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A Demon Does It Better
by Linda WisdomA MADHOUSE IS NO PLACE FOR A CURIOUS WITCH. . . After more than a century, Doctor Lili Carter, witch healer extraordinaire, has returned to San Francisco and taken a job at Crying Souls Hospital and Asylum, where something peculiar and wicked his happening. Patients are disappearing, and Lil wants to know why. AND DOUBLY DANGEROUS FOR A DEMON. . . Lili finds herself undeniably attracted to perhaps the most mysterious patient of all--a demented but seriously sexy demon named Jared. What's behind the gorgeous chameleon demon's late-night escapades? Before long, Lili and Jared are investigating each other--and creating a whole new kind of magic.
A Demon In My View: a chilling portrayal of psychological violence from the award-winning Queen of Crime, Ruth Rendell (Vintage Crime/black Lizard Ser.)
by Ruth RendellPerfect for fans of PD James, Ann Cleeves and Donna Leon, this haunting insight into the mind of a pathological criminal is one of multi-million copy and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Ruth Rendell's most terrifying novels...'Rendell is unrivalled at depicting psychologically warped people and at creating unease through the simplest things. This is another triumph' -- Observer'Wonderful at exploring the dark corners of the human mind, and the way private fantasies can clash and explode into terrifying violence' -- Daily Mail'Brilliantly written' -- ***** Reader review'Absolutely fantastic!' -- ***** Reader review'Mesmerizing' -- ***** Reader review'Intensely absorbing' -- ***** Reader review**************************************************************************Arthur Johnson doesn't look like a murderous psychopath; he is a mild-mannered man who has never known how to talk to women.Years of loneliness has warped his mind, turning his desire for a woman's love and respect into a pathological need for carefully controlled violence. Locked in the cellar of his building is the perfect willing victim, a woman who can be murdered over and over again, a woman who waits for Arthur every night...a mannequin in the form of a female.But when a young scholar of psychopathic personalities moves in downstairs and Arthur's mannequin disappears, where will he turn to satisfy his urgent craving for violence?
A Demon Inside
by Rick R. Reed2nd EditionHunter Beaumont doesn't understand his grandmother's deathbed wish: "Destroy Beaumont House." He's never even heard of the place. But after his grandmother passes and his first love betrays him, the family house in the Wisconsin woods looks like a tempting refuge. Going against his grandmother's wishes, Hunter flees to Beaumont House. But will the house be the sanctuary he had hoped for? Soon after moving in, Hunter realizes he may not be alone. And with whom--or what--he shares the house may plunge him into a nightmare from which he may never escape. Sparks fly when he meets his handsome neighbor, Michael Burt, a caretaker for the estate next door. The man might be his salvation... or he could be the source of Hunter's terror.First Edition published by ManLove Romance Press, 2010.
A Demon Inside
by Rick R. ReedHunter Beaumont doesn't understand his grandmother's deathbed wish: "Destroy Beaumont House." He'd never even heard of the place. But after his grandmother passes and his first love betrays him, the family house in the Wisconsin woods looks like a tempting refuge. Going against his grandmother's wishes, Hunter flees to Beaumont House.But will the house be the sanctuary he had hoped for? Soon after moving in, Hunter realizes he may not be alone. And who -- or what -- he shares the house may plunge him into a nightmare from which he may never escape.Sparks fly when he meets his handsome neighbor, a caretaker for the estate next door, but is the man salvation...or is he the source of Hunter's terror?
A Demon Summer: A Max Tudor Mystery (Max Tudor #4)
by G.M. MallietLord Lislelivet has a talent for making enemies – so not even his wife is surprised when it emerges someone has tried to poison him. What is surprising is that the poison is discovered in a fruitcake made by the Handmaids of St Lucy of Monksbury Abbey.The powerful lord complains to his local bishop who asks Father Max Tudor, vicar of Nether Monkslip and former M!5 agent, to investigate. But the bishop has an additional concern: allegations have been made that the nuns have mishandled funds raised by wealthy Americans to expand their guesthouse. And now those irate patrons have descended on the abbey, along with Lord Lislelivet, to do some sleuthing of their own.And just as Max comes to believe the poisoning was accidental, a body is discovered in the cloister well…Praise for G M Malliet‘A superb novel, a wonderful read.’ Louise Penny‘G M Malliet has brought the village cosy into the twenty first century… Wicked Autumn is a refreshing read for everyone who loves a really good murder.’ Charles Todd‘There are certain things you want in a village mystery: a pretty setting, a tasteful murder, an appealing sleuth… Malliet delivers all that.’ New York Times Book Review
A Demon for Forever
by K. L. NooneA demon, a rock star, and wedding bells!Justin Moore and Kris Starr have their happy ending: a life together, full of magic and music. Justin's always wanted to get married, and ever since Kris proposed, he's thrown himself into wedding planning. But planning a wedding's not easy when the whole world's watching their choices -- including whether to invite Kris's estranged father.Kris wants Justin to have that perfect day. He'll support the man he loves, whether that means agreeing to carrot cake or writing a new love song or getting excited when Justin shyly wants to wear a wedding dress. But Justin also wants him to reconcile with his father. And Kris loves Justin.So, with their wedding weeks away, Kris will try to face the ghosts of his past ... with his demon at his side.
