Carved In Darkness

Fifteen years ago, a psychotic killer abducted seventeen-year-old Melissa Walker. For 83 days she was raped, tortured, and then left for dead in a deserted churchyard...but she was still alive. Melissa begins a new life as homicide inspector Sabrina Vaughn. With a new face and a new name, it's her job to hunt down murderers—a job she does very well. But when Michael O'Shea, a childhood acquaintance with a suspicious past, suddenly finds her, he brings to life the nightmare Sabrina has long since buried. Believing his sister was recently murdered by the same monster who attacked Sabrina, Michael is dead set on getting his revenge—using Sabrina as bait. Praise: Named a Best Debut of 2013 by Suspense Magazine "Prepare to be overwhelmed by the tension and moodiness that permeates this edgy thriller. Beaumont's ability to keep the twists coming even when the answer seems obvious is quite potent."—Library Journal (starred review) and Debut of the Month "Pulse-pounding terror, graphic violence and a loathsome killer."—Kirkus Reviews "Beaumont knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat...Buckle up for the ride of a lifetime."—Suspense Magazine "Maegan Beaumont might be new to thriller scene, but her debut thriller, Carved in Darkness, promises to be the first in a long line of novels. Be warned, however, this novel isn't for those who jump a mile every time they hear something go bump in the night. But for anyone who's ever dreamed about enacting a just revenge, this book is for you. Beaumont knows how to cook up and serve a dish called revenge, but she doesn't serve it cold. She serves it sizzling hot."—Vincent Zandri, bestselling author of The Remains and Murder by Moonlight

Fifteen years after being tortured by a psychotic killer, memories from Melissa Walker's past resurface when a childhood acquaintance seeks her help in finding his sister's murderer, who he believes is the same man who attacked Melissa.

She spent years hiding in fear...because he's still out there. And now he knows that she is, too. "Prepare to be overwhelmed by the tension and moodiness that permeates this edgy thriller. Beaumont's ability to keep the twists coming even when the answer seems obvious is quite potent." ―Library Journal (starred review) and Debut of the Month __________________________________ Fifteen years ago, Melissa was kidnapped, tortured, and left for dead. She survived, but not as Melissa. Carved from the horrors of her captivity, Sabrina Vaughn was born. With a new identity and a strength forged in the darkness of her past, Sabrina becomes a homicide inspector. Her mission in life is hunting down psychopaths like the man who tried to kill her...and nearly succeeded. But when a childhood acquaintance with a suspicious past suddenly discovers Sabrina, her cover is blown. Believing that his sister has fallen victim to the same killer who attacked Sabrina, he is dead set on getting revenge―and using Sabrina as bait. Now her nightmare has come to life. While Sabrina has been hiding, her abductor has kept killing young girls. But now he knows that his Melissa didn't die after all. And he's coming for her. ____________________________________ Praise for Meagan Beaumont and CARVED IN DARKNESS: Named a Best Debut of 2013 by Suspense Magazine "Pulse-pounding terror, graphic violence and a loathsome killer."―Kirkus Reviews "Beaumont knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat...Buckle up for the ride of a lifetime."―Suspense Magazine "Maegan Beaumont might be new to thriller scene, but her debut thriller, Carved in Darkness, promises to be the first in a long line of novels. Be warned, however, this novel isn't for those who jump a mile every time they hear something go bump in the night. But for anyone who's ever dreamed about enacting a just revenge, this book is for you. Beaumont knows how to cook up and serve a dish called revenge, but she doesn't serve it cold. She serves it sizzling hot."―Vincent Zandri, bestselling author of The Remains and Murder by Moonlight _____________________________________ What readers are saying: ★★★★★ "In a word, excellent!" ★★★★★ "I love a fast paced thriller and this book delivered." ★★★★★ "This book will make your heart pound and keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end! I could not put this book down." ★★★★★ "Just when you think you know what's happening there's another surprising twist which makes for a very engaging and suspenseful story." ★★★★★ "Excellent thriller by a fine writer. Taut pacing, tight writing, and great characters. These days, it's tough to keep the thriller reader on edge, but this is a book that will keep you guessing and enthralled until the end."

The man of her dreams might be the cause of her nightmares. Six months ago, Abby Sinclair was struggling to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. Now, she has an enchanted iPod, a miniature unicorn living in her underwear drawer, and a magical marketplace to manage. But despite her growing knowledge of the OtherWorld, Abby isn’t at all prepared for Brystion, the dark, mysterious, and sexy-as- sin incubus searching for his sister, convinced Abby has the key to the succubus’s whereabouts. Abby has enough problems without having this seductive shape-shifter literally invade her dreams to get information. But when her Faery boss and some of her friends vanish, as well, Abby and Brystion must form an uneasy alliance. As she is sucked deeper and deeper into this perilous world of faeries, angels, and daemons, Abby realizes her life is in as much danger as her heart—and there’s no one she can trust to save her.

