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Contra la fuerza del viento (Dreaming Spires #2)
by Victoria ÁlvarezTras el éxito de Tu nombre después de la lluvia, la segunda entrega de la espléndida trilogía «Dreaming Spires» de Victoria Álvarez, una joven autora que nos devuelve a lo mejor de la literatura del siglo XIX. Inglaterra, 1905. Han pasado unos años desde los acontecimientos narrados en Tu nombre después de la lluvia y la vida ha sido generosa con el equipo del periódico Dreaming Spires. Nada parece poder perturbar su tranquilidad, pero a finales de mayo los tres amigos reciben la visita de la bella y misteriosa señorita Stirling, que luce sus mejores galas y acude a la ciudad con una tentadora oferta para ellos. Alexander, Lionel y Oliver, acompañados por la excéntrica Veronica, acceden a acompañarla a una aldea cercana a Nueva Orleans para descubrir qué hay de cierto en la leyenda del Perséfone, un bergantín hundido misteriosamente en el río Mississippi en 1862. Nada queda del barco, y al principio la gente del pueblo parece poco dispuesta a recordar el pasado, pero al cabo de unos días sabremos mucho del trágico destino de sus marineros, y puede que incluso se revele algo de la verdadera historia de la señorita Stirling... Reseñas:«Hay mucho más detrás de Tu nombre después de la lluvia, y no hablo solamente del increíble trabajo de documentación que hay detrás, sino del tiempo, la imaginación y la maestría con la que juega sus cartas y consigue darle una forma definida, fascinante y... perfecta.»Silvia en arsenicodivagando.blogspot.com «La confirmación de Victoria Álvarez como una de las mejores escritoras del momento, capaz de trasladarnos a escenarios tan ajenos a nuestra ficción como la Venecia de principios del siglo XX.»Féliz J. Palma, autor de El mapa del tiempo «Cuidada ambientación, magnífica puesta en escena, intriga bien llevada, estilo ameno y talento literario. En fin, un gran debut que hará disfrutar especialmente a los amantes de la ciencia ficción, el mundo paranormal y el misterio.»Revista Mía
Contra la fuerza del viento (Dreaming Spires #Volumen 2)
by Victoria ÁlvarezTras el éxito de Tu nombre después de la lluvia, la segunda entrega de la espléndida trilogía «Dreaming Spires» de Victoria Álvarez, una joven autora que nos devuelve a lo mejor de la literatura del siglo XIX «Álvarez mezcla romance e intriga para contar la historia de una médium.»La Vanguardia Inglaterra, 1905. Han pasado unos años desde los acontecimientos narrados en Tu nombre después de la lluvia y la vida ha sido generosa con el equipo del periódico Dreaming Spires. Nada parece poder perturbar su tranquilidad, pero a finales de mayo los tres amigos reciben la visita de la bella y misteriosa señorita Stirling, que luce sus mejores galas y acude a la ciudad con una tentadora oferta para ellos. Alexander, Lionel y Oliver, acompañados por la excéntrica Veronica, acceden a acompañarla a una aldea cercana a Nueva Orleans para descubrir qué hay de cierto en la leyenda del Perséfone, un bergantín hundido misteriosamente en el río Mississippi en 1862. Nada queda del barco, y al principio la gente del pueblo parece poco dispuesta a recordar el pasado, pero al cabo de unos días sabremos mucho del trágico destino de sus marineros, y puede que incluso se revele algo de la verdadera historia de la señorita Stirling... Reseñas:«¿Cómo resistirse a viajar entre sus páginas?»Andrea Izquierdo, autora de Otoño en Londres «Victoria Álvarez demuestra que es capaz de trasladarnos a cualquier tiempo y lugar con una narrativa elegante y detallista.»Selene M. Pascual, autora de Antihéroes «Una de las escritoras más prometedoras del mundo de la literatura juvenil. Créeme, una vez que entras en su literatura, no querrás salir.»Laura Tárraga «Victoria consigue con su estilo cuidado y fluido hacer que el lector se adentre de lleno. [...] Exquisito.»Syöna Fox «La prosa de Victoria hace que la lectura sea un placer.»Blog La mesilla de noche «Entrar en una historia de Victoria Álvarez es la mejor manera que conozco de viajar en el tiempo. Con su estilo elegante y su trabajada ambientación, siempre consigue