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Ellie B
by Nigel CrawleyEllie Bourke is young, attractive and single. Living in the idyllic village of St Peters Port in Cornwall life is perfect. But things are not as they seem. Haunted by dreams she cannot explain Ellie wrestles with a secret that could shatter her dream existence. The skeleton in her closet is about to be set free. A break in at her cottage sets in motion a chain of events that will change her life forever. Ellie is forced to battle her demons and confront a past littered with disappointment and heartache. Standing at the cliffs edge will the life she knows be dashed on the rocks below or can she emerge into the sunlight a woman reborn?
Ellie's Wolf
by Maddy BaroneMaddy Barone presents the newest addition to her hot, sexy series, After the Crash. In a post-apocalyptic world where women are rare commodities and sold to the highest bidder, one wolf is determined only he will have the woman who is his destined mate. Danger lurks around every corner and passion ignits the pages in Ellie's Wolf, Book 5 of this sizzling series.In a post-apocalyptic world where women are rare and valuable, Ellie Overdahl is a widow far from home at the mercy of strangers. Sold to be a prize in a Bride Fight, she manages to send word to her cousin, begging for rescue.For six years, Quill Wolfe has mourned the loss of the woman his wolf chose to be his mate. When word comes that Ellie is widowed and about to be forced into an unwanted marriage, he races to enter the Bride Fight. He has waited long enough to claim his mate, and no fighter is good enough to keep him from her.But claiming Ellie is only the beginning. It's not only the journey home that is dangerous and uncertain.Content Notes: Spicy
Elliot y el secreto de los Lamphard
by Joaquín Londáiz MontielLa vista desde la ventana del dormitorio de Elliot en Hiddenwood no podía haber sido más siniestra: la mansión de los Lamphard, tan tenebrosa y descuidada que da la impresión de llevar años abandonada. Cuando una noche Elliot ve que hay luz en la casa, comienza a sospechar. ¿Acaso no está deshabitada? ¿Quién puede vivir en una casa en tales condiciones? ¿Y si son ladrones? Decide investigar y se topará con un misterio que llevará a la cordillera del Himalaya, territorio que sobrevuela la majestuosa ciudad flotante de Windbourgh. Aprovechará que debe estudiar en la escuela del elemento Aire para tratar de desvelar un antiguo secreto, relacionado con el origen de Tánatos...
Ellipse
by Michael GandyThe daughters of Gil Marino, the campus security chief from “Chain” and “Immolation”, chart very different paths. One follows him into law enforcement, the other is a computer geek, and it is the tech wiz who finds herself in the middle of a plot of revenge against, of all people, her mother, an attorney who has, for the most part, dealt with non-controversial cases.
Ellipsis
by Nikki Dudley“Right on time,” Daniel Mansen mouths to Alice as she pushes him to his death. Haunted by these words, Alice becomes obsessed with discovering how a man she didn’t know could predict her actions. On the day of the funeral, Daniel’s cousin, Thom, finds a piece of paper in Daniel’s room detailing the exact time and place of his death.Ellipsis is a disturbing thriller stemming from what is left unsaid, what bounces around in the mind and evaporates when trying to remember. Can there be a conclusion when no-one seems to know the truth?Reviews>“It’s a tale that will keep them wondering, gasping, thinking, smiling, grimacing, rereading. What more can a reader ask for?” - Spinetingler Magazine “I wouldn’t have stopped reading if my house was on fire!” - Cas Peace”Ellipsis is a very stylish, compelling read that will stay with you for a long time, and Sparkling Books have very much lived up to their name in their presentation of this title. Nikki Dudley has a burgeoning literary career that should go on from strength to strength following the publication of the magnificent Ellipsis. I look forward to reading more works by this great writer.” - Kevin Mahoney, Authortrek.com “Exciting, psychologically complex, and disconcerting, it is a powerful tale of two misfits trying to uncover long hidden secrets about themselves and their pasts. Dudley has an often startling eye for description and her simple poetic prose will delight readers looking for something slightly different in the crime thriller genre.” - Sam Ruddock, Writers’ Centre, Norwich “This is a work of literacy .. the pleasure is in the writing style” - The Truth About Books
Ellipsis: John Marshall Tanner Investigation 14 (John Marshall Tanner Mysteries #14)
by Stephen GreenleafWhen P.I. John Marshall Tanner is asked to act as bodyguard to glamorous novelist Chandelier Wells, he is initially hesitant. Tanner is inclined to think that Chandelier is exaggerating the danger posed by the anonymous death threats she has received.But when a car bomb kills Chandelier's driver, Tanner soon regrets his laid-back approach to the case.Chandelier writes romantic suspense novels, but her books take on tough issues; her new book attacks the cosmetics industry, and the next dissects the luxury cruise business. With an angry ex-husband, a jealous writer and a spurned lover added to the list of suspects, it's up to Tanner to discover whether Chandelier's research has made her dangerous enemies, or whether the threat lies much closer to home...
