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The Confidence Games
by Tess AmyTwo female con artists must pull off the ultimate heist in this rollicking caper from a dazzling new voice.Emma Oxley and Nellie Yarrow have been inseparable their whole lives. Ever since they reinvented themselves, changing their names and wiping clean their digital footprints, they have made a game of following wherever the next adventure leads and challenging themselves to thefts, street cons, and mind games.Adhering to only two rules—they will only swindle men, and only ones who deserve it—Emma and Nellie are secure in their reputation as the most trustworthy swindlers on the European black market. Until suddenly, they must play to save their own lives.Blackmailed into stealing a priceless bracelet from a high-security exhibit, Emma will reexamine everything she believed to be true. This heist takes her far beyond her comfort zone...and she and Nellie will need allies among the glitzy bejeweled gathering in London in order to survive. Will they be able to do the right thing before it&’s too late?
The Confidence Woman
by Judith Van GiesonWhen Claire Reynier becomes the victim of credit card fraud, she's stunned to discover that Evelyn Martin, an old college friend and sorority sister, is the culprit. She's even more shocked when Evelyn turns up dead. According to the police, Evelyn also swindled three other former classmates, but Claire is the only one without an alibi for the time of Evelyn's murder. And the only one with an extra motive: Evelyn stole her rare signed first edition of Herman Melville's The Confidence-Man, which is still missing. Now, dodging danger at every turn, Claire must sift through past grudges and long-buried resentments to uncover the truth--and clear her name...
The Confidential Agent: An Entertainment (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics)
by Graham GreeneIn Greene&’s &“magnificent tour-de-force among tales of international intrigue,&” rival agents engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse in prewar England (The New York Times). D., a widowed professor of Romance literature, has arrived in Dover on a peaceful yet important mission. He&’s to negotiate a contract to buy coal for his country, one torn by civil war. With it, there&’s a chance to defeat fascist influences. Without it, the loyalists will fail. When D. strikes up a romantic acquaintance with the estranged but solicitous daughter of a powerful coal-mining magnate, everything appears to be in his favor—if not for a counteragent who has come to England with the intent of sabotaging every move he makes. Accused of forgery and theft, and roped into a charge of murder, D. becomes a hunted man, hemmed in at every turn by an ever-tightening net of intrigue and double cross, with no one left to trust but himself. Written during the height of the Spanish Civil War, Graham Greene&’s &“exciting . . . kaleidoscopic affair&” was the basis for the classic 1945 thriller starring Charles Boyer and Lauren Bacall (The Sunday Times).
The Confidential Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
by Marvin KayeThis long-awaited volume finally brings to light several cases of the world's most famous consulting detective that were originally suppressed to avoid scandal and embarrassment to the Crown, public figures, or to Holmes himself. Now, the truth is finally revealed regarding Holmes's exploits involving the Titanic, his rematch with Irene Adler, the childhoods of both Holmes and Watson, and such figures as Ida Tarbell, P.G. Wodehouse, and James McNeil Whistler. The Confidential Casebook of Sherlock Holmes is a cornucopia of Sherlockiana that will delight fans young and no-so-young.
A Confidential Source
by Jan BroganDisgraced investigative reporter Hallie Ahern attempts to rebuild her reputation at a tiny Rhode Island paper, only to find both her job and her life on the line after she personally witnesses a murder.
