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Conflitto di sangue (Legami di sangue #3)
by Emanuela Cardarelli Ariel TachnaSeguito di Patto di sangueSerie Legami di sangue, Libro 3Mentre l'Alleanza tra maghi e vampiri si rafforza, i maghi oscuri ne subiscono gli effetti e iniziano una disperata ricerca di informazioni per poterla contrastare, inconsapevoli della crescente influenza che i legami hanno su maghi e vampiri. Il conflitto si va espandendo. La pressione generata dalla difficoltà di alcune relazioni, sia private che professionali, rischia di lacerare l'Alleanza dall'interno, nonostante gli sforzi di Alain Magnier e Orlando St. Clair, Thierry Dumont e Sebastien Noyer e persino di Raymond Payet e Jean Bellaiche, il capo dei vampiri parigini, che sta cercando di instaurare un rapporto stabile col suo compagno, in modo da poter guidare attraverso l'esempio. Mentre la guerra imperversa e da entrambe le parti aumentano le perdite, i maghi oscuri continuano a cercare elementi per poter comprendere e contrastare la forza dell'Alleanza, mentre le coppie all'interno di essa studiano i vecchi pregiudizi e le antiche leggende alla ricerca di qualcosa che possa cambiare le sorti della guerra una volta per tutte.
The Confounding Case of Caitlin: McGee Faces A Conundrum
by Carl DouglassCaitlin O'Brian is a most effective detective in the McGee Agency, but she does not always play by the rules… or the laws. She is angered at the core by a spate of kidnapping and trafficking of little girls. In her mind, the law is inept, and its enforcers are emasculated. There is no more time to follow that correct route, and she needs a new way. She knows all too well about a pair of influential twins who ignore the law and escape detection. Is she right in what she seems to be doing? Is she legal? Is she even safe? This book carries on from The Twinning Factor, and the story would be incomplete without Caitlin's fraught decision.
Congelada
by Christopher Ward Combo Translations14 de março de 2012. O dia em que a vida de Erika desabou. Ainda assombrada pelos trágicos acontecimentos daquele dia, Erika bebe para esquecer, tropeçando pela vida para sempre à beira do desastre. Preso em um limbo, onde ela é caçadora e a caça, sua vida muda no dia em que ela conhece Patrick, um professor britânico que lida com problemas próprios, tanto em casa como em Tóquio. Para que Erika e Patrick encontrem o amor juntos, eles devem enfrentar os demônios do passado.
Congo
by Michael CrichtonFrom the bestselling author of Jurassic Park, Timeline, and Sphere comes a gripping thriller about the shocking demise of eight American geologists in the darkest region of the Congo. Deep in the African rain forest, near the ruins of the Lost City of Zinj, a field expedition is brutally killed. At the Houston-based Earth Resources Technology Services, Inc., a horrified supervisor watches a gruesome video transmission of that ill-fated group and sees a haunting, grainy, man-like blur moving amongst the bodies. In San Francisco, an extraordinary gorilla named Amy, who has a 620-sign vocabulary, may hold the secret to that fierce carnage. Immediately, a new expedition is sent to the Congo with Amy in tow, descending into a secret, forbidden world where the only escape may be through the grisliest death.
The Congo Venus (Dr. Mary Finney #3)
by Matthew HeadWhen a Belgian beauty dies in the Congo, “sharp-eyed, sharp-tongued Dr. Mary Finney” is on the case in this “witty, well-written” mystery from 1950 (The New York Times).It doesn’t take a lot to be the belle of the expat community in Leopoldville, a tiny outpost in the Belgian Congo. A pulse and a pair of pumps will do the trick. Liliane Morelli brought more than that to the party, but it apparently wasn’t enough: She’s still dead of what the doctor calls blackwater fever—though any idiot could tell you that mosquitoes were not to blame. One way or another, Liliane was just a little too fatale for her own good.Enter Dr. Mary Finney, the Miss Marple of the missionary brigade. She doesn’t do a lot of praying, but her sleuthing skills are top-notch. Now she’s looking into the young Mrs. Morelli’s death, the so-called blackwater fever, and her much old husband who is somehow nowhere to be found. The more she looks, the more she sees the truth: Lots of people wanted Liliane. And a few others wanted her dead.