THE FIRST 2 BOOKS OF THE SABRINA VAUGHN SERIES From award-winning author Maegan Beaumont "Prepare to be overwhelmed by the tension and moodiness that permeates this edgy thriller. Beaumont's ability to keep the twists coming even when the answer seems obvious is quite potent." ―Library Journal (starred review) and Debut of the Month __________________________________ Book 1: CARVED IN DARKNESS SHE SPENT YEARS HIDING IN FEAR...BECAUSE HE'S STILL OUT THERE. AND NOW HE KNOWS THAT SHE IS, TOO. Awarded the 2014 gold medal by Independent Publishers for Outstanding Thriller Fifteen years ago, Melissa was kidnapped, tortured, and left for dead. She survived, but not as Melissa. Carved from the horrors of her captivity, Sabrina Vaughn was born. With a new identity and a strength forged in the darkness of her past, Sabrina becomes a homicide inspector. Her mission in life is hunting down psychopaths like the man who tried to kill her...and nearly succeeded. But when a childhood acquaintance with a suspicious past suddenly discovers Sabrina, her cover is blown. Believing that his sister has fallen victim to the same killer who attacked Sabrina, he is dead set on getting revenge―and using Sabrina as bait. Her nightmare has come to life. While Sabrina has been hiding, her abductor has kept killing young girls. But now he knows that his Melissa didn't die after all. And he's coming for her. ____________________________________ Book 2: SACRIFICIAL MUSE ROSES ARE RED... San Francisco Detective Sabrina Vaughn is able to shrug off the nine red roses being delivered to her office every day. But when only eight roses arrive on the same day that a murdered Berkeley student's body is found, Sabrina fears that the killer is taunting her. Forced into a partnership with a deceitful reporter who somehow remains one step ahead of her, Sabrina discovers that she's the object of a psychopath's twisted delusion...and there may be no escape. ____________________________________ Praise for Meagan Beaumont and THE SABRINA VAUGHN SERIES: Named a Best Debut of 2013 by Suspense Magazine "Pulse-pounding terror, graphic violence and a loathsome killer."―Kirkus Reviews "Beaumont knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat...Buckle up for the ride of a lifetime."―Suspense Magazine "Maegan Beaumont might be new to thriller scene, but her debut thriller, Carved in Darkness, promises to be the first in a long line of novels. Be warned, however, this novel isn't for those who jump a mile every time they hear something go bump in the night. But for anyone who's ever dreamed about enacting a just revenge, this book is for you. Beaumont knows how to cook up and serve a dish called revenge, but she doesn't serve it cold. She serves it sizzling hot."―Vincent Zandri, bestselling author of The Remains and Murder by Moonlight _____________________________________ What readers are saying about CARVED IN DARKNESS and SACRIFICIAL MUSE: ★★★★★ "Riveting!" ★★★★★ "In a word, excellent!" ★★★★★ "Best book I've read this year!" ★★★★★ "Screams with voice and ferocity!" ★★★★★ "I love a fast paced thriller and this book delivered." ★★★★★ "Creepy and scary, Maegan Beaumont is my favorite author to read with all the lights on!" ★★★★★ "Just when you thought Maegan Beaumont couldn't out-write Carved In Darkness, she did." ★★★★★ "...kep

A prequel to the earlier volumes in the series.

In 1930, sixteen-year-old Molly lives under the shadow of a governor who wants to sterilize people "unfit to be true Vermonters," such as her Abenaki family, while the loss of her family home, her mother's pregnancy, her first love, and other events transform her life.

Heart of Darkness is often considered the world’s best short novel. The book serves as a bridge between the 19th century and modernism, an adventure tale revolving around the ambiguity of themes such as truth, morality, and evil. Joseph Conrad witnessed the European exploitation of the Congo with his own eyes. He once sailed up the Congo River himself to locate a countryman at a trading station deep within the country – even though this man wasn't named Kurtz. The goal and enigma of the journey have become synonymous with this name, one of the most unforgettable fictional characters of our time. JOSEPH CONRAD [1857–1924] was born in Ukraine to Polish parents, went to sea at the age of seventeen, and ended his career as a captain in the English merchant navy. His most famous work is the novella Heart of Darkness [1899], adapted into a film by Francis Ford Coppola in 1979 as Apocalypse Now.