Leslie Wolfe

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Idaho

A totally gripping psychological thriller that will have you racing through the pages, gasping for breath until the final jaw-dropping twist--perfect for fans of The Housemaid, Verity, and The Girl on the Train. Trusted surgeon. Loving wife. Murderer? Before my world came crashing down, I had it all. The successful career I dreamed of. The beautiful red-brick home where I could relax in front of the fire. The handsome, devoted husband whose blue eyes and charming smile always made me feel safe. As I call time of death, my voice is steady. My colleagues stand hushed around me, their eyes on me, confused, concerned. I have never lost a patient until today. My hands tremble inside their gloves. I slide down the cold tiled walls, my heart racing in my chest. I have never hated a patient until today. But what choice did I have, once I recognized him? And what will I do to protect myself, if someone learns the truth?

The Surgeon

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Connecticut

An Utterly Unputdownable and Pulse-Pounding Psychological Thriller Packed with Twists

Trusted surgeon. Loving wife. Murderer?

Before my world came crashing down, I had it all. The successful career I dreamed of. The beautiful red-brick home where I could relax in front of the fire. The handsome, devoted husband whose blue eyes and charming smile always made me feel safe.

As I call time of death, my voice is steady. My colleagues stand hushed around me, their eyes on me, confused, concerned.

I have never lost a patient until today.

My hands tremble inside their gloves. I slide down the cold tiled walls, my heart racing in my chest.

I have never hated a patient until today.

But what choice did I have, once I recognized him?

And what will I do to protect myself, if someone learns the truth?

A totally gripping psychological thriller that will have you racing through the pages, gasping for breath until the final jaw-dropping twist. If you love Freida McFadden, Shari Lapena and The Girl on the Train, you won't be able to put this down.

Readers love Leslie Wolfe:

"Totally binge-worthy... I could not put it down. I was able to read this one in like 8 hours because I refused to do anything else! This book grabbed me on page one and would not let go! I absolutely loved this book!... I am hooked!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Whew! Now my heart rate can settle back to a normal rhythm!... I raced through this book in one afternoon. When I closed the final page, I sat there with my mouth wide open, wondering what just happened!... A must-read for those who like to live on the edge! Get ready for the roller coaster ride of your life!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Such a gripping thriller that kept me awake all night, trying to finish the book!... This book was completely mind-blowing and I was literally hooked from the first chapter till the end, wanting to know what is going to happen next!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Wow! What a read! Such an amazing story! It was impossible to put the book down... Hooked me from the very beginning... My jaw dropped... Absolutely perfect!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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California

If I Go Missing

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

New Jersey

A Totally Gripping and Heart-Pounding Crime Thriller

"Please, not in front of my daughter," she pleaded. "She's just a little girl." He leaned closer, so close she felt his heated breath on her face. The blue jays that had been filling the valley with their chirping fell silent all at once when the woman's cry ripped through the clear mountain air... Detective Kay Sharp vowed she'd never return to her childhood home. On the night of her thirteenth birthday her broken family was shattered beyond repair, and leaving was the only option. Unable to fix her own past, she's been an FBI profiler for over a decade, desperate to save others. But now Kay's back and only she can solve the crime that has rocked the tight-knit community of Mount Chester to its core. A dead woman has been found by Silent Lake under the dew-covered Fall leaves, her hair braided and her body wrapped in a blanket. This small town may be a stranger to murder, but Kay recognizes the signs of a serial killer. She's certain that the ritualistic nature of the scene means it's just a matter of time until he strikes again--unless she catches him first. As yellow do-not-cross tape flaps in the biting wind, another woman is reported missing. Kay leads a frenzied search for out-of-towner Alison Nolan and when she locates her car, Kay's blood turns to ice as she shines her flashlight on the backseat and sees a teddy bear. Alison's six-year-old little girl, Hazel, has vanished too. Kay knows the missing-person investigation could turn into a murder case at any second. But as she hunts for the culprit, her own past closes in on her. Can she find the killer before it's too late? And will the secret she thought she'd buried stay that way? A totally gripping and utterly addictive new crime thriller series for readers who love Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot. The Girl From Silent Lake gives "unputdownable" a whole new meaning! Readers totally love Leslie Wolfe: "Wow! I am blown away by just how gripping and intense this read was. I am new to Wolfe's writing, and I can guarantee I will be reading every word written by Leslie from now on!" Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Oh my god!!... I cannot express the thrill I felt reading this book. Phenomenal!!... And those killers... Dang... No comment!!" Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow, gripping from start to finish. I just had to finish it in one day." Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Girl from Silent Lake

