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Front Runner
by Felix FrancisJefferson Hinkley is back in the newest Dick Francis thriller by the New York Times-bestselling author of Damage. In his role as an undercover investigator for the British Horseracing Authority, Jeff Hinkley is approached by a multi-time champion jockey to discuss the delicate matter of losing races on purpose. Little does he know that the call will set off a lethal chain of events, including the apparent suicide of the jockey and an attempt on Hinkley's own life. Never one to leave suspicious events alone, Hinkley begins investigating the jockey and the races he may have thrown. But there are others out there who intend to prevent his inquiry from probing further . . . at any cost.
Front Runner: A Dick Francis Novel
by Felix FrancisJefferson Hinkley is back in the newest Dick Francis thriller by the New York Times-bestselling author of Damage. In his role as an undercover investigator for the British Horseracing Authority, Jeff Hinkley is approached by a multi-time champion jockey to discuss the delicate matter of losing races on purpose. Little does he know that the call will set off a lethal chain of events, including the apparent suicide of the jockey and an attempt on Hinkley's own life. Never one to leave suspicious events alone, Hinkley begins investigating the jockey and the races he may have thrown. But there are others out there who intend to prevent his inquiry from probing further . . . at any cost.From the Hardcover edition.
The Front Seat Passenger: Shocking, hilarious and poignant noir
by Pascal GarnierFabien and Sylvie had both known their marriage was no longer working. And yet when Sylvie is involved in a fatal car accident, her husband is stunned to discover that she had a lover who died alongside her.With thoughts of revenge on his mind, Fabien decides to find out about the lover's widow, Martine, first by stalking her, then by breaking into her home.He really needs to get Martine on her own. But she never goes anywhere without her formidable best friend, Madeleine...
Front Sight: Three Swagger Novellas (Earl Swagger)
by Stephen HunterA collection of three interconnected novellas that follow each generation of the iconic Swagger family—grandfather Charles, father Earl, and fan favorite hero Bob Lee—from New York Times bestselling author, Pulitzer Prize winner, and &“true master at the pinnacle of his craft&” (Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author) Stephen Hunter.In City of Meat, Charles Swagger is on the hunt for notorious bank robber Baby Face Nelson when he traces a tip to the Chicago stock yards. While there, he&’s brutally assaulted by a madman involved in a nearby narcotics ring. The ring plans to spread its new drug to the residents of the disenfranchised 7th District of Chicago and to make matters worse, this is no ordinary drug—it makes some users happy, drives others insane, and kills many of the rest. Will Charles be able to stop the ring before it&’s too late? Or is he in over his head among the dark streets of Chicago? Earl Swagger investigates a violent bank robbery that left two dead and a fortune missing in small-town Maryland in Johnny Tuesday. At every turn, however, he&’s met with silence and hostility from the townsfolk, which makes sense when he uncovers municipal corruption, gang politics, jaded aristocrats, scheming gamblers, a hitman, a femme fatale, and a whole bunch of men with guns. Luckily, Earl has brought his own guns in this unputdownable noir mystery. Finally, in Five Dolls for the Gut Hook, a thirty-two-year-old Bob Lee Swagger is back from Vietnam nearly broken over good men lost for nothing. He&’s turned down that whiskey road to hell. But one afternoon he&’s awakened from his nightmares by two men with a problem. As nearby Hot Springs tries to retool its image from gambling paradise to family resort, a butcher has begun to prey on the city&’s young women, a figure straight out of a horror movie. Hot Springs Homicide is baffled and recruit Bob&’s help. &“I&’m a sniper,&” says Bob, &“not a detective.&” &“But,&” comes the reply, &“you are the son and grandson of two of the greatest detectives this state has ever produced.&” On that premise alone, Bob takes up the hunt for a killer who not only kills but desecrates. At the same time, we understand that Bob Lee Swagger is also hunting for his own salvation.
The Front Wing
by Mike BefelerAnother thrilling mystery starring the residents of a highly unusual retirement home, by the author of The Back Wing… Harold McCaffrey has been at Mountain Splendor Retirement Home for three months—getting to know the aging witches, werewolves, and other fellow residents. Right now, he&’s helping at an open house by taking names for a waiting list of people wanting to move into the Front Wing of the facility. Then, there&’s a sudden commotion—and a dead body is found in the lobby. With the help of his witchy girlfriend, Bella Alred, Harold must solve the mystery of why people on the waiting list are dying… From a two-time nominee for the Lefty Award for Humorous Mystery whose work has been acclaimed as &“very, very funny&” (Kirkus Reviews), this is a uniquely quirky paranormal mystery.
