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Champagne: The Farewell (Vengeance in the Vineyard Mysteries #1)
by Janet HubbardNYPD detective Max Maguire flies to France to attend her friend Chloé Marceau's wedding in the Valley of the Marne in Champagne, an hour and a half east of Paris. She meets the older and urbane Olivier Chaumont, an examining magistrate, and experiences a fairy tale evening. But when Chloé's beautiful and successful aunt Léa de Saint-Pern, is found murdered after the wedding dinner, Max and Olivier are shocked back into their professional roles. But to Max's chagrin, Olivier is put in charge of the investigation.Olivier learns that several people were attempting to gain control of Léa's business at the time of her death. Quietly using the skills inherited from her detective dad, Max insinuates herself into the victim's family until their long-held secrets begin to spill out like marbles from an overturned dish....
Champions of the Fox (Thieves of Shadow #3)
by Kevin SandsIn this conclusion to the thrilling Thieves of Shadow series, bestselling author Kevin Sands delivers a jaw-dropping heist that sees five young thieves masterminding a prison break from the empire&’s most impenetrable island fortress. Fans of The False Prince and Ocean&’s Eleven will be mesmerized by this page-turning series filled with twists and turns.&“Follow my instructions, and when our task is done, I will release you.&” Commanded by the magical artifact known as the Dragon&’s Eye, junior con artist Callan and his friends are eagerly reaching the end of the epic quest that will finally free him from the Eye&’s sinister hold. But their final task is their most ambitious: sneaking into the emperor&’s private island prison and rescuing a man from a jail cell that has been locked tight for a hundred years. This impossible heist will strain the gang&’s unique abilities to thieve and deceive everyone from the guards, the city elite, the warden, and even the nefarious local crime boss who warns them to stay away.As the friends plan out their last and most difficult con job, Callan begins to question what they&’re helping the Eye to achieve. Aided by magical hints and fitful dreams, Callan slowly uncovers the Eye&’s true desires. To his horror, he realizes that he may be the one being conned all this time . . . and his mistake could cost the world&’s entire existence.
Champions of the Fox (Thieves of Shadow #3)
by Kevin SandsIn this conclusion to the thrilling Thieves of Shadow series, bestselling author Kevin Sands delivers a jaw-dropping heist that sees five young thieves masterminding a prison break from the empire's most impenetrable island fortress. Fans of The False Prince and Ocean's Eleven will be mesmerized by this page-turning series filled with twists and turns."Follow my instructions, and when our task is done, I will release you."Commanded by the magical artifact known as the Dragon's Eye, junior con artist Callan and his friends are eagerly reaching the end of the epic quest that will finally free him from the Eye's sinister hold. But their final task is their most ambitious: sneaking into the emperor's private island prison and rescuing a man from a jail cell that has been locked tight for nearly a century. This impossible heist will strain the gang's unique abilities to thieve and deceive everyone from the guards, the city elite, the warden, and even the nefarious local crime boss who warns them to stay away. As the friends plan out their last and most difficult con job, Callan begins to question what they're helping the Eye to achieve. Aided by magical hints and fitful dreams, Callan slowly uncovers the Eye's true desires. To his horror, he realizes that he may be the one being conned all this time . . . and his mistake could cost the world's entire existence.
Champs de ruines (Thirds Ser. #3)
by Charlie Cochet Ingrid LecouvezSuite de À feu & à sangTHIRDS, tome 3Les rues de New York sont plus dangereuses que jamais maintenant que l'Ordre d'Adrasteia se retrouve sans leader, et la Coalition Ikelos, un groupe Therian nouvellement apparu, en guerre. Des civils innocents sont pris entre deux feux et bien que le THIRDS rassemble de plus en plus de membres de l'Ordre dans l'espoir d'empêcher le groupe volatil de se réorganiser, les membres de la Coalition continuent de s'échapper et de causer des ravages au nom d'une justice de défense auto proclamée. Pire encore, quelqu'un à l'intérieur du THIRDS fournit des informations à la Coalition. C'est à Destructive Delta que revient la tâche de débusquer la taupe et de mettre fin à la guerre avant que quelqu'un d'autre soit blessé. Mais pour remplir cette mission, l'équipe devra accepter les séquelles causées par l'explosion du Centre de Jeunesse Therian. Un accrochage avec des membres de la Coalition conduit l'Agent Dexter J. Daley à une découverte choquante et soudain, il devient clair que la violence aléatoire n'est pas si aléatoire qu'elle en a l'air. Ce qui se trame est plus important que Dex et Sloane le croyaient à l'origine, et leur fougueux partenariat est mis à l'épreuve. Alors que l'affaire prend une tournure explosive, Dex et Sloane courent le danger de perdre plus que leur relation.