trasladarnos a historias apasionantes.»Iria G. Parente, autora de Antihéroes «Hay mucho más detrás de Tu nombre después de la lluvia, y no hablo solamente del increíble trabajo de documentación que hay detrás, sino del tiempo, la imaginación y la maestría con la que juega sus cartas y consigue darle una forma definida, fascinante y... perfecta.»Silvia en arsenicodivagando.blogspot.com «La confirmación de Victoria Álvarez como una de las mejores escritoras del momento, capaz de trasladarnos a escenarios tan ajenos a nuestra ficción como la Venecia de principios del siglo XX.»Féliz J. Palma, autor de El mapa del tiempo «Cuidada ambientación, magnífica puesta en escena, intriga bien llevada, estilo ameno y talento literario. En fin, un gran debut que hará disfrutar especialmente a los amantes de la ciencia ficción, el mundo paranormal y el misterio.»Revista Mía «La hecatombe está servida. Y vale muchísimo la pena.»Paperblog
Contra todo enemigo
by Tom Clancy Peter TelepEl autor de best sellers #1 del New York Times y de la exitosa novela Vivo o muerto “es el rey supremo del popular género de suspenso”.* Ahora, en una historia que va desde los remotos paisajes del Medio Oriente marcados por la guerra hasta el caos sangriento en la frontera de los Estado Unidos con México, Tom Clancy ofrece una novela alucinante que es alarmantemente parecida a la realidad. El ex-SEAL de la Armada Maxwell Moore—quien trabaja encubierto para la División de Actividades Especiales de la CIA—llega a una cita para hacerse cargo de un prisionero talibán de alto rango. Pero la reunión de un giro terrible que ni Moore ni ninguno de sus jefes veía venir. Sin dejarse intimidar, no teniendo el fracaso como opción, Moore continúa su búsqueda de la verdad, dejando muchos muertos a su paso…asesinados por aquellos para quienes el secreto es la mayor de las armas.Luego llega una revelación impactante: Dos de las mayores amenazas para la seguridad de los Estados Unidos han foriado una alianza nefasta. Después de años de planificación, los talibanes han llegado a un acuerdo con un despiadado cartel de drogas mexicano par el que suministrarán opio. Para el cartel, es una cuestión de dinero, poder y control absoluto del tráfico de drogas. Pero para los talibanes es una oportunidad largamente esperada: explotar los carteles a llevar el fuego de la yihad al corazón de los infieles.*Publishers Weekly
Contraband (A Stone Barrington Novel #50)
by Stuart WoodsStone Barrington is caught in the web of a national smuggling operation in the latest action-packed thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. <P><P>Stone Barrington is getting some much-needed rest and relaxation in the Florida sun when trouble falls from the sky--literally. Intrigued by the suspicious circumstances surrounding this event, Stone joins forces with a sharp-witted and alluring local detective to investigate. But they run into a problem: the evidence keeps disappearing. <P><P>From the laid-back Key West shores to the bustling Manhattan streets, Stone sets out to connect the dots between the crimes that seem to follow him wherever he travels. His investigations only lead to more questions, and shocking connections between old and new acquaintances. But as Stone must quickly learn, answers--and enemies--are often hiding in plain sight . . . <P><P><b> A New York Times Bestseller </b>
Contraband (A Stone Barrington Novel #50)
by Stuart WoodsStone Barrington is getting some much-needed rest and relaxation in the Florida sun when trouble falls from the sky--literally. Intrigued by the suspicious circumstances surrounding this event, Stone joins forces with a sharp-witted and alluring local detective to investigate. But they run into a problem: the evidence keeps disappearing. <P><P> From the laid-back Key West shores to the bustling Manhattan streets, Stone sets out to connect the dots between the crimes that seem to follow him wherever he travels. His investigations only lead to more questions, and shocking connections between old and new acquaintances. But as Stone must quickly learn, answers--and enemies--are often hiding in plain sight . . .