Frontier Bride
by Ana SeymourHannah Forrester's Life Did Not Belong To HerA contract of indenture saw to that. But no one owned her soul, and Ethan Reed knew instinctively that she was the one woman who belonged by his side, for now and forever.Rugged as the frontier he roamed, Ethan had left his mark on Hannah's heart. Yet, though he'd guided her through a new land of wonder, she knew his rambling ways could only lead her astray.
The Frost Fair
by Elizabeth MansfieldIn this irresistible Regency romance by award-winning author Elizabeth Mansfield, a stubbornly single noblewoman has five months to find a husband—or become instantly penniless Time is running out for twenty-five-year-old Lady Margaret Underwood. Desperate to retain the independence that her considerable fortune affords her, she accepts the proposal of Viscount Charles Isham. But after a few hours in his stultifying company, she does what any woman would do: She flees. A snowstorm and a carriage mishap lead to rescue by a seductive stranger. Soon Meg is ensconced in the Yorkshire estate of Sir Geoffrey Carrier, a soldier harboring a painful secret. And there&’s more stormy weather ahead for a man sworn to remain single and a woman who refuses to be married off as they discover the perils and pleasures of falling in love.
Frost Line
by Linda Howard Linda JonesLenna is Strength, a manifestation of the Tarot card, and powerful beyond reckoning. But when she's pulled into the human realm and tasked with protecting a young boy, everything is thrown into chaos. Lenna's not supposed to be here, interacting with mortals. She's definitely not supposed to be drawn to the sexy mercenary sent to retrieve her by any means necessary . . .As a Hunter for magical beings, Caine's duty is simple: return this compelling, impossibly attractive woman and secure the long lost Tarot deck that made travel between worlds possible. Instead he's drawn into Lenna's dangerous rescue mission and blindsided by his growing feelings. But there is more than one enemy to contend with. And as the clock runs out, failure means not just the loss of an innocent life and the woman Caine has come to love, but the destruction of Lenna's entire world.
A Frost of Cares
by Amy Rae DurresonMilitary historian Luke Alcott leaps at the chance to live in the seventeenth-century country mansion of Eelmoor Hall, home of the Royal Military School of Medicine, after being offered a job cataloging the school's archives. Luke believes he chose the perfect place to start a new life and put his broken past behind him. But soon after settling into the old house, he hears strange noises--like footsteps--and he begins to suffer from terrible nightmares. The only person Luke can turn to for help is the taciturn caretaker, Jay, a veteran of the Afghanistan war who carries an old battle wound. Together they try to understand Eelmoor Hall's history and decipher what could be causing the haunting. As the weather grows colder and snow dusts the countryside, a child goes missing. Luke needs to deal with his own demons and learn to trust in love again if he hopes to face down the angry spirit and find the missing girl.
Frostbite (Werewolf Tale #1)
by David WellingtonHorror-star Wellington returns with the first book in a new series, introducing an unforgettable heroine with an impossible choice to make. "Frostbite" also presents a brilliant twist on the werewolf genre, in which the hunter becomes the hunted.
