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The Rebel
Par Adrienne Giordano. 2015
Bad to the bone in all the right ways A brilliant civil lawyer, David Hennings has always been the outsiderat odds with…
his wealthy family, shunning relationships, defying convention as a sexy leather-jacketed biker. Which is why sculptor Amanda LeBlanc agrees to his request to reconstruct a skull from a cold case murder. The instant heat between them is scorching. But once Amanda takes the job and gets too close to the rebellious attorney, her carefully balanced life is upended by a series of methodical attacks. Someone doesn't want her to finish the job. Now David will risk everything not to lose the woman he unknowingly put in jeopardy.The Dark Hour (Sidney Fitzpatrick Ser.)
Par Robin Burcell. 2013
New York Times bestselling author James Rollins called Robin Burcell's The Bone Chamber "a masterwork of historical intrigue and cutting-edge…
forensic science." Now forensic-artist-turned-award-winning author Robin Burcell brings you the next powerhouse international thriller featuring FBI agent and forensic artist Sydney Fitzpatrick.In The Dark Hour, Fitzpatrick is on the trail of a covert government agent's missing wife who is presumed dead—until evidence places her behind the enemy lines of lethal bioweapons organization. A globe-trotting rollercoaster ride of intrigue and adventure, The Dark Hour delivers on Burcell's knack for suspenseful, page-turning plots and compelling action.Jack Reacher: A Mysterious Profile (Mysterious Profiles #11)
Par Lee Child. 2016
The #1 New York Times–bestselling author reveals the story behind “one of this century’s most original, tantalizing pop-fiction heroes” (The…
Washington Post).In this short piece, the creator of Jack Reacher shares the origins of the ex-military cop who now makes use of his skills in the civilian world—a place where he never feels quite at home. In addition, Lee Child reflects on writing and his own life story: the importance of character; making the transition from a television career to a literary career; how his famous character was almost named Franklin—and how he wound up being called Reacher instead. “Jack Reacher is today’s James Bond, a thriller hero we can’t get enough of. I read every one as soon as it appears.” —Ken Follett, international-bestselling author of The Pillars of the Earth“Every Reacher novel delivers a jolt to the nervous system.” —Kirkus ReviewsThe Devil's Song
Par Lauren Stahl. 2018
"Family secrets, childhood memories, and old crimes influence the present in this suspenseful debut. Kate is a gutsy character, and…
her romance with Sam is enjoyable. An open-ended finale leaves room for future conflicts within the Magda family...A solid bet for fans of dark crime dramas."--Library Journal"[An] exciting first novel...Stahl keeps the reader on a roller-coaster ride with unexpected twists and turns to the end."--Publishers Weekly"It's a thrilling story about a young prosecutor, her prominent judge father and a shocking crime."--The Citizens' Voice (Wilkes-Barre, PA)"There's never a dull moment in Lauren Stahl's The Devil's Song...Stahl allows readers to experience Kate's terror as she was buried alive by the deranged Ron Wells. She lets us feel Kate's anguish in the knowledge that her young cousin might be Wells' next victim. Flashbacks like this don't make for a cool and collected investigation, but by the time the plot reaches its crescendo, it is obvious that Kate's memories--more than cold, hard facts--will provide the solution to the crimes. The Devil's Song is an unsettling read, but a unique one."--Mystery Scene Magazine"For fans of serial-killer mysteries, The Devil's Song provides ample fodder to keep you guessing and interested."--Tulsa Book Review"At no time does the story stretch credibility. The story of a damaged womn coming to terms with her PTSD and her horrible experience and making a scucess of her life is really well plotted and rich in detail."--Nudge-Book"An engrossing read from a first-time author."--The CyberLibrarian"Exciting and realistic."--The Book Faerie"I was up all night, utterly riveted by The Devil's Song, with its memorable characters, crisp dialogue, and meticulous plotting. It's hard to believe this is a debut. Lauren Stahl is a writer to watch!"