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Against the Grain (A Detective Peter Diamond Mystery #22)
by Peter LoveseyDetective Peter Diamond goes undercover at a seasonal festival in this delightful and bittersweet conclusion to the multi-award-winning series.Detective Peter Diamond, chief of the Avon and Somerset Murder Squad, is taking a short holiday in the country. His former colleague Julie Hargreaves has invited Diamond and his partner, Paloma, to visit the idyllic village of Baskerville (no relation to the Sherlock Holmes story, so he&’s told). It turns out Julie&’s invitation was not without ulterior motives. The woman who owns the village&’s largest dairy farm has been convicted of manslaughter following a terrible accident in her grain silo. Julie&’s ex-investigator instinct tells her there has been a miscarriage of justice and a murderer is on the loose—but Julie&’s been keeping secrets of her own, and can&’t take her inquiry any further.Diamond takes the bait; the case is a fascinating one, and he&’s quite enjoying his incognito information-gathering, getting to know the villagers as they prepare for their annual Harvest Festival. The deeper into the cow dung Diamond mucks, the more convinced he becomes there was foul play. But maintaining his innocent tourist facade becomes harder as he closes in on his suspects. To protect his alias, he might have to learn how to operate a tractor or drive a herd of wayward cows. He might even be forced to attend a hoedown—not that he&’d dance, not even to catch a killer. Or would he? The curmudgeonly detective has plenty to learn about himself as he tries on some new hats: undercover private investigator; village detective; country gentleman.Over 30 years and 21 other novels, Peter Lovesey has bewitched his enormous fandom with the wry, stubborn, and fiendishly clever Peter Diamond. Now he brings his Anthony, Macavity, and CWA Dagger–winning series to a close with this delightful and bittersweet final installment.
Against the Grain (Nikki Turner Presents #2)
by FreezeSet on the gritty streets of Baltimore, this second novel in the Nikki Turner Presents line, about a hustler with a heart of gold, is the brilliant debut from a fresh new voice in urban fiction.
Against the Grain (Peter Diamond Mystery #30)
by Peter Lovesey***A new Peter Diamond novel from the CWA Diamond-Dagger-winner Peter Lovesey***'His work is the gold standard for UK crime fiction writing' DEADLY PLEASURES'Peter Lovesey writes feel-good crime yet he never lets the comedy vitiate the mystery' THE TIMES_______________When his former deputy, Julie, invites Detective Peter Diamond and his partner Paloma to spend a week at her home in the depths of rural Somerset, Diamond is horrified. What could be worse than seven days in the back end of nowhere with nothing to do?But it turns out that Julie has an ulterior motive. A local woman is doing time for manslaughter after a wild party ended in a tragic accident: a man suffocated in a silo of grain. Nobody in the village has much sympathy for Claudia, the unruly daughter of a wealthy local farmer. Nobody that is, except Julie, who is convinced there's more to this case than there appears, and wants her former boss to investigate. And as Diamond tests his skills as an amateur sleuth, he soon discovers that the countryside isn't quite so dull as he'd anticipated . . .
Against the Grain (THIRDS #5)
by Charlie CochetSequel to Rise & FallTHIRDS: Book FiveAs the fiercest Defense Agent at the THIRDS, Destructive Delta's Ash Keeler is foul-mouthed and foul-tempered. But his hard-lined approach always yields results, evident by his recent infiltration of the Coalition. Thanks to Ash's skills and the help of his team, they finally put an end to the murdering extremist group for good, though not before Ash takes a bullet to save teammate Cael Maddock. As a result, Ash's secrets start to surface, and he can no longer ignore what's in his heart. Cael Maddock is no stranger to heartache. As a Recon Agent for Destructive Delta, he has successfully maneuvered through the urban jungle that is New York City, picking up his own scars along the way. Yet nothing he's ever faced has been more of a challenge than the heart of Ash Keeler, his supposedly straight teammate. Being in love isn't the only danger he and Ash face as wounds reopen and new secrets emerge, forcing them to question old loyalties.
