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Deception Cove: Neah Bay #01 (Neah Bay Book 1 #1)
by Owen LaukkanenFor fans of CJ Box and Michael Koryta, an "intimate and cinematic" thriller* about an ex-Marine, and ex-convict, and a rescue dog caught in the crosshairs of a ruthless gang in remote Washington state. Former US Marine Jess Winslow reenters civilian life a new widow, with little more to her name than a falling-down house, a medical discharge for PTSD, and a loyal dog named Lucy. The only thing she actually cares about is that dog, a black-and-white pit bull mix who helps her cope with the devastating memories of her time in Afghanistan.After fifteen years -- nearly half his life -- in state prison, Mason Burke owns one set of clothes, a wallet, and a photo of Lucy, the service dog he trained while behind bars. Seeking a fresh start, he sets out for Deception Cove, Washington, where the dog now lives. As soon as Mason knocks on Jess's door, he finds himself in the middle of a standoff between the widow and the deputy county sheriff. When Jess's late husband piloted his final "fishing" expedition, he stole and stashed a valuable package from his drug dealer associates. Now the package is gone, and the sheriff's department has seized Jess's dearest possession-her dog. Unless Jess turns over the missing goods, Lucy will be destroyed. The last thing Mason wants is to be dragged back into the criminal world. The last thing Jess wants is to trust a stranger. But neither of them can leave a friend, the only good thing in either of their lives, in danger. To rescue Lucy, they'll have to forge an uneasy alliance. And to avoid becoming collateral damage in someone else's private war, they have to fight back -- and find a way to conquer their doubts and fears.*Alex Segura, author of Blackout and the Pete Fernandez series
Deception Game (Ryan Drake)
by Will JordanAn unforgettable spy thriller that delves deep into a world of violence, terror, and hidden conflict, from the author of Black List and Redemption. With enemies closing in, time is running out for Ryan Drake. Shaken by a personal tragedy that forces him to return to the UK, he is presented with a dangerous offer—to travel to Libya and kidnap a high-ranking officer in Gaddafi&’s much-feared intelligence service. In exchange, Drake will be given everything he needs to destroy the CIA&’s corrupt Deputy Director, Marcus Cain. Drake gathers a group of trusted allies and embarks on his most difficult mission yet. But with the desert heat blazing and a civil war looming, events soon spiral out of control. To finish the job and get the team out alive, Drake must unravel a web of deceptions and betrayals and confront the rise of a shadowy new group that threatens to change everything. A relentlessly twisting and exciting novel, Deception Game is perfect for fans of James Phelan, Chris Ryan, and Vince Flynn. Praise for the Ryan Drake series &“Entertaining.&” —The Daily Telegraph &“A heart-stopper for anyone who likes plenty of action and explosions.&” —Daily Mail &“Will Jordan is a gifted story-teller and his plots keep your imagination running in overdrive.&” —Euro Crime
Deception Island (The Legionnaires #1)
by Brynn Kelly“Brynn Kelly pens a raw, dark, emotional novel of danger and intrigue that will keep readers turning the pages.” —Kat Martin, New York Times–bestselling authorRafe Angelito thought he was done with the demons from his past—until his son is kidnapped. Blackmailed into abducting an American heiress, the French Foreign Legionnaire soon finds himself trapped in paradise with a woman who’s nothing he expects . . . and everything he desires. But when he uncovers her own dark secret, Rafe realizes he’s made a critical mistake—one that could cost him everything. Playing body double for a spoiled socialite was supposed to be Holly Ryan’s ticket to freedom. But when she’s snatched off her yacht by a tall, dark and dangerous stranger, the not-quite-reformed con artist will make a desperate play to turn her captor from enemy to ally, by any means necessary. Yet as scorching days melt into sultry nights, Holly is drawn to the mysterious capitaine, with his unexpected sense of honor and his searing touch. When they’re double-crossed, they’ll have to risk trusting each other in ways they never imagined . . . because in this deadly game of deception, it’s their lives—and hearts—on the line.“Kidnappings and pirates and romance-oh my! Deception Island is a keeper.” —Cindy Gerard, New York Times–bestselling author“Intense and exciting . . . romantic suspense at its best!” —Carla Neggers, New York Times–bestselling author“Sexual tension, mystery, and danger crackle off every page!” —Laura Kaye, New York Times–bestselling author“A taut romantic thriller readers won’t want to put down.” —Library Journal (starred review)
Deception Lake (The Gates #4)
by Paula Graves"I'm not who you think I am." While his rodeo days have come and gone, cowboy Jack Drummond is in for the ride of a lifetime...with life itself hanging in the balance. An unexpected encounter with his old flame, Mara Jennings, triggers a series of events that Jack never could have predicted. There's just one problem: Mara isn't the same woman Jack remembers. She looks like Mara. And sounds like Mara. But reignited passions aren't enough to hide the fact that she's harboring a big secret-and hiding out from an even bigger enemy. Now, learning the truth might be the only way to stay alive. Or it could tear them apart-permanently.
