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Books about Betrayal
The Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexandre Dumas
A tale of revenge and redemption, as a man escapes the injustice of his imprisonment and seeks justice.
In 1815, Edmond Dantès, a young merchant sailor returns to Marseille to marry his Catalan fiancée Mercédès. He brings in the ship Pharaon to the owner, M Morrel, as his captain Leclère died on the ... (Wikipedia)
The Lord of the Rings
by J.R.R. Tolkien
Epic fantasy journey to save Middle-earth from a dark force and restore order.
The prologue explains that the book is "largely concerned with hobbits", and tells of their origins in a migration from the east; of how they smoke " pipe-weed "; of how the Shire , where most of ... (Wikipedia)
Animal Farm
by George Orwell
A satirical fable of a group of farm animals who overthrow their oppressive master and attempt to create a utopian society.
The poorly-run Manor Farm near Willingdon , England , is ripened for rebellion from its animal populace by neglect at the hands of the irresponsible and alcoholic farmer, Mr. Jones . One night, the ... (Wikipedia)
Harry Potter Boxed Set, Books 1-5
by J.K. Rowling
A magical journey of a young wizard, discovering his true destiny and forming powerful bonds of friendship.
Box Set containing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire, and Harry Potter and ... (Goodreads)
Hamlet
by William Shakespeare
A prince's struggle with grief, revenge, and morality in the face of a corrupt court.
The protagonist of Hamlet is Prince Hamlet of Denmark, son of the recently deceased King Hamlet , and nephew of King Claudius , his father's brother and successor. Claudius hastily married King ... (Wikipedia)
The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini
A gripping tale of friendship and redemption set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Afghan political landscape.
Amir, a well-to-do Pashtun boy, and Hassan, a Hazara boy who is the son of Ali, Amir's father's servant, spend their days kite fighting in the hitherto peaceful city of Kabul. Flying kites was a way ... (Wikipedia)
A Clash of Kings
by George R.R. Martin
Set in the fictional land of Westeros, a political struggle for control of the Seven Kingdoms ensues.
A Clash of Kings depicts the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros in civil war , while the Night's Watch mounts a reconnaissance to investigate the mysterious people known as wildlings . Meanwhile, Daenerys ... (Wikipedia)
Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare
Tragedy of political power and ambition as Rome's leader is betrayed by those closest to him.
The Oxford School Shakespeare has become the preferred introduction to the literary legacy of the greatest playwright in the English language. This exclusive collection of the Bard's best works has ... (Goodreads)
A Game of Thrones
by George R.R. Martin
Epic fantasy tale of a civil war for the Iron Throne, with a vast cast of characters.
A Game of Thrones follows three principal storylines simultaneously. Upon the death of Lord Jon Arryn , the principal advisor to King Robert Baratheon , Robert recruits his childhood friend Eddard ... (Wikipedia)
A Storm of Swords
by George R.R. Martin
Epic fantasy battle for control of Westeros, with political intrigue and betrayal.
A Storm of Swords picks up the story slightly before the end of its predecessor, A Clash of Kings . The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros are still in the grip of the War of the Five Kings , , wherein ... (Wikipedia)
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
A nobleman's ambition leads to a dark and bloody descent into tragedy.
Three witches resolve to meet Macbeth after the battle. Victory is reported to King Duncan. Duncan is impressed by reports of Macbeth's conduct so transfers the rebellious Thane of Cawdor's title to ... (Wikipedia)
The Partner
by John Grisham
A lawyer's daring escape from a powerful law firm and the pursuit of a hidden fortune.
It's been four years since Patrick Lanigan, a junior partner in a law firm in Biloxi, Mississippi , learned of the scheme, masterminded by his firm's client, shipbuilding magnate Benny Aricia, to ... (Wikipedia)
Gone Girl
by Gillian Flynn
A complex tale of psychological manipulation, exploring the depths of deceit and deception.
The narrative alternates between the point of view of Nick and Amy Dunne. Nick's narration begins shortly after arriving home on his fifth wedding anniversary to find Amy is missing; there are signs ... (Wikipedia)
The Good Daughter
by Karin Slaughter
A woman's quest for justice, uncovering secrets and lies that threaten to tear her family apart.