Ellipsis: A John Marshall Tanner Novel (The John Marshall Tanner Mysteries #12)
by Stephen GreenleafAgainst his better judgment, John Marshall Tanner takes a job as a writer&’s bodyguard Somebody wants Chandelier Wells dead. After years churning out bestselling bodice-rippers, she&’s the best-known author in San Francisco, and she&’s no stranger to receiving threatening letters. But the most recent ones seem different. They feel real. Ms. Wells knows her life is in danger, and the only man capable of protecting her is John Marshall Tanner. Tanner is a private detective, not a bodyguard, but at Ms. Wells&’s rates, he&’ll be anything she likes. He soon finds that her life is a chaotic one though. Between crazed fans, a jealous ex, and a scheming agent, Chandelier Wells has no one she can trust. When her chauffer is killed by a car bomb intended to erase her from the bestseller lists, Tanner knows that the life of this Chandelier is hanging precariously in the balance. Ellipses is the 14th book in the John Marshall Tanner Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Elly Griffiths: The Brighton Mysteries Books 1 to 6
by Elly GriffithsSet in atmospheric post-war Brighton, read all six books in the Brighton Mysteries in one great-value volume. From the author of the bestselling Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries. Meet Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens and his old comrade, magician Max Mephisto. Edgar and Max served together during the war as a part of a shadowy unit called the Magic Men. Now the fighting is over, the two men are brought together when a magic trick ends in murder.Join Stephens and Mephisto as they investigate a variety of cases, featuring murdered theatre impresarios, missing children and anarchist plots.Fans of Agatha Christie will love these historical murder mysteries for their gripping plots and brilliant combination of murder, mystery and magic. Praise for the Brighton Mysteries'Subtle, charming and very good' Daily Mail'Original, lively and gripping' Independent'Recalls the best of Agatha Christie' Sunday Express'Well-written and well-researched' Literary Review 'Full of period detail, smart plotting and likable characters' Mail on Sunday
Elly Griffiths: Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries Books 1 to 6
by Elly GriffithsDive into the world of forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway with this bumper pack of the first six books in The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries. From ritual sacrifices and Victorian murderers to wartime conspiracies and deadly discoveries, follow Dr Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson as they work together to solve crimes old and new.Set in atmospheric Norfolk and with a cast of characters that will steal your heart, join the legions of fans who love the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries and start the journey here.Praise for the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries 'Intensely atmospheric and great' India Knight'Intelligent and gripping' Daily Express 'A terrific story' The Times 'This is Griffiths on top form' Mail on Sunday'My favourite current series' Val McDermid'Galloway now seems as real as Marple and Morse' The Times 'One of the most engaging characters in modern crime fiction' Kate Mosse
Elmet: Shortlisted For The Man Booker Prize 2017