Deception Lodge
by Lisa JacksonBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.INTRIGUE, DECEPTION AND ROMANCEDeception Lodge by New York Times bestselling author Lisa JacksonAdam Drake is a man with a mission. Determined to clear his name of the false embezzlement charges brought against him by his former employer, resort mogul Victor Montgomery, Adam crashes the latest Montgomery gala opening.What Adam is not prepared for is Victor&’s dazzling daughter, Marnie, who appears at the gala on the arm of her wealthy fiancé, Kent Simms—Victor&’s right-hand man. Adam suspects that Kent may have been involved in framing him, and the only way to get to Kent is through his fiancée. But Adam hasn&’t counted on the sizzling attraction between himself and Marnie…Previously published as Sail Away.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Expecting Trouble by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores FossenA deadly game of cat and mouse forced Jenna Laniere into hiding. If Agent Cal Rico didn&’t help, the struggling single mother would have nowhere else to run. Cal had to risk his future to help save Jenna from her past. As an agent, it was his duty. As a man falling for this tiny family, he couldn&’t turn away if he wanted to…
Deception Plan
by Patrick A. DavisWHEN A U-2 SPY PLANE GOES DOWN IN A FIERY HEAP, THE PILOT'S DEATH IS A TRAGEDY -- BUT IT'S NO ACCIDENT. U. S. Colonel Ed Coffin is sent to South Korea, the land of his birth, to lead the most important and grim investigation of his career: a secret U-2 spy plane has crashed under highly suspicious circumstances. A former U-2 squadron commander, Coffin is teamed up with his former lover, the irrepressible OSI investigator Marva "Mother" Hubbard, and together they learn that the plane's pilot was specifically targeted for death -- but why? Navigating a geopolitical web strewn with murder, ambition, and betrayal, Coffin is soon embroiled in a desperate race for survival. But Coffin is also on another, more personal mission -- and one way or the other, it may be his last.
Deception Plan
by Patrick A. DavisWHEN A U-2 SPY PLANE GOES DOWN IN A FIERY HEAP, THE PILOT'S DEATH IS A TRAGEDY -- BUT IT'S NO ACCIDENT. U.S. Colonel Ed Coffin is sent to South Korea, the land of his birth, to lead the most important and grim investigation of his career: a secret U-2 spy plane has crashed under highly suspicious circumstances. A former U-2 squadron commander, Coffin is teamed up with his former lover, the irrepressible OSI investigator Marva "Mother" Hubbard, and together they learn that the plane's pilot was specifically targeted for death -- but why? Navigating a geopolitical web strewn with murder, ambition, and betrayal, Coffin is soon embroiled in a desperate race for survival. But Coffin is also on another, more personal mission -- and one way or the other, it may be his last.
