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In the third exciting instalment in the bestselling Texas Ranger series, Rory Yates must pull out all the stops to solve two missing persons cases.A cold case is about to turn hotter than the sun.Texas Ranger Rory Yates has proven his strength on the field time and again. Now he faces the toughest case of his career.He's on the trail of two missing women. Both are Native American. Does anything else link them?As he digs deeper, he discovers that a Native American woman has gone missing every summer solstice for the past few years. The captor leaves no trace, except for a very strange calling card.The Texas Ranger must do everything he can to track down these missing women.He only hopes that he finds them alive . . ._____________________________________________________'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put- nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

Natalia Leonova's talents were once celebrated across Europe, her grace and artistry in demand on stages from St Petersburg to Moscow to Paris. But when a devastating accident leaves her unable to dance, Natalia is left unmoored in St Petersburg, the city that made her a ballerina. Soon, the ghosts of her former life begin to resurface- her loving but difficult mother, her absentee father, the friendships destroyed by her single-minded ambition.Above all, she is haunted by Alexander and Dmitri, the two gifted dancers who led to her downfall. So when Dmitiri resurfaces with a tantalising offer for Natalia to return to the stage in her signature role of Giselle, she must decide whether she can live without ballet, and how much she is willing to sacrifice to get back on stage.Painting a vivid portrait of a world in which cutthroat ambition, ever-shifting politics, and sublime artistry collide, City of Night Birds unveils the making of a dancer with both profound intimacy and breathtaking scope.

The message has vanished. So has your best friend. An irresistible high-concept psychological suspense novel from one of the UK's most-loved thriller writersSaffy is waiting to go into an important meeting when she receives a text message from her best friend, Leona- Can't speak... don't text or call... pls just come Of course, she races to her friend's house. But when she arrives, she notices something strange.This message was deleted.Leona answers the door, and insists everything's fine. She doesn't know anything about the message.Six hours later, Saffy gets a knock on the door. It's the police. Leona is missing, with her young child. There's blood everywhere. And Saffy was the last one to see them alive...

Quicksilver by Callie Hart: A Thrilling Fantasy Adventure Do not touch the sword. Do not turn the key. Do not open the gate.In the unforgiving desert, survival is everything—and a glass of water is worth more than gold.Saeris Fane, a 24-year-old thief with a dangerous secret, has been walking the razor's edge for as long as she can remember. By day, she blends into the harsh landscape of her desert homeland. By night, she uses her mysterious powers to steal from the Undying Queen's reservoirs, ensuring her survival while keeping her true nature hidden. But secrets, like tightly wound knots, eventually unravel.When Saeris encounters Death himself, she unwittingly reopens a gateway between realms, catapulting her into the icy mountains of Yvelia. Here, the legends of the Fae come to life—beautiful, deadly, and entangled in a centuries-old conflict that could claim her life.As the first human to set foot in Yvelia in over a thousand years, Saeris’s presence causes a ripple effect. Her accidental bond with Kingfisher, a striking and enigmatic Fae warrior, only complicates matters. Kingfisher, haunted by his own secrets and a troubled past, sees Saeris as a means to an end. He plans to use her rare Alchemist’s magic to protect his people—no matter the cost to either of them.Death has a name. It is Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate.With his murky past and sharp demeanor, Kingfisher is Saeris's only hope of navigating the perilous world of the Fae and finding a way home. But trust is a fragile thing, and deals with the Fae are never as simple as they seem.Be careful of the deals you make, dear child. The devil is in the details...Quicksilver is an epic fantasy tale of survival, betrayal, and magic. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and Leigh Bardugo, this gripping novel will transport readers to a realm of ice, fire, and treacherous bargains.

<p><strong><em>Amid the rising flood waters and shearers' strike violence, can one brave woman reclaim her future?</em> From an Australian bestselling author comes a riveting historical adventure about one woman's journey from a life of isolation to one of love and acceptance.</strong></p> <p><strong><em>1894, Echuca, Victoria</em></strong></p><p>Tess Hawthorn is a woman on the run from her abusive husband. All she has to do is get on the riverboat <em>Victor</em> and she will be free.</p><p>But with tensions at an all-time high between unionist shearers and Scabs, Tess isn't the only person trying to board a boat under the cover of night. When a brawl erupts between the union and non-union men, Tess is mistaken for a fellow Scab and in the chaos pulled aboard the PS <em>Rodney</em> - the same boat heading up the Darling River that her husband was bound for. </p><p>The last person Bram Kempster expects to see on board is Tess Hawthorn, the girl he's loved from afar since they were young. But he can't afford to get distracted, not when he's on an urgent trip to Renmark. Tess didn't want him back then and, if her haughty behaviour is anything to go by, she certainly doesn't want him now.</p><p>But childhood hurts are the least of their problems. The continent is a tinderbox of violence and bloodshed waiting to ignite, and at home the Murray River is rising fast. Can they overcome their past in time to work together and survive?</p><p><strong>PRAISE FOR DARRY FRASER:</strong></p><p>'Fraser has established herself as one of Australia's most loved historical fiction authors.' - <em>The Herald Sun</em></p><p>'In <em>The Milliner of Bendigo</em>, Fraser delivers another enthralling adventure, sweeping us along on the remarkable journey of a woman determined to forge her own path.' - <em>Better Reading</em></p><p>'Darry Fraser is at the top of her game with her latest Australian historical ... <em>The Milliner of Bendigo </em>is another wonderful tale to immerse yourself in.' - <em>Great Reads & Tea Leaves</em></p>

A BookTok and Bookstagram hit! In this follow-up to romantasy debut Spark of the Everflame, war is coming and dangerous enemies wait on all sides... but the most deadly battle Diem faces may be the one for her heart. Now in an exclusive paperback edition featuring a never-before-seen bonus chapter and collectible design. The threat of war has arrived at Diem’s doorstep, along with a new discovery that could save her people. To use it, she must survive the next thirty days by forming a perilous bargain with the people she hates most: the royal family of House Corbois. But as she dives into the world of the Descended elite, Diem quickly realises good and evil aren’t as simple as they seem. Old prejudices are challenged, and new loyalties blur the line between friend and foe. Meanwhile, her mother is still missing, and the secrets she left behind can no longer be ignored – and neither can the Guardians and their demands. Caught between an old flame and a sizzling new spark, Diem must confront the truth about who she is and what she wants before time runs out.