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The Hew Cullan Mysteries: eBook Bundle (The\hew Cullan Mysteries Ser. #1)
by Shirley McKay1579, St Andrews. When Hew Cullan, a young lawyer, returns home after studying in Paris, he arrives to find a close friend accused of murdering a thirteen-year-old boy. For the first time, Hew finds himself plunged headlong into a Pandora’s box of lies and deception, starting his journey as a reluctant mystery solver. From the chilling austerity of university life to the shores of Flanders and the court of King James, Hew must unravel the subterfuge and murder that pervades sixteenth-century Scotland.This bestselling series is a must-read for fans of thrilling historical fiction, expertly researched and utterly enthralling.Titles included in this bundle are:Hue & CryFate & FortuneTime & TideFriend & Foe
Hex: A Novel
by Rebecca Dinerstein Knight'Wise, funny, suspenseful' JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER'Reads like a botanist's cross-breeding of The Secret History and Department of Speculation' Emma Straub Nell Barber, an expelled PhD candidate in Biological Science, is exploring the fine line between poison and antidote, working alone to set a speed record for the detoxification of poisonous plants. Her mentor, Dr. Joan Kallas, is the hero of Nell's heart. Nell frequently finds herself standing in the doorway to Joan's office despite herself, mesmerized by Joan's elegance, success, and spiritual force. Surrounded by Nell's ex, her best friend, her best friend's boyfriend, and Joan's buffoonish husband, the two scientists are tangled together at the center of a web of illicit relationships, grudges, and obsessions. All six are burdened by desire and ambition, and as they collide on the university campus, their attractions set in motion a domino effect of affairs and heartbreak. Meanwhile, Nell slowly fills her empty apartment with poisonous plants to study, and she begins to keep a series of notebooks, all dedicated to Joan. She logs her research and how she spends her days, but the notebooks ultimately become a painstaking map of love. In a dazzling and unforgettable voice, Rebecca Dinerstein Knight has written a spellbinding novel of emotional and intellectual intensity.
Hex
by Rebecca Dinerstein Knight'A really beautiful book about obsession, longing and science' RAVEN LEILANI'Wise, funny, suspenseful' JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER'Sardonic and strange ... With its dark humour and loopy lyricism, it bewitches' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Reads like a botanist's cross-breeding of The Secret History and Department of Speculation' EMMA STRAUBNell Barber, an expelled PhD candidate in Biological Science, is exploring the fine line between poison and antidote, working alone to set a speed record for the detoxification of poisonous plants. Her mentor, Dr. Joan Kallas, is the hero of Nell's heart. Nell frequently finds herself standing in the doorway to Joan's office despite herself, mesmerized by Joan's elegance, success, and spiritual force. Surrounded by Nell's ex, her best friend, her best friend's boyfriend, and Joan's buffoonish husband, the two scientists are tangled together at the center of a web of illicit relationships, grudges, and obsessions. All six are burdened by desire and ambition, and as they collide on the university campus, their attractions set in motion a domino effect of affairs and heartbreak. Meanwhile, Nell slowly fills her empty apartment with poisonous plants to study, and she begins to keep a series of notebooks, all dedicated to Joan. She logs her research and how she spends her days, but the notebooks ultimately become a painstaking map of love. In a dazzling and unforgettable voice, Rebecca Dinerstein Knight has written a spellbinding novel of emotional and intellectual intensity.
The Hexed: The Cursed The Hexed The Betrayed (Krewe of Hunters #13)
by Heather Grahamwww.eHeatherGraham.com A place of history, secrets…and witchcraft.
Hey, Sherlock! (The Garvie Smith Mysteries)
by Simon MasonAmy Roecastle is beautiful. Selfish. And missing.Vanished without a trace in the middle of the night, she's taken her ferocious dog - and something else, too. Something deadly.Amy's best friend is lying to Inspector Singh, who has no leads and no idea. Cue Garvie Smith. Teenage slacker. Undeniable crime-solving genius.Garvie's one step ahead of the investigation. But there's nothing simple where Amy is involved. And this time Garvie's about to find himself in way over his head.
