Alone (Detective D. D. Warren) - Gardner, Lisa Review & Synopsis

 Synopsis

"Like all the best suspense novels, Alone will leave you shaken. . . . You can't wait to see what happens next."-People 

Who can you turn to when you're at your most vulnerable?

State Trooper Bobby Dodge watches a tense hostage standoff through the scope of his sniper rifle. Dodge has only one second to react, or a woman and her child may die.

Where can you hide when this killer comes?

The woman at the other end of Bobby Dodge's rifle isn't only in trouble-she is trouble. Cool, beautiful, and dangerously sexy, Catherine Rose Gagnon's life will change in an instant of violence.

It's the most terrifying place to be. . . . 

When Bobby pulls the trigger, someone will die. And then no one will be above suspicion, no one beyond harm. And no one will see death coming until it has them cornered, helpless, and alone.

Review

Alone . . . Massachusetts State Trooper Bobby Dodge watches a tense hostage standoff unfold through the scope of his sniper rifle. Just across the street, in wealthy Back Bay, Boston, an armed man has barricaded himself with his wife and child. The man's finger tightens on the trigger and Dodge has only a split second to react . . . and forever pay the consequences. 

Alone . . . that's where the nightmare began for cool, beautiful, and dangerously sexy Catherine Rose Gagnon. Twenty-five years ago, she was buried underground during a month-long nightmare of abduction and abuse. Now her husband has just been killed. Her father-in-law, the powerful Judge Gagnon, blames Catherine for his son's death . . . and for the series of unexplained illnesses that have sent her own young son repeatedly to the hospital. 

Alone . . . a madman survived solitary confinement in a maximum security prison where he'd done hard time for the most sadistic of crimes. Now he walks the streets a free man, invisible, anonymous . . . and filled with an unquenchable rage for vengeance. What brings them together is a moment of violence--but what connects them is a passion far deeper and much more dangerous. For a killer is loose who's woven such an intricate web of evil that no one is above suspicion, no one is beyond harm, and no one will see death coming until it has them cornered, helpless, and alone. 

"From the Hardcover edition.

Lisa Gardner is the New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels. Her Detective D. D. Warren novels include Live to Tell, Hide, Alone, and The Neighbor, winner of the International Thriller Writers' Award. Her FBI Profiler novels include Say Goodbye, Gone, The Killing Hour, The Next Accident, and The Third Victim. She lives with her family in New England.

Alone

The last place you want to be when the killer comes.

The last place you want to be when the killer comes."

Alone (Detective D.D. Warren 1)

You have a split second to make your decision. If you don't shoot, will he? 'Lisa Gardner always delivers heart-stopping suspense' HARLAN COBEN 'Stories that grip from the first page' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'The absolute master of the psychological suspense novel' SHARON BOLTON 'A terrific psychological thriller' OBSERVER FROM THE GLOBAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR of Before She Disappeared comes Alone - a gripping thriller introducing Lisa Gardner's series character Detective D. D. Warren. ____________________ As he watches a potentially fatal hostage situation unfold through the scope of his sniper rifle, Massachusetts State Trooper Bobby Dodge knows that he may be all that stands between life and death. But from the moment Bobby pulls the trigger, killing an armed man holding his own wife and child hostage, it may be Bobby's own life that is lost. Detective D. D. Warren's investigation into the shooting leads her to the impossibly beautiful young widow, Catherine Rose Gagnon, and the darkness in her past. Even as the truth behind the façade of this wealthy Boston family's life is revealed, the body count rises. And with a sadistic, vengeful killer newly released from prison, everyone must be on their guard. For he strikes the solitary wanderer - and no one can stay protected forever... ____________________ Praise for Lisa Gardner thrillers: 'Excellent read... The sheer twists and turns keep the suspense going to the very end' ***** Reader Review 'An amazing author who is equally able to get inside the head of the victim and the perpetrator, the plot is so intricate that the twists and turns lead you in so many directions... Fantastic read!' ***** Reader Review 'What a wonderful web of intrigue from start to finish. There were so many twists and turns that sometimes I had to go back a page to make sure I was on the right track' ***** Reader Review 'With twists and turns in every chapter this book keeps you riveted to the end. Believable characters are built and leave you wanting more. An excellent book' ***** Reader Review 'Well written and gripping conclusion, I loved it. Lisa has a gift for life drama and a deep understanding of human mental processes, which enriched her story telling. A first class read' ***** Reader Review 'Once I started this book I found it hard to put down. All the way through I kept doubting who/how/why and constantly changed my mind. Fantastic book. Buy it!!!' ***** Reader Review 'Action from the start, the story twists and turns, keeping you hooked right to the end. Very well written' ***** Reader Review 'There was barely time to pause for breath reading this!' ***** Reader Review 'This author is unrivalled in the genre in my opinion' ***** Reader Review

Lisa has a gift for life drama and a deep understanding of human mental processes, which enriched her story telling. A first class read' ***** Reader Review 'Once I started this book I found it hard to put down."

The Detective D. D. Warren Series 5-Book Bundle

Number one New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner thrills readers with her novels of suspense featuring Boston homicide detective D. D. Warren. Hostage standoffs, copycat killers, missing wives, brutal crimes, haunted survivors—Gardner weaves all these elements into compelling fiction. Now the first five books in her acclaimed D. D. Warren series are together in one convenient eBook bundle, including: ALONE HIDE THE NEIGHBOR LIVE TO TELL LOVE YOU MORE “Lisa Gardner always delivers heart-stopping suspense.”—Harlan Coben “One of the best thriller writers in the business.”—Associated Press

Now the first five books in her acclaimed D. D. Warren series are together in one convenient eBook bundle, including: ALONE HIDE THE NEIGHBOR LIVE TO TELL LOVE YOU MORE “Lisa Gardner always delivers heart-stopping suspense.”—Harlan ..."