Deception Plan
by Patrick A. DavisWHEN A U-2 SPY PLANE GOES DOWN IN A FIERY HEAP, THE PILOT'S DEATH IS A TRAGEDY -- BUT IT'S NO ACCIDENT. U.S. Colonel Ed Coffin is sent to South Korea, the land of his birth, to lead the most important and grim investigation of his career: a secret U-2 spy plane has crashed under highly suspicious circumstances. A former U-2 squadron commander, Coffin is teamed up with his former lover, the irrepressible OSI investigator Marva "Mother" Hubbard, and together they learn that the plane's pilot was specifically targeted for death -- but why? Navigating a geopolitical web strewn with murder, ambition, and betrayal, Coffin is soon embroiled in a desperate race for survival. But Coffin is also on another, more personal mission -- and one way or the other, it may be his last.
Deception Point
by Dan BrownA shocking scientific discovery. A conspiracy of staggering brilliance. A thriller unlike any you've ever read.... When a NASA satellite discovers an astonishingly rare object buried deep in the Arctic ice, the floundering space agency proclaims a much-needed victory -- a victory with profound implications for NASA policy and the impending presidential election. To verify the authenticity of the find, the White House calls upon the skills of intelligence analyst Rachel Sexton. Accompanied by a team of experts, including the charismatic scholar Michael Tolland, Rachel travels to the Arctic and uncovers the unthinkable: evidence of scientific trickery -- a bold deception that threatens to plunge the world into controversy. But before she can warn the President, Rachel and Michael are ambushed by a deadly team of assassins. Fleeing for their lives across a desolate and lethal landscape, their only hope for survival is to discover who is behind this masterful plot. The truth, they will learn, is the most shocking deception of all.
Deception Point: डिसेप्शन पॉईंट
by Dan Brownआर्क्टिकच्या बर्फमय भूमीत एक उल्का नॅसाला सापडली. विज्ञानातील त्या घटनेने नॅसाला संजीवनी मिळाली. अन् मग सुरू झाली एक घटनाशृंखला. अमेरिकेच्या राष्ट्राध्यक्षांनी गुप्त माहितीचे विश्लेषण करणाऱ्या रॅकेल सेक्स्टनला त्या स्थळी पाठवले आणि सुरू झाली एक स्फोटक मालिका. त्या उल्केबाबत अनेक वावड्या उठू लागल्या. एक वैज्ञानिक फसवणूक. जनतेची व राष्ट्राची. ३०० वर्षांपूर्वी पृथ्वीवर कोसळलेल्या उल्केच्या अधिकृतपणाचा मागोवा घेताना त्यात राजकारण आले, पाणबुडी आली, विमाने आली, हत्यासत्र सुरू झाले. तीन माणसे जीव वाचवण्यासाठी पळू लागली. सत्य उघडकीस आले तर? उघडकीस येऊ नये म्हणून आटोकाट प्रयत्न. दा विंची कोड व एंजल्स ॲण्ड डेमन्स यानंतर डॅन ब्राऊन लेखकाची या दोन्हीवर वरताण करणारी थरारक कादंबरी. अद्ययावत तंत्रज्ञान, राजकारण आणि वैज्ञानिक मागोवा यात ढवळून गेलेली अमेरिका. हा सारा चित्तवेधी प्रकार श्री. अशोक पाध्ये यांनी मराठीत आणला आहे.
Deception at Dixon Pass (Eagle Mountain: Critical Response #1)
by Cindi MyersA stranger with amnesia is the only key to unlocking a search-and-rescue mystery… The injured man search-and-rescue volunteer Grace Wilcox discovers left for dead in a Colorado snowstorm can&’t remember why he&’s on Eagle Mountain or even who he is. But bloody footprints discovered near a crime scene spark a memory of deception and the chase for a murderer. Now, as Grace works with the handsome stranger to find out who he&’s after and what really happened at Dixon Pass, they must rely on each other for survival before a desperate killer strikes again…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Eagle Mountain: Critical Response series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Deception at Dixon PassBook 2: Pursuit at Panther PointBook 3: Killer on Kestrel TrailBook 4: Secrets of Silverpeak Mine
Deception by Gaslight: A Gilded Gotham Mystery (A Gilded Gotham Mystery #1)
by Kate BelliGlittering Gilded-Age New York holds its lavish charms--and a litany of deadly sins--as intrepid reporter Genevieve Stewart uncovers a trail of corruption and murder.As a chill sets in on New York City in the winter of 1888, a jewel thief dubbed the "Robin Hood of the Lower East Side" has been stealing from the city's wealthiest and giving to the poor. Genevieve Stewart--a young woman whose family is part of Mrs. Astor's famed 400 but who has forged a life of her own as a reporter--decides to chase the story, but gets more than she bargained for: a murder victim sprawled in a dark alley in the dangerous Five Points neighborhood. A handsome neighborhood tough comes to her rescue--but when she encounters the same man at a glamorous ball a few nights later, she realizes he's society scion Daniel McCaffrey. Could this be her Robin Hood? When two more murders rock the Knickerbocker world, it becomes apparent that something much more sinister is afoot than a few stolen diamond necklaces. Genevieve is determined to prove that Daniel is Robin Hood--but she's loath to believe he is a killer as well. From the glittering lights of Fifth Avenue to the sordid back alleys of Five Points, the truth is just one murder away.
