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Alchemist
by Peter JamesWhat doesn't kill you makes you stronger...Monty Bannerman's father is a leading genetic scientist, and Nobel Prize winner, whose company has just been taken over by what will soon be the world's biggest pharmaceutical giant. He had some misgivings about their company ethics - but ultimately, he needs their money, and they need his mind. Then a journalist comes to Monty's door, with a far-fetched story about the pharmaceutical company. She doesn't believe what she's being told for a moment - but within a few short weeks, events are making the apparently fantastic claims look horrifyingly like the truth.Behind the respectable facade of the multi-national company which calls itself the 'World's Most Caring Company' lies an outrage against the whole human race...'Peter James is getting better with every book.' Times'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business.' Karin SlaughterRead more from the multi-million copy bestselling author of the Roy Grace novels:Possession DreamerSweet Heart Twilight Prophecy Host Alchemist Denial The Truth Faith * Each Peter James novel can be read as a standalone*
The Alchemist of Lost Souls (A Bianca Goddard Mystery #4)
by Mary LawrenceA dangerous element discovered by Bianca Goddard’s father falls into the wrong hands . . . leading to a chain of multiple murders. Spring 1544: Now that she is with child, Bianca is more determined than ever to distance herself from her unstable father. Desperate to win back the favor of King Henry VIII, disgraced alchemist Albern Goddard plans to reveal a powerful new element he's discovered—one with deadly potential. But when the substance is stolen, he is panicked and expects his daughter to help. Soon after, a woman's body is found behind the Dim Dragon Inn, an eerie green vapor rising from her breathless mouth. To her grave concern, Bianca has reason to suspect her own mother may be involved in the theft and the murder. As her husband John is conscripted into King Henry's army to subdue Scottish resistance, Bianca must navigate a twisted and treacherous path among alchemists, apothecaries, chandlers, and scoundrels—to find out who among them is willing to kill to possess the element known as lapis mortem, the stone of death . . . Praise for Death at St. Vedast “Full of period details, Lawrence’s latest series outing captures Tudor London in all its colorful splendor. A solid choice for devotees of Karen Harper’s Elizabethan mysteries.” —Library Journal
The Alchemist's Daughter (A Bianca Goddard Mystery #1)
by Mary Lawrence"A realistic evocation of 16th century London's underside. The various strands of the plot are so skillfully plaited together." --Fiona BuckleyIn the year 1543 of King Henry VIII's turbulent reign, the daughter of a notorious alchemist finds herself suspected of cold-blooded murder...Bianca Goddard employs her knowledge of herbs and medicinal plants to concoct remedies for the disease-riddled poor in London's squalid Southwark slum. But when her friend Jolyn comes to her complaining of severe stomach pains, Bianca's prescription seems to kill her on the spot. Recovering from her shock, Bianca suspects Jolyn may have been poisoned before coming to her--but the local constable is not so easily convinced.To clear her name and keep her neck free of the gallows, Bianca must apply her knowledge of the healing arts to deduce exactly how her friend was murdered and by whom--before she herself falls victim to a similar fate..."Unique characters, a twisty plot and a bold, bright heroine add up to a great debut for Mary Lawrence's The Alchemist's Daughter. Mystery and Tudor fans alike will raise a glass to this new series." --Karen Harper, author of The Poyson Garden
Alchemy
by Michael GandyPatty Sue, a little girl in a small Southern town, finds undeveloped film in an old camera and has a friend at the local newspaper develop it. When a feature piece is published regarding the depicted parade from three decades past, threatening events indicate someone quite powerful does not want whatever the photos show investigated further.
The Alchemy of Murder
by Carol McclearyParis, 1889.The World's Fair.The Alchemist is how I've come to think of him; he has a passion for the dark side of knowledge, mixing murder and madness with science.Nellie Bly - reporter, feminist and amateur detective - is in Paris on the trail of an enigmatic killer.The city is a dangerous place: an epidemic of Black Fever rages, anarchists plot to overthrow the government and a murderer preys on the prostitutes who haunt the streets of Montmartre.But it is also a city of culture, a magnet for artists and men of science and letters. Can the combined genius of Oscar Wilde, Jules Verne and Louis Pasteur help Nellie prove a match for Jack the Ripper?
