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Deadly Intent
by Christiane HegganAbbie DiAngelo finally has the life she's always wanted. She has gotten past her divorce and cherishes her nine-year old son, Ben. Her restaurant is making money and she is being heralded as the hot new chef. Then her stepbrother reenters her life. Straight out of prison, Ian MacGregor shows up at Abbie's door claiming to have proof that implicates her mother in a twenty-five-year-old murder. Proof Ian will keep to himself...if Abbie pays for his silence. But when she arrives to pay Ian off, she finds his murdered body. Homicide detective John Ryan quickly realizes there is more to the murder of ex-con Ian MacGregor than he originally thought. And no one, especially Abbie, is telling him the truth. But Abbie has no choice-she must trust him. Because someone desperate is acting with deadly intent.
Deadly Intent
by Kylie BrantForensic linguist Macy Reid is an expert on kidnapping, having been abducted when she was a child. So, she is the perfect investigator to be called in when a Denver tycoon's eleven-year-old daughter is abducted-for the second time. But Macy's biggest stumbling block may be a member of her own team: Kellan Burke, the wise-cracking, rule- breaking investigator who relishes getting under Macy's skin-and who just may be the man to help her confront the demons from her past.
Deadly Intent (The Nancy Drew Files #2)
by Carolyn KeeneFrom the back of the book: Case 2 Nancy Drew is looking for a kidnapped rock star -- but she finds a lethal conspiracy. With backstage passes to Radio City Music Hall, Nancy and her three best friends meet the members of the country's hottest rock group, Bent Fender. But the fun's over when, minutes before the concert, the lead guitarist vanishes. Nancy takes the case. Soon her list of suspects reads like the WHO'S WHO of the New York rock scene. And her clues read like a puzzle: What do a wallet with a dragon emblem, a license plate, and two anonymous men have in common with the missing musician? Then Nancy's boyfriend Ned shows up, eager for romance. Nancy feels she can't spend the time -- until, through Ned, she uncovers a conspiracy that could blow the lid off the music industry. =============== From inside the book: FROM THE NANCY DREW FILES ASSIGNMENT: Find a missing rock star-Bent Fender's lead guitarist, Barton Novak, who disappeared suddenly after telling Nancy he had something important to tell her. CONTACT: Roger Gold, Bent Fender's drummer, whose father is a friend of Carson Drew's. SUSPECTS: Ann Nordquist, the group's agent. She may have decided that ten percent isn't enough. Maybe she's going for it all. George Marshall, the producer of Fender's hit records. Could he also be producing pirate editions of those same tunes? Dave Peck, a friend of Ned Nickerson's, with a mysterious new job, and lots of cash to flash around. Alan Wales, Bess Marvin's new boyfriend, who'd give anything to be a success in the rock world. How far is he willing to go? COMPLICATIONS: How do you prove there's been a kidnapping when there's no ransom note? And how do you investigate a case when all the clues lead straight to your best friend's boyfriend? But Nancy has to hang in there. Barton's life is in danger -- and before the case is over, so is hers!
Deadly Intent (The Sonoma Series)
by Camy TangThe Grant family's exclusive Sonoma spa is a place for rest and relaxation-not murder! When Naomi Grant finds her client Jessica Ortiz bleeding to death in her massage room, everything falls apart. The salon's reputation is at stake...and so is Naomi's freedom when she discovers that she is one of the main suspects! Her only solace is found with the other suspect-Dr. Devon Knightley, the victim's ex-husband. But Devon is hiding secrets of his own. When they come to light, where can Naomi turn...and whom can she trust?
Deadly Intent: An Anna Travis Mystery
by Lynda La PlanteAlexander Fitzpatrick is one of the most wanted men in the Western world. A Howard Marks character, but far more dangerous, his wealth, accrued through drug-trafficking, runs into millions. For the past ten years there has been no sighting of him. Has he gone to ground using an alias, or is he dead? When an ex-police officer from the murder squad is found shot in a dank squat, Anna Travis is pulled onto the case. As the body count rises and the investigation becomes ever more complex, suspicion falls on Fitzpatrick. Is he still alive and in the UK? Could he be the killer, with terrifying access to the most lethal drug in existence?
