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Complicit: The timely thriller that EVERYONE is talking about
by Winnie M Li'Powerful' Harriet Tyce'Brave' Liz Nugent'Compulsive' John Marrs'Dazzling' Chris Whitaker'Fearless' Anna Mazzola'Masterful' Araminta Hall'Timely' TM LoganYou know what it's like. A comment here, a closed door there, turning a blind eye to get ahead.My name is Sarah Lai. You won't have heard of me. A decade ago I was on the cusp of being a big deal. But that was a long time ago.Now, instead of working in Hollywood, I teach students about it.And these are the two most important lessons you need to know about the film industry:1) Those with the money have all the power.2) Those with the power get whatever they want.Ignore these rules and the whole system will crumble. Stick to the rules and you'll succeed. But at what cost?Ask yourself, what would you have done?
Complicity: 'A very good thriller' (Glasgow Herald)
by Iain BanksThe twenty-fifth anniversary edition of a modern classic: 'ingenious, daring and brilliant' - GuardianCOMPLICITYn. 1. the fact of being an accomplice, esp. in a criminal actA few spliffs, a spot of mild S&M, phone through the copy for tomorrow's front page, catch up with the latest from your mystery source - could be big, could be very big - in fact, just a regular day at the office for free-wheeling, substance-abusing Cameron Colley, a fully paid-up Gonzo hack on an Edinburgh newspaper.The source is pretty thin, but Cameron senses a scoop and checks out a series of bizarre deaths from a few years ago - only to find that the police are checking out a series of bizarre deaths that are happening right now. And Cameron just might know more about it than he'd care to admit ...Involvement; connection; liability - Complicity is a stunting exploration of the morality of greed, corruption and violence, venturing fearlessly into the darker recesses of human purpose.
Complicity: 'A very good thriller' (Glasgow Herald)
by Iain BanksThe twenty-fifth anniversary edition of a modern classic: 'ingenious, daring and brilliant' - GuardianCOMPLICITYn. 1. the fact of being an accomplice, esp. in a criminal actA few spliffs, a spot of mild S&M, phone through the copy for tomorrow's front page, catch up with the latest from your mystery source - could be big, could be very big - in fact, just a regular day at the office for free-wheeling, substance-abusing Cameron Colley, a fully paid-up Gonzo hack on an Edinburgh newspaper.The source is pretty thin, but Cameron senses a scoop and checks out a series of bizarre deaths from a few years ago - only to find that the police are checking out a series of bizarre deaths that are happening right now. And Cameron just might know more about it than he'd care to admit ...Involvement; connection; liability - Complicity is a stunting exploration of the morality of greed, corruption and violence, venturing fearlessly into the darker recesses of human purpose.
Complicity: 'A very good thriller' (Glasgow Herald)
by Iain BanksCOMPLICITYn. 1. the fact of being an accomplice, esp. in a criminal actA few spliffs, a spot of mild S&M, phone through the copy for tomorrow's front page, catch up with the latest from your mystery source - could be big, could be very big - in fact, just a regular day at the office for free-wheeling, substance-abusing Cameron Colley, a fully paid-up Gonzo hack on an Edinburgh newspaper.The source is pretty thin, but Cameron senses a scoop and checks out a series of bizarre deaths from a few years ago - only to find that the police are checking out a series of bizarre deaths that are happening right now. And Cameron just might know more about it than he'd care to admit ...Involvement; connection; liability - Complicity is a stunting exploration of the morality of greed, corruption and violence, venturing fearlessly into the darker recesses of human purpose.
Compliments of a Fiend (The Ed & Am Hunter Mysteries #4)
by Fredric BrownA detective scours Chicago for his missing uncle in this classic mystery by &“a real pro—a natural storyteller&” (The New York Times Book Review). Young Ed Hunter and his uncle Ambrose, an ex-carnie, have been making their mark as private detectives in post-WWII Chicago, and one day their agency gets a call from someone seeking help. Apparently, the problem involves carnivals, so Ambrose steps in to put his expertise to work—and then disappears. To find his partner, Ed will have to pound the seedy streets of the city, get involved with a fortune teller, and delve into an old story about an &“Ambrose collector,&” in this smart, quirky entry in the Edgar Award–winning series.