A Demon for Midwinter
by K. L. NooneKris Starr used to be famous. Rock and roll. Sold-out shows. Literal magic. Empathic talents and screaming fans.But he has a problem or two. He's having a hard time writing new music. It’s Midwinter, which means he’s surrounded by depressing holiday cheer. And he's in love with Justin, his manager, who has a talent for rescuing almost- or once-famous bands ... and who’s hiding secrets of his own.Justin Moore, on the other hand, is very good at keeping those secrets -- he's had to be for years. One secret involves a demonic inheritance that would make him a target of suspicion. Another involves his past.And the third involves Justin’s feelings for Kris Starr, rock and roll icon and now his client ... and a powerful empath of his own.
A Demon in Love
by Holley TrentCharles Edison has spent most of his 123 years courting women for Hell. As a faithful son of the demon Gulielmus, he's never known true affection for women. Which is funny, seeing as how he's descended from a love god on his mother's side. Now that he sees his brother falling head over heels, Charles wants the same for himself. He wants to belong to someone.The Fates conspire to right old wrongs, and Charles learns the woman destined for him is one he shouldn't want. Marion Wilder's family has been on the supernatural Most Wanted List for twenty-five years because they were responsible for the demise of a demon. Gulielmus would kill her if he had the chance.But Marion's the only human woman Charles can touch without harming. She's his one chance at having a normal life and a real family, and he would give up anything to keep her. Even his father's favor.Sensuality Level: Sensual
A Demon in Love Box Set
by K. L. NooneCan a half-demon and a tired rock star find a happy ending?Rock legend Kris Starr has a problem or two. He’s getting older, he can’t seem to write anything new, he’s supposed to be recording a Midwinter holiday album, and he’s afraid he’s falling in love with Justin Moore, his manager. But Justin’s very good at keeping secrets, and he has a few -- like his demonic inheritance, his family’s history, and his crush on Kris Starr, rock and roll icon. But when all Justin’s secrets start to come out, he’ll need Kris’s help ... and they’ll write a new love song or two along the way.This box set combines together all nine books in K.L. Noone's best-selling series featuring Kris and Justin. Contains the stories:A Demon for Midwinter: Kris Starr used to be famous. Sold-out rock shows. Empathic talents. But he has a problem or two. He's having a hard time writing songs. It’s Midwinter, full of depressing holiday cheer. He's in love with Justin, his new manager, who has a talent for rescuing almost- or once-famous bands. And Justin’s hiding secrets: about literal demons, his past, and his own feelings for Kris ...Lightning in a Bottle: Despite his skill with a guitar, Adam’s never had much stage presence -- he leaves that to Lee, his band’s lead singer, who makes his lyrics rock. The problem is, Adam's lyrics are secret love letters for Lee, though he's never had the courage to say so. But when a legendary rock star and scandalous sex demon turn up at their show, Adam might finally figure out how to get everything he wants.Love Songs for Every Day: Kris and Justin don’t do interviews. Two years after demonic revelations, forever entwined with Kris Starr’s return to the spotlight, they’ll open up about pro-demon activism, classic rock, rescuing cats, and coffee versus tea -- plus what exactly happened to Justin that night, love songs, and happy endings.Sunlight and Gold: Can a rock star marry a demon? That question’s on Justin’s mind. He’s moved in with Kris; they’re wildly happy. He is half human, though -- and he likes the idea of the human ritual. But Kris Starr, rock legend, never has. So Justin can’t ask. Kris isn’t convinced he’s great at domesticity. But he’s pretty sure his half-demon boyfriend wants a very human commitment. And maybe Kris wants that, too.A Demon for Forever: A demon, a rock star, and wedding bells! Justin’s always wanted to get married and has thrown himself into wedding plans. But the world’s watching. Kris wants to give his demon fiancé a perfect day, whether that means carrot cake or support for Justin wearing a wedding dress. But Justin wants him to reconcile with his father, so Kris will have to try.The Demon's Choice: Kris has never been happier: back on tour, making music, and married to the love of his life, half-demon Justin. But an accident leaves Justin unable to use magic until his demon family offers him a terrible choice. Losing his magic leaves him empty until he’s shown a way to get it back. But if he agrees, he’ll give