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Burying the Newspaper Man
by Curtis IppolitoA cop finds the body of the man who abused him long ago, in this &“dark, noir thriller echoing the best works of Hammett and Lehane, [yet] altogether original&” (Stephen J. Golds, author of Always the Dead). Marcus Kemp is a beat cop living a normal life in San Diego, California—until the day he makes a shocking discovery: a dead body in the trunk of a stolen car. Worse, the victim turns out to be the man who abused him as a child. Marcus instinctively wants to help the killer get away with murder and, disregarding his police oath, will stop at nothing to make it happen. With both his job and freedom in jeopardy, Marcus&’s investigation leads him to an unexpected suspect, and he is soon faced with an impossible decision. Can he finally bury the past before it drags him under? &“An interesting plot that takes several dizzying twists and turns.&”—S. A. Cosby, author of Blacktop Wasteland &“An entertaining, high-octane thriller that won&’t let you down and will evoke some serious emotions . . . Ippolito has knocked it out of the park and, whether you are a fan of crime thrillers or not, you will enjoy this story.&” —Readers&’ Favorite &“No amount of SoCal sunshine can burn away the traumas of the past. Marcus Kemp takes his place in the pantheon of battle-damaged California noir heroes, anti or otherwise, in a compelling tale of one man facing his own pain.&” —Brian Asman, author of Jailbroke &“Classic crime fiction with a 21st century edge.&” —Paul D. Brazill, author of Guns of Brixton
Burying the Past (The Fran Harman Mysteries #4)
by Judith CutlerIn this historical mystery, British Detective Fran Harmon’s professional and private lives collide when a skeleton is unearthed in her garden. Det. Chief Inspector Fran Harmon and her fiancé, Asst. Chief Constable Mark Turner, have their hands full preparing for their wedding and renovating the rectory that will be their new home. But all their plans for wedded bliss are put on hold with the discovery of a skeleton buried in the vegetable patch. As investigations into the identity of the deceased progress, Fran and Mark realize that they have more to contend with than a dead body. It seems that Mark’s two grown-up children are less than thrilled for their father’s forthcoming nuptials. In fact, at least one of them seems to be behaving very strangely indeed . . . With so many obstacles in their way, Fran and Mark will have to draw on all their crime solving skills if they ever want to make it down the aisle. “Cutler’s fourth Harman entry will please readers who prefer their malice domestic.” —Kirkus Reviews
Bus Station Mystery (Boxcar Children #18)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner David CunninghamThe boxcar children are bound for the Science and Hobby Fair, but when a storm hits, they're forced to stay in a bus station with a mystery nearby.
Bus Station Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #18)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerFour brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate some suspicious activity at a bus station in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.The Boxcar Children take a bus trip to the Science and Hobby Fair, but a bad storm forces them to stay at a bus station along the way. Soon they are in the middle of a mystery involving a polluted river, two strange boys, and a suspicious bus-station manager.What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.
Busca mi rostro
by Ignacio Del ValleDos policías, Daniel Isay y Sailesh Mathur, y una ex fotógrafa de guerra, Erin Sohr, buscan a un escurridizo criminal del conflicto de los Balcanes, apodado ?Viktor?, que está asesinando en Manhattan a importantes cabecillas de mafias de Europa del Este. Mientras los policías tratan de detener una escalada de crímenes, la búsqueda de "el rostro del terror" de Viktor, que realizó auténticas barbaridades durante la guerra, es la excusa para que Erin regrese a Sarajevo. Allí, tendrá que enfrentarse a los terribles recuerdos de su experiencia como fotógrafa de guerra durante el conflicto de los Balcanes y responder a la pregunta: ¿cuál es el verdadero rostro del mal?En su nueva novela, Ignacio del Valle guía al lector por un escalofriante y muy documentado viaje a las entrañas de las mafias rusas, el tráfico de drogas y armas, la corrupción política y otras consecuencias de un conflicto bélico cuyas repercusiones todavía sufren miles de personas. Con un magistral estilo y un dominio prodigioso de la tensión narrativa, Del Valle ha escrito un thriller de violencia, amor y redención sobre las máscaras que todos usamos para ocultar nuestra verdadera identidad. Busca mi rostro supone su consagración como uno de los autores españoles más importantes del momento.