The Alchemy of Murder (Nellie Bly #1)
by Carol McClearyThe world's most famous reporter, the intrepid Nellie Bly, teams up with science fiction genius Jules Verne, the notorious wit and outrageous rogue Oscar Wilde, and the greatest microbe-hunter in history, Louis Pasteur. Together, they must solve the crime of the century. They are all in Paris—the capital of Europe and center of world culture—for the 1889 World's Fair. A spectacular extravaganza dedicated to new industries, scientific discoveries, and global exploration, its gateway is the soaring Eiffel Tower. But an enigmatic killer stalks the streets and a virulent plague is striking down Parisians by the thousands. Convinced that the killings are connected to the pandemic, Nellie is determined to stop them both... no matter what the risks.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Alchemyst (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel #1)
by Michael ScottHe holds the secret that can end the world. The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330. Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life. The records show that he died in 1418. But his tomb is empty. The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives. But only because he has been making the elixir of life for centuries. The secret of eternal life is hidden within the book he protects-the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed. In the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. That's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it. Humankind won't know what's happening until it's too late. And if the prophecy is right, Sophie and Josh Newman are the only ones with the power to save the world as we know it. Sometimes legends are true. And Sophie and Josh Newman are about to find themselves in the middle of the greatest legend of all time. From the Hardcover edition.
The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel Graphic Novel (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel)
by Michael ScottDiscover the magical world of the bestselling series The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel as a graphic novel! Experience Sophie and Josh's first adventure like never before in this adaptation complete with stunning full-color illustrations by Chris Chalik.The truth: Nicholas Flamel's tomb is empty.The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives.Nicholas Flamel is the greatest Alchemyst to ever live. The records show that he died in 1418, but what if he's actually been making the elixir of life for centuries?The secrets to eternal life are hidden within the book he protects--the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed, and in the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. And that's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it.There is one hope. If the prophecy is true, Sophie and Josh Newman have the power to save everyone. Now they just have to learn to use it.
The Alcoholics (Mulholland Classic)
by Jim ThompsonDr. Peter S. Murphy needs fifteen thousand dollars by the end of the day, or the city of Los Angeles can say goodbye to the El Healtho clinic. A recovery center for the most severe cases of alcoholism in the state--even if no one ever does quite seem to get dry there--El Healtho has been the bane of Dr. Murphy's existence ever since he started running it. But now that its doors are about to close forever, Dr. Murphy finds he'll do anything to keep it open.Up to and including admitting Humphrey Van Twyne III, a patient with an extremely violent past whose wealthy family has the means to keep El Healtho open for business. Sure, the man isn't exactly an alcoholic. And yes, what he really needs is to be under the care of the surgeons who performed the lobotomy that's rendered Van Twyne all but a vegetable. But the money's good--until the rag-tag group of ne'er-do-wells at El Healtho begin to wreak havoc with Dr. Murphy's plans, and suddenly no one day has ever seemed so long.A literary precursor to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, THE ALCOHOLICS is Thompson like you've never read him before, a pitch-black, mad-cap portrait of deviant behavior that is at once darkly comic, humane and harrowing.
