Timothy Blake, ex-consultant for the FBI, now works in body disposal for a local crime lord. One night he stumbles across a body he wasn't supposed to find and is forced to hide it. When the FBI calls Blake in to investigate a missing university professor, Blake recognizes him as the dead man in his freezer. Then another man goes missing. And another. There's a serial killer in Houston, Texas, and Blake is running out of time to solve the case. His investigation takes him to a sex doll factory, a sprawling landfill in Louisiana and a secret cabin in the woods. As they hunt the killer together, FBI agent Reese Thistle starts to warm to Blake--but she also gets closer and closer to discovering his terrible secret. Can Blake uncover the killer without being exposed himself?
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER "Brilliant " --Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author "Two well-chewed thumbs up." --Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times bestselling author An addictive debut thriller starring an FBI consultant with a peculiar taste for crime and punishment... A teenage boy vanishes on his way home. His frantic mother receives a ransom call: pay or else. The police have no leads. Enter Timothy Blake, an FBI consultant with a knack for solving impossible cases. But this time Blake may have met his match. The kidnapper is more cunning and ruthless than any he's faced before. And he's been assigned a new partner within the Bureau: a woman linked to the past he's so desperate to forget. Because he has a secret, one so dark he will do anything to keep it hidden. For fans of Dexter and Hannibal, Hangman introduces an unforgettable new antihero.
He tidied his hair, smoothed down his vest, and extended a hand. ‘Perhaps we can begin anew,’ he said. ‘Dr V. Frankenstein, at your service.’When an unsettling folk tale leads the Ninth Doctor and Rose to a remote village in Wales, they get more than they bargained for.A scientist has taken it upon himself to create new life – imitating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a book that has sent shock waves around the country.But, much like his fictional counterpart, this doctor is playing god, and with forces beyond his understanding. As the Doctor and Rose attempt to put the brakes on the experiment before it gets out of control, a sinister supernatural presence reveals itself . . .
Some couples would kill for a weekend away...It was supposed to be a fun trip. Three couples, friends since high school, arrive at a remote mountain retreat ready to unwind and catch up.When an innocent remark of swapping partners is made, they laugh it off as a joke. But after a few glasses of wine, it doesn't sound like such a bad idea. With the lights off, it's not really cheating when you don't know who you're with, right?As the lights flicker back on, what began as a night of fun quickly descends into horror when one of the husbands is discovered dead. Suspicion grows between the friends, but no one is willing to come forward and confess what they know. With no phone service and the car keys missing, they're now stranded on the mountain with no way down. And the killer is just getting started...An absolutely unputdownable and fast-paced crime thriller that will keep you guessing with each new page, never knowing what to expect next. Fans of Clare Mackintosh, Sarah Pearse and Lucy Foley will enjoy this gripping locked-room thriller from Jack Heath set in the Australian bush.*First published as Kill Your Husbands, an Audible Original title*
One dark secret will ruin everything . . .Elise used to be the great hope of her hometown. A promising young runner who'd make everyone proud at the national championships. That was before she messed everything up.After what happened, she's got no job, no girlfriend, no prospects. And the whole town hates her - almost as much as she hates herself.The only person who's never given up on her is her brother, Callum. But something weird is going on. He's missing. And the cops aren't even worried.Callum was always the good one when they were kids, and he's always been there for her. She's got to find him - she owes everything to him.But the more she digs, the worse things seem. Why would someone want to hurt Callum? Elise knows better than anyone how one little secret can change things forever . . .We all make mistakes. What if this one is deadly?
Browning Ross was a High School National Champion Miler. He served in the Navy and then became an NCAA Champion at Villanova University. Browning was a 2 time Olympian, a gold medal winner at the Pan Am Games and an 8 time National Champion runner. Then his contributions to American distance running really started. He founded the Road Runners Club of America which led to the running boom in the 1970's. He started the first national running magazine, the Long Distance Log and he directed thousands of races.He also coached the US International Cross-Country team and was a successful high school and college coach. He overcame resistance in his attempt to change running for the better. His efforts provided more opportunities for all runners that are enjoyed today.He did it all with a humility and sense of humor that make for a fascinating true story.
Positive Splits has an abundance of inspirational stories. From sprinters to ultra-marathoners, from Olympians to average runners, from world-class coaches to homespun running wisdom to a runner who may have helped save our country.These stories share a common theme-- the power of running to inspire and to make a positive difference in our lives.
