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Alla ricerca di Faith
by Kristen MiddletonUn thriller mozzafiato scritto da Kristen Middleton, autrice di bestseller del New York Times. Una bambina scomparsa. Una sensitiva geniale. Un serial killer a caccia. Quando una bambina di sette anni sembra essere stata rapita vicino a Two Harbors, in Minnesota, la sensitiva Carissa Jones si offre di dare una mano nelle ricerche. Nel disperato tentativo di ritrovare la bambina e senza alcuna pista da seguire, le autorità locali decidono di coinvolgerla nelle indagini. Questo è il primo capitolo della serie di Carissa Jones. Al centro di ogni storia vi è un nuovo bambino scomparso da ritrovare. I libri possono essere letti separatamente oppure in ordine di pubblicazione.
Alla ricerca di Henry Turner
by Matteo De Carolis W. L. LibermanToronto, 1960. Mo Gold e Arthur Birdwell detto Birdie sono come pesci fuor d’acqua. Mo è ebreo e sardonico; Birdie di colore, pensieroso e enorme. Sono entrambi detective privati. Henry Turner scomparve otto anni fa, senza lasciare alcuna traccia. Sua madre vuole riaverlo indietro. Mo e Birdie tentano di trovarlo, cercando in lungo e in largo. Mo ha problemi in famiglia. Suo fratello, Eli, è un giocatore incallito. Ha un debito con John Fat Gai—il ganster più noto della città. Mo e Birdie devono trovare i soldi mancanti di John. Se lo faranno, John libererà Eli. Se così non fosse, Eli è spacciato. Hanno tre giorni. Il padre di Mo, Jake, è incarcerato in un mattatoio. Jake e Mo sono in cattivi rapport. Mo lavorava nella omicidi mentre Jake alimentava la lista dei suo crimini. Quando Jake evase di prigione, si scatenò l’inferno. La città era conosciuta come Toronto la Buona, ma Mo non aveva mai notato quell’aspetto.
Alla Ricerca Di Penelope
by Nadine Dresing James LawlessLa scrittrice di romanzi rosa trentatreenne Penelope Eames si trasferisce in Spagna per sfuggire a un padre oppressivo e al fratello tossicodipendente Dermot. Quando incontra Ramón, un giovane insegnante elementare spagnolo, è immediatamente attratta da lui e sente che la felicità, di cui era stata privata per tutta la vita, finalmente ha bussato alla sua porta. Purtroppo riceve una richiesta di soccorso da parte di Dermot che gli dice di essere alla mercé di Charlie Eliot, un magnaccia e spacciatore di droga della Costa. Ramón, la cui madre era stata uccisa da un tossicodipendente, le dice che non deve avere niente a che fare con Charlie Eliot. Penelope deve prendere una decisione: è disposta a scendere a compromessi con Charlie Eliot e mettere a repentaglio la sua occasione di essere felice con Ramón per salvare il fratello tossicodipendente?
Allah's Fire
by Chuck Holton Gayle RoperTwo Dangerous Missions Collide with Explosive Results A suicide bomber blows up a hotel in Beirut, killing hundreds of people. A young American woman is kidnapped in Lebanon by terrorists. Connected or coincidence? Despite the government's difficulty in locating her sister, Liz Fairchild, a reporter from the States, is determined to find herhellip;regardless of the risks. Meanwhile, Sergeant John Cooper and his elite Special Ops team hunt down Palestinian extremists in possession of a new undetectable explosive that will change the "face of terror. " When Liz and Task Force Valor's paths intersect, more is at risk than their separate missions. While maneuvering through hostile territory, Liz and John realize they need each other to survive. Their antagonism gradually gives way to cooperation-and something more. Task Force Valor Explosive Ordnance Disposal-The Bomb Squad As the global war on terror heats up, the U. S. needs a team of highly trained special operators to deploy overseas to locate and neutralize threats, bringing EOD expertise to the dirty, deadly missions that have no room for error. For the men of Task Force Valor-life is a blast. A lethal new weapon. Master Sergeant John Cooper and his Special Ops team of explosives-hunters have a mission unlike any they've ever experienced before. A new undetectable type of explosive has burst onto the scene, and it will change the "face of terror" in the world. Washington wants the manufacturers shut down before it turns up on American soil. A missing sister. A suicide bomber blows up a hotel in Beirut. Liz Fairchild, an American reporter, searches for her sister, Julie, who is presumed dead in the blasthellip;until Liz uncovers evidence she might be alive. When signs indicate that time is running out for Julie, Liz is determined to find her-regardless of the risks. A stealthy escape. As their separate objectives bring John and Liz together, the path ahead takes twists neither of them counted on. Although God works in all things for the good of those who love Him, God's definition of good might not match theirs. When the mission goes south and politics intrude on their plans, the team must rely on their wits-and guts-to survive. Can they make ithellip;with a wounded team member and a female civilian in tow? Story Behind the Book "I met Chuck Holton a few years ago when he took my fiction classes at the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. I enjoyed him because my life experience is so different from his. When it was time to develop a new fiction series, I thought it would be fun to combine his military background with my civilian background and write a series right out of today's headlines. He has basically written the male points of view, and I've done the female. Very challenging and great fun!" -Gayle Roper From the Trade Paperback edition.
