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First in the Ozarks Mystery series featuring small-town prosecutor Elsie Arnold. "An authentic legal thriller from an exciting new voice." —Mari Hannah, award-winning author of Her Sister''s KillerIn the Missouri Ozarks, some things aren''t talked about . . . even abuse. But prosecutor Elsie Arnold is determined to change that.When she is assigned to prosecute a high-profile incest case in which a father is accused of abusing his three young daughters, Elsie is ready to become the Ozarks'' avenging angel.But as Elsie sinks her teeth into the case, everything begins to turn sour. The star witness goes missing; the girls refuse to talk about their father, who terrorizes the courtroom from the moment he enters; and Elsie begins to suspect that their tough-as-nails mother has ulterior motives. To make matters worse, Elsie receives gruesome threats from local extremists, warning her to mind her own business.While Elsie swears not to let a sex offender walk, she realizes the odds—and maybe the town—are against her, and her life begins to crumble. But amidst all of the conflict, the safety of three young girls hangs in the balance . . ."What a terrific book—strong, tough, smart and powerful. This compassionate and compelling mystery reveals the disturbing reality of one woman''s quest for justice—while a bleak and sinister culture tries to bury the truth." —Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today–bestselling author of One Wrong Word"A legal page-turner . . . think John Grisham meets Daniel Woodrell—as Allen touches on the racism, poverty and sexism that are as much a part of the Ozarks as its rocky terrain." —Riverfront Times (St. Louis)

"The Elsie Arnold series deserves to run and run."— Alex Marwood, author of The Wicked Girls and The Killer Next DoorIn rural McCown County, Missouri, a young pregnant woman is found beaten to death in a trailer park. The only witness to the murder is Ivy, her six-year-old daughter, who points to her mom''s boyfriend—father of the unborn child. County prosecutor Madeleine Thompson promises the community justice, and in the Ozarks, that can only mean one thing: a death sentence.When Madeleine''s first choice for co-counsel declines to try a death penalty case, she is forced to turn to assistant prosecutor Elsie Arnold. Elsie is reluctant to join forces with her frosty boss, but the road to conviction seems smooth—until unexpected facts about the victim arise, and the testimony of the lone eyewitness Ivy becomes increasingly crucial. Against Elsie''s advice, Madeleine brings in the state attorney general''s office to assist them, while cutthroat trial attorney Claire O''Hara joins the defense.Elsie will not let the power of prosecution—of seeking justice—be wrested from her without a fight. She wants to win the case, and to avenge the death of the mother and her unborn child. But as the trial nears, Elsie begins to harbor doubts about the death penalty itself. Meanwhile, the child Ivy is in greater danger than anyone knows."Unflinching and gritty." — Library Journal

"A gripping story with dramatic twists, and a memorable heroine." —James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling authorMcCown County assistant prosecutor Elsie Arnold is prepping an assault case when a girl is found beaten and bloodied at a roadside no-tell motel. Elsie tries to convince the teen to reveal who attacked her, but Mandy is too scared—and stubborn—to cooperate… and then she disappears. Elsie''s positive a predator is targeting the Ozark hills, yet the authorities refuse to believe their small town could be plagued by sex trafficking.Then middle school student Desiree Wickham goes missing, but only Elsie suspects it could be connected to Mandy''s assault. As she digs deeper into the events leading up to Desiree''s disappearance, she stumbles upon an alarming discovery: local girls are falling prey to a dubious online modeling agency, and never seen again. Elsie shares her concerns with Detective Ashlock and the FBI, but they shut her out. She takes matters into her own hands and lands an interview with the head of the modeling agency. But when she meets him face-to-face, she discovers the fate of Desiree and Mandy… and becomes his newest captive. Elsie''s desperate to free the girls—and save herself—before the unspeakable happens. And she''s in for the fight of her life.

