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| Anthony Awards Best Paperback original winner (1996) : Deal Breaker | | Dilys Awards Best Book nominee (1997) : Fade Away | | Shamus Awards Best Paperback original winner (1997) : Fade Away | | Barry Awards Best Paperback original winner (1998) : Back Spin | | Dilys Awards Best Book nominee (1998) : Back Spin | | Anthony Awards Best Novel nominee (2002) : Tell No One | | Edgar Awards Best Novel nominee (2002) : Tell No One | | Macavity Awards Best Novel nominee (2002) : Tell No One | | Agatha Award Best Children/Young Adult Fiction nominee (2014) : Found |
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Central Park West (2023)James Comey"James Comey's intimate knowledge of law enforcement makes Central Park West a winning legal thriller, but the book is so much more than an insider's account. Memorable characters, a gripping plot, and breathless pacing combine for a truly outstanding debut-one that announces a bold new talent in the mystery genre."
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Seven Lies (2020)Elizabeth Kay"SEVEN LIES is a relentless, chilling story of what happens when friendship becomes obsession. Keep the lights on - you'll be turning pages deep into the night with this one."
Pretty Things (2020)Janelle Brown"Pretty Things is awesome. Simple as that. I loved every page. Janelle Brown is your new must-read author."
The God Game (2020)Danny Tobey"Smart, propulsive and gripping, The God Game is an ambitious thriller and a terrifying examination of what could - and probably already is - happening in the world of artificial intelligence."
Wanderers (2019)(Wanderers , book 1)Chuck Wendig"Wanderers is wonderfula suspenseful, twisty, satisfying, surprising, thought-provoking epic of a novel. Chuck Wendig has taken his considerable talents to the next level. Dig in."
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