The Contract
by William PalmerOne day in June 1931 the body of a young girl was found on a lonely beach in Long Island, New York. She was bruised and there were some signs that she had been raped. It was thought that she had been murdered. She was soon identified as Starr Faithfull, a nicely brought up girl from a good family, but the picture soon began to change. Starr was not what she seemed: she was sexually promiscuous, mentally unstable and, crucially, had been abused as a child by her guardian, a prominent Boston politician. A tabloid sensation in the 1930s, the story of Starr Faithfull is the basis of William Palmer's extraordinary new novel.
The Contract
by Gerald SeymourDischarged from the British Army in disgrace, Johnny Donoghue is eager to redeem himself. His task is to slip undercover into East Germany and persuade a prominent scientist working on Soviet missile systems to defect.But no one warns Johnny of the dangers involved in crossing the border, nor can he ever imagine the effect the actions of fickle politicians will have on his task. Nothing can prepare Johnny for the impact of the momentous decision the scientist will be forced to make, and no one could have predicted the involvement of the scientist's headstrong daughter . . .
Contract
by Simon SpurrierLife becomes complicated when the dead won't stay dead, in this stunning debut by Simon Spurrier. Michael Point doesn't seem anything special. He dresses conservatively, is thoughtful, methodical and well spoken. He also happens to kill people for a living. It's not about getting back at the world; for Michael it's much simpler than that: It's All About The Money. But things are starting to get strange: his hits are coming back to life and trying to kill him. Is he losing his mind? Or is could it be that the things he sees aren't delusions at all, but hints of a divine conflict: a heavenly war, sucking him in...?
Contract
by Simon SpurrierLife becomes complicated when the dead won't stay dead, in this stunning debut by Simon Spurrier. Michael Point doesn't seem anything special. He dresses conservatively, is thoughtful, methodical and well spoken. He also happens to kill people for a living. It's not about getting back at the world; for Michael it's much simpler than that: It's All About The Money. But things are starting to get strange: his hits are coming back to life and trying to kill him. Is he losing his mind? Or is could it be that the things he sees aren't delusions at all, but hints of a divine conflict: a heavenly war, sucking him in...?
Contract Null and Void (DKA File #5)
by Joe GoresThings aren't going well for the tough private eyes of San Francisco-based Dan Kearny Associates. Marriages are falling apart, associates are going to jail, and dowagers are demanding sexual favors. Before long, DKA's cases begin to turn up murder and mayhem, bodies and blood, all engineered by someone who would like to see a troubled agency rendered null and void.
Contract Null and Void (DKA Files)
by Joe GoresTheir job is to bring back the goods bought but not paid for by San Francisco's deadbeats. But the repo men of Daniel Kearny Associates have their own problems. Boss man Dan Kearny has been bounced by his wife. Bart Heslip is wearing leather in the Tenderloin, and Ballard has finally met a woman who's his match.Just when things couldn't get tougher, four DKA cases come together - with a bang. Shotguns, politics and a multimillion-dollar brawl between two high-tech wizards open up bad blood on the streets, exposing a plot to punch DKA's ticket for good.
Contract Pending - Der unerledigte Auftrag
by Al Marsiglia Rosalie HamppWenn euch die Sopranos und Goodfellas gefallen haben, werdet ihr Contract Pending - Der unerledigte Auftrag lieben. Die Geschichte packt einen und lässt einen bis zur letzten Seite nicht mehr los. Ein junger Mafioso muss fliehen, weil sein Partner Geld vom Boss gestohlen hat. Frankie Fiore, der Sohn eines Schusters aus Brooklyn wird vom Gangster Boss der Gegend, Jimmy Provitera, angeheuert, um seinem Handlanger Biff zu helfen Geld einzutreiben. Er lernt schnell und Jimmy ist sehr zufrieden mit ihm, bis Frankies Partner das gesamte eingetriebene Geld eines Abends verzockt. Jimmy ist rasend vor Wut und Frankie taucht in Dunnville, North Carolina unter.