Compliments of a Friend (Judith Singer #3)
by Susan IsaacsCompromising Positions&’s Judith Singer is back in a story that delivers plenty of Susan Isaacs&’s renowned wit and sharp-eyed observations of the contemporary scene—along with a riveting mystery! Chic Vanessa Giddings, founder and CEO of Panache, the largest employment agency on Long Island, falls into a coma in the designer shoe department of Bloomingdale&’s . . . and dies. It&’s not long before Judith Singer, former housewife, current widow, and local history professor, decides to investigate. She cannot believe the official ruling: that her wildly successful, confident, and iron-willed neighbor committed suicide with a drug overdose. Vanessa was buying shoes, and Judith knows accessorizing is a life-affirming act. So was it foul play? Tracking the gossip about the late Vanessa and trusting her own acute instincts about human nature, Judith encounters more than a few surprises (including a big romantic one) as she investigates the death—and the life—of the misjudged mogul who turned out to have been more vulnerable than anyone guessed. This ebook features an afterword by Susan Isaacs, as well as an illustrated biography of the author including rare images from her personal collection.
El complot de la media luna (Dirk Pitt #Volumen 21)
by Clive Cussler Dirk CusslerLa nueva y trepidante aventura de Dirk Pitt y su hijo ambientada, esta vez, en Oriente Medio. Durante unas vacaciones en Estambul, Dirk Pitt y su esposa presencian un robo en el museo Topkapi. Poco después su equipo de investigación vuelve a ser objeto de un robo, y Pitt decide perseguir a los culpables. Descubrirá un muelle clandestino con toneladas de explosivos, y una banda liderada por una escurridiza mujer, Maria, la misma que robó en el Topkapi. Entretanto, el hijo de Pitt, Dirk, coquetea con una atractiva agente de Israel y la acompaña a una batida contra unos ladrones de tumbas. Pero topan con Maria y sus secuaces, que han excavado uno de los acueductos romanos que pasan bajo la Cúpula de la Roca. Mientras, Summer Pitt, su hermana gemela, conoce a la biógrafa de lord Kitchener, cuyo buque se hundió en 1916 con un tesoro a bordo. Se trataba de un misterioso Manifiesto cuyo contenido pone en duda la resurrección de Jesús... Dirk Pitt y su equipo tendrán que luchar contra un grupo de fanáticos dispuestos a cambiar la historia del mundo tal y como la conocemos.
El complot de la media luna
by Dirk Cussler Clive CusslerDurante unas vacaciones en Estambul, Dirk Pitt y su esposa presencian un robo en el museo Topkapi. Poco después su equipo de investigación vuelve a ser objeto de un robo, y Pitt decide perseguir a los culpables. Descubrirá un muelle clandestino con toneladas de explosivos, y una banda liderada por una escurridiza mujer, Maria, la misma que robó en el Topkapi. Entretanto, el hijo de Pitt, Dirk, coquetea con una atractiva agente de Israel y la acompaña a una batida contra unos ladrones de tumbas. Pero topan con Maria y sus secuaces, que han excavado uno de los acueductos romanos que pasan bajo la Cúpula de la Roca. Mientras, Summer Pitt, su hermana gemela, conoce a la biógrafa de lord Kitchener, cuyo buque se hundió en 1916 con un tesoro a bordo. Se trataba de un misterioso Manifiesto cuyo contenido pone en duda la resurrección de Jesús# Dirk Pitt y su equipo tendrán que luchar contra un grupo de fanáticos dispuestos a cambiar la historia del mundo tal y como la conocemos.
