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The First to Lie
by Hank Phillippi RyanUSA TODAY BESTSELLER!Bestselling and award-winning author and investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan delivers another twisty, thrilling, cat and mouse novel of suspense that will have you guessing, and second-guessing, and then gasping with surprise.We all have our reasons for being who we are—but what if being someone else could get you what you want?After a devastating betrayal, a young woman sets off on an obsessive path to justice, no matter what dark family secrets are revealed. What she doesn’t know is that she isn’t the only one plotting her revenge. An affluent daughter of privilege. A glamorous manipulative wannabe. A determined reporter, in too deep. A grieving widow who must choose her new reality. Who will be the first to lie? And when the stakes are life and death, do a few lies really matter?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The First True Thing
by Claire Needell<P><P>Claire Needell’s evocative novel, perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, explores the risks of substance abuse as well as what it means to take control of your life when it seems like the only path forward is the one that will take all of your courage. <P><P>Marcelle is clean and sober, attending a tough-love version of after-school rehab, and barely hanging out with her user friends. But one night she gets a text from her best friend, Hannah, asking Marcelle to cover for her. <P><P>The next morning, Hannah is missing. Marcelle was the last one to hear from her...and now she’s lying to everyone—about the text, and more. <P><P>How long can Marcelle go on before she admits to herself what she has to do? If she comes clean, can she save Hannah?
The First Victim
by Ridley PearsonLieutenant Lou Boldt, the Seattle cop who stars in Ridley Pearson's deservedly popular series, is a sharp and touching figure--perhaps the most believable police officer in current fiction. Early in this ninth book about his public and private life, Lou has to put on a bullet-resistant vest to lead a raid against some dangerous criminals. "The vest was not physically heavy, but its presence was," Pearson tells us.It meant battle; it meant risk. For Boldt, a vest was a symbol of youth. It had been well over a year since he had worn one. Ironically, as he approached the hangar's north door at a light run behind his own four heavily armored ERT personnel, he caught himself worrying about his hands, not his life. He didn't want to smash up his piano hands in some close quarters skirmish. . . . Boldt plays jazz piano one night a week in a local bar, and despite his concern for his hands, he takes every opportunity he can to get away from his desk and into the streets. But money pressures, caused by his wife's recent illness, also make him think about the possibility of a better-paying job in the private sector.Meanwhile, some extremely ruthless people are murdering illegal Chinese immigrant women and leaving their bodies buried in newly dug graves. An ambitious local TV journalist named Stevie McNeal and the young Chinese woman she thinks of as her "Little Sister" risk their lives to investigate the killings, while Boldt and his team round up a most unusual array of suspects.This combination of hard-edged realism and softer sentiment has become Pearson's trademark, and once again it works smoothly. --Dick Adler
First Watch (An\alice Madison Short Ser.)
by Valentina GiambancoAn original short story from Detective Alice Madison's early days in the Seattle Police Department
First Watch: An exclusive prequel to The Gift of Darkness
by Valentina GiambancoA exclusive ebook-only standalone preview to The Gift of Darkness, a perfect introduction to the critically acclaimed Detective Alice Madison series. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Sharon Bolton and Kathryn Croft. Featuring a special prequel scene and an extract from the new book.
First Watch: An exclusive prequel to The Gift of Darkness
by Valentina GiambancoA exclusive ebook-only standalone preview to The Gift of Darkness, a perfect introduction to the critically acclaimed Detective Alice Madison series. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Sharon Bolton and Kathryn Croft. Featuring a special prequel scene and an extract from the new book.
