Terrible events occur at an isolated hotel in the off season, when a small boy with psychic powers struggles to hold his own against the forces of evil that are driving his father insane.
Set in a small Appalachian town whose primary employer is a women's prison, SLEEPING BEAUTIES is a wildly provocative, gloriously absorbing father/son collaboration between Stephen King and Owen King.
''It leaves the reader gasping for breath'' DAILY MAIL
''This is Grisham delivering the kind of mesmeric narrative that we expect from him'' FINANCIAL TIMES
***THE BIGGEST GRISHAM IN OVER A DECADE***
The Exchange is John Grisham''s epic follow-up to his phenomenal global bestseller The Firm, the novel that launched his career as the world''s favourite storyteller - it will take you on a rollercoaster journey across the globe, from New York to London, and Rome to Marrakech.
TEN DAYS TO SAVE A LIFE. ONE SECOND TO END IT.
Mitch McDeere has cheated death and come out the other side. Fifteen years ago, he stole 10 million from the mob and disappeared. Now, with his enemies jailed or dead, he has fought his way to the top of the biggest law firm in the world.
When a new case takes Mitch to Libya, danger awaits: he''s soon in the biggest hostage negotiation in recent history with terrorists who have murdered and will murder again. Their demand is staggering: a ransom of 100 million must be paid within 10 days.
But this isn''t a random kidnapping - it''s personal. And no one, not even Mitch''s wife in New York, is safe.
With the clock ticking, can Mitch stay one step ahead of his enemies?
This time, there''s nowhere to hide.
''The most eagerly-awaited sequel of the decade'' DAILY EXPRESS
Bearded, bad-boy barber Knox prefers to live his life the way he takes his coffee: Alone. Unless you count his basset hound, Waylon. Knox doesn''t tolerate drama, even when it comes in the form of a stranded runaway bride. Naomi wasn''t just running away from her wedding. She was riding to the rescue of her estranged twin to Knockemout, Virginia, a rough-around-the-edges town where disputes are settled the old-fashioned way . . . with fists and beer. Usually in that order. Too bad for Naomi her evil twin hasn''t changed at all. After helping herself to Naomi''s car and cash, Tina leaves her with something unexpected. The niece Naomi didn''t know she had. Now she''s stuck in town with no car, no job, no plan, and no home with an 11-year-old going on thirty to take care of. There''s a reason Knox doesn''t do complications or high-maintenance women, especially not the romantic ones. But since Naomi''s life imploded right in front of him, the least he can do is help her out of her jam. And just as soon as she stops getting into new trouble he can leave her alone and get back to his peaceful, solitary life. At least, that''s the plan until the trouble turns to real danger.
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RYAN
She''s a distraction, that''s what she is.
I''m the newest Captain of the Devils, Chicago''s NBA team, and the last thing I needed this year was for Indy Ivers, my sister''s best friend, to move into my apartment. She''s messy, emotional, and way too tempting.
But when the team''s General Manager vocalizes his blatant disapproval of my promotion to Captain, referring to me as an unapproachable lone wolf with no work-life balance, I can''t think of a better way to convince him otherwise than pretending to date my outgoing roommate.
The only problem? Faking it feels far too natural.
Having a fake girlfriend wasn''t supposed to be messy but having Indy under my roof and in my bed is complicated, especially when she wants all the romantic parts of life that I could never give her.
INDY
I never imagined I''d be living with my best friend''s brother, NBA superstar Ryan Shay. Even more unbelievable? He needs me to act as his loving girlfriend who''s suddenly changed him into a friendly and approachable guy.
Because, well . . . he''s not. He''s controlling of his space and untrusting of others.
Our arrangement isn''t one-sided, though. I''m in a wedding coming up, one where every one of my childhood friends, including my ex-boyfriend, will be in attendance, and there''s no better date than my ex''s celebrity hero.
Blurred lines make it almost impossible to separate real from fake. Falling for my roommate was never part of the deal, especially when Ryan is quick to remind me that he doesn''t believe in love.
I''m a romantic and can''t help fantasizing that he''ll change, but soon enough, I find myself questioning if sharing a roof with my best friend''s brother was the right move after all . . .
