been planned, the targets carefully chosen. It’s a huge first case for new partners Jack Willows and Claire Parker — especially when a fellow cop becomes the next victim. As the investigation continues, the sniper remains one step ahead. The killer always knows when to strike and Willows and Parker must act fast to crack the case.BOOK 2: DEATH ON A NO. 8 HOOKDetective Willows is on holiday when he comes across the body of a girl in the mountains. At the same time, Parker finds the mutilated body of a boy in a park. One thing connects the two cases — the same tattoo on their inside forearm. The hunt is on for the detectives to find the killer before more bodies start piling up.BOOK 3: HOT SHOTSAn eighty-million-dollar shipment of heroin is lost in the waters of the English Bay, and narcotics king Gary Silk will kill to get it back. A failed businessman stumbles upon the missing drugs and thinks he can recoup his fortunes with some illicit dealings. Willows and Parker are drawn into the world of narcotics as they investigate an abandoned blood-stained car. But this case will put their new partnership to the test when they come face-to-face with drug lords and police corruption.BOOK 4: SERIOUS CRIMESIn Vancouver’s Chinatown, the body of Kenny Lee is found encased in ice, sitting in the cross-legged Lotus position. Such a prominent figure of the community, posed in such a manner, sparks outrage. Willows and Parker are determined to find the killer. But can they solve the mystery before the leads run dry?BOOK 5: ACCIDENTAL DEATHSA young woman is shot dead. Her boyfriend is the only witness and he refuses to cooperate. Then he is found tortured and murdered. Willows and Parker are on the case, hoping to prevent the next hit. But unbeknown to them, the next hit might be Parker . . .BOOK 6: FALL DOWN EASYOn the streets of Vancouver, a man holds up a series of banks, shoots another man and steals his briefcase, then disappears. Willows and Parker are on the trail, but they have their work cut out. The bank robber is ruthless and a master of disguise. Can they track him down, or will he get away for good?BOOK 7: KILLERSIn Vancouver Public Aquarium, Dr Gerard Roth’s body is found floating in the killer whale tank. He loved swimming in the tanks with the animals, but there are signs he was killed by human hands. Can Willows and Parker bring the cold-blooded killer to the surface?MEET THE DETECTIVESJack Willows is an experienced and well-respected detective whose personal life is a mess. His long-time partner is hospitalized and he’s not happy with the replacement, Claire Parker. She has all the formal education, but very little time on the streets. If the two want this partnership to work they must put aside their differences to protect their city.GET ALL *SEVEN* THRILLING CANADIAN THRILLERS IN THIS SUPERB-VALUE PACKAGE.