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Michigan

If you're reading this, I've gone missing. I close the binder I've been writing in, and walk into the living room. As I stare out of the window at your house next door, I think about all the things I stand to lose if someone comes for me. My handsome, loving husband, who has no idea what I've done. My family, who have supported me no matter what. This beautiful home near the ocean, where I thought I would be safe. Everyone says that I'm paranoid, but I just think I'm prepared. My secrets have placed me in terrible danger. So if the worst happens, this binder contains everything you'll need to find me, hidden in a place only you could guess. You've always known me best of everyone, ever since we were girls. You'll be able to put the pieces together and uncover the truth. Only you can find me. But you'll need to do it fast. Because if you don't, all your lies will come to light too... From the no.1 Kindle bestselling author of The Surgeon, comes an outrageously twisty and compelling psychological thriller that you simply won't be able to put down! Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Gillian Flynn and Freida McFadden. See what readers are saying about Leslie Wolfe: "Wow!!!... Absolutely page-turning!!!!... I loved this... Kept me completely on the edge of my seat biting my nails waiting for the next twist... I loved the MEGA twist at the end which I did not expect at all!!... An absolutely addictive, compelling page-turner!!" Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "YES!! YES!! YES!!... I just loved it and couldn't get enough of it... Hooked me instantly... Fantastic... Phenomenal... Just mind-blowing and so twisted!!" Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I have never read such a fantastic thriller in my life!!!! I was constantly in suspense, holding my breath, and keeping an eye on my page count because I absolutely could not wait to see how the book ended!!!! My goodness!!... If I could, this book would be 10 stars! Now I must purchase everything she's written!!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Virginia

His pale skin is covered with the dirt I threw over his still-warm body. His hands, marked by a struggle that ended in blood, rest over his chest. His once vibrant, loving eyes are now forever closed. I am the one who consigned my husband to the damp earth of the Glades."Wow. I think I just fell head over heels in love with a fictional character. Tess Winnett is one of the smartest FBI agents and profilers I have come across yet and with analytical skills to rival Sherlock Holmes. Hats off to Leslie Wolfe for easily the best thriller I have read in this genre for many, many years!" - Manie Kilianon ?????Seven months ago, I lost everything.I used to have it all. A successful career in television. A wondrous, glamorous life as a small screen celebrity. A handsome and loving husband who made my life complete. Until one day, everything I loved was ripped away from me. The day the Hunter took me. Somehow, I survived. As I refuse to answer the federal agent's questions about my ordeal, foreboding thoughts keep swirling in my head. I can't let them find out who killed my husband. I can't tell them what I endured. And there's one thing I absolutely must do.I must go back. Before it's too late.Caught in the enigmatic web of an unusual case, Special Agent Tess Winnett races against the ticking clock. A suspected serial killer is on the loose, hunting prey in the depths of the Everglades. Several women have vanished from the Miami coast, leaving only echoes of their existence. The clues to their fates? Locked away in the tortured mind of one survivor, TV celebrity Kiana Bayliss. Does she hold the key to saving them? Or is she the final piece in a terrifying puzzle?The Girl Hunter is a psychological crime thriller that draws readers into the murky waters of a serial killer's mind.

The Girl Hunter

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North Carolina

When I wake up, I know three things. My name is Emma. Someone tried to kill me. And I can't remember who. When I blink, my eyelashes brush against scratchy cloth. My fingers twitch, numb and distant. In the distance, sirens wail. I'm in the hospital. I should be safe here, but I know I'm not. The last thing I remember is running, seeing an arm raised to strike... Why would anyone want to kill me? Desperately, I piece together my scattered memories. I'm standing with my husband on sugar-white sand, our rings glinting in the sunlight. I'll get better, and I'll go home to him, and he will protect me. But when he visits, his new girlfriend is on his arm. He tells me we got divorced three years ago, and my world falls apart. What else have I forgotten? The only way I can keep myself safe is to uncover the answers buried deep in my mind. But as I talk to my visitors-listening to the gentle tones of the doctors and nurses, grateful for the care of my friends and family-I start to see the lies that contradict what I remember of my life. They say it's just my broken memory. But I know the shocking truth: I can't trust a word anyone says... From the no.1 bestselling author of The Surgeon, a completely gripping thriller that will have you glued to the pages and leave your jaw on the floor at each mind-blowing twist. Fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena won't be able to put it down! See what readers are saying about Leslie Wolfe: "Wow!!!... absolutely page-turning psychological thriller!!!!... will shock you over and over again!!... absolutely addictive." Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I was clinging to it word for word!... suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery, betrayal, and some crazy twists and turns!... kept me glued to my Kindle!... Definitely don't miss out on this one!" NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "As I write this review, I'm secretly giggling and giddy! I have never read such a fantastic thriller in my life!!!! I was constantly in suspense, holding my breath, and keeping an eye on my page count because I absolutely could not wait to see how the book ended!!!!... If I could, this book would be 10 stars!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A riveting, fast-paced thriller.... hooks you from the start, taking you on a wild and twisted journey... I was able to read this one in like 9 hours because I refused to do anything else!... incredibly suspenseful, absolutely addictive page-turner by this amazing author!" @rubie_reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "WOW!... Never did I anticipate I would be closing the book at 3am... This book was insane!... gripping... so darn good!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Hospital

