Background
Born in Portland, Oregon, April 14, 1959, Henry grew up in the small southern Oregon city of Medford where her father, Hank Henry, was a KTVL television newscaster, and her mother, Nora Henry, was a florist.
("Take her out back and finish her off." She doesn't know ...)
"Take her out back and finish her off." She doesn't know who she is. She doesn't know where she is, or why. All she knows when she comes to in a ransacked cabin is that there are two men arguing over whether or not to kill her. And that she must run. In her riveting style, April Henry crafts a nail-biting thriller involving murder, identity theft, and biological warfare. Follow Cady and Ty (her accidental savior turned companion), as they race against the clock to stay alive, in The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die.
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( Cheyenne, a blind sixteen year-old, is kidnapped and he...)
Cheyenne, a blind sixteen year-old, is kidnapped and held for ransom; she must outwit her captors to get out alive. Sixteen year-old Cheyenne Wilder is sleeping in the back of a car while her mom fills her prescription at the pharmacy. Before Cheyenne realizes what's happening, their car is being stolen--with her inside! Griffin hadn't meant to kidnap Cheyenne, all he needed to do was steal a car for the others. But once Griffin's dad finds out that Cheyenne's father is the president of a powerful corporation, everything changes―now there's a reason to keep her. What Griffin doesn't know is that Cheyenne is not only sick with pneumonia, she is blind. How will Cheyenne survive this nightmare, and if she does, at what price? Prepare yourself for a fast-paced and hard-edged thriller full of nail-biting suspense.
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(Sixteen-year-old Cheyenne Wilder is sleeping in the back ...)
Sixteen-year-old Cheyenne Wilder is sleeping in the back of a car while her mother fills her prescription. Before Cheyenne realizes what has happened, the car is being stolen from the car park. Cheyenne is not only sick with pneumonia - she is also blind. Griffin, the teenage driver, hadn't meant to kidnap her - he was just stealing a car for the gang. But once Griffin's dad finds out that Cheyenne's father is the president of Nike, everything changes - now there's a reason to keep her. Will Cheyenne be able to survive this harrowing ordeal, and escape? And if so, at what price?
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(When Olivia's mother was killed, everyone suspected her f...)
When Olivia's mother was killed, everyone suspected her father of murder. But his whereabouts remained a mystery. Fast forward fourteen years. New evidence now proves Olivia's father was actually murdered on the same fateful day her mother died. That means there's a killer still at large. It's up to Olivia to uncover who that may be. But can she do that before the killer tracks her down first?
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( Enjoy Lis Wiehl's four Triple Threat novels now togethe...)
Enjoy Lis Wiehl's four Triple Threat novels now together in one e-book collection! Face of Betrayal Three fiercely smart and devoted justice-seeking women investigate the disappearance of a Senate page connected to a philandering politician. Hand of Fate When the host of a popular radio talk show is murdered, the suspects almost outnumber his millions of listeners. Heart of Ice Elizabeth Avery could easily be the girl next door. But what she has planned will make your blood run cold. Eyes of Justice When one of the Triple Threat is murdered, all eyes turn to justice.
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( Square in the Face is the second book in April Hnery's ...)
Square in the Face is the second book in April Hnery's delightfully entertaining, acclaimed mystery series in which danger often takes an unexpected shape.HAPYDAZE Claire Montrose can't believe her good luck. Once upon a time, she was a mousy employee in the Oregon State License Plate Devision with the odd job of deciding which vanity plate applications passed the good-taste test. Now she has a charming artist boyfriend in New York City and a quirky group of friends and family that keeps her happily settled in Portland. But when a former coworker and friend urgently needs her help, Claire agrees to do a little sleuthing. HELLP! Years ago, Lori gave up her child to a secretive adoption agency. Now Lori's young son is ill, and the doctors say his only hope is a bone marrow transplant from a sibling. Lori talks Claire into finding her long-lost daughter. Unfortunately, as Claire scours the city for the information that could save the boy's life, she has little to go on besides her common sense and her own two feet. MR. E The closer Claire gets to the truth, the more twisted and perilous the search becomes. Using her wits, charm, and savvy sleuthing skills, she digs up old secrets--but someone is willing to kill to keep them buried. Meanwhile, Claire has a problem closer to home: a mother addicted to television shopping channels. DANGRRR April Henry's Square in the Face is a captivating, crime-solving adventure starring the inimitable Claire Montrose, a woman with the deductive powers and scrappy determination to discover the hidden meaning of any license plate and to rescue a friend from a desperate fate.