Against the Heaven: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Qing ShuizhuqingwaF ck always going against laozi If I say go east you go west Lin Jun started swearing as he walked out of the subway Lin Jun was a little angry His girlfriend Hua Xuewei from the Mathematics department had always been against him Originally Lin Jun wanted to skip class today to climb the mountain but Xuewei had to attend class This time his plan had been completely ruined
Against the Law & Twelve-Gauge Guardian
by B. J. Daniels Kat MartinTHE CALL OF THE SIREN Former US Army Ranger Devlin Raines is mostly retired from his investigation business-and definitely retired from getting involved with beautiful women. But when Lark Delaney asks him to find her four-year-old niece who was put up for adoption as a baby, Dev can't say no. The investigation soon takes a dangerous turn when Dev discovers that the girl's parents have been murdered and the toddler has been taken. Lark needs Dev now more than ever, and he struggles to fight his growing attraction to her. He can't trust his judgment around Lark, and with the life of the little girl-and their own-at stake, Dev can't afford to let down his guard... FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Twelve-Gauge Guardian by New York Times Bestselling Author B.J. Daniels Cowboy PI Cordell Winchester can't ignore a lady in need-but journalist Raine Chandler is not only in danger, she's a temptation he can't resist...
Against the Law & Twelve-Gauge Guardian
by Kat MartinTHE CALL OF THE SIREN Former US Army Ranger Devlin Raines is mostly retired from his investigation business-and definitely retired from getting involved with beautiful women. But when Lark Delaney asks him to find her four-year-old niece who was put up for adoption as a baby, Dev can't say no. The investigation soon takes a dangerous turn when Dev discovers that the girl's parents have been murdered and the toddler has been taken. Lark needs Dev now more than ever, and he struggles to fight his growing attraction to her. He can't trust his judgment around Lark, and with the life of the little girl-and their own-at stake, Dev can't afford to let down his guard... FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Twelve-Gauge Guardian by New York Times Bestselling Author B.J. Daniels Cowboy PI Cordell Winchester can't ignore a lady in need-but journalist Raine Chandler is not only in danger, she's a temptation he can't resist...
Against the Law (Raines of Wind Canyon #3)
by Kat MartinAt thirty-two Dev is "mostly retired" from Raines Investigations, content to run operations from his sprawling Arizona home. But Dev has never been able to say no to a beautiful woman, so when Lark Delaney comes to him for help, the former U.S. Army Ranger from Wind Canyon gets back in the game. Lark is sexy, successful and dedicated to tracking down the baby girl her sister gave up for adoption. It should be a straightforward case, but it's not long before Dev uncovers a shady adoption ring and worse-the child's parents have been murdered and the little girl has been taken. As the case grows dangerous and Lark needs him more than ever, Dev can't ignore his growing attraction for her. He also can't trust his judgment with women or the emotions he's long-since buried. But there's a chance, if he gets this right and saves Lark's niece, that he'll end up saving himself, too.
Against the Law: A Courtroom Drama
by Jay BrandonIntroducing lawyer-turned-ex-con Edward Hall—from the &“the finest writer of legal thrillers in the country&” (Jeremiah Healy, bestselling author of the John Cuddy mysteries). Fresh out of prison, former lawyer Edward Hall thinks his days in the courtroom are behind him. Until his sister, Dr Amy Hall, is arrested for murder . . . She&’s been accused of shooting the ex-husband she supposedly reconciled with and is convinced that her ex-convict brother is the only one able to save her. To make matters worse, the media won&’t ignore Amy&’s high-profile case; an example needs to be made of a doctor murdering another doctor. So Edward promises to do everything he can to protect his sister, because she is innocent, isn&’t she? Edward finds himself back in the courtroom facing Cynthia, the judge responsible for his arrest and imprisonment all those years ago. With personal grudges heavy in the air, can Edward spare his sister from a brutal sentencing that could cost her her life? &“Brandon, a Texas criminal lawyer, knows how to ratchet up tension in the courtroom.&”—Publishers Weekly &“A fine, tense legal thriller with an offbeat plot.&”—Booklist Praise for Jay Brandon &“Jay Brandon knows how to put together a tight, believable courtroom melodrama.&”—Entertainment Weekly &“Brandon is among the best in the legal-thriller business at catching the real atmosphere of a trial.&”—Publishers Weekly
Against the Law: A Joe the Bouncer Novel
by David GordonA Special Forces agent turned strip club bouncer with a side hustle as a fixer for the New York mob seeks the source of a new brand of heroin flooding the city streets Joe is an ex-Special Forces operative with a bad case of PTSD and some substance abuse issues, trying to rebuild a simple life as a strip club bouncer living with his grandmother in Queens. But this simple life is constantly complicated by the fact that, at the invitation of a childhood friend, now a Mafia boss, Joe also moonlights as a fixer for the most powerful crime families in town. In his newest assignment, Joe is sent to take out a shadowy figure named Zahir, the faceless name behind White Angel, a powerful new brand of heroin invading the mob’s territories and threatening their sales. Then Joe discovers a link between Zahir and a shady group of private military contractors, and the stakes of his mission become increasingly deadly. Soon the Five Boroughs are on the verge of an all-out drug war, pitting Joe and the crime world’s most infamous talents against a ruthless clan of professional killers. Joe’s only chance to calm the violence is to intercept the newest shipment of Zahir’s product—if his skills as a master thief prove up to the task. A comic caper with heists, car chases, and shoot-outs aplenty, Against the Law is Joe the Bouncer’s most exciting outing to date, as humorous as it is thrilling. Gordon’s memorable characters, tight plotting, and breathless action sequences make this a standout in the pantheon of the New York crime novel, certain to appeal to fans of authors such as Donald E. Westlake and Elmore Leonard.
