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Corn Dolls
by Patrick LennonIt begins for Tom Fletcher with what looks like a very bloody accident in a farm machinery showroom, and reaches back into the past - his own and that of the local police force - before slamming into the present with all the force of the most up-to-date criminal power in the world. Crackling with secrets and surprises, packed with haunting landscapes and haunted characters, freighted with the hot, thundery atmosphere of a Cambridge summer and the inevitable paying-out of past betrayals, CORN DOLLS marks the arrival of a major new crime talent.
Corn Dolls
by Patrick LennonIt begins for Tom Fletcher with what looks like a very bloody accident in a farm machinery showroom, and reaches back into the past - his own and that of the local police force - before slamming into the present with all the force of the most up-to-date criminal power in the world. Crackling with secrets and surprises, packed with haunting landscapes and haunted characters, freighted with the hot, thundery atmosphere of a Cambridge summer and the inevitable paying-out of past betrayals, CORN DOLLS marks the arrival of a major new crime talent.
The Cornbread Killer (Heaven Lee Series #5)
by Lou Jane TempleHeaven Lee is tackling the world of soul food and jazz. When a jazz festival comes to town, the chief organizer is murdered. She gets fingered as a suspect along with others who dislike her. But the festival must go on.
Corned Beef and Casualties (A Tourist Trap Mystery)
by Lynn CahoonSouth Cove, California, is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day—and there’s going to be a parade of suspects . . . <P><P>Jill Gardner’s store, Coffee, Books, and More, is raking in the green as her little coastal town holds a big festival for St. Patrick’s Day. But the locals aren’t exactly feeling the luck of the Irish, thanks to the rowdy behavior of some of the tourists who are pouring in. <P><P>Then a woman who just visited Jill’s shop is found dead near the shore. The fireworks display on the beach may have already happened, but the real fireworks have just begun . . . <P><P>Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries “I love the author’s style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series.”—Dru’s Book Musings “Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged.”—The Young Folks
Corned Beef Murder (The darling Deli #2)
by Patti BenningA friend in need, is a friend indeed... And no one is going to get away with hurting one of Moira's friends. Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, is doing well in business and life, when tragedy shatters her world. The loss of a dear friend drives her to team up with her favorite Private Investigator again, to get to the bottom of a heartbreaking mystery. As the daring pair delves into the case, the clues seem to point way too close to home, leaving Moira to wonder just exactly whom she can trust in this action-packed tale of murder and deception. If you're in the mood for a delicious Cozy Mystery, pick up this delectable book today!
Cornelius Jubb
by Peter RobinsonIn "Cornelius Jubb" author Peter Robinson tells the story of a young GI falsely accused of rape.ove us to harm one another, from love and jealousy to greed and despair, are all explored with fascinating depth. Edgy and smart, thrilling and suspenseful, this remarkable collection is a must-have for Robinson fans-and any fan of compelling crime fiction.
A Corner of White: Book 1 Of The Colors Of Madeleine (The Colors of Madeleine #1)
by Jaclyn Moriarty“[A] fantasy series opener unlike anything else out there . . . Quirky, charming, funny, sad: another winner from this always-surprising author.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor BookA Kirkus Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Horn Book Fanfare BookThis is a tale of missing persons. Madeleine and her mother have run away from their former life, under mysterious circumstances, and settled in a rainy corner of Cambridge (in our world).Elliot, on the other hand, is in search of his father, who disappeared on the night his uncle was found dead. The talk in the town of Bonfire (in the Kingdom of Cello) is that Elliot’s dad may have killed his brother and run away with the Physics teacher. But Elliot refuses to believe it. And he is determined to find both his dad and the truth.As Madeleine and Elliot move closer to unraveling their mysteries, they begin to exchange messages across worlds—through an accidental gap that hasn’t appeared in centuries. But even greater mysteries are unfolding on both sides of the gap: dangerous weather phenomena called “color storms”; a strange fascination with Isaac Newton; the myth of the “Butterfly Child,” whose appearance could end the droughts of Cello; and some unexpected kisses . . . “Startlingly original fantasy.” —E. Lockhart, #1 New York Times–bestselling author“A marvelous novel—in every sense of the word.” —Deborah Harkness, #1 New York Times–bestselling author “[A] genre-blending feat of stylistic energy.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) “Moriarty’s marvelously original fantasy is quirky and clever.” —Booklist
Cornered
by Helenkay DimonIt was an assignment he was more than prepared for-until an innocent beauty got caught in the cross fire Undercover agent Cameron Roth's hot on the trail of a drug-running crime cartel. The last thing he needs is to involve an innocent woman in the cross fire. But when he leaps into Julia White's home for safety, she becomes part of the tangled web Cam's trying so deseparately to unravel. Smooth, solid Cam's the consummate professional. But gorgeous, feisty Julia transforms the high-stakes assignment into something far more than business as usual. Now that the villains have her in their sights, Cam's got to not only solve the case-but also protect the only woman who's ever found the way into his heart.