The First Wave (Billy Boyle World War II Mystery #2)
by James R. BennPraise for The First Wave : "A triple dose of excitement with a murder mystery within a spy thriller within a World War Two adventure story. . . . A 'rattling good read. '"-Rhys Bowen, author of In Dublin's Fair City "Has all the essential elements: murder, espionage, and romance. "-Karen E. Olson, author of the Anne Seymour mysteries "What a great read, full of action, humor and heart. "-Louise Penny, author of Still Life Praise for the Billy Boyle series: "A meaty, old-fashioned and thoroughly enjoyable tale of WWII-era murder and espionage. "- The Seattle Times "The World War II atmosphere and history are expertly handled. "- Denver Post "Great fun. Benn knows his war history. . . . A batch of intriguing characters who seem destined to make another appearance. "- The Globe and Mail (Toronto) "A memorable debut. "- BookPage "If you enjoy World War II mysteries . . . you'll love this book. . . . One of the best books I've read this year. "- Mystery Scene Lieutenant Billy Boyle reluctantly accompanies Major Samuel Harding, his boss, in the first boat to land on the shores of Algeria during the Allied invasion. Their task is to arrange the surrender of the Vichy French forces. But there is dissension between the regular army, the local militia, and de Gaulle's Free French. American black marketeers in league with the enemy divert medical supplies to the Casbah, leading to multiple murders that Billy must solve while trying to rescue the girl he loves, a captured British spy.
First We Were IV
by Alexandra SirowyA group of friends start a secret society in this out-of-control thriller from the author of The Telling and The Creeping that examines the all-consuming love of lifelong friendship—and what someone is capable of when they’re afraid of losing it.Izzie loves nothing more than her three best friends, Viv, Graham, and Harry, and the bond the four of them share. And she’s terrified of their friendship falling apart next year when they go off to college. To bind them together, she decides to create something that will belong only to them, a special thing that they’ll always share between the four of them. And so they dream up the Order of IV, a secret society devoted to mischief that rights wrongs and pays back debts. At first, it works like a charm—but when the Order of IV’s escapades get recognition beyond their wildest expectations, other people start wanting in. And soon, what started as a game of friendship is spiraling into something dangerous and beyond their control—and before it’s over, they’ll pay the ultimate sacrifice.
The First Wife: A Novel of Suspense
by Diana DiamondFor readers of Olivia Goldsmith and Mary Jane Clark comes a dramatic - and sensational - new thriller with twists and turns at every corner and a chilling shock-surprise of an ending.Jane Warren swore she'd never marry again. Sure, age isn't a problem. Neither are her looks. Heaven knows that plenty of perfectly respectable men would consider themselves lucky to end up with someone like her. Then again, the last perfectly respectable man to end up with her - her ex-husband - ended their marriage, not to mention Jane's belief in happy endings...But she just can't muster the cynicism to resist William Andrews - a dashing, debonair widower with two children of his own. Soon, Jane's doing what she swore she'd never do: Marching down the aisle, promising to have, hold, serve, and protect, 'til death do them part. But why does Andrew seem so obsessed with his dead wife? And why do the children seem to hate Jane so passionately?As Jane struggles to understand the nature of the powerful hold Andrews's first wife still exerts over the husband and children she left behind, her day-to-day life grows increasingly more dangerous. During a family outing, she is suddenly thrown violently from her horse. Had someone deliberately spooked the horse? As she takes a midnight swim, the mechanical dome over the pool closes on her. Did it short circuit, or was it sabotage? Are these just coincidences, or are the stakes and risks getting higher the closer Jane gets to the truth? Someone would clearly like to see her follow the first Mrs. Andrews to the grave. Why?In a thriller that moves from New York to Paris to the Caribbean, a plot filled with relentless suspense, and a witty and intelligent heroine worth cheering for, this latest from Diana Diamond is her best yet, an unputdownable romance of deadly proportions.
