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Prince of Dreams (Val Cache #3)
by Susan KrinardSan Francisco psychologist Diana Ransom can't take her eyes off the gorgeous, green-eyed stranger. But when she finally approaches him across the smoke-filled room, her reasons have little to do with the treacherous feelings he inspires. Diana suspects that this brooding, enigmatic man is responsible for the disappearance of her fragile young cousin. Desperate to find her and determined to plumb the mystery behind Nicholas Gale's hypnotic charm, Diana will follow him into the velvety darkness--and awake to a haunting passion. For Nicholas is no mere human but a vampire with the power to steal into a woman's dreams and fill her nights with untold rapture. And soon, blinded by an ecstasy sweeter than any she has ever known, Diana will find herself risking her eternal soul for a love that promises to be forever.From the Paperback edition.
Prospect of Death
by Margaret DuffyCarrick is an upstanding cop who wouldn't drink and drive, but he awakens with a head injury he is accused of acquiring while driving drunk after a Scottish Burns Night Celebration. The next day, a womanizing journalist known for exposing police corruption and with many enemies is found dead. As he recuperates, the handsome Carrick with help from his girlfriend, private investigator, Joanna, and a mysterious ally tries to regain his memory of the accident, attempts to discover why he was set up to end his career in disgrace, and investigates the murder of the journalist despite the fact his fellow policemen seem to be trying to thwart him and he is repeatedly attacked and even left to die. The suspects and motives are plentiful, the plot intricate, the protagonists likable and the inclusion of many instances of Carrick's pride in his Scottish heritage make this a pleasant, but suspenseful novel. Dust Jacket information is included.
Puerto Vallarta Squeeze
by Robert James WallerNovelist Danny Pastor liked what he found in lazily beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Luz Maria, a woman he was crazy about; cantinas that played his kind of music; and la dolce vita, the sweet life. That was the problem. Danny needed to write, and he was up against a blank wall, not turning out a word while his money ran low and his nerves went wild." "Then he was in the right place, or the wrong one, to be the sole witness when a shooter gunned down an American naval officer. At a cafe table with Luz, Danny Pastor saw it all, and saw the possibility of a story, a surefire, prizewinning account that could restore his pride and make him famous. And when the killer approached him, the only other Anglo around, and asked for a ride across the border, Danny, bold with tequila, said yes." "Now in a Ford Bronco named Vito, two men and one woman begin a hair-raising run for the border. Their journey will take them to places they didn't anticipate, to things they never thought would happen, to feelings that reach deep and change everything - in a story that will kindle a spirit of adventure in everyone.
Quake: A deadly earthquake and a deadly predator…
by Richard LaymonAs an earthquake hits, who will be the first to rescue her? Breathtaking suspense and vivid moments of terror abound in Quake, the gripping novel by much-loved horror writer Richard Laymon. Perfect for fans of Stephen King and Clive Barker. Twenty minutes before the quake hit, Stanley was ogling Sheila through his living-room window. Now he may be able to do more than just ogle... Sheila's trapped in her ruined house and her husband and daughter are stranded on the other side of the city. The power's down, the emergency services can't cope and the lawless are combing the ruins. Sheila's fate depends on who can get to her first... What readers are saying about Quake: 'Wow, what can I say! This book is brilliant, I couldn't put it down!... This is the most compelling book I have ever read!' 'For sheer entertainment the novel deserves nothing short of ten out of ten''As always, Richard Laymon writes a cracking story. Nothing fancy, just gritty and fun'
Question of Consent: A Novel
by Seymour WishmanIn Seymour Wishman's riveting novel about law, murder, and twisted justice, a woman accused of an unthinkable crime must put her fate in the hands of an enemyWhen it comes to establishing reasonable doubt in the minds of a New York jury, defense attorney Michael Roehmer is the best in the business--and no one knows this better than rape victim Lisa Altman. She sat helplessly in the courtroom as Roehmer, smoothly and without mercy, shot gaping holes in her testimony. As a result, the man who brutally assaulted her walked free. Right and wrong, guilt and innocence, mean nothing to Roehmer. For him, winning is everything. Now Altman is sitting at a different table: Her rapist has been savagely murdered and she's accused of the heinous crime. Condemned by the evidence and with nowhere else to turn, the young actress needs the best legal help she can find. She needs Roehmer, because suddenly her freedom--and her very life--hang precariously in the balance.