“,The Good Daughter, is like, Law and Order, meets, The Good Wife,.” —theSkimm, Instant, New York Times, Bestseller,, theSkimm Book Club Pick!,, The stunning new novel from the international #1 ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
by Agatha Christie
Amateur detective investigates the mysterious murder of a wealthy landowner.
In King's Abbot, wealthy widow Mrs Ferrars unexpectedly commits suicide, which distresses her fiancé, widower Roger Ackroyd. At dinner that evening in Ackroyd's home of Fernly Park, his guests ... (Wikipedia)
The Woman in White
by Wilkie Collins
A thrilling mystery of secrets and hidden identities, with a hero on a quest for the truth.
Walter Hartright, a young art teacher, encounters and gives directions to a mysterious and distressed woman dressed entirely in white, lost in London; he is later informed by policemen that she has ... (Wikipedia)
The Doll's House
by Neil Gaiman
A dark fantasy exploring the cruelty and power of fairy tales, and the consequences of secrets.
As part of a manhood ritual, an old man in the desert tells a younger man an ancient story, detailing the tragic love between Dream and Queen Nada. Fearing the consequences of loving an immortal, ... (Wikipedia)
A Doll's House
by Henrik Ibsen
A woman's struggle to break from societal expectations and find her own identity.
A Doll's House (1879), is a masterpiece of theatrical craft which, for the first time portrayed the tragic hypocrisy of Victorian middle class marriage on the stage. The play ushered in a new social ... (Goodreads)
Murder at the Vicarage
by Agatha Christie
A seemingly peaceful English village is shaken when its vicar is murdered.
The novel is narrated by Rev. Leonard Clement, the vicar of St. Mary Mead, who lives with his much younger wife Griselda and their nephew Dennis. Colonel Lucius Protheroe, Clement's churchwarden , is ... (Wikipedia)
Death on the Nile
by Agatha Christie
A detective investigates a murder aboard a luxury cruise ship, uncovering hidden secrets.
Agatha Christie's most daring travel mystery. The tranquility of a lovely cruise along the Nile is shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway has been shot through the head. She was young, ... (Goodreads)
The Wrong Side of Goodbye
by Michael Connelly
A retired detective is hired to investigate a mysterious case, uncovering secrets from the past.
This novel finds semi-retired Harry Bosch alternating between two investigations. As a private detective he is summoned by billionaire industrialist Whitney Vance. The elderly, never-married Vance ... (Wikipedia)
The Three Musketeers
by Alexandre Dumas
An adventurous tale of friendship, courage, and battle in 17th century France.
In 1625 France, d'Artagnan leaves his family in Gascony and travels to Paris to join the Musketeers of the Guard . At a house in Meung-sur-Loire , an older man derides d'Artagnan's horse. Insulted, ... (Wikipedia)
Patriot Games
by Tom Clancy
A former CIA analyst must protect his family from domestic terrorists, while thwarting a major international conspiracy.
A kidnapping attempt on the Prince and Princess of Wales and their infant son occurs at the Mall in London . The attack is orchestrated by members of the Ulster Liberation Army , an ideologically ... (Wikipedia)
The Mysterious Affair at Styles
by Agatha Christie
A classic murder mystery, uncovering the truth behind a suspicious death.
On the morning of 18 July, the household at Styles Court wakes to the discovery that Emily Inglethorp, the elderly owner, has died. She had been poisoned with strychnine . Arthur Hastings, a soldier ... (Wikipedia)
Shogun
by James Clavell
A thrilling historical adventure of a European in feudal Japan, navigating political intrigue and forbidden love.
John Blackthorne, an English pilot, serving on the Dutch warship Erasmus , is the first Englishman to reach Japan. England (and Holland) seek to disrupt Portuguese-Catholic relations with Japan and ... (Wikipedia)
The Godfather
by Mario Puzo
A mafia family's tumultuous path to power and glory, with unexpected consequences.
The Godfather—the epic tale of crime and betrayal that became a global phenomenon. Almost fifty years ago, a classic was born. A searing portrayal of the Mafia underworld, The Godfather introduced ... (Goodreads)
The Two Towers
by J.R.R. Tolkien
Epic fantasy adventure through Middle-Earth, quest to destroy evil and save humanity.
