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Drood: from the bestselling author of The Terror
by Dan Simmons Quercus'I am in awe of Dan Simmons' Stephen KingIn 1865 Charles Dickens, the world's most famous writer, narrowly escapes death in the Staplehurst Rail Disaster. He will never be the same again. A public hero for rescuing survivors, he slowly descends into madness as he hunts the individual he believes to be responsible for the carnage: a spectral figure known only as Drood.His best friend, Wilkie Collins, is enlisted for the pursuit. Together they venture into Undertown, the shadowy, lawless web of crypts and catacombs beneath London. Here Drood is rumoured to hold sway over a legion of brainwashed followers. But as Wilkie spirals ever further into opium addiction and jealousy of the more successful novelist, he must face a terrifying possibility: is Charles Dickens really capable of murder?Readers are loving Drood'Beautifully written, fiction heaven!' *****'One of my favourite reads ever' *****'A masterpiece' *****'Epic adventure' *****'Surprising - I enjoyed every page' *****
Drooling and Dangerous: The Riot Brothers Return! (The Riot Brothers #2)
by Mary Amato Ethan LongOrville and Wilbur Riot have never been strangers to adventure, and according to Riot Brother Rule #15, You can't do the same mission twice. So now they're back with more games, more missions, and loads more fun. One day they are spies on the trail of dangerous criminals, the next they are movie stars in the making. But whether they're flinging insects while playing Bye-Bye Buggie or switching everything imaginable around for their [D]witch [S]ay, one thing is for sure: You'll never catch these brothers with nothing to do. After all, as the Riot Brothers say, A bad day is like bad breath. It just gets worse unless you do something about it.
Droomvriend
by James LawlessTijdens een lange hete zomer raakt een jonge man, geïnspireerd door Bobby Darin's Dream Lover, verliefd op een mooie meid alleen om een emotioneel verwaande ontdekking te doen.
Drop (1-Act)
by Dano MaddenComic drama \ Dano Madden \ 2 m., 1 f. \ Orflong and Zip are the lone dwellers on the planet Gavanuuy. They hunt Kalakazula worms with their sucknas (plungers) and play Gerfle, an infinite game. When Drop appears, they are fascinated by this English speaking creature and the games she brings. The closer Orflong and Zip get to Drop, the more estranged they become from each other until they can no longer communicate. Drop presents a unique challenge as it is scripted in the Gavanuuyian language spoken by Orflong and Zip. \ Winner of The Kennedy Center's National Short Play Award and The Anchorage Press Theatre for Youth Playwriting Award.
Drop City
by T. C. BoyleIt is 1970, and a down-at-the-heels California commune devoted to peace, free love, and the simple life has decided to relocate to the last frontier--the unforgiving landscape of interior Alaska--in the ultimate expression of going back to the land. Armed with the spirit of adventure and naïve optimism, the inhabitants of "Drop City" arrive in the wilderness of Alaska only to find their utopia already populated by other young homesteaders. When the two communities collide, unexpected friendships and dangerous enmities are born as everyone struggles with the bare essentials of life: love, nourishment, and a roof over one's head. Rich, allusive, and unsentimental, T.C. Boyle's ninth novel is a tour de force infused with the lyricism and take-no-prisoners storytelling for which he is justly famous.
Drop Dead
by Jane Milmore Billy Van ZandtComedy / Characters: 7 male, 3 female Scenery: Interior . A cast of has been actors plan to revive their careers in Drop Dead!, a potboiler murder mystery directed by "Wonder Child of the Broadway Stage" Victor Le Pewe (a psychotic eye twitching megalomaniac). At the dress rehearsal the set falls, props break, and the producer and an actor are murdered. During the opening night performance, the murders continue. The remaining thespians must save the show and their careers, solve the mystery and stay alive for curtain calls. . "A nonstop physical comedy that turns the world of theater on its head!" Variety. . "The audience laughed at everything!" L.A. Times. . "Pick of the Month" L.A. Magazine. . "Heartily entertaining!" L.A. Reader.
