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When investigative journalist Claire West is assigned to cover the murder of a prominent figure in her city, she expects a routine assignment. But everything changes when she discovers a peculiar, ancient-looking key among the victim's belongings. Intrigued by its strange design and the cryptic symbols etched into its surface, Claire senses this key holds more than meets the eye. Driven by her instincts, she embarks on a journey to uncover its secrets.

Jack Monroe and Sofia Vega are the best bounty hunters in the game—ruthless, cunning, and unrelenting. The only thing they despise more than the criminals they chase is each other. But when a dangerous fugitive vanishes with the location of a stolen fortune, they are forced into an uneasy alliance to bring him in. As their pursuit takes them across perilous cities, desolate hideouts, and shadowy networks, the tension between Jack and Sofia grows.

The Silent Witness is a gripping thriller that explores the power of perception, the strength of human resilience, and the lengths one man will go to seek justice when the odds are stacked against him.

Defense attorney Rachel Summers has built her career on winning the unwinnable, known for defending clients everyone else has condemned. When Adam Grayson, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist, is charged with the brutal murder of his business partner, Rachel takes on the high-profile case despite public outcry. Adam swears he’s innocent, armed with a seemingly airtight alibi, and Rachel’s sharp legal mind is drawn to the challenge of proving it.

When U.S. Marshal Avery Stone is assigned to track down Mark Hensley, a fugitive pilot linked to a powerful drug cartel, she finds herself in Frosthaven, a desolate Alaskan town where the icy wilderness hides more than just secrets. Hensley’s plane crashes deep in the tundra, but the pilot vanishes without a trace. As Avery delves into the investigation, she uncovers a clandestine smuggling operation that uses the treacherous terrain to traffic drugs across the border.

When a devastating fire reduces the sprawling Harper estate to rubble, teenage survivor Lily Harper emerges as the sole witness and heir to her family’s fortune. But what first appears to be a tragic accident soon reveals itself to be something far more sinister. Traces of accelerants found in the ashes suggest arson, and the deeper Detective Nick Harper digs, the clearer it becomes that the fire was no accident—it was murder.

The Silent Hunt is a gripping thriller that explores the thin line between hero and villain, and the lengths one detective will go to uncover the truth, even when it threatens to consume him.

Attorney Lily Grant has dedicated her life to defending the wrongfully accused, and her latest victory is her most personal yet—proving the innocence of Kevin Harris, a man wrongfully imprisoned for years.

Detective Rebecca Cole is thrust into a deadly game when a serial killer begins staging crime scenes inspired by classic mystery novels. Each murder is meticulously designed to mirror iconic settings from literary whodunits, from locked-room puzzles to chilling death traps. But the game turns personal when Rebecca discovers cryptic clues at each scene—clues that connect her to the victims in ways she can’t explain.

When high-profile defense attorney Richard Calloway is found murdered in his luxurious penthouse, Detective Megan Hill is thrust into a case as complex as the man himself. Known for defending the city’s most notorious criminals, Richard was both respected and reviled, leaving behind a trail of enemies among clients, colleagues, and even family. As Megan delves into the investigation, she discovers a web of secrets and lies among those closest to Richard.

Detective Matt Rivers thought he had left his darkest failure behind when he walked away from the unsolved case of the infamous “Echo Killer.” But years later, he is pulled back to his hometown after a brutal murder bears the killer’s unmistakable signature. For Matt, it’s not just another case—it’s a chance for redemption.

Jake Matthews, a disgraced ex-cop turned bounty hunter, is given one last chance at redemption when he’s hired to track down Nathan Cross, a fugitive accused of murder and theft. The chase takes Jake deep into the unforgiving wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, where danger lurks behind every shadow. But as Jake closes in on his target, he discovers that Cross isn’t the hardened criminal he was led to believe—he’s a desperate man on the run from a deadly conspiracy.

Anna Caldwell, a dedicated school teacher in the idyllic town of Harper’s Creek, never imagined her quiet life would unravel with the discovery of a hidden box in her basement. Inside, she finds surveillance tapes revealing the town’s most influential figures engaging in dark and illicit activities. Her shock turns to dread when one of the people on the tapes is found murdered, and Anna is thrust into the center of a dangerous conspiracy.

Journalist Lucy Reed has always sought the truth, but when a cryptic note lands on her desk hinting at a connection between the sudden death of a wealthy philanthropist and a secretive group known as "The Network," she finds herself thrust into the most dangerous investigation of her career. As Lucy digs deeper, she uncovers a chilling pattern: prominent figures dying under mysterious circumstances, each linked to an underground network that thrives on power and corruption.

Crimson Tide is a thrilling crime drama that weaves together murder, corruption, and personal redemption. As Sam races to solve the mystery, he faces the ultimate question: can he stop the tide of blood from overtaking Harbor Point, or will the dark waters claim him too?

For over a decade, Detective Ethan Cole has been haunted by the Faceless Man, a cunning and elusive killer who has left a trail of bodies across the city without leaving a shred of evidence. Known for his precision and complete anonymity, the Faceless Man has become a ghost story among the police force—a terrifying legend whose name strikes fear into even the most seasoned detectives. But Ethan knows the Faceless Man is all too real.

Lauren Brooks thought she had left her nightmares behind. Years ago, she narrowly escaped a brutal attack that left her scarred and forever changed. Her assailant vanished without a trace, leaving Lauren to piece her life back together while the justice system failed her. But when a string of murders begins to mimic the grisly crimes of her past, Lauren finds herself thrust back into a world of fear and suspicion.

DEA Agent Mark Vance has spent his entire career chasing shadows and dismantling drug operations, but his toughest case yet is also his most personal. When a trusted informant is murdered just days before a major bust, Mark is devastated—and suspicious. As he digs deeper, he realizes there’s more to the murder than he thought: someone within his own team may be a mole, feeding secrets to the cartel and putting everyone at risk.

Detective Clara Bennett thought she had seen everything during her years on the force, but nothing could have prepared her for the horror that descends upon the sleepy seaside town of Seabridge. A string of bizarre murders shocks the community, each victim found at the shore, their bodies posed in chilling, ritualistic fashion. As Clara delves into the investigation, she uncovers eerie symbols and cryptic clues that point to a shadowy maritime cult thought to be long forgotten.

Detective Lauren Chase has seen her fair share of homicides, but when a string of murders rocks the city, she notices something chillingly familiar—each crime mimics an unsolved cold case from years ago. As Lauren delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers an intricate pattern that ties the victims to one another and to a dark chapter in the city’s history.