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Fatal Scores (Blackman Agency Investigations #8)
by Mark de CastriqueA river gives up its dead, but not its secrets...Sam Blackman and Nakayla Robertson, private investigators in Asheville, North Carolina, are hired when a local environmentalist dies while monitoring water quality in the nearby Pigeon River. With no soil or water samples found near the body, his widow doesn't believe his death was an accident.In fact, witnesses reported a public altercation between the environmentalist and local mill heir Luke Kirkpatrick just two days prior. Could Luke or his father, Ted, have committed murder to secure their proposed business expansion? Meanwhile, preparations for a local festival suffer violent setbacks, and the investigators worry the events are related. Can Sam and Nakayla identify the killer and serve justice before Asheville is threatened once again?The eighth book featuring Private Investigators Blackman and Robertson, Fatal Scores, is a timely mystery perfect for fans private eyes and anyone with a taste for regional history.Blackman Agency Investigations:Blackman's CoffinThe Fitzgerald Ruse?The Sandburg ConnectionMurder in Passing
Fatal Secrets (FBI #2)
by Allison BrennanThe "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Sudden Death," and one of today's hottest writing talents ("Romantic Times"), keeps the harrowing thrills and the heated passion coming, in the second novel of her latest pulse-pounding trilogy. Original.
Fatal Secrets
by Richie Tankersley CusickAfter her sister drowns, Ryan McCauley is haunted by the dead girl&’s pastTwo sisters walk through a snowy wood, collecting pinecones for Christmas decorations. Something has frightened Marisa, and she&’s about to explain it to Ryan, her younger sister, when she steps onto a patch of thin ice. Marisa plummets into the frigid water below, and though Ryan tries to save her, there&’s nothing she can do. Even though the accident wasn&’t her fault, Ryan is consumed by guilt. But guilt is not what she should be afraid of. Three weeks after Marisa&’s death, Ryan sees her everywhere. At night she feels something following her, but when she turns around there&’s nothing there. A creepy college friend of Marisa&’s shows up at Ryan&’s house, and her mother asks him to stay through Christmas. To free herself of guilt, Ryan must unlock Marisa&’s terrible secret—before death takes her too. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Richie Tankersley Cusick including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
Fatal Secrets (Protecting the Witnesses #5)
by Barbara PhinneyAn inspirational romantic suspense thriller continues the series of new identities, looming danger, and forever love in the Witness Protection Program.“For my baby’s safety, I must give her up . . .”An old letter is all Kristin Perry has of her birth mother. When the Witness Protection Program couldn’t keep mother or daughter safe, the woman fled “underground.” With the help of private investigator Zane Black, Kristin tries to track her down. Instead, though, she finds herself the target of a series of deadly “accidents.” Zane’s still searching for her missing mother—but now Kristin’s starting to wonder if her family reunion will be the death of them all . . .
Fatal Secrets (Protecting the Witnesses, Book 5, Love Inspired Suspense)
by Barbara Phinneyin sympathy for Zane. They were both searching for their family. In a way, she'd found a kindred spirit. "I'm sorry, Zane." "It's all right. I've built a good business here in Montana, and searching for my brother is something I do when I have the time. I have even less information on him than you have on your mother so I always knew I might never find him." "So you're back to square one now?" "I have one much weaker lead out there, but I'm not expecting anything to come of it. Like I said, I may never find him." He watched her as if he was also looking for understanding. Her heart lurched. He was hurt, too. He was struggling to find a connection with his past. And like her, he might never find his family. * * * PROTECTING THE WITNESSES: New identities, looming danger and forever love in the Witness Protection Program. Twin Targets-Marta Perry, January 2010 Killer Headline--.Debby Giusti, February 2010 Cowboy Protector-Margaret Daley, March 2010 Deadly Vows-Shirlee McCoy, April 2010 Fatal Secrets-Barbara Phinney, May 2010 Risky Reunion-Lenora Worth, June 2010
Fatal Series Books 1-3
by Marie ForcePolitics can be murder...Three heart-pounding novels by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Force-now for one low price! Fatal Affair: Book One of The Fatal SeriesD.C. Metro Police Detective Sergeant Sam Holland needs a big win to salvage her career after a disastrous investigation. The perfect opportunity arises when Senator John O'Connor is found brutally murdered in his bed. But matters get complicated when Sam has to team up with Nick Cappuano, O'Connor's friend and chief of staff...and the man Sam had a memorable one-night stand with years earlier.Fatal Justice: Book Two of The Fatal SeriesNow a lieutenant, Sam Holland is hip-deep in another high-profile murder case. The fact that she was one of the last people to see Supreme Court justice nominee Julian Sinclair alive just complicates things even more. On the plus side, her relationship with Senator Nick Cappuano is heating up-but when long-buried secrets threaten to derail their relationship, Sam realizes that while justice can be blind, mixing romance with politics has the potential to be fatal...Fatal Consequences: Book Three of The Fatal SeriesSam Holland has no sooner accepted Nick Cappuano's proposal than she's back on the job. A woman has been killed and evidence points to Henry Lightfeather, a senator and close friend of Nick's. As Sam's investigation reveals a scandal that rocks the capital, Nick and Sam discover that the biggest threat to their future might be someone from her past...