The First Wife
by Erica Spindler'Pulse-pounding, page-turning, absolutely can't put it down.' Lisa Gardner THE OUTSTANDING THRILLER FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ERICA SPINDLER What have readers been saying about The First Wife? 'This is a must read. Truly outstanding as always.' Amazon reviewer, 5***** 'A real page turner that kept me guessing throughout.' Amazon reviewer, 5*****'Spindler fans should relish this latest release, as should anybody looking for a first class thriller!' Amazon reviewer, 5***** Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Karen Rose, Erica Spindler is master of classic crime fiction and the twist you won't see coming. Despite the ten-year age gap and the differences in their backgrounds, Bailey was meant to be with Logan - she's sure of it. It's natural that they should marry as soon as they can. But when Logan brings Bailey home to his magnificent estate on ninety wooded acres, her dreams of happily-ever-after begin to unravel. She can't ignore the rumours about what happened to Logan's first wife and then when a local woman goes missing, all signs point to her husband. Has Bailey made a terrible mistake trusting Logan? What happened to his first wife? Suddenly Bailey is facing an impossible decision: should she believe what everyone is saying, or should she bet her life on the man she loves, but hardly knows?Praise for Erica Spindler: 'Pulse-pounding, page-turning, absolutely can't put it down.' Lisa Gardner 'Neat, taut and written with panache that forces you to turn each page.' Daily Mail 'I can put Spindler on my growing list of favourite crime-fiction authors.' Evening Standard 'Has enough twists to keep you riveted right to the final page.' Image
First Wife's Shadow: A Must-Read Gripping Domestic Psychological Suspense Crime Thriller from the Bestselling Author of I Invited Her In
by Adele Parks&“Adele just gets better and better and First Wife&’s Shadow had me in a chokehold from beginning to end. The twists and the tension-building were spellbinding and masterfully done. A true five-star read.&” —Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of None of This is TrueAn exhilarating psychological crime thriller that will have you racing to the finish!HIS FIRST WIFE DIED. NOW THERE'S A VACANCY…When Emma meets Matthew, a kind, handsome widower, he seems to be just what she needs.Yet as their relationship moves fast, Emma&’s friends worry she might be exploited. She&’s a rich woman after all.Emma doesn&’t care Matthew has no money. But as the memory of his perfect first wife hangs over them, Emma does have one tiny doubt.If Matthew&’s wife hadn&’t died, he wouldn&’t be with her. And Emma wonders if she&’s second best. Can she ever fill the dead woman&’s shoes?As jealousy and suspicion blossom between Emma and Matthew, events take a darker, dangerous turn.Suddenly Emma doesn&’t know who she can trust. Her friends? Her husband? Or even herself…?Don't miss these other pulse-pounding thrillers from Adele Parks: Two Dead Wives Woman Last Seen One Last Secret The Image of You Lies Lies Lies I Invited Her In Just My Luck
First You Run (The Bullet Catchers #4)
by Roxanne St. ClaireAN UNSTOPPABLE BODYGUARD ON THE HUNT. A WOMAN HIDING A SECRET EVEN SHE DOESN'T KNOW. A PASSION THAT BEGINS WITH DANGER.... Bullet Catcher Adrien Fletcher is on a mission to track down a baby given up in a black market adoption thirty years ago. He has a list of possible names and one tantalizing clue: the infant girl had been marked with a tiny tattoo. And since tattoo-hunting will mean getting up close and personal with the women on his list, he's the perfect man for the job. But when Fletch meets Miranda Lang, he knows she can never be just a name on his list. If she's not his target, he should move on and find the right woman, despite their electrifying attraction. But Miranda is on her own mission, and every step takes her closer to a deadly trap. Fletch may be the only man who can protect her...forcing him to choose between duty and desire.
The Firstborn: They See What Others Cannot. But None Can See the Evil They Will Face from Within. (The Firstborn #1)
by Conlan BrownThree supernatural gifts. Two thousand years of division. One moment of truth. Hannah’s head hung, long brown hair in her eyes. Her face felt pasty with cold and fatigue and pain. Arms behind her back, she sat in a chair, wrists and ankles tied to the wooden frame, chair legs bolted to the floor. A cold car. A gun. Horror. Pain. Grief. Screaming. A windshield blistering with holes. Darkness. It all came over her like a flood. A pouring out of pictures in her mind. But then there was one more thing. Not an image, but a feeling--that half a continent away someone else had felt it all happening too. The Firstborn--three ancient religious orders gifted with the ability to see past, present, and future--have been divided since the death of Christ. But today, in an era of terrorism and globalization, it has become clear there is an atrocity coming that they must unite to prevent because it is one of them who will perpetrate it. Savage intrigue and a violent power struggle set the stage for three members of the Firstborn as they race against time through a labyrinth of deception and danger to save the lives of hundreds...