Confidentially Yours
by Charles WilliamsA small town is doomed by jealousy, greed, and a shared love of huntingIn the backwoods town of Carthage, there isn&’t much for the leading citizens to do but drink, sleep, and shoot. John Warren is preparing for an early morning duck hunt when he hears two shotgun blasts— only later does he learn they were the sound of Dan Roberts&’s death. Although it appears the handsome young man killed himself, Warren and the police are smart enough to realize that suicide victims seldom shoot twice. That night, a drunk woman calls Warren&’s house, offering a motive for the crime he didn&’t commit. Roberts was sleeping with Warren&’s wife—and he wasn&’t her only lover. Warren didn&’t kill Roberts, but as the rumors begin to swirl, he may wish that he had. In a town where every man is a crack shot, shooting a rival isn&’t murder. It&’s target practice.&“[Williams] is just about as good as they come.&” —The New York Times &“Relying on wit, humor and ingenious plotting, Williams&’s characters constantly attempt to outwit the system.&” —Woody Haut, author of Pulp Culture &“One of the neglected hardboiled geniuses . . . his novels were perfect little gems.&” —Joe R. Lansdale, author of Savage SeasonCharles Williams (1909–1975) was one of the preeminent authors of American crime fiction. Born in Texas, he dropped out of high school to enlist in the US Merchant Marine, serving for ten years before leaving to work in the electronics industry. At the end of World War II, Williams began writing fiction while living in San Francisco. The success of his backwoods noir Hill Girl (1951) allowed him to quit his job and write fulltime. Williams&’s clean and somewhat casual narrative style distinguishes his novels—which range from hard-boiled, small-town noir to suspense thrillers set at sea and in the Deep South. Although originally published by pulp fiction houses, his work won great critical acclaim, with Hell Hath No Fury (1953) becoming the first paperback original to be reviewed by legendary New York Times critic Anthony Boucher. Many of his novels were adapted for the screen, such as Dead Calm (published in 1963) and Don&’t Just Stand There! (published in 1966), for which Williams wrote the screenplay. Williams died in California in 1975.
Confidenze di un Dio
by Claudio HernándezChad Chamberlain non è il tipo di ispettore a cui piace lasciare le cose in sospeso, ma questa volta tutto è chiaro dall'inizio. Lui e Mohamed, appartenenti all'Europol, inizieranno a viaggiare a Parigi, destinati ad un caso che mostrerà loro il primo indizio e l'orrore di una catena di delitti che sembrano seguire l'ostinazione di un vigilante, il Pellegrino. Qualcosa di orribile è nascosto dietro una delle mura della cattedrale di Notre Dame. Il successivo delitto, che si rivela quasi volutamente, in una sorta di spirale a seguire, gli porta a Roma, scena di una raccapricciante scoperta. E la seguente vittima, che fa parte di una perversa lista dell'assassino, viene scoperta in Vaticano. Qualcuno sistematicamente si sta sostituendo alla legge presso la Santa Sede. Dopo il 2019 anni, papa Francesco chiede perdono al mondo ed implora che chiunque occupi un posto in Vaticano e pecchi nel modo più orribile che un uomo di Dio possa fare, inquinando e disturbando il messaggio della Bibbia, venga portato dinnanzi e giudicato dalla giustizia. Ma qualcuno lo ha preceduto. Un gruppo di sacerdoti, vescovi, cardinali e nunzi che formano una struttura di ferro e ben costruita per essere segreta, peccano nel modo più orribile che una mente sana possa immaginare, fino al suo arrivo. L'uomo mascherato ed i suoi macabri rituali. Una società segreta all'interno della Santa Sede che comincia a cadere come un mostruoso domino, mentre tutti gli ispettori restano impietriti da paura e stupore, davanti ad una fine inaspettata. Ma il peccato è così forte che nemmeno la morte può distruggerlo. Dio sapeva tutto ed anche lui. E loro. E... potrebbe davvero succedere.
Confie (Os Garotos Bailey #1)
by Pj AdamsNunca confie em um homem que diga, “Confie em mim.” Jess Assim que eu o vi, sabia que estava muito envolvida. Ele é um criminoso gentil. Um vilão de sangue frio. Metade da cidade morre de medo dele e a outra metade está em sua folha de pagamento. Agora sua atenção está em mim... Mas não posso deixá-lo me ter, não importa o quanto esteja atraída por ele. Não posso me apaixonar. Vim até Londres para acertar as coisas, não para perder meu coração para um perigoso senhor do crime. Ele diz que não vai me machucar... Mas de que maneira posso confiar em um homem como ele? Dean Eu estou no meio da maior guerra de gangues que Londres já viu: mafiosos russos à minha direita, polícia corrupta à minha esquerda. Então, ela aparece e muda tudo. Ela me faz sentir coisas que nunca senti antes e não posso me permitir sentir agora. Mas ela já está mais perto de mim do que alguém esteve antes... e estou começando a suspeitar que ela tem um segredo que pode destruir a nós dois. No momento em que a vi, sabia que precisava dela, nua e gemendo embaixo de mim, mas eu não posso me dar ao luxo de ceder à essa necessidade. Não posso me dar ao luxo de me importar. Muitas vidas dependem disso, inclusive a dela. Confie: Um suspense romântico sensual e de roer as unhas da autora de Winner Takes All e Black Widow.