Allah's Scorpion (Kirk McGarvey Series #11)
by David HagbergUnder the cover of a moonless night, al-Quaida operatives make their way inside the infamous Camp Delta prison on the American base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Their goal is to free five prisoners. But their attempt fails. The rescuers and prisoners, all former Iranian Navy submarine crewmen, are killed. Their freedom was to be the first step in unleashing a deadly act of terrorism-a mission code-named Allah's Scorpion. The CIA and Kirk McGarvey are called in, but first McGarvey must stop the destruction of the Panama Canal by a Venezuelan oil tanker rigged to explode in one of the locks. What seems to be an unrelated attack turns up with the same cryptic code name. But this mission may prove to be the ultimate strike against America, a grand finale to what began on 9/11. A pair of Russian nuclear-warhead missiles that were spirited into Libya just before the invasion of Iraq have turned up on the radar, and they are in transit by sea to an undisclosed launch site in the Atlantic Ocean. Once again, Kirk McGarvey is the only man in a position to stop them-the only man capable of knocking out Allah's Scorpion.
Alleanza di Sangue (Legami di sangue #1)
by Emanuela Carderelli Ariel TachnaSerie Legami di sangue, Libro 1Un mago disperato e un vampiro disilluso e amareggiato possono trovare il modo di costruire un'alleanza che possa salvare il loro mondo? In un mondo scosso da una guerra combattuta a colpi di magia, i vampiri sono considerati meno che umani, le tipiche creature della notte che, come nelle leggende, danno la caccia agli uomini. Ma all'inasprirsi dei combattimenti, i maghi capiscono di aver bisogno di un vantaggio che volga gli eventi in loro favore: la forza che i vampiri possono dare loro nella lotta contro i maghi oscuri, i quali cercano di distruggere la vita così come la conoscono. Con una mossa azzardata, ma indice di buona volontà, i maghi chiedono al capo dei vampiri di incontrali, per perorare la loro causa. Un uomo disperato, Alain Maigner, e un vampiro amareggiato e disilluso, Orlando St. Clair, si incontrano a Parigi, e il destino del mondo dipenderà dalle loro decisioni: i vampiri si uniranno alla causa e formeranno un'alleanza con i maghi per vincere la guerra?
Allegation: the page-turning, unputdownable thriller from an exciting new voice in crime fiction
by R. G. Adams'This searing debut from a retired social worker of 30 years could not be more timely - nor more true ... Harrowing, moving and written with a fearsome authenticity, the story forces the reader to question where the truth lies' Daily MailAn evil monster exposed? Or an innocent father condemned? A scandal will shake a small community to its very foundations.Two women have come forward to make historical sexual allegations against a pillar of the local community, Matthew Cooper. The case lands on the desk of inexperienced Social Worker, Kit Goddard, who must remove Cooper from his home and family while the investigation is carried out. Although intrepid and intuitive, she is ill-prepared for such a high-profile case.Kit finds herself navigating a local minefield of connections and class, reputations and rumour. Unsure whether her interference is a heroic intervention or a hurtful intrusion, she knows one thing: it will have an impact. The question is whether this impact will be to expose a lie, or destroy an innocent life...
