Keith Houghton

From the bestselling author of Crash comes a riveting thriller rife with murder, misdirection, and ghosts from the past. Florida homicide detective Maggie Novak has seen hundreds of brutal murder cases, but when she is called out to investigate the charred remains of a young woman one Halloween night, she is confronted with a twenty-year-old secret. The body is formally identified as that of school counselor Dana Cullen, but a distinguishing mark makes Maggie look again. She believes it is the body of her school friend Rita, who perished in a fire twenty years ago. Maggie's hunt for the truth behind the murder takes her back to a cruel high school trick she's desperate to forget. And when another body turns up, Maggie realizes she too may be the target of a sinister plot creeping toward its final act. Maggie needs emotional distance to do her job, but she's so close to this case that she can't even breathe. Will Maggie be able to uncover the truth of who wanted Rita dead? Or will her past mistakes catch up with her first?

Don't Even Breathe

Before You Leap

When cops break the rules, there's only one detective you can trust to investigate. Florida homicide detective Maggie Novak should be celebrating: it's the start of a new year, and her boyfriend has just proposed. But all she can think about is the alarming news she received earlier that evening--her teammate Detective Clayton Young is missing. With few leads, Maggie heads to the supermarket where Clay was last seen. To her horror, security footage reveals a devastating scene in the parking lot: her colleague has died in fearful circumstances. As the investigation begins, Homicide Squad is rocked by the news that Clay might not be the only intended target, and that any one of them could be next on the killer's agenda. Clay's partner, Detective Andy Stucker, is refusing to answer calls, and Maggie suspects he has a part to play in their colleague's death. Scanning through Clay's phone, she finds a message to Stucker with the words "they know." Who are "they"? And what do they know? As more secrets come to light, Maggie has good reason to believe the killer is just getting started. She needs to uncover the truth fast. But is it already right in front of her eyes?

A Place Called Fear

"The best killer twist you will ever read!" AMAZON #1 BEST SELLING CRIME THRILLER - Over 1000 Five Star Reviews for Gabe Quinn Series One man stands in the way of countless deaths ... One man will try to stop him ... Only one will succeed ... "Celebrity Cop" Gabe Quinn is back working Robbery-Homicide after a personal tragedy has left him emotionally bare. He's raw, but resolved to catch a serial killer stalking the streets of two major cities. With cryptic clues left behind at each crime scene, Gabe is faced with the seemingly impossible task of piecing together the bizarre puzzle - following signs that point toward a killer whose motive questions everything he believes in ... 'If you could save a million lives by taking one ... would you?' --- AMAZON UK EDITOR'S PICK -- 150 BEST BOOKS OF 2013 --- "If you are a mystery buff, you need to get this book!" - "A Great Summer Read" ***** Review by 'Dave' (USA) GABE QUINN THRILLERS SERIES - Kindle readers have rated my Gabe Quinn Thrillers as some of the best crime, best thrillers and best crime series they have read - comparing them to best sellers by James Patterson, Michael Connelly and Lee Child. Their votes have made my books the #1 best selling hard-boiled and best selling police procedurals internationally. With more than a third of a million Kindle downloads worldwide, the Gabe Quinn Series has attracted over 1000 Five-Star Reviews on Amazon and has featured in Amazon's Top 150 Picks of 2013. My reader fans love Gabe Quinn, likening him to some of contemporary crime's current heroes such as Alex Cross, Harry Bosch and Jack Reacher. He even has his own popular group page on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/gabequinn where his fans hang out and have fun. You're welcome to join us anytime and be in with a chance of having your name appear as a character in a future book. :) For more information: keithhoughton.com "Highly recommend this book to all murder/thrillers lovers ...a story that will draw you in and keep you wanting more." - ***** Review by 'The Kindle Book Review' GABE QUINN THRILLERS - STATS and FACTS - Over 1000 Five-Star Reviews on Amazon Over 320,000 Kindle Downloads Worldwide Amazon #1 International Best Sellers - HARD-BOILED Amazon #1 International Best Sellers - POLICE PROCEDURALS Amazon International Top 5 Best Sellers - THRILLERS | SUSPENSE | MYSTERY KINDLE STORE - BEST SELLER #1 - Australia (AU) - for 11 days #1 - Germany (DE) - Crime and Thriller #2 - Germany (DE) - English Books #4 - UK - Top 100 for 60 days #13 - Canada (CA) #18 - US MYSTERY, THRILLER and SUSPENSE - BEST SELLING #1 Police Procedurals - US | UK | CA | FR | AU #1 Hard Boiled - US | UK | CA | FR | AU | DE #1 Mystery - UK #1 Mystery | Thrillers | Suspense - AU | FR #1 Crime | Psychological - DE | FR #2 Psychological - UK #3 Thrillers | Suspense - UK #5 Suspense | Mystery - US #6 Thrillers - US The Gabe Quinn Bestselling Thrillers Series - KILLING HOPE | CROSSING LINES | TAKING LIBERTY