Confined Space
by Deryn CollierWhen respected ex-Canadian Forces commander Bern Fortin cuts short his military career to take a job as the coroner for a small mountain town in the heart of BC, he's hoping to leave the past behind. Bern's looking forward to a quiet life, but the memories of what he witnessed during his stints in Afghanistan and other war-torn countries haunt him still. When the body of one of the workers is found floating in the huge bottle-washing tank at the local brewery, Bern is called in for a routine investigation. What first appears to be a tragic accident takes a menacing turn when the body of the worker's girlfriend is discovered in a nearby field. Bern needs the help of brewery safety investigator Evie Chapelle, who, burdened by tragedies she might have prevented, is more determined than ever to keep her workers, and their tight-knit community, safe. Soon, Bern and Evie find themselves risking their jobs--and their lives--to uncover a killer hiding in a place where it is awfully hard to keep a secret. Deryn Collier's debut novel is a taut mystery full of suspense. Confined Space was shortlisted for the Arthur Ellis Award for best unpublished first crime novel by the Crime Writers of Canada.
Confined Space
by Deryn CollierWhen respected ex–Canadian Forces commander Bern Fortin cuts short his military career to take a job as the coroner for a small mountain town in the heart of BC, he’s hoping to leave the past behind. Bern’s looking forward to a quiet life, but the memories of what he witnessed during his stints in Afghanistan and other war-torn countries haunt him still. When the body of one of the workers is found floating in the huge bottle-washing tank at the local brewery, Bern is called in for a routine investigation. What first appears to be a tragic accident takes a menacing turn when the body of the worker’s girlfriend is discovered in a nearby field. Bern needs the help of brewery safety investigator Evie Chapelle, who, burdened by tragedies she might have prevented, is more determined than ever to keep her workers, and their tight-knit community, safe. Soon, Bern and Evie find themselves risking their jobs—and their lives—to uncover a killer hiding in a place where it is awfully hard to keep a secret...
Confissões De Um Psicopata Inglês
by Jack D. McLeanDepois que o jovem inescrupuloso Lawrence é recrutado como assassino do Serviço Secreto Britânico, ele acidentalmente descobre um segredo terrível. O novo conhecimento de Lawrence o obriga a escolher entre fugir ou se envolver em um conflito de vida ou morte com seus empregadores.
Conflagration: Canadian Historical Mysteries (Canadian Historical Mysteries)
by donnalee MoultonOn a warm spring day in April 1734, a fire raged through Montreal’s merchant quarters. When the flames finally died, 46 buildings – including the Hôtel-Dieu convent and hospital – had been destroyed. Within hours, rumors ran rampant that Marie-Joseph Angélique, an enslaved Black woman fighting for her freedom, had started the fire with her white lover, Claude Thibault. Less than 24 hours later, Angelique was sitting in a prison cell. Her lover was nowhere to be found. More than 20 witnesses appeared before the judge, all claiming Angélique was the arsonist. But no one saw her set the fire.
Conflict: A Crossover Novel
by Walt SochaWhile working on a dude ranch in present day Montana, Joe Kuruk saves a young girl from a club-wielding warrior. His confusion is intensified when he realizes that the girl, Alta, has crossed over from another time and place. And the only way to reunite her with her family is to cross back with her. Accompanied by a few friends, Joe crosses into Alta's world only to find her home destroyed by a savage war chief. Then the gate closes behind them. Stranded in the Eleventh Century, on the present day Susquehanna River, Joe and his band fight to create a safe home for the refugee they've gathered. And to prepare for future European contact.