Chamán - El Despertar
by Jesus M. Gonzalez V. R. Mccoy“… una historia emocionante que atrapa el encanto, así como el lado obscuro de las tradiciones de los Nativos Americanos.” – Cheryl Chatfield, autora de Cuando la luz de Venus se Levanta. Un agente del FBI con poderes sobrenaturales. Un asesino en serie elusivo. Un misterio en la Nación Navajo. Las pesadillas nunca cesan. Desde que era niño he luchado para lidiar con ellas. Cada noche un horror diferente toma forma, y lo veo como si estuviera aquí. Despierto de estos sueños aterradores de otro mundo en el cual corro para escapar de las visiones más extrañas del mal. Visiones que pueden sólo existir en pesadillas, aunque son demasiado reales para mí. Christian Sands es un agente del FBI con una habilidad única. Cuando su unidad, ViCAP, asume la investigación de otro asesino en serie, pronto se encuentran en una situación más profunda de lo que esperaban. El asesino parece estar por delante de ellos en cada esquina. La búsqueda del misterioso asesino lleva a Christian y su unidad desde El Cruce de Caminos en Nuevo México hasta lo más profundo de la Nación Navajo. Chamán – El Despertar es una historia de suspenso sobrenatural emocionante, lleno de brillantes y profundas descripciones, así como de sabiduría chamánica.
Chance (Spenser #23)
by Robert B. ParkerMafia princess Shirley Meeker wants her husband back. So does her father the kingpin and a few other shady characters. Spenser and hawk head to Vegas to find Anthony Meeker and to confirm their suspicion that all these people aren't just missing Anthony's smile. And Spenser has to make some sense of some very disorganized crime...
Chance (The Spenser Series #45)
by Robert B. Parker'Nobody does it better' Publishers WeeklyWhen Boston mobster Julius Ventura asks Spenser and his sidekick, Hawk, to find his missing son-in-law, it's clear he's not telling the whole truth. But something about the case appeals to Spenser and he agrees to take it, only to find himself at the centre of a gangland turf war.'When it comes to detective novels, 90 per cent of us admit he's an influence, and the rest of us lie about it' Harlan Coben'Reading a Spenser novel is like a family reunion - it makes one feel good' Library Journal
Chance Collision: Crossing Forces Book Two (Crossing Forces Ser. #2)
by C. A. SzarekVowing to protect her has nothing to do with feelings. Detective Pete Crane catches a new shooting case and considers it business-as-usual. But when the lead witness is the Chief of Police’s fiery assistant, he never anticipated she’d challenge him—personally and professionally. Little do they know, the shooting she and her grandmother witnessed was anything but random. Thrown together, their attraction sizzles, even though she’s squarely in the hands-off zone. She makes him break every rule in his little black book. Nikki Harper has been attracted to Pete since they met two years ago. Witnessing a brutal shooting throws her into a stigma that’s always been her greatest fear: a victim. She has no choice but to accept his protective custody and let him help save her and her beloved grandmother. Can Pete protect his witness and solve the case, while fighting the intense heat with Nikki?
Chance Encounters
by Helen McCabeA travel writer finds herself caught between passion and danger in this romantic thriller set in the French Riviera— “A delightful summer read” (Holly Kinsella). Researching travel books is a dream job for Lauren James—apart from the constant, unwelcome advances from her boss, Gary. Then a chance encounter on the way to St Tropez changes everything. She catches the eye of Jean-Luc and instantly feels butterflies in her stomach. But when Gary bustles her off to the holiday villa, she is certain she will never see Jean-Luc again. As Lauren explores the local markets, she has the uncanny feeling of being watched . . . before two men appear out of nowhere and try to kidnap her. Luckily Jean-Luc sees the crime in progress and rushes to her rescue. But why was Lauren targeted? And was Jean-Luc’s arrival on the scene just a fortunate coincidence—or something more sinister? Now Lauren must work out who she can trust, and who she should fear. Because chance encounters can be wonderful . . . or deadly.
