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Jeux Psychologiques
by Hannah HoweMind Games est le onzième tome de la série Amazon #1 Sam Smith Mystery. L'histoire combine un mystère psychologique avec humour et romance.
Jewel Cave (Circles #3)
by Elizabeth NobleCircles: Book ThreeThrough ten wonderful years Griff Diamond and Clint Bishop weathered good times and bad together. Lately they haven't spent as much time together as they'd like, and their physical relationship is suffering. Then Clint loses his job at the steel mill. Instead of worrying, he sees it as an opportunity to lean on his steady partner, start his writing career, and rekindle the passion they've lost. But a friendly relationship with another author turns to obsession, putting Clint's life in danger. Taken against his will to the Jewel Cave system in South Dakota, Clint must rely on the skills he's learned from Griff to survive. Fearing the worst, Griff tracks Clint across the country. As a US Marshal, Griff's always been the man who keeps everyone safe, but he doesn't know how he and Clint will survive this. 2015 Rainbow AwardsThe Dorien Grey Award for Best Mystery/Thriller Runner-Up
Jewel Me Twice
by Charish Reid&“A steamy heist thrill ride I never wanted to end. The combustive chemistry between Celeste and Magnus kept me turning the pages of this witty, second-chance love story.&” —Regina Black, author of The Art of ScandalTwo career thieves reunite for one last job and must put their messy romantic past behind them to pull off the jewel heist of the century in this scorching, action packed romance!He was her partner—both in crime and between the sheets. It&’s been five years since professional thief Celeste St. Pierre laid eyes on Magnus Larsson. These days, she runs a Manhattan antique store, but her talent for stealing beautiful, shiny things hasn&’t faded. And as a chance reunion over a locked safe proves, neither has the heat between her and the gorgeous, ice-cool Magnus.For Magnus, only one thing beats the thrill of getting away with robbery—and that&’s the woman he&’s tried hard to forget. Their last job together ended in disaster. But if they&’re going to honor their mentor&’s last wishes to pull off the theft of the century, they&’ll have to temporarily put their grudges behind them.Crisscrossing Europe on a real-life treasure hunt, Celeste and Magnus quickly rediscover how well they work together. The higher the stakes, the hotter the sexual tension. But one slipup and it won&’t be only jewels on the line, but a future that, just maybe, has been the ultimate prize all along…The perfect romance for fans of: Super Spicy Romance Opposites Attract Second Chances Heists Found Family
Jewel That Was Ours
by Colin Dexter"Superbly clue-laden...A complex and satisfying puzzle."THE BOSTON SUNDAY GLOBEThe case seems so simple, Inspector Morse deemed it beneath his notice. A wealthy, elderly American tourist has a heart attack in her room at Oxford's luxurious Randolph Hotel. Missing from the scene is the lady's handbag, which contained the Wolvercote Tongue, a priceless jewel that her late husband had bequeathed to the Ashmolean Museum just across the street. Morse proceeds to spend a great deal of time thinking--and drinking--in the hotel's bar, certain the solution is close at hand--until conflicting stories, suspicious doings, and a real murder convince him otherwise...."It is a delight to watch this brilliant, quirky man [Morse] deduce."MINNEAPOLIS STAR & TRIBUNEFrom the Paperback edition.
Jeweled Fire
by Sharon ShinnPrincess Corene has run away from home to the royal court of Malinqua, where the empress's three nephews are vying to be named her heir. Two other foreign princesses have also come to the palace, hoping to marry the man chosen to be the next ruler of Malinqua. What the nephews don't know is the identity of the man who accompanies Corene: the empress's legitimate grandson, born long after everyone believed his mother was dead. What Corene doesn't know is the real reason the empress is gathering foreign princesses to her court-and how much that puts all of them in danger. Corene finds herself making friends in unexpected places and relying more and more on her faithful guard Foley. Because Foley is the only person who would die before allowing harm to come to Corene...
Jewels Of The Sun: Number 1 in series (Gallaghers of Ardmore #1)
by Nora RobertsJude Murray isn't given to dramatic decisions. So she's as surprised as anyone when she quits her job in Chicago and takes refuge in the picturesque village of Ardmore. Surrounded by the beautiful Irish scenery and refreshed by a more relaxed lifestyle, Jude becomes fascinated by the local folklore.Aidan Gallagher happens to be an expert in Ireland's haunting myths. After years of travelling, he's returned home to devote himself to the family business. But as he shares his country's legends with Jude, Aidan can't help wondering if they could create a passionate history of their own...