Timothy Blake has nothing to lose. He's headed to an isolated house in rural Texas with a hammer in his pocket and murder on his mind. His target is Fred, the ringleader of a criminal empire on the dark web. Once Fred is gone, Blake can disappear for good.But it turns out that Fred isn't alone. Five other psychopaths live in the house. They work together and call themselves the Guards. Torture, extortion and death are their business. Blake manages to convince them that he's one of their online associates. Soon they think he's a monster, like them. They're not wrong.Blake decides to pick them off one by one. But when a Guard is found with a bullet in his skull, Blake realises that someone else in the house may have the same idea - and he might be their next target.Meanwhile, who are the desperate people chained up in the building behind the house? One of them will change everything . . .A bloody, twisted roller-coaster of dark action and suspense from the acclaimed bestselling author of Hangman.'Gloriously messed up . . . A crime series like no other.' - Gabriel Bergmoser, author of The Hunted'Heath will make your spine tingle and your fingers flip pages.' - Candice Fox, author of Crimson Lake'Thrilling, grisly and inventive: Jack Heath has single-handedly increased my carbon footprint through lights left on.' - Benjamin Stevenson, author of Either Side of Midnight
'Pure twist from start to finish'SARAH BAILEY'twisted . . . fiendish . . . startling'GABRIEL BERGMOSER'Survivor on steroids'GREG WOODLANDWould you kill your brother to save yourself?After months of searching, disgraced athlete Elise Glyk has finally found her missing brother, Callum. He's being held in a backyard prison by Stephanie Hartnell, a former sheep farmer with an axe to grind. But before she can free Callum or call for help, Elise is captured and locked up alongside him.Stephanie Hartnell doesn't have room for two prisoners, and she has nothing against Elise. But she needs to make sure Elise can't go to the police. So she offers her a deal: kill Callum, and you're free to go.Of course, Elise won't even consider the deal. No way. It's unthinkable. But she's running out of time to find another way out. And her brother may not have told her the whole truth ...A twisted roller-coaster of action and suspense from the acclaimed bestselling author of Hangman.'Utterly compelling. A complex sibling relationship twisting and turning on itself . . . shades of Stephen King. Yes, it's that good . . . A wickedly delicious feast of a thriller.'SARAH THORNTON, author of Lapse
Salem News Editor, John Andrews is looking for a simpler way of life, leaving his television network career behind him. His work comes to a standstill when his wife is killed in their small New England town. He lives each day from one bottle to the next and his world is spinning out of control. His reality is questioned when he is visited by an apparition, an ancestor that leads him down a path that questions his life as he knows it. Is he losing his mind? Was his wife's death an accident or murder? Andrews confronts a sinister battle that has been brewing in Salem for hundreds of years. The terrifying truth threatens to destroy the town and everyone he knows and loves.
Salem News Editor, John Andrews is looking for a simpler way of life, leaving his television network career behind him. His work comes to a standstill when his wife is killed in their small New England town. He lives each day from one bottle to the next and his world is spinning out of control. His reality is questioned when he is visited by an apparition, an ancestor that leads him down a path that questions his life as he knows it. Is he losing his mind? Was his wife's death an accident or murder? Andrews confronts a sinister battle that has been brewing in Salem for hundreds of years. The terrifying truth threatens to destroy the town and everyone he knows and loves.
Salem newspaper editor John Andrews thought his nightmares were behind him. After four long years, his wife's murder is solved and put to rest. He is ready to move on with his life when his daughter is kidnapped by the Coven. They will stop at nothing to keep their secrets from being exposed. Andrews must continue his quest for the truth and expose the Coven's centuries of evil practices. The bodies continue to pile up as good versus evil in Salem and throughout the international organization. His daughter's life depends on his investigative instincts. He must expose their dark past. The witch-hunt begins.
Salem newspaper editor John Andrews thought his nightmares were behind him. After four long years, his wife's murder is solved and put to rest. He is ready to move on with his life when his daughter is kidnapped by the Coven. They will stop at nothing to keep their secrets from being exposed. Andrews must continue his quest for the truth and expose the Coven's centuries of evil practices. The bodies continue to pile up as good versus evil in Salem and throughout the international organization. His daughter's life depends on his investigative instincts. He must expose their dark past. The witch-hunt begins.
From the beginnings of man, to the end of life, the Small Dragon has been a phenomenon that Blink's into existence from time to time. Dare to Blink as the seemingly insignificant phrase, "Small Dragon" ties these series of short stories together, following the thoughts of a multitude of authors from different genres and two travelers in time and space. From the cold night and innocent thoughts of a young girl, to the debts owed of a King and what he would sacrifice to protect his kingdom. An explosive pod race, can there be a winner? A future where the loser does not survive to tell their tale and must rely on their victors to write the truth. Be engrossed in the thoughts of a peaceful species whose emotions are poisoned by humanity. Will they seek revenge in the darkness of space? Can you blame them if they do? The puppet's strings will be pulled; however, will he dance if all he believes is real is tested in a bank robbery gone wrong? Enter the dark mind of a serial killer and decide for yourself if his thoughts are evil, or no longer his own. Thoughts turn to the caverns within the earth. Do you dare enter and face the demons below? Secret government facilities, experiments and out of body experiences, are they spirits, ghosts or experiments gone awry. Cyborgs, mutants, Werewolves; or are they, Wolf-humans? What is the difference? Where is the line drawn? Where do we stop? Are we beyond playing God? And upon it all, your reflection we seek if you dare to enter the mirror and these stories of the talented and meek...
Have you ever had a best friend who does everything with you and becomes a very special part of your life? My Best Friend Georgie is a delightful tale of a little girl discovering that it is what's inside that counts. Children will see themselves in playful images of everyday moments.
Meet Rosie Ann, an active little girl who loves to play, but hates piano lessons Rosie thinks she hates music too Join Rosie as she faces adversity and discovers a lot about herself and music. Beautiful paintings depict music through nature and the five senses."Music Is All Around Me" is a wonderful story, both in words and illustrations, reminding us of the magic and beauty music creates and evokes - around us, and within us. This rich mentor text speaks to important character traits such as perseverance, respect, and optimism, making it a great resources for educators everywhere. Martine Robinson, PrincipalDurham District School Board
