New Releases by April Henry

New York Times bestselling author April Henry delivers a true-crime-style mystery featuring a teen determined to save a missing girl she sees in a disturbing photo. What if you found evidence of a crime, but no one believed you? Seventeen-year-old Willow always has a camera around her neck. She volunteers as a photographer at Finding Home animal shelter. When Willow stumbles upon a lost camera memory card, it''s filled with hundreds of photos of teenage girls. Some are smiling, others unaware, and a few seem terrified. The police tell her taking photos in public isn''t a crime. But Willow can''t seem to let it go, especially after she finds her own photo on the card. Willow teams up with new volunteer Dare to figure out what happened to the girls. As their investigation heats up, so does the chemistry between them. But everyone around Willow has a secret: Finding Home''s owner, her own mom, and even Dare. When Willow learns that some of the girls on the camera card have gone missing, she realizes the unknown photographer might be a serial killer. Can Willow find him before he finds her?

"Milan is in a race against time and terror to get to her parents’ one trusted friend before she ends up dead, too… readers will be intrigued and thrilled to see how it all turns out." —Booklist "A page-turning cat-and-mouse survival story." —Kirkus Reviews New York Times bestselling author April Henry delivers a thrilling murder mystery featuring a teen with an assassin on her trail fighting to uncover the truth behind a government cover up, perfect for fans of Karen McManus. Sometimes, the only way to live is to make sure the world thinks you’re dead . . . In the aftermath of a car accident that claimed the life of her senator father, sixteen-year-old Milan finds herself adrift, expelled from her third boarding school. Milan’s mother, who has assumed the senate seat, diverts her private plane to pick up her daughter. But on their way home, a bomb rips off a wing and the plane crashes in the mountains. In her final moments, Milan’s mother entrusts her with a key. She reveals it will unlock the evidence that so many people have already died for—including Milan’s father. The only way Milan can survive, her mom tells her, is to let everyone believe she died with the other passengers. u200bMilan is forced to navigate a perilous descent in freezing conditions while outwitting everything from a drone to wild animals. With relentless assassins on her trail, she must untangle the web of deceit and save herself and countless others. Will she piece together the truth in time?

Piper Gray starts a true-crime podcast investigating a seventeen-year-old cold case in this thrilling YA murder mystery by New York Times bestselling author April Henry. Seventeen years ago, Layla Trello was murdered and her killer was never found. Enter true-crime fan Piper Gray who is determined to reopen Layla’s case and get some answers. With the help of Jonas—who has a secret of his own—Piper starts a podcast investigating Layla’s murder. But as she digs deeper into the mysteries of the past, Piper begins receiving anonymous threats telling her to back off the investigation, or else. The killer is still out there, and Piper must uncover their identity before they silence her forever.

In this chilling mystery from a New York Times bestselling author, a storm strands a group of teens in a creepy motel—leaving them trapped with a killer. Nell has always wanted to be an actor, but she doubts her ability. As a member of her school’s theater program, she prefers working backstage. On the way to a contest, an unexpected blizzard strands her acting troupe in a creepy motel. Soon they meet a group of strangers from another high school—including the mysterious and handsome Knox, who insists they play the game Two Truths and a Lie. When it’s Nell’s turn, she draws a slip of paper written in unfamiliar handwriting: I like to watch people die. I’ve lost count of how many people I’ve killed. Suddenly a night of harmless fun turns into a matter of life and death. As guests go missing, it becomes clear that a murderer is hiding in their midst ready to strike again. In a room full of liars and performers, the truth is never quite what it seems. Nell is going to have to act like her life depends on it—because it does.