Allegation: the page-turning, unputdownable thriller from an exciting new voice in crime fiction
by R. G. AdamsThere isn't going to be an easy way to say this . . .'An evil monster exposed?'. . . I'm afraid an allegation has been made'Or an innocent father condemned?A scandal will shake a small community to its very foundations.Sandbeach, South Wales. Two women have come forward to make historical sexual allegations against a pillar of the local community, Matthew Cooper. And child-safeguarding protocol demands that Social Services remove the accused from his home and his family, while a formal assessment is carried out.The Cooper case lands on the desk of inexperienced Social Worker, Kit Goddard. Although intrepid and intuitive, she is ill-prepared for such a high-profile case.Kit finds herself navigating a local minefield of connections and class, reputations and rumour. Unsure whether her interference is a heroic intervention or a hurtful intrusion, she knows one thing: it will have an impact. The question is whether this impact will be to expose an iniquitous lie, or destroy an innocent life...(P)2020 Quercus Editions Limited
Allegiance
by Kermit RooseveltA sophisticated legal thriller that plunges readers into the debate within the US government surrounding the imprisonment of thousands of Japanese-Americans during World War II.When the news broke about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Caswell "Cash" Harrison was all set to drop out of law school and join the army... until he flunked the physical. Instead, he's given the opportunity to serve as a clerk to Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black. He and another clerk stumble onto a potentially huge conspiracy aimed at guiding the court's interests, and the cases dealing with the constitutionality of the prison camps created to detain Japanese-Americans seem to play a key part. Then Cash's colleague dies under mysterious circumstances, and the young, idealistic lawyer is determined to get at the truth. His investigation will take him from the office of J. Edgar Hoover to an internment camp in California, where he directly confronts the consequences of America's wartime policies. Kermit Roosevelt combines the momentum of a top-notch legal thriller with a thoughtful examination of one of the worst civil rights violations in US history in this long-awaited follow-up to In the Shadow of the Law.ce during war...
The Allegiance
by Russell S WilliamsChristine Thomas rushes to Lincoln Memorial Hospital, where her husband is suffering from a mysterious illness. Aware that his life can't be saved by traditional medicine, she consents to giving him an experimental drug, one that is guaranteed to make him well. But something is terribly wrong at Lincoln Memorial Hospital. First, she notices subtle changes in the doctors. Then she stumbles upon the unconscious patients in Ward C. And finally, Christine discovers a secret laboratory, where people are being experimented on. Armed with nothing more than her own courage, Christine must find a way to stop them. But she is running out of time. Once their evil plan is unleashed, the trail of terror will be unlike anything the world has ever seen ...
Allegiances (The Battling McGuire Boys #6)
by Cynthia EdenAn old enemy returns...with a new victim in the conclusion of The Battling McGuire Boys by New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden Private investigator Sullivan "Sully" McGuire has a reputation for danger. He's spent most of his life tracking the men who murdered his parents. The one woman who sees past Sully's predatorial pursuit is the wife he abandoned years ago. But Celia James has returned, this time with a target on her back. In order to save Celia, Sully is forced to resurrect old demons. New dangers-and dormant desires-bring Sully and Celia closew...and old enemies even closer.
Allegiances: Allegiances Urgent Pursuit Smoke And Ashes (The Battling McGuire Boys #6)
by Cynthia EdenAn old enemy returns in the beloved conclusion of The Battling McGuire Boys by New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden, originally published by Harlequin Intrigue in 2016.Private investigator Sullivan “Sully” McGuire has a reputation for danger. He’s spent most of his life tracking the men who murdered his parents. The one woman who sees past Sully’s predatorial pursuit is the wife he abandoned years ago. But Celia James has returned, this time with a target on her back. In order to save Celia, Sully is forced to resurrect old demons. New dangers—and dormant desires—bring Sully and Celia close…and old enemies even closer.