Chance of a Ghost
by E. J. CoppermanAlison Kerby's guesthouse is haunted all year round. Surviving the dead of winter, though? That's a spooky proposition. Even with a blizzard bearing down on New Jersey, Alison can count on at least two guests--Paul and Maxie, the stubborn ghosts who share her shore town inn. Then there's her widowed mother, who hasn't just been seeing ghosts, she's been secretly dating one: Alison's father. But when he stands her up three times in a row, something's wrong. Is he a lost soul...or a missing apparition? Their only lead is an overdramatic spirit--stage name Lawrence Laurentz--who doesn't take direction well and won't talk until they find his killer. Alison will reluctantly play the part of PI, but when the clues take a sinister turn, the writing is on the wall: If Alison can't keep a level head, this will be her father's final act--and maybe her own.
Chance to Kill
by Dell ShannonTwo men involved in a heist are wanted for double homicide; the body of a young punk is found in an alley; the corpse of a girl lies in the dry riverbed. Everything is, in fact, more or less routine for Lieutenant Luis Mendoza and his colleagues in the Los Angeles Police Department. Then they get the news: the murdered girl was a police officer of fine standing - one of their very own. 'Convincing, compelling reading' Sun
Chance to Kill (A Lieutenant Luis Mendoza Mystery)
by Dell ShannonTwo men involved in a heist are wanted for double homicide; the body of a young punk is found in an alley; the corpse of a girl lies in the dry riverbed. Everything is, in fact, more or less routine for Lieutenant Luis Mendoza and his colleagues in the Los Angeles Police Department. Then they get the news: the murdered girl was a police officer of fine standing - one of their very own.'Convincing, compelling reading' Sun
Chance: A Novel
by Kem NunnFrom Los Angeles Times Book Prize winner Kem Nunn and “principal heir to the tradition of Raymond Chandler and Nathanael West” (The Washington Post)—an intense psychological suspense novel about a San Francisco neuropsychiatrist who becomes sexually involved with a woman suffering from multiple personality disorder, whose pathological ex-husband is an Oakland homicide detective.A dark tale involving psychiatric mystery, sexual obsession, fractured identities, and terrifyingly realistic violence—Chance is set amid the back streets of California’s Bay Area, far from the cleansing breezes of the ocean. Dr. Eldon Chance, a neuropsychiatrist, is a man primed for spectacular ruin. Into Dr. Chance’s blighted life walks Jaclyn Blackstone, the abused, attractive wife of an Oakland homicide detective, a violent and jealous man. Jaclyn appears to be suffering from a dissociative identity disorder. In time, Chance will fall into bed with her—or is it with her alter ego, the voracious and volatile Jackie Black? The not-so-good doctor, despite his professional training, isn’t quite sure—and thereby hangs his fascination with her. Meanwhile, Chance also meets a young man named D, a self-styled, streetwise philosopher skilled in the art of the blade. It is around this trio of unique and dangerous individuals that long guarded secrets begin to unravel, obsessions grow, and the doctor’s carefully arranged life comes to the brink of implosion. Amid San Francisco’s fluid, ever-shifting fog, in the cool, gray city of love, Dr. Chance will at last be forced to live up to his name. Chance is a twisted, harrowing, and impossible-to-put-down head trip through the fun house of fate, mesmerizing until the very last page.
Chances: Gino's Story (Lucky Santangelo Ser. #Bk. 1)
by Jackie CollinsLucky, Lady Boss, Vendetta: Lucky’s Revenge, and Dangerous Kiss…Jackie Collins’ sizzling Lucky saga all began with CHANCES.The book that made Jackie Collins one of America’s favorite authors sweeps you from the sophisticated playgrounds of Europe to the glittering gambling palaces of Las Vegas. It plunges you into the reckless, dangerous world of the Santangelo crime family. It introduces you to Gino Santangelo, the street kid who makes it all the way to the top. And then brings you Lucky—his sensual, stunningly beautiful, and passionate daughter; a woman who dares to win her father’s empire for herself; a woman unafraid of taking…CHANCES.
