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A plague known as The Scream is taking over the human race, and for those infected, they simply cannot stop screaming.
A nerd must fight powerful spirits and aliens all vying for the secret power of his “family jewel,” so who better to fight alongside him than his high school crush and a spirit granny?!
New York, 1938: Martha pulled the door of her Fifth Avenue apartment closed, her heart thumping, re-reading the telegram she'd been dreading. Her beloved sister Charlotte needed her help. She was alone in Paris, and the threat of Nazi invasion was growing ever stronger. The time had come for Martha to make the bravest decision of her life. She needed to bring Charlotte home. As Martha looks out of her bedroom window at the blossom-covered trees in Central Park, she is a world away from Europe and the threat of war. But when a telegram arrives from her sister Charlotte telling of the death of their Jewish friend Anita, Martha's quiet life changes in an instant. With the threat of the Nazi invasion growing, Martha knows she must travel to Paris to convince Charlotte to return home. When Martha arrives, she finds a city preparing for war. Soldiers patrol Paris' cobbled streets and families talk of packing up and fleeing with whatever they can carry. Clutching her sister tightly, Martha knows that Charlotte has already decided to stay. Charlotte's heart is in France, and as an American in Paris she believes she will be safe. When the Nazis march through Paris' streets and raise their flags over the city's most beautiful buildings, Charlotte is determined not to give in. She works for the Resistance with a Frenchman named Louis, carrying messages, and hiding Anita's family's precious art collection from the Nazis. Meanwhile, Martha vows to help a female Jewish professor to safety in America, only to be faced with impossible odds. But as the war rages, Martha and Charlotte's determination will be tested like never before. And when Charlotte uncovers a shocking secret about her family which threatens her own life, can she find the strength to protect those she loves the most? From top ten bestselling author Ella Carey comes an utterly heartbreaking novel about the strength of sisterly love and the courage of the women of the Resistance. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale, All The Light We Cannot See and Fiona Valpy. What readers are saying about Ella Carey: "This is a MUST READ!... Heartbreaking story will move you to tears... Exceptional!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This phenomenal story will touch your heart in so many ways... An amazing escape that you are sure to cherish long after you finish reading... I absolutely loved this." Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wonderful... It gripped me from the first page until the last. The characters are so amazing... This story kept me glued all the way through... Phenomenal... Outstanding." @rubie_reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Dr. Peter Blood is an Irish physician who is arrested while attending to injured rebels. Blood is convicted of treason and sold into slavery in the Carribean where he is treated well for a slave due to his skill as a physician.
"Of the sixteen YoRHa androids who landed on Earth to recapture it from the enemy machine lifeforms, only four have survived the descent. Command denies their request to have their mission canceled, however, leaving them stranded on Earth with no choice but to attempt to carry out an impossible mission. Immediately beset by the machines, the YoRHa units are saved by the appearance of another group of android survivors from a much earlier war. Though the older androids are suspicious of the newer ones, an uneasy alliance is forged. But this tenuous peace is about to be put to the test now that buried secrets are coming to light..."--Provided by publisher.
Chronicles of Elira Book #1 Violet lives her quiet life in her sleepy village, trying to remain as dead to the politics that are threatening their world as possible. She follows the rules, stays out of trouble and does her best to remain out of sight from the dreaded and overbearing Kingsmen. With the new regent on the throne till the prince comes of age, the country has been thrown into a turmoil. Unlike the kindly king before him, the new ruler is overbearing, frightening and tyrannical in his rule. Taxes are bleeding the people dry and without the money or goods to pay, they have been forced into penal servitude and imprisonment by the Kingsmen, who show no mercy. The despair and fear that has taken over their lives has ruled out any level of hope. When Violet stumbles upon an unconscious and injured Kingsman in the woods, despite the consequences, she is compelled to take care of the injured man. When he wakes and has no memory of his identity or past, she takes the only precaution that will keep her and her grandmother safe; she destroys the evidence of his past life. If Violet's lowly Kingsman regains his memory, will she survive the consequences? And will the Kingsman be able to live with his past life? Who will fight to free Elira?
"A QUEST NEARS ITS END! Theo and Mia grow consumed by their search for a magician able to teaching the winged girl how to control her dangerous powers. At last, a merchant from Karatope gives them a clue that leads to their next destination: Holpe! On the way, the friends make a stop in the small village of Chikari, where a baker insists they stay the night. In this stranger's warm home, Theo finally opens up about his sorrowful past..."--Back cover.