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Andrea Brafford's life is nearly perfect. A passionate marine biologist, happily married to Craig, the man she loves, recently moved into a home commensurate with their success to enjoy a life many others only dream about, in one of Houston's most desirable suburbs. Only a few months later, a trial that dramatically polarizes their town names Craig Brafford as a defendant in the murder of his young wife, shattering the serenity of the peaceful community.Andi's name is on everyone's lips, her relationships exposed and torn to shreds in a highly publicized case that has everyone's eyes glued to the internet. Andrea's life remains a mystery that investigators and public opinion equally fail to solve. Was she the happy, devoted wife she seemed to be? Only she can answer that question.

The Girl You Killed

A GRIPPING SERIAL KILLER THRILLERHer blue eyes wide open, glossed over. A few specks of sand clung to her long, dark lashes. Her beautiful face, immobile, covered in sparkling flecks of sand. Her lips slightly parted as if to let a last breath escape.Who is the beautiful girl found at dawn on a deserted stretch of white sand beach? What is her secret?FBI Special Agent Tess Winnett searches for answers relentlessly. With each step, each new finding, she uncovers unsettling facts leading to a single possible conclusion: Dawn Girl is not the only victim. Her killer has killed before. Hiding a terrible secret of her own, Special Agent Tess Winnett faces her inmost fears, in a heart-stopping race to catch a killer who's getting ready to end yet another life. Will she find the killer in time? Will she be able to stop him? At what cost?The rules of the game have changed. So has the textbook definition of a serial killer.Special Agent Tess Winnett is the bold, direct, and short-fused heroine of Dawn Girl. Putting her life on the line, she doesn't pull any punches, searching only for the truth, and for the man who takes lives on her watch. Intelligent, resourceful, and uncompromising, Tess will take readers on a memorable, white-knuckled journey in this suspenseful, gripping serial killer thriller. Fans of David Baldacci and James Patterson will enjoy Leslie Wolfe.

Dawn Girl

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Florida

"An entire family is murdered and, by a quirk, a young girl is left unharmed. For fifteen years, she believed the killer had been caught, and he's now on death row, awaiting execution. While trying to be content with her adoptive family, she's living in relentless uncertainty and the fear of remembering what really happened that night when she was five years old. She's The Watson Girl. A therapist has asked her to participate in regression session treatments to attempt to bring back those lost memories. The closer she gets to the truth, however, the less time she has to remain alive. Now, the real killer is going to silence her, before she can remember the details of that horrifying night, when she was an innocent witness. Join the smart, relentless, and short-fused FBI Special Agent Tess Winnett and her team in a heart-stopping search for the serial killer who has managed to stay hidden for many years. Explore the inner workings of the murderer's mind, and find out what motivates such predatory, blood-lusting behavior, while following every twist and turn of an existence spent taking lives. Special Agent Tess Winnett will hold nothing back to stop the killer before he takes another innocent life. She never fails, no matter what's at stake. Even her own life"--Back page of book.