Frostbitten: Action-packed suspense (Deep Ops #6)
by Rebecca ZanettiThe latest novel in the fast-paced romantic suspense series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti is a perfect blend of sexy chemistry and Deep Ops intrigue, exploding &“with action, spice and humor,&” (Publishers Weekly). Will appeal to fans of J. D. Robb and Karen Robards. &“Zanetti is a master of romantic suspense.&” –Kirkus Reviews Enigmatic. With a wildly gifted mind, and an untamed head of hair to match, petite powerhouse Millicent Frost is brilliant when it comes to gadgets and electronics—less so with people. After an attempt to bust a bank scam goes awry, Millie is in hot water with Homeland Security and targeted by lethal enemies. In the midst of the trouble, she heads home to help out with the family hunting and fishing business. But when their rival competitor and Millie&’s ex is murdered, she&’s the number one suspect . . . Irresistible. Former Marine turned lawyer Scott Terentson devotes himself to getting his clients out of tricky binds. A loner, the last thing he wants is to belong to any team, yet the Deep Ops group considers him one of their own—and he pays the price by getting shot at by their enemies. Now Millie is seeking his help—just as he&’s dealing with a brutal fail regarding a recent trial. Both are a headache, yet he&’s drawn to Millie in spite of himself. They&’re opposites, but maybe the old adage is true . . . Electric. Working together, Millie and Scott soon have more on their hands than they bargained for as the danger escalates—along with the sizzling heat between them. And when a disappearance is thrown into the mix, all bets are off . . .Praise for Driven&“Zanetti still makes time to dig into her characters&’ psyches in the midst of the action, adding nuance to the exciting plot.&” --Publishers Weekly&“The story moves fast, and there&’s an unexpected twist or two, as well as ascene-and-booze-stealing German Shepherd that provides a little levity to this dark and satisfying romantic thriller.&” –Bookpage
Frostlands (Splinterlands #2)
by John FefferA devious corporation attacks a farm commune in former Vermont where one scientist just might be able to save the planet.Arcadia’s defense corps is mobilized to fend off what first appears to be a routine assault, one of the many that the community must repulse from paramilitary forces every year. But as sensors report a breach in the perimeter wall, even eighty-year-old Rachel Leopold shoulders a weapon and reports for duty.The attack, it turns out, has been orchestrated by one of the world’s largest corporations, CRISPR International, and it is interested in stopping Rachel’s research into stopping global warming. As Arcadia prepares to defend itself against the next CRISPR attack, Rachel contacts Emmanuel Puig, the foremost scholar of her ex-husband’s work, to get information that she can use to stop CRISPR. Arcadia intersperses the action with short reports from Emmanuel on his interactions with Rachel as they meet, via virtual reality, in different parts of the world—Brussels, Ningxia, and finally Darwin. The novel concludes with an explosive, unexpected twist that forces a re-evaluation of all that has come before.Praise for Frostlands“A worthy sequel to the thought-provoking Splinterlands, Frostlands is triumphant and absorbing science fiction, full of ecological and societal warnings. It is a unique and imaginative look at a future Earth scarred by environmental neglect.” —Foreword Reviews“Feffer expands the urgent environmental warnings of Splinterlands in a slim, standalone sequel that’s equally dire and sinister but more leisurely paced . . . . Devotees of near-future science fiction adventures will root for resolute and energetic Rachel on her quest to save Earth.” —Publishers Weekly“By taking us on a cautionary journey into a future planetary collapse where the term “one per cent” is redefined in a terrifying way, John Feffer forces us to look deeply at our own society’s blindness to ecological apocalypse and greed. But the novel’s enchantment goes beyond dystopia: the quest for salvation depends on a crusty female octogenarian who would make Wonder Woman salivate with envy.” —Ariel Dorfman
FrostLine (Ben Abbott #3)
by Justin Scott"HardScape" and "StoneDust," the first Ben Abbott novels, established Ben as one of the most engaging and canny investigators to have appeared in a long time.
Frosty the Dead Man
by Christine HusomA snow globe becomes a murder weapon in the latest cozy mystery from the national bestselling author of Snow Way Out and The Iced Princess.Mayor Lewis Frost has always been known as Frosty to his friends--not that he has many these days. Controversies swirling around the city council have members wondering if Frosty is trying to snow them. After one councilman storms off in a huff, the mayor turns to curio shop manager Camryn Brooks and asks her to consider taking a seat on the council. Later, when Cami goes to his office to discuss the proposal, her blood runs cold. She finds Frosty dead, and the very snow globe she sold him earlier that day lies in sparkling shards on his carpet--along with a large diamond. Does the snow globe--which features a peculiar tableau of an armed man and three menacing bears--hold a clue to Frosty's demise? One way or another, it's up to Cami to shake things up before the killer's trail goes cold...Snow globe-making projects and tips included! From the Paperback edition.
