Serial Innovators

The author who forged the serial killer genre with The First Deadly Sin follows the chilling career of a murderer stalking in New York City's hotels and the quest of a retired policeman to stop him. R

A serial killer is terrorizing the senior citizens of Denton, and the local police are succumbing to a flu epidemic. Tired and demoralized, the force has to contend with a seemingly perfect young coup

"Julie Smith not only firmly establishes her claim to the New Orleans crime scene, but she explores an intriguing new franchise for the serial killer."Sue GraftonFor detective Skip Langdon, the murder

It's 1956 and, times being what they are, no one in official Los Angeles pays much attention as a serial killer murders three black bar girls. But when a white stripper is similarly murdered - and wh

Seattle is a city paralyzed by fear. A serial killer is loose on its streets. And as each new victim surfaces-chest slashed, eyes taped open-the tide of panic rises.Driven by guilt and frustration, t

Provides a chilling study of serial sex killer Randall Woodfield, who cruised the I-5 highway from California to Washington, leaving a trail of a least forty-four victims behind him. Reissue.

The sexualized serial murder of women by men is the subject of this provocative book. Jane Caputi argues that the sensationalized murders by men such as Jack the Ripper, Son of Sam, Hillside Strangler

Mallory’s Oracle is the story of a tangled web of unsolved serial murders and the woman who makes them her obsession New York City police sergeant Kathleen Mallory. It is dark, suspenseful, and unforg

Geoffrey Wansell's The Bus Stop Killer is chilling portrait of a notorious serial killer. On 23 Jun 2011 the convicted double-murderer Levi Bellfield was found guilty of the murder of 13-year-old scho

Seventeen-year-old Tessa, dubbed a 'Black-Eyed Susan' by the media, became famous for being the only victim to survive the vicious attack of a serial killer. Her testimony helped to put a dangerous cr

The nail-biting new serial killer thriller from the critically acclaimed Chris Mooney, Fear the Dark. A KILLER WATCHES. A TOWN WAITS. Fear grips a town in Colorado as a murderer targets entire familie

In time for the centennial of his birth, one of the Nobel Prize winner’s finest achievementsThis is the story of Moses Herzog—a great sufferer, joker, mourner, charmer, serial writer of unsent letters

The battered body of a young woman is found floating in the still waters of a city canal. Police suspect a serial killer, which makes it a case for the newly formed Serious Crime Squad. Not Charlie Re

As the world changes faster than humanity can adapt to it, a government insider chases a serial killer who makes her question what it means to be a hero in this electrifying novel from the author of C

For fans of The Perfect Nanny and My Sister, the Serial Killer, a sharp, dark, and propulsive thriller about one woman at the heart of a murder investigationbut is she the next victim, or the primary

★2026 British Book Award-Book of the Year Winner★2026 British Book Award-Non-Fiction: Narrative Winner#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The unforgettable memoir by the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the woman who dared to take on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell“Make no mistake: this is a book about power, corruption, industrial-scale sex abuse and the way in which institutions sided with the perpetrator over his victims. . . . But it is also a book about how a young woman becomes a hero. . . . Important [and] courageous.” —The GuardianThe world knows Virginia Roberts Giuffre as Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s most outspoken victim: the woman whose decision to speak out helped send both serial abusers to prison, whose photograph with Prince Andrew catalyzed his fall from grace. But her story has never been told in full, in her own words—until now.In April 2025, Giuffre took her own life. She left behind a memoir written in the years preceding her death and stated unequivocall

Three casinos. Three bodies. Three days. Crack the case in #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games Jennifer Lynn Barnes' romantic crime series. This gorgeous Deluxe Limited Edition is available while supplies last--featuring breathtakingly beautiful designed edges, a special case, endpapers, and a ribbon bookmark. After a string of brutal murders in Las Vegas, Cassie Hobbes and the Naturals are called in to investigate. But even with the team's unique profiling talents, these murders seem baffling: unlike many serial killers, this one uses different methods every time. All of the victims were killed in public, yet the killer does not show up on any security feed. And each victim has a string of numbers tattooed on their wrist. Hidden in the numbers is a code--and the closer the Naturals come to unraveling the mystery, the more perilous the case becomes. Meanwhile, Cassie is dealing with an equally dangerous and much more painful mystery. For the first time in year