Contract Signed (Triggerman Inc. #1)
by Marie HarteThree assassins and a… baby?Don’t miss the first in this sexy, fast-paced romantic suspense series—TRIGGERMAN INC.—from New York Times bestseller Marie Harte. Noel "Ice" Cavanaugh's method is foolproof. Get in, do the job, get out, melt away without a trace. Neat. Tidy. No mistakes.This time, though, something isn't right. Two somethings. First, a random attack that feels not-so-random. Then he discovers a baby on his doorstep with a note claiming it's his. Unfortunately, the sexy neighbor who found the boy first has too many questions in her eyes to ignore. When her handsome, mysterious neighbor suddenly asks her out on a date, Adeline Rose has suspicions he's fishing for help with his bundle of…joy? By the date's end, she's convinced Noel's just as distant as he seems—until a scorching goodnight kiss burns away all thoughts of being careful.Now Noel has more than one problem on his hands. Splitting baby duty between three badass assassins, figuring out how to fit in more time with Addy…and keeping both of them safe from the danger that’s followed him home.This book has been previously released.Warning: Beware a killer with a heart of gold, a baby who needs constant changing, and unrequited love that's actually quite…requited.
Contract with Consequences
by Miranda LeeLast year, Scarlet King was a blushing bride-to-be, but now she's alone and more than anything she longs for a baby. This time, she's determined to prove she doesn't need a man!Successful, spine-tinglingly gorgeous John Mitchell has desired Scarlet for years, so he seizes the chance to claim her. But his proposal comes with a devilish price: if she wants a baby, they'll do it the old-fashioned way!John reminds Scarlet of the pleasures she's been missing, but when the affair is over, will Scarlet gain her wish, but lose her heart?
Contract with God
by J.G. JuradoA lost treasure, a Nazi war criminal, and a lifelong quest to find a missing heirloom.The discovery of a fragment of an ancient map leads Anthony Fowler, priest, CIA operative and member of the Holy Alliance, into an expedition in search of one of the most powerful ancient treasures of all.Anthony Fowler pays a visit to a war criminal living under a pseudonym because of the terrible experiments he performed on Jewish children. Fowler offers him a deal - he will not reveal the man's true identity in exchange for a huge candle covered in fine filigree gold. But it isn't the gold Fowler is after - it is the metallic object preserved within the wax, a missing fragment of an ancient map. Soon Fowler is involved in an expedition to Jordan set up by a reclusive billionaire who has links to the highest levels of the Catholic Church. But there is a traitor in the group - and he's patiently awaiting the moment to strike...
Contracted Defense
by Piper J. DrakeTime is running out and the enemy is at the gate. Adam Hicks may be the rookie at Safeguard, but he's no novice in the field. Retired from active duty after multiple tours and back fresh from a brief rest in New Zealand, he's itching to return to action. But the challenge he hoped for arrives in an unexpected form: his sexy yet stern new partner. The last thing Victoria Ash wants is to work with the new guy-especially one as gorgeous as Adam. His relaxed attitude about their first "easy" assignment together-setting up a private home defense network for a reclusive client-doesn't impress her. Easy usually means trouble. She's proved right when Adam discovers that the multiple incursions on the physical and cyber security systems aren't just glitches. They're under attack...and there's a traitor in their midst. As tension mounts, so does the attraction between Victoria and Adam. They must protect their client and the research he's desperately trying to keep secret. Working together, they have to find the mole before their defense measures, in the fortress and online, are compromised and the deadly secrets they've sworn to protect are revealed. Book three of the Safeguard series This book is approximately 70,000 words One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you're looking for with an HEA/HFN. It's a promise! Find out more at CarinaPress.com/RomancePromise.
