Mary T. Burton Knihy

An urgent call brings FBI agent Kate Hayden back to San Antonio, the scene of her violent past. A brutal new murder shows hallmarks of a serial killer nicknamed the Samaritan. Tricky part is, Kate already caught him. Did she make an error, or is it a copycat? Paired with homicide detective Theo Mazur, Kate faces an enemy who knows her intimately. When a second body is found, the mode of death is identical to a different case that Kate had worked on. The closer they come to the killer there is only one rule: don't believe everything you see.

Medical examiner Faith McIntyre is called in on the case of an unconscious woman clinging to life after a hit and run. The woman is FBI agent Macy Crow is Faith's mirror image -- the twin sister she never knew she had. Faith knew that she was adopted, but now she and Texas Ranger Mitchell Hayden are following a trail of clues Macy left behind. They make a shocking discovery on an isolated country ranch: a burial ground for three women who disappeared thirty years before. Will Faith be able to save her sister and herself from the past? -- adapted from back cover.

Diana Palmer (Otec zakladatel) - John Jacobs se rozhodne ze svého malého ranče vybudovat prosperující farmu. K tomu však potřebuje, aby k jeho pozemkům vedla železnice. Jak ale přesvědčit bohatého podnikatele, který železnici do jeho kraje zavádí, aby mu vyhověl? Nejlepší bude dvořit se jeho dceři… Judith Stacy (Obchodní záležitost) - Rebeka je úspěšnou majitelkou čajovny a v obchodních věcech dokáže poradit i nejednomu muži. Bude úspěšná i ve své touze po dítěti? Mary Burton (Sněžná panna) - Sophia je zchudlá ruská šlechtična a ze všech sil se snaží získat peníze na návrat do rodné země. V Denveru má možnost vydělat si dost peněz, aby se jí její sen splnil; to by ale nesměla narazit na Adama Richmonda!

Před čtrnácti lety se Kaitlin Roeová stala jedinou svědkyní únosu své sestřenice Giny. Tu opuštěnou cestu ve Virginii si pamatuje dodnes. Stále před očima vidí zamaskovanou tvář neznámého muže a stále jí v uších zní Ginin křik. Také trpí mučivými pocity viny, protože v hrůze utekla a jen s odporem se podrobovala následným výslechům, při nichž byla považována za podezřelou. Nyní má Kaitlin jedinou možnost, jak utišit bolest – promluvit si v podcastu s každým, kdo byl s tímto případem spojený, a konečně tak dávno odložený případ uzavřít. Když je však zavražděna žena, s níž hovořila, začne mít strach, že svými otázkami vylákala vraha z úkrytu. A detektiv John Adler se navíc obává, že jednou vraždou to zdaleka nekončí. Teď se bude muset postarat, aby Kaitlin zůstala v bezpečí. Mezi Kaitlin a Adlerem se postupně tvoří pouto, ale čím bližší si jsou, tím rychleji je dohání temná minulost – temnější, než si ji Kaitlin pamatovala.

The Son He Never Knew... Cole McGuire needed a good reason to return to White Stone, Colorado – and when he learned that he had fathered a son, it was time to return and claim what was rightfully his. But the town was hiding something, and he had a feeling he knew who was behind whatever was going on. The Widow's Secret... Rebecca's heart stopped when Cole McGuire walked back into town, his green eyes blazing with passion. And the longer he stayed, the more she wished for the love she'd never had. But would Cole ever forgive her for hiding the truth – that the son she claimed for her own was the child he'd been searching for?

Now stunningly repackaged and reissued, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mary Burton unleashes her trademark hard-edged suspense in the first Morgans of Nashville book, as a public defender must seek justice for a murder from the past to prevent new killings in the horrifying present... DON'T LOOK At first, they struggle to escape. Then a torrent of blows rains down upon their bodies until their eyes cloud over in final agony. The killer shows no remorse--just a twisted need to witness each victim's last terrified moments. DON'T SPEAK Public defender Rachel Wainwright is struggling to reopen a decades-old case, convinced that the wrong man is in prison. Homicide detective Deke Morgan doesn't want to agree. But if Rachel's hunch is correct, whoever fatally bludgeoned young, beautiful Annie Dawson thirty years ago could be the source of a new string of brutal slayings. JUST PREPARE TO DIE Rachel's investigation is about to reveal answers--but at a price she never thought to pay. Now she's become the target of a rage honed by years of jealousy and madness. And a murderer is ready to show her just how vicious the truth can be...

