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Fiendish Deeds
by BracegirdleDo you dare set foot in Spooking? It's the terrible town on the hideous hill -- and Joy Wells is a proud resident. A fan of classic horror stories, Joy is convinced that famous author E. A. Peugeot based his spine-tingling tales on Spooking. Take the eerie similarities between the nearby swamp and the setting of his masterpiece, "The Bawl of the Bog Fiend." Could the story be true? Could the bog fiend be on the loose? Things become truly horrifying when Joy learns that Darlington, the despicable suburban city where she is forced to go to school, is planning to build a water park over her beloved bog. It is up to her to safeguard the endangered area and its secrets. Little does she know that there is someone determined to destroy not only the bog but the town of Spooking itself -- and anyone who dares stand in his way. P. J. Bracegirdle spins a yarn of delicious devilry and macabre mayhem in the very first book of The Joy of Spooking trilogy.
Fiendish Schemes
by K. W. JeterFirst British publication of the sequel to Infernal Devices, to mark the 30th anniversary of Steampunk. The world George Dower left when he went into hiding was significantly simpler than the new, steam-powered Victorian London. Dower is enticed into a web of intrigue with ominously mysterious players who have nefarious plans of which he can only guess. If he can locate and make his father's Vox Universalis work as it was intended, his future is assured. But his efforts are confounded by the strange Vicar Stonebrake. Drugged, arrested, and interrogated Dower is trapped in a maelstrom of secrets, corruption, and schemes that threaten to drown him in the chaos of this mad new world.File Under: Steampunk [ A Plague of Lighthouses | Sexual Healing | The lady's Not For Turning | End of the World, Again ]
Fierce Justice (True Heroes #5)
by Piper J. DrakeReal heroes aren't born, they're madeK9 handler Arin Siri doesn't like taking orders, and she works best when it's just her and her dog King out in the field. But when she discovers a wounded soldier of fortune during a Search and Protect mission, she has no choice but to get him to safety. The last time she and the roguish, sexy Jason Landon tangled, they were on opposite sides of the conflict, but this time, he's claiming to need her help.When Jason wakes up in a hospital on Hawaii's Big Island, he's shocked to discover Arin guarding him. She's the last person he expected to see, but she's also the only person who can help him bring down a kidnapping ring. As they draw closer to danger-and to each other-they must race against the clock to discover who the kidnappers are working for, or risk becoming collateral damage themselves.
Fierce Kingdom: A Novel
by Gin PhillipsAn electrifying literary thriller introduces an unforgettable mother and son, whose simple trip to the zoo one afternoon is transformed into three hours of terror and survival after gunshots ring out. What would you do to protect the ones you love?After school on a late October day, Joan has taken her four-year-old son, Lincoln, to one of his favourite places on earth: the zoo. Just before closing time, as they need to go home, she hears some loud pops like firecrackers. Not thinking much of it, they head for the exit...until Joan realizes the eerie human emptiness means danger, then sees the figure of a lone gunman. Without another thought, she scoops up her son and runs back into the zoo. And for the next three hours--the entire scope of the novel--she does anything she can to keep Lincoln safe. Both pulse-pounding and emotionally satisfying, Fierce Kingdom is a thrill ride, but also an exploration of the very nature of motherhood itself, from its saving graces to its savage power. At heart it asks how you draw the line between survival and the duty to protect one another? Who would you die for?
Fierce Kingdom: A Novel
by Gin Phillips“Expertly made thriller . . . clever and irresistible.” —The New York TimesAn electrifying novel about the primal and unyielding bond between a mother and her son, and the lengths she’ll go to protect him. The zoo is nearly empty as Joan and her four-year-old son soak up the last few moments of playtime. They are happy, and the day has been close to perfect. But what Joan sees as she hustles her son toward the exit gate minutes before closing time sends her sprinting back into the zoo, her child in her arms. And for the next three hours—the entire scope of the novel—she keeps on running. Joan’s intimate knowledge of her son and of the zoo itself—the hidden pathways and under-renovation exhibits, the best spots on the carousel and overstocked snack machines—is all that keeps them a step ahead of danger.A masterful thrill ride and an exploration of motherhood itself—from its tender moments of grace to its savage power—Fierce Kingdom asks where the boundary is between our animal instinct to survive and our human duty to protect one another. For whom should a mother risk her life?