El complot de Whitechapel
by Anne PerryGracias al testimonio clave del superintendente Thomas Pitt, el soldado y caballero John Adinett es sentenciado a la horca por el inexplicable asesinato de su gran amigo, Martin Fetters. Sin embargo, en vez de ser felicitado, Pitt es relevado de su puesto, alejado de su familia y destinado a una de las zonas más peligrosas y sórdidas de Londres: Whitechapel, en el East End. Mientras él sigue la pista de complots anarquistas contra la corona, su esposa Charlotte se sirve de sus contactos en la alta sociedad para descubrir los móviles de un asesinato que costó la muerte de Fetters, la condena de su mejor amigo y la degradación de su marido. En la entrega vigésima primera de la serie protagonizada por Thomas Pitt y su esposa Charlotte, Anne Perry nos sumerge con maestría en las luces y sombras de una sociedad, la victoriana, que ve tambalear sus cimientos más sagrados.
Complot en Estambul (Serie Thomas Kell #Volumen 2)
by Charles CummingUn nuevo episodio de las andanzas del ex espía Thomas Kell. Como en En un país extraño, primera entrega de la serie, Charles Cumming retrata con extraordinaria fidelidad el mundo de los servicios de inteligencia y nos acerca de forma magistral a las guerras secretas de nuestro tiempo. Con una larga y fructífera tradición en la novela de espías, la caza del topo -el agente infiltrado por el enemigo en la propia red- es el tema central de esta nueva entrega de Thomas Kell, ex espía del MI6 que lucha por reincorporarse a su puesto tras haber caído en desgracia y haber sido apartado del cuerpo. En esta ocasión, la directora del Servicio Secreto de Inteligencia británico, Amelia Levene, confía a Kell la tarea de investigar, lo más rápida y discretamente posible, la muerte de un jefe del MI6 en un misterioso accidente aéreo ocurrido en Turquía, histórica zona de encuentro entre Oriente y Occidente. La misión, altamente comprometida, se inicia en Estambul, donde Kell descubre que las operaciones del servicio en la región están en estado crítico: demasiados incidentes y un reguero de intervenciones frustradas hacen que Levene sospeche de la existencia de un traidor en alguno de los servicios de inteligencia occidentales, un hecho que pone en peligro la seguridad global. Así pues, Kell se enfrasca en una búsqueda vertiginosa del topo, un periplo que lo llevará de Londres a Grecia, y de allí a Europa Oriental. Sin embargo, al sentirse traicionado por quienes le son más cercanos, el asunto se convierte en una cuestión personal, por lo que Kell no cejará hasta culminar con éxito la operación, aunque eso suponga ponerse en el punto de mira. Reseñas:«Un maestro del espionaje.»The Independent «Charles Cumming ha venido a este mundo para dar un nuevo impulso a los thrillers de espionaje.»The Daily Telegraph «Cumming nos regala personajes complejos y un desencanto vital que debe más a Smiley que a Bond, y lo sitúa en la primera fila de la nueva generación de escritores de espionaje.»The Times «Lo mejor de la nueva generación de escritores de espionaje británicos: recoge el testigo del género donde lo dejaron Le Carré y Deighton.»The Observer «Para quienes se mueren por leer a un nuevo John le Carré, Charles Cumming ha heredado el cetro del rey del suspense. Su nuevo libro, Complot en Estambul, nos sume en siniestros tejemanejes en medio de un Estambul plagado de agentes secretos.»The Sunday Times «Cumming utiliza la novela de espionaje para analizar los mecanismos de la traición y reflexionar sobre la lógica imperfecta de quienes traicionan por motivos ideológicos. Complot en Estambul no sólo es un thriller espectacular: también es una novela que nos obliga a mirar más allá de los titulares y a cuestionarnos algunos de los supuestos que tan cómodos nos resultan.»The Spectator
El compositor de tormentas
by Andrés PascualLas soberbias ambiciones de Luis XIV y de Isaac Newton embarcan al joven violinista Matthieu en un peligroso viaje para hacerse con la melodía del alma: la música más antigua de todos los tiempos, depositaria de poderes muy codiciados. Matthieu es un joven genio de la música que, fascinado por la magia de Versalles y sus fiestas desenfrenadas, anhela formar parte de la orquesta de Luis XIV, el Rey Sol. Lo que no imagina es que un brutal asesinato le abrirá las puertas de palacio para llevar a cabo el proyecto más ambicioso del soberano: transcribir la melodía del alma. Pronto descubrirá que no es el único que codicia esa partitura, entre cuyas notas se oculta la fórmula alquímica que permitirá a su dueño conocer los secretos del universo. Para ganar esa carrera, Matthieu se embarcará en una peligrosa expedición a Madagascar, el último edén inexplorado, una isla de leyenda elegida por su pureza para resguardar la música más antigua de todos los tiempos. A partir de entonces se enfrentará con la muerte a cada paso, pero al mismo tiempo se abrirá ante él un mundo lleno de romanticismo que le hechizará casi tanto como una bella y misteriosa mujer que parecía estar esperando su llegada. El compositor de tormentas fue novela finalista del VIII Premio de Novela Ciudad de Torrevieja. La crítica ha dicho...«Reúne cuatro aspectos fundamentales: la aventura, el romanticismo desgarrado que conserva el tono de los clásicos, la música como parte de la trama y como esencia del argumento y la espiritualidad con la que ya sorprendió en su ópera prima.»Diario de Burgos