Killing Hope (Gabe Quinn Thriller #1)

Eighteen years ago, Jenna Luckman disappeared, presumed murdered. Her boyfriend, Jake Olson, hasn't been home since. Now he's coming back to find her killer. Since he last set foot in Harper, Minnesota, Jake's whole life has changed beyond recognition, but the place seems just as he left it. Small-town politics and gossip rule, and his return is big news. When a body is discovered at the frozen Hangman Falls, Jake is beset by a snowstorm of anger and revenge. Hounded by grudges and feared by the townsfolk, Jake is determined to uncover the truth behind his girlfriend's disappearance. But he still has enemies in town and they have other plans for him. Betrayed at every turn and unsure whom to trust, Jake's quest for the truth rekindles old rivalries and rouses ghosts that should never have been disturbed. He wants above all to find the peace of mind that has so long eluded him. But no man can escape his past.

No Coming Back

Crash

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Balancing the Budget at University and College

Manage Your Student Finances Now!

a gripping thriller with a killer twist "Don't let the title put you off ... this is a tour de force of thriller writing that will sweep you up in its unyielding grip and shake you to the core." "Every bit up there as Patterson, Child and Connelly" - 5Star Review by 'I Love New York' - (Burns Country) AMAZON INTERNATIONAL #1 BEST-SELLER - Over 196,000 Kindle Downloads WorldwideAmazon International Top 10 Best-Seller - THRILLERS | SUSPENSE | MYSTERYAmazon #1 International Best-Seller - POLICE PROCEDURALSAmazon #1 International Best-Seller - HARD-BOILED "Highly recommend this book to all murder/thrillers lovers... a story that will draw you in and keep you wanting more." - 5Star Review by The Kindle Book Review 'Fast, intelligent, enthralling. Houghton's punchy style takes the breath away.'- John Paul Davis, UK Best-selling Author of 'The Templar Agenda' Killing Hope (Gabe Quinn Thriller #1) One man stands in the way of countless deaths ...One man will try to stop him ...Only one will succeed ... "Celebrity Cop" Gabe Quinn is back working Robbery-Homicide after a personal tragedy has left him emotionally bare. He's raw, but resolved to catch a serial killer stalking the streets of two major cities. With cryptic clues left at each crime scene, Gabe is faced with the seemingly impossible task of piecing together the bizarre puzzle - following signs that point toward a killer whose motive questions everything he believes in ... 'If you could save a million lives by taking one ... would you?' AMAZON.COM - TOP 20 BEST-SELLERAmazon #1 US and UK Best-Seller - POLICE PROCEDURALSAmazon #1 US | CAN | FR Best-Seller - HARD-BOILEDAmazon #2 UK Best-Seller - HARD-BOILEDAmazon #3 CAN Best-Seller - POLICE PROCEDURALSAmazon #3 UK Best-Seller - THRILLERSAmazon #3 UK Best-Seller - MYSTERYAmazon #5 US Best-Seller - SUSPENSEAmazon #6 US Best-Seller - THRILLERSAMAZON.CO.UK - TOP 40 BEST-SELLERAMAZON.CA - TOP 100 BEST-SELLER "Our hero, and accomplices, embark on a lofty quest to track down the man responsiblefor a series of heinous and gruesome crimes. Behind every murder is a motive, and fromevery murder there, of course, exists a trail. Following the trail is our hero, LAPD copGabe Quinn. Seasoned pro Quinn has seen it, done it and succeeded: in fact, so much sohis exploits have made him something of a celebrity. But fame and catching crime rarelymatch. And in this, Quinn's toughest quest yet, his resilience is put to the ultimate test.This is not simply about stopping crime. The world is watching - and judging."Review by 'The Raven' (England)

