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Clive Cussler The Heist (An Isaac Bell Adventure #14)
by Jack Du BrulDetective Isaac Bell faces an attack on the Federal Reserve in this all-new adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Clive Cussler.1914: As America&’s century of dominance dawns, the country&’s greatest detective, Van Dorn agent Isaac Bell, is pitted against a master thief and his assassin accomplice. They&’re plotting to pull off the greatest heist in America&’s history: the theft of a billion dollars from the newly created Federal Reserve.When an aerial attack is launched against Woodrow Wilson&’s yacht during a meeting among the Federal Reserve&’s branch leaders, Bell thwarts it, only to find that the strike was just the opening of an even deadlier gambit. It&’s up to Bell to find the link between the attack, the mysterious death of a Newport heiress, and growing evidence of an unimaginably audacious heist.Double-cross and betrayal are Bell&’s stock and trade, but this time, the deeper he delves into the puzzle, the less he seems to understand. He is in a race against his most ruthless opponent yet, to prevent a financial panic that would bring the United States to its knees.
The Clock Struck Murder (Lost in Paris #2)
by Betty WebbOne woman's trash is another woman's--lost Chagall masterpiece?!?Expat Zoe Barlow has settled well into her artist's life among the Lost Generation in 1920s Paris. When a too-tipsy guest at her weekly poker game breaks Zoe's favorite clock, she's off to a Montparnasse flea market to bargain with the vendor Laurette for a replacement. What Zoe didn't bargain for was the lost Chagall painting that's been used like a rag to wrap her purchases! Eager to learn whether Laurette has more Chagalls lying about like trash, Zoe sets off to track her down at her storage shed. With no Laurette in sight, Zoe snoops around and indeed finds several additional Chagalls—and then she finds Laurette herself, dead beneath a scrap heap, her beautiful face bashed in.With Paris hosting the 1924 Summer Olympics, the police are far too busy with tourist-related crimes to devote much time to the clock seller's murder. After returning the paintings to a grateful Marc Chagall, Zoe begins her own investigation. Did the stolen paintings play any part in the brutal killing? Or was it a crime of passion? Zoe soon discovers that there were many people who had reason to resent the lovely Laurette. But who hated the girl enough to stop her clock permanently? When Zoe discovers a second murder victim, the pressure is on to find the killer before time—and luck—run out.
Close Range Cattleman (Fuego, New Mexico #3)
by Amber Leigh WilliamsHe's looking for love…while she looks for a murderer. Kaya Altaha is anxious to prove herself as Fuego's sheriff. So it's important to her to keep her relationship with Everett Eaton under wraps. But when four bodies are discovered on Everett's ranch, he becomes a suspect and Kaya's attraction to the charming cattle baron conflicts with her job. Now, Kaya must balance her desire for Everett with her need to solve the case.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Fuego, New Mexico series:Book 1: Coldero Ridge CowboyBook 2: Ollero Creek ConspiracyBook 3: Close Range Cattleman
Close to Death: A Novel (A Hawthorne and Horowitz Mystery #5)
by Anthony HorowitzIn New York Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s ingenious fifth literary whodunnit in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series, Detective Hawthorne is once again called upon to solve an unsolvable case—a gruesome murder in an idyllic gated community in which suspects abound.Riverside Close is a picture-perfect community. The six exclusive and attractive houses are tucked far away from the noise and grime of city life, allowing the residents to enjoy beautiful gardens, pleasant birdsong, and tranquility from behind the security of a locked gate.It is the perfect idyll, until the Kentworthy family arrives, with their four giant, gas-guzzling cars, gaggle of shrieking children, and plans for a garish swimming pool in the backyard. Obvious outsiders, the Kentworthys do not belong in Riverside Close, and quickly offend every last one of the neighbors.When Giles Kentworthy is found dead on his own doorstep, a crossbow bolt sticking out of his chest, Detective Hawthorne is the only investigator they can call to solve the case.Because how do you solve a murder when everyone is a suspect?
Close to Death: A Novel (A Hawthorne and Horowitz Mystery #5)
by Anthony HorowitzIn New York Times–bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s ingenious fifth literary whodunit in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series, Detective Hawthorne is once again called upon to solve an unsolvable case—a gruesome murder in an idyllic gated community in which suspects aboundRiverside Close is a picture-perfect community. The six exclusive and attractive houses are tucked far away from the noise and grime of city life, allowing the residents to enjoy beautiful gardens, pleasant birdsong and tranquility from behind the security of a locked gate.It is the perfect idyll until the Kentworthy family arrives, with their four giant, gas-guzzling cars, a gaggle of shrieking children and plans for a garish swimming pool in the backyard. Obvious outsiders, the Kentworthys do not belong in Riverside Close, and they quickly offend every last one of their neighbours.When Giles Kentworthy is found dead on his own doorstep, a crossbow bolt sticking out of his chest, Detective Hawthorne is the only investigator that can be called on to solve the case.Because how do you solve a murder when everyone is a suspect?
