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I, Sniper: A Bob Lee Swagger Novel (Bob Lee Swagger #6)
by Stephen HunterFour famed '60s radicals are gunned down at long range by a sniper. Under enormous media scrutiny, the FBI quickly concludes that Marine war hero Carl Hitchcock, whose ninety-three kills were considered the leading body count tally among American marksman in Vietnam, was the shooter. But as the Bureau, led by Special Agent Nick Memphis, bears down, Hitchcock commits suicide. In closing out the investigation, Nick discovers a case made in heaven: everything fits, from timeline, ballistics, and forensics to motive, means, and opportunity. Maybe it's a little too perfect. Nick asks his friend, the retired Marine sniper Bob Lee Swagger, to examine the data. Using a skill set no other man on earth possesses, Swagger soon discovers unseen anomalies and gradually begins to unravel a sophisticated conspiracy -- one that would require the highest level of warcraft by the most superb special operations professionals. As Swagger penetrates the deepest secrets of the sniper world and its new technology, Nick stands firm in the face of hardball PR initiatives and an inflamed media calling for his ouster. Swagger soon closes in, and those responsible will stop at nothing to take him out. But these heavily armed men make the mistake of thinking they are hunting Bob, when he is, in fact, hunting them. I, Sniperwill satisfy Stephen Hunter's legions of fans and win him droves of new ones with its signature blend of brilliant plotting, vivid characters, razor-sharp dialogue, and extraordinary gunfights. And when Swagger and the last of his antagonists finally face each other, reenacting a classic ritual of arms, it is clear that at times there's nothing more necessary than a good man with a gun and the guts to use it.
I, Stagolee
by Cecil BrownIt's the birth year of Ragtime music, 1895, and Lee "Stagolee" Shelton, a St. Louis pimp, murders Billy Lyons, a political gang member. Afterwards, Stagolee makes a deal with Judge Murphy to bring order to the underworld. As a member of a group of pimps called the "Stags," Stagolee makes alliances with the Democratic Party and votes for a Democratic Mayor. Later, the Stag Party, along with the Democratic Party, elects St. Louis's first black policeman. It is this policeman who is sent to arrest Stagolee for the murder of Billy Lyons. Now, nearly 50 years after singer Lloyd Price introduced mainstream audiences to the "Stagger Lee" story, Cecil Brown portrays the events that gave rise to this mainstay of African-American popular culture. This follows the successfulStagolee Shot Billy, Brown's nonfiction account of the same story.
I, The Jury (Mike Hammer)
by Mickey SpillaneBefore Jack Reacher . . . there was Mike Hammer'The king of hard-boiled crime fiction' USA TODAYClassic pulp crime fiction from an author who has sold over 200 million copies worldwide.When Jack Williams is discovered shot dead, the investigating cop Pat Chambers calls his acquaintance, and Jack's closest friend, PI Mike Hammer. Back when they fought in the Marines together, Jack took a Japanese bayonet, losing his arm, to save Hammer. Hammer vows to identify the killer ahead of the police, and to exact fatal revenge. His starting point is the list of guests at a party at Jack's apartment the night he died: Jack's fiancée, a recovering dope addict, a beautiful psychiatrist, twin socialite sisters, a college student and a mobster. But as he tracks them down, so too does the killer, and soon it's not only Jack who is dead . . . And now Hammer is firmly in the killer's sights.