up his human half ... along with his life with Kris.Snowed In: Kit & Harry: Someone or something is causing magical blizzards at Fairleigh Hall. Constable Kit Thompson is to investigate. The Earl’s brother, Harry Arden, wants to help, but he’s an irritating temptation. The estate hides a family secret. When they end up snowed in together at the old hunting lodge, they’ll learn to trust each other with their secrets ... and their hearts.Bedknobs and Brimstone: Some days married life is great. And some days your husband’s demon magic sets the bed on fire. But Kris wouldn’t change a thing. If living together costs them some furniture, it’s fine. Justin’s still not used to his new powers. They’re unpredictable, and he’s worried: what if he hurts Kris? Fortunately, Justin’s husband’s very good at reassuring him.A Demon's Very Good Morning: J
A Demon in Love: Sons of Gulielmus Book 2
by Holley TrentCharles Edison has spent most of his 123 years courting women for Hell. As a faithful son of the demon Gulielmus, he's never known true affection for women. Which is funny, seeing as how he’s descended from a love god on his mother’s side. Now that he sees his brother falling head over heels, Charles wants the same for himself. He wants to belong to someone.The Fates conspire to right old wrongs, and Charles learns the woman destined for him is one he shouldn’t want. Marion Wilder’s family has been on the supernatural Most Wanted List for twenty-five years because they were responsible for the demise of a demon. Gulielmus would kill her if he had the chance.But Marion’s the only human woman Charles can touch without harming. She’s his one chance at having a normal life and a real family, and he would give up anything to keep her. Even his father’s favor.Sensuality Level: Sensual
A Demon in My View
by Ruth RendellShe waits for him in the dark, her mind and body perfect, passive, until one day, when he goes to the cellar, and she is gone . . .In A Demon in My View, Ruth Rendell creates a character as frightening as he is fascinating. Mild-mannered Arthur Johnson has never known how to talk to women. And his loneliness has perverted his desire for love and respect into a carefully controlled penchant for violence. One floor below him, a scholar finishing his thesis on psychopathic personalities is about to stumble--quite literally--upon one of Arthur's many secrets. Haunting and intelligent, A Demon in My View shows the startling results of this chilling alchemy of two very disparate minds--one pathological and the other obsessed with pathology.From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Demon in Silver (War of the Archons #1)
by R. S. FordIn a world where magic has vanished, rival nations vie for power in a continent devastated by war. When a young woman demonstrates magical talent for the first time in decades there are those that will kill to obtain her power. But the girl finds that guardians can come from the most unlikely places.
A Demon in Waiting (Sons of Gulielmus #1)
by Holley TrentAfter twenty-eight years, skeptic John Tate is cast out of his cult. As he has neither money nor education, he's completely without prospects. That is, until Gulielmus, his long-silent demon daddy, swoops in with a job offer this half incubus can't refuse: seducing women for Team Hell. Sounds like a great gig for a virgin.Ariel Thomas knows smart women don't stop for hitchhikers, but the one she spots on the Arizona roadside lures her like an irresistible mirage. For once in her well-regimented life she decides to do something out of character, and offers the gorgeous hobo a ride. She's got a long drive ahead to North Carolina, and what better way to stay awake behind the wheel than to have eye candy to ogle?John's unsophisticated charm makes Ariel swoon, and he's enthralled by her worldliness. The two fall hard and fast, but Gulielmus wants to put the skids on their cross-country love affair. John may be hiding his true nature, but Ariel has some secrets in her family tree Team Hell won't forgive.Demon spawn aren't supposed to fall in love with their prey, and John is forced to make the age-old choice: good versus evil. Who'd be easier to run from--his powerful demon father or the woman who actually thinks he's worth loving?Sensuality Level: Sensual
A Demon's Desire
by Lizzy FordEmma crossed paths with a black witch in an ill-fated love triangle that ended in Emma fleeing and the death of the man they both loved. Two years later, the witch is seeking revenge. Emma turns to the only person who can help her: a man rumored to be half-demon with the power to control the shadows. Tristan agrees to help her lift the curse on her family but isn't prepared for what he uncovers.
