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El falso príncipe (El Falso Príncipe #Volumen 1)
by Jennifer A. NielsenCuatro chicos. Una cruel competición. Un terrible secreto que cambiará sus vidas. La amenaza de una guerra civil se cierne sobre el reino de Carthya. En su particular intento por evitarla, Conner, un noble de pocos escrúpulos, traza un arriesgado plan: dar con alguien capaz de suplantar al príncipe desaparecido y coronarlo rey. En su empeño, Conner forzará a cuarto huérfanos a competir entre ellos por el trono. Solo uno podrá ser elegido, el resto morirá. Cuando no puedes confiar en nadie, hay secretos más poderosos que la mayor de las traiciones. Nuestros lectores opinan:«Una novela juvenil que nos ofrece una historia original, con giros en su trama y un protagonista peculiar, un antihéroe que se enfrenta a una situación límite.»Blog Me gustan los libros «Aquí nos encontramos con una historia dirigida a ese público juvenil que, por primera vez, se acerca a la fantasía. Unanovela bastante buena con frases sencillas y sugerentes que encajan perfectamente con lo que se está contando. Todo transcurre muy deprisa, con capítulos bastante largos en los que no dejan de suceder cosas. Y al final de ellos, se utiliza mucho el recurso del cliffhanger (muy R. Martin).»Blog Los libros de mi vida «Saturados en estos instantes como estamos de novelas futuristas, echaba de menos leer algo con un corte un tanto más clásico. EnEl falso príncipe nos topamos con una novela ambientada en un mundo medieval, bastante sencilla pero aun así muy interesante y recomendable.»Blog A la sombra del cuento
El falso profeta (Apocalipsis #3)
by Mario EscobarLa destitución del arzobispo de Boston parece constituir un nuevo caso de escándalo al interior de la Iglesia Católica. Debido a procesos de pederastia, el arzobispo se pone en contacto con la jefa de Priscila para solicitar ayuda. La criminóloga descubre que varios sacerdotes han muerto en extrañas circunstancias. El anciano religioso sospecha que el nuevo arzobispo de la diócesis podría estar involucrado detrás de esas muertes. Se trata de un enigmático joven de ascendencia judía, convertido al catolicismo, y que parece poseer ciertos dones sobrenaturales. Cuando Priscila llega sola a Boston se da cuenta que el nuevo arzobispo es un individuo con gran poder de persuasión, y que dentro del seno de la Iglesia Católica se desata una feroz lucha entre las fuerzas del bien y del mal. Ray, quien llega después para apoyar a su compañera, ayuda a develar lo que se oculta detrás de este misterioso caso. «El gran acierto de las novelas de Mario Escobar es que nos ofrecen una lectura apasionante. Además nos invitan a mirar la historia desde una perspectiva distinta y a disfrutar de los misterios y tesoros ocultos en las ciudades donde se desarrollan los acontecimientos». Miguel Ángel Gómez, Me gustan los libros«Como buen historiador con una mente llena de gran creatividad, Mario Escobar sabe fusionar todos los elementos literarios, a fin de brindarnos un relato magistral». La Revista Peninsular«Si eres fanático de las novelas de suspenso con un toque investigativo, no te puedes perder esta obra». Casa de los Libros Perdidos
The Fame Game
by Rona JaffeSam Leo Libra is a fame-maker, living in his own glamorous world of hand-picked celebrities. His carefully selected "Dirty Dozen" are an elite clientele of fame-hungry clients whom he moves and manipulates as he sees fit, and his influence makes them millionaires. Seen through the eyes of Libra's good-girl assistant, The Fame Game offers a rare glimpse into the world of fashion and Hollywood high-rollers, where those desperate enough can rise to the top, even if it means paying the price through decadence and degradation.
The Fame Game: A brand new nail-biting psychological thriller
by NJ MossA husband, a wife, and an unpleasant ex form a triangle of terror in this edgy new thriller by the acclaimed author of Nowhere to Run. Vicky and Alek disagree on a lot, but there&’s still a strong bond between them. So when Vicky&’s past catches up with her and her unpleasant ex threatens to destroy her marriage, she&’s faced with an impossible choice. The stakes are high. One wrong move, and it could all be over. Will Vicky compromise her morals to protect herself and her family—or risk everything she holds dear? And as she and her ex are pitted against each other in a dangerous game, who will end up being collateral damage?
