Hillary Huber

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  Hillary Huber, a Los Angeles–based voice talent with hundreds of commercials and promos under her belt, was bitten by the audiobook bug in 2005. She now records books on a regular basis and has been nominated for several Audie Awards and won numerous Earphones Awards.

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• Praise for Books

  “Has what most legal thrillers lack—total authenticity, which is spellbinding.” —James Patterson

  “If you’re after a steamy domestic thriller with a difference, then this one is for you. [The Widow on Dwyer Court] follows Kate, an erotica writer, and her husband, Matt. Kate isn’t interested in sex, so they have an open marriage, and she gets her story inspirations from Matt’s liaisons with other women. All is fine until young widow Annie arrives in the neighbourhood, at which point secrets and tensions build up to a shocking climax. This is a compelling novel, completely different to anything I’ve read recently, so if you’re bored with the standard psychological thriller tropes, then this will certainly liven up your reading! An excellent debut by an exciting new voice in the thriller genre.” —Miranda Rijks, author of The Visitors

  “Meg Gardiner is the next suspense superstar.” —Stephen King

  “Harlan was not just a great fantasist and/or science fiction writer; he was a great writer, period.  When he was at the top of his form, from the late 60s through the 70s and well into the 80s, there was no finer short-story writer in all of English literature.”  —George R. R. Martin

  “A searing psychological portrait of an old friendship, tested to the limits, overwhelms the readers with truths we have all encountered. How far would you go for your best friend? An unputdownable novel, the characters are vivid, relatable, and the situation all too believable. This is a writer who can conjure up the tiny details, real and imaginary, of a childhood friendship renewed. With a plot that twists and turns yet is totally convincing, it enthralls to the very last line. A friend in need. A friend indeed. What an apt title.” —A. D. Scott, author of the 5-star Kirkus-reviewed Highland Gazette series

  “A mix of classics from the past as well as original contributions by popular living writers, such as Laurell K. Hamilton and R. L. Stine…Readers who hope for a comprehensive history of Weird Tales or a definitive collection of its most notable or representative stories will find that the book includes elements of both but in fact is neither. It’s a wild mashup of uneven content, in the custom of the monthly magazine it seeks to celebrate.”  —Wall Street Journal

  “Get out your steely knives…this story collection from some of today’s top thriller writers makes for bloody good reading.” —Brian Freeman, New York Times bestselling author of The Deep, Deep Snow

  “One of Us Is Dead is a binge-worthy escape into the privileged and pampered elite of Buckhead. Secrets, betrayals, and scandal rock a small community and you won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough to reach the explosive conclusion.” —Liv Constantine, internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish 

  “A remarkable collection of interviews with some of the most important writers working in the world today. I loved this book.” —Don Winslow, #1 internationally bestselling author of The Force and The Cartel

  “Meg Gardiner is the next suspense superstar.” —Stephen King

  “Rotstein’s insight into the insidious nature of jury trials blew me away.” —Robert Dugoni, #1 Amazon, Wall Street Journal, and internationally bestselling author of My Sister’s Grave

  “Incredibly clever, unique, and compelling…The Widow on Dwyer Court flips the script by combining a book within a book—one that is domestic suspense; the other, erotica. With two equally mesmerizing POVs, this wickedly funny, completely original story held me hostage from the moment I started reading. Lisa Kusel brilliantly showcases two very different women living in the same neighborhood…It’s a delicious cocktail of lust and lies that culminates in a combustible climax you won’t see coming. A riveting thriller that is unlike anything I’ve ever read before.” —Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 internationally bestselling author of A Friend in the Dark

  “Meg Gardiner’s trademark strengths…characters as real as your friends, and a plot as real as your nightmares.” —Lee Child on Dark Corners of the Night

  “You should buy this book immediately, because this is a book that knows perfectly that you are seething inside.” —Algis Budrys, winner of the Pilgrim Award for Lifetime Achievement in Speculative Fiction

  “In her sensational new novel, A Friend Indeed, Elka Ray delivers a darkly atmospheric tale of lifelong friends—Dana and Jo—whose trust in each other gets tested when Dana’s husband turns up dead. A nifty nod to noir played out between two women, Ray keeps the writing acid-sharp. Dana and Jo may be grown-ups with children of their own, but their deceptions hearken back to those of the teenagers they once were. Ray—in a masterful tick, tick, tick like a metronome—exposes the secrets each woman keeps from the other. As the characters’ mutual suspicions ratchet up, they each begin to unravel. Or so it seems. A Friend Indeed—like its writer—is devilishly smart with twists that are more delicious to unwrap than a box of chocolates.” —Deborah Goodrich Royce, nationally bestselling author of Reef Road

  “An interesting celebration of the century that has passed since the start of the titular fiction magazine. This anthology is highly recommended for fans or students of the classic magazine, as well as enthusiasts of the genres it helped nurture.”  —Mystery & Suspense

  “With its edge-of-your-seat scenarios, shady personalities, and occasional touch of the supernatural, Hotel California delivers a gripping series of adventures with a mix of hopeful and horrifying outcomes.” —Foreword Reviews

  “Secrets, backstabbing, deceit and revenge rule the day in a group of wealthy Buckhead social climbers…until one of them turns up murdered. Scandalous and explosive, One of Us Is Dead is a devilishly fun romp.” —Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of My Darling Husband