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After a bestselling fantasy writer disappears, only his biggest fan believes he’s in danger. Instead of re-reading his books, she must venture into the real world to uncover the truth in this fast-paced mystery by New York Times-bestselling author April Henry. For readers of Courtney Summers and Karen McManus. Bridget is RM Haldon''s biggest fan. She and her mom sought refuge in Haldron''s epic fantasy series Swords and Shadows while her mom was losing her battle with cancer. When Bridget met Haldon at one of his rare book signings, she impressed the author with her encyclopedic knowledge of the fantasy world he''d created. Bridget has been working for him ever since as he attempts to write the final book in his blockbuster sword and sorcery series. But Haldon has gone missing, and Bridget is the only person who seems concerned. Can Bridget piece together Haldon’s cryptic clues and save him before it’s too late? Master mystery-writer April Henry weaves another heart-stopping young adult thriller in this story that seamlessly blends suspense with an exploration of fan culture. Christy Ottaviano Books

When a fire cuts off a popular trail in the Oregon forest, a small group trapped by the flames must find another way out—or die—in Playing with Fire, an unrelenting teen-vs-nature YA thriller by New York Times bestselling author April Henry. Natalia is not the kind of girl who takes risks. Six years ago, she barely survived the house fire that killed her baby brother. Now she is cautious and always plays it safe. For months, her co-worker Wyatt has begged her to come hiking with him, and Natalia finally agrees. But when a wildfire breaks out, blocking the trail back, a perfect sunny day quickly morphs into a nightmare. With no cell service, few supplies, and no clear way out of the burning forest, a group of strangers will have to become allies if they’re going to survive. Hiking in the dark, they must deal with injuries, wild animals and even a criminal on the lam—before the fire catches them. Christy Ottaviano Books

A teen is snatched outside her kung fu class and must figure out how to escape—and rescue another kidnapped victim—in The Girl in the White Van, a chilling YA mystery by New York Times bestselling author April Henry. When Savannah disappears soon after arguing with her mom’s boyfriend, everyone assumes she''s run away. The truth is much worse. She’s been kidnapped by a man in a white van who locks her in an old trailer home, far from prying eyes. And worse yet, Savannah’s not alone: ten months earlier, Jenny met the same fate and nearly died trying to escape. Now as the two girls wonder if he will hold them captive forever or kill them, they must join forces to break out—even if it means they die trying. Christy Ottaviano Books

Six teens must band together to survive after a shooting breaks out in this high-stakes thriller by New York Times-bestselling author April Henry. When a deadly shooting breaks out in a Portland shopping mall, a diverse group of teens ends up trapped behind a store’s security shutter. To her own surprise, seventeen-year-old Miranda finds the others looking to her as their leader. But she’s hiding a big secret—and she’s not the only one. The group has only three choices: Run, hide, or fight back. The wrong decision will have fatal consequences. In her masterful style, April Henry crafts an unrelenting thriller with empowering teen heroes. For fans of the breakout YA mysteries This Is Where It Ends and One of Us Is Lying. Christy Ottaviano Books

A killer is on the loose, and only one girl has the power to find him. But in this genre-bending YA thriller, she must first manage to avoid becoming a target herself. For Adele, the dead aren’t really dead. She can see them and even talk to them. But she’s spent years denying her gift. When she encounters her ex-best friend Tori in the woods and then realizes that Tori is actually dead in a shallow grave—that gift turns into a curse. Without an alibi, Adele becomes the prime suspect in Tori’s murder. She must work with Tori’s ghost to find the real killer. But what if the killer finds Adele first? In The Lonely Dead, master mystery writer April Henry adds a chilling paranormal twist to this incredibly suspenseful young adult novel. Christy Ottaviano Books

April Henry masterminds another edge-of-your-seat thriller in this much-anticipated sequel to Girl, Stolen. Six months ago, Griffin Sawyer meant to steal a car, but he never meant to steal the girl asleep in the backseat. Panicked, he took her home. His father, Roy, decided to hold Cheyenne—who is blind—for ransom. Griffin helped her escape, and now Roy is awaiting trial. As they prepare to testify, Griffin and Cheyenne reconnect and make plans to meet. But the plan goes wrong and Cheyenne gets captured by Roy’s henchmen—this time for the kill. Can Cheyenne free herself? And is Griffin a pawn or a player in this deadly chase? April Henry masterminds another edge-of-your-seat thriller in Count All Her Bones. This title has Common Core connections. A Christy Ottaviano Book

"Olivia''s parents were killed fourteen years ago. Now, new evidence reopens the case . . . and she finds herself involved"--

Nobody knows mystery like April Henry. For the first time, the New York Times-bestselling author''s mysteries for young adults are all in one place. Included in this collection: Girl, Stolen: Cheyenne, a blind sixteen year-old, is kidnapped and held for ransom; she must outwit her captors to get out alive. The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die: She doesn''t know who she is. All she knows when she comes to there are two men arguing over whether or not to kill her. And that she must run. The Night She Disappeared: What if you were targeted to be kidnapped but the kidnapper got the wrong girl? The Point Last Seen Series (The Body in the Woods and Blood Will Tell) Portland Search & Rescue has three new, teen volunteers in this series full of riveting suspense, where readers are thrown into a world of harrowing rescues and crime scene investigations.