Firstborn: A Novel (Descendants of the House of Bathory #2)
by Tosca LeeFrom New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee comes the much-anticipated, high-speed sequel to The Progeny.Face-to-face with her past, Audra Ellison now knows the secret she gave up everything—including her memory—to protect. A secret made vulnerable by her rediscovery, and so powerful neither the Historian nor the traitor Prince Nikola will ever let her live to keep it. With Luka in the Historian’s custody and the clock ticking down on his life, Audra only has one impossible chance: find and kill the Historian and end the centuries old war between the Progeny and Scions at last—all while running from the law and struggling to control her growing powers. With the help of a heretic monk and her Progeny friends Claudia, Piotrek, and Jester, Audra will risk all she holds dear in a final bid to save them all and put her powers to the ultimate test. Love, action, and stunning revelation reign in this thrilling conclusion to The Progeny.
Firstborn (Morgan's Mercenaries #28)
by Lindsay MckennaJason Trayhern wore his father's glorious military legacy like a thorny crown.Though a skilled fighter pilot himself, Jason's rebel tactics didn't sit well with his commanding officers.They expected more from Morgan Trayhern's son, which was why they gave Jason another chance. But that chance felt like a death sentence. For Jason was going into combat with a new partner. And she was all too...female.A handsome, arrogant daredevil was the last thing Annie Dazen needed in her cockpit. But once she saw the wounded heart beneath Jason's tough-guy facade, she longed to heal him. And once she discovered the passion in this brooding soldier's touch, she longed to hold him tight. Now the stakes were higher. Because if she hoped to see a future with her would-be hero, they needed to survive their dangerous mission first!
Fisch & Chips by und Abigail Roux (Ty & Zane (Deutsch) #3)
by Madeleine Urban Abigail Roux Feliz FaberFortsetzung zu Stock & SteinBuch 3 in der Serie - Ty & ZaneTy Grady und Zane Garrett sind wieder im Dienst. Die beiden FBI-Agenten verbindet inzwischen beruflich wie privat eine feste Beziehung voll unerschütterlicher Loyalität und glühender Leidenschaft. Diesmal führt ein Undercover-Einsatz sie auf eine weihnachtliche Kreuzfahrt durch die Karibik, wo sie - getarnt als schwules Ehepaar - gegen einen internationalen Schmugglerring ermitteln sollen. Ihr Boss ist der Ansicht, dass sie sich lieber küssen würden als auf sich schießen zu lassen. Er hat ja keine Ahnung, wie recht er hat. Um überzeugend als Edelganoven aufzutreten, müssen Ty und Zane ihr Verhalten grundlegend ändern. Das verlangt ihnen einiges ab - und nicht nur, weil der Einsatz sich als frustrierendes Geduldsspiel erweist. Doch erst die Auswirkungen des Falles auf ihr Privatleben machen ihnen klar, dass zu einer Partnerschaft mehr gehört als sich gegenseitig Rückendeckung zu geben. Da nimmt der Fall eine unerwartete Wendung, und plötzlich schwebt Ty buchstäblich in Lebensgefahr. Er und Zane müssen jetzt ganz behutsam navigieren. Denn nicht nur die See birgt viele kleine Lügen und große Geheimnisse, an denen sie kentern könnten.
