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Storm Prey

2010
Witnessing a robbery gone wrong that has caused the death of a pharmacy employee, Lucas Davenport's surgeon wife, Weather Karkinnen, is targeted by the thieves when they become fearful that she can identify them.

Aftermath

A Novel of Suspense
2001
Centers upon a grim case in which attractive young girls have disappeared, victims of a cunning psychotic killer whose identity is well concealed behind a facade of respectability.

In her defense

2000
Frank O'Connell's legal career has hit an all-time low, and he is beginning to wonder if it can be saved, when a wealthy young socialite who is accused of murdering an influential cabinet official asks Frank to defend her, and if Frank can convince the jury of his client's innocence, he might be able to salvage his career.

Be very much afraid

2006
Kerry and her grandfather suspect that a murderer has returned to the house across the street where a grisly crime took place fifteen years ago.

Back from the grave

2003
While driving home late one evening, Ramone encounters a mysterious man with a disfigured face who tells Ramone there has been a murder, but when Ramone tries to inform the police, they tell Ramone the man he saw has been dead for months.

The pure

book three of the Oz chronicles
2007
In this terrifying installment of the Oz Chronicles, Oz awakes in a mental institution. He spends his days trying to come to terms with the murders he's committed and his nights hiding from the dead who watch him. Just as he is about to give up hope, Oz is befriended by a faceless man who holds the key to his sanity.

Fifth business

1977
The first novel of the Deptford Trilogy which centers around the mystery of who killed Boy Staunton.

Heart of darkness

and, The secret sharer
1980
"Heart of darkness" tells of a powerful European, Kurtz, who reverts to awful savagery in an isolated native trading post. "The secret sharer" describes the conflict of a young captain torn between his duty to his ship and his loyalty to a young officer.

My life as a whale

1992
Michael Housholder is an average guy who wants to remain single and be left alone to preserve this state at all costs.

Serial killers

2010
Profiles five serial killers and their crimes, including Jeffrey Dahmer, Dr. Harold Shipman, Ted Bundy, Aileen Wuornos, and the Green River Killer.

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