Fierce Little Thing: A Novel
by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore“A Secret History-esque tale...All the ingredients for the perfect summer read.” —The Millions“Captivating, thoughtful, and tense, a great read for those who enjoy psychological thrillers and complex puzzles. Highly recommended.” —New York Journal Review of Books“It’s time to come Home. All five of you. Or else.”Saskia was a damaged, lonely teenager when she arrived at the lakeside commune called Home. She was entranced by the tang of sourdough starter; the midnight call of the loons; the triumph of foraging wild mushrooms from the forest floor. But most of all she was taken with Abraham, Home's charismatic leader, the North Star to Saskia and the four other teens who lived there, her best and only friends.Two decades later, Saskia is shuttered in her Connecticut estate, estranged from the others. Her carefully walled life is torn open by threatening letters. Unless she and her former friends return to the land in rural Maine, the terrible thing they did as teenagers—their last-ditch attempt to save Home—will be revealed.From vastly different lives, the five return to confront their blackmailer and reckon with the horror that split them apart. How far will they go to bury their secret forever?New York Times bestselling author Miranda Beverly-Whittemore’s Fierce Little Thing is a mesmerizing story of friendship and its reckonings.
Fierce Poison: A Barker & Llewelyn Novel (A Barker & Llewelyn Novel #13)
by Will ThomasLondon, 1893, there is poisoner loose in the city, with deaths piling up, and private enquiry agents Cyrus Barker and Thomas Llewelyn are apparently his next target in Fierce Poison by Will Thomas.Private Enquiry agent Cyrus Barker has just about seen it all—he's been attacked by assassins, his office has been bombed, and evil-doers have even nearly killed his dog. But never before has a potential client dropped dead in his office. When Roland Fitzhugh, Member of Parliment arrives to consult Barker and his partner Thomas Llewelyn, he falls to the floor, dead, upon entering. As they soon learn, he's been poisoned with a cyanide laced raspberry tart, and the adulterated tarts also take out an entire family in the East End. Labelled the Mad Pie Man by the press, Barker and Llewelyn are hired by former Prime Minister William Gladstone to find out who has targeted the House of Commons's newest member.But before they can even begin, they find themselves the latest target of this mad poisoner—with Barker's butler poisoned with digitalis and dozens of diabolic traps discovered at their home. On the run from their unseen adversary, Barker and Llewelyn must uncover the threads that connect these seemingly random acts and stop the killer before they and their closest friends and family become the latest casualties.
Fierce: A Shadow Falls Story
by C. C. HunterFrom C. C. Hunter, the New York Times bestselling author of the Shadow Falls series, comes another story set in the Shadow Falls world.Werewolf Fredericka Lakota prefers to be alone. Even years after being abandoned by her rogue werewolf father, she's still never found a place for herself in Shadow Falls. Fredericka’s only comfort comes from the jewelry she creates…and now from Brandon Hart, the owner of a new art gallery who wants to showcase Fredericka’s work.But Fredericka’s life has gotten more complicated: she’s learned her father has died, the death angels from the falls are calling to her, an ex won’t let her go, and she may be seeing the ghost of a missing woman who needs her help. On top of all that, her attraction to the mysterious Brandon only grows stronger; but if other supernaturals won’t accept a rogue werewolf, how could a human? Originally released as part of the anthology Almost Midnight, Fierce is a fast-paced, romantic thrill ride that will make you fall in love with Shadow Falls all over again.