Aldaraia (Matthew Bishop (Español) #1)
by Burt ClinchandhillLa búsqueda del mayor secreto de la Tierra ha comenzado. •GANADOR: Premio Pinnacle a la excelencia literaria, Invierno 2021 - Mejor novela de suspenso "El suspenso es monumental, la historia nunca se ralentiza, y tiene ese don mágico de difuminar las líneas de lo aparentemente imposible con algo que casi parece que podría estar basado en la verdad absoluta (AKA, El Código Da Vinci)." ~ Reseñas de libros de Feathered Quill, Amy Lignor, VERDADERO HIGH-FIVE Cuando el padre de Jennifer Porter muere de una misteriosa enfermedad, ella hereda un libro de 400 años de antigüedad, titulado Aldaraia sive Soyga voco'r, escrito en una lengua desconocida que su padre había estado intentando descifrar antes de morir. Sin saber por dónde empezar, Jennifer pide ayuda al estimado profesor de Yale, Matthew Bishop, y ambos entablan una improbable amistad mientras comienzan a desentrañar los secretos del libro. Pronto descubren que se han omitido componentes vitales y se embarcan en la búsqueda global de una serie de pergaminos ocultos destinados a resolver uno de los mayores misterios del mundo. Sin embargo, Jennifer y Bishop no son los únicos interesados en los secretos del libro, y su búsqueda se convierte en una peligrosa y aterradora carrera contra el tiempo. "Burt Clinchandhill es un gran narrador con un don único para la prosa elegante, grandes diálogos y personajes que atrapan la atención de los lectores. La historia es trepidante y la tensión aumenta muy rápido, escalando hacia una conclusión deliciosa y explosiva." ~ Reseñas de libros favoritos de Lectores, Romuald Dzemo, 5 ESTRELLAS EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTA el primer libro de la serie "Matthew Bishop" de thrillers de conspiraciones religiosas, ideal para fans de Dan Brown y Michael Crichton. "Burt Clinchandhill lleva Aldaraia a un nuevo nivel de lectura apasionant
Los Aldeanos
by Jaime Alonso Caraveo Luna A.J. Griffiths-JonesNada puede prepararte para los secretos de Los Aldeanos. Olive y Geoffrey están más felices que nunca. Al haber encontrado una casita de campo idílica, se están mudando al campo para criar a sus tres hijos pequeños. Los residentes de esta aldea de caja de chocolates son amables y serviciales y dan la bienvenida a la familia con los brazos abiertos. Pero más allá del velo de los rododendros y las cortinas de malla, hay algo más. Justo cuando Olive se está asentando y comienza a integrarse a la comunidad, descubre que no todo es lo que parecía al principio. Algunos de sus vecinos tienen secretos y, a medida que sus descubrimientos se vuelven cada vez más siniestros, Olive comienza a temer por su propia cordura. Con su marido dudando de ella, Olive se enfrenta a decisiones que dictarán el destino de su familia.
Aldri mer enn to ganger
by Claudio Ruggeri Bjørn JensåsEn melding funnet i en flaske og en antikvitetshandlers nysgjerrighet gjør at Vincent Germano starter en etterforskning som ender i en nesten utrolig konklusjon. Politimester Germano er ofte omgitt av personer som han må rettferdiggjøre seg selv overfor, eller gi ordrer eller spørre om råd. Men faktisk så står han ganske alene i denne saken slik alle som leter etter sannheten gjør.
An Ale of Two Cities (A Literary Pub Mystery #2)
by Sarah FoxIn this intoxicating mystery by USA Today bestselling author Sarah Fox, a winter carnival becomes a recipe for disaster when a Shady Creek celebrity gets iced. The Winter Carnival always brings holiday cheer, Christmas joy—and tourists with cash—to picturesque Shady Creek, Vermont. At the center of the glittering decorations and twinkling lights is booklover and pub owner Sadie Coleman, creating original cocktails, hosting a literary trivia evening, and cheering on her loyal employee Melanie “Mel” Costas as she competes in the ice carving competition. But holiday cheer can’t compete with former resident and renowned chef Freddy Mancini, who arrives with his nose in the air, showing off his ice-sculpting skills like a modern-day Michelangelo. During the artists’ break in the night-long contest, Mel’s tools disappear . . . and Freddy is found dead with her missing pick in his chest. Although the police turn their attention to Mel, it seems everyone in town had a grudge against Freddy, including his assistant, his mentor, his former flame, and even his half-brother. Faster than she can fling a Huckleberry Gin, Sadie finds herself racing to make sure the police don’t arrest the wrong suspect—all while sharing a flirtation with local brewery owner Grayson Blake. Their chemistry leads to a heated rivalry at the hockey rink—and to the hot pursuit of a killer.
Alec's Royal Assignment
by Amelia AutinIn the Man on a Mission series, a special agent becomes one woman's most dangerous weakness... Bodyguard to the queen of Zakhar, lieutenant Angelina Mateja is unwilling to risk her reputation or her job for US special agent Alec Jones-no matter how sexy and irresistible he is. Alec's been recruited by the king to root out a human trafficking ring-not get up close and personal with a stunning woman who practically radiates touch me and die. But after sharing a mind-blowing kiss, Alec can't deny the fire simmering beneath Angel's cool exterior. As the danger-and their attraction-intensifies, Angel is forced to choose between the job of her dreams, and the man who is starting to occupy her heart...
