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Almost Missed You: They're meant to be . . . aren't they?
by Jessica Strawser'An emotional powerhouse of a novel' Garth Stein A powerful story of love, betrayal, and secrets that maybe shouldn't be kept. . ._____________________________________________Violet and Finn are 'meant to be'. A happy couple seemingly brought together by the hand of fate, they have a gorgeous son, and are enjoying their first family holiday in Florida.Until Violet returns to the hotel room to discover that her husband has left without a trace; and he's taken their child with him. Caitlin and Finn have been best friends since the first day of college. But friends don't ask you to hide their kidnapped son, threatening to reveal a secret which could destroy your family if you don't.Do they?An addictive domestic drama for fans of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies, Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere and Lesley Kara's The Rumour._____________________________________________Praise for Jessica Strawser and Almost Missed You:'Fans of Liane Moriarty will adore Jessica Strawser' Kate Moretti'A tale of a marriage in crisis with elements of daring, danger, mystery, and secrets that will surprise and delight you...Glorious!' Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars in the Heavens 'A skillful, insightful debut: a deft exploration of the mysteries of marriage, the price we pay for our secrets, and just how easy it is to make the worst choices imaginable.' Chris Bohjalian, New York Times bestselling author of The Sandcastle Girls 'Jessica Strawser writes from the heart.' Lisa Scottoline
Almost Missed You: A Novel
by Jessica Strawser"A skillful, insightful debut: a deft exploration of the mysteries of marriage, the price we pay for our secrets, and just how easy it is to make the worst choices imaginable." —Chris Bohjalian, New York Times bestselling author of The Sandcastle Girls and Midwives"An emotional powerhouse of a novel." —Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of A Sudden Light and The Art of Racing in the RainViolet and Finn were “meant to be,” said everyone, always. They ended up together by the hands of fate aligning things just so. Three years into their marriage, they have a wonderful little boy, and as the three of them embark on their first vacation as a family, Violet can’t help thinking that she can’t believe her luck. Life is good. So no one is more surprised than she when Finn leaves her at the beach—just packs up the hotel room and disappears. And takes their son with him. Violet is suddenly in her own worst nightmare, and faced with the knowledge that the man she’s shared her life with, she never really knew at all. Caitlin and Finn have been best friends since way back when, but when Finn shows up on Caitlin’s doorstep with the son he’s wanted for kidnapping, demands that she hide them from the authorities, and threatens to reveal a secret that could destroy her own family if she doesn’t, Caitlin faces an impossible choice. As the suspenseful events unfold through alternating viewpoints of Violet, Finn and Caitlin, Jessica Strawser's Almost Missed You is a page turning story of a mother’s love, a husband’s betrayal, connections that maybe should have been missed, secrets that perhaps shouldn’t have been kept, and spaces between what’s meant to be and what might have been.
Almost Midnight: A Novel (Mike Bowditch Mysteries #10)
by Paul DoironIn this thrilling entry in Edgar Award finalist Paul Doiron's bestselling series, a deadly attack on one of Maine's last wild wolves leads Game Warden Mike Bowditch to an even bigger criminal conspiracy.While on vacation, Warden Investigator Mike Bowditch receives a strange summons from Billy Cronk, one of his oldest friends and a man he had to reluctantly put behind bars for murder. Billy wants him to investigate a new female prison guard with a mysterious past, and Mike feels honor-bound to help his friend. But when the guard becomes the victim in a brutal attack at the prison, he realizes there may be a darker cover-up at play—and that Billy and his family might be at risk.Then Mike receives a second call for help, this time from a distant mountain valley where Shadow, a wolf-hybrid he once cared for, has been found shot by an arrow and clinging to life. He searches for the identity of the bowman, but his investigation is blocked at every turn by the increasingly hostile community. And when Billy’s wife and children are threatened, Mike finds himself tested like never before. How can he possibly keep the family safe when he has enemies of his own on his trail? Torn between loyalties, Mike Bowditch must respond in the only way he knows how: by bending every law and breaking every rule to keep his loved ones safe and the true predators at bay.