Cold Case Identity (Hudson Sibling Solutions #2)
by Nicole HelmUnlocking the secrets of her past Puts their present in danger. Palmer Hudson is considered the bad boy of the family. But he never allows his roving eye to wander in Louisa O&’Brien&’s direction. Because his sister&’s best friend is off-limits. Then Louisa begs Palmer to secretly investigate her hidden past, and their search triggers a series of attacks. How can Palmer unearth the truth and protect Louisa, while keeping his desire for her under control?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Hudson Sibling Solutions series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Cold Case KidnappingBook 2: Cold Case IdentityBook 3: Cold Case Investigation
Cold Case Investigation (Hudson Sibling Solutions #3)
by Nicole HelmProtecting her ranch has always come first…Until she learns about her unborn baby. After almost losing her life in a fire, Wyoming PI Anna Hudson wakes up to the sight of a familiar stranger. Anna and Hawk Steele shared one passionate night. Now the arson investigator will go to any lengths to protect Anna and their baby-to-be. But as they search through cold cases, exposing a tangled family history, a killer after revenge for past sins could steal Anna and Hawk&’s future…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Hudson Sibling Solutions series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Cold Case KidnappingBook 2: Cold Case IdentityBook 3: Cold Case InvestigationBook 4: Cold Case Scandal
Cold Case Target: Two Thrilling Suspense Novels (Texas Crime Scene Cleaners #2)
by Jessica R. PatchCaught in a serial killer&’s deadly game with nowhere to turn… Interrupting an attempted murder—and leaving with incriminating evidence—makes Sissy Spencer a serial killer&’s next target. With a flash drive in her possession containing disturbing proof of multiple murders, Sissy has no choice but to trust her ex-boyfriend, private investigator Beau Brighton, to keep her safe. But can they unravel the clues and track down a killer…before he catches them first?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Texas Crime Scene Cleaners Book 1: Crime Scene ConspiracyBook 2: Cold Case Target
Cold Case Tracker (Unsolved Case Files #1)
by Maggie K. BlackA missing sibling. A targeted witness. A K-9 on the case. K-9 officer Jackson Locke&’s sister has vanished—and the key to finding her lies with Amy Scout…his sister&’s best friend and his old crush. But when Amy comes under attack, two things become clear: Jackson&’s sister has been investigating cold cases and someone wants Amy dead. Now he must untangle the mystery between the cold cases and his sister&’s disappearance while guarding Amy from an enemy willing to kill to hide the truth…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Unsolved Case Files Book 1: Cold Case Tracker
Cold Murder in Kolton Lake (The Lynleys of Law Enforcement #4)
by R. Barri FlowersA cold case investigation Leads to red-hot danger Reviewing a murder from twenty years ago, FBI Special Agent Scott Lynley needs the last person to see the victim alive. Still haunted by her aunt&’s death, FBI Victim Specialist Abby Zhang is eager to help. Yet even two decades later, someone is keeping clues hidden, putting Abby in the cross fire of the Kolton Lake killer. Scott&’s mission is to solve the case but Abby's quickly becoming his first—and only—priority.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in The Lynleys of Law Enforcement series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Special Agent WitnessBook 2: Christmas Lights KillerBook 3: Murder in the Blue Ridge MountainsBook 4: Cold Murder in Kolton LakeBook 5: Campus KillerBook 6: Mississippi Manhunt
Cold to the Touch: A Thriller
by Kerri HakodaAmerican Predator meets Harlan Coben in this taut, ticking-clock thriller in which women are being kidnapped and murdered in the dead of an Alaskan winter.When the body of a barista is found in the once-pristine Alaskan snow, Anchorage homicide detective DeHavilland Beans is gutted to recognize the young woman, Jolene. He&’d bought coffee from her every morning and knew her as a bright college student working her way through school. Devastated by the murder and by the life cut short, Beans vows to find the killer. Since scavengers damaged the body, obtaining any usable evidence is impossible, even with the assistance of wildlife expert Raisa Ingalls, Beans&’s ex. When the body of another woman is found, a serial killer is suspected and the FBI joins the hunt.After a third body turns up, Beans is desperate to find the killer—especially when another woman goes missing. With the murderer moving so quickly, Beans and his team are determined to stop the spree and catch the killer before it's too late.Pulse-pounding and vividly depicted, this Alaskan thriller will electrify fans of Lisa Gardner and true crime junkies fascinated by the Israel Keyes case.