Quicksolve Whodunit Puzzles: Challenging Mini-mysteries
by Jim Sukach Lucy CorvinoHelp Dr.Quicksolve solve murders, burglaries, frauds, kidnappings, and other mysteries. By reading each puzzle carefully, paying attention to detail and what people say, you'll be able to catch the crooks just as quickly as the ace detective, and you'll have a lot of fun doing it.
The Rail Kings (Wells Fargo Trail Book #3)
by Jim WalkerTraveling aboard a Chicago Pacific train, Wells Fargo agent Zac Cobb rescues the kidnapped family of a rival rail company owner's daughter. The two lines are involved in a railroad war, and Zac gets caught in the middle. He also finds himself in personal danger when the owner's oldest daughter falls in love with him. Sequel to The Nightriders.
Rainbow's End (Richard Jury Mysteries #13)
by Martha GrimesA series of suspicious deaths sends the Scotland Yard detective from London to Santa Fe in the New York Times–bestselling mystery series.When three women die of “natural causes” in London and the West Country, there appears to be no connection—or reason to suspect foul play. But Scotland Yard Superintendent Richard Jury has other ideas, and before long he’s following his keen police instincts all the way to Santa Fe, New Mexico.There, in the company of a brooding thirteen-year-old girl and her pet coyote, Jury mingles with an odd assortment of characters and tangles with a twisted international plot. And while his good friend Melrose Plant pursues inquires in London, Jury delves deeper into the more baffling elements of the case, discovering firsthand what the guide books don’t tell you; that the Land of Enchantment is also a landscape ripe with tragedy, treachery, and murder.
The Rainmaker
by John GrishamIt's summer in Memphis. The sweat is sticking to Rudy Baylor's shirt and creditors are nipping at his heels. Once he had aspirations of breezing through law school and punching his ticket to the good life. Now he doesn't have a job or a prayer-except for one: an insurance dispute that leaves a family devastated and opens the door for a lawsuit, if Rudy can find a way to file it.By the time Rudy gets to court, a heavyweight corporate defense team is there to meet him. And suddenly he's in over his head, plunged into a nightmare of lies and legal maneuverings. A case that started small is exploding into a thunderous million-dollar war of nerves, skill, and outright violence--a fight that could cost one young lawyer his life, or turn him into the biggest rainmaker in the land.(P)1995 Random House, LLC
The Rainmaker: A Novel (Penguin Readers Ser.penguin Readers Series)
by John Grisham#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • Grisham returns to the courtroom and weaves a riveting tale of legal intrigue and corporate greed.It's summer in Memphis. The sweat is sticking to Rudy Baylor's shirt and creditors are nipping at his heels. Once he had aspirations of breezing through law school and punching his ticket to the good life. Now he doesn't have a job or a prayer ... except for one: an insurance dispute that leaves a family devastated and opens the door for a lawsuit, if Rudy can find a way to file it.By the time Rudy gets to court, a heavyweight corporate defense team is there to meet him. And suddenly he's in over his head, plunged into a nightmare of lies and legal maneuverings. A case that started small is exploding into a thunderous million-dollar war of nerves, skill and outright violence--a fight that could cost one young lawyer his life, or turn him into the biggest rainmaker in the land....Don&’t miss John Grisham&’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!
Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Volume 5 1995
by The Editors Of The Reader's DigestCondensed versions of The Rainmaker by John Grisham, The Carousel by Belva Plain, Wedding Night by Gary Devon, and Cloud Shadows by Elizabeth Webster
A Real Cowboy (Cowboys of Holiday Ranch #1)
by Carla CassidyNew York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy brings cowboys, suspense and blazing passion under starry Oklahoma skies! "I ride alone," cowboy Lucas Taylor warns New Yorker Nicolette Kendall. But when she and her son, Sammy, settle into Holiday Ranch, things are about to change for the sexy straight-shooting loner. After a frightening kidnapping attempt, Lucas becomes six-year-old Sammy's beloved bodyguard...while trying-in vain-to resist white-hot sparks between him and the boy's gorgeous city-slicker mom. Nicolette can't deny the attraction either. But she's been heartbroken once too often and won't hitch her star to a cowboy interested only in a fling. Until there's a real danger to her own life...and heart! Then will she trade her high heels for cowboy boots?