Alegato final
by Gloria Cifuentes Dowling Ken Oder5 de mayo de 1968. Dos hombres se reúnen en la sala de visitas de máxima seguridad de la penitenciaría estatal de Virginia. Solo tienen una cosa en común: el anhelo de recuperar sus respectivas vidas. En un lado del vidrio divisor se halla Kenneth Deatherage, sentenciado a pena de muerte por la brutal violación y asesinato de una joven. El jurado se mostró de acuerdo con el alegato final del fiscal: toda la evidencia apunta a Deatherage como el asesino, aunque él afirma que las pruebas fueron fabricadas. Asegura que el juez y su propio abogado manipularon el juicio en su contra. Al frente de Deatherage se encuentra Nate Abbitt, otrora exitoso fiscal hasta que decidió comenzar a beber para superar una crisis de la edad. Cuando finalmente logró vencer su adicción, ya había perdido su trabajo, su matrimonio de treinta años y el respeto por sí mismo. Se convirtió entonces en abogado defensor para casos penales, la única ocupación que logró conseguir tras la crisis. Cuando el tribunal lo designa para representar a Deatherage en la apelación, Nate no cree en la existencia de una supuesta conspiración para enviar al imputado a la silla eléctrica. Pero su investigación del caso destapa indicios de corrupción en el sistema judicial del condado y el propio Nate se ve acusado de asesinato por el mismo grupo de presión que condenó a su cliente. Para salvarse, Nate arriesga su vida y la vida de otros, descubriendo en el camino que él y Deatherage tienen mucho más en común de lo que está dispuesto a admitir.
Alegres y en compañía
by Alexander McCall SmithUna nueva aventura de Precious Ramotswe, la eminentemente sensible y sabia propietaria de la única agencia de detectives dirigida por mujeres de Botswana. Precious Ramotswe, la alegre investigadora privada de «complexión tradicional», se ha casado finalmente con el señor J.L.B. Matekoni, propietario del taller de reparaciones Speedy Motors. Viven en Gaborone, la capital de Botswana, y juntos forman una pareja nada convencional. Hay mucho trabajo en la Primera Agencia de Mujeres Detectives, pero Mma Ramotswe no puede ignorar los ruegos de una mujer en una situación desesperada. Desgraciadamente, sus intentos por ayudarla son interrumpidos por una espectacular pelea entre su asistente, Mma Makutsi, y uno de los jóvenes aprendices del taller de su esposo. ¿Cómo se puede rescatar a este muchacho de la pasión que siente por una novia caprichosa que conduce un Mercedes Benz? Fortalecida por muchas tazas de té roiboos, Mma Ramotswe está decidida a encontrar las respuestas. La serie africana de Alexander McCall Smith, autor de impresionante éxito en todo el mundo, invita al lector a sumergirse en lo más profundo de África, a disfrutar de sus gentes, de sus sabores y olores, de las costumbres exóticas que, bien miradas, no son tan diferentes de las nuestras...
The Alehouse Murders
by Maureen AshA Templar treasure for mystery readers! An honorable-yet world-weary-Knight Templar solves the mysteries of Medieval England. After eight years of captivity in the Holy Land, Templar Bascot de Marins escapes with injuries to his body and soul. Now on a sojourn at Lincoln Castle, he hopes to regain his strength, and mend his waning faith-but not even the peace of God's countryside is safe from the mortal crimes of man. For what appears to be the grisly end to a drunken row is in fact a cunning and baffling crime.
Aleksey's Kingdom (A Royal Affair)
by John WiltshireA Royal Affair: Book TwoDoctor Nikolai Hartmann escaped the Hesse-Davian dungeons. He fled civilized Europe to come to the vast wilderness of the New World, where he carved out a home in which he could love openly and without censure--Aleksey's Kingdom. However, there is an irritating green-eyed, dark-haired flaw in his new paradise. A king and a general, Aleksey has no intention of wasting his life away in a remote forest. When he agrees to accompany a group of soldiers to a distant outpost to discover why it has been mysteriously abandoned, Nikolai has no choice but to tag along. While traveling through the wilderness with their new companions, it does not take Nikolai and Aleksey long to realize that far from mounting a rescue operation, they are merely unwitting pawns in a far more sinister conspiracy. But their enemies have badly miscalculated by threatening anything Nikolai loves. In this merciless place of towering trees, where water plummets beyond the human ability to comprehend, Nikolai must unleash the unfettered savagery of his true nature to save Aleksey.
