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Jitterbug: A Novel of Detroit
by Loren D. EstlemanDetroit of World War II- the anguish of war, hot jazz, racial tension, and a fanatical killer A tough town in a tough time- Detroit during World War II was where the United States' furious effort to out-manufacture the Germans and Japanese occurred. Industry imported workers to replace men gone to war- Southern whites and blacks working side by side for the first time. Detroit had it all: rationing, the black market, the Mafia, fortunes to be made; a new kind of jazz for seething summer nights- a powder keg. Through this tense, troubled world cuts a killer, a self-appointed solr savaging ordinary people, the defenseless. Lieutenant Zagreb's most important job is to keep the city from exploding, then to catch a mad killer with a cop roster of 4-Fs and near- retirees, and, finally, he has to save his own soul. He cannot succeed at all three. Wartime Detroit is dazzlingly recreated
Joan Johnston The Benedict Brothers Box Set
by Joan JohnstonTwo Benedict brothers in one convenient box set for the first time by New York Times bestselling author Joan Johnston. Invincible Wealthy aristocrat Bella Benedict has one last wish: to see her five children happily settled. But one of her sons, Max Benedict, has no interest in marriage. Instead, he travels the world as a CIA spy, but mostly lives the playboy lifestyle. When he's asked to investigate a threat against the president, he doesn't think twice--until he hears who he'll be working with. FBI Agent Kristin Lassiter is under investigation and on the verge of losing her job and savings. So when Bella offers to pay her debts, she's tempted, but there's a catch. Kristin has to win the heart of Max--the very man who broke her heart years ago. If Kristin succeeds, she'll get the money. But can she succeed without breaking hers again? Outcast Society bachelor and former army sniper Ben Benedict moves between two worlds: from the Washington elite to the mean city streets. His powerful Virginia family wants him out of harm's way, but Ben stays on the job, determined to make amends for his past. Dr. Anna Schuster is plagued by guilt over the sister she couldn't save, so Anna has chosen to help others by becoming a trauma therapist. When Ben turns to her for help, she is unwittingly drawn into his dangerous world--and his heart. As a biological weapon threatens millions of lives, Ben must fight against time to save his country from terrorists and protect the woman he loves.
Joanne Fluke Christmas Bundle: Sugar Cookie Murder, Candy Cane Murder, Plum Pudd ing Murder, & Gingerbread Cookie Murder (A Hannah Swensen Mystery)
by Joanne Fluke Laura Levine Leslie MeierThe holidays are the icing on the cake for bakery owner Hannah Swensen. Surrounded by her loved ones, she has all the ingredients for a perfect Christmas--until murder is added to the mix... When it comes to holidays, Minnesotans rise to the occasion--and the little town of Lake Eden is baking up a storm with Hannah leading the way. The annual Christmas Buffet is the final test of the recipes Hannah has collected for the Lake Eden Holiday Buffet Cookbook. 'Tis the season for trimming the tree, caroling, baking cookies, and curling up by the Yuletide waiting for Santa to drop down the chimney. But in this festive collection of holiday whodunits, murder is also paying a visit. . . "Candy Cane Murder" By Joanne Fluke When a trail of candy canes leads to a corpse outfitted in a Santa suit on a snowy bank, Hannah Swensen sets out to discover who killed Kris Kringle. . . The yuletide season in Lake Eden, Minnesota, guarantees a white Christmas, delectable holiday goodies from Hannah Swensen's bakery, The Cookie Jar--and murder. As a shadow hangs over her friends' Christmas wedding, Hannah's determined to cook a killer's goose before anyone else gets burned... The Cookie Jar's busiest time of the year also happens to be the most wonderful time...for Christmas cookies, Hannah's own special plum pudding--and romance! She also gets a kick out of "Lunatic Larry Jaeger's Crazy Elf Christmas Tree Lot," a kitschy carnival taking place smack-dab in the middle of the village green. But then Hannah discovers the man himself dead as a doornail in his own office... Nothing's better on Christmas Eve than waiting for the stroke of midnight with a cup of eggnog and a plate of warm gingerbread cookies. But in this merry collection of holiday mysteries, murder is making its own special delivery. . . "Gingerbread Cookie Murder" By Joanne Fluke When Hannah Swensen finds her neighbor Ernie Kusak with his head bashed in and sprawled on the floor of his condo next to an upended box of Hannah's Gingerbread Cookies, she discovers a flurry of murder suspects that's as long as her holiday shopping list.
