Krimis & Thriller

Impossible puzzles, shocking twists and addictive romance combine in this unmissable, brand-new mystery set in the #1 bestselling INHERITANCE GAMES world - guaranteed to keep you hooked until the very last page . . .<BR>Play to win millions. Risk it all for love. The stakes have never been higher . . .<BR><BR>A RUTHLESS GAME.<BR>Welcome to the Grandest Game, a life-changing competition run by billionaire heiress Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers, whose family fortune she inherited.<BR><BR>SEVEN MYSTERY PLAYERS.<BR>Swept away to a luxury private island, some of the players are in it for money. Some for power. Some for reasons all their own . . . And admidst it all is the enigmatic and irresistible Grayson Hawthorn, tasked with a vital role.<BR><BR>LOVE AND LIVES AT STAKE.<BR>But as sparks fly and tensions rise it soon becomes clear that everyone has secrets, and those seven players will do whatever it takes to win.<BR><BR>What readers are saying about The Grandest Game:<BR><BR>'The ROMANCE in this book?! . . . So beautifully woven in with the glorious riddles.'<BR><BR>'PHENOMENAL'<BR><BR>'TWIST AFTER TWIST, I was up all night trying to figure out the puzzles, I love it!'<BR><BR>'Absolutely SPECTACULAR!'<BR><BR>'I felt like I was on a ROLLERCOASTER, gasping and silently screaming.'<BR>

New York Times BestsellerAward-winning and New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman’s Tess Monaghan—first introduced in the classic Baltimore Blues—becomes involved in a complicated investigation that will force her to question her loyalties. “Chilling, insightful, and edge-of-your seat exciting.”—USA TodayFor Tess Monaghan, the unsolved murder of a young federal prosecutor is nothing more than a theoretical problem, one of several cases to be deconstructed in her new gig as a consultant to the local newspaper. But it becomes all too tangible when her boyfriend, Crow, brings home a young street kid who’s a juvenile con artist and who doesn’t even realize he holds an important key to the sensational homicide. Tess agrees to protect the boy’s identity no matter what, especially when one of his friends is killed in what appears to be a case of mistaken identity. But as she soon discovers, her ethical decision to protect him has dire consequences. And with federal agents determined to learn the boy’s name at any cost, Tess finds out just how far even official authorities will go to get what they want.It isn’t long before Tess finds herself facing felony charges. To make matters worse, Crow has gone into hiding with his young protégé. So Tess can’t deliver the kid to investigators even if she wants to. Now her only recourse is to get to the heart of the sordid and deadly affair while they're all still free...and still breathing.

As her eighteenth birthday draws near, werewolf Katie knows it's only a matter of time before her secrets and treacherous past come to light. Terrified that her adopted pack and the only boy she's ever loved will be caught in the crossfire, Katie Clay does the only thing she knows to keep them safe. She runs. After leaving the girl he wanted for his mate back in Rock Falls, Beta Donovan Hazelton's life has come to an awkward standstill, filled with pressures he can't escape. When circumstances beyond their control shove them together and leave them devoid of options, Donovan and Katie must trek across the country and take matters into their own hands. With a merciless enemy and unexpected attraction nipping at their heels, they'll have one chance to make an end of Katie's past. If they fail, it will be the end of them.

The second book and prequel in the No. 1 global bestselling They Both Die at the End series. What if you could find out your death date from a single phone call? Death-Cast is calling . . . will you answer?<BR><BR> ‘If They Both Die at the End broke your heart and put it back together again, be prepared for this novel to do the same. A tender, sad, hopeful and youthful story that deserves as much love as its predecessor.’ Culturefly<BR> '[A] heart-pounding story [full] of emotion and suspense.' Kirkus <BR> 'An extraordinary book with a riveting plot.' Booklist<BR><BR>Two new strangers spend a life-changing day together after Death-Cast make their first fateful calls.<BR>  <BR> It’s the night before Death-Cast goes live, and there’s one question on everyone’s mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict death, or is it an elaborate hoax? Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he’s going to die, given his serious heart condition. Valentino Prince has a long and promising future ahead of him and only registered for Death-Cast after his twin sister nearly died in a car accident.<BR>  <BR> Orion and Valentino cross paths in Times Square and immediately feel a deep connection. But when the first End Day calls go out, their lives are changed for ever – one of them receives a call . . . the other doesn’t.<BR>  <BR> Told with acclaimed author Adam Silvera’s signature bittersweet touch, this story celebrates the lasting impact that people have on each other and proves that life is always worth living to the fullest. <BR>  <BR>PRAISE FOR ADAM SILVERA:<BR><BR> 'There isn't a teenager alive who won't find their heart described perfectly on these pages.' Patrick Ness, author of The Knife of Never Letting Go<BR><BR> 'Adam Silvera is a master at capturing the infinite small heartbreaks of love and loss and grief.' Nicola Yoon, author of Everything, Everything <BR><BR> 'A phenomenal talent.' Juno Dawson, author of Clean and Wonderland<BR><BR> 'Bold and haunting.' Lauren Oliver, author of Delirium