Catch Me

Detective D. D. Warren has four days to stop a killer in this “shocking…‘must read’”* from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner—one of Library Journal's Best Thrillers of the Year. Charlene Grant believes she is going to die. For the past few years, her childhood friends have been murdered one by one. Same day. Same time. Now she’s the last of her friends alive, and she’s counting down the final four days of her life until January 21st. Charlene doesn’t plan on going down without a fight. She has taken up boxing, shooting, and running. She also wants Boston’s top homicide detective, D. D. Warren, to handle the investigation. But as D. D. delves deeper into the case, she starts to question the woman’s story. Instinct tells her that Charlene may not be in any danger at all. If that’s true, the woman must have a secret—one so terrifying that it alone could be the greatest threat of all. *Associated Press

She has taken up boxing, shooting, and running. She also wants Boston’s top homicide detective, D. D. Warren, to handle the investigation. But as D. D. delves deeper into the case, she starts to question the woman’s story."

The Detective D. D. Warren Trilogy

Discover the first three gripping novels in Lisa Gardner's much-loved DETECTIVE D.D. WARREN series: ALONE, HIDE and THE NEIGHBOUR. 'Original, chilling and so gripping I had to remind myself to take a breath' Clare Mackintosh 'For years Lisa Gardner has been one of the best in the thriller business' Harlan Coben 'No one owns this corner of the genre the way Lisa Gardner does' Lee Child YOU HAVE A SPLIT SECOND TO MAKE YOUR DECISION. IF YOU DON'T SHOOT, WILL HE? As he watches a potentially fatal hostage situation unfold through the scope of his sniper rifle, Massachusetts State Trooper Bobby Dodge knows that he may be all that stands between life and death. But from the moment Bobby pulls the trigger, killing an armed man holding his own wife and child hostage, it may be Bobby's own life that is lost. Detective D. D. Warren's investigation into the shooting leads her to the impossibly beautiful young widow, Catherine Rose Gagnon, and the darkness in her past. Even as the truth behind the façade of this wealthy Boston family's life is revealed, the body count rises. And with a sadistic, vengeful killer newly released from prison, everyone must be on their guard. For he strikes the solitary wanderer - and no one can stay protected forever... YOU CAN RUN. YOU CAN HIDE. BUT CAN YOU EVER ESCAPE YOUR PAST? Annabelle Granger was seven years old when it first happened. She arrived home to find the suitcases packed and her parents desperate to flee their home. Then followed years spent running, from what, or who, she doesn't know, just an endless blur of new faces and new towns. Now, aged 30, Annabelle has finally settled in Boston and is happy with her life. Until the bodies of six girls are found in the grounds of an abandoned mental institute and a newspaper declares her one of the victims. Detectives D. D. Warren and Bobby Dodge are determined to unravel the decades-old riddle and they fear that the discovery signals the return of a notorious serial killer, Mr Bosu - Bobby's worst nightmare. As they get closer to the truth they will all be forced to confront the uncomfortable truths in their pasts; because ultimately, there is no hiding place... WHEN EVERYONE BELIEVES YOU HAVE THE PERFECT LIFE, HOW DO YOU TELL THEM IT'S A LIE? A house in suburban Boston, a perfect family; pretty, young mother Sandra Jones seemingly has it all. But when Sandra goes missing, leaving her four-year-old daughter as the only witness, it appears that all is not as idyllic as her neighbours would believe... As Detective D. D. Warren delves deeper into the fabric of the Jones' lives, she discovers the darkness therein. With Sandra's husband Jason seemingly intent on destroying evidence and isolating his young daughter, D. D. must determine if he is struggling to protect his way of life or fighting to cover his tracks. The perfect family or the ultimate lie?

'Original, chilling and so gripping I had to remind myself to take a breath' Clare Mackintosh 'For years Lisa Gardner has been one of the best in the thriller business' Harlan Coben 'No one owns this corner of the genre the way Lisa Gardner ..."

Never Tell

THE INTERNATIONAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR Chosen as one of Amazon's Best Thrillers and Mysteries of 2019 'A tsunami of a thriller. This may well be Gardner's best work' - DAVID BALDACCI _______________ One death might be an accident. Two deaths looks like murder. A man is shot dead in his own home, and his pregnant wife, Evie, is found with the gun in her hands. Detective D.D. Warren instantly recognises her. Sixteen years ago, Evie also shot her own father. That killing was ruled an accident. D.D. doesn't believe in coincidences. But this case isn't as open and shut as it first appears, and her job is to discover the truth. Evie might be a victim. Or she might be about to get away with murder again. _______________ 'Never Tell is raw, visceral, emotional, the sentences come at you like MP5 rounds, and features three incredible characters, D.D., Flora and Evie, who, alone, could carry any narrative.' - DAVID BALDACCI 'Lisa Gardner has outdone herself with this powerful novel about three women, two murders, and uncountable secrets! From its stunning opening to its last thrilling page, Never Tell will captivate, surprise,and satisfy you.'- LISA SCOTTOLINE 'Never Tell shocks the system like ten thousand volts. D.D. Warren's most gripping case yet. Brace yourself, gulp down a deep breath, and dive in.' - A.J. FINN 'Nail-biting ... Gardner's commendable storytelling will keep fans eagerly waiting for the next outing for D.D. and Flora' - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'In her latest nail-biter Never Tell, Lisa Gardner knows just what her readers want and how to give it to them.' - REAL BOOK SPY

' - DAVID BALDACCI 'Lisa Gardner has outdone herself with this powerful novel about three women, two murders, and uncountable secrets!"

