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Code Red
by Ben BaldwinAn agent finds himself dealing with a murder, a missing body, and a mole in this action-packed international thriller . . . Twelve months ago, maverick government officer Sam Taylor was shot and left for dead while investigating a black-market organization. Now his shooter, a mysterious and beautiful agent, has been found dead in Amsterdam. Sent to identify the body, Sam is reunited with old acquaintances—and introduced to a new one: Interpol agent Karl Vogt, leader of the investigation and a man with his own agenda. But as the group enter the mortuary, they find the body has vanished . . . Back at the station, Sam begins to receive mysterious messages that turn the investigation on its head. Knowing how much is riding on the case, he heads for the Dutch countryside, where he meets an unexpected ally. And when Sam discovers there is a mole working on the inside, he resolves to help take them down. But when national security is on the line, who can he really trust?
Code Red (Faith Flores Science Mysteries #2)
by Janie ChodoshAfter nailing the murderer of her addict mom and proving that her detractors are full of it, seventeen-year-old Faith Flores is back for another kick-ass science mystery. She’s proud to be chosen for a summer internship at a research lab in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but once she arrives, complications abound. For one thing, Santa Fe is the birthplace of the father she’s never met, and for another, she clashes with a local environmentalist trying to pull the plug on the genetically modified chiles her new boss is engineering. She and violin prodigy, Clem, learn of a new teen drug called liquid gold while discreetly researching the family angle. The chip on Faith’s shoulder is still there, but so is her determination to uncover the truth when a girl she meets at a party dies from an overdose of liquid gold.
Code Red
by Nancy FisherDedicated virologist Luci Nash went to Peru to bring medicine to remote parts of the world. Against a backdrop of human suffering, she fell in love with Jean Pierre Dither, a physician researching a deadly new viral contagion. But in a matter of days, her romance was shattered, her faith shaken, and her world became a frightening place of secrets, lies and medical cover ups. Seeking answers, Luci returns to New York and becomes enmeshed in a conspiracy of epidemic proportions. No one is what they seem, not the charismatic doctor with a miraculous gift for fund raising, or the renowned biologist who has begun to occupy a special place in Luci's life. Caught between one man's desire and another man's hatred, Luci realizes that the truth lies within her own laboratory--a terrifying revelation that could ignite the deadliest outbreak of all.
Code Red: A Mitch Rapp Novel by Kyle Mills (A Mitch Rapp Novel #22)
by Vince Flynn Kyle MillsThe #1 New York Times bestselling series continues as Mitch Rapp faces off with Russia in this high-octane installment that is &“ripped straight from next week&’s headlines&” (The Real Book Spy).Mitch Rapp hates owing anyone a favor—especially when it&’s the world&’s most powerful crime lord. But when Damian Losa calls, Mitch is honor bound to answer. The Syrian government has created a highly addictive new narcotic that it plans to distribute throughout Europe. It&’s a major threat to Losa&’s business and he&’s determined to stop it by any means necessary. Rapp is the perfect choice for the mission. Not only does he have extensive experience operating in the Middle East, but he&’s also entirely expendable. As he crosses into war-torn Syria, Rapp quickly discovers a shocking truth. The new drug isn&’t being produced by Damascus to prop up the government&’s collapsing finances. Instead, it was created by Russia&’s asymmetrical warfare unit as a weapon against the West. With far more than Damian Losa&’s interests at stake, Rapp devises a desperate plan that forces him and his team onto a battlefield where the United States is virtually powerless, and allegiances shift almost hourly. Further, if Russia uncovers their plot, it will set off a confrontation between the two countries that could change the course of history in this &“bullet train to high adventure&” (Townhall).