  “[A] fresh compendium…Particularly revelatory are the authors’ anecdotes about their previous jobs—as reporters, psychiatrists, veterinarians, and lawyers—and the range of perspectives makes for a breezy introduction to the writing game. Thriller writers—and fans curious about the process—are in for a treat.” —Publishers Weekly

  “In the third Caitlin Hendrix thriller, following the terrific UNSUB (2017) and Into the Black Nowhere (2018), a killer targets families…Readers of the first two Hendrix novels won’t be surprised to hear that the story in this suspenseful thriller is exquisitely constructed. No by-the-numbers thriller here; this one definitely lives up to its predecessors…Gardiner is on a roll with this series, gathering fans with each installment like a snowball gathering mass as it rumbles down a hill.” —Booklist

  “A perfect legal thriller, full of twists that kept me reading compulsively. Highly recommended.” —Terry Shames, author of The Troubling Death of Maddy Benson

  “Razor sharp, sexy, and utterly absorbing, The Widow on Dwyer Court gripped me from the start with its unique premise and kept me feverishly turning pages until the twisted conclusion. Get ready for a wild ride of lust, domestic intrigue, and revenge. Perfect for readers who love slow-burn thrillers and dark romance.” —Bradeigh Godfrey, author of The Followers

  “This novel is fantastic…gripping, clever, and heartfelt.” —Jeff Abbott, New York Times bestselling author

  “In his stories of fantasy and horror, [Ellison] strikes closest to all those things that horrify and amuse us (sometimes both at the same time) in our present lives…Most of all, we sense outrage and anger—as with the best Ellison stories, we sense personal involvement, and have a feeling that Ellison is not so much telling the tale as he is jabbing it viciously out of its hiding place. It is the feeling that we are walking over a lot of jagged glass in thin shoes, or running across a minefield in the company of a lunatic.” —Stephen King

  “‘Is real friendship possible when your power’s so unequal?’ That’s the question at the heart of this propulsive novel, which explores just how far you’ll go for an old friend. Despite their differences, struggling single mom Jo Dykstra and sophisticated socialite Dana McFarlane have remained best friends for decades. But when Dana asks for Jo’s help doing the unthinkable, the lines between friendship and manipulation become blurred—on both sides. A tale of deception and betrayal, this novel will leave you breathless until the last page.” —Liz Alterman, author of The Perfect Neighborhood

  “If you like mysteries and twisted endings, you will love Hotel California, an anthology of new mystery short stories, by evilly talented mystery authors…These eight authors will captivate you with amazing details, history, and diabolical character development…If you love a good mystery, these stories are a must-read.” —Book Junkie Reviews

  “Sublimely bitchy.” —Kirkus Reviews

  “Just look at this lineup: Lee Child, Patricia Cornwell, David Mamet, Meg Gardiner, Scott Turow, Kathy Reichs, James Rollins—and that’s only a small fraction of them…A nice companion piece to the slew of more traditional how-to-be-a-writer books on the market.” —Booklist

  “Meg Gardiner treats readers to her very best work yet…I am so high on this book. Of all the 2020 titles I’ve read over the last 4–6 months, this is easily one of my favorites.” —The Real Book Spy

  “Rich in verisimilitude, lawyer and author par excellence Robert Rotstein’s A True Verdict is a riveting blend of plot and prose that masterfully explores the complexities of morality and modern-day societal divisions. Get ready for a thought-provoking, can’t-put-down read that will leave you questioning the very nature of truth.” —David Freed, author of the Cordell Logan Mysteries series

  “A sensual game of suburban cat and mouse, where sex is as sharp of a weapon as a knife.” —A. R. Torre, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Every Last Secret

  “Gardiner writes her twists and play on words perfectly, allowing readers to try to put pieces together that make for a suspenseful plot.” —Military Press

  “Categories are too small—even the catch-all category of science fiction—to describe Harlan Ellison. Lyric poet, satirist, explorer of odd psychological corners, moralist, one-line comedian, purveyor of pure horror and of black comedy; he is all these and more.” —Washington Post

  “Readers who raced through books by Liane Moriarty, Celeste Ng, and Eleanor Barker-White will appreciate Ray’s compelling, well-paced, and plot-driven mystery. With twists and turns until the final pages, A Friend Indeed dives into the complexity of female friendships, shifting loyalties, and the allure of the unknown.” —Booklist

  “Eight tales with a twist. Make that eight twists…Expect, and enjoy, the unexpected.” —Kirkus Reviews

  “A twisty, gossipy romp of a thriller about the ugly side of the beautiful people, with an ending that will drop your jaw. Prepare to be wildly entertained.” —Michele Campbell, internationally bestselling author of It’s Always the Husband

  “A brilliant book…Mark Rubinstein has fashioned a book that offers the final word on all things related to the craft of telling tales that are impossible to put down…Rubinstein has penned one of the best author-centric studies of writers and writing ever created, and one of the few ever attempted for popular fiction. This book is destined to stand the test of time, with great storytelling in its own right that for this thriller writer was impossible to put down.” —Jon Land, Providence Journal

  “Los Angeles may not have snow at Christmastime, but it’s got the next best thing: a stone-cold serial killer who provides FBI behavioral analyst Caitlin Hendrix with her third, and perhaps most chilling, adversary…Gardiner has mastered the art of the serial-killer saga without an ounce of fat.” —Kirkus Reviews