A Congregação
by A.J. Griffiths-JonesUma agitada cidade de mineração na Inglaterra dos anos 70 aguarda a chegada de seu novo vigário. As pessoas não sabem ao certo o que esperar quando o arredio reverendo Matthews chega à desconhecida paróquia, mas mesmo assim ele é recebido de braços abertos e junta-se ao seu rebanho. No entanto, ao descobrir um diário deixado por seu antecessor, o clérigo logo começa a se perguntar quais segredos estão por trás da vida aparentemente inocente de sua congregação. A chegada inesperada do bispo faz com que o vigário questione seu próprio passado e uma nuvem desce sobre suas crenças religiosas, provocando o caos em sua vida e na dos habitantes da cidade, que residem a poucos passos de distância. Escrito em um estilo otimista, com humor negro e personagens peculiares, este romance é melhor saboreado ao lado de uma lareira e com um bule de chá.
La congregación
by Miguel Conde-Lobato«Lo tiene todo para enganchar al lector.»Juan Gómez-Jurado Miguel Conde-Lobato se consolida como uno de los mejores y más originales escritores de thriller de nuestro país con esta trepidante novela que nos hace reflexionar sobre los límites de la ciencia y lo humano. Un proyecto de clonación que podría cambiar la historia de la Humanidad Un policía dispuesto a llegar hasta el final ¿Y SI ASESINAR A UN INOCENTE FUERA LA MEJOR OPCIÓN? Rafael Vázquez colabora en un peligroso proyecto de neurociencia hasta que su conciencia le avisa de que ha llegado demasiado lejos. Será entonces cuando recurra a Guillermo, un amigo de la infancia y actualmente sacerdote, para revelarle una información altamente confidencial, algo que podría cambiar el curso de la Historia. ¿Y si fuera posible clonar a Jesucristo? Al mismo tiempo, en Los Ángeles, el ex policía Tyson Tabares descubre, mientras indaga en un asesinato, los experimentos ilegales de un grupo de investigadores. Lo que Tyson no sabe es la magnitud del asunto en el que se está entrometiendo, y no se imagina que descubrir algunos secretos podría costarle la vida.
Congregations of the Dead
by Charles R. Rutledge James A. MooreIn the small town of Wellman, Georgia, Sheriff Carl Price wants nothing more than to ticket speedsters and stop drunks from killing each other in the local bars. Unfortunately, things aren't working out for a simple life. His best friend, private investigator Wade Griffin, has taken on a case he normally wouldn't, to try and build his P.I. business and get out of the mercenary game, which leads to trouble with a major regional crime boss. With a missing teenager and a child abduction to solve, and tension brewing from the other-worldly Blackbourne clan, Griffin and Price have their hands full. But something dark rears its head in the form of a new mountain church and its mysterious and charismatic leader, Reverend Lazarus Cotton. Once more, Griffin and Price must use the deadly skills learnt in their past, and call upon even deadlier associates when the problems escalate out of their control. This book is a redneck adventure-horror of the darkest kind. In the small town of Wellman, Georgia, it's a damn hot summer.
Conhecendo as Mulheres
by James Lawless Gislayne Marise CostaLaurence J Benbo, 37, bacharel em artes gráficas em Dublin , desajeitado com as mulheres, depois do rompimento com sua namorada Deborah, conhece Jadwiga, uma dançarina , depois de ganhar na loteria, ele a enche de presentes. Mas seu irmão Maoilíosa e sua intrigada esposa Ena, ao saber de sua vitória, tenta chantagear o inocente Laurence para entregar-lhes seu dinheiro, alegando que ele molestou sua filha Lydia. Laurence procura Jadwiga para ajudá-lo em seu clube de dança erótica. Para sua decepção, ele a vê entrando em uma sala com Maoilíosa. Ele passa a noite acordado ouvindo o tamborilar da chuva na sua janela, pensando em Débora e ele imagina Lydia vindo em direção ao seu tio Lar para terminar a história que começou a ler para ela. Como a chuva fica mais pesada, ele sabe que não vai ser uma tempestade.
