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Let the hunt begin . . .When Simon Burns is fired from his job without warning, he takes on the role of stay-at-home dad for his three-year-old son. But his reluctance pushes his already strained marriage to the limit. In the nestled playgrounds of the Upper West Side, Simon harbors a simmering rage at his boss's betrayal. Things take a turn when he meets a tight-knit trio of dads at the playground. They are different from other men Simon has met, stronger and more confident, more at ease with the darker side of life- and soon Simon is lured into their mix. But after a guys' night out gets frighteningly out of hand, Simon feels himself sliding into a new nightmarish reality. As he experiences disturbing changes in his body and his perceptions, he starts to suspect that when the guys welcomed him to their "pack", they were talking about much more than male bonding . . .

In Cold Caller Jason Starr retools the James M. Cain novel of cynical suspense and murder for the fiber-optic age.

From the critically acclaimed thriller writer, Jason Starr, comes The Craving - the compulsive supernatural sequel to The Pack.Once you're part of the pack, there's no getting out . . . Mild-mannered stay-at-home dad Simon Burns has undergone a life changing transformation - after being indoctrinated into the pack, he has become a werewolf. Fearing that the truth would end his marriage, Simon has told his wife Alison that he is suffering from a psychological condition called lycanthropic disorder, in which a person thinks he is a werewolf. For the moment, his secret remains safe.But NYPD homicide detective Geri Rodriguez has not forgotten about the mysterious wolf-like murders that remain unsolved,and when she hears that one of the witnesses, Diane Coles, was brutally murdered outside her parents' home in Michigan, she resumes her investigation. She's focused on a group of dads - Michael, Charlie, Ramon, and Simon -- who had a connection to the unsolved murders.Simon had been trying to stay away from the pack, but he has been tipped off by Michael's father that there may be a cure hidden somewhere in the Brooklyn brewery where Michael lives. He wants to find the cure, and to see that Geri doesn't become another mystery death - but his own life and the lives of his wife and son may be in jeopardy.If you like hair-raising thrillers with a supernatural twist, then you'll love Jason Starr's The Craving.Praise for Jason Starr:'Jason Starr is hypnotically good - if you miss him, you're missing some of the best new writing there is' Lee Child'Jason Starr's got a hip style and an ear for crackling dialogue . . . with characters so real we feel we know them' Jeffery Deaver'Manhattan receives a lustrous varnish of black, black humour in this sly urban fantasy thriller' Publishers WeeklyJason Starr was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is the award-winning author of a number of acclaimed crime novels which have been international bestsellers. He now lives in Manhattan. His first novel in this series, The Pack, is also published by Penguin. Find out more at jasonstarr.com.

One night. One date. What have you got to lose? ONE NIGHT. ONE DATE. WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO LOSE? Jack Harper isn't a bad man, but he's stuck in a loveless marriage with a mediocre job just trying to keep sober. The only good thing in his life is his son. When an old college friend introduces him to a new extramarital dating website, he tentatively reaches out to find a distraction from his misery. But when he goes to meet up with his steamy online date, he quickly realises it was a dire choice. Soon, Jack finds himself desperately trying to prove his innocence for crimes he did not commit, and the life he once had - unhappy as it was - is nothing but a dream. Now, he's living his worst nightmare... Gripping and packed with shocking twists and turns, this intense psychological thriller plays with a basic anxiety we all harbour: What if one reckless decision could ruin your life forever?

The chilling psychological thriller from the Anthony Award-winning author of PANIC ATTACK EVERYONE HAS A SECRET Life is sublime in the idyllic suburb of New York City. Recent divorcee Karen Daily and her two kids have for the first time in years found joy as they settle into the close-knit community of Savage Lane. Neighbors, Mark and Deb Berman, have been so supportive as Karen moves on in life: teaching at the local school and even dating again.But behind pristine houses and perfect smiles lie dark motives far more sinister than Karen could have ever imagined. Unknown to her, Mark, trapped in his own unhappy marriage, has developed a rich fantasy life for the two of them. And as rumors start to spread, it seems that he isn't the only one targeting her... PRAISE FOR JASON STARR'S SAVAGE LANE"Reminiscent of Rick Moody's THE ICE STORM and Tom Perrotta's LITTLE CHILDREN, SAVAGE LANE is a novel of our lives and times that is a must-read on multiple levels... Starr is one of the greatest writers now working in the United States."BOOKREPORTER "A hard-to-put-down book-you are likely to find yourself repeatedly thinking "I'll just read one more chapter." One of the best crime fiction books of the year."THE TELEGRAPH, LONDON "Who but Jason Starr could render suburban vice pitch black, sneakily endearing, and wickedly funny all at once? Shows, in grand style, how twisted the hearts of All-American families can be, and how those white picket fences can be dangerously sharp."MEGAN ABBOTT

A young Mexican couple narrowly escapes the Juarez Cartel by fleeing across the border into Texas, only to be run down in the desert by the Cartel's most brutal thugs. Rescued by a mysterious local who takes them to the safety of his family's ranch, the couple soon realize their hosts have more than just skeletons in their closet. Trapped in a house of horrors beyond their wildest imagination, the army of assassins on their trail might be the least of their problems.

