New York Times Bestseller: A rogue terrorist in Northern Ireland prepares to assassinate the pope in this thriller from the author of Rain on the Dead. Trained by the KGB, the assassin known as Cuchulain has been wreaking havoc throughout Northern Ireland for over two decades, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. Now he has set his sights on his most audacious target yet: the pope.   Desperate to stop the terrorist, British Intelligence enlists an enemy Irish gunman, Liam Devlin, to accomplish what it never could. He must put an end to Cuchulain’s reign of terror, once and for all.

Across the Pacific Northwest, a twisted killer stalks victims representing ancient archetypes: The Ruler. The Warrior. The Scholar. The Priest. Four are dead, leaving FBI investigators puzzled by the macabre, color-coded shrines the killer left behind.And clues now point to a fifth victim.With only two weeks until retirement, seasoned FBI Agent Claire Anderson is desperately trying to balance her work and complex home life when she's called in for one last job: lead a special task force to hunt down the enigmatic "Color Killer."That task force is the FBI's Special-Washington-Oregon-Regional-Detachment—nicknamed S.W.O.R.D. Now, Claire must marshal the talents of an eclectic crew of agents, including a brilliant criminal psychologist, a street-savvy undercover prodigy, a rugged covert-ops specialist, and a quirky tech savant.Pursuing the killer through the rain-soaked streets and deep forests of the Pacific Northwest, the men and women of S.W.O.R.D. must delve into an ancient lost religion, its shocking view of life and death, and the dark mind of a cunning psychopath. But when clues start intertwining with Claire's own life, she realizes she's up against a predator who's always one step ahead.The fifth victim is closer than she ever imagined.Dive into Book 1 of the blockbuster new FBI Task Force S.W.O.R.D Series by D.D. Black, author of the #1 international bestselling series, The Thomas Austin Crime Thrillers.Praise from early readers:"????? I've never read about a serial killer this strange, this interesting. And I've never rooted so hard for a group of FBI agents—they're relatable, complex individuals who felt real on every page. Even the golden retriever had an amazing backstory! I couldn't read The Fifth Victim fast enough, and I can't wait for the next installment.""????? As good as his Thomas Austin novels, maybe even better.""????? Great use of the Pacific Northwest setting, great characters, and a murder case both psychologically and philosophically fascinating. This is a one of the most enjoyable, satisfying mystery novels I've ever read."Series List:Book 1: The Fifth VictimBook 2: We Forget NothingBook 3: Widows of Medina (Available November 2024)

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Don’t miss the hit streaming series Reacher! “Reacher gets better and better. . . . [This is the] craftiest and most highly evolved of Lee Child’s electrifying Reacher books.”—Janet Maslin, The New York Times   A bus crashes in a savage snowstorm and lands Jack Reacher in the middle of a deadly confrontation. In nearby Bolton, South Dakota, one brave woman is standing up for justice in a small town threatened by sinister forces. If she’s going to live long enough to testify, she’ll need help. Because a killer is coming to Bolton, a coldly proficient assassin who never misses.   Reacher’s original plan was to keep on moving. But the next 61 hours will change everything. The secrets are deadlier and his enemies are stronger than he could have guessed—but so is the woman he’ll risk his life to save.

I thought I had the perfect life. I was married to an amazing man, had two beautiful children, and lived in a three-story home with a million-dollar view. That all changed when I found out my family lied to me.While waiting for my husband to come home for date night, I finished two bottles of Cabernet and watched a man fall from a building. Actually, I’m not sure what I saw because of the wine. But the next day, the news reported Errol Tiller, someone I sort of knew, had committed suicide by leaping from his balcony.I tried to forget and move on, but the connections started immediately. One by one, I learned my family and best friend had lied to me about their ties to Errol, making me question whether it was suicide.To make matters worse, the police had questions about what I may or may not have seen that evening. Did I see something more than Errol falling? I wish I could answer that question, but I’d drank a lot of wine that night.There is one thing I know for sure. Everyone trusts me to keep their secrets, but I’m afraid I’ll have to turn on one of them.The View from Nob Hill is a gripping read that will have you guessing from beginning to end. If you’re a fan of Frieda McFadden and Shari Lapena, you’ll love this page-turning thriller.What readers love about the book:????? “He got me! This is the first time in quite a while that an author has kept me guessing until the very end… this book does that, and oh, so much more.”????? “There are so many twists to this story that makes it so very interesting. So many different people and families were tied to him secretly… Loved the unexpected ending.”????? “What an amazing and unbelievably imaginative book!”????? “Everyone has a secret, and these secrets all bubble to the surface when their lives are interrupted by an unexpected death. You think you've heard it all until the next secret adds an additional twist to the story… A wonderful read.”????? “This twisty thriller will keep you guessing until the end. Was it murder or suicide? A full cast of characters harboring their own secrets and motivations, you won’t be able to put it down. Highly recommend!”????? “I will tell you right from the start if you are a Ty Hutchinson fan, I promise you will be an even bigger fan after this… This one will definitely surprise you… More books like this.”

During a cross-border shopping trip, a family vanishes. No reason. No ransom. No cry for help.
Bus driver Wallace Carver fears the worst when his family fails to meet him at the Bellingham, Washington mall. His anxiety is justifiably heightened when security cameras unexplainably show that he crossed the Peace Arch border alone. Now all Wallace wants to do is get his wife and sons back. But first he has to work out why they were taken and by whom.