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Danger Close: Military Romantic Suspense (The Echo Platoon Series #1)
by Marliss MeltonNavy SEAL Sam Sasseville resents being called upon to repeatedly rescue Madison Scott—an oil tycoon's daughter—from trouble of her own making. Just weeks after extracting her from drug-riddled Mexico, Maddy disappears into the terrorist-threatened region of El Chaco, Paraguay.Dedicated to protecting the world's last agricultural frontier from her family-owned oil wells, Maddy knows her long-dead activist mother would approve of her work, even if that blasted Navy SEAL doesn't.But between the terrorists trying to nab her and the shadowy assassin intent on snuffing out her life, Maddy and Sam discover a common goal—keeping her alive—while Sam faces a difficult choice: love Maddy just the way she is, or walk away with just his pride for company.THE ECHO PLATOON SERIES, in orderDanger CloseHard LandingFriendly FireTHE TASKFORCE SERIES, in order The ProtectorThe GuardianThe Enforcer
Danger, Dolphins and Ginger Beer
by John VigorWhile their father is at a medical conference in New York, Sally, Peter, and Andy Grant are enjoying a taste of independence on Crab Island in the Caribbean. Though the hotel manager will keep an eye on them, they are camping on their own at the edge of the lagoon, fishing and sailing the Redwing, their dinghy. All three of them are first-class sailors who have been assisting their father in sailing their yacht around the world since their mother died nearly two years earlier. Just when they are beginning to really enjoy the camp, some unsettling events occur--Jan and Jon, twins sailing in their catamaran, Gemini, challenge the Grants to clear out of what they consider their campsite. And then they are all horrified to encounter a cruelly wounded dolphin in the lagoon. Who could do such a heartless thing? Sally, who is trying to live up to what her mother would have wanted her to be, goes all out to rescue the dolphin with the help of her younger brothers. Finally, they witness a shocking boat accident in which two adults, inexperienced sailors, nearly succeed in blowing themselves up, along with their boat. What Sally, Peter, Andy, and Jan and Jon eventually discover about these two people provides mystery, suspense, and adventure.
Danger Down Under (Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys SuperMystery #22)
by Carolyn KeeneAMERICA'S HOTTEST TEEN DETECTIVES TEAM UP TO TAKE ON A DEADLY THREAT TO THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK Mick Devlin, who once sought to romance NANCY DREW, now seeks her help in solving a mystery. His good friend Nellie Mabo, an Australian Aborigine, has made a disturbing discovery. A tjuringa board, an ancient artifact sacred to her tribe, is missing. Nancy suspects Ian and Marian Royce, owners of an opal mine, who are feuding with Nellie's people over land rights. But Nancy's search for the lost tjuringa leads to a sudden and startling revelation. Meanwhile . . . Nancy hooks up with FRANK and JOE HARDY on a rugged hike into the outback. But the expedition soon turns into a perilous confrontation with raging brushfires, poisonous snakes, and near-fatal gunshots. First, the trio learns that a poacher is on the loose, killing off the country's rarest species. Then comes news of a theft at the opal mines-a crime the Royces blame on Nellie Mabo! Hot in pursuit of the real desert desperadoes, Nancy, Frank, and Joe are directly in the line of fire... in DANGER DOWN UNDER
Danger: Dynamite! (Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries #1)
by Anne CapeciDanger: Dynamite! is the first book in a mystery series based on a page from American history, featuring a trio of mischievous and determined young crime solvers.Everyone in the isolated town of Scenic knows that railway workers are using dynamite to blast an eight-mile train tunnel through the Cascade Mountains. A case of dynamite is found near the schoolhouse, even though explosives aren't allowed inside the camp town where the workers and their families live. Before the source can be found, the crate disappears! Ten-year-old Billy and his best friend Finn want to find out who stole the dynamite and what they plan to do with it.The boys' search leads them back to a thirty-year-old gold robbery—and face to face with a dangerous outlaw who will stop at nothing to retrieve his treasure.This fast-paced historical series offers young readers a satisfying mystery, well-drawn characters, and an authentic portrait of the rough and tumble life of a western camp town in the 1920s.
Danger for Hire (Nancy Drew Files #52)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy Drew and investigative reporter Brenda Carlton compete to solve a case involving a string of local robberies, but Nancy must forget their rivalry when Brenda falls into a trap Nancy set for the thieves.
