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Title: That Darkness

Synopsis
In this tour de force of psychological suspense, bestselling author Lisa Black draws from her experience as a forensic investigator to create two of the most fascinating characters in crime fiction: a killer with a unique sense of justice and a woman in a lifelong relationship with death…

That Darkness

As a forensic investigator for the Cleveland Police Department, Maggie Gardiner has seen her share of Jane Does. The latest is an unidentified female in her early teens, discovered in a local cemetery. More shocking than the girl’s injuries–for Maggie at least–is the fact that no one has reported her missing. She and the detectives assigned to the case (including her cop ex-husband) are determined to follow every lead, run down every scrap of evidence. But the monster they seek is watching every move, closer to them than they could possibly imagine.

Jack Renner is a killer. He doesn’t murder because he enjoys it, or because he believes himself omnipotent, or for any reason other than to make the world a safer place. When he follows the trail of this Jane Doe to a locked room in a small apartment where eighteen teenaged girls are anything but safe, he knows something must be done. But his pursuit of their captor takes an unexpected turn.
Maggie Gardiner finds another body waiting for her in the autopsy room–and a host of questions that will challenge everything she believes about justice, morality, and the true nature of evil …

Author Bio
New York Times bestselling author Lisa Black is the author of seven novels in the Theresa MacLean mystery series and two novels written as Elizabeth Becka. As a forensic scientist at the Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office, she analyzed gunshot residue on hands and clothing, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, DNA, blood and many other forms of trace evidence, as well as crime scenes. Now she is a latent print examiner and CSI for the Cape Coral Police Department in Florida, working mostly with fingerprints and crime scenes.

Lisa has lectured at writers’ conventions and appeared on panels, and is a member of Sisters In Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and International Thriller Writers. As a forensic specialist, she is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Scientists, the International Association for Identification, the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts and is a Certified Latent Print Examiner. She has testified in court as an expert witness over 65 times. Her books have been translated into six languages. She lives near Fort Myers, Florida. Visit her on Facebook, Twitter, or at www.lisa-black.com.

Reviews
“Lisa Black writes with immediacy and unmatched authenticity.” –Jeff Lindsay, New York Times bestselling author of the DEXTER series

“In Black’s skillful hands, you’re in for a surprise…a gifted storyteller.” –Ridley Pearson

“A must-read for fans of Cornwell and Grafton.” –Booklist

“Black, who is a forensic scientist, certainly knows her field.” —Publishers Weekly

“Quite simply, one of the best storytellers around.” –Tess Gerritsen

“Highly entertaining…Fans of forensic thrillers will look forward to seeing more.” —Library Journal

“Pulse-pounding adventure…devilishly clever.” –-Mystery Scene

“Lisa Black heightens the suspense.” –-South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Author Bio
Helen Brown was born and brought up in New Zealand, where she first worked as a journalist, TV presenter, and scriptwriter. A multi award winning columnist, Helen now lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her family and feline. Her memoir, Cleo, rose to the top of the bestseller lists in the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, France, and Australia, and has been translated into more than sixteen languages.

Author Bio
Jennifer Estep writes the Mythos Academy young adult urban fantasy series for Kensington and the Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series for Pocket Books. She is also the author of the Bigtime paranormal romance series.

To learn more about her, visit www.jenniferestep.com. You can also sign up for Jennifer’s fan page on Facebook and follow her on Twitter.

Reviews
“This latest book in the Black Blade series is fierce, filled with adventure from the first page till the last. Estep know how to make her characters come alive. A must-read for any paranormal fan.”– RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

“An adventurous ride you will never want to get off.” –#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout on Cold Burn of Magic

Title: Bad Blood

Synopsis

For Seth Garrett, there’s no such thing as too rich or too beautiful. His family taught him that anything less than the best simply isn’t an option. Now he’s out to prove he can be the most successful Garrett–and Rachel McNeal fits the bill. She’s pretty, hard-working, good in bed–and willing to finance his dreams. He thinks she’s perfect wife material–until he meets her relatives and discovers they’re far from perfect. No problem, Seth’s got a truly flawless replacement lined up to give him the good life he’s entitled to. . .

Steady and sensible, Rachel always believed the best about people. She thought Seth was the man of her dreams. But she can deal with the hurt and move on. Until she discovers the true reason Seth dumped her–and just how deep his contempt for her runs. She’s done forgiving, much less forgetting. And taking his world apart piece by piece is only the beginning of her long-game payback. . .

Author Bio
Mary Monroe is the third child of Alabama sharecroppers, and the first and only member of her family to finish high school. Mary never attended college or any writing classes. She spent the first part of her life in Alabama and Ohio, moved to Richmond, California in 1973, and has lived in Oakland since 1984. Her first novel, The Upper Room, was published in 1985 and was widely reviewed throughout the U.S. and in Great Britain. She is a recipient of the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award for her novel God Don’t Like Ugly.