The Coniston Case: An English Country Mystery (Lake District Mysteries)
by Rebecca Tope“Rich in psychological insight . . . Tope is particularly skilled in creating interesting and unique characters.” –Deadly Pleasures Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and business at Persimmon “Simmy” Brown’s flower shop is booming. But when Simmy fulfills a string of anonymous delivery orders, she is startled to realize that each contains a secretly menacing message for the recipients. When one of the people who receives a bouquet disappears, it seems that her worst fears have been confirmed. As if that isn’t enough, Simmy’s friend Kathy turns up, on the trail of her wayward daughter Joanna, who she fears has grown too close to one of her university tutors. When Kathy attempts to reason with her daughter she finds that Joanna’s older lover may be even more dangerous than she had imagined. With both Kathy and Joanna in peril, Simmy and her friends find themselves caught up in a web of deception, blackmail and murder . . .
Conjura en Dorchester Terrace (Inspector Thomas Pitt #Volumen 27)
by Anne PerryEl inspector Thomas Pitt se enfrenta a una investigación de asesinato que le llevará a destapar ciertos complots que podrían poner en peligro la vida de mucha gente. La vigesimoséptima novela de la serie del inspector Pitt Thomas Pitt acaba de ser nombrado jefe de la Brigada Especial. Muchos piensan que no está capacitado para el cargo... Incluso él, lo piensa. Sin embargo, no es momento para inseguridades. Existe una sólida sospecha de que se está preparando un atentado en la línea ferroviaria que conecta Dover y Londres. Por si fuera poco, en unos días el duque Alois de Habsburgo llegará a la capital, y Pitt piensa que él podría ser el objetivo. Entretanto, su tía Vespasia visita a una vieja amiga en su residencia de Dorchester Terrace. Se trata de Serafina Montserrat, una ex espía de origen italiano con demencia senil, que sufre por si revela algún secreto confidencial. Pero ella no es la única... Alguien más comparte su temor, alguien que no dudará en asesinarla. Thomas Pitt, que ayuda a su tía a investigar la muerte de la anciana, no tardará en descubrir que ambos casos están relacionados. La crítica ha dicho... «Uno de los mejores intentos de Perry de entremezclar ansiedades geopolíticas actuales con el periodo victoriano.» Kirkus Review
Los conjurados de Roma
by Miguel BetanzosUna novela apasionante situada en la Buenos Aires colonial y unainvestigación en torno a la idea de que los evangelios fueron fraguadospor el Imperio romano para falsear la imagen de Jesús y adaptar susenseñanzas a los intereses imperiales. «Si me permites, César -interviene el senador Régulo-, está visto queestos cristianos son rebeldes y agitadores, que están descontentos conRoma y que cuestionan muchas de las medidas de gobierno. En tal caso,puede que sea conveniente no solo hacer de ese Cristo un hombre sumiso,tal como sugiere tu secretario, sino algo mejor aún. Me refiero amostrarlo como alguien ajeno a las cuestiones políticas, un lídermeramente espiritual que jamás hable de asuntos terrenales».Una compleja pesquisa revelará aspectos sombríos en el origen de lareligión cristiana. Hacia 1794, en la Buenos Aires colonial, dos hombresdescubren un enigma vinculado al Nuevo Testamento, una estratagema sutildestinada a manipular la conciencia de los cristianos y orientarla haciapropósitos inconfesables. Urdida en tiempos de Nerón, casi dos mileniosantes, la conjura yacía oculta por un tendal de crímenes y censuras.Pero la investigación no será sencilla. Los coletazos de aquellaconspiración llegarán hasta el presente para cobrarse nuevas víctimas ymantener el secreto bajo siete llaves.Narrada en dos planos históricos diferentes que se entrecruzan de unmodo vertiginoso, la nueva novela de Miguel Betanzos desnuda un costadosiniestro del cristianismo. El estilo terso, impecable y la intrigasostenida hacen de «Los conjurados de Roma» una novela verdaderamenteinolvidable.