Hi Five: An electrifying combination of Holmesian mystery and SoCal grit (An\iq Novel Ser. #4)
by Joe Ide'THE BEST NEW DISCOVERY I'VE COME ACROSS IN A LONG TIME' Michael Connelly'WRITING SO SHARP YOU MAY CUT YOUR FINGERS ON THE PAGES' Attica Locke'THE HOTTEST OF RECENTLY-EMERGED CRIME WRITERS' New York Times'ONE OF THE HOTTEST MYSTERY NOVELISTS AT WORK' Washington Post'IDE WRITES WITH CONFIDENCE AND A SHARP WIT' Sunday Times'THE HOLMES OF THE 21ST CENTURY' Daily Mail Christiana is the daughter of the biggest arms dealer on the West Coast, Angus Byrne. She's also the sole witness and number-one suspect in the murder of her boyfriend - found dead inside her Newport Beach boutique. Angus will do anything to save his daughter and he thinks private eye Isaiah Quintabe is just the man for the job - an offer IQ soon learns he can't refuse. The catch: Christiana has multiple personalities. Five radically different ones - among them, a naïve shopkeeper, an obnoxious drummer in a rock band and a wanton seductress. IQ's dilemma: no one personality saw the entire incident. To find out what really happened the night of the murder, Isaiah must piece together clues from each of the personalities - before the cops catch up.
Hickory Dickory Dock: B2 (Poirot #Vol. 56)
by Agatha ChristieThere’s more than petty theft going on in a London youth hostel…
Hid From Our Eyes: Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne 9 (Fergusson/van Alstyne Mysteries Ser. #9)
by Julia Spencer-FlemingHow do you find a killer who leaves no trace? New York Times bestseller Julia Spencer-Fleming returns to her gripping Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne mystery series with a compelling case that spans decades.'Thrilling, chilling and the suspense is killing' Val McDermidHow do you find a killer who leaves no trace?Two murders, twenty years apart, with eerie similarities: a woman in a party dress murdered with no obvious cause of death. The last known suspect? Russ Van Alstyne, never convicted but never completely cleared either.Now, decades later, a third young woman is found under similar circumstances. It's a new case that opens old wounds for Russ, now a police chief himself.With three crimes spanning generations, and Russ himself under suspicion, the pressure is on for him to solve the murder or risk losing everything he loves.PRAISE FOR JULIA SPENCER-FLEMING:'Julia Spencer-Fleming is one of mystery fiction's treasures' JOHN CONNELLY'A superb murder mystery' LOUISE PENNY'A powerful psychological thriller and a pulse-pounding action adventure that shows us once again why Julia Spencer-Fleming is one of our finest writers of suspense' JOSEPH FINDER
Hidden
by Barbara Taylor BradfordSHORT-LENGTH NOVELLA exclusive on EBOOK only. Drama, heartbreak, redemption – condensed into an unputdownable novella from the master storyteller.
The Hidden: The Silenced The Forgotten The Hidden (Krewe of Hunters #17)
by Heather GrahamThe newest entry in Heather Graham's popular Krewe of Hunters series, The Hidden, is a page-turner—a story that brings past and present together in a completely unexpected way! Can the same killer strike again—a hundred and fifty years later?
Hidden: A nailbitingly suspenseful, face-paced thriller you won't want to put down! (Texas Murder Files #1)
by Laura GriffinWith her signature breathless pacing and suspenseful twists and turns, 'Laura Griffin never fails to put me on the edge of my seat' (USA TODAY).If you love Karen Rose, Melinda Leigh and Lisa Gardner, you'll be gripped by Laura Griffin!'Her heart jackhammered and she knew this was it. Fight or flight time.' When a woman is found brutally murdered on Austin's lakeside hike-and-bike trail, investigative reporter Bailey Rhoads turns up on the scene demanding access and answers of lead detective, Jacob Merritt. But this case is unlike any Jacob has ever seen, and nothing adds up. Bailey has a hunch that the victim wasn't who she claimed to be and believes this mugging-turned-murder could have been a targeted hit. When she digs deeper, the trail leads her to a high-tech fortress on the outskirts of Austin, where researchers are pushing the boundaries of a cutting-edge technology that could be deadly in the wrong hands. As a ruthless hitman's mission becomes clear, Bailey and Jacob join together in a desperate search to locate the next target before the clock ticks down in this lethal game of hide-and-seek.Raves for Laura Griffin:'Desperate Girls is a nail-biting read from the very first page to the final, shocking twist. I could not put this book down' Melinda Leigh'Griffin pulls out all the stops in a phenomenal twist ending that will leave readers stunned' Publishers Weekly
Hidden
by Emma KavanaghA gripping psychological thriller by a former police psychologist. Perfect for fans of Nicci French, Tana French and S. J. Watson.HE'S WATCHINGA gunman is stalking the wards of a local hospital. He's unidentified and dangerous, and has to be located. Urgently. Police Firearms Officer Aden McCarthy is tasked with tracking him down. Still troubled by the shooting of a schoolboy, Aden is determined to make amends by finding the gunman - before it's too late.SHE'S WAITINGTo psychologist Imogen, hospital should be a place of healing and safety - both for her, and her young niece who's been recently admitted. She's heard about the gunman, but he has little to do with her. Or has he?As time ticks down, no one knows who the gunman's next target will be. But he's there. Hiding in plain sight. Far closer than anyone thinks...