The Fame Thief (Junior Bender #3)
by Timothy HallinanTHE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED, LAUGH-OUT-LOUD THRID INSTALLMENT OF THE FAN-FAVORITE JUNIOR BENDER MYTERIES There are not many people brave enough to say no to Irwin Dressler, Hollywood's scariest mob boss-turned-movie king. Even though Dressler is ninety-three years old, LA burglar Junior Bender is quaking in his boots when Dressler's henchman haul him in for a meeting. Dressler wants Junior to solve a "crime" he believes was committed more than seventy years ago, when an old friend of his, once-famous starlet Dolores La Marr, had her career destroyed after compromising photos were taken of her at a Los Vegas party. Dressler wants justice for Dolores and the shining career she never had. Junior can't help but think the whole thing is a little crazy. After all, it's been seventy years. Even if someone did set Dolores up for a fall from grace back then, they're probably long dead now. But he can't say no to Irwin Dressler (no one can, really). So he starts digging. And what he finds is that some vendettas never die--they only get more dangerous.
Famiglia Di Estranei
by Barbara WillisNei primi mesi del 1939 la vita di Eva Thorne viene sconvolta. All'alba della Seconda Guerra Mondiale per gli abitanti di Fielding la vita continua in modo semplice. Ma la paura e i sospetti gettano un'ombra sul mondo di Eva, quando la sua più cara amica sparisce nel nulla e nessuno sembra averla mai conosciuta. Dubitando della sua stessa sanità mentale ma ansiosa di ritrovare Annie, Eva conosce due misteriosi estranei: l'anziana ed eccentrica Lola, e il dolce ma distante Gabe. Senza mostrare sorpresa per la storia di Eva, i due le aprono gli occhi su un mondo nascosto - uno in cui le persone possono essere perse e tutti i ricordi di loro cancellati. Gabe e Lola promettono di aiutare Eva nella sua ricerca, ma presto lei inizia a sospettare che le stiano nascondendo segreti importanti. Una storia toccante, Famiglia di estranei esplora il significato di amore e appartenenza nel mezzo della paura e dell'incertezza.
Familia de Extraños
by Barbara WillisEn los embriagadores primeros meses de 1939, la vida de Eva Thorne se hace añicos para siempre. Es el amanecer de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, pero para los residentes de Fielding la vida continúa de una manera sencilla. Sin embargo, la paranoia y la sospecha empañan el mundo de Eva cuando su amiga más querida simplemente se desvanece y nadie afirma haberla conocido en absoluto. Comenzando a dudar de su propia cordura pero desesperada por encontrar a Annie, Eva conoce a dos misteriosos extraños: la anciana y excéntrica Lola, y el tierno pero distante Gabe. Sin mostrar sorpresa por la historia de Eva, los dos le abren los ojos a un mundo oculto, uno en el que la gente puede perderse y todo recuerdo de ellos es abandonado. Gabe y Lola prometen ayudar a Eva en su búsqueda, pero pronto comienza a sospechar que pueden estar guardando secretos importantes. Una historia reflexiva y conmovedora, Family of Strangers explora lo que significa amar y pertenecer en medio del miedo y la incertidumbre.
La Familia de los Sueños (Los Misterios de la Doctora de los Sueños #3)
by J. J. DiBenedettoLa Dra. Sara Alderson pensaba que no tenía ningún problema en el mundo, cuando entró a su oficina en su primer día como socia en su propia práctica médica privada. Y entonces se presentó la policía y la arrestó por un crimen que no podía haber cometido. Veinticuatro horas después, luego de un día y una noche aterradores en la cárcel, Sara regresa a casa convertida en una mujer diferente – y completamente rota. Su primer reto es limpiar su nombre, pero eso no es nada comparado con la tarea de reconstruir su destrozada mente. Y la única forma en que puede hacerlo es con la ayuda de los sueños sobrenaturales, los mismos sueños que casi le habían costado a Sara su salud mental – y casi logran que la maten – en el pasado. La Familia de los Sueños es el tercer libro de los Misterios de la Doctora de los Sueños.