Fiercombe Manor: A Novel
by Kate RiordanKate Riordan&’s Firecombe Manor is a dual-narrative tale about two women from different eras united by the secrets hidden within an English mansion. In 1933, naive twenty-two-year-old Alice—pregnant and unmarried—is in disgrace. Her mother banishes her from London to secluded Fiercombe Manor in rural Gloucestershire, where she can hide under the watchful eye of her mother&’s old friend, the housekeeper Mrs. Jelphs. The manor&’s owners, the Stantons, live abroad, and with her cover story of a recently-deceased husband, Alice can have her baby there before giving it up for adoption and returning home. But as she endures the long, hot summer at Fiercombe awaiting the baby&’s birth, Alice senses that something is amiss with the house and its absentee owners. Thirty years earlier, pregnant Lady Elizabeth Stanton desperately hopes for the heir her husband desires. Tormented by the memory of what happened after the birth of her first child, a daughter, she grows increasingly terrified that history will repeat itself, with devastating consequences. After meeting Tom, the young scion of the Stanton family, Alice becomes determined to uncover the clan&’s tragic past and exorcise the ghosts of this idyllic, isolated house. But nothing can prepare Alice for what she uncovers. Soon it is her turn to fear: can she escape the tragic fate of the other women who have lived in the Fiercombe valley . . . &“Borrowing from gothic literature staples Daphne du Maurier&’s Rebecca and Charlotte Brontë&’s Jane Eyre, Riordan creates a visceral and lively narrative that seizes the reader&’s attention.&” —Library Journal (Starred Review)
Fiesta Pizza Murder (Book 10 in Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria Series)
by Patti BenningThings at Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria are going well. Owner, Eleanora Pacelli, is proud that the little restaurant has grown and thrived under her management. Not only is Ellie succeeding in business; her relationship with the town's sheriff is blossoming, and she's beginning to hope that they might have a real future together. When Russell's parents come to town unexpectedly, Ellie is excited to meet them. Unfortunately, his mother's first impression of her isn't a good one. She's just thinking things can't get any worse when a body is found, the body of someone with whom Ellie had gotten into an argument the day before. As Eleanor tries to uncover the killer, she begins to doubt her relationship with the sheriff, just as people around town begin to doubt her.
Fiesta de sangre: PERSIGUIENDO EL DESTINO
by Pimienta O'NealNo sabía lo que era, o que lo que era podría hacer que la mataran... Un detective privado en apuros en Los Ángeles, Chase Alcott no tiene idea de su composición genética única. Entonces, cuando acepta a un nuevo cliente, un anciano con motivos ocultos, Chase no es consciente del peligro que pronto enfrentará. Viajando a Inglaterra para resolver un misterioso asesinato a pedido de su nuevo cliente, Chase se encuentra con criaturas aterradoras que creía que solo existían en sus pesadillas, criaturas empeñadas en su rendición o destrucción, solo para descubrir que ella es una de ellas. Atrapada en una red de maldad y engaño después de enterarse de algunas verdades aterradoras sobre sus padres muertos hace mucho tiempo, Chase no sabe a quién creer. ¿Se atreverá a confiar en el enigmático romano, un hombre con oscuros secretos propios, cuando ya ni siquiera puede confiar en sí misma? Sabía lo que ella era, simplemente no tenía idea de qué hacer con ella... El noble inglés, Roman Fernwood, mitad cambiaformas hombre lobo y mitad vampiro, no quiere un compañero, especialmente no un cambiaformas mitad humano, mitad tigre sin conocimiento de lo que es. Después de todo, los gatos y los perros difícilmente serían una buena pareja. Pero hay algo en Chase Roman que no puede resistir a pesar de su determinación de no enamorarse. ¿Es su fascinante coraje y coraje americano, o sus impresionantes ojos canela? ¿O podría ser la pasión que siente justo debajo de su comportamiento tranquilo y sereno? Sea lo que sea, Roman debe mantenerla a salvo de aquellos que quieren matarla y encontrar una manera de mostrarle lo que es sin llevarla a los brazos de los otros Weres que también la quieren como pareja.
