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Caravan to Vaccares
by Alistair MacLeanFrom all over Europe, even from behind the Iron Curtain, gypsies make an annual pilgrimage to the shrine of their patron saint in Provence. But at this year's gathering, people are mysteriously dying. Intrepid sleuths Cecile Dubois and Neil Bowman join the caravan in order to uncover the truth behind the deaths, in the process revealing an international plot that the sinister Gaiuse Strome will stop at nothing to keep secret.
The Carbon Murder
by Camille MinichinoA CURE TO KILL FOR. Retired physicist turned police consultant Gloria Lamerino turns her talents to the cutting-edge world of nanotechnology and the development of "smart medicines." It's a field that offers hope, even miracles, for patients. But for Gloria and her goddaughter Mary Catherine...it's murder. Mary Catherine, MC to her friends, worked for a Houston-based carbon research company riding the innovative and very profitable nanotech revolution. She quit to return home to Revere, Massachusetts, but it seems that unfinished--and deadly--business has followed her. The body of a woman connected to MC's life back in Houston is found nearby, and now she is being stalked. It's up to Gloria to connect the dots in a mystery that spans the fascinating scientific potential of "bucky balls" to the dark side of medicine...to those for whom profit is worth any price, including murder.
Carcass Trade (Smokey Brandon Mystery Ser.)
by Noreen AyresCarcass Trade has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.
La cárcel: Premio Mont Marçal 2020
by Alicia G. GarcíaCatorce concursantes.Dos asesinatos.Un reality show tan frío como desalmado. Valeria, una de las concursantes del reality show La Cárcel, aparece muerta en su celda. En medio del estupor y el caos inicial, Vera, la directora de producción, toma las riendas y piensa que, cueste lo que cueste, hay que mantener la noticia en secreto hasta que acabe el programa, un mes.Antonio, el director del programa, y Claudia, la redactora que ha descubierto el cadáver, creen que va a ser imposible mantener el secreto, además de que éticamente les parece deleznable. Solo Alina, la ayudante de dirección, confía en el poder de Vera y la capacidad de manipular al público y llevarlo por donde los guionistas quieren. Así, tras unos cuantos cambios de guion y varias llamadas telefónicas, dan los resultados esperados y los únicos que, con mucha discreción, se pasean por el escenario del crimen son los subinspectores de la policía Rodrigo Arrieta y Alejandro Suárez. Repetidas visitas a las oficinas, las entrevistas al personal y la necesidad de que alguien le guíe por aquellos pasillos favorecen la relación entre el subinspector Arrieta y Alina, quienes acaban buscando excusas para sus encuentros.Muy poco a poco, en una investigación que avanza lenta, la policía descubre pistas como que la víctima fue envenenada, que tres de los concursantes entraron en el programa porque fueron falseadas sus puntuaciones, que alguien trató de chantajear al director de contenidos y al director del programa… pero los hallazgos aportan más bien poco a la cuestión del asesinato. Y de repente, aparece un segundo concursante muerto. No puede ser una casualidad, porque el informe médico dice que lo han envenenado con la misma sustancia que a Valeria. Una flor que alguien deja en el armario del concursante muerto se convierte en la única pista para que el subinspector Arrieta pueda desenmascarar al asesino. Reseñas:«Una novela negra que, partiendo de una premisa muy prometedora, mantendrá al lector atento como si de un programa de televisión se tratase.»MEW Magazine «Una crítica feroz a la sociedad actual, a las mentiras que nos venden los medios, al mundo impostado de losricos, al chantaje, al submundo de la drogadicción, de la prostitución y del narcotráfico.»Leyendo bajo la luz de la luna «Novela negra muy fresca, amena y entretenida.»Libros por doquier «Una novela sumamente entretenida.»Libros que hay que leer«Una novela negra agradable para descubrir los secretos que nos silencia el mundillo de la televisión y sus reality shows.»Carmen en su tinta
The Card
by Graham RawleA charming, surreal, visually stunning and utterly unforgettable new novel, in which the design of the pages replicates the way our hero's mind works as he pieces together the mystery at the novel's heartSince childhood, Riley has been a keen collector of bubble gum cards. Now, 30 years later, the one card missing from his collection is the legendary card 19 from the 1967 Mission Impossible television series, of which only one exists. One day a mysterious grey-haired man drops a playing card in a deserted alley. Riley picks it up. Is it a secret sign? Before long, he is finding all kinds of bubble gum and cigarette cards on the street, each one apparently containing a further hidden clue to a coded message. Will Riley rise to the challenge and discover the secret of the cards? And will he ever find elusive card 19? Exquisitely written, extremely funny, and visually stunning, this is the utterly unforgettable story of a man who views the world—and everything in it—just a little bit differently from everyone else. Each of the 15 cards, created by Graham Rawle, appear in color as they turn up in the story.