Frostycake Murder (Cupcakes in Paradise #8)
by Summer PrescottThe holidays are supposed to be full of cheer, right? Then why on earth is everyone in the sleepy, beachside town of Calgon, Florida, wrestling with painful issues and situations? Life is full of surprises in Calgon, and the holiday season proves to be no exception. Cupcake baker and amateur sleuth, Melissa Beckett, and her dashing husband Chas, face a very new reality, that underscores their own personal limitations in no uncertain terms. Missy's best friend Echo is going through some heavy duty choices of her own, and Chas' business partner finds himself in a very sticky relationship scenario. In the midst of all of the personal turmoil, a gruesome murder is discovered, and Chas once again has to take charge, hoping that he finds the ruthless killer, before tragedy strikes a bit closer to home. You'll love this fast-paced, action-packed drama that is filled to the brim with emotion and intrigue! This exciting Cozy Mystery can be read as a standalone, but if you'd like to know more about Missy, Chas and the rest of the Calgon gang, their history can be found in the two series previous to this one. The first Missy and Chas series is Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries, and the second is The INNcredibly Sweet Series. Enjoy them all!
Frozen: A Crime Novel (Megan Rhys Crime Novels #1)
by Lindsay Jayne AshfordForensic psychologist Megan Rhys has been asked to advise the police on the murders of two young prostitutes. Seemingly, the women are victims of two killers working together. But there is something wrong with the information the police are giving her. Someone is trying to manipulate her. Or are her own prejudices coloring her judgment?As the killings add up, Megan is being pushed harder and harder toward one solution--and someone is getting into her house. Is the killer closer than she realizes? Is a member of her own family betraying her?
Frozen
by Jay BonansingaFear Never Dies. Deep in the Alaskan wilderness, a mummified body is discovered in the ice, the victim of a bizarre ritualistic killing that happened nearly six thousand years ago. For journalist Maura County, this story is her ticket to the big time--if she can get the help of the FBI's top criminal profiler. Special Agent Ulysses Grove is the best of the best--a born manhunter. He's also a man on the edge, haunted by both personal tragedy and a recent spate of horrific, unsolved homicides. Now, in a remote lab, he's about to make a shocking discovery. Everything about the prehistoric murderer--signature, M.O., the tiniest of details--matches up to the serial killer who has eluded Grove for months. As past and present collide, County and Grove are plunged into a nightmare journey that will take them into the darkest reaches of the human heart as they try to stop a cycle of evil as eternal and powerful as time itself. . .
Frozen (Vera Stanhope)
by Ann CleevesAs New York Times bestseller Ann Cleeves' popularity explodes in print and on TV, this gripping e-short, "Frozen," will introduce readers to the inimitable DI Vera Stanhope.For once, Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope is managing to have a good day off. Strolling around town, she ducks into a new bookshop in a renovated chapel. But just as she does, a skeleton is discovered in the old baptismal font. Soon, a decade old mystery is revived, and Vera must uncover secrets long buried before this case once again goes cold.
Frozen: An Ellie Macintosh Thriller (Detective Ellie MacIntosh #1)
by Kate WattersonIn Kate Watterson's thrilling suspense novel Frozen, a small town detective races to catch a serial killer before another woman is taken, and shockingly finds herself trying to prove the main suspect's innocence. Bryce Grantham wants a quiet vacation at his family's cabin. On his first night in town, he meets a lovely girl at a bar and gives her a ride home. The next day, he finds her cell phone in his car. When he tries to return it, Bryce discovers that the young woman has vanished, leaving behind only a bloody shoe. Suddenly Bryce Grantham is the primary suspect in a murder investigation.Detective Ellie MacIntosch has a serial killer on her hands, but without a body, she has few leads and the stalled investigation has her on edge. Bryce Grantham seems to be the perfect suspect.Eighteen months have gone by without a clue, and yet Grantham starts reporting stumbling across the bodies of the missing women with unbelievable frequency. The evidence against him is almost irrefutable…but Ellie's gut tells her the case is not so cut and dry. Before Ellie compromises the investigation, her career, and possibly her life in order to prove Bryce's innocence, she must determine whether he is a manipulative, cold-blooded killer…or the victim of a madman playing a sickening game.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Frozen Assets (Gunnhilder Mystery #1)
by Quentin BatesA body is found floating in the harbor of a rural Icelandic fishing village. Was it an accident, or something more sinister? It's up to Officer Gunnhildur, a sardonic female cop, to find out. Her investigation uncovers a web of corruption connected to Iceland's business and banking communities. Meanwhile, a rookie crime journalist latches onto her, looking for a scoop, and an anonymous blogger is stirring up trouble. The complications increase, as do the stakes, when a second murder is committed. Frozen Assets is a piercing look at the endemic corruption that led to the global financial crisis that bankrupted Iceland's major banks and sent the country into an economic tailspin from which it has yet to recover.