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( Gabie drives a Mini Cooper. She also works part-time as...)
Gabie drives a Mini Cooper. She also works part-time as a delivery girl at Pete's Pizza. One night, Kayla―another delivery girl―goes missing. To her horror, Gabie learns that the supposed kidnapper had asked if the girl in the Mini Cooper was working. Gabie can't move beyond the fact that Kayla's fate was really meant for her. She becomes obsessed with finding Kayla and teams up with Drew, who also works at Pete's. Together they set out to prove that Kayla isn't dead―and hopefully to find her before she is―in The Night She Disappeared by April Henry.
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(GR8 LYF? Claire Montrose doesn't know it yet, but her h...)
GR8 LYF? Claire Montrose doesn't know it yet, but her ho-hum world is about to go wild. Lately, Claire doesn't know which is worseher uninspired romance with her insurance adjuster boyfriend, or her job approving applications for vanity license plates. BIG$? When Claire's distant, elderly aunt dies, she leaves a fitting estate for her mousy niecea trailer full of junk, Claire finds a painting that haunts her with its beauty. Might this be a long-lost masterpiece? To learn the painting's secrets, Claire leaves Portland behind for a dazzling solo trip to New York City. BEWARE! In the Big Apple, Claire must keep up her guard against the charms of two mysterious men, each of whom is intent on figuring out what it is she's uncovered from her aunt's past. Could the canvas Claire is totting around in her backpack really be worth millions? It certainly seems to be her ticket into a whole new realm of adventure. Along the way, she just might discover her painting's true worthand her own. X-CTG! Claire took a deep breath. "I've decided to go to New York for a couple of days. I'm going to get the painting appraised." Evan sat back in his chair and steepled his hands. "You're going to go off on some wild-goose chase, based on nothing more than the opinions of your hundred-and-three-year-old roommate and some guy who runs a junk shop? No, I don't think so." She took a soundless step backward on the plush carpet, then another, until her hand was on the doorknob. "Evan?" "Hm?" he said, looking at his paperwork. "I am going." She closed the door on his surprised face.
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( Elizabeth Avery could easily be the girl next door. But...)
Elizabeth Avery could easily be the girl next door. But what she has planned will make your blood run cold. At first glance, the crimes appear random. Arson. Theft. Fraud. Murder. But these are more than random crimes. They’re moves in an increasingly deadly game. And the one element they have in common: a woman who is gorgeous, clever . . . and lethal. Elizabeth Avery has a winsome smile and flawless figure, but underneath is a heart of ice. She’s a master manipulator, convincing strangers to do the unthinkable. And she orchestrates it all without getting too close. Until now. When Elizabeth ruthlessly disposes of an inquisitive young reporter, her crime catches the attention of Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce, FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges, and crime reporter Cassidy Shaw. They know they’re dealing with a cold-blooded murderer who could strike at any time. What they don’t know is that they’re already on a first-name basis with the killer. And one of them may be next on her list.
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(April Henry is on tour for Shock Point, published by Putn...)
April Henry is on tour for Shock Point, published by Putnam. Maryann Mason interviews Henry in this August 2008 episode of Ashland Mystery rvtv noir. The DVD is 28:05trt.
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(When Claire Montroe's friend's child gets leukemia, the o...)
When Claire Montroe's friend's child gets leukemia, the only hope is a bone marrow transplant. When no one on the registry matches, that's when his mother reveals her secret: she gave up the child's sister to a secretive adoption agency years earlier. Now Claire must find the child.
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(From Book 1: FOX News legal correspondent and former Fe...)
From Book 1: FOX News legal correspondent and former Federal Prosecutor Lis Wiehl has created a suspense series as timely as tomorrow's headlines. While home on break, a seventeen-year-old Senate page takes her dog out for a walk and never returns. The resulting media firestorm quickly ensnares television reporter Cassidy Shaw, Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce, and FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges. Together, these life-long friends call themselves The Triple Threat—a nickname derived from their favorite dessert as well as their uncanny ability to crack cases from their three unique positions of power. Together, they must find the one face of betrayal amidst a crowd of growing suspects—including a US Senator—before they become the next victims. Lis Wiehl's expertise in law, politics, and criminal investigation merges with April Henry's narrative genius to create a gripping mystery filled with rich characters, real danger, and a shocking yet satisfying final twist. “One of top ten best books of year” —Suspense Magazine “A sizzling political thriller . . . The seamless plot offers a plethora of twists and turns.” —Publishers Weekly
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( Cheyenne sets out to save her former captor in this muc...)