Além do Véu
by Ronald BagliereA antropóloga Claire El-Badawy passou os últimos dez anos de sua vida solicitando subsídios para uma expedição na selva amazônica. Ela quer provar sua teoria da conexão transatlântica entre a África e a América do Sul que existiu há cinco mil anos. As coisas mudam drasticamente quando um 'Homem perdido' é encontrado nas profundezas da floresta tropical. Reanimada e armada com o surpreendente achado, ela finalmente ganha o apoio da universidade. A vida de Owen Macleod tem sido uma longa jornada, guiando turistas e ajudando os povos indígenas da floresta contra as empresas de mineração. Owen não tem mais ninguém em sua vida, exceto as pessoas que vivem as margens do rio Amazonas - e seu parceiro, Manny. Quando Owen vê a oportunidade de se libertar do ramo turístico, pula de cabeça nela. Logo, a antropóloga teimosa e o guia da selva são jogados juntos em busca de seus próprios sonhos. Mas nenhum deles está preparado para o que encontrarão escondido além das profundezas veladas da Amazônia.
The Aleppo Code: A Novel (Jerusalem Prophecies #3)
by Terry BrennanWill the code reveal history's most powerful weapon for destruction--or humanity's only hope?The living members of Tom Bohannon's band of adventurers gather again in Jerusalem--physically battered, emotionally exhausted, spiritually challenged, and in various stages of shock--to examine a copy of the tenth-century Aleppo Code, the oldest complete text of Jewish scripture. What the clues inside reveal could lead to the reuniting of the Ark of the Covenant with its true source of power, a weapon that could lead to victory for this ragged bunch trying to save the world.Hunted by the relentless assassins of the Prophet's Guard and caught in the web of an international conspiracy plotting the conquest of Europe, Bohannon's team searches the ruins of Ancient Babylon. Their search lands them amid the chaos that engulfs western Iraq, but they must press on to accomplish one of the most pivotal pieces of end-times prophecy. This intrepid group will uncover secrets that require them to risk everything for their faith, their country, and the peace of all mankind.Unfolding against the backdrop of an Israeli/U.S. strike against Iran and the planned economic overthrow of the European Union by the sinister, secret head of the international Muslim Brotherhood, The Aleppo Code is a heart-pounding race. Brennan takes an epic story on a grand scale and tells it primarily through the eyes of one man who is desperately trying to save the world as he follows God's purpose for his life.
Alert (Michael Bennett #8)
by James Patterson Michael Ledwidge"This is not a test"--every New Yorker's worst nightmare is about to become a reality. New Yorkers aren't easily intimidated, but someone is doing their best to scare them, badly: why? After two inexplicable high-tech attacks, the city that never sleeps is on edge. Detective Michael Bennett, along with his old pal, the FBI's Emily Parker, have to catch the shadowy criminals who claim responsibility--but they're as good at concealing their identities as they are at wreaking havoc. In the wake of a shocking assassination, Bennett begins to suspect that these mysterious events are just the prelude to the biggest threat of all. Soon he's racing against the clock, and against the most destructive enemy he's faced yet, to save his beloved city--before everyone's worst nightmare becomes a reality.