"Teen Portland Search and Rescue team member Nick Walker becomes a prime suspect in a murder."--

It should have been an open and shut murder case, but Mia Quinn finds out nothing about it is simple. After a young Chinese prostitute is stabbed to death by her rich American client, the tabloids dub Dandan Yee “Lethal Beauty”—despite the fact that she was the one who ended up dead. Yet even with double standards and naked prejudice working against her, Seattle prosecutor Mia Quinn is determined to get justice for Dandan Yee. But when a key witness goes missing and an unsavory juror shuts down deliberations without explanation, Mia fears the trial—and the law—are being tampered with. A constellation of fresh killings has Mia and homicide detective Charlie Carlson searching for a common source and puts Mia’s family in the crosshairs of a Chinese crime cabal. Meanwhile, Dandan Yee’s mother has opted to take matters into her own hands . . . and the stakes get more lethal overnight. In the midst of all this, Mia has to contend with a fifteen-year-old son who is growing up too fast for his own good and the idea that Charlie might want to be more than just friends. Can Mia and Charlie stop the murders and still keep her family safe? Or is the very act of seeking justice enough to cost her everything—and everyone—she loves?

Ein rasanter und gnadenlos spannender Thriller! --- Was für ein schrecklicher Zufall: Cheyenne schläft auf dem Rücksitz des Familienautos, als dieses gestohlen wird. Und Griffin, der junge Dieb, kann sie nicht einfach so laufen lassen, obwohl er Bedenken hat. Denn Cheyennes Vater ist ein reicher Unternehmer und das perfekte Ziel für eine Erpressung, finden Griffins Komplizen. Cheyenne bleibt nur ein Ausweg: Flucht. Doch die ist doppelt schwierig – denn Cheyenne ist blind! --- Die New-York-Times-Bestseller-Autorin April Henry weiß, wie man spannende Geschichten erzählt!

Enjoy Lis Wiehl''s four Triple Threat novels now together in one e-book collection! Face of Betrayal Three fiercely smart and devoted justice-seeking women investigate the disappearance of a Senate page connected to a philandering politician. Hand of Fate When the host of a popular radio talk show is murdered, the suspects almost outnumber his millions of listeners. Heart of Ice Elizabeth Avery could easily be the girl next door. But what she has planned will make your blood run cold. Eyes of Justice When one of the Triple Threat is murdered, all eyes turn to justice.

Alexis, Nick, and Ruby have very different backgrounds: Alexis has spent her life covering for her mom''s mental illness, Nick''s bravado hides his fear of not being good enough, and Ruby just wants to pursue her eccentric interests in a world that doesn''t understand her. When the three teens join Portland County Sheriff''s Search and Rescue, they are teamed up to search for a autistic man lost in the woods. What they find instead is a dead body. In a friendship that will be forged in danger, fear and courage, the three team up to find the girl''s killer—before he can strike one of their own. This first book in April Henry''s Point Last Seen YA mystery series, The Body in the Woods is full of riveting suspense, putting readers right in the middle of harrowing rescues and crime scene investigations. This title has Common Core connections.

If the hours don''t kill you, the accused just might. Mia Quinn is a Seattle prosecutor working on high profile cases in the Violent Crimes unit while juggling the impossible demands of single parenthood. Her husband, Scott, was killed in a car crash that homicide detective Charlie Carlson now believes was no accident. Charlie''s instincts and professional record make it impossible for Mia to refute the evidence she''d rather not believe. When the powers that be refuse to reopen the case, it''s up to Mia and Charlie to investigate, all the while trying to deny a growing attraction between them. Was her accountant husband really in league with nefarious criminals? And who is the young woman whose photo they find on his computer? Uncovering the truth may hurt Mia in more ways than one.