Drop Dead
by Lily ChuOne mysterious mansion. Two rival journalists. Three weeks to uncover the story—and love—of a lifetime.Obituary writer Nadine Barbault doesn't mind being called "Lady Death." It suits the ice queen persona she's cultivated to survive the fast-paced Toronto Herald. So when Nadine learns that famous (and reclusive) author Dot Voline has died, she doesn't hesitate to run the obituary…only to discover that Dot is very much alive.Nadine's screw-up has brought Wesley Chen of the rival Spear no end of joy—she's been a thorn in his extremely ambitious side for years. But the renewed interest in Dot also surfaced chatter about a mysterious past scandal. Intrigued, Wes goes to the source to learn more—only to discover Nadine had the exact same idea…and the infuriating woman isn't willing to respect dibs. Typical.At first, Dot refuses to speak to either of the squabbling pair, but then they receive an unusual request—work together, and Dot will share everything. The offer seems too good to be true…and of course, it is: in a bitter twist of irony, Dot dies for real before she can finish recounting her story. Not all is lost, however. The estate's executor allows Wes and Nadine access to Dot's sprawling wonderland of a mansion for three weeks to find their answer. That's three weeks of working together…three weeks of endless sweltering in tight spaces…three weeks of learning there could be something more between them than a desire to win at any cost. And maybe, just maybe, under the rubble of all those could-have-beens they'll uncover more than the secret of Dot Voline's long-ago scandal—and Lady Death will finally embrace what she's wanted from life all along.
Drop Dead
by Swati KaushalA luxurious hilltop resort. A high-stakes corporate retreat for a team of cutthroat professionals. An unexpected death, a roomful of suspects, a handsome Army officer with a secret past. It is peak tourist season in Shimla, and the last thing anyone needs is a dead body appearing mysteriously at the bottom of a hill. Enter Shimla?s ace cop, the hot and happening Superintendent of Police Niki Marwah, determined to leave no stone unturned in her quest to nail the culprit. As Niki and her team race against time to solve the mystery, they uncover a web of bitter rivalries, secret grudges and vicious lies. Everything points to murder and, with the list of suspects growing, Niki realizes it will take all of her ingenuity to stop a ruthless killer.
Drop Dead (A Paul Turner Mystery)
by Mark Richard ZubroFifth in the series; Turner investigates the unexplained death of a fashion model.
Drop Dead (Paul Turner Mysteries)
by Mark Richard ZubroWhen male supermodel Cullom Furyk plummets to his death from the top of a major downtown hotel, gay Chicago Police Detective Paul Turner and his partner, Detective Buck Fenwick, are called to find out what actually happened. One witness claims that Furyk was pushed to his death, and someone involved in Furyk's tumultuous personal or professional life may have played a role in the mysterious incident. Will Turner and Fenwick be able to determine the killer before someone gets away with murder?]Find out, in Mark Richard Zubro's hilarious and action-packed mystery Drop Dead."A quick, neat read featuring fast-breaking developments, cinematic pacing, and a TV movie feel." - Booklist
Drop Dead Beautiful
by Jackie CollinsLucky Santangelo is back with a vengeance--still every bit as strong, sexy, and seductive as ever! But Lucky is older and wiser, and hot to reclaim her power position in Las Vegas. However, a deadly enemy from her past has resurfaced--a person determined to take everything from her, including the family she holds so dear: two sons and an out-of-control teenage daughter who is just as outrageous as Lucky herself. Like mother, like daughter. And if that old saying holds true, it's going to be one wild ride.