I, Witness: The gripping psychological thriller that you won't be able to put down
by Niki MackayThey say I'm a murderer. Six years ago, Kate Reynolds was found holding the body of her best friend; covered in blood, and clutching the knife that killed her.I plead guilty. Kate has been in prison ever since, but now her sentence is up. She is being released.But the truth is, I didn't do it. There's only one person who can help: Private Investigator Madison Attalee, the first officer on the scene all those years ago.But there's someone out there who doesn't want Kate digging up the past. Someone who is willing to keep the truth buried at any cost.Robert Galbraith meets Susie Steiner in this gripping debut from Niki Mackay. Read by Karen Cass, Peter Noble, Zoe Grisedale; Sarah Ovens; Camilla Rockley(p) Orion Publishing Group 2018
I, Witness: The gripping psychological thriller that you won’t be able to put down
by Niki MackayThey say I'm a murderer. Six years ago, Kate Reynolds was found holding the body of her best friend; covered in blood, and clutching the knife that killed her.I plead guilty. Kate has been in prison ever since, but now her sentence is up. She is being released.But the truth is, I didn't do it. There's only one person who can help: Private Investigator Madison Attallee, the first officer on the scene all those years ago.But uncovering the truth means catching a killer.An incredibly gripping thriller with a twist you'll never see coming. Fans of The Retreat by Mark Edwards, The Guilty One by Lisa Ballantyne, In the Dark by Cara Hunter and Snap by Belinda Bauer will love I,Witness.
I, Witness: The gripping psychological thriller that you won’t be able to put down
by Niki Mackay'A cracking thriller and a great female protagonist.' C.J. Tudor, author of Sunday Times Bestseller The Chalk Man'I couldn't put I,Witness down, this is a 2018 must-read' Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House*************They say I'm a murderer. Six years ago, Kate Reynolds was found holding the body of her best friend; covered in blood, and clutching the knife that killed her.I plead guilty. Kate has been in prison ever since, but now her sentence is up. She is being released.But the truth is, I didn't do it. There's only one person who can help: Private Investigator Madison Attallee, the first officer on the scene all those years ago.But uncovering the truth means catching a killer.An incredibly gripping thriller with a twist you'll never see coming. Fans of The Retreat by Mark Edwards, The Guilty One by Lisa Ballantyne, In the Dark by Cara Hunter and Snap by Belinda Bauer will love I,Witness.************* What bestselling authors are saying about this gripping debut: 'An absolutely gripping thriller founded on the horror of familial abuse and a great, flawed, female PI. There will be more Madison Attalee, I hope.' Radio 4's Dame Jenni Murray'I was swept away by this punchy, pacy thriller with its sharp characterisation and confident plotting. I devoured it in a single day. I particularly loved Madison's fabulously chain-smoking, hyper-feminine sharpness. So looking forward to the next one.' Helen Callaghan, author of Sunday Times bestseller Dear Amy'Tough and uncompromising, I, Witness had me totally gripped. I'm looking forward to hearing more from PI Madison Attalee.' Alex Lake, author of Killing Kate and Copy Cat'Totally engaging, fast-paced and edgy ... completely captivating. I, Witness kept me guessing till the very end. Pick this book up if you're after a page-turner with attitude.' Elle Croft, author of The Guilty Wife What readers are saying about this gripping debut: 'Gripping, moving and smart. I can't wait for the next Madison Attalee novel.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'Be prepared to be hooked... you won't put this down...' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'Brilliant. Great characters and plot. Was gripped, couldn't get to the end fast enough.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
I, the Jury (Mike Hammer Ser.)
by Mickey SpillaneThe first novel in Mickey Spillane's classic detective series starring hard-boiled private eye Mike Hammer.I, the Jury is a double-strength shot of sex, violence, and action that is vintage Spillane all the way. It's a tough-guy mystery to please even the most bloodthirsty of fans.