Deception on His Mind (Inspector Lynley #9)
by Elizabeth GeorgeBalford-le-Nez is a dying seatown on the coast of Essex. But when a member of the town's small but growing Asian community, is found dead on its beach, his neck broken, sleepy Balford-le-Nez ignites. Working solo, without her long-time partner Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley, Sergeant Barbara Havers must probe not only the mind of a murderer and a case very close to her own heart, but the terrible price people pay for deceiving others. . . and themselves.
Deception on Sable Hill (The Chicago World’s Fair Mystery Series #2)
by Shelley GrayThe World’s Fair has introduced many new ideas to Chicago society—but can two individuals from very different backgrounds find love together? It’s mid-September 1893 and Eloisa Carstairs is the reigning debutant of Gilded Age Chicago society. To outsiders she appears to have it all. But Eloisa is living with a dark secret. Several months ago, she endured a horrible assault at the hands of Douglass Sloane, heir to one of Chicago’s wealthiest families. Fearing the loss of her reputation, Eloisa confided in only one friend. That is, until she meets Detective Sean Ryan at a high-society ball. Sean is on the fringes of the Chicago elite. Born into a poor Irish family, becoming a policeman was his best chance to ensure security. Despite social boundaries, he is enamored with Eloisa Carstairs. Sean will do anything to keep her safe—even if he can never earn her affections. Eloisa longs to feel normal again, but a killer is on the loose. In the last month, three debutants have been accosted by an assailant wielding a knife, and Eloisa fears for her safety at every event she attends. As the danger in the city increases, and as the romance between Eloisa and Sean blossoms, they both realize they want to be seen as more than how the world views them. But will they catch the killer before all their hopes come crashing down?
Deception on his Mind: Part of Inspector Lynley: 9 (Inspector Lynley Ser. #9)
by Elizabeth GeorgeBalford-le-Nez is a dying seaside town on the coast of Essex. But when a member of the town's small but growing Asian community is found dead near its beach, the sleepy town ignites. Working without her long-time partner, Detective Inspector Lynley, Sergeant Barbara Havers must probe not only the mind of a murderer and a case very close to her own heart, but also the terrible price people pay for deceiving others . . . and themselves.
Deception on the Set
by Franklin W. DixonIt's lights, camera, disaster for a film crew unless Frank and Joe can track down a saboteur in this cinematic Hardy Boys adventure--a fresh approach to a classic series.Joe and Frank Hardy are excited to be cast as extras in the zombie movie that's filming in their hometown. Not only is film production way more exciting than what usually goes on in Bayport, it also doesn't hurt that the lead actress is pretty cute. At first it seems like for once Frank and Joe might not have a mystery to solve. But when a stunt goes horribly wrong, the Hardy boys know someone is trying to sabotage the film--and putting lives in jeopardy. Can the brothers find the culprit before it's too late?