Drop Dead Beautiful: A Lucky Santangelo Novel (Lucky Santangelo Ser. #6)
by Jackie CollinsFrom Miami to Beverly Hills, from Mexico City, Acapulco and Las Vegas, Lucky Santangelo is back! And so is the illegitimate son Anthony Bonar, of her one time Godfather and lethal enemy, Enzio Bonnati. Lucky is preparing for the opening of her new multi-billion dollar hotel complex in Las Vegas, The Keys. But Anthony Bonar - drug lord and vicious killer - is out to stop her in any way he can. Meanwhile, Max, Lucky's wild 16-year-old daughter, has run off to hook up with a man she met on the Internet. Instead of the gorgeous guy she thought she'd be meeting, he turns out to be an obsessed rich psycho with a deep-seated grudge against Lucky. And so the lethal games begin...
Drop Dead Beauty
by Wendy RobertsCrime scene cleaner and amateur medium Sadie Novak's ability to talk to the dead is a sure-fire way to solve crimes, but sometimes Sadie thinks she'd prefer a channel into the minds of the living instead... While attempting to renew her relationship with on-again-off-again boyfriend Zack, Sadie discovers something that throws her romantic plans for a loop. With her love life in shambles, Sadie needs a distraction from all the drama. But sometimes, getting what you wish for isn't all it's cracked up to be. For the first time, the noble detective who's repeatedly saved Sadie's backside finds himself on the wrong end of a homicide investigation. Sadie is determined to prove that Dean Petrovich was framed for his ex-wife's murder. But when her investigative trip to the crime scene--a luxurious day spa--puts the killer hot on her trail, Sadie will have to put all of her problems aside to keep from dropping dead...
Drop Dead Chocolate (Donut Shop Mysteries #7)
by Jessica BeckThe whole town of April Springs is stirring over the upcoming mayoral election. Suzanne Hart's mother, for one, is dead-set on replacing the current mayor...and what better way for Momma to drum up support than by luring in voters with Suzanne's drop-dead-delicious donuts? Just add chocolate, and they're sure to kill the competition... With Momma's half-baked campaign heating up faster than a donut shop deep fryer, Suzanne wonders if they've bitten off more than they can chew. But when Momma's opponent is brutally murdered, the odds of winning are suddenly, and suspiciously, in their favor. Sure, they'd been planning to beat the mayor—but with speeches and donuts, not a blunt instrument. If Suzanne hopes to reveal the killer's recipe for revenge, she'll have to uncover a plot that's darker than any chocolate... Drop Dead Chocolate is a sinfully sweet addition to Jessica Beck's delicious Donut Shop Mystery Series.
Drop Dead Gorgeous
by Heather GrahamOnce they were lovers. . . until a murder shattered their carefree passion. Now a successful suspense novelist, Sean Black returns to his hometown of Miami to lay his ghosts to rest. Fifteen years have past since he was acquitted of murdering Mandy Olin -- a tragedy that has haunted him incessantly since that fateful high school night. Lori Corcoran, an old high school friend, has just returned to Miami to care for her ailing grandfather and secretly recapture the only man she ever desired. Miami's moonlit South Beach nights illuminate a passion that was meant to be and a past that has come dangerously alive. Lori's wild passion for Sean is unleashed in his strong loving arms, but somewhere in the shadows lurks a killer vowing to destroy everything. Reentering the past, Sean and Lori must hold on to their captured love and fight the demons of the past linked to a psychotic killer before it's too late.
Drop Dead Gorgeous
by Jennifer SkullyWhere is love when you really need it?Certain that she will depart this world at the tender age of twenty-eight, Madison O'Donnell is determined to experience breathless, passionate love in the two weeks left to her, no thanks to her stuffy boss, T. Laurence Hobbs! T. Laurence is the perfect tax accountant, a man who likes his ducks in a row and his numbers in a column. But there is no way he will sit by while the lovely Madison throws herself at the absolute wrong man.If the only way to save Madison from herself is to make her fall madly in love with him, then it's up to T. Laurence to make it happen. And as he turns his number-crunching skills to capturing his sexy secretary, he's beginning to think that there is more to life than death and taxes!