  “In the gripping legal thriller, A True Verdict, Robert Rotstein brilliantly transports readers directly into the deliberation room as the jury struggles with a complex whistleblower case. So many shocking secrets, so many serpentine twists! My true verdict? This book’s guilty of being a real page-turner!” —Alan Orloff, Anthony, Agatha, Derringer, and Thriller Award–winning author of Late Checkout

  “If you like domestic novels with unhinged behavior, a side of steam, and some pretty surprising twists, this was a blast.”  —Novel Gossip

  “Meg Gardiner is one of my favorite authors. She always delivers a terrific read.” —Karin Slaughter

  “A furiously prolific and cantankerous writer [who] looked at storytelling as a ‘holy chore,’ which he pursued zealously for more than sixty years. His output includes more than 1,700 short stories and articles, at least 100 books, and dozens of screenplays and television scripts…ranked with eminent science fiction writers like Ray Bradbury and Isaac Asimov.” —New York Times

  “A treat for lovers of shocking stories about betrayal and the sacrifices we make for love.” —Claire Polders, author of A Whale in Paris, Infallible, and The Disappearance of Eva Zomers

  “Don Bruns has gathered eight solid writers who do justice to the Eagles’ anthem and the album’s other songs while putting a spin on the stories behind the songs…Each story in Hotel California is well thought out.” —Oline Cogdill, South Florida Sun Sentinel

  “The story of a close-knit group of wealthy Buckhead women whose lives are connected in a web of secrets and lies, One of Us Is Dead is a compulsive, stay-up-all-night read. Where everyone is both suspect and victim and the twists keep coming, this is one of those books that is impossible to put down until the final page is turned. Author of The Perfect Marriage, Jeneva Rose has written another gripping thriller you won’t want to miss.” —Danielle Girard, USA Today and Amazon #1 bestselling author of Far Gone 

  “Engaging and honest interviews populate the book…Rubinstein’s who’s who of thriller and suspense authors is astonishing and the interviews are sober and sound, as if rubbing elbows with the world’s elite storytellers is an everyday occurrence…Part advice, part tell-all, Rubinstein’s collection encases a treasury of truths from writers whose stories we’ve enjoyed for years. Thrilling indeed.” —Mountain Times

  “Meg Gardiner has proven to be a writer who delivers. She gives thriller fans everything they want, in character, pace, and world building, presenting it all in a fresh way…The Dark Corners of the Night is Meg Gardiner at her finest. She gives us a flawed heroine you can’t help but root for, a villain both complex and undeniably evil, and a plot that constantly puts you on the edge. If she ups her game any more, we might not be able to survive.” —MysteryPeople

  “A Rashomon for the courtroom, Robert Rotstein’s A True Verdict is a roller coaster of a legal thriller that perfectly balances a legal eagle’s eye to detail with twists that you will not see coming. I breathlessly read the last hundred pages on the edge of my seat in shock at what was transpiring on the page. A must-read for courtroom junkies and anyone who appreciates how elusive truth can be. Highly recommended!” —Adam Mitzner, bestselling author of The Brothers Kenney and Love Betrayal Murder

  “The Widow on Dwyer Court provides an intricate psychological thriller brimming with revenge.” —Novels Alive (five-star review)

  “This is a fantastic series of books by Edgar Award winner Meg Gardiner.” —Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on the UNSUB series

  “Harlan Ellison was, after all, one of the most interesting humans on Earth. He was one of the greatest and most influential science fiction writers alive. He marched with Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, lectured to college kids, visited with death row inmates, and once mailed a dead gopher to a publisher. Ellison brought a literary sensibility to sci-fi at a time when the entire establishment was allergic to any notion of art. To say he was one-of-a-kind would be trite, and he would likely hate that. What he was, was a legend.” —NPR

  “The twists come fast and furious…A Friend Indeed was a lot of fun, and I look forward to reading more of Elka Ray’s books.” —Books, Bones & Buffy

  “Jeneva Rose has written an irresistible thriller, packed with treachery and deceit. Filled with characters you love and love to hate, this fast-paced book needs to be on your 2022 list!” —Samantha Downing, internationally bestselling author of My Lovely Wife and For Your Own Good

  “The Storytellers is a gift to aspiring writers of mysteries and thrillers, readers and fans, and academics alike. An instant classic.” —New York Journal of Books

  “The story never slows down for a second. The Dark Corners of the Night shows off Gardiner’s impressive knowledge of behavioral analysis and all the technology, ballistics, and forensics that go into a modern-day pursuit of the baddest of the bad guys who are out there. It is a lesson in investigatory work and a master class in how to write a nail-biter of a suspense novel.” —Bookreporter

  “A bravura demonstration of the truth that, as one of the jurors observes, ‘Our secrets define us as human beings.’” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

  “[A] suspenseful narrative…Kusel delivers a juicy twist sure to surprise even the most seasoned fans of psychological thrillers.” —Shelf Awareness

  “Meg Gardiner has always written fine action scenes, but nothing prepared me for the extended subway chase in Shadowheart. It is class A entertainment.” —Stephen King

  “There’s a real power to the way he uses the language and how he draws pictures in your mind.” —Ron Moore