Love You More

WHO DO YOU LOVE? One question, a split-second decision, and Brian Darby lies dead on the kitchen floor. His wife, state police trooper Tessa Leoni, claims to have shot him in self-defense, and bears the bruises to back up her tale. For veteran detective D. D. Warren it should be an open-and-shut case. But where is their six-year-old daughter? AND HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO . . . As the homicide investigation ratchets into a frantic statewide search for a missing child, D. D. Warren must partner with former lover Bobby Dodge to break through the blue wall of police brotherhood, seeking to understand the inner workings of a trooper’s mind while also unearthing family secrets. Would a trained police officer truly shoot her own husband? And would a mother harm her own child? . . . TO SAVE HER? For Tessa Leoni, the worst has not yet happened. She is walking a tightrope, with nowhere to turn, no one to trust, as the clock ticks down to a terrifying deadline. She has one goal in sight, and she will use every ounce of her training, every trick at her disposal, to do what must be done. No sacrifice is too great, no action unthinkable. A mother knows who she loves. And all others will be made to pay. Love you more . . .

No sacrifice is too great, no action unthinkable. A mother knows who she loves. And all others will be made to pay. Love you more . . ."

The Survivors Club

THE SURVIVORS CLUB . . . that’s what Jillian Hayes, Carol Rosen, and Meg Pesaturo call it. They won’t consider themselves victims. They are survivors. They helped lead the investigation that caught the man who changed their lives forever. Now they are the prime suspects in his murder. Could three ordinary women have been driven to do the unthinkable? Detective Sergeant Roan Griffin knows all too well what can drive even the best people to cross the line. Has someone in the Survivors Club become a killer? And if so, can he blame her, let alone bring her to justice? “Starts fast and never stops moving. Clever, complex, and original!”—Phillip Margolin “Has it all: provocative plotting, engaging characters, and a razor-sharp emotional edge.”—Stephen White “This club is worth the dues.”—People BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Lisa Gardner's Love You More, and a peek at the script for The Killing, AMC’s original series, which tracks the murder of a Seattle teenager and the gripping investigation it sparks, only on AMC.

Clever, complex, and original!”—Phillip Margolin “Has it all: provocative plotting, engaging characters, and a razor-sharp emotional edge.”—Stephen White “This club is worth the dues.”—People BONUS: This edition contains an ..."

The Other Daughter

Twenty years ago, Melanie Stokes was abandoned in a Boston hospital, then adopted by a wealthy young couple. Gifted with loving parents, a doting brother, and an indulgent uncle, Melanie has always considered herself lucky. Until the first cryptic, threatening note arrives: “You Get What You Deserve.” Melanie has no memory of her life before the adoption. Now someone wants her to remember it all—even the darkest nightmare the Stokes family ever faced: the murder of their first daughter. As Melanie pursues every lead and chases every shadow in search of her real identity, two seemingly unrelated events from her past will come together in a dangerous explosion of truth. BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Lisa Gardner's Love You More.

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Lisa Gardner's Love You More."

Brandon's Bride

From Lisa Gardner, the New York Times No. 1 bestselling author comes the third in the Family Secrets trilogy BRANDON'S BRIDE. Gripping, arresting, classic romantic suspense titles originally published under the name Alicia Scott. If you love Tess Gerritsen you'll love Lisa. For years Brandon Ferringer has sought to untangle the mystery surrounding his father's disappearance. Now training as a hotshot - a seasonal wildland fire fighter - Brandon is on the verge of finally uncovering the truth. In need of temporary lodging, he rents a room at a local farm, but soon finds that his attraction to the ranch's alluring owner threatens to distract him from his mission. Single mother Victoria Meese struggles to make time for herself between raising her son Randy and running the Lady Luck Ranch. When she meets Brandon, she suddenly discovers something to believe in again. But Brandon's search for answers is about to turn dangerous, threatening their growing connection, and their very lives...

From Lisa Gardner, the New York Times No. 1 bestselling author comes the third in the Family Secrets trilogy BRANDON'S BRIDE."

The 7th Month (A Detective D.D. Warren Short Story)

Sunday Times bestseller Lisa Gardner's first novella, THE 7TH MONTH, takes readers into an eventful day in the life of Boston Detective D.D. Warren. Featuring an extract from CATCH ME. D.D. should be taking it easy in the seventh month of her pregnancy. Instead, she accepts a small consulting role on the set of a serial killer film, thinking that serving as a police expert and making a little extra money may make her feel more useful than she's felt for a while. A simple task, until a crew member is found beaten to death. Suddenly, D.D.'s date with Hollywood is serious. Extremely pregnant, on the trail of a killer and surrounded by a hundred and four murder suspects, D.D. must quickly unravel a tangled web of lies. As another cast member is attacked, D.D. realizes that like it or not, her priorities have changed - and her last desperate hope is that she can catch a killer before she and her unborn baby pay the ultimate price.

ABOUTTHEAUTHOR Lisa Gardner is the New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels. Her FBI Profiler novels include Say Goodbye, Gone and The Killing Hour. Her Detective D.D. Warren series includes Live To Tell, Alone , ..."

MacNamara's Woman

From Lisa Gardner, the New York Times No. 1 bestselling author of TOUCH & GO and CATCH ME, comes the second in the Family Secrets trilogy. Gripping, arresting, classic romantic suspense titles originally published under the name Alicia Scott. When Tamara Allistair lost her family, she quickly learned that the only person she could rely on was herself. Now she wants revenge against the man who wronged her. But going after a target with far-reaching connections is a dangerous gamble, and soon Tamara herself is the one being threatened. A man with his own share of family issues, ex-marine C. J. MacNamara knows that protecting Tamara is the right thing to do. Keeping her safe is no easy task, but getting her to trust him is an even tougher challenge. As Tamara attempts to right a wrong ten years in the making, C.J. puts his own life on the line to protect a woman more worthy of love than anyone he's known before...

