Lies in the Darkness takes place in the picturesque town of Woodloch, Virginia. Distantly removed from the rat race of the nearby big cities, nestled just along the Appalachian Trail, Woodloch's small town charm also comes with small town secrets and lies. After the abduction and murder of several young women in the area and the arrest and conviction of the man thought to be responsible for the heinous crimes, the town of Woodloch is desperately trying to re-brand their image through commu...

During his 20-year career as a federal prosecutor, the author worked hundreds of criminal cases, from a botched attempted bank robbery to high profile death penalty cases. In this collection of stories, the author recounts tales of trauma, drama and criminal minds.While many prosecutors might share their reflections on the details and operations of legal proceedings, the author instead focuses this collection on the human aspects of the criminals and their trials. The book ruminate...

To ensure a fair criminal trial, effective sentencing advocacy is needed in every stage of prosecution, from investigation through plea, trial and sentencing hearings. With fewer criminal cases proceeding to trial, advocacy is increasingly critical for both prosecutors and defense attorneys and can determine whether or not a defendant receives an appropriate sentence.Here is a volume that comprehensively describes the steps to effective sentencing advocacy, addressing not only term...

From the life experiences of a career teacher with a spiritual bent comes a how to book making the case for living a balanced life. Maintaining this balance is achieved through a conscious effort to keep your energy flowing freely. Your energy can be blocked in many ways, and it is important to identify the sources of blocked energy and to restore your balance. With restored balance comes a healthier, happier, and more harmonious life. An energy imbalance caused from blocked energy leads t...

When Asha said she wanted to give the Chinese hackers a piece of her mind, she didn't mean it literally.But that's what happens when medical technology goes awry. Doctors said they could train her brain to interpret digital signals from the camera in her artificial eye. The module even has Wi-Fi so they can monitor signal traffic across her optic nerve. What they didn't anticipate was that her brain would figure out how to use the Wi-Fi connection both ways. Asha c...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY · PEOPLE MAGAZINE · MARIE CLAIRE · POPSUGAR · BUSTLE · SHEREADS · HELLOGIGGLES · and more!A woman is drawn into a mysterious web of secrets in this twisty whodunnit from the bestselling author of Local Woman Missing, Mary KubicaSadie and Will Foust have only just moved their family from bustling Chicago to a coastal island...

After the publication of Dan Millman's first two books, which have since become classics in the realm of spiritual literature, many readers responded with thanks and questions, saying: "I was inspired by your first two stories — but how do you apply all these lessons in daily life?"Millman's answer came in the form of his third book, aptly titled, No Ordinary Moments. Containing perspectives, principles and specific practices that formed the core of "the peaceful warrior's way" — t...

Karin Salvalaggio's outstanding crime fiction debut Bone Dust White is an absolutely stunning work that signals the entrance of a major new talent.Someone is knocking at the door to Grace Adams' house, and he won't stop. Grace thinks she knows who it is, but when she goes to her second floor window for a look she sees a woman she doesn't recognize. The woman isn't alone for long before a man emerges from the dark of the surrounding woods, stabs her, and lea...

This book provides an overview of the criminal justice system of the United States. It is intended to provide the introductory student a concise yet balanced introduction to the workings of the legal system as well as policing, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. Six chapters, each divided into five sections, provide the reader a consistent, comfortable format as well as providing the instructor with a consistent framework for ease of instructional design.

Happiness can be felt at any time irrespective of what life throws at us. Discover unlimited access to happiness through these easy, enjoyable exercises. Other books in this series include Mindfulness for Success and Mindfulness for Confidence.

Clash (verb): to conflict, disagreeIt might be fair to say that I despise Macy Carrington. She slings insults with precision, not caring about the destruction she leaves in her wake. We clash in a battle of wills every time we’re around each other, and yet… I still fantasize about being lodged deep within her body.Clash (verb): to come together or collideI have never encountered someone that grates me the way Cal Carson does. His po...

Grind (verb): to weaken or destroy graduallyMacy Carrington is not the woman I once thought her to be.What she does not allow her heart to feel, she gives with her body. The sex between us is explosive and depraved. I’ve done things with her that would never have crossed my wildest imagination, and I can’t ever seem to get enough.But now I want more from her. I want to figure out her dark secret, expose it and then help her to heal from it. I know, ...