A Collection of Lies (A Kate Hamilton Mystery #5)
by Connie BerryIn USA Today bestselling author Connie Berry&’s fifth Kate Hamilton mystery, American antiques dealer Kate Hamilton follows bloodstained clues to discover the truth about the murder of a modern-day Victorian gentleman.As Kate Hamilton and her new husband, DI Tom Mallory, honeymoon in Devon, a local history museum asks them to trace the provenance of a bloodstained dress said to belong to a Victorian lacemaker accused of murder. If genuine, the dress and its puzzling connections to a nineteenth-century Romani family who camped on Dartmoor will be the centerpiece of a new historic crimes exhibit—exactly Kate&’s kind of mystery. But matters turn deadly when a shot is fired during a fundraising gala, injuring the man who donated the dress.The injured donor, Gideon Littlejohn, is a cybersecurity expert who lives and dresses as a Victorian gentleman, but everyone believes the real target of the attack to be another attendee—a controversial politician intent on rooting out local corruption. This belief is overturned when Gideon is found dead in a pool of blood. But then the politician receives a death threat.Who was the real target? Who would want to kill both a man with an obsession for history and a tough-on-crime politician? When asked to assist in the investigation, Kate races to discover the truth, as it becomes clear the killer isn&’t going to come quietly.
Colorado Double Cross
by Jennifer PierceAn undercover assignment turns into a dangerous mountain escape. Following the suspicious death of his partner, DEA agent Nick Anderson goes undercover to expose a drug cartel and a mole in his own agency. The last thing he expects is his late partner&’s widow, Alexis White, conducting her own secret investigation. Now his cover is blown and it&’s up to Nick to keep Alexis alive. But with killers on their heels, the search for answers could be his deadliest mission…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Colton Mountain Search (The Coltons of Owl Creek #4)
by Karen WhiddonTheir search for a killer at large…becomes too personal.A mountain hike turns tragic as Della Winslow&’s search and rescue dog discovers a serial killer's burial site. Enter FBI agent Max Colton, who comes back to town to solve the case and get rid of his playboy reputation. He's just what the dedicated dog trainer doesn&’t need—or want. But when she discovers her cousin was one of the killer&’s victims, Della must work with Max to solve the case…and try to resist the electric attraction between them. From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Coltons of Owl Creek series:Book 1: Colton Threat Unleashed by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 2: Colton's Dangerous Cover by Lisa ChildsBook 3: Colton's Secret Stalker by Kimberly Van MeterBook 4: Colton Mountain Search by Karen WhiddonBook 5: Guarding Colton's Secrets by Addison FoxBook 6: A Colton Kidnapping by Justine DavisBook 7: Colton's Blizzard Hideout by Deborah Fletcher Mello
Colton Threat Unleashed (The Coltons of Owl Creek #1)
by Tara Taylor QuinnHis dogs are under attack…and so is the mother of his unborn baby.Who&’s sabotaging Sebastian Cross&’s elite dog training facility? Or is his longtime friend, veterinarian Ruby Colton, the real target? The ex-marine and feisty vet work together to find the culprit and prevent further carnage…until one night of passion leaves Ruby pregnant. Sebastian&’s PTSD and Ruby&’s fierce independence mean neither wants marriage and family. But deadly danger has a way of changing lives…and love. From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the The Coltons of Owl Creek series:Book 1: Colton Threat Unleashed by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 2: Colton's Dangerous Cover by Lisa ChildsBook 3: Colton's Secret Stalker by Kimberly Van MeterBook 4: Colton Mountain Search by Karen WhiddonBook 5: Guarding Colton's Secrets by Addison FoxBook 6: A Colton Kidnapping by Justine Davis
Colton's Dangerous Cover (The Coltons of Owl Creek #2)
by Lisa ChildsNew York Times Bestselling Author He went undercover to find the Slasher And instead found her. Someone is preying on club goers. That&’s why Fletcher Colton has gone undercover as DJ Kiki Shelton's assistant. Facing danger is just part of the job for a detective, but sneaking around in dark clubs and alleyways with Kiki poses another kind of risk. Neither of them wants a relationship—especially one that might become a deadly distraction. Can they resist the desire that makes them both vulnerable and catch the Slasher? From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Coltons of Owl Creek series:Book 1: Colton Threat Unleashed by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 2: Colton's Dangerous Cover by Lisa ChildsBook 3: Colton's Secret Stalker by Kimberly Van MeterBook 4: Colton Mountain Search by Karen WhiddonBook 5: Guarding Colton's Secrets by Addison FoxBook 6: A Colton Kidnapping by Justine DavisBook 7: Colton's Blizzard Hideout by Deborah Fletcher Mello
