Recommendations based on "Mind Games"

Don’t miss the next Will Trent thriller, This Is Why We Lied, coming this August!INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"There's deception, sabotage, violence, family secrets . . . all the stuff you could want from a fictional page-turner."— theSkimmRecommended by Washington Post • theSkimm • GMA.com • Popsugar • Bustle • Atlanta Journal-Constitution • Augusta Chronicle • Sun-Sentinel • Mystery and Suspense Magazine • and more!He saw what you did. He knows who you are…From the New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her and The Silent Wife, an electrifying standalone thriller.AN ORDINARY LIFE…Leigh Collier has worked hard to build what looks like a normal life. She’s an up-and-coming defense attorney at a prestigious law firm in Atlanta, would do anything for her sixteen-year-old daughter Maddy, and is managing to successfully coparent through a pandemic after an amicable separation from her husband Walter.HIDES A DEVASTATING PAST...But Leigh’s ordinary life masks a childhood no one should have to endure … a childhood tarnished by secrets, broken by betrayal, and ultimately destroyed by a brutal act of violence.BUT NOW THE PAST IS CATCHING UP…On a Sunday night at her daughter’s school play, she gets a call from one of the firm's partners who wants Leigh to come on board to defend a wealthy man accused of multiple counts of rape. Though wary of the case, it becomes apparent she doesn't have much choice if she wants to keep her job. They're scheduled to go to trial in one week. When she meets the accused face-to-face, she realizes that it’s no coincidence that he’s specifically asked for her to represent him. She knows him. And he knows her. More to the point, he may know what happened over twenty years ago, and why Leigh has spent two decades avoiding her past.AND TIME IS RUNNING OUT.Suddenly she has a lot more to lose than this case. The only person who can help is her younger, estranged sister Callie—the last person Leigh would ever want to drag into this after all they’ve been through. But with the life-shattering truth in danger of being revealed, she has no choice...“A high-stakes thriller . . . Her heroines are believable, flawed and courageous.” –OYINKAN BRAITHWAITE

Detective Helen Grace is on the trail of a twisted serial killer in this riveting thriller in the “gripping” (USA Today) international bestselling series.Ruby wakes up in a strange room. Her captor calmly explains that no one is looking for her. No one wants her. Except him.When the body of a woman is found buried on a secluded beach, Detective Helen Grace is called to the scene. She knows right away that the killer is no amateur. The woman has been dead for years, and no one has even reported her missing. But why would they? She’s still sending text messages to her family. Helen is convinced that a criminal mastermind is at work: someone very smart, very careful, and worst of all, very patient. But as she struggles to piece together the killer’s motive, time is running out for a victim who is still alive...

The first girl came back.The next might not be so lucky... --------'A real gripper of a read' Peter James 'Masterful, engrossing, twisty' Rosamund Lupton'One of our most exciting crime writers' John Marrs A girl is taken from the streets of Oxford. But it's unlike any abduction DI Fawley's seen before . . . Faith Appleford was attacked, a plastic bag tied over her head, taken to an isolated location . . . and then, by some miracle, she escaped. What's more, when DC Erica Somer interviews Faith, she quickly becomes convinced that Faith knows who her abductor is. Yet Faith refuses to press charges. Without more evidence, it's looking like the police may have to drop the case. But what happens if Faith's attacker strikes again? The fourth twisty, up-all-night thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling Cara Hunter. For fans of Shari Lapena, Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell.--------What they're saying about Cara Hunter 'Twist follows twist at a breathtaking pace' Daily Mail 'Fantastic...my favourite series ever!' Shari Lapena, Not A Happy Family 'You can almost hear her characters breathing from the page' Jane Corry, We All Have Our Secrets 'Utterly compelling' Nicci French, The Unheard 'A top-notch psychological thriller' JP Delaney, The Perfect Wife 'I was totally gripped and terrified!' Araminta Hall, Hidden Depths 'Hunter has rejuvenated the form' Financial Times And readers are loving this series, too 'All hail the new queen of all things crime' Penny, Netgalley 'Mind-bending brilliance' Kath, Netgalley 'Packed full of twists' Gary, Netgalley 'Definitely for fans of Lisa Gardner, Karin Slaughter and the like' Fiona, Netgalley 'Captivating: full of mystery, tension, moral dilemma . . . outstanding' Peter, Netgalley 'This series just gets better and better' Tina, Netgalley

She's standing at the front door. Covered in blood. Is she the victim of a crime? Or the perpetrator? When Sienna Hegarty, a troubled friend of his daughter, comes to Joe O'Loughlin's door terrorized, incoherent, and covered in blood, he vows to unearth the dark secrets her mind has buried. The police find a major piece of the puzzle at Sienna's house: her father, a retired cop, murdered.Tests confirm that it's Mr. Herharty's blood on Sienna. She says she remembers nothing. Investigators take aim at Sienna. O'Loughlin senses something different is happening, something subterranean and terrifying to Sienna. It may be something in her mind. Or it may be something real. Someone real. Someone capable of the most grim and gruesome murder, and willing to kill again if anyone gets too close.