From Lisa Gardner, the New York Times No. 1 bestselling author of TOUCH & GO and CATCH ME, comes the second in the Family Secrets trilogy."

The Perfect Husband

What would you do if the man of your dreams hides the soul of a killer? Jim Beckett was everything she'd ever dreamed of . . . But two years after Tess married the decorated cop and bore his child, she helped put him behind bars for savagely murdering ten women. Even locked up in a maximum security prison, he vowed he would come after her and make her pay. Now the cunning killer has escaped—and the most dangerous game of all begins. . . . After a lifetime of fear, Tess will do something she's never done before. She's going to learn to protect her daughter and fight back, with the help of a burned-out ex-marine. As the largest manhunt four states have ever seen mobilizes to catch Beckett, the clock winds down to the terrifying reunion between husband and wife. And Tess knows that this time, her only choices are to kill—or be killed.

What would you do if the man of your dreams hides the soul of a killer?"

Hide (Detective D.D. Warren 2)

You can run. You can hide. But can you ever escape your past? 'Lisa Gardner always delivers heart-stopping suspense' HARLAN COBEN 'Stories that grip from the first page' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'The absolute master of the psychological suspense novel' SHARON BOLTON '...a brilliant book, not to be missed under any circumstances' THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY FROM THE GLOBAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR comes an enthralling thriller, where getting closer to the truth forces the detectives to confront the uncomfortable truths in their pasts. ____________________ Annabelle Granger was seven years old when it first happened. She arrived home to find the suitcases packed and her parents desperate to flee their home. Then followed years spent running, from what, or who, she doesn't know, just an endless blur of new faces and new towns. Now, aged 30, Annabelle has finally settled in Boston and is happy with her life. Until the bodies of six girls are found in the grounds of an abandoned mental institute and a newspaper declares her one of the victims. Detectives D. D. Warren and Bobby Dodge are determined to unravel the decades-old riddle and they fear that the discovery signals the return of a notorious serial killer, Mr Bosu - Bobby's worst nightmare. As they get closer to the truth they will all be forced to confront the uncomfortable truths in their pasts; because ultimately, there is no hiding place... ____________________ Praise for Lisa Gardner thrillers: 'Unpredictable, suspenseful from beginning to end... I loved it' ***** Reader Review 'I was totally enthralled with this novel, it kept me held in a tight grip from beginning to end...' ***** Reader Review 'I read lots of psychological thrillers but this was amongst the best... If you like a fast moving, suspense filled, sometimes gruesome, 3D character read, then this is it' ***** Reader Review 'This book had me hooked from the start. I love how it kept me guessing all the way to the end and I still didn't figure it out. Great characters and storyline' ***** Reader Review ' ...the most thrilling and enjoyable I have read and I intend to read every one of her books as, so far, they have all been excellent' ***** Reader Review 'This is an excellent novel and I highly recommend this to other readers' ***** Reader Review 'It starts well and finishes even better!' ***** Reader Review 'There was barely time to pause for breath reading this!' ***** Reader Review 'This author is unrivalled in the genre in my opinion' ***** Reader Review

 Lisa Gardner is the New York Times bestselling author of fourteen novels. Her FBI Profiler novels include Say Goodbye, Gone and The Killing Hour. Her Detective D.D. Warren series includes Live to Tell, Alone , Love You More, ..."

Fear Nothing (Detective D.D. Warren 7)

If your family are killers, what are you? 'Lisa Gardner always delivers heart-stopping suspense' HARLAN COBEN 'Stories that grip from the first page' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'The absolute master of the psychological suspense novel' SHARON BOLTON 'Suspense of the highest order' DAILY MIRROR FROM THE GLOBAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR of Before She Disappeared comes an enthralling psychological thriller where in order to survive, you really must fear nothing. ____________________ They say family means everything. But Dr Adeline Glen cannot accept that. When you're bound by blood to a father who slaughtered prostitutes and a sister who followed in his sociopathic footsteps, how can you? But now Boston Detective D.D. Warren needs Adeline's professional help to recover from a brutal attack by a psychopath. A murderer who knows too much about Adeline's dead father, and is someone her imprisoned sister claims she can help catch. With the Rose Killer focused on D.D., will Adeline be able to put aside her personal nightmares to help her? All she knows is if she is going to survive what's to come, Adeline will have to... ____________________ Praise for Lisa Gardner thrillers: 'Another wonderful story with the main character of Detective D D Warren. Unusual storyline that works very well. A marvellous Murder Mystery' ***** Reader Review 'Yet another brilliant novel. Each story so original and different from the last even although they share the DD Warren theme' ***** Reader Review 'Couldn't put it down. Great storyline and riveting characters' ***** Reader Review 'I loved this book and was gripped from beginning to end. Already cannot wait for the next instalment of D.D Warren's story! ***** Reader Review 'Lisa Gardner writes novels with twists and turns in the way that few others writers do and this book will keep you guessing all the way through' ***** Reader Review 'Lisa Gardner to me, is the female version of James Patterson. Her books are fantastic and I could read them every day. D. D. Warren is a brilliant female lead detective' ***** Reader Review 'Best author I've come across in my 20 years of Reading' ***** Reader Review 'Lisa Gardner is one of my favourite authors... I couldn't put it down, brilliant' ***** Reader Review 'This author is unrivalled in the genre in my opinion' ***** Reader Review

 Lisa Gardner is the New York Times bestselling author of fifteen novels. Her FBI Profiler novels include Say Goodbye, Gone and The Killing Hour. Her Detective D.D. Warren series includes Live To Tell, Alone , Love You More and The ..."