The Conjure-Man Dies (Library of Congress Crime Classics)
by Rudolph FisherAn unmissable entry in the esteemed Library of Congress Crime Classics, an exciting new classic mystery series created in exclusive partnership with the Library of Congress to highlight the best of American crime fictionWhen the body of N'Gana Frimbo, the African conjure-man, is discovered in his consultation room, Perry Dart, one of Harlem's ten Black police detectives, is called in to investigate. Together with Dr Archer, a physician from across the street, Dart is determined to solve the baffling mystery, helped and hindered by Bubber Brown and Jinx Jenkins, local boys keen to clear themselves of suspicion of murder and undertake their own investigations.This groundbreaking mystery is the first ever to feature a Black detective and all Black characters, written by Black author Rudolph Fisher, who was a principal writer of the Harlem Renaissance.
Conjure Wife: Terror, Evil, Witchcraft And Violence
by Fritz LeiberA professor discourages his wife&’s witchcraft to disastrous ends in this Hugo Award–winning novel—that inspired three films—by the Grand Master of Fantasy. Ethnology professor Norman Saylor is shocked to discover that his wife, Tansy, has been putting his research on &“Conjure Magic&” into practice. She only wants to protect him from the other spell-casting faculty wives who would stop at nothing to advance their husbands&’ careers. But Norman, as a man of science, demands she put an end to it. And when Tansy&’s last charm is burned . . . Norman&’s life starts falling apart. First, Norman has a disastrous run-in with a former protégé. Then his student secretary accuses him of seducing her. He&’s even passed over for a promotion that had been certain. Plus he&’s become exceedingly accident prone: from shaving to carpet tacks to letter openers, hazards are suddenly everywhere. At his wit&’s end, he begins to worry that a dark presence is exploiting his fear of trucks. But the worst is yet to come—when Tansy takes his curse upon herself. Now, in order to save his wife, Norman must overcome his disbelief and embrace the dark magic he disdains. Winner of the 1944 Retrospective Hugo Award, Conjure Wife is widely celebrated as a modern classic of horror-fantasy and has been adapted for film three times: Burn, Witch Burn (1962), Weird Woman (1944), and Witch&’s Brew (1980).
The Conjurer (The Martha Beale Mysteries #1)
by Cordelia Frances BiddleAn heiress breaks free of social conventions and attempts to solve the mystery of her father&’s disappearance in 1842 Philadelphia in Cordelia Frances Biddle&’s first Martha Beale mysteryWhen her father fails to appear for lunch at their country estate, Martha Beale knows something is wrong. The family&’s faithful dogs discover Lemuel Beale&’s hunting rifle by the river, but there is no sign of the millionaire financier. Refusing to believe he is dead, his daughter—and sole heir—begins a discreet investigation with the help of the mayor&’s aide, Thomas Kelman.But Philadelphia in 1842 is a dangerous place for a female, especially a twenty-six-year-old single woman. Martha&’s quest for answers takes her from the pinnacle of high society, which is abuzz about a visiting European conjurer who communicates with the dead, to the city&’s tragic slums where a brutal killer is targeting young prostitutes—and through it all Martha will confront the most ruthless aspects of human nature.In a story deeply rooted in time and place and brimming with atmosphere and suspense, Cordelia Frances Biddle conjures a mesmerizing world of intrigue and hidden desires.