The Watson Girl

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What if an entire family is murdered and, by a quirk, a young girl is left unharmed? For fifteen years, she believes the killer had been caught, and he's now on death row, awaiting execution. While trying to be content with her adoptive family, she's living in relentless uncertainty and the fear of remembering what really happened that night when she was five years old. She's The Watson Girl.A therapist has asked her to participate in regression session treatments to attempt to bring back those lost memories. The closer she gets to the truth, however, the less time she has to remain alive. Now, the real killer is going to silence her, before she can remember the details of that horrifying night, when she was an innocent witness. Laura Watson is young; she's beautiful; and she's the murderer's loose end.Join the smart, relentless, and short-fused FBI Agent Tess Winnett and her team in a heart-stopping search for the serial killer who has managed to stay hidden for many years. Explore the inner workings of the murderer's mind, and find out what motivates such predatory, blood-lusting behavior, while following every twist and turn of an existence spent taking lives. Laura Watson's family was murdered fifteen years ago. That was only the beginning. His beginning. If you're the apple of his eye, you're already dead.Special Agent Tess Winnett will hold nothing back to stop the killer before he takes another innocent life. She never fails, no matter what's at stake. Even her own life. The best-selling author of Dawn Girl is back with another suspenseful, gripping thriller. If you're a fan of David Baldacci and James Patterson, you will enjoy Leslie Wolfe.

Massachusetts

"FBI Special Agent Tess Winnett joins the local detectives assigned to the case and searches for answers in the intriguing investigation that offers a plethora of forensic evidence, yet no viable leads. When another body is found, the search intensifies, and details about the killer's unusual signature emerge. He likes to stalk his victims before abducting them. He likes to show them a flash of what's coming, a foreboding warning of their grim future"--Page 4 of cover

Glimpse of Death

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Her beautiful face, serene and immobile, resting on her folded arm. Her long, luscious hair, undulating gently in the evening breeze. Her eyes half-closed, and a hint of a smile on her pale lips, as if to welcome an unseen lover. When the body of a young woman is found in her own back yard, a week after her disappearance, evidence leads investigators to a chilling conclusion. She is not the first victim of the serial killer no one knew existed. She most definitely isn't the last.FBI Special Agent Tess Winnett joins the detectives assigned to the case and searches for answers in the intriguing case that offers a plethora of forensic evidence, yet no viable leads. When another body is found, the search intensifies, and details into the killer's unusual signature emerge. He likes to stalk his victims before abducting them. He likes to show them a flash of what's coming, a foreboding warning of their grim future. At first, she caught a glimpse of a man, standing in the shadows, watching her. She thought she saw his eyes, and the sight of them chilled her to the bone. She saw his hands, and they were the hands of a killer. She caught a Glimpse Of Death. Join the smart and relentless FBI Agent Tess Winnett and her team on a heart-stopping hunt for a serial killer who takes lives mercilessly, preying on young, unsuspecting mothers. She will stop at nothing to catch the killer before he takes another innocent life. Resourceful, creative, and uncompromising, Tess will take readers on a memorable, white-knuckled journey in this masterful, gripping serial killer thriller.

A Totally Gripping, Addictive and Heart-Pounding Crime Thriller

She looked alive, her hair drifting freely in the water, her red lips gently parted, as if to let her final breath escape. A small locket floated by her face, attached to her neck with a silver chain... When Detective Kay Sharp first left Mount Chester-population 3,823-in her rear-view mirror, she promised never to look back. The town only contained bad memories and dark secrets. But when a brutal crime surfaces, she finds herself home once more, and this time she's not going anywhere. Kay is called to Blackwater River, where the body of a seventeen-year-old girl has been found. Surrounded by snowy peaks and a forest alive with the colors of fall, the victim floats in the water, a hand-carved locket around her neck. The locket seems strangely familiar. Digging into cold cases, Kay discovers that three-year-old Rose Harrelson was wearing it when she vanished fourteen years ago. In the middle of the night, the little girl's bedroom-with Mickey Mouse on the wall and a hanging baby mobile-was suddenly empty. The unsolved case still haunts the town. But the teenager they have found has been dead for only a few hours. If the girl in the river is Rose, where has she been? Who has been hiding her all these years? Kay knows she must solve the kidnapping in order to untangle the mystery of the dead body. Then Kay receives a shocking call. The dead girl has been identified-and she's not Rose. So why is she wearing the locket, and what happened to the missing child from all those years ago? As Kay unearths a web of lies and deceit spun for decades, the close-knit community will never be the same. And Kay will find herself facing a truly terrifying killer... A totally gripping page-turner that should come with a health warning! Be warned: you'll lose sleep and your heart will race like crazy as you read twist after twist. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot. Readers totally love Leslie Wolfe: "Wow! I am blown away by just how gripping and intense this read was. I am new to Wolfe's writing, and I can guarantee I will be reading every word written by Leslie from now on!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Oh my god!!... I cannot express the thrill I felt reading this book. Phenomenal!!... And those killers... Dang... No comment!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Beneath Blackwater River

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A Totally Addictive Crime Thriller Packed Full of Suspense

Her chestnut hair, long and shiny, fanned around her head, moving gently in the wind. Her eyes, still open, stared at the back door, and her hand stretched out in a pleading gesture. Her lips, pale under the rosy lip gloss, were parted slightly as if to whisper one last word, to draw one last breath.