The D.D. Warren Case Files

Do you love NYT #1 Bestselling Lisa Gardner's brilliant novels? Have you never read her? Do you want to know more about her series and characters? Undeniably one of Lisa Gardner's greatest characters, D.D. Warren is smart, tough and stubborn to a fault. This exciting and thrilling introduction to the Detective D.D. Warren series features opening chapters from all seven novels in her series, including the latest, FEAR NOTHING - out now in ebook and in paperback on 10th October 2014. Heart-racing suspense and irresistible characters from the bestselling author of TOUCH & GO, CATCH ME, LOVE YOU MORE and many others.

The Complete Collection of First Chapters Lisa Gardner . Dear Reader, Welcome to the Detective D.D. Warren Case Files! First, I'll let you in on a little secret: Boston detective D.D. Warren was never intended to be a series character."

The Neighbour (Detective D.D. Warren 3)

When everyone believes you have the perfect life, how do you tell them it's a lie? 'Lisa Gardner always delivers heart-stopping suspense' HARLAN COBEN 'Stories that grip from the first page' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'The absolute master of the psychological suspense novel' SHARON BOLTON 'Full of inventive twists' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY FROM THE GLOBAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR comes an enthralling thriller, where it appears that all is not as idyllic as some may believe... ____________________ A house in suburban Boston, a perfect family; pretty, young mother Sandra Jones seemingly has it all. But when Sandra goes missing, leaving her four-year-old daughter as the only witness, it appears that all is not as idyllic as her neighbours would believe... As Detective D. D. Warren delves deeper into the fabric of the Jones' lives, she discovers the darkness therein. With Sandra's husband Jason seemingly intent on destroying evidence and isolating his young daughter, D. D. must determine if he is struggling to protect his way of life or fighting to cover his tracks. The perfect family or the ultimate lie? ____________________ Praise for Lisa Gardner thrillers: 'A very good read indeed, that keeps you guessing to the end. The characters are well drawn, and the writing flows smoothly. A clever story' ***** Reader Review 'Another cracker by Lisa Gardner, always keeps your interest till the very end. Highly recommend all her books' ***** Reader Review 'Exciting and enticing storyline where one can easily attach oneself to the characters throughout the novel. I would highly recommend' ***** Reader Review 'This was a twist within a twist. Brilliantly written, and I usually guess the end of a thriller, but with this one, no way' ***** Reader Review 'Was amazed at the twists and turns the author used... Thoroughly enjoyable book and would recommend...' ***** Reader Review 'As with the other Gardner novels - a gripping plot; engaging and interesting characters; multiple narrative points of view; some good twists' ***** Reader Review 'Extremely gripping story with unexpected twist at the end... Lisa Gardener writes so well and holds your attention all through the book!' ***** Reader Review 'There was barely time to pause for breath reading this!' ***** Reader Review 'This author is unrivalled in the genre in my opinion' ***** Reader Review

 Lisa Gardner is the New York Times bestselling author of fourteen novels. Her FBI Profiler novels include Say Goodbye, Gone and The Killing Hour. Her Detective D.D. Warren series includes Live to Tell, Alone , Love You More, ..."

Crash & Burn

Because it turns out, in the past few months, Nicky has suffered from more than one close accident. In fact, it would appear someone very much wants her dead. This is my life. Except, most likely, it's not. Now watch me crash and burn"--'"

Catch Me (Detective D.D. Warren 6)

In four days you will confront your killer. How far will you go to stay alive? 'Lisa Gardner always delivers heart-stopping suspense' HARLAN COBEN 'Stories that grip from the first page' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'The absolute master of the psychological suspense novel' SHARON BOLTON 'Well-wrought suspense' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY FROM THE GLOBAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR of Before She Disappeared comes another heart-stopping psychological thriller. ____________________ At 8pm on 21st January, twenty-eight-year-old Charlie Grant believes she is going to be murdered and she wants Boston's top homicide detective, D.D. Warren, to handle her death investigation. Confronting D.D. at her latest crime scene, Charlie lays her cards on the table. For each of the last two years, one of her childhood friends has been murdered leaving Charlie as the only one of the three friends to remain alive. But as D.D. delves deeper in to the details of Charlie's case, she begins to question the young woman's story. Because Charlie can now outfight and outrun anyone she meets and D.D.'s instinct is that she's hiding a secret. A secret so explosive that Charlie herself may turn out to be the biggest danger of all... ____________________ Praise for Lisa Gardner thrillers: 'Brilliant as always. Fantastic, the way so many previous characters were incorporated in the story... Lisa Gardner never disappoints. Buy it. Read it. You will love it' ***** Reader Review 'I read almost all LG books and she is one of my favourite thriller novels writers... I would really recommended it to everyone. Excellent, absolute perfect thriller' ***** Reader Review 'The books by this author never fail to be an amazing read. The plot and action are fast without losing their intensity. So much thought and detail goes into every page' ***** Reader Review 'I will say that I love serial killer/thriller novels, and this delivered on every level. The characters are sympathetic and well-drawn... the plot rattles along, and the twists and turns are believable and not predictable. I loved it...' ***** Reader Review 'I have read most of Lisa Gardner's books and enjoyed them all. It amazes me that every novel is so well written and engrossing...' ***** Reader Review 'Lisa Gardner to me, is the female version of James Patterson. Her books are fantastic and I could read them every day. D. D. Warren is a brilliant female lead detective' ***** Reader Review 'Best author I've come across in my 20 years of Reading' ***** Reader Review 'Lisa Gardner is one of my favourite authors... I couldn't put it down, brilliant' ***** Reader Review 'This author is unrivalled in the genre in my opinion' ***** Reader Review

 Lisa's Story Lisa Gardner is the New York Times bestselling author of fourteen novels. Her FBI Profiler novels include Say Goodbye, Gone and The Killing Hour. Her Detective D.D. Warren series includes Live To Tell, Alone , Love You More ..."