  “With One of Us Is Dead, Jeneva Rose has delivered the most binge-worthy thriller of the year. Mean Girls meets Desperate Housewives in this twisty, scorching, and propulsive read, and I couldn’t get enough of the gossipy, scandalous, and backstabbing socialites of Buckhead. Grab this book, mix a strong mimosa, and prepare to become obsessed!” —May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives

  “The Storytellers is the most interesting and engaging work of nonfiction I have read in ages, literally filled with golden nuggets of history, background influences and revelations on every page. I envy the reader who goes on this great adventure and inhales the book as I did.”" —BookReporter

  “Gardiner weaves a suspenseful and horrifying tale that focuses on solving the crime rather than diving into gruesome and gratuitous details. Caitlin’s expertise and background bring a strong emotional hook to the story line. As the pursuit escalates, so do the surprises, right up to the shocking last page. Gardiner’s writing is lyrical and cinematic, and the final result is her best novel to date.” —Associated Press

  “Brilliantly written. An unforgettable story. Stunning.” —Don Winslow on The Dark Corners of the Night

  “You see Ellison’s unswerving social conscience throughout his fiction and critical essays…forcefully and eloquently—and at some length—lamenting the failure of the Equal Rights Amendment and railing against the scourge of misogynistic ‘knife-kill’ films.” —RogerEbert.com

  “One of Us Is Dead is pure entertainment loaded with punchy, observant one-liners. Jeneva Rose has a rare talent for writing thrillers that deliver laughs as big as her twists. It’s Big Little Lies meets Bravo. No one is innocent in this ticking time bomb of a book that ends early for someone … but who?” —Caitlin Wahrer, Edgar Award–nominated author of The Damage

  “This book is all sorts of terrifying…If you’re a fan of mysteries/thrillers, then I highly recommend reading these books.” —Shooting Stars Mag

  “Meg Gardiner is an astonishing writer…I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.” —Tess Gerritsen

  “The words—there is an attention to the words. There is an attention to the sound of the words. You’re reading them in your head, and they sing.” —Neil Gaiman

  “With a swift pace and all the elements of a perfect thriller—scandal, drama, and of course, mimosas—One of Us Is Dead is a ‘one more chapter’ read that will keep you up all night. Don’t get too comfortable in your whodunnit, because just like everything Jeneva Rose touches, this will upend you in a shocking way you never saw coming. My jaw is still on the floor.” —Jaime Lynn Hendricks, internationally bestselling author of Finding Tessa

  “Once again, Meg Gardiner puts on a show with her latest scary-good thriller, mixing a chilling, heart-pounding plot with masterful character development and relentless pacing to create an unforgettable reading experience that’ll stay with readers long after turning the final page. Not only does she up the ante by creating her most terrifying villain to date, but several hard-hitting twists will keep readers on the edge of their seats, breathlessly racing to see which characters will make it out alive. If you aren’t reading this series, clear your TBR piles and start with this one. Meg Gardiner is that good.” —CrimeReads

  “Gardiner makes every one of her characters leap alive off the page.” —Jeffery Deaver

  “The spellbinding quality of a great nonstop talker, with a cultural  warehouse for a mind.” —New York Review of Books

  “Rose’s writing is pitch perfect when it comes to both keeping readers gripped and making them want to tear Olivia’s (beautifully done) hair out. If you enjoyed Clueless and other mean girls movies and books, this is for you.” —First Clue

  “I could not put this book down. I have been hooked on the UNSUB series since I picked up the first book. This whole series is well written and chock full of suspense. Caitlin’s character is brilliant as well as relatable as she deals with her flaws and struggles all while trying to stop serial killers. The physical toll it takes on her as she has to get inside the killers’ heads to create a profile and try to catch them before they kill again is very insightful. I highly recommend this series and look forward to the next book as well as the planned TV series.” —Tulsa Book Review

  “Hillary Huber gives a top-shelf performance of this audiobook…Huber’s character voices are excellent…distinct enough that listeners can identify each character. There are many threads to this story, and Huber’s fine work helps bring them together.” —AudioFile

  “Feisty, furious, yet extraordinarily kind and generous; Harlan Ellison was one of a kind.” —Leonard Maltin

  “This book is full of juicy secrets, designer clothing, and catty quips. I loved every second of it. It was like watching a combination of The Real Housewives and Big Little Lies. And even better, I never saw the ending coming! This is one of my favorite recent reads.” —Vogue for Breakfast

  “Haunting, scary, gritty, The Dark Corners of the Night gave me goose bumps and made me check that the doors and windows where locked at night…Crime fans out there will love the originality and darkness of the story, the suspense that doesn’t leave the pages, and the strong and human characters that drive the story. A brilliant and thrilling read not to miss!” —Book After Book

  “What makes the UNSUB novels work so well is the way Gardiner…has designed her protagonist…As always, the writing is exquisite and the story is perfectly crafted.” —Booklist

  “Harlan Ellison—terrific prose, razor-sharp intellect, pulp gut punches and invention when needed, terse poetics…An original.” —Guillermo del Toro

  “Jeneva Rose’s new book One of Us Is Dead is another book you must read if you love fast-paced murder mysteries! This was a super fun, super quick read. The author is a fantastic storyteller, I will read anything she writes.” —All the Good Books

  “Gardiner’s trademark breathless chase scenes are here. The conclusion will leave you haunted. As an extra treat for her fans, a surprise cameo appearance from Gardiner’s previous series drops in. As a fan of all of Gardiner’s work, this was a welcome treat.” —Florida Times-Union