Jewish Noir: Contemporary Tales of Crime and Other Dark Deeds
by Kenneth WishniaA unique collection of all-new stories by award-winning authors. This anthology includes the work of numerous authors such as Marge Piercy, Harlan Ellison, S. J. Rozan, Nancy Richler, Moe Prager (Reed Farrel Coleman), Wendy Hornsby, Charles Ardai, and Kenneth Wishnia. The stories explore such issues as the Holocaust and its long-term effects on subsequent generations, anti-Semitism in the mid- and late-20th-century United States, and the dark side of the Diaspora (e.g., the decline of revolutionary fervor, the passing of generations, the Golden Ghetto, etc.). The stories in this collection include "Trajectories," Marge Piercy's story of the divergent paths taken by two young men from the slums of Cleveland and Detroit in a rapidly changing post–WW II society; "Some You Lose," Nancy Richler's empathetic exploration of the emotional and psychological challenges of trying to sum up a man's life in a eulogy; and "Yahrzeit Candle," Stephen Jay Schwartz's take on the subtle horrors of the inevitable passing of time. These works include many "teachable moments" about the history of prejudice, the contradictions of ethnic identity, and assimilation into American society and culture.
Jex Malone
by V. C. Stanley C. L. GaberA famous case. A missing girl. If they find her, will they be heroes? Or dead? Bored out of her mind during a summer with her police detective father in Las Vegas, Jessica (aka "Jex") Malone starts doing what she does best--snooping. When she meets three new friends who share her passion for crime, from the geek to the fashionista, suddenly, the stifling desert days don't seem so long. Her dad is never around, just like when her parents were married. But Jex's crew, the Drew-Ids, take the pledge of eternal secrecy and then get down to the good stuff--digging through the cold-case files in Dad's home office. One of them, the thirteen-year-old case of Patty Matthews, is still a mystery. Finding Patty, who vanished into thin air, became such an obsession for Jex's father that it destroyed the Malones' marriage. So not only is this a big deal, it's personal. Jex is determined to find out what really happened, and her excitement is contagious. Soon her friends are all on board and so is the missing girl's brother, the hunky Cooper Matthews. But as they dig up more and more troubling information--more than the cops ever did--they also get the clear message that someone out there wants to prevent the truth from coming out. That somebody is also prepared to do anything, absolutely anything, to prevent it. Jex isn't afraid; after all, she's a cop's daughter. But maybe she should be. Laced with humor, toughness, and real CSI investigation techniques, Jex Malone could be the Nancy Drew for a new generation--but with a chilling twist. These wannabe detectives are on the brink of finding out the fate of poor missing Patty. But will they disappear without a trace, too?
Jezabel
by Irène NémirovskyUn agut relat d'Irène Némirovsky, l'obra va ser acollida amb entusiasme no només a França: el New York Times la va considerar en el seu moment «la successora de Dostoievski» A la sala d’un tribunal se celebra el judici d'una dona. Gladys Eysenach ja no és jove, però ha estat molt bonica. Se l'acusa d'haver assassinat el seu amant, molt més jove que ella. Els testimonis van desfilant i l'advocat i el fiscal s'enfronten. Asseguda al recinte dels acusats, la protagonista sent fragments de la narració de la seva pròpia vida: la infantesa, l'exili, l'absència del pare, el matrimoni, les relacions tumultuoses amb la seva filla, l'edat i el declivi, fins a l'acte irreparable. Els membres del jurat i el públic remuguen, s'encenen. Però el culpable qui és? L'acusada? O el temps que fa bocins les il·lusions?
Jezabel
by Irène NémirovskyUn agudo relato de Irène Némirovsky, cuya obra fue acogida con entusiasmo no sólo en Francia: el New York Times la consideró en su día «la sucesora de Dostoievsky» Gladys Eysenach es acusada del asesinato de su presunto amante, un joven estudiante de apenas veinte años, y el caso levanta una enorme expectación en París. Madura y excepcionalmente bella para su edad, Gladys pertenece a esa alta sociedad apátrida que recorre Europa de fiesta en fiesta. Envidiada por las mujeres y deseada por los hombres, su vida se airea impúdicamente frente al juez: su infancia, el exilio, la ausencia del padre, su matrimonio, las difíciles relaciones con su hija, su fama de femme fatale, su fijación con la belleza y la juventud... El público, impaciente por conocer cada sórdido detalle, no comprende que la rica y envidiada Gladys, comprometida con un apuesto conde italiano, haya perdido la cabeza por un joven anodino, casi un niño. ¿Quién era la víctima: un amante despechado, un delincuente de poca monta o quizá el testigo incómodo de un secreto inconfesable? ¿Y por qué la acusada insiste en mostrarse culpable y exigir para sí misma un ejemplar castigo? La crítica ha dicho...«Un libro cristalino, feroz y prodigiosamente visionario en su tema central: el deseo de la eterna juventud.»La Repubblica «Un agudísimo retrato femenino, en el que Némirovsky plasma el desagrado que le inspiraba su propia madre, una mujer fría y narcisista.»Panorama «De ritmo veloz y gran dramatismo, nos permite vislumbrar un mundo de privilegios, riqueza y combate social darwinista en el periodo de entreguerras.»New Statesman
Jezebel's Daughter
by Wilkie CollinsThe plot revolves around the use of poisons and includes forensic details applicable to detective fiction.