Compound Fracture
by Andrew Joseph WhiteA queer Appalachian thriller that pulls no punches—following a trans autistic teen who's drawn into the generational struggle between the rural poor and those who exploit them. <P><P> The limited-quantity first printing of this powerful novel features specially-designed endpapers with photos of West Virginia coal mines from The Library of Congress! <P><P> On the night Miles Abernathy—sixteen-year-old socialist and proud West Virginian—comes out as trans to his parents, he sneaks off to a party, carrying evidence that may finally turn the tide of the blood feud plaguing Twist Creek: Photos that prove the county’s Sheriff Davies was responsible for the so-called “accident” that injured his dad, killed others, and crushed their grassroots efforts to unseat him. <P><P> The feud began a hundred years ago when Miles’s great-great-grandfather, Saint Abernathy, incited a miners’ rebellion that ended with a public execution at the hands of law enforcement. Now, Miles becomes the feud’s latest victim as the sheriff’s son and his friends sniff out the evidence, follow him through the woods, and beat him nearly to death. <P><P> In the hospital, the ghost of a soot-covered man hovers over Miles’s bedside while Sheriff Davies threatens Miles into silence. But when Miles accidently kills one of the boys who hurt him, he learns of other folks in Twist Creek who want out from under the sheriff’s heel. To free their families from this cycle of cruelty, they’re willing to put everything on the line—is Miles? <P><P> A visceral, unabashedly political page-turner that won’t let you go until you’ve reached the end, Compound Fracture is not for the faint of heart, but it is for every reader who's ready to fight for a better world. Hand this story to teens pushing for radical change. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Compound Fractures (Alan Gregory Series #20)
by Stephen WhiteFor more than twenty years, in nearly a score of bestselling crime novels, New York Times bestselling author Stephen White’s stories of Boulder psychologist Alan Gregory have captivated millions of readers. Now Compound Fractures provides a riveting last chapter to the series. In Line of Fire, the tantalizing prelude to this final book, Dr. Gregory found himself assailed by danger from every direction as he struggled with circumstances beyond his control. Authorities were closing in on Alan and his friend Sam Purdy for their role in a woman’s death years earlier. Alan was struggling to deal with the emotional collapse of his longtime friend Diane after she discovered evidence of her husband’s infidelity. By the end, Alan’s personal life and his career were in danger of complete collapse. But Line of Fire merely set the stage. In Compound Fractures, the explosive conclusion to the decades-long saga, Alan is forced to acknowledge that the perils that may bring him to his knees are not the dangers he recognizes, nor are they orchestrated by the nemesis he has long feared. Instead he is confronted by unexpected threats from unanticipated adversaries and by intimate betrayal from those who have been closest to him. He is compelled to reconsider what he has long believed about trust and about love while he is trying to cope with overwhelming loss and grief. To protect himself he must revisit the cruel ethical dilemma that turned his life upside down as a young psychologist. He has to judge whether the people reentering his life after long absences are friends or foes. He has to make sense of echoes of distant tragedies while he decides if there is anyone he can really trust. Mostly, as the clock ticks down, he must solve a deadly mystery in Eldorado Springs that has been brewing for more than a decade. At times full of pathos, at other times replete with White’s distinctive wry humor, Compound Fractures delivers the entrancing characters, the suspense, the intricately plotted storylines, and the unexpected twists that readers have come to expect. Compound Fractures promises to be a jaw-dropping and satisfying last act in Stephen’s beloved series.
