[with] a stunning voice.”
— Richard Christian Matheson
“A new young tiger...the
‘First Lady’ of Hard Case Crime.”
— Richard S. Prather
“An incisively and stylishly written noir thriller.”
— Ramsey Campbell
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Shamus Award Winner for
Best Original Paperback Novel of the Year
SONGS of INNOCENCE
by RICHARD ALEAS
Three years ago, detective John Blake solved a mystery that changed his life forever—and left a woman he loved dead. Now Blake is back, to investigate the apparent suicide of Dorothy Louise Burke, a beautiful college student with a double life. The secrets Blake uncovers could blow the lid off New York City’s sex trade...if they don’t kill him first.
Richard Aleas’ first novel, LITTLE GIRL LOST, was among the most celebrated crime novels of the year, nominated for both the Edgar and Shamus Awards. But nothing in John Blake’s first case could prepare you for the shocking conclusion of his second...
RAVES FOR SONGS OF INNOCENCE:
“An instant classic.”
— The Washington Post
“The best thing Hard Case is publishing right now.”
— The San Francisco Chronicle
“His powerful conclusion will drop jaws.”
— Publishers Weekly
“So sharp [it’ll] slice your finger as you flip the pages.”
— Playboy
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From the Best-Selling Author of
THE FURY
BABY MOLL
by JOHN FARRIS
Six years after quitting the Florida Mob, Peter Mallory is about to be dragged back in.
Stalked by a vicious killer and losing his hold on power, Mallory’s old boss needs help—the sort of help only a man like Mallory can provide. But behind the walls of the fencedin island compound he once called home, Mallory is about to find himself surrounded by beautiful women, by temptation, and by danger—and one wrong step could trigger a bloodbath...
ACCLAIM FOR JOHN FARRIS:
“A legend among thriller novelists.”
— Dean Koontz
“Farris has a genius for creating compelling suspense.”
— Peter Benchley
“Few writers have Mr. Farris’s talent for masterfully devious plotting, the shattering, effective use of violence, and in-depth characterization.”
— The New York Times
“Nobody does it better.”
— Stephen King
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The final crime novel from
THE KING OF PULP FICTION!
DEAD STREET
by MICKEY SPILLANE
PREPARED FOR PUBLICATION BY
MAX ALLAN COLLINS
For 20 years, former NYPD cop Jack Stang has lived with the memory of his girlfriend’s death in an attempted abduction. But what if she didn’t actually die? What if she somehow secretly survived, but lost her sight, her memory, and everything else she had...except her enemies?
Now Jack has a second chance to save the only woman he ever loved—or to lose her for good.
ACCLAIM FOR MICKEY SPILLANE:
“One of the world’s most popular mystery writers.”
— The Washington Post
“Spillane is a master in compelling you to always turn the next page.”
— The New York Times
“A rough-hewn charm that’s as refreshing as it is rare.”
— Entertainment Weekly
“One of the all-time greats.”
— Denver Rocky Mountain News
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Table of Contents
Cover
Acclaim for Christa Faust
Excerpt
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Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
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