The Contractor
by Charles HoldeferGeorge Young, accepts work as a contracted civilian interrogator for the U.S. government. Soon he's overseas at a secret holding facility for suspected terrorists, a place called Omega.
The Contractor: A Novel
by Colin MacKinnonRick Behringer is an outside contractor working for the Central Intelligence Agency. He owns a small company that, in the light of day, provides communications security for government offices, including the CIA. In the shadows, though, Rick's a spy. He runs overseas agents for the CIA and, through his firm, buys foreign military technology that the Agency wants to inspect but can't be seen purchasing. The divorced father of two little girls, Rick carries on a cold war with his ex, Liz, and a hot romance with his sexy girlfriend, Frannie. He still broods over the mysterious death of his father, a high-level CIA officer during the Vietnam War, who committed suicide when Rick was thirteen. Through contacts in what he calls the "Black World," Rick hears of a mysterious Pakistani Islamist, a rogue nuclear physicist, who is trying to acquire highly-enriched uranium in order to construct "an Islamic bomb" - a scheme that is all too credible. In tracking him down, Rick encounters a host of characters, some willing to help, many more willing to take his life. And in the explosive conclusion, he struggles in a deadly game of wits with Russian gangsters and the terrorist who is plotting nuclear mass murder in America. In The Contractor, Colin MacKinnon shows once again his rare ability to turn real-world facts into riveting spy fiction. The Contractor could happen...could be happening now.
Contrary Cousins
by Judith HarknessTo thwart an earl was Lady Pendleton's dearest desire, so she had taken it into her head to invite her two delightful young American nieces to England. Her brother, the pompous Earl of Cumberford, positively loathed the American branch of the family, and when the Powell cousins took London society by storm, he would be livid with rage. Lady Pendleton was certain her plan would succeed, for lively Antonia was irresistibly pretty, and Serena merely required the attentions of a first-rate dressmaker and a more confident manner to attract the notice of London's most eligible bachelors.But if Lady Pendleton could have foreseen how well her scheme would work and just which lords would soon be courting her charges in earnest, she would never have let Antonia and Serena off the boat from America.Jane Austen fans will delight in the reissue of this classic Regency Romance. With a light touch and witty eye for human foibles, Harkness paints the fashionable world of Regency England, when styles were dictated by Beau Brummel, the Duchess of Devonshire held court, and dandies paraded in their phaetons and four. Groomed by their mamas to capture the hearts of the most eligible bachelors of the day, fashionable young ladies passed the Season in London and at Bath, where they were presented at a string of assemblies and balls in all their finery and feathers.Brimming with period detail, Contrary Cousins will delight readers craving a good, old-fashioned romantic caper in the tradition of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer.Judith Harkness is the author of five classic Regency Romances: The Montague Scandal, The Admiral's Daughter, The Determined Bachelor, Contrary Cousins, and Lady Charlotte's Ruse, all originally published by Signet. She is the co-author of a screenplay, EMMA in New York, an updated version of the classic Jane Austen novel set in contemporary Manhattan. As J.H. Richardson, she writes non-fiction on subjects ranging from children with learning and developmental issues to profiles of notable creative artists. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband, Will Taft.
Contrary Pleasure
by John D. MacdonaldContrary Pleasure, one of many classic novels from John D. MacDonald, the beloved author of Cape Fear and the Travis McGee series, is now available as an eBook. Sin casts a long shadow . . . and touches the innocent along with the guilty in this powerful, probing novel. For generations the Delevan family has reflected only the best of everything: wealth, position, influence, the kind of good looks that only money can buy. No one would dare suspect that their glittering facade and cherished privacy mask forbidden lusts, furtive pleasures, and twisted dreams. But it's only a matter of time before the dark secrets the Delevans have been hiding from the world--and from each other--erupt with a fury. And when they do, the aftermath could destroy them all. Features a new Introduction by Dean Koontz Praise for John D. MacDonald "The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller."--Stephen King "My favorite novelist of all time."--Dean Koontz "To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen."--Kurt Vonnegut "A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field. Talk about the best."--Mary Higgins Clark
Contrary Pleasure (Murder Room #123)
by John D. MacDonaldFor years the Delevan family image reflected only the best of everything - wealth, position, influence, and the kind of expensive good looks that take generations to cultivate. No one dared suspect that their glittering façade, their cherished privacy masked hidden lusts, furtive pleasures and twisted dreams that would soon erupt into a pattern of strange violence that threatened to destroy them all.
