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Allie's Wild Surprise (The Party Line #1)
by Carrie AustenCan the Party Line make Allie's dream come true? The Vermilion concert is two weeks away and Allie's just got to go. But the tickets are so expensive! When the party for Allie's little brother falls through, Allie and her best friends Becky, Rosie and Julie turn a disaster into a miracle. Before you can say "make a wish" the girls are in the party business. It's the best: they're having fun and getting paid for it! Allie's already counting her ticket money. But Allie makes mistakes that may ruin the business before the girls have even done their first job. Her hopes of seeing Vermilion are fading fast ... Meet Allie, Becky, Rosie and Julie in this fun-filled series about friendship, growing up, and having a good time!
The Alligator Man
by James SheehanKevin Wylie's crooked boss wants to run him out of town, and Kevin's long-time girlfriend is ready to take a hike. He decides that now is the time to leave Miami, visit his father, who he hasn't seen in 28 years, and get some answers. Heading back to his hometown, he doesn't realize that he and his dad will become embroiled in a murder case. The victim, one of the richest and most-hated corporate criminals in America has been dubbed The Alligator Man since pieces of his clothing were found in a local swamp. Billy Fuller had every reason in the world to want Johnson dead and all the evidence leads right to his doorstep. But legendary trial lawyer Tom Wylie believes in Billy and he and his son reunite to fight the courtroom battle for Billy's life. The Alligator Man is a story of greed, anger, love, redemption and two powerful trial attorneys who fight to the end-- and risk everything--for the truth.
The Alligator's Farewell
by Hialeah JacksonSome deadly things in the Everglades crawl ... some slither ... and some walk on two legs ... People who haven't been hurt by life don't become private eyes. Before Annabelle Hardy took over her father's Miami detective agency, she was beautiful, married, and teaching at Yale. She's still beautiful-but now she's deaf, widowed, and learning the lessons of the streets from her hot-tempered and oddly named partner, Dave the Monkeyman. They're not your usual P.I.'s. And their new case is not your usual murder. A scientist at an Everglades atomic plant has been found dead. His corpse was so dangerously radioactive that no one would agree to bury it. And so important that someone was willing to break into the reactor to steal it. Investigating the murder, Annabelle and Dave are finding all manner of things dark and dangerous: a nuclear scam; a nudie bar called the Alligator Hole; and a man so seductive Annabelle wants to suspect him of terrible crimes ... so she can avoid the risks of falling in love.
The Allingham Casebook: A Collection Of Witty Short Stories
by Margery AllinghamA classic collection of mystery stories: “With skillful plotting laced with tongue-in-cheek humor, Allingham never ceases to intrigue and surprise” (Daily Mail). This volume offer eighteen delightful mysteries from the Queen of Crime that will baffle the most ingenious of armchair detectives—and even, at times, the imperturbable sleuth Albert Campion himself. Enjoy one of England’s great golden-era writers at her witty best as she spins delicious tales of high-risk heists and domestic deceptions in this exquisite short story collection. “A perfectly splendid collection of short stories.” —H. R. F. Keating
The Allingham Casebook: A Collection Of Witty Short Stories
by Margery AllinghamA classic collection of mystery stories: “With skillful plotting laced with tongue-in-cheek humor, Allingham never ceases to intrigue and surprise” (Daily Mail).This volume offer eighteen delightful mysteries from the Queen of Crime that will baffle the most ingenious of armchair detectives—and even, at times, the imperturbable sleuth Albert Campion himself.Enjoy one of England’s great golden-era writers at her witty best as she spins delicious tales of high-risk heists and domestic deceptions in this exquisite short story collection.“A perfectly splendid collection of short stories.” —H. R. F. Keating
The Allingham Minibus