A chilling copycat killer has the Naturals in his crosshairs in this exhilarating crime thriller from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games. This gorgeous Deluxe Limited Edition is available while supplies last--featuring breathtakingly beautiful designed edges, a special case, endpapers, and a ribbon bookmark. This must-have special edition is only available in a limited first printing. Seventeen-year-old Cassie Hobbes has a gift for profiling people. Her talent has landed her a spot in an elite FBI program for teens with innate crime-solving abilities, and into some harrowing situations. After barely escaping a confrontation with an unbalanced killer obsessed with her mother's murder, Cassie hopes she and the rest of the team can stick to solving cold cases from a distance. But when victims of a brutal new serial killer start turning up, the Naturals are pulled into an active case that strikes too close to home: the killer is a perfec

The internationally bestselling YA thriller author Karen M. McManus is back with a brand-new mystery thriller – you won't be able to resist Such Charming Liars. Now containing an exclusive bonus short story!'The queen of mystery is back' – COSMOPOLITAN on Such Charming Liars‘Hairpin twists and exploding bombshells catapult the tale to an electrifying close' – KIRKUS REVIEWS on Such Charming Liars‘An unputdownable, deliciously twisty mystery' – PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on Such Charming LiarsWhen mother-daughter con artists set out on their final heist, the job gets dangerously personal and deadly . . .For all of Kat's life, it's been her and her mother, Jamie - except for 12 years ago, when Jamie was married for two days and Kat had a stepbrother, Liam. But all that ended in a swift divorce.Now Jamie is a jewel thief trying to go straight, but she has one last job, at a billionaire's 80th birthday party. Neither Kat nor her mother know about two surprise guests: Liam and his father, a serial s

Voices of Oncology is a groundbreaking exploration of the evolving landscape in cancer treatment development. Beyond scientific advancements, the field is being reshaped by societal and cultural forces that are redefining what it takes to bring new therapies to patients.Through exclusive interviews with leading experts from across oncology, this book captures the complexity of a multidisciplinary approach. Each chapter highlights the challenges and breakthroughs that arise from collaboration between pharmaceutical leaders, academic researchers, patient advocates, and healthcare innovators. Together, these voices underscore a powerful message: only by breaking down silos and sharing insights can we accelerate progress and ultimately, conquer cancer.To go beyond the book and be a voice in a dynamic collaboration of stakeholders in oncology today, we invite you to join the Oncology Voice Network (OVN), an online community for those committed to transforming oncology through shared knowled

"If you're looking for a fun, thrilling read, look no further. The Bang-Bang Sisters is a rip-roaring delight of a novel - pulpy, fast-paced, and absolutely unputdownable." - New York Times bestselling author Roxane GayFrom critically acclaimed author Rio Youers, an action-packed crime novel featuring three kick-ass heroines--bandmates who moonlight as vigilantes.Blood. Bullets. Rock and roll.Meet the Bang-Bang Sisters: Brea, Jessie, and Flo. Together, they're a killer rock band with an unbreakable bond.But that's only half the story. Offstage, they're highly skilled vigilantes, traveling the country in their beaten-up tour van to exact justice on criminals who have slipped through the system. Part rock stars, part assassins, they're a force to be reckoned with.Drawn by a tantalizing lead, the sisters head to Reedsville, Alabama--a city crawling with destitution and corruption--where they close in on a notorious serial killer known as "the wren." But they soon discover that they have w

紐伯瑞獎得主泰・凱勒首部圖畫書，以詩意文字與繽紛畫面，帶領孩子認識人類與太陽的緊密關係。從遠古面朝太陽的村落說起，穿越蒸氣時代與現代科技，描繪人類如何仰賴陽光生存、發電、改變世界。Newbery Medallist Tae Keller’s debut picture book is a resplendent account of humankind’s relationship with our most precious resource: the sunFrom the first human settlements to today’s modern metropolises, we have always relied on the sun for light, energy and sustenance. We Carry the Suntraces the history of solar power from ancient south-facing villages to the Industrial Age and modern innovators; and from solar-powered steam engines to silicon solar panels.Lyrical and informed, Tae Keller’s debut picture book is also a timely call to action that asks young readers to imagine a brighter, cleaner future. Illuminated by Rachel Wada’s radiant, eye-catching illustrations, We Carry the Sun is a tribute to pioneering thinkers, a celebration of humankind’s relationships with the natural world and a shimmering ode to the resource that sustains us.