9 HOURS AGO: In a sleepy mountain town, widow Cheryl Coleman stares anxiously out of her kitchen window while a storm rages outside. When the knock comes, she glances back at her daughters before opening the door with trembling hands...

NOW: Detective Kay Sharp vows to get to the bottom of a heartbreaking murder that has rocked Mount Chester. A single mother has been brutally killed in front of her three daughters. The youngest, three-year-old Erin, is lying inches from the body, her pigtails loose, her face tear-stained. Eight-year-old Heather is discovered hiding under her bed. Sixteen-year-old Julie is nowhere to be found.

The first twenty-four hours are critical in child abductions, and the girls are the key to saving their missing sister. But Heather is in shock, unable to communicate, and all tiny Erin can say is "A monster came". When Kay finds three suitcases lined up in the hallway, it's clear that the family were about to run away. But why? And who were they trying to escape?

Thanks to her own past, Kay knows all about traumatic childhoods shrouded in tragedy, and she works around the clock to get justice for the orphaned girls. Turning the town upside down, she uncovers the shocking truth about their peaceful community: it's home to a serial killer who preys on helpless girls. Faced with the most twisted case of her career, can she catch the monster before another innocent life is lost?

Think you know the meaning of gripping? Think again! Leslie Wolfe takes gripping to a whole new level. Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot will be totally addicted to this twist-filled page-turner.

Readers love The Angel Creek Girls:

"Wow, what a read... Perfect. Just what I needed on this stormy day, a thriller that gave me the creeps and had me sitting on the edge of my seat... It's eerily dark and gives you that bump in the night feeling where you just want to check all of your doors and windows to make sure they're locked... The perfect story." Spooky's Maze of Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I only have one word to say about this book--WOW! Honestly, I felt like I was watching some sort of action-packed movie... So hooked... Too many suspects and too many twists and turns... What a fast-paced thriller book this is! So unputdownable and craving to read more and the ending was unexpected!... This was truly a rollercoaster ride filled with unexpected twists and turns you won't expect--worth five stars!" Tropical Girl Reads Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Angel Creek Girls

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New York

Sharon Davis thought she had the perfect life: a gorgeous home, a successful career, and a charismatic husband everyone adores. But when Paul Davis, TV's most beloved news anchor, kills someone in a horrifying accident, Sharon becomes the only witness-and his unwilling accomplice.As Paul weaves a web of lies to protect his image, Sharon is dragged deeper into his disturbing world of manipulation and deceit. The once picture-perfect husband she knew hides dark secrets, and with every twist, Sharon must decide how far she's willing to go to protect her family. But as the police close in and the truth unravels, Sharon realizes she isn't just covering for Paul-she's fighting to survive.In this gripping, twisty psychological thriller, Amazon Charts best-selling author Leslie Wolfe masterfully crafts a tale of chilling deception, dangerous secrets, and the terrifying lengths we go to in order to keep up appearances. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell, and Jeneva Rose, A Beautiful Couple will leave you breathless and questioning everything you thought you knew about love, loyalty, and trust.

A Beautiful Couple

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Detectives Laura Baxter and Jack Holt are members of the elite: Las Vegas Metro PD, one of the toughest and most respected law enforcement agencies in United States. In the middle of city with 2 million residents and 43 million annual visitors, they¿re hunting for a killer. The crime: audaciousIn the middle of a glamorous Las Vegas hotel, in front of hundreds of witnesses and under the lenses of countless video surveillance cameras, a young girl is brutally murdered. What promises to be a quick and easy investigation soon becomes a nightmare. The most recorded crime in Vegas is missing one key protagonist, the killer.The forensics: stupefyingA crime-scene fingerprint unleashes dozens of unsettling questions instead of providing answers. Was this a murder for hire? In the politically-charged case, the scenario seems plausible; the victim¿s secret life could¿ve been the obstacle in an ambitious politician¿s path. As the investigation unspools the well-concealed secrets surrounding the victim¿s life, Baxter and Holt attract the attention of someone desperate to keep history¿s deadly secrets buried.The truth: shockingA testimony from beyond the grave turns into a death warrant for the two unrelenting detectives. While they expose a connection with the victim¿s distant past that could hold the key to catching her killer, they must learn to rely on each other to survive. Two mavericks don¿t make a team. Baxter and Holt trust each other with their lives, only not with their darkest secrets.