Unmasking the atmosphere of political corruption and crime rampant in Gotham City, this novel feeds directly into the first episode of the TV series, culminating in the murder of the Waynes at the hands of an unknown assailant. Also introducing Gotham's crime families and associates including Hugo Strange, gangster Fish Mooney, rival mob bosses Carmine Falcone and Sal Maroni, as well as Mooney's opportunistic lackey, Oswald Cobblepot.

SET IN THE DRAMATIC AFTERMATH OF GOTHAM SEASON TWO AND LEADING INTO THE THRILLING EVENTS OF SEASON THREE, THE NEW ORIGINAL NOVEL... GOTHAM: CITY OF MONSTERS …reveals how ex-convict James Gordon, once a GCPD detective, returns to the city he once protected. Having escaped Arkham Asylum, Hugo Strange’s monsters stalk the streets, spreading chaos, fear, and death. Herself a victim of the madman’s experiment, Fish Mooney seeks to retake her place at the top of the underworld. Street thief Selina Kyle covets a place at her side. Overwhelmed by this crisis, the city offers to pay a bounty for the creatures—dead or alive. Though no longer a cop, Gordon nevertheless proves to be the most skilled at bringing these superhumans to justice, some in body bags. Yet even he may not be able to stop the most bloodthirsty of the monsters.

SCOTT LANG’S CRIMINAL PAST COMES BACK TO HAUNT HIM! Scott Lang — the Astonishing Ant-Man — has a new life in New York City with his daughter, Cassie. Scott’s determined to make it work: Cassie’s in a good school, he’s got a steady job, and he’s finally ready to explore that wide, safe, non-spandexed dating world. But despite his best intentions, Scott just can’t stay out of the spotlight — or magnifying glass — and it doesn’t take long for his new life to fall apart. When an old partner-in-crime goes to trial, Scott and Cassie are stuck with federal bodyguards. Scott is convinced the protection is unnecessary, but he hasn’t calculated the teenager factor! When trouble finds Cassie, Scott throws caution to the wind and dons the suit. But what is the villain really after? Award-winning crime writer Jason Starr (Twisted City, Wolverine MAX) spins a thrilling tale of desperation, secrets, and microscopic adventure.

A paranoid thriller in the mind-bending tradition of Philip K. Dick and The Twilight Zone, THE NEXT TIME I DIE will draw you into its claustrophobic web of suspense and leave you questioning everything you think you know. DYING WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING. Steven Blitz didn’t think about his own safety when he saw the man trying to force a woman into his car. He stepped in to defend her, and got a knife to the gut for his troubles. But when he wakes up in the hospital from what should have been a fatal wound, he finds the whole world changed – a different president in the White House, a loving family when he’d been on the verge of divorce, more money in the bank than he’s ever seen. There’s a dark side, though: in this world, Steven Blitz is not a good man. And now he’s got to get himself out of serious trouble without even knowing what it is he’s done wrong. “Jason Starr is the first writer of his generation to convincingly update the modern crime novel by giving it provocative new spins.” —Bret Easton Ellis

The explosive thriller the Anthony Award-winning author of THE FOLLOWER You can't protect your family from everything. Dr. Adam Bloom seems to have the perfect life. He is financially secure and lives in a luxurious house with his wife, Dana, and their daughter, Marissa, a recent college grad. Late one night, his daughter wakes up and says, "Somebody's downstairs." From that moment on, life in the Bloom household will never be the same. As the family recovers from the break-in and the Blooms' marriage starts to fall apart, Marissa meets a young, talented artist named Xan. Adam feels that something's not quite right with Xan, but his daughter ignores his warnings and falls for him. When suspicious things happen all over again, Adam realizes that his first instinct about Xan was probably dead on... PRAISE FOR JASON STARR'S PANIC ATTACK "Panic Attack is the ultimate page-turner." - Michael Connelly "Funny and suspenseful, this is Starr delightfully at the top of his game." - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "Starr's writing is slick and his plotting is second to none." - Guardian, London "Completely brilliant...If there is such a thing as the perfect thriller, Starr has just written it." - Jerry Stahl WWW.JASONSTARR.COM @JASONSTARRBOOKS