Red
by Jack KetchumThree teenaged boys kill a man's dog for no good reason. The man seeks justice, following the letter of the law ... read on to find out what happens.
Red
by Erica SpindlerSHE'S GOT NOTHING TO LOSE AND EVERYTHING TO PROVEGrowing up on the wrong side of the tracks in Bend, Mississippi, Becky Lynn Lee doesn't have the luxury of dreaming. With an abusive father and a broken mother, she always thought that this was it. But after the ultimate betrayal, Becky Lynn can no longer live the nightmare.Determined never to go back, Becky Lynn escapes to Hollywood. As a photographer's assistant, she discovers a talent for spotting beauty and capturing the perfect shot. When the camera eventually turns on her, the awkward, shy Becky Lynn of her childhood disappears. But when the success she's achieved is threatened, Becky Lynn must find the strength to embrace her new identity and put the ugliness of her past behind her forever.
Red, Red Robin
by Stephen GallagherWhen Ruth Lasseter hires an escort to cover for a workplace affair, she lets a deeply disturbed young man into her life. Though she survives the consequence, she's left with the lingering suspicion that he hasn't simply disappeared. He's still out there, taking out his problems on other woman just like her.There was a moment when Ruth had her chance to stop him for good. But she didn't take it.Now she sees that closure-for both of them-lies on the other side of that line.
Redención
by Leon Uris Gemma Rovira OrtegaLiam Larkin se ha exiliado a Nueva Zelanda a consecuencia de las luchas de los irlandeses por la independencia. Los Hubble, en cambio, son probritánicos.Galipoli será el sangriento escenario en que la nueva generación de las dos familias vuelva a encontrarse. Rory Larkin se convierte en un héroe luchando bajo bandera británica contra los turcos. En esa misma batalla, los Hubble pierden a dos de los suyos.Dos familias rivales; dos posiciones enfrentadas. El Alzamiento de Pascua de 1916.El conflicto entre irlandeses y británicos es el telón de fondo de esta historia de traiciones, matrimonios tumultuosos y adulterios en la que Uris se vale de escritos de Winston Churchill para presentar el trasfondo histórico y político del nacimiento de la República de Irlanda.
The Relic (Pendergast #1)
by Douglas Preston Lincoln ChildJust days before a massive exhibition opens at the popular New York Museum of Natural History, visitors are being savagely murdered in the museum's dark hallways and secret rooms. Autopsies indicate that the killer cannot be human. . . But the museum's directors plan to go ahead with a big bash to celebrate the new exhibition, in spite of the murders. Museum researcher Margo Green must find out who-or what-is doing the killing. But can she do it in time to stop the massacre?
El relicario
by Douglas Preston Lincoln ChildEl extraño ídolo es enviado a Nueva York, donde queda arrumbado en los sótanos de un enorme y antiguo museo. Poco después, los científicos son masacrados por los indígenas y todo el proyecto cae en el olvido. Sin embargo, con ocasión de una importante exposición, las sinuosas galerías y los vetustos subsuelos del museo se convierten en escenario de varios asesinatos horrendos e inexplicables... Un mundo de maldiciones y pesadillas ancestrales instalado en el corazón del Nueva York actual. The Relic/I> ha sido adaptado al cine en una película del productor de Alien y del creador de los efectos especiales de Parque Jurásico.
The Rescue Begins in Delaware
by Carol Lynch Williams Cheri Pray EarlGeorge and Gracie begin their adventure in Dover, Delaware 1776. The kids are surprised to discover that one of them changes into an animal every time they travel, and this time Gracie is a horse. All the twins want to do is return a pair of antique school desks and search for their parents. But instead they find themselves in the middle of the American Revolution and end up helping Caesar Rodney make his famous ride into Philadelphia to vote "yes" for the Declaration of Independence. Crowe lands in Delaware, too, and he plans to take the time machine--with George and Gracie inside!