Una familia no tan feliz
by Shari LapenaEl nuevo y adictivo thriller de la autora de La pareja de al lado. En esta familia todos guardan secretos... incluso los muertos. El tranquilo y lujoso barrio de Brecken Hill amanece conmocionado. Solo las grandes fortunas se pueden permitir una casa aquí y hay pocas fortunas mayores que la de Fred y Sheila Merton. Pero todo el dinero del mundo no puede protegerlos cuando la muerte llama a su puerta. Los Merton han aparecido brutalmente asesinados tras una tensa cena con sus tres hijos. Quienes, por supuesto, están devastados.¿O quizá no? A cada uno de ellos le espera ahora una herencia de millones de dólares. Nunca fueron una familia feliz por culpa de un padre vengativo y una madre distante, pero quizá uno de los hermanos es más inestable de lo que nadie imaginaba. ¿Puede que alguno reaccionara con violencia después de esa espantosa cena? ¿O fue otra persona quien apareció en la casa esa noche con la peor de las intenciones? Después de todo, si alguien de tu familia fuera capaz de una atrocidad así, lo sabrías.¿Verdad? «La reina de la novela de suspense moderna regresa con otra historia de asesinato... Intentarás adivinar el final hasta el último minuto».Sunday Express «Un cruce entre Big Little Lies y la señorita Marple».Woman's Weekly «Con su último y adictivo thriller, la autora se muestra de nuevo en su máximo esplendor. Lapena hace lo que mejor se le da, y lo hace tan bien que intentar abandonar este libro es inútil. Una vez que comiences a leer no vas a querer parar».USA Today La crítica ha dicho...«Una gratificante novela de suspense llena de drama y tensión».My Weekly «Con cada pista, cada mentira que se descubre y cada verdad que se revela, Lapena hace que el lector tenga que seguir adivinando hasta el mismísimo final. Y, de nuevo, se las arregla para dejarnos incluso con ganas de más».USA Today «En esta retorcida y vertiginosa historia familiar, Shari Lapena mantiene la intriga hasta la última página».Paula Hawkins, autora de La chica del tren «Con sus ágiles capítulos cortos y anzuelos a manos llenas, te engancharás a la novela con entusiasmo».Washington Post «Una novela de las que te mantienen al borde de la silla que me dejó sin aliento».Fiona Barton, autora de La viuda «¡Los fans del domestic thriller están de enhorabuena! Lapena regresa con otro libro que te hará cuestionarte todo lo que sabes».Book Riot
Una familia normal
by Mattias EdvardssonSi la policía acusa a tu hija de asesinato, ¿hasta dónde llegarías para mantener unida a tu familia? Adam y Ulrika, un matrimonio normal, viven con su hija Stella, de dieciocho años, en una zona agradable en las afueras de Lund. En apariencia, su vida es perfecta... hasta que un día dicha ilusión se trunca de raíz cuando Stella es arrestada por haber asesinado brutalmente a un hombre casi quince años mayor que ella. Su padre, un respetado pastor de la iglesia sueca, y su madre, una conocida abogada defensora criminal, deberán replantearse su paradigma ético mientras la defienden e intentan comprender por qué es la principal sospechosa del crimen. ¿Hasta dónde llegarán para proteger a su hija? ¿Saben realmente cómo es? Y más preocupante aún: ¿acaso se conocen el uno al otro? La crítica ha dicho...«Un tour de force de lectura obligatoria.»The Wall Street Journal «Un thriller que se lee de forma compulsiva y un fascinante estudio de lo que entendemos por familia.»Schwerter Zeitung «Un brillante thriller psicológico.»Neue Welt «Una novela adictiva [...] que consigue desenmascarar las promesas que nos hacemos a nosotros mismos para ser las personas que nuestros seres queridos esperan que seamos, revelando lo endebles que pueden ser esas pretensiones.»The New York Times «Una novela que cuestiona la verdad, la ley, la justicia y a Dios.»Corriere della Sera «Una novela ingeniosa y fascinante, que nos hará cuestionar todo lo que sabemos de nuestros allegados.»Karin Slaughter «Edvardsson teje con habilidad motivos de culpa y sacrificio de los padres en un delicado drama familiar.»Kirkus Reviews
The Familiar Dark: The spellbinding book club thriller of 2020 that will blow you away