Danger from the Dead
by Elizabeth Ferrars[from the back cover] "Wealthy novelist Annabel Astor lay dead in her drawing-room. She had suffered a stroke two years earlier and her death was not unexpected. But a gun lay near her hand, and in an adjoining room her half-sister, who had given up acting to help look after Annabel, sat bowed over the kitchen table, fatally shot through the head. It seemed that Annabel had killed her sister and then collapsed from shock. Yet why were there no fingerprints on the gun? Who was the man seen driving off in a grey Mercedes about the time the sisters died? What is the role of their two quarrelsome sisters, who arrive unexpectedly?"
Danger Goes Berserk
by Mac Barnett Matt MyersA twelve-year-old sleuth goes undercover--and underwater--to tackle three cases in this hilarious Brixton Brothers mystery.It's a routine case... ...or at least as routine as a cases get when you're a twelve-year-old private detective who's been sleuthing for just a few months: Steve Brixton must don a neon wetsuit and work undercover to retrieve a stolen surfboard. But when the assignment goes all wrong, Steve finds himself caught inside mysteries involving wild surfers, pirate smugglers, thick-necked goons, and a sixth-grader who can't find his gym shorts.
Danger Goes Berserk (Brixton Brother #4)
by Mac Barnett Matthew MyersA twelve-year-old sleuth goes undercover--and underwater--to tackle three cases in this hilarious mystery. It's a routine case... or at least as routine as a cases get when you're a twelve-year-old private detective who's been sleuthing for just a few months: Steve Brixton must don a neon wetsuit and work undercover to retrieve a stolen surfboard. But when the assignment goes all wrong, Steve finds himself caught inside mysteries involving wild surfers, pirate smugglers, thick-necked goons, and a sixth-grader who can't find his gym shorts.
Danger Guys: The Complete Series (Danger Guys #1)
by Tony AbbottTheir first names are Noodle and Zeek, but their middle names are “Danger”—in this “exciting” series from the author of the Secrets of Droon (Booklist). Best buddies Noodle and Zeek love adventure—and that’s a good thing, because they clearly can’t stay out of trouble. “A throwback to the Hardy Boys” mixed with “plotting reminiscent of Saturday-morning cartoons,” award-winning author Tony Abbott’s high-energy series is pure fun (Booklist). This complete set of all six books kicks off with Danger Guys, a “good-natured parody of the likes of Indiana Jones films” (Publishers Weekly). Danger Guys: Best friends Noodle and Zeek are among the first in line when a new store selling survival gear, Danger Guy, opens in their mall. But when a small room in the store turns out to be the back of a truck, they’re in for a terrifying ride to an ancient temple full of treasures. Danger Guys Blast Off: When Noodle and Zeek discover their old science teacher is actually an evil scientist who wants to blow up their school, they must defeat a giant robot, learn to fly a rocket, and defuse the bomb before it’s too late. Danger Guys: Hollywood Halloween: The boys can’t wait to tour a real Hollywood movie studio—until electronic props go haywire and the friends must battle an evil robot, a sneezing dinosaur, and a deadly mummy. Danger Guys Hit the Beach: Noodle and Zeek are about to discover that stopping treasure hunters is no day at the beach. Danger Guys on Ice: On a skiing trip, the boys stumble upon frozen cavemen—and their cold-blooded former science teacher, the evil Mr. Vazny, who plans to reanimate the cavemen and use them to destroy Mayville. Danger Guys and the Golden Lizard: On a jungle quest for the legendary Golden Lizard, the boys must rescue a kidnapped husband-and-wife explorer team, fight off ninja linebackers, and find the treasure before the bad guys.