by Margery AllinghamA collection of eighteen classic Golden Age short stories from &“the best of mystery writers&”—with a tribute by Agatha Christie (The New Yorker). Acclaimed by critics and her peers, Margery Allingham was one of the finest writers of her day, crafting fiction that challenged readers&’ crime-solving skills and kept them on the edge of their seats. Foul play, mystery, and the macabre set the stage for unforgettable characters who struggled with the complexities of life and their own morality. In these pages, you&’ll find eighteen stories that showcase Margery Allingham&’s wit, sharp characterization, and clever plotting. From her famous detective&’s swift dispatch of a case in &“Mr. Campion&’s Lucky Day,&” to ghost-hunting in a terrorized village in &“&’Tis Not Hereafter,&” to a debate about—and proof of—good and evil in &“The Wink,&” Margery Allingham shows why she &“deserves to be rediscovered&” (P. D. James, New York Times–bestselling author). Praise for Margery Allingham &“[Allingham was a] rare and precious talent.&” —The Washington Post &“Don&’t start reading these books unless you are confident that you can handle addiction.&” —The Independent &“One of the finest Golden-Age crime novelists.&” —The Sunday Telegraph
Allmen and the Dragonflies (Allmen)
by Martin Suter&“In the honorable vein of elegant, gentleman thieves, comes Allmen, the colorful protagonist of Suter&’s beautifully observed, deliciously fun novel&” (Noah Charney, author of The Museum of Lost Art). Johann Friedrich von Allmen, a bon vivant of dandified refinement, has exhausted his family fortune. Forced to downscale, Allmen inhabits the garden house of his former Zurich estate, attended by his Guatemalan butler, Carlos. When not reading novels by Balzac and Somerset Maugham, he plays jazz on a Bechstein baby grand. Allmen&’s fortunes take a sharp turn when he meets Jojo, a stunning blonde whose lakeside villa contains five Art Nouveau bowls created by renowned French artist Émile Gallé and decorated with a dragonfly motif. Allmen, seeking to pay off mounting debts, absconds with the priceless bowls and embarks on a high-risk, potentially violent bid to cash them in. This is the first of a series of humorous, fast-paced detective novels devoted to a memorable gentleman thief who, with his trusted sidekick, Carlos, creates an investigative firm to recover missing precious objects. &“A rollicking good time . . . Bestselling Swiss author Martin Suter may have a classic on his hands in this contemporary crime novel, the first of a series featuring the memorable character of Johann Friedrich von Allmen, gentleman thief.&” —The Winnipeg Free Press &“Suter combines sleight-of-hand suspense with stunning art and slightly worn Old World elegance to create a smartly entertaining read . . . A classy puzzler.&” —Library Journal &“The dark charms of Suter&’s novel are irresistible from the first pages.&” —Joshua Max Feldman, author of Start WithoutMe
Allmen and the Pink Diamond (The Allmen Detective Novels)
by Martin SuterWhen a $30 million diamond disappears, the gentleman P.I. embarks on an adventure across Europe in this &“delightfully quirky and original&” mystery (Peter James, author of Dead Simple). A rare pink diamond recently sold at auction has gone missing, and gentleman thief turned private detective Johann Freidrich von Allmen cannot resist the case—even if his butler and business partner Carlos de Leon has his reservations. With suspicion falling on a man named Artyom Sokolov, Allmen and de Leon embark from London to Zurich in search of the mysterious Russian. Soon the two discover that they are up against a conspiracy far more complex and dangerous than they suspected. And as amorous adventures and diverting mishaps litter their path through Europe&’s high society, Allmen and de Leon get closer to uncovering a high-tech plot to manipulate global financial markets.
All's Fair (Labor Movement In Fiction And Non-fiction Ser.)
by Richard Wormser“All’s Fair…”, first published in 1937, is a fast-paced novel set in a hard-bitten mining town ruled by those with money and their corrupt politicians. A young labor leader, Mac, comes to the town determined to solve the murder of a fellow organizer and to end the stranglehold of the current bosses. A romance develops between Mac and Sue, the daughter of a mineowner. The situation becomes desperate when the miners’ strike and Sue disappears, and Mac vows to find her. Richard Wormser (1908-1977) was a prolific American author of pulp fiction, detective fiction, westerns, and screenplays.Disguised as a mine owner’s son, young Mac is invited into the home of the Alastairs, Ware County’s ruling family, and nearly forgets his mission when Sue Alastair’s blue eyes speak in an age-old language. But the miners’ strike, Sue disappears, and Mac fights daringly. From the opening of the book to its surprising climax Richard Wormser carries his readers at a breathless pace.