--Alafair Burke, best-selling author of The Ex"The Devil's Song is a book born from those dark places most writers and readers dare not go. It's not just about cops and killers, lawyers and judges. It's about real people with real lives. It's about family, fathers and daughters, lovers and friends, and the ghosts of the past that haunt them all. In this stunning debut novel, Lauren Stahl paints a chilling portrait of childhood nightmares relived, rich with both suspense and emotion."--Keith Gilman, author of Bad Habits"A racing read by an author who knows how to tell a story, The Devil's Song plunges the reader equally into two worlds: one of killers, insanity, child victims, and revenge; and another of the details and especially the politics and power plays of law, order, and investigation. It's hard to tell at times which world is the more difficult to comprehend. Grabbed and held me straight through to the last page."--S.J. Rozan, Edgar Award-winning author of Ghost HeroUp-and-coming Mission County, Pennsylvania, prosecutor Kate Magda has been given the assignment of a lifetime: lead counsel on a string of murders rocking the community. As the privileged daughter of a powerful local judge, Kate views the case as her chance to show her boss, her family, and the public that she is more than just "the judge's daughter."As Kate delves into the case, she becomes convinced that she shares a personal link with the killer, who seems to know intimate details about a tragic childhood event from Kate's past--an event she’d long been trying to forget. Paranoia sets in, the night terrors return, and Kate has a strong sense that she's the killer's next victim. She no longer feels assigned to the case...she is the case, and solving it is her only chance for survival.22 Seconds (A Women's Murder Club Thriller #22)
Par James Patterson, Maxine Paetro. 2022
In this thriller from a #1 New York Times bestselling author, SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer has guns on her mind…
and only twenty-two seconds until she loses her badge—or her life. SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer has guns on her mind. There&’s buzz of a last-ditch shipment of drugs and weapons crossing the Mexican border ahead of new restrictive gun laws. Before Lindsay can act, her top informant tips her to a case that hits disturbingly close to home. Former cops. Professional hits. All with the same warning scrawled on their bodies: You talk, you die. Now it&’s Lindsay&’s turn to choose.Jane Whitefield: A Mysterious Profile (Mysterious Profiles #2)
Par Thomas Perry. 2015
Get the backstory on an amazing heroine in this suspenseful kidnapping tale from the bestselling author of Vanishing Act and…
The Left-Handed Twin. A Native American of Seneca descent, Jane Whitefield helps people in harm&’s way disappear without a trace and take on entirely new lives with new identities. Of course, not everyone is a fan of Jane&’s work . . . There is a group of men who would like to speak with the elusive woman. That&’s why they&’ve kidnapped three people connected to Jane to serve as bait. One of the poor souls is Jane&’s longtime friend and neighbor, Jake Reinert. As the three hostages ponder their escape, Jake begins to tell the story of the one person who could rescue them from a horrible death: Jane Whitefield. Praise for Thomas Perry and the Jane Whitefield Novels &“A master of nail-biting suspense.&” —Los Angeles Times &“At a time when franchise characters are publishing gold, [Jane Whitefield] is the sort of protagonist most crime novelists would kill for.&” —The Wall Street Journal &“Whitefield is an indelible figure—whip-smart, resourceful, brave and big-hearted.&” —The Seattle Times &“The tension is thick, the story unfolds at a rapid pace, the characters are well developed, and, as usual in a Thomas Perry novel, the tale is tightly written.&” —Associated Press &“Layer upon layer of deception and intrigue . . . Smooth action writing and a remarkable mastery of escape techniques—one would hate to be a debt collector in search of the author.&” —Publishers WeeklyVeronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank: A Short Story (The Finlay Donovan Series)
Par Elle Cosimano. 2023
From New York Times bestselling author Elle Cosimano, comes Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank—a hilarious short story diving into Finlay…