Las Vegas Girl

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Casino Girl

Where her daughter had played Gretel in front of a cheering audience, only two faint stage lights remained. The theater was deserted and eerily silent; the only sound she could hear was her own heart, pounding in a frenzy against her chest. She rushed outside and stopped sharply at the top of the stairs, stunned, her blood turned to icicles. Darkness had fallen, thick and filled with ocean mist, lampposts like ghosts sprinkling yellow haloes in the sky. Paige was gone. They'd taken her little girl. "Wow. I think I just fell head over heels in love with a fictional character. Tess Winnett is one of the smartest FBI agents and profilers I have come across yet and with analytical skills to rival Sherlock Holmes. Hats off to Leslie Wolfe for easily the best thriller I have read in this genre for many, many years!" - Manie Kilianon ?????The girl: takenAfter nine-year-old Paige disappears without a trace, FBI Special Agent Tess Winnett is called to investigate one of the boldest kidnappings the bureau has seen. The girl was taken from a theater filled with witnesses, in the middle of a children's play. And no one saw anything. Starting a frenzied search and following leads that seem to suggest a link to the girl's father, the state district attorney, Tess is stunned to learn of a ransom call that points to an entirely different motive, old as time itself: money. The first twenty-four hours: criticalFrantic for answers and painfully aware of each passing moment, Tess has a choice to make: trust her instinct and follow the leads that seem to indicate an organized crime connection? Or give into the demands of the parents and assist with the ransom payment? The odds of finding Paige alive drop with every second passing by and making the wrong choice would seal her fate. Her blood would be on her hands.

The Girl They Took

Texas

An Absolutely Unputdownable Crime Thriller Packed with Twists

Her face, beautiful even in death, gazed open-eyed at the azure sky. Her brown, silky hair fanned around her head, bringing out the pallor of her skin. Her lips were slightly parted as if she was still breathing, as if she was whispering her goodbyes.

On a hot summer's day, the sleepy town of Mount Chester is thrown into turmoil when seventeen-year-old local girl Jenna goes missing. Within hours, the case takes an agonizing turn when her body is discovered in the isolated mountains.

Detective Kay Sharp rushes to the scene, hiking for miles to the base of Wildfire Ridge. From the markings on Jenna's body, it's clear that she was brutally murdered. Near the victim, Kay finds a butterfly-shaped hair clip with a set of fingerprints that could be a vital clue.

In the hunt for the truth, Kay turns the small town upside down. She learns that Jenna changed dramatically over the past months, no longer the popular girl who always wore a smile on her face. Kay is certain whatever happened to Jenna recently must be the key to her death.

When forensics from the butterfly hair clip comes back, the fingerprints don't match Jenna's. Then Kay makes a breakthrough that turns her blood to ice. Jenna was in contact with someone linked to Kay's own past-and the secret she has spent the last sixteen years burying. If the truth comes out, it could destroy her.

With the clock ticking, and every minute critical, Kay is up against the toughest case of her career. Can she risk everything to confront the past she has been running from, and save another innocent girl before it's too late?

Thrillers don't get more addictive than this! You'll race through this gripping page-turner, your heart pounding, as you're hit with twist after twist. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Kaine.

Readers totally love Leslie Wolfe:

"Wow! I am blown away by just how gripping and intense this read was. I am new to Wolfe's writing, and I can guarantee I will be reading every word written by Leslie from now on!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Oh my god!!... I cannot express the thrill I felt reading this... Phenomenal!!... And those killers... Dang... No comment!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Wow, gripping from start to finish. I just had to finish it in one day." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Loved it... A must-read! One of the best crime dramas I have ever read. I could not put it down." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I loved this book... A nail-biting, mind-numbingly wonderful book... Thank you Leslie Wolfe!!! You now have another extreme fan!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I read this book start to finish in three hours; I couldn't put it down!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"What a ride!!!... The way this book was written made you feel more like you were watching a movie." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Girl on Wildfire Ridge

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"FBI Special Agent Tess Winnett searches for answers relentessly. With each step, each new finding, she discovers unsettling facts leading to a single possible conclusion. Dawn Girl is not the only victim. Her killer has killed before. So has the textbook definition of a serial killer."--Page 4 of cover

