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The Pupil: A page-turning suspense thriller that will have you hooked

She wants to learn everything - about you. Mel has practised law for twenty years. She is well-regarded by her peers. Her clients are happy. But behind the scenes her life is disordered. Her son grows increasingly distant from her. The married man she is sleeping with fails to give her what she needs. When a trainee lawyer is allocated to Mel it is poor timing. The last thing she wants is a pupil watching her every move. And Natasha does watch. She sees each detail - and every mistake. Mel cannot shake the feeling that Natasha isn't just learning the job. She is learning Mel. Natasha is good at getting what she wants, and now Mel has the power to give her all she desires. But when Mel chooses not to, Natasha knows just what Mel's vulnerabilities are - and how to turn them against her. Mel's secrets could ruin her. But who will be believed? A twisted and gripping tale of desperation and revenge perfect for fans of Renée Knight, Sarah Vaughan and Michelle Frances. Praise for The Pupil 'Tense, twisty, and a great read.' Sharon Bolton, author of The Split 'I really enjoyed this book... For fans of Apple Tree Yard and Blood Orange' Reader review 'An excellent novel... highly recommended' Reader review 'A brilliant suspenseful novel' Reader review

Ros Carne (Author), Gabrielle Glaister, Sofia Zervudachi (Narrator)

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The Wrong Side

A battle-worn lawyer fights for a young man’s life in this criminally enthralling legal thriller. Teen pop star Brittany Crutcher is found dead in small-town Tennessee. For attorney Bocephus Haynes, it’s just another night in Pulaski. Bo swore off criminal work after his last case, but the beloved singer’s murder demands answers. The prime suspect is local high school football hero and the victim’s boyfriend, Odell Champagne. However, this fallen athlete is one of Bo’s son’s best friends. Bo knows this young man and does not believe him capable of the crime. When Odell is charged with murder, Bo reluctantly takes the case, sparking outrage throughout the town. But as Bo follows the evidence, he learns that the victim made decisions in her last hours that would give powerful forces motive to harm her. Feeling mounting pressure from the community and the DA, Bo forges ahead. But as the seconds count down, he wonders whether justice is even possible.

Robert Bailey (Author), Eric G. Dove (Narrator)

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Detained

A man and his son dreamed of America's freedom, but the dream became a nightmare when they ended up at Guantánamo Bay. Hasan Makari and his son, Najib, both Lebanese nationals, have dreamed of the day they would experience the shining freedom of America. But when they arrive in the US, they are arrested, accused of terrorism, and incarcerated at the Guantánamo Bay Prison Camp in Cuba, all on false charges. Suddenly, they face the nightmare of death by execution. Their only hope is Navy JAG Officer Matt Davis, who has been assigned to the case of his life-to defend the Makaris in court at Guantánamo Bay. Matt believes his clients are innocent, but he faces monumental opposition-not only from powerful federal prosecutors with a huge agenda and an unlimited budget, but also from the woman he loves who, as a fellow JAG officer, has been ordered onto the prosecution team to convict the Makaris. As the drama unfolds in Cuba, Emily Gardner, a top-ranking TSA lawyer, has just received a larger-than-life nomination as General Counsel for the Department of Homeland Security. While preparing for confirmation by the US Senate, she discovers a shocking scheme that will turn her life upside down. Can Emily expose the truth in time to save the lives of those being accused-and escape with her own life? Somewhere between the war-torn plains of Northern Lebanon and the secret torture chamber of Guantánamo Bay lie the keys to justice.