Code Red: The pulse-pounding thriller from the author of American Assassin (A\mitch Rapp Novel Ser. #22)
by Vince Flynn Kyle MillsA simple favour. A debt to be paid. A threat no one saw coming. Mitch Rapp owes powerful criminal Damian Losa a favour, and it&’s being called in. With no choice other than to honour his agreement, Rapp heads to Syria to stop a new designer drug spreading into Losa&’s territory. When he discovers the true culprit – someone with far bigger goals than just Syria – the scale of his mission grows. But Rapp and his team are operating in an incredibly volatile country where the US has few assets and allegiances shift almost daily. And just one false move would set off an international confrontation that could easily spin out of control and rewrite the world order . . . Praise for the Mitch Rapp series &‘Grabs you by the scruff of the neck on page one and doesn&’t let you go until the end&’ Stephen Leather &‘Sizzles with inside information and CIA secrets&’ Dan Brown &‘A cracking, uncompromising yarn that literally takes no prisoners&’ The Times &‘Vince Flynn clearly has one eye on Lee Child's action thriller throne with this twist-laden story . . . instantly gripping&’ Shortlist &‘Action-packed, in-your-face, adrenalin-pumped super-hero macho escapist fiction that does exactly what it says on the label&’ Irish Independent &‘Mitch Rapp is a great character who always leaves the bad guys either very sorry for themselves or very dead&’ Guardian
Code Red: A Mitch Rapp Novel By Kyle Mills (A Mitch Rapp Novel #22)
by Vince Flynn Kyle MillsMitch Rapp returns to make a mortal enemy of Russia in this high-octane installment in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from &‘one of the best thriller writers on the planet&’ (The Real Book Spy). Mitch Rapp hates owing anyone a favour – especially when it&’s the world&’s most powerful crime lord. But when Damian Losa calls, Mitch is honour-bound to answer. The Syrian government appears to have created a highly addictive new narcotic that it plans to distribute throughout Europe. It&’s a major threat to Losa&’s business and he&’s determined to send someone to keep him on top by any means necessary. Rapp is the perfect choice for the mission. Not only does he have extensive experience operating in the Middle East, he&’s also entirely expendable. As he crosses into war-torn Syria, Rapp quickly discovers a shocking truth. The new drug isn&’t being produced by Damascus to prop up the government&’s collapsing finances. Instead, it was created by Russia&’s asymmetrical warfare unit, not for profit but as a weapon against the West. With far more than Damian Losa&’s interests at stake, Rapp devises a desperate plan that forces him and his team onto a battlefield where the United States is virtually powerless, and allegiances shift almost hourly. Because if Russia uncovers their plot, it will set off a confrontation between the two countries that could change the course of human history.
Code Red at the Supermall (Tom and Liz Austen Mystery #9)
by Eric Wilson[from the back cover] "They swam past gently-moving strands of seaweed and pieces of jagged coral, then Tom almost choked in horror. A shark was coming straight at him, ready to strike. Have you ever visited a shopping mall that has sharks and piranhas, a triple-loop rollercoaster, 22 waterslides, an Ice Palace, submarines, 828 stores, and a major mystery to solve? Soon after Tom and Liz Austen arrive at the West Edmonton Mall a bomber strikes and they must follow a trail that leads through the fabled splendours of the supermall... to hidden danger." The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries are action packed, fast paced reading. Though they are about 100 pages long with short chapters, they are packed with adventure in Canada. Look for them in the Bookshare collection. #1. Murder on The Canadian, #2. Vancouver Nightmare, #3. The Ghost of Lunenburg Manor, #4. Disneyland Hostage, #5. The Kootenay Kidnapper, #6. Vampires of Ottawa, #7. Spirit in the Rainforest and #8. The Green Gables Detectives
Code Runner
by Rosie ClavertonBook Two of the Amy Lane MysteriesEx-con Jason Carr has faced down the toughest thugs in Cardiff, but being assistant to a brilliant, eccentric hacker who hasn't been outdoors in ten years has its own challenges. Still, he and Amy Lane can solve cases even the cops can't crack. And when a corpse washes up on a beach, Jason can't resist chasing the clues-or defying Amy by infiltrating the very gangs he once escaped.Amy is distraught when Jason's pursuit gets him framed for murder. He's thrown back in prison where he's vulnerable to people who want him dead. He needs Amy to prove his innocence. Fast.But Amy hasn't been honest with him-her panic attacks aren't getting better. And now, with everything that makes her feel safe ripped away, she must stand alone, using her technological skills to expose a baffling conspiracy and a new kind of online crime. Can she clear Jason's name before danger closes in? 89,000 words
Code Sixty-one (Carl Houseman #4)
by Donald HarstadThe fourth gripping novel in the original and authentic crime series featuring Carl Houseman and his team. It's morning. Deputy Sheriff Carl Houseman is not due on shift for several hours. The phone rings: a woman is dead, suspected suicide. The dispatcher can't reveal the details; it's a Code 61. Something serious has happened over at the Mansion and he's not allowed to ask too many questions over the radio.
Code Talker
by Joseph BruchacThroughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained classified for more than twenty years. But now Joseph Bruchac brings their stories to life for young adults through the riveting fictional tale of Ned Begay, a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who becomes a code talker. His grueling journey is eye-opening and inspiring. This deeply affecting novel honors all of those young men, like Ned, who dared to serve, and it honors the culture and language of the Navajo Indians.
