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Victims are going missing, clearly victims of a serial killer, and FBI Special Agent Ilse Beck suspects this is no ordinary killer—with no ordinary M.O. With the clock running out, can she crack the case in time to save the next victim? In this bestselling mystery series, FBI Special Agent Ilse Beck, victim of a traumatic childhood in Germany, moved to the U.S. to become a renowned psychologist specializing in PTSD, and the world's leading expert in the unique trauma of serial-killer survivors. By studying the psychology of their survivors, Ilse has a unique and unparalleled expertise in the true psychology of serial killers. Ilse never expected, though, to become an FBI agent herself. As Ilse goes deeper down the rabbit hole, she soon realizes something isn't adding up. She must put her brilliant mind to the test to make sense of all the evidence—including the clues that may be hiding right under her nose. Will she crack under the pressure? And will it be too late? A dark and suspenseful crime thriller, the bestselling ILSE BECK series is a breathtaking page-turner, an unputdownable mystery and suspense novel. A compelling and perplexing psychological thriller, rife with twists and jaw-dropping secrets, it will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist, while it keeps you shocked late into the night. NOT LIKE BEFORE (An Ilse Beck FBI Suspense Thriller) is book #6 in a new series by bestselling mystery and suspense author Ava Strong. Book #7—NOT LIKE NORMAL—is also available.

HIS OTHER SECRET is book #3 in a new psychological suspense series by debut author Ava Strong, which begins with HIS OTHER WIFE (Book #1). When a popular local fitness instructor is found murdered in a wealthy suburb, FBI Special Agent Stella Fall is dispatched to an ultra-exclusive Connecticut coastal town. She soon discovers the town is rife with secrets, and pulls back the veil on a circle of cheating wives who had turned their cycling class into a cult. In this insular, exclusive yacht club community, no one is talking; everything seems perfect. But behind the perfect facades, everything, Stella soon learns, is rotten to its core. This gossipy and back-biting town is hiding sinister secrets and vendettas, and Stella, recognizing it from her own past, is determined to use her brilliant mind to probe their psychology and out the killer. Meanwhile, Stella can't help but feel a connection to her new FBI partner. But when she is summoned to unexpectedly confront her demeaning, narcissistic mother about the secrets of her past, old wounds are stirred up in Stella's fragile psyche, and the shocking revelations of her childhood may just derail her for good. A fast-paced psychological suspense thriller with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding suspense, HIS OTHER SECRET is book #3 in a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night. Books #4-6—HIS OTHER MISTRESS, HIS OTHER LIFE, and HIS OTHER TRUTH—are available now!

"A dark and endlessly enchanting fairy tale.... I adored every page." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Ava Reid An instant USA Today bestseller! Most Anticipated at Goodreads | Medium | LGBTQReads | Reactor | and more! The Maiden and Her Monster is a gorgeous, atmospheric debut fantasy rooted in history, folklore, and sapphic romance-perfect for fans of Katherine Arden, Ava Reid, Hannah Whitten, and Naomi Novik. The forest eats the girls who wander out after dark. As the healer's daughter, Malka has seen how the wood's curse has plagued her village, but the Ozmini Church only comes to collect its tithe, not to protect heretics with false stories of monsters in the trees. So when a clergy girl wanders too close to the forest and Malka's mother is accused of her murder, Malka strikes an impossible bargain with a zealot Ozmini priest. If she brings the monster out, he will spare her mother from execution. When she ventures into the shadowed woods, Malka finds a monster, though not the one she expects: an inscrutable, disgraced golem who agrees to implicate herself, but only if Malka helps her fulfill a promise first and free the imprisoned rabbi who created her. But a deal easily made is not easily kept. And as their bargain begins to unravel a much more sinister threat, protecting her people may force Malka to endanger the one person she left home to save-and face her growing feelings for the very creature she was taught to fear.

"A dark and endlessly enchanting fairy tale.... I adored every page." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Ava Reid An instant USA Today bestseller! Most Anticipated at Goodreads Medium LGBTQReads Reactor and more! The Maiden and Her Monster is a gorgeous, atmospheric debut fantasy rooted in history, folklore, and sapphic romance-perfect for fans of Katherine Arden, Ava Reid, Hannah Whitten, and Naomi Novik. The forest eats the girls who wander out after dark. As the healer's daughter, Malka has seen how the wood's curse has plagued her village, but the Ozmini Church only comes to collect its tithe, not to protect heretics with false stories of monsters in the trees. So when a clergy girl wanders too close to the forest and Malka's mother is accused of her murder, Malka strikes an impossible bargain with a zealot Ozmini priest. If she brings the monster out, he will spare her mother from execution. When she ventures into the shadowed woods, Malka finds a monster, though not the one she expects: an inscrutable, disgraced golem who agrees to implicate herself, but only if Malka helps her fulfill a promise first and free the imprisoned rabbi who created her. But a deal easily made is not easily kept. And as their bargain begins to unravel a much more sinister threat, protecting her people may force Malka to endanger the one person she left home to save-and face her growing feelings for the very creature she was taught to fear.