Alex (Un caso del comandante Camille Verhoeven #2)
by Pierre LemaitreNO APTO PARA LECTORES SENSIBLES Segunda y formidable entrega de la serie del comandante Verhoeven.La gran novela que supuso el inicio de la fulgurante carrera internacional de Lemaitre. Han pasado varios años desde el caso del asesino en serie que trastocó para siempre su vida, y el comandante Camille Verhoeven aún no se ha repuesta del todo cuando un nuevo desafío vuelve a implicarlo personal y profesionalmente: Alex, una mujer de treinta años, ha desaparecido. No es una mujer cualquiera, y Verhoeven, sin sospechosos ni pistas, debe adentrarse en la investigación de su personalidad para poder encontrarla, mientras ella agoniza en un almacén abandonado. Cada minuto que pasa puede ser el último. Y él no se lo perdonaría nunca. El autor de Vestido de novia e Irène vuelve a sacudirnos con este thriller escalofriante, una trama diabólica e imprevisible que lo confirma como el rey de la novela negra. Alex catapultó a Lemaitre a la fama internacional, al ser aclamado como el sucesor de Stieg Larsson; hoy su estilo es reconocido como único e inconfundible y cuenta con una legión de seguidores. Uno de los mejores libros del año según el Financial Times, en proceso de adaptación al cine, ganador del Dagger Award y del Premio de Lectores de Novela Negra de Livre de Poche. Por el ganador del Premio Goncourt,del Premio de Novela Negra Europeay del Premio Best Novel Valencia Negra,con más de medio millón de lectores. La crítica ha dicho...«Evito leer novelas traducidas, pero leí a Pierre Lemaitre: un autor de novelas de suspense realmente excelente.»Stephen King «Intriga, tensión medida, precisión psicológica y desasosiego de la mano de otro gran autor entre la novela negra francesa.»Culturamas «Dura y espeluznante (¡ay del que no soporte las ratas!) y con buenos (y odiosos) personajes.»Lilian Neuman, Cultura/s, La Vanguardia «Lemaitre impide dormir con esta historia aclamada como una obra maestra.»Tiempo «Cincuenta por ciento suspense, cincuenta por ciento investigación, cien por cien magnífica.»Le Figaro «Una capacidad original y absorbente para generar incredulidad en el lector.»Jurado del Crime Writers Association International Dagger Award «Lemaitre es, hoy por hoy, el mejor y más en forma novelista noir galo, un tipo capaz de pisarle los talones al maestro (Banville) Black.»Laura Fernández, El Cultural «La trilogía Verhoeven se lee de un tirón y desprende una melancolía notable por un minipoli adorable y la raza humana en general. No se la pierdan.»Ramón de España, El Periódico de Catalunya
Alex: The Heart-Stopping International Bestseller
by Pierre LemaitreEVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT HER IS WRONG In kidnapping cases, the first few hours are crucial. After that, the chances of being found alive go from slim to nearly none. Alex Prévost - beautiful, resourceful, tough - may be no ordinary victim, but her time is running out. Commandant Camille Verhoeven and his detectives have nothing to go on: no suspect, no lead, rapidly diminishing hope. All they know is that a girl was snatched off the streets of Paris and bundled into a white van. The enigma that is the fate of Alex will keep Verhoeven guessing until the bitter, bitter end. And before long, saving her life will be the least of his worries.
Alex: The Heart-Stopping International Bestseller (The Paris Crime Files #2)
by Pierre LemaitreEVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT HER IS WRONG In kidnapping cases, the first few hours are crucial. After that, the chances of being found alive go from slim to nearly none. Alex Prévost - beautiful, resourceful, tough - may be no ordinary victim, but her time is running out. Commandant Camille Verhoeven and his detectives have nothing to go on: no suspect, no lead, rapidly diminishing hope. All they know is that a girl was snatched off the streets of Paris and bundled into a white van. The enigma that is the fate of Alex will keep Verhoeven guessing until the bitter, bitter end. And before long, saving her life will be the least of his worries.
Alex: The Heart-Stopping International Bestseller (The Paris Crime Files #2)
by Pierre LemaitreWinner of the CWA International Dagger Award 2013. In kidnapping cases, the first few hours are crucial. After that, the chances of being found alive go from slim to nearly none. Alex Prévost - beautiful, resourceful, tough - may be no ordinary victim, but her time is running out. Commandant Camille Verhœven and his detectives have nothing to go on: no suspect, no lead, rapidly diminishing hope. All they know is that a girl was snatched off the streets of Paris and bundled into a white van. The enigma that is the fate of Alex will keep Verhœven guessing until the bitter, bitter end. And before long, saving her life will be the least of his worries.(P)2013 WF Howes Ltd