Where the hell had the kid found a human skull? McNab heard an intake of breath behind him as someone else made out the shape in the torchlight. A metre away now, McNab crouched on a level with the child. 'Where did you find that, Emma?' he said softly. She stared at him. 'I was lost. I heard them calling me.' When Claire regains consciousness after a stranger causes her car to crash in a snowstorm, she is frantic to discover her nine-year-old daughter Emma missing from the back seat. Then Emma is found in the woods nearby, unharmed but cradling a child's skull. She claims it 'called to her' - and she can hear another voice nearby... Meanwhile, forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is trying to discover the identity of a corpse found badly burned in a skip. The body is wearing a soldier's ID tag, but DNA tests show it's not him. When DS Michael McNab asks for her help identifying the remains Emma found, they discover the two cases are linked in ways they could never have imagined... Lin Anderson, author of Driftnet and Easy Kill, has written her most powerful novel to date.

"Leo Stone is a killer. A year ago, he was convicted of murdering two women and sentenced to life without parole. But now, a juror from his trial has revealed the jury was prejudiced, and a retrial is called. Detectives Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent are tasked with re-examining the evidence. Before long, they uncover links between Stone and a possible third victim. But with Stone behind bars, a fourth woman disappears in similar circumstances. Is there a copycat killer out there, or have they been wrong about Stone from the start? And will Maeve discover the truth before another innocent victim is killed?"--Provided by publisher

For readers of Jodi Picoult, Heather Gudenkauf, and Elizabeth Flock comes a spellbinding tale of a girl gone missing—and the detective who will risk everything to find her.   Detective Sergeant Andrea Lawrence is reluctant to take this emotionally charged case, but she can’t help herself. In a small British seaside community, a fourteen-year-old girl has vanished. Sophie Monroe hasn’t been seen since she fought—loudly, miserably—with her stepmother and father more than a week ago. But her frantic parents seem to be the only people concerned about Sophie’s disappearance. Everyone else just assumes that an angry teenager is acting out by hiding for a while.   Did someone help Sophie run away, or abduct her? Either way, Detective Andee is certain something bad has happened. As Andee investigates, two men jump to the top of the list of suspects—but neither of them can be located. And the deeper Andee delves into Sophie’s life, the more she struggles to keep her own darkest fears at bay—because Andee knows all too well what happens when young girls are lost and never found.   Praise for Susan Lewis   “Spellbinding . . . The atmosphere grows more intense with the turn of each page.”—The Free Lance-Star, on No Child of Mine   “Unputdownable . . . a compelling blend of family dynamics, courtroom drama, and a love story.”—Booklist, on Don’t Let Me GoLook for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more.

“ONE OF THE MOST INTENSE SUSPENSE WRITERS AROUND.” —CHICAGO TRIBUNE#1 New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag delivers a double shot of suspense in these two adrenaline-charged classic thrillers offered together in one powerful volume.NIGHT SINSA peaceful Minnesota town is about to face its worst nightmare. A young boy disappears and the only clue is a note—taunting and casually cruel. Has a cold-blooded kidnapper struck? Or is this the reawakening of a long-quiet serial killer? For a tough-minded investigator, it’s her first make-or-break case. For a local cop, it’s the fear that big-city evil has come to stalk his small-town home. Together they’ll hunt a madman who knows no bounds and for whom no sin is forbidden.“Nerve-shattering, explosive entertainment, and should not be missed by anyone who reads for the thrill of it.” —Michael PalmerGUILTY AS SINA psychopath has been playing a twisted game with a terrified Minnesota town. Now a respected member of the community stands accused of a chilling act of evil. But when a second boy vanishes, a frightened public demands to know if the police have caught the wrong man. Is the nightmare continuing…or just beginning? Prosecutor Ellen North believes she has the right man—but that he has an accomplice in the shadows. Ellen suddenly finds herself swept into a cruel contest of wits, a dark game of life and death… with an evil mind as guilty as sin.“A chilling study of evil that holds the reader until the shocking surprise ending.” —Phillip Margolin