All's Fair Complete Collection: Fair Game Fair Play Fair Chance (All's Fair #1)
by Josh LanyonAll three full-length novels in Josh Lanyon’s All’s Fair series, available now in this complete collection.Fair GameElliot Mills was forced to trade in his FBI badge for dusty chalkboards and bored college students. Now a professor at Puget Sound university, the former agent has put his old life behind him—but it seems his old life isn’t finished with him. A young man has gone missing from campus and as a favor to a family friend, Elliot agrees to do a little sniffing around. His investigations bring him face-to-face with his former lover, Tucker Lance, the special agent handling the case.Things ended badly with Tucker, and neither man is ready to back down on the fight that drove them apart. But they have to figure out a way to move beyond their past and work together as more men go missing and Elliot becomes the target in a killer’s obsessive game...Fair PlayFifty years ago, Roland Mills belonged to a violent activist group. Now, someone is willing to kill to prevent him from publishing his memoirs.When ex-FBI agent Elliot Mills is called out to examine the charred ruins of his childhood home, he quickly identifies the fire for what it is—arson. An injury may have forced Elliot out of the Bureau, but it’s not going to stop him from bringing the man who wants his father dead to justice.Agent Tucker Lance is still working to find the serial killer who’s obsessed with Elliot and can’t bear the thought of his lover putting himself in additional danger. Straightlaced Tucker has never agreed with radical Roland on much—”opposing political viewpoints” is an understatement—but they’re united on this: Elliot needs to leave the case alone. Now.Fair ChanceOne final game of cat and mouse… The Sculptor, the serial killer ex-FBI agent Elliot Mills spent years hunting, is finally in jail. But everyone is at risk once again—thanks to a madman determined to finish his partner’s gruesome mission. When the lead agent on the case, Special Agent Tucker Lance, goes missing, Elliot knows it’s the killer at work. After all, abducting the love of his life is the quickest way to hurt him. The chances of finding Tucker are all but impossible without the help of the Sculptor—but the Sculptor is in no position to talk. Critically injured in a prison fight, he lies comatose and dying while the clock ticks down. Elliot has no choice but to play this killer’s twisted game and hope he can find Tucker in timeAlso includes Single Malt, book one in Layla Reyne’s Agent Irish & Whiskey series!
All's Fair in Love and Treachery: A Mystery (Lady Petra Inquires #2)
by Celeste Connally*A USA Today bestseller*Bridgerton meets Agatha Christie in this dazzling next installment in a captivating Regency-era mystery series with a feminist spin.21 June, 1815. London may be cheering the news of Napoleon’s surrender at Waterloo, but Lady Petra Forsyth has little to celebrate after discovering that the death of her viscount fiancé three years earlier was no accident. Instead, it was murder, and the man responsible is her handsome, half-Scottish secret paramour Duncan Shawcross—yet the scoundrel has disappeared, leaving only a confusing riddle about long-forgotten memories in his wake.So what’s a lady to do when she can’t hunt down her traitorous lover? She concentrates on a royal assignment instead. Queen Charlotte has tasked Petra with attending an event at the Asylum for Female Orphans and making inquiries surrounding the death of the orphanage’s matron. What’s more, there may be a link between the matron’s death and a group of radicals with ties to the aristocracy, as evidenced by an intercepted letter.Then, Petra overhears a nefarious conversation with two other men about a plot to topple the monarchy, set to take place during three days of celebrations currently gripping London.As the clock counts down and London’s streets teem with revelers, Petra’s nerves are fraying as her past and present collide. Yet while all’s fair in love and war, she can never surrender, especially when more orphaned girls may be in trouble. And to save their lives, the monarchy itself, and even her own heart, Lady Petra must face her fears with the strength of an army of soldiers and fight with the heart of a queen.