Gabe Quinn Thriller #1

Killing Hope

A spine-tingling CWA Dagger Awards long-list thriller that will chill you to the bone ... Jake Olson hasn't been home since his girlfriend disappeared eighteen years ago, presumed murdered. Now he's coming back in the dead of winter to find her killer. Since he last set foot in his snowy hometown, Jake's whole life has changed beyond recognition, but the place seems just as he left it. Small-town politics and gossip rule, and his return is welcomed with hard feelings. Jake has always protested his innocence, but when a body is discovered at the frozen Hangman Falls, he is beset by a snowstorm of anger and revenge. Hounded by grudges and feared by the townsfolk, Jake is determined to uncover the truth behind his girlfriend's disappearance. But he still has enemies in town and they have other plans for him. Betrayed at every turn and unsure who to trust, Jake's quest for the truth rekindles old rivalries and rouses ghosts that should never be disturbed. He wants above all else to find the peace of mind that has so long eluded him. But no man can escape his past. Sooner or later it will catch up and demand a reckoning. And some family secrets should never be exhumed . . . "If you like Stephen King you need to read this author." ★★★★★ Best of Kindle Reviews PRAISE FOR THE NOVEL "A definite edge-of-your-seat thriller, with compelling twists and turns --fast, thrilling, emotional, and absorbing. This is a page-turner of the first degree, with a powerful ending. I couldn't put it down!" --Mel Sherratt "Houghton weaves beautifully painted characters into an intricate plot and delivers a stunner!!" --Alan McDermott "A superior, emotionally charged mystery thriller. Houghton writes with heart and packs in the twists and turns, before delivering a final knockout blow." --Paul Pilkington PLEASE NOTE - This book was previously published by Thomas & Mercer, an Amazon Publishing imprint. Please check your downloaded Kindle books before purchasing. OTHER TITLES BY KEITH HOUGHTON - Standalone Psychological Thrillers - BEFORE YOU LEAP CRASH Gabe Quinn Best Selling Thriller Box Sets - KILLING HOPE CROSSING LINES TAKING LIBERTY CHASING FAME Maggie Novak Bestselling Thriller Books - DON'T EVEN BREATHE A PLACE CALLED FEAR THE OTHER CHILD HER ONLY REGRET All books are included in Kindle Unlimited. Audiobooks available. For more information: keithhoughton.com

If you were dying to be famous . . . would you kill for it?When a beautiful Hollywood starlet is brutally murdered, LAPD homicide detective Gabe Quinn is tasked with catching her killer.At first, everything points to her murder being an act of random madness. But after the killer slays another rising star and then posts movie clips of the two murders online, it's clear his motive is more than just revenge. He wants the world to marvel at his handiwork.With the Star Strangler making headlines, the high-profile case is put under a public microscope, casting Gabe into the media spotlight. The Hollywood elite are dying. The pressure is ramping up. And just to complicate matters, it's The Oscars weekend, which means the whole world will be watching Gabe and what happens next.Can he catch the killer before he steals the show?One man wants celebrity ...One man wants anonymity ...Only one will succeed ...★CHASING FAME★ is a standalone prequel story to the #1 bestseller KILLING HOPE, the first book in the best selling GABE QUINN THRILLERS SERIES available exclusively on Amazon, Kindle Unlimited and Prime Reading. "Highly recommend this book to all thriller lovers - a story that will draw you in and keep you wanting more." - ★★★★★ The Kindle Book Review GABE QUINN THRILLERS SERIES -Kindle readers have rated my Gabe Quinn Thrillers as some of the best crime, best thrillers and best crime series they have read - comparing them to best sellers by James Patterson, Michael Connelly and Lee Child. Their votes have made my books the #1 bestselling hard-boiled and best selling police procedurals internationally. With more than a third of a million Kindle downloads worldwide, the Gabe Quinn Thrillers Series has attracted more than 1300 Five-Star Reviews on Amazon and the first book, Killing Hope, was included in Amazon's Best of the Year.My reader fans love Gabe Quinn, likening him to some of contemporary crime's current heroes such as Alex Cross, Harry Bosch and Jack Reacher. He even has his own popular group page on Facebook at facebook [dot]com/groups/gabequinn where his fans hang out and have fun. You're welcome to join us anytime and be in with a chance of having your name appear as a character in a future GQ book. :)For more information: keithhoughton [dot] comGABE QUINN THRILLERS - STATS & FACTS -More than 1300 Five-Stars Reviews on AmazonMore than 340,000 Kindle Downloads WorldwideAmazon #1 International Best Sellers - HARD-BOILEDAmazon #1 International Best Sellers - POLICE PROCEDURALSAmazon International Top 5 Best Sellers - THRILLERS | SUSPENSE | MYSTERYThe Gabe Quinn Bestselling Thrillers Series -CHASING FAME | KILLING HOPE | CROSSING LINES | TAKING LIBERTYOther titles by the Author -#1 best selling psychological thrillers NO COMING BACK and BEFORE YOU LEAP

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