Welcome back to Knockemout, Virginia. The brand new novel from Lucy Score, following her global bestseller: Things We Never Got Over. Nash Morgan was always known as the good Morgan brother, with a smile and a wink for everyone. But now, this chief of police is recovering from being shot and his Southern charm has been overshadowed by panic attacks and nightmares. He feels like a broody shell of the man he once was. Nash isn''t about to let anyone in his life know he''s struggling. But his new next-door neighbour, smart and sexy Lina, sees his shadows. As a rule, she''s not a fan of physical contact unless she initiates it, but for some reason Nash''s touch is different. He feels it too. The physical connection between them is incendiary, grounding him and making her wonder if exploring it is worth the risk. Too bad Lina''s got secrets of her own, and if Nash finds out the real reason she''s in town, he''ll never forgive her. Besides, she doesn''t do relationships. Ever. A hot, short-term fling with a local cop? Absolutely. Sign her up. A relationship with a man who expects her to plant roots? No freaking way. Once she gets what she''s after, she has no intention of sticking around. But Knockemout has a way of getting under people''s skin. And once Nash decides to make Lina his, he''s not about to be dissuaded . . . even if it means facing the danger that nearly killed him.
The brilliantly imaginative New York Times bestselling fantasy retelling of Romeo and Juliet set against the immersive backdrop of 1920s Shanghai. In glittering Shanghai, a monster awakens . . . A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city in the grip of chaos. At its heart is eighteen-year-old Juliette Cai, a former flapper who has returned to assume her role as the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang - a network of criminals far above the law. Their only rivals in power are the White Flowers, who have fought the Scarlets for generations. And behind every move is their heir, Roma Montagov, Juliette''s first love . . . and first betrayal. But when gangsters on both sides show signs of instability culminating in clawing their own throats out, the people start to whisper. Of a contagion, a madness. Of a monster in the shadows. As the deaths stack up, Juliette and Roma must set their guns - and grudges - aside and work together, for if they can''t stop this mayhem, then there will be no city left for either to rule. Filled with romance, intrigue and betrayal, this heart-stopping debut is perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Descendant of the Crane . ''Heady, smart, and vicious'' Tessa Gratton, author of The Queens of Innis Lear ''Deliciously dark'' Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire ''Dark and beautiful'' Emiko Jean, author of Empress of all Seasons ''A terrific, deliciously unputdownable read'' June Hur, author of The Silence of Bones
Do not touch the sword. Do not turn the key. Do not open the gate.
In the land of the unforgiving desert, there isn''t much a girl wouldn''t do for a glass of water.
Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen''s reservoirs for as long as she can remember.
But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it is bound to come undone.
When Saeris comes face-to-face with Death himself, she inadvertently reopens a gateway between realms and is transported to a land of ice and snow. The Fae have always been the stuff of myth, of legend, of nightmares...but it turns out they''re real, and Saeris has landed herself right in the middle of a centuries-long conflict that might just get her killed.
The first of her kind to tread the frozen mountains of Yvelia in over a thousand years, Saeris mistakenly binds herself to Kingfisher, a handsome Fae warrior, who has secrets and nefarious agendas of his own. He will use her Alchemist''s magic to protect his people, no matter what it costs him . . . or her.
Death has a name. It is Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate. His past is murky. His attitude stinks. And he''s the only way Saeris is going to make it home.
Be careful of the deals you make, dear child. The devil is in the details . . .
''A master of plotting and pacing'' - New York Times ''With every new book I appreciate John Grisham a little more, for his compassion for the underdog, and his willingness to strike out in new directions'' - Entertainment Weekly ONE MAN. ONE HOPE. ONCE CHANCE TO BECOME A LEGEND. ONE MAN Seventeen-year-old Samuel Sooleyman comes from a village in South Sudan, a war-torn country where one third of the population is a refugee. His great love is basketball: his prodigious leap and lightning speed make him an exceptional player. And it may also bring him his big chance: he has been noticed by a coach taking a youth team to the United States. ONE HOPE If he gets through the tournament, Samuel''s life will change beyond recognition. But it''s the longest of long shots. His talent is raw and uncoached. There are hundreds of better-known players ahead of him. And he must leave his family behind, at least at the beginning. ONE CHANCE As American success beckons, devastating news reaches Samuel from home. Caught between his dream and the nightmare unfolding thousands of miles away, ''Sooley'', as he''s nicknamed by his classmates, must make hard choices about his future. This quiet, dedicated boy must do what no other player has achieved in the history of his chosen game: become a legend in twelve short months. Global bestseller John Grisham takes you to a different kind of court in this gripping and incredibly moving novel that showcases his storytelling powers in an entirely new light. ''Grisham''s books are smart, imaginative, and funny, populated by complex interesting people'' - The Washington Post ''A superb, instinctive storyteller'' - The Times 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films: NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM
Presents a saga of one Pilot, Major John Blackthorne, and his integration into the struggles and strife of feudal Japan. Starting with his shipwreck on alien shores, this novel charts Blackthorne's rise from the status of reviled foreigner up to the heights of trusted advisor and eventually, Samurai.
Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself . . . A new series f rom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Stalking Jack the Ripper . Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe - witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family''s renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin . . . desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister''s killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that''s been long forbidden. Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia''s side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women''s murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems . . .
Ten wrongful conviction cases.
Twenty-one innocent people.
Framed tells ten stories with a truth more shocking than fiction.
John Grisham, the master of the legal thriller, teams up with Jim McCloskey, who has dedicated his life to exonerating innocent people, to uncover stories that shine an astonishing light on miscarriages of justice. All the cases in this book are simply extraordinary. And all are true.
Joe Bryan suffered the unbearable tragedy of his wife''s murder, only to be tried and found guilty of the crime himself - despite being 120 miles away at the time it was committed.
Clarence Brandley spent nine years on Death Row, coming to within six days of execution, before new evidence cleared him of all charges.
And in the case of the Norfolk Four, police and prosecutors continued to arrest innocent people until not one but four men were behind bars.
Impeccably researched and told with page-turning conviction, in Framed, these cases are finally laid bare.
Most importantly, they show how truth can prevail and how freedom can be won when all seems lost.
''Each of these stories is told with astonishing power. They are packed with human drama, with acts of shocking villainy and breathtaking courage. But these are more than just gripping true stories - they are a clarion call for reforming the tragic flaws in our criminal justice system'' David Grann, New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon
One last chance. Almost fired for insubordination, detectives Benny Griessel and Vaughn Cupido find themselves demoted, exiled from the elite Hawks unit and dispatched to the leafy streets of Stellenbosch. Working a missing persons report on student Calli
''Lo''s writing . . . shimmers with the thrills of youthful desire. A lovely, memorable novel'' - Sarah Waters, author of Tipping the Velvet and The Night Watch . From the award winning author of Ash comes a gripping story of love and duty set in San Francisco''s Chinatown during the 1950s. Seventeen-year-old Lily Hu can''t remember exactly when the question took root, but the answer was in full bloom the moment she and Kathleen Miller walked under the flashing neon sign of a lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club. America in 1954 is not a safe place for two girls to fall in love, especially not in Chinatown. Red-Scare paranoia threatens everyone, including Chinese Americans like Lily. With deportation looming over her father - despite his hard-won citizenship - Lily and Kath risk everything to let their love see the light of day.
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ADALYN GRACE IS BACK WITH A GORGEOUS, THRILLING, BEAUTIFULLY ROMANTIC FANTASY - IF YOU LOVED BELLADONNA AND FOXGLOVE, YOU WILL ADORE THIS...
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Blythe Hawthorn has never let anyone tell her what to do... and she''s not about to start now.
Headstrong and passionate, she won''t be ruled by society, or by her overprotective father, and certainly not by the man she''s bound herself to, no matter how insufferable he is. She''s determined to be a thorn in his side for the rest of her days, even as he ensues that her life in his palace is anything but the decadent fairytale she imagined. But as Blythe discovers a new side of herself linked to his past, she''ll have to decide if she''s willing to let an unexpected spark ignite... and discover the real truth about who she is inside.
WISTERIA is a sensational conclusion to the deathly and decadent Belladonna trilogy, with dramatic twists and a seductive new romance that will set readers'' hearts ablaze.
The Furies: mythological snake-haired goddesses of vengeance, pursuers of those who have committed unavenged crimes. Now, private investigator Charlie Parker is drawn into a world of modern furies in two linked stories.
***THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*** ''Three sparkling Grisham stories for the price of one . . . Appealing entertainment'' IRISH INDEPENDENT ''These three novellas in a single volume show Grisham at his masterful best, exquisite evocations of the law though far from complimentary about lawyers . . . A minor masterpiece'' DAILY MAIL Three thrilling stories of the law from the master of the legal thriller. Homecoming takes us back to Ford County, the fictional setting of many of John Grisham''s unforgettable stories. Jake Brigance is back, but he''s not in the courtroom. He''s called upon to help an old friend, Mack Stafford, a former lawyer in Clanton who three years earlier became a local legend when he stole some money from his clients, divorced his wife, filed for bankruptcy, and left his family in the middle of the night, never to be heard from again. Until now. Now Mack is back and he''s leaning on his old pals, Jake and Harry Rex, to help him return. His homecoming does not go as planned. In Strawberry Moon, we meet Cody Wallace, a young death row inmate only three hours away from execution. His lawyers can''t save him, the courts slam the door, and the Governor says no to a last minute request for clemency. As the clock ticks down, Cody has only one final request. The Sparring Partners are the Malloy brothers, Kirk and Rusty, two successful young lawyers who inherited a once prosperous firm when its founder, their father, was sent to prison. Kirk and Rusty loathe one another, and speak to each other only when necessary. As the firm disintegrates, the fiasco falls into the lap of Diantha Bradshaw, the only person the partners trust. Can she save the Malloys, or does she take a stand for the first time and try to save herself? 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM
The No. 1 bestselling author Stephen King''s terrifying novella about a town engulfed in a dense, mysterious mist - originally published in the acclaimed short story collection Skeleton Crew and made into a feature film by Frank Darabont - is now available as a stand-alone publication.
A man staggered into the market . . . ''Something in the fog!'' he screamed
Following a freak summer storm, David Drayton, his son Billy, and their neighbour Brent Norton join dozens of others and head to the local grocery store to replenish supplies.
Once there, they become trapped by a strange mist that has enveloped the town. Violent forces concealed in the mist are starting to emerge. And there is another shocking threat from within - one group of survivors, led by a religious zealot, is calling for a sacrifice.
Now David and his son must try to escape. But what''s outside may be even more dangerous.
This exhilarating novella explores the horror in both the enemy you know - and the one you can only imagine.
Jake Brigance, lawyer hero of A Time to Kill and Sycamore Row, is back, in his toughest case ever. ''When Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they''re not just alive, they''re pulsating'' Mirror CAN A KILLER EVER BE ABOVE THE LAW? Deputy Stuart Kofer is a protected man. Though he''s turned his drunken rages on his girlfriend, Josie, and her children many times before, the police code of silence has always shielded him. But one night he goes too far, leaving Josie for dead on the floor before passing out. Her son, sixteen-year-old Drew, knows he only has this one chance to save them. He picks up a gun and takes the law into his own hands. In Clanton, Mississippi, there is no one more hated than a cop killer - but a cop killer''s defence lawyer comes close. Jake Brigance doesn''t want this impossible case but he''s the only one with enough experience to defend the boy. As the trial begins, it seems there is only one outcome: the gas chamber for Drew. But, as the town of Clanton discovers once again, when Jake Brigance takes on an impossible case, anything is possible ... Starring the same hero and setting that featured in John Grisham''s multi-million-selling bestsellers A Time to Kill (adapted as a film starring Samuel L. Jackson and Matthew McConaughey ) and Sycamore Row , A Time for Mercy is an unforgettable thriller you won''t be able to put down. ''A superb, instinctive storyteller'' The Times ''Storytelling genius ... he is in a league of his own'' Daily Record 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films: NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM
The thrilling, New York Times bestselling sequel to The Kiss of Deception.
Held captive in the barbarian kingdom of Venda, Lia and Rafe have little chance of escape. Desperate to save her life, Lia''s erstwhile assassin, Kaden, has told the Vendan Komizar that she has the gift, and the Komizar''s interest in Lia is greater than anyone could have foreseen.
Meanwhile, nothing is straightforward: there''s Rafe, who lied to Lia but has sacrificed his freedom to protect her; Kaden, who meant to assassinate her but has now saved her life; and the Vendans, whom Lia always believed to be barbarians.
Now that she lives among them, however, she realizes that may be far from the truth. Wrestling with her upbringing, her gift, and her sense of self, Lia must make powerful choices that will affect her country . . . and her own destiny.
The Heart of Betrayal drives up the stakes and the romance, and will leave readers desperate to read book three in the Remnant Chronicles, The Beauty of Darkness.
''It''s rare that the second book in a series is as good - or perhaps better - than the first, but that''s the case here'' Booklist, starred review, for The Heart of Betrayal ''A heart-pounding sequel that fantasy fans will appreciate'' School Library Journal