The Fatal Series, Volume 1
by Marie ForceThe first four books in New York Times bestselling author Marie Force’s The Fatal Series, plus new-to-ebook bonus content. Get to know Sam and Nick like never before! <P><P>Fatal Affair</br> Washington, D.C., Metro Police Detective Sergeant Sam Holland needs a big win to salvage her career—and her confidence—after a disastrous investigation. The perfect opportunity arises when Senator John O’Connor is found brutally murdered in his bed, and Sam is assigned to the case. Matters get complicated when Sam has to team up with Nick Cappuano, O’Connor’s friend and chief of staff…and the man Sam had a memorable one-night stand with years earlier. Their sexual chemistry still sizzles, and Sam has to fight to stay focused on the case. Sleeping with a material witness is another mistake she can’t afford—especially when the bodies keep piling up. <P><P>Fatal Justice</br> Standing over the body of a Supreme Court nominee, Lieutenant Sam Holland is hip-deep in another high-profile murder case. The fact that she was one of the last people to see Julian Sinclair alive just complicates things even more. On the plus side, her relationship with Senator Nick Cappuano is heating up—but it’s also attracting a lot of unwanted media attention and blinding flash bulbs. The pressure is on for Sam to find Sinclair’s killer, but a new lead in her father’s unsolved shooting puts her in unexpected danger. When long-buried secrets threaten to derail her relationship with Nick, Sam realizes that while justice is blind, mixing romance with politics has the potential to be fatal… <P><P>Fatal Consequences</br> Lieutenant Sam Holland is back on the job. A woman has been found brutally murdered and evidence points to Henry Lightfeather, a senator and close friend of Nick’s. While Sam investigates, Nick stands by his friend—complicating his own bid for reelection, and causing tension between the couple. As Sam’s investigation reveals a scandal that rocks the capital, Nick and Sam discover that the biggest threat to their future might be someone from her past…. <P><P>Fatal Destiny</br> With the week of their wedding finally upon them, Washington, D.C., Police Lieutenant Sam Holland and her fiancé, Senator Nick Cappuano, are at odds. In the aftermath of a tragic loss, they struggle to reconnect as the big day draws near, but their work keeps pulling them apart. When a new clue into a cold case surfaces, Nick asks Sam not to take any foolish chances before the wedding. Sam agrees, but she can’t let it go entirely and winds up trapped in an explosive situation. Then an unwelcome visitor from her past threatens her future happiness… With trouble at every turn, will Sam survive long enough to walk down the aisle?
The Fatal Series, Volume 2
by Marie ForceSam and Nick's exciting journey continues with books 4-6 in New York Times bestselling author Marie Force's Fatal Series. Includes bonus novella Fatal Destiny! <P><P>Fatal Destiny</br> With the week of their wedding finally upon them, Washington, D.C., Police Lieutenant Sam Holland and her fiancé, Senator Nick Cappuano, are at odds. In the aftermath of a tragic loss, they struggle to reconnect as the big day draws near, but their work keeps pulling them apart. When a new clue into a cold case surfaces, Nick asks Sam not to take any foolish chances before the wedding. Sam agrees, but she can't let it go entirely and winds up trapped in an explosive situation. Then an unwelcome visitor from her past threatens her future happiness... With trouble at every turn, will Sam survive long enough to walk down the aisle? <P><P>Fatal Flaw</br> Back from their honeymoon, Senator Nick Cappuano and DC Police Lieutenant Sam Holland are ready for some normalcy after the whirlwind of their wedding, but someone has other plans for them. When Sam discovers wedding cards containing thinly veiled death threats, she's not sure if she or Nick is the target. Already on edge, Sam and her team start investigating a series of baffling murders. With no obvious connection between the victims, Sam soon suspects that she may be the ultimate prize in the killer's clever game... <P><P>Fatal Deception</br> The wife of the White House deputy chief of staff has been beaten to death, and their one-year-old daughter is missing. D.C. Police Lieutenant Sam Holland is in charge of the murder investigation, but she's forced to collaborate with Special Victims Unit detectives as well as thorn-in-her-side FBI Special Agent Avery Hill. Then, a cold case of her father's resurrects old hurts--a distraction Sam cannot afford. As Sam's investigation heats up, so does Nick's political career--and the heat carries over to their bedroom. Will Sam put the pieces together in time to catch a killer and find the baby? Fatal Mistake D.C. is recovering from angry riots after one player's mistake blew the D.C. Federals' chance at the World Series, and Lt. Sam Holland is determined to unravel the twisted web of motives behind the star center fielder's death. Was it a disgruntled fan, a spurned lover or a furious teammate? While Sam digs through clues, her husband, U.S. Senator Nick Cappuano, fights for his political life in the final days of his reelection campaign as financial irregularities threaten his future. It's a distraction Nick can ill afford, with Sam in the midst of another high-profile murder investigation and both of them trying to help their adopted son, Scotty, cope with the murder of a ball player he admired. Determined to bring the killer to justice, Sam must root out the truth before another mistake proves fatal.