Almost Home: A Novel
by Pam JenoffNew York Times Bestselling Author of The Diplomat&’s Wife A breathtakingly poignant novel of suspense about a woman who must face a past she&’d rather forget in order to uncover a dangerous legacy that threatens her future. Ten years ago, U.S. State Department intelligence officer Jordan Weiss&’s idyllic experience as a graduate student at Cambridge was shattered when her boyfriend Jared drowned in the River Cam. She swore she&’d never go back—until a terminally ill friend asks her to return. Jordan attempts to settle into her new life, taking on an urgent mission beside rakish agent Sebastian Hodges. Just when she thinks there&’s hope for a fresh start, a former college classmate tells her that Jared&’s death was not an accident—he was murdered. Jordan quickly learns that Jared&’s research into World War II had uncovered a shameful secret, but powerful forces with everything to lose will stop at nothing to keep the past buried. Soon, Jordan finds herself in grave peril as she struggles to find the answers that lie treacherously close to home, the truth that threatens to change her life forever, and the love that makes it all worth fighting for. Fast-paced and impossible to put down, Almost Home establishes Pam Jenoff as one of the best new writers in the genre.
Almost Forever: An Austin Heroes Novel (Austin Heroes #2)
by Kathy ClarkA cold case leads to blazing-hot temptation in this novel of romantic suspense from bestselling author Kathy Clark. For readers of Nora Roberts and Karen Robards, Almost Forever pairs a rugged lawman with a woman who may just be a murderer. Justin Archer is a Texas Ranger through and through, a loyal man devoted to the dangerous job he loves. But when the grisly discovery of a skeleton in a local vineyard turns an old missing-persons case into a vicious homicide, Justin finds that the toughest challenge of his professional career will be keeping his hands off his chief suspect: the dead man's beautiful, young trophy wife. Did Lori Roberts kill for vast material gain? The only thing Justin knows for sure is that their chemistry is instantaneous--and overpowering. Lori worked hard to build a new life for herself and her daughter. She turned her husband's struggling vineyard into a thriving enterprise, and now she stands to lose it all over something that happened eight years ago. Justin could lock her up and throw away the key, but Lori desperately wants to trust him. More than that, she wants to let him into her wounded heart. Because Lori's been running from the past for a long time . . . and she's ready to start living for the future. Praise for the novels of Kathy Clark "Fast-paced, riveting . . . Playful dialogue between Nick and Jamie certainly kept me entertained, and I loved every moment they were together as their banter increased the sexual tension between them. . . . [The author] did justice to their instant and intense chemistry."--Harlequin Junkie, on After Love "A deeply touching story of a woman's profound healing, and the amazing man who's with her every step of the way."--USA Today bestselling author Tina Wainscott, on Deep Night "Throughout the whole story, I got the feeling of realness and empathy for the characters. If you are looking for a well-written romance story, then you have found it!"--Night Owl Reviews, on Cries in the Night Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Almost Forever
by Deborah RaneyUnearthing a lost memory may cause her to lose everything she holds dear... but could it also set her free? Bryn Hennesey, a volunteer at the Grove Street Homeless Shelter, was there the night the shelter burned to the ground and five heroic firefighters died at the scene. Among them was her husband, Adam. Like the rest of the surviving spouses, Bryn must find a way to begin again. But Bryn must do so living with a horrible secret.... Garrett Edmonds's wife, Molly, was the only female firefighter to perish in the blaze. As her husband, it was his job to protect the woman he loved.... How can he go on in the face of such unbearable loss and guilt? And what started the fire that destroyed the dreams and futures of so many? Investigators are stumped. But someone knows the answer....
Almost Dead: A Novel
by Assaf GavronPolitically incorrect, provocative, and steeped in wit and irony, a fast-paced tragicomedy about the perfectly ordinary madness in today's Middle EastA thirtysomething Tel Aviv businessman, Eitan "Croc" Einoch's life is turned upside down when he narrowly escapes a suicide bombing on the minibus he rides to work. When he lives through a second attack, and then a third, he becomes, reluctantly, a national media celebrity. Naturally, the Palestinian terrorists responsible for the attacks are less than happy. This embarrassing symbol of their failure—this "CrocAttack"—must be neutralized. Meanwhile, Fahmi Sabih lies in a coma, quarrelling with his conscience. The young Palestinian suicide bomber has learned everything he knows about bombs, targets, and revenge from his brother. So why has Einoch survived? As Fahmi's story unfolds, it becomes clear that their paths are destined to cross again—for there is another bombing still to come—and then luck will change drastically for one or both of them. But who, if anyone, has right on his side?