Cornered
by Brandon MasseyWith Nowhere To Run. . .Corey Webb is living the American dream--successful business, beautiful wife, gifted daughter--but the dream he worked so hard to achieve is about to become a nightmare. When a chance encounter brings him face to face with the dark past he'd long since left behind, Corey knows the threat to his life and family could be deadly. . . .It's Do Or Die Unpredictable, intelligent, and terrifyingly ruthless, Corey's stalker will settle for nothing less than complete submission. He'll stop at nothing, and sacrifice anyone, to get what he wants. There's no point in running, no chance of hiding, and no hope for Corey and his family to escape unscathed. . .
Cornered
by Petra Rieker Alan BrenhamDie Erinnerung an den Kidnapping-Fall, den er damals vermasselt hatte, verfolgt ihn immer noch... Da er es nicht zulassen kann, dass ihn die Vergangenheit wieder einholt, kämpft Detective Matt Brady gegen die Widrigkeiten bei den Ermittlungen in sieben Kidnapping-Fällen junger Frauen an. Schon bald findet er sich einer kriminellen Organisation gegenüber, die genauso viel von der Arbeitsweise der Polizei versteht wie er. Eine Organisation, die alles unternimmt, um Brady immer einen Schritt voraus zu sein. Er gerät erst richtig in Schwierigkeiten, als sich eine junge Tierärztin in die Ermittlungen einmischt und Gefahr läuft, das achte Opfer zu werden. Als er versucht, sie zu beschützen, gerät er in das Fadenkreuz eines Berufskillers. Kann Brady den Fall noch rechtzeitig lösen und das Leben seiner neuen Liebe retten oder werden die Ermittlungen beide in den sicheren Tod führen? Es beginnt ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit.
Cornered at Christmas: Driving Force / Cornered At Christmas (rushing Creek Crime Spree) (Rushing Creek Crime Spree #1)
by Barb HanHe’ll do whatever it takesTo keep his family safe.Mitch Kent is shocked when he sees his wife, Kimberly, just before the anniversary of her supposed death. He learns she faked her own death to protect her family from an ominous threat and came back to see her husband and her young twins one last time. But she was followed, and now she’s desperate for her husband’s help. Mitch will need a miracle to reunite his broken family…if Kimberly’s dark past doesn’t kill him first.
Cornered in Conard County (Conard County: The Next Generation #35)
by Rachel LeeHiding from a murderer, a woman puts her trust in a sheriff deputy and a K9 guard dog in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author .Conard County is a refuge for Dory Lake, a place to flee from her tragic past. For extra security, she goes to Cadell Marcus for one of his expertly trained guard dogs. Just the dog. But the part-time deputy can’t help digging deeper into the beautiful stranger’s history.After learning the circumstances of the murders Dory witnessed, Cadell isn’t about to leave her at the mercy of the calculated killer. The madman is counting on finding Dory isolated, but Cadell vows that she’ll never be alone. Guarding her 24/7 is the only way to keep her safe . . . and to break down her emotional walls he wants so desperately to breach.
The Corners of the Globe: A James Maxted Thriller (The James Maxted Thrillers #2)
by Robert GoddardSecond in the World Wide Trilogy—“a sophisticated spy story with serious historical chops” from the Edgar Award–winning author of The Ways of the World (Kirkus Reviews). Paris, 1919. As diplomats debate the aftermath of WWI at the Versailles Peace Conference, Royal Flying Corps veteran–turned–double agent James “Max” Maxted has just received his first mission from his new boss—and sworn enemy—legendary German spy Fritz Lemmer. Traveling to Scotland’s remote Orkney Islands to collect a mysterious file, Max must keep his true allegiances in mind—and pray his cover isn’t blown. Meanwhile, in Paris, Max’s partner, Sam Twentyman, has problems of his own. A nefarious element in the Japanese delegation is out to kill Lemmer—and they believe they can reach him through Sam. With the Germans about to enter the peace negotiations, the need for reconciliation among nations is greater than ever. Any mistake in Max’s mission would be fatal—and not just for him. “Tense action and clever dialogue . . . History buffs and fans of period thrillers . . . will appreciate Goddard’s attention to detail.” —Publishers Weekly “Tremendous fun.” —Historical Novel Society
The Cornish Coast Murder: A British Library Crime Classic (British Library Crime Classics #0)
by Martin Edwards John Bude'Never, even in his most optimistic moments, had he visualised a scene of this nature - himself in one arm-chair, a police officer in another, and between them... a mystery.'<P><P> The Reverend Dodd, vicar of the quiet Cornish village of Boscawen, spends his evenings reading detective stories by the fireside - but heaven forbid that the shadow of any real crime should ever fall across his seaside parish.<P> But the vicar's peace is shattered one stormy night when Julius Tregarthan, a secretive and ill-tempered magistrate, is found at his house in Boscawen with a bullet through his head.<P> The local police inspector is baffled by the complete absence of clues. Luckily for Inspector Bigswell, the Reverend Dodd is on hand, and ready to put his keen understanding of the criminal mind to the test.<P> This classic mystery novel of the golden age of British crime fiction is set against the vividly described backdrop of a fishing village on Cornwall's Atlantic coast. It is now republished for the first time since the 1930s with an introduction by the award-winning crime writer Mar tin Edwards.