Drop Dead Gorgeous
by Juliet Lyons"Snarky, sexy, and steamy as a sauna."—KATIE MACALISTER, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Dark Ones series on Dating the UndeadSWIPE RIGHT FOR MR. BITEMila Hart's first experience with the hot new vampire dating site is a complete disaster. Turns out, her date is wanted for murder! But things turn around when she's rescued by dashing vampire cop Vincent Ferrer. Dangerous and drop dead gorgeous, he's just the vampire hottie Mila was hoping for.Haunted by his past, Vincent can't risk falling in love again, even if Mila charms him more than anyone he's ever met. But when the killer from Mila's first date seeks her out, Vincent is the only one who can protect her. Protecting his heart is a different story...Bite Nite Series:Dating the Undead (Book 1)Drop Dead Gorgeous (Book 2)That Killer Smile (Book 3)What People Are Saying About Dating the Undead: "Snarky, sexy, and steamy as a sauna, Dating the Undead will have you throwing out your vampire slaying kit."—KATIE MACALISTER, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Dark Ones series"Quick, sharp wit that sinks its fangs into the reader and doesn't let go!"—MOLLY HARPER acclaimed author of the Half-Moon Hollow and Naked Werewolf series"A fresh spin on the vampire romance."—Kirkus"A madcap adventure of biting humor, steamy chemistry...and some over-the-top antics."—RT Book Reviews"Charming and racy romance meets rousing mystery."—Publishers Weekly
Drop Dead Gorgeous
by Katie AgnewLove, life and lust in the fast lane...Laura McNaughton's life is almost perfect. She's young, pretty and she has a fabulous job on a glossy magazine, which involves interviewing celebrities (and air-brushing their personalities). But when she is offered a job presenting a trendy Friday night television show she can't resist the opportunity to experience fame firsthand.Putting her puritanical Scottish upbringing, her intellectual boyfriend and her hippy best friend behind her, she soon hooks up with world-famous actress Lucy Lloyd and gorgeous, infamous rock god Ricky Jones, who introduce her to a hedonistic world of partying where appearance is everything and nothing really matters but sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. But as the stories about her private life become front page news, Laura begins to doubt those closest to her, and her life starts to spiral dangerously out of control. Packed with passion, glamour and danger, DROP DEAD GORGEOUS is a unmissable glimpse into the fame game - and the price you have to pay to play it.
Drop Dead Gorgeous
by Kimberly RayeDillon Cash used to be the biggest geek in Skull Creek, Texas--until a vampire encounter changed him into a lean, mean sex machine. Now every woman in town wants a piece of the hunky cowboy. Meg Sweeney can't get over her old friend Dillon's transformation. Not only does she want him, but she's also dying to figure out how he did it. Because Meg is a former geek herself. If Dillon can suddenly morph into a stud, who's to say there isn't a sex kitten waiting to be unleashed inside her? She just needs a little instruction. . . . Dillon's never been able to refuse his best pal, Meg, anything. . . even sex lessons. Little does he guess that one life-changing night in her bed will leave him dying to live again. . .
Drop Dead Gorgeous
by Rachel GibsonThis hilarious fish-out-of-water tale—from the New York Times bestselling author of the &“endearing, funny, and heart-tugging&” (Karen Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author) novel How Lulu Lost Her Mind—explores what happens when a small-town Texas girl swaps bodies with a filthy rich socialite. On her way from singing in church to hooking up with a Tinder date, Brittany Lynn Snider crashes her momma&’s minivan, and her life is changed forever. One moment she&’s texting HotGuyNate, and in the next she&’s at a hospital in El Paso watching doctors operate on her near-lifeless body. If that wasn&’t bad enough, she finds herself trapped in the Limbo Lounge where patients await their fate, playing cards and watching reruns of 7th Heaven and Heaven Help Us. When a shimmering portal appears, it pulls Brittany upward toward heaven—until the lounge&’s resident bully, a wealthy socialite named Edie, leaps through first and steals Brittany&’s place. Brittany now has a second chance at life on Earth, but with a catch: she must inhabit Edie&’s body. Waking up as Edie in a mental facility where doctors try to cure her alleged retrograde amnesia, Brittany resumes a life of privilege in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Yet even as she basks in luxury and reconnects with Edie&’s old flame, Brittany plans to return to her old life in Texas. But when things don&’t go according to her plan, she must ask herself: Who is Brittany Lynn Snider, and what does she want now? And where&’s Edie? Did she manage to make it past the pearly gates?
