danger and suspense

On the brink of choosing between her Amish upbringing and a life beyond it, Hannah’s world is violently upended when she becomes entangled in a brutal crime.  Hannah is accused of a murder she did not commit.Bound by Amish traditions of silence yet facing prison and disgrace for her family, she must decide whether to protect her community’s values or break every rule she was taught with to help catch a killer and clear her name—before she loses both her freedom and the people she loves. 

Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city. Brand-new stories by: Peter Heller, Barbara Nickless, Cynthia Swanson, Mario Acevedo, Francelia Belton, R. Alan Brooks, D.L. Cordero, Amy Drayer, Twanna LaTrice Hill, Manuel Ramos, Mark Stevens, Mathangi Subramanian, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, and Erika T. Wurth. From the introduction by Cynthia Swanson:

Psychotherapist Emma-Jane Glass has prioritized work over leisure for far too long. She does whatever it takes to help her clients, and it’s bordering on professional obsession. When she publishes a controversial article about unstable mothers murdering their children, an anonymous letter arrives on her doorstep: I will expose you. Then, I will mutilate you… Wait for me.

When Rachel and her husband Adam move to Maple Cottage in remote Cheshire, it should be the fulfilment of their dream to start a family. Haunted by her past and challenged by events around her, Rachel finds that her home is not the sanctuary she envisaged—and neither is her marriage. Adam’s temper rages when he discovers he is infertile. She seeks solace in the arms of her gardener and falls pregnant. Dreams become reality—and a garden grows, but as every gardener knows, even the most beautiful plants can be poisonous.

Chase Jordan and Victor Morris are back, and this time they’re in deep water… literally! Closing Shift 4 picks up right where Part 3 left off. We find Chase and Victor trying to escape an unimaginable predicament and things only get worse when they learn some ground-shaking news about Chase’s cousin, Samara that may lead them on another deadly pursuit while battling the growing desire to take their "situationship" to something serious.

Kate Brennan is devastated. After months of planning a reunion in London, the Chicago-based, award-winning investigative reporter turned novelist is shattered to learn that her dearest friend is dead. But when she realizes that the circumstances are suspicious—and that even looking into them could imperil her own life—she feels compelled to act.

Beth and Cameron share a remarkable gift. Each can see into the other’s mind. A powerful and frightening organisation is abducting young people in order to harvest their organs for wealthy transplant clients. They seize Cameron. Can Beth use her powers to find him and save him before he goes under the surgeon’s knife? And if she can, what price must they both pay? Perfect for fans of Philip Pullman and Delia Owens, this exciting and fast-paced thriller will grip you to the very end.