Compound Fractures
by Stephen WhiteFor more than twenty years, in nearly a score of bestselling crime novels, New York Times bestselling author Stephen White’s stories of Boulder psychologist Alan Gregory have captivated millions of readers. Now Compound Fractures provides a riveting last chapter to the series. In Line of Fire, the tantalizing prelude to this final book, Dr. Gregory found himself assailed by danger from every direction as he struggled with circumstances beyond his control. Authorities were closing in on Alan and his friend Sam Purdy for their role in a woman’s death years earlier. Alan was struggling to deal with the emotional collapse of his longtime friend Diane after she discovered evidence of her husband’s infidelity. By the end, Alan’s personal life and his career were in danger of complete collapse. But Line of Fire merely set the stage. In Compound Fractures, the explosive conclusion to the decades-long saga, Alan is forced to acknowledge that the perils that may bring him to his knees are not the dangers he recognizes, nor are they orchestrated by the nemesis he has long feared. Instead he is confronted by unexpected threats from unanticipated adversaries and by intimate betrayal from those who have been closest to him. He is compelled to reconsider what he has long believed about trust and about love while he is trying to cope with overwhelming loss and grief. To protect himself he must revisit the cruel ethical dilemma that turned his life upside down as a young psychologist. He has to judge whether the people reentering his life after long absences are friends or foes. He has to make sense of echoes of distant tragedies while he decides if there is anyone he can really trust. Mostly, as the clock ticks down, he must solve a deadly mystery in Eldorado Springs that has been brewing for more than a decade. At times full of pathos, at other times replete with White’s distinctive wry humor, Compound Fractures delivers the entrancing characters, the suspense, the intricately plotted storylines, and the unexpected twists that readers have come to expect. Compound Fractures promises to be a jaw-dropping and satisfying last act in Stephen’s beloved series. .
Compromised (Alpha Ops #5)
by Emmy CurtisIt was supposed to be the happiest day of her life. But when her wedding erupts in gunfire, Sadie Walker realizes this is not the life she wants-her fiancé's work with Delta Force will always cast a shadow over their relationship. After leaving the hard-muscled hero at the altar, she thinks she'll never see him again . . . until a chance encounter reveals that he still has a strong grip on her heart. On a covert assignment overseas, Simon Tennant is shocked when he spots Sadie with another man. Jealousy flares, as does an irresistible urge to keep her protected. Amid a dangerous game of international espionage, he'll have to convince Sadie just how perfect they've always been together. This time, nothing will take precedence over winning her back, no matter the cost to his cover-or his life . . . More in the Alpha Ops series:DANGEROUS TERRITORY (novella)OVER THE LINEPUSHING THE LIMITBLOWBACK
Compromised: A Thriller
by Tom SaricAn action-packed novel of international terrorism, modern-day pirates, and a CIA operative trying to stop a mass casualty event . . . Dr. Paul Alban lives a seemingly simple life, running a medical aid clinic in Somalia. Unknown to his patients, he&’s also an operative for the CIA. His time in this assignment has been relatively mundane—until a pair of Somali pirates enter Paul&’s clinic for treatment. The meeting sets off a violent chain of events. A mysterious container has been taken from a recently pirated vessel. A band of terrorists is trying to get the deadly cargo inside, and end countless innocent lives. Now only Paul can stop them. But first he must confront his past, and the betrayal of those he trusted most. Because Paul has been hiding secrets of his own—and with the fate of thousands in his hands, he can&’t run any longer.