Don Brown (Author), Stephen Borne (Narrator)

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Irretrievably Broken: A Sasha McCandless Novel

The venerable law firm of Prescott & Talbott is reeling from the murder of partner Ellen Mortenson-purportedly at the hands of her estranged husband-when a photograph of the dead woman arrives, her face Xed out and 'ONE DOWN' scrawled across the bottom. Within days, a second partner is murdered, her husband also accused. Sasha doesn't practice criminal defense, so she's suspicious when her former firm asks her to represent Ellen's husband. Owing Prescott a favor, she takes the case and soon finds herself representing not one, but both, of the so-called Lady Lawyer Killers. The long hours jeopardize her relationship with Leo Connelly when he needs her most. That's the least of Sasha's troubles, though, because what she doesn't know is that the real killer is waging a vendetta for a past case gone wrong. And there's one more lawyer on his list.

Melissa F. Miller (Author), Suzanne Fortin (Narrator)

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Ophelia: Drowning in Guilt

Finalist 2021 National Indie Excellence Awards ACCIDENTAL DEATH OR PERFECTLY PLOTTED MURDER?Tal Neilson is slowly losing his mind. He’s convinced his dead father Geri has been murdered, but no one believes him. Geri’s voice in his head is screaming for revenge. Is the voice real or a product of Tal’s addiction? Can Tal ignore his widowed mother’s attraction to Geri’s business partner?At stake: Tal’s legacy, a billion-dollar drug empire that Geri built and that his murderer is trying to steal.The only person Tal can trust is his lover Ophelia, except she harbors a secret tied to family obsession scaling three generations. Born to serve and protect Tal. Trained to kill. Sixty years connect two families from Nazi-occupied Denmark to modern Manhattan in an epic of love, deception, and sacrifice. You won't be able to put it down.Book 2 in the Shakespeare Modern Murder Mysteries.“Ophelia is a fast- paced international thriller, a winning tale from a strong new talent on the scene.”—Robert Rotenberg, international bestselling author of Downfall“A new fascinating murder mystery from an exceptionally fine author!”—Grady Harp, Amazon Top 50 reviewer“The characters are intriguing, the plot is thick and twisted, and the pages fly by in a blur.”

Norman Bacal (Author), Jenny Hoops (Narrator)

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The Tenth Justice: A Novel

“Meltzer has earned the right to belly up to the bar with John Grisham, Scott Turow, and David Baldacci.” – People The young attorneys who clerk for Supreme Court justices wield extraordinary power—privy to sensitive material that could prove disastrous in unscrupulous hands, making decisions that could change lives… or destroy them. They are… THE TENTH JUSTICE Landing a prestigious position as a Supreme Court clerk fresh out of Yale Law, Ben Addison is on the ultrafast track to success—until he inadvertently shares a classified secret with the wrong listener. And now the anonymous blackmailer who made a killing with Ben’s information is demanding more. Guilty of a criminal act, his golden future suddenly in jeopardy, Ben turns for help to his roommates—three close friends from childhood, each strategically placed near the seats of Washington power—and to his beautiful, whip-smart fellow clerk, Lisa Schulman. But trust is a dangerous commodity in the nation’s capital. And when lives, careers, and power are at stake, loyalties can shatter like glass… and betrayals can be lethal.

Brad Meltzer (Author), Scott Brick (Narrator)

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The Witness

‘So gripping… I loved the thrill and the ending was superb.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars From the USA Today bestselling author, comes the second explosive thriller about attorney Olivia Sinclair who must solve a cold-case murder to clear an innocent man’s name… HE SAW WHAT YOU DID… Teenager Ebby Engstrom witnesses a murder – and then passes out. The next morning, he wakes in his bed with no memory of how he got there, and is told his mother was stabbed to death the previous night. Thirty years later, the case has gone cold, with numerous suspects but no new clues – until Ebby starts having uncontrollable flashbacks to that night. As repressed memories surface, he questions his own role in the murder, leading to a dramatic confession and Ebby’s arrest. Family friend and attorney Olivia Sinclair is convinced of Ebby’s innocence, but the only way to clear his name is to find the real killer herself. And it seems almost everyone connected to the Engstrom family had a reason to want Cynthia dead… An unputdownable thriller full of suspense, perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister, Alafair Burke and The Good Fight. Readers LOVE The Witness! ‘An edge of your seat suspense thriller… I raced through it… It’s an excellent read.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars ‘This is the first book I read by this author and it certainly won’t be the last… Brilliant. Highly recommend.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars ‘An excellent follow up… Thomas is a craftswoman of extraordinary talent. More please.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars ‘Thoroughly enjoyed trying to work who, what, why… look forward to seeing what Olivia gets up to next time.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars ‘A wonderful, tightly paced, well characterised read about how family secrets always, always surface.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