Donovan's partner-in-crime Vero's past.Anyone can spot a window of opportunity, but not everyone can manage to fall straight through one.Veronica Ruiz is on the run for the first time in her life—though certainly not the last. After being falsely accused of stealing money from her college sorority, she packs up and heads to her cousin Ramón's apartment, planning to change her name and start over, away from backstabbing girls and university drama (and far, far away from her arrest warrant in Maryland). At the local bank on the first morning of her new life, it occurs to Vero that she'd be a better bank teller than most of the current employees; she may not have much money, but what little she does have, she knows how to manage. Unfortunately, the only available position is a cleaning job and so, desperate for a fresh start, she takes the bank manager’s offer. But nothing in Vero's world has ever been simple so of course, shortly after she begins work, she overhears a conversation between her new boss and a security guard: someone who works there has been stealing. Seeing a window of opportunity, Vero sets out to find the identity of the thief, present the evidence, and then push for the perfect job. All of which would be easier if her irresistibly infuriating childhood crush Javi wasn’t living in the same damn town. Offering the insight that readers have been craving into fan-favorite Vero's past and a closer look at the moment Finlay and Vero first meet, Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank is a can't-miss addition to the Finlay Donovan series.Irish Coffee Murder
Par Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, Barbara Ross. 2023
You don&’t need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick&’s Day in Maine, where the chilly March weather offers the…
perfect excuse to curl up with an Irish coffee…But in these St. Patty&’s-themed novellas by fan-favorite cozy mystery authors Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Barbara Ross, someone may have spiked this year&’s brew with murder!IRISH COFFEE MURDER by LESLIE MEIER Part-time reporter Lucy Stone is writing a piece for the Courier about four Irish step dancing students from Tinker&’s Cove on the cusp of making it big. But the story becomes headline news for all the wrong reasons when one girl&’s mother is found dead in her bathtub . . .DEATH OF AN IRISH COFFEE DRINKER by LEE HOLLIS As owner of Bar Harbor&’s hottest new restaurant, Hayley Powell offers to cater the after-party for popular comedian Jefferson O&’Keefe, but it&’s no laughing matter when Jefferson keels over after gulping down his post-show Irish coffee . . .PERKED UP by BARBARA ROSS It&’s a snowy St. Patrick&’s Day in Busman&’s Harbor. But when the power goes out, what better way for Julia Snowden to spend the evening than sharing local ghost stories—and Irish coffees—with friends and family? By the time the lights come back, they might even have solved the coldest case in town . . .A Furry Little Christmas
Par Laurien Berenson. 2023
Just in time for the holidays—and the perfect stocking stuffer for the mystery lover in your life—two Melanie Travis mysteries,…
WAGGING THROUGH THE SNOW and HERE COMES SANTA PAWS, are collected in one trade paperback volume! It will also appeal to fans of dog mysteries written by David Rosenfelt and Spencer Quinn.WAGGING THROUGH THE SNOW With a demanding teaching job and five poodles scampering around the house, Melanie Travis barely has energy for the upcoming Christmas rush. When an unexpected business venture leads to a dead body, Melanie must run through a flurry of likely suspects and muzzle a dogged murderer in time—or she&’ll be next on someone&’s deadly list. HERE COMES SANTA PAWS As Melanie attempts to deck the halls in a house overrun by pampered Poodles, her event planner friend, Claire, is busy playing Santa for the wealthiest clientele on Connecticut&’s Gold Coast. But when Claire&’s stylish stint uncovers a dead body, Melanie and her nosy Aunt Peg dash into a dizzying investigation to rein in a sinister Kris Kringle before they&’re the next ones on someone&’s deadly wish list . . .Hammers and Homicide (A Hometown Hardware Mystery)
Par Paula Charles. 2024
Perfect for fans of Kate Carlisle and Victoria Gilbert, when a body is found in a hardware store, will Dawna…