Cheyenne sets out to save her former captor in this much-anticipated sequel to Girl, Stolen. Six months ago, Griffin Sawyer meant to steal a car, but he never meant to steal the girl asleep in the backseat. Panicked, he took her home. His father, Roy, decided to hold Cheyenne―who is blind―for ransom. Griffin helped her escape, and now Roy is awaiting trial. As they prepare to testify, Griffin and Cheyenne reconnect and make plans to meet. But the plan goes wrong and Cheyenne gets captured by Roy’s henchmen―this time for the kill. Can Cheyenne free herself? And is Griffin a pawn or a player in this deadly chase? April Henry masterminds another edge-of-your-seat thriller in this satisfying sequel to Girl, Stolen. A Christy Ottaviano Book
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( When Ellie?s parents are busted for possession of marij...)
When Ellie?s parents are busted for possession of marijuana, the FBI gives her a choice: infiltrate the Mother Earth Defenders (MED), a radical environmental group, or her parents will go to jail. At first Ellie is more than willing to entrap the MEDics, but the more time she spends undercover?particularly with Coyote, the green-eyed MEDic that she can?t stop thinking about?the more she starts to believe in their cause. When talk turns to murder, Coyote backs out, but Ellie is willing to risk everything to save her family?even if it means losing Coyote and putting her own life on the line. April Henry, author of the acclaimed YA thriller Shock Point, pulls an issue straight from the headlines as she deftly explores what happens when good intentions get out of hand. With the environment a hot topic, this blend of explosive action and romance will make Torched a must-read for all suspense lovers.
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( Alexis, Nick, and Ruby have very different backgrounds:...)
Alexis, Nick, and Ruby have very different backgrounds: Alexis has spent her life covering for her mom's mental illness, Nick's bravado hides his fear of not being good enough, and Ruby just wants to pursue her eccentric interests in a world that doesn't understand her. When the three teens join Portland County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, they are teamed up to search for a autistic man lost in the woods. What they find instead is a dead body. In a friendship that will be forged in danger, fear and courage, the three team up to find the girl's killer―before he can strike one of their own. This first book in April Henry's Point Last Seen YA mystery series, The Body in the Woods is full of riveting suspense, putting readers right in the middle of harrowing rescues and crime scene investigations.
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(Cassie discovers that her stepfather, Rick, a teen psychi...)
Cassie discovers that her stepfather, Rick, a teen psychiatrist, has been illegally prescribing a new behavioral drug to his patients?and three teens have died. Before she can report him, Rick commits Cassie to Peaceful Cove, a boot camp for troubled teens in Mexico. Cassie knows she has to get out now, before more teens die. But no one has ever escaped from Peaceful Cove alive?and even if Cassie gets over the walls and survives the Mexican desert, will anyone believe her story?
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( When a woman's body is found in a Portland park, suspic...)
When a woman's body is found in a Portland park, suspicion falls on an awkward kid who lives only a few blocks away, a teen who collects knives, loves first-person shooter video games, and obsessively doodles violent scenes in his school notebooks. Nick Walker goes from being a member of Portland's Search and Rescue team to the prime suspect in a murder, his very interest in SAR seen as proof of his fascination with violence. How is this even possible? And can Alexis and Ruby find a way to help clear Nick's name before it's too late? April Henry weaves another page-turning, high stakes mystery in Blood Will Tell, Book 2 of the Point Last Seen series.
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(When 39-year-old Claire Montrose inherits a painting from...)
When 39-year-old Claire Montrose inherits a painting from her great-aunt, it might just be a Vermeer that's been missing for centuries. Finalist for the Agatha and Anthony awards. Booksense book. Publishers Weekly called it a "off-beat, vital first outing." First in a series.
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(Gabie drives a Mini Cooper. She also works part-time as a...)
Gabie drives a Mini Cooper. She also works part-time as a delivery girl at Pete's Pizza. One night, Kayla--another delivery girl--goes missing. To her horror, Gabie learns that the supposed kidnapper had asked if the girl in the Mini Cooper was working.Gabie can't move beyond the fact that Kayla's fate was really meant for her. She becomes obsessed with finding Kayla and teams up with Drew, who also works at Pete's. Together they set out to prove that Kayla isn't dead--and hopefully to find her before she is--in "The Night She Disappeared "by April Henry.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0108DEVDU/?tag=2022091-20
( Claire Montrose discovers an engagement ring that has g...)