Almost Dead
by Lisa Jackson'She is one of the best' Harlan Coben' The first victim is pushed to her death. The second suffers a fatal overdose. The third takes a bullet to the heart. Three down, more to go. They're people who deserve to die. They're people who are in the way. And when she's finished there will be no one left... Cissy Cahill's world is unravelling fast. One by one, her family are dying. Cissy's right to be afraid - but not for the reasons she thinks. The truth is much more terrifying and cunning.Hidden in the shadows of the Cahill family's twisted past is a shocking secret - a secret that will only be satisfied by blood. And Cissy must uncover the deadly truth before it's too late.Fear is coming home - with a vengeance.********************If you like Karin Slaughter, Tess Gerritsen and Karen Rose you will love Lisa Jackson. But don't take our word for it...'WOW. This book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time...Definitely recommend if you enjoy Murder Mysteries.' Goodreads reviewer'One of my favourite authors, keeps you guessing to the end.' Goodreads reviewer'A thoroughly suspenseful story that keeps you guessing until the very end' Goodreads reviewer
Almost Dark: A Novel
by Letitia TrentAn &“intelligent, melancholy, and terrifying&” ghost story set in a picture-perfect Vermont town (Paul G. Tremblay, author of The Cabin at the End of the World).In 1993, teenage Claire and her twin brother, Sam, sneak out to Farmington&’s old textile factory, where they&’ve heard the high school kids go to party. When Sam falls into a basement window and injures himself, Claire runs for help, thinking she&’s left Sam alone. But something horrible is inside the otherwise empty factory with him . . .Fifteen years later, Claire is working as Farmington&’s librarian, secretly wrestling with her guilt after her brother&’s death. She leads a quiet, lonely life—until Sam begins visiting her.Meanwhile, Justin, an ambitious business developer, has come to town to transform the abandoned factory into a new boutique retail location. But a painful, violent past lies behind the building&’s walls that, for everyone&’s sake, might be better left undisturbed . . .&“A lyrical, haunting, and unsettling story . . . [crafted] out of the skeletons and whispers of a small town with a decidedly tragic past.&” —Richard Thomas, author of Disintegration &“Recalls the golden era of 1970s and 1980s horror fiction, but burnished with an entirely contemporary voice, crafted with a poet&’s eye for detail and ear for language. Reminiscent of the early work of Rosemary Campbell and Charles L. Grant, simultaneously chilling and poignant, this novel and its inhabitants hauntedme long after I had uneasily put it down.&” —Michael Rowe, author of Enter, Night
Almost Criminal: A Crime in Cascadia Mystery
by E. R. Brown2014 Edgar Award - Mystery Writers of America — Shortlisted, Best Paperback Original Medicinal marijuana can be murder. Charming, wealthy Randle Kennedy has a secret: he’s British Columbia’s most prolific producer of boutique marijuana. He’s developed strains of B.C. Bud to please the most sophisticated palates and produce any desired effect, from a light contemplative buzz to the most mind-warping stone. His medical varieties offer relief for conditions ranging from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease. Come legalization, he’ll be the first on the market with marijuana’s answer to single-malt Scotch. Until that day, he runs a tight operation with terrorist-cell security. Tate MacLane is brilliant, miserable, and broke. Since graduating from high school at age 14, he’s failed at university, failed to support his family, failed at everything except making a superb caffe latte. Randle wants a fresh face to front his transactions. Tate desperately needs a mentor and yearns for respect. And money … Then there are the bikers, the muscle with the cross-border connections that Randle needs to bring his product to the American market. Soon Tate finds out that it’s harder to get out of the business than to get in.
Almost Blue
by Oonagh Stransky Carlo LucarelliA psychopathic killer of university students is on the loose in Bologna. Rookie detective Grazia Negro is put in charge of this critical investigation, with only her gut instincts to guide her. She gets an unexpected breakthrough when she meets Simone, a young blind man who spends his days at home alone, listening to jazz and to the sounds of the city on his scanner. From the multiple perspectives of the detective, the blind man, and the assassin, Lucarelli weaves a gripping thriller. Carlo Lucarelli, one of the most exciting young writers in Europe, has written eleven novels, all of them noirs. He also hosts a television series, teaches writing in Torino, sings in a post-punk band, and edits an on-line magazine, Incubatoio 16.