In this tale of romantic suspense, a woman finds herself facing the wrath of a killer who's out of control - as well as the amorous attentions of her ex-husband, the detective assigned to the case.

Now in mass market for the first time, USA Today bestselling author Mary Burton presents the heart-stopping next installment in her Forgotten Files Trilogy, where forensic pathologist Dr. Tessa McGowan and agent Dakota Sharp must work together to unravel the mysteries behind the macabre doll-like killings before Tessa becomes the next victim. Dr. Tessa McGowan had never seen anything quite like it. But the mutilated bodies on her exam table tell a stunningly macabre tale. Someone with a twisted mind is kidnapping women and altering their faces to resemble real, life-size dolls. As a forensic pathologist, it’s her job to aid the agent leading the case—even if that agent is her estranged husband. Twelve years ago, an unspeakable tragedy destroyed Dakota Sharp's world. Haunted by the ghosts of his past, he’s devoted himself to capturing killers. His only regret is that it cost him Tessa. Now, as the Dollmaker case brings them together—and raises his suspicions that he's crossed paths with this deranged psychopath before— they may just have their second chance. But it seems Dakota’s not the only one who wants to make Tessa his own . . . She may be the Dollmaker’s next target, but Tessa has no intention of winding up as another toy on his shelf. Can she and Dakota stop this ghastly killer before his next deadly playdate?

HE WAS TAUGHT HOW TO KILL Even behind bars, serial killer Harvey Lee Smith exudes menace. Psychologist Jolene Granger has agreed to hear his dying confession, vowing not to let the monster inside her head. And Harvey has secrets to share—about bodies that were never found, and about the apprentice who is continuing his grisly work . . . AND NOW HE’LL TEACH THEM He buries his victims alive the way his mentor Harvey did, relishing their final screams as the earth rains down. And as one last gift to the only father he knew, he’ll make the most perfect kill of all. HOW TO DIE Everything about this investigation is unnerving Jo, from Harvey’s fascination with her to the fact that she’s working alongside Texas Ranger Brody Winchester, her ex-husband. Harvey’s protégé is growing bolder and more vicious every day. And soon the trail of shallow graves will lead them to the last place Jo expected, and to the most terrifying truth of all . . . “A thrill a minute . . . there is no escaping the fact that with No Escape, Mary Burton delivers again.” —The Jefferson County Post (Tennessee)

In death, they are purified. Holding his victims under water, he washes away their sins as they struggle for their last breath. Then he stakes their bodies to the ground, exposing them for what they really are. Witches, sent to tempt and to corrupt. No one knows about defense attorney Charlotte Wellington's murdered sister, or about her childhood spent with the carnival that's just arrived in town. For Charlotte, what's past is past. But others don't agree. And as a madman's body count rises, she and Detective Daniel Rokov are drawn into a mission that's become terrifyingly personal. Is Charlotte next on the killer's list?

Now in mass market for the first time for fans of Lisa Jackson, Iris Johansen, Karen Rose, and Allison Brennan, the final, heart-pounding case in New York Times bestselling author Mary Burton’s Forgotten Files Trilogy… A cop who followed her father into law enforcement becomes obsessed with the case that broke him more than twenty years earlier – a sexually sadistic serial killer known as the Hangman… Julia Vargas is a cop with a mission. When she’s not chasing down bad guys, Julia dedicates her time to investigating the Hangman serial killer . . . the same unsolved case that her father, Jim Vargas, was working on when he supposedly shot and killed himself three decades before. While rumors continue to swirl around her father’s death, Julia attempts to hunt down the truth. The case once again hits dangerously close, however, when a woman’s bones are discovered in a historic downtown home, together with a photograph of Jim and Julia as a young girl. As horrifying as this discovery is, it may just be the break Julia has waited for. Working alongside Tobias Novak, a homicide detective with whom she shares a complicated―and steamy―history, she’s forced to confront her own past even as the Hangman looms in the shadows. But as the mysterious killer circles closer, Julia can feel her own noose begin to tighten . . .