Deadly Intent: An Anna Travis Mystery
by Lynda La PlanteFrom award-winning author Lynda La Plante comes the latest detective story involving Anna Travis, who must juggle old and new love affairs while tracking down one of the world’s deadliest drug dealers.Ruthless drug trafficker Alexander Fitzpatrick is one of the most wanted men in the Western hemisphere. But for ten years, there’s been no sign of him. Is he dead, or just trying to appear that way? When an ex-colleague from the murder squad is found shot in a dank drug den, Anna Travis is pulled into the case. She’s grateful for the distraction after her breakup with DCI Langton, and soon finds herself involved with someone new. But as the bodies pile up and the mystery deepens, Travis and Langton must put aside their personal history and work together to track down one of the shrewdest criminals they’ve ever encountered.
Deadly Intentions
by Candice PoarchShe's Hot On The Trail Of A Thief. . .When Lisa Claxton starts her own cleaning business on Paradise Island, she may finally profit from her talent for whipping a house into shape--in more ways than one. A valuable Claxton heirloom, a golden bowl, is missing, and Lisa has tracked it down to a local home, which she quickly gets herself hired to clean. But when she arrives she finds a dead body--and flees right into the safe arms of an irresistibly handsome man. . .But She's About To Find So Much More. . .Injured Navy SEAL Brian Knight came to his grandfather's house to recuperate. He didn't expect to be greeted by a frightened beauty--or to get mixed up in her scheme. But Brian has to pursue the killer who invaded the house--and he's determined to pursue Lisa as well. Soon, the two are up against ruthless thieves whose intentions are more than deadly. . ."A hard-hitting romance that adds a twist of mysterious flavor. The reader will breeze through this refreshing tale." --RT Book Reviews on Long, Hot Nights
Deadly Is the Kiss (Grangers #1)
by Rhyannon ByrdTasked with protecting humanity from harm, the last thing Ashe Granger was searching for on his mission was his destined mate. Then, a mysterious dark-eyed beauty reluctantly offered him shelter. A spark of danger-and a soul-deep recognition-ignited a burning, carnal need....Since her family's exile, Juliana Sabin had borne full responsibility for their safety. So when evil struck, she had no choice but to ally herself with the sexy guardian vampire. Now, months later, Ashe is back and tempting Juliana to reveal her darkest secrets...and desires. For the killer stalking the shadows isn't acting alone-and he won't rest until his deadly cravings are fulfilled.
Deadly Is the Night: Byrnes Family Ranch 9 (A Byrnes Family Ranch Novel #9)
by Dusty RichardsIn the latest installment of his epic Byrnes family saga, Western Heritage and Spur Award-winning author Dusty Richards tells of the blood that was spilled trying to make Arizona Territory a good place to live . . . Building a ranching empire is one thing, keeping it out of the hands of robbers, kidnappers, murderers, embezzlers, and every no good opportunist crawling through the Arizona desert is a daily grind for Chet Byrnes. He's just as likely to rescue a stolen daughter as he is to recover rustled cattle on any given day. But with a family to keep safe and enough real target practice to keep his aim deadly, nothing's going to stop Chet from bringing his ranch into a bold new era. And if that means he'll have to go to war to run a new telegraph line through the godforsaken territories, he's got the manpower, the willpower, and the bullets to light up the night with blood . . . "Dusty takes readers into the real west at full gallop." --New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas
Deadly Justice
by Dallas L. BarnesDetectives Fox and Hollister of the Los Angeles Police Department are assigned the task of tracking down a ruthless vigilante who is murdering pimps and pushers
Deadly Justice (Ben Kincaid Series #3)
by William BernhardtA young lawyer finds himself as a murder suspect trying to clear his name while in the midst of working for a crooked law firm. A tale of jealousy, justice and blood money.
