The Spider Thief

Ash's memories have been mysteriously stolen. Surrounded by killers, can he steal an ancient gold spider-before it steals his life? All of his life, Ash has been haunted by the ancient curse that killed his parents, brought on by a gold spider statue with flashing emerald eyes. If the legends are true, the gold spider has the power to erase the past . . . change the future . . . perhaps even grant eternal life. But touching the spider will steal your memories -- and then your life. For centuries, men have killed to possess the gold spider. Like the man who murdered Ash's parents. Now, the killer has returned, and Ash is trapped in the grip of the spider's curse. His only hope is Cleo, his embittered high-school sweetheart, now a highly-trained agent obsessed with tracking down the spider. But Cleo knows something she's not telling Ash -- about a million dollars in dirty cash, and the terrifying secret his parents died to keep. Can they solve the riddle of the gold spider before its deadly curse claims them next? BONUS: Also includes the opening chapters of Conspiracy of Angels, "a thrilling adventure" (James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author). PRAISE FOR LAURENCE MACNAUGHTON "One of the most intriguing premises for a thriller seen in years. Killer dialog, plenty of action, and a super-cool cast of characters make this a must-read." -J.A. Konrath, critically-acclaimed author of the Lt. Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels thrillers "MacNaughton has crafted a debut that consistently delivers what paranormal fans hunger for, from beginning to end." -Robert Buettner, bestselling author of the Orphan's Legacy series "A terrific book that keeps the reader guessing all the way through, literally from first to last word." -Anne Wingate, author of Scene of the Crime "A terrific read, a white-knuckle thrill ride that grabs you by the throat-and the heart-and doesn't let go. Laurence MacNaughton's characters are beautifully drawn, tough enough to hook you, and real enough to make you care. His language is fresh, his pacing fast and precise. Here's a book worth staying up for, and one that will no doubt keep you up, long after you've closed the cover and turned out the lights." -Jenny Siler, critically-acclaimed author of Flashback and Shot