Meg Gardiner crafts compelling thrillers that plunge readers into the heart of suspense with a sharp psychological edge. Her narratives are known for their intricate plotting and a relentless build-up of tension, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Gardiner excels at weaving complex characters into high-stakes scenarios, creating stories that are both exhilarating and thought-provoking.
"Michael Mann, four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker and writer-director of Heat, Collateral, Thief, Manhunter, and Miami Vice, teams up with Edgar Award-winning author Meg Gardiner to deliver Mann's first crime novel--an explosive return to the world and characters of his classic film Heat--an all-new story that illuminates what happened before and after the iconic film"-- Provided by publisher
"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.
When a rock singer is killed onstage during a concert, Jo Beckett is called in to perform a psychological autopsy. But Tasia McFarland's death causes Jo all kinds of problems, because Tasia is the ex-wife of the President of the United States. The White House pressures Jo to declare Tasia's death an accident rather than a suicide.
In the California wilderness no one can hear you scream.
For Evan Delaney, China Lake was a tough place to grow up. But she didn't realize just how tough until, returning to the desert military base for her high school reunion, she discovers that a disturbing number of her classmates have died young.
The plot revolves around Evan Delaney, whose identity is stolen by a deceased con artist targeting Hollywood elites. After a body is discovered that bears her name, Evan finds herself entangled in a web of crime and deception, as the fallout from the identity theft transforms her life into a living nightmare. The story explores themes of identity, survival, and the repercussions of crime, highlighting the challenges Evan faces as she navigates the chaos left in the wake of the thief's actions.
Phil Delaney has been kidnapped and it is up to Evan Delaney to save him. Evan has 72 hours to come up with what the kidnappers want or her father dies.
Gripping new thriller from acclaimed author being compared with the best in her genre.
The story follows Evan Delaney as she grapples with the aftermath of a hit-and-run that drastically changed her fianc, Jesse Blackburn's life, leaving him in a wheelchair and causing the death of his best friend. When she discovers that the driver responsible has returned to Santa Barbara, Evan is resolute in her mission to assist Jesse in seeking justice, showcasing themes of resilience and the quest for accountability.
A pulse-pounding, race-against-time thriller featuring forensic psychiatrist Jo Beckett.