  “Shadowheart is dark, devious, and disturbing on the deepest levels…Gardiner charts her own territory with masterful precision, having crafted an intricate plot complete with a dastardly villain who has the cunning of Hannibal Lecter, but without the hypnotic charisma.” —Criminal Element

  “An original and valuable writer…A twentieth-century Lewis Carroll.” —Los Angeles Times

  “Jeneva weaves a dark, riveting thriller that will keep you engaged in the rich cast of characters, and a perfect surprise ending!” —Lisa Renee Jones, New York Times bestselling author

  “Brilliantly written. An unforgettable story. Stunning.” —Don Winslow

  “Like the proverbial phoenix…the indomitable Gardiner rose out of the ashes to reach new heights.” —CrimeReads

  “Saul Bellow, Philip Roth, Norman Mailer, stand aside. Harlan Ellison is now a better short-story writer than you will ever be again during the rest of your lives.” —Ray Bradbury

  “Scheming mean girls, sex and scandal, secrets and lies, all wrapped up in Buckhead privilege and opulence—what’s not to love? One of Us Is Dead is wicked, twisty, thrilling fun from the first page to last.” —Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Last Girl Ghosted

  “This is a fantastic series of books by Edgar Award winner Meg Gardiner.” —Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on the UNSUB series

  “The incredible Harlan Ellison writes as if an inner fuse is about to blow before he can get all the words on his pages.” —Anne McCaffrey

  “Big Little Lies meets Real Housewives in this juicy thriller from Jeneva Rose. With its vicious drama, characters you’ll love to hate, and witty commentary on wealth and power, One of Us Is Dead is a wickedly fun read from beginning to end.” —Megan Collins, author of The Family Plot

  “Meg Gardiner’s trademark strengths…characters as real as your friends, and a plot as real as your nightmares.” —Lee Child

  “He doesn’t write like anybody else. What emerges is a surprising, eclectic, almost protean series of visions, often disturbing, always strongly felt.” —Michael Crichton

  “I tore through the pages of this lusciously addictive, fast-paced, incredibly fun suspense…One of Us Is Dead is the perfect binge book. Jeneva Rose is the queen of delectable thrillers!” —Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of Woman on the Edge and Watch Out for Her

  “Meg Gardiner is one of my favorite authors. She always delivers a terrific read.” —Karin Slaughter

  “Big Little Lies meets Real Housewives in this scandalous mystery by Jeneva Rose. One of Us Is Dead takes an insightful look at wealth and power when a group of socialites gather at an exclusive salon and one of them winds up dead. A wicked, clever, and highly entertaining read!” —Wendy Walker, bestselling author of All Is Not Forgotten

  “Meg Gardiner is an astonishing writer…I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.” —Tess Gerritsen

  “Real Housewives of Atlanta meets Big Little Lies…If you enjoyed Big Little Lies, you should read this book.” —San Francisco Book Review

  “A perfectly crafted suspense thriller of a novel, The Dark Corners of the Night by Meg Gardiner is an inherently compelling and compulsive page-turning read from first page to last. The stuff of which blockbuster movies are made, The Dark Corners of the Night is certain to be an immediately successful and enduringly appreciated addition to community library contemporary mystery / suspense collections.” —Midwest Book Review

  “Glamor, backstabbing, revenge, deceit, murder, social-climbing, husband-stealing, and mimosa-fueled scandal. It’s all here. One of Us Is Dead is more fun than you can shake an Hermès Birkin bag at.” —Amazon Book Review

  “A perfectly crafted suspense thriller of a novel, The Dark Corners of the Night by meg Gardiner is an inherently compelling and compulsive page-turning read from first page to last. The stuff of which blockbuster movies are made, The Dark Corners of the Night is certain to be an immediately successful and enduringly appreciated addition to community library contemporary mystery / suspense collections.” —Midwest Book Review

  “A deftly crafted blend of women’s friendships, rivalries, ambitions, and suspense, One of Us is Dead is a riveting and entertaining read from first page to last.” —Midwest Book Review

  “A twisty journey that is sure to entertain.” —Amazon Adviser

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  • A True Verdict

  • By Robert Rotstein

    Read by Sean Pratt, Phil Thron, Kelli Tager, Sophie Amoss, Natalie Naudus, Fajer Al-Kaisi, Hillary Huber, Mark Bramhall, Robin Miles, Andrew Eiden, Roxanne Hernandez, Eunice Wong, Deanna Anthony, and Graham Halstead

  • Release Date: 1/14/25

  • Formats: Trade Paperback

  From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Robert Rotstein, A True Verdict is an edge-of-your-seat legal thriller filled with secrets.

  MediMiracle Corporation manufactures Sophrosyne, a miracle cure for opiate addiction. Ellison Ricard, a research analyst for the company, claims to have uncovered data that proves Black users of Sophrosyne experience fatal side effects far more often than people of other races. When Ricard confronts MediMiracle’s charismatic founder and CEO, Peyton Burke, a violent confrontation ensues. The wheelchair-bound Ricard—a Black man who had been severely injured years earlier—is fired that very day.

  Ricard turns to aging lawyer M. Bailey Klaus, to sue Burke and MediMiracle for civil rights violations, alleging that Ricard was fired because he blew the whistle on the coverup and because he was Black. Klaus faces off against his former protégé, Cicely Pagano, each arguing for drastically different versions of Ricard. Is he a brilliant, sincere, credible person who is rightfully standing up against a deadly product? Or is he a delusional, embittered, and avaricious liar who is taking advantage of his former employer?

