Navigational grimspace "jumper" Sirantha Jax forms an army to defend colonists stationed on the outskirts of space from a legion of flesh- eating aliens.

Former FBI profiler, Dr. Alexa Reid, was perfectly happy with her simple life in South Deering, Chicago. Those close to her might accuse her of running away from her past, but Alexa would argue she was perfectly content back in her hometown running her Dads little mid-western tavern. Until one day, a gruesome murder struck to close to home. The Nursery Rhyme Killer was making headlines throughout Chicago. Dr. Alexa Reid was trying to avoid reading any associated stories, trying to avoid opening up painful wounds. As the body count rose throughout the Windy City, Alexa awoke one morning to a grisly crime scene in her apartment. Her roommate, her friend, had been killed and evidence pointed straight to the Nursery Rhyme Killer. As lead detective, Jax Stryker, began investigating the case, Alexas past began to unravel and both were thrown into a game of cat and mouse with one of the most prolific serial killers in the history of Chicago.

When a young, cocky Chicago newspaper reporter turns away a woman with a scandal to tell, he ends up fired when she’s murdered before the day is through. Can he put the pieces together?

A heart-stopping debut thriller about a woman named Freedom, who will stop at nothing to save the daughter she only knew for two minutes and seventeen seconds.

Discover book two of Patrick Rothfuss’ #1 New York Times-bestselling epic fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle. “I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss.” —Lin-Manuel Miranda DAY TWO: THE WISE MAN’S FEAR “There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.” My name is Kvothe. You may have heard of me. So begins a tale told from his own point of view—a story unequaled in fantasy literature. Now in The Wise Man’s Fear, Day Two of The Kingkiller Chronicle, an escalating rivalry with a powerful member of the nobility forces Kvothe to leave the University and seek his fortune abroad. Adrift, penniless, and alone, he travels to Vintas, where he quickly becomes entangled in the politics of courtly society. While attempting to curry favor with a powerful noble, Kvothe uncovers an assassination attempt, comes into conflict with a rival arcanist, and leads a group of mercenaries into the wild, in an attempt to solve the mystery of who (or what) is waylaying travelers on the King's Road. All the while, Kvothe searches for answers, attempting to uncover the truth about the mysterious Amyr, the Chandrian, and the death of his parents. In The Wise Man's Fear, Kvothe takes his first steps on the path of the hero and learns how difficult life can be when a man becomes a legend in his own time.

LGBT Mystery, Gay Mystery It's beginning to look a lot like murder. Chopping down a Christmas tree has never been something Dr. Maxwell Thornton aspired to. But his boyfriend, Sheriff Royce Callum, has a tradition of visiting Giggly Elves Tree Farm every Christmas to do just that. Trying to prove he’s a team player, Maxwell agrees to accompany Royce on his week-long tree-felling adventure. It’s a chance to spend some quality time with Royce, and also get a break from Rainy Dale. All guests are required to turn in their cell phones upon arrival because Giggly Elves Farm is for people who yearn to escape modern-day stresses. Maxwell endures a lumpy mattress and high sodium meals of bacon, beans, and more bacon, with a fairly good attitude. But when a freak storm washes out the road back home, Maxwell begins to feel the strain. Things turn downright terrifying when a guest is found stabbed to death in the reindeer barn, and all of the cell phones are found destroyed. It seems there’s a murderer on the loose, and he or she has a very different interpretation of how to bring out the holiday spirit in others.

"I'm not dead." The voice mail rocks deputy sheriff Jax Crockett to his core. A year ago, Paige was murdered by the Moonlight Strangler. Yet his ex-wife just showed up at his ranch—out of options and out of time. There are only two reasons Paige would come back to Texas with a killer hot on her heels: Jax and their toddler son. Faking her death was the only way to keep them alive. But now it's Jax who's risking everything to protect his family. The cowboy lawman is also reawakening a powder keg of desire. A desire that's primed and ready to explode. Giving in will up the ante, igniting the embers of a love they may not live to claim.

Harlequin Intrigue brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful reads packed with edge-of-your-seat intrigue and fearless romance. SIX-GUN SHOWDOWN Appaloosa Pass Ranch by Delores Fossen Deputy Jax Crockett thought his ex-wife, Paige, was dead. But Paige is back and on the run from a killer, and the killer will use Jax and their son to get to her. STOCKYARD SNATCHING Cattlemen Crime Club by Barb Han Single mom Kate Williams gave up the only life she knew to raise her adopted son. So when a kidnapper threatens to take it all away, her only hope is accepting the protection of local rancher Dallas O'Brien… DEEP COVER DETECTIVE Marshland Justice by Lena Diaz Undercover detective Colton Graham is tasked with bringing down a crime ring in a quirky Florida town and meets beautiful B and B owner Silver Westbrook. He has no idea she's working her own case…for the DEA. Look for Harlequin Intrigue's August 2016 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense! Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Intrigue!

Abdullah is a handsome young man, trying to survive in the city of Wilmington Delaware. He’s faced with love, and deception, and murder in this grimy, gritty tale “Such a Dirty Game”. What was once known as a place to be somebody, is now known as murder-town. Abdullah will take you on a ride, to show there is no love in the streets.