Code to Zero
by Ken FollettJanuary, 1958--the darkest hour of the cold war and the early dawn of the space race. On the launch pad at Cape Canaveral sits America's best hope to catch up with the Russians--the Explorer I satellite. But at the last moment, the launch is delayed due to weather, even though everyone can see it is a perfectly sunny day.The real reason for the delay rests deep in the mind of NASA scientist who has awoken that morning to find his memory completely erased. Knowing only that he's being followed and watched at every turn, he must find the clues to his own identity before he can discover who is responsible. But even more terrible is the dark secret that they wanted him to forget. A secret that can destroy the Explorer I--and America's future...
Code White: A Novel
by Scott Britz-CunninghamAli O'Day, a dedicated young neurosurgeon, might have a Nobel Prize in her future—if she can survive the next eleven hours. Under the glare of live television cameras—and with her lover, Dr. Richard Helvelius, and her estranged husband, Kevin, both looking on—Ali is about to implant a revolutionary mini-computer into the brain of a blind boy. If it works, he will see again. But someone wants to stop her triumph. No sooner has she begun to operate than the hospital pagers crackle with the chilling announcement, "CODE WHITE." A bomb has been found in the medical center. But this is no ordinary bomb—and no ordinary bomber. As minutes tick off toward the deadline, Ali suspects that a vast, inhuman intellect lies behind the plot—and that she herself may be the true ransom demand.
Code Wolf (Wolf Moons)
by Linda Thomas-SundstromA Were’s forbidden desire tests the limits of loyaltyWhen Seattle detective and alpha werewolf Derek Miller meets Riley Price, the bond is instant. Feral. Their connection entails enormous risk, for he must keep the existence of his kind secret at all costs. But the forces of darkness have Riley in their sights. Now Derek must choose between the Were code of silence and saving the woman who’s set him on fire.
Code Word Romance: A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud and escapist romcom with the perfect book boyfriend
by Carlie Walker'If you read any book in 2025 then please let it be this! Dreamy!' 5* Reader ReviewWith enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating and undercover agents, Code Word Romance is an escapist romcom that is Red, White and Royal Blue meets The Lizzie McGuire Movie. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Katherine Center.Rule number one: don't fall in love with your bodyguardMax is just your average girl. She works odd jobs, has a soul-crushing amount of debt and just happens to have an uncanny resemblance to Europe's youngest female prime minister, Sofia Christensen . . .So when the prime minister receives a credible death threat, the CIA approaches Max with a deal: a life-changing amount of money if she pretends to be Sofia on the prime minister's annual Italian trip.It would be a dream if it weren't for those pesky assassins and Flynn, Max's ridiculously hot handler - the man who broke her heart years and years ago.With her life now on the line, Max knows she has no choice but to lose herself in the role. But losing her heart to Flynn again? Now that's a risk that she isn't willing to take...Tropes:· Second chance· Only one room· Escapist setting· Spicy· Enemies-to-loversPraise for Carlie Walker:'Fun, flirty, and fabulous!' Laura Jane Williams'Absolutely love everything about this book!' 5* Reader Review'A hilarious, smart and swoony joy of a romcom' Cressida McLaughlin'Definitely one of those reads you devour in one sitting!' 5* Reader Review'A masterclass in how to create sizzling chemistry. Five stars!' Lorraine Brown
Code Zero: The unputdownable international bestselling thriller
by Marc ElsbergDISCOVER THE TECHNO THRILLER THAT ROCKED THE INTERNET GENERATIONA Guardian thriller of the month: 'Elsberg is nothing if not prescient'_______ZERO, an anonymous activist, has given the world a warning: stop the tech giants before it’s too late.But is anyone listening? Thousands of teenagers are signing up to Freemee, the biggest new social media site, uploading personal information in exchange for advice on what to eat, how to dress, even how to choose their friends. No-one questions what Freemee is doing with all that data. Until hundreds of users begin to take their lives.What will it take to bring down the Freemee mastermind, and who is up to the job?________‘Worryingly real’ SUNDAY SPORT‘Elsberg is utterly prescient’ GUARDIAN'Sinister and realistic' GLAMOURREADERS ARE BLOWN AWAY BY THIS THRILLER:- On edge, intricate and fast paced. I approached it on recommendation and was blown away- Reads like an actual real life documentary. I wonder how close to the truth it is? Very is my guess.- If you are looking for an engrossing plot as well as plenty of food for thought than I can recommend you give Zero a try.