Busca, Uma aventura de Dane Maddock (As aventuras de Dane Maddock, livro #3)
by David Wood Mike Brandish149.A.C. - Escapando por pouco das legiões invasoras de Roma, um soldado de Cartago carrega um segredo antigo para um local desconhecido. 1925- Percy Fawcett inicia sua útima expedição para a Amazônia, mas qual seria seu verdadeiro objetivo? Dane Maddock está de volta. Nas profundezas da Amazônia, um grupo de universitários encontra um horror além de seus pesadelos mais sombrios. e desaparecem sem deixar vestígios. Chamado para realizar um ousado resgate, Dane e Ossudo devem encontrar o verdadeiro caminho da última expedição de Fawcett, mas o segredo que se encontra no fim da jornada pode ser ainda mais letal do que os inimigos que o procuram. Das ruas de Lodres a ilhas remotas no atlântico, as selvas perigosas da Amazônia, Dane e Ossudo devem penetrar um segredo perdido através da história, em sua busca mortífera. "David Wood conseguiu novamente. Busca te leva numa expedição de encontro a uma trilha de aventura e sustos. David Wood aperfeiçoou sua arte e Busca é a prova de seus esforços!" David Golemon, autor de LEGACY, THE SUPERNATURALS, e EVENT "Dane e Ossudo estão de volta! Recheado de ação e díalogos espirituosos, essa aventura vibrante dá um novo ar a um dos maiores mistérios que perduram no século 20, David Wood entrega o que promete novamente com Busca." -- Sean Ellis, autor de INTO THE BLACK e DARK TRINITY: ASCENDANT "As peripécias do personagem serial de Wood, Dane Maddock, continuam em grande estilo com Busca, uma luta acirrada por um segredo global que leva a uma aventura recheada de mistérios, que interrompe a ação apenas o suficiente para umas boas risadas." -- Rick Chesler, autor de kiDNApped e WIRED KINGDOM "Que não haja confusão: David Wood é o próximo Clive Cusller. Da leitura acessível a trama bem formada e os personagens principais que não desistem, não importa o perigo, O último livro de Wood, Busca, é uma tremenda aventura clássica. Quando vo
Buscando a Faith
by Kristen MiddletonUn palpitante thriller de misterio escrito por la autora de Best sellers del New York Times, Kristen Middleton. Una niña desaparecida. Una psíquica bendecida. Un asesino serial al acecho. Tras el aparente secuestro de una niña de siete años en Two Harbors, Minnesota, la psíquica Carissa Jones ofrece su ayuda para localizarla. En medio de la desesperación y sin ninguna pista por la cual empezar, las autoridades locales deciden involucrarla en el caso. Este es el primer libro de la serie de Carissa Jones. Cada historia se encofcará en un caso distinto de abducción de niñas. Los libros pueden ser leídos por separado o consecutivamente.
Buscando a Lainey
by Kristen MiddletonUn apasionante thriller psicológico lleno de giros impresionantes y una sorpresa en el final que no te imaginarás. Tu peor pesadilla como padre: que te roben a tu hijo cuando estás de espalda. ¿Hasta dónde llegarías por recuperar a tu hijo o hija? Una niña de ocho años secuestrada por traficantes sexuales. Una madre desesperada y llena de culpa por quitarle la vista de encima a su hija. Un hombre cercano a ambas… tan culpable como el pecado. La vidente Carissa Jones una vez más se ve inmersa en un caso… este involucra al sórdido y espantoso mundo de la trata de niños.
Buscando a Rosanna Mee: Un Misterio de Sam Smith (La serie de Misterio de Sam Smith #17)
by Hannah HoweRosanna Mee, una chica de 21 años, severamente agorafóbica, estaba confinada a su casa. Aun así, cuando Faye y yo llegamos a su departamento para entregar algunos documentos legales, no pudimos encontrarla. Había desaparecido. ¿Cómo es que una mujer que no ha había salido de su casa en tres años simplemente desaparece? Esa fue la primera de una serie de preguntas que nos llevaron a adentrarnos al mundo del fisicoculturismo, del fraude y del asesinato.