The Shadow Chasers face a life-and-death struggle with new kinds of entities. Just when they make some headway in comprehending what they are, their new enemy abducts local animals and even people. What will the Shadow Chasers do? Will they form an alliance to battle these entities? Or will this be enough to scare them away for good? Will the Shadow Chasers remain a loyal team and continue to unravel mysteries? Logan, Allie, Finn, and Bret were not even sure if they'd ever form as the Shadow Chasers again. Talihina seemed safe from any paranormal threats. Then, just a few days before New Year's Eve, they were suddenly confronted with different creatures, ones they did not understand. Compared to the Sasquatch they had encountered in September made that seem benevolent. The creatures they were encountering now had no interest in the well-being of the citizens of Talihina.The Shadow Chasers were enjoying their two-week holiday break from Talihina Jr. High School. They were even making some money on the side by installing Christmas lights on homes in Talihina. Things had been quiet for them since their adventure back in September, where a Choctaw elder had aided them in leading a lost Sasquatch to its home, to the Kiamichi Mountains to the south. The elder had warned the youths to steer clear of the forest and mountains during the autumn months. Something did, in fact, occur in October and early November. Nobody was talking about what exactly the threat was. By mid-November, things had quieted down, and Talihina was back to its normal pace as people did all they could to enjoy their holidays.Until now....

Teen-aged Linda Tassel is a bridge person, straddling the worlds of her white father and the Eastern Cherokee nation of her mother's people. Linda has a friend in Tad Gist, who honors both cultures with mutual respect. A good thing, since they have a knack for finding trouble in both. It's the 1990s, and big business is lending support to growing animal and environmental conservation movements. First year college students Tad Gist and Linda Tassel are invited to a party celebrating industrial giant Garmon Chemicals commitment to preserve wildlife. Things go well until Dr. Kent Milton, a university professor who has been working with Linda on the project, makes unwanted advances. Suddenly, there's a blackout. When the lights come on, one of the guests discovers her famous emerald necklace is missing. Dr. Milton has disappeared and may have been murdered. And Linda is the prime suspect. "well-paced, engaging... with likable characters."- Goodreads Review"Recommended for anyone who is interested in mysteries and learning more about Native culture."- Long and Short Reviews

The stunning conclusion to the instant New York Times bestselling quartet that began with The Beautiful.<BR><BR>The Sylvan Vale and the Sylvan Wyld are at war. Now that the unsteady truce between them has been broken, lines must be drawn. In an effort to protect the weakened Winter Court, Bastien rallies powerful allies and friends in New Orleans to come to their aid.<BR> <BR>Meanwhile, under protection alongside her injured mother in the Summer Court, Celine is uncertain of whom to trust. She cannot get word to Bastien, and does not understand why he has not returned. When she realizes war between the fey courts is imminent, she journeys with Ali in an effort to find the time traveling mirror and change their fate.<BR> <BR>But when Celine’s rivals realize Bastien has rallied his allies in the mortal world, they decide to take the fight to him.

An ocean-drenched, atmospheric horror debut! Liv's best friend disappears on their first night aboard their dream semester-at-sea program—but is he really sick, like everyone says, or is something darker lurking beneath the water?<BR><BR>It should have been the trip of a lifetime.<BR><BR>When Liv lands an all-expenses-paid opportunity to study aboard the luxury cruise ship The Eos for a semester, she can’t believe her luck. Especially since it will offer her the chance to spend time with Will, her ex–best friend, who’s barely spoken to her since the night their relationship changed forever. <BR><BR>But as soon as she steps on board, Liv realizes just how out of her depth she is. With Will, with the rest of the Seamester students—including the brittle and beautiful Constantine, who may be hiding his own ties to the Eos—and most of all, with the Sirens, three glamorous and mysterious influencers who seem to have the run of the ship.<BR><BR>Liv quickly discovers that the only reason she was invited to join the trip is because another girl disappeared shortly after enrolling—and no one seems to know what happened to her. When further disappearances rock the ship and strange creatures begin haunting Liv’s dreams, she wonders: Is the Eos hiding a dark secret within its shadowy decks?<BR><BR>The truth will come at a price . . . only, how much is Liv willing to pay?

