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The Listeners
by James GunnAfter fifty-one long years of patient waiting, the message has finally arrived. They have dedicated their lives to trying to decipher the eerie silence that resounds from space and now there is finally a sound after decades of quiet. In the beginning there is a hail of celebration--the Project has finally produced results--but then the questions begin. What does the message mean? Could it be 'We come in peace' or 'Get ready for world domination'? The message baffles Earth. Only one man has the power to make the decision and it could mean intergalactic warfare if he makes the wrong choice. Director MacDonald holds in his hands the fate of Earth, the universe and the Project, which is dedicated to answering questions that have plagued humanity for centuries. Will he make the correct choice?
The Man with the Lumpy Nose (The Homer Bull & Hank MacAndrews Mysteri #3)
by Lawrence LariarAs Word War II comes to a close, a Manhattan detective uncovers a link between a series of brutal murders and a Nazi propogandist. Lawrence Lariar was one the most popular cartoonists of the twentieth century. But from the 1940s through the 1960s, he also crafted a line of lean and mean detective and mystery novels under his own name as well as the pseudonyms Michael Stark, Adam Knight, Michael Lawrence, and Marston La France. Lariar now gets his due as a leading artist in hardboiled crime fiction. To cartoonist and sleuth Homer Bull it looks like random murders: one man stabbed near an isolated lake in Red Hook, another taken out on a city street, and a woman slashed to death in her Queens apartment. There’s only one common thread: a bizarre hulk with a schnoz like a gnarled fist seen nosing around the crime scenes. The next time Homer and his fellow artists of the Comic Arts Club converge it’s to discuss the fiend’s latest victim: their much-hated newspaper editor, Earl Chance, knifed like the others. But Homer smells something fishy: Chance’s past. It not only reeks, it’s connecting the victims, that hovering proboscis, and most alarmingly, the members of Homer’s club. And it’s drawing the lot of them into nothing as common as spree killings. It’s more like an insidious conspiracy to corrupt the entire nation. The Man with the Lumpy Nose is the 3rd book in the Homer Bull & Hank MacAndrews Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Masked Monkey (Hardy Boys #51)
by Franklin W. DixonCarefully Frank reached for his flashlight. Pointing it towards the intruder, he snapped it on. A cone of light stabbed through the darkness, revealing a hideous-looking simian standing beside a chair, holding Frank's shirt in one of its paws.
The Message in the Hollow Oak: The Message In The Hollow Oak (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #12)
by Carolyn KeeneA group of professional detectives challenge Nancy to tackle a mystery that they have failed to solve: find an invaluable message hidden by a missionary centuries ago in a hollow oak tree in Illinois. While searching the woods for the ancient tree, Nancy and her friends live with a group of young archaeologists who are excavating prehistoric Indian burial mounds on a nearby farm. A shadowy enemy stalks Nancy and harasses everyone at the dig. The young investigator pursues her dangerous adversary to an outlaws' cave, and is threatened when she discovers an unusual treasure. How Nancy, with few clues to go on, solves this complex mystery will thrill all readers.
The Mustering of the Hawks (The Flying Ace Thrillers)
by Max HennessyIn the skies over France, only the hawks survived. First in the World War I historical thriller series from the author of The Mercenaries. 1917. The average life-expectancy of an RAF pilot on the Western Front is three weeks. Inexperienced young men are hurled into vicious dogfights over the trenches, often without adequate training, and are slaughtered by the German aces. Into this hell arrives Ira Penaluna, only nineteen years old and totally in love with aviation. As those who have become his friends die one by one, Ira realizes that in a world where skill, speed and killer-instinct are all, there is only one way to survive: to think like a hawk. A searing, moving novel of the First World War, full to the brim with detailed historical research, perfect for fans of Thomas Wood and Wilbur Smith.
The Mystery of the Shrinking House (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators #18)
by William Arden[From the back cover:] "Worthless old junk--but it belonged to the Countess's dead brother, and she wants it all back! Unfortunately, everything has been sold--the old leather suitcases, the stuffed owl, even the strange paintings showing a house getting smaller and smaller. So the Countess hires The Three Investigators to track down her brother's belongings. The boys never dream that the "junk" might be valuable. But they soon discover that someone else is desperate to find the dead man's things--and will stop at nothing to get them!" This is the eighteenth installment in the Three Investigators set of 43 books. Bookshare has the following books in this action packed series with more on the way. In the middle of a junk yard the boys have hidden headquarters where they unravel puzzling clues in mysteries which often lead them to adventure and danger. Bob is the record keeper, Peter is always ready for action and Jupe does the planning and much of the deep thinking. Look for: #1 The Mystery of Terror Castle, #2 The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot, #3 The Secret of the Whispering Mummy, #4 The Mystery of the Green Ghost, #5 The Mystery of the Vanishing Treasure, #6 The Secret of Skeleton Island, #7 The Mystery of the Fiery Eye, #8 The Mystery of the Silver Spider, #9 The Mystery of the Screaming Clock, #10 The Mystery of the Moaning Cave, #12 The Mystery of the Laughing Shadow, #13 The Mystery of the Crooked Cat, #14 The Mystery of the Coughing Dragon, #15 The Mystery of the Flaming Footprints, #16 The Mystery of the Nervous Lion, #17 The Mystery of the Singing Serpent, # 19 The Secret of phantom Lake, #20 The Mystery of Monster Mountain, #21 The Secret of the Haunted Mirror, #22 The Mystery of the Dead Man's Riddle, #23 The Mystery of the Invisible Dog, #24 The Mystery of Death Trap Mine, #25 The Mystery of the Dancing Devil, #26 The Mystery of the Headless Horse, #27 The Mystery of the Magic Circle, #28 The Mystery of the Deadly Double, #29 The Mystery of the Sinister Scarecrow, #30 The Secret of Shark Reef, #31 The Mystery of the Scar-Faced Beggar, #39 The Mystery of the Smashing Glass and #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock, with more on the way.