Live to Tell (Detective D.D. Warren 4)

The past never stays buried for long... 'Lisa Gardner always delivers heart-stopping suspense' HARLAN COBEN 'Stories that grip from the first page' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'The absolute master of the psychological suspense novel' SHARON BOLTON 'Could cause sleepless nights' THE IRISH INDEPENDENT FROM THE GLOBAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR of Before She Disappeared comes a gripping thriller about a crime that is very close to home. ____________________ In one night of terrifying violence, four members of a family are brutally murdered, leaving the father - a possible suspect - clinging to life. When police detective D. D. Warren is called in, she's all too aware that it's a race against time. But there's more to the case than meets the eye... Twenty-five years ago, Nurse Danielle Burton's life was rent asunder by a horrifying family tragedy. Now working on a paediatric psychiatry ward, she's sure that the past is long-buried. Until D. D.'s questions bring it all flooding back. Victoria Oliver is a devoted mother, determined to protect her son, no matter the cost. But, like Danielle and D. D., she's soon to discover that the most devastating crimes can be those closest to home. ____________________ Praise for Lisa Gardner thrillers: 'This book is one of Lisa Gardner's best... It's a well constructed plot and I couldn't put it down at times. Just a great read' ***** Reader Review 'What an amazing book. Finished in a few days as could not put the book down!' ***** Reader Review 'The medical details are so accurate and the characters so real, and the way she weaves the plot is so clever. Keep them coming Lisa you are brilliant!!' ***** Reader Review 'Wow, a real page turner, another fab book from Lisa Gardner. Some great twists to keep you guessing. You will love it' ***** Reader Review 'Fantastic, page turner, gripping story. Lisa gardener has created a empathic, gripping interesting read' ***** Reader Review 'Can't put this book down once you start!! Very well written and a page turner' ***** Reader Review 'Absolutely loved this book. Gripping plot right from the early part of the book' ***** Reader Review 'There was barely time to pause for breath reading this!' ***** Reader Review 'This author is unrivalled in the genre in my opinion' ***** Reader Review

 Lisa Gardner is the New York Times bestselling author of fourteen novels. Her FBI Profiler novels include Say Goodbye, Gone and The Killing Hour. Her Detective D.D. Warren series includes Live to Tell, Alone , Love You More, ..."

Love You More (Detective D.D. Warren 5)

Two women with one question. How far would you go to save your child? 'Lisa Gardner always delivers heart-stopping suspense' HARLAN COBEN 'Stories that grip from the first page' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'The absolute master of the psychological suspense novel' SHARON BOLTON 'This book had me at the author's name' LEE CHILD FROM THE INTERNATIONAL #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR of Before She Disappeared comes a compelling thriller about a split-second decision, with disastrous consequences... ____________________ A split-second decision and Brian Darby lies dead. His wife, state police trooper Tessa Leoni, claims to have shot him in self-defence and for Boston detective D.D. Warren it should be an open-and-shut case. But where is their six-year-old daughter? As D.D.'s homicide investigation ratchets into a frantic state-wide search for a missing child, she must move quickly in order to learn all of Tessa's secrets and understand what has happened to the little girl. But for Tessa, the worst has not yet happened. She is walking a tightrope, with no-one to trust and nowhere to turn, as the clock ticks down to a terrifying deadline. She has one goal in sight, and she will use every ounce of her training to do what has to be done. All that matters is her child and no one could love her more... ____________________ Praise for Lisa Gardner thrillers: 'What another fantastic read from Lisa Gardner - can only say she gets better and better... From page one, you will be enthralled with the characters, and be sorry to reach the last page' ***** Reader Review 'Having read numerous novels this has to be one of the most gripping, enthralling I have ever read... Fantastic' ***** Reader Review 'The storyline is excellent and so are the characters... this is one hell of an emotional read! Highly recommend!!!!!' ***** Reader Review 'I love this book. Extremely well written and a plot that makes you think you know what has happened only to realise time and time again that you were wrong!' ***** Reader Review 'Highly recommend. You'll find yourself questioning who do you love? And you'll love Lisa Gardner for this well written story!' ***** Reader Review 'Page turner with exciting twists and turns. Keeps you guessing. Would recommend to those who love a well thought out plot' ***** Reader Review 'Best author I've come across in my 20 years of Reading' ***** Reader Review 'Lisa Gardner is one of my favourite authors... I couldn't put it down, brilliant' ***** Reader Review 'This author is unrivalled in the genre in my opinion' ***** Reader Review

 Lisa Gardner is the New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels. Her FBI Profiler novels include Say Goodbye, Gone and The Killing Hour. Her Detective D.D. Warren series includes Live To Tell, Alone , Love You More and The ..."

The Third Victim

The past isn't over.... An unspeakable act has ripped apart the idyllic town of Bakersville, Oregon, and its once-peaceful residents are demanding quick justice. But though a boy has confessed to the horrific crime, evidence shows he may not be guilty. Officer Rainie Conner, leading her first homicide investigation, stands at the center of the controversy. It's hitting too close to home, bringing back her worst nightmares, threatening to expose her secret sins. But with the boy's life at stake, she won't let anything stop her from finding the real killer. With the help of FBI profiler Pierce Quincy, Rainie comes closer to a deadly truth than she can imagine. Because out there in the shadows a man watches her and plots his next move. He knows her secrets. He kills for sport. He's already brought death to Bakersville and forever shattered the community. But what he has really come for is Rainie -- and he won't leave until he has destroyed her....