A SEDUCTIVE SIREN ROMANTASY WITH A DARK TWIST... TROPES: Slow Burn Romance ¿¿¿¿ Morally Grey Characters ¿ Supressed Powers ¿ Marriage Bond ¿ Forced Proximity ¿¿¿¿ Touch her & you ¿ **** The monster is always slain... Imogen Nel is in hiding. Hiding from a cruel kingdom that believes Sirens are monstrous, blood-hungry creatures. Hiding from a king and his captain who viciously hunt her kind. Hiding from her own alluring abilities. By keeping herself from the sea, Imogen's bloodlust is dulled, and her black wings remain hidden beneath her skin. When a neighbouring king comes to visit, Imogen can no longer hide. He knows precisely what she is, and he believes she is a lost Siren heiress who can save both their kingdoms from an even greater monster. But Imogen's magic threatens to violently reveal itself, and the two form a blood bond that protects them both. They flee the kingdom together, traversing waters teeming with the undead. As the lines between duty to their people and desire for each other begin to blur, Imogen worries her own ancestral powers may not be enough to kill what hunts her-the only way to defeat a monster may be to become one herself. **** PRAISE FOR IN THE VEINS OF THE DROWNING 'An absolute riptide of a book. It draws you in, pulls you under... I was completely swept away' RACHEL GILLIG, Sunday Times bestselling author of ONE DARK WINDOW 'A provocative dark fantasy with all the alluring qualities of siren's song. Sensuous and lushly romantic' AVA REID, New York Times bestselling author of A STUDY IN DROWNING 'Cassidy has written your new favourite romantasy couple ... In the Veins of the Drowning will sink its lure into you and leave you breathless' ALLISON SAFT, author of A DARK AND DROWNING TIDE 'Perilous stakes underscore a defiant, hate-to-love affair that's as vulnerable as it is sexy ... A sprawling, incandescent debut that emerges with talons and teeth' ISABEL AGAJANIAN, author of MODERN DIVINATION 'In the Veins of the Drowning will lure you in like a siren's call ... Imogen and Theo are perfect reflections of each other and I have no doubt they will ensnare the hearts of readers the way they've ensnared mine' MADDIE MARTINEZ, author of THE MAIDEN AND HER MONSTER

A SEDUCTIVE SIREN ROMANTASY WITH A DARK TWIST... TROPES: Slow Burn Romance ¿¿¿¿ Morally Grey Characters ¿ Supressed Powers ¿ Marriage Bond ¿ Forced Proximity ¿¿¿¿ Touch her & you ¿ **** The monster is always slain... Imogen Nel is in hiding. Hiding from a cruel kingdom that believes Sirens are monstrous, blood-hungry creatures. Hiding from a king and his captain who viciously hunt her kind. Hiding from her own alluring abilities. By keeping herself from the sea, Imogen's bloodlust is dulled, and her black wings remain hidden beneath her skin. When a neighbouring king comes to visit, Imogen can no longer hide. He knows precisely what she is, and he believes she is a lost Siren heiress who can save both their kingdoms from an even greater monster. But Imogen's magic threatens to violently reveal itself, and the two form a blood bond that protects them both. They flee the kingdom together, traversing waters teeming with the undead. As the lines between duty to their people and desire for each other begin to blur, Imogen worries her own ancestral powers may not be enough to kill what hunts her-the only way to defeat a monster may be to become one herself. **** PRAISE FOR IN THE VEINS OF THE DROWNING 'An absolute riptide of a book. It draws you in, pulls you under... I was completely swept away' RACHEL GILLIG, Sunday Times bestselling author of ONE DARK WINDOW 'A provocative dark fantasy with all the alluring qualities of siren's song. Sensuous and lushly romantic' AVA REID, New York Times bestselling author of A STUDY IN DROWNING 'Cassidy has written your new favourite romantasy couple ... In the Veins of the Drowning will sink its lure into you and leave you breathless' ALLISON SAFT, author of A DARK AND DROWNING TIDE 'Perilous stakes underscore a defiant, hate-to-love affair that's as vulnerable as it is sexy ... A sprawling, incandescent debut that emerges with talons and teeth' ISABEL AGAJANIAN, author of MODERN DIVINATION 'In the Veins of the Drowning will lure you in like a siren's call ... Imogen and Theo are perfect reflections of each other and I have no doubt they will ensnare the hearts of readers the way they've ensnared mine' MADDIE MARTINEZ, author of THE MAIDEN AND HER MONSTER

The Complete Series Collection! In a world where slavery is the norm… Alien mercenaries steal from the rich… Human women fight for their freedom… And steal the heart of a pirate. Rescued by the Alien Mercenary is a four-book sci-fi romance series. Featuring adventure, sexy alien heroes, and strong heroines, sparks are bound to fly! This boxset includes the complete series and has no cheating and no cliffhangers, but guaranteed HEAs! Book 1 - Kreg: An accidental kidnapping by a super hot mercenary alien completely uprooted Brazen's life. Her feelings for the red brute surprise her. However, her father would stop at nothing to keep her away from him, including killing him. Book 2 - Ryz: Kidnapped and thrust into servitude on a strange planet, Joss doesn't think she will ever regain her freedom. A sexy alien mercenary vows to help her, and the more he insists, the more Joss starts falling for him. But can she truly trust a mercenary? Book 3 - Xol: All Ava wants to do is stop slavery. She leads a team with a sexy alien mercenary, Xol, to rescue to rescue those captured on Elrilia. Ava's budding feelings for Xol grow as they work together, but the perilous journey may separate them forever if she's captured and taken away. Book 4 - Zeik: She knows she can't trust a mercenary… So why is she working with one? Despite Gert's best efforts to ignore the irritatingly handsome alien, she finds herself falling for his jokes and his protective nature. Could there be more to an alien mercenary after all?