All’s Well That Ends
by Gillian RobertsBarring the usual teenage pranks, all seems peaceful at Philly Prep, the private school in Philadelphia where Amanda Pepper teaches English. No doubt the money that appears to be missing from funds collected to aid victims of a catastrophic hurricane Down South will turn up. Probably the rumor that some of Amanda’s students have discovered the thrills of gambling is totally unfounded. In any case, Amanda has other things to think about. Her husband, private investigator C. K. MacKenzie, is struggling to help his Louisiana kinfolk reconstruct their post-hurricane lives. Her friend Sasha’s stepmother has just committed suicide–although, according to Sasha, Phoebe Ennis would never have killed herself, especially not while having a drink and wearing a red silk blouse and red sandals with four-inch heels. Amanda isn’t persuaded but reluctantly agrees to help investigate the woman’s demise, though the evidence for foul play is slim. True, the middle-aged compulsive collector of knickknacks wasn’t universally loved. Phoebe’s own son hated her and she bored her friends to death with hints of her “royal” lineage. And with four marriages behind her, she was already preparing to announce her renewed availability on the Net. But when another woman is found dead in Phoebe’s house, it becomes clear that something is indeed murderously amiss, and much closer to home than Amanda or anyone else could have imagined. All’s Well That Ends is the final novel in Gillian Roberts’s acclaimed Amanda Pepper series. It’s also the best, irresistibly intelligent, and richly entertaining. Amanda’s farewell adventure brings the genius of “the Dorothy Parker of mystery writers” (Nancy Pickard) into full flower, and the bloom is sweet and a wonder to behold. From the Hardcover edition.
All's Well That Ends Well (Family Affair #2)
by Roseanne DowellAunt Beatrice Lulu is back and creating more havoc than ever. When a body falls out of a chimney in their newly purchased cabin, she takes it upon herself to investigate. Just because her niece is Chief of Police doesn’t mean she should mind her own business. Even her husband can’t control his busy body wife. It doesn’t end there, too many things happening for Beatrice Lulu to overlook. She’s bound and determined to figure things out on her own.
Allure of Deceit
by Susan FroetschelA young inventor and his wife are killed in a terrorist attack--leaving behind a will that surprises friends and parents by directing a vast fortune toward charities in the developing world. On the ground in Afghanistan, international charities rapidly search for Afghan partners to compete for the attention of the new foundation, focusing their efforts on two particular women in the village of Laashekoh: a young mother who might have been wrongly imprisoned for her role in helping to run a child-trafficking ring; and an older, educated woman who has a reputation for providing reproductive healthcare--including abortions.Meanwhile, most Laashekoh villagers do not want Western charity and are astounded to be regarded as potential recipients; they are self-sufficient and see no need for outside intervention in village concerns. But when a group of orphanage workers visiting the village goes missing, foul play is immediately suspected and the villagers face tough questions.As Afghans and Westerners work to uncover the truth, the reputations of charity workers, potential beneficiaries, and locals in Laashekoh are called into question. The stakes are high, the sums of money are huge, and cultures clash. All these are motivations for fraud and murder in Allure of Deceit.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Alma embrujada