The Mystery of the Singing Serpent (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators #17)
by Mary V. Carey[from the back cover] "A strange, shrill song echoes through the old Jamison mansion. The housekeeper flees from the estate, screaming in terror. Young Allie Jamison blames a houseguest, Mr. Ariel, for the spine-chilling noises. He's an odd little man who never sees daylight. And he holds some mysterious power over Allie's eccentric aunt. Allie asks The Three Investigators to chase Ariel away. But Ariel is protected by powerful forces--evil spirits and a singing snake!"
The Odessa File
by Frederick ForsythFrederick Forsyth's spellbinding novels may be the natural outgrowth of an adventuresome career in international investigative journalism. Written in Austria and Germany during the fall of 1971, The Odessa File is based on its author's life experiences as a Reuters man reporting from London, Paris, and East Berlin in the early 1960s. The Odessa of this title is an acronym for the secret organization which has protected the identities and advanced the destinies of former members of Hitler's dreaded SS since shortly before the end of World War II. One of its rare major defeats came in the spring of 1964, when a packet of dossiers arrived anonymously at the Ministry of Justice in Bonn. How and why a once carefree young German freelance journalist came to send the packet is told in this brilliant new extrapolation from reality into terror.
The Osterman Weekend
by Robert LudlumIn Zurich. . . in Moscow. . . in Washington. The machinery was already set in motion, while in a quiet suburb an odd assortment of men and women gathered for a momentous weekend. At stake was the very existence of the United States of America . . . and the future of the entire free world. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Identity.
The Osterman Weekend
by Robert LudlumAn electrifying thriller from the internationally bestselling author of the Bourne series.In a secret room in Washington DC, John Tanner is asked to stake his life - and his wife and children - on a gamble whose goals and risks no one will fully reveal to him.In a small suburban town where only the nicest people live, friends, neighbours, everyone and anyone could be part of a monstrous international conspiracy of evil.The machinery has already been set in motion. And at stake is the very existence of America - and the future of the entire free world...
The Osterman Weekend
by Robert LudlumIn a secret room in Washington DC John Tanner is asked to stake his life - and his wife and children - on a gamble whose goals and risks no one will fully reveal to him.In a small suburban town, where only the nicest people live, friends, neighbours, everyone and anyone could be part of a monstrous conspiracy of international evil.The machinery has already been set in motion. And at stake is the very existence of America - and the future of the entire free world...Read by Stephen Hoye. Stephen Hoye has worked as a professional actor in London and Los Angeles for over 30 years. Trained at Boston University and The Guildhall in London, he has done six feature films, several television series, both drama and comedy, and appeared in London's West End on five occasions.(p) 2012 Penguin Random House LLC
The Porkchoppers (Mysterious Press-highbridge Audio Classics Ser.)
by Ross ThomasA union boss fights for his job—and his life. &“What Elmore Leonard does for crime in the streets, Ross Thomas does for crime in the suites&” (The Village Voice). Born to a steelworker but harboring theatrical aspirations, Donald Cubbin grew up tempted by two careers. A Hollywood scout finally notices him, but Cubbin has already taken a job with the local union boss. He&’s always regretted that decision—especially now. After decades climbing the ranks, Cubbin runs the show as the union&’s president. An election looms, and his opponent proves to be a dangerously loose cannon. Cubbin made dozens of enemies over the years, and one has just engaged a hired killer. The fight for Cubbin&’s job starts with muckraking but could end in murder.
The Riddle Of The Frozen Fountain (The Dana Girls Mystery Stories #2)
by Carolyn KeeneExciting adventures come to the two lively young Dana sisters when they undertake to solve a mystery at Starhurst School, where they are students. It all starts when Professor Crandall receives an anonymous note warning him not to remove the valuable Cellini bronze fountain that he has just purchased from the old Price estate nearby. While tracking down the writer of the threatening note, Louise and Jean courageously face danger as they become deeply enmeshed in a chain of puzzling events. The sinister actions of a large blond woman, phantom ice skaters on the school pond at midnight, and a mysterious riddle further complicate the Danas’ sleuthing activities. How Louise and Jean solve this baffling mystery, and finally see the beautiful fountain safely installed on Starhurst’s campus, will thrill all readers.
