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Le parfum d'Adam
Par Jean-Christophe Rufin. 2007
"[...] Du Cap-Vert à la Pologne, du Colorado jusqu'aux métropoles brésiliennes, Le parfum d'Adam est un thriller planétaire haletant. Mais…
ce roman d'aventures est aussi un voyage littéraire, où l'on retrouve les portraits, les paysages et l'humour qui ont fait le succès de L'Abyssin ou de Rouge Brésil". -- 4e de couvÀ genoux: roman (Seuil policiers)
Par Michael Connelly. 2008
"Le corps du Dr Stanley Kent vient d'être retrouvé au belvédère naturel proche de Mulholland Drive : deux balles dans…
la nuque, style exécution. Nouvellement affecté à la section Homicide Special, l'inspecteur Harry Bosch découvre vite que le Dr Kent avait accès à des matières radioactives utilisées dans le traitement de certains cancers féminins... et que ces matières ont disparu. Aux yeux de l'agent spécial du FBI Rachel Walling, que Bosch aime encore malgré leur rupture après le fiasco d'Echo Park, ce meurtre et cette disparition risquent fort de marquer le début d'un attentat terroriste à la bombe sale. Donc conflit ouvert et cette fois, Bosch n'est pas sûr d'avoir le dessus : il y a certes de la parano dans les services de la sécurité du territoire, mais la menace islamiste est bien réelle..." -- 4e de couvGull island: A novel
Par Anna Porter. 2023
A haunting psychological suspense novel about a young woman who visits her remote family cottage seeking answers to a murky…
past—for fans of Catherine McKenzie and Amber Cowie. When her estranged father goes missing, Jude is persuaded by her mother to find his will. She travels to the family cottage on remote Gull Island, glad to be away from the city and to have the chance to sort through old memories, but is unsettled by what she finds there. While contending with the neglected cottage and encroaching wild animals, Jude looks not only for her father's will, but also for photographs of herself as a baby, desperate for proof that she was loved as a child. However, loneliness and terrifying dreams soon wear on her, bringing back frightening memories. Thoughts of her distant mother and intimidating father, her jealous sister, and her mother's mysterious friend infest Jude's increasingly clouded mind. Then a fierce storm sweeps away her boat and severs her from the outside world. Forced to reckon with long-buried truths and filled with the terrible sense that the cottage may be haunted by more than the past, Jude begins to fear for her sanity—and her lifeMr. Ape
Par Dick King-Smith, Roger Roth. 1998
Mr. Ape is an old man, suddenly free of wife and offspring, living in his family estate, Penny Royal. Happy…
to make his own decisions, he lives in the kitchen and buys hens to keep in the living room. He befriends Jake and his father, Joe--traveling gypsies who prove to be kindred spirits. For grades 3-6Wild hope: A novel
Par Joan Thomas. 2023
From the Governor General's Award–winning author of Five Wives, a thrilling contemporary novel about how the past never lets us…
go Isla and Jake are a couple drifting apart. She is a chef and co-owner of a farm-to-table restaurant on the brink of closing; he is a visual artist tormented by the oil-and-gas legacy of his late father. A looming figure in both their lives is Reg Bevaqua, Jake's childhood friend-turned-enemy, turned bottled-water baron. Reg is a demanding regular at Isla's restaurant and a man with a seething resentment toward Jake. With good reason, the feeling is mutual, but Jake keeps their past from Isla as he follows a devastating trail to the source of Reg's wealth. When Jake disappears following a winter camping trip, Isla starts to connect the dots, with all roads leading to Reg and his magnificent property on Georgian Bay. Seamlessly weaving together observations on the entitlements of the wealthy, the monetization of water and the politics of art, Joan Thomas has created a layered, page-turning read about how far we will go to hold on to power and what we will do to avenge old woundsSentinum: 1, Le pouvoir des ténèbres
Par Max Carignan. 2012
" Le 10 septembre 2001, Peter Coben, oeuvrant comme ingénieur informatique pour la NSA, décèle un composant électrique suspect. Cette…
découverte conduit les autorités sur la piste d'un gigantesque réseau découte électronique envers le gouvernement américain. Au terme de l'investigation, les responsables devront faire face à l'incommensurable horreur de leur détection. Sans le savoir, Peter Coben devenait l'artisan d'une effroyable spirale à l'issue catastrophique. "Spider Boy
Par Ralph Fletcher. 1997
Seventh-grader Bobby Ballenger is having a difficult time adjusting to a new school. He is a loner and spends a…
lot of time with his pet tarantula, Thelma. The kids at school call him Spider Boy. Bobby also makes up a lot of stories, and before long, he finds himself caught in the web of one of his own tales. For grades 5-8Hidden truths