Deception's Daughter: The Conjurer, Deception's Daughter, And Without Fear (The Martha Beale Mysteries #2)
by Cordelia Frances BiddlePhiladelphia heiress and amateur sleuth Martha Beale investigates the kidnapping of a society girl on the verge of marriage in Cordelia Frances Biddle&’s second Martha Beale mysteryMartha Beale, now the guardian of seven-year-old Ella and five-year-old Cai, has just returned to Philadelphia after summering in the country. The children have to begin school, and Martha looks forward to a reunion with Thomas Kelman, even though she isn&’t sure where their relationship stands. But a string of robberies is plaguing the city and the nineteen-year-old daughter of one of Philadelphia&’s wealthiest families has vanished. With no unified police force, the mayor depends on Thomas Kelman to sort out criminal matters. Martha reluctantly acts as a liaison between Thomas and the missing girl&’s parents, but the investigation soon takes a darker turn. As suspicion falls on rich and poor alike, both the guilty and innocent become ensnared in a web of deception and escalating violence.
Deception: A Novel
by Denise MinaThings like this don't happen to people like us. That's what Lachlan Harriot thinks as he watches his wife, Susie, led to jail in handcuffs. Yes, Susie, a psychologist, was found covered in blood near the spot where one of her clients appears to have been murdered. But Susie is not a killer, Lachlan thinks. She's my wife. She's our child's mother. Secrets lurk behind closed doors, however, a dark truth made chillingly clear as Lachlan's efforts to prove Susie's innocence uncover an entire secret history--illicit affairs, false identities, unimaginable deception--and this brilliantly acclaimed, page-turning novel speeds toward a conclusion as shocking as it is ingenious.
Deception: A Ryker Returns Thriller (The Ryker Returns Thrillers)
by Rob SinclairA notorious female assassin brings trouble straight to Ryker&’s doorstep, in this new thriller from the bestselling author of Protector . . . James Ryker knows the ghosts of his dark and violent past are never far away. Yet he&’s still taken aback when he sees Leia Devereaux&’s face at his door. Even more surprising is that the woman he knows to be a lethal assassin claims she&’s not there to hurt him, but to ask for his help in keeping the stranger accompanying her, David Muller, alive. She says Muller is more valuable than Ryker can imagine. But Ryker isn&’t given any time to investigate before chaos descends upon them. In the aftermath, Devereaux disappears and Ryker is left with only questions. Why would the deadly Leia Devereaux come to Ryker for help? What did the notorious assassin want with David Muller? Most importantly, who are the armed assailants now out for Ryker&’s blood? To find the answers, Ryker has only one choice: To do what he does best. Fight back . . .Praise for the bestselling novels of Rob Sinclair &“A real page-turner, impossible to put down.&” —Publishers Weekly &“A must read for fans of Lee Child and Robert Ludlum.&” —Chelle&’s Book Reviews &“An adrenaline shot right to the heart.&” —The Best Thriller Books
Deception: A masterfully suspenseful psychological thriller (Alex Delaware #25)
by Jonathan KellermanThe ivy clad walls of an elite school hold dark secrets... Deception is at the heart of this shockingly intriguing novel, showing that privilege can be a front for evil, from New York Times No. 1 bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman. Perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and Michael Connelly. 'All you could ask for in an LA thriller' - Daily MailOn a DVD found near her lifeless body, Elise Freeman chronicles a year-and-a-half-long ordeal of monstrous abuse at the hands of three sadistic tormentors. But even more shocking than the lurid details is the revelation that the offenders, like their victim, are teachers at a prestigious LA prep school.If ever homicide detective Milo Sturgis could use Dr Alex Delaware's psychological prowess, it's now. From the start, this case promises to be an uphill climb for truth and a down-and-dirty fight for justice. Alex and Milo must penetrate the citadel of wealth and scholarship to expose the dirty secrets and deadly sins festering amongst LA's elite. But power and position are not easily surrendered, and Alex and Milo may well be walking into a highly polished death trap... What readers are saying about Deception: 'Excellent - humour with twists and turns and great plot''Edge of the seat tension''Five stars'
Deception: A masterfully suspenseful psychological thriller (Alex Delaware #25)
by Jonathan KellermanOn a DVD found near her lifeless body, Elise Freeman chronicles a year-and-a-half-long ordeal of monstrous abuse at the hands of three sadistic tormentors. But even more shocking than the lurid details is the revelation that the offenders, like their victim, are teachers at a prestigious LA prep school. If ever homicide detective Milo Sturgis could use Dr Alex Delaware's psychological prowess, it's now. From the start, this case promises to be an uphill climb for truth and a down-and-dirty fight for justice. Alex and Milo must penetrate the citadel of wealth and scholarship to expose the dirty secrets and deadly sins festering amongst LA's elite. But power and position are not easily surrendered, and Alex and Milo may well be walking into a highly polished death trap . . .(P)2012 Headline Digital
Deception: The Kink, P.I. Series (Kink, P.I.)