The Coltons of Owl Creek Books 1-2: Two Thrilling Suspense Novels (The Coltons of Owl Creek)
by Tara Taylor Quinn Lisa ChildsFrom Harlequin Romantic Suspense comes the beginning of a new Colton family saga full of passion and danger. Colton Threat UnleashedSebastian Cross is the owner of Crosswinds, an elite dog training facility in Owl Creek. Ruby Colton is the verterinarian helping care for his dogs, and the two give into their attraction and spend an unforgettable night together. Ruby's pregnancy comes as a shock, and Sebastian&’s PTSD and Ruby&’s fierce independence mean neither wants marriage and family. But the baby isn't the only surprise as Sebastian and Ruby must uncover the person behind acts of sabotage at Crosswinds. The feisty vet and ex-marine must work together to find the culprit and prevent further carnage, and this deadly danger brings them closer together. Can they uncover the truth, save the dogs under threat, and find true love with each other?Colton's Dangerous CoverOwl Creek detective Fletcher Colton has gone undercover as DJ Kiki Shelton's assistant, hoping to catch a vicious attacker targeting clubgoers. Facing danger is just part of the job for a detective, but sneaking around in dark clubs and alleyways with Kiki poses another kind of risk. Neither of them wants a relationship—especially one that might become a deadly distraction. Can they resist the desire that makes them both vulnerable and catch the Slasher? Look for the rest of the Coltons of Owl Creek series to uncover more mystery and romance!
Colton's Secret Stalker (The Coltons of Owl Creek #3)
by Kimberly Van MeterShe has a secret admirer…Who might be putting her life in danger. Bookstore owner Frannie Colton has enough drama to deal with when she discovers her father had a secret family. She definitely doesn't have time for the handsome customer who keeps coming in to her shop. Even if he might be the one sending her beautiful flowers anonymously. Yes, Dante Sinclair is easy on the eyes, but Frannie is certain he sits with his back to the wall for a reason. Getting involved with a man full of secrets is bound to be dangerous. If only her body would listen to her mind…From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Coltons of Owl Creek series:Book 1: Colton Threat Unleashed by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 2: Colton's Dangerous Cover by Lisa ChildsBook 3: Colton's Secret Stalker by Kimberly Van MeterBook 4: Colton Mountain Search by Karen WhiddonBook 5: Guarding Colton's Secrets by Addison FoxBook 6: A Colton Kidnapping by Justine DavisBook 7: Colton's Blizzard Hideout by Deborah Fletcher Mello
The Comfort of Ghosts (Maisie Dobbs #18)
by Jacqueline WinspearA milestone in historical mystery fiction as Maisie Dobbs takes her final bow!The Comfort of Ghosts completes Jacqueline Winspear&’s ground-breaking and internationally bestselling series.&“An outstanding historical series.&”—The New York Times&“Winspear is a brilliant writer, mixing the history and the mystery with the psychology of criminals and victims.&”—The Historical Novel SocietyPsychologist and investigator Maisie Dobbs unravels a profound mystery from her past in a war-torn nation grappling with its future.London, 1945: Four adolescent orphans with a dark wartime history are squatting in a vacant Belgravia mansion—the owners having fled London under heavy Luftwaffe bombing. Psychologist and Investigator Maisie Dobbs visits the mansion on behalf of the owners and discovers that a demobilized soldier, gravely ill and reeling from his experiences overseas, has taken shelter with the group.Maisie&’s quest to bring comfort to the youngsters and the ailing soldier brings to light a decades-old mystery concerning Maisie&’s first husband, James Compton, who was killed while piloting an experimental fighter aircraft. As Maisie unravels the threads of her dead husband&’s life, she is forced to examine her own painful past and question beliefs she has always accepted as true.The award-winning Maisie Dobbs series has garnered hundreds of thousands of followers, readers drawn to a woman who is of her time, yet familiar in ours—and who inspires with her resilience and capacity for endurance. This final assignment of her own choosing not only opens a new future for Maisie and her family, but serves as a fascinating portrayal of the challenges facing the people of Britain at the close of the Second World War.