CAN YOU STOP A MURDER WHEN IT'S ALREADY HAPPENED? . . . THE THRILLER EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT'Perfection, every word, every moment. One of the best books I've ever read' LISA JEWELL'Ingenious. A book to blow your mind and break your heart' ERIN KELLY'Brilliantly plotted, perfectly paced . . . Genius. Simply genius' ADELE PARKS'I am totally in awe. This is one story I will not forget' HEIDI PERKS'Genre-bending and totally original. A tour de force!' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'This is bravura novel-writing' IAN RANKIN'Extraordinary' HARRIET TYCE_________It's every parent's nightmare.Your happy, funny, innocent son commits a terrible crime: murdering a complete stranger.You don't know who. You don't know why. You only know your teenage boy is in custody and his future lost.That night you fall asleep in despair. Until you wake . . .. . . and it is yesterday.Every morning you wake up a day earlier, another day before the murder. Another chance to stop it.Somewhere in the past lies the answers, and you don't have a choice but to find them . . ._________'Wrong Place Wrong Time will be your crime novel of the year . . . and the year before, and the year before that. A gripping thriller that plays with every expectation. An absolutely riveting read!' JANICE HALLETT'I was gripped' JANE CORRY'So riveting' CELIA WALDEN'Mindblowingly good. I'm in awe' JANE FALLON'Smart, addictive and ingeniously plotted' T.M. LOGAN'Fiendishly clever and flawlessly executed' ROSIE WALSH'Brilliantly original, so tense and so moving' LUCY CLARKE'A genre-defining masterpiece. An instant classic' HOLLY SEDDONPRAISE FOR GILLIAN MCALLISTER:'Gillian McAllister just gets better and better' CLAIRE MACKINTOSH'Like watching a gripping, claustrophobic box set' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'The queen of the moral dilemma' HOLLY SEDDON'If Jodi Picoult wrote thrillers, they would look like this' ROSMUND LUPTON'Any writer can keep you turning the pages - few can make you care this much' ERIN KELLY
A moving and powerful mystery, The Forgotten Garden is the bestselling second novel from author of The House at Riverton, Kate Morton.1913On the eve of the First World War, a little girl is found abandoned after a gruelling ocean voyage from England to Australia. All she can remember of the journey is that a mysterious woman she calls the Authoress had promised to look after her. But the Authoress has vanished without a trace.1975Now an old lady, Nell travels to England to discover the truth about her parentage. Her quest leads her to Cornwall, and to a beautiful estate called Blackhurst Manor, which had been owned by the Mountrachet family. What has prompted Nell's journey after all these years?2005On Nell's death, her granddaughter, Cassandra, comes into a surprise inheritance. Cliff Cottage, in the grounds of Blackhurst Manor, is notorious amongst the locals for the secrets it holds - secrets about the doomed Mountrachet family. But it is at Cliff Cottage, abandoned for years, and in its forgotten garden, that Cassandra will uncover the truth about the family and why the young Nell was abandoned all those decades before.
A gripping spy thriller set at an addictive pace, from bestselling author, Jeffrey Archer.Connor Fitzgerald is the professional's professional. Holder of the Medal of Honour. Devoted family man. The CIA's most deadly weapon. But for twenty-eight years, he has been leading a double life. And only days from his retirement, he comes across an enemy even he cannot handle. The enemy is his own boss. And she has only one purpose: to destroy him. Meanwhile, the United States is faced with an equally formidable foe: a new Russian President, determined to force a military confrontation between the two superpowers. Ranging from the Oval Office in the White House to a Russian Mafia boss's luxurious hideaway outside St Petersburg, The Eleventh Commandment sets new standards in contemporary thriller writing. Jeffrey Archer scoops his readers up in the first paragraph, and doesn't let them go until the last. The pace, the ingenuity, the twists, intertwined with a moving love story, show Britain's bestselling writer at the peak of his page-turning powers.
No Country for Old Men. Collection Edition, Author: Cormac McCarthy, Publication Year: 2022-08-04, Publisher: Pan Macmillan, Language: eng
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!?It's Slaughter's prodigious gifts of characterization that make her stand out among thriller writers.? ? Washington PostFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her, comes an electrifying thriller featuring newly minted US Marshal Andrea Oliver as she investigates a cold case with links to her father's past. A small town hides a big secret...Who killed Emily Vaughn?A girl with a secret...Longbill Beach, 1982. Emily Vaughn gets ready for the prom. For an athlete, who is smart, pretty and well-liked, this night should be the highlight of her high school career. But Emily has a secret. And by the end of the evening, that secret will be silenced forever. An unsolved murder...Forty years later, Emily's murder remains a mystery. Her tight-knit group of friends closed ranks; her respected, wealthy family retreated inwards; the small town moved on from her grisly attack. But all that's about to change.One final chance to uncover a killer...US Marshal Andrea Oliver arrives in Longbill Beach on her first assignment: to protect a judge receiving death threats. But, in reality, Andrea is there to find justice for Emily. The killer is still out there?and Andrea must discover the truth before she gets silenced, too...
Keep It in the Family by John Marrs is a captivating read published by Thomas & Mercer in 2022. This book, set in the genre of suspense and intrigue, keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Marrs has a knack for creating characters that are relatable and situations that are both thrilling and chilling. The publication year of 2022 ensures that the narrative is fresh and relevant, reflecting the contemporary world around us. This book is a testament to Marrs' storytelling prowess and Thomas & Mercer's commitment to publishing quality literature. If you're a fan of suspenseful narratives with a family twist, Keep It in the Family is a must-read for you.
Minnesota, 1977. For the teens of one close-knit community, summer means late-night swimming parties at the quarry, the county fair, and venturing into the tunnels beneath the city. But for two best friends, it's not all fun and games. Heather and Brenda have a secret. Something they saw in the dark. Something they can't forget. They've decided to never tell a soul. But their vow is tested when their friend disappears--the second girl to vanish in a week. And yet the authorities are reluctant to investigate. Heather is terrified that the missing girls are connected to what she and Brenda stumbled upon that night. Desperately searching for answers on her own, she learns that no one in her community is who they seem to be. Not the police, not the boys she met at the quarry, not even her parents. But she can't stop digging because she knows those girls are in danger. She also knows she's next.
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