Allegra Fairweather: Paranormal Investigator
by Janni NellAllegra Fairweather here. Paranormal investigator. Got problems with specters? Shapeshifters? I'm the woman to call. Just don't call me a Ghostbuster. The last guy who did that ended up flat on his back with my boot at his throat. With my 99. 5% success rate, solving the mystery of a bleeding rose that has sprung up on the shores of Loch Furness should have been an easy gig. But already I've heard the shriek of the local banshee, discovered two bodies (and then lost two bodies), and had a near-death encounter with a three-hundred-year-old ghost. And perhaps most dangerous of all, the hot pub owner who hired me now wants to show me exactly what's under his kilt. Luckily, I'm ably assisted by my very own guardian angel. I'm grateful for his help-but he's also drop-dead gorgeous. A bit distracting when I've got a mystery to solve, and the clock is ticking. . .
Allegro: A Novel
by Ariel DorfmanThis thrilling historical mystery starring Mozart tells of friendship and betrayal, and how music allows us to defy death—from the acclaimed author of Death and the Maiden and The Suicide Museum.In 1789 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart visits the grave of Johann Sebastian Bach in Leipzig, looking for a sign, a signal, an answer to an enigma that has haunted him since childhood: Was Bach murdered by a famous oculist? And years later, was Handel a victim of the same doctor?Allegro follows his investigation, from the salons of London to the streets of Paris, recreating an enthralling and turbulent time, full of rogues and brilliant composers, charlatans and presumptuous nobles. Running parallel to this search is the rise of Mozart, his knowledge and fame, his trials and losses.
The Alleluia Files
by Sharon ShinnIt has been one hundred years since the Archangel Alleluia and the mortal Caleb discovered the truth about the god of Samaria. Legend says they left a record of that truth, though no document has ever been found. In time, an underground cult arose, seeking to find again what Alleluia found. But the reigning Archangel Bael called down the wrath of Jovah upon the cult, and hundreds died in a hail of thunderbolts. Yet some survived.Among them is Tamar, child of cultists, raised in captivity among the angels. Tamar believes that the Alleluia Files exist. She is determined to find them, and to free the people of Samaria from their fear of Jovah. In her search, she encounters the angel Jared, one of the members of his own kind who have come to question the wisdom of Bael. Together, these two uneasy allies will journey the length and breadth of Samaria, risking their lives and the lives of their comrades, seeking a truth that will alter the face of Samaria forever...
Allergic to Death
by Peg CochranPreparing calorie-conscious meals for the dieters of Woodstone, Connecticut, Gigi Fitzgerald knows a cheater when she sees one. And when murder is on the menu, she's ready to get the skinny on whodunit... Business is looking up for Gigi's Gourmet De-Lite, thanks to her newest client, restaurant reviewer Martha Bernhardt. Martha has the clout to put Gigi's personal meal plans on everyone's lips. But instead of dropping a few pounds, Martha drops dead from a severe peanut allergy...right after eating one of Gigi's signature dishes. When the distractingly debonair Detective Mertz identifies traces of peanut oil in Martha's last meal, Gigi suddenly finds her diet catering business on the chopping block. Now she'll have to track down who tampered with her recipe before her own goose is cooked. Includes delicious--and healthy--recipes!
Allhallow's Eve: A past massacre returns to haunt the present
by Richard LaymonEveryone wants to party in a house of death... Allhallow's Eve is a spine-chilling horror novel from Richard Laymon, perfect for fans of Stephen King and Dean Koontz.Nothing unusual ever happens in Ashburg until a local family are horribly mutilated and left to die in their own home. Since that night, the old Sherwood house has stood dark and abandoned - a constant reminder of the horrific killings. But when mysterious invitations begin to arrive, announcing a party to be held there, nobody thinks it's a joke. After all, on Allhallow's Eve everyone wants to party in a house of death... What readers are saying about Allhallow's Eve: 'A fast paced, gore filled, taboo ridden storyline''This book has everything, fear, anticipation and an excellent ending''One of the best books that Richard Laymon has ever written'
Allí estarás
by Lola Fortuna Dawn BrowerCarly Gallagher no comete errores. Hasta que un día comete uno que provoca la muerte de alguien a quien quería. Buscaría consuelo en el hombre del que está enamorada… Si él fuese libre para corresponder a su amor. La vida de Phillip Morrison da un giro de ciento ochenta grados en cuanto conoce a Carly. Todo lo que creía ser cierto resulta ser lo contrario. Aún tiene muchas cosas por decidir, pero algo está muy claro: ama a Carly y tiene que encontrar la manera de que sea suya. El caos se apodera la vida de los dos y, justo cuando parece que podrán estar juntos, el destino les presenta otros planes...