Frozen Beauty
by Lexa HillyerEveryone in Devil’s Lake knows the three golden Malloy sisters—but one of them is keeping a secret that will turn their little world inside out….No one knows exactly what happened to Kit in the woods that night—not even her sisters, Tessa and Lilly. All they have are a constellation of facts: icy blue lips and fingers cold to the touch, a lacy bra, an abandoned pick-up truck with keys still in the ignition. Even though everyone is quick to jump to conclusions, Tessa is certain that her sister’s killer wasn’t Boyd, the boy next door whom they’ve all loved in their own way. Still, there are too many details that don’t add up, too many secrets tucked away in the past. But no matter how fiercely Tessa searches for answers, at the core of that complicated night is a truth that’s heartbreakingly simple.
Frozen Charlotte: A Ghost Story (Red Eye Ser. #1)
by Alex BellIn this young adult horror novel, a girl staying on a remote island suspects the tiny Victoria-era dolls in her family’s old mansion are up to murder.When her best friend dies under mysterious circumstances, Sophie sets off to stay with her cousins on the remote Isle of Skye. It’s been years since she last saw them—brooding Cameron with his scarred hand; Piper, who seems too perfect to be real; and peculiar little Lilias with her fear of bones. Still, Sophie never expected the strange new rules the family now lives by: Make no mention of Cameron’s accident. Never leave the front gate unlocked. Above all, don’t speak of the girl who’s no longer there, the sister whose death might have closer ties to Sophie’s past—and more sinister consequences for her future—than she ever knew.A wondrously haunting and modern thriller, Frozen Charlotte drips with mystery and madness, secrets and survival, and the chilling sense that the impossible might be all too real.“Teens looking for a novel to keep them up at night will find it in this one.” —School Library Journal“Gothic ghosts combine with crime for a fast read.” —Kirkus
Frozen Charlotte (The Martha Gunn Mysteries #3)
by Priscilla MastersA bizarre discovery at a Shrewsbury hospital sparks a coroner&’s investigation in this &“gripping&” mystery (Publishers Weekly). A middle-aged woman walks into the emergency room of a British hospital, cradling a baby in a pink blanket. It&’s far too late—the child has been dead for years. The woman claims to have found the baby in her attic, but it&’s not clear whether her rambling explanations are trustworthy—so it&’s up to coroner Martha Gunn to determine the true story behind the tragedy and ensure that justice is done . . . &“Plot twists, procedural details concerning the work of both the police and the coroner, and the protagonists&’ personal lives are interwoven throughout . . . compelling.&” —Booklist
The Frozen Dead: Now on Netflix, the Commandant Servaz series (Commandant Servaz #1)
by Bernard MinierOne of the Sunday Times 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers Since 1945Now on Netflix, the Commandant Servaz series: The Frozen Dead'Great storytelling, with a creeping sense of dread that would not disgrace Stephen King at his best' Daily MailOne winter morning, in a small town nestled in the Pyrenees, a group of workers discover the headless body of a horse, hanging suspended from a frozen cliff.Toulouse city cop Servaz is sent to investigate the disturbing crime.When DNA from one of the most notorious inmates of a nearby asylum is found on the corpse the case takes a darker turn...and then first human victim is found.The twists and come thick and fast in this suspenseful thriller as Servaz races to uncover the town's dark secret before the killer strikes again.
The Frozen Dead (Commandant Martin Servaz #1)
by Bernard MinierOne of the Sunday Times 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers Since 1945. Now on Netflix, the Commandant Servaz series: The Frozen Dead. <p><p> One winter morning, in a small town nestled in the Pyrenees, a group of workers discover the headless body of a horse, hanging suspended from a frozen cliff. Toulouse city cop Servaz is sent to investigate the disturbing crime. When DNA from one of the most notorious inmates of a nearby asylum is found on the corpse the case takes a darker turn...and then first human victim is found. <p><p> The twists and come thick and fast in this suspenseful thriller as Servaz races to uncover the town's dark secret before the killer strikes again.