Conard County: Murderous Intent (Conard County: The Next Generation #59)
by Rachel LeeAs a storm rages,can he unmask the murderer in their midst? When a killer strikes twice in the same day, former soldier turned stockade owner Josh Healey steps in to protect the locals who&’ve taken refuge across the creek. But it&’s writer Krystal Metcalfe who penetrates his hardened exterior. Then, just as the investigation is truly getting underway, a savage rainstorm cuts them off from the outside world. Now Josh and Krystal must trust each other with their secrets to stop a chilling vendetta…and survive. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Conard County: The Next Generation series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: A Soldier's HomecomingBook 2: Protector of OneBook 3: The Unexpected HeroBook 4: The Man from NowhereBook 5: Her Hero in HidingBook 6: A Soldier's RedemptionBook 7: No Ordinary HeroBook 8: The Final MissionBook 9: Just a CowboyBook 10: The Rescue PilotBook 11: Guardian in DisguiseBook 12: The Widow's ProtectorBook 13: Rancher's Deadly RiskBook 14: What She SawBook 15: Rocky Mountain LawmanBook 16: Killer's PreyBook 17: Deadly HunterBook 18: Defending the EyewitnessBook 19: Snowstorm ConfessionsBook 20: Thanksgiving DaddyBook 21: Reuniting with the RancherBook 22: Undercover HunterBook 23: A Conard County BabyBook 24: The Lawman Lassoes a FamilyBook 25: Playing with FireBook 26: A Cowboy for ChristmasBook 27: Conard County WitnessBook 28: A Secret in Conard CountyBook 29: Conard County SpyBook 30: An Unlikely DaddyBook 31: Conard County MarineBook 32: Undercover in Conard CountyBook 33: His Pregnant Courthouse BrideBook 34: A Conard County HomecomingBook 35: Cornered in Conard CountyBook 36: A Conard County CourtshipBook 37: Conard County RevengeBook 38: A Bachelor, a Boss and a BabyBook 39: Conard County WatchBook 40: Murdered in Conard CountyBook 41: Stalked in Conard CountyBook 42: Conard County JusticeBook 43: Conard County: Hard ProofBook 44: Conard County: Traces of MurderBook 45: Conard County: Christmas BodyguardBook 46: Conard County: Mistaken IdentityBook 47: Conard County: Christmas Crime SpreeBook 48: Hunted in Conard CountyBook 49: Conard County ConspiracyBook 50: Conard County ProtectorBook 51: Conard County: K-9 DetectivesBook 52: Conard County: Code AdamBook 53: Conard County: Killer in the StormBook 54: Conard County: Murderous Intent
Confessions of an Antichrist
by Marta SkaðiA delightfully twisted crime novel with an unreliable narrator, Confessions of an Antichrist tells the tale of the rise and fall of a Norwegian band of wannabe-Satanists embarking on a mission to burn the world down with black metal.Marta Skaði is on a mission to destroy the world. Rebelling against the perfect, picturesque Norwegian fishing town she was born in, she has formed a black metal band of such disturbing depravity she knows they&’re the perfect weapon to corrupt the masses. When a record deal is dangled before the band after a particularly offensive gig, Marta has to hold the young, wannabe Satanists in her midst together as they reach for their destiny. Not easy when they consist of her ox-brained best friend drummer, a Viking-obsessed bass guitarist, a sex-addicted lead guitarist, and a barely human singer who could well be the Antichrist.Yet as the record deal seems within reach, everything falls apart. And so begins the spiralling descent into madness of Marta and her strange, sordid group as they corrupt Christians on crosses and battle fascists with dildos, while coming to realise that one of them may be more evil than they realised…Set in the grungy heavy metal scene of 2010&’s Norway, Marta chronicles her descent into chaos and murder, fuelled by thinly veiled lust described as love. From burning down churches to satanic orgies, Confessions of an Antichrist is a fast paced and hair raising story, detailing the gruesome fulfilment of teenage dreams and nightmares.
