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Written in Bone
by Simon Beckett
An archaeological mystery about a body found in a shallow grave and the secrets it reveals.
' I took the skull from its evidence bag and gently set it on the stainless steel table. 'Tell me who you are...' Forensic anthropologist Dr David Hunter should be at home in London with the woman he ... (Goodreads)
The Orchid House
by Lucinda Riley
A family saga spanning generations, secrets and betrayals unravel as a young woman uncovers the truth about her past.
For fans of, The House at Riverton, and, Rebecca—,a debut spanning from the 1930s to the present day, from a magnificent estate in war-torn England to Thailand, this sweeping novel tells the tale of ... (Goodreads)
The Girl Next Door
by Jack Ketchum
A teenage girl is subjected to horrific abuse by her aunt and cousins, while her neighbors turn a blind eye.
Suburbia. Shady, tree-lined streets, well-tended lawns and cozy homes. A nice, quiet place to grow up. Unless you are teenage Meg or her crippled sister, Susan. On a dead-end street, in the dark, ... (Goodreads)
Whispers of the Dead
by Simon Beckett
Forensic anthropologist Dr. David Hunter investigates a series of murders in a small English village.
In plain black letters were the words Anthropological Research Facility,' but it was better known but another, less formal name. Most people just called it The Body Farm.The victim has been bound and ... (Goodreads)
Never Knowing
by Chevy Stevens
A woman discovers she was kidnapped as a child and must confront her traumatic past.
At thirty-three Sara Gallagher is finally happy. Her antique furniture restoration business is taking off and she’s engaged to a wonderful man. But there’s one big question that still haunts her — ... (Goodreads)
The Secrets She Keeps
by Michael Robotham
Two strangers with dark secrets, whose lives become intertwined in a suspenseful tale of suspense, discovery, and redemption.
“Two terrific female characters, both with secrets. Add Michael Robotham’s clean prose and whipcrack pacing. The result? A book you won’t be able to put down, although you may occasionally want to ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Storm Sister
by Lucinda Riley
A woman's search for her true identity, which takes her on a journey across the world.
Ally D'Aplièse is about to compete in one of the world's most perilous yacht races, when she hears the news of her adoptive father's sudden, mysterious death. Rushing back to meet her five sisters at ... (Goodreads)
Different Seasons
by Stephen King
Four novellas exploring the power of morality, justice, and redemption.
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption–the most satisfying tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape since The Count of Monte Cristo. Apt Pupil--a golden California schoolboy and an old man ... (Goodreads)
Fallen
by Karin Slaughter
A small town is rocked by a brutal crime that exposes long-held secrets and threatens to tear the community apart.
Agent Faith Mitchell is late leaving a training workshop with the GBI. She was supposed to pick up her baby at noon, but there's no answer at her mother's house. Retired Atlanta Police Captain Evelyn ... (Wikipedia)
The Son
by Jo Nesbø
A man's quest to avenge the death of his father uncovers a dark family secret.
Sonny Lofthus is serving time for crimes he did not commit. As payment, he receives a steady supply of drugs to satisfy his addiction. His life changes completely when he learns the truth about his ... (Wikipedia)
Wayward
by Blake Crouch
A man's desperate mission to rescue his family from a parallel dimension.
Welcome to Wayward Pines, population 461. Nestled amidst picture-perfect mountains, the idyllic town is a modern-day Eden...except for the electrified fence and razor wire, snipers scoping everything ... (Goodreads)
The Swarm
by Frank Schätzing
A thrilling tale of a giant creature from the deep wreaking havoc on a world unprepared.
The book follows an ensemble of protagonists who are investigating what at first appear to be freak events related to the world's oceans . The book has several sub-plots and will occasionally follow ... (Wikipedia)
Pompeii
by Robert Harris
A thrilling historical fiction novel set in Pompeii, leading up to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
Marcus Attilius Primus arrives in the Bay of Naples from Rome to take charge as aquarius ( hydraulic engineer ) of the Aqua Augusta , the aqueduct that supplies water to the towns in the region ... (Wikipedia)
Gwendy's Button Box
by Stephen King
A young girl is presented with a mysterious box that has the power to grant wishes and alter the course of reality.
The story takes place in King's fictional town of Castle Rock in 1974. Twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson encounters a stranger in dark clothes and a black hat who invites her to "palaver". "I had a ... (Wikipedia)
Old Bones
by Douglas Preston
A team of archaeologists unearths a long-buried secret in the American West, leading to a dangerous quest for treasure and truth.
The #1, NYT, bestselling authors Preston & Child bring the true story of the ill-fated Donner Party to new life in this thrilling novel of archaeology, history, murder, and suspense. Nora Kelly, a ... (Barnes & Noble)
Slaves of the Mastery
by William Nicholson
Sequel to "The Wind Singer," the story follows siblings on a quest to overthrow a tyrannical ruler and restore freedom to their city.