Chandrakanta
by Devki Nandan KhatriA book which compelled and drove the imagination of a generation and brought Hindi to the forefront, Chandrakanta is first work of prose in modern Hindi language.
Change Agent: A Novel
by Daniel SuarezNew York Times bestselling author Daniel Suarez delivers an exhilarating sci-fi thriller exploring a potential future where CRISPR genetic editing allows the human species to control evolution itself.On a crowded train platform, Interpol agent Kenneth Durand feels the sting of a needle—and his transformation begins... In 2045 Kenneth Durand leads Interpol’s most effective team against genetic crime, hunting down black market labs that perform "vanity edits" on human embryos for a price. These illegal procedures augment embryos in ways that are rapidly accelerating human evolution—preying on human-trafficking victims to experiment and advance their technology. With the worlds of genetic crime and human trafficking converging, Durand and his fellow Interpol agents discover that one figure looms behind it all: Marcus Demang Wyckes, leader of a powerful and sophisticated cartel known as the Huli jing. But the Huli jing have identified Durand, too. After being forcibly dosed with a radical new change agent, Durand wakes from a coma weeks later to find he’s been genetically transformed into someone else—his most wanted suspect: Wyckes. Now a fugitive, pursued through the genetic underworld by his former colleagues and the police, Durand is determined to restore his original DNA by locating the source of the mysterious—and highly valuable—change agent. But Durand hasn’t anticipated just how difficult locating his enemy will be. With the technology to genetically edit the living, Wyckes and his Huli jing could be anyone and everyone—and they have plans to undermine identity itself.From the Hardcover edition.
Change In the Light
by Tami LundShifter pack master Josh doesn't know his human lover is using him. Rachel doesn't know he isn't human. Change In the Light by Tami Lund is a wonderful addition to her paranormal romance series Lightbearer. Book 4 will have you on the edge of your seat as hearts become entangled and two worlds collide. It's anybody's guess where the pieces will fall and who will survive.As the pack master to the Detroit shifter pack, Josh Tigre is obligated to take a mate and produce offspring to carry on his family line. Problem is, the woman he falls for is human. According to the rules of the pack, he can never tell her about his true nature, which means at some point, he has to give her up.Rachel Whitaker is a human woman trying to survive in a world in which it seems the cards are always stacked against her. When she's forced to seduce Josh in exchange for her own life, the task is no hardship--until she falls for the one she is supposed to help destroy.Rachel decides to fight back against the man manipulating her life, starting in motion a chain of events that adversely affect two worlds--and she doesn't even know it.Content Notes: Spicy, Paranormal, Medical, Fairies, Magic, Shifters, Other Weres
Change of Fortune & The Five-Day Reunion: Two Heartfelt Romance Novels
by RaeAnne Thayne Mona ShroffBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.Change of Fortune by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne ThayneOnly a family crisis could bring Ross Fortune back home to Texas. But clearing his sister of a murder charge is the roving PI's most important mission. Falling for the woman counseling his nephew is a complication he definitely doesn't need. And though the sexy off-limits Fortune is a challenge Julie Osterman can't resist, her personal feelings can't cloud her professional judgment. But when an explosive secret threatens everyone's future, is Julie willing to put it all on the line for the chance to be at Ross's side…forever?Previously published.FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!The Five-Day Reunion by Mona ShroffLaw student Anita Virani hasn't seen her ex-husband since the ink dried on their divorce papers. Now she's agreed to pretend she's still married to Nikhil until his sister's wedding celebrations are over—because her former mother-in-law neglected to tell her family of their split! Their renewed closeness shows Anita a new side of Nikhil. And reignites his feelings for her…Previously published.
Change of Heart (Robyn Hunter Mysteries #7)
by Norah McClintockRobyn's best friend Billy has been a mess ever since her other best friend Morgan dumped him. To make matters worse, Morgan started dating hockey star Sean Sloane right afterward. Billy is a vegetarian and an animal rights activist—he wouldn't hurt a fly. But when Sean winds up dead on the ice, Billy becomes the prime suspect. Can Robyn prove her friend's innocence?