Carpenter&’s sleuthing measure up to find the killer?Recent sexagenarian widow Dawna Carpenter thought running her own hardware store after the death of her husband was hard enough. With her adult daughter, April, moving back into town, and Darlene, the annoying boutique owner next door to her shop poking around, Dawna has her hands full. But when she finds a dead man in the bathroom of her store, with a framing hammer by his side, she&’s in way over her head.The victim, Warren Highcastle, was a land developer who was looking to purchase the old theater in town to build a new hotel. Dawna and April, worried about the implications of the crime scene at the hardware store, put themselves on the case. They soon learn that Warren had made quite a few enemies in his short amount of time in town. As the suspect list starts growing, so too do the threats against Dawna and April. Can Dawna and April nail the killer before they strike again?To Slip the Bonds of Earth: Sneak Peek (A Katharine Wright Mystery)
Par Amanda Flower. 2024
Be one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition before the full length novel comes out!While not…
as famous as her older siblings Wilbur and Orville, the celebrated inventors of flight, Katharine Wright is equally inventive—especially when it comes to solving crimes—in USA Today bestselling author Amanda Flower&’s radiant new historical mystery series inspired by the real sister of the Wright Brothers.December 1903: While Wilbur and Orville Wright&’s flying machine is quite literally taking off in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina with its historic fifty-seven second flight, their sister Katharine is back home in Dayton, Ohio, running the bicycle shop, teaching Latin, and looking after the family. A Latin teacher and suffragette, Katharine is fiercely independent, intellectual, and the only Wright sibling to finish college. But at twenty-nine, she&’s frustrated by the gender inequality in academia and is looking for a new challenge. She never suspects it will be sleuthing…Returning home to Dayton, Wilbur and Orville accept an invitation to a friend&’s party. Nervous about leaving their as-yet-unpatented flyer plans unattended, Wilbur decides to bring them to the festivities . . . where they are stolen right out from under his nose. As always, it&’s Katharine&’s job to problem solve—and in this case, crime-solve.As she sets out to uncover the thief among their circle of friends, Katharine soon gets more than she bargained for: She finds her number one suspect dead with a letter opener lodged in his chest. It seems the patent is the least of her brothers&’ worries. They have a far more earthbound concern—prison. Now Katharine will have to keep her feet on the ground and put all her skills to work to make sure Wilbur and Orville are free to fly another day.Borrower of the Night: A Vicky Bliss Novel of Suspense (Vicky Bliss Series #1)
Par Elizabeth Peters. 1998
Meet art historian Vicky Bliss, She is as beautiful as she is brainy--with unassailable courage, insatiable curiosity, and an expertise…
in lost museum treasures that often leads her into the most dangerous of situations.A missing masterwork in wood, the last creation of a master carver who died in the violent tumult of the sixteenth century, may be hidden in a medieval German castle in the town of Rothenburg. The prize has called to Vicky Bliss, drawing her and an arrogant male colleague into the forbidding citadel and its dark secrets. But the treasure hunt soon turns deadly. Here, where the blood of the long forgotten damned stains ancient stones, Vicky must face two equally perilous possibilities. Either a powerful supernatural evil inhabits this place. . .or someone frighteningly real is willing to kill for what Vicky is determined to find.LIES COST LIVESTHE BRAND NEW KATE DANIELS THRILLERThree years ago police officer Georgina Ioannau was murdered, her killers never brought…
to justice.Now the prime suspects have been shot dead within hours of their return to the UK.Has someone finally taken the law into their own hands?Seeking out the truth will force Kate Daniels to confront her own past mistakes, and put her career, and her team's lives, on the line.The gripping new Kate Daniels thriller about what happens when someone takes the law into their own hands from awardwinning crime writer Mari Hannah.The Clinic: Six troubled celebrities. One dead singer. No way out.