Against the Law: Twelve-gage Guardian (The Raines of Wind Canyon #3)
by Kat MartinA fan-favorite from New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin, originally published in 2011. At thirty-two, Dev is “mostly retired” from Raines Investigations, content to run operations from his sprawling Arizona home. But Dev has never been able to say no to a beautiful woman, so when Lark Delaney comes to him for help, the former U.S. Army Ranger from Wind Canyon gets back in the game.Lark is sexy, successful and dedicated to tracking down the baby girl her sister gave up for adoption. It should be a straightforward case, but it’s not long before Dev uncovers a shady adoption ring and worse—the child’s parents have been murdered and the little girl has been taken.As the case grows dangerous and Lark needs him more than ever, Dev can’t ignore his growing attraction for her. He also can’t trust his judgment with women or the emotions he’s long-since buried. But there’s a chance, if he gets this right and saves Lark’s niece, that he’ll end up saving himself, too.
Against the Light: A Late Edwardian Mystery
by Marjorie EcclesPersonal and political tensions collide when a baby is kidnapped in an absorbing historical whodunit from the author of the Gil Mayo Mysteries. London, April, 1912. The third Irish Home Rule Bill is passing through Parliament and the situation is growing ever tense. Closely involved in the negotiations, cabinet minister Edmund Latimer finds himself under growing pressure—which only intensifies when his seven-month-old niece Lucy is snatched away in her pram in Regent&’s Park. Could there be a connection between Lucy&’s kidnapping and the Irish talks? With her husband under intolerable strain, Edmund&’s wife Alice makes it her business to find out. But the more she discovers, the more she realizes how little she really knows the man she married five years before. &“A strong storyline and plenty of interesting characters.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“[A] socially illuminating standalone from Eccles.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Here [Eccles] has commendably portrayed life in the Edwardian era, including the public&’s anxieties stemming from the labor strikes, the suffragette movement, the Irish question, and talk of war in Europe. . . . An enjoyable read.&” —Historical Novel Society
Against the Loveless World: A Novel
by Susan AbulhawaFrom the internationally bestselling author of the “terrifically affecting” (The Philadelphia Inquirer) Mornings in Jenin, a sweeping and lyrical novel that follows a young Palestinian refugee as she slowly becomes radicalized while searching for a better life for her family throughout the Middle East. For readers of international literary bestsellers including Washington Black, My Sister, The Serial Killer, and Her Body and Other Parties. <p><p> As Nahr sits, locked away in solitary confinement, she spends her days reflecting on the dramatic events that landed her in prison in a country she barely knows. Born in Kuwait in the 70s to Palestinian refugees, she dreamed of falling in love with the perfect man, raising children, and possibly opening her own beauty salon. Instead, the man she thinks she loves jilts her after a brief marriage, her family teeters on the brink of poverty, she’s forced to prostitute herself, and the US invasion of Iraq makes her a refugee, as her parents had been. After trekking through another temporary home in Jordan, she lands in Palestine, where she finally makes a home, falls in love, and her destiny unfolds under Israeli occupation. <p><p> Nahr’s subversive humor and moral ambiguity will resonate with fans of My Sister, The Serial Killer, and her dark, contemporary struggle places her as the perfect sister to Carmen Maria Machado’s Her Body and Other Parties. Written with Susan Abulhawa’s distinctive “richly detailed, beautiful, and resonant” (Publishers Weekly) prose, this powerful novel presents a searing, darkly funny, and wholly unique portrait of a Palestinian woman who refuses to be a victim.