Buscando el alma de Babilonia
by Alejandro Clavel Sonador SnowBuscando el alma de Babilonia es un relato que transporta al lector al pasado, al tiempo en que el imperio persa era un gobierno poderoso, y durante el cual una monumental hazaña se llevó a cabo en medio del desierto. La avidez de poder y riquezas provocó que un general del ejército llevara a cabo acciones aberrantes, que se proyectaron al tiempo futuro en un paralelo espeluznante cuando una arqueóloga (Diane Ryan) y un historiador (Geoff Symons) intentan recuperar losobjetos valiosos que dan destimonio de los relatos del pasado, pero que debido al valor de dichos descubrimientos, un cadena de hechos violentos terminan haciendo que su trabajo se transforme en una carrera por su vida. Buscando el alma de Babilonia lo mantendrá al borde del asiento, al tiempo que le hará visualizar los eventos de manera asombrosa e interesante.
Busco a Violet Park
by Jenny ValentinePuede que la revolución que esperabas se encuentre en una urna con cenizas. Puede que además sea la clave de una misteriosa desaparición. El padre de Lucas había desaparecido años atrás sin dar explicaciones. Una noche, el joven encuentra en una oficina de taxis una urna olvidada con las cenizas de Violet Park, una anciana absolutamente desconocida. Convencido de que su espíritu trata de comunicarse con él, empieza a investigar sobre su vida y desatará los hilos de una terrible verdad. Reseñas:«Un maravilloso debut por muchas razones... Este libro no es sólo especial por su encanto, calidez e ingenio, sino también por la habilidad con que la autora trenza todos los temas.»The Guardian «No hay resumen que pueda hacer justicia al sabor tan particular de este libro, a sus ingeniosos momentos de dulzura genuina... Excelente.»Books for Keeps
Bush Poodles Are Murder: A Belle Palmer Mystery
by Lou AllinIn the third Belle Palmer mystery, Belle takes her friend and employee on a snowshoe trek. Miriam MacDonald brings her spoiled mini-poodle, a gift from investment broker boyfriend, who promises huge returns on her life savings. Later that week, Miriam discovers Elphinstone bludgeoned to death in his condo. Although Miriam’s fingerprints alone are found on the Inuit sculpture murder weapon, the collapse of Elphinstone’s empire has ruined hundreds of people and made him many dangerous enemies. Miriam is eventually charged with second-degree murder and then, as Belle struggles to pull the pieces of a very complicated puzzle together, Miriam rushes off to North Bay to be with her ailing daughter, and Belle inherits the obnoxious poodle.. Meanwhile, a stalker now has Belle watching her back in the Northern Ontario bush she calls home. Will she find the killer before a bullet finds her?
Bushel Full of Murder
by Paige SheltonThe New York Times bestselling author of Merry Market Murder returns to Bailey's Farmers' Market where Becca Robins must get her cousin out of a jam... This summer, Becca is looking forward to selling her delicious jams and preserves, but things are changing fast at the farmers' market. A fleet of food trucks has arrived for a two week visit, peddling cupcakes, tacos, chicken wings, and more--including a gourmet hot dog truck operated by Becca's own cousin, Peyton.Tensions between truck operators and market vendors over their required licenses reach a crescendo when the town's business manager is murdered. With Peyton already under suspicion of stealing money and a secret recipe from the restaurant where she worked in Arizona, the cops start grilling her as their prime suspect. Now it's up to Becca to clear her cousin and find out who at the market gave themselves a license to kill...
Business
by J.P. MeyboomA dark coming-of-age comedy set in a world of scoundrels and misfits at the end of their tether.Paul Wint quits his dead-end gig composing greeting cards and falls in with Hornsmith, an ailing con on his last score. Hornsmith is running a scam on Dr. Courtney, a cosmetic surgeon, and Simon Trang, a shadowy narc. He says it’s business, but it’s really more of a blackmail job.And it’s not working out. While Hornsmith’s distracted by his intestinal cancer, Courtney’s gangsters plot to kill the deal. Soon, Paul can’t see his way for the complications in the swindle. His obsession with Marla, a singer with The Raging Socket, doesn’t help.After a mysterious fire destroys his apartment building, Paul sets out on a road trip that is both terrifying and ridiculous, a trip through America that brings together immigrants, crooks, and seekers in the vast, unforgiving, inspiring spaces of the desert.