Terry Lynn Thomas (Author), Daniela Acitelli (Narrator)

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The President’s Daughter: the #1 Sunday Times bestseller

Brought to you by Penguin. James Patterson and Bill Clinton - the 'dream team' (Lee Child) - return with a thriller even more compelling than global number one bestseller The President is Missing. Every detail is accurate because one of the authors is President Bill Clinton. The drama and action never stop because the other author is James Patterson. ALL PRESIDENTS HAVE NIGHTMARES. THIS ONE IS ABOUT TO COME TRUE. Matthew Keating, a one-time Navy SEAL and a former US President, has always defended his family as fiercely as he has his country. Now these defences are under attack. And it's personal. Keating's teenage daughter, Melanie, has been abducted, turning every parent's deepest fear into a matter of national security. As the world watches, Keating embarks on a one-man special-ops mission that tests his strengths: as a leader, a warrior, and a father. Because Keating knows that in order to save Melanie's life he will have to put his own on the line . . . 'Propulsive, exhilarating, and unnervingly believable. You won't just read The President's Daughter, you'll devour it.' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'A thriller with inside secrets and riveting excitement that only the partnership of Patterson and Clinton could produce.' WALTER ISAACSON, internationally bestselling author 'A smart, taut, utterly fantastic roller coaster that had me holding on for dear life' CHRIS BOHJALIAN, bestselling author of The Flight Attendant 'Highly entertaining' New York Times 'Rich with the authenticity only a president can deliver' ROBERT CRAIS, bestselling author of the Elvis Cole series 'James Patterson, the grand master of American storytelling, is on fire here and Bill Clinton's two terms in the White House give the book an authenticity that, quite frankly, the competition will never come even close to matching.' TONY PARSONS, bestselling author of Your Neighbour's Wife 'So cinematic ... off the chart ... so exciting ... When I finished it I felt like I had just come off a holiday' MATT FORDE Real reader reviews: 'The previous collaboration between the two authors was one of my favourite thrillers ever ... this one was even better!' 'A thriller with all the punch and authenticity expected from the two authors' 'Mind-blowing ... like, did I really just read that?' 'Outstanding ... has you on the edge of your seat' 'An exciting rollercoaster of a page-turning read' 'A great story, believable characters ... I couldn't put it down' 'A terrific pulse-racing thriller' 'Absolutely blown away' Praise for the authors' previous collaboration, THE PRESIDENT IS MISSING: 'The political thriller of the decade' LEE CHILD 'Thoroughly enjoyable ... a quick, slick, gripping read' THE TIMES 'A bullet train of a thriller' AJ FINN 'Unmatchable psychological veracity ... the outcome of a conversation between one writer with an unusual skill at thriller plotting and another with an exceptional grasp of global politics. The literary running mates have earned a second term.' GUARDIAN 'The plotting is immaculate... the writing is taut' SUNDAY TIMES 'Heart-pounding, gripping, terrifying ... a genuinely masterful thriller' LOUISE PENNY 'Truly authentic ... I read it in one gulp. You will too.' HARLAN COBEN 'High-octane ... addictive' TELEGRAPH 'This book moves like Air Force One' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'Engrossing from page one' DAVID BALDACCI © Bill Clinton, James Patterson 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

James Patterson, President Bill Clinton (Author), Amanda Dolan, Dion Graham, Fajer Al-Kaisi, James Chen, January Lavoy, Jeremy Davidson, Mary Stuart Masterson, Peter Ganim, Soneela Nankani, Tony Goldwyn (Narrator)