'As close to perfect as romantic comedies get' Jenny Colgan 'A joyful, hilarious and heart-warming tale of the challenges we face when we sign up to be part of someone else's life' Beth O'Leary The irresistible standalone novel from No. 1 bestselling author Sophie Kinsella. I love you . . . but what if I can't love your life? Ava is sick of online dating. She's always trusted her own instincts over an algorithm, anyway, and she wants a break from it all. So when she signs up to a semi-silent, anonymous writing retreat in glorious Italy, love is the last thing on her mind. Until she meets a handsome stranger. . . All she knows is that he's funny, he's kind and - she soon learns - he's great in bed. He's equally smitten, and after a whirlwind, intoxicating affair, they pledge their love without even knowing each other's real names. But when they return home, reality hits. They're both driven mad by each other's weird quirks and annoying habits, from his eccentric, naked-sauna-loving family to her terribly behaved, shirt-shredding dog. As disaster follows disaster, it seems that while they love each other, they just can't love each other's lives. Can they overcome their differences to find one life, together? ***** EVERYBODY LOVES SOPHIE KINSELLA: ***** 'Left me giddy with laughter. I loved it' JOJO MOYES 'Life doesn't get much better than a new Sophie Kinsella novel' RED 'Fast, furious and fabulous fun' WOMAN & HOME Sophie Kinsella, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2023 **Cover may vary**

Don’t miss the Freeform TV series, Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists! From Sara Shepard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pretty Little Liars series, comes a series that’s perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying and We Were Liars, now in paperback. Ava, Caitlin, Mackenzie, Julie, and Parker are all driven to be perfect—no matter the cost. At first the girls think they have nothing in common, until they discover that they all hate the same person: handsome womanizer Nolan Hotchkiss, who's done things to hurt each of them. They come up with the perfect plan to murder Nolan—jokingly; of course. They'd never actually go through with it. But when Nolan turns up dead in the exact way they'd discussed, the girls suddenly become prime suspects in his murder. Only, they didn't do it. So who did? Unless they find the real killer, and soon, any one of them may be the next to die…. Secrets and Lies: Everyone in Beacon Heights has something to hide, but for Ava, Caitlin, Mackenzie, Julie, and Parker, their secrets could be deadly. A Perfect Plan: They only joked about how to get revenge on their tormentor, Nolan Hotchkiss. They never thought someone was listening. Five Prime Suspects: When Nolan is found dead exactly as they described, the five girls who hated him most are the only ones who know they’re innocent. Or are they? A Race Against Time: They must find the real killer before the police close in—or the murderer decides to silence them for good.

"At once a fast-paced mystery and a love story as warm as a hearth . . . This is a classic in the making." — Ava Reid, internationally bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman, on A River Enchanted The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals returns to the magical isle of Cadence to find the balance between the human and faery realms imperiled in this stunning conclusion to the Elements of Cadence duology that began with A River Enchanted East and west. Humans and spirits. Breccans and Tamerlaines. The Isle of Cadence has always held itself in a tenuous balance. But now Bane, the spirit of the North Wind, has pushed everything off-kilter in a bid to claim dominion over human and spirit alike. In the east, a sickness is spreading among the people of the Tamerlaine clan. As healer Sidra desperately searches for a cure, her husband, Torin, the clan’s new leader, attempts to draw answers from the spirits. But the further he strays into the realm of the elementals, the more lost he and the clan become. In the west, Jack decides to take up his harp and cross the clan line, not only to reunite with Adaira, but to unravel a sinister mystery that would grant him the knowledge to defeat Bane and restore peace to the isle. Yet no one can challenge the North Wind without paying a price, and the sacrifice required this time may just be the ultimate one. Rebecca Ross weaves an enchanting tapestry of mystery and magic, love and sacrifice, in this thrilling conclusion to the Elements of Cadence duology.

"At once a fast-paced mystery and a love story as warm as a hearth . . . This is a classic in the making." — Ava Reid, internationally bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman, on A River Enchanted The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals returns to the magical isle of Cadence to find the balance between the human and faery realms imperiled in this stunning conclusion to the Elements of Cadence duology that began with A River Enchanted East and west. Humans and spirits. Breccans and Tamerlaines. The Isle of Cadence has always held itself in a tenuous balance. But now Bane, the spirit of the North Wind, has pushed everything off-kilter in a bid to claim dominion over human and spirit alike. In the east, a sickness is spreading among the people of the Tamerlaine clan. As healer Sidra desperately searches for a cure, her husband, Torin, the clan’s new leader, attempts to draw answers from the spirits. But the further he strays into the realm of the elementals, the more lost he and the clan become. In the west, Jack decides to take up his harp and cross the clan line, not only to reunite with Adaira, but to unravel a sinister mystery that would grant him the knowledge to defeat Bane and restore peace to the isle. Yet no one can challenge the North Wind without paying a price, and the sacrifice required this time may just be the ultimate one. Rebecca Ross weaves an enchanting tapestry of mystery and magic, love and sacrifice, in this thrilling conclusion to the Elements of Cadence duology.