Joanne Fluke’s Lake Eden Cookbook: Hannah Swensen's Recipes From The Cookie Jar (A Hannah Swensen Mystery)
by Joanne FlukeThe Queen of Culinary Crime, Joanne Fluke, returns with a much-requested, newly updated edition of her New York Times bestselling Joanne Fluke&’s Lake Eden Cookbook. This updated version includes all the recipes from the original 2012 cookbook and features title recipes from each of her delectable Hannah Swensen Mysteries that were released after, from Carrot Cake Murder to Pink Lemonade Cake Murder so recipes from the entire series are included.Joanne Fluke invites you to celebrate the holidays with Hannah Swensen and friends at Lake Eden, Minnesota&’s annual cookie exchange! It's a picture-postcard December in Minnesota. Pristine white snow is glistening in the winter sunlight, and Main Street is brimming with festive holiday decorations. Best of all, it&’s the day Hannah&’s mother, Delores Swensen, is holding her annual Holiday Cookie Exchange at the Community Center—catered by none other than The Cookie Jar! The whole Swensen clan, their friends, and members of &“The Lake Eden Gossip Hotline,&” of which Delores is a founding member, have gathered for the delicious event. And as they share their favorite juicy tales of Lake Eden and its residents over coffee and dessert, they also share their favorite scrumptious cookie recipes—plus a mouth-watering menu of luncheon recipes, including: *Kiss My Grits Cookies *Peanut Butter & Jelly Pie *Norwegian Pizza *Minty Marvels *Double Chocolate Puffs . . . plus all the recipes, from Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder to Pink Lemonade Cake Murder. Whether this is your first taste of Lake Eden, or you&’re back for another helping, you can now bring the irresistible flavors of The Cookie Jar into your very own kitchen!
Job Hunt (The Power of Zero #1)
by Jackie KeswickThe Power of Zero: Book OneYou don't greet your new boss dressed like an underage rent boy. But when Jack Horwood--ace hacker and ex-MI6 operative--opens the door to Gareth Flynn, he's too busy to worry over details like that. And anyway, his potential new boss is his former commanding officer - the same guy Jack has had a crush on since he was seventeen. So he should understand, right? When he applied for the job in Nancarrow Mining's corporate security division, Jack had hoped for peaceful days repelling cyber attacks. Maybe a bit of corporate espionage on the side. His plans didn't include rescuing abused children, hunting pimps, or dealing with his overly protective and hot-as-hell boss, Gareth Flynn. Walking away is not an option. Jack never takes the easy way out. More than that, meeting Gareth raises old ghosts that Jack needs to put to rest. Rescuing kids. Taking risks. Saving the day. Jack can do all that--but deciding what to do about his attraction to Gareth isn't the sort of cloak-and-dagger game Jack plays well. Yet Gareth, strong and smart and always on hand when needed, might be Jack's salvation.
Jockeys and Jewels
by Bev PettersenAn Undercover Cop Who Won't Quit An Aspiring Jockey Who's In Over Her Head Ex-cop Kurt MacKinnon resents leaving his training stable to dive back into undercover work. He's seen enough sordidness to last a lifetime. But when his former partner is murdered, Kurt ships his third-string Thoroughbreds to the backwater track where his partner was last seen alive. He intends to make someone pay, even if the killer turns out to be a talented rider with a smoking hot body and a disarming smile. Julie West is chasing a big win, struggling to boost her reputation and propel her into the elite jockey ranks. There's no time for love, but she'd have to be blind and maybe dead not to notice the magnetic new trainer in town. With her talent for handling problem horses, she agrees to work for MacKinnon, never suspecting she's already a person of interest--and it's not because of her riding skills. Kurt never expected his contrary colt to flourish under Julie's feminine touch nor for his own cynical heart to soften. But when his investigation tightens around the truth, his deceit thrusts them squarely into the killing field.