Deadly Justice (The Ben Kincaid Novels #3)
by William BernhardtA struggling Tulsa lawyer accepts a six-figure job—but the price may far outweigh the pay: &“Bernhardt just gets better and better&” (The Daily Oklahoman). Since he fled the dehumanizing tedium of corporate law, Ben Kincaid has scratched out a living on the rough side of Tulsa, working cases strictly related to the three Ds: divorce, deeds, and dog bites. So when the state&’s largest corporation, the Apollo Consortium, offers him six figures to join them as in-house counsel, he can&’t turn down the pay raise. But if the Apollo partners think they&’ve hired a legal stooge, they&’re wrong. Kincaid is a bloodhound, determined to sniff out the truth no matter the cost. As Kincaid tries to fit in at his new offices, a serial killer stalks Tulsa, luring young women into his car before chopping them into bits. But these horrors pale in comparison to the infighting at Apollo. And when he comes out on the wrong side of a turf war, Kincaid finds himself defending a hapless loser against a murder charge. The client&’s name: Ben Kincaid.
Deadly Kerfuffle
by Tony MartinIt?s 2006, and terror scaremongering in the media has rattled the residents of sleepy, suburban Dunlop Crescent. When a Maori family moves into number 14, the local cranks assume they are Middle Eastern terrorists hell-bent on destroying the Australian way of life. Rumour has it that they plan to turn their house to face Mecca. This sets off an extraordinary chain of events that embroils the entire neighbourhood as well as cynical media figures, bumbling anti-terrorist police, and a gang of white supremacists with a radical plan to wake up the country and `preserve Australian values?. At the centre of it all is Gordon, a retired widower, who just wants a bit of peace and quiet. Deadly Kerfuffle is a smart, riveting and incredibly funny novel inspired by actual letters to the editor in a local newspaper. Through biting satire and a cast of unforgettable characters, it?s an insight into the kind of paranoia that could only ever blossom in the quietest and safest of places.
Deadly Kerfuffle
by Tony MartinIt&’s 2006, and terror scaremongering in the media has rattled the residents of sleepy, suburban Dunlop Crescent. When a Maori family moves into number 14, the local cranks assume they are Middle Eastern terrorists hell-bent on destroying the Australian way of life. Rumour has it that they plan to turn their house to face Mecca.This sets off an extraordinary chain of events that embroils the entire neighbourhood as well as cynical media figures, bumbling anti-terrorist police, and a gang of white supremacists with a radical plan to wake up the country and &‘preserve Australian values&’. At the centre of it all is Gordon, a retired widower, who just wants a bit of peace and quiet.Deadly Kerfuffle is a smart, riveting and incredibly funny novel inspired by actual letters to the editor in a local newspaper. Through biting satire and a cast of unforgettable characters, it&’s an insight into the kind of paranoia that could only ever blossom in the quietest and safest of places.
Deadly Kin
by Tom EslickWhen Josh and Erin exchange passionate greetings. Is there more to this brother-sister relationship than meets the eye? When Josh falls to his death the questions become even more disturbing.
Deadly Kisses
by Brenda JoyceI did not kill anyone, Francesca. And the fact that you wish to destroy evidence suggests you think me capable of murder. New York, 1902Called to the home of her fianceacute; Calder Hart's former mistress late one night, amateur sleuth Francesca Cahill's curiosity is piqued. But upon arrival, she is shocked to find Daisy Jones's bloodied body - and even more devastated when the evidence points to one suspect: Calder. Francesca cannot - will not - believe that Calder is capable of such an act. Still, she is unable to shake her instinctive sense that Calder is lying about something. The police are far less inclined to believe his innocence, and Calder is arrested for Daisy's murder. But Francesca's heart is not easily swayed. . . until a life-altering secret is exposed that could destroy their future together.