Almas grises
by Philippe ClaudelGanadora del prestigioso premio Renaudot y elegida Libro del Año por los libreros franceses y la revista Lire, esta novela posee una belleza sombría y seductora que emana tanto del clima misterioso que envuelve la historia como del profundo y descarnado retrato de los personajes que la componen. Diciembre de 1917. En un pequeño pueblo del norte de Francia, el cuerpo sin vida de una hermosa niña aparece flotando en el canal. La crónica de los hechos, escrita veinte años después del suceso por el policía a cargo de la investigación, invita al lector a descubrir una realidad inesperada. En su implacable relato, donde la emoción aparece contenida por el pudor del narrador, nadie es inocente, y los culpables, de una forma u otra, son también víctimas. El gris es el tono dominante, pero no el gris de la muerte, ni el del duro clima invernal, ni siquiera el de la cobardía, sino el gris en que se desenvuelve la condición humana: la ausencia de certezas absolutas, las sombras, los claroscuros, en suma, el peso rotundo de la duda. Reseñas:«Un auténtico artista a quien los lectores deberían finalmente identificar con su magistral Almas grises.»Le Monde «Un libro al mismo tiempo fascinante y atroz, que recuerda al Simenon más negro y al Márai de El último encuentro.»La Stampa «Una novela poderosa y perturbadora, oscura y fascinante.»L'Express «Uno de los mejores novelistas de su generación.»La Repubblica «La visisón del mundo que nos propone el jansenista narrador-policía es un ejercicio de masoquismo que lo aproxima a Dostoievski.»Robert Saladrigas, Culturas «Es una novela soberbia en su género, un verdadero hallazgo, y su autor un escritor realmente poderoso.»Jose María Guelbenzu, Babelia «El estilo de Claudel es duro y eficiente sin rehuir descripciones de gran belleza, hecho de frases cortas, tajantes, de imágenes muy expresivas construidas sin florituras.»Jose María Guelbenzu, Babelia «Claudel retrata atmósferas en pinceladas y vierte una mirada certera en los claroscuros de la conducta, en la línea de los novelistas rusos.»Ángeles López., Libros, El Periódico «Una novela rotunda, misteriosa, turbadora, amarga y hermosa.»Alfredo Asensi, El Día de Córdoba
Almas en pena: Un policial clásico en el Buenos Aires del Virreinato
by Mercedes GiuffréOtro difícil caso que deberá esclarecer el doctor Samuel Redhead en el contexto de las invasiones inglesas. Luego de varios años de ausencia, regresa el doctor Samuel Redhead, uno de los personajes más celebrados y reconocidos de la novela histórica de los últimos años, que consolidó a Mercedes Giuffré como la gran representante de un género que ella misma se encargó de inaugurar: el policial anclado en el Virreinato del Río de la Plata. Además de una atrapante trama policial histórica perfectamente documentada, Almas en pena propone una atractiva línea argumental con tintes fantásticos.
Almas en juego
by Guillermo FerraraAunque no recuerdes las reglas, la ignorancia no te librará de jugar. Un thriller para descubrir cuál es la misión de cada persona y su destino. Una vertiginosa historia plagada de búsquedas, investigaciones y conocimientos metafísicos para ganar el juego definitivo. Almas en Juego es una novela que se adentra en la inmortalidad del ser humano y la eternidad existencial del alma. Arthur Parker, un peculiar detective irlandés, tendrá que resolver la muerte de un hombre ahorcado, apoyándose en sus dones de percepción extrasensorial más que en sus herramientas detectivescas. Tres historias conectadas aunque separadas en el tiempo. En la actualidad, una empresa multinacional liderada por un magnate judío diseña el Proyecto Génesis, con avanzada tecnología basada en información de Tesla, la física cuántica y las prácticas de magia y ocultismo que podría comunicar a los seres queridos con los muertos. Francia medieval, el papa Inocencio III manda a matar a los cátaros por prácticas herejes y rituales paganos. Irlanda actual, un grupo de jóvenes descendientes de la tradición druida activarán un ancestral poder a través de rituales mágicos.