A homicide detective in the dark. A serial killer on the loose. Both have their obsessions in a nerve-twisting novel of suspense by New York Times bestselling author Mary Burton. Austin homicide detective Jordan Poe is hunting a serial killer she fears is the same man who assaulted her sister, Avery, two years ago. The details line up: the victims are the same age, same type, dead by the same grim MO. Luckily Avery survived. But the terrible memories linger, making Jordan more determined than ever to stop this monster in his tracks. Texas Ranger Carter Spencer isn't one to poach on a detective's territory. Yet no matter how resentful a capable lone wolf like Jordan is, when she is attacked at a third crime scene and suffers a trauma that leaves her with limited vision, it's up to Carter to help Jordan navigate a world she no longer recognizes. He needs her instinct, her experience, and her fearless resolve to crack this case. A case that's about to get even darker. A stranger is watching. He's closing in on his ultimate prey. And no one but the killer can see what's coming.

"Lara Church has only hazy memories of her long-ago attack. What she does have is a home in Austin, a job, and a chance at a normal life at last. Then Texas Ranger James Beck arrives on her doorstep with shattering news: The Strangler is back. And this time, he's in Austin"--Container

NO PITY Each skeleton is flawless—gleaming white and perfectly preserved, a testament to his skill. Every scrap of flesh has been removed to reveal the glistening bone beneath. And the collection is growing . . . NO COMPASSION When bleached human bones are identified as belonging to a former patient of Dr. James Dixon, Detective Malcolm Kier suspects the worst. Dixon was recently acquitted of attempted murder, thanks to defense attorney Angie Carlson. But as the body count rises, Kier is convinced that Angie is now the target of a brutal, brilliant psychopath. NO ESCAPE Angie is no stranger to the dark side of human nature. But nothing has prepared her for the decades-long legacy of madness and murder about to be revealed—or a killer ready to claim her as his ultimate trophy . . . “Terrifying . . . this chilling thriller is an engrossing story.” —Library Journal “Convincing detective lingo and an appropriately shivery murder venue go a long way.” —Publishers Weekly “Mary Burton's latest romantic suspense has it all—terrific plot, complex and engaging protagonists, a twisted villain, and enough crime scene detail to satisfy the most savvy suspense reader.” —Erica Spindler, New York Times bestselling author

A murderous husband just won’t let go in Mary Burton's page-turning serial killer thriller I’ll Never Let You Go, now beautifully repackaged and republished. LOVE HURTS He promised to kill her. One night four years ago, Leah Carson’s husband almost succeeded. Philip stabbed her twenty-three times before fleeing. The police are sure he’s dead. But fear won’t let Leah believe it. AND SOMETIMES It starts with little things. Missing keys. A flat tire. Mysterious flowers. All easily explained away if the pattern wasn’t so terrifyingly familiar. Leah has a new veterinary practice and a new life with no ties to her nightmare. But Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agent Alex Morgan suspects something. And when another woman’s body is found, stabbed twenty-three times, Leah knows her past has found her. IT KILLS As Leah and Alex untangle the horrifying truth, he watches her, ready for the perfect moment. Until death—that was the vow they made. And a killer always keeps his word…

He Will Never ForgetThe broken body hanging from a tree in Texas Hill Country. . .the frozen figure huddled in a meat locker. . .only at second glance does the truth become apparent. What seems like suicide is far more sinister, and the terror is only beginning...Never ForgiveOne devastating moment changed Greer Templeton's life and ended two others. Now, with a body found on her property and Texas Ranger Tec Bragg on her doorstep, Greer's nightmare has returned. With each new victim, her link to Tec's case grows, and soon it will be too late to run.And Never Let Them Live. . .Greer hoped the past was behind her, but an obsessed killer has never forgotten the bond that unites them. One by one, he will track down his victims, finish what was started--and make Greer's dying wish come true. . .

