IRIS JOHANSEN

Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan knows what its like to be haunted by the past. For years after her daughter Bonnie was stolen from her, she fought for closure. Now, as she strives to begin anew, she finds herself on another missing-persons caseone that is as mysterious as it is personal. A woman named Beth Avery, who has been locked away in a psychiatric facility for years, has vanished. And her connection to Eve is deeper than she can imagine. As long-buried secrets about Beth are uncovered, Eve begins to realize how their lives are entwinedand how Beths disappearance puts her in grave danger. Desperate, Eve enlists the help of profiler Kendra Michaels, whose uncanny ability to detect clues and solve puzzles leads her to the truth: That Beth escaped from the hospitaland the mind-altering drugs that held her prisoner for so longand is on the run. Soon, Eve begins to see the threads of a twisted plot within the powerful Avery family, one that threatens to destroy not only Beth but anyone else who might jeopardize the high-stakes game that is already in play. And time is running out

La doctora Sophie Dunston nunca podrá perdonarse el hallazgo de la fórmula para controlar las pesadillas. Al menos mientrasésta se encuentre en manos de Robert Sanborne, el despiadado magnate farmacéutico que quiere utilizarla para crear un ejercito de asesinos. Sus intentos de denuncia han sido en vano, y la cientifica, amenazada por los crueles sicarios de Sanborne, empieza a entender que esta guerra que ha iniciado no la podra luchar sola. En un arriesgado juego de mentiras y secretos, las posibilidades de supervivencia para ella y su hijo recaeran en un soldado aparentemente frio, calculador y salvaje que ha podido rehabilitarse de la manipulacion causada por el medicamento.¿Podra confiar enel? Sus peores pesadillas, convertidas ahora en realidad, solo acaban de empezar.Sueños asesinos se presenta como un thriller actual, con grandes dosis de accion y romance y un ritmo trepidante que seduce al lector hasta su desenlace.

It didn't matter to Sabin Wyatt that the jury had acquitted gorgeous actress Mallory Thane of his stepbrother's murder - she had become his obsession, his to punish for having enslaved and ruined Ben

Lara Clavel knows that her mission to the war-torn Caribbean island of Saint Pierre is fraught with danger. But she is determined to rescue the imprisoned rebel leader Ricardo Lázaro—if only to prevent her twin brother from rejoining his revolutionary army. What she doesn't expect is the powerful attraction she feels for the legendary poet-warrior. And the heat is mutual. From the instant they meet inside the confines of his jail cell, Ricardo seems bound and determined to possess Lara. But is love possible with a man whose every waking moment is spent in the crosshairs of some would-be assassin's rifle? Even after Ricardo is freed, Lara will find her feelings for him put to the ultimate test, as she fights to tame a savage rebel skilled in the arts of combat and seduction.

When a Georgia senator's daughter is found dead and drained of blood, Eve enters the world of a twisted psychopath—a man whose name appears on Eve's shortlist of killers connected to her own missing daughter, Bonnie. Then Eve receives a terrifying trophy—and the games have begun. Soon she must enlist the help of those she loves and trusts the most—Joe Quinn and Jane MacGuire—even if it means putting them in the path of someone whose thirst for blood is only growing stronger. Eve believes this psychotic mind holds the answers to the questions that have tormented her for years. But like a spider hunting its prey, he is waiting for the perfect moment to strike—when Eve least expects it. And when she has the most to lose…

El Tesoro marca la vuelta de su autora, Iris Johansen, al romance histórico tras más de una década; una chispeante novela de pasión y aventura exótica protagonizada por dos extraños e inolvidables cazadores de tesoros en un peligroso viaje al corazon de uno de los misterios de la historia mas cautivadores y aun por resolver. Para lady Selene Ware y el antiguo sicario Kadar Ben Arnaud, es una odisea peligrosa que comienza con una erotica cautividad y les lleva a conocer al guardian de un tesoro que se ha cobrado muchas vidas. Pero el secreto que hay tras el tesoro es aun mas peligroso, y cuanto mas cerca estan de desvelarlo, mas se alejan el uno del otro. Aunque Selene tenga en su mano la clave de ese antiguo misterio, Kadar tendra que traspasar la fina linea que separa el camino oscuro del luminoso para salvarla.