Almas Abrasadas (Elegida #3)
by Jeff Altabef y Erynn AltabefSobrevivir no es suficiente. Se formarán alianzas, se probarán las lealtades y se tomará una decisión. Mi nombre es Juliet Wildfire Stone, y me guste o no, el destino de la Tierra está en mis manos. Cuando finalmente me encontré con el Primer Elector, no era para nada como me esperaba. Se supone que era nuestro enemigo mortal, un monstruo al que tenía que destruir para cumplir mi destino, pero resultó que no era nada de eso. Ahroa, los Elegidos estamos en medio de un conflicto entre dos antiguos enemigos, uno que amenaza con destrozar la Tierra. Como la Alfa Elegida, tengo que hacer lo que es correcto a toda costa. Más me vale... o toda la gente en la Tierra será esclavizada para siempre. EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTA el tercer y último emocinoante libro de la serie de fantasía y suspense juvenil ganadora de múltiples premios "Elegida". [Sin DRM] LIBRO POR JEFF ALTABEF Y/O ERYNN ALTABEF: •UN THRILLER DE NEPHILIMS - Libro 1: La Guarida del Diablo •UN THRILLER DE NEPHILIMS - Libro 2: La Danza del Diablo •UN THRILLER DE NEPHILIMS - Libro 3: El Trato del Diablo •UN THRILLER DE NEPHILIMS - Libro 4: El Día del Diablo •PUNTO THRILLER - Libro 1: Punto de Fractura •PUNTO THRILLER - Libro 2: Punto de Ruptura •MUERTE ROJA - Libro 1: Muerte Roja •MUERTE ROJA - Libro 2: El Rey Fantasma •MUERTE ROJA - Libro 3: Los Inmortales •ELEGIDA - Libro 1: Atrapavientos (with Erynn Altabef) •ELEGIDA - Libro 2: Borde del Amanecer (with Erynn Altabef) •ELEGIDA - Libro 3: Almas Abrasadas (with Erynn Altabef)
Alma embrujada
by María AcostaDos almas unidas a las que la muerte no podrá separar. Hay fantasmas en Brogan's Hall... Al menos, eso dicen. Pero Lucía de Córdoba no cree en fantasmas y en cuanto sus ojos se posan en la pequeña plantación que le han encargado restaurar, la siente como un hogar y no como una mansión embrujada. Sin embargo, el embrujo que pesa sobre la casa es mucho más complicado de lo que nadie se imagina: el amor y la muerte se vieron las caras en ella y la tragedia salpicó con sangre sus muros. Cuando el misterio que oculta la historia sea revelado, el pasado que nunca se fue resurgirá con fuerza para cobrar su deuda. En los blogs...«Alma embrujada es una historia de almas unidas en el tiempo donde hay amor, celos, odios, envidias y mucho más. 100 % recomendable [...] Está muy bien escrito, tiene una pluma ágil, fresca y adictiva.»Blog La puerta de los libros infinitos
All’s Well That Ends
by Gillian RobertsBarring the usual teenage pranks, all seems peaceful at Philly Prep, the private school in Philadelphia where Amanda Pepper teaches English. No doubt the money that appears to be missing from funds collected to aid victims of a catastrophic hurricane Down South will turn up. Probably the rumor that some of Amanda’s students have discovered the thrills of gambling is totally unfounded. In any case, Amanda has other things to think about. Her husband, private investigator C. K. MacKenzie, is struggling to help his Louisiana kinfolk reconstruct their post-hurricane lives. Her friend Sasha’s stepmother has just committed suicide–although, according to Sasha, Phoebe Ennis would never have killed herself, especially not while having a drink and wearing a red silk blouse and red sandals with four-inch heels. Amanda isn’t persuaded but reluctantly agrees to help investigate the woman’s demise, though the evidence for foul play is slim. True, the middle-aged compulsive collector of knickknacks wasn’t universally loved. Phoebe’s own son hated her and she bored her friends to death with hints of her “royal” lineage. And with four marriages behind her, she was already preparing to announce her renewed availability on the Net. But when another woman is found dead in Phoebe’s house, it becomes clear that something is indeed murderously amiss, and much closer to home than Amanda or anyone else could have imagined. All’s Well That Ends is the final novel in Gillian Roberts’s acclaimed Amanda Pepper series. It’s also the best, irresistibly intelligent, and richly entertaining. Amanda’s farewell adventure brings the genius of “the Dorothy Parker of mystery writers” (Nancy Pickard) into full flower, and the bloom is sweet and a wonder to behold. From the Hardcover edition.