Fiesta of Fear (Black Horse Campground Mysteries #Vol. 6)
by Amy M BennettA fall festival turns murderous in this haunting and wholly unforgettable sixth Black Horse Campground mystery from the author of A Summer to Remember. With a mix of Anglo, Native, and Hispanic cultures, the village of Bonney, New Mexico, has its share of folklore and legends, but no one has ever heard of the Ghost Girls before. Three high school girls have convinced their fellow students that they have powers, but now that they&’re graduating, new recruits are needed to carry on the tradition. One night, the Ghost Girls take a hopeful prospect to the cemetery, where they discover a missing kid—and a recently-deceased man. The child is Mark Jr., the son of Corrie&’s best friend. And the corpse? The high school principal. Mark had been causing so much trouble at school that he&’d been suspended, but Corrie can&’t believe he&’s a killer. As the village of Bonney gathers for the annual San Ignacio Fall Festival at the Black Horse Campground, Sheriff Rick Sutton and Det. J. D. Wilder uncover a web of bullying, hatred, and revenge—in which nothing is sacred. Not the school. Not the church. And definitely not Corrie&’s campground . . .
Fifteen Digits
by Nick SantoraA GRITTY THRILLER SET IN THE WORLD OF POWERFUL NEW YORK LAW FIRMS, FROM NICK SANTORA, WRITER OF THE HIT CRIME DRAMAS THE SOPRANOS, LAW & ORDER, PRISON BREAK and BREAKOUT KINGS AND THE NATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SLIP & FALL.Is it really insider trading if you've been an outsider your entire life?Five men. Five walks of life. Every day they come together at the white shoe law firm Olmstead & Taft. But they're not lawyers. They're "Printers": blue-collar guys consigned to the dark basement of the firm charged with copying, collating and delivering the mountains of paperwork that document millions of dollars of sensitive legal secrets.Until the five are approached by an ambitious young attorney who teaches them what they have: insider information. Together they make a plan: take the classified documents that pass through their hands every day and use them to get rich. They create a joint account to deposit the spoils. An account with a safeguard-each one only knows one section of the access code.Which means that for all five conspirators, there's no way out. But as too much money piles up to go unnoticed, the Printers will discover there's one thing even worse than being an outsider: being in too deep.
Fifteen Digits
by Nick Santora'The benefit of being invisible is that people don't see you when you're robbing them blind ... now how about you and I get rich, Rich?' The men who work in the print and post room at legal firm Olmstead and Taft are far too unimportant for anyone to notice. But the information that passes through their office is a goldmine: bank deals, mergers, acquisitions... everything you need to play the stock market and win big.All of them could use the money. None of them can see how it would hurt anyone. They should have known that when millions of dollars are involved, all bets are off.Each of the five men picks three numbers. Together, they make up a code to an offshore bank account. It seems like a fool-proof system - that way, no-one can access the cash on their own. But what happens if one of them learns all fifteen digits?
Fifth Grave Past the Light
by Darynda JonesCharley Davidson isn't your everyday, run-of-the-mill grim reaper. She's more of a paranormal private eye/grim reaper extraordinaire. However, she gets sidetracked when the sexy, sultry son of Satan, Reyes Farrow, moves in next door. To further complicate matters, Reyes is her main suspect in an arson case. Charley has vowed to stay away from him until she can find out the truth... but then dead women start appearing in her apartment, one after another, each lost, confused, and terrified beyond reason. When it becomes apparent that her own sister, Gemma, is the serial killer's next target, Charley has no choice but to ask for Reyes' help. Arsonist or not, he's the one man alive who could protect Gemma no matter who or what came at her. But he wants something in return. Charley. All of her, body and soul. And to keep her sister safe, it is a price she is willing to pay. Charley Davidson is at it again in Fifth Grave Past the Light, the sexy, suspenseful, and laugh-out-loud funny fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling series by Darynda Jones.