by Amy Engel'In other places, the murder of two little girls would have blanketed the entire town in horror. Here, it was just another bad day.'Eve Taggert's life has been spent steadily climbing away from her roots. Her mother, a hard and cruel woman who dragged her up in a rundown trailer park, was not who she wanted to be to her own daughter, Junie.But 12-year old Junie is now dead. Found next to the body of her best friend in the park of their small, broken town. Eve has nothing left but who she used to be.Despite the corrupt police force that patrol her dirt-poor town deep in the Missouri Ozarks, Eve is going to find what happened to her daughter. Even if it means using her own mother's cruel brand of strength to unearth secrets that don't want to be discovered and face truths it might be better not to know.Everyone is a suspect.Everyone has something to hide.And someone will answer for her daughter's murder.From the bestselling author of The Roanoke Girls, The Familiar Dark is a spellbinding story about the bonds of family as well as a story about how even the darkest and most terrifying of places can provide the comfort of home. The Familiar Dark will blow you away.PRAISE FOR THE FAMILIAR DARK 'Raw, powerful, beautiful - devastatingly good' TM Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday'Dark and beautifully written. Spellbinding' Catherine Steadman, bestselling author of Something in the Water'Absolutely bloody brilliant. It's so well-written I felt like I was living her pain' Fiona Cummins, award-winning author of The Neighbour'Dark, moving, intriguing. Truly inspiring' Susan Lewis, bestselling author of One Minute Later'Beautiful and harrowing and everything in between' Chris Whitaker, award-winning author of All The Wicked Girls'Powerful, gripping, heart-stopping' Laura McHugh, award-winning author of The Wolf Wants In'From its gripping beginning to its sobering finale, Amy Engel's The Familiar Dark never fails to enthral with surprising twists' Daily Mail'This is fierce and brilliant' - The Observer
The Familiar Dark: The must-read, utterly gripping thriller you won't be able to put down
by Amy EngelFrom the bestselling author of The Roanoke Girls comes a new novel with the same incredible atmosphere, strong sense of place and dark heart. The Familiar Dark will blow you away. In a small town beset by poverty in the Missouri Ozarks two 12-year-old girls are found dead in the park. Their throats have been cut.Eve Taggert's daughter was one of them. Desperate with grief, she takes it upon herself to find out the truth about what happened to her little girl. Eve is no stranger to the dark side of life - having been raised by a hard-edged mother whose parenting lessons she tried hard not to mimic. But with her daughter gone, Eve has no reason to stay soft. And she is going to need her mother's cruel brand of strength if she's going to face the truth about her daughter's death. (P) 2020 Penguin Random House Audio
The Familiar Dark: A Novel
by Amy EngelA spellbinding story of a mother with nothing left to lose who sets out on an all-consuming quest for justice after her daughter is murdered on the town playground. Sometimes the answers are worse than the questions. Sometimes it's better not to know. Set in the poorest part of the Missouri Ozarks, in a small town with big secrets, The Familiar Dark opens with a murder. Eve Taggert, desperate with grief over losing her daughter, takes it upon herself to find out the truth about what happened. Eve is no stranger to the dark side of life, having been raised by a hard-edged mother whose lessons Eve tried not to pass on to her own daughter. But Eve may need her mother's cruel brand of strength if she's going to face the reality about her daughter's death and about her own true nature. Her quest for justice takes her from the seedy underbelly of town to the quiet woods and, most frighteningly, back to her mother's trailer for a final lesson. The Familiar Dark is a story about the bonds of family—women doing the best they can for their daughters in dire circumstances—as well as a story about how even the darkest and most terrifying of places can provide the comfort of home.
Familiar Double
by Caroline BurnesPICTURE PURRRFECTSomeone wanted gorgeous stunt double Nicole Paul out of the picture in more ways than one. Except Familiar, the crime-solving black cat, knew only her rugged boss, Jax McClure, believed she was being framed for a jewel theft. But with Jax's wary heart and Nicole's family secrets, Familiar had his paws full for sure! Yet while the curious cat was a comfort to Nicole, it was Jax's solid, steady presence that she needed to face terrifying accusations. It was in his arms that she found total safety...and simmering passion. But could they prevent the real thief from getting away with murder?