The Cornish Mystery
by Agatha ChristiePreviously published in the print anthology Poirots Early Cases. A wife is convinced that her husband has been trying to poison her and run off with a younger woman, and she begs Hercule Poirot to save her.
The Cornish Retribution: A Gripping Psychological Drama
by Amanda JamesA suspenseful and gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of domestic noir. After a tragic car accident, Samantha is left widowed and bereft. Her husband Adam was everything to her. But at least the home they shared together in Cornwall provides her with some security. Or does it? Upon returning from a school reunion in Sheffield, where Sam met her old friend, Penny, and an old flame from her school days, Dan, she discovers that Adam had invested money unwisely and she is now penniless. When Penny and Dan, who are now married, arrive in Cornwall to visit Sam, Dan comes up with a way in which Sam can keep the house. He suggests she turns it into a writing retreat. And he is willing to invest. Despite his wife’s reservations, Dan gets his way but at what price? Why is Dan so keen to help? Has Sam put herself in harm’s way? Amanda James is the best-selling author of Another Mother, Rip Current and The Calico Cat. The Cornish Retribution is a chilling thriller which will appeal to fans of authors like Cara Hunter, Louise Jensen and Greer Hendricks.
The Cornish Trilogy
by Robertson DaviesBringing together The Rebel Angels, What's Bred in the Bone, and The Lyre of Orpheus, The Cornish Trilogy is available as an eBook for the first time.Woven around the pursuits of the energetic spirits and erudite scholars of the University of St. John and the Holy Ghost, this dazzling trilogy of novels lures you into a world of mysticism, historical allusion, and gothic fantasy that could only be the invention of the inimitable Robertson Davies. "A biting satire on the artistic muse . . . . This wonderful, witty novel should speak to a worldwide audience."--Chicago Tribune
Cornwall and Redfern Mysteries 2-Book Bundle: Corpse Flower / A Shroud of Roses
by Gloria FerrisThis two-book bundle gathers both novels of Gloria Ferris’s darkly comic mystery series, starring the inimitable Bliss Moonbeam Cornwall and her boyfriend, fellow sleuth, and often reluctant accomplice Neil Redfern. Includes: A Shroud of Roses (New!) The Class of 2000 left behind a skeleton in its closet, and fifteen years later a killer is coming for the rest of the graduates, including none other than Bliss Moonbeam Cornwall. Against their better judgement, Cornwall and Redfern team up to expose the killer before time — or Cornwall’s talent for stumbling into danger — gets the best of them. Corpse Flower The quick slide from country club to trailer park leaves Bliss Moonbeam Cornwall with only one reason to get up in the morning — revenge. But revenge takes money, and Bliss abandons common sense to get it. And she needs Chief Redfern, a former drug cop from Toronto, to stay out of her way and quit eyeing her with suspicion.
The Cornwalls Are Gone (Amy Cornwall #1)
by James PattersonIntelligence officer Amy Cornwall knows too much, way too much. In her career as an Army intelligence officer, Amy Cornwall has seen haunting sights half a world away. None compare to the chilling scene at her Virginia home. It is empty. <P><P>A phone rings with a terrifying ultimatum: locate and liberate an unnamed captive in forty-eight hours, or her kidnapped husband and ten-year-old daughter are dead. Now, and in open defiance of Army Command, Amy must employ every lethal tactic she has to save them. <P><P>To succeed, she must discover not only who dispatched her on this mission, but why. Without her family, she's dead anyway. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Corona
by John Reinhard DizonLas conversaciones de paz entre Gran Bretaña y el Norte de Irlanda corren peligro. La noche antes del comienzo de las negociaciones se produce el secuestro de la Princesa de Edimburgo. El destino de la Princesa Jennifer llama la atención de varias organizaciones internacionales, entre ellas el IRA, el MI6 y la CIA. Mientras que Jennifer se conviernte en un maltratado premio en una guerra ya antigua, nadie se esperaba lo que ocurrió cuando el Golden Terror - un asesino a sueldo Irlandés - se interesa en ella. Tiara, del autor John Reinhard Dizon, es un thriller histórito lleno de acción.