by Shakir RashaanGo deeper into the fetish community of Atlanta originally brought to you in Shakir Rashaan's Obsession--the first book in the Kink, P. I. series--as Detective Dominic Law navigates the grit of the streets to solve crimes that have crossed over the line of outrageously erotic..."What the eyes see, and the ears hear, the mind believes..." Dominic Law is a modern-day Renaissance man, with a plethora of techniques and skills at his disposal. His first couple of cases as a private investigator taught him that everything...and everyone...is not what it seems. His latest cases are no less complicated. One involves a murdered submissive, leading his firm to weed out the real killer from among five jilted lovers--and dominants--with an ax to grind. But will someone unexpectedly plunge the case deeper into confusion? The other investigation brings to surface an issue that is at the center of debate in the fetish community: consent. Deception takes you back to the streets and dungeons of Atlanta's fetish community, twisting the cases to their final conclusions and guiding you through the minds of the principal players of Kink, P.I.
Deception: The Lady Grace Mysteries, Book 4
by Jan Burchett Sara VoglerQueen Elizabeth is furious at the production delays of her new coin. To escape her bad temper, Lady Grace and her fellow Maids of Honour skate down the frozen River Thames to the eagerly anticipated Frost Fair. But a gruesome discovery on the ice-a dead man with coins covering his eyes-interrupts the winter revelry. As the Queen's Lady Pursuivant, Grace must unravel the mystery. Uncover a dangerous world of counterfeiting and corruption inside the private daybooke of Lady Grace, the queen's favorite Maid of Honour. All miscreants and ill-thinkers, keep out! The Lady Grace Mysteries come to us from the most privy and secret daybooke of Lady Grace Cavendish, Maid of Honour to her Gracious Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I of that name.
Deception: Three Novels: Deadline, Dominion, Deception (Ollie Chandler Series #3)
by Randy Alcorn"Messin' with me's like wearin' cheese underwear down rat alley."-Ollie ChandlerHomicide detective Ollie Chandler has seen it all. Done more than he cares to admit. But when he's called to investigate the murder of a Portland State University professor, he finds himself going places he's never gone before.Places he never wanted to go.Because all the evidence is pointing to one horrific conclusion: The murderer is someone in his own department. That's not the worst of it, though. Ollie has nagging doubts...about himself. Where was he during the time of the murder?Joined by journalist Clarence Abernathy and their friend Jake Woods, Ollie pushes the investigation forward. Soon all three are drawn deep into corruption and political tensions that threaten to destroy them-and anyone who tries to help. But they're in too deep to quit. They've got no choice. They have to follow the evidence to the truth...No matter how ugly-or dangerous-it gets.A gripping story of murder and spiritual struggle, Deception proves, as never before, the truth of Ollie's first law: "Things are often not what they appear."From the Hardcover edition.
Deceptions
by Cynthia EdenOld sins explode in New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden's new Battling McGuire Boys! People called Elizabeth Snow wild, and once she was. Now she's the straitlaced librarian with no interest in the wildest, sexiest McGuire...until she needs him to protect her from a murderous stalker. But former Delta Force Mac does more than protect-he quickly unleashes her untamed side again, taking their attraction to the furthest edge of desire! Secrets from their pasts threaten Elizabeth and Mac-as much as"The Fixer," who seems to know their every move as they hunt this monstrous killer. Can they trust each other enough to go forward? Or will a shocking truth prove fatal?