Jian (China Maroc #1)
by Eric Van LustbaderFrom the New York Times–bestselling author of The Ninja comes the first &“authentic and engrossing&” thriller in the series featuring Jake Maroc (Los Angeles Times). Jake Maroc, a top agent for the secret US government agency known as the Quarry, is a martial arts expert on a quest for vengeance. Nichiren, Jake&’s deadliest adversary, is a cold-blooded assassin with a deadly secret. And Shi Zilin is a Communist minister, a cunning survivor of turmoil. But only one can be the Jian: the ultimate master of strength and wisdom. Like stones in wei qi, the Chinese game of strategy, four ancient pieces of jade determine their fate. All three men are part of a grand scheme, but as the Communist Chinese, the KGB, and the Americans maneuver for position, only the Jian will determine who controls Hong Kong, the glittering gateway to China. From the author of the Nicholas Linnear novels and the continuing adventures of Robert Ludlum&’s Jason Bourne, this thriller is &“brilliant . . . Perhaps no other piece of fiction since Shogun illuminates the mind, machinations, and mores of Eastern peoples with the style and intensity of Jian&” (The Miami Herald).
Jian, A Novel
by Eric Van Lustbader"Brilliant. . . Perhaps no other piece of fiction since SHOGUN illuminates the mind, machinations, and mores of Eastern peoles with the style and intensity of JIAN. "THE MIAMI HERALD Jake Maroc is the top agent for the Quarry, the secretive government agency. Nichiren, Jake's sworn enemy, is a cold killer with a deadly secret. Shi Zilin is a wily Communist minister, a survivor of eras in turmoil. Which one of them will emerge the true Jian--the consummate warrior, the man who excels, the supreme master of the arts of love and combat, strength and wisdom? Four ancient pieces of jade are the key to unlocking the grand scheme of the Jian. The price is Hong Kong--glittering jewel that sets the KGB, the Communist Chinese, and the Americans in a deadly battle. "From the Paperback edition. "
Jig (The Frank Pagan Novels #1)
by Campbell ArmstrongA British counterterrorism agent forms an extraordinary alliance with the IRA&’s most skillful assassin in this international bestselling thriller. A leaky old ship has reliably ferried tons of important freight from America to the Old Country in its decades of service to the Irish Republican Army, from automatic rifles to deadly assassins. Now it is berthing with especially precious cargo: couriers holding briefcases filled with millions of crisp American dollars. In one blinding firefight, the shipment is hijacked. The terrorists trust only one man to go after their money—Jig the dancer, their most reliable assassin, who kills without harming the innocent. Hot on Jig&’s trail is Scotland Yard&’s renegade detective Frank Pagan, who suspects an inside job. The dark path of hunter and hunted takes the two men through the minefields of the IRA&’s war and across the Atlantic to America, where Pagan and Jig are forced to postpone their duel and work together to solve a savage puzzle. Jig is the 1st book in the Frank Pagan Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Jigsaw
by Garry KilworthApril 29th: Krantu is a good way off the coast of Sarawak, a Malaysian island. No one lives on Krantu anymore and it'll soon sink into the sea. May 2nd: This is just like when I went on digs. Dad is up to his eyeballs in work. June 4th: He put the edges of the scrolls near to each other. What happened next made me jump backwards, my heart pounding. July 5th: I'm not sure what happened. The bright beam of the torch was shining directly into a huge pair of eyes... Whatever had been caught in my torch beam had crashed through the flimsy wall of the shed and stampeded into the rainforest beyond it. As strange events unfold, Max and those around him are drawn deeper and deeper into danger. Surrounded by spies and pirates, Max makes a terrible discovery-- a secret that could change the world for ever.
Jigsaw (87th Precinct #24)
by Ed McbainNOTHING CAN CONFUSE A PERSON (COPS INCLUDED) MORE THAN A LOT OF NAMES AND A LOT OF PIECES AND A LOT OF CORPSES... AT FIRST IT LOOKED LIKE A NICE, NEAT DOUBLE HOMICIDE--UNTIL DETECTIVE ARTHUR BROWN DISCOVERS THAT THE ODD-SHAPED SNAPSHOT FOUND CLUTCHED IN A DEAD MAN'S HAND IS A PIECE OF A DEADLY PUZZLE WORTH A SUITCASE FULL OF STOLEN CASH. THE MEN OF THE 87TH HAVE TO FIND THE OTHER SEVEN PIECES--FAST--AND AS THE STIFFS PILE UP, THEY REALIZE THEY ARE COMPETING WITH A DETERMINED EXPERT AT THE GAME OF MURDER! A completed photograph will supposedly show where stolen money from a bank is hidden. Several murders occur before the killer is identified.