Par Elly Swartz. 2023
How far would you go to keep a promise? Told from alternating points of view, Hidden Truths is a story…
of changing friendships, the lies we tell, the secrets we keep, and the healing power of forgiveness. Dani and Eric have been best friends since Dani moved next door in second grade. They bond over donuts, comic books, and camping on the Cape. Until one summer when everything changes. Did Eric cause the accident that leaves Dani unable to do the one thing in the world she most cares about? The question plagues him, and he will do anything to get answers about the explosion that injured her. But Dani is hurting too much to want Eric to pursue the truth—she just wants to shut him out and move on. Besides, Eric has a history of dropping things he starts. Eric knows that and is determined that this will be the one time he follows through. But what if his pursuit brings him into direct conflict with another friend? Where does Eric’s loyalty really lie?Dirty thirty (Stephanie Plum #30)
Par Janet Evanovich. 2023
#1 New York Times bestselling author and "most popular mystery writer alive" ( The New York Times ) Janet Evanovich…
is in top form as she sends Stephanie Plum on the trail of a stolen cache of dirty diamonds. Stephanie Plum, Trenton's hardest working, most underappreciated bounty hunter, is offered a freelance assignment that seems simple enough. Local jeweler Martin Rabner wants her to locate his former security guard, Andy Manley (a.k.a. Nutsy), who he is convinced stole a fortune in diamonds out of his safe. Stephanie is also looking for another troubled man, Duncan Dugan, a fugitive from justice arrested for robbing the same jewelry store on the same day. With her boyfriend Morelli away in Miami on police business, Stephanie is taking care of Bob, Morelli's giant orange dog who will devour anything, from Stephanie's stray donuts to the upholstery in her car. Morelli's absence also means the inscrutable, irresistible security expert Ranger is front and center in Stephanie's life when things inevitably go sideways. And he seems determined to stay there. To complicate matters, her best friend Lula is convinced she is being stalked by a mythological demon hell-bent on relieving her of her wardrobe. An overnight stakeout with Stephanie's mother and Grandma Mazur reveals three generations of women with nerves of steel and driving skills worthy of NASCAR champions. As the body count rises and witnesses start to disappear, it won't be easy for Stephanie to keep herself clean when everyone else is playing dirty. It's a good thing Stephanie isn't afraid of getting a little dirty, tooThe storyteller's beads
Par Jane Kurtz, Michael Bryant, Liz Doren. 1998
When Ethiopian villagers are forced to flee toward Sudan, two young girls from different backgrounds learn to rely on each…
other. Sahay is from a Christian family, while Rahel is Jewish and blind. Sahay's offer to lead Rahel through the desert is the beginning of their friendship. For grades 5-8Rouges sont les roses: roman
Par James Patterson. 2002
Une épidémie d'attaques à main armée, avec massacre de tous les témoins à la clé, frappe l'Amérique. L'inspecteur Alex Cross,…
le personnage fétiche de l'auteur, a fort à faire pour neutraliser le psychopathe qui terrorrise ses compatriotesLe phare: roman (Policiers Fayard)
Par P. D James. 2006
"Au large de la Cornouailles anglaise, Combe Island abrite une Fondation destinée à permettre à des personnalités éminentes de venir…
jouir de la quiétude de ce lieu coupé du monde et se ressourcer à l'iode marin. Outre les résidents permanents - Emily Holcombe, dernière héritière des propriétaires de l'île, Rupert Maycroft, l'administrateur de la Fondation, Adrian Boyde, le comptable, Dan Padgett, le factotum, etc. -, Nathan Oliver, un écrivain de réputation mondiale, y séjourne régulièrement, accompagné de sa fille Miranda et de son secrétaire Dennis Tremlett. Alors que l'île accueille deux nouveaux visiteurs, l'un de ses habitants est retrouvé mort dans des conditions pour le moins suspectes. Chargé de mener une enquête aussi rapide que discrète, car Combe Island doit prochainement servir de cadre à un sommet international, le commandant Dalgliesh acquiert très vite la certitude qu'il s'agit d'un crime. Mais l'île est soudain la proie d'une autre menace, beaucoup plus insidieuse, celle-ci, et qui compromet la participation de Dalgliesh..." -- 4e de couvCountdown
Par Ben Mikaelsen. 1996
NASA has selected Elliot as its first junior astronaut. From space he talks by radio with people on Earth, including…
Vincent, a Maasai youth. Elliot and Vincent argue over their respective beliefs and customs, but finally realize that such differences need not be barriers to friendship. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 1996Not that kind of place
Par Michael Melgaard. 2023