by Fiona MozleyFINALIST FOR THE 2017 MAN BOOKER PRIZE **The Guardian Best Books of 2017 * December Indie Next Pick * Amazon Best of the Month * Amazon Debut Spotlight * PEOPLE Magazine BOOK OF THE WEEK** “Beguiling . . . A lyrical and mythic work . . . Mozley’s sheer storytelling confidence sends the reader sailing.”─New York Times "A quiet explosion of a book, exquisite and unforgettable." —The Economist"Part fairy tale, part coming-of-age story, part revenge tragedy with literary connections, Mozley's first novel is a shape-shifting, lyrical, but dark parable of life off the grid in modern Britain. Mozley's instantaneous success . . . is a response to the stylish intensity of her work, which boldly winds multiple genres into a rich spinning top of a tale."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The family thought the little house they had made themselves in Elmet, a corner of Yorkshire, was theirs, that their peaceful, self-sufficient life was safe. Cathy and Daniel roamed the woods freely, occasionally visiting a local woman for some schooling, living outside all conventions. Their father built things and hunted, working with his hands; sometimes he would disappear, forced to do secret, brutal work for money, but to them he was a gentle protector. Narrated by Daniel after a catastrophic event has occurred, Elmet mesmerizes even as it becomes clear the family's solitary idyll will not last. When a local landowner shows up on their doorstep, their precarious existence is threatened, their innocence lost. Daddy and Cathy, both of them fierce, strong, and unyielding, set out to protect themselves and their neighbors, putting into motion a chain of events that can only end in violence. As rich, wild, dark, and beautiful as its Yorkshire setting, Elmet is a gripping debut about life on the margins and the power—and limits—of family loyalty.
Elmore Leonard's Dutch Treat: The Hunted, Swag, Mr. Majestyk
by Elmore LeonardThree novels compiled into one volume; the latest of them was published in 1977. The Introduction by George F. Will is contained only in this compendium.
Eloah: sin Infierno
by Lex Allen Ana SthalEloah: sin Infierno por Lex Allen Una épica batalla entre el bien y el mal ha empezado, y la sobrevivencia de la población mundial pende de un hilo. Un antiguo secreto es revelado después de dos mil años. La destrucción en el Monte del Templo sigue. Una épica batalla entre el bien y el mal ha empezado, y la sobrevivencia de la población mundial pende de un hilo. Eloah trabaja para apoyar al presidente norteamericano, y para convencer al papa católico de que su reencarnación es verdadera, y de su conexión con la fundación de la Iglesia. Los seguidores de Eloah buscan evidencia, oculta durante dos milenios, que soportará sus afirmaciones. También acompañando a Eloah en su misión hay tres druidas de una galaxia lejana, que se estrellaron en la Tierra hace muchos milenios. Mientras tanto, Alpha, un polizón bacteriano en la nave espacial de los druidas, ve cómo sus planes para el dominio mundial se desmoronan, y está empecinado en detener a Eloah y sus seguidores, sin importar el costo. [Religioso & Inspiracional, Historia Alternativa, Thriller Sobrenatural] "ELOAH: SIN INFIERNO" por Lex Allen Evolved Publishing presenta la segunda intrigante y emocionante entrega en la serie de thrillers de conspiración de ELOAH. [Libre de Gestión de Derechos Digitales] Libros de Lex Allen: Eloah: sin Paraíso (Libro 1) Eloah: sin Infierno (Libro 2) Eloah: sin Religión (Libro 3) Eloah: los Druidas (Una historia breve) Más libros de Evolved Publishing: THE SEEKERS (The Children of Darkness; The Stuff of Stars; The Light of Reason) by David Litwack Kubrick’s Game by Derek Taylor Kent Forgive Me, Alex by Lane Diamond Shatter Point by Jeff Altabef
Eloah: sin Religión