I.D. (Watchers #3)
by Peter LerangisTo stay alive, an adopted girl must discover the secret of her birthWhen her parents tell her that she is adopted, Eve is upset but not surprised. After all, she doesn&’t look like her parents, and has always felt a strange distance from them. But as she approaches her fourteenth birthday, something begins to feel very wrong. While skiing, she sees a girl about her age die suddenly of a heart attack. A few days later, Eve learns that the girl&’s sudden death is part of a pattern of fourteen-year-olds dying of strange causes, based on a chromosomal defect. One of the dead is Alexis, a girl who looks exactly like Eve. Eve tracks down Alexis&’s parents, hoping she has finally found her real family—but it turns out Alexis was adopted too. Something is killing fourteen-year-old children, and finding out where she comes from is the only way for Eve to save herself. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Peter Lerangis including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
I.O.U. (Jenny Cain #7)
by Nancy PickardThe layered plot of the latest in the excellent Jenny Cain series (SAY NO TO MURDER) finds the Port Frederick, Mass., sleuth probing the cause of her recently deceased mother's insanity. Cain discovers that her mother's mental collapse many years before coincided with the bankruptcy of the family business. The closing of Cain Clams created considerable unemployment locally and countless enemies for the Cains--one such foe may now be trying to prevent the amateur detective from delving further into her family's past and the town's secrets. As she tracks down public mysteries, Cain unearths painful personal issues; an attempt on her life, construed as an effort at suicide, forces her to deal with the legacy of her mother's madness. Pickard masterfully resolves both plot lines in this affecting, provocative novel centering around the mystery at the heart of mother-daughter relationships.
I.O.U. Dead: Keno Kalder Mystery (Keno Kalder Mystery #1)
by Michelle WanKeno is twenty-three, a high-school dropout working as a rent collector for a slum landlord. Apart from hitting on the office secretary, Cass, his life is bleak. His job takes him into sad, mean places where kids wail, drunks fight and women get beaten up. He works his territory with Jaco, who's tougher and shiftier than any of the folks they're sent to shake rent out of. One night Keno and Jaco finally catch up to one of their targets. But she'll never pay. She's dead. Battered almost beyond recognition. But they recognize her killer, and Jaco comes up with a scheme to blackmail him. Now Keno has to decide who he is--bill collector or blackmailer. Or could he even be the good guy? Will he run or will he stay? In the end, will trusting himself help him outmaneuver a psychopathic killer?
I.O.U. Murder
by William FrancisI.O.U. Murder, first published in 1942 as Rough on Rats, is a noir murder mystery set in California. Private detective Anthony Martin is called in to find a missing man who left his business-partner with a large debt. Martin delves into the racy (at that time) blue movie industry, mixing tough-guy investigator with a good dose of humor. William Francis was a pseudonym for William Francis Urell (1913?-1979) who wrote 3 novels set in Los Angeles featuring PI Anthony Martin.
IL PIANTO DELL'ISOLA DI PASQUA
by Jose Vicente Alfaro Riccardo Valentino CassettaSuspense con tratti storici Un archeologo spagnolo entra a far parte di ambiziosi scavi che pretendono far luce su numerosi enigmi che ancora oggi persistono sull'isola di Pasqua. Un crimine atroce e il sospetto di trovarsi davanti a una scoperta antropologica sensazionale, lo collocheranno al centro di una cospirazione che finirà per farlo diventare involontariamente protagonista. Dopo il successo del suo primo romanzo (La speranza del Tibet), José Vicente Alfaro ci propone ora un viaggio pieno di suspense in uno dei luoghi più accattivanti del pianeta. Attraverso le sue pagine avremo occasione di conoscere la cultura Rapa Nui e realizzare un percorso lungo la storia dell'isola, soffermandoci nei suoi episodi più rilevanti: l'origine incerto dei primi colonizzatori, la costruzione e il trasferimento dei giganti moai, le terribili guerre interne, il culto all'uomo uccello, la sua misteriosa scrittura geroglifica, il contatto con i primi esploratori europei e l'evangelizzazione realizzata dai missionari cattolici, un po' prima della sua definitiva annessione al Cile alla fine del XIX secolo. Sei pronto a svelare il miglior segreto nascosto dell'isola?