Taker of Lives

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POLITICAL TECHNOTHRILLERSee video book trailer here: http://bit.ly/ExecutiveVideoA friendly fire incident in Afghanistan takes a serious toll.A drone, out of control, brings death and wreaks havoc on a Florida highway.An apparently successful corporation comes under scrutiny.A memorable incursion behind corporate closed doors, led by an up-and-coming executive on a mission to find the truth about the lives lost to the very technology that was mandated to protect them.Our skies aren't safe anymore. Military Aviation has a new dimension.A thought-provoking page turner, Executive sizzles with plausible scenarios, conveyed in technical and business terminology at an unrelenting pace.Exploring the controversial territory of toxic leadership and its long term consequences, Executive delivers an insightful analysis spiced with cutting-edge technology and science, in an exciting, suspenseful, masterful political technothriller.Fans of Jack Ryan, Jason Bourne, James Bond, and Jack Reacher will love Alex Hoffmann. Acclaim for Leslie Wolfe-- ?Leslie Wolfe weaves a wonderful story of espionage, current technology, warfare.' - Lucas McWilliams -- ?Leslie Wolfe is proving that indeed women can equal if not surpass the established norm of espionage techno-thrillers.' - Grady Harp-- ?Wolfe keeps readers turning the pages...' - Kirkus Reviews-- ?Leslie Wolfe has the talent that is comparable to the likes of a Tom Clancy or a Michael Crichton, or even James Patterson.' - Dennis Waller What Readers Say About Alex Hoffman Series Book One, Executive-- ?Verdict: A phenomenal novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat.' -- ?What an amazing book!? -- ?Two thumbs way, WAY up.' -- ?Better than Clancy and Baldacci!? -- ?Executive reads like a movie--like one of those sleek Ridley Scott films that run at train-wreck speed.' -- ?Leslie Wolfe has made the list - in fact, she has topped the list!? -- ?Executive was an intelligent, witty, thought-provoking and fast-paced novel that kept me on the edge of my seat.' -- ?What a treat! Fascinating peak into the world of drones and their lethal capabilities. A tour de force into brilliant research, with a dash of human frailties.'

Executive

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He's a decorated war veteran and he wants to die. She's a prominent psychologist and she won't give up on him. Neither knows how to lose. When a suicidal client seeks her help, Dr. Angela Blackwell cannot turn him away, despite the fact that he isn't seeking the kind of help she normally provides her clients. The man, who won't fully identify himself, wants the distinguished psychologist to stand witness after his planned death in six months' time, ensuring his wife will not be charged as an accessory or be hindered from collecting the death benefit he carefully provisioned for her. He calls himself DJ and won't willingly share anything about his past. As Dr. Blackwell is struggling to reconstruct her own life after the loss of her husband, she recognizes his unusual request as a subconscious cry for help and embarks on a relentless effort to guide the reluctant stranger in uncovering the trauma that has permanently altered the course of his existence. Playing a deck of cards stacked high against her and rushing against time, she has no other option but to intervene, searching for the truth herself, refusing to give up. A suspenseful thriller and an astonishing, vibrant story of human strength and frailty, of love lost and love found, the Stories Untold saga will captivate as few stories ever do, with unexpected twists and turns, leaving a lasting memory ingrained into the essence of the reader's being.

Stories Untold

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"Cold War II has started with a vengeance, reflecting the impact of technology in the new age of espionage. The United States is now in the crosshairs of a renewed, unstoppable enemy intelligence operation. Espionage has a new dimension. Everyone is gettable"--back cover.