Code Zero: A Joe Ledger Novel (Joe Ledger #6)
by Jonathan MaberryFor years the Department of Military Sciences has fought to stop terrorists from using radical bioweapons―designer plagues, weaponized pathogens, genetically modified viruses, and even the zombie plague that first brought Ledger into the DMS. These terrible weapons have been locked away in the world's most secure facility. Until now. Joe Ledger and Echo Team are scrambled when a highly elite team of killers breaks the unbreakable security and steals the world's most dangerous weapons. Within days there are outbreaks of mass slaughter and murderous insanity across the American heartland. Can Joe Ledger stop a brilliant and devious master criminal from turning the Land of the Free into a land of the dead? Code Zero, a Joe Ledger novel from Jonathan Maberry, is the exciting direct sequel to Patient Zero.
The Codebook Murders: The Oakwood Mystery Series (Oakwood Book Club Mystery #4)
by Leslie NagelAmateur sleuth Charley Carpenter discovers a coded journal that could crack her small town’s most infamous cold case wide open in this charming cozy mystery from the USA Today bestselling author of The Book Club Murders. As the owner of Old Hat Vintage Fashions, Charley Carpenter supplies retro apparel to the residents of Oakwood, Ohio, but she’s been known to set business aside to play detective when a mystery rears its head. And there’s no bigger mystery in Oakwood than the murder of Regan Fletcher—a case that’s haunted the town for decades. Regan’s boyfriend, Carter, did time for the crime—until another man’s confession freed him. But did the “real killer” really do it? Or did Carter walk away with blood on his hands? When Charley stumbles on an old journal written in code, it only complicates the case by revealing a blackmail scheme that targeted dozens of Oakwood’s citizens, giving them all a motive for murder. Now, with a spate of new suspects to pursue, plus a fresh murder and the abduction of her sleuthing partner, Charley must dig deeper still into the past—even as she risks being buried by her shadowy prey. Joining forces with Detective Marcus Trenault and the newly formed Oakwood Mystery Book Club, Charley turns to a classic whodunit for clues on catching a killer—before more lives are lost, and the truth dies with them. Leslie Nagel’s delightful Oakwood Mystery novels can be enjoyed together or separately: THE BOOK CLUB MURDERS • THE ANTIQUE HOUSE MURDERS • THE ADVICE COLUMN MURDERS • THE CODEBOOK MURDERS
Codebreaker
by Katherine MyersMeg Parrish, a cryptographer for NSA's Central Security Service in Portland, Oregon, is both brilliant and troubled. Gifted in her ability to recognize and decipher codes, she is also a woman haunted by a history of tragedies which have occurred at five-year intervals throughout her life. While working undercover at a software engineering firm, Meg manages to break through a series of passwords and retrieve a set of codes that might affect national security. Unknowingly, she has set in motion a series of events that sends her running for her life. As she seeks the truth about the codes, the hunt leads her from Portland to San Francisco and on to Albuquerque. Along the way, she must not only discover the forces that want these codes, but she must overcome the nightmares from her past.
Codename: Romeo
by Kat Attalla Jude PittmanVictoria Jansen, card carrying MENSA member, can write a book about Quantum Physics—but get her around a handsome man and Charlie Chaplin looks graceful compared to her. She’s determined to break out of her shell, though, and she’s going to start with the sexy plumber in her basement. Erik Sanders doesn’t need to be a rocket scientist to know that Victoria is trouble. The physicist has the mind of a computer and the body of a centerfold model—too bad she’s also the prime suspect in his industrial espionage case. Working undercover as a plumber will get him the evidence he needs to close this case. Once he realizes his prime suspect is an innocent pawn, he must protect her until the real criminals are brought to justice. And as her bodyguard, Erik finds himself guarding her body more closely than he should. Suddenly scientific principals like chemistry and forces of nature are taking on a whole new meaning.
Codename Madeleine: An Indian princess spy who fought the Nazis
by Alfredo De BraganzaA gripping thriller about a courageous woman operating as an undercover agent during World War II. Paris, 1943. Noor, an Indian princess turned Allied spy, enlists in the fight against the Nazis. While undercover, she is imprisoned and tortured in a building from which no one has ever emerged alive. In her possession is information that could destroy the reputation of the Vatican, and severely destabilise Hitler’s plans. Will she be able to endure hell to accomplish her mission? A historical thriller set during World War II, full of suspense and unexpected twists and turns, Codename: Madeleine traces the fascinating life of Noor Inayat Khan, the only woman to be posthumously awarded the highest civilian honours, the George Cross from the British government and the Croix de Guerre from the French, in recognition of her courageous fight for freedom. Discover the story of one of the world’s most overlooked war heroines and explore a conflict marred by the Vatican’s permissive attitude to genocide in Yugoslavia at the hands of the Ustashe, the fascist movement that claimed the lives of hundreds of Serbs, Jews, gypsies and partisans. ‘Over the course of these pages you will suffer, you will be shocked by the horror and anguish; but you will also discover an ode to the struggle against tyranny, to faith in something that lasts beyond death, and to love.’ - César Vidal
Codename November: The November Man Book 1 (The November Man #1)
by Bill GrangerWARNING: ADDICTIVE READING.WE WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF TIME, DRY EYES OR DISCONNECTION WITH REALITY FOLLOWING PROLONGED READING.'Granger has combined Ian Fleming, John Le Carré and Trevanian in one heady mix' New York TimesSTART READING THE NOVEMBER MAN SERIES NOW! Then go on to read the rest, you won't regret it.Devereaux. Codename November. A brilliant, lethally cool operative, he was years ago regarded as one of America's most valuable security assets. Now courted by the KGB and under threat from the CIA, Devereaux must foil the planned assassination of England's richest man and it's prime minister in a treacherous war of shadows on the Irish Sea. Devereaux is both target and triggerman, pawn and master player. He is the spy who can never come in from the cold ...'America's best spy novelist' - Ed McBainLoved this? Read Schism next . . .