Drop Dead Gorgeous (Return to Fear Street #3)
by R. L. StineNew and old fans alike will be DYING to get their hands on the latest addition to master of horror R.L. Stine’s iconic Fear Street series! <P><P>Morgan Marks is the new girl—and nobody can stop talking about her. <P><P>She’s popular, smart, and beautiful. Everyone wants to be her friend. <P><P>But her past is veiled in mystery, and no one knows where exactly she came from. Now Shadyside Homecoming is just around the corner. And Morgan’s dark secrets are about to be dug up for all the world to see. <P><P>These new Fear Street books feature a retro look, perfect for fans of Stranger Things!
Drop Dead Gorgeous: A Novel (Blair Mallory #2)
by Linda HowardAs a former cheerleader, Blair Mallory was accustomed to jealousy. However, while Blair is immersed in her wedding plans, someone tries to run her over. Her fiance, police lieutenant Wyatt Bloodsworth, thinks the episode was just an accident, but Blair knows the attempt was deliberate and fears it's just the beginning.
Drop Dead Gorgeous: Number 2 in series (Blair Mallory #2)
by Linda HowardSomeone was trying to kill her - again. As a former cheerleader, Blair Mallory was accustomed to jealousy, but really, you'd think people would get over it. Blair is immersed in her wedding plans when someone tries to run her over. Her fiance, police lieutenant Wyatt Bloodsworth, thinks the episode was just an accident, but Blair knows the attempt was deliberate - and just the beginning...
Drop Dead Punk (The Coleridge Taylor Mysteries #2)
by Rich ZahradnikTake a step back into 1970s New York City in a hard-edged murder mystery sequel to Last Words featuring “an appealingly single-minded hero” (Publishers Weekly). Intrepid reporter Coleridge Taylor is searching for his next scoop now that he’s back on the Messenger-Telegram police beat. Both the city and Coleridge are on the edge of financial ruin, but he finally catches a break when a source sends him down to Alphabet City where the punk rock ruffians hang out. There he finds two dead bodies after a mugging gone bad: one a punk, one a cop. But the story doesn’t add up. The punk was actually a good kid. And the cop’s female partner, Officer Samantha Callahan, is being blamed for his death. She insists she was called away, but the NYPD wants to throw her to the wolves. Immediately smitten, Coleridge decides to help the beauty in blue. But the more he falls for Samantha, the more dangerously close he gets to his story. Because Officer Callahan has just become a target—and Coleridge is standing between her and some awfully big guns.
Drop Dead, Gorgeous! (Cyborg Series #2)
by Maryjanice DavidsonFast. Powerful. Deadly. With bitchin' highlights. Ah, weddings--every single woman's reminder that she'll probably die alone, covered in cat hair and dressed in unflattering sweatpants. And as far as bad wedding experiences go, my friend Stacy's could take the cake. 1) I'm dateless 2) I'm a bridesmaid, and 3) Someone just attempted to whack the groom in the middle of the ceremony. Whoa. . . hang on. Anyone who tries to ruin a girlfriend's big day by bumping off her true love will have to go through me first. So now I, assistant hairdresser Jenny Branch, am helping to hunt down a real-life bad guy, and the prime suspect is Kevin Stone, who claims to be working undercover for a group called Covert Ops Protection. Riiiight. All of this is hard to believe--especially the way this unbelievably sexy villain/double agent/whatever Kevin is makes every (and I mean every) nerve-ending tingle the second he comes into view. . .