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The Cutline: An Alex Vane Novella

It's the spring of 2000 and Alex Vane is living the dream. He's brilliant, handsome, driven, and he has just landed his first major reporting job: covering New York's biggest trials for the city's second-biggest daily, The New York Standard. As if his luck couldn't get any better, Alex befriends a top prosecutor who helps him uncover a secret about a legendary defense attorney. When he breaks the story, the trial of the East Coast's most deadly drug kingpin falls into turmoil. But as he digs deeper, the story begins to unravel. Now Alex must figure out whether his source was playing him and, if so, why? And if he fails, he might be the one who ends up behind bars. In this prequel to The Anonymous Source, A.C. Fuller brings you New York City at its optimistic peak. Before 9/11, before the financial crash, and before the Internet revolutionized the news media and permanently altered the lives of reporters like Alex Vane.

A.C. Fuller (Author), Joe Hempel (Narrator)

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Death at Charity's Point

A Boston lawyer investigates a prep school teacher's suspicious suicide in this debut for 'one of the most likeable sleuths to appear on the crime scene' (The Washington Post Book World). Brady Coyne never meant to become the private lawyer to New England's upper crust, but after more than a decade working for Florence Gresham and her friends, he has developed a reputation for discretion that the rich cannot resist. He is fond of Mrs. Gresham-unflappable, uncouth, and never tardy with a check-and he has seen her through her husband's suicide and her first son's death in Vietnam. But he has never seen her crack until the day her second son, George, leaps into the sea at jagged Charity's Point. The authorities call it a suicide, but Mrs. Gresham cannot believe her son, like his father, would take his own life. As Brady digs into the apparently blemish-free past of this upper-class prep school history teacher, he finds dark secrets. George Gresham may not have been suicidal, but that doesn't mean he wasn't in trouble.

William G. Tapply (Author), Stephen Hoye (Narrator)

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The Dutch Blue Error

Boston lawyer Brady Coyne investigates a philatelist fatality in 'a first-rate mystery . . . a knockout climax, charged with irony' (The Washington Post Book World). It is a small paper square with uneven edges, dark blue in color and bearing a smudged portrait of a long-dead king. It doesn't look like much to Brady Coyne, but the stamp known as the Dutch Blue Error is one of a kind-a philatelic freak worth at least one million dollars. It is the prize possession of Ollie Weston, a wheelchair-bound Boston banker, and it is valuable enough that for its sake, several good men will die. A fellow collector contacts Weston, claiming to have found a second copy of the Error-a claim that, if truthful, would destroy the stamp's value. Weston sends his attorney, kindhearted Boston lawyer Brady Coyne, to purchase the rogue stamp for two hundred fifty thousand dollars, but just before the hand-off, the collector is killed and the stamp disappears. Find the stamp and Brady will find the killer-but that will involve risking another one-of-a-kind item: his life.

William G. Tapply (Author), Stephen Hoye (Narrator)

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Follow the Sharks

The Boston attorney searches Red Sox Nation for a ballplayer's kidnapped son in this 'grittily persuasive' mystery novel (Kirkus Reviews). For two years, Eddie Donagan was on track to become the greatest Red Sox pitcher of all time. Then one day, without warning, he went from unhittable to ineffective-forcing him to drop out of the Majors before he even hit his prime. Attorney Brady Coyne met Donagan before he turned pro, and stays friends with him even as the faded star drifts into depression, disappearing from his wife and child for days at a time. Finally, the Donagans are thrown into crisis-but it isn't Eddie's disappearance that causes it. It's his son's. One morning, ten-year-old E. J. leaves for his paper route and never returns. Soon, the family receives a ransom demand, and Brady agrees to be the go-between. He finds that the son's problems stem from the father's, and that Eddie Donagan has a dark side no amount of natural talent could overcome.

William G. Tapply (Author), Stephen Hoye (Narrator)

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