'As close to perfect as romantic comedies get' Jenny Colgan 'A joyful, hilarious and heart-warming tale of the challenges we face when we sign up to be part of someone else's life' Beth O'Leary The irresistible standalone novel from No. 1 bestselling author Sophie Kinsella. I love you . . . but what if I can't love your life? Ava is sick of online dating. She's always trusted her own instincts over an algorithm, anyway, and she wants a break from it all. So when she signs up to a semi-silent, anonymous writing retreat in glorious Italy, love is the last thing on her mind. Until she meets a handsome stranger. . . All she knows is that he's funny, he's kind and - she soon learns - he's great in bed. He's equally smitten, and after a whirlwind, intoxicating affair, they pledge their love without even knowing each other's real names. But when they return home, reality hits. They're both driven mad by each other's weird quirks and annoying habits, from his eccentric, naked-sauna-loving family to her terribly behaved, shirt-shredding dog. As disaster follows disaster, it seems that while they love each other, they just can't love each other's lives. Can they overcome their differences to find one life, together? ***** EVERYBODY LOVES SOPHIE KINSELLA: ***** 'Left me giddy with laughter. I loved it' JOJO MOYES 'Life doesn't get much better than a new Sophie Kinsella novel' RED 'Fast, furious and fabulous fun' WOMAN & HOME Sophie Kinsella, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2023 **Cover may vary**

Der britische Schauspieler Stewart Granger zählte zu den großen Hollywood-Stars der Fünfzigerjahre. König Salomons Diamanten, Scaramouche, Im Schatten der Krone, Das Schloss im Schatten oder Knotenpunkt Bhowani waren Publikumserfolge des MGM-Stars. Im deutschen Film feierte der Leinwandstar, der in den USA einst auch eine eigene Ranch besaß, in den 1960er Jahren als Westmann Old Surehand in den Winnetou-Filmen weitere Erfolge. Stewart Granger - Männlichkeit auf der Leinwand ist die umfassende Biografie über den Star, der bis heute die Herzen vieler Filmfreunde höherschlagen lässt. Jimmy, wie ihn seine Freunde nannten, agierte als der männliche Held auf Zelluloid. Sein Publikum, männlich wie weiblich, verehrte ihn nicht zuletzt wegen seines lässigen Spiels und seinen verwegenen Aktionen auf der Leinwand. Er galt als einer der besten Fechter Hollywoods seiner Zeit, begab sich auf gefährliche Safaris, lebte das Leben eines Ranchers im Wilden Westen und verkörperte auch in zivilisierter Kleidung britische Eleganz. Jimmy war der Großwildjäger Allan Quatermain, der Lebemann Beau Brummell, der Gentleman-Gangster Jeremy Fox, gab Sherlock Holmes oder den unfehlbaren Karl-May-Helden Old Surehand. Die Filmpartnerinnen von Stewart Granger, der im Privatleben drei Ehen führte, waren Stars wie Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly oder Elke Sommer, Christine Kaufmann und Karin Dor. Die Biografie lässt die Karriere und den Menschen Stewart Granger aufleben und gibt darüber hinaus Einblicke in die Traumfabriken der klassischen Filmjahre. International recherchiert in Archiven in Hollywood, London und Berlin. Darüber hinaus kommen langjährige Weggefährten des Schauspielers exklusiv zu Wort. Die Biografie eines wirklichen Hollywood-Stars von einst, der aber von Filmfreunden immer noch nicht vergessen!

Der britische Schauspieler Stewart Granger zählte zu den großen Hollywood-Stars der Fünfzigerjahre. König Salomons Diamanten, Scaramouche, Im Schatten der Krone, Das Schloss im Schatten oder Knotenpunkt Bhowani waren Publikumserfolge des MGM-Stars. Im deutschen Film feierte der Leinwandstar, der in den USA einst auch eine eigene Ranch besaß, in den 1960er Jahren als Westmann Old Surehand in den Winnetou-Filmen weitere Erfolge. Stewart Granger - Männlichkeit auf der Leinwand ist die umfassende Biografie über den Star, der bis heute die Herzen vieler Filmfreunde höherschlagen lässt. Jimmy, wie ihn seine Freunde nannten, agierte als der männliche Held auf Zelluloid. Sein Publikum, männlich wie weiblich, verehrte ihn nicht zuletzt wegen seines lässigen Spiels und seinen verwegenen Aktionen auf der Leinwand. Er galt als einer der besten Fechter Hollywoods seiner Zeit, begab sich auf gefährliche Safaris, lebte das Leben eines Ranchers im Wilden Westen und verkörperte auch in zivilisierter Kleidung britische Eleganz. Jimmy war der Großwildjäger Allan Quatermain, der Lebemann Beau Brummell, der Gentleman-Gangster Jeremy Fox, gab Sherlock Holmes oder den unfehlbaren Karl-May-Helden Old Surehand. Die Filmpartnerinnen von Stewart Granger, der im Privatleben drei Ehen führte, waren Stars wie Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly oder Elke Sommer, Christine Kaufmann und Karin Dor. Die Biografie lässt die Karriere und den Menschen Stewart Granger aufleben und gibt darüber hinaus Einblicke in die Traumfabriken der klassischen Filmjahre. International recherchiert in Archiven in Hollywood, London und Berlin. Darüber hinaus kommen langjährige Weggefährten des Schauspielers exklusiv zu Wort. Die Biografie eines wirklichen Hollywood-Stars von einst, der aber von Filmfreunden immer noch nicht vergessen!

Don't miss the Freeform TV series, Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists! From Sara Shepard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pretty Little Liars series, comes a series that's perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying and We Were Liars. Ava, Caitlin, Mackenzie, Julie, and Parker are all driven to be perfect—no matter the cost. At first the girls think they have nothing in common, until they discover that they all hate the same person: handsome womanizer Nolan Hotchkiss, who's done things to hurt each of them. They come up with the perfect plan to murder Nolan—jokingly, of course. They'd never actually go through with it. But when Nolan turns up dead in the exact way they'd discussed, the girls suddenly become prime suspects in his murder. Only, they didn't do it. So who did? Unless they find the real killer, and soon, any one of them may be the next to die.... A Twisty YA Thriller: Five girls create a hypothetical murder plan for the boy who ruined their lives. When he turns up dead exactly as they described, their joke becomes a real-life nightmare. Wrongly Accused: Ava, Caitlin, Mackenzie, Julie, and Parker didn't kill Nolan Hotchkiss, but they're the prime suspects. Now they have to find the real killer before the police—or the murderer—finds them. Secrets and Lies: In the perfect town of Beacon Heights, everyone is hiding something. But as the girls dig into Nolan's death, they uncover secrets dangerous enough to get them killed. High-Stakes High School Drama: From the #1 bestselling author of Pretty Little Liars, this suspenseful mystery is perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying and We Were Liars.