Contrary Pleasure
by John D. MacdonaldFor years the Delevan family image reflected only the best of everything - wealth, position, influence, and the kind of expensive good looks that take generations to cultivate. No one dared suspect that their glittering fa?ade, their cherished privacy masked hidden lusts, furtive pleasures and twisted dreams that would soon erupt into a pattern of strange violence that threatened to destroy them all.
Contrat de sang (Partenariat de Sang #2)
by Ariel TachnaSuite de Alliance de sangPartenariat de Sang, tome 2Les sorciers et les vampires ont forgé une Alliance fondée sur le sang et la magie dans l'espoir de renverser la tendance de la guerre contre les sorciers rebelles. Quelques liens sorcier-vampire sont aussi réussis que celui d’Alain Magnier et Orlando de Saint-Clair, mais d’autres le sont beaucoup moins, menant à des disputes, des ressentiments, ou carrément à des combats entre les alliés en dépit de leurs objectifs communs.Suivant l'exemple de son meilleur ami Alain, Thierry Dumont accepte résolument un partenariat avec le vampire Sébastien Noyer et ce malgré l'inconfort du sorcier à être si proche d'un vampire – et un homme – si peu de temps après le décès de sa femme. Mais ils constatent que leurs désespoirs sont peut-être la clef pour former une Alliance qui fonctionne : Thierry et Sébastien sont presque immédiatement dévoués à la sécurité de l’autre.Avec cette nouvelle force qui la soutient, les dirigeants de l’Alliance se préparent à annoncer son existence au monde entier dans l’espoir de les rallier contre les sorciers rebelles qui menacent de détruire la vie telle qu’ils la connaissent. Luttant pour trouver sa voie dans la guerre en pleine expansion, l’Alliance découvre que malgré ses avantages, les partenariats ont une incidence sur l’équilibre des pouvoirs magiques élémentaires dans le monde qui peut être une menace encore plus grande que la guerre elle-même.
El contrato (Inspector Joona Linna #Volumen 2)
by Lars KeplerEl contrato es la segunda entrega de la célebre serie de novelas policíacas protagonizada por el inspector Joona Linna. En el archipiélago de Estocolmo aparece una embarcación privada. Dentro, se halla el cuerpo sin vida de una mujer. Su pelo, su piel, sus ropas están secos. Y, no obstante, la autopsia revela que los pulmones están llenos de agua. La víctima murió ahogada. Al día siguiente, otro cadáver aparece en la ciudad, y también este encierra un misterio. Se trata del director general del organismo de Inspección de Productos Estratégicos de Suecia, Carl Palmcrona, al que encuentran ahorcado en su casa, dentro de cuyas paredes resuena un violín, una música que vela siniestramente al difunto. ¿Qué relación podría haber entre dos muertes tan dispares? El detective Joona Linna tomará las riendas de dos casos cuyas raíces parecen entrelazarse en lo más profundo de la tierra. Críticas:«Un libro escrito en estado de gracia. Lo vais a notar.»Público
El Contrato
by Catherine Lea T. E. C. DamiánElla quiere deshacerse de su esposo y el asesino que contrató es justo el hombre para el trabajo... ¿o no lo es? En el segundo en el que él entra al lugar, ella empieza a tener sus dudas. Quizá debió esperar; quizá debió contratar al otro; pero ya es demasiado tarde y ahora su esposo es el menor de sus problemas. El Contrato --Es hora de reescribir las letras chiquitas. Una historia de lectura rápida de suspenso criminal.