Bøker av Maggie Thom

The one secret she did not know... changes everything. On her deathbed, Addison's grandmother leaves a wake of ominous, unanswered questions. In her Will, she gives Addison the farm and insists she resolve the conflict of the past. Confused about what to do, Addison's mom then drops a bombshell about who she is and what she has in her possession. Determined to right some old wrongs, Addison is out to change a past that is looming ever closer. Mitch, a burnt-out counselor, agrees to do some security work for a friend. It turns out for both sides, the good and the bad. Playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a man pushed to the edge, Mitch has to be careful or more people could die. Can Addison bring to light the horrors of her mother's and grandmother's past and ensure justice is served? Or will she pay the ultimate price when she discovers who is truly behind it all? The past can never truly be left behind. Deborah grew up in a foster home run by Mrs. Stephanos. Now, thirty-five years later, the jewelry from her past has been delivered to all the foster sisters. She is playing with fire but wants to draw out the person responsible for all their terror. Last Betrayal, Book 5 and the final novel in The Twisted Deception Series. All books in the series have standalone stories. But the story running in the background, the story that connects all the books, will keep you reading. Who is behind sending out the gems and what is their end game? An engaging thriller mystery with some interesting twists. Enjoy! The Twisted Deception Series should be read in order: Fostered Identity Shadowed Footsteps Exploited Innocence Lost Tears Last Betrayal "This series was explosive with twist and turns on every page..." Emma McCabe "I loved it. I'm so sad that the series has ended as I loved every one of them..." Connie Nixon "This series will keep you guessing. Last Betrayal is an awesome ending to a well written series. Thank you, Maggie." A. Dan

A dead girl. Missing gems. Buried Treasures. Dayna reluctantly returns home. The strained relationship with her ill mother has always haunted her. Driven by her father's plea, Dayna delves into her mom's mysterious past. It leads her down a treacherous path - a chilling unsolved murder, religious fanatics, and a shocking discovery about her mom at sixteen. These fragments help to shed light on her mother's battle with alcohol but they don't explain who and why someone will do anything to cover up that past. Tanner, an undercover police officer, is walking the fine line between upholding the law and unraveling the truth, in his search for missing treasures. Fate brings Dayna and Tanner together in the unlikeliest of circumstances but soon reveals that their individual cases are very much connected. Together, they embark on a pulse-pounding adventure, dodging bullets, and racing against time. Can they identify the dead girl? And the killer? Before he succeeds again. Joan grew up in a Foster Home run by Mrs. Stephanos. Now, thirty-five years later, the bauble she played with as a child, has arrived. And it is worth over a million dollars. She is one of the final foster sisters to receive her jewelry. But who is sending them out? And what is their end game? Lost Tears, Book 4 in The Twisted Deception Suspense Thriller Mystery Series, delves into a sinister world where stolen gems and hidden agendas converge. Each book in the series has a standalone adventure but the story running in the background, will keep you reading. Who is behind sending out the gems and what is their end game? An engaging thriller mystery with some interesting twists. Enjoy! The Twisted Deception Series should be read in order: Fostered Identity Shadowed Footsteps Exploited Innocence Lost Tears Last Betrayal "I loved every book in this series. Lost Tears to date is the best of them all..." Marie H "This is a very good book. I think this could be number one so far..." Silver "Dayna and Tanner, were headstrong and almost fearless, which made their adventures exciting to read..." Karla B

Taesa will do anything to save her mom from the Alzheimer's disease that is destroying her. In Taesa's new job she hopes to find connections that will help her. Instead she discovers her boss has a past that is coming back with a vengeance and is putting Taesa squarely in the middle of it. Taesa has a difficult decision to make-lose her mom to the disease or destroy someone else's life in the hopes of saving her mom. Kal has been entrusted with his mom's million-dollar jewelry. He needs to protect it and his family, at all costs. Taesa's boss and Kal's mom have a past that is intricately connected to each other. Taesa and Kal work together only to find themselves in the path of those who will do anything to get the jewelry-lie… kidnap… even kill! Marlisa grew up in a Foster Home run by Mrs. Stephanos. Now, thirty-five years later, the bauble she played with as a child has arrived. And it is worth over a million dollars. She is the fourth of the foster sisters to receive her jewelry. Who is sending them? And Why?Exploited Innocence is book 3 in The Twisted Deception Series. An engaging thriller mystery with some interesting twists. Enjoy! "This is a most intriguing book, involving fascinating characters…" Karla B "...The plot is strong with so many little things happening that you don't dare look away for a moment..." K. DeFranc