Familiar Escape
by Caroline BurnesFAMILIAR ALWAYS KNOWS BEST!Molly Harper's sister had been killed-and her baby niece had been kidnapped. Now, the only man she could depend on to help her solve the crime-and bring Baby Kate to safety-was Thomas Lakewood.Trouble was, Thomas was the prime suspect. But Molly and Familiar were convinced he was innocent. And in a race against time, could Molly, Thomas and Familiar join forces to clear his name and fi nd Baby Kate before their chances for a future were destroyed forever?
Familiar Faces: Stories of People You Know
by Mary Roberts RinehartThe #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Circular Staircase explores domestic anguish and delight in this short story collection. On a transatlantic voyage, a man fills with rage as his wife fusses over her makeup, filling their cramped cabin with powders, oils, and discarded clothes. It would be fine if he could open the porthole, but the porter has ordered it shut—lest a German submarine spot the light. Back in America, an old man with failing health stares out his window and worries about the world. And the wife of a serial philanderer realizes, to her surprise, that she has finally grown tired of her husband&’s humiliating displays. These are the people of Mary Roberts Rinehart&’s short fiction. Young and old, beautiful and ugly, joyous and downtrodden—they are ordinary people, consumed with the pains and privations of everyday life. Created with Rinehart&’s impeccably light touch, they are more than characters on a page—they are a mirror in which we may recognize ourselves.
Familiar Friend
by Cristina SumnersEveryone agrees that Mason Blaine had a lot of enemies. But one of them hated the chairman of the university’s Spanish Department enough to kill him–and then stick a knife in his back. The Reverend Kathryn Koerney is no stranger to the sins of man, but this shocking example of overkill in small-town New Jersey has even her puzzled. Now, with Harton police chief Tom Holder, she finds herself hunting a killer through the cloistered world of academia–an unexpected hotbed of adultery, betrayal, ambition, and revenge. For Blaine’s murder is only the bait in a carefully disguised trap set for the real victim. And with their personal and professional lives on the line, Kathryn and Tom can only pray they aren’t looking the other way when death strikes again. From the Paperback edition.
Familiar Lullaby (Fear Familiar)
by Caroline BurnesPatience and calmness under fire always got police detective Mel Haskin what he wanted. But he was fast losing both-because of Lily Markey. The fiery-haired, jade-eyed reporter refused to tell him what she knew about the baby boy who'd appeared on a high-society doorstep. And what she knew could get her killed.So Mel vowed to stick to Lily as closely as the black cat who followed her everywhere. Because his badge demanded it...or was it his heart?
Familiar Motives
by Delia JamesA new witch and her feline familiar get their fifteen minutes of fame in this enchanting mystery in the national bestselling series... After learning that she comes from a family of witches—and adopting a familiar named Alistair—artist Annabelle Britton has made beautiful Portsmouth, New Hampshire, her home. Together with her coven, this good witch is trying to put a stop to magic and murder most foul. When Anna takes Alistair to see local veterinarian Ramona Forsythe, they meet the most famous cat in town: Ruby the Attitude Cat, spokes-feline for a pet food brand. But then Ramona turns up dead, and Ruby goes missing. It seems like the murderer used magical means, so it’s up to Anna and Alistair to catch a killer and cat-napper as only a canny cat can.
Familiar Stranger
by Michele HaufRecruited by a secret paranormal organization to hunt demons, Jack Harris never guessed the revenge he sought for his partner's death would be this complicated. Jack's worldview is black-and-white--until he is ordered to follow Mersey Bane, a beautiful woman who is also a familiar with shape-shifting abilities. Mersey belongs to the Cadre--a peaceful hermetic order that captures and studies Otherworldly Entities--which is at odds with Jack's organization. As Jack delves deeper into the inner workings of the Cadre, he finds himself drawn to Mersey like a moth to a flame. She may challenge all his beliefs, but she brings color and passion to his world. Jack doesn't know whether what he feels for Mersey is love or lust. But if he doesn't figure it out soon, they may become the hunted instead of the hunters.