Control
by Omar TyreeSix talented but dangerously toxic personalities in the entertainment hotbed of Atlanta push their psychologist to her own vulnerable limits – and maybe beyond – in this enthralling, knife-edged thriller from NAACP Image Award-winning author Omar Tyree. Dr. Victoria Benning knows it&’s unethical to discuss the therapy sessions of her clients, but the drama of their unpredictable lives tests her professional role like never before. First, she counsels Mrs. Melody, a brutally honest, gorgeous rap artist who relies on sexual leverage with men to elevate her music career. Then there&’s Charles Clay, a hot young film director and master manipulator with a fetish for opportunistic women. Tyrell Hodge is a frustrated screenwriter, part-time driver, and full-time complainer who desperately needs a break. Dark & Moody is a music producer who prays for a blood sacrifice in order to succeed. Joseph Drake, a venture capitalist from a powerful, slave-ownership family, now suffers from a spell of White guilt. And Destiny Flowers is a hopeless dreamer who struggles to keep her mouth and mind at peace—while harassing the tolerant doctor she hopes will ultimately help her. Working around the clock, Dr. Benning observes a troubling, treacherous common denominator that plagues all six clients: a desperate impulse to grasp control of everything and everyone in their lives—no matter the cost. It&’s a struggle with which she&’s all too familiar. Determined to head-off tragedy, she comes up with a brilliant game plan to make their collective talents work in everyone&’s favor. . . But just as she moves into action, inexplicable events quickly turn fatal, as the doctor finds her plan, her career, and her personal life all spiraling into madness—and hopelessly out of control.
The Cookie Crumbles
by Alechia Dow Tracy BaduaThe Great British Bake Off meets Knives Out in this fun and propulsive middle grade novel following two best friends who must solve the mystery behind a baking competition gone awry.Laila gave Lucy a cupcake on the second day of kindergarten, and they've been inseparable ever since. But the summer before eighth grade, they find out that since they live on opposite sides of town, they’ll go to different high schools. Yuck!Then Laila’s invited to compete at the Golden Cookie competition, which awards its winner admission and a full ride to the prestigious Sunderland boarding school, and it’s the perfect opportunity. Sunderland doesn’t just have an elite culinary program; it’s also home to an elite journalism track, if only newscaster-hopeful Lucy could build up a strong enough portfolio to impress the scholarship committee.But when one of the celebrity judges collapses after sampling Laila’s showpiece, rumors of foul play swirl, with Laila rising to the top of the suspect list. Even worse, a major storm has effectively cut off all access to the outside world.Can the girls find the real culprit and clear Laila’s name before it’s too late?
La cortina de humo
by Khaled TalibEn una antigua cafetería del Cairo, dos espías veteranos planean una misión secreta para resolver, de una vez por todas, el conflicto entre Palestina e Israel bajo la promesa de que Israel hará una gran concesión como parte de un tratado de paz. En Singapur, Jethro Westrope, un periodista de una revista de sociedad, tropieza con una escena del crimen: En sus últimos momentos, la hermosa Niki Kishwani le da una grabadora digital, una evidencia que pone en peligro la vida de Jethro. Por si fuera poco, el periodista es incriminado por el homicidio de Niki. Ahora Jethro tendrá que encontrar al asesino de Niki mientras se adentra cada vez más en una red de conspiraciones e intriga que involucra a miembros de los gobiernos de Singapur, Israel y Estados Unidos, cada uno con una agenda compleja, competitiva y potencialmente mortal. En este contexto trepidante, Jethro tendrá que encontrar respuestas y salvar su propia vida, pero nada es lo que parece. De pronto se halla en el centro de un complot político diabólico y apabullante con grandes implicaciones globales. Jethro se sorprende al descubrir que no sólo lo han incriminado por homocidio, sino también por asesinato político. En sus manos recae una responsabilidad que se vuelve más grande que su propio destino.
Cosplay Crime (Orca Currents)
by Marty ChanShy thirteen-year-old Bree must channel her inner anime heroine to solve a crime at the Anime Expo. Bree Wong and her best friend, Alix, are so excited to be at the anime fan convention. They’re dressed as the lead characters from their favorite anime series. Bree cosplays as Red Squirrel, the redheaded detective, and can’t wait to meet Midori, the Japanese voice actor for the character. But before she gets the chance, it’s announced that Midori’s signing event has been cancelled. Bree is devastated. So when she overhears that a valuable original print of Red Squirrel belonging to Midori has been stolen, she decides to investigate and catch the thief. Maybe Bree can get a face-to-face with Midori if she recovers the stolen print. The only problem is the culprit was seen wearing a cosplay costume. Not just any costume, but one of the most popular characters at the convention. Bree must channel Red Squirrel and get to the bottom of this or lose her chance to meet her idol. What a tough nut to crack!