Jodie's Little Secrets
by Joanna WayneSECRET DADDYJodie Gahagen was content being a single mom to her twin baby boys. But her ordered life was shattered by a stalker whose threat sent her packing home-with her bags and more than a couple of secrets.She'd told the town her "husband" couldn't make it, that things were fine whenever she overreacted. Except there was no avoiding Ray Kostner-the one man she couldn't deny. He read her instinctively, knew she was hiding the truth...and that she still loved him. But Ray never guessed he was a father.Now the stalker didn't have a chance.
Joe
by Larry BrownJoe Ransom, nearing fifty, lives hard and likes danger. A drinker, a gambler, a fighter, he's using up what little luck he has left. He drives his pickup too fast, draws his gun too quick. By day he's foreman of a crew of blacks who work in the north Mississippi woods poisoning trees for a lumber company. By night, he visits the whorehouses and gambling dens hidden in the woods back up off the road. Gary Jones estimates his own age to be about fifteen. Born luckless, he lives off discards and garbage. His father, an itinerant farmworker, is as evil as men come. His mother is insane from ancient grief. Their children have known only an endless road, daily hunger, and their parents' bestiality. It's up to the boy to provide, so he's looking for work that pays-and a truck to get to it. When their paths cross, Joe Ransom offers Gary Jones a chance just as his own chances have dwindled to almost nothing.
Joe Country: Jackson Lamb Thriller 6 (Slough House #6)
by Mick HerronIf Spook Street is where spies live, Joe Country is where they go to die. In Slough House, the London outpost for disgraced MI5 spies, memories are stirring, all of them bad. Catherine Standish is buying booze again, Louisa Guy is raking over the ashes of lost love, and new recruit Lech Wicinski, whose sins make him an outcast even among the slow horses, is determined to discover who destroyed his career, even if he tears his life apart in the process. Meanwhile, in Regent&’s Park, Diana Taverner&’s tenure as First Desk is running into difficulties. If she&’s going to make the Service fit for purpose, she might have to make deals with a familiar old devil . . . And with winter taking its grip, Jackson Lamb would sooner be left brooding in peace, but even he can&’t ignore the dried blood on his carpets. So when the man responsible for killing a slow horse breaks cover at last, Lamb sends the slow horses out to even the score.
Joe Country: Slough House Thriller 6 (Slough House Thriller #6)
by Mick Herron*Now a major TV series starring Gary Oldman*'We're spies,' said Lamb. 'All kinds of outlandish shit goes on.'Like the ringing of a dead man's phone, or an unwelcome guest at a funeral . . . In Slough House memories are stirring, all of them bad. Catherine Standish is buying booze again, Louisa Guy is raking over the ashes of lost love, and new recruit Lech Wicinski, whose sins make him outcast even among the slow horses, is determined to discover who destroyed his career, even if he tears his life apart in the process.And with winter taking its grip Jackson Lamb would sooner be left brooding in peace, but even he can't ignore the dried blood on his carpets. So when the man responsible breaks cover at last, Lamb sends the slow horses out to even the score.This time, they're heading into joe country.And they're not all coming home.(P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Joe Country: The bestselling thrillers that inspired the hit Apple TV+ show Slow Horses (Slough House Thriller 6) (Slough House Thriller #6)
by Mick Herron*Pre-order Clown Town, the ninth novel in Mick Herron's Slough House series, now**Now an award-winning Apple TV+ series starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Jack Lowden**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*'Sets a new bar for spy fiction' Financial Times****In Slough House, the backwater for failed spies, memories are stirring, all of them bad.Catherine Standish is buying booze again, Louisa Guy is raking over the ashes of lost love, and new recruit Lech Wicinski, whose sins make him outcast even among the slow horses, is determined to discover who destroyed his career, even if he tears his life apart in the process.With winter taking its grip Jackson Lamb would sooner be left brooding in peace, but even he can't ignore the dried blood on his carpets. So when the man responsible for killing a slow horse breaks cover at last, Lamb sends his crew out to even the score.This time, they're heading into joe country. And they're not all coming home.'The go-to author for British espionage' Guardian'Bitingly intelligent, light of touch and frequently hilarious' Observer
Joe Golem: Occult Detective Omnibus
by Christopher Golden Mike MignolaJoe Golem is an occult detective…and so much more. In an alternate, half-submerged version of Manhattan, Joe Golem uncovers the truth behind strange and occult happenings that threaten the city&’s inhabitants. But perhaps the biggest mystery of all is his own past. Fight demonic rats, pursue forbidden knowledge, and much more as Joe and his compatriots tackle the supernatural together. Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden bring us a heartfelt and harrowing saga that combines hardboiled detective with emotional drama and lots of magic and mystery! Featuring art by Patric Reynolds and Peter Bergting with colors by Dave Stewart and Michelle Madsen. Collects Joe Golem: Occult Detective Volumes 1–4.