A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch
by Sarah HawleyCalladia Cunnington curses the day she met Astaroth the demon, but when he shows up memoryless, why does she find him so helpless . . . and sort of hot?Calladia Cunnington knows she&’s rough around the edges, despite being the heir to one of small-town Glimmer Falls&’ founding witch families. While her gym obsession is a great outlet for her anxieties and anger, her hot temper still gets the best of her and manifests in bar brawls. When Calladia saves someone from a demon attack one night, though, she&’s happy to put her magic and rage to good use . . . until she realizes the man she saved is none other than Astaroth, the ruthless demon who orchestrated a soul bargain on her best friend.Astaroth is a legendary soul bargainer and one of the nine members of the demon high council—except he can&’t remember any of this. Suffering from amnesia after being banished to the mortal plane, Astaroth doesn&’t know why a demon named Moloch is after him, nor why the muscular, angry, hot-in-a-terrifying-way witch who saved him hates him so much.Unable to leave anyone in such a vulnerable state—even the most despicable demon—Calladia grudgingly decides to help him. (Besides, punching an amnesiac would be in poor taste.) The two set out on an uneasy road trip to find the witch who might be able to restore Astaroth&’s memory so they can learn how to defeat Moloch. Calladia vows that once Astaroth is cured, she&’ll kick his ass, but the more time she spends with the snarky yet utterly charming demon, the more she realizes she likes this new, improved Astaroth . . . and maybe she doesn&’t want him to recover his memories, after all.
A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch: ‘Whimsically sexy, charmingly romantic, and magically hilarious.’ Ali Hazelwood
by Sarah HawleyWelcome back to Glimmer Falls!Calladia Cunnington knows she's rough around the edges and her hot temper can getthe best of her. So when she stops a demon attack one night, she's horrified to realize the man she saved is none other than the cold-hearted Astaroth.Astaroth is a legendary member of the demon high council - or at least he was. Suffering from amnesia after being stripped of his immortality and banished to the mortal plane, Astaroth doesn't know why a demon named Moloch is after him, nor why the angry, hot-in-a-terrifying-way witch hates him so much.Calladia grudgingly agrees to help Astaroth find the witch who might be able to restore his memory, vowing that once Astaroth is cured, she'll kick his ass. But the more time she spends with the snarky yet utterly charming demon, the more she realizes she likes this new, improved Astaroth... and maybe she doesn't want him to recover his memories after all.Praise for Sarah Hawley 'Whimsically sexy, charmingly romantic, and magically hilarious' Ali Hazelwood'Reading this book is like standing in the bright heart of magic. I laughed, I swooned, I sighed dreamily, often on the same page. It truly was a sparkling delight, and I can't wait to see what spell Hawley weaves for us next!' India Holton, bestselling author of THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEWOMEN WITCHES'If GOOD OMENS were a small-town, enemies-to-lovers romcom. It's bright, bubbly, sexy, funny, and glorious.' Vivien Jackson
A Demon's Touch (The Chronicles of Will Ryde & Awa Maryam #3)
by Rehan KhanThird in a truly multicultural young adult historical adventure series—Mission Impossible in the sixteenth century Istanbul, 1593- returning from their previous mission with the death of their Commander weighing heavily upon them, there is no respite for the RuzgÄr unit, as they are declared traitors to the Ottoman Empire and banished from the legendary Janissary order. Even the recovery of the fabled Armour of David, so prized by the Sultan is not enough to prevent this. Now, desperate and on the run, Will must turn to the sinister Earl of Rothminster as an unlikely protector. Meanwhile Awa and the remaining RuzgÄr, outcasts as far as the authorities are concerned, are nevertheless called upon by their small band of supporters to protect the very people who have declared them enemies of the empire, as a mysterious force threatens to engulf the capital. All roads lead to Istanbul and all who traverse it, will be plagued by a demon's touch...
A Demon's Very Good Morning
by K. L. NooneA demon, his rock star, and a happy ending ...Justin's never been happier. He's proud of his demon heritage, he has his rock-star empath husband, he and Kris are wildly in love, and they have a big family celebration today.But he's waking up alone in bed. And he can hear his husband's emotions.Families aren't easy. But if Kris needs some reassurance, Justin knows exactly how to help ...