Claire Montrose discovers an engagement ring that has gone missing for 50 years. Did the young woman who owned it really commit suicide? One of Claire's elderly neighbors harbors an old secret - and will kill to keep it hidden. Past and present grow more entangled when neo-Nazis target Claire's Jewish roommate. Henry's trademark mix of quirky characters, humor, and vanity license plates also explores the persistent shadows of the past.
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( "Take her out back and finish her off." She doesn't kn...)
"Take her out back and finish her off." She doesn't know who she is. She doesn't know where she is, or why. All she knows when she comes to in a ransacked cabin is that there are two men arguing over whether or not to kill her. And that she must run. In her riveting style, April Henry crafts a nail-biting thriller involving murder, identity theft, and biological warfare. Follow Cady and Ty (her accidental savior turned companion), as they race against the clock to stay alive, in The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250044375/?tag=2022091-20
Born in Portland, Oregon, April 14, 1959, Henry grew up in the small southern Oregon city of Medford where her father, Hank Henry, was a KTVL television newscaster, and her mother, Nora Henry, was a florist.
Author Roald Dahl helped Henry take her first step as a writer When Henry was twelve, she sent Dahl a short story about a frog who loved peanut butter. Dahl had lunch with the editor of an international children"s magazine and read her the story.
The editor contacted her and asked to publish her story.
In 1999, Henry"s first book, Circles of Confusion, was published by HarperCollins. lieutenant was also chosen for the ense 76 list, and The Oregonian Book Club, and was a Mystery Guild Editor"s Choice.
Henry"s first stand-alone thriller, Learning to Fly, was published by Saint Martin"s Press in 2002. lieutenant was a ense pick, got starred reviews in Library Journal and Booklist, was named one of Library Journal"s Best of 2002, and was a finalist for the Oregon Book Award.
Shock Point, Henry"s first young-adult thriller, was published by Putnam in 2006.
lieutenant was American Library Association Quick Pick, a Top 10 for Teens nominee, a New York Library’s for the Teen Age book, named to the Texas Tayshas list, and a finalist for Philadelphia’s Young Readers Choice Award. Her next young-adult book, Torched, a thriller about a girl who goes undercover in an environmental extremist group, was published in 2009. Girl, Stolen, a young-adult thriller about a blind girl who is accidentally kidnapped by a car thief, was released by Henry Holt in October 2010.
In April 2011, Henry found the blind girl whose brief kidnapping inspired Girl, Stolen.
Their story was featured in Publishers Weekly. In 2009, April Henry partnered with Lis Wiehl to collaborate on the Triple Threat Mystery series.
The first book in the series, Face of Betrayal, was on the New York Times best-seller list for four weeks. Henry travels all over the country speaking at schools about the importance of writing, reading, and research.
( Alexis, Nick, and Ruby have very different backgrounds:...)
( When a woman's body is found in a Portland park, suspic...)
( Enjoy Lis Wiehl's four Triple Threat novels now togethe...)
( When Ellie?s parents are busted for possession of marij...)
(Cassie discovers that her stepfather, Rick, a teen psychi...)
( Square in the Face is the second book in April Hnery's ...)
(From Book 1: FOX News legal correspondent and former Fe...)
(When 39-year-old Claire Montrose inherits a painting from...)
( FOX News legal correspondent and former Federal Prosecu...)
( Cheyenne, a blind sixteen year-old, is kidnapped and he...)
( When the host of a popular radio talk show is murdered,...)
(Sixteen-year-old Cheyenne Wilder is sleeping in the back ...)
(When Claire Montroe's friend's child gets leukemia, the o...)
( Cheyenne sets out to save her former captor in this muc...)
(GR8 LYF? Claire Montrose doesn't know it yet, but her h...)
(THE GIRL WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO DIE By Henry, April ( Author...)
( Claire Montrose discovers an engagement ring that has g...)
(When Olivia's mother was killed, everyone suspected her f...)
(April Henry is on tour for Shock Point, published by Putn...)
( Elizabeth Avery could easily be the girl next door. But...)
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("Take her out back and finish her off." She doesn't know ...)
( "Take her out back and finish her off." She doesn't kn...)
( Gabie drives a Mini Cooper. She also works part-time as...)
(Gabie drives a Mini Cooper. She also works part-time as a...)
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