Compromised by the Prince's Touch (Russian Royals of Kuban #1)
by Bronwyn Scott“A story of romance and intrigue boasting a well-constructed plot full of political scheming and high-stakes maneuvering . . . highly entertaining.” —All About RomanceAn irresistible royal seduction . . .Daring Prince Nikolay Baklanov feels London is worlds away from his life of battle and revolution in Kuban. But then the Russian ambassador’s daughter, beautiful Klara Grigorieva, approaches him with her father’s dangerous proposition . . .Since her mother’s death, Klara has complied with all her father’s wishes. She’s virtuous, polished—a Society lady through and through. But meeting dashing Prince Nikolay awakens a rebellious passion in Klara . . . a passion that only this man can satisfy!“A marvelous introduction to this glitzy and dangerous world of Kubanian Princes . . . an absorbing and fresh story that will keep you interested from page one.” —Chicks, Rogues and Scandals“Brava to Scott for bringing interesting historical possibilities to light in the debut of the Russian Royals of Kuban series.” —RT Book ReviewsRussian Royals of Kuban—Commanding princes unlace the ladies of London!Book 1—Compromised by the Prince’s TouchBook 2—Innocent in the Prince’s BedBook 3—Awakened by the Prince’s PassionBook 4—Seduced by the Prince’s Kiss
Compromised Identity: Faith in the Face of Crime
by Jodie BaileyUNDER SURVEILLANCE Staff sergeant Jessica Dylan confronts a female soldier in the act of stealing her laptop-and almost pays with her life. But a blue-eyed mystery man rushes to her aid just in time, and Jessica learns the handsome army staff sergeant has been investigating her. Sean Turner believes a ring of cyberterrorists who've been attacking military bases are now specifically targeting Jessica. And he's determined to figure out why they are tracking her every move. As the threats against Jessica escalate and attempts are made on her life, Sean vows to stop the hackers. Yet the heart-scarred soldier is set on keeping an emotional distance...especially when they discover what the terrorists are really after.
Compromised Security (Safe House: Mesa Verde #2)
by Cassie MilesTWO AGENTS REUNITE TO BRING DOWN A KILLER IN COLORADO It had been two years since Special Agent Marisa Kelso had seen her ex-partner-and former lover-federal agent Flynn O’Connor. But with the reappearance of an elusive serial killer, Marisa was assigned to Flynn’s team at a Colorado safe house. The attraction between them was still powerful, but Marisa remained focused on keeping their witness safe rather than acting on their sexual impulses. Then, as they closed in on a madman who’d stop at nothing to capture his prey, Marisa became his next target. It was up to Flynn to keep her out of the criminal’s dangerous reach...but what about Flynn’s much too tempting one?
Compromising Positions (Judith Singer #1)
by Susan IsaacsThe New York Times bestseller about a bored Long Island housewife turned amateur detective: &“Clever, deft . . . and very funny&” (The Washington Post). Though she can&’t admit it to herself, Judith Singer is bored. Each morning she kisses her husband on his way to work, and each evening she fixes him dinner. Three nights a week, they make tepid love. Life in their Long Island split-level is a ho-hum affair, but when a local dentist is murdered in his office, Judith&’s curiosity gets the better of her. Judith soon learns that Dr. Fleckstein&’s private life wasn&’t as immaculate as his smile, and anyone in town might be the murderer. And when her neighbor becomes the chief suspect, Judith must find the real killer or risk losing her only friend in all of suburbia. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Susan Isaacs, including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
Compter sur lui (Banquier milliardaire #1)
by Lexy TimmsPar Lexy Timms, auteure de best-sellers d’après USA Today. Aimer comme si on n’en payait jamais le prix. Dix ans plus tôt, Bethany Walker était la fille riche qui avait tout. Mais son monde s'est effondré lorsque son père a été arrêté pour avoir volé des millions. Convaincue qu'il a été victime d’un coup monté, Bethany entreprend de détruire ceux qui ont ruiné son père, la puissante famille Sterling. Elle est prête à tout pour se venger, même à séduire son pire ennemi. Le banquier milliardaire Kirk Sterling est attiré par Bethany dès qu'il la rencontre. Lorsqu'il s'agit de relations, c'est lui qui a le contrôle en général, mais Bethany a le pouvoir de le mettre à genoux. Après avoir découvert qu'elle était en grande difficulté financière, Kirk est décidé à jouer les héros auprès de sa demoiselle en détresse. Tomber amoureuse n'est pas une option, mais Bethany commence à s’apercevoir que Kirk est loin d'être comme elle l'avait imaginé. Au fur et à mesure qu'elle se rapproche de lui, son plan de vengeance se voit menacé, tout comme son cœur.