MMA champ-turned-FBI Special Agent and BAU specialist Dakota Steele is as tough as they come—and as brilliant, too, able to crack serial killers that no one else can. But when bodies turn up in scrap metal yards, displayed in dramatic and disturbing ways, Dakota may have finally met her match. "The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years." —Reader review for Not Like Us WITHOUT REMORSE is book #2 in a brand new series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Ava Strong. As the case grows more complex, leading down a maze of dead ends, Dakota realizes there may be one clue just out of reach. And after a shocking twist, Dakota realizes that this killer may not be who she thinks he is. He may just be far more diabolical. Yet Dakota must still battle her own demons—the disappearance of her sister, the estrangement of her father—as all of it bears down on her at once. Can she hold it together long enough to solve the case? Or will the trauma of her past threaten to swallow her for good? A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the DAKOTA STEELE mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night. Book #3 in the series—WITHOUT A PAST—is now also available. "This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "A roller coaster ride of events… Can't put down until you finish it!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn't put it down!" —Reader review for The Death Code "An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Quickly became a story I couldn't put down! I highly recommend this book!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization... I didn't want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise." —Reader review for His Other Wife "The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story." —Reader review for His Other Wife "One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer." —Reader review for His Other Wife "Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn't out yet. I need it!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you captivated until the end." —Reader review for His Other Wife

Initiated in 1997 and now in its eighth installment, John Zorn's acclaimed Arcana series is a major source of new music theory and practice in the 21st century. This special anniversary edition presents writings spanning classical music, jazz, rock, improvisation, world music, film soundtracks and more by exciting young artists, established masters and visionary mavericks, including Jad Atoui, Steve Beresford, Per Bloland, Brian Chase, Kris Davis, Robert Dick, Rinde Eckert, Wendy Eisenberg, Harris Eisenstadt, Suzanne Farrin, Dave Fiuczynski, David Garland, Michael Gordon, Simon Hanes, Barbara Hannigan, John Hollenbeck, Matt Hollenberg, Jon Irabagon, Julian Lage, Ava Mendoza, Matt Mitchell, Nicole Mitchell, Vadim Neselovskyi, Linda May Han Oh, Shane Parish, Chris Pitsiokos, Sofia Rei, Ted Reichman, Sara Serpa, Marc Urselli, Ken Vandermark and Dan Weiss.

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"This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!" —Reader review for Not Like Us When Fish & Wildlife Agent Amy Rush finds victims killed in deadly duels with nature's fiercest predators, she must unravel an enigma where not beasts, but human treachery, lurk behind the murders. As she pieces together this savage puzzle, Amy realizes she may be tracking the most cunning prey she has ever faced. "The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years." —Reader review for Not Like Us TWISTED NIGHT is book #6 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestseller NOT LIKE US (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with TWISTED TRUTH (book #1). An intense and gripping crime thriller, Amy Rush is a complex psychological series that will captivate readers with its compelling and brilliant female protagonist. Filled with constant action, suspense, surprises, and a rapid pace, this mystery series guarantees to keep you up all night as you eagerly turn each page. Fans of Mary Burton, Lee Child, and Kendra Elliot are sure to fall in love. "Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "A roller coaster ride of events… Can't put down until you finish it!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn't put it down!" —Reader review for The Death Code "An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Quickly became a story I couldn't put down! I highly recommend this book!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization... I didn't want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise." —Reader review for His Other Wife "The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story." —Reader review for His Other Wife "One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer." —Reader review for His Other Wife "Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn't out yet. I need it!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you captivated until the end." —Reader review for His Other Wife

When a man is found murdered and a priceless relic is missing, brilliant history professor Remi Laurent partners with the FBI on a wild cat-and-mouse chase across the Mid-East and Africa. All signs point to a killer obsessed with the most sacred lost object of all time: the hidden Holy Ark. THE VENGEANCE CODE (A Remi Laurent FBI Suspense Thriller) is book #4 in a new series by mystery and suspense author Ava Strong, which begins with THE DEATH CODE (Book #1). FBI Special Agent Daniel Walker, 40, known for his ability to hunt killers, his street-smarts, and his disobedience, is singled out from the Behavioral Analysis Unit and assigned to the FBI's new Antiquities unit. The unit, formed to hunt down priceless relics in the global world of antiquities, has no idea how to enter the mind of a murderer. Remi Laurent, 34, brilliant history professor at Georgetown, is the world's leading expert in obscure historic artifacts. Shocked when the FBI asks for her help to find a killer, she finds herself reluctantly partnered with this rude American FBI agent. Special Agent Walker and Remi Laurent are an unlikely duo, with his ability to enter killers' minds and her unparalleled scholarship, the only thing they have in common, their determination to decode the clues and stop a killer. The location of the Ark has always been shrouded in secrecy, and considered by most to be a myth. But all the new evidence leaves Remi wondering: is it? Real or not, one thing is clear: this killer will stop at nothing until he gets what he wants. And Remi may just be the only person left who is smart enough to find him. An unputdownable crime thriller featuring an unlikely partnership between a jaded FBI agent and a brilliant historian, the REMI LAURENT series is a riveting mystery, grounded in history, and packed with suspense and revelations that will leave you continuously in shock, and flipping pages late into the night. Books #5 and #6—THE DECEPTION CODE and THE SEDUCTION CODE—are also available.