  Ricard’s fate rests with an eight-person jury who can’t agree on anything. Working together to reach a consensus means navigating a tempest of the most divisive issues: politics, sexism, drug abuse, capitalism, healthcare, and racism. Can eight people with different backgrounds, ages, classes, and political views avoid coming to blows, much less render a true verdict? Told through court transcripts and jury deliberations, A True Verdict is a suspenseful ride to a shocking outcome …

  • A True Verdict

  • By Robert Rotstein

    Read by Sean Pratt, Phil Thron, Kelli Tager, Sophie Amoss, Natalie Naudus, Fajer Al-Kaisi, Hillary Huber, Mark Bramhall, Robin Miles, Andrew Eiden, Roxanne Hernandez, Eunice Wong, Deanna Anthony, and Graham Halstead

  • Release Date: 1/14/25

  • Formats: Trade Paperback

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  • The Widow on Dwyer Court

  • By Lisa Kusel

    Read by Brittany Pressley and Hillary Huber

  • Release Date: 7/16/24

  • Formats: Trade Print ARC, Trade Paperback

  Perfect for fans of Kiersten Modglin’s The Arrangement, The Widow on Dwyer Court is a sexy psychological thriller that will leave you breathless.

  Thirty-six-year-old stay-at-home soccer mom Kate Burke is happily married to Matt Parsons, although their marriage looks very different behind closed doors. Kate is no longer interested in having sex with her husband. So, while they still love each other madly, they make an arrangement: Matt can have one-night stands with other women on work trips, but when he returns home, he has to tell Kate about them—every juicy detail.

  Because Kate has a secret life writing erotic romance novels, and Matt’s adulterous affairs are her bread and butter.

  The family equilibrium is upset, however, when Annie Meyers, an eccentric young widow, moves to town with her daughter. At first Kate is smitten with this wild, witty woman, who gives her a much-needed break from the other picture-perfect suburban moms, although she’s not sure how much of her secret life she’s willing to share with her new friend. But it turns out Annie has secrets too—big ones that could destroy all their lives.

  • The Widow on Dwyer Court

  • By Lisa Kusel

    Read by Brittany Pressley and Hillary Huber

  • Release Date: 7/16/24

  • Formats: Trade Print ARC, Trade Paperback

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  • Shadowheart

  • By Meg Gardiner

    Read by Hillary Huber

  • Release Date: 6/18/24

  • Formats: Hardcover, Large Print Hardcover, Trade Print ARC, Signed Hardcover

  What happens when two serial killers begin to compete with each other?

  From #1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Gardiner comes a new high-octane thriller in the acclaimed UNSUB series.

  FBI Special Agent Caitlin Hendrix faces a case from nightmares.

  In a Tennessee prison, Efrem Judah Goode draws haunting portraits of women he claims he has killed. Around the country, desperate families of the missing seek answers in his eerie drawings. And on darkened back roads and New York City streets, a new killer poses duct-taped bodies at the sites of Goode’s murders.

  Two serial killers are locked in a twisted rivalry. To stop the brutal slayings, FBI profiler Caitlin Hendrix must unravel the connection between Goode and the Broken Heart Killer. Their warped competition destroys anyone in their path. Caught between a manipulative psychopath and a ruthless UNSUB, Caitlin has to dive into not one, but two dark and twisted minds. She will risk everything, plunging into the depths of their depraved clash to hunt down an unstoppable killer.

  • Shadowheart

  • By Meg Gardiner

    Read by Hillary Huber

  • Release Date: 6/18/24

  • Formats: Hardcover, Large Print Hardcover, Trade Print ARC, Signed Hardcover

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  • Again, Dangerous Visions

  • Edited by Harlan Ellison

    Stories by Harlan Ellison, Ursula K. Le Guin, Ray Bradbury, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., and various authors

    Read by various narrators

  • Release Date: 6/04/24

  • Formats: Hardcover, Trade Paperback

  A follow-up to the original groundbreaking collection, Again, Dangerous Visions features forty-six short stories from giants of the science fiction genre.

  Grand Master of the Science Fiction Writers of America and winner of countless awards—including the Hugo, Nebula, Edgar Allan Poe, and Bram Stoker—Harlan Ellison proved once more that he was both unpredictable and irrepressible in this second collection of innovative science fiction. Again, Dangerous Visions—the middle installment in a planned three anthology series—includes award-winning stories from incomparable writers such as Ursula K. Le Guin, Gene Wolfe, Ray Bradbury, Kurt Vonnegut, Piers Anthony, Dean Koontz, and James Tiptree, among many others.

  Unprecedented and electrifying, Again, Dangerous Visions cemented Harlan Ellison’s legacy as the ultimate sci-fi anthologist.

  • Again, Dangerous Visions

  • Edited by Harlan Ellison

    Stories by Harlan Ellison, Ursula K. Le Guin, Ray Bradbury, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., and various authors

    Read by various narrators

  • Release Date: 6/04/24

  • Formats: Hardcover, Trade Paperback

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  • A Friend Indeed

  • By Elka Ray

    Read by Hillary Huber and Andi Arndt

  • Release Date: 5/14/24

  • Formats: Hardcover, Trade Print ARC, Trade Paperback

  Twisty and ingenious, A Friend Indeed is an engrossing psychological thriller perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Ruth Ware.