Allí estarás
by Lola Fortuna Dawn BrowerCarly Gallagher no comete errores. Hasta que un día comete uno que provoca la muerte de alguien a quien quería. Buscaría consuelo en el hombre del que está enamorada… Si él fuese libre para corresponder a su amor. La vida de Phillip Morrison da un giro de ciento ochenta grados en cuanto conoce a Carly. Todo lo que creía ser cierto resulta ser lo contrario. Aún tiene muchas cosas por decidir, pero algo está muy claro: ama a Carly y tiene que encontrar la manera de que sea suya. El caos se apodera la vida de los dos y, justo cuando parece que podrán estar juntos, el destino les presenta otros planes...
Allure of Deceit
by Susan FroetschelA young inventor and his wife are killed in a terrorist attack--leaving behind a will that surprises friends and parents by directing a vast fortune toward charities in the developing world. On the ground in Afghanistan, international charities rapidly search for Afghan partners to compete for the attention of the new foundation, focusing their efforts on two particular women in the village of Laashekoh: a young mother who might have been wrongly imprisoned for her role in helping to run a child-trafficking ring; and an older, educated woman who has a reputation for providing reproductive healthcare--including abortions.Meanwhile, most Laashekoh villagers do not want Western charity and are astounded to be regarded as potential recipients; they are self-sufficient and see no need for outside intervention in village concerns. But when a group of orphanage workers visiting the village goes missing, foul play is immediately suspected and the villagers face tough questions.As Afghans and Westerners work to uncover the truth, the reputations of charity workers, potential beneficiaries, and locals in Laashekoh are called into question. The stakes are high, the sums of money are huge, and cultures clash. All these are motivations for fraud and murder in Allure of Deceit.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Allmen and the Pink Diamond (The Allmen Detective Novels)
by Martin SuterWhen a $30 million diamond disappears, the gentleman P.I. embarks on an adventure across Europe in this &“delightfully quirky and original&” mystery (Peter James, author of Dead Simple). A rare pink diamond recently sold at auction has gone missing, and gentleman thief turned private detective Johann Freidrich von Allmen cannot resist the case—even if his butler and business partner Carlos de Leon has his reservations. With suspicion falling on a man named Artyom Sokolov, Allmen and de Leon embark from London to Zurich in search of the mysterious Russian. Soon the two discover that they are up against a conspiracy far more complex and dangerous than they suspected. And as amorous adventures and diverting mishaps litter their path through Europe&’s high society, Allmen and de Leon get closer to uncovering a high-tech plot to manipulate global financial markets.
Allmen and the Dragonflies (Allmen)
by Martin Suter&“In the honorable vein of elegant, gentleman thieves, comes Allmen, the colorful protagonist of Suter&’s beautifully observed, deliciously fun novel&” (Noah Charney, author of The Museum of Lost Art). Johann Friedrich von Allmen, a bon vivant of dandified refinement, has exhausted his family fortune. Forced to downscale, Allmen inhabits the garden house of his former Zurich estate, attended by his Guatemalan butler, Carlos. When not reading novels by Balzac and Somerset Maugham, he plays jazz on a Bechstein baby grand. Allmen&’s fortunes take a sharp turn when he meets Jojo, a stunning blonde whose lakeside villa contains five Art Nouveau bowls created by renowned French artist Émile Gallé and decorated with a dragonfly motif. Allmen, seeking to pay off mounting debts, absconds with the priceless bowls and embarks on a high-risk, potentially violent bid to cash them in. This is the first of a series of humorous, fast-paced detective novels devoted to a memorable gentleman thief who, with his trusted sidekick, Carlos, creates an investigative firm to recover missing precious objects. &“A rollicking good time . . . Bestselling Swiss author Martin Suter may have a classic on his hands in this contemporary crime novel, the first of a series featuring the memorable character of Johann Friedrich von Allmen, gentleman thief.&” —The Winnipeg Free Press &“Suter combines sleight-of-hand suspense with stunning art and slightly worn Old World elegance to create a smartly entertaining read . . . A classy puzzler.&” —Library Journal &“The dark charms of Suter&’s novel are irresistible from the first pages.&” —Joshua Max Feldman, author of Start WithoutMe
Allie's Wild Surprise (The Party Line #1)
by Carrie AustenCan the Party Line make Allie's dream come true? The Vermilion concert is two weeks away and Allie's just got to go. But the tickets are so expensive! When the party for Allie's little brother falls through, Allie and her best friends Becky, Rosie and Julie turn a disaster into a miracle. Before you can say "make a wish" the girls are in the party business. It's the best: they're having fun and getting paid for it! Allie's already counting her ticket money. But Allie makes mistakes that may ruin the business before the girls have even done their first job. Her hopes of seeing Vermilion are fading fast ... Meet Allie, Becky, Rosie and Julie in this fun-filled series about friendship, growing up, and having a good time!