FBI BAU Special Agent Lily Dawn, half Dutch, half Hispanic, raised in the Caribbean, knows the isles like the back of her hand. When a surge in serial killers in the region prods the FBI to assemble a task force, Lily is the natural choice. But Lily is reluctant to face the demons of her past, including her missing sister, and when a serial killer strikes in the midst of a hurricane, it may only be Lily who can stop him in time. "The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years." —Reader review for Not Like Us STILL MAD is book #5 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestseller NOT LIKE US (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews. A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the LILY DAWN mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night. Future books in the series will be available soon. "This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "A roller coaster ride of events… Can't put down until you finish it!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn't put it down!" —Reader review for The Death Code "An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Quickly became a story I couldn't put down! I highly recommend this book!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization... I didn't want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise." —Reader review for His Other Wife "The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story." —Reader review for His Other Wife "One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer." —Reader review for His Other Wife "Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn't out yet. I need it!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you captivated until the end." —Reader review for His Other Wife

Desks and Desires takes you into a world of style and seduction. This erotic calendar features 12 stunning international women with voluptuous curves, sensually posed in bold yet elegant office outfits. Each month reveals a confident beauty with deep necklines and tasteful allure. The images were created with the help of artificial intelligence to blend photorealism with fantasy. Every scene is inspired by everyday office settings – desks, chairs, paperwork, and just enough mischief to spark the imagination. CALVENDO offers a large selection of photo calendars for a wide range of topics. Just pick and choose a family planner that fits your kitchen! Our beautiful calendars are also perfect gifts for friends and family. 14 Pages Including 1 Cover | 12 Months Featuring Beautiful Images (Top of Page) and Big Dated Grid for Notes (Below Image) | 1 Index Page | Size Closed: 12 x 12 Inch, Opened: 12 x 24 Inch Illustrations: January: Olivia February: Emma March: Ava April: Sophie May: Isabella June: Mia July: Amelia August: Harper September: Evelyn October: Scarlett November: Aurora December: Chloe LOTS OF SPACE – Big calendar grid for notes, appointments and to dos. Organising made easy! HANDY – Size closed: 12 x 12 Inch, opened: 12 x 24 Inch, days in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian. BEAUTIFUL IMAGES – This planner is not only ideal for planning everyday life but also adorns your home. Perfect also for gifting! WORKS WITH ANY PEN – Use ballpoint pens, pencils or sharpies. Where curves meet the cubicle – a year of irresistible office temptation, author: Peter Balan

"A visceral, unflinching, and emotionally powerful horror novel...this is Gould at her most poignant and most electric." -Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning The paperback edition of Courtney Gould's beloved horror novel-Yellowjackets meets Girl, Interrupted when a group of troubled teens in a wilderness therapy program find themselves stranded in a forest full of monsters eager to take their place. Devin Green wakes in the middle of the night to find two men in her bedroom. No stranger to a fight, she calls to her foster parents for help, but it soon becomes clear this is a planned abduction-one everyone but Devin signed up for. She's shoved in a van and driven deep into the Idaho woods, where she's dropped off with a cohort of equally confused teens. Finally, two camp counselors inform them that they've all been enrolled in an experimental therapy program. If the campers can learn to change their self-destructive ways-and survive a fifty-days hike through the wilderness-they'll come out the other side as better versions of themselves. Or so the counselors say. Devin is immediately determined to escape. She's also determined to ignore Sheridan, the cruel-mouthed, lavender-haired bully who mocks every group exercise. But there's something strange about these woods-inhuman faces appearing between the trees, visions of people who shouldn't be there flashing in the leaves-and when the campers wake up to find both counselors missing, therapy becomes the least of their problems. Stranded and left to fend for themselves, the teens quickly realize they'll have to trust each other if they want to survive. But what lies in the woods may not be as dangerous as what the campers are hiding from each other-and if the monsters have their way, no one will leave the woods alive. Atmospheric and sharp, What the Woods Took is a poignant story of transformation that explores the price of becoming someone-or something-new. "Unsettling, raw, and absolutely terrifying. Gould tears open the tender, angry heart of teenage friendship and what happens when our loved ones fail us." -Trang Thanh Tran, New York Times bestselling author of She is a Haunting

"A visceral, unflinching, and emotionally powerful horror novel...this is Gould at her most poignant and most electric." -Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning The paperback edition of Courtney Gould's beloved horror novel-Yellowjackets meets Girl, Interrupted when a group of troubled teens in a wilderness therapy program find themselves stranded in a forest full of monsters eager to take their place. Devin Green wakes in the middle of the night to find two men in her bedroom. No stranger to a fight, she calls to her foster parents for help, but it soon becomes clear this is a planned abduction-one everyone but Devin signed up for. She's shoved in a van and driven deep into the Idaho woods, where she's dropped off with a cohort of equally confused teens. Finally, two camp counselors inform them that they've all been enrolled in an experimental therapy program. If the campers can learn to change their self-destructive ways-and survive a fifty-days hike through the wilderness-they'll come out the other side as better versions of themselves. Or so the counselors say. Devin is immediately determined to escape. She's also determined to ignore Sheridan, the cruel-mouthed, lavender-haired bully who mocks every group exercise. But there's something strange about these woods-inhuman faces appearing between the trees, visions of people who shouldn't be there flashing in the leaves-and when the campers wake up to find both counselors missing, therapy becomes the least of their problems. Stranded and left to fend for themselves, the teens quickly realize they'll have to trust each other if they want to survive. But what lies in the woods may not be as dangerous as what the campers are hiding from each other-and if the monsters have their way, no one will leave the woods alive. Atmospheric and sharp, What the Woods Took is a poignant story of transformation that explores the price of becoming someone-or something-new. "Unsettling, raw, and absolutely terrifying. Gould tears open the tender, angry heart of teenage friendship and what happens when our loved ones fail us." -Trang Thanh Tran, New York Times bestselling author of She is a Haunting

