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City in Ruins
by Don Winslow
Danny Ryan, once a dock worker turned Irish mob soldier and fugitive, now enjoys immense wealth as a Las Vegas casino mogul and billionaire silent partner. His life seems idyllic, with a beautiful home, a beloved child, and a potential love interest. However, Danny's ambition leads him to overreach when he attempts to purchase an old hotel for his dream resort, sparking a conflict with powerful Las Vegas figures, vengeful FBI agents, and a rival casino owner with sinister ties.
As Danny's past resurfaces, old enemies emerge, threatening not only his empire but also his life and the safety of his loved ones, including his son. Forced to confront his ruthless nature, Danny must navigate treacherous waters and fight to protect everything he holds dear, even if it means embracing the darker aspects of his past that he hoped to leave behind.
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She's Not Sorry
by Mary Kubica
Meghan Michaels is trying to find balance between being a single mom to a teenage daughter and working as a full time nurse. While on duty at the hospital one day, a patient named Caitlin arrives in a coma with a traumatic brain injury, having jumped from a bridge and plunging over twenty feet to the train tracks below.
But when a witness comes forward with shocking details about the fall, it calls everything they know into question. Was Caitlin pushed and if so, by whom and why?
Meghan has always tried to stay emotionally detached from her patients, but this time, she mistakenly lets herself get too close until she’s deeply entangled in Caitlin’s and her family’s lives. Only when it’s too late, does she realize that she and her daughter could be the next victims.
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The Reaper Follows
by Heather Graham
In the depths of the Florida Everglades, a gruesome discovery of a dismembered woman reveals a sinister pattern of sadistic killings. FDLE special agent Amy Larson and FBI special agent Hunter Forrest uncover a series of oil drums filled with body parts, indicating a meticulously planned and executed crime. With the revelation of a small beige horse amidst the remains, they realize they're facing a killer symbolizing the fourth horseman of the apocalypse, Death.
As Amy and Hunter delve into the investigation, they face the daunting task of identifying the victims and piecing together the killer's motive amidst the chaos. Their partnership is tested as they navigate through a maze of clues, racing against time to prevent further carnage. With the ominous specter of the apocalypse looming, they must confront the chilling reality that stopping the killer may come at a high personal cost, potentially forcing them to make sacrifices to avert impending disaster.
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The Truth about the Devlins
by Lisa Scottoline
TJ Devlin is the charming disappointment in the prominent Devlin family, all of whom are lawyers at their highly successful firm—except him. After a stint in prison and rehab for alcoholism, TJ can’t get hired anywhere except at the firm, in a make-work job with the title of investigator.
But one night, TJ’s world turns upside down after his older brother John confesses that he just murdered one of the clients, an accountant he’d confronted with proof of embezzlement. It seems impossible coming from John, the firstborn son and Most Valuable Devlin.
TJ plunges into the investigation, seizing the chance to prove his worth and save his brother. But in no time, TJ and John find themselves entangled in a lethal web of deception and murder. TJ will fight to save his family, but what he learns might break them first.
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Everyone Is Watching
by Heather Gudenkauf
The Best Friend. The Confidant. The Senator. The Boyfriend. The Executive.
Five contestants have been chosen to compete for ten million dollars on the game show One Lucky Winner. The catch? None of them knows what (or who) to expect, and it will be live streamed all over the world. Completely secluded in an estate in Northern California, with strict instructions not to leave the property and zero contact with the outside world, the competitors start to feel a little too isolated.
When long-kept secrets begin to rise to the surface, the contestants realize this is no longer just a reality show—someone is out for blood. And the game can’t end until the world knows who the contestants really are…
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Still See You Everywhere
by Lisa Gardner
Frankie Elkin, renowned for finding forgotten missing persons, faces her most chilling request yet: locating the long-lost sister of a notorious female serial killer scheduled for execution. Kaylee Pierson, dubbed "the Beautiful Butcher," seeks closure before her death, offering Frankie a chance to uncover her sister's fate. Despite Pierson's gruesome crimes, Frankie is compelled to accept the challenge, thrusting her into a treacherous quest for answers amidst a web of secrets and danger.
Twelve years after the disappearance of Leilani, Pierson's missing sister, Frankie delves into a complex investigation on a remote Hawaiian island. Suspicions swirl around Pierson's former boyfriend, Sanders MacManus, leading Frankie into an undercover mission fraught with peril. With a ticking clock, Frankie must navigate a storm of deceit and betrayal as she races to uncover the truth and potentially save a life, confronting a myriad of threats in a high-stakes pursuit of justice.
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Cape Rage
by Ron Corbett
The FBI has a hundred undercover agents who can work in the city, but Danny Barrett is the one they call when they need someone to investigate crimes in the wilderness.
This case is a particularly difficult one. For more than a century the Danby family have ruled as kings in their corner of the Pacific Northwest. The Feds were mostly willing to look the other way while the family smuggled everything from liquor to cigarettes across the border, but lately things have taken a darker turn.
A recent bank robbery in Seattle looks like it may have been committed by the Danbys, but there's no way the FBI can get any locals to turn against them. Only Danny Barrett has what it takes to get inside the organization and shut them down.
But before Danny can do that he's going to have to contend with Henry Carter, a former in-law and current psychopath. The Danbys thought they left Henry for dead in the deepest part of the woods, but he's coming back. He'll go to hell to get his revenge, and he's willing to take the whole family with him.
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The Wild Side
by Fern Michaels
Melanie Drake, now a school guidance counselor, receives a call from her former supervisor, Rich Patterson, pulling her back into the world of covert operations. Tasked with infiltrating a group of powerful billionaires' gatherings, Melanie must pose as an escort to gather vital intelligence for national security. Despite the risks, Melanie's loyalty drives her to accept the mission, aware of the ruthless nature of the men she's up against and the potential consequences of any misstep.
As Melanie immerses herself in this dangerous world, she navigates the fine line between gathering crucial information and protecting herself from the perilous threats lurking around every corner. With her past experience and unwavering determination, Melanie is prepared to face the high-stakes challenges ahead, knowing that one wrong move could mean the difference between life and death.
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Sleeping Giants
by Rene Denfeld
Twenty years ago, tragedy struck a remote Oregon beach when a nine-year-old boy, Dennis Owens, was swept away by powerful waves, leaving only a memorial stone behind. Unaware of her older brother's existence until recently, Amanda Dufresne, adopted at birth, seeks to uncover the truth about her lost sibling. Feeling isolated due to her unique cognitive differences, Amanda finds solace in caring for a polar bear at the zoo and hopes that connecting with her birth family will provide insight into her own identity.
Retired police officer Larry Palmer, seeking purpose after his wife's passing, offers to assist Amanda in her quest for answers. Their investigation unveils shocking truths about Dennis's past as a forgotten foster child subjected to cruelty in a home for disturbed boys. As they delve deeper, Amanda and Larry uncover decades of abuse and hidden crimes, shedding light on barbaric practices that persist to this day.
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