  When single mom Jo Dykstra was at her lowest—jobless and penniless—her childhood friend Dana McFarlane helped her out big-time by securing her a teaching job and thus an opportunity for a new life in the affluent Pacific Northwest town of Glebes Bay. So, when Jo gets a frantic late-night call from Dana, sobbing and desperate for help, it feels like a chance to help her friend in return.

  The last thing Jo expects to see when she arrives at Dana’s oceanfront mansion? Her friend’s handsome and wealthy husband, Stan, dead, sprawled face down on the floor. Dana admits to killing her husband following years of secret abuse and begs Jo not to call the police. For nearly two decades, Dana’s marriage and family had looked picture perfect. Who’d ever believe that pillar-of-the-community Stan was a monster? Determined to cover up her husband’s killing and shield her kids from scandal, Dana convinces Jo to help her dispose of the body.

  But the cover-up starts to crumble when a blackmailer threatens to expose their crime. Hounded by gossipy neighbors, ill-fated lovers, and zealous cops, truth and lies are laid bare between Jo and Dana, putting their families in danger and threatening to shatter a thirty-year friendship. Shocking and fast-paced, A Friend Indeed is a riveting tale about the power of friendship and the deadly weight of lies.

  • A Friend Indeed

  • By Elka Ray

    Read by Hillary Huber and Andi Arndt

  • Release Date: 5/14/24

  • Formats: Hardcover, Trade Print ARC, Trade Paperback

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  • Weird Tales: 100 Years of Weird

  • Edited by Jonathan Maberry

    Classic and New Tales by R. L. Stine, Laurell K. Hamilton, Ray Bradbury, Victor LaValle, Robert E. Howard, Hailey Piper, H. P. Lovecraft, Tennessee Williams, Usman T. Malik, James Aquilone, and more

    Read by Scott Brick, Bronson Pinchot, Richard J. Brewer, Natalie Naudus, Joe Hempel, Dion Graham, Neil Hellegers, Zura Johnson, Simon Vance, Peter Berkrot, James Patrick Cronin, Gabrielle de Cuir, Grover Gardner, James Anderson Foster, Ramiz Monsef, Eric G. Dove, Hillary Huber, Stefan Rudnicki, Edoardo Ballerini, Robin Miles, Kirsten Potter, Vikas Adam, and Kimberly Alexis

  • Release Date: 10/10/23

  • Formats: Hardcover

  Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first issues of Weird Tales Magazine, 100 Years of Weird is a masterful compendium of new and classic stories, flash fiction, essays, and poems from the giants of speculative fiction, including R. L. Stine, Laurell K. Hamilton, Ray Bradbury, H. P. Lovecraft, Tennessee Williams, and Isaac Asimov.

  Marking a century of uniquely peculiar storytelling, each part of this anthology features a different genre, from Cosmic Horror, Sword and Sorcery, Space Opera, to the Truly Weird—things too strange to publish elsewhere, and the magazine’s raison d’etre. Landmark stories such as “The Call of Cthulhu,” “Worms of the Earth,” and “Legal Rites” stand beside original stories and insightful essays from today’s masters of speculative fiction.

  This visually stunning hardcover edition is a collector’s dream, illustrated throughout with classic full-color and black & white art from past issues of Weird Tales Magazine.

  • Weird Tales: 100 Years of Weird

  • Edited by Jonathan Maberry

    Classic and New Tales by R. L. Stine, Laurell K. Hamilton, Ray Bradbury, Victor LaValle, Robert E. Howard, Hailey Piper, H. P. Lovecraft, Tennessee Williams, Usman T. Malik, James Aquilone, and more

    Read by Scott Brick, Bronson Pinchot, Richard J. Brewer, Natalie Naudus, Joe Hempel, Dion Graham, Neil Hellegers, Zura Johnson, Simon Vance, Peter Berkrot, James Patrick Cronin, Gabrielle de Cuir, Grover Gardner, James Anderson Foster, Ramiz Monsef, Eric G. Dove, Hillary Huber, Stefan Rudnicki, Edoardo Ballerini, Robin Miles, Kirsten Potter, Vikas Adam, and Kimberly Alexis

  • Release Date: 10/10/23

  • Formats: Hardcover

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  • Hotel California

  • Edited by Don Bruns

    Stories by Heather Graham, Andrew Child, John Gilstrap, Reed Farrel Coleman, Amanda Flower, Don Bruns, Jennifer Graeser Dornbush, and Rick Bleiweiss

    Read by Scott Brick, James Patrick Cronin, Joe Barrett, Joe Hempel, Sophie Amoss, Hillary Huber, Richard Ferrone, and January LaVoy

  • Release Date: 7/12/22

  • Formats: Hardcover, Large Print Hardcover, Signed Hardcover, Trade Print ARC, Trade Paperback

  Featuring a new Jack Reacher story by Andrew Child!

  A dangerous drifter, a hired gun, a grisly corpse—you never know who you’ll run into at the Hotel California.