Danger Guys (Danger Guys #1)
by Tony AbbottNoodle and Zeek love danger, but when a real adventure comes their way, will they be ready? Best friends Noodle and Zeek are among the first in line when a new store, Danger Guy, opens in their local mall. It has all the survival gear the boys could dream of, and their excitement is lessened only when they notice two big, angry men yelling at the owner. When Noodle and Zeek wander into a small room on the other side of the store, they&’re shut inside. That&’s when the two realize they&’re in the back of a truck heading out of town. After a terrifying ride, Noodle and Zeek arrive at an ancient temple full of treasures. There they discover that their kidnappers are the two men from the store, and the boys are not the only ones who have been captured. The Emersons, a famous husband-and-wife explorer team, are there too. It&’s up to Noodle and Zeek to rescue the prisoners and save the day—before they&’re trapped in the temple forever! Danger Guys is the 1st book in Danger Guys, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Danger Guys Hit the Beach (Danger Guys #4)
by Tony AbbottCan Noodle and Zeek stop international treasure hunters and rescue their town? The Danger Guys are at it again! During a trip to the beach, best friends Noodle and Zeek try to relax and have a quiet, danger-free afternoon. But trouble follows these boys wherever they go. Before they know it, Noodle and Zeek find themselves stranded on a sinking boat in the middle of the ocean. To escape, the boys jump on a surfboard and ride a giant wave to a nearby island. The island is where their town&’s founder, Captain May, was shipwrecked hundreds of years ago. Noodle and Zeek soon discover that treasure hunters are on the island, searching for Captain May&’s lost gold. But to find it, the hunters are going to blow the ship out of the water, which would cause a tidal wave big enough to destroy Mayville! With some quick thinking—and a little bit of help from some old friends—the boys fight to save their town from disaster. Danger Guys Hit the Beach is the 4th book in Danger Guys, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Danger in a Red Dress
by Christina DoddHome care nurse Hannah Grey is dedicated to her patient, an aging widow still tainted by the financial scandal her late husband perpetrated. She makes Hannah promise that upon her death, she'll right the family's wrongs, and gives Hannah her offshore account's access codes. But Carrick Manly will do anything to discover where his family's fortunes lie-- including kill his own mother. Fearing for her life, and desperate not to betray the widow, Hannah flees. And when Carrick's half-brother, Gabriel, tracks her down in Houston, Hannah must trust her own instincts--and her heart--to survive.
Danger in Amish Country: Fall From Grace Dangerous Homecoming Return To Willow Trace
by Marta Perry Diana Burke Kit Wilkinson“A collection of three short stories by today’s most loved Amish authors . . . mystery and suspense at its finest.” —Fresh FictionLove and danger collide in three Amish novellas . . . Fall from Grace by Marta Perry When one of her students witnesses a crime, Sara Esch gets too close to the truth, and widower Caleb King must risk it all for the woman who’s taught him to love again. Dangerous Homecoming by Diane Burke Katie Lapp needs her childhood friend Joshua Miller more than ever when someone threatens her late husband’s farm. Can Joshua protect her . . . even if it endangers his heart? Return to Willow Trace by Kit Wilkinson A series of accidents has startled their Plain community . . . and leads Lydia Stoltz to Joseph Yoder, the man who once broke her heart. At every turn, it seems their shared past holds the key to their future.
Danger in Big Sky Country: An Action Packed Romantic Suspense Book (Big Sky Justice #1)
by Kimberly Van MeterTo catch a killer…will she risk a life?When a childhood friend and her family are killed on their Montana ranch, Detective Luna Griffin finds it especially gut-wrenching. To solve the case, she must work with the victim&’s brother, Benjamin, who&’ll do anything to get justice for his sister. But the by-the-book cop must bend the rules while not falling for the ex-marine. Until one bullet—and long-buried secrets—threatens everything…From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Big Sky Justice series:Book 1: Danger in Big Sky CountryBook 2: Her K-9 ProtectorBook 3: Cold Case SecretsBook 4: Cold Case Kidnapping
The Danger in Bohemia
by H. E. KollefWill Mracek is forced to flee to Prague when he witnesses his boyfriend, powerful security magnate Jean Claude la Bête, commit murder. On the run, and with help from his cousin John, Will becomes an English teacher named Max Knight and does everything he can to blend in. Meeting Hadrian Walls, however, changes everything. Max falls in love with the grumpy ex-RAF, now bartender, and Hadrian finds himself doing the same, despite not knowing the secrets of Max's dangerous past. But trouble has a way of coming home, and Max and Jean Claude will face each other one last time in a confrontation that sends both of them over the edge....