The past isn't over."

Gone

A crime lord has declared war on America. Only Detective Michael Bennett knows why. Manuel Perrine doesn't fear anyone or anything. A charismatic, ruthless strongman, he slaughters rivals as effortlessly as he wears his trademark white linen suits. Detective Michael Bennett is the only U.S. official ever to succeed in putting Perrine behind bars. But now Perrine is out-and vows to find and kill Bennett and everyone dear to him. Bennett and his ten adopted children are living on a secluded California farm, guarded by the FBI's witness protection program. Soon Perrine begins a campaign of assassinations, brazenly slaughtering powerful individuals across the country. The FBI has no clue where Perrine is hiding or how he is orchestrating his attacks, forcing Bennett to risk it all: his career, his family, and even his life. With intensity, speed, and explosive action rivaling James Bond movies at their best-and featuring one of the most complex and chilling villains ever created-Gone is James Patterson at his astounding best.

With intensity, speed, and explosive action rivaling James Bond movies at their best-and featuring one of the most complex and chilling villains ever created-Gone is James Patterson at his astounding best."

Hide

You have good reason to be afraid. . . . It was a case that haunts Bobby Dodge to this day—the case that nearly killed him and changed his life forever. Now, in an underground chamber on the grounds of an abandoned Massachusetts mental hospital, the gruesome discovery of six mummified corpses resurrects his worst nightmare: the return of a killer he thought dead and buried. There’s no place to run. . . . Bobby’s only lead is wrapped around a dead woman’s neck. Annabelle Granger has been in hiding for as long as she can remember. Her childhood was a blur of new cities and assumed identities. But what—or who—her family was running from, she never knew. Now a body is unearthed from a grave, wearing a necklace bearing Annabelle’s name, and the danger is too close to escape. This time, she’s not going to run. You know he will find you. . . . The new threat could be the dead psychopath’s copycat, his protégé—or something far more terrifying. Dodge knows the only way to find him is to solve the mystery of Annabelle Granger, and to do that he must team up with his former lover, partner, and friend D. D. Warren from the Boston P.D. But the trail leads back to a woman from Bobby’s past who may be every bit as dangerous as the new killer—a beautiful survivor-turned-avenger with an eerie link to Annabelle. From its tense opening pages to its shocking climax, Hide is a thriller that delves into our deepest, darkest fears. Where there is no one to trust. Where there is no place left to hide. BONUS: This edition includes a new afterword: Lights, Camera, Hide the movie!

A Detective D. D. Warren Novel Lisa Gardner . first book, Alone , but when I called her up this time and told her I needed to tour an abandoned mental institute, she cheerfully drove me straight there. At dusk. In rushhour traffic."

The FBI Profiler Series 6-Book Bundle

Throughout this electrifying series from “one of the best thriller writers in the business” (Associated Press), brilliant FBI profiler Pierce Quincy faces off against all manner of serial killers and psychopaths alongside his partner, Rainie Conner, and his daughter, Kimberly Quincy. Now this edge-of-your-seat eBook bundle assembles all six of the superb novels featuring Lisa Gardner’s extraordinary protagonist: THE PERFECT HUSBAND THE THIRD VICTIM THE NEXT ACCIDENT THE KILLING HOUR GONE SAY GOODBYE A convicted murderer escapes from a maximum security prison—to go after the wife who put him behind bars. A maniac who kills for sport hides in the shadows, even as a boy confesses to his horrific crimes. A predator torments his victims with unspeakably intimate acts of violence. A butcher leaves two bodies each time he strikes, with the first containing clues that lead to the second. A madman pursues money, power, and celebrity by adopting the alias of a notorious killer. A sadist hunts the streets for vulnerable girls—and makes their nightmares come alive. These are just a few of the souls that haunt Lisa Gardner’s riveting series. But all these criminals have one thing in common: They are no match for Pierce Quincy. Praise for Lisa Gardner and her Pierce Quincy novels “Lisa Gardner always delivers heart-stopping suspense.”—Harlan Coben “An unforgettably evil villain and a throat-gripping climax make The Perfect Husband a real page-turner!”—Tess Gerritsen “Riveting, hold-your-breath suspense!”—Iris Johansen, on The Third Victim “A suspense-laden, twist-filled tale that easily equals the best of Sue Grafton and Kathy Reichs.”—The Providence Journal, on The Next Accident “Gardner keeps us guessing. . . . She also keeps us on edge.”—Los Angeles Times, on The Killing Hour “As usual, Gardner delivers the thrills.”—The Orlando Sentinel, on Gone “Just when you thought Lisa Gardner couldn’t get any better . . . she does. Say Goodbye is a stunning, chilling, up-all-night thriller that will leave you shaken.”—Lee Child

Throughout this electrifying series from “one of the best thriller writers in the business” (Associated Press), brilliant FBI profiler Pierce Quincy faces off against all manner of serial killers and psychopaths alongside his partner, ..."

3 Truths and a Lie (A Detective D.D. Warren Short Story)

Boston Detective D.D. Warren faces her most brutal adversaries yet - a class of jaded thriller writers - in Sunday Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner's exclusive eBook short story. Includes an extract from Lisa's next psychological thriller FIND HER. In Lisa Gardner's latest eBook exclusive short story, Detective D.D. Warren takes on her most intimidating assignment yet: a fifty minute class meant to educate a horde of bloodthirsty thriller writers on the ways of actual police work. Yet sometimes life really does imitate fiction, as D.D. takes the writers through the reality of one of her most twisted cases-- a case that involves a seedy motel room, drugs, prostitution... and a severed leg. With Lisa's trademark suspense, sharp observations, and thrilling storytelling, 3 Truths and a Lie is a fascinating chapter in D.D.'s storied career. Includes an early look at Find Her, coming out on 9 February 2016.