Against the Map: The Politics of Geography in Eighteenth-Century Britain
by Adam SillsOver the course of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the increasing accuracy and legibility of cartographic projections, the proliferation of empirically based chorographies, and the popular vogue for travel narratives served to order, package, and commodify space in a manner that was critical to the formation of a unified Britain. In tandem with such developments, however, a trenchant anti-cartographic skepticism also emerged. This critique of the map can be seen in many literary works of the period that satirize the efficacy and value of maps and highlight their ideological purposes. Against the Map argues that our understanding of the production of national space during this time must also account for these sites of resistance and opposition to hegemonic forms of geographical representation, such as the map.This study utilizes the methodologies of critical geography, as well as literary criticism and theory, to detail the conflicted and often adversarial relationship between cartographic and literary representations of the nation and its geography. While examining atlases, almanacs, itineraries, and other materials, Adam Sills focuses particularly on the construction of heterotopias in the works of John Bunyan, Aphra Behn, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe, Samuel Johnson, and Jane Austen. These "other" spaces, such as neighborhood, home, and country, are not reducible to the map but have played an equally important role in the shaping of British national identity. Ultimately, Against the Map suggests that nation is forged not only in concert with the map but, just as important, against it.
Against the Mark
by Kat MartinThe perfect murder is a work of art In one catastrophic instant, Haley Warren's estranged father was taken from her. She never got the chance to reconnect with him, so now she's doing it the only way she's got left: by proving the explosion that killed him was no accident. When Tyler Brodie, the provocative and handsome P.I. hired by Haley, discovers that her father was investigating a suspected art theft, he knows his death is no coincidence. After all, tens of millions of dollars worth of stolen art could motivate a thief to go to any lengths-including getting rid of anyone poking around where they don't belong. As Haley and Ty get closer to the truth, the truth gets ugly: Did Haley's dad know too much...or was he in on the take? And although Ty's a consummate professional, he's having trouble focusing on the facts of the case, and not the figure of his gorgeous client. The two are determined to get to the bottom of the case, even if it means they die trying.www.KatMartin.com
Against the Mark (The Raines of Wind Canyon #9)
by Kat MartinRead the final book in New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin’s thrilling Raines of Wind Canyon series!In one catastrophic instant, Haley Warren’s father was taken from her. She knows the explosion that killed him was no accident. Tyler Brodie, the provocative and handsome P.I. hired by Haley, discovers that her father was investigating a suspected art theft. As Haley and Ty get closer to the truth, the truth gets ugly: Did Haley’s dad know too much…or was he in on the take? And although Ty’s a consummate professional, he’s having trouble focusing on the facts of the case, and not the figure of his gorgeous client. The two are determined to get to the bottom of the case, even if it means they die trying.“Kat Martin is a fast gun when it comes to storytelling, and I love her books.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael MillerOriginally in 2013.
Against the Night & The Object of His Protection: Against the Night (The\raines Of Wind Canyon Ser. #5)
by Brenda Jackson Kat MartinDARK NIGHTS AND DARKER SINS…She’s got the face of an angel and the body of…well, isn’t that what he’d expect from an exotic dancer? But there’s something about this woman that Johnnie Riggs can’t shake. The former army ranger is hot on the trail of an elusive drug lord—and suddenly very hot under the collar, as well.Disguised as a stripper, Amy’s got her own agenda to pursue: her sister is missing and Amy seems to be the only one who cares. She’ll enlist Johnnie’s help and do her best to ignore her growing attraction to finally get some answers. But when the two trails begin to converge and reveal a sinister plot, their mutual desire is the least of their problems. They’ll bring the truth to light…or die trying.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!The Object of His Protection by New York Times bestselling author Brenda JacksonPrivate investigator Drey St. John is determined to solve the case of his biological father’s death, and forensic scientist Charlene Anderson will help him in any way she can. But what if he needs something more than their relationship allows?
Against the Night (Raines of Wind Canyon #5)
by Kat MartinShe's got the face of an angel and the body of...well, isn't that what he'd expect from an exotic dancer? But there's something about this girl that Johnnie Riggs can't shake. The former army ranger is hot on the trail of an elusive drug lord-and suddenly very hot under the collar, as well.Amy's got her own agenda to pursue: her sister is missing and Amy seems to be the only one who cares. She'll enlist Johnnie's help and do her best to ignore her growing attraction to finally get some answers. But when the two trails begin to converge and reveal something even more sinister than they imagined, their mutual desire is the least of their problems. They'll bring the truth to light...or die trying.
Against the Night: Against The Storm Against The Night Against The Sun (The Raines of Wind Canyon #5)
by Kat MartinFrom New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin’s comes a fan favorite story about a dangerous passion!She’s got the face of an angel and the body of…well, isn’t that what he’d expect from an exotic dancer? But there’s something about Amy Brewster that Johnnie Riggs can’t shake. The former army ranger is hot on the trail of an elusive drug lord—and suddenly very hot under the collar, as well. Disguised as a stripper, Amy’s got her own agenda to pursue: her sister is missing and Amy seems to be the only one who cares. She’ll enlist Johnnie’s help and do her best to ignore her growing attraction to finally get some answers. They’ll bring the truth to light…or die trying.Originally published in 2012.