Fische auf dem Trockenen (Fish Out of Water #1)
by Amy LaneFische auf dem Trockenen: Buch EinsPrivatdetektiv Jackson Rivers wuchs auf den rauen Straßen von Del Paso Heights auf und traut Polizisten nicht – obwohl er einer war. Als der Mann, den er als seinen Bruder betrachtet, des Mordes an einem Polizisten beschuldigt wird, bei dem es eindeutig nicht mit rechten Dingen zuging, setzt er Himmel und Hölle in Bewegung, um Kaden und seiner Familie zu helfen. Strafverteidiger Ellery Cramer stammt aus einer reichen Familie, was ihn nicht daran hindert, sich bereits seit sechs Jahren zum straßenerfahrenen, selbstbewussten Detektiv Jackson Rivers hingezogen zu fühlen. Doch als Jackson ihn um Hilfe bei der Verteidigung von Kaden Cameron bittet, ist er bald überfordert – und das nicht nur in Bezug auf den verschlossenen, unwirschen Detektiv. Kaden wurde nicht nur ein Mord angehängt, sondern er wurde ihm von korrupten Polizisten angehängt, wobei die Verschwörung weiter reicht, als Ellery sich vorwagt – und bis in Jacksons unschöne Vergangenheit. Bald sind beide Männer tief in das Rätsel um den in der Tankstelle ermordeten Polizisten verstrickt und befinden sich in einem Wettlauf gegen die Zeit, um Kadens Unschuld zu beweisen. Doch abseits der Ermittlungen und der fliegenden Kugeln müssen sie mit persönlichen Komplikationen umgehen … und einer gegenseitigen Anziehungskraft, die außer Kontrolle geraten ist.
Fish
by Gregory MoneFish--nicknamed for his incredible swimming abilities--is a twelve-year-old boy from a poor farming family. After taking a job as a courier for his uncle, Fish is waylaid by pirates, who steal the package he's carrying. He soon learns that it's the key to locating the Chain of Chuacar, a legendary treasure. As he works to earn the trust of Cobb, the fortune-hunting captain of the Scurvy Mistress, Fish learns of a mutiny headed by a nasty pirate called Scab. With time running out to find the Chain, Fish and some fellow shipmates still loyal to Cobb must thwart Scab's dastardly plan.
Fish and Ghosts (Hellsinger #1)
by Rhys FordHellsinger: Book OneWhen his Uncle Mortimer died and left him Hoxne Grange, the family’s Gilded Age mansion, Tristan Pryce became the second generation of Pryces to serve as a caretaker for the estate, a way station for spirits on their final steps to the afterlife. Tristan is prepared for challenges, though not necessarily from the ghosts he’s seen since childhood. Determined to establish Tristan’s insanity and gain access to his trust fund, his loving relatives hire Dr. Wolf Kincaid and his paranormal researchers, Hellsinger Investigations, to prove the Grange is not haunted.Skeptic Wolf Kincaid has made it his life’s work to debunk the supernatural. After years of cons and fakes, he can’t wait to reveal the Grange’s ghostly activity is just badly leveled floorboards and a drafty old house. More than a few surprises await him at the Grange, including its prickly, reclusive owner. Tristan Pryce is much less insane and much more attractive than Wolf wants to admit, and when his team releases a ghostly serial killer on the Grange, Wolf is torn between his skepticism and protecting the man he’s been sent to discredit.
Fish, Blood and Bone
by Leslie ForbesClaire Fleetwood, an American forensic photographer, is ardent about love and scientific work - in this she is a characteristic Leslie Forbes heroine. When Claire inherits a big house and garden in London from relatives she never knew she had, she imagines it will be a slice of the English dream. But after the brutal murder of her best friend, right in the garden of her new property, everything changes. Fish, Blood and Bone is a haunting, richly layered novel about this vulnerable young woman's quest to discover not only the motive behind her friend's death but the truth about her family's past. Claire soon decides to join a scientific expedition to India led by her cousin Jack Ironstone, for he is involved with the men whom she suspects are responsible for the murder. Her journey takes her away from Whitechapel, the claustrophobic London neighborhood (made famous long ago by Jack the Ripper) in which her garden is located, to Calcutta and thence to the wild "paradise" valleys leading to Tibet. There the expedition will search for a rare green poppy containing elements vital for a new cancer medicine, but Claire also encounters the traces of her ancestors - the Fleetwoods who were active in the opium trade a century before. In fact her route parallels the path taken by Claire's distant relative Magda Ironstone and a mysterious botanist a hundred years earlier, during Britain's Great Triangulation of India. As Claire reconstructs this love affair, she begins to find the missing pieces to her family's puzzle, and her roots, previously a buried mystery, become clearer. This dazzling novel of loss and regeneration weaves together the stories of three extraordinary families in an epic adventure. Leslie Forbes was born in Vancouver. She lives in London, where she works as an artist, travel writer and broadcaster. She is the author of 'Bombay Ice', 1998.