 Lisa Gardner . 'An utterly gripping if profoundly uncomfortable story that could cause sleepless nights' Irish Independent Praise for The Neighbour: 'Full of inventive twists, this highly entertaining novel delivers a shocking solution ..."

The Storytellers

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.

 Greg Iles is known to readers everywhere. His first novel Spandau Phoenix was published in 1993 and became a bestseller. He has since had many chart toppers. In his fourth novel, The Quiet Game , he created Penn Cage and placed him in ..."

The Neighbor

A young mother, blond and pretty, disappears without a trace from her South Boston home, leaving behind her four-year-old daughter as the only witness and her handsome, secretive husband as the prime suspect.

A young mother, blond and pretty, disappears without a trace from her South Boston home, leaving behind her four-year-old daughter as the only witness and her handsome, secretive husband as the prime suspect."

When You See Me

#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner unites three of her most beloved characters—Detective D D Warren, Flora Dane, and Kimberly Quincy—in a twisty new thriller, as they investigate a mysterious murder from the past . . . which points to a dangerous and chilling present-day crime. FBI Special Agent Kimberly Quincy and Sergeant Detective D D Warren have built a task force to follow the digital bread crumbs left behind by deceased serial kidnapper Jacob Ness. When a disturbing piece of evidence is discovered in the hills of Georgia, they bring Flora Dane and true-crime savant Keith Edgar to a small town where something seems to be deeply wrong. What at first looks like a Gothic eeriness soon hardens into something much more sinister . . . and they discover that for all the evil Jacob committed while alive, his worst secret is still to be revealed. Quincy and DD must summon their considerable skills and experience to crack the most disturbing case of their careers—and Flora must face her own past directly in the hope of saving others.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner unites three of her most beloved characters—Detective D D Warren, Flora Dane, and Kimberly Quincy—in a twisty new thriller, as they investigate a mysterious murder from the past . . . ..."

Tertukar

Media-savvy Chief turns out to be an easy assignment for Melina - in fact the evening with him is as much pleasure as business. But the following morning police arrive at Melina's door with the worst possible news: her beloved twin has been brutally murdered in her own bed. And on the walls, scrawled in blood, are obscenities directed at Gillian, along with insults toward Native Americans that indisputably link Chief to the crime.

Media-savvy Chief turns out to be an easy assignment for Melina - in fact the evening with him is as much pleasure as business."

The 4th Man

FBI Profiler Pierce Quincy and Officer Rainie Conner return in a baffling cold case in this short story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner. A young woman is found strangled in the stairwell of a college library, only her sneakers missing. With no physical evidence, no signs of sexual assault, and no witnesses, all the police have to go on are the three men who were in the library with her: her boyfriend and two campus security guards...all of whom have secrets, none of whom can be proven guilty. Five years later, ex-FBI profiler Pierce Quincy and his wife, former police officer Rainie Conner, agree to consult on the still-unsolved case, delving into deep background to comb for any clue that will lead to the woman's murderer. But with no leads and the case colder than the body, will they be able to build a case against one of the three suspects, or is there a fourth man out there? And if the killer has eluded the police this long, how far will he go to ensure justice is never served? Includes an excerpt of Lisa Gardner’s bestselling thriller, Right Behind You.

An FBI Profiler / Detective D. D. Warren Story Lisa Gardner ... “Not alone . University paid for security guards. One was posted right in the lobby. I told the dude she was still up on the second floor. He should keep an eye out for her."

Precious Jewel

Julian was born a sickly child who suffered heartache because of his illness: his father abandoned him and his mother turned to alcohol for comfort. He suffers from inexplicable attacks on his nervous system and has become cold and withdrawn. As he makes his way in the world alone, he is determined to become a rock star. He doesn't care who or what gets in his way, trampling on many toes. However, love comes to his rescue...if only it's not too late.

Julian was born a sickly child who suffered heartache because of his illness: his father abandoned him and his mother turned to alcohol for comfort."

Birdman

A washed-up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory.

A washed-up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory."

Crime Files 2014: Volume 2 (A Free Sampler)

Do you dare open the Crime Files? Can you handle a forensic examination of some of the best authors being published today? In this, the second of two ebook samplers from the Crime Files team to be published this year, you will find exclusive opening chapters from some of Headline's very best crime and thriller authors being publishing between July and December 2014. From talented new crime writers Yannick Murphy and Jenny Blackhurst, to the phenomenon that is Lisa Gardner and bestsellers Julia Crouch and Jonathan and Jesse Kellerman and other major talents from the list, there is sure to be something in here to leave you dying for more. If you love reading chilling psychological suspense, action-packed thrillers or devastating crime, this is for you. Featuring exclusive first chapters from the following authors: Jonathan & Jesse Kellerman, Julia Crouch, Lisa Gardner, Amanda Kyle Williams, Lisa Scottoline, Jenny Blackhurst, Julia Keller, Yannick Murphy, Elisabeth Elo, Stephen Lloyd Jones & Quintin Jardine.

 Lisa Gardner is the New York Times bestselling author of fifteen novels. Her FBI Profiler novels include Say Goodbye, Gone and The Killing Hour. Her Detective D.D. Warren series includes Hide , Alone , Live to Tell, The Neighbour, ..."