Books published by Diversion Books

A guide for kids (middle grade) interested in starting their own business, from American entrepreneur Mark Cuban, one of the stars of ABC's Shark Tank, and two young entrepreneurs.

As seen on Investigation Discovery: the story of killer husband and father Robert Peernock from the New York Timesbestselling author of Impossible Odds. Robert Peernock appeared to have the ideal life. Working as a pyrotechnics engineer and computer expert and coming home to his wife and daughter, Peernock projected the American dream. Even when he and his wife separated, it seemed amicable, just a small bump for the well-to-do family. But there was madness in his house: In private, Peernock was violent, subtly manipulative, and bordering on psychotic. But the horrifying details of his home life would only come to light after Peernock finally lost all control. Peernock had come home, brutally beat both his wife and daughter, force fed them alcohol, and deliberately sent them to their death behind the wheel, staging it to look like a drunk driving accident. He didn't foresee that his daughter would survive, and even with years of abuse, her attempted murder, and horrendous injuries, he never anticipated that she would speak so powerfully against him. Throughout his trial, Peernock claimed a massive government conspiracy against him. He hired and fired lawyers multiple times, deadlocking juries and spinning a web of lies. New York Timesbestselling author Anthony Flacco chronicles the sensational trial and all the terror that preceded it, looking deep into the mind of a deranged killer whose American dream was a waking nightmare for those trapped within it.

What if Kennedy survived Dallas?President John F. Kennedy has lived through the ambush in Dealey Plaza. America holds its collective breath, seeing its president nearly executed in broad daylight. But as the country marches on, the office of the President finds itself under a much more insidious type of fire. Political scandal, an endless war, and a country coming apart at the seams take the 1960's in a terrifying new direction, and both John and his attorney-general brother, Bobby, struggle to stay ahead of their enemies, political and otherwise, and steer America toward a greater future.Bryce Zabel is a master of the cover-up and the conspiracy, creating the Emmy-award winning series DARK SKIES. SURROUNDED BY ENEMIES is the first novel in the new Breakpoint series-each book exploring seminal moments in popular history and taking readers on a journey into a mirror world where events are both unexpected yet startlingly believable.This savvy, fiercely intelligent novel, perfect for readers of Harry Turtledove, brings together elements of political thriller and page-turning history, enthralling readers with a sharply written take on the America that was, and the America that could have been.WINNER OF THE 2013 SIDEWISE AWARD FOR ALTERNATE HISTORY"e;I have some experience with shattered timelines and altered realities but this one kept me guessing every page."e;-Damon Lindelof, writer/producer of LOST, STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS"e;Plausible development, building from what we know about what really did go on, and a whacking good storySURROUNDED BY ENEMIES delivers on both, big-time. So hold on to your hats, folks. You're in for quite a ride."e;-Harry Turtledove, alternative history author, HOW FEW REMAIN

In this powerful and provocative business how-to, Marcia Daszko uses her decades of experience as an adviser to hundreds of executives, many from Fortune 500 companies, to inspire bold new ways of thinking about leadership. Geared towards leaders at any level, Pivot, Disrupt, Transform provides a three-step action plan for leaders to STOP old ways of thinking, START innovating, and TRANSFORM themselves, their teams, and their organizations.

The true story of the unsolved murder of Ohio co-ed Elizabeth Andes, the police's quick arrest of her boyfriend, Bob Young, and the criminal and civil juries that each delivered not-guilty verdicts, allowing Young, the only suspect in the case, to walk free, as featured on the Cincinnati Enquirer's popular podcast Accused: The Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth Andes. Perfect for fans of Adnan's Story, based on the hit podcast Serial.

Zone One meets Station Eleven in this chilling, post-apocalyptic debut, perfect for fans of The Walking Dead and The Handmaid's Tale.

A disillusioned ex-cop is drawn back into danger in this ';rock-solid series debut' by the New York Timesbestselling author of the Dexter novels (Booklist). When a hostage situation turns deadly, Billy Knight loses everythinghis wife, his daughter, and his career in law enforcement. Devastated, he heads to Key West to put down his gun and pick up a rod and reel as a fishing boat captain. But former co-worker Roscoe McAuley isn't ready to let Billy rest. When Roscoe tells Billy that his son was the victim of premeditated murder during the riots following the Rodney King trial, Billy sends him away. When Roscoe himself turns up dead a few weeks later, however, Billy can't keep from getting sucked back into Los Angeles, and the streets that took so much from him. Billy's investigations into the death of a former cop, and his son, will take him up to the highest echelons of the LAPD, finding corruption at every level. It puts him on a collision course with the law, with his past, with his former fellow officers, and with the dark aftermath of the civil rights movementin a case with more dangerous blind curves than Mulholland Drive. ';Sustains a high level of excitement, capped by a stunning climax, and introduces a smoothly characterized cast, especially Billy, with his gallows humor.' Publishers Weekly