Change of Heart: A Novel
by Jodi PicoultTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'True to form, Jodi Picoult keeps you guessing to the end . . . an edge-of-your-seat thriller' Sunday ExpressWith one terrible, senseless act, Shay Bourne transformed the lives of the Nealon family forever, leaving June Nealon widowed and alone to care for her daughter Claire. Now, as he sits on death row, Shay has one final request. He wishes to donate his heart to Claire and save the young girl's life. To June, accepting such an offer means allowing Shay to stay with them forever. But refusing means risking the life of the only person she has left.'Involving and page-turning' Daily ExpressTHE BOOK OF TWO WAYS, Jodi's stunning new novel about life, death and missed opportunities is available to pre-order now.
Change of a Dress (Cinderella Cleaners)
by Maya GoldThirteen-year-old Diana is to help out at her family dry cleaning business every day after school. But Diana soon discovers that the place has a secret: In the back room, the smart, savvy tailors sometimes try on the cool clothes. When Diana is modeling a luxe coat, she finds in its pocket the invitation to a Broadway gala opening...and decides to assume the role of the coat owner--and go to the event! Hilarity, mistaken identities, and even some light romance ensue...
Change-Up: Mystery at the World Series (Final Four Mystery #4)
by John FeinsteinA behind-the-scenes mystery at the World Series from bestseller John Feinstein. Bestselling author, journalist, and Edgar Award winner John Feinstein is back with another high-stakes sports mystery. Teen reporters Stevie Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson are covering baseball's World Series, and during the course of an interview with a new hot pitcher, they discover more than a few contradictions in his life story. What's he hiding? An embarrassing secret? A possible crime? Let the investigation begin! From the Hardcover edition.
Changeling (The Sisters of the Moon, Book #2)
by Yasmine GalenornThree sisters ridding the Otherworld of evil-one monster at a time. We're the D'Artigo sisters: Half-human, half-Faerie, we're savvy-and sexy-operatives for the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. But our mixedblood heritage short-circuits our talents at all the wrong times. My sister Camille is a wicked-good witch whose magic is as unpredictable as the weather. My sister Menolly is a vampire trying to get the hang of being undead. And me? I'm Delilah. When I'm under stress, I transform into a tabby cat-and a series of violent murders is really getting me bent out of shape... Someone's been slaughtering the Weres of the Rainier Puma Pride, and my sisters and I have been enlisted to investigate by Zachary Lyonnesse, golden boy of the werepumas. Right away we smelled demon trouble, and we tracked it directly into the snare of the Hunters Moon Clan, sworn enemies of Puma Pride. But there's more than Were rivalry at work. It's that old demon Shadow Wing who's setting a deadly snare for the Pumas. We have to find out why, which means a visit to one of the Immortals. Unfortunately for my sisters and me, our half-human blood is just enough to put us in mortal danger.
Changes (The Dresden Files, Book #12)
by Jim ButcherThe new novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files series. Long ago, Susan Rodriguez was Harry Dresden's lover--until she was attacked by his enemies, leaving her torn between her own humanity and the bloodlust of the vampiric Red Court. Susan then disappeared to South America, where she could fight both her savage gift and those who cursed her with it. Now Arianna Ortega, Duchess of the Red Court, has discovered a secret Susan has long kept, and she plans to use it against Harry. To prevail this time, he may have no choice but to embrace the raging fury of his own untapped dark power. Because Harry's not fighting to save the world, he's fighting to save his child.
Changing Today’s World: Days in the Life of Yaroslav Kandybavych Melnykenko
by Carl DouglassThe author is a nonpolitician but is passionate about his country and deeply concerned about the perils it faces, including the specter of World War III. The book is a tale—a fictional biography—of a Ukrainian security agent/spy who is engaged in the Russian dictator's war since 2014. It is a story of victories, defeats, love, comradeship, betrayal, and the highest of adventures. It is evidentiary—a serious look into the abyss, the end of times, which begins in Ukraine. It may be considered an allegory of our times.