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WHISPER IN THE DARK

(U.S. Release Date: Feb. 3, 2009)

STARRED REVIEW - Publisher’s Weekly

“[A] taut psychological thriller with hints of the supernatural and an ending that will leave readers speechless... The deeply satisfying story moves at a furious pace, packed with unexpected and original clues and plot twists.” -- publishersweekly.com

“An unm

issable new thriller from one of America's hottest new talents... Whisper in the Dark is a work of depth, insight and an understanding of the inner workings of the disturbed mind... a stunning novel where you will hang upside down, round the twist and on the edge of your seat. Magnificent!”

-- thetruthaboutbooks.com

When a violent and incoherent Jane Doe is found cowering in the street near the scene of a brutal murder, a pair of bloody scissors in hand, Detective Frank Blackburn is faced with a tough question: is she a victim or the killer herself?

Determined to get some answers, Blackburn takes the young woman to the Baycliff Hospital detention unit, to renowned psychiatrist Michael Tolan, in the hope that he will work his magic and get her to open up.

But Tolan has problems of his own. One year ago today his beloved wife Abby was brutally slain by a savage serial killer named Van Gogh. And just this morning Vincent himself called Tolan, claiming his innocence, claiming he didn't kill Abby at all. He believes, however, that the young doctor did and promises to make him pay.

Could Van Gogh be right? Could Tolan have killed his own wife?

Soon Blackburn is convinced that the murder he's investigating, the mysterious witness and the death of Abby Tolan are all somehow connected. And, above all, Jane Doe is desperately trying to communicate with the world to expose the real killer's identity -- a killer who is equally desperate ...and about to kill again.

KISS HER GOODBYE (click the title to read an excerpt)
(Available now)

Kiss Her Goodbye is a smashing good read. It moves at such a breakneck pace that you'll scarcely have time to take a breath.”
—Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of The Bone Garden

In a gripping thriller that matches one cop’s love for his only daughter against the diabolical cunning of a charismatic madman, debut novelist Robert Gregory Browne announces his presence in territory long ruled by the likes of Dean Koontz and John Sandford

ATF Agent Jack Donovan has two ambitions: take down cult leader Alex Gunderson after years of violent mayhem, and reconnect with his daughter Jessie, who has somehow managed to slip from his life. But, none of Jack's experience as a stellar cop or an absent father has prepared him for the unthinkable way these two parts of his life are about to collide.

In a desperate act of revenge, Gunderson kidnaps Jessie and buries her alive. But just as Jack’s team is closing in, fate intervenes in the form of a bullet and the secret to Jessie’s location is lost. With only a few precious hours of oxygen to sustain her, and with not a single clue pointing in her direction, Jessie is sure to die—unless Jack can somehow find her. Jack would trade anything in the world for just one shot to save his little girl—even his own life.

KILLER YEAR: Stories to Die For

edited by Lee Child

(Available now)

“Who doesn't like a good treasure hunt? Who doesn't like discovering new talent on the rise? Both will be found within the covers of KILLER YEAR, an anthology of spanking new talent doing what they do best: getting your blood pumping and holding you breathless on the razor's edge of suspense. Each story is a brilliant, perfectly cut gem--just be careful of those sharp edges. They cut deep to the bone."

--James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of MAP OF BONES and THE JUDAS STRAIN

“Sixteen shades of noir, all interesting, some compelling. Three of Child’s contributors—Ken Bruen, Allison Brennan and Duane
Swierczynski—are seasoned pros, but the collection’s gems come from the 13 members of the younger set. ... “Bottom Deal” by Robert Gregory Browne [is] lean and taut, expertly crafted in the good old hard-boiled tradition. ... An anthology so worthwhile that it comes within an eyelash of deserving the hyperbole Child (Bad Luck and Trouble, 2007, etc.) heaps on it in his introduction.”

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