From 'one of our most thrilling and singular innovators on the page' (Laura Van Den Berg), a tightly wound, consuming tale about a 1950s American housewife, for fans of Jennifer Egan, Jonathan Franzen and Taffy Brodesser-AknerLONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2024A Barnes & Noble BEST BOOK of 2024'Clever, moving and unexpected. A brilliantly deft and subtle story.' - Emma Healey, author of Elizabeth is Missing---A warm Sunday in November 1957. As Sputnik 2 orbits the earth, carrying Laika, the doomed Soviet dog, a couple begin their day.Virgil Beckett, an insurance salesman, isn’t particularly happy in his job but he fulfils the role, playing golf with the partners, drinking in the bar, chasing the women. Kathleen Beckett, once a promising tennis champion, with a key shot up her sleeve called ‘The Most’, is now a mother and homemaker. Somehow these two, who have been together since college, have fallen into the roles expected of them – the prescribed suburban dream they have b

The brand new Ballard and Bosch thriller from the global bestseller Michael Connelly.'Michael Connelly is a powerhouse, an unstoppable force in crime fiction. The Waiting is proof he is at the top of his game."MICK HERRON, #1 bestselling author of SLOW HORSES****IN COLD CASES,IT'S NOT THE HOPE THAT KILLS YOU.IT'S THE WAITING.LAPD Detective Renée Ballard gets a DNA hit in a case that has gone unsolved for twenty years. A recently arrested man is genetically related to a serial rapist who terrorised the city of angels.But when the relative is revealed, it is the last person you want to accuse unless the evidence is watertight...With the help of the newest volunteer to the cold case unit - patrol officer Maddie Bosch, Harry's daughter - Ballard finally has another badge on the team. But Maddie has an ulterior motive for getting access to the city's library of souls.

Detective Jack Warr is haunted by the gruesome legacy of serial killer Rodney Middleton and reeling from a series of events that has left him deep in depression. Refusing the Met-offered counselling service, Jack instead finds solace instead through renewing a dangerous friendship with the artist and master forger, Adam Border.When a body is discovered nailed to a giant cross in a framer’s shop, Jack feels a connection to the case even though it is not in his jurisdiction. But is his involvement that of a detective or witness?

A 14 yo vs. a serial k!ller. What could go wrong? ***Winner of the ITW BIPOC Scholarship judged by R.L. Stine******Killer Nashville Claymore Award Finalist for Best Juvenile/YA Manuscript***The summer I turn fourteen, so I want to find The Red Rock KillerWeird, right? We should game, eat dumplings, and read up the Civil War. But when my two best friends force me to hike outside Las Vegas, we find a barrel that makes the police speed-dial me.Now The Red Rock Killer feels personal. I need to figure out who would terrorize Sin City.No matter how much it scares my mom.Or me.Charlotte Holmes meets Vegas in a quirky YA mystery novel filled with friendship and found family.

A gorgeous hardcover collector's edition of Brynne Weaver's New York Times bestseller, Butcher & Blackbird, featuring a deluxe new package, exclusive illustrated endpapers, a letter from the author, and more!This collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for Ruinous Love fans while supplies last in the US and Canada only."I want to ruin her so that she's mine, my beautiful disaster. My wild creature. My goddess of chaos."When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, they find something elusive―the friendship of two like-minded, pitch-black souls who just happen to enjoy killing other serial killers.From small-town West Virginia to upscale California, and from downtown Boston to rural Texas, the two hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one that pits them against the most dangerous monsters in the country.But as their friendship develops into something more, the restless ghosts left in thei

This "razor-sharp sequel" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) to the New York Times bestselling thriller None Shall Sleep focuses on junior FBI consultants Travis Bell and Emma Lewis with a new case that may unravel everything they've been working for. After a harrowing encounter with juvenile sociopath Simon Gutmunsson, junior FBI consultants Emma Lewis and Travis Bell went their separate ways: Emma rejected her Quantico offer, and Travis stayed to train within a new unit of the Behavioral Science division. But the unit's latest case is feeling eerily familiar, and Kristin Gutmunsson--Simon's eccentric twin--reaches out to Travis to send a warning: Emma is in peril. When new evidence points to a copycat of Daniel Huxton, the serial killer that she escaped, Emma returns to Quantico and is thrown back into her past traumas. Compelled to prevent more tragedy--even if it means putting herself in danger--she looks to Simon once again. But can he be trusted to help stop the killer before time