Conflict in Blood (Partnership in Blood #3)
by Ariel Tachna2nd EditionSequel to Covenant in BloodPartnership in Blood: Volume ThreeAs the Alliance wizard-vampire partnerships grow stronger, the dark wizards feel the effects and become increasingly desperate to find enough information to counter them, unaware of the growing strain of the blood-magic bonds on the wizards and vampires alike. The conflict is spreading. The strife of uncomfortable relationships, both personal and professional, is threatening to tear up the Alliance from the inside, despite the efforts of Alain Magnier and Orlando St. Clair, Thierry Dumont and Sebastien Noyer, and even Raymond Payet and Jean Bellaiche, leader of the Paris vampires, who is fighting to establish a stable covenant with his own partner so he might lead by example. As the war rages on and heartbreaking casualties mount on both sides, the dark wizards keep searching for clues to understand and counter the strength of the Alliance, while the blood-bound Alliance partners hunt through ancient prejudices and forgotten lore to find an edge that can turn the tide of the war once and for all.. With new strength behind it, the Alliance's leaders move to announce its existence to the whole world, hoping to rally support against the dark wizards who threaten to destroy life as they know it. Struggling to find its way in the expanding war, the Alliance discovers that despite its advantages, the partnerships are affecting the balance of magical power in the world, which may be an even bigger threat than the war itself.This second edition received minor revision and proofing for re-release in honor of the publication of Partnership Reborn, the final book in the series.
Conflict of Interest (A Casey Cort Novel #5)
by Aime AustinSylvie Fox writing as Aime Austin presents this Casey Cort legal thriller. Troy Duncan has just two worries on his mind: how he is going to give his two young children and fiancé a Christmas they deserve and whether his job at a struggling restaurant will last through the winter. As he leaves work early on another slow night, he runs into something that changes his life forever. Cleveland Police Officer Marc Baldwin has been on the job for more than two decades, risking his life every day to keep the city streets safe for others. One cold night in December, he gets a routine call to break up drug activity in the newly popular Flats district, but what happens there is anything but routine, as circumstances prompt Marc to draw—and use—his service weapon. Attorney Casey Cort is finally changing her life for the better. After an uplifting year of pro bono adoption work under her belt, she is hoping to start a practice free of the emotional turmoil and problems of criminal defense and divorce. Easier said than done, particularly when a new, high-profile referral comes from a most unlikely source. Once again, Casey finds herself in the middle of a major controversy—and a city on the verge of riot. In this fourth installment of the Casey Cort series, Aime Austin—a former trial lawyer in Cleveland—weaves another tale that blends the best of today’s top legal thrillers with the heart and soul of women’s fiction, in a story ripped from real-world headlines.
Conflict of Interest: Pine County Mysteries (Pine County Mysteries)
by Dean L. HoveyWhen the body of a missing cheerleader is found in a ditch, the local police turn the investigation over to the Pine County sheriff’s department, fearing that the girl’s relationship with the son of a local politician could compromise their objectivity. Upon arriving at the scene, Sergeant CJ Jensen quickly finds herself embroiled in the politics of the girl’s murder and kidnapping. Calling in Pam Ryan to assist with the investigation, the two veteran officers dig into the girl’s obvious relationship with the politician’s son. While the boyfriend’s shaky alibi seems paper thin, their interviews with the victim’s friends have them questioning other aspects of her life. A missing laptop computer piques their interest, making them think the murderer’s motive may be buried in her on-line activities.