Alliance
by S. R. FranklinOne woman depends on her courage, instincts, and family in the hunt for a killer—who wants her to find him—in this chilling thriller. FBI Deputy Director Samantha Thomas is a born leader and always has been—both on the job and for her family. So, when she&’s given the opportunity to pick her own team for a special project, she doesn&’t hesitate to choose her sisters, all of whom bring their own skills to the squad. And Samantha is going to need them all if she&’s going to find the Handyman—a killer who has blazed a bloody, twisted trail across the country claiming thirty female victims. But what Samantha doesn&’t know is that the Handyman is waiting. Not in fear, but anticipation. Because after twenty years of searching for his perfect woman, he has finally found her in Samantha. And anyone who tries to stand between him and his one desire is going to die . . .
The Alliance: A Registry Novel (Registry Novels #3)
by Shannon StokerA rebel goes undercover in a desperate attempt to free her country from a brutal dictator in the final novel of this dystopian thriller trilogy.In America, the Registry weds girls to the highest bidder and raises boys for its army. Mia Morrissey fled to Mexico to claim her freedom. Now, she’s going risk everything so that the rest of America can be free.Going undercover as part of a diplomatic mission, Mia returns to an America even more dangerous than the one she left. The forgotten country faces its most ruthless leader yet, Grant Marsden—a shadow from Mia’s past. With the help of the subversive group Affinity, she embarks on a perilous journey to defeat Grant, bring down the government, and destroy the Registry once and for all.But when a terrible betrayal exposes the operation, Mia discovers that her enemies have used her—and so have her friends. Alone and frightened, Mia knows that her next step may be the last for her . . . and America.
Alliance de mensonges
by Victoria HowardPar une nuit pluvieuse comme l’Angleterre en connaît tant, Daniel Elliott trouve la mort, seul au volant de sa voiture. Grace, sa femme, est anéantie. Et même si leur mariage n’était pas parfait, Grace ne se résout pas à affronter l’avenir sans lui. Elle découvre bientôt qu'elle connaissait mal son mari. Des secrets sont révélés : un nom d’emprunt, une étrange liste de chiffres, une maison en Floride, et une maîtresse qui est la copie conforme de Grace. Terrifiée mais déterminée, elle s’envole pour la Floride. Elle est traquée par la pègre… et par cette autre femme. A son grand étonnement, le bel agent du FBI, Jack West, accepte de se charger de l’affaire. Grace et lui ont autrefois vécu une histoire. Et bien qu’elle s’y refuse, elle tombe à nouveau amoureuse de lui. Le danger les guette à chaque tournant tandis que Grace et Jack naviguent dans les eaux troubles du crime du sud de la Floride pour découvrir la vérité qui se cache derrière l'Alliance de mensonges.
Alliance de sang (Partenariat De Sang Ser. #1)
by Laurent Tigrou Girault Ariel TachnaPartenariat de Sang, Tome 1Un magicien désespéré et un vampire désabusé et amer peuvent-ils trouver un moyen de construire un partenariat qui pourrait sauver leur monde ? Beaucoup dans ce monde secoué par la guerre magique voient les vampires comme des prédateurs, des créatures de la nuit valant moins que les humains. Pourtant, avec le conflit qui s'intensifie, la Milice de la Sorcellerie a besoin d'avantages pour inverser le cours de la guerre en sa faveur et les vampires lui donnent un avantage contre les sorciers dans cette bataille meurtrière. Dans une tentative dangereuse pour montrer leur bonne volonté, la Milice de la Sorcellerie demande une rencontre avec les vampires afin de pouvoir plaider leur cause. Un homme désespéré, Alain Magnier et un vampire amer et sans illusion, Orlando Saint Clair se rencontrent à Paris et le sort du monde dépend de leur bon jugement. Est-ce que les vampires vont envisager de se joindre à la cause et de former une Alliance avec les magiciens pour gagner la guerre ?