Fifth Man (The Invictus Cycle)
by James LePoreNational bestselling author James LePore's searing, intense novel SONS AND PRINCES riveted readers with its epic depiction of a man caught between crime and conscience. Reviewers were understandably awed:&“LePore had me hooked from the very first line, which is not hard to do when you're asked to envision body parts showing up in a suitcase... . An absolute must-read!&”– The Celebrity Café&“LePore writes a captivating story nearly impossible to put down. His characters are both memorable and frightening... . This is an outstanding book, destined to be a classic.&”– Pick of the Literate&“If you have not read a book from Mr. LePore you are missing out...hard-hitting characters, a strong story line, and a craving for more!&”– Cheryl's Book NookNow LePore returns with a sequel to SONS AND PRINCES. It is eight years later and life has changed overwhelmingly for Chris Massi and his son Matt. Chris now possesses more power than he ever could have imagined. But with power comes considerable, unremitting risk. And when Matt finds himself drawing the attention of the Russian Mafia, the risks become all too immediate and the reaction all too crucial. As the circle widens to include Chris's daughter and the woman that has surprisingly captured Matt's heart, Chris must make moves that could make him and his entire family vulnerable.Rippling with tension, THE FIFTH MAN is a story of strength and consequences, of the price of the past and the perilous path to the future. It is James LePore at the height of his storytelling skills.
Fifth Secret
by Joanna HinesIn a cottage by the river, five children amuse themselves with games of secrecy and murder. Years later, one of them is dead, another has been mysteriously attacked and a third has vanished. The fourth, Jane Baer, receives a phone call, which sends her off on a painful journey into the past.
Fifth Secret
by Joanna HinesIn a cottage by the river, five children amuse themselves with games of secrecy and murder. Years later, one of them is dead, another has been mysteriously attacked and a third has vanished. The fourth, Jane Baer, receives a phone call, which sends her off on a painful journey into the past.
Fifth Son: An Inspector Green Mystery
by Barbara FradkinAccident or suicide? That’s the simple question put to Inspector Michael Green when a derelict stranger falls to his death from an abandoned church tower in a quiet river village at the edge of his jurisdiction. But when the victim turns out be a long lost son of a local farm family cursed in recent years by tragedy, madness and death, Green begins to suspect something far more sinister is at work. Probing the family’s past, he uncovers a toxic mix of rigid fundamentalism, teenage rebellion and a family secret so horrific that twenty years later, someone is still desperate to prevent the truth from coming to light.
Fifth Victim
by Zoë SharpNew in paperback, the fierce and charismatic Charlie Fox must choose between her duty to her client and her desire to avenge her lover's attacker With the life of her lover, Sean, still hanging in the balance, former Special Forces soldier turned bodyguard, Charlie Fox, throws herself into her only means of escape--her work. On Long Island, the playground of New York's wealthy and privileged, she is tasked with protecting the wayward daughter of rich businesswoman, Caroline Willner. It seems that an alarming number of the girl's circle of friends have been through kidnap ordeals, and Charlie quickly discovers that the girl herself, Dina, is fascinated by the clique formed by these former victims. Is that why she seems to be going out of her way to invite capture? But just as her worst fears are realized, Charlie receives devastating personal news. The man who put Sean in his coma is on the loose. She is faced with the choice between her loyalties to her client and avenging Sean, but the two goals are soon inextricably linked. The decisions Charlie makes now, and the path she chooses to follow, will have far-reaching consequences.