The shocking thriller from the Anthony Award-winning author of PANIC ATTACKWith each meaningless date and disappointing new boyfriend, Katie Porter is becoming more and more disillusioned. No matter how wide a net she casts, she can't seem to find a guy who truly respects her. But someone thinks she's special-very special-and he's watching her. Peter Wells sees Katie at the gym. He sees her at the coffee bar she stops at on the way to work. Most of all, he sees her in his plans for the future...and he won't let anything stand in his way.PRAISE FOR JASON STARR'S THE FOLLOWER" Starr] absolutely shines with these characters...A very funny, dark social satire."- Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)"Puts Starr up there with some of the greats of psychological suspense."- Joseph FinderJason Starr takes the big-city singles scene and turns it inside out. Keen social satire and a deliriously addictive story." - Megan Abbott"Jason Starr's masterpiece."- Bret Easton EllisJASONSTARR.COM @JASONSTARRBOOKS

The electrifying thriller from the Anthony Award-winning author of THE FOLLOWER What if your dreams don't come true? Ryan Rossetti and Jake Thomas were the two Major League-bound rivals on their high school baseball team, until Ryan blew out his pitching arm and landed a ten-dollar-an-hour life as a house painter. Lucky Jake made it all the way, and he and his 10 million dollar signing bonus are heading back for a publicity-motivated homecoming weekend. But he's got a nasty surprise in store: Ryan is involved in an intense, addictive relationship with Jake's fianc Christina, who now faces a choice between love in a Brooklyn tenement or a heartless marriage on Easy Street. None of the three have any idea what's about to play out on the streets they once called home. PRAISE FOR JASON STARR'S LIGHTS OUT "Sizzles with street-wise dialogue and furious emotional energy." Library Journal "Wickedly entertaining." Booklist "A fast, furious page-turner from the git-go. Starr's got a hip style and an ear for crackling dialogue." Jeffery Deaver "Jason Starr has the New York sound, energy, dialog that's on the beat." Elmore Leonard

Once a rising VP at a topflight ad agency, Bill Moss now works as a "cold caller" at a telemarketing firm in the Times Square area. He's got a bad case of the urban blues, and when a pink slip rather than promotion comes through, Bill snaps... Now he's got a dead supervisor on his hands and problems no career counsellor can help him...

A hilariously dark thriller about two very different New York couples. The DePinos are miserable, living in a tiny rundown apartment above a deli on Tenth Avenue. The Sussmans live in a posh building on the Upper East Side. When Joey DePino loses his job and is threatened by his bookies and loan shark, he involves the Sussmans in a sick, desperate plan to pay off his gambling debts. But ad exec David Sussman has his own problems, trying to stop his suddenly psychopathic Asian mistress from ruining him, and won't go down without a fight. As the lives of the DePinos and the Sussmans become increasingly intertwined, Joey and David plunge their families into a moral-less world where anything is possible and nothing is personal.

A New York bar bouncer with dreams of being more, Tommy Russo jumps at the chance to join a horse-owning syndicate. But to do so he'll have to pony up $10,000 - and that's money he hasn't got. So what's an ambitious young man to do? Anything he has to... In the tradition of The Killer Inside Me and The Talented Mr. Ripley, Jason Starr has created a horrifying, memorable protagonist who will go to any extent to achieve his "deserved" portion of the American dream. A chilling narrative of lies, mind games, and the forces that guide pure evil, Fake I.D. is destined to become a roman noir classic.

Richie Segal's prospects are pretty miserable and, what's more humiliating, his wife's career is on the up. Richie knows he is a good salesman, but he just can't seem to land an account. He's starting to drink again and worry about whether Paula is seeing that old high school flame or maybe someone new. At thirty-four, he's a little young for a mid-life crisis, but that's what it feels like. And then there are those unwelcome memories of the neighbourhood bully, Michael Rudnick, and what he did to Richie when he was eleven. . . Just when Richie is about as low as he can get, he runs into Rudnick on the street and knows exactly what he needs to do. Suddenly things seem to be going much better. That is until they get much, much worse. In the classic tradition of Jim Thompson and Patricia Highsmith, Hard Feelings is a gripping, original novel of paranoia, obsession, and revenge.

Mickey Prada is a nice kid. Perhaps too nice. He works in a neighbourhood seafood market in Brooklyn putting fish on ice. He's got a nice girlfriend. He even delayed college a year, to look after his sick dad who's gradually losing his marbles and has a tendency to go walkabout. But Mickey's got a little problem. A customer at the fish store, Angelo Santoro, keeps asking Mickey to place bets for him and Angelo keeps losing. As Angelo gets further in the hole, his bad luck is turning out to be Mickey's too. Now Mickey's got his bookie after him and Angelo's showing him the butt of his pistol rather than paying him back. So when his best friend, Chris, asks Mickey to join him on a can't-lose caper, Mickey decides to go along. But, sure-fire schemes often have a way of backfiring, and this one is sending Mickey into an uncharted part of Brooklyn, where fish like Chris and Mickey have trouble...

Times are tough for David Miller, a journalist for a second rate financial magazine who hates his boss, is tired of supporting his girlfriend's partying lifestyle, and recently lost his sister to cancer. But things are about to get much worse. When he loses his wallet in a neighborhood bar, he finds himself being blackmailed by junkies,...