Cardiac Arrest (The\ladies Smythe And Westin Ser. #1)
by Lisa Q. MathewsWhen a man falls at your feet, you'd better hope he's not deadTwentysomething party girl Summer Smythe is starting over in the unlikeliest of places: Hibiscus Pointe, a kitschy retirement community in upscale Milano, Florida. Her new gig? Working for Dr. A, Milano's much-loved cardiologist. But being in over her head is the least of Summer's worries when her new boss drops dead...right in front of her.Longtime resident Dorothy Westin prefers to mind her own business. But when the young blonde already causing ripples throughout Hibiscus Pointe becomes a person of interest in Dr. A's murder, Dorothy springs into action. Not only because the real killer is still on the loose, but because there's simply no way her clueless-but-kind new friend could have poisoned someone.Dorothy and Summer soon discover that despite his chosen specialty, Dr. A had quite a reputation for breaking hearts. And if the Ladies Smythe and Westin don't identify the guilty party fast, Summer will end up in handcuffs...and Dorothy in a body bag.Book one of The Ladies Smythe & Westin72,000 words
Cardiff, by the Sea: Four Novellas of Suspense
by Joyce Carol OatesFour brand-new novellas by the #1 New York Times-bestselling, National Book Award-winning &“grand mistress of ghoulishness&” (Publishers Weekly).An academic in Pennsylvania discovers a terrifying trauma from her past after inheriting a house in Cardiff, Maine from someone she has never heard of. A pubescent girl, overcome with loneliness, befriends a feral cat that becomes her protector from the increasingly aggressive males that surround her. A brilliant but shy college sophomore is distraught to discover that she&’s pregnant, and the professor who takes her under his wing may not have innocent intentions. And a woman who marries into a family shattered by tragedy finds herself haunted by her predecessor&’s voice, an inexplicably befouled well, and a compulsive attraction to a garage that took two lives. In these psychologically daring, chillingly suspenseful pieces, the author of We Were the Mulvaneys and Blonde writes about women facing threats past and present, once again cementing her reputation for &“great intelligence and dead-on imaginative powers&” (Los Angeles Times Book Review).
Cardinal Black (The Matthew Corbett Novels #7)
by Robert McCammon&“Relentlessly paced . . . As usual, McCammon dazzles the reader with gritty historical detail, vivid local color, and a cast of memorable grotesques.&” —Publishers Weekly The year is 1703. The woman Matthew Corbett loves is rapidly deteriorating. A drug forced on her by criminal mastermind Professor Fell has destroyed her sanity. And the one thing that could save her—a book of potions—was stolen during an assault on the English village where she has been living under another name, an attack directed by a deranged man known as Cardinal Black. Matthew is a professional problem solver employed by an agency in New York, but this case is personal. To save Berry Grigsby, Matthew will journey to London with one of Fell&’s henchmen and attend an auction to which Black has summoned unsavory characters from near and far—all vying to possess the powerful volume. But before Matthew can obtain the book and heal Berry, he must survive Cardinal Black . . . The &“most intense yet&” in the unique series that began with Speaks the Nightbird, Cardinal Black is a brutal and brilliant historical thriller from this New York Times–bestselling and Bram Stoker Award–winning author (The Florida Times-Union). Praise for the Matthew Corbett Novels &“Excellent . . . full of tension and suspense.&” —Stephen King on Speaks the Nightbird &“Told with matchless insight into the human soul . . . deeply satisfying.&” —Sandra Brown on Speaks the Nightbird &“The Corbett novels are rich, atmospheric stories, the kind of historical mystery that makes the reader feel as though he really has stepped back in time. Matthew is a very well designed character, very much a man of his time but also ahead of his time, as though he has stepped out of a modern-day crime lab into the early eighteenth century.&” —Booklist
The Cardinal Divide: A Cole Blackwater Mystery (Cole Blackwater Series #1)