Joe Golem: Occult Detective Volume 1--The Rat Catcher and the Sunken Dead
by Christopher Golden Mike MignolaForty years after disaster left Lower Manhattan submerged in thirty feet of water, the Drowning City has taken a turn for the weird, and Joe Golem is there to investigate. A mysterious and terrifying creature has been snatching children and pulling them into the depths of the canals, and those that drowned in the floods are coming back to the surface—alive. Collects the five-issue miniseries.&“Do I recommend Joe Golem: Occult Detective? Absolutely. Without a shadow of a doubt. Yes.&”—Big Comic Page&“Mignola and Golden have crafted a masterful story that I thoroughly enjoyed.&” —ComicBuzz
Joe Golem: Occult Detective Volume 2--The Outer Dark
by Christopher Golden Mike MignolaMore chilling tales of supernatural horror!Occult detective Joe Golem invesitgates two supernatural mysteries, while demons from his past seep into the present. When men are being driven mad by otherworldy voices in their heads, Joe's search for an explanation leads to another dimension, and a dangerous man who wants to harness its power. Then, Church leads Joe to a crumbling home where a young woman is being possessed by the ghosts of her family. Collects Joe Golem: The Outer Dark #1-3 and Joe Golem - Flesh and Blood #1-2.
Joe Golem: Occult Detective Volume 3--The Drowning City
by Christopher Golden Mike MignolaWhat truly lurks in the Outer Dark?A chilling new adventure unfolds as Joe Golem investigates the kidnapping of a Conjurer and the strange men who took him. Aided by the victim's ward, a spunky teenage girl, the detective soon finds that otherworldly forces are at work. The only way to stop the madman behind the kidnapping and occult activities is to locate a strange object known as Lector's Pentajulum. But how can they locate it, who else is trying to track it down, and how can it save both them and the city? Collects Joe Golem: Occult Detective--The Drowning City #1-#5 and bonus material
Joe Golem: Occult Detective Volume 4--The Conjurors
by Christopher Golden Mike MignolaJoe Golem is dead. Or is he? The supernatural mysteries continue in the latest volume of the post-apocalyptic series.Simon Church is fading fast in the city above and Molly is held captive by Dr. Cocteau's gas-men below, but something stirs in the tunnels. How much of the golem is still in the man, or the man in the golem? And can either be enough to stop Dr. Cocteau once he has the artifact he seeks?The end of the adaptation of Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden's hit novel is collected for the first time in this digital edition. It features art by series veteran Peter Bergting (The Untamed) and colors by Michelle Madsen (Witchfinder, Crimson Lotus). Collects Joe Golem: Occult Detective - The Conjurors #1-#5.