In May 1997, eighteen-year-old Laura McPherson left her house for a run and didn't return. Twenty years later, a reporter…
arrives in the small town of Griffiths to write an article about the unsolved murder of Laura McPherson. He is the most recent in a long line of journalists, podcasters, and amateur sleuths seeking new insights into what really happened to Laura. Laura's younger brother, David, a repressed and stuck thirty-something, is dealing with the recent death of his mother when the reporter comes knocking. The last surviving family member, David has lived a sheltered life, protected from the prying eyes of the media by his mother. But David cannot escape the past forever and soon finds himself confronting the lasting impact of his sister's death. As David learns more about his sister and the history of Griffiths, his eyes are opened to the casual violence, misogyny, and racism that lurk just below the surface of his seemingly placid community. Provocative and haunting, Not That Kind of Place is a compelling exploration of our obsession with true-crime stories and the devastating effects of systemic violence on our most vulnerable populationsThe hating book (Harper Trophy Book)
Par Charlotte Zolotow, Ben Shecter. 1969
A young girl declares that she hates her friend who hurt her feelings. The girl's mother encourages her to ask…
the friend why she is being so mean. When the two finally talk, they realize it was all a misunderstanding. For grades K-3Lila greer, teacher of the year (The Questioneers Chapter Books)
Par Andrea Beaty. 2023
Lila Greer is full of worries. Even the smallest things—from cabbages to cardboard—fill her with dread and What Ifs. So…
when her family makes a big change—moving to a new town—the worry and What Ifs only grow. What if things go wrong? What if no one likes her? At first, Lila feels right to be worried. In her new home, everything is strange. The new kids, the new smells. Lila feels alone and invisible. But there's one person who sees her: Lila's teacher, Ms. Kern. Through some creativity, blackboard erasers, and—most of all—kindness, Ms. Kern finds a way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will resonate with Lila long after second gradeVindicta
Par Cédric Sire. 2023
"On entre, on prend le fric, on ressort. Personne ne sera blessé". Damien, Élie, Audrey et Driss étaient certains d'avoir…
trouvé la réponse à tous leurs problèmes : braquer un bijoutier véreux, qui ne risquerait pas de porter plainte. Mais maintenant, l'irréparable a été commis, et un monstre vengeur est lâché à leurs trousses. Olivier Salva, policier placardisé dans un groupe de surveillance, devient malgré lui le témoin clé du cyclone meurtrier. Il se retrouve plongé dans le sillage d'un assassin aussi glacial que méthodique. Des contrées désertiques aux méandres des rues toulousaines, quand la vindicte est en marche, plus rien ne peut l'arrêter... Un nouveau thriller hautement addictif, qui confirme Cédric Sire comme l'une des grandes voix du polar français ! « Fort, violent, hyper efficace. [...] Une pure merveille. [...] Un coup de poing ! » Gérard Collard, Sud Radio « Un polar diabolique [...] et sans concession. Excellent ! » Le Parisien « Stephen King teinté d'Hitchcock ! » Olivier NorekThe engagement party
Par Finley Turner. 2023
Kass Baptiste is newly engaged to her fiancé Murray Sedgemont after a whirlwind romance. Before they even get to share…
the news, an invitation arrives via messenger—to an engagement party hosted by Murray's parents. When Kass and Murray arrive at the Sedgemont Estate, she is astonished to learn that Murray's family is one of the most powerful families in North Carolina. As Kass's future mother-in-law, Beatrice, whips herself into a frenzy over the perfect party for the state's elite, Kass begins to receive anonymous threatening social media messages. On the night of the event, as champagne is popped and the celebrations begin, a body is found in the lavish home. All eyes are on Kass, the interloper amongst the rich and powerful guests. Over the course of the party, Kass's dark past unexpectedly becomes intertwined with the murder, and in order to prove her innocence, she must finally come to terms with her secrets. As Murray's family secrets are revealed, Kass must prove herself innocent while evading the anonymous threats that haunt her every moveKaty no-pocket
Par H. A. Rey, Emmy Payne. 1944
Katy is a kangaroo without a pocket. She tries to carry her son, Freddy, the way other types of animals…
carry their young, but nothing works. So Katy and Freddy head for the city to buy a pocket. For grades K-3Vert comme l'enfer (LA)
Par Isabelle Grégoire. 2022
Années 1980. Désirant oublier une trahison douloureuse, Alice part à l'aventure au cœur de la jungle amazonienne. Trente ans plus…
tard, à Québec, Flora tente de découvrir la vérité sur ses origines. Quelles eaux troubles relient les deux femmes?