La vida de Jane MacGuire parece cambiar para siempre cuando, en un secuestro aparentemente azaroso, su novio pierde la vida. Jane, que ha quedado semiinconsciente, escucha una frase inquietante: No la mateis, no nos sirve muerta. De pronto, comienza a sospechar que ella era el verdadero objetivo del ataque. ¿Por que la buscan? ¿Que quieren de ella? A partir de ese momento Jane se ve envuelta en una terrible carrera contra el tiempo y ni siquiera su padre adoptivo, Joe Quinn, de la policia de Atlanta, podra ayudarla. Finalmente, se ve obligada a recurrir a Mark Trevor, un ex agente convertido en mercenario con quien Jane tuvo un breve romance en el pasado. Trevor esta dispuesto a acompañarla, ya que parece conocer mas a fondo el enigma que los rodea: un antiguo tesoro, ciertos antepasados en Napoles y un asesino obsesionado con una escultura femenina de la Antiguedad. Y ademas, su propia venganza personal.

Iris JohansenBlockbuster bestselling author Iris Johansen thrills us yet again with her latest cast of characters, including a brilliant rescue dog, an ellusive sniper, and the mysteriously seductive

Bestselling author Iris Johansen delivers a novel about a woman who is unaware that she has psychic powers, but must uncover the mysteries of her own mind when strangers start trying to kill her. Orphaned at 15 and raised by her Uncle Phillip, the adult Megan Blair is an Atlanta pediatrician who hears terrified voices. Revelation comes when childhood friend Neal Grady, who is now a shadowy government agent, arrives to apprise Megan of her psychic powers. And to warn her: Molino-the relentless villain who killed Megan''s mother, believing her touch killed his son-is targeting Megan next. Molino thinks Megan was born to an ancient Sephardic family of psychics, and plans to force her to reveal the location of the Ledger, a book that contains the family''s secrets and finances. He then plans to kill her, if Megan, Neal and Neal''s sidekick, Jed Hartley, don''t find him first. Johansen increases the tension by alternating point of view, but two-dimensional characters, repetitious explanations and stilted dialogue make staying tuned difficult. (Oct.) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.

IN A WORLD OF SHADOWS Eve Duncan is the world s most sought-after artist in the field of forensic sculpting. Dedicated to her work ever since her daughter Bonnie was taken and killed, Eve feels an acute sense of duty to those whose lives were lost and whose bones are now in her hands. When a California sheriff asks her for help with reconstructing the skull of a girl whose body has been buried for eight years, his fierce investment in the case puzzles her. But Eve experiences an immediate connection with the girl she calls Jenny, and vows to solve the murder and bring closure to the crime. ONLY ONE WOMAN CAN SEE THE TRUTH Discovering that Eve Duncan is on the case, the killer now knows he must eliminate any loose ends that could bring him down. Starting with those most remotely involved, he chooses his targets one by one until he gets to Jenny s closest circle. Anyone who can reveal his identity will be silenced and not even that will satisfy him. He wants something "someone" more: the girl who escaped. His ultimate prize..."

Eve Duncan is still reeling from the disappearance of her daughter, Bonnie, and enlists the psychic abilities of Dr. Megan Blaire to find her. But is Bonnie still alive--and can they reach her in tim

La vida de Grace Archer cambió para siempre ocho años atrás, cuando asesinaron a su padre, un agente de la CIA. Ahora lleva una existencia tranquila, en una granja de caballos, junto a su hija Frankie. Pero el pasado siempre vuelve, y Grace deberá confiar en Jake Kilmer, el hombre que ya la traicionó una vez. El acecho de un asesino que la busca a cualquier precio no le dejará opción: deberá pedir ayuda a Jake para salvaguardar la vida de su hija y la suya propia. Juntas, Grace y la niña emprenderán una huida feroz protegidas por un hombre tan peligroso como atractivo. Es que por más que Grace intente negarlo, Jake tiene un lugar especial en su corazón? El extraño poder de la protagonista para comunicarse con los caballos ?razón fundamental por la que la busca su verdugo- será de gran ayuda en este viaje lleno de peligros, que no tardará en convertirse en un camino para reencontrar el verdadero amor.

En una noche oscura, los terrores del pasado volverán a la vida de Sophie Dunston. Reconocida especialista en terapias del sueño y creadora del tratamiento REM-4, la científica ha visto cómo sus hallazgos se vuelven contra ella al ser utilizados para controlar la mente de los pacientes y convertirlos en crueles asesinos. Para salvaguardar su seguridad y la de su hijo Michael, durante años ha luchado con todas sus fuerzas denunciando las oscuras prácticas de Robert Sanborne, su antiguo jefe, aunque todo ha sido en vano. Esta vez, los sicarios del magnate farmacéutico están más cerca que nunca, pero Sophie no está dispuesta a que ganen la partida. Amenazada de muerte, su única opción será encomendarse a Matt Royd, un soldado calculador y enigmático que ha podido rehabilitarse de la manipulación causada por el medicamento. Pero ¿podrá confiar en él? Sus peores pesadillas, convertidas ahora en realidad, no han hecho más que empezar.

