12 short thrillers from master storytellers… 12 exciting series to dive into in one volumeMeet compelling characters in stories that pack a punch and keep you turning the pages.You’ll encounter bodyguards, police officers, private detectives, bounty hunters, coroners, firefighters, vigilantes, hackers and a variety of oddballs.They share a knack for getting into trouble – but have the skills and det...

The woman falls. Her body begins to shake. Her brown eyes turn upwards, showing a mix of panic and desperate hope. She takes a deep breath and says one word: Blake. Then her eyes close, her face pales, and she goes still forever… The victim: Shannon, a woman who went out of her way to help the lost and hopeless, left abandoned to die by the side of the road. Where was she in those last few days before her death, and why was she so frightened? The avenger: Blake Claremont, who knows only to...

"This book should not be purchased by asthmatics or heavy smokers as it leaves a fit person breathless with excitement." ***** Crimesquad.com37 Action-packed Pulse Pounding Tales!That's exactly what you get in this collection of action stories from top thriller authors Stephen Leather, Matt Hilton, Zoë Sharp, Adrian Magson, Steven Savile and many more, including stories from exciting up-and-comers.Think back to the days when heroes ...

Since 2005, Murder & Mayhem in Muskego has welcomed and hosted over 150 authors a thousands of fans of crime fiction to the Milwaukee area. Just in time for the 8th annual benefit, a short story anthology featuring bestselling, Edgar and Shamus award-winning writers who have attended the day-long convention has been created. The collection is edited by Jon and Ruth Jordan.Contributors include: Megan Abbott, Dana Cameron, Reed Farrel Coleman, Hilary Davidson, Sean Doolittle, J.M. Ed...

The traditional Appleby Horse Fair hosts the largest gathering of Gypsies and Travellers in Europe. The sudden influx of more than 40,000 visitors into the small Lakeland town has always caused its share of problems. But it's also known as a good time to settle old scores. This year, the Fair brings with it with the discovery of two bodies near the River Eden – one very recent and another a long-time buried. As CSI Grace McColl and Detective Nick Weston search for answers, old secrets are ...

Best of “The Strand Magazine”: 25 Years of Twists, Turns, and Tales from the Modern Masters of Mystery and Fiction“The Strand Magazine was always a giant voice in our corner of the literary world—and it still is today. This collection proves why—these unearthed gems and exciting new pieces shouldn’t be missed.” —Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher seriesThis star-studded anniversary collection features over t...

In a sensational follow-up to Echoes of Sherlock Holmes and In the Company of Sherlock Holmes, a brand-new anthology of stories inspired by the Arthur Conan Doyle canonFor the Sake of the Game is the latest volume in the award-winning series from New York Times bestselling editors Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger, with stories of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and friends in a variety of eras and forms. King and Klinger have a simple formula: a...

Best of “The Strand Magazine”: 25 Years of Twists, Turns, and Tales from the Modern Masters of Mystery and Fiction“The Strand Magazine was always a giant voice in our corner of the literary world—and it still is today. This collection proves why—these unearthed gems and exciting new pieces shouldn’t be missed.” —Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher seriesThis star-studded anniversary collection features over t...

‘Oh My GOD. What is this book?? I could not put it down!… Kept me up until the wee hours! Read this!’ LauraReviews88**,** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐She came back on the day of her father’s funeral, ten years after she vanished. But she can’t be who she says she is…When Blake disappeared as a teenager, on a cold dark night, her father never reported her missing. She is presumed dead.Now, ten yea...

Europe is in flames, and France is on the verge of falling, yet the worst terrors rampaging across the western world are not Hitler's Panzer divisions. Hitler has his hands on the Spear of Destiny and has conjured up unearthly powers even he can not control. Now more terrifying creatures than the SS are stalking the war torn lands.Through this hellish landscape travels Sergeant Geoff Renyard, in hope of saving his lads while they race for the Channel during Britain's darkest hour. ...

A women's pro soccer coach is dead. The players are scared. And Coroner Fenway Stevenson knows the truth won't stay buried.When the head coach of a professional women's soccer team is found murdered in his hotel room, Coroner Fenway Stevenson is pulled into a high-profile case with explosive potential. The team is in town for training, but the season is suddenly the last thing on anyone's mind.The deeper Fenway digs, the more unsettling the story becomes. T...

She's accused of murder. And she's running out of time.When Coroner Fenway Stevenson is accused of a brutal murder she didn't commit, the evidence seems airtight: the murder weapon is found in her apartment, and she had a public altercation with the victim just days before his death. But Fenway knows she's being framed—and someone in Estancia is determined to see her behind bars.With the sheriff's office turning against her, Fenway goes on the run and sets ...