Bloomsbury presents The Spy and the Snake by M J Robotham, read by Clare Corbett.THE NEW TRAILBLAZING NOVEL FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR, MANDY ROBOTHAMOne mission. One fake husband. One very real problem.Maggie Flynn has finally earned her place at of MI5—but with promotion comes paperwork. No more disguises, no more danger, just meetings, memos, and the quiet realisation that life feels a little too safe.With her daughter away at university and her spirited mother pursuing her own adventures, Maggie's days in London are starting to feel decidedly ordinary. So when the chance arises to return to the field, she doesn't hesitate.The assignment: fly to Budapest and pose as the wife of a notorious British defector in order to smuggle him back to the UK. It should be a straightforward operation. But Maggie Flynn has never done straightforward—and what's waiting in Budapest is anything but routine.As Cold War tensions simmer and shadows linger on every corner, Maggie finds herself navigating a city steeped in secrets—and drawn to a mysterious stranger who may endanger the mission… or steal her heart.***Readers LOVE The Spy and the Snake!'For those who like spy stories with half-truths, lies and deep suspicion, this book is for you!' 5* review'A witty, well-constructed spy story... delicious' 5* review'An amusing, page turning novel, complete with suspense, a smattering of romance and great characters' 5* reviews'A book you can't put down... I thoroughly enjoyed it' 5* review'A great thriller that keeps you gripped from start to finish' 5* review'I loved the characters, humour, suspense and the setting in Budapest... A real treat' 5* review***Praise for M.J. Robotham:'A gripping story and great 60s detail, Mrs Spy is the female answer to Harry Palmer' - Ian Moore'Dark, twisty, and thoroughly entertaining, Mrs Spy is a Thursday Murder Club for spies' - Ava Glass'Maggie Flynn is a true original: a smart, intrepid, middle-aged spy with acute instincts and aching bunions' - Gill Paul'I loved this book: an absolutely gripping and heartwarming story... we need more heroes like Mrs Spy!' - Jane Bailey'Robotham has taken the invisibility of the middle-aged woman and turned it on it's head' - Emma Flint'Exciting, alluring, seductive' - Clare Whitfield

A January Indie Next Pick! "A visceral, unflinching, and emotionally powerful horror novel...this is Gould at her most poignant and most electric." -Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning Yellowjackets meets Girl, Interrupted when a group of troubled teens in a wilderness therapy program find themselves stranded in a forest full of monsters eager to take their place. Devin Green wakes in the middle of the night to find two men in her bedroom. No stranger to a fight, she calls to her foster parents for help, but it soon becomes clear this is a planned abduction-one everyone but Devin signed up for. She's shoved in a van and driven deep into the Idaho woods, where she's dropped off with a cohort of equally confused teens. Finally, two camp counselors inform them that they've all been enrolled in an experimental therapy program. If the campers can learn to change their self-destructive ways-and survive a fifty-days hike through the wilderness-they'll come out the other side as better versions of themselves. Or so the counselors say. Devin is immediately determined to escape. She's also determined to ignore Sheridan, the cruel-mouthed, lavender-haired bully who mocks every group exercise. But there's something strange about these woods-inhuman faces appearing between the trees, visions of people who shouldn't be there flashing in the leaves-and when the campers wake up to find both counselors missing, therapy becomes the least of their problems. Stranded and left to fend for themselves, the teens quickly realize they'll have to trust each other if they want to survive. But what lies in the woods may not be as dangerous as what the campers are hiding from each other-and if the monsters have their way, no one will leave the woods alive. Atmospheric and sharp, What the Woods Took is a poignant story of transformation that explores the price of becoming someone-or something-new. "Unsettling, raw, and absolutely terrifying. Gould tears open the tender, angry heart of teenage friendship and what happens when our loved ones fail us." -Trang Thanh Tran, New York Times bestselling author of She is a Haunting