A Conflict of Interest: A Conflict Of Interest And A Case Of Redemption
by Adam MitznerA stunning debut thriller in the bestselling tradition of Scott Turow and John Grisham! Alex Miller is a criminal defense lawyer leading the life he always imagined. At thirty-five, he is the youngest partner at New York City's most prestigious law firm, with a beautiful wife and a perfect daughter. When Alex's father suddenly passes away, Alex is introduced to Michael Ohlig, a rich and powerful man who holds an almost mythical place in his family lore. But Alex is surprised when Ohlig admits that he's in serious legal trouble, accused of crimes involving hundreds of millions of dollars. Alex agrees to take on Ohlig's defense. Through the course of two trials, secrets are revealed that force Alex to question whether any of the people in his life are who they appear to be. Most importantly, he must decide whether the identity he projects to the world is the man he truly is or even wants to be. With its powerful voice, page-turning tension, and strong cast of characters, A Conflict of Interest will captivate readers until its electrifying conclusion.
Conflict of Interest
by Zahra OwensWhen a material witness changes her story during a court interrogation, allowing the man who assaulted her little boy to go free, Senior Crown Prosecutor Finn DeHavilland's legendary self-control goes out the window. His subsequent suspension from appearing in court leaves Finn with time on his hands. Desperate to continue working, and after regularly attending his mandatory psychiatric sessions, he accepts a delicate case involving a fraudulent Scotland Yard police detective. Excited to be assigned to the case, DS Tommy Drummond, who has had a soft spot for Finn since Finn defended him during an internal investigation, and his partner, Stevie Fielding, begin uncovering evidence. A series of seemingly random occurrences muddle their investigation. Believing they're on the right path, the team pushes forward, until Tommy's apartment goes up in flames. Offering Tommy a guest room in his home turns up the heat on the growing feelings between Finn and Tommy. But Finn's baggage may be too much to deal with, and paranoia threatens to tear them apart. As the net around the corrupt detective tightens, it becomes clear he must have had help from high places, and Finn and Tommy become pawns in the game.
Conflict of Interest
by Nancy Taylor RosenbergThis is a story where a number of people, including a LD man, get twisted in a complex plot of crime and violence.
Conflicting Evidence: Conflicting Evidence (the Mighty Mckenzies) / Missing In The Mountains (fortress Defense) (The Mighty McKenzies #3)
by Lena DiazAward-Winning Author: To save an innocent man, an estranged couple must put aside their differences and sift through Conflicting Evidence.A shocking act of violence tore them apart.Now they must join forces to find answers . . . Peyton Sterling’s brother has escaped prison, and she’s determined to prove his innocence. Despite her volatile past with US Marshal Colin McKenzie, she knows she needs his help to discover the truth.Colin’s ready to put his career and life on the line to protect her, but secrets in Peyton’s family could prove to be more dangerous than anything they’ve faced before.The Mighty McKenzies seriesSmoky Mountains RangerSmokies Special AgentConflicting EvidenceUndercover RebelFrom Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.
Conflicto de sangre (Coalición de Sangre #3)
by Ariel Tachna O. M. SuárezVolumen 3 de la serie "Coalición de Sangre"La secuela de "Pacto de sangre"A medida que los emparejamientos entre magos y vampiros formados dentro de la Alianza se hacen más fuertes, los magos rebeldes sufren sus efectos y están cada vez más desesperados por encontrar información que les permita contrarrestarlos, desconocedores de la creciente tensión que el vínculo entre sangre y magia causa tanto a los magos como a los vampiros. El conflicto se está extendiendo. Los problemas creados por relaciones incómodas o molestas, tanto desde el punto de vista personal como profesional, amenazan con destruir la Alianza desde su interior, a pesar de los esfuerzos de Alain Magnier y Orlando St. Clair, Thierry Dumont y Sébastien Noyer e incluso Raymond Payet y Jean Bellaiche, líder de los vampiros de París, quien está luchando a su vez por establecer un pacto estable con su propio compañero de tal forma que pueda servir de ejemplo. Mientras la guerra se recrudece y bajas dolorosas aumentan en ambos bandos, los magos rebeldes siguen buscando claves para comprender y neutralizar la fuerza de la Alianza, al mismo tiempo que las parejas vinculadas por la sangre rebuscan entre antiguos prejuicios y tradiciones populares para encontrar alguna ventaja que pueda inclinar la guerra a su favor de una vez por todas.