Familiar Stranger: A Thrilling Military Romance (A Year of Loving Dangerously #12)
by Sharon SalaWill finding their lost love be the hardest battle he's fought so far? Find out in this thrilling military romance from New York Times bestselling author, Sharon Sala.Cara Justice lives a very content and happy life with her grown daughter and grandchildren. Until David Wilson, the soldier she believed dead, comes back to disrupt the calm in her life. David is the only man Cara has ever loved—he is also the father of her child. This time, tired of working secret missions for the U.S. military and wanting more in life, David comes to reconnect with his first and only love. And, although the passion drives them back together, his duty gets in the way… again. He chose his passion for military service forty years ago, but now he must fight a final mission for the happily ever after that both him and Cara deserve.Previously published.
Familiar Stranger (Mills And Boon Intrigue Ser. #12)
by Sharon SalaHe can’t let her go this time…Familiar Stranger by New York Times bestselling author Sharon SalaAgent David Wilson is the only man Cara Justice has ever loved. The father of her child. The soldier she believes dead. Now he’s back, just as ruggedly handsome as he’d been when they’d said goodbye. Passion drives them together again, though duty tears them apart. For he has one final battle, and he’ll either fight to the death or return home a hero, ready to claim his family once and for all.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Collecting Evidence by USA TODAY bestselling author Rita HerronThe first thing FBI agent Dylan Acevedo remembers when he sees Aspen Meadows again is their passionate week together. But Aspen has no memory of him, the murder she’d witnessed or that he could be the father of her infant son. Collecting evidence always keeps Dylan working long hours. But now he has a lot more reasons to come home. And a lot more to lose.
A Familiar Tail (A Witch's Cat Mystery #1)
by Delia JamesMagic and meows meet in the first enchanting Witch's Cat mystery! Unlucky-in-love artist Annabelle Britton decides that a visit to the seaside town of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is the perfect way to get over her problems. But when she stumbles upon a smoky gray cat named Alastair, and follows him into a charming cottage, Annabelle finds herself in a whole spellbook full of trouble. Suddenly saddled with a witch's wand and a furry familiar, Annabelle soon meets a friendly group of women who use their spells, charms, and potions to keep the people of Portsmouth safe. But despite their gifts, the witches can't prevent every wicked deed in town.... Soon, the mystery surrounding Alistair's former owner, who died under unusual circumstances, grows when another local turns up dead. Armed with magic, friends, and the charmed cat who adopted her more than the other way around, Annabelle sets out to paw through the evidence and uncover a killer.
The Familiars: A Novel
by Stacey Halls“Assured and alluring, this beautiful tale of women, witchcraft and the fight against power is a delight.” —Jessie Burton, New York Times–bestselling author In 1612 Lancaster, England, the hunt for witches has reached a fever pitch . . . But in a time of suspicion and accusation, to be a woman may be the greatest risk of all.Fleetwood Shuttleworth, the mistress of Pendle Hill’s Gawthorpe Hall, is with child. Anxious to produce an heir, she is distraught to find a letter from her physician that warns her husband she will not survive this pregnancy.Devastated, Fleetwood wanders the estate grounds, where she catches a young woman poaching. Alice Gray claims she is a local midwife and promises to help Fleetwood deliver a healthy baby. But a witch-obsessed frenzy sweeps the countryside. Even woodland creatures or “familiars” are thought to be dark companions of the unholy. And Alice soon stands accused of witchcraft.Time is running out. The witch trials are about to begin. With both their lives at stake, Fleetwood must prove Alice’s innocence. Only they know the truth.Set against the real Pendle witch trials, this compelling novel draws its characters from historical figures as it explores the lives of seventeenth-century women. Ultimately it raises the question: Was witch hunting really just women hunting?“A rich and atmospheric reimagining of a historical period rife with religious tensions, superstitions, misogyny and fear.” —The New York Times Book Review“An intricate and sensitive portrayal of a brave, tenacious young girl carving her place in the world. A must-read novel.” —Heather Morris, #1 New York Times–bestselling author
Families and Other Enemies (Cape Charade)
by Christina DoddI still don’t remember, but I know what happened now. I had a baby, and that changes everything.Kellen Adams has fought battles, saved lives and earned the respect of her colleagues and the love of her friends. But now can she triumph against the greatest challenge of her life—her family?Families and Other Enemies is a new Kellen Adams short story by New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd, filled with her trademark mystery and humor.