Danger in Dade (South Beach Security: K-9 Division)
by Caridad PiñeiroFor this ex-marine and his K-9Protecting this witness is a lethal second chance… Protecting his ex-girlfriend wasn&’t a challenge ex-marine Brett Madison expected when he became a South Beach Security K-9 operative. But Anita Reyes saw the killer&’s face when she witnessed a murder. And staying only seconds ahead of the perpetrator has Brett and Anita following his determined dog Mango&’s lead…and drawing all too close again. But with betrayal around every turn, survival may be the one chance Anita and Brett shouldn&’t trust…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the South Beach Security: K-9 Division series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Sabotage OperationBook 2: Escape the EvergladesBook 3: Killer in the KennelBook 4: Danger in Dade
Danger in Disguise (The Nancy Drew Files #33)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy finds a mystery while doing volunteer work for Councilman Tim Terry's reelection campaign. There seems to be some people with secret identities.
Danger in Numbers
by Heather GrahamOn the edge of the Everglades, an eerie crime scene sets off an investigation that sends two agents deep into a world of corrupted faith, greed and deadly secrets.A ritualistic murder on the side of a remote road brings in the Florida state police. Special Agent Amy Larson has never seen worse, and there are indications that this killing could be just the beginning. The crime draws the attention of the FBI in the form of Special Agent Hunter Forrest, a man with insider knowledge of how violent cults operate, and a man who might never be able to escape his own past.The rural community is devastated by the death in their midst, but people know more than they are saying. As Amy and Hunter join forces, every lead takes them further into the twisted beliefs of a dangerous group that will stop at nothing to see their will done.Doomsday preppers and small-town secrets collide in this sultry, twisty page-turning thriller.
Danger in Plain Sight (Amish Suspense #4)
by Marta PerryWhen an innocent woman is attacked, one reunited couple will confront a danger more threatening than their growing passion in this riveting Amish page-turner from Marta Perry!Libby Morgan never wanted to return to Lancaster County. She'd made her own life in the city as a news photographer, leaving the slow pace of Amish country behind. She'd left love behind, too, when she fled the old-fashioned ways of Adam Byler. But when a friend in trouble beckons, Libby knows she has no choice. What she doesn't know is that something sinister awaits her…For Adam Byler, the traditional ways convey safety and order. As police chief of Springville, the former Marine strives to keep the peace between the Amish and their modern "Englischer" neighbors—and he will not allow Libby's beauty to distract him from his duties...especially as danger grows closer.Previously published.Read the entire fan-favorite Brotherhood of the Raven series:Book 1: Murder in Plain SightBook 2: Vanish in Plain SightBook 3: Lost in Plain SightBook 4: Danger in Plain Sight
Danger in Plain Sight
by Marta PerryLibby Morgan never wanted to return to Lancaster County. She'd made her own life in the city as a news photographer, leaving the slow pace of Amish country behind. She'd left love behind, too, when she fled the old-fashioned ways of Adam Byler. But when a friend in trouble beckons, Libby knows she has no choice. What she doesn't know is that something sinister awaits her....For Adam Byler, the traditional ways convey safety and order. As police chief of Springville, the former marine strives to keep the peace between the Amish and their modern "Englischer" neighbors-and he will not allow Libby's beauty to distract him from his duties. But when an innocent woman is attacked, they'll confront a danger more threatening than their growing passion.
Danger in A Small Town: 6 Romantic Suspense Novels
by Becky Flade Ellen Parker Sandy Vaile Susanne Matthews Tami Lund Winter AustinThere’s nowhere to hide in a small town—from danger or love! Passion explodes when these six couples get caught in the crosshairs of secrets and lies.Born to Die: FBI agent Boyce Hunt abandoned Deputy Cassy Rivers to protect her, but when the ex-lovers reluctantly re-team to capture a modern Bonnie and Clyde, their attraction flames to life once more. Fated Hearts: Sheriff Carter McAlister offers mysterious newcomer Henley Elliott a job as his assistant. Breaking through her carefully built shell proves to be a near-impossible task, and now a dangerous new presence in the Cove seems to be targeting Henley. On His Watch: Special Agent Jason Spark is enjoying some welcome peace and quiet when he’s summoned to a 911 call and steps into a horrifying bloodbath. Survivor Nikki Hart believes Jason might be the angel sent to protect her. But when she learns about the secret role he played in her tragedy, can she ever forgive him? Starr Tree Farm: Laura Tanner returns home a year after her husband’s death and reunites with Brad Asher, a wounded vet who has come back to pull his life together. When her husband’s murderer targets Laura, too, can her childhood-playmate-turned-devilish-man unravel the secret before it’s too late? Delicious Deception: Artist Emily Kate Boudreaux runs a restaurant on a Texas bayou because it’s what her family expects. Then sexy chef Connor Rikeland walks into her life and turns her business—and her bed—into one hot adventure. But little does she know, Cajun cooking isn’t Connor’s only talent… Inheriting Fear: Detective Luca Patterson never crossed a professional line until he met his new neighbor, Mya. She’s sexy, feisty, and he can’t stop thinking about her, but her secrets coincide with Luca’s case—and lead to an unexpectedly sizzling interlude in his bed. When lines blur, will love or duty ultimately come into focus?