Coronado
by Dennis LehaneA small southern town gives birth to a dangerous man with a broken heart and a high-powered rifle... A young girl, caught up in an inner-city gang war, crosses the line from victim to avenger... An innocent man is hunted by government agents for an unspecified crime... A boy and a girl fall in love while ransacking a rich man's house during the waning days of the Vietnam War... A compromised psychiatrist confronts the unstable patient he slept with... A father and a son wage a lethal battle of wits over the whereabouts of a stolen diamond and a missing woman.In turn suspenseful, surreal, romantic, and tragically comic, these tales journey headlong into the heart of our myths - about class, gender, freedom, and regeneration through violence - and reveal that the truth waiting for us there is not what we'd expect.
The Coronado Conspiracy
by George GaldorisiOff the coast of Costa Rica, the Navy Command Ship "U.S.S. Coronado" launches the high-tech, all-out assault the world has been waiting for--an attack on one of Central America's most powerful drug lords. But disaster is about to strike. For in the twisting jungles, the most powerful anti-drug invasion force ever assembled is about to be viciously ambushed--and not just by the brutal forces of the cartels, but by an unseen enemy hidden within its very ranks.
Coronas: Policías Candentes - Crímenes Candentes - Romances Candentes (Patrulla de la Pasión #7)
by Emma CalinUn ataque terrorista se ejecuta en Londres….. cae un policía. La Sargento Sophia Castellana da un paso al frente para lograr la venganza. Un hombre mucho más joven y nacido para ser rey cae bajo el hechizo de su valentía y experiencia sexual. Una historia de amor se desarrolla con indetenible pasión erótica mientras mafias revolucionarias se enfrentan en las calles de Francia. Fuerzas oscuras conjuran un complot distintos caminos hacia el poder. Una mujer guerrera y sexualmente ambigua toma el control. ¿Podría un joven rey y su muy mayor reina traer la paz? El engaño, la violencia y la traición no pueden extinguir la llama del amor verdadero. Una nación se enternece ante el reflejo del calor carnal de esa unión. Compra este libro ahora para sentir la fuerza del deseo sexual desinhibido en el transcurso de la historia. ‘Coronas’, otro libro independiente en la ‘Serie Patrulla de la Pasión’ con novelas de romance y suspenso. La ardiente Emma Calin no contiene nada al momento de entregarles su jugosa combinación de policías, crímenes y pasión, con una orden extra grande de salsa de sátira Francesa.
The Coronation: Erast Fandorin 7 (Erast Fandorin Mysteries #7)
by Boris AkuninFandorin returns in a swashbuckling tale of abduction and intrigue, set during the build-up to the coronation of Tsar Nicholas II.Grand Duke Georgii Alexandrovich arrives in Moscow for the coronation, with three of his children. During an afternoon stroll, daughter Xenia is dragged away by bandits, only to be rescued by an elegant gentleman and his oriental sidekick. The passing heroes introduce themselves as Fandorin and Masa, but panic ensues when they realise that four-year old Mikhail has been snatched in the confusion.A ransom letter arrives from an international criminal demanding the handover of the Count Orlov, an enormous diamond on the royal sceptre which is due to play a part in the coronation. Can the gentleman detective find Mikhail in time?
The Coronation: A Fandorin Mystery (The Fandorin Mysteries #7)
by Boris Akunin&“Fandorin . . . dominates this, the seventh of his adventures to be published in the States, as he always does—with Sherlockian elan&” (The Washington Post). Boris Akunin has been hailed as Russia&’s answer to both Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for his beloved Fandorin mystery series. In The Coronation, he delivers a fantastically entertaining and deftly plotted take on the hostage novel, not to be missed. After five years spent abroad building up a business as something of a private investigator, the handsome, stuttering Fandorin is back in Moscow—and in for a case that entangles him with the highest echelons of Romanov royalty. Grand Duke Georgii Alexandrovich arrives in Moscow with three of his children for the coronation of Tsar Nicholas II. During an afternoon stroll in the park, Georgii&’s daughter Xenia is dragged away by bandits, only to be rescued by an elegant gentleman and his Japanese sidekick. The passing heroes introduce themselves as Erast Petrovich Fandorin and Masa, but panic ensues when the party realizes that four-year-old Mikhail has been snatched in the confusion. A ransom letter arrives from an international criminal demanding the handover of the Count Orlov, an enormous diamond on the royal scepter which is due to play a part in the coronation. Can the gentleman-detective find Mikhail in time? &“Akunin keeps the action fast-paced, and the logical twists head-spinning, without sacrificing humor or depth of characterization.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“Just when you think you know what&’s coming next, Akunin, the most audacious author of historical mysteries in the business, shows that he&’s way ahead of you . . . a treat.&” —Kirkus Reviews