The Conjurer: The Conjurer, Deception's Daughter, And Without Fear (The Martha Beale Mysteries #1)
by Cordelia Frances BiddleAn heiress breaks free of social conventions and attempts to solve the mystery of her father&’s disappearance in 1842 Philadelphia in Cordelia Frances Biddle&’s first Martha Beale mysteryWhen her father fails to appear for lunch at their country estate, Martha Beale knows something is wrong. The family&’s faithful dogs discover Lemuel Beale&’s hunting rifle by the river, but there is no sign of the millionaire financier. Refusing to believe he is dead, his daughter—and sole heir—begins a discreet investigation with the help of the mayor&’s aide, Thomas Kelman.But Philadelphia in 1842 is a dangerous place for a female, especially a twenty-six-year-old single woman. Martha&’s quest for answers takes her from the pinnacle of high society, which is abuzz about a visiting European conjurer who communicates with the dead, to the city&’s tragic slums where a brutal killer is targeting young prostitutes—and through it all Martha will confront the most ruthless aspects of human nature.In a story deeply rooted in time and place and brimming with atmosphere and suspense, Cordelia Frances Biddle conjures a mesmerizing world of intrigue and hidden desires.
Conjurer's Coffin (Murder Room #117)
by Guy CullingfordIn the cheerful, grubby backstreets of Soho, Jessie Milk finds herself a most unsuitable occupation as a receptionist in a hotel frequented by unsuccessful variety artists. Among the hotel's regulars is a dyspeptic conjurer with a plain wife and pretty assistant, both of whom drive him to distraction and encourage his professional and lethal tendencies . . .Miss Milk confides her troubles to a retired Merchant Navy captain, now employed as a store detective. Combining their resources they are pursue the murderer in the bustle and crush of Coronation week.
Conjurer's Coffin
by Guy CullingfordIn the cheerful, grubby backstreets of Soho, Jessie Milk finds herself a most unsuitable occupation as a receptionist in a hotel frequented by unsuccessful variety artists. Among the hotel's regulars is a dyspeptic conjurer with a plain wife and pretty assistant, both of whom drive him to distraction and encourage his professional and lethal tendencies . . .Miss Milk confides her troubles to a retired Merchant Navy captain, now employed as a store detective. Combining their resources they are pursue the murderer in the bustle and crush of Coronation week.
Conjuring Darkness (Darkness Ser. #1)
by Melanie JamesConjuring Darkness from paranormal suspense author Melanie James will keep you on the edge of your seat as the truth about an ancient relic is revealed. Danger stalks Lexi Salenko and her Navy SEAL protector as they uncover the past, and struggle to stay one step ahead of the forces of evil!Twenty-five year-old Lexi Salenko never dreamed of romance and adventure outside the pages of the novels she craves. The owner of a quaint bookstore in Montana, she is living a quiet life when a mysterious letter from her archaeologist sister arrives.The letter is badly damaged and makes little sense, however one thing is clear... her sister is in trouble.Lexi must follow the cryptic instructions sent by her sister as she looks for a mysterious relic with ties to an ancient cult. She's also been instructed to enlist the help of a very sexy former Navy SEAL, turned mercenary, Mr. Kidd...Propelled on an odyssey across three continents, Lexi and Mr. Kidd soon discover a supernatural force that stretches from the ancient ruins at Gobekli Tepe, Turkey, through the death camps of the Holocaust, and into her present life.Danger stalks their every step, but along the way Lexi learns that sometimes you have to let yourself fall in love and believe in the power of hope.This paranormal suspense thriller contains ancient legends, Sumerian mythology, deities, military, and romance. Conjuring Darkness is not intended for readers under the age of 18. Previously published: (2014) Melanie James, Black Paw Publishing
The Conjuror's Bird
by Martin DaviesA bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club title, The Conjuror's Bird is a dazzling debut novel, spanning three centuries of secrets and surprises.It seems a long time ago that Fitz and Gabby were together, with his work on extinct species about to make him world-famous. Now, it's his career that is almost extinct.Suddenly, though, the beautiful Gabby reappears in his life. She wants his help in tracing the history of The Mysterious Bird of Ulieta, a creature once owned by the great 18th Century naturalist Joseph Banks.It soon becomes clear that Fitz is getting involved in something more complicated – and dangerous – than the search for a stuffed bird.To solve the puzzle, he must uncover the identity of the amazing woman Banks loved – a woman who has disappeared from history as effectively as the specimen he is hunting.A mixture of detection, romance and history, The Conjuror's Bird has all the makings of a word-of-mouth bestseller.