by María AcostaDos almas unidas a las que la muerte no podrá separar. Hay fantasmas en Brogan's Hall... Al menos, eso dicen. Pero Lucía de Córdoba no cree en fantasmas y en cuanto sus ojos se posan en la pequeña plantación que le han encargado restaurar, la siente como un hogar y no como una mansión embrujada. Sin embargo, el embrujo que pesa sobre la casa es mucho más complicado de lo que nadie se imagina: el amor y la muerte se vieron las caras en ella y la tragedia salpicó con sangre sus muros. Cuando el misterio que oculta la historia sea revelado, el pasado que nunca se fue resurgirá con fuerza para cobrar su deuda. En los blogs...«Alma embrujada es una historia de almas unidas en el tiempo donde hay amor, celos, odios, envidias y mucho más. 100 % recomendable [...] Está muy bien escrito, tiene una pluma ágil, fresca y adictiva.»Blog La puerta de los libros infinitos
Almas Abrasadas (Elegida #3)
by Jeff Altabef y Erynn AltabefSobrevivir no es suficiente. Se formarán alianzas, se probarán las lealtades y se tomará una decisión. Mi nombre es Juliet Wildfire Stone, y me guste o no, el destino de la Tierra está en mis manos. Cuando finalmente me encontré con el Primer Elector, no era para nada como me esperaba. Se supone que era nuestro enemigo mortal, un monstruo al que tenía que destruir para cumplir mi destino, pero resultó que no era nada de eso. Ahroa, los Elegidos estamos en medio de un conflicto entre dos antiguos enemigos, uno que amenaza con destrozar la Tierra. Como la Alfa Elegida, tengo que hacer lo que es correcto a toda costa. Más me vale... o toda la gente en la Tierra será esclavizada para siempre. EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTA el tercer y último emocinoante libro de la serie de fantasía y suspense juvenil ganadora de múltiples premios "Elegida". [Sin DRM] LIBRO POR JEFF ALTABEF Y/O ERYNN ALTABEF: •UN THRILLER DE NEPHILIMS - Libro 1: La Guarida del Diablo •UN THRILLER DE NEPHILIMS - Libro 2: La Danza del Diablo •UN THRILLER DE NEPHILIMS - Libro 3: El Trato del Diablo •UN THRILLER DE NEPHILIMS - Libro 4: El Día del Diablo •PUNTO THRILLER - Libro 1: Punto de Fractura •PUNTO THRILLER - Libro 2: Punto de Ruptura •MUERTE ROJA - Libro 1: Muerte Roja •MUERTE ROJA - Libro 2: El Rey Fantasma •MUERTE ROJA - Libro 3: Los Inmortales •ELEGIDA - Libro 1: Atrapavientos (with Erynn Altabef) •ELEGIDA - Libro 2: Borde del Amanecer (with Erynn Altabef) •ELEGIDA - Libro 3: Almas Abrasadas (with Erynn Altabef)
Almas en juego
by Guillermo FerraraAunque no recuerdes las reglas, la ignorancia no te librará de jugar. Un thriller para descubrir cuál es la misión de cada persona y su destino. Una vertiginosa historia plagada de búsquedas, investigaciones y conocimientos metafísicos para ganar el juego definitivo. Almas en Juego es una novela que se adentra en la inmortalidad del ser humano y la eternidad existencial del alma. Arthur Parker, un peculiar detective irlandés, tendrá que resolver la muerte de un hombre ahorcado, apoyándose en sus dones de percepción extrasensorial más que en sus herramientas detectivescas. Tres historias conectadas aunque separadas en el tiempo. En la actualidad, una empresa multinacional liderada por un magnate judío diseña el Proyecto Génesis, con avanzada tecnología basada en información de Tesla, la física cuántica y las prácticas de magia y ocultismo que podría comunicar a los seres queridos con los muertos. Francia medieval, el papa Inocencio III manda a matar a los cátaros por prácticas herejes y rituales paganos. Irlanda actual, un grupo de jóvenes descendientes de la tradición druida activarán un ancestral poder a través de rituales mágicos.
Almas en pena: Un policial clásico en el Buenos Aires del Virreinato
by Mercedes GiuffréOtro difícil caso que deberá esclarecer el doctor Samuel Redhead en el contexto de las invasiones inglesas. Luego de varios años de ausencia, regresa el doctor Samuel Redhead, uno de los personajes más celebrados y reconocidos de la novela histórica de los últimos años, que consolidó a Mercedes Giuffré como la gran representante de un género que ella misma se encargó de inaugurar: el policial anclado en el Virreinato del Río de la Plata. Además de una atrapante trama policial histórica perfectamente documentada, Almas en pena propone una atractiva línea argumental con tintes fantásticos.