Joe Grundy Mysteries 2-Book Bundle: Sucker Punch / Body Blows
by Marc StrangeThis double edition of the Joe Grundy Mystery series presents Marc Strange’s Sucker Punch and Body Blows.Sucker Punch: Joe Grundy is an ex-heavyweight boxer whose main claim to fame was that he got knocked out by champ Evander Holyfield. Now he’s chief of security for a posh old hotel, the Lord Douglas, in downtown Vancouver, and life is pretty good. But then a young neo-hippie inherits more than half a billion dollars and decides to give it all away. As soon as the kid checks into the Lord Douglas with the intention of holding a press conference to announce the scheme, Joe knows big trouble is headed his way, especially when the kid winds up dead.Grundy sets out to discover who murdered the would-be philanthropist only to collide with suspects and sucker punches around every corner. Joe had some pretty tough battles during his days in the ring, but this time the stakes are higher, the opponents are lethal, and the final count could be fatal.Body Blows: Ex-boxer Joe Grundy is embroiled in the intrigues of his own boss, millionaire Leo Alexander, the owner of Vancouver’s Lord Douglas Hotel. Somebody has murdered Leo’s live-in servant and not-so-secret lover, and Grundy has to get to the bottom of the incident in order to clear the man he’s forged a bond with since first coming to work for him as security for the hotel. But Leo’s past serves up more surprises than Grundy bargained for.It seems Leo has had a life full of death, jilted mistresses, spurned spouses, sharp business deals, and explosive relationships with estranged children. Another corpse pops up, Leo is arrested and jailed, and Grundy takes more hits to his body and psyche than perhaps even he can handle.Thoughts of real and imagined death are stalking the corridors of the Lord Douglas, and Joe Grundy has to keep swinging to stay alive and remain sane.
Joe Hunter: A Joe Hunter Short Story Collection
by Matt HiltonSix of the Best: Joe Hunter has always hated bullies. And Tony Largo is a bully who has picked the wrong target when he assaults a war veteran.Homecoming: Joe promises a grieving mother he'll bring her son home, whatever it takes.Sand Dance: When a hot-dog seller gets mugged, Joe finds a sneaky way of getting revenge.UV Ray: Joe and his best buddy Rink don't play by the rules when they take on a child abuser at a bowling alley.Instant Justice: Carl Riley didn't sound like the name of a beast. But he was a man who preyed on the faceless young who worked the neon strip. Until he came face to face with Joe.The Other Side of the Street: Joe plays the Good Samaritan.
Joe Hunter: A Joe Hunter Short Story Collection (Joe Hunter)
by Matt HiltonSix of the Best: Joe Hunter has always hated bullies. And Tony Largo is a bully who has picked the wrong target when he assaults a war veteran.Homecoming: Joe promises a grieving mother he'll bring her son home, whatever it takes.Sand Dance: When a hot-dog seller gets mugged, Joe finds a sneaky way of getting revenge.UV Ray: Joe and his best buddy Rink don't play by the rules when they take on a child abuser at a bowling alley.Instant Justice: Carl Riley didn't sound like the name of a beast. But he was a man who preyed on the faceless young who worked the neon strip. Until he came face to face with Joe.The Other Side of the Street: Joe plays the Good Samaritan.
Joe Hustle: A Novel
by Richard LangeFrom an award-winning author, a &“lean and gritty, thoughtful and nuanced&” neo-noir. Joe Hustle has never had much luck—but things start looking up when he meets an intriguing new woman and scores a rare windfall. Can he outrun disaster long enough to turn things around? (Michael Koryta, author of An Honest Man) Joe Hustle is a survivor. A Gulf War vet and ex-con always one stumble away from catastrophe, he manages to scrape together enough money from various jobs to eke out a precarious existence on the darker fringes of Los Angeles. When he meets Emily, the black-sheep daughter of a wealthy family, the two spark an instant connection—she seems like the best thing to happen to him in a while. But their whirlwind romance is put to the test when what starts out as a simple favor for a friend leaves Joe homeless, unemployed, and on the wrong side of a vengeful drug dealer. An impulsive offer to go on a road trip with Emily promises to take them out of harm&’s way—but may only lead to more chaos. Part hard-boiled love story, part thriller, part portrait of a tormented yet resilient soul, Joe Hustle ratchets up the tension as it rockets from the after-hours clubs and dive bars of the mean streets of L.A. to the mansions of the Hollywood Hills and, finally, to the desolate highways of the Southwest. What emerges is a gritty portrait of a man who may be down but can never be counted out.
