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FBI Agent Sidney Stone and her partner, Alex Kane, investigate a chilling case of psychological warfare after a therapist's patients begin committing murders based on what appear to be false memories. As they race to stop a mastermind weaponizing the human mind, they must also prevent a grieving mother from taking her own deadly path of revenge. FBI Agent Sidney Stone finally glimpses happiness after years of trauma—until a chilling new case threatens to destroy everything. When a respected therapist uncovers a horrifying pattern—ordinary people turning into killers after recovering ...

Stay-at-home mom Yvonne Landis enters her kitchen one day to meet a huge surprise: Seated on a chair is her son, Gabe. He went missing when he was ten years old, more than three years ago. It turns out he was abducted by pedophiles who made his existence a living hell. Yvonne is determined to heal Gabe. Her husband Ben is not completely on board with that idea, especially since Gabe stabbed him with a fork shortly after they were reunited. Then disturbing things happen to their younger son, 9-year-old Joseph, and Gabe may be behind those, too....

Gabe was once abducted and severely abused. Having escaped a few years ago and gone through significant therapy, he is almost back to normal. Except, his mother Yvonne realizes he has some serious anger issues to deal with when he almost beats a fellow teen to death for messing with his new car. Yvonne keeps his issues from the rest of the family, which may prove to be a huge mistake when tensions between Gabe and his father Ben rise. Ben has problems of his own involving alcohol, resulting in him having loose lips. What if Ben accidentally reveals the family’s dark secret to Gabe?

When a suspicious death rocks The Sinclair, Manhattan’s most exclusive residence, security supervisor Eden Wright and resident Liam Blackwood uncover The Ember Club—a secret society hiding deadly secrets within its walls. Eden Wright thought she'd finally found a safe haven—a night security job at The Sinclair, Manhattan’s most exclusive residential tower. Haunted by betrayal and loss from her military past, Eden is desperate for a fresh start and a chance to rebuild her shattered confidence. But The Sinclair is anything but safe. When a resident dies under suspicious circumstances,...

When brilliant and dangerous Elijah Weiss escapes from a high-security psychiatric facility, FBI profiler Sidney Stone is called back from vacation to lead the manhunt. As she delves into the mind of a manipulative genius, Sidney uncovers a web of deceit that goes far beyond prison walls. With enhanced abilities and a mysterious agenda, Elijah is always one step ahead. Can Sidney outsmart him before he unleashes chaos on an unsuspecting world?

LOVING HUSBAND. LETHAL SECRET. Lexi Woods always believed she had the perfect marriage. But after enduring the unimaginable pain of losing her newborn son, she discovers something that shatters her already broken world: her husband Jason's diary. Through his own handwritten words, Lexi learns that the man who has been her rock through grief and depression has been leading a double life—carrying on an affair while portraying himself as the devoted husband. But the betrayal cuts deeper than infidelity. Three haunting words written in Jason's distinctive handwriting send her spiraling: "I ...

FBI Agent Sidney Stone's fragile peace is shattered when taunting messages about her brother's murder arrive just as a documentary exposes a child trafficking kingpin and his powerful accomplices. Racing against an adversary who knows her darkest secrets, Sidney must uncover who's orchestrating this psychological revenge before another child becomes a victim. FBI Agent Sidney Stone thought she had buried her past when she finally caught Victor Bradshaw, the powerful child trafficking kingpin who murdered her little brother decades ago. But when a mysterious photo of a red balloon arrives—...

The world knows they exist. Now, everyone’s afraid. After a government leak exposes thousands of genetically enhanced people—known as supers—living secretly among us, America explodes with fear. Fueled by sensational media and conspiracy theorists, the public becomes convinced that supers are monsters hiding in plain sight. When a young super doctor is beaten to death by a mob, FBI Agent Gabi Longoria knows the violence is only beginning. Someone inside the Bureau is leaking the identities of innocent supers, turning them into targets for hate groups—and Gabi’s own partner, Ian, ...

Seventeen-year-old Gabe Landis has issues. Anger issues, due to severe trauma. If he doesn't address his ever-present anger, he'll explode. No orthodox methods help him. The only way he gets true peace is when he takes a life. Temporary peace, that is. Yvonne Landis, his mother, has issues, too. Not only does she suffer from schizophrenia, but she's also a fugitive. She was held at a mental institution to stand trial for her husband's murder.

She and her husband were out on date night when the fatal car accident happened. The airbag that saved her life malfunctioned on his side of the car. Then, as she crawled to safety, the car blew up. As if it’s not enough to lose her husband, Yvonne soon has reason to suspect that her son Joseph staged the accident, as well as deactivated the airbag earlier in the day. Joseph, once a model child, has recently displayed antisocial tendencies by joining a domestic terrorist cell. He may be back home now, but he’s still mad with his parents for ignoring him for years.