Almas grises
by Philippe ClaudelGanadora del prestigioso premio Renaudot y elegida Libro del Año por los libreros franceses y la revista Lire, esta novela posee una belleza sombría y seductora que emana tanto del clima misterioso que envuelve la historia como del profundo y descarnado retrato de los personajes que la componen. Diciembre de 1917. En un pequeño pueblo del norte de Francia, el cuerpo sin vida de una hermosa niña aparece flotando en el canal. La crónica de los hechos, escrita veinte años después del suceso por el policía a cargo de la investigación, invita al lector a descubrir una realidad inesperada. En su implacable relato, donde la emoción aparece contenida por el pudor del narrador, nadie es inocente, y los culpables, de una forma u otra, son también víctimas. El gris es el tono dominante, pero no el gris de la muerte, ni el del duro clima invernal, ni siquiera el de la cobardía, sino el gris en que se desenvuelve la condición humana: la ausencia de certezas absolutas, las sombras, los claroscuros, en suma, el peso rotundo de la duda. Reseñas:«Un auténtico artista a quien los lectores deberían finalmente identificar con su magistral Almas grises.»Le Monde «Un libro al mismo tiempo fascinante y atroz, que recuerda al Simenon más negro y al Márai de El último encuentro.»La Stampa «Una novela poderosa y perturbadora, oscura y fascinante.»L'Express «Uno de los mejores novelistas de su generación.»La Repubblica «La visisón del mundo que nos propone el jansenista narrador-policía es un ejercicio de masoquismo que lo aproxima a Dostoievski.»Robert Saladrigas, Culturas «Es una novela soberbia en su género, un verdadero hallazgo, y su autor un escritor realmente poderoso.»Jose María Guelbenzu, Babelia «El estilo de Claudel es duro y eficiente sin rehuir descripciones de gran belleza, hecho de frases cortas, tajantes, de imágenes muy expresivas construidas sin florituras.»Jose María Guelbenzu, Babelia «Claudel retrata atmósferas en pinceladas y vierte una mirada certera en los claroscuros de la conducta, en la línea de los novelistas rusos.»Ángeles López., Libros, El Periódico «Una novela rotunda, misteriosa, turbadora, amarga y hermosa.»Alfredo Asensi, El Día de Córdoba
The Almighty
by Irving WallaceAfter inheriting the New York Record from his tycoon father, in order to pass the circulation of the New York Times, Edward Armstead decides to make the news happen, with his own "tame" terrorists, so that he can report it first and increase circulation. Victoria Weston and Nick Ramsay, two investigative reporters, decide to track down the mythical Mark Bradshaw, who has "scooped" their stories after Nick is kidnapped by Carlos, a real terrorist, who resents getting the "credit" for such acts as providing weapons for the Spanish King's kidnapping, and the theft of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Contains strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
The Almond Picker: A Novel
by Simonetta Agnello Hornby Alastair McEwenA surprising mystery--and love story--set in rural Sicily Like many memorable works of fiction, The Almond Picker hinges on a question, in this case: who is Maria Rosalia Inzerillo, known as Mennulara, the almond picker? Born into a desperately poor Sicilian farming family, Mennulara went into service when she was only a girl, as a maid for a well-to-do local family; by dint of hard work and intelligence, she became the indispensable administrator of the family's affairs and was said to be rich. Still, she was a mere servant, and now (as the story begins) she is dead. Who was she, really? Simonetta Agnello Hornby's wonderfully entertaining novel about this mysterious woman -- a bestseller in Italy when it was published in 2002 -- has all the suspense of a witty thriller, the emotions of a powerful love story, and the evocative atmosphere of a historical novel. Set in Sicily in the 1960s, a violent, complicated society in the midst of tumultuous change, where young and old, rich and poor, men and women are set against each other, The Almond Picker is the story of a woman who negotiated for her freedom as no one else dared. Unusual instructions in Mennulara's will perplex the family she worked for and send the children on a kind of treasure hunt, for each of them wants to secure her fabled riches. She is no longer physically present, but her mysterious importance to them and to the village comes into focus in a series of dramatic encounters and spiky exchanges among the neighbors. Everyone has a very different idea about Mennulara's amazing life. Was she a humble servant who ruled her master, or perhaps a pawn for the Mafia? Was she a seducer and opportunist, a sly blackmailer waiting for a payoff, or the opposite? During the thirty days following her death, the surprising truth is revealed.