Jigsaw (The Frank Pagan Novels #4)
by Campbell ArmstrongIn Campbell Armstrong&’s explosive thriller, Detective Frank Pagan fights terrorism on his home turf, where a deadly female assassin has infiltrated London&’s elite social circles When a bomb detonates in the London Underground, killing dozens of people, Scotland Yard asks counterterrorism expert Frank Pagan to come back from leave. With none of the usual suspects claiming responsibility, Pagan has a hunch that Carlotta, the world&’s deadliest female terrorist, is responsible. Then a US embassy employee goes missing, and Frank&’s investigation takes a new direction. Was the presumed terrorist bombing actually an assassination attempt? Now Pagan is up against a shadowy group known as the Undertakers as he tries to untangle a lethal web of deceit involving a philanthropist leading a double life that includes a mysterious woman, deadly KGB agents, a semiretired member of the East German Stasi, and the US ambassador himself.Jigsaw is the 4th book in the Frank Pagan Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Jigsaw Jones' Detective Tips (A Jigsaw Jones Mystery)
by James PrellerWith a little help from Jigsaw Jones, Private Eye, you'll be a super sleuth in no time. Inside, you can solve mini-mysteries, crack codes, and ponder over puzzles.
Jigsaw Jones: The Case from Outer Space (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries)
by James PrellerJigsaw Jones is back! In The Case from Outer Space, an original mystery from James Preller, Jigsaw and his crew—Mila, Joey, and Danika—find a clue that implies an alien may be about to visit their school! Can it be true? And what does the Little Free Library have that aliens from outer space might want?(Hint: The school librarian has invited a special guest to talk about space exploration—an astronaut!)Friendship, mystery, and school-day shenanigans are what make the Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries beloved and read over and over. Includes a word jumble (names of planets in solar system), writing prompts, and information on how to start a little free library (which are taking hold in many parts of the country)!This title has Common Core connections.
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Bear Scare (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries)
by James PrellerFeaturing friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter book Jigsaw Jones Mysteries from James Preller have it all.Is there a bear loose in the woods by Jigsaw Jones' town? For once this second-grade detective and his partner Mila Yeh might be out of their depth! One way or another, these two young sleuths will get to the bottom of who, or what, is growling and snapping in those woods in The Case of the Bear Scare. James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Best Pet Ever
by James PrellerFeaturing friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter books from James Preller have it all.Got a mystery to solve? Jigsaw Jones is on the case. When Bobby Solofsky is accused of stealing the grand prize for a pet talent show, it's up to Jigsaw to clear his greatest rival's name. Soon, more things start to go missing at the pet store and Jigsaw enters his own dog into the contest to solve the case. Can he find the prize medal in time for the competition?James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics! This title has Common Core connections.
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Bicycle Bandit
by James PrellerJames Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!The Case of the Bicycle BanditWhy would anyone steal an old hunk of junk? Ralphie Jordan loves his beat-up bike, Old Rusty. The tires are bent, spokes are missing, and the chain keeps falling off. But Ralphie wouldn't trade it for any other. Then Old Rusty goes missing just outside the library, and Ralphie is devastated. It's up to Jigsaw and Mila to find out who stole it—and the thief may be closer than anyone would have guessed!
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Buried Treasure
by James PrellerFeaturing friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter books from James Preller have it all. Got a mystery to solve? Jigsaw Jones is on the case. When Bigs Maloney finds a cryptic note in room 201 that supposedly leads to buried treasure, only Jigsaw can crack the riddle. Soon, the whole class is counting on him and Mila to strike gold. But one clue leads to another and when Jigsaw finally finds the treasure, it's not exactly what anybody expected.James Preller's wry, witty Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics! This title has Common Core connections.
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Disappearing Dinosaur
by James PrellerFeaturing friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter books from James Preller have it all. Got a mystery to solve? Jigsaw Jones is on the case. Anything that ever goes missing or lost, Jigsaw and his partner, Mila, can find. Then, during a magic show, they watch a toy dinosaur disappear, right in front of their eyes! Even the magician can't seem to bring it back. Luckily Jigsaw doesn't believe in magic, and he's determined to find that dinosaur!James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost
by James PrellerJames Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!The Case of the Glow-in-the-Dark GhostGlow-in-the-dark footprints, eyewitness accounts of a ghost haunting school grounds—something doesn't add up! Ghosts don't have feet, do they? Either way, Jigsaw Jones and his partner Mila Yeh are on the case, and they'll do whatever it takes to solve this spooky new mystery . . . even if it means they have to be at school extra late!