The Conjuror's Bird
by Martin DaviesA bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club title, The Conjuror's Bird is a dazzling debut novel, spanning three centuries of secrets and surprises.It seems a long time ago that Fitz and Gabby were together, with his work on extinct species about to make him world-famous. Now, it's his career that is almost extinct.Suddenly, though, the beautiful Gabby reappears in his life. She wants his help in tracing the history of The Mysterious Bird of Ulieta, a creature once owned by the great 18th Century naturalist Joseph Banks.It soon becomes clear that Fitz is getting involved in something more complicated – and dangerous – than the search for a stuffed bird.To solve the puzzle, he must uncover the identity of the amazing woman Banks loved – a woman who has disappeared from history as effectively as the specimen he is hunting.A mixture of detection, romance and history, The Conjuror's Bird has all the makings of a word-of-mouth bestseller.
Connect: A Novel
by Julian Gough“Read Connect by the absurdly brilliant Julian Gough—a mind-expanding techno-thriller with a hotly beating human heart.”—Emma Donoghue, New York Times bestselling author of RoomIn the Nevada desert, in the near future, a family crisis sets off a chain reaction that threatens to bring the networked world to its knees. It starts in the home of Naomi Chiang, a biologist and single mother struggling to balance her research with looking after her painfully awkward, homeschooled, ever-growing teenage son, Colt. Naomi worries about him constantly—he's so socially inept that he struggles to order takeout pizza—but then she has a major breakthrough at the lab that could change their lives, and America's future. For his part, Colt seems focused on one thing only: a globe-spanning immersive gameworld in which his phenomenal coding skills set him apart. But after his first real-life romantic encounter goes awry, he realizes mastery of a virtual existence is not enough. When Colt secretly releases his mother's latest findings, Naomi's worst fears come true. Colt's estranged father crashes into their lives again, backed by the secretive security organization he heads. The U.S. government wants Naomi's research . . . and Colt, who must leave the comfort of virtual reality to discover the pleasures, and pains, of a life fully lived. Meanwhile, Naomi has to decide how far she would go to protect her child. Would she kill a man? Would she destroy the world? Connect is a thrillingly smart novel of ideas that explores what connection—both human and otherwise—might be in a digital age. It is a story of mothers and sons; but it is also about you, your phone, and the future.
Connect the Stars
by David Teague Marisa de los SantosFrom Saving Lucas Biggs authors Marisa de los Santos and David Teague comes a heartwarming middle grade adventure about two misfits discovering the importance of just being themselves.When thirteen-year-olds Aaron and Audrey meet at a wilderness camp in the desert, they think their quirks are enough to prevent them from ever having friends. But as they trek through the challenging and unforgiving landscape, they learn that they each have what it takes to make the other whole.Luminous and clever, Connect the Stars takes on some hefty topics of the day--bullying, understanding where you fit in, and learning to live with physical and mental challenges--all in a joyous adventure kids will love!
A Connecticut Yankee in Criminal Court
by Peter J. HeckThis is the second book in a series featuring Samuel Clemmens or Mark Twain, if you prefer, as the chief protagonist. Peter Heck began the series with Death on the Mississippi and here takes us to New Orleans where the scion of one of the great families is found poisoned. His cook is arrested and it is up to Clemens to prove him innocent before he is tried and convicted of a crime he did not commit.
Connecting (Lily Dale #3)
by Wendy Corsi StaubNow that Calla has finally accepted her ability to communicate with the dead, ominous supernatural signs seem to imply that her mother's death was not an accident, and Calla sets out to uncover the truth.