Compulsion (Frank Clevenger #3)
by Keith R. AblowMystery/thriller about a psychologist who does some forensic work and gets trapped in his own mess.
Compulsion: An Alex Delaware Novel (Alex Delaware Novel #22)
by Jonathan KellermanOnce again, the depths of the criminal mind and the darkest side of a glittering city fuel #1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman's brilliant storytelling. And no one conducts a more harrowing and suspenseful manhunt than the modern Sherlock Holmes of the psyche, Dr. Alex Delaware. A tipsy young woman seeking aid on a desolate highway disappears into the inky black night. A retired schoolteacher is stabbed to death in broad daylight. Two women are butchered after closing time in a small-town beauty parlor. These and other bizarre acts of cruelty and psychopathology are linked only by the killer's use of luxury vehicles and a baffling lack of motive. The ultimate whodunits, these crimes demand the attention of LAPD detective Milo Sturgis and his collaborator on the crime beat, psychologist Alex Delaware.What begins with a solitary bloodstain in a stolen sedan quickly spirals outward in odd and unexpected directions, leading Delaware and Sturgis from the well-heeled center of L.A. society to its desperate edges; across the paths of commodities brokers and transvestite hookers; and as far away as New York City, where the search thaws out a long-cold case and exposes a grotesque homicidal crusade. The killer proves to be a fleeting shape-shifter, defying identification, leaving behind dazed witnesses and death-and compelling Alex and Milo to confront the true face of murderous madness.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Compulsion
by Clare LondonThe past always catches up with you. Max Newman should know--he's been running from his ever since he dropped out of Uni and made a disastrous move to the seedier side of London. Now he's returned to Brighton to lick his wounds. Though Max believes the club scene is better left behind him, one night he lets his friends drag him out dancing. And suddenly the simple life he's tried to lead gets complicated. At Compulsion, the Medina Group's newest hotspot, Max meets Seve Nunez, a member of the Medina management and a man used to taking what he wants. The sexual chemistry between Max and Seve immediately leads to an intimate encounter in the backyard of the club--just the kind of dangerous behavior Max tried to leave behind. Despite that, he can't help but crave more, and Seve seems just as eager. But Max soon suspects that Seve may not be the scrupulous businessman he claims. Max has seen the Medina Group at work before, and what he saw got a good friend killed. He's not sure what future he has with Seve, but he'll have to decide whether to trust in Seve's innocence or keep running. The wrong choice could land them both in mortal danger.Winner of the Best Erotic category at Love Romances and More Golden Rose Awards 2013
Compulsion (Murder Room #116)
by Hilary NormanAlex Levin hasn't met anyone as passionate about cleaning as Frankie Barnes. She's found the perfect career to suit her hygiene obsession. But unbeknown to her new employer, Frankie suffers from other compulsions and the greatest is the compulsion to have. All Frankie wants is a home as lovely as the ones she cleans. She'll do anything to achieve her aim. But her first attempt has gone horribly wrong, and her dream house loses its shine when she thinks about the two bodies rotting in the cellar. Next time Frankie intends to be more careful - and Alex's home is the prettiest cottage Frankie's ever laid eyes on ...