Deadly Kisses (The Francesca Cahill Novels #2)
by Brenda JoyceA Gilded Age socialite-turned-sleuth must clear her fiancé of murder in the New York Times–bestselling author’s historical mystery romance series.Called to the home of her fiancé’s former mistress late one night, Francesca Cahill finds her curiosity piqued. But upon arrival, she is shocked to find Daisy Jones’s bloodied body . . . and even more devastated when the evidence points to one suspect: her fiancé, Calder Hart.Francesca refuses to believe that Calder is capable of such an act. Still, she is unable to shake her instinctive sense that Calder is lying about something. The police are far less inclined to believe his innocence, and Calder is arrested for Daisy’s murder. But Francesca’s heart is not easily swayed—until a life-altering secret is exposed that could destroy their future together.
Deadly Lampshades: A Honey Driver Mystery
by Jean G. GoodhindWhen Honey Driver decides to give the Green River Hotel a makeover, she didn't envisage her interior designer Philippe Fabiere getting choked to death with an antique lavatory flush handle. It also turns out that his storeroom has been completely cleared of its antique artefacts - including a painting of a scantily clad woman that Honey herself had purchased. When traces of deadly nightshade are found in Philippe's system, the finger of suspicion points at others in his profession. Is this a case of professional jealousy, or is there something even more sinister afoot? What have the Russians at St Margaret's Court Hotel got to do with it? And what about the German couple who sit around reception at Honey's hotel? Just who is it that's so fond of deadly nightshade?
Deadly Lesson: A chilling, twisting and unflinching thriller
by S. J. ButlerOn the streets of East London, a depraved killer stalks his next victim... _______This latest unflinching and heart-racing thriller from S. J. Butler, the author of Between the Lines is perfect for fans of M. W. Craven and Robert Bryndza.TONY MILLINGTON 'Class warfare in all its glory or goriness'TONY PARSONS 'S.J. Butler writes like a dream and tells tales from the stuff of nightmares . . . This is high-octane crime fiction'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Butler has created a frightening killer'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'So much more grit and texture than most'_______When a dead body is discovered in a house near the university, Detective Chief Inspector Jack Hogan and his team are left baffled by the viciousness of the assault. And with very little to go on, the questions quickly mount up.But, when another victim turns up with the same distinguishing mark etched on their skin - one that links the victims to an anarchist group - it becomes clear that a depraved and calculating serial killer is at large.With the murderer always one step ahead, time is of the essence and DCI Hogan must act fast before another life is taken._______Readers LOVE S. J. Butler's DEADLY LESSON:'Enticing and pacey... an engaging portrayal of a detective in his later career... offers so much more grit and texture than most' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Riveting' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A class driven drama that keeps you guessing to the end' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Twists and turns from the very beginning' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Chilling and gripping' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Butler has written a fast paced psychological thriller that never flags' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Enthralled from start to finish' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Deadly Lesson: A twisting and unflinching thriller
by S. J. ButlerThe latest unflinching and heart-racing thriller from S. J. Butler, the author of Between the Lines. Perfect for fans of M. W. Craven and Robert Bryndza.When a dead body is discovered in a house near the university, Detective Chief Inspector Jack Hogan and his team are left baffled by the viciousness of the assault. And with very little to go on, the questions quickly mount up. But, when another victim turns up with the same distinguishing mark etched on their skin - one that links the victims to an anarchist group - it becomes clear that a depraved and calculating serial killer is at large. With the murderer always one step ahead, time is of the essence and DCI Hogan must act fast before another life is taken.'S.J. Butler writes like a dream and tells tales from the stuff of nightmares . . . This is high-octane crime fiction' TONY PARSON'Class warfare in all its glory or goriness' TONY MILLINGTON(P) 2022 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Deadly Lessons: A Winston Patrick Mystery
by David RussellWinston Patrick, a successful lawyer but dissatisfied with his career defending the downtrodden of Vancouver’s criminal world, trades in the courtroom for the high school classroom. Soon Winston’s past life meets his present when a student accuses a fellow colleague of a teacher-student love affair. Reluctantly, Winston agrees to provide legal defence, but the case takes an even uglier turn: the student is murdered, making her alleged lover the prime suspect. And this is no ordinary student. With her family connections reaching as high as the Prime Minister’s office, Winston and his friend Detective Andrea Pearson find themselves immersed in a murder investigation that could cause an international incident, if it doesn’t cost Winston his own life first.