A January Indie Next Pick! "A visceral, unflinching, and emotionally powerful horror novel...this is Gould at her most poignant and most electric." -Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning Yellowjackets meets Girl, Interrupted when a group of troubled teens in a wilderness therapy program find themselves stranded in a forest full of monsters eager to take their place. Devin Green wakes in the middle of the night to find two men in her bedroom. No stranger to a fight, she calls to her foster parents for help, but it soon becomes clear this is a planned abduction-one everyone but Devin signed up for. She's shoved in a van and driven deep into the Idaho woods, where she's dropped off with a cohort of equally confused teens. Finally, two camp counselors inform them that they've all been enrolled in an experimental therapy program. If the campers can learn to change their self-destructive ways-and survive a fifty-days hike through the wilderness-they'll come out the other side as better versions of themselves. Or so the counselors say. Devin is immediately determined to escape. She's also determined to ignore Sheridan, the cruel-mouthed, lavender-haired bully who mocks every group exercise. But there's something strange about these woods-inhuman faces appearing between the trees, visions of people who shouldn't be there flashing in the leaves-and when the campers wake up to find both counselors missing, therapy becomes the least of their problems. Stranded and left to fend for themselves, the teens quickly realize they'll have to trust each other if they want to survive. But what lies in the woods may not be as dangerous as what the campers are hiding from each other-and if the monsters have their way, no one will leave the woods alive. Atmospheric and sharp, What the Woods Took is a poignant story of transformation that explores the price of becoming someone-or something-new. "Unsettling, raw, and absolutely terrifying. Gould tears open the tender, angry heart of teenage friendship and what happens when our loved ones fail us." -Trang Thanh Tran, New York Times bestselling author of She is a Haunting

MMA champ-turned-FBI Special Agent and BAU specialist Dakota Steele is as tough as they come—and as brilliant, too, able to crack serial killers that no one else can. When a new serial killer appears, using dangerous chemicals to murder victims, it's up to Dakota and her partner to track him down. But this killer is unlike any she's seen before—and Dakota may just find her own life in danger. "The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years." —Reader review for Not Like Us WITHOUT A PAST is book #3 in a new series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Ava Strong. Dakota's personal life offers no refuge from the stress. She has finally summoned the courage to contact her father, but their relationship is rocky at best, and Dakota is no closer to finding the answers she needs to unravel the mysteries of her past—and of her sister's disappearance. Can Dakota stop the killer in time to save the next victim? Can she find her own sister's killer? Or will her past remain a mystery forever? A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the DAKOTA STEELE mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night. Future books in the series will be available soon. "This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "A roller coaster ride of events… Can't put down until you finish it!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn't put it down!" —Reader review for The Death Code "An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Quickly became a story I couldn't put down! I highly recommend this book!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization... I didn't want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise." —Reader review for His Other Wife "The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story." —Reader review for His Other Wife "One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer." —Reader review for His Other Wife "Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn't out yet. I need it!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you captivated until the end." —Reader review for His Other Wife

MMA champ-turned-FBI Special Agent and BAU specialist Dakota Steele is as tough as they come—with brilliance to match, able to crack serial killer cases no one else can. But when Dakota pursues her next case into the world of medieval re-enactment enthusiasts, she is up against a myriad of traps and suspects—and everything is deadlier than it seems. "The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years." —Reader review for Not Like Us WITHOUT HOPE is book #5 in a new series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Ava Strong. In this world of theater, a killer is picking off innocent lives one by one, using the backdrop as his own stage. Dakota must enter this insular subculture, and in a world of kings and queens, of rogues and knights, she will have to hold her own. But not all weapons are pretend. And Dakota just may discover an ambush where she least expected it. A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the DAKOTA STEELE mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night. Future books in the series will be available soon. "This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "A roller coaster ride of events… Can't put down until you finish it!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn't put it down!" —Reader review for The Death Code "An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Quickly became a story I couldn't put down! I highly recommend this book!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization... I didn't want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise." —Reader review for His Other Wife "The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story." —Reader review for His Other Wife "One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer." —Reader review for His Other Wife "Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn't out yet. I need it!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you captivated until the end." —Reader review for His Other Wife

A SEDUCTIVE SIREN ROMANTASY WITH A DARK TWIST... TROPES: Slow Burn Romance ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Morally Grey Characters ¿¿¿¿ Supressed Powers ¿ Marriage Bond ¿¿¿¿ Forced Proximity ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Touch her & you ¿¿¿¿ **** The monster is always slain... Imogen Nel is in hiding. Hiding from a cruel kingdom that believes Sirens are monstrous, blood-hungry creatures. Hiding from a king and his captain who viciously hunt her kind. Hiding from her own alluring abilities. By keeping herself from the sea, Imogen's bloodlust is dulled, and her black wings remain hidden beneath her skin. When a neighbouring king comes to visit, Imogen can no longer hide. He knows precisely what she is, and he believes she is a lost Siren heiress who can save both their kingdoms from an even greater monster. But Imogen's magic threatens to violently reveal itself, and the two form a blood bond that protects them both. They flee the kingdom together, traversing waters teeming with the undead. As the lines between duty to their people and desire for each other begin to blur, Imogen worries her own ancestral powers may not be enough to kill what hunts her-the only way to defeat a monster may be to become one herself. **** PRAISE FOR IN THE VEINS OF THE DROWNING 'An absolute riptide of a book. It draws you in, pulls you under... I was completely swept away' RACHEL GILLIG, Sunday Times bestselling author of ONE DARK WINDOW 'A provocative dark fantasy with all the alluring qualities of siren's song. Sensuous and lushly romantic' AVA REID, New York Times bestselling author of A STUDY IN DROWNING 'Cassidy has written your new favourite romantasy couple ... In the Veins of the Drowning will sink its lure into you and leave you breathless' ALLISON SAFT, author of A DARK AND DROWNING TIDE 'Perilous stakes underscore a defiant, hate-to-love affair that's as vulnerable as it is sexy ... A sprawling, incandescent debut that emerges with talons and teeth' ISABEL AGAJANIAN, author of MODERN DIVINATION 'In the Veins of the Drowning will lure you in like a siren's call ... Imogen and Theo are perfect reflections of each other and I have no doubt they will ensnare the hearts of readers the way they've ensnared mine' MADDIE MARTINEZ, author of THE MAIDEN AND HER MONSTER