Fifth Victim: A Charlie Fox Thriller (Charlie Fox Thrillers)
by Zoë Sharp<P> New in paperback, the fierce and charismatic Charlie Fox must choose between her duty to her client or her desire to avenge her lover’s attacker. <P> With the life of her lover, Sean, still hanging in the balance, former Special Forces soldier turned bodyguard, Charlie Fox, throws herself into her only means of escape—her work. <P> On Long Island, the playground of New York’s wealthy and privileged, she is tasked with protecting the wayward daughter of rich businesswoman, Caroline Willner. It seems that an alarming number of the girl’s circle of friends have been through kidnap ordeals, and Charlie quickly discovers that the girl herself, Dina, is fascinated by the clique formed by these former victims. Is that why she seems to be going out of her way to invite capture? <P> Charlie worries that Dina’s thrill-seeking tendencies will put both of them in real danger. But just as her worst fears are realized, Charlie receives devastating personal news. The man who put Sean in his coma is on the lose. She is faced with the choice between her loyalties to her client and avenging Sean, but the two goals are soon inextricably linked. The decisions Charlie makes now, and the path she chooses to follow, will have far-reaching consequences.
Fifth-Grade Zombies (Goosebumps SlappyWorld)
by R. L. StineThis is Slappy's world -- You only scream in it!When city kid Todd Coates moves from Queens, New York, to live on a Wisconsin farm for a year, he's in for a more than just hanging out with his cousins Mila and Skipper. Strange things begin to happen all around him. But Todd is the only one who sees them. Late at night. In the cornfields. Todd is convinced there is something of the undead variety out there. Will he be able to prove it to his classmates before school is dismissed… permanently?
Fifty Degrees Below (Capital Code #2)
by Kim Stanley RobinsonBestselling, award-winning, author Kim Stanley Robinson continues his groundbreaking trilogy of eco-thrillers-and propels us deeper into the awesome whirlwind of climatic change. <P><P>Set in our nation's capital, here is a chillingly realistic tale of people caught in the collision of science, technology, and the consequences of global warming-which could trigger another phenomenon: abrupt climate change, resulting in temperatures. . . <P><P>When the storm got bad, scientist Frank Vanderwal was at work, formaliz...
Fifty Fifty: (harriet Blue 2) (Harriet Blue #2)
by James Patterson Candice Fox<P> WHAT ARE THE CHANCES . . . that convicted killer Sam Blue is innocent of the serial murders of three young women? Detective Harriet Blue is certain that her brother is incapable of having committed these horrific crimes. Determined to clear his name, no matter the cost to her career, Harry attends Sam's hearing. The outburst she unleashes earns her a reassignment--to the Outback. <P>WHAT ARE THE CHANCES . . . that convicted killer Sam Blue is innocent of the serial murders of three young women? Detective Harriet Blue is certain that her brother is incapable of having committed these horrific crimes. Determined to clear his name, no matter the cost to her career, Harry attends Sam's hearing. The outburst she unleashes earns her a reassignment--to the Outback. <P> WHAT ARE THE CHANCES . . . that Harry has landed in a town where the population of seventy-five is in the sights of a seasoned killer? A diary found on the roadside outlines a shocking plan: the massacre of the entire town. And the first murder, shortly after Harry's arrival, suggests that the clock is already ticking. <P> WHAT ARE THE CHANCES . . . that meanwhile, back in Sydney, a young woman holds the key to crack Harry's brother's case wide open? If only she could escape the madman holding her hostage . . . . <P> WHAT ARE THE CHANCES . . . that you'll be able to put down this relentless thriller--which continues the series that began with the instant #1 New York Times and USA Today bestseller Never Never? Less than zero. <P><b> A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Fifty Fifty: A Novel (Eddie Flynn Series #5)
by Steve CavanaghTwo sisters on trial for murder. They accuse each other. Who do you believe? From Steve Cavanagh, the &“wickedly clever&” (The New York Times) master of twisty psychological thrillers.&“911 what&’s your emergency?&” &“My dad&’s dead. My sister Sofia killed him. She&’s still in the house. Please send help.&” &“My dad&’s dead. My sister Alexandra killed him. She&’s still in the house. Please send help.&” One of them is a liar and a killer. But which one?