Deadly Liaisons (Devil's Shroud)
by Elle JamesFrom New York Time&’s Bestselling author Elle James&’ Devil&’s Shroud seriesPeople have been known to perish at McGregor Manor...Nova Valdez needs a break from his job as a Stealth Operations Specialists and thankfully Molly McGregor&’s B&B has one room left on a busy weekend scheduled for a ghost hunting group from Seattle.When disembodied voices and hazy images nearly lure Molly her to her death, Molly's driven straight into the arms of Nova. As a secret agent, Nova&’s confident he can protect Molly but is not exactly sure he believes in ghosts. Someone is sabotaging the B&B and targeting Molly. Together they must try to protect the guests while searching for answers for the attempts on their lives, and work to uncover what is really going on. As the mysterious incidents become increasingly more dangerous, can they determine who is attacking them, before it is too late?Devil&’s Shroud Series: Deadly Reckoning Deadly Engagement Deadly Liaisons Deadly Allure Deadly Obsession Deadly FallPreviously Published
Deadly Liaisons: Defending The Eyewitness Her Secret, His Duty Deadly Liaisons Lethal Affair (Devil's Shroud)
by Elle JamesIn this romantic suspense novel set on the Oregon coast, an undercover agent investigates a mysterious threat at a haunted B&B.When Molly McGregor opens her haunted Bed and Breakfast to a group of ghost hunters, she hopes the rumored spirits appear. She needs the weekend to be a financial success. But when disembodied voices and hazy images nearly lure her to her death, Molly’s driven straight into the arms of a sexy but mysterious guest . . . Casanova Valdez.Nova knows what it’s like to be haunted—by memories of a case gone bad. As a secret agent, he knows he can protect Molly. But he’s not so sure he believes in ghosts. As the mysterious incidents targeting the gorgeous redhead become increasingly dangerous, Nova must question if it’s the handiwork of a ghost . . . or a killer.
Deadly Lies
by Cynthia EdenShe wants to hide the past FBI Special Agent Samantha Kennedy is haunted by memories of the serial killer who abducted her. To keep the darkness at bay, she pretends to be a different, more confident woman. This Samantha doesn't fear every unknown face. So she throws caution to the wind and shares a night of unbridled passion with a handsome stranger. He needs to uncover the truth One night isn't enough for successful entrepreneur Max Ridgeway. He wants more of the sexy, smart, mysterious woman who slipped away before dawn. When they meet again, their attraction is undeniable-until his stepbrother goes missing, and Max realizes that Samantha isn't who she seems. But they must trust each other to trap a ring of bloodthirsty kidnappers before the nightmares that terrorize Sam become irrevocably real. As a merciless criminal spins a web of . . . DEADLY LIES
Deadly Lies
by Ofelia GrändAfter being betrayed by his husband in the most unimaginable way, Josh Thompson has only three things on his mind; grab his son, find help, and get out. When Josh can't get to his son, the plan to save them both becomes a little more complicated.Injured and afraid, Josh doesn’t know where to turn. When he finally gets hold of the police, the bodies he could’ve sworn he saw are gone, and no one believes him. Did he see them? His husband, Jett, tells him he’s been in an accident and is imagining things, but Josh doesn’t trust him. He has to get out of there before it’s too late, but how to get his son away from Jett when he guards their every step?