Hidden: A Mitchum Story (A Mitchum Thriller #1)
by James PattersonJames Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment.Rejected by the Navy SEALs, Mitchum is content to be his small town's unofficial private eye, until his beloved 14-year-old cousin is abducted. Now he'll call on every lethal skill to track her down-but nothing is what it seems...
The Hidden: A Novel of Suspense
by Bill PronziniA series of seemingly random murders along a fifty-mile stretch of the rugged northern California coast, committed by an unknown dubbed by the media the Coastline Killer. A young couple with marital problems, Shelby and Jay Macklin, who decide to spend the week between Christmas and New Year's at a friend's remote coastal cottage. Two couples in a neighboring home whose relationships are thick with festering menace. A fierce winter storm that leads to a night of unrelenting terror. These are the main ingredients in Bill Pronzini's chilling and twist-filled tale about the hidden nature of crime and its motives.
Hidden Agenda: Protection Detail Hidden Agenda Broken Silence (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Suspense Ser.)
by Christy BarrittTO CATCH A KILLER
Hidden Agenda (Line of Duty #2)
by Maggie PriceTo: Sergeant Carrie McCall Subject: Regarding Reilly Your assignment flouts two cardinal rules of the cop code: Never investigate your partner and never fall for your partner.
The Hidden Assassins (Isis Cassettes Ser.)
by Robert WilsonThe gripping new psychological thriller featuring Javier Falcon, the tortured detective from ‘The Silent and the Damned’ and ‘The Blind Man of Seville.’
Hidden Away: Top Secret Target Hidden Away Dangerous Obsession (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Suspense Ser.)
by Sharon DunnShe stumbled onto a smuggling ring—and had nowhere to run
The Hidden Bones (Hills & Barbrook #1)
by Nicola FordFollowing the recent death of her husband, Clare Hills is listless and unsure of her place in the world. When her former university friend Dr David Barbrook asks her to help him sift through the effects of deceased archaeologist Gerald Hart, she sees this as a useful distraction from her grief. During her search, Clare stumbles across the unpublished journals detailing Gerald’s most glittering dig. Hidden from view for decades and supposedly destroyed in an arson attack, she cannot believe her luck. Finding the Hungerbourne Barrows archive is every archaeologist’s dream. Determined to document Gerald’s career-defining find for the public, Clare and David delve into his meticulously kept records of the excavation.But the dream suddenly becomes a nightmare as the pair unearth a disturbing discovery, putting them at the centre of a murder inquiry and in the path of a dangerous killer determined to bury the truth for ever.‘A CRACKING DEBUT. FORD’S EXPERIENCE AS AN ARCHAEOLOGIST SHINES THROUGH ON EVERY PAGE. FIRST CLASS’ MARI HANNAH
The Hidden Child: A Novel (Patrik Hedstrom and Erica Falck #5)
by Camilla LackbergIn this official TV Summer Book Club pick, worldwide bestseller Camilla Lackberg weaves together another brilliant contemporary psychological thriller with the chilling struggle of a young woman facing the darkest chapter of Europe's past…
Hidden Cove (Solace Island #3)
by Meg Tilly'This warmhearted romantic comedy delivers a feisty heroine, a sexy hero, and some very chilling suspense - all done with a fresh edge' New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann KrentzA contemporary novel with a strong suspense element from Oscar-nominated actress Meg Tilly, set on a peaceful island village in the Pacific Northwest.Dumped on the eve of her wedding and looking for a quiet place to lick her emotional wounds, Maggie Harris joins her sister on Solace Island, where she hopes to recover from the stunning betrayal. At first, Maggie resists Eve's impassioned argument about relocating permanently so the sisters can open their own local bakery. What she definitely doesn't need on her road to recovery are Eve's efforts to fix her up with their