Alternate Cover Edition ISBN 0345296060 (ISBN13: 9780345296061) One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them Frodo and his Companions of ... (Goodreads)
Code Name Verity
by Elizabeth Wein
Two female spies' harrowing mission during WWII and the secrets they discover.
In 1943 Nazi-occupied France, a British Lysander spy plane crashes in the fictional town of Ormaie. On board are two best friends, a pilot (Maddie, code name: Kittyhawk) and a spy (Julie, code name: ... (Wikipedia)
The Way of Kings
by Brandon Sanderson
Epic fantasy saga of a young king and his quest to restore order to a broken kingdom.
The story rotates between the points of view of Kaladin, Shallan Davar, Szeth-son-son-Vallano, Dalinar Kholin, and several other minor characters, who lead seemingly unconnected lives. Szeth, a Shin ... (Wikipedia)
The Dragon Reborn
by Robert Jordan
A young man's quest to realize his destiny and save the world from destruction.
Rand al'Thor , having been declared the Dragon Reborn by Moiraine Damodred , secretly goes to Tear to prove himself. Along the way he is hunted by Darkhounds and Darkfriends. After leaving in secret, ... (Wikipedia)
Running Blind
by Lee Child
A former military policeman is tasked with tracking down a dangerous criminal, learning secrets about his own past along the way.
Women are being murdered nationwide by a killer who leaves no trace of evidence, no fatal wounds, no signs of struggle, and no clues to an apparent motive. All the victims have one thing in common: ... (Goodreads)
The Lying Game
by Ruth Ware
A group of childhood friends reunite to uncover secrets from their mysterious past.
INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES,, USA TODAY, AND, LOS ANGELES TIMES, BESTSELLER! “So many questions...Until the very last page! Needless to say, I could not put this book down!” —Reese Witherspoon “Once ... (Barnes & Noble)
And Then There Were None
by Agatha Christie
A group of strangers are invited to an isolated island, only to find themselves accused of murder.
These details correspond to the text of the 1939 first edition. Eight people arrive on a small, isolated island off the Devon coast, each having received an unexpected personal invitation. They are ... (Wikipedia)
A Crown of Swords
by Robert Jordan
Epic fantasy adventure of a struggle for power, with fate of the world in the balance.
A Crown of Swords has three primary plotlines: ... (Wikipedia)
Cold Days
by Jim Butcher
Wizard Harry Dresden must protect Chicago from a powerful Winter Fae Lord.
You can't keep a good wizard down - even when he wants to stay that way. For years, Harry Dresden has been Chicago's only professional wizard, but a bargain made in desperation with the Queen of Air ... (Goodreads)
Absolute Power
by David Baldacci
A power-hungry President, a daring thief and a determined investigator collide in a thrilling tale of manipulation and murder.
An experienced burglar, Luther Whitney, breaks into a billionaire's house with the intent of robbing it. While there, he witnesses the President of the United States and the billionaire's wife having ... (Wikipedia)
The Thorn Birds
by Colleen McCullough
A powerful tale of forbidden love, set in rural Australia in the early 20th century.
The story begins in New Zealand on 8 December 1915, the fourth birthday of Meghann "Meggie" Cleary who is the only daughter of Padriac ("Paddy"), an Irish farm labourer, and Fiona ("Fee"), his wife. ... (Wikipedia)
Empire of Storms
by Sarah J. Maas
Epic fantasy adventure as a young queen fights to reclaim her throne amidst a war-torn kingdom.
Kingdoms collide in Sarah J. Maas's epic fifth installment in the, New York Times, bestselling Throne of Glass series. The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties ... (Barnes & Noble)
Illuminae
by Amie Kaufman
Two teens fight for survival amidst a galactic war, set against a backdrop of espionage and deception.
This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do. This afternoon, her planet was invaded. The year is 2575, and two rival mega-corporations are at war over a ... (Goodreads)
Lover Unleashed
by J.R. Ward
A vampire warrior's struggle to find balance between duty and love.
Number-one New York Times best-selling author J.R. Ward's thrilling new novel in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Payne, twin sister of Vishous, is cut from the same dark, seductive cloth as her ... (Goodreads)
Lover Avenged
by J.R. Ward
A thrilling tale of revenge and redemption, full of passion and suspense.