Meet Cordelia Black. Cordelia loves exactly three things: Her chosen family comprised of her best friend Diane and her goddaughter, her hairdresser (worth every penny plus tip), and killing bad men.By day she's a successful pharma rep with her pristine reputation and designer wardrobe, by night she's culling South Louisiana of unscrupulous men--monsters who always seem to evade justice, until they meet her. It's a complicated, yet fulfilling life that requires complete and total control- at all times. But when the evening news starts throwing around the word serial killer, suddenly pressure heightens for Cordelia in the South. And it's only exacerbated when Diane starts dating a man who Cordelia isn't sure is a good person. Someone who might just unravel everything Cordelia has worked for.Soon enough Cordelia's world starts to spiral and she loses control of those tightly held threads that keep her safe. and she has to come face to face with the choices she's made. The good, the bad, a

The most influential book of Taiwan's #MeToo movement--a heartbreaking account of sexual assault and a remarkable reinvention of the trauma plot, turning the traditional Lolita narrative upside down as it explores women's vulnerability, victimization, and the lengths they will go to survive.Thirteen-year-old Fang Si-Chi lives with her family in an upscale apartment complex in Taiwan, a tightknit community of strict yet doting parents and privileged children raised to be ambitious, dutiful, and virtuous. She and her neighbor Liu Yi-Ting bond over their love of learning and books, devouring classic works--Proust, Gabriel Garc燰 M嫫quez, the very best Chinese writers. Yet, it is their lack of real-world education that makes them true kindred spirits.Si-Chi's innocence is irresistible to Lee Guo-hua, a revered high school literature teacher and serial predator who lives in her building. When he offers to tutor the academic-minded girls for free, their parents--unaware of Lee's true nature--h

Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. All of your burning questions are answered in this shocking conclusion to the Naturals series - now with a bonus Naturals novella, Twelve, in print for the first time!When Cassie Hobbes joined the FBI's Naturals program, she had one goal: uncover the truth about her mother's murder.But now, everything Cassie thought she knew about what happened that night has been called into question. Her mother is alive, and the people holding her captive are more powerful - and dangerous - than anything the Naturals have faced so far. As Cassie and the team work to uncover the secrets of a group that has been killing in secret for generations, they find themselves racing a ticking clock.When the bodies begin piling up, it soon becomes apparent that this time, the Naturals aren't just hunting serial kille

Evidence from numerous studies supports that leadership and innovation are critical factors for organizational success and improved outcomes. Further, no change takes place and sustains without strong leadership. Although the United States spends more money on healthcare than any other country in the Western world, our health outcomes are poor. For example, the United States is the worst such country in which to give birth. Sick and crisis care continue to be the predominant paradigm; this needs to shift to well care as 80% of chronic conditions can be prevented with healthy lifestyle behaviors. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, we also have a mental health epidemic with over 50% of clinicians suffering from burnout, which affects the quality and safety of care. Solutions, including employing strong leaders and innovators, are urgently needed"

This charming history of aviation covers every contraption that flies in one spectacular comic album about our conquest of the skies.Sky High! introduces you to a whole ensemble of scientists, inventors, and builders: those from the distant past, such as Leonardo da Vinci and the Montgolfier brothers; those closer to the present, such as the Wright brothers or Otto Lilienthal; and current innovators, who have new, amazing ideas. You will also discover how brilliant inventions and iconic machines were created and learn about breakthrough moments in the development of aviation.In this book you will meet brave aviators, daring aerial circus performers, and test pilots; see how a jet engine operates, how aircraft- carrier staff work, and how it feels to travel in an airship; and even see the cockpit of a fighter jet and if it’s possible to build an airplane in a garage!In an accessible and funny format, readers will learn the answers to important questions such as: How do planes not fall f

Mongolia, a vibrant democracy landlocked between Russia and China, stands on the edge of becoming Asia’s next boom nation—one of the richest countries per capita in the region. Referred to as the “wolf economy” for its vast natural resources—copper, gold, and rare earth metals—today, it is also home to a growing number of cutting-edge tech startups and international lifestyle brands. Its vast steppe landscape lends itself not only to herding and tourism but also renewable energy production and filmmaking. This book is about the individuals who are fighting to strengthen the country’s democracy and diversify its economy. It is about innovators aiming to realize Mongolia’s promise as a hub for green energy, tech and lifestyle entrepreneurs who are shaking up traditional industries, and go-getters who have left high-flying jobs on Wall Street to return to the country they love and play their part in moving it forward. Unlocking a country’s potential is never easy. But if administered w