  Eight deliciously talented mystery authors have lent their skills of crafting murder and suspense to this collection of gripping short stories. Each of these eight provocative tales is designed to entertain and mystify—and maybe even chill you to your core. Get lost in the wild imaginations of such New York Times bestselling writers as Andrew Child, Heather Graham, Reed Farrel Coleman, and John Gilstrap, plus authors Rick Bleiweiss, Jennifer Graeser Dornbush, Amanda Flower, and Don Bruns. From the titular tale “Hotel California” to a new, original Jack Reacher adventure, these stories have a little something for every mystery lover.

  Go ahead. Check in, enjoy some room service, and stay until the very last tantalizing page. Just don’t forget to search the closet or behind the curtains.

  • Hotel California

  • Edited by Don Bruns

    Stories by Heather Graham, Andrew Child, John Gilstrap, Reed Farrel Coleman, Amanda Flower, Don Bruns, Jennifer Graeser Dornbush, and Rick Bleiweiss

    Read by Scott Brick, James Patrick Cronin, Joe Barrett, Joe Hempel, Sophie Amoss, Hillary Huber, Richard Ferrone, and January LaVoy

  • Release Date: 7/12/22

  • Formats: Hardcover, Large Print Hardcover, Signed Hardcover, Trade Print ARC, Trade Paperback

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  • One of Us Is Dead

  • By Jeneva Rose

    Read by various narrators

  • Release Date: 4/26/22

  • Formats: Hardcover, Large Print Hardcover, Trade Paperback, Signed Hardcover, Trade Print ARC

  “Scheming mean girls, sex and scandal, secrets and lies…what’s not to love?” — Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Last Girl Ghosted

  The Real Housewives meets murder in this deliciously savage and wildly entertaining thriller from Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage, You Shouldn’t Have Come Here, and Home Is Where the Bodies Are.

  Buckhead isn’t a place you live, it’s a place you survive. And that applies even to the wealthy housewives that have it all. Fancy cars, designer clothes, and daily salon appointments aren’t nearly enough to keep them fulfilled and happy. Because in this town, privilege and opulence go hand in hand with betrayal and revenge.

  Jenny, the owner of Glow, an exclusive membership-only beauty salon, knows that better than anyone, because she knows everything about these housewives—down to each individual strand of hair. Despite the toxicity, Jenny keeps her focus on running her business, and keeping the peace. However, peace proves to be impossible when one of her clients is murdered. Now, it’s up to Jenny and her knowledge of neighborhood secrets and gossip to help the police solve the case. It won’t be easy though, because while Buckhead may be all about appearances, nothing is as it seems.

  Never have mean girls been meaner, nor murder been so much fun than in this “sublimely bitchy” (Kirkus Reviews) and scandalous suspense novel from Jeneva Rose, the “queen of twists” (Colleen Hoover).

  • One of Us Is Dead

  • By Jeneva Rose

    Read by various narrators

  • Release Date: 4/26/22

  • Formats: Hardcover, Large Print Hardcover, Trade Paperback, Signed Hardcover, Trade Print ARC

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  • The Storytellers

  • Edited by Mark Rubinstein

    Read by various narrators

  • Release Date: 7/20/21

  • Formats: Trade Paperback, Trade Print ARC

  Have you ever read a suspense novel so good you had to stop and think to yourself, “How did the author come up with this idea? Their characters? Is some of this story real?” For over five years, Mark Rubinstein, physician, psychiatrist, and mystery and thriller writer, had the chance to ask the most well-known authors in the field just these kinds of questions in interviews for the Huffington Post.

  Collected here are interviews with forty-seven accomplished authors, including Michael Connelly, Ken Follett, Meg Gardiner, Dennis Lehane, Laura Lippman, and Don Winslow. These are their personal stories in their own words, much of the material never before published. How do these writers’ life experiences color their art? Find out their thoughts, their inspirations, their candid opinions. Learn more about your favorite authors, how they work and who they truly are.

  • The Storytellers

  • Edited by Mark Rubinstein

    Read by various narrators

  • Release Date: 7/20/21

  • Formats: Trade Paperback, Trade Print ARC

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  • The Dark Corners of the Night

  • By Meg Gardiner

    Read by Hillary Huber

  • Release Date: 2/18/20

  • Formats: Trade Paperback, Hardcover, Trade Print ARC, Large Print Hardcover

  “Don’t miss it. This is a great one!” — Stephen King

  Soon to be an Amazon TV series

  I am the legion of the night …

  He appears in the darkness like a ghost, made of shadows and fear—the Midnight Man. He comes for the parents but leaves the children alive, tiny witnesses to unspeakable horror. The bedroom communities of Los Angeles are gripped with dread, and the attacks are escalating.

  Still reeling from her best friend’s close call in a bombing six months ago, FBI behavioral analyst Caitlin Hendrix has come to Los Angeles to assist in the Midnight Man investigation and do what she does best—hunt a serial killer. Her work is what keeps her going, but something about this UNSUB—unknown subject—doesn’t sit right. She soon realizes that this case will test not only her skills but also her dedication, for within the heart of a killer lives a secret that mirrors Caitlin’s own past. Hesitancy is not an option, but will she be able to do what must be done if the time comes?

  Tense and impactful, Edgar Award winner Meg Gardiner’s latest UNSUB thriller will leave you on the edge of your seat until its riveting conclusion.

  • The Dark Corners of the Night

  • By Meg Gardiner

    Read by Hillary Huber

  • Release Date: 1/02/20

  • Formats: Trade Paperback, Hardcover, Trade Print ARC, Large Print Hardcover

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