Rehvenge has always kept his distance from the Brotherhood—even though his sister is married to a member, for he harbors a deadly secret that could make him a huge liability in their war against the ... (Goodreads)
The Last Mile
by David Baldacci
A wrongly convicted man is granted a temporary reprieve on death row to help solve a crime.
Convicted murderer Melvin Mars is counting down the last hours before his execution–for the violent killing of his parents twenty years earlier--when he's granted an unexpected reprieve. Another man ... (Goodreads)
One of Us Is Lying
by Karen M. McManus
Five high school students become suspects in a murder investigation, struggling to prove their innocence.
All the secrets of the Bayview Four will be revealed in the TV series now streaming on Peacock!,THE #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY, ENTERTAINMENT ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Fellowship of the Ring
by J.R.R. Tolkien
A fellowship of adventurers set out on a quest to destroy an evil ring and save Middle-Earth.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkeness bind them In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, The Dark ... (Goodreads)
Hard Eight
by Janet Evanovich
Adventure with a con artist, a hitman, and an FBI agent, on a wild mission of suspense and deception.
Stephanie is asked by her parents' next-door neighbor, Mabel Markowitz, to find her granddaughter, Evelyn and great-granddaughter, Annie, who have disappeared. During a messy divorce with her ... (Wikipedia)
Four to Score
by Janet Evanovich
A bounty hunter must take on a dangerous criminal while contending with her personal life.
Stephanie is infuriated to learn that her boss/cousin, Vinnie, has hired her arch-rival Joyce Barnhardt as another bounty hunter . Vinnie tells her to "be professional" and focus on tracking down her ... (Wikipedia)
Twelve Sharp
by Janet Evanovich
A female bounty hunter tracks down a murderer while uncovering a larger conspiracy.
Welcome to Trenton, New Jersey, where bounty hunter Stephanie Plum's life is about to implode in Janet Evanovich's wildest, hottest novel yet! FIRST A STRANGER APPEARS While chasing down the usual ... (Goodreads)
An Echo in the Bone
by Diana Gabaldon
18th-century Scottish and American characters struggle with loyalty, betrayal, and love in the midst of war.
In the 20th century at Lallybroch, Brianna, Roger, Jem, and Mandy are reading letters from Claire and Jamie from the past, one of which mentions hidden gold, with a location known only to Jem. ... (Wikipedia)
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
by John le Carré
A retired spy is called back into action to uncover a mole in the British Secret Service.
Control , chief of the Circus, suspects one of the five senior intelligence officers at the Circus to be a long-standing Soviet mole and assigns code names with the intention that should his agent ... (Wikipedia)
Othello
by William Shakespeare
A tale of jealousy, manipulation, and tragedy, as one man's descent into madness leads to disastrous consequences.
In Othello, Shakespeare creates a powerful drama of a marriage that begins with fascination (between the exotic Moor Othello and the Venetian lady Desdemona), with elopement, and with intense mutual ... (Goodreads)
Vicious
by V.E. Schwab
Two former friends, locked in a cycle of revenge, use their superpowers to manipulate and destroy each other.
Victor and Eli begin as college roommates and discover that near-death experiences, under the right conditions, can create superhuman abilities. When Victor tries to create his abilities, things go ... (Wikipedia)
Faithful Place
by Tana French
A woman's search for the truth behind her childhood sweetheart's disappearance.
When 19-year-old Frank Mackey was left waiting outside of an abandoned house one fateful night, he believed that his lover backed out on their plans of elopement. After finding a note inside the ... (Wikipedia)
The Paris Wife
by Paula McLain
A woman's journey of self-discovery, navigating the complexities of a passionate and tumultuous relationship.
The Paris Wife focuses on the romance, marriage and divorce of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife Hadley Richardson, who met when Hemingway was 20 years old, and Richardson 28. They marry and move ... (Wikipedia)
The Maltese Falcon
by Dashiell Hammett
Detective Sam Spade must solve a mysterious case involving a precious artifact and a deadly trio of criminals.