by Lex Allen Ana SthalMientras la gente del mundo es atraída al espectáculo del cielo, permanecen ignorantes de la batalla entre el bien y el mal que ocurre en una lejana montaña; el resultado de esta lucha determinará el futuro de nuestra realidad… y quizá del universo entero. Un espectacular holograma global captura la atención del mundo, mientras seres sobrenaturales entablan una conclusiva batalla. El destino del mundo está en la balanza. El ser conocido como Alfa distribuye miedo y odio, su única ambición es la de destruir todo lo que es bueno en el universo. Y ahora tiene el apoyo de otro como él. Mientras Eloah muestra la verdad acerca de nuestra evolución en un fantástico espectáculo de poder tecnológico, los malignos seres planean su ataque contra Eloah y sus seguidores. El papa comunica un mensaje a millones de expectantes seguidores, uno que impactará al mundo y cambiará el curso y la misión de la Iglesia Católica, y muy probablemente de todas las religiones. Mientras la gente del mundo es atraída al espectáculo del cielo, permanecen ignorantes de la batalla entre el bien y el mal que ocurre en una lejana montaña; el resultado de esta lucha determinará el futuro de nuestra realidad… y quizá del universo entero. Evolved Publishing presenta la tercera emocionante e intrigante entrega de la serie ELOAH de thrillers de conspiración religiosa. Viaja en un nuevo descubrimiento de la historia de Jesús. [DRM-Free] Libros de Lex Allen: Eloah: sin Paraíso (Libro 1) Eloah: sin Infierno (Libro 2) Eloah: sin Religión (Libro 3) Eloah: los druidas (Una historia breve) Otros libros de Evolved Publishing: THE SEEKERS (The Children of Darkness; The Stuff of Stars; The Light of Reason) por David Litwack Kubrick’s Game por Derek Taylor Kent Forgive Me, Alex por Lane Diamond Shatter Point por Jeff Altabe
Elope to Death (The Patrick Dawlish Mysteries)
by Gordon AsheA whirlwind romance takes British sleuth Patrick Dawlish and his wife across the English Channel on the hunt for a suspected killer. According to the widow of Patrick Dawlish&’s late friend, it all happened so fast. Her daughter met a man at a party for antique dealers and, within a month, they eloped in France. Worrying about her daughter&’s judgment has taken a backseat to worrying about her life. Not long ago, an almost identical situation had fatal consequences. An assistant in an antique shop left for France without warning saying she was going to get married. But then she disappeared and was found dead weeks later. How dangerous can a favor for a friend be? Dawlish and his wife Felicity are about to find out. Tracking the young couple across France turns into a race against time. Because someone is out to make sure that before the Dawlishes catch up to their prey, the newlyweds will be newly dead . . .
The Eloquence of the Dead: A Mystery (Joe Swallow #2)
by Conor Brady"Bodies can tell you a lot. There can be an eloquence about the dead. But you have to be able to interpret what they are telling you... "This captivating, expertly crafted mystery captures the life and essence of Victorian Dublin and draws the reader on a gripping journey of murder and intrigue. When a Dublin Pawnbroker is found murdered and the lead suspect goes missing, Sergeant Joe Swallow is handed the poisoned chalice of the investigation. On the way he uncovers deep-rooted corruption, discovers the power of new, scientific detection techniques and encounters a ruthless adversary. With authorities pressing for a quick resolution, the public living in fear of attack and the newspapers happy to point to the police's every mistake, Swallow must use every trick in his arsenal to crack the case. Following leads from Trim Castle to the Tower of London, The Eloquence of the Dead is a taut, fast-paced crime thriller perfect for fans of Charles Finch and Charles Todd.