Every tire track tells a story. At least that's what accident experts say. And there's no better expert than eighteen-year-old Mason. Mason dreads the skid marks left by braking tires. Every mark - every near miss, dead animal, injured person - plays like a soundless documentary in his mind. When Mason's on-again-off-again crush Addie begs him to drive cross-country to help her move, he must face what he thought was his greatest fear - the open road. But a tire mark left near a missing woman's car on the Loneliest Road in America changes everything. ¿As Mason searches for clues, he and Addie drive closer to trouble and risk losing everything. Can his strange gift finally serve a purpose? Can he race against the clock and drive 2,000 miles before the skid mark disappears?¿This clean YA speculative thriller will take readers on a journey of acceptance, courage, and strength in the face of the unknown. For fans of Megan Miranda and Jennifer Lynn Barnes, this action-packed debut, with a promise of hope fringed on a highway of despair, will leave readers breathless and eagerly awaiting the next ride.

Prince Jonathan is finally beginning to accept his role as guardian and ruler of the dreamworld. However, he has just learned that the leader of the nightmarish Rankers intends to take his place as King of Dreams and twist the land into a realm of wickedness. Jonathan races to foil the Rankers' plans and reach the capital city to take his throne, but along the journey to his kingdom, he faces dangerous adventures, deadly peril, and shocking revelations. In the tropical paradise of the Tahtltiki tribe, there waits an angry youth named Boyzun, who must take on the mantle of chieftain after his father was slain by a chimera. In the desert kingdom of Tencina-Ahrroc rules a pharaoh who may not be an ally of the griffin prince. And over all, the revelation of an ancient onus plagues Jonathan's spirit as self-doubt becomes an increasingly heavy burden. Jonathan must work hard and move fast if he wants to take his place as King of Dreams, gather his armies, and save the dreamworld from the Rankers' ancient evil before it's too late.

In this fantasy thriller, four teens charged with murder and the illegal use of magic band together to devise the ultimate jailbreak. Perfect for fans of Six of Crows and How to Get Away with Murder.<BR><BR>Ever since his mother was killed, seventeen-year-old Cayder Broduck has had one goal—to see illegal users of magic brought to justice. People who carelessly use extradimensional magic for their own self-interest, without a care to the damage it does to society or those around them, deserve the worst kind of punishment as far as Cayder is concerned. Because magic always has a price. So when Cayder lands a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to apprentice under a premier public defender, he takes it. If he can learn all the tricks of public defense, the better he’ll be able to dismantle defense arguments when he’s a prosecutor. Then he’ll finally be able to punish the guilty without mercy.<BR> <BR>But when he meets the three criminals he’s supposed to defend, it no longer seems so black and white. They’re teenagers, like him, and their stories are . . . complicated, like his. Vardean, the prison where Cayder’s new clients are incarcerated, also happens to be at the very heart of the horrible tear in the veil between their world and another dimension—where all magic comes from.<BR> <BR>League of Liars is a dark and twisty mystery set in a richly-drawn world where nothing is as it seems, rife with magic, villains and danger.

Clara's last year at school is shaping up to be uneventful, aside from the stress of uni applications. Until one day, classmate Ty (on whom she happens to have a pretty big crush) asks for her help. His computer genius brother has just disappeared, leaving behind a laptop to which access is granted only when you answer a maths question - and maths isn't exactly Ty's strong suit.One question turns into many when Clara and Ty follow his brother's trail and start spending a whole lot of time together. As she works on maths problems more exciting than anything she's ever done in class, Clara also has to deal with everyone in her life suddenly acting strange all at the same time: best friend M's gone silent on her, little sister Emma has become a devil child, and even her parents are up to something...WINNER of Chalkdust Magazine 'Book of the Year' 2022B.R.A.G.Medallion HonoreePraise for The Irrational Diary of Clara Valentine:"I had no idea you were this funny!" Coralie's mother, a mathematician"Coralie's voice is so effervescent, so authentic, so engaging [...] I think she's a star in the making" A publisher who didn't publish the book"Super exciting and relatable" Coralie's sister, a real-life teenager