by Stephen LegaultCole Blackwater's life isn't what it used to be. Once a political superstar within Ottawa's environmental movement, he now runs a nearly defunct conservation strategy consulting firm that distinctly lacks a paying client. His ex-wife loathes him for a scandalous affair that ended their marriage, he feels he's failing his eight-year-old daughter as a father, and he's turning far too often to the bottle to solve his problems. When Peggy McSorlie, head of the Eastern Slopes Conservation Group, seeks his help to stop a mining project planned for Alberta's magnificent Cardinal Divide, Blackwater jumps at the opportunity to earn enough money to pay the rent and buy a few pints at his favourite pub. But when Mike Barnes, head of the mining project, is brutally murdered and a radical member of the Eastern Slopes is accused of killing him, Blackwater must first prove the man's innocence in order to save his failing business and the future of the Cardinal Divide.
The Cardinal of the Kremlin (A Jack Ryan Novel #3)
by Tom ClancyTwo men possess vital data on Russia’s Star Wars missile defense system. One of them is CARDINAL—America's highest agent in the Kremlin—and he's about to be terminated by the KGB. The other is the one American who can save CARDINAL and lead the world to the brink of peace…or war. Here is author Tom Clancy’s heart-stopping masterpiece. A riveting novel of the most important issue of our time.
The Cardinal of the Kremlin: An electrifying Jack Ryan thriller that will have your heart racing (Jack Ryan #3)
by Tom Clancy'The best of the Jack Ryan series!' New York TimesThe superpower arms negotiations appear to be making progress. But a US spy satellite reveals that the Soviets are building a massive laser-defence system controlled from an other-worldly array of pillars and domes in the Soviet hills at Dushanbe near the border of war-torn Afghanistan.The Americans need more information. The man to give it is Colonel Mikhail Filitov of the Soviet Union, codename Cardinal, America's highest-placed agent in the Kremlin. But Filitov's cover is about to be betrayed to the KGB, and CIA adviser Jack Ryan must rescue Filitov and bring him to safety . . .
Cardinal Sin (A Bird Lover's Mystery #9)
by J. R. RipleyBirds & Bees owner Amy Simms will need help from her fine-feathered friends when an uncommon bird sighting plunges her into a hornet’s nest of black magic and murder most foul . . . Amy’s enjoying a rare moment of relaxation when a customer shows up seeking her expertise in ID-ing an unusual bird she’s seen flying around her wooded cabin at the edge of town. Ruby Lake, North Carolina, newcomer Yvonne Rice resembles an exotic bird herself—apparently the kind that doesn’t fly. When she’s found shot to death in her locked cabin, the only witness found is a statue of a voodoo deity staring down from the mantel. Does the rare yellow cardinal Yvonne spotted hold any clues to her demise? What about the Ouija board spelling out the words I am murdered? As Amy delves deeper into Yvonne’s life and meets her strangely secretive neighbors, she’s determined to stop a fowl-hearted murderer from migrating to a new killing ground . . .
Cardington Crescent (The Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Novels #8)
by Anne PerryCharlotte Pitt defends her own sister against a murder charge in Victorian England, in a novel &“suffused with atmosphere, emotion, and suspense&” (Booklist). As Inspector Thomas Pitt works to resolve the case of a dismembered woman, his womanizing brother-in-law, George March, Lord Ashworth, is poisoned with his morning coffee at the country estate of his cousins. The primary suspect? Charlotte&’s sister, Emily, the murdered man&’s wife and Pitt&’s sister-in-law. Charlotte and Pitt take on the March clan with the help of Great-aunt Vespasia, their formidable relative and a member of the clan, to break through the wall of deceit and silence. When Sybilla March, George&’s suspected paramour, is found strangled by her hair and Emily is the one who found her, the case would seem hopeless—for anyone but the indomitable Pitts. Their pursuit of the truth takes them down a path of corruption, depravity, and murder, from the elegant townhouses lining fashionable Cardington Crescent to the horrifying slums of London.