Drogenbaron Luis Montalvo bietet Eve Duncan einen Deal an. Wenn sie für ihn ein Gesicht rekonstruiert, findet er heraus, was mit ihrer vor vielen Jahren verschwundenen Tochter Bonnie wirklich geschehen ist. Eve kann der Versuchung nicht widerstehen. Sie reist nach Kolumbien, ohne ihren Ehemann Joe zu benachrichtigen. Als Eve entdeckt, wessen Gesicht sie rekonstruiert, gerät sie in allerhöchste Gefahr.

One woman's nightmare… A CIA agent's two-year-old child was stolen in the night as a brutal act of vengeance. Nine years later, Catherine Ling's instincts—maternal and professional—tell her that her son is still alive. But she needs the help of someone as driven and obsessed as she is to find him. That person is Eve Duncan. …is another woman's duty. Eve has walked the same path as Catherine, having endured the disappearance of her own daughter, Bonnie. Now Eve must raise her game as a forensic sculptor to another level, using the science of age progression to unite mother and son. But as she is drawn deeper into Catherine's horror, she must face looming demons of her own. Whoever took Bonnie is still out there—and until he is brought to justice, and Bonnie is brought home, Eve will be forever CHASING THE NIGHT.

Deep below the Atlantic Ocean, guarded by hundreds of dolphins, lie the astonishing remains of an Atlantis-like lost city called Marinth. Its disappearance has confounded scientists for years—until now. Marine architect Hannah Bryson has unearthed a legendary artifact that might hold the key to unlocking the city's long-buried secrets. But Hannah's discovery could have dire consequences for the modern-day world—and there are some people who will do anything to keep the truth about Marinth hidden… When the artifact is hijacked, Hannah stands alone between a power-hungry enemy and widespread destruction. Willing to form whatever alliance is necessary to regain control of this potentially world-changing weapon, Hannah joins forces with Nicholas Kirov, a loose cannon from her past who is now her best hope for survival. Together they will race to unravel Marinth's last great secret…and before the lethal game is over, Hannah will realize that nothing and no one is what she expected—not even the dolphins, who know so much more than anyone could imagine…

It all begins with a painting called Guilt. Eve Duncan's daughter, Jane, has no idea why she painted the portrait of the chilling face that now hangs in a Paris gallery. But those who belong to a powerful cult—one that dates back to the time of Christ—know both the face and the significance behind it… They believe that Jane must die—when the moment is right, and not an instant before she leads them to an ancient treasure whose value and power are beyond price. But for now, they target those close to Jane, killing without mercy or conscience. From Paris to the Scottish isles to the Holy Land, Jane finds herself in a desperate race against time to unravel the mystery surrounding her painting…and save her own life. Even with Eve's help, can she possibly succeed before her time is up?

Marine architect Hannah Bryson has landed the assignment of a lifetime. The U.S. maritime museum has just acquired the former pride of the Soviet fleet, the legendary nuclear attack sub Silent Thunder, for public exhibition. It's Hannah's job to inspect every inch of the decommissioned vessel and make sure it's safe for the thousands of expected visitors. Enlisting the aid of her brother, Connor, they delve into its long and lethal history. Then, on a routine check, Connor discovers a cryptic message behind one of the ship's panels. Before he can figure out what it means, there's a deadly assault on Silent Thunder. Now, although the U.S. government warns her against it, Hannah will stop at nothing to unravel the truth about Silent Thunder. Even if it means coming face to face with the ruthless mastermind behind the plot—and joining forces with a mysterious and seductive mercenary who is willing to kill to make sure the secrets about Silent Thunder stay silent. . . .

Emily Hudson is a renowned archaeologist who travels the world to save priceless artifacts from theft or destruction. Her best friend and partner, Joel Levy, is always at her side—until one day, when her entire crew comes under attack. Joel and Emily are held hostage by a sadistic captor who is determined to find the missing link to a legendary treasure. For weeks they struggle to survive against terrifying odds, pushed to their limits—and beyond… John Garrett has worked for the CIA, British intelligence, and whoever else was willing to pay for his services. This time, a Washington operative hands him what at first appears to be just another assignment: to track down, and save, Emily and Joel. But it quickly becomes much more, especially when Garrett finds himself drawn to someone as dauntless and bent on revenge as Emily. Soon, they're catapulted into an astonishing adventure in which nothing—and no one—is what it seems. And lives hang in the balance as one man and one woman unravel the explosive truth behind a conspiracy hidden for generations.