‘Sam’ Spade is a private detective in San Francisco , in partnership with Miles Archer. The beautiful "Miss Wonderley" hires them to follow Floyd Thursby, who has run off with her sister. Archer ... (Wikipedia)
The Last Mrs. Parrish
by Liv Constantine
A woman's mission to gain the life she's always wanted by manipulating those around her.
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND A REESE WITHERSPOON HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK “Will keep you up. In a ‘can’t put it down’ way. It’s ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ with XX chromosomes.” —The Skimm ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Killer Angels
by Michael Shaara
A gripping story of the Battle of Gettysburg, told through the eyes of the soldiers on both sides.
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain , one of the major characters, remembers reciting to his father a speech from, Hamlet, : "What a piece of work is man...in action how like an angel!" Sgt. Buster Kilrain ... (Wikipedia)
Six of Crows
by Leigh Bardugo
A daring heist, a young criminal mastermind, and a race against time to exact revenge.
In Ketterdam, the capital of the island nation of Kerch, Councilman Hoede tests a drug called jurda parem, lethal to humans and addictive to Grisha , on Anya, a Grisha Healer indentured to his house. ... (Wikipedia)
A Great Reckoning
by Louise Penny
A murder mystery set in a sleepy Quebec village, uncovering dark secrets and hidden dangers.
Instant, New York Times, bestseller:,#1 in Hardcover Fiction,#1 in E-book Fiction,#1 in Combined Print and E-book Fiction,"Deep and grand and altogether extraordinary....Miraculous.",—,The Washington ... (Barnes & Noble)
Eye of the Needle
by Ken Follett
A thrilling tale of espionage and wartime romance, set in the chaos of WWII.
In 1940, Henry Faber, a German spy nicknamed 'die Nadel' ('The Needle') due to his trademark weapon being a stiletto , is working at a London railway depot, collecting information on troop movements. ... (Wikipedia)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter faces a looming war as he battles dark forces and discovers his own power.
During the summer, Harry Potter and his cousin Dudley are attacked by Dementors . Forced to use magic to fend them off, Harry is expelled from Hogwarts, but his expulsion is postponed pending a ... (Wikipedia)
Crooked Kingdom
by Leigh Bardugo
A gang of criminals must band together to take down a powerful adversary.
In the prologue, a Grisha man named Emil Retvenko is kidnapped by a winged Shu man. The book commences in a gambling parlor known as Club Cumulus where Jesper and Nina keep Jan Van Eck's lawyer, ... (Wikipedia)
The Affair
by Lee Child
An ex-military cop investigates a murder that leads him to uncover a deeper conspiracy.
In March 1997, Maj. Jack Reacher is briefed by his superior Leon Garber on a troubling development in Carter's Crossing, Mississippi : a woman has been found murdered, her throat slit, with signs of ... (Wikipedia)
The Husband's Secret
by Liane Moriarty
A woman's life unravels when she discovers her husband's long-kept secret.
At the heart of, The Husband’s Secret, is a letter that’s not meant to be read,My darling Cecilia, if you’re reading this, then I’ve died..., Imagine that your husband wrote you a letter, to be ... (Goodreads)
The Woman in Cabin 10
by Ruth Ware
An intrepid reporter embarks on a luxury cruise, uncovering a dark and dangerous mystery.
INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, AND, USA TODAY, BESTSELLER, , FROM THE AUTHOR OF, IN A DARK, DARK WOOD, , Featured in TheSkimm, , An, Entertainment Weekly, “Summer Must List” Pick, , A, New York Post, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Say You're Sorry
by Melinda Leigh
A detective on a mission to solve a cold case, uncovers secrets and lies along the way.
A #1 Amazon Charts bestseller and Prime Reading’s most read book of 2018.,, In this thrilling series from, Wall Street Journal, bestselling author Melinda Leigh, former prosecutor Morgan Dane faces ... (Barnes & Noble)
Pretty Little Liars
by Sara Shepard
Four teenage girls uncover secrets and lies as they investigate the disappearance of their best friend.
EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING TO HIDE - ESPECIALLY HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS SPENCER, ARIA, EMILY, AND HANNA Spencer covets her sister's boyfriend. Aria's fantasizing about her English teacher. Emily's crushing ... (Goodreads)
The Obsession
by Nora Roberts
A woman's journey to uncover the truth of her past, while her present is threatened by a dangerous stalker.