Rescue Run
by Don PendletonWar has broken out again in Rwanda and the members of a traveling variety show are caught in the middle. One of the actors is an American and an old friend of Hal Brognola, Director of Operations at Stony Man Farm, who asks Mack Bolan to go in and get him out. But it is not an official operation, since the president has ordered that their be no American interference in the Rwandan civil war. Violence. 204th novel in the "Executioner" series, 1995.
Resistance
by Anita ShreveAs the wife of a Resistance member in German-occupied Belgium, Claire Daussois has grown used to hiding strange men in her attic. By the end of 1943, the tiny room has housed dozens of Allied airmen, soldiers and other refugees, whom Claire nurses and harbours from the perpetual threat of discovery by the Gestapo.The B-17 bomber that crash-lands outside Claire's village of Delahaut contains the man who will be both the last and the most significant of the attic's residents: US Air Force pilot Ted Brice. Ted is found severely wounded and semi-conscious by ten-year-old Jean Benoit minutes before the Germans begin their search for survivors. Knowing of Claire's connections with the Resistance, and desperate to atone for his father's shameful collaboration, Jean realises that Claire is the pilot's only hope of survival.The month that follows will stay with them both for the rest of their lives. A few weeks only, a handful of days, it is a period in which the war recedes in the face of more powerful forces - before imposing itself once more with shocking suddenness.
Restraint
by Sherry SonnettA fast-paced novel hailed by Entertainment Weekly as a "well-crafted, suspenseful thriller [which] offers sex, erotica, and more sex." In Sherry Sonnett's compelling first novel, Vega Johnson, a successful L.A. investment counselor, is leading a respectable but dull life when she meets Paul Lattimer, a major player in a mysterious, international finance game. Immediately fascinated by and drawn to his power, she soon gets caught up in his dark world of kinky sex, white collar crime, and murder.
Restraint
by Sherry Sonnett'What was I doing here? Easy. I was following a man, who, the moment I saw him, I knew: he had what I wanted. The way the fabric of his shirt pulled across his chest, the angle of his hand as he held a cigarette, the tone of his voice when he said the word no. If you had told me three months ago that I'd do what I'd done and then risk coming after him, I'd have said impossible. No way . . .'Vega Johnson is a successful, sophisticated woman, in total control of her life. But when she meets entrepreneur Paul Lattimer she recognises in him something she's yearning for. As they embark on a passionate love affair, Vega finds herself being drawn into a vortex of her own desires, as well as into a dangerous world usually hidden from view.
Retribution
by R. J. PineiroThey say heroes are made, not born. A year ago, in the sky over Iraq, a hero was forged in the heat of battle when Navy Lt. Kevin Dalton destroyed Saddam Hussein's secret arsenal of nuclear missiles. In R. J. Pineiro's much-anticipated sequel to Ultimatum, Dalton, a hero as great as Stephen Coonts' Jake Grafton or Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, now works for the CIA. As Saddam prepares to strike at the heart of the United States, Dalton finds himself facing the ultimate horror: nuclear weapons on American soil. Acquired from the Russian mafia through an infamous international arms dealer, three warheads of mass destruction are smuggled into the United States. They are Saddam's revenge for his defeats at the hands of America. Reunited with the beautiful Mossad agent Khalela, Dalton must untangle a web of conspiracy that leads from Jersey City Mosques to the back waters of Virginia, from Atlantic City casinos to the bayous of Louisiana. Only he and Khalela can prevent the weapons from reaching their separate targets: New York City, Washington, D.C., and the President's birthplace, a small town called Hope.
The Return: An Inspector Van Veeteren Mystery (3)
by Hakan NesserInternational Bestseller Chief Inspector Van Veeteren is forced to unlock the secrets of a nearly perfect murder in this taut psychological thriller.On a rainy April day, a body--or what is left of it--is found by a young girl. Wrapped in a blanket with no hands, feet, or head, it signals the work of a brutal, methodical killer. The victim, Leopold Verhaven, was a track star before he was convicted for killing two of his ex-lovers. He consistently proclaimed his innocence, however, and was killed on the day of his return to society. This latest murder is more than a little perplexing and Chief Inspector Van Veeteren is determined to discover the truth, even if it means taking the law into his own hands.From the Trade Paperback edition.n telling the truth? Was he really innocent?From the Hardcover edition.