Alliance in Blood (Partnership in Blood #1)
by Ariel Tachna2nd EditionPartnership in Blood: Volume One Can a desperate wizard and a bitter, disillusioned vampire find a way to build the partnership that could save their world? In a world rocked by magical war, vampires are seen by many as less than human, as the stereotypical creatures of the night who prey on others. But as the war intensifies, the wizards know they need an advantage to turn the tide in their favor: the strength and edge the vampires can give them in the battle against the dark wizards who seek to destroy life as they know it. In a dangerous move and show of good will, the wizards ask the leader of the vampires to meet with them, so that they might plead their cause. One desperate man, Alain Magnier, and one bitter, disillusioned vampire, Orlando St. Clair, meet in Paris, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance of their decision: Will the vampires join the cause and form a partnership with the wizards to win the war?This second edition received minor revision and proofing for re-release in honor of the publication of Partnership Reborn, the final book in the series.
Allianz des Blutes (Partnership in Blood #1)
by Ariel Tachna Anna DoeBuch 1 in der Serie - BlutspartnerschaftKönnen ein verzweifelter Magier und ein verbitterter, desillusionierter Vampir einen Weg finden, Partner zu werden und ihre Welt zu retten? In einer Welt, in der ein Krieg der Magier tobt, werden Vampire von vielen als minderwertig angesehen, als die stereotypischen Geschöpfe der Nacht, denen die Menschen zum Opfer fallen. Doch der Krieg wird immer bedrohlicher und die Magier wissen, dass sie Hilfe brauchen, um das Geschick zu ihren Gunsten zu wenden. Die dunklen Magier wollen die bestehende Welt auslöschen, und die Stärke der Vampire könnte den Ausschlag geben, um das zu verhindern. Die Magier gehen das Wagnis ein, den Chef de la Cour der Vampire zu einem geheimen Treffen zu überreden, um ihn von ihrem guten Willen zu überzeugen und seine Unterstützung zu gewinnen. Alain Magnier, ein verzweifelter Magier, und Orlando St. Clair, ein verbitterter, desillusionierter Vampir, treffen sich in Paris auf einem Friedhof. Das Schicksal der Welt hängt vom Ausgang dieses Treffens ab. Werden die Vampire sich dem Kampf gegen die dunklen Magier anschließen und sich mit den Magiern auf eine Partnerschaft einlassen, um den Krieg gemeinsam zu gewinnen?
Allie's Bayou Rescue (Faithgirlz / Princess In Camo Ser.)
by Missy Robertson Mia Robertson Jill OsborneLife hasn’t been easy lately for twelve-year-old Allie Carroway. Not only does she have to be careful about what she eats and keep her asthma treatment with her at all times, but rumor has it that if she has one more serious asthma attack, her family may move to Arizona—far away from the Louisiana Bayou and the extended family that she loves and stars with in the reality TV show, Carried Away with the Carroways. And now would be a terrible time to go. Uncle Wayne and Aunt Kassie are about to adopt twelve-year-old Hunter—the first boy to join the Carroway family in a long time. Allie and her cousins—Kendall, Ruby, and Lola—have never allowed a boy to set foot in their treehouse meeting place, the “Diva Duck Blind.” And if Allie’s cousins have any say, they’ll keep it that way. But Allie can’t ignore that still, small voice inside her, telling her things must change if Hunter is to be honored and accepted into the family.The cousins devise an initiation for Hunter at Mamaw and Papaw’s house with four challenges—Louisiana bayou style—including frogs, hunting, and a scary shed rumored to be the place where a mysterious long lost uncle disappeared. A blackout on the bayou the night of the initiation heightens the stakes when Hunter goes missing, and Allie and the girls must face unfamiliar obstacles to bring the family back together.This series explores the nature of a family filled with social, cultural, and physical diversity. In a world splashed with class and camouflage, the cousins are constantly looking for ways to love unconditionally through all the hiccups, with the love and faith of family.