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  Twisted City

  Jason Starr

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  From the internationally bestselling author of The Next Time I Die and Cold Caller comes a classic New York noir thriller. 
   
  Times are tough. They're about to get worse. 
   
  David Miller is a journalist stuck at a second-rate financial magazine. He hates his boss, resents supporting his girlfriend's partying lifestyle, and is still reeling from the death of his sister. He's already at the breaking point—then he makes one small mistake. 
   
  After losing his wallet in a Midtown bar, David finds himself blackmailed by junkies, lying to his family and friends, and stumbling into a criminal nightmare he barely understands. As desperation mounts, David is pulled deeper into a twisted web of betrayal, addiction, and moral compromise—one wrong decision after another, each more dangerous than the last. 
   
  Set in the underbelly of New York City, Twisted City is a dark psychological crime novel about grief, guilt, and the slow erosion of decency, told with Jason Starr's trademark intensity, razor-sharp dialogue, and relentless momentum.

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  Forsaken Talents - The Cari...

  Leslie A. Piggott

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  When Frederick Kastener’s daughter’s car careens in front of a semi-truck, everyone assumes that it is just another case of careless driving. Outraged by the lack of investigation, the wealthy Kastener throws his weight around to get the police to take a second look. He further doubles down by questioning the writing acumen of investigative journalist Cari Turnlyle and demands she print a retraction of the accidental death article. When Cari discovers an eye-witness account of the accident that contradicts her initial assumptions, she vows to uncover what really happened. Things continue to not add up as another man in the community dies under somewhat suspicious circumstances. Cari becomes convinced that the deaths are related, but can she find the link that holds it all together?

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  Magdalene

  Douglas Kuehn

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  In "Magdalene," the compelling next chapter of The Addlestone Chronicles, the veil is lifted on a shadow that has lingered over Europe: the harrowing reality of the Irish Magdalene Laundries, and their sinister legacy that endured until the close of the 20th century. This narrative not only delves into the heart of Nazi ambitions but also casts a revealing light on the parallels between the tumult of the 1930s and the unsettling political winds of today. 
  James and Louise Harcourt-Heath return, their journey as British spies and philanthropists taking them into the darkest corners of history and human cruelty. With Europe on the brink, their quest is twofold: to thwart the Nazis' designs on Ireland as a strategic ally and to disrupt the appalling Lebensborn programme's efforts to ensnare Irish girls in its web. 
  Set against a backdrop of espionage and resilience, "Magdalene" explores the chilling misuse of power—both by the Nazis and within the infamous Magdalene Laundries. These institutions, masquerading as refuges, subjected countless girls and women to unimaginable abuse, all under the guise of penitence. 
  Through the indomitable spirit of its protagonists, "Magdalene" confronts the evils of the past, drawing stark lines to the echoes of fascism and authoritarianism rising in the early 21st century. From the United States to the heartlands of Europe—UK, France, Italy, Poland—and the iron grip of Putin's Russia, the novel is a timely reminder of the vigilance required to guard against the resurgence of ideologies that seek to divide and dominate. 
  "Magdalene" is more than a historical thriller; it is a poignant call to remember and resist, to acknowledge the shadows of history so that they may never be cast again. Join James and Louise in their most personal and challenging mission yet, as they navigate the complexities of morality, justice, and courage in the face of overwhelming darkness.

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  False Cargo

  L. Ron Hubbard

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  Insurance investigator Brent Calloway may be too hard-boiled to crack a smile, but he'll go to any length to crack a case. Calloway's about to go to extremes to see to it that one ship makes it safely from Hawaii to the mainland. Going undercover and posing as ruthless killer Spike O'Brien, Calloway quickly discovers that on this ship nothing is what it seems, and no one can be trusted. Rattling machine guns, howling winds, and ship-tossing waves come together as the audio version of False Cargo delivers a full payload of action and intrigue.

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  The Color of My Fingernails -...

  Sandra Woetzel Christian Weisse

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  The Color of My Fingernails – Episode One: The Dancer of My Dream World Experience it all by my side, just as I did …  
  A Cruise into the Unknown: You step onto the theater deck of the Norwegian Spirit, the luxurious cruise ship, the lights flickering in rhythm with the music, the scent of sea salt lingering in the air. Then I see her – and you see her with me. A dancer whose every movement tells a story. Her presence is a promise, her silhouette a temptation. Night after night, she appears with different men, yet in her eyes, a secret lingers—an enigma that slips through your fingers, an echo of a truth that only reveals itself in the dark.  
  The Lingering Echo of the Past: Years later, I sit in a nail salon in Cologne—my hands resting in practiced, delicate touches as a file glides over my fingernails. But with every stroke, every faint whisper of perfume, I am pulled back to that cruise ship, back to her. And you are with me, feeling it all as I do. Was it just a dream? Or a reality hidden beneath the surface?  
  A Story That Pulls You In: I am Sanny4Me, and I invite you to step into a world where reality and fantasy blur. I share with you what happened—and what might have happened. Let yourself go, immerse yourself in this intoxicating game of sensuality, mystery, and desire. Will We Ever See the Dancer Again?  
  A story that lingers in your dreams. What is reality—and what are you willing to believe?  
  Sensual, escalating passion that pulls you deeper with every chapter.  
  (This book, audiobook, and video audiobook are available in English, German, and Spanish.)

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  Death in Four Courses

  Lucy Burdette

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  The annual Key West Loves Literature seminar is drawing the biggest names in food writing from all over the country, and Haley Snow is there to catch a few fresh morsels of insider gossip. Superstar restaurant critic Jonah Barrows has already ruffled a few foodie feathers with his recent tell-all memoir, and as keynote speaker, he promises more of the same jaw-dropping honesty. But when Hayley discovers Jonah's body in a nearby dipping pool, the cocktail-hour buzz takes a sour turn, and Hayley finds herself at the center of attention—especially with the police. Now it's up to her to catch the killer before she comes to her own bitter finish.

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