Lana will do anything to protect her daughter - lie, cheat, and steal - but at what cost? Her family is in danger. She needs help but in finding the father of her child, she discovers he's homeless. Or is he? Jordie has been running and lying his whole life but now he is focused on one thing, taking down the notorious Joe Brown. His father. But he can't do it alone. The last attempt almost got him killed. Lana demands Jordie use his skills and connections to protect her family. But she's truly not sure if he's the solution… or the problem. He has a connection to the man they are trying to take down. Is Jordie really working with her? Or for him? Sheila grew up in a Foster Home run by Mrs. Stephanos. Now, thirty-five years later, the bauble she played with as a child, has arrived. And it is worth over a million dollars. She is the second of the foster sisters to receive her jewelry. Who is sending them out? And what is their end game? Shadowed Footsteps, Book 2, in The Twisted Deception Series. An engaging thriller mystery with some interesting twists. Enjoy! "Intriguing, suspenseful, mysterious and yes thriller! WOW!" MH "Fostered Identity is a fast-paced book with intricately woven plots and subplots…" Patricia Salser "This is a cracking thriller, full of twists and turns all the way through…" Silver

Can they catch a thief by being a thief? Her teenage sister has run away. It's her fault. And on her watch. Desperate to find her sister and keep it quiet, Shyla soon gets pulled into something so much bigger… a heist. That of stealing her mom's newly acquired million-dollar jewelry. Damien is a good guy running from an awful past. When his brother ends up in the hospital, he is determined to stop the one man who is destroying their lives. He will break all his promises, even steal, if it will end their father's control. Shyla and Damien work together to plan a heist, catch a crook, and save her family. An impossible crime with only one possible outcome. Emerald was the first of eight foster girls. The jewelry, she thought was fake and looked after as a teenager, are resurfacing. Thirty-five years later. And worth millions. Who is sending them out? And who wants them, at all costs? Fostered Identity is book 1 in The Twisted Deception Suspense Thriller Mystery Series. An engaging thriller mystery with some interesting twists. Enjoy! "Another brilliant book from this author... Once I started reading it, I couldn't stop." MAP "The story is complex and will keep you reading. I recommend it to anyone who loves a good mystery." S. Fetz "…fast-paced and kept me guessing." Author Christine Jackson "…the intrigue gets more and more intense and you just cannot put it down… Highly recommended." Steve Boncyk

Twins… separated as toddlers, reunited as adults… and now they're switching places in a dangerous game to take on organized crime. Her sister is alive! Excited to discover her twin didn't die as a toddler, Tijan can't wait to meet her other half. But why hasn't her only sibling reached out in almost thirty years? Although the reunion is joyous, not everyone is excited to discover there are two of them. Using it to her advantage, Tijan is determined to take down the one man responsible for it all… her father. There are however, others who also want to destroy him and anyone who gets in their path. The secrets and lies that have kept the twins apart, soon unravel but with deadly consequences.

A week of her life is missing… And now someone is trying to steal the secret, she's desperate to protect. Doing whatever it takes to protect her family, Tarin abandons her abusive marriage, rescues her son and flees across country. Lost and unsure who to trust, she hopes her new job with a Private Investigator, Knight's Associates, will give her the connections and resources she needs to find answers. Seven days of her life are missing and she doesn't know why but the consequences of it are undeniable. Graham's company, Knight's Associates, has been hacked, they are being inundated with false leads. The past is coming back to haunt them but how does the new assistant they hired, play into it? Is she truly helping them solve cyber-crimes or is she selling off their high-security information? Is that why someone is trying to abduct her? Tarin and Graham discover that although they don't trust each other, they are forced to work together to solve several seemingly unrelated crimes that may lead to one disastrous conclusion. Can they figure it all out before Tarin's nightmare plays out? An eighty-year-old woman pays with her life? Or before Tarin learns a truth that may seal her fate and be the one secret that will keep her and Graham apart as neither one of them may be able to forgive or forget... "Maggie Thom's talent for mixing mystery, intrigue and romance becomes a masterpiece begging to be read." Tome Tender

She was kidnapped not once but twice and now someone wants her dead because of it....Her life was a lie!Bailey knew her upbringing wasn't normal but she's worked hard to stabilize her life. At 29, she finally has a good business, a stable home; her life is miles from that of her childhood. Then suddenly her mother dies, leaving a gaping hole and a discovery that they may not even be related. If Guy, the private investigator is to be believed, her life is a lie. Using the skills she learned on the streets, Bailey travels back through a sketchy and dangerous past, to find answers. Dodging bullets, staying ahead of those who want her dead and convincing Guy she can do it alone, are making it difficult to discover not only the secrets of her mother's past but that of a family claiming she is theirs. Everyone seems to have a story... but who's telling the truth? And who wants her dead? Is Guy part of the solution? Or part of the problem? To discover the facts, she'll have to untangle a web of deceit, lies, and secrets, dating back over thirty years."Maggie Thom has a hidden gem with Captured Lies!..." Dii - TomeTender