IM
by Rick R. Reed3rd EditionThe Internet is the new meat market for gay men. Now a killer is turning the meat market into a meat wagon. One by one, he's killing them. Lurking in the digital underworld of Men4HookUpNow.com, he lures, seduces, and charms, reaching out through instant messages to the unwary. When the first body surfaces, openly gay Chicago Police Department detective Ed Comparetto is called in to investigate. At the scene, the young man who discovered the body tells him the story of how he found his friend. But did this witness play a bigger role in the murder than he's letting on? For Comparetto, this encounter is the beginning of a nightmare--because this witness did more than just show up at the scene of the crime; he set the scene. Comparetto is on a journey to discover the truth--before he loses his career, his boyfriend, his sanity... his life. Because in this killer's world, IM doesn't stand for instant message... it stands for instant murder.First Edition published by Regal Crest/Quest, May 2007.Second Edition published by MLR Press, February 2009.
IN NOMINE PATRIS
by André Levy Alexander CopperwhiteIdeal para desfrutar entre leituras longas. Inverno de 1487 d. C. Num mosteiro, nos Pirenéus, um monge presencia um milagre… ou um ato do diabo. Uma porca põe-se de pé, caminha até ele e, depois de muito sofrimento, dá vida a um bebé humano. Após dar à luz, cai na lama e desaparece sem deixar rastro. O sucedido chega aos ouvidos da igreja e a Santa Inquisição envia Lúcio, um dos seus membros, a investigar o evento. Que aspeto terá o bebé? É obra do diabo ou de Deus? Porque será que o protetor do recém-nascido consulta o Necronomicon? Os mistérios da fé afogam a razão e atemorizam o homem.
INVASION
by Eric L HarryA powerful portrait of modern-day politics gone wild. U.S. Republican President Bill Baker is thrown a curveball when China puts its plan of world dominance into action. After invading Asian, European and finally Caribbean territory, it's obvious that four thousand miles of ocean is not enough to keep North America safe from China. The siege begins, and Baker retaliates by declaring war on China. As if this staggering situation weren't enough, Harry juxtaposes this scenario with the personal implications raised by the presence of the president's patriotic teenage daughter, Stephie Roberts, in the U.S. Army. Problems arise when Stephie's mother (the president's ex-wife) insists that her daughter be removed from danger--though not before Stephie's relationship with young Chinese army Lieutenant Wu surfaces...
INVASION
by Eric L HarryA powerful portrait of modern-day politics gone wild. U.S. Republican President Bill Baker is thrown a curveball when China puts its plan of world dominance into action. After invading Asian, European and finally Caribbean territory, it's obvious that four thousand miles of ocean is not enough to keep North America safe from China. The siege begins, and Baker retaliates by declaring war on China. As if this staggering situation weren't enough, Harry juxtaposes this scenario with the personal implications raised by the presence of the president's patriotic teenage daughter, Stephie Roberts, in the U.S. Army. Problems arise when Stephie's mother (the president's ex-wife) insists that her daughter be removed from danger--though not before Stephie's relationship with young Chinese army Lieutenant Wu surfaces...
IQ (An IQ Novel #1)
by Joe IdeNOMINATED FOR THE 2017 EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVELNOMINATED FOR THE 2017 ANTHONY AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVELOne of the Best Books of 2017 - The New York Times, The Washington Post, the New York Times Book Review, AmazonA resident of one of LA's toughest neighborhoods uses his blistering intellect to solve the crimes the LAPD ignores. East Long Beach. The LAPD is barely keeping up with the neighborhood's high crime rate. Murders go unsolved, lost children unrecovered. But someone from the neighborhood has taken it upon himself to help solve the cases the police can't or won't touch. They call him IQ. He's a loner and a high school dropout, his unassuming nature disguising a relentless determination and a fierce intelligence. He charges his clients whatever they can afford, which might be a set of tires or a homemade casserole. To get by, he's forced to take on clients that can pay. This time, it's a rap mogul whose life is in danger. As Isaiah investigates, he encounters a vengeful ex-wife, a crew of notorious cutthroats, a monstrous attack dog, and a hit man who even other hit men say is a lunatic. The deeper Isaiah digs, the more far reaching and dangerous the case becomes.