mysterious and alluring neighbor, Luke Benson--even if he is incredibly handsome and desirable.Just as Maggie starts to get comfortable in her new surroundings, a car tries to run her down in the middle of the street. If it weren't for Luke's extremely quick reflexes, Maggie could have been killed, leading her to wonder just who exactly Luke Benson really is...Luke thought he'd left the violence of the high risk security world behind. But he can't stand by while Maggie's life is threatened. Luke will do anything to keep her safe--even moving Maggie and her sister into his house with its state-of-the-art security features. But with the secrets between them and an unknown threat stalking her heels, Luke will have to think fast to prove to Maggie that she can trust him.Praise for SOLACE ISLAND:'An enjoyable supporting cast and perfectly portrayed relationship between sisters round out Tilly's successful and welcome venture into romance' Booklist'Strikes all the right chords by delivering a perfectly matched pair of protagonists; a wonderfully atmospheric setting; and an engaging, vividly sensual plot that is adeptly brushed with a generous dash of danger' Booklist'With steady pacing and engaging storytelling, Flynn [Tilly] effortlessly blends mystery and romance in a contemporary style that makes this story stand out. This sexy, heartfelt romance is sure to delight readers everywhere' RT Book Reviews'[A] fetching debut . . . a satisfying romance in a cozy, small- town setting. The sex scenes sizzle, and an unexpected suspect raises the tension' Library Journal (starred review)
Hidden Deception (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Ser.)
by Leann HarrisHer own father had killed her mother. Afterward, Elena Segura Jackson had been adopted by a loving Santa Fe family. For years she'd tried to focus only on the present and future–not the past. But now another murder, in her family's antique shop, brings the old memories rushing back.
Hidden Depths: A Vera Stanhope Mystery (Vera Stanhope #3)
by Ann CleevesWinner of the 2017 Crime Writers' Association Diamond DaggerVera Stanhope will return in The Seagull.Hidden Depths is the third book in Ann Cleeves’ Vera Stanhope series – which is now a major ITV detective drama starring Brenda Blethyn, Vera. A hot summer on the Northumberland coast and Julie Armstrong arrives home from a night out to find her son strangled, laid out in a bath of water and covered with wild flowers. This stylized murder scene has Inspector Vera Stanhope intrigued. But then another body is discovered in a rock pool, the corpse again strewn with flowers. Vera must work quickly to find this killer who is making art out of death. As local residents are forced to share their deepest, darkest secrets, the killer watches, waits and plans to prepare another beautiful, watery grave . . . Also available in the Vera Stanhope series are The Crow Trap, Telling Tales, Silent Voices and The Glass Room.
Hidden Depths
by Araminta Hall'I loved Hidden Depths. Immersive, suspenseful and humane, this is a novel to savour' Louise CandlishPassenger...Lily is pregnant, travelling onboard the Titanic to her beloved family in the United States, hoping she can get there before her mind and body give up.For a long time now she's known her husband is not the man he's pretending to be and she's not safe.So, when she meets widower Lawrence she knows he's her last chance for help.Or Prisoner...But Lawrence knows he hasn't got time to save Lily.Lawrence is the only person on board the unsinkable ship who knows he will not disembark in New York.And the danger is much worse than either of them could imagine.Can Lily and Lawrence help each other to safety before it's too late?
Hidden Genders (Jimm Juree Mystery Ser.)
by Colin CotterillHidden Genders is an exclusive short story, introducing Jimm Juree, a bicycle-riding Thai reporter with the most eccentric family you'll ever encounter. Jimm is the heroine (of sorts) of Colin Cotterill's brand new crime series, which begins with Killed at the Whim of a Hat, out now.