Par Cate Quinn. 2024
This place will change your life . . . or end it. Welcome to The Clinic.The world's most exclusive rehab…
clinic offers treatment to the rich and famous. Meg's sister Haley was one of them - a troubled country singer running from a terrible addiction. Between the luxury spa, the ayurvedic yoga and the world-class therapy, the clinic is a perfect place to heal and brush shoulders with the world's most beautiful people. Safely locked in the secluded compound, its patients are a thousand miles away from crazed fans and paparazzi... with no one to call for help. When Haley is found dead at the clinic, Meg checks in under an alias to find out why. Soon she's confronting a whole lot more than her own addiction - there's a killer on the loose and anyone could be next . . .'A twisty mystery that kept me turning the pages until well into the night.' Sarah Ochs, author of THE DIVE'A fast-paced, personal and twisty thriller that deals brilliantly with trauma and addiction while propelling us through the story.' Anna Mazzola, bestselling author of THE CLOCKWORK GIRL and THE HOUSE OF WHISPERSLIES COST LIVESTHE BRAND NEW KATE DANIELS THRILLERThree years ago police officer Georgina Ioannau was murdered, her killers never brought…
to justice.Now the prime suspects have been shot dead within hours of their return to the UK.Has someone finally taken the law into their own hands?Seeking out the truth will force Kate Daniels to confront her own past mistakes, and put her career, and her team's lives, on the line.The gripping new Kate Daniels thriller about what happens when someone takes the law into their own hands from awardwinning crime writer Mari Hannah.How do you solve a murder when everyone thinks you're guilty?Marjorie Crowe lives in Kilgoyne, Scotland. The locals put her…
age at somewhere between 55 and 70. They think she's divorced or a lifelong spinster; that she used to be a librarian, a pharmacist, or a witch. They think she's lonely, or ill, or maybe just plain rude. For the most part, they leave her be.But one day, everything changes.Local teenager Charlie McKee is found hanging in the woods, and Marjorie is the first one to see his body. When what she saw turns out to be impossible, the police have their doubts. And when another young person goes missing, the tide of suspicion turns on her.Is Marjorie the monster, or the victim? And how far will she go to fight for her name?PRAISE FOR C.S. ROBERTSON:'A truly startling novel' Sunday Times'A remarkable thriller' Sunday Express'Ingenious' Daily Mail'Enthralling' Liz Nugent'Gut-wrenching' The TimesAguas oscuras (Serie Erika Foster #Volumen 3)
Par Robert Bryndza. 2016
Tercer libro de la serie de la detective Erika Foster. Por el autor del best seller internacional Te veré bajo…
el hielo y Una sombra en la oscuridad. La detective Erika Foster recibe el aviso de que la clave para resolver un importante caso de narcóticos está escondida en una cantera abandonada en las afueras de Londres, por lo que ordena que sea registrada. Allí, entre el lodo espeso, encuentran un alijo de droga, pero también lo que parece ser el esqueleto de un niño pequeño. Los restos se identifican como los de Jessica Collins, de siete años, la chica desaparecida que copó los titulares hace veintiséis años. Mientras Erika trata de juntar las nuevas pruebas con las antiguas, también indaga más sobre el pasado de la familia Collins y se pone en contacto con la principal detective del caso en aquella época, Amanda Baker, una mujer atormentada por el fracaso de no haber encontrado a Jessica Collins en su momento. Pero alguien guarda terribles secretos. Alguien que no quiere que este caso sea resuelto y que hará todo lo que esté en sus manos para evitar que Erika descubra la verdad. Reseñas:«Maneja muy bien la intriga, no te deja interrumpir la lectura aunque sus capítulos son breves, te bebes uno detrás del otro porque necesitas saber qué ha pasado, quién es el culpable.»Diario de una chicka lit «Buenmanejo de la tensión narrativa acompañada en todo momento por una ambientación perfecta para el caso.»Carmen en su tinta «Una protagonista muy bien definida y, en mi opinión, muy carismática. Sigue sin defraudarme.»Rosa Dracos, Babelio «Una serie excepcional.»El templo de la lectura«Sencillamente una novela impecable. Una trama escrupulosamente bien construida, ingeniosa y reflexiva.»Edición original «Una protagonista algo más dura y tan brillantemente defectuosa que no podremos evitar empatizar con ella.»Mis lecturas «Una historia magnífica, de esas que se leen en un suspiro porque necesitas saber más.»Libros por doquier«Una tercera parte a la altura, con una trama adictiva y envolvente. Se ha convertido en una de mis sagas favoritas de detectives.»Sueños entre letras «Bryndza nos vuelve a sumergir en otra historia llena de misterio y consigue captar nuestra atención tanto por el argumento como por el seguimiento de los personajes.»Negra y mortalThe Frozen River: A Novel