Els 3 primers casos de l'inspector Mascarell: Quatre dies de gener | Set dies de juliol | Cinc dies d'octubre
by Jordi Sierra i FabraEls 3 primers casos de l'inspector Mascarell (Quatre dies de gener, Set dies de juliol i Cinc dies d'octubre). Aquest pack d'ebooks inclou els següents títols: QUATRE DIES DE GENEREl 22 de gener de 1939 el Govern abandona Barcelona a la seva sort i la ciutat queda a la mercè de les tropes de Franco. Durant quatre dies s'esdevé un caos total sota el pes de la derrota, la fam i la por, alhora que els vençuts emprenen la fugida cap a l'exili. En aquest marc, l'inspector Miquel Mascarell, l'últim policia de Barcelona, que no pot marxar perquè la seva dona està greument malalta, s'enfronta al darrer cas de la seva carrera, el de la filla d'una prostituta, una adolescent violentament assassinada. En aquests quatre dies, a peu per la ciutat desesperada, buscarà l'assassí i descobrirà que els vells feixistes amagats tornen a casa i reprenen les seves vides, disposats a la venjança. Amb un documentat rerefons històric que recrea d'una manera fidel la realitat d'aquell moment, Quatre dies de gener és la novel·la d'una resistència límit i la voluntat de supervivència de tot ésser humà davant l'adversitat. SET DIES DE JULIOL1947. Miquel Mascarell, l'últim policia de la Barcelona republicana, surt en llibertat després de ser indultat de la pena de mort i d'haver passat uns anys empresonat al Valle de los Caídos. En tornar a casa troba una ciutat gairebé desconeguda, on no li queda res ni ningú. El seu instint de policia es posa en acció quan rep un misteriós sobre amb una fotografia, diners i una adreça. Al llarg d'una setmana descobrirà els nous camins que la dictadura està traçant a Barcelona i a Espanya: l'estraperlo i la gran riquesa que proporciona als vencedors, la fam i la misèria sepultant encara els vençuts. Amb una recreació de l'ambient de la ciutat i l'època fidel i detallada, Set dies de juliol és una novel·la que ens parla de la condició humana portada al límit, i també de la seva resistència i de l'eterna esperança que l'anima. CINC DIES D'OCTUBRE1948. Un any després d'abandonar el Valle de los Caídos en ser indultat, Miquel Mascarell, el darrer policia de la Barcelona republicana, ha refet la seva vida al costat de la Patro, la jove que ha salvat dues vegades. La visita d'un home temible que li fa un encàrrec estrany, buscar la tomba del seu nebot, mort el 18 de juliol del 36, tornarà a enfrontar el vell inspector amb els seus fantasmes i la seva supervivència, en una ciutat enrarida que acaba de viure una guerra i busca un nou futur. Durant aquests mateixos dies, a Madrid, un consell de guerra jutja el grup dels vuitanta, els maquis que continuen lluitant contra la dictadura. Quin secret amaga el cadàver d'aquell jove de qui busca la tomba, en un cara o creu a vida o mort, al cap de dotze anys dels fets, quan no en queden testimonis vius... Ambientada amb exactitud i precisió en l'Espanya de l'època, Cinc dies d'octubre és una novel·la que ens fa tornar al passat, potser per comprendre el present.
Els bons suïcides (Inspector Salgado #Volumen 2)
by Toni HillEn una ciutat que ha perdut l'esplendor, un policia lluita contra les ombres.Segona entrega de la trilogia de l'inspector Salgado. Nit de Reis del 2011. L'inspector Héctor Salgado, obsessionat per la desaparició de la Ruth, la seva exdona, no pot conciliar el son i fuma un cigarret rere l'altre. De matinada, encara insomne, rep una trucada del nou agent a les seves ordres: la secretària del director general d'una coneguda empresa de cosmètics s'ha llançat a les vies del metro. Sembla que sigui un cas menor, però amb el pas dels dies en Salgado anirà descobrint que darrere d'aquest presumpte suïcidi s'amaga una complexa i perillosa xarxa de mentides. Entretant, l'agent Leire Castro, atrapada a casa amb una baixa mèdica prematura, a mes i mig de donar a llum, també pensa en el cas de la Ruth, que no s'ha tancat. És un misteri al qual no pot resistir-se. I malgrat que en el seu estat no hauria d'emprendre una investigació, no pot aturar-se, ha d'insistir, enderrocar aquelles façanes que sempre oculten mals majors, ho duu inscrit en el seu caràcter. La crítica opina...«El retorn de la novel·la negra mediterrània.»El País «El nou fenomen de la narrativa policial.»La Vanguardia «Un contrapunt desitjat a la blancor encegadora de tant policia nòrdic.»The Guardian
Els coloms de la Boqueria
by Marc Artigau Jordi BastéDesprés de l'èxit d'Un home cau, torna el detectiu barceloní Albert Martínez amb un nou cas. L'Albert Martínez, de vacances a Nova York, rep un missatge: «Han matat una dona a la Boqueria». Un matí de finals d'estiu, el famós mercat de la Rambla ha despertat amb una escena macabra que trasbalsa la ciutat. El que hauria d'haver estat un dia tranquil en un dels racons més acolorits i bulliciosos del centre de Barcelona, ha quedat tenyit per la sang d'un crim esfereïdor. A pocs metres, l'emblemàtic teatre Romea, serà un dels escenaris de l'acció absorbent d'aquesta novel·la. L'Albert Martínez, el singular detectiu creat per Marc Artigau i Jordi Basté, bon vivant i seductor, hereu del Carvalho de Vázquez Montalbán, es troba immers en un cas en què l'amistat i la traïció, el talent i l'enveja es combinen fins desembocara un final frenètic.