Cardington Crescent: A gripping murder mystery with the highest of stakes (Thomas Pitt Mystery #8)
by Anne PerryWith only Inspector Pitt believing in the accused's innocence, can he hope to uncover the truth in time? In Anne Perry's eighth Victorian mystery, featuring Inspector Thomas Pitt, Charlotte Pitt's sister is charged with murder. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Sarah Perry.'Perry gets the Victorian mood just right... Settle in with this one on a rainy day' - BooklistAs Inspector Thomas Pitt works to resolve the case of a dismembered woman, his brother-in-law, George March, Lord Ashworth, is poisoned. The police's main suspect: Charlotte's sister, Emily. Convinced of her innocence, Charlotte and Pitt take on the March clan with the help of her formidable Great-aunt Vespasia, attempting to break through their wall of deceit and silence. When Emily finds Sybilla March, George's suspected mistress, strangled by her hair, the case would seem hopeless for anyone but the Pitts. Their pursuit of the truth takes them down a path of corruption, depravity, and murder, from the elegant townhouses lining fashionable Cardington Crescent to the horrifying slums of London. What readers are saying about Cardington Crescent: 'This has been the best read of the Thomas Pitt series. Didn't want to put the book down''A wonderful read, kept me guessing who the murderer was right up until the end!''A fascinating plot and a good portrayal of the Victorian era'
Cards on the Table: Hercule Poirot Investigates (Hercule Poirot Mysteries #15)
by Agatha ChristieIn Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, Cards on the Table, the wily Hercule Poirot is on the case when a bridge night turns deadlyMr. Shaitana is famous as a flamboyant party host. Nevertheless, he is a man of whom everybody is a little afraid. So when he boasts to Hercule Poirot that he considers murder an art form, the detective has some reservations about accepting a party invitation to view Shaitana’s “private collection.”Indeed, what begins as an absorbing evening of bridge is to turn into a more dangerous game altogether.…
Cardwell Christmas Crime Scene
by B. J. DanielsA conman's daughter takes refuge with the family she never knew she had in New York Times bestseller B.J. Daniels's latest addition to the Cardwell family saga. Dee Anna Justice had thought that her convict father was her only living relative. Now Walter Justice, fearing for his daughter's safety, urges her to seek out her cousins in Montana. Calling in a decades-old debt, he also enlists private investigator Beau Tanner to protect her. Despite their fiery attraction, she resents the bodyguard her dad foists on her. Trust doesn't come easy to DJ. But the warm, embracing family she finds at Cardwell ranch just might begin to soften her suspicious nature, and learning to trust the sexy PI may be the key to saving her life.
Cardwell Ranch Trespasser
by B. J. DanielsCardwell Beware The Cardwell clan has a new, mysterious member. Dana Cardwell warmly welcomed her Justice cousin into the family fold and to the ranch for a reunion. But this cunning kin has other plans for Dana...and designs on her husband, Hud. Hilde Jacobson has known Dana too long to let her best friend get conned-or worse, killed. Unfortunately Hilde is no match for a skilled impostor who's duped everyone in the canyon. Only Deputy Marshal Colt Dawson believes Hilde's claims about the phony relation; only his strong arms have saved her from "accidents" intended to get her out of the way. Together can they convince the Cardwells that a predator lurks in their happy home?
Cardwell Ranch Trespasser & Big Sky Standoff
by B. J. DanielsCardwell BewareThe Cardwell clan has a new, mysterious member. Dana Cardwell warmly welcomed her Justice cousin into the family fold and to the ranch for a reunion. But this cunning kin has other plans for Dana...and designs on her husband, Hud.Hilde Jacobson has known Dana too long to let her best friend get conned, or worse-killed. Unfortunately Hilde is no match for a skilled impostor who's duped everyone in the canyon. Only Deputy Marshal Colt Dawson believes Hilde's claims about the phony relation; only his strong arms have saved her from "accidents" intended to get her out of the way. Together can they convince the Cardwells a predator lurks in their happy home?Big Sky Standoff also included in this book!
