Wendy Walker

Learn Joan's amazing story about her mother and 101 other personal mom-thank-you stories. Mom's will feel loved and respected...and know that all their hard work has paid off when they read these stories about lessons learned, role models, and the enormous influence they've had on their children throughout their lives. A great gift for moms of all ages that shows how much we appreciate them. Thanks Mom

From time to time, we all need a little attitude adjustment, and these amazing real-life stories reveal how people used positive thinking to improve their lives and overcome challenges. This book includes stories about how you can make every day a special day, incorporate gratitude and joy into your daily life, learn to find the perspective of hope in every situation, and so much more.

From USA Today bestselling author—and former competitive skater—Wendy Walker comes a chilling psychological thriller set in the cutthroat world of elite figure skating.Ana Robbins was an Olympic star in the making—until tragedy forced her to leave that world behind. At the age of sixteen, she gave up her dream and never looked back. Fourteen years later, she’s a successful defense attorney, revered for her work with minors. But when her former coach turns up dead, Ana lands right back where it all began, and abruptly ended: The Palace, a world-renowned skating facility nestled high in the mountains of Colorado.Ana returns to The Palace to defend the young skater accused of the brutal crime—Grace Montgomery. Despite her claims of innocence, all evidence points squarely at Grace’s guilt, and she’s days away from facing charges of first-degree murder.But Ana’s investigation dredges up childhood memories of her own, triggering the fear that permeates this place where she once lived and trained far from home as an “orphan.” With a blizzard raging outside, and time running out for Grace, Ana is determined to uncover the truth—even if it means exposing her own secrets that she buried here long ago.

From USA Today bestselling author—and former competitive skater—Wendy Walker comes a chilling psychological thriller set in the cutthroat world of elite figure skating.Ana Robbins was an Olympic star in the making—until tragedy forced her to leave that world behind. At the age of sixteen, she gave up her dream and never looked back. Fourteen years later, she’s a successful defense attorney, revered for her work with minors. But when her former coach turns up dead, Ana lands right back where it all began, and abruptly ended: The Palace, a world-renowned skating facility nestled high in the mountains of Colorado.Ana returns to The Palace to defend the young skater accused of the brutal crime—Grace Montgomery. Despite her claims of innocence, all evidence points squarely at Grace’s guilt, and she’s days away from facing charges of first-degree murder.But Ana’s investigation dredges up childhood memories of her own, triggering the fear that permeates this place where she once lived and trained far from home as an “orphan.” With a blizzard raging outside, and time running out for Grace, Ana is determined to uncover the truth—even if it means exposing her own secrets that she buried here long ago.

'Absolutely splendid storytelling, a book to entertain, to immerse, and to challenge' AJ FINN'Wendy Walker at her best!' B.A. PARIS'I was gripped from the first page' ALICE FEENEY 'What Remains starts with a bang - literally - and doesn't let you go until the final, exquisite resolution' JULIE CLARK'Incredibly tense, utterly authentic and endlessly intriguing' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD 'Chilling psychological acuity... Part of the fun is figuring out how everything ties together in the end' THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW SHE SAVED HIS LIFE. NOW HE'LL NEVER LET HER GO.Detective Elise Sutton is drawn to cold cases. Each crime is a puzzle to solve, pulled from the past. Elise looks for cracks in the surface and has become an expert on how murderers slip up and give themselves away. She has dedicated her life to creating a sense of order, at work with her ex-marine partner; at home with her husband and two young daughters; and within, battling her own demons. Elise has everything under control. Until one afternoon, when she walks into a department store and is forced to make a terrible choice: to save one life, she will have to take another.Steeped in guilt, and on a leave of absence from work, she's numb, even to her husband and daughters, until she connects with Wade Austin, the tall man whose life she saved. But Elise soon realizes that he isn't who he says he is. In fact, Wade Austin isn't even his real name. The tall man is a ghost, one who will set off a terrifying game of cat and mouse, threatening Elise and the people she loves most.Praise for Wendy Walker:'Dark and twisted' REESE WITHERSPOON'Deeply intriguing and provocative... ALL IS NOT FORGOTTEN is not to be missed' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Unsettling in the best way and truly riveting' SAMANTHA DOWNING

From the bestselling author of All Is Not Forgotten, a thriller about two missing sisters, a twisted family, and what happens when one girl comes back... One night three years ago, the Tanner sisters disappeared: fifteen-year-old Cass and seventeen-year-old Emma. Three years later, Cass returns, without her sister Emma. Her story is one of kidnapping and betrayal, of a mysterious island where the two were held. But to forensic psychiatrist Dr. Abby Winter, something doesn't add up. Looking deep within this dysfunctional family Dr. Winter uncovers a life where boundaries were violated and a narcissistic parent held sway. And where one sister's return might just be the beginning of the crime. Bestselling author Wendy Walker returns with another winning psychological thriller, Emma in the Night.