Els relats del pare Brown
by G.K. ChestertonPresentem en un sol volum tots els relats del pare Brown: els aplegats en els cinc llibres originals més alguns que no es van arribar a recollir en llibre, la majoria totalment inèdits en català, i traduïts tots per Imma Estany. El pare Brown, aquest capellà baixet i gras i d’aspecte ingenu, que es mou acompanyat pel seu paraigua, té una de les capacitats deductives més extraordinàries de tota la literatura d’intriga. G. K. Chesterton va concebre el seu detectiu a l’ombra de Sherlock Holmes, encara que allà on el prodigi de Conan Doyle usa la fredor de la lògica i dels detalls científics per desxifrar els enigmes, el pare Brown posa en primer lloc la intuïció alhora que desplega el saber moral de qui ha passat moltes hores dins del confessionari. El pare Brown ens convenç que totes les malifetes dels homes es deriven d’haver traït algunes òbvies i oblidades veritats elementals. Sense la sagacitat del moralista, la lògica i la deducció estan abocades al fracàs. Tanmateix, la tèrbola màgia dels misteris de Chesterton es resol sempre amb explicacions d’aquest món terrenal, i mai apel·lant als miracles o a la metafísica. Chesterton, un autor amb un estil únic, fet de paradoxes i amb una ironia vigorosa, ens va regalar aquest personatge entranyable, que ens descobreix tot el pòsit de la seva visió del món: la d’un esteta que és també devot, un poeta i un enamorat de la vida.
Els sentinelles de la llibertat
by Oriol CanalsUn thriller voraç i absorbent que atrapa el lector alhora que explora els límits de la cobdícia i la venjança. L'històric director del diari La Tribuna, Joan Vidal, apareix degollat i amb brutals signes de tortura en el maleter d'un cotxe estimbat. Aquest serà el primer d'una sèrie d'assassinats que escapçaran la cúpula directiva del diari català de referència i que persegueixen destapar un escàndol que, de veure la llum pública, canviaria per sempre la relació entre el poder i els mitjans de comunicació. Ernesto Makaroff, un hàbil periodista ressentit amb La Tribuna, i la sergent Bruna Cros investigaran contrarellotge per desemmascarar un entramat de xantatges, silencis i morts que oculten les cares més fosques del poder i del periodisme. Fins on és capaç d'arribar el poder quan veu perillar els seus privilegis?