New York Timesbestselling author: ';In the art of true-crime reportage, Jerry Bledsoe is the best in the country... Before He Wakes has the suspense of a novel' (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Barbara Stager was known as a devoted mother, loving wife, and dedicated church leader in her Durham, North Carolina, community. When she ';accidentally' shot her husband, popular high school coach, Russ, the police were inclined to believe heruntil they learned that ten years earlier, her first husband had died in a strangely similar way. Sgt. Rick Buchanan's relentless investigation into Stager's life revealed a stunning vortex of compulsive lying, obsessive spending, and sexual promiscuity. With every new discovery, more of Barbara's impeccable image unraveled. But the greatest shocka damning piece of evidence Russ Stager left behindrevealed the nightmare truth about Barbara. With ';the fine-toothed-comb reporting of [an] ace crime journalist,' this book takes us deep into a spellbinding case of double life, lethal lust, and almost perfect murder (Kirkus Reviews). ';A shocking and well-written portrait of a dangerous woman.' The New York Times ';Mesmerizing.' Ann Rule, New York Timesbestselling author of The Stranger Beside Me ';This account of manipulation, compulsive spending, lying, promiscuity, and murder is made even more chilling by the fact that appearances are often deceiving.' Library Journal ';A profile of evil... Fascinating.' The Baltimore Sun ';Jerry Bledsoe is the master of true crime, the conclusion to what Truman Capote began.... Another stunning success.' Patricia Cornwell, New York Timesbestselling author of Chaos

';Told with icy precision of eye and ear and a wink of wicked humor... First-rate haunted-house creepiness' from the bestselling author of Summer of '42 (Kirkus Reviews). Austin Fletcher, a disturbed young Vietnam War vet, is willed a small house deep in the woods of northern Maine. He comes to own it by the generosity of a brother-in-armsa fellow soldier and confidante, Maynard Whittier, killed in action by a wayward mortar shell. The rugged landscape of Maine is an intoxicating blend of claustrophobic interiors and endless frozen wastelands. Little by little, the mysterious force in the house asserts itself until Austin isn't exactly sure what is in his mind and what is real. And just when our hero's had enough and is ready to quit the place, a blizzard arrives and the real haunting begins. ';An unsettling experience... Confounding, touching and well-written.' The New York Times Book Review

From National Book award-winning author Walter Wangerin, Jr. comes the thought-provoking sequel to THE BOOK OF THE DUN COW, with New and revised content.Praise For THE BOOK OF THE DUN COW:"Belongs on the shelf with Animal Farm, Watership Down and The Lord of the Rings. It is, like them, an absorbing, fanciful parade of the war between good and evil." -Los Angeles TimesPraise For THE SECOND BOOK OF THE DUN COW: LAMENTATIONS:"[A] profoundly imagined and beautifully stylized fable of the immemorial war between good and evil." -The New York Times"A beautifully written fantasy anchored starkly in reality." -The Washington Post"[A] fine book about the way evil enters the world, and this newly told story of Chaunticleer is one that details the loss of his innocence, of his love and of his God." -The Houston ChronicleSeeking peace and respite after their devastating battle with the Wyrm, Chauntecleer and his wife Pertelote again lead the animals of the Coop. But their quest is interrupted when Wyrm once again insinuates himself into the lives of the animals. To defeat this ancient evil for good, Chauntecleer will have to face Wyrm again, not on the battlefield, but deep within the serpent''s lair, risking his very soul to ensure the safety of the animals under his protection.

Mark Cuban shares his wealth of experience and business savvy in his first published book, HOW TO WIN AT THE SPORT OF BUSINESS. Its New Years resolution time, and Mark Cubans new book offers the rationale for a good one. BUSINESS INSIDER Using the greatest material from his popular Blog Maverick, Cuban has collected and updated his postings on business and life to provide a catalog of insider knowledge on what it takes to become a thriving entrepreneur. He tells his own rags-to-riches story of how he went from selling powdered milk and sleeping on friends couches to owning his own company and becoming a multi-billion dollar success story. His unconventional yet highly effective ideas on how to build a successful business offer entrepreneurs at any stage of their careers a huge edge over their competitors. In short, [HOW TO WIN AT THE SPORT OF BUSINESS] exceeded...expectations. Short chapters...got right to the point and were not filled with stuffing. HUFFINGTON POST

The thrilling conclusion to the Ravenscliff trilogy and ';its brew of New England Gothic, character driven suspense and childhood magic' (Christopher Rice, New York Timesbestselling author). A returning threat roams the halls of Ravenscliff Manorthe mad sorceress Clarissabut she is only one of many problems facing Devon March. His budding relationship with Cecily takes a hit when he discovers she might be his (gulp!) sister, while his pal Marcus is mysteriously linked with the savage, gorilla-like beast that turns up in Misery Point on nights of the full moon. The only way to solve these mysteries is to take another trip down the Staircase Into Time, with Devon emerging at the Ravenscliff of thirty years ago. A time when his guardian Amanda and the mysterious Rolfe are toddlers, and the Madman, Jackson Muir, is very much alive. Praise for the Ravenscliff series ';Seriously scary... Best described as Buffy meets teenage Goosebumps... Not for the squeamish!' The Sunday Times ';The terror begins on page one and never stops! This is my kind of bookfilled with magic and dozens of frightening surprises.' R.L. Stine, New York Timesbestselling author

Mia will do anything to free her brother, even if it means betraying Navy SEAL Grant, the only man she has ever loved.

K.D. Keenan returns with the action-packed second installment in The Obsidian Mirror series, Fire in the Ocean, a paranormal fantasy steeped in Native American lore perfect for fans of Patricia Briggs and C.E. Murphy.