The Backup Asset

Her body, naked and crushed under the weight of the cold, desert rocks that had been her tomb, while she still drew breath. Her eyes, blue as the deep desert sky at dawn, stared into the distance, blurred with tears. Her lips remained immobile, although if I listened hard enough, I thought I heard her scream. "Do yourself a favor and take a nap before you start this! Once you pick it up, you won't want to put it down until you've finished the final page. The pace is perfect, keeping you on the edge of your seat throughout. The characters are well developed and completely believable. This is a great series from a terrific new author, but certainly right up there with Stuart Woods and James Patterson." - R. Baer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The girl: gone When a teenage girl is daringly kidnapped from her school, minutes after being dropped off, a frenzied search begins, involving the entire police force of a city that never sleeps. But for Detectives Baxter and Holt this isn't a crime like any other; it is personal. The crimes: terrifying A bold and merciless serial killer preys on young girls and leaves them out to die in the cold and dreadful expanse of the Mojave Desert, unable to move, to scream, to fight for their lives. The choice: impossible Now Detective Holt is faced with an agonizing decision: he can sacrifice all that he holds dear or jeopardize the life of an innocent girl, his own flesh and blood. The man holding all the cards in this game of life and death isn't willing to negotiate; he's only willing to kill. Two mavericks form an intriguing team. Baxter and Holt trust each other with their lives, just not with their secret plans. If you're a fan of James Patterson, David Baldacci, Michael Connelly, and Robert Dugoni, you'll be enthralled by this riveting, entertaining kidnapping thriller that will keep you reading until the break of dawn. Praise for Las Vegas Crime "A first-class thriller with perfect pacing." "There is plenty of non-stop action in this page turner that will take the reader on a truly gripping and intriguing journey." "An excellent thriller that keeps you turning pages." "Las Vegas Crime is the latest and the Best of the Baxter and Holt series. " "Another great book by Leslie Wolfe. She's one of the best. Right up there with James Patterson and Michael Connelly." "Fast paced, suspenseful and filled with twists and turns." "Another enthralling and entertaining thriller written by an accomplished author who takes you on a twisted ride that can branch out in different directions at the drop of a hat." "Exceptional story line! Great characters! I loved this story and can't wait for the next one!" What Readers and Reviewers Are Saying About Leslie Wolfe "Leslie Wolfe writes suspense thrillers that keep you interested from start to finish." "Leslie Wolfe is a true storyteller." "Leslie Wolfe is fast becoming one of my favorite authors." "If you have read any of Leslie Wolfe's books, then you know you're in for an excellent read!"

Las Vegas Crime

She seemed peaceful, as if in her last moments her young body hadn't agonized, desperately trying to live, to survive. Her lips were parted slightly as if she were breathing gently while dreaming of something only she knew. Whatever her secret, she'd taken it with her. "Simply love Leslie Wolfe! The Baxter-Holt series is one of the best in the genre! This was a great story that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Cannot wait until the next one, Las Vegas Crime, coming in November. Keep writing them, Leslie!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The girl When a beautiful young girl is murdered in the high-roller pleasure pit of the exclusive Scala Casino, it doesn't take long for the news to leak out amongst the glamourous and wealthy clientele. Before she had met her grisly end, Crystal had been seen boarding an unmarked helicopter for a late-night flight. Where had she been going? The money The stakes are always high at the roulette table, but for some they are higher than others. Among the players a stone-cold killer watches, waits, and then kills without leaving a single trace of evidence. Rien ne va plus but death. The game The name of the game is murder, and it doesn't stop with Crystal's. Anyone who might threaten to reveal the assassin's identity will soon find that out. In a high stakes game, where anything goes, anyone who makes that mistake could be next on a killer's list. Because in Las Vegas, secrets can kill. Two mavericks make an intriguing team. Baxter and Holt trust each other with their lives, only not with their darkest secrets. Fans of James Patterson, David Baldacci, Lee Child, and Robert Dugoni will be engrossed in this riveting, entertaining police procedural that will keep you reading well into the early morning hours. Praise for Casino Girl "Outstanding! A fantastic murder mystery, coupled with a brilliant portrayal of a complicated relationship between law enforcement partners." "Masterfully written and loved the humor plus the tension between Holt and Baxter. Ready for the next one!" "Excellent, Excellent book you will enjoy it. As a retired LEO trust me a great read, almost real!" "Casino Girl, & Las Vegas Girl, are terrific! I can't wait to read the third book, Las Vegas Crime" "Another great book by Leslie Wolfe. She's one of the best. Right up there with James Patterson and Michael Connelly." "A fantastic murder mystery... Her best work yet!" "Another enthralling and entertaining thriller written by an accomplished author who takes you on a twisted ride that can branch out in different directions at the drop of a hat." "Exceptional story line! Great characters! I loved this story and can't wait for the next one!" What Readers and Reviewers Are Saying About Leslie Wolfe "Wow, what a difference! Author Leslie Wolfe grabs you and pulls you in almost immediately and doesn't let go." "I love all of Leslie Wolfe books!!" "Wolfe is a master storyteller, and this is a compelling tale with flawed protagonists." "Author Leslie Wolfe grabs you and pulls you in almost immediately and doesn't let go."

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