Almost: A Novel
by Elizabeth BenedictA New York Times Notable Book: &“The most engrossing novel I&’ve come across in a long time.&” —Newsweek Fortysomething Sophy Chase has just begun her new, lighthearted, romantically adventurous life in New York City. But it comes to a screeching halt when she learns that her ex-husband—or technically, her almost-ex-husband, who is also an ex-CIA agent—has been found dead, on the island off of Massachusetts where she left him just months before. Lured back to New England by feelings she thought she&’d left behind, Sophy must navigate her grown stepdaughters; a former lover who is now a celebrity lawyer; the mystery of her husband&’s death—and her own darkest impulses—in a &“novel about death, divorce, exes, lovers and surrogate children on and off a snooty East Coast island. . . . Page-turning suspense that doesn&’t skimp on characterization or intelligence&” (Publishers Weekly). &“Benedict captures finely tuned calibrations of feeling. . . . [She] seems to understand humor&’s real function . . . to get us through the day.&” —Newsday
Almost a Crime: A Novel
by Penny VincenziIn Almost a Crime, Vincenzi exposes the cracks in a British power marriage. Tom and Octavia Fleming glitter among the chattering classes of London in the late 1990's. Tom, a brilliant political strategist, and Octavia, an equally talented charity consultant, appear to have it all--good looks, money, success, and three pretty children--everything but precious time together. When Octavia realizes that Tom is having an affair, she plots her revenge against her husband. But nothing prepares Octavia for the identity of Tom's mistress, and her misdemeanors hardly compare to the revenge enacted by the other woman after Tom calls it off. Described by Dominick Dunne as a writer "with verve and heart, immersing the reader in a world of engrossing and unforgettable glamour and passion," and praised by Barbara Taylor Bradford as "marvelously engrossing," Penny Vincenzi has been captivating European and American audiences ever since the publication of her Spoils of Time trilogy. Packed with twists and trysts, Almost a Crime continues the tradition of the thrilling Vincenzi bestseller.
Almost a Lady
by Heidi BettsBest-selling author Heidi Betts is known as a versatile author, who writes what she loves...and makes readers fall in love all over again. Whether she's writing contemporary romance, paranormal, or historical, Heidi Betts never disappoints.Pinkerton agent Willow Hastings had always been successful until security chief Brandt Donovan interfered with an arrest, placing her job on the line. Neither of them will admit their attraction to one another, but after they imitate a married couple to capture a killer, they might not be able to keep it a secret. Will they be able to complete their celibate assignment or will their under cover operation become more real than they could have imagined?"Heidi Betts scores with a sizzling tale of passion, intrigue, and enduring love." -- Merline Lovelace"For a good story and unforgettable characters, you can't beat Heidi Betts. Hang on to your stetson...." -- Maggie Osborne
Almost Blue
by Carlo Lucarelli Oonagh StranskyA psychopathic killer of university students is on the loose in Bologna. Rookie detective Grazia Negro is put in charge of this critical investigation, with only her gut instincts to guide her. She gets an unexpected breakthrough when she meets Simone, a young blind man who spends his days at home alone, listening to jazz and to the sounds of the city on his scanner. From the multiple perspectives of the detective, the blind man, and the assassin, Lucarelli weaves a gripping thriller. Carlo Lucarelli, one of the most exciting young writers in Europe, has written eleven novels, all of them noirs. He also hosts a television series, teaches writing in Torino, sings in a post-punk band, and edits an on-line magazine, Incubatoio 16.