A New York Public Library Best Book of the YearFrom the bestselling author of All Is Not Forgotten comes Wendy Walker's Don't Look for Me--a compelling and emotionally powerful story of a daughter's desperate search to find her mother before it's too late. They said she walked away. But what really happened to Molly Clarke?They called it a "walk away." The car abandoned miles from home. The note found at a nearby hotel. The shattered family. It happens all the time. Women disappear, desperate to start over. But what really happened to Molly Clarke? The night Molly disappeared began with a storm, running out of gas, and a man offering her a ride to safety. But when the doors lock shut, Molly begins to suspect she has made a terrible mistake. A new lead brings Molly's daughter, Nicole, back to the small, desolate town where her mother was last seen to renew the desperate search. The locals are sympathetic and eager to help. The innkeeper. The bartender. Even the police. Until secrets begin to reveal themselves and Nicole comes closer to the truth about that night--and the danger surrounding her.

One night, Molly Clarke walked away from her life. Or at least, that's the story. The car abandoned miles from home. The note found at a nearby hotel. The shattered family that couldn't be put back together. It happens all the time. Women disappear, desperate to leave their lives behind and start over. But is that what really happened to Molly Clarke?'Gripping ... with unexpected twists ... a cracking mystery' Adrian McKinty'If you love fast-paced page-turners with relatable, flawed characters, look no further!' Angie Kim

The stunning national bestseller Wendy Walker's All is Not Forgotten is a twisty, edge-of-your seat thrill ride from beginning to end. "Fascinating and at times shocking."--Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl Everything seems picture-perfect in the town of Fairview, Connecticut, until one night the unthinkable happens: a young woman, Jenny Kramer, is brutally attacked at a local party. In the hours immediately thereafter, Jenny is given a controversial drug to medically erase her memory of the violent assault. But in the weeks and months that follow, as she heals from her physical wounds, she wrestles with her raging emotional memory. Jenny's father, Tom, becomes obsessed in his quest for justice though her mother, Charlotte, struggles to pretend this horrific event did not touch her carefully-constructed world. Soon the fault lines within their marriage and their close-knit community emerge from the shadows, where they have been hidden for years. Meanwhile, Jenny remains haunted by what she can and cannot remember. . .and her attacker is still on the loose. "Twisty and spellbinding." --People

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom will touch the heart of any mother with its stories of gratitude, joy, love, and learning from children of all ages. A mother's job is never done, but in this book, she gets the praise she deserves. Children of all ages share their words of thanks in these touching, heartfelt stories. This book will bring any mother joy, inspiration, and humor and show her that the kids were paying attention after all.

A Today Show and New York Post Summer Reads Selection Riveting and compulsive, national bestselling author Wendy Walker's The Night Before "takes you to deep, dark places few thrillers dare to go" as two sisters uncover long-buried secrets when an internet date spirals out of control. "Ferociously smart." --AJ Finn "Riveting." --Riley Sager "Addictive." --Liv Constantine "Wonderfully tense." --Aimee Molloy"Irresistible." --Mary Kubica"Impossible to put down." --Megan Miranda First dates can be murder. Laura Lochner has never been lucky in love. She falls too hard and too fast, always choosing the wrong men. Devastated by the end of her last relationship, she fled her Wall Street job and New York City apartment for her sister's home in the Connecticut suburb where they both grew up. Though still haunted by the tragedy that's defined her entire life, Laura is determined to take one more chance on love with a man she's met on an Internet dating site. Rosie Ferro has spent most of her life worrying about her troubled sister. Fearless but fragile, Laura has always walked an emotional tightrope, and Rosie has always been there to catch her. Laura's return, under mysterious circumstances, has cast a shadow over Rosie's peaceful life with her husband and young son - a shadow that grows darker as Laura leaves the house for her blind date. When Laura does not return home the following morning, Rosie fears the worst. She's not responding to calls or texts, and she's left no information about the man she planned to meet. As Rosie begins a desperate search to find her sister, she is not just worried about what this man might have done to Laura. She's worried about what Laura may have done to him...

From the bestselling author of All is Not Forgotten comes a thriller about what happens when the desire for love spins out of control...

This book of daily prayers is a project to help encourage, challenge, and inspire every woman in every walk of life. For the days of loneliness and desperation, I pray this is a reminder of the endless love and grace that is covering you in this very moment. For the times of celebration and when hearts are full, I pray you lift praises up to the very One that created your every emotion and continue to seek Him above all else. May you find yourself looking forward to this time of reflection and vulnerability and that you leave feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and redeemed. But most of all, I hope you never stop searching, reaching out, and, of course, never stop praying.

'A dazzling hall-of-mirrors thriller: ferociously smart, furiously paced, and - best of all - honest-to-goodness surprising. All hail Wendy Walker.' AJ Finn Rosie Ferro and Laura Heart are sisters, but as different as it is possible to be. One is lucky in love and has a conventional family: a husband, and a small son. The other has a troubled past she is still struggling to break free from.When Laura disappears after going on a date with a stranger she met online, Rosie, her protector since they were young, springs into action to look for her. But as she slowly uncovers more about the situation, Rosie begins to fear that her sister might have been more of a danger than the man she went out with. Told in duel timelines - the night of and the night before, Wendy Walker's new novel is a riveting examination of family loyalty, obsession, and how just how far we will go for love.'I raced through The Night Before, another page-turning cracker from Wendy Walker. You're in for a treat!' BA Paris