IQ: ‘The Holmes of the 21st century' (Daily Mail) (IQ)
by Joe Ide'Joe Ide is the best new discovery I've come across in a long time. And Isaiah Quintabe is the kind of sleuth not seen on the mystery landscape before.' Michael ConnellySHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA JOHN CREASEY (new blood) DAGGERTHE TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH: 'Full of humour, originality and high-quality writing'East Long Beach. The LAPD is barely keeping up with the high crime rate. Murders go unsolved, the elderly are being mugged, children go missing. But word has spread: if you've got a case the police can't - or won't - touch, Isaiah Quintabe will help you out.They call him IQ. He's a loner and a high school dropout, his unassuming nature disguising a relentless determination and a fierce intelligence. His clients pay him whatever they can afford, a new set of tyres or some homemade muffins. But now he needs a client who can pay. And the only way to that client is through a jive-talking, low-life drug dealer he thought he'd left behind. Then there's the case itself. A drug-addled rap star surrounded by a crew of flunkies who believes his life is in danger; and a hit man who even other hit men say is a lunatic. If he solves this case, IQ can put right a mistake he made long ago. If not it won't just be the hit man coming after him ...WINNER of the ANTHONY AWARD for Best Debut, the SHAMUS AWARD for BEST FIRST P.I. NOVEL. the MACAVITY AWARD for Best First Novel; SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 EDGAR AWARD and STRAND CRITICS AWARD.
IQ: ‘The Holmes of the 21st century' (Daily Mail) (IQ)
by Joe IdeEast Long Beach. The LAPD is barely keeping up with the high crime rate. Murders go unsolved, the elderly are being mugged, children go missing. But word has spread: if you've got a case the police can't - or won't - touch, Isaiah Quintabe will help you out.They call him IQ. He's a loner and a high school dropout, his unassuming nature disguising a relentless determination and a fierce intelligence. His clients pay him whatever they can afford, a new set of tyres or some homemade muffins. But now he needs a client who can pay. And the only way to that client is through a jive-talking, low-life drug dealer he thought he'd left behind. Then there's the case itself. A drug-addled rap star surrounded by a crew of flunkies who believes his life is in danger; and a hit man who even other hit men say is a lunatic. If he solves this case, IQ can put right a mistake he made long ago. If not it won't just be the hit man coming after him ...Read by Sullivan Jones(p) 2017 Hachette Audio
IRL
by E.A. FieldSomething is wrong in Bunker, Illinois. Nora Grace Moon thought her toughest challenge this semester would be managing her OCD, but when her deceased roommate turns up as a reanimated corpse, her world starts to collapse. When her uncle sends her a cryptic message, Nora realizes it must be a call for help. She reaches out to fellow gamer Wesley for advice, a US Marshal with real-life skills for tactical survival, not just in-game. They venture out into a world that is growing more and more deadly by the moment—not only are the undead spreading, but other humans are taking advantage of the societal breakdown. And unknown to Nora and Wesley, they have been targeted by an ancient archeological society who will stop at nothing until they have what Nora has: an artifact that will unleash a new world order of the undead. IRL is a paranormal thriller about leaving the online world and dealing with things "In Real Life."
