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Trust becomes a fatal mistake in this shocking thriller by the bestselling author of The Ridge. Welcome to Beaumont Cove, a slowly decaying tourist town at the edge of the world, and the place where Maggie James's worst fears for her estranged twin sister, Lilly, have come true. Lilly is dead, and Maggie has arrived to identify her body. Lilly's husband, Mike, is in custody for her murder. With his long history of abuse, no one in town is surprised at the inevitable end to their stormy marriage, least of all Maggie. All she wants is to clean up her sister's affairs, see Mike punished, and get out of Beaumont Cove. With the help of the local sheriff, a retired private investigator, and a strange but friendly carnival psychic, Maggie begins to uncover the truth about what really happened to her sister. But the truth comes at a price, and soon Maggie finds herself walking a dark path toward the same deadly trap that killed Lilly. The more Maggie discovers about her sister's final days, the more she realizes that nothing is as it appears in this strange boardwalk town.

Nate and Sara are fugitives escaping their troubled pasts as they embark on a road trip to Reno. Their journey is fraught with tension and uncertainty, forcing them to confront their choices and the consequences of their actions. As they navigate the challenges of their new lives, they must also grapple with the emotional baggage that threatens to catch up with them. This gripping tale explores themes of redemption, love, and the quest for a fresh start amidst chaos.

Self-published in a different form in 2009, this book offers a unique perspective or narrative that has evolved since its initial release. The author has refined the content, presenting an updated version that may include new insights or themes, appealing to both new readers and those familiar with the earlier edition.

To keep the light of his life, he'll have to do some dark things. After Matt Caine loses his wife in a car accident, all he has left is his daughter, Anna. But just as the little girl--who survived the accident--finally starts thriving, Matt's former in-laws threaten to take her away via a bitter custody battle. Desperate to keep Anna and in debt to some dangerous local thugs, Matt has no good options. But he does have Jay, one very bad friend. Just out of jail and plagued by drug addiction, Jay tempts Matt with a foolproof kidnapping scheme. But what sounds like the perfect solution to all his problems eventually leads Matt through a nightmarish maze of betrayals and reversals, pushing him to his breaking point--and beyond. Now, with his entire life hanging in the balance, Matt makes a pledge of brutal payback.

The most gripping thriller you'll read this year, perfect for fans of The Hunting Party and An Unwanted Guest

Jake Reese is an ordinary guy with an ordinary job, trying to block out the memory of his violent past by planning for the future with his new wife, Diane. But the past has a habit of refusing to stay buried.

Focusing on the political, social, and cultural history of Chile, this accessible chapter book is designed for both students and general readers. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the country's past, making complex themes understandable and engaging for a wide audience.

Pracujący na uniwersytecie, jako nauczyciel kreatywnego pisania, Jake Reese wiedzie spokojne życie. Z żoną Diane, która jest marszandem w miejscowej galerii sztuki. I gdy Jake pomyśli sobie, jak burzliwe były jego młodzieńcze lata, to zdecydowanie woli tę obecną małomiasteczkową nudę. Ale tamta przeszłość chyba nagle powraca... W postaci dwóch podejrzanych osobników, którzy atakują go któregoś wieczoru na parkingu i... obcinają mu palec. Bez zbędnych wyjaśnień! Policja uznaje, że to zwyczajny przypadek kogoś, kto znalazł się w złym miejscu i w złym czasie. Zwłaszcza że sam Jake nie chce wskazać sensownej przyczyny tej napaści. I śledztwo zostaje umorzone. Ale wtedy zdarza się coś jeszcze bardziej zaskakującego: bez śladu znika żona Jake’a, Diane... John Rector narobił sporo zamieszania na amerykańskim rynku wydawniczym, kiedy jego „Zagajnik” wspiął się na szczyty list bestsellerów „Amazona”. Kolejne trzy, jak dotąd, literackie thrillery - w których snuje opowieści o zwykłych ludziach w niezwyczajnych okolicznościach - napisał dla czytelników szukających w sensacyjnych intrygach „czegoś więcej”. Rector pokazał, że stosując prosty, szokująco oszczędny styl, można stworzyć historię o tak dużym ładunku emocjonalnym. W jego prozie krytycy dopatrzyli się talentu, którym przed nim zabłysnął chyba tylko James M. Cain, autor powieści „Listonosz zawsze dzwoni dwa razy”.

Nick White is the only person who can save Abigail Pierce. After uncovering a plot to have her killed, he attempts to warn her but instead puts himself squarely in the crosshairs. They know who he is, they know where he lives, they know how to get at his family. Drawn into the conspiracy surrounding Abigail, Nick soon discovers the danger is bigger than he ever believed. Now he must uncover the truth to save her and himself. Gripping and intense, this novel is a twisted thrill ride from bestselling author John Rector.

With its manicured lawns, pastel houses, and quiet, tree-lined streets, Willow Ridge seems to be the perfect place for Megan and Tyler Stokes to start a new chapter in their lives together. But soon after settling in, Megan begins to notice cracks in the neighborhood's bright suburban facade--cracks that reveal a darker secret hidden just beneath the surface. After an angry encounter with a neighbor takes a horrifying turn, Megan's waking nightmare truly begins--growing ever more chilling and bizarre with each shocking twist. Suddenly forced to question everything around her, Megan finds herself trapped between the specter of madness and the shadow of something far worse. Her only hope is to expose the community's pretty lies and discover the truth about what is really going on in Willow Ridge--a truth so devastating that her life will never be the same