Against the Odds
by Laura DrakeA love stronger than fear... Former army sniper Douglas "Bear" Steele wants only to be left alone to live a quiet, peaceful existence in the small town of Widow's Grove. So his attraction to Hope Sanderson is unexpected and inconvenient. Having recently survived a violent bank robbery, Hope has vowed to seize each day and leave behind her safe, ordered life. As Hope and Bear help each other heal, their desire turns to love. But with their lives moving in opposite directions, can they find a balance to let go of the past and embrace the future...together?
Against the Odds
by Marjolijn HofUSBBY Outstanding International Books selection Kiki lives with her mother and father and their very old fat dog, Mona. Life is good except that Kiki's father, a doctor, feels compelled to go off on missions to dangerous and faraway war zones. No matter how persuasive her arguments, Kiki cannot convince him to stay home. Kiki's mother explains to her about odds — how it is very unlikely that her father will die because, after all, how many of her friends' fathers have died? The odds are very good it won't happen. When her father actually does go missing, and as her mother and grandmother get more and more upset, Kiki begins to feel that it's up to her to save him. This award-winning book deals with big moral issues in a serious way, but it is also very funny and deeply human.
Against the Odds (Familias Regnant #7)
by Elizabeth MoonIMPLOSION! The worst has happened: Fleet is tearing itself apart. Some of the mutineers see injustice in the unequal spread of the rejuvenation drugs that offer virtual immortality to the rich; others are simply thirsty for power, or for blood. The Loyalists, meanwhile, fight desperately to preserve the rule of law in Familias Regnant space. But when Esmay Suiza-Serrano is unceremoniously booted out of Fleet, the apparent victim of Family politics, she has no idea of the whirlwind of conflict into which she is about to be drawn. As the noose tightens on galactic civilization, great battles will be fought and greater loves affirmed... and old friends will meet their destinies.
Against the Odds (Raines of Wind Canyon #7)
by Kat Martin"Magnificent reading and filled with hot and wonderful passion. Martin is superb!" - Romance ReviewsThis case may prove to be too hot to handle.There's silver out there: Sabrina Eckhart is sure of it. And when she finds the hidden mine on that big piece of West Texas desert, all of her financial problems are solved. That is, if she can find it. The man with the skills she needs is private investigator Alex Justice-a former navy fighter pilot and a current pain in the neck.When mysterious "accidents" start to plague their search, it seems Rina's multi-acre inheritance might be more a curse than a blessing. And yet, there's still something sensual about the heat...his arrogance...her stubbornness...being thrust into each other's arms by danger... But the vultures are circling, and if they don't watch their backs, the relentless desert sun could be the last thing Rina and Alex ever see."Kat Martin is a fast gun when it comes to storytelling, and I love her books." Lael Miller
Against the Odds (Serrano Legacy #7)
by Elizabeth MoonThe galactic order has been shattered, and amidst the chaos heroes will rise…and fall—as Hugo Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Moon brings her stellar Familias Regnant saga to a spectacular conclusion.Across Regnant space, the fight to put down the mutinous factions of the Fleet continues. Though the initial assaults have been contained, the mutineers are still at large. And the dangerous seditious elements are not limited to the military alone.Within the Familias, the aged leaders of the great septs continue to hoard the mysterious rejuvenation drugs that may allow them to rule forever. And that is something that the ambitious younger generations of the ruling families can no longer abide…Heroic Fleet loyalist Esmay Suiza has been coldly ousted from the service after her elopement to Barin Serrano is discovered and her religious status comes under suspicion. But she’s not about to back down from her sworn duty, and races to confront the members of the Grand Council—one of whom owes her a great service…But unbeknownst to anyone, a powerful leader in the ranks of the Fleet has already turned against them, and their common enemy is determined to destroy the Familias Regnant in a final conflagration…"SF readers will delight in the twisting, thorny adventure in the compelling continuation to this popular series."-- Publishers Weekly"Fans of David Weber's “Honor Harrington” series will appreciate Moon's space opera of high politics and military adventure."—Library Journal"A fun fast-paced mix of space and soap opera.”—Locus"A triumphant coda."—Booklist
Against the Odds (Sweet Valley High #51)
by Francine Pascal Kate WilliamTo pay off a big gambling debt, Ronnie asks Elizabeth's boy friend Jeffrey, Sweet Valley High's star soccer player, to fix the state championship game.