Iain Ross's Woman (Men of Midnight)
by Emilie RichardsIain Ross’s Woman by Emilie RichardsMen of Midnight seriesNew to e-book, a classic romance from USA Today bestselling author Emilie Richards…Iain Ross has spent his life alone as the laird of a small Highland community. Alone, that is, until he rescues a soaked, half-drowned Billie Harper from an icy loch. Before he knows what’s happening, this earthy and utterly irresistible woman has turned his carefully guarded world upside down. But Iain and Billie have history they don’t even realize–until it’s almost too late. An age-old family curse threatens their love and even their lives. Can they remain apart if it means saving themselves? Or are they willing to face their fates–as long as they’re together?Don’t miss the other two books in the Men of Midnight series—Duncan’s Lady and MacDougall’s Darling.Originally published in 1995
Ian Fleming
by Andrew LycettWe all know who James Bond is, but how many of us know much about his creator, Ian Fleming, a master of espionage and thrillers? In this full-length biography, author Andrew Lycett tells the story of Ian Fleming's life proving that it was just as dramatic as that of his fictional creation. Educated at Eaton and Sandhurst, he joined Naval Intelligence in 1939 participating in both Operation Mincemeat and Operation Golden Eye. After the war, he became a journalist and, in 1953, wrote Casino Royale thereby introducing the world to an English spy named James Bond. Set in London, Switzerland and Fleming's Jamaican estate Goldeneye, his life was peopled with luminaries like Noel Coward, Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Bond film producer "Cubby" Broccoli and others. With direct access to Fleming's family and friends, Lycett goes behind the complicated façade of this enigmatic and remarkable man. Ian Fleming by Andrew Lycett is biography at its best—a glittering portrait of the brilliant and enigmatic man who created Agent 007.
Ian McEwan Bestsellers: The Child in Time, The Cement Garden, The Comfort of Strangers
by Ian McEwanThese three bestselling novels by the Booker Award-winning author explore the dark sides of love, family and sexuality. The Child in Time On a routine Saturday morning trip to the supermarket, a father&’s brief moment of distraction turns his life upside down when his daughter is kidnapped. His spiral of guilt and bereavement has effects on his marriage, his psyche—and time itself. The Cement Garden When their mother suddenly dies, four siblings hide her body in the basement to prevent others from discovering her death and placing them in foster care. But their dark secret sets them on a path of isolation and boundary-crossing intimacy. The Comfort of Strangers Colin and Mary are vacationing in Venice in hopes of reigniting their relationship. But after losing their way in the winding streets, their acquaintance with another couple takes turns that are likewise erotic and violent in nature.
Ian Rutledge: A Mysterious Profile (Mysterious Profiles #13)
by Charles ToddThe New York Times–bestselling author discusses the creation of their beloved English police inspector and his long-running mystery series. Scotland Yard&’s Insp. Ian Rutledge made his debut in 1996 with Charles Todd&’s historical police procedural A Test of Wills. Many years and cases later, the shell-shocked World War I veteran has won over readers far and wide. But how did such a troubled yet wise character come to be? Writing together as Charles Todd, the mother-son duo of Caroline and Charles Todd, share insights on creating their sleuth and the New York Times–bestselling series. In this essay, they discuss their mutual enthusiasm for history and storytelling, as well as their influences. They share the story of their fateful trip to a Revolutionary War battlefield that inspired them to write a novel together. They also talk about creating Rutledge and his world, working together, and, of course, historical research. Inspector Rutledge fans won&’t want to miss this. Praise for Charles Todd and the Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries &“You&’re going to love Todd.&” —Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly &“The melancholy tone that distinguishes the Rutledge series is a reminder that war never ends for the families and friends of lost loved ones. It just retreats into the shadows.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“Todd&’s Ian Rutledge mysteries are among the most intelligent and affective being written these days.&” ―The Washington Post Book World &“Evocative . . . An absorbing mystery.&” ―Orlando Sentinel &“[A] profound and insightful rendering of a Britain between the wars.&” ― Hartford Courant &“Exceptionally clever plot . . . As always, Todd . . . deepen[s] their crafty whodunit with a moving exploration of their astute sleuth&’s inner torments.&” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Ibrahim Khan and the Mystery of the Roaring Lion
by Farheen KhanTree forts, maple trees--and roaring lions? When Yousuf hears ferocious roaring lions and creepy laughing hyenas in his backyard, he calls the best detectives he knows: Ibrahim and Zayn Khan! With the help of their trusty brown sack, they search for clues and bit-by-bit piece together this extraordinary mystery. Join the third-grade detective duo as they solve the thrilling case of the roaring lion!