The Fatal Series, Volume 3
by Marie ForceEnjoy books 7-9 in The Fatal Series from New York Times bestselling author Marie Force, now in one box set. <P><P>Fatal Jeopardy (includes a bonus story!)</br> Washington, D.C., Police Lieutenant Sam Holland and her husband, U.S. Senator Nick Cappuano, have been looking forward to a quiet Thanksgiving with their son. But any thoughts of a restful holiday are dashed when Sam and Nick return home to a gruesome scene: Sam’s seventeen-year-old niece Brooke, barely conscious and covered in blood on their front stoop. With lines between personal and professional blurring in this emotionally charged, deeply personal case, Sam will need to decide how far she’s willing to go to prove Brooke is a victim, not a murderer <P><P>.Fatal Scandal</br> As a new year dawns in the capital city, dual scandals rock the Metropolitan PD—and Lieutenant Sam Holland is right in the middle of them. Chief Farnsworth is catching heat for the way he handled a recent homicide investigation, and Detective Gonzales is accused of failing to disclose an earlier connection to the judge who decided his custody hearing. When Gonzo’s fight for his child turns deadly and he has a shaky alibi, Sam must defend two of her closest colleagues. All while her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano, settles into his new office at the White House. As the evidence against Gonzo piles up, Sam suspects someone is gunning for her—and her team. <P><P>Fatal Frenzy</br> Lieutenant Sam Holland is on leave, recovering from an attack that shook her to the core. With no case to distract her, she’s trying to stay busy—even voluntarily meeting with her new White House staff. But it’s not enough to keep the horrific memories at bay, and her family is worried…especially her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano. When two college girls go missing in the midst of inauguration madness, the chief of police needs the one cop he can count on to find them and save the Metro PD from disgrace. In a case full of ugly twists and turns, Sam will have to confront her past and find her strength again…before it’s too late.
The Fatal Series, Volume 4
by Marie ForceEnjoy books 10-12 in The Fatal Series from New York Times bestselling author Marie Force, now in one box set. <P><P>Fatal Identity</br> Government worker Josh Hamilton begs Lieutenant Sam Holland to investigate his shocking claim that his parents stole him from another family thirty years ago. More complicated still, his “father” is none other than the FBI director. When a member of Josh’s family is brutally murdered, Sam begins to question how deep this cover-up goes. Is it possible the revered director was part of a baby-napping ring and that others involved are also targets? <P><P>Fatal Threat</br> It’s just another day at the office for Washington Metro Police lieutenant Sam Holland when a body surfaces off the shores of the Anacostia River. But before Sam can sink her teeth into the new case, Secret Service agents seize her from the crime scene. A threat has been made against her family, but nobody will tell her anything—including the whereabouts of her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano. With a ruthless killer out for vengeance, Sam works to tie the threat to a murder that can’t possibly be a coincidence. And she has to get it done before her husband’s career is irrevocably damaged… <P><P>Fatal Chaos</br> Escaping DC during the dog days of summer is one of the smartest moves Washington metro police lieutenant Samantha Holland ever made, but no sooner are they back home than a fatal drive-by shooting sets the city on edge. As more deaths follow, Sam and her team play beat the clock to stop the ruthless killers. With Nick facing his greatest challenge—one that could drastically change all their lives and even end Sam’s career—will the mounting pressure deepen or damage their bond? Originally published in 2016, 2017, and 2018
Fatal Serum: The Truth Will Prevail (Fatal Serum Ser.)
by Sam BlackFrom the author of Avengement comes a gripping thriller of big pharma, government corruption, and a defiant doctor&’s struggle for survival. Ten years ago, doctorate student Sam Abbot created two astounding serums. One could prevent contagious diseases while the other was capable of blocking the harmful effects of air pollution on human lungs. Both could change the world. Shocked to have his miraculous work turned down by big pharma, Sam gets help from a wealthy rogue benefactor to start his own company. But when the drug companies see their profits dropping, they use their influence with a shady US senator to take out the competition. Now, just as Sam is about to go on a well-earned vacation, his wife mysteriously disappears—and Sam is named the prime suspect. Desperate and on the run, Sam must finally confront the powers that have haunted his life if he or his wife are to survive.
