Tim Rackley, un agente federal norteamericano, ve que su vida queda destrozada cuando asesinan a su hija. La polícia cuenta con numerosas pruebas contra el asesino, un hombre con problemas mentales y antecedentes penales llamado Kindell. Sin embargo, éste acaba librándose de la condena por un tecnicismo legal y queda en libertad. Rackley está convencido de que Kindell no actuó en solitario y en su desespero por encauzar su dolor, por entrar en la Comisión.

Cuando el escritor de novela negra Drew Danner despierta en la cama de un hospital y es acusado de asesinar a su ex novia, todo su mundo se derrumba. Acaba de ser operado de un tumor cerebral, y no sabe si es culpable o inocente.A la vez protagonista y escritor, Danner «escribe» esta originalísima novela en un intento de reconstruir una trama en la que todo parece implicarle.Con la ayuda de Chic -un jugador de béisbol fracasado-, Preston -su editor- y Lloyd -un perito criminalista que le asesoraba con sus novelas- tratará de resolver el misterio.

Latinoamérica es víctima de constantes desastes ecológicos: los rayos solares que atraviesan los agujeros de la capa ozono pueden quemar la piel humana en cuestión de minutos, muentras que los terremotos y los huracanes están a la orden del día. Un grupo de investigadores es enviado a una isla de las Galápagos con el objetivo de instalar unos detectores de actividad sísmica que permitan prevenir futuros seísmos y paliar de algún modo sus devastadores efectos. Como refuerzo y protección, les acompaña un equipo de soldados de la marina estadounidense.

High-Octane Stories from the Hottest Thriller AuthorsCon men and killers, aliens and zombies, priests and soldiers – just some of the characters that kill and thrill in this compelling collection of gun-toting, double-crossing, back-stabbing, pulse-pounding stories. Jeffrey Deaver investigates the suspicious death of a crime-writer in 'The Plot'; Karin Slaughter's grieving widow takes revenge on her dying ex-husband in 'Cold, Cold Heart'; Stephen Coonts discovers a flying saucer in the depths of the ocean in 'Savage Planet' and John Lescroat's secret field agent finds himself caught up in a complex game of cat-and-mouse in 'The Gate Conundrum'. Handpicked by world number one Lee Child, celebrity authors and stars of the future are brought together, writing brand-new stories, especially commissioned for this must-have collection. Whether you're reading today's bestseller or tomorrow's phenomenon, grisly horror or paranoia thriller, historical suspense or supernatural crime, one thing's for certain. You'll be thrilled to the core.

An anthology of storiesThese all-new short stories of movies, music, murder, and mayhem by today's brightest talents will take you from vaudeville to Vegas, and make it chillingly clear that in the world of entertainment, if you want to make it, you may have to step on some people-or over their dead bodies…Includes first-run stories from€ Carolyn Wheat€ John Lutz€ Elaine Viets€ Parnell Hall€ Stuart M Kaminsky€ Edward D Hoch€ Annette Meyers€ Angela Zeman€ David Bart€ Bob Shayne€ Mark Terry€ Gary Phillips€ Suzanne Shaphren€ Libby Fischer Hellman€ Charles Ardai€ Gregg Andrew Hurwitz€ Steve Hockensmith€ Shelley Freydont€ Robert Lopresti€ Mat Coward

"A brilliant, terrifying, rule-breaking reimagining of the zombie novel, Hurwitz pulls no punches and takes no prisoners." – Jonathan MaberryIn the tradition of Rick Yancey's The 5th Wave, the first YA novel from New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz. In one terrifying night, the peaceful community of Creek's Cause turns into a war zone. No one under the age of eighteen is safe. Chance Rain and his older brother, Patrick, have already fended off multiple attacks from infected adults by the time they arrive at the school where other young survivors are hiding.Most of the kids they know have been dragged away by once-trusted adults who are now ferocious, inhuman beings. The parasite that transformed them takes hold after people turn eighteen – and Patrick's birthday is only a few days away.Determined to save Patrick's life and the lives of the remaining kids, the brothers embark on a mission to uncover the truth about the parasites – and what they find is horrifying. Battling an enemy not of this earth, Chance and Patrick become humanity's only hope for salvation.

An anthology of storiesBe prepared to be thrilled as you've never been beforeFeaturing North America's foremost thriller authors, Thriller is the first collection of pure thriller stories ever published. Offering up heart-pumping tales of suspense in all its guises are thirty-two of the most critically acclaimed and award-winning names in the business. From the signature characters that made such authors as David Morrell and John Lescroart famous to four of the hottest new voices in the genre, this blockbuster will tantalize and terrify.Lock the doors, draw the shades, pull up the covers and be prepared for Thriller to keep you up all night.***"Thriller will be a classic. This first-ever collection of thriller stories, from the best in the business, has it all. The quality blew me away." – Greg Iles"The best of the best storytellers in the business. Thriller has no equal. Action, intrigue, and entertainment at the highest level. Adventure on a grand scale you won't forget." – Clive Cussler"Thriller is entertaining, fast-paced, and just plain fun. It will take you to the most terrifying heights of suspense." – Tess Gerritsen