As a sadistic serial killer crucifies victims across New York City, FBI Agent Gabi Longoria fears the murderer’s impossible, superhuman abilities may make him unstoppable. Two years ago, Gabi stopped a global conspiracy and uncovered the existence of superhumans—genetically engineered people with enhanced strength, intelligence, and abilities. Now, nearly 8,000 of these so-called ‘supers’ live hidden among us, their existence a secret the world isn’t ready to face. Gabi and her partner, Ian Armory, are assigned to the case. The killer is ruthless and methodical, staging each body ...

Trusting a Lawrence nearly killed her. Now one might be her only hope. Skyler Lacy survived her psychopath ex-husband—and his mother’s attempt to poison her. But the Lawrence family isn’t finished with her yet. Mark Lawrence fights for visitation rights from his prison cell. Eleanor, awaiting trial, has one last target: Scott Lawrence, the only family member who tried to save Skyler. Her weapon? A brain surgery that will erase Scott’s memories—and his testimony—forever. With only weeks before the procedure, Skyler forges a desperate alliance with Hannah Lawrence—Eleanor’s ...

The Penners openly share their journeys through trauma and grief, and welcome guests to do the same through honest and heartfelt conversations, all while giving glory to God and exploring how He can truly take all things that seem messy and make them beautiful. Grab your coffee and join the conversation, every Friday with the Penners.

Six months after apprehending methodical killer Sage Wellington, FBI Agent Sidney Stone receives mysterious DNA test results revealing a half-sister she never knew existed – just as a series of deaths bearing Wellington's distinctive signature begin to surface, forcing Sidney to confront the possibility that her newfound family connection may be hiding deadly secrets. When a package containing DNA test results arrives unexpectedly at Sidney Stone's desk, the discovery of a half-sister should be cause for celebration. Instead, it marks the beginning of a dangerous game. As Sidney ...

TWO BROTHERS AT ODDS. ONE MOTHER, ONE CHOICE. Fugitive Yvonne Landis is shocked and furious: her 14-year-old son Joey has been brutally assaulted and is in a coma. She can’t wait to avenge him, believing she’s finally able to kill another human being; that is, if you can call the monster or monsters who attacked her baby human. Little does she know that the assailant is her older son Gabe. Gabe himself is devastated over what he’s done. The extreme bout of anger prompting him to attack Joey came out of nowhere and he simply couldn’t stop himself. But what’s the point of telling ...

CONTROL HIS URGES OR DIE Killing someone doesn’t produce the terrible guilt fugitive Yvonne Landis had thought. That's the takeaway after she shoots her dangerous ex-psychiatrist. But she soon faces other problems. Her son Gabe claims he no longer has to kill bad people to cure his debilitating anger because it’s gone. She demands he still do it in case he’s mistaken. It’s the only way to prevent him from hurting another innocent person. Gabe refuses to go on killing. Yvonne can make him by threatening to turn him into the police; after all, she has his recorded murder confession. ...

TO KILL OR NOT TO KILL When fugitive Yvonne Landis learns that her younger son Joey is stalking her and her anger-plagued older son Gabe, she freaks out. She must stop him from doing anything drastic, such as go to the police and turn them both in. But it has to be done in a way that doesn’t upset Joey any more than he already is. Making matters worse, Yvonne finds herself in a position in which she must figure out how to stop a murderous woman without Gabe’s help. The best solution would be for her to kill the woman herself. But it’s one thing to assist Gabe killing bad people. ...

NEVER LET YOUR GUARD DOWN... Fugitive Yvonne Landis is settling into her new life being her son Gabe’s partner in crime. His mood is stable and her online erotica sales climb higher every day. She’s successfully evading the authorities. The fact that Gabe’s got his girlfriend pregnant who wants to keep the child is good, not bad, news to her. For the first time in many months, she is almost happy. At the very least, she can relax a little, enjoy life. And that is what she does, which is a huge mistake. Little does she know an Irish blast from the past is out to get her... NOTE: This ...

THEY'D BETTER GUN FOR IT OR IT'S OVER Fugitive Yvonne Landis looks forward to some much-deserved peace and quiet for her life in the shadows. Her teenage son Gabe’s molester is dead and buried at last. The murderous rage living inside Gabe has been mollified and won’t be back for several weeks. But Yvonne’s out of luck. Unfortunately, Gabe kept the molester’s gun instead of tossing it in the river like he had promised. His toddler cousin finds it and nearly kills Alison, Gabe’s aunt. Furious Alison demands to know what the gun was doing under Gabe’s bed. When he claims he found ...

KARMA HAS NO DEADLINE Gabe Landis didn’t expect to bump into one of the men who molested him years ago when rescuing Yvonne, his missing fugitive mother. Yvonne reveals why the private investigator who helped him feels so familiar. The PI made a plea deal with the prosecutor at the trial, witnessing against the child-traffickers kidnapping Gabe and other children in exchange for immunity. Gabe cannot accept that this man is walking free after what he did to him and other children. He must kill the man in order to have peace again. Yvonne agrees the man deserves to die, but she worries the...