“She stood in the deep, dark woods, breath shallow and cold prickling over her skin despite the hot, heavy air. She took a step back, then two, as the urge to run fell over her.” Naomi Bowes lost her ... (Goodreads)
The False Prince
by Jennifer A. Nielsen
A young orphan is chosen to impersonate a long-lost prince in a daring plan to save a kingdom.
In this first book in a remarkable trilogy, an orphan is forced into a twisted game with deadly stakes. Choose to lie...or choose to die. In a discontent kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Secret
by Julie Garwood
A romance between a noble knight and a mysterious maiden, fighting to save a kingdom from destruction.
Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud and loyal. Her dear Scottish friend from childhood was about to give birth, and Judith had promised to be at her side. But there was another, private ... (Barnes & Noble)
Deception Point
by Dan Brown
A thrilling political conspiracy involving a discovery made in the Arctic Ocean.
When a NASA satellite discovers an astonishingly rare object buried deep in the Arctic ice, the floundering space agency proclaims a much-needed victory, a victory with profound implications for NASA ... (Wikipedia)
Roses Are Red
by James Patterson
A thrilling crime story of a homicide detective searching for a serial killer.
Alex Cross returns for the sixth book in the series with a new killer on the loose. A series of meticulously planned bank robberies leave behind a wake of bodies. Alex Cross must not only battle ... (Wikipedia)
Dolores Claiborne
by Stephen King
A woman accused of murder recounts her life story, revealing dark family secrets.
Dolores Claiborne, an opinionated 65-year-old widow living on the tiny Maine community of Little Tall Island, is suspected of murdering her wealthy, elderly employer, Vera Donovan. The novel is ... (Wikipedia)
The Black Echo
by Michael Connelly
A former LAPD detective is drawn into a web of mystery and crime as he investigates the death of a Vietnam vet.
The novel centers on Harry Bosch , a Vietnam veteran who served as a " tunnel rat " (nicknamed Hari Kari Bosch), with the 1st Infantry Division — a specialized soldier whose job it was to go into the ... (Wikipedia)
City of Glass
by Cassandra Clare
A shadowhunter embarks on a mission to save the city from a powerful and mysterious force.
Clary is at Luke's house with Simon packing for her trip to Idris, in which both of them have conversations based on Clary's goal to save her mother, and the struggle she will face when she reaches ... (Wikipedia)
Fallen
by Lauren Kate
An epic tale of love and redemption, as two star-crossed lovers battle forces of evil.
There’s something achingly familiar about Daniel Grigori. Mysterious and aloof, he captures Luce Price’s attention from the moment she sees him on her first day at the Sword & Cross boarding school ... (Goodreads)
The Couple Next Door
by Shari Lapena
A suspenseful tale of a missing child, revealing the secrets and lies of the seemingly perfect neighbours.
AN INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,Shari Lapena’s new thriller,, AN UNWANTED GUEST, is available now!,“,The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.,”, ,—,People,“,Provocative and ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Goose Girl
by Shannon Hale
A young princess must overcome great obstacles to reclaim her rightful throne.
When crown princess Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee was born, she did not open her eyes until her aunt held her. The woman became her nursemaid and constant companion, nicknaming her Ani and telling ... (Wikipedia)
The Bourne Supremacy
by Robert Ludlum
An ex-CIA agent must clear his name from charges of espionage and murder.
In the first book,, The Bourne Identity, , the title character suffers amnesia . Over the course of the book, he regains his memory with the help of a Canadian economist, Marie St Jacques, and ... (Wikipedia)
4th of July
by James Patterson
An ex-FBI agent takes on a case of a missing girl, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.
When Lindsay Boxer gets a lead on a recent murder of two teenagers, she responds to the call and joins Warren Jacobi on a stakeout of a Mercedes. When the car takes off, a high speed chase ends in a ... (Wikipedia)
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
by George R.R. Martin
A gritty fantasy tale of knights and dragons, set in a time of chaos and war.
A century before A GAME OF THRONES, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS compiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R.R. Martin’s ongoing ... (Goodreads)
A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow
by George R.R. Martin
Epic fantasy saga of war, knights, and dragons.