Business Unusual: And, Business Unusual (The Simon Bognor Mysteries #10)
by Tim HealdIn the dullest town in England, Bognor becomes enmeshed in a civic club murderEnglish politicians love to prattle on about the honest mettle of towns like Scarpington—mid-sized cities full of ugly buildings, ugly people, and a surfeit of wholesome values. In hopes of learning more about just what the nation&’s heartland is up to, the Board of Trade orders special investigator Simon Bognor to relocate to Scarpington and not to return until he knows what makes the place tick. It does not take long for him to find the answer. Like everywhere else he&’s ever visited, Scarpington runs on a toxic mixture of greed, sex, and murder. Bognor is sitting in on the meeting of the local Artisans&’ Lodge when the keynote speaker keels over dead. Bognor has seen enough murder to know it on sight. As he looks for the culprit, he discovers dark secrets beneath Scarpington&’s homely facade—and a civic character that would horrify even the most depraved of politicians.
Business as Usual
by Michael BoughnToronto's David Sanders and Claire Dumont are the Nick and Nora Charles of academia: two amateur detectives pulled into a web of deceit and violence involving murder, the illegal cross-border dumping of toxic waste, organized crime, dubious, self-serving politicians, and a mysterious, ambitious businessman whose loyalties are unknown. Michael Boughn weaves together multiple plots, deals within deals, and double crosses galore as David and Claire find themselves pulled deeper and deeper into a funny, captivating hard-boiled mystery that might have been written by of Dashiell Hammett - if he had only had the chance to read Betty Friedan.
Busman's Honeymoon
by Dorothy L. SayersEverything is perfect when the newly wedded couple Lord Peter and Harriet arrive at their honeymoon cottage. The honeymoon takes an untoward turn as the house owner is found dead and they start investigating the death.
Busman's Honeymoon
by Dorothy L. SayersAmateur detective Lord Peter Wimsey and mystery novelist Harriet Vane are finally wed, but their honeymoon is interrupted by – what else? – a murder that they must solve. Adapted from the play of the same name. Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.
Busman's Honeymoon: A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery With Harriet Vane (The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries #11)
by Dorothy L. SayersIn this installment of the &“literate and delightful&” Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries, Harriet Vane&’s honeymoon with the dapper British detective is marred by murder (Chicago Tribune). It took several near-death experiences for Lord Peter Wimsey to convince Harriet Vane to be his wife, but she has finally relented. When the dapper detective marries Britain&’s most popular mystery author—just a few short years after rescuing her from the hangman&’s noose—the press could not be more excited. But Lord Peter and his bride have no interest in spending their wedding night surrounded by reporters. They sneak out of their own reception to begin their honeymoon early, out of sight of the world. Unfortunately, for some couples, calamity is inescapable. On their 1st morning together, the newlyweds discover the house&’s caretaker bludgeoned to death in the manor&’s basement. If they thought finding a few minutes alone was difficult, they&’re up against even steeper odds. In a house full of suspects, identifying the killer won&’t be easy. Busman&’s Honeymoon is the 13th book in the Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries, but you may enjoy the series by reading the books in any order. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Dorothy L. Sayers including rare images from the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College.