Codename Villanelle: The Basis of KILLING EVE, the Hit BBC America TV Series (Killing Eve #1)
by Luke JenningsThe basis of BBC America's April 2018 release "Killing Eve," starring Sandra Oh--A stylish game of spy vs. spy played by Villanelle, a peerless international assassin, and Eve, the fiercely intelligent MI6 analyst whose mission is to take her outVillanelle (a codename, of course) is one of the world's most skilled assassins. A catlike psychopath whose love for the creature comforts of her luxurious lifestyle is second only to her love of the game, she specializes in murdering the world's richest and most powerful. But when she murders an influential Russian politician, she draws a relentless foe to her tail. Eve Polastri (not a codename) is a former MI6 operative hired by the national security services for a singular task: to find and capture or kill the assassin responsible, and those who have aided her. Eve, whose quiet and otherwise unextraordinary life belies her quick wit and keen intellect, accepts the mission. The ensuing chase will lead them on a trail around the world, intersecting with corrupt governments and powerful criminal organizations, all leading towards a final confrontation from which neither will emerge unscathed. Codename Villanelle is a sleek, fast-paced international thriller from an exciting new voice in fiction.
Codes of Betrayal: A Novel (Murder Room #107)
by Dorothy UhnakIrish-Italian detective Nick O'Hara, grandson of a Mafia don, knows who is responsible for his son's death, but his hands are tied. Abandoned by his wife, he grows increasingly desperate, going into a tailspin from which he can see only one escape: revenge.As Nick's life goes into freefall, he must choose between duty, family loyalty and his desperate need for justice.
Codes of Betrayal: A Novel
by Dorothy UhnakTo avenge his child, a New York cop vows to tear his own family apartOn the twentieth floor of a half-finished skyscraper, two brothers-in-law stare each other down. One is Vincent Ventura, a made man who fancies himself a real estate mogul. The other is Danny O&’Hara, an honest foreman who&’s just seen Ventura&’s thugs throw one of his employees to his death. O&’Hara doesn&’t think Ventura will harm his own kin. He&’s wrong. Ventura barely hesitates before pushing his brother-in-law over the edge.Thirty years later, Nick O&’Hara—Danny&’s son—is a cop, and Ventura is king of the New York mob. Though he avoids his uncle&’s business, Nick makes the mistake of allowing his twelve-year-old son to pay his respects at the old man&’s birthday party. A gun battle erupts in Little Italy, and young Peter is caught in the crossfire. As his life collapses around him, Nick risks everything for vengeance—taking on the Italian mob in the name of his son, and the father whom he never knew.
Codes of Betrayal: A Novel (Murder Room Ser.)
by Dorothy UhnakTo avenge his child, a New York cop vows to tear his own family apartOn the twentieth floor of a half-finished skyscraper, two brothers-in-law stare each other down. One is Vincent Ventura, a made man who fancies himself a real estate mogul. The other is Danny O&’Hara, an honest foreman who&’s just seen Ventura&’s thugs throw one of his employees to his death. O&’Hara doesn&’t think Ventura will harm his own kin. He&’s wrong. Ventura barely hesitates before pushing his brother-in-law over the edge.Thirty years later, Nick O&’Hara—Danny&’s son—is a cop, and Ventura is king of the New York mob. Though he avoids his uncle&’s business, Nick makes the mistake of allowing his twelve-year-old son to pay his respects at the old man&’s birthday party. A gun battle erupts in Little Italy, and young Peter is caught in the crossfire. As his life collapses around him, Nick risks everything for vengeance—taking on the Italian mob in the name of his son, and the father whom he never knew.