THE PURSUIT OF JUSTICE...Assistant DA Kate Stone has just suffered the biggest loss of her career. She'd worked so hard to prosecute a serial assaulter of women, and it was a case she should have won. But a corrupt judge allowed Max James to walk free. When he confronts her outside the courthouse, she punches James, and he goes down hard. After the footage is plastered across every TV screen, Kate's boss demands that she either attend anger management meetings or give up the job she lives for.CAN BE DIFFERENT FROM THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH.Begrudgingly, Kate attends her first meeting. Inside is a group of people all failed by the justice system. Their mission: to do everything in their power to help right wrongs, even if outside the law. Unsure who to trust among this unlikely team of renegades, Kate begins to dig into Max James's secret life and her explosive discoveries will lead to a stunning new twist in the case. And turn her into the prime suspect.

THE QUEST FOR REVENGE...Someone murdered Kate Stone's father. Then they came for her. And now that attorney Kate Stone has left her job with the district attorney's office, she's finally free to hunt down the perpetrator. Kate suspects that Wall Street financier Ian Templeton is behind the vicious and violent attacks against her and the people she cares about.IS A DEADLY PURSUIT.The D.A. warns Kate that Templeton is untouchable, but she is convinced that the best way to bring him down is to expose his latest fraudulent scheme, a new cryptocurrency scam. But while she is tracking Templeton, someone is also tracking her. Kate believes that her pursuers were hired by Templeton to stop her. However, they may be working for someone with a larger agenda instead. Kate's father was a New York City cop with evidence of a conspiracy, and she may have stirred up a cold case and a new enemy. Despite the danger, it's finally time to get justice. She's going to find the people responsible. Even if it kills her.

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Words and images can harmonize to clarify meaning in a variety of texts. This interdisciplinary work presents practitioners, researchers, creative artists, and teachers discussing how we process and develop meaning from words and images. This study is especially important for writers and designers working in electronic communication environments, where the marriage of words and images challenges traditional training.Ranging from theory to practice, chapters examine both cognitive issues and aesthetic concerns. This book explores topics such as:^L^DBLHuman processing of images and text^DBLThe roles of written language in project development in the arts^DBLUses of images and visual thinking by writers^DBLHow the ways in which words and images convey meaning can be both different and complementary^LProfessionals, teachers, and students will be understand more effective uses of text and visual displays, and today's writer or designer will learn to clarify complex ideas by controlling the intersections of words and images.

My Math Toolbox Selects And Uses Appropriate Tools For Given Measurement Situations (E.G., Rulers For Length, Measuring Cups For Capacity)

What''s A Fraction? Teaches The Concepts Related To Fractions (E.G., Numerator And Denominator).

Hopping On The Number Line Represents Addition And Subtraction Using A Number Line.

This Math Concept Book Engages Young Readers Through Simple Text And Photos As They Learn About Attributes.

This Math Concept Book Engages Young Readers Through Simple Text And Photos As They Learn About Symmetry.

Students Will Learn How These Early Settler''s Sailed The Oceans To Come To America For A New Life. The Struggles They Faced And How Their Lives Were Forever Changed. Maps, Routes They Took, And Fact-Filled Text Boxes Add More Information On Pilgrims And Puritans.

Immigrants Sailed From Faraway Lands To Come To America For Opportunity. This Book Includes Their Experiences At Ellis Island, The Struggles Of Finding Employment, And Learning A New Language In A Strange, New World.

Students Will Learn The Election Process From Beginning To End With This Wonderful Title. From What A Candidate Is, To Where And When People Vote, And How And Why The Election Process Is So Important In Our Country.

Teaches Young Students About Key Math Symbols Such As =, +, -, <,>, Degrees, $, Cents And How To Use Them.

Readers will learn the importance of showing kindness and helping others in Winning By Giving. This title includes full-color photographs, vocabulary, comprehension and extension activities, and more to enhance readers'' comprehension and application skills. The Social Skills series helps young readers learn how to handle the many different situations they''ll face as they grow. Each 24-page book features real-world examples, tips, and more to help teach everything from respect and teamwork to internet safety and beyond.

Learn How To Give To Others And Feel Good About It! Complete K-5 Social Skills Collection.