Elsewhere: A brand new tense and haunting psychological suspense
by Sarah TierneyA psychologically gripping novel of estranged sisters, deep secrets, and tense twists from &“an elegant and thrilling new voice&” (Emma Jane Unsworth, author of Animals). At the height of summer, two sisters reunite at a remote cottage. They&’ve long been distant from each other, literally as well as emotionally: Anna is a free-spirited wanderer and Catherine is career-focused and settled in one place. So, some tension is not surprising, but it rapidly escalates when odd things start happening during the all-night twilight on the wild peninsula. Who&’s the watchful girl with a baby and what does she want from the sisters? Who bangs on their windows in the early hours then disappears into the woods? What does the sad-eyed Scottish man Anna is falling for know about it all? And how does it link back to an event twenty years ago that the sisters never talk about—the incident that created all this confusion, dislocation, and longing in the first place? This suspenseful, knowing novel explores how psychosis creeps in on the back of isolation and suspicion; the shadow that motherhood casts over women&’s lives, even when there is no child; and how buried trauma always winds its way up to the surface—sometimes in the strangest and most frightening ways.Praise for Sarah Tierney&’s Making Space &“A strong debut.&” —The Manchester Review &“Simply riveting . . . unfailingly entertaining.&” —Midwest Book Review
Elsinore
by Jerome CharynA hitman comes out of retirement to rescue his kidnapped fiancéeAfter he stops killing for money, Sidney Holden tries to live discreetly. He takes a Manhattan apartment in the Copenhagen building, a few blocks from where John Lennon died, and attempts to make a new life with his fiancée, Fay, former daughter-in-law of the district attorney. But as the quiet months pass, Fay grows distant and suicidal, and finally disappears, removed by the district attorney to a mental hospital where Holden cannot reach her. Hungry for a last taste of action, a billionaire ex-gangster named Phipps offers to help Holden get her back. The ninety-two-year-old Phipps hires Holden to run a counterfeiting scheme, using Fay's whereabouts as bait. But the closer Holden gets to Phipps' operation, the less he trusts the old man. And with the DA and the mafia closing on him, Holden may not stay alive long enough to rescue his darling from her prison.
Elusive Isabel
by Jacques FutrelleA spy classic of epic proportions by Jacques Futrelle, author of The Thinking Machine Isabel Thorne--half Italian, half British--is a formidable international spy. Employed by the Italian secret service, her mission is to ensure the signing of a secret contract allying Latin countries against England and the United States. The pact is to be sealed right under the noses of "the enemy" in Washington, DC. Meanwhile, Isabel's brother has invented a means of deploying underwater missiles in the hopes of securing worldwide military dominance. The entire globe is suddenly in danger, and Isabel Thorne finds herself right in the thick of the conflict in this thrilling spy mystery that has endured for generations. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Elusive Mrs. Pollifax (Mrs. Pollifax #3)
by Dorothy GilmanWhile waiting for a view of her night-blooming cereus, the mild-seeming Mrs. Pollifax received urgent orders for a daring mission to aid an escape. Soon, the unlikely-looking international spy was sporting a beautiful new hat that hid eight forged passports....
The Elusive Pimpernel
by Baroness OrczyA novel of swashbuckling action in the series featuring the classic hero who saves innocents from the guillotine in Revolutionary France . . .&“We seek him here! we seek him there!Those Frenchies seek him everywhere!Is he in heaven? Is he in hell?That demmed elusive Pimpernel?&” Sir Percy thought he left his enemy vanquished, humiliated, and debased in Calais. Oh, how foolish he was. Now Chauvelin is bent on revenge . . . As punishment for letting the Scarlet Pimpernel escape the clutches of the French Republic, Chauvelin was demoted from the ranks of Robespierre&’s trusted few. But he will have his day. Laying a trap for the wife of Sir Percy, Lady Marguerite, is only the first step. Can Sir Percy elude the blade of Madame Guillotine a second time, defend his honor as the Scarlet Pimpernel, and save his wife from a fate worse than death? Baroness Emma Orczy brings us the third thrilling installment in her iconic adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel, pitting Sir Percy against the wily Chauvelin once again in a battle of wit and cunning that stands between thousands of innocent lives and the ignominious bite of Madame Guillotine. Credited with the introduction of the &“hero with a secret identity&” trope, the Scarlet Pimpernel and his exploits have captured the imaginations of readers for over a century. The series housing the most historical accuracies of French Revolution-centric fiction of its time, it also inspired a stage play garnering over 2,000 performances in four years. Join the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel and dive into the rollicking adventures of the masked hero of the French Revolution!