The Care and Feeding of Exotic Pets
by Diana WagmanWinnie Parker, mother to an angst-ridden teenage daughter and ex-wife to a successful game show host who left her for a twenty-something contestant, begins a normal day in her hum-drum existence by dropping her car off at the repair shop. After accepting what she believes is a ride to pick up her rental car, Winnie realizes too late that she's been kidnapped.What follows is a riveting psychological game of cat and mouse set in the kidnapper's tropically heated house-kept that way for Cookie, a menacing seven-foot long Iguana headquartered in the kitchen. While desperately seeking to escape-which leads to several violent clashes with her increasingly unstable kidnapper-Winnie also tries to understand why she was taken captive. Is her kidnapper merely seeking a ransom or does he have something more sinister in mind? Does he know that Winnie's mother is an Oscar-winning actress? Or did he connect her with Jonathan, her famous ex-husband? When the truth reveals itself, Winnie is not only forced to fight for her life, but must also protect the lives of those she loves from the kidnapper's deranged master plan.An engrossing, darkly humorous, edge-of-your-seat story, The Care and Feeding of Exotic Pets explores the dynamic between kidnapper and kidnapped, bizarre reptile lore, and the absurdity of the celebrity lifestyle.Diana Wagman is the author of the novels Bump, Spontaneous-which won the PEN Center USA Award for Fiction-and Skin Deep. She is also a contributing writer to the Los Angeles Times.
Care For Me: A tense and engrossing psychological thriller for fans of Clare Mackintosh
by Farah CookWhen Amira takes her mother Afrah to Ravenswood Lodge Care Home, she thinks they will both be safe. But the past is just around the corner . . . Amira is struggling to look after her mother, Afrah. So when they arrive at Ravenswood Lodge Care Home, beautiful and imposing against the background of the Scottish Highlands, she hopes it is the right decision for them both. But soon Afrah insists her belongings are being stolen, her photographs, her jewellery, her pill boxes, Amira and the staff are convinced it's just Afrah's imagination, it's just her memory. But Afrah knows Ravenswood Lodge isn't a safe place. Could it have something to do with the past? She remembers newspaper clippings, hazy images of a fire years ago, a memory she's spent years forgetting and now she just wants to remember. Someone wants her gone. But first, she needs to convince Amira of the truth. The compelling, heartbreaking debut novel by Farah Cook, about mothers and daughters, and secrets that are never really forgotten . . .Elizabeth is Missing meets I Let You Go in this page-turning psychological suspense novel from debut author Farah Cook. Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh and K L Slater.Real readers have been gripped by Care for Me:'This story just sucked me right in. It wasn't just the interesting plot but the lovely writing style itself . . . Such a wonderful twist read about the past and the truth finally coming to light''Nothing is quite as it seems in this slowly chilling, heart wrenching suspense''An absorbing read''Best novel you'll read this year'
Care For Me: A tense and engrossing psychological thriller for fans of Clare Mackintosh
by Farah CookWhen Amira takes her mother Afrah to Ravenswood Lodge Care Home, she thinks they will both be safe. But the past is just around the corner . . . Amira is struggling to look after her mother, Afrah. So when they arrive at Ravenswood Lodge Care Home, beautiful and imposing against the background of the Scottish Highlands, she hopes it is the right decision for them both. But soon Afrah insists her belongings are being stolen, her photographs, her jewellery, her pill boxes, Amira and the staff are convinced it's just Afrah's imagination, it's just her memory. But Afrah knows Ravenswood Lodge isn't a safe place. Could it have something to do with the past? She remembers newspaper clippings, hazy images of a fire years ago, a memory she's spent years forgetting and now she just wants to remember. Someone wants her gone. But first, she needs to convince Amira of the truth.The compelling, heartbreaking debut novel by Farah Cook, about mothers and daughters, and secrets that are never really forgotten . . .Elizabeth is Missing meets I Let You Go in this page-turning psychological suspense novel from debut author Farah Cook. Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh and K L Slater.Real readers have been gripped by Care for Me:'This story just sucked me right in. It wasn't just the interesting plot but the lovely writing style itself . . . Such a wonderful twist read about the past and the truth finally coming to light''Nothing is quite as it seems in this slowly chilling, heart wrenching suspense''An absorbing read''Best novel you'll read this year'