A Fatal Slip (Clay and Crime #3)
by Melissa GlazerWhen a building inspector is found drowned in a bucket of liquid clay slip, potter Carolyn Emerson’s husband Bill is the prime suspect. It’s up to Carolyn to clear his name and not let the real killer give her the slip.
A Fatal Slip
by Meg LondonFrom selling camisoles to solving crimes, the ladies of the Sweet Nothings lingerie shop in Paris, Tennessee, will make this Valentine's a day to remember... For Valentine's Day, Emma Taylor and her aunt Arabella have organized a special evening for men only to shop for their sweethearts in the Sweet Nothings lingerie shop, complete with champagne and hors d'oeuvres. But when a former valentine shows up, Aunt Arabella is not her usual bubbly self. Art dealer Hugh Granger is still a charmer, though. He invites the women to a ball he's having to celebrate his birthday and his return to Paris, Tennessee. But when Granger is pushed from the balcony, it paints a sinister picture for Aunt Arabella, who gets framed...for her old flame's murder.
Fatal Snag
by Angela SmithHollywood fashion consultant Naomi Fisher is happy to use her obsessive-compulsive planning to assist with her cousin's wedding, but her history with the sexy and sullen Chayton Chambers, the groom's brother, terrifies her. When the groom is kidnapped at his own wedding, Chayton and Naomi rush to find an important relic to satisfy the ransom before her cousin becomes a widow before a bride. Naomi trades garters for guns as survival, and love becomes a deadly game impossible to resist.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Fatal Snow (Harry Thursday)
by Robert WaltonRobert Walton&’s first novel takes us back to 1976. Harry Thursday, an archaeologist, is trying to forget the violent death of his wife. An expedition to find a tomb of an ancient Inca king in the Chilean Andes ends with the discovery of a rich hoard of precious gems and trinkets, and the sudden death of the team&’s leader. On the way home, Harry and his wife are robbed of their find, and Harry finds himself alone on a troller bound for Panama after his beloved wife falls overboard during a heavy squall. 1978, Harry is on a camping trip with his best friend Conner in the wild mountains of North-west Wyoming. They come upon a bawdyhouse in the middle of nowhere. CJ, one of the girls, takes to Harry and runs away with them, much to the angst of the pimp Skinny, who goes on a wild killing spree to bring her back.Separated from Conner during a sudden blizzard, they must fend for themselves in the shadows of the Grand Teton Mountains. Wounded by Skinny, Harry battles an infection and fever and it is up to CJ to find the cabin used by the bordello to entertain customers. While they wait for the storm to end, Harry discovers the secret CJ is holding, and why her pimp wants her back, and then it is only a matter of time before the final standoff between Harry&’s destiny and his terrible past."Bob Walton's first novel is a well-written, action-packed thriller, with enough twists and surprises to keep you turning the page. I thoroughly enjoyed it." -- Carmen Finestra (Producer of Home Improvement)
A Fatal Stain
by Elise HyattOut damned spot! As her wedding to detective Cas Wolfe approaches, Candyce "Dyce" Dare, sole owner (and employee) of the furniture refinishing business Daring Finds desperately needs to find something to do to avoid sitting down and planning the event with her mother and her best friend (particularly since she suspects their plans involve having her cat dress in a tuxedo). Working on a table she recently bought at a yard sale fits the bill. Until her sanding efforts uncover a disturbing stain--one that looks like it might be blood. Dyce knows that, with a fiancé who's a policeman, parents who own a mystery bookstore, and a recent history of inadvertent involvement in murder cases, she can be prone to seeing things that aren't there. But then she discovers that the table's previous owner has gone missing--and once more, she is drawn into a solve-it-yourself mystery project. And when Dyce starts a project, she just has to see it through...
Fatal Step
by Wade MillerDave Lee was shot dead as he rode the Joyland ferris wheel. As hard-boiled private investigator Max Thursday stalked Dave's killer, he encountered ... a high-powered sob sister, the sadistic king of a gambling syndicate, and a delicate, sphinx-like girl who packed a .38 revolver. The best Wade Miller mystery yet! A tough private eye relentlessly pursues a wily, cold-blooded gunman through an amusement park.