A Demonic Bundle: So I Married a Demon Slayer, Demon Can't Help It & Demon Hunting in Dixie
by George Fox Kathy Love Angie LexiA Demon. . . Not Just In Bed Practical Josephine "Jo" Burke has no patience for the paranormal--even if she's been having some strange visions lately. But if she is losing her mind, at least it would explain her new attraction to her co-worker, the least suitable man she could ever fall for. . . Maksim Kostova has no idea why he's so drawn to feisty mortal Jo, but he does know how she feels about the supernatural. Forget about her accepting him for what he really is, she'd never even believe him in the first place. Or would she? When Jo confesses to him that she's been seeing visions of a dead girl, it seems anything's possible. . . A warrior, a demon, and the girl next door. . . Looking For TroubleAddy Corwin is a florist with an attitude. A bad attitude, or so her mama says, 'cause she's not looking for a man. Mama's wrong. Addy has looked. There's just not much to choose from in Hannah, her small Alabama hometown. Until Brand Dalvahni shows up, a supernaturally sexy, breathtakingly well-built hunk of a warrior from-well, not from around here, that's for sure. Mama thinks he might be European or maybe even a Yankee. Brand says he's from another dimension. Addy couldn't care less where he's from. He's gorgeous. Serious muscles. Disturbing green eyes. Brand really gets her going. Too bad he's a whack job. Says he's come to rescue her from a demon. Puh-lease. But right after Brand shows up, strange things start to happen. Dogs talk and reanimated corpses stalk the quite streets of Hannah. Her mortal enemy Meredith, otherwise known as the Death Starr, breaks out in a severe and inexplicable case of butt boils. Addy might not know what's going on, but she definitely wants a certain sexy demon hunter by her side when it all goes down. . . "A not-to-be-missed Southern-fried, bawdy, hilarious romp. " -Beverly Barton, New York Times Bestselling Author"A demonically wicked good time. " -Angie FoxIn the lusty humidity of the Deep South, among the neon lights of Vegas, and the glitz of high-fashion, demon slayers are the new sexy. . . Hot! By Kathy LoveAt Hot! Magazine, the devil really does wear Prada. When the CEO is an actual demon and the mail room guys are undercover demon slayers, it's not beyond the realm of possibility for an up-and-coming photographer and a model possessed by much more than a sweet tooth to fall in love. What Slays In Vegas by Angie FoxWhen a sexy succubus comes up against a fearless demon slayer intent on killing her boss, a truly wild Vegas night turns into a quickie wedding. But in a city where anything goes, a demon slayer wedding a succubus is strictly forbidden. Which doesn't mean either is rushing to jump out of the marriage bed. The Bride Wore Demon Dust by Lexi GeorgeHe's perfection in a tuxedo-more so out of it-and on a mission to protect his Alabama gal from the mysterious mayhem intent on her destruction. But the bride is a spunky steel magnolia with special powers of her own, determined to drop-kick evil forces across the state line and give her slayer a run for his money. Praise for Angie Fox"She has a genuine gift for creating dangerously hilarious drama. " -RT Book ReviewsPraise for Kathy Love"Fangs for the Memories will make you laugh until milk comes out of your nose. " -MaryJanice DavidsonPraise for Lexi George"A not-to-be-missed Southern-fried, bawdy, hilarious romp. " -Beverly Barton on Demon Hunting in Dixie
A Demonic Bundle: So I Married a Demon Slayer, Demon Can't Help It & Demon Hunting in Dixie
by Angie Fox Lexi George Love KathyA Demonic Bundle: So I Married a Demon Slayer, Demon Can't Help It & Demon Hunting in DixieA Demon...Not Just In BedPractical Josephine "Jo" Burke has no patience for the paranormal--even if she's been having some strange visions lately. But if she is losing her mind, at least it would explain her new attraction to her co-worker, the least suitable man she could ever fall for...Maksim Kostova has no idea why he's so drawn to feisty mortal Jo, but he does know how she feels about the supernatural. Forget about her accepting him for what he really is, she'd never even believe him in the first place. Or would she? When Jo confesses to him that she's been seeing visions of a dead girl, it seems anything's possible...A warrior, a demon, and the girl next door...Looking For TroubleAddy Corwin is a florist with an attitude. A bad attitude, or so her mama says, 'cause she's not looking for a man. Mama's wrong. Addy has looked. There's just not much to choose from in Hannah, her small Alabama hometown. Until Brand Dalvahni shows up, a supernaturally sexy, breathtakingly well-built hunk of a warrior from-well, not from around here, that's for sure. Mama thinks he might be European or maybe even a Yankee. Brand says he's from another dimension.Addy couldn't care less where he's from. He's gorgeous. Serious muscles. Disturbing green eyes. Brand really gets her going. Too bad he's a whack job. Says he's come to rescue her from a demon. Puh-lease. But right after Brand shows up, strange things start to happen. Dogs talk and reanimated corpses stalk the quite streets of Hannah. Her mortal enemy Meredith, otherwise known as the Death Starr, breaks out in a severe and inexplicable case of butt boils. Addy might not know what's going on, but she definitely wants a certain sexy demon hunter by her side when it all goes down...