Danger in the Air: An Alice Ott Mystery
by Dusty J. MillerAlice Ott, a retired school teacher turned cyber sleuth, is determined to expose a deadly conspiracy in the nation's Capitol. Alice mobilizes her friends, the Raging Grannies, and persuades her long-lost lover, the handsome microbiologist Gerard, to help her pursue the unsolved mystery of the anthrax letters attack. When Alice and her crew stumble on a bioweapons expert from the epicenter of U.S. bioweapons hiding out in Vermont, they join forces to expose the true origins of the deadly anthrax letters. In taking on the most sinister players in this international cover-up, Alice, Gerard, and a small group of ordinary citizens bravely reveal the darkest secrets of biological weapons, and still make time for love.
Danger in the Dark
by Mignon G. EberhartEdgar Award–Winning Author: On the eve of her wedding night, a bride-to-be loses her fiancé—but is she grieving or guilty? Dennis comes home as soon as he learns that Daphne is about to marry. Though they are both Havilands, raised in the same house, she is no more than a distant cousin, not related by blood, and he has loved her since they were young. He arrives in Chicago the night before the wedding, determined to stop her from giving Ben Brewer her hand. Their passion flares, and she agrees to meet him that night to plan their future together. Both lovers arrive in time for the rendezvous, but there is another surprise: Brewer&’s bloody corpse. The evidence against Dennis and Daphne is insurmountable. Fight as they may to evade police suspicion, the hangman&’s noose slips ever tighter around their necks. They are finally together—but will they be joined for eternity at the altar, or the gallows?
Danger in the Dark
by L. Ron HubbardExplore this fantastic tale. After Billy Newman strikes gold while mining in the Philippines, he believes Lady Luck favors him so much that he buys his own South Seas island for a bargain price . . . or so he thinks. But when the natives fall ill from plague and crops start failing, the tribal chiefs blame Billy for angering the local god Tadamona. Their solution: sacrifice a beautiful young girl before the 75-foot god. Appalled, Billy argues to stop the ritual, but the chiefs demand he cure their ills in just one day or allow the killing to go forward. Desperate, he denies that the deity even exists and dares Tadamona to show himself. Not only does Billy get his wish, he draws a beastly wrath upon the entire island. ALSO INCLUDES THE FANTASY FICTION STORIES "THE ROOM" AND "HE DIDN'T LIKE CATS" "Pulp fiction devotees need to put Hubbard's works on their must-read lists." --Booklist
Danger in the Dark (Houdini & Nate Mysteries)
by Tom LalickiHarry Houdini - the world's greatest escape artist - is in need of a new hat. That is what brings him to Bennett & Son, Gentlemen's Hatters of Fifth Avenue, where young Nathaniel G. Makeworthy Fuller is working for the summer. A surprising friendship develops between the world-famous daredevil and the boy clerk, and it comes in the nick of time. A suspicious stranger has recently wheedled his way into the confidences of Nate's wealthy great-aunt, with whom the boy and his widowed mother live. Now their house is filled with spooky late-night gatherings, the purpose of which is kept secret from Nate. Houdini is just the man to tackle this tangled mystery - and help Nate and his family escape the grasp of an interloper more cunning and dangerous than Nate could have imagined.A truly captivating historical adventure, Danger in the Dark launches the Houdini & Nate Mystery series with fast-paced plotting and a colorful blend of fact and fiction. Danger in the Dark is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.