Busman's Honeymoon: Classic crime for Agatha Christie fans (Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries)
by Dorothy L SayersThey plan to have a quiet country honeymoon. Then Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride Harriet Vane find the previous owner's body in the cellar.Set in a country village seething with secrets and snobbery, this is Dorothy L. Sayers' last full-length detective novel. Variously described as a love story with detective interruptions and a detective story with romantic interruptions, it lives up to both descriptions with style.'I admire her novels ... she has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail' P. D. James(P)2015 Hodder & Stoughton
Busman's Honeymoon: Classic crime for Agatha Christie fans (Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries)
by Dorothy L SayersThe thirteenth book in Dorothy L Sayers' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by crime writer Natasha Cooper - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie's Poirot and Margery Allingham's Campion Mysteries. They plan to have a quiet country honeymoon. Then Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride Harriet Vane find the previous owner's body in the cellar.Set in a country village seething with secrets and snobbery, this is Dorothy L. Sayers' last full-length detective novel. Variously described as a love story with detective interruptions and a detective story with romantic interruptions, it lives up to both descriptions with style.'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.' P. D. James
Busman's Honeymoon: Classic crime for Agatha Christie fans (Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries)
by Dorothy L SayersThe thirteenth book in Dorothy L Sayers' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by crime writer Natasha Cooper - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie's Poirot and Margery Allingham's Campion Mysteries. They plan to have a quiet country honeymoon. Then Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride Harriet Vane find the previous owner's body in the cellar.Set in a country village seething with secrets and snobbery, this is Dorothy L. Sayers' last full-length detective novel. Variously described as a love story with detective interruptions and a detective story with romantic interruptions, it lives up to both descriptions with style.'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.' P. D. James
Bust
by Jason Starr Ken Bruen5 [IMPORTANT / VALUABLE] LESSONS YOU CAN LEARN BY READING BUST:1) When you hire someone to kill your wife, don't hire a psychopath.2) Don't use Drano to get rid of a dead body.3) Those locks on hotel room doors? Not very secure.4) A curly blond wig isn't much of a disguise.5) Secrets can kill.
Busted (Novella)
by Karin SlaughterFrom Karin Slaughter comes a fast and furious tale in which no one is quite who they seem. This electrifying eBook novella featuring Will Trent is a prequel to Slaughter's upcoming novel, Unseen. Detective Will Trent is standing in a Georgia convenience store, waiting on an obstinate Icee frozen drink machine. To the surveillance cameras and bored staff of the Lil' Dixie Gas-n-Go, however, Will appears to be someone very different--the menacing ex-con Bill Black. Going undercover as Bill, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent is about to infiltrate the most corrupt town in the most corrupt county in the new American South. But first: his Icee. Everything changes in one horrific instant, as all hell breaks loose at the Lil' Dixie. A cop is shot. A bag of cash goes flying across the floor. A young woman disappears while a killer takes off in a battered pick-up truck. Within seconds, Will is in pursuit. Includes an exclusive preview of Karin Slaughter's thrilling new novel of suspense, Unseen. PRAISE FOR THE CRIME FICTION OF KARIN SLAUGHTER "Karin Slaughter is one of the best crime novelists in America."--The Washington Post "Crime fiction at its finest."--Michael Connelly "An absolute master."--Chicago Tribune "Slaughter writes with a razor. . . . Better than Cornwell can ever hope to be."--The Plain Dealer "Slaughter will have you on the edge of your seat."--Seattle Post-Intelligencer "One of the boldest thriller writers working today."--Tess Gerritsen "Move over, Catherine Coulter--Slaughter may be today's top female suspense writer."--Library Journal (starred review)
Buster: A Dog
by George PelecanosPelecanos breaks new literary ground with the story of a dog's life—from the dog's perspective—on the streets of Washington, DC EVER WONDER WHAT GOES ON IN THE MIND OF A DOG? Buster is the story of one dog’s lifelong journey, as told by the animal himself. A strong and proud boxer, he spends his early days with a loving family in a public housing complex in Washington, DC. Abruptly, he is taken away by an abusive, alcoholic man, plunging Buster into a challenging, nightmarish existence. Over the course of his life, he will experience homelessness, tragedy, a harrowing stay in a shelter, and acts of kindness, including his adoption by an older gentleman grieving the death of his wife. At his peak, Buster lives with a young marijuana dealer who runs a profitable but dangerous business in the city. Along the way, Buster befriends other dogs and witnesses the best and worst aspects of humanity. As the seasons change, and change again, he begins to understand the finality of existence and in turn learns to appreciate the gift of life.