"Take her out back and finish her off." She doesn''t know who she is. She doesn''t know where she is, or why. All she knows when she comes to in a ransacked cabin is that there are two men arguing over whether or not to kill her. And that she must run. In her riveting style, April Henry crafts a nail-biting thriller involving murder, identity theft, and biological warfare. Follow Cady and Ty (her accidental savior turned companion), as they race against the clock to stay alive, in The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die. This title has Common Core connections.

Gabie drives a Mini Cooper. She also works part time as a delivery girl at Pete''s Pizza. One night, Kayla—another delivery girl—goes missing. To her horror, Gabie learns that the supposed kidnapper had asked if the girl in the Mini Cooper was working that night. Gabie can''t move beyond the fact that Kayla''s fate was really meant for her, and she becomes obsessed with finding Kayla. She teams up with Drew, who also works at Pete''s. Together, they set out to prove that Kayla isn''t dead—and to find her before she is. This title has Common Core connections.

When Jim Fate, an outspoken conservative radio talk show host, is killed by poisonous gas while his show is on the air, the Triple Threat Club must uncover the secrets behind the murder.

The Triple Threat women go undercover for an intricate and deadly cat-and-mouse game where nothing can be taken at face value in this riveting mystery that is sure to leave readers both shocked and satisfied.

Elizabeth Avery could easily be the girl next door. But what she has planned will make your blood run cold. At first glance, the crimes appear random. Arson. Theft. Fraud. Murder. But these are more than random crimes. They’re moves in an increasingly deadly game. And the one element they have in common: a woman who is gorgeous, clever . . . and lethal. Elizabeth Avery has a winsome smile and flawless figure, but underneath is a heart of ice. She’s a master manipulator, convincing strangers to do the unthinkable. And she orchestrates it all without getting too close. Until now. When Elizabeth ruthlessly disposes of an inquisitive young reporter, her crime catches the attention of Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce, FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges, and crime reporter Cassidy Shaw. They know they’re dealing with a cold-blooded murderer who could strike at any time. What they don’t know is that they’re already on a first-name basis with the killer. And one of them may be next on her list.

Cuando Jim Fate, presentador de un popular programa radial conservador de entrevistas, muere en el estudio, el Club de la Triple Amenaza se enfrenta a un misterio en el cual lo que está en juego es personal. La mano del destino empieza con un sospechoso ataque terrorista, cuando el vociferante presentador de un programa radial de entrevistas, Jim Fate, es asesinado por un gas venenoso mientras su programa, De la mano de Fate, salía al aire. En el pánico subsiguiente, las autoridades evacúan el centro de la ciuda de Portland, atrapando a la agente especial del FBI, Nicole Hedges, en un rascacielos. El reportero de crímenes, Cassidy Shaw, informa desde el lugar de los hechos mientras el caos se apodera de las calles. Y la fiscal federal, Allison Pierce, debe rescatar a un niñito que se había separado de su familia. En los días posteriores al asesinato de Fate, las tres colegas se unen para descubrir los secretos detrás de lo sucedido... y revelar unos cuantos de los suyos.

Cheyenne, a blind sixteen year-old, is kidnapped and held for ransom; she must outwit her captors to get out alive. Sixteen year-old Cheyenne Wilder is sleeping in the back of a car while her mom fills her prescription at the pharmacy. Before Cheyenne realizes what''s happening, their car is being stolen--with her inside! Griffin hadn''t meant to kidnap Cheyenne, all he needed to do was steal a car for the others. But once Griffin''s dad finds out that Cheyenne''s father is the president of a powerful corporation, everything changes—now there''s a reason to keep her. What Griffin doesn''t know is that Cheyenne is not only sick with pneumonia, she is blind. How will Cheyenne survive this nightmare, and if she does, at what price? Prepare yourself for a fast-paced and hard-edged thriller full of nail-biting suspense. This title has Common Core connections.