Conflicts of Interest
by Terry Stiastny'A skilful prose stylist and a connoisseur of telling details' GuardianLawrence Leith has retreated from his once-successful career in TV to a small village in the south of France to mourn the end of his marriage and the loss of his job.When his old colleague Martin Elliott arrives for a summer holiday, surrounded by his lovely family and new, influential friends, he seems to have everything that Lawrence lacks. Martin is convinced that Lawrence should get back in the game, even if that involves returning to Africa, where it once nearly ended for both of them. As Martin's carefully cultivated image begins to slip, Lawrence recovers his urge to find out the real story - one which will force him to choose between his friend and his principles.Masterfully constructed and universally topical, Conflicts of Interest is a novel about personal betrayal and political double-dealing, about the realities of being in the public eye and how the truth, no matter how hidden, will always out.
Conflit de sang (Partenariat de Sang #3)
by Ariel Tachna Emmanuelle RousseauSuite de Contrat de sangPartenariat de Sang, tome 3Alors que les partenariats magiciens-vampires de l'Alliance deviennent plus forts, les sorciers rebelles en subissent les effets. Ils cherchent de plus en plus désespérément à trouver des informations capables de les contrer, ignorant la pression croissante des liens de la magie de sang sur les magiciens et les vampires. Le conflit se propage. Les querelles des partenariats mal assortis, à la fois sur un plan personnel et professionnel, menacent de déchirer l'Alliance de l'intérieur, malgré les efforts d'Alain Magnier et d'Orlando Saint Clair, de Thierry Dumont et de Sébastien Noyer, et même de Raymond Payet et de Jean Bellaiche, le chef des vampires de Paris qui se bat pour établir un équilibre avec son propre partenaire afin de pouvoir donner l'exemple. Alors que la guerre fait rage et que les pertes déchirantes augmentent dans les deux camps, les sorciers rebelles continuent à chercher des indices pour comprendre et contrer la force de l'Alliance, alors que les partenaires liés par le sang de l'Alliance font la chasse aux anciens préjugés et partent à la recherche de savoirs oubliés pour trouver un avantage qui pourrait inverser le cours de la guerre une fois pour toutes. Avec cette nouvelle force à ses côtés, les dirigeants de l'Alliance décident d'annoncer son existence au monde entier, dans l'espoir de rallier des soutiens contre les sorciers rebelles qui menacent de détruire la vie comme ils la connaissent. Luttant pour trouver sa voie dans la guerre qui s'étend, l'Alliance découvre que, malgré ses avantages, les partenariats ont une incidence sur l'équilibre du pouvoir magique dans le monde, ce qui est pourrait être une menace encore plus grande que la guerre elle-même.
Conflit d'intérêts
by Zahra OwensQuand un témoin important change son histoire devant la Cour, permettant ainsi à l'homme qui a agressé un petit garçon d'être libéré, le self-contrôle légendaire de Finn DeHavilland, procureur principal de la Couronne, part en fumée. Suspendu de toute apparition en audience, Finn se retrouve avec bien trop de temps libre dans les mains. Mourant d'envie de continuer à travailler, et après ses rendez-vous obligatoires avec une psychiatre, il accepte une affaire délicate impliquant un inspecteur de police frauduleux de Scotland Yard.Excité à l'idée d'être affecté à cette affaire avec sa partenaire Stevie Fielding, Tommy Drummond, sergent-détective qui a un faible pour Finn depuis que celui-ci l'a défendu lors d'une enquête interne, commence à mettre à jour des preuves. Une série d'événements apparemment sans lien entrave leur enquête. Pensant qu'ils sont sur la bonne voie, l'équipe va plus loin, jusqu'à ce que l'appartement de Tommy soit incendié. Finn décide alors de lui offrir sa chambre d’amis, et la tension entre les deux hommes monte peu à peu. Mais les bagages émotionnels de Finn sont peut-être trop durs à gérer, et la paranoïa menace de les séparer. Alors que le nœud qui entoure l'inspecteur corrompu se resserre, il devient clair qu'il doit avoir de l'aide haut placée. Et si Finn et Tommy n’étaient que des pions dans le jeu ?