Fish & Chips (Cut & Run Series #3)
by Madeleine Urban Abigail RouxSequel to Sticks & StonesCut & Run Series: Book ThreeSpecial Agents Ty Grady and Zane Garrett are back on the job, settled into a personal and professional relationship built on fierce protectiveness and blistering passion. Now they're assigned to impersonate two members of an international smuggling ring--an out-and-proud married couple--on a Christmas cruise in the Caribbean. As their boss says, surely they'd rather kiss each other than be shot at, and he has no idea how right he is. Portraying the wealthy criminals requires a particular change in attitude from Ty and Zane while dealing with the frustrating waiting game that is their assignment. As it begins to affect how they treat each other in private, they realize there's more to being partners than watching each other's backs, and when the case takes an unexpected turn and threatens Ty's life, he and Zane will have to navigate seas of white lies and stormy secrets, including some of their own.
The Fish-Faced Mask of Mystery (Frank and Joe Hardy: The Clues Brothers #16)
by Franklin W. DixonCareer Week at Bayport Elementary brings out some interesting guests, including an animal trainer with a chimpanzee and an anthropologist with a Pacific island mask. When the assembly is interrupted by a fire drill, the mask is stolen and the Hardys spring into action.
Fish Finelli: Seagulls Don't Eat Pickles (Medieval Mysteries #1)
by Jason Beene Erica FarberWhen bully Bryce Billings bets Fish Finelli that he can't find Captain Kidd's legendary long-lost treasure, Fish and his friends embark on a quest to find real-life pirate treasure. Between sneaking into the library to track down Captain Kidd's map, stowing away on a boat, and trespassing on an island, Fish and his friends have their work cut out for them. But will Fish actually be able to find Captain Kidd's booty and win the bet? Appropriate for both boys and girls, this first book in the Fish Finelli series will inspire readers to use their imaginations, learn about the world around them, and appreciate the bonds of friendship.
Fish in a Barrel (Fish Out of Water)
by Amy LaneJackson and Ellery face their toughest case yet—against the criminal justice system itself.Jackson Rivers and Ellery Cramer have worked difficult jobs before, but usually it&’s getting the facts that&’s the problem. For their newest client, the trouble isn&’t finding the truth—it&’s corruption at the highest levels of the justice system. It isn&’t enough to find the actual perpetrator and unveil a heartless plot—not when the DA is the bad guy and he&’s using cops as his goons. Keeping their vulnerable client alive and out of jail takes blood, sweat, and tears.When one of their major antagonists is killed and the DA tries to pin the death on Jackson, he&’ll need every ounce of luck and all his resources to clear his name—and to find the perpetrator before the DA can use the murder to further his own agenda. They soon find that it&’s easier to spot an honest man in a field of thieves than it is to shoot fish in a barrel—and both the man and the fish will be lucky to survive….Fish in a Barrel is the seventh book in RITA-nominated author Amy Lane&’s Fish Out of Water romantic suspense series.
The Fish Kisser: An Inspector Bliss Mystery
by James HawkinsIn The Fish Kisser, a megalomaniac becomes determined to exact revenge on the Western world through a devious plot of global cyber-warfare. He enlists his own agents to track down and kidnap the experts and educated elite that can help him accomplish the unthinkable. With a series of staged deaths and disappearances, he sets his plan in motion.When the hired henchmen target Roger LeClarc, an English computer expert with a dark secret of his own, the hunters become the hunted. English detective David Bliss, who chased and was chased around the English countryside in Missing: Presumed Dead, teams up with Dutch detective Yolanda Pieters to solve this improbable affair. Fighting internal politics, stumbling upon government cover-ups, and even battling Saddam Hussein’s Republican Guard, together they chase a trail of blood, intrigue, and romance across Europe to Iraq in a desperate search for the kidnapped specialists. Fans of the David Bliss character will not be disappointed as James Hawkins turns the action up several notches.