A Deniable Death
by Gerald SeymourFrom the author of Harry's Game - A Sunday Times '100 best crime novels and thrillers since 1945' pickTwo men who hate each other are committed to working together on a job far more dangerous than they knew when they signed up.These men are surveillance experts, lying in a mosquito-infested Iranian marsh for days, part of a huge international operation designed to kill a celebrated maker of the roadside bombs which kill so many British soldiers.And if things to wrong, as far as Her Majesty's Government is concerned, their part in the plot is totally deniable.Gerald Seymour expertly explores the moral compromises of the secret world upon which we rely for our everyday security - and the amazing reserves of courage which ordinary people can find in extraordinary circumstances.
A Deniable Death
by Gerald SeymourC.R.O.P.: Covert Rural Observation Posts are places where men like Danny 'Badger' Baxter hide for endless, motionless hours, secretly recording criminal or terrorist activity.But now Badger has a bigger job than photographing dissident Republicans in muddy Ulster fields or Islamic extremists on rainswept Yorkshire moors.I.E.D.: Improvised Explosive Devices are the roadside bombs which account for 80% of British casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan.MI6 have a plan to assassinate the leading maker of these weapons when he leaves his house in Iran to visit Europe. But first, they need to know when he is leaving, and where he is going.So it is that Badger finds himself on the wrong side of the Iranian border, lumbered with a partner he loathes, lying under a merciless sun in a mosquito-infested marsh, observing the house. And knowing that if they are caught, Her Majesty's Government will deny all knowledge of them.Welcome to A Deniable Death.(P)2011 Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks
A Deniable Death: A Thriller
by Gerald SeymourFrom the author of Harry's Game - A Sunday Times '100 best crime novels and thrillers since 1945' pickTwo men who hate each other are committed to working together on a job far more dangerous than they knew when they signed up.These men are surveillance experts, lying in a mosquito-infested Iranian marsh for days, part of a huge international operation designed to kill a celebrated maker of the roadside bombs which kill so many British soldiers.And if things to wrong, as far as Her Majesty's Government is concerned, their part in the plot is totally deniable.Gerald Seymour expertly explores the moral compromises of the secret world upon which we rely for our everyday security - and the amazing reserves of courage which ordinary people can find in extraordinary circumstances.
A Deniable Death: A Thriller
by Gerald SeymourA page-turning thriller of life and death in the moral maze of the post-9/11 world—“An extraordinary work of fiction” from the bestselling author (The Washington Post).The rules are simple. Break up your shape. Hide your smell. Never show your silhouette. Check the surfaces of your kit. Space the movements of your team. Use the shadows. Danny “Badger” Baxter has a talent for surveillance. He’s always followed the rules. Until now, they’ve kept him alive.But now Badger has a bigger job than photographing dissident Northern Irish Republicans in muddy Ulster fields, or Islamic extremists on rainswept Yorkshire moors. MI6 have a plan to assassinate the Engineer—a brilliant maker of Improvised Explosive Devices, the roadside bombs which account for 80% of Allied casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan. The spooks know he’s planning to leave his home in Iran. They just need to find out when and where he’s traveling.So Badger finds himself on the wrong side of the Iranian border, burdened with a partner he loathes, lying under a merciless sun in a mosquito-infested marsh, observing the house. If things go wrong, as far as Her Majesty’s Government is concerned, his part in the plot is completely deniable.With A Deniable Death, Gerald Seymour expertly explores the moral compromises of the secret world upon which we rely for our everyday security—and the amazing reserves of courage which ordinary people can find in extraordinary circumstances.A Washington Post Notable Fiction Book of 2013“The three British masters of suspense, Graham Greene, Eric Ambler, and John le Carré, have been joined by a fourth—Gerald Seymour.” —The New York Times
A Density Of Souls
by Christopher RiceSet in New Orleans; four high school friends torn apart by secrets and violence; five years later more secrets discovered.