The Savage Day (The Simon Vaughan Novels #2)
by Jack HigginsA desperate man goes up against the IRA to buy his freedom in this heart-racing thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Midnight Bell. After surviving the war in Korea, Simon Vaughan decided the only loyalty he had was to the man in the mirror. For a while, the high-risk job of arms dealing seemed to be just the life for him. Too bad the Greek authorities didn&’t see it that way when they tossed him in prison. But now he&’s gotten a reprieve from an unlikely source: the British Army. And if he wants out, he&’s going to have to play their game. It seems that the Irish Republican Army has made off with a half-million dollars in gold bullion. The Brits want it back. And their best bet is to send someone tough, resourceful, and completely expendable—which is Vaughan to the letter. Venturing into the bloody underground of a violent rebellion, Vaughan must navigate a deadly maze of friends, foes, and those in between, if he&’s going to get the gold, get the bad guys, and get out in one piece . . . The author of the Sean Dillon and Liam Devlin series, including the classic The Eagle Has Landed, Jack Higgins has enthralled millions of readers around the world with his explosive novels of spies and espionage, heroes and villains, and fast-paced storytelling that have made him a true mastermind of the modern thriller.
The Secret Seven Get Their Man
by Enid BlytonIn search of an activity for their secret society, the Secret Seven begin "shadowing" people and uncover a ring of dognappers.
The Secret Seven and the Case of the Dog Lover
by Enid BlytonWhen their own club dog becomes one of many missing from the neighborhood, the Secret Seven begin a search for the dog thief.
The Secret Seven and the Case of the Music Lover
by Enid BlytonWhen seven young friends attempt to help a family whose house burned down, they discover the family's plight is worse than they expected.
The Secret Seven and the Hidden Cave Adventure
by Enid BlytonThe secret seven have found an exciting new hiding place, but someone else is using it at night. Jack's little sister, Susie eventually helps the gang catch the intruder.
The Secret Seven and the Mystery of the Empty House
by Enid BlytonSeven children and a dog find a stolen race horse after some late night adventures with thieves.
The Secret Seven and the Tree House Adventure
by Enid BlytonThe Secret Seven have built a new meeting place - a tree house! - and they can't wait to start using it! But they soon realise that they're not the only ones using the tree house - somebody else is using it, too.
The Secret of Mirror Bay (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #49)
by Carolyn KeeneAunt Eloise Drew invited Nancy and her friends to Mirror Bay Bide-a-Wee cabin near Cooperstown, New York, for a visit and a chance to solve the mystery of the woman who glides across the water. Upon their arrival, Nancy becomes mixed up in a vacation hoax and is nearly arrested for fraud.On the wooded mountain near the cabin further exciting events await Nancy and the other girls. In the deep forest, a weird luminescent green sorcerer appears who threatens to cast an evil spell on anyone investigating his strange activities. In a dangerous twist of circumstances Nancy finds that solving one mystery helps to solve another. What happens when the young detective and her friends uncover a cleverly concealed criminal operation?
The Secret of the Sachem's Tree
by F. N. MonjoThe Wadsworth children must abandon their plans for Halloween mischief to help prevent the King's representative from taking away Connecticut Colony's charter.
The Short-Wave Mystery: The Short-wave Mystery (Hardy Boys #24)
by Franklin W. DixonWhen thieves hijack a collection of stuffed animals from a country auction, Frank and Joe Hardy pursue the getaway car and are drawn into a thrilling mystery. The recently acquired interest of their best pal, chubby Chet Morton, in taxidermy as a hobby adds fresh twists to the puzzle.
The Shrouded Web
by Anne MatherJustina was in a dilemma. As she listened to his words, she realized her plan had backfired."But we're not strangers, are we?" he questioned grimly. "We're husband and wife and somehow I don't find your explanations very reassuring."Who was this man? And why should she let herself care about an amnesia victim? After all, she only needed him to act as her husband temporarily. She had hated the real Andrew. But this man made her feel altogether different.
The Stepford Wives: Introduction by Chuck Palanhiuk
by Ira LevinThe women of Stepford are not all that they seem... All the beautiful people live in idyllic Stepford, Connecticut, an affluent, suburban Eden populated with successful, satisfied hubbies and beautiful, dutiful wives. For Joanna Eberhart, newly arrived with her husband and two children, it all seems too good to be true - from the sweet Welcome Wagon lady to all those cheerful, friendly faces in the supermarket checkout lines. But just beneath the town's flawless surface, something is sordid and wrong - something abominable with roots in the local Men's Association. And it may already be too late for Joanna to save herself from being devoured by Stepford's hideous perfection.