Allie's Bayou Rescue (Faithgirlz / Princess In Camo Ser.)
by Missy Robertson Jill Osborne Mia RobertsonLife hasn’t been easy lately for twelve-year-old Allie Carroway. Not only does she have to be careful about what she eats and keep her asthma treatment with her at all times, but rumor has it that if she has one more serious asthma attack, her family may move to Arizona—far away from the Louisiana Bayou and the extended family that she loves and stars with in the reality TV show, Carried Away with the Carroways. And now would be a terrible time to go. Uncle Wayne and Aunt Kassie are about to adopt twelve-year-old Hunter—the first boy to join the Carroway family in a long time. Allie and her cousins—Kendall, Ruby, and Lola—have never allowed a boy to set foot in their treehouse meeting place, the “Diva Duck Blind.” And if Allie’s cousins have any say, they’ll keep it that way. But Allie can’t ignore that still, small voice inside her, telling her things must change if Hunter is to be honored and accepted into the family.The cousins devise an initiation for Hunter at Mamaw and Papaw’s house with four challenges—Louisiana bayou style—including frogs, hunting, and a scary shed rumored to be the place where a mysterious long lost uncle disappeared. A blackout on the bayou the night of the initiation heightens the stakes when Hunter goes missing, and Allie and the girls must face unfamiliar obstacles to bring the family back together.This series explores the nature of a family filled with social, cultural, and physical diversity. In a world splashed with class and camouflage, the cousins are constantly looking for ways to love unconditionally through all the hiccups, with the love and faith of family.
Allianz des Blutes (Partnership in Blood #1)
by Ariel Tachna Anna DoeBuch 1 in der Serie - BlutspartnerschaftKönnen ein verzweifelter Magier und ein verbitterter, desillusionierter Vampir einen Weg finden, Partner zu werden und ihre Welt zu retten? In einer Welt, in der ein Krieg der Magier tobt, werden Vampire von vielen als minderwertig angesehen, als die stereotypischen Geschöpfe der Nacht, denen die Menschen zum Opfer fallen. Doch der Krieg wird immer bedrohlicher und die Magier wissen, dass sie Hilfe brauchen, um das Geschick zu ihren Gunsten zu wenden. Die dunklen Magier wollen die bestehende Welt auslöschen, und die Stärke der Vampire könnte den Ausschlag geben, um das zu verhindern. Die Magier gehen das Wagnis ein, den Chef de la Cour der Vampire zu einem geheimen Treffen zu überreden, um ihn von ihrem guten Willen zu überzeugen und seine Unterstützung zu gewinnen. Alain Magnier, ein verzweifelter Magier, und Orlando St. Clair, ein verbitterter, desillusionierter Vampir, treffen sich in Paris auf einem Friedhof. Das Schicksal der Welt hängt vom Ausgang dieses Treffens ab. Werden die Vampire sich dem Kampf gegen die dunklen Magier anschließen und sich mit den Magiern auf eine Partnerschaft einlassen, um den Krieg gemeinsam zu gewinnen?
Alliance in Blood (Partnership in Blood #1)
by Ariel Tachna2nd EditionPartnership in Blood: Volume One Can a desperate wizard and a bitter, disillusioned vampire find a way to build the partnership that could save their world? In a world rocked by magical war, vampires are seen by many as less than human, as the stereotypical creatures of the night who prey on others. But as the war intensifies, the wizards know they need an advantage to turn the tide in their favor: the strength and edge the vampires can give them in the battle against the dark wizards who seek to destroy life as they know it. In a dangerous move and show of good will, the wizards ask the leader of the vampires to meet with them, so that they might plead their cause. One desperate man, Alain Magnier, and one bitter, disillusioned vampire, Orlando St. Clair, meet in Paris, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance of their decision: Will the vampires join the cause and form a partnership with the wizards to win the war?This second edition received minor revision and proofing for re-release in honor of the publication of Partnership Reborn, the final book in the series.