'An explosive read... Characters, dialogue and plot were superb.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars As the Hughes family celebrate bonfire night, a terrible accident leaves the garden shed in flames - and father and grandfather Thomas trapped inside. Tragic though it is, Thomas's death passes without suspicion - until a local journalist makes accusations of a police cover-up in the press. WPC Trudy Loveday is sent to investigate, and asks coroner Clement Ryder to help. But the more questions the two ask the less clear the case seems. There's no evidence of foul play, and yet the dead man's family are obviously hiding something. Then there are Thomas's dubious business practices - was someone out for revenge? All Trudy and Clement know for sure is that everyone is lying - and that they must find the truth... Perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, Richard Osman and Agatha Christie, you won't be able to put this down until you've cracked the case! 'The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.' Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries Readers LOVE Faith Martin! 'Absolutely perfect! This is the book I have been craving since I last read the Thursday Murder Club series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Very entertaining... Full of red herrings, plot twists and turns. I thought I knew who was the killer but I was wrong.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Have become an addict of Faith Martin - love her novels.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This author's books are soothing to the soul. Her characters are likable, and the plots always keep me guessing. Excellent fun.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved this... The best one to date... Reminiscent of Agatha Christie's gentle style and incisive detection... I look forward to more in this series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fresh and different... Will get you hooked!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Yet again Faith Martin delivers... A proper whodunit mystery... A very good book... I'm looking forward to the next.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fabulous mystery... Highly recommended, the perfect way to spend an afternoon on the sofa.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another great Trudy Loveday novel... Love the twist... Great addition to the series.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Marvellous... I cannot wait for more in this fabulous series.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Ryder and Loveday Series Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE Book 3: A FATAL FLAW Book 4: A FATAL SECRET Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT Book 8: A FATAL END

three Spine-tingling Reads From New York Times Bestselling Author Heather Graham! deadly Giftcaer Is Spending This Christmas Among Strangers. Brought To Newport, Rhode Island, From Her Native Ireland To Nurse Ailing Millionaire Sean O'riley, She's Living A Life Few Can Imagine. But Money Can't Hide The Tension Between O Reily S Trophy Wife, His Paranoid Daughter, The Eccentric Aunt In The Attic And The Staff Members Who Run The House. When O Riley S Business Partner Goes Missing, Family Friend Zach Flynn Arrives. Determined To Help Him Solve The Case, Caer Becomes Enmeshed In A Mystery That Weaves Together The Sins Of The Past With One Family S Destiny And A Spirit That Watches The Mansion, Possessing A Deadly Gift.deadly Harvestwhen A Young Woman Is Found Dead In A Field, Dressed Up As A Scarecrow With A Slashed Grin And A Broken Neck, The Residents Of Salem, Massachusetts, Begin To Fear That The Infamous Harvest Man Is More Than Just A Rumor. But Out-of Town Cop Jeremy Flynn Doesn T Have Time For Ghost Stories. He's In Town On Another Investigation, Looking For A Friend S Wife, Who Mysteriously Vanished In A Cemetery. Complicating His Efforts Is Local Occult Expert Rowenna Cavanaugh, Who Launches Her Own Investigation, Convinced That A Horror From The Past Has Crept Into The Present And Is Seducing Women To Their Deaths. Jeremy Uses Logic And Solid Policework. Rowena Depends On Intuition. But They Both Have The Same Goal: To Stop The Abductions And Locate The Missing Women Before Rowena Herself Falls Prey To The Harvest Man S Dark Seduction. deadly Nightaidan Flynn, A Private Investigator And Eldest Of The Flynn Brothers, Scoffs At The Haunted-house Rumors--especially Since Kendall Montgomery, A Tarot Card Reader Who Has Been Living In The Mansion, Is The One To Tell Him The Tale Of A Woman In White. But When He Finds A Human Bone On The Grounds, And Another By The River, Aidan Delves Into The Dark History Of The Flynn Plantation. Forced Together To Uncover The Truth, Aidan And Kendall Realize That A Serial Killer Whose Victims Seem To Vanish Into Thin Air Has Long Been At Work And That Their Own Fates Are About To Be Sealed Forever Unless They Believe In The Unbelievable.