A gripping exploration of fear and the subconscious, this book delves into the realm of nightmares, where the boundaries of reality blur. It features a cast of complex characters who confront their deepest anxieties and dark secrets. As they navigate a surreal landscape filled with haunting imagery, themes of trauma, identity, and the power of the mind emerge. The narrative intertwines psychological depth with thrilling elements, creating a captivating experience that challenges perceptions of what is real and what lies within the shadows of the mind.

Ten years ago, Eva Rayburn and her sorority sisters were celebrating the end of the school year. That party turned into a nightmare Eva can't forget. Now she's trying to start over in her Virginia hometown, but a new nightmare has begun. Every victim is linked to her.

A state trooper’s teenage runaway past comes back to haunt her in the first of USA Today bestselling author Mary Burton’s heart-stopping Forgotten Files Trilogy. Now in mass market paperback! At the grisly murder scene of a teen prostitute, Virginia state trooper Riley Tatum’s past roars back to haunt her. When she was a teenage runaway, she was kidnapped, drugged, and left unconscious on the streets. She has no memories of what happened, only strange recurring dreams of two men playing cards. Former FBI agent Clay Bowman, Riley’s old flame, is Shield Security’s newest member. He’s plagued by the unsolved case of a serial killer nicknamed the Shark who murdered girls as part of a sadistic poker game. Only one girl survived. With the Shark now bent on settling that score, Clay has a chilling suspicion: Riley is the girl who escaped the Shark’s deadly amusement—and she is his next prey. As the Shark gets ready to play his hand, can Riley and Clay stop him―or will this killer finally claim the one who got away?

"An aspiring artist. A high-school senior. A stripper. Three missing women with only one thing in common--wealthy Craig Thornton knew them all. For that, they paid the ultimate price. When Craig's widow, Adrianna, begins to receive cards and flowers from her late husband, she assumes it's someone's cruel joke. Then grisly remains are found on the Thornton estate. Detective Gage Hudson believes the bodies are linked to Craig. But the biggest shocks are yet to come. A psychopath has resumed his work, each death a prelude to his most cherished target. The only way to stop him is to uncover a family's dark past--and a twisted love someone will kill for, again and again."--Page 4 of cover

Under the mistletoe: "Megan Johnson's marriage is over--or so she thinks. When her husband Chris lands in the hospital, she remembers the unexpected joy of their first Christmas together ..."--Page 4 of cover

Bezwzględny seryjny morderca kobiet i nieustraszona agentka FBI, która zrobi wszystko, by pokrzyżować mu szyki. Agentka FBI Macy Crow to twarda sztuka. Niedawno została potrącona przez rozpędzoną ciężarówkę. Kierowca zbiegł z miejsca wypadku, a ona cudem uszła z życiem. Szybko wróciła jednak do pracy i właśnie stara się o miejsce w elitarnym zespole profilerów. Podczas rozmowy kwalifikacyjnej dostaje do wykonania próbne zadanie: ma zająć się śledztwem w sprawie odnalezionych właśnie zwłok Tobi Turner: zaginionej piętnaście lat temu uczennicy liceum. Jej partnerem zostaje miejscowy szeryf Mike Nevada, były kolega z Federalnego Biura Śledczego i dawny kochanek. Macy szybko odkrywa powiązania między sprawą Tobi a kilkoma gwałtami z tego samego okresu. Agentka przesłuchuje ofiary i ponownie analizuje stare akta. Z mroku wyłania się postać ponurego stalkera, który gwałcił prześladowane kobiety, a potem je mordował. Macy i Nevada zaczynają wyścig z czasem: muszą namierzyć potwora, zanim ten znowu wyruszy na łowy.