At the beginning of the book, the city of Aramanth is greatly changed since events in The Wind Singer . The walls have been torn down, and the poorer districts abandoned. No longer is it run by the ... (Wikipedia)
After the End
by Clare Mackintosh
A couple fights for the life of their child, as they navigate the legal system and their own beliefs about what is best for their daughter.
Max and Pip are the strongest couple you know. They're best friends, lovers—unshakable. But then their son gets sick and the doctors put the question of his survival into their hands. For the first ... (Goodreads)
Shattered
by Teri Terry
A girl wakes up with no memory of her past, but discovers she is a clone. She must uncover the truth before it's too late.
Kyla is in danger from both the government Lorders who erased her memory and the terrorists who tried to use her. So now she’s on the run. Sporting a new identity and desperate to fill in the blank ... (Goodreads)
The Green Mile
by Stephen King
A prison guard discovers the power of redemption, and miracles, when he meets a mysterious inmate.
Featuring a first-person narrative told by Paul Edgecombe, the novel switches between Paul as an old man in the Georgia Pines nursing home writing down his story in 1996, and his time in 1932 as the ... (Wikipedia)
Hidden
by Sophie Jordan
A girl with a rare ability to become invisible is hunted by a secret organization. She must fight to survive and protect those she loves.
Fans of Maggie Stiefvater and Colleen Houck will love this epic tale of forbidden romance and nail-biting action from, New York Times, bestselling author Sophie Jordan., In the climactic finale to ... (Barnes & Noble)
Neferet's Curse
by P.C. Cast
A novella exploring the backstory of Neferet, the villainous High Priestess of the House of Night series.
The White City, 1893:, In turn-of-the-century Chicago, with the World's Fair bringing bustle and excitement to her home city, sixteen-year-old Emily Wheiler should be reveling in her youthful beauty ... (Barnes & Noble)
Origin
by Dan Brown
An exploration of secret societies and history, uncovering dark secrets of the past.
Edmond Kirsch, a billionaire philanthropist, computer scientist and futurist , as well as a strident atheist , attends a meeting in Catalonia ( Spain ) with Roman Catholic Bishop Antonio Valdespino, ... (Wikipedia)
The Angel Tree
by Lucinda Riley
A heartwarming Christmas tale of love, family, and forgiveness, as a group of strangers come together to uncover a long-buried secret.
Thirty years have passed since Greta left Marchmont Hall, a grand and beautiful house nestled in the hills of rural Monmouthshire. But when she returns to the Hall for Christmas, at the invitation of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Winter of the World
by Ken Follett
Epic saga of war, family, and love during the tumultuous times of the 20th century.
The story follows characters from Germany , Britain , the United States and the Soviet Union , who become linked by events leading to World War II , and continues through the war and its immediate ... (Wikipedia)
Try Not to Breathe
by Holly Seddon
A journalist investigates a 15-year-old coma case, uncovering secrets and putting her own life at risk. Gripping and suspenseful.
For fans of Lianne Moriarty, Paula Hawkins, and Tana French, an arresting debut novel of psychological suspense: a young journalist struggles to keep the demons of her alcoholism at bay as she finds ... (Goodreads)
Lenobia's Vow
by P.C. Cast
A novella set in the world of House of Night, following Lenobia's journey from 18th century France to the vampyre finishing school in Oklahoma.
The second in the enthralling new mini-series of novellas from the #1 bestselling authors of the House of Night,, Lenobia's Vow, tells the gripping story behind the House of Night's enigmatic riding ... (Goodreads)
The Guilty One
by Lisa Ballantyne
A boy is accused of murdering a younger child, and a lawyer must uncover the truth about what really happened.
Moving and suspenseful, Lisa Ballantyne’s, The Guilty One, is a psychological thriller about the darkness in each of us. It explores how we are all tied to our pasts, and what it means to be guilty. ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe
by Mary Simses
A lawyer inherits a blueberry farm and bakery in Maine, leading her to question her fast-paced city life and rediscover love.
A high-powered Manhattan attorney finds love, purpose, and the promise of a simpler life in her grandmother's hometown. Ellen Branford is going to fulfill her grandmother's dying wish — to find the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Gideon's Corpse
by Douglas Preston
FBI agent Gideon Crew races against time to stop a deadly virus from being unleashed on the world.
A top nuclear scientist goes mad and takes an innocent family hostage at gunpoint, killing one and causing a massive standoff. A plume of radiation above New York City leads to a warehouse where, it ... (Goodreads)
The Demon in the Wood
by Leigh Bardugo
A prequel to the Grishaverse series, it tells the story of the dark and mysterious woodsman who becomes the demon of the forest.
Limited collector’s edition of the final book features an exclusive Darkling prequel story! Before he became the Darkling, he was just a lonely boy of extraordinary power. Get a look into the past ... (Goodreads)