Lis Wiehl, corresponsal jurídica de Fox News legal y ex fiscal federal ha creado una novela de suspense que es tan oportuna como los titulares noticiosos. Mientras estaba en casa pasando vacaciones navideñas, una asistente del Senado de 17 años saca a pasear a su perro y no vuelve más. La reportera Cassidy Shaw es la primera en dar la noticia. La resultante tormenta en los medios de comunicación rápidamente atrapa a la fiscal federal Allison Pierce y la agente especial del FBI Nicole Hedges. Las dos mujeres excepcionales son amigas de toda la vida de Cassidy. Al parecer la joven asistente estaba envuelta románticamente con un senador, el cual es ahora sospechoso de su desaparición. Mientras las tres mujeres corren contra el tiempo para encontrar a la chica desaparecida, Cassidy, Allison y Nicole luchan por localizarla antes de que sea demasiado tarde. El incremento de su participación emocional en esta investigación saca a relucir sus propios demonios internos y enemigos externos.

La vida consiste de muchas decisiones que usted tiene que tomar para llegar a ser quien es. La vida es una trayectoria que tiene muchos caminos que prometen llevarlo a su paradero final (su destino). Muchas veces en esta trayectoria llamada vida, usted se encuentra con encrucijadas, y no sabe adónde ir. Quizás se pregunte: «¿Y ahora adónde voy? ¿Cuál ruta me puede llevar más rápido adonde quiero ir? ¿Encontraré dificultades a lo largo del camino? ¿Qué hay por delante?» Estas son preguntas comunes que todos se han hecho en algún momento de la vida. «Al haber pasado por un proceso similar a este, me puedo identificar con lo que los jóvenes de la sociedad de hoy en día están confrontando. Por medio de este libro es mi deseo hacer que este viaje de El ritmo de la vida se haga mucho más fácil, deseable y hasta divertido. Al compartir las experiencias de (mi) vida, consejos y lo que Dios dice en su Palabra, ruego poder sembrar esperanza en los corazones de estos muchachos y muchachas e influenciarlos para que vivan la vida al máximo, "a la manera de Dios"». -Julissa.

A high-stakes suspense as timely as tomorrow’s headlines. While home on break, a seventeen-year-old Senate page takes her dog out for a walk and never returns. The resulting media firestorm quickly ensnares television reporter Cassidy Shaw, Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce, and FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges. Together, these life-long friends call themselves The Triple Threat—a nickname derived from their favorite dessert as well as their uncanny ability to crack cases from their three unique positions of power. Together, they must find the one face of betrayal amidst a crowd of growing suspects—including a US Senator—before they become the next victims. Lis Wiehl''s expertise in law, politics, and criminal investigation merges with April Henry''s narrative genius to create a gripping mystery filled with rich characters, real danger, and a shocking yet satisfying final twist. “Only a brilliant lawyer, prosecutor, and journalist like Lis Wiehl could put together a mystery this thrilling! The incredible characters and nonstop twists will leave you mesmerized. Open it and find a comfortable seat because you won’t want to put it down!” —E. D. Hill, FOX News anchor “Three smart women crack the big cases! Makes perfect sense to me. It blew me away!” —Jeanine Pirro, former DA; host of the CW’s daytime court television reality show Judge Jeanine Pirro Fast-paced political thriller Book 1 in the Triple Threat Series. Book 1: Face of Betrayal; Book 2: Hand of Fate; Book 3: Heart of Ice; Book 4: Eyes of Justice Book length: 85,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs

When Ellie?s parents are busted for possession of marijuana, the FBI gives her a choice: infiltrate the Mother Earth Defenders (MED), a radical environmental group, or her parents will go to jail. At first Ellie is more than willing to entrap the MEDics, but the more time she spends undercover?particularly with Coyote, the green-eyed MEDic that she can?t stop thinking about?the more she starts to believe in their cause. When talk turns to murder, Coyote backs out, but Ellie is willing to risk everything to save her family?even if it means losing Coyote and putting her own life on the line. April Henry, author of the acclaimed YA thriller Shock Point, pulls an issue straight from the headlines as she deftly explores what happens when good intentions get out of hand. With the environment a hot topic, this blend of explosive action and romance will make Torched a must-read for all suspense lovers.