Par Ariel Lawhon. 2023
GMA BOOK CLUB PICK • AN NPR BOOK OF THE YEAR • From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was…
Anastasia and Code Name Hélène comes a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history."Fans of Outlander&’s Claire Fraser will enjoy Lawhon&’s Martha, who is brave and outspoken when it comes to protecting the innocent. . . impressive."—The Washington Post"Once again, Lawhon works storytelling magic with a real-life heroine." —People MagazineMaine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town&’s most respected gentlemen—one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own.Over the course of one winter, as the trial nears, and whispers and prejudices mount, Martha doggedly pursues the truth. Her diary soon lands at the center of the scandal, implicating those she loves, and compelling Martha to decide where her own loyalties lie.Clever, layered, and subversive, Ariel Lawhon&’s newest offering introduces an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard. The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day.A Bad Day for Sunshine: A Novel (Sunshine Vicram Series #1)
Par Darynda Jones. 2020
New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones is back with the first novel in the brand-new snarky, sassy, wickedly fun…
Sunshine Vicram series—A Bad Day for Sunshine!"Laugh-out-loud funny, intensely suspenseful, page-turning fun."—New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan"A Bad Day For Sunshine is a great day for the rest of us."—New York Times bestselling author Lee Child Sheriff Sunshine Vicram finds her cup o’ joe more than half full when the small village of Del Sol, New Mexico, becomes the center of national attention for a kidnapper on the loose.Del Sol, New Mexico is known for three things: its fry-an-egg-on-the-cement summers, strong cups of coffee—and, now, a nationwide manhunt? Del Sol native Sunshine Vicram has returned to town as the elected sheriff—thanks to her adorably meddlesome parents who nominated her—and she expects her biggest crime wave to involve an elderly flasher named Doug. But a teenage girl is missing, a kidnapper is on the loose, and all of this is reminding Sunshine why she left Del Sol in the first place. Add to that the trouble at her daughter’s new school, plus and a kidnapped prized rooster named Puff Daddy, and, well, the forecast looks anything but sunny. But even clouds have their silver linings. This one's got Levi, Sunshine's sexy, almost-old-flame, and a fiery-hot US Marshal. With temperatures rising everywhere she turns, Del Sol's normally cool-minded sheriff is finding herself knee-deep in drama and danger. Can Sunshine face the call of duty—and find the kidnapper who's terrorizing her beloved hometown—without falling head over high heels in love...or worse?The Curse of Penryth Hall: A Mystery
Par Jess Armstrong. 2023
“A delightful debut.” –PeopleAn atmospheric gothic mystery that beautifully brings the ancient Cornish countryside to life, Armstrong introduces heroine Ruby…
Vaughn in her Minotaur Books & Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Award-winning debut, The Curse of Penryth Hall. After the Great War, American heiress Ruby Vaughn made a life for herself running a rare bookstore alongside her octogenarian employer and house mate in Exeter. She’s always avoided dwelling on the past, even before the war, but it always has a way of finding her. When Ruby is forced to deliver a box of books to a folk healer living deep in the Cornish countryside, she is brought back to the one place she swore she’d never return. A more sensible soul would have delivered the package and left without rehashing old wounds. But no one has ever accused Ruby of being sensible. Thus begins her visit to Penryth Hall.A foreboding fortress, Penryth Hall is home to Ruby’s once dearest friend, Tamsyn, and her husband, Sir Edward Chenowyth. It’s an unsettling place, and after a more unsettling evening, Ruby is eager to depart. But her plans change when Penryth’s bells ring for the first time in thirty years. Edward is dead; he met a gruesome end in the orchard, and with his death brings whispers of a returned curse. It also brings Ruan Kivell, the person whose books brought her to Cornwall, the one the locals call a Pellar, the man they believe can break the curse. Ruby doesn’t believe in curses—or Pellars—but this is Cornwall and to these villagers the curse is anything but lore, and they believe it will soon claim its next victim: Tamsyn.To protect her friend, Ruby must work alongside the Pellar to find out what really happened in the orchard that night.