A Storm of Swords picks up the story slightly before the end of its predecessor, A Clash of Kings . The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros are still in the grip of the War of the Five Kings , , wherein ... (Wikipedia)
Finders Keepers
by Stephen King
A thrilling story of a young boy and an ex-convict in pursuit of a buried treasure.
In 1978, petty criminal Morris Bellamy robs and murders acclaimed author John Rothstein for ending his famous Runner trilogy on an unsatisfactory note. Prior to the murder, Rothstein had been in ... (Wikipedia)
Shadow's Edge
by Brent Weeks
Epic fantasy tale of a young man's quest to reclaim his lost magic and save the world from destruction.
Kylar Stern has rejected the assassin's life. In the wake of the Godking's violent coup, both his master and his closest friend are dead. His friend was Logan Gyre, heir to Cenaria's throne, but few ... (Wikipedia)
The Cask of Amontillado - an Edgar Allan Poe Short Story
by Edgar Allan Poe
A tale of revenge and retribution, forcibly trapping a foe in a ghoulish crypt.
The story's narrator, Montresor, tells an unspecified person, who knows him very well, of the day he took his revenge on Fortunato (Italian for "the fortunate one"), a fellow nobleman. Angry over ... (Wikipedia)
Something Borrowed
by Emily Giffin
A woman must decide between her friendship and her desires when she falls in love with her best friend's fiance.
The novel centers around the protagonist and narrator , Rachel White, a thirty-year-old single woman who is a consummate good-girl. She and Darcy Rhone have been best friends since childhood , and ... (Wikipedia)
The Moonstone
by Wilkie Collins
A mystery novel, unraveling the secrets of an ancient Indian diamond.
Colonel Herncastle, an unpleasant former soldier, brings the Moonstone back with him from India where he acquired it by theft and murder during the Siege of Seringapatam . Angry at his family, who ... (Wikipedia)
The Reptile Room
by Lemony Snicket
The story of the Baudelaire orphans, who must outwit the cunning Count Olaf to survive.
The three Baudelaire orphans have been placed under the care of their closest living relative, herpetologist Dr. Montgomery Montgomery. "Uncle Monty", as he prefers to be called, is a short, chubby ... (Wikipedia)
Before They Are Hanged
by Joe Abercrombie
Epic fantasy adventure of a group of unlikely heroes in a fight for survival.
Superior Glokta has a problem. How do you defend a city surrounded by enemies and riddled with traitors, when your allies can by no means be trusted, and your predecessor vanished without a trace? ... (Goodreads)
Entwined with You
by Sylvia Day
A passionate romance between two people with a painful past and uncertain future.
From the moment I first met Gideon Cross, I recognized something in him that I needed. Something I couldn't resist. I saw the dangerous and damaged soul inside–so much like my own. I was drawn to it. ... (Goodreads)
Tell No One
by Harlan Coben
A man's quest to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of his wife, uncovering a deeper mystery.
For Dr. David Beck, the loss was shattering. And every day for the past eight years, he has relived the horror of what happened. The gleaming lake. The pale moonlight. The piercing screams. The night ... (Goodreads)
The Kind Worth Killing
by Peter Swanson
A dark psychological thriller involving a murderous plan and a deadly game of cat and mouse.
A devious tale of psychological suspense so irresistible that it prompts Entertainment Weekly to ask, “Is The Kind Worth Killing the next Gone Girl ?” From one of the hottest new thriller writers, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Turn Coat
by Jim Butcher
Wizard detective must uncover a traitor within the magical community to save his life.
Nearly a year and a half after the events in, Small Favor, , a wounded Warden Morgan shows up at Dresden's apartment, asking for protection from the other Wardens. Morgan reveals that he was drugged ... (Wikipedia)
Silver Borne
by Patricia Briggs
A werewolf and a witch join forces, combating supernatural forces in a battle of good and evil.
Mercy Thompson, car mechanic and shapeshifter, never knows what the day - or night - may bring in a world where "witches, vampires, werewolves, and shapeshifters live beside ordinary people" ( ... (Goodreads)
Black Butler, Vol. 1
by Yana Toboso
An orphaned boy teams up with a demonic butler to avenge his parents’ deaths.
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Kinsey Millhone is on the hunt for a killer as she investigates the mysterious disappearance of a woman.
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