Joe Ledger: Special Ops
by Jonathan MaberryCaptain Joe Ledger. Former cop. Former Army Ranger. Currently the top-kick of Echo Team, an elite squad of first-class shooters who roll out to face down the world's most dangerous terrorists. Not fanatics with explosive vests or political hostage takers. <p><p> Joe and his team square off against terrorists who have the most advanced and exotic weapons of mass destruction. Designer bioweapons. Cutting edge transgenics. Real mad scientist stuff.If they have to call Joe Ledger - it's already hit the fan. <p><p> JOE LEDGER: SPECIAL OPS collects several of the Ledger short stories and presents two brand new tales exclusive to this volume. Bonus features include character profiles and a never-before-published glimpse behind the scenes of the Department of Military Sciences. Join the Hunt!
Joe Ledger: Unstoppable
by Jonathan Maberry Bryan Thomas SchmidtJoe Ledger Fans Rejoice!Everyone’s favorite snarky, dangerous, idealistic, relentless covert operative is back, and this time he’s brought friends. Joe Ledger: Unstoppable presents original short stories about Joe Ledger and the Department of Military Sciences by some of New York Times bestseller Jonathan Maberry’s "friends in the industry." Buckle up for powerful, exciting, and nail-biting adventures by Seanan McGuire, Scott Sigler, Larry Correia, Weston Ochse, Steve Alten, David Farland, Aaron Rosenberg, James A. Moore, James Ray Tuck, Javier Grillo Marxuach, Jennifer Campbell-Hicks, Jeremy Robinson, Joe McKinney, Jon McGoran, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Nicholas Seven, Bryan Thomas Schmidt, P.G. Charles, and Dana Fredsti!Joe Ledger is a former Baltimore cop who was recruited into a secret government agency tasked with stopping terrorists who are using bleeding-edge science weapons. The stakes are always high. If you have to call Joe Ledger, it’s already hit the fan!
Joe Pepper (Tales of Texas)
by Elmer Kelton"I can't say I've wasted much time regretting the things I've done. My main regret has been over some men I didn't shoot when I had the chance." So says Joe Pepper, a Texas badman with a past. There aren't many things he hasn't done in forty years of living on both sides of the law: except face the hangman. 'Now, convicted of murder, he is about to have that privilege. But before he hangs, he wants to tell his story, to set the record straight.
Joe Pickett: A Mysterious Profile (Mysterious Profiles #No. 12)
by C. J. BoxThe #1 New York Times–bestselling author shares the origin story of his infamous game warden character, Joe Pickett, as he investigates a local poachers attack. Since his first appearance in Open Season, Wyoming gamekeeper Joe Pickett has solved all sorts of mysteries. But now his daughter, Sheridan, would like to solve the mystery that is her father . . . The Pickett family is gathered around the table for Thanksgiving dinner when they&’re interrupted by a telephone call. Poachers struck a nearby ranch, and a suspicious red truck was seen driving away. Before Joe leaves to investigate, Sheridan persuades him to let her tag along. After the two depart, Sheridan reveals her true intention: she is writing a school essay about her father. In this enlightening and heartwarming tale, Sheridan discovers the man behind the game warden, from his childhood, growing up with his parents and brother, to what motivated his career choice and more.Don&’t miss the Joe Pickett series now on Paramount+. Praise for #1 New York Times–bestselling author C. J. Box and the Joe Pickett Mysteries &“One of today&’s solid-gold, A-list, must-read writers.&” —Lee Pace &“C. J. Box is a great storyteller.&” —Tony Hillerman, Edgar Award–winning author of Dance Hall of the Dead &“Box has established a terrific cast of Western characters. . . . When it comes to western contemporary thrillers with intriguing characters, no one does it better than Box.&” —The Columbus Dispatch &“Fans of this outstanding series will know better than to place their money against Joe.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Joe Sherlock, Kid Detective, Case #000001: The Haunted Toolshed
by Dave KeaneWhy are cakes vanishing into thin air? How can a mailbox disappear without a trace? When did something evil move into Mr. Asher's toolshed? Strange and unexplained things are happening on Baker Street after dark, and Joe Sherlock must come face-to-face with the things that go bump in the night. Even though a cold tingle of terror gallops down his spine like a herd of wild gophers, Joe is determined to solve the case -- and have his bundt cake, too.