Care For Me: A tense and engrossing psychological thriller for fans of Clare Mackintosh
by Farah CookSome secrets follow you wherever you go . . . CARE FOR ME is a haunting, heartrending thriller from a brand-new voice in psychological suspense, Farah Cook.Some secrets follow you wherever you go . . .When Afrah arrives at Ravenswood Lodge Care Home for the first time, she feels far from home. Her daughter, Amira, didn't want to send her away from the comfort and familiarity of her surroundings but she's struggling to cope.Ravenswood Lodge was meant to be a safe space for Afrah. But when her belongings start vanishing, her family photographs, her jewellery, her pill boxes, Amira and the staff say it's just Afrah's imagination, it's just her failing memory. But Afrah is adamant someone is playing games with her. She knows Ravenswood Lodge isn't safe for her. Someone wants her gone.At home, Amira is looking through her mother's belongings, tidying things away, bringing order to her house. Until she stumbles upon some strange newspaper clippings, stories her mother has become fixated on. Is it just a coincidence, or could her mother be telling the truth about Ravenswood Lodge? Does someone want revenge?Elizabeth is Missing meets I Let You Go in this page-turning psychological suspense novel from debut author Farah Cook. Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh and K L Slater.(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
The Care of Time
by Eric AmblerOne Monday, Robert Halliday receives a bomb threat in the mail. Two days later, the bomb arrives--accompanied by an offer of employment from one Karliss Zander, an international fixer. Unless Halliday agrees to help him edit the memoirs of a 19th century Russian terrorist and ghostwrite an exposé of modern terrorist governments, Zander will detonate the bomb. For the sake of self-preservation, Halliday joins the project--but quickly discovers that Zander requires more than mere literary assistance: He and his daughter are in mortal peril from a Middle Eastern terrorist group. Now tangled in this massive international web of danger, Halliday wonders if it wouldn't have been far less painful if that bomb had just gone off.The Care of Time, Eric Ambler's final novel, is a carefully constructed, utterly absorbing story of intrigue and suspense, one of the most acclaimed works of his more than sixty year career.
The Care of Time
by Eric AmblerIn this international thriller from the author of Epitaph for a Spy, a freelance writer is offered a deadly job he can’t refuse.Robert Halliday is an ordinary writer-for-hire until he receives a bomb threat in the mail. When the bomb arrives as promised, it is accompanied by an offer of employment from international fixer Karliss Zander. Unless Halliday agrees to help him edit the memoirs of a nineteenth-century Russian terrorist, Zander will detonate the bomb. Preferring not to test Zander’s resolve, Halliday takes the job. But he soon discovers his new employer requires more than his eye for grammar and punctuation. Tangled in an international web of danger, Halliday begins to wonder if he’d have been better off letting the bomb explode.
Care to Die (Inspector Jim Carruthers Thrillers #2)
by Tana CollinsWhen an old man is murdered at a Scottish Highlands nature reserve, DI Jim Carruthers investigates a web of deadly secrets reaching decades into the past. While struggling to help his grieving colleague, Sergeant Andrea Fletcher, Detective Inspector Jim Carruthers is thrown into another troubling murder case. The body of an old man was discovered stabbed to death in a nature reserve—a ball of cloth rammed into the back of his throat. The only suspect is a local fifteen-year-old known for antisocial behavior. But the teenager has an alibi. When a second elderly man is murdered in the same fashion at the same locale, Carruthers suspects it&’s the work of a serial killer. But when revelations about the first victim send Carruthers to Iceland to interview the man&’s estranged son, the case becomes truly baffling. The seemingly disconnected threads of investigation include the decades-old disappearance of a twelve-year-old boy, the brutal murder of a former journalist, and a bitter local dispute about a nature reserve. And when Carruthers and Fletcher put the pieces together, they will lead them straight into a killer&’s path.