Fatal Step
by Wade MillerDave Lee was shot dead as he rode the Joyland ferris wheel. As hard-boiled private investigator Max Thursday stalked Dave’s killer, he encountered … a high-powered sob sister, the sadistic king of a gambling syndicate, and a delicate, sphinx-like girl who packed a .38 revolver. The best Wade Miller mystery yet! A tough private eye relentlessly pursues a wily, cold-blooded gunman through an amusement park.
Fatal Step
by Wade MillerDave Lee was shot dead as he rode the Joyland ferris wheel. As hard-boiled private investigator Max Thursday stalked Dave's killer, he encountered ... a high-powered sob sister, the sadistic king of a gambling syndicate, and a delicate, sphinx-like girl who packed a .38 revolver. The best Wade Miller mystery yet! A tough private eye relentlessly pursues a wily, cold-blooded gunman through an amusement park.
Fatal Strike (The McCloud Brothers Series #10)
by Shannon MckennaWhen Lara Kirk was abducted months ago, Miles Davenport vowed he'd bring her home. But the mission failed. Now, finding her after all this time will be next to impossible. . .Lara Kirk lives in a shadowy world where reality and fantasy are blurred. Enslaved by her captors, Lara has formed a deep attachment to a man she's not even sure is real--until the six-foot-five-inch powerhouse bursts in to rescue her. . . Once freed, Lara has no choice but to trust Miles with her life as they run from enemies too twisted to imagine. But they're also fighting a dangerous attraction that could kill--or save--them both. Either way, it's going to be a hell of a ride. . .
Fatal Sunset
by Jason WebsterIn the hills above Valencia is a notorious nightclub called Sunset. When its larger-than-life owner, Jose Luis, dies suddenly, everyone assumes it was a heart attack. Meanwhile, all is not well for Max Cámara at HQ. His new boss, Rita Hernández, has it in for him and his idiosyncratic methods. He must abandon a complex investigation to check out what looks like a routine death at Sunset. But an anonymous phone call suggests otherwise, leading him to an unholy network of drug dealers, priests and shady officials protecting a dark government secret.
Fatal Terrain (Patrick McLanahan Series #6)
by Dale BrownThe People's Republic of China has launched a terrifying attack against Taiwan. Cold. Swift. Deadly. The U.S. isn't willing to stand by and watch, but when they come to Taiwan's aid, they're dealt an unexpected blow from Chinese forces. It looks like the U.S. is going down... Until aerial strike warfare expert Patrick McLanahan and genius Jon Masters come into the picture. Together, they have created a monster-- the EB-52 Megafortress. A high-tech display of weaponry, fully equipped with stealth cruise missiles. The most sophisticated bomber the world has ever seen. The unsinkable "flying battleship." Now China is on its way to a nuclear high noon. And the Doomsday clock is ticking...
A Fatal Thaw (Kate Shugak #2)
by Dana StabenowOn the first day of spring a man went berserk, killing eight of his neighbors. Only there were nine bodies lying in the snow. The last victim was a golden blonde with a tarnished past--and her killer was still at large. It's up to Kate Shugak and her husky, Mutt, to track down the suspects--before the murderer melts back into the snowscape. But the guilty party could be anyone, because in the Alaskan spring, old hatreds warm up quickly...
Fatal Threat (The Fatal Series #11)
by Marie ForceWith a killer on the loose, it's the worst time to be on lockdown... It's just another day at the office for Washington Metro Police lieutenant Sam Holland when a body surfaces off the shores of the Anacostia River. But before Sam can sink her teeth into the new case, Secret Service agents seize her from the crime scene. A threat has been made against her family, but nobody will tell her anything-including the whereabouts of her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano. This isn't the first time the couple's lives have been at risk, but when a bombshell from Sam's past returns to haunt her, she can't help but wonder if there's a connection. With a ruthless killer out for vengeance, and Nick struggling to maintain his reputation after secrets from his own past are revealed, Sam works to tie the threat to a murder that can't possibly be a coincidence. And she has to get it done before her husband's career is irrevocably damaged...
Fatal Threat (Emergency Responders #1)
by Valerie HansenSomeone wants to see her silenced.An Emergency Responders storyBack home after a mission trip, nurse and EMT Sara Southerland learns that her cousin’s death might not have been an accident—and now someone wants her dead. The only person she can trust is longtime crush and fire captain Adam Kane. With a stalker on their tail, Adam will do whatever it takes to protect the woman he’s realizing he can’t live without.