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Long Spoon Lane: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Novel (Charlotte and Thomas Pitt #24)
by Anne PerryEarly one summer morning, two bombs explode in an East London street, shattering most of the houses. Forewarned of an attack by anarchists, Thomas Pitt of the Special Branch arrives in time to chase the bombers to a run-down tenement in Long Spoon Lane. There, two men are arrested and one shot dead - but who and where is the killer? As Pitt starts to investigate, he uncovers truths more disturbing than the acts of a few misguided idealists.
Long Spoon Lane: A gripping novel exploring the secrets of Victorian society (Thomas Pitt Mystery #24)
by Anne PerryNot even the police force is free from corruption... Anne Perry's bestselling Inspector Pitt novels entice readers into a literary world almost as real as the original, and are perfect for fans of C. J. Samson and Ann Granger. In Long Spoon Lane, flower sellers, costermongers, shopkeepers, and hansom drivers ply their trades, while the London police watch over all. Or so people believe... 'The period setting allows both some thoughtful debate on a difficult problem and a solution more reassuring than anything you'll find in tomorrow's papers' - Kirkus ReviewsEarly one morning, two bombs explode in an East London street. Forewarned of the attack, Thomas Pitt of the Special Branch, arrives in time to chase the bombers to a tenement in Long Spoon Lane. There, two men are arrested and one shot dead; but who and where and is the killer? As Pitt investigates, he uncovers truths more disturbing than the acts of a few misguided idealists. There's a web of corruption within the police force, and all the clues point to Inspector Wetron of Bow Street as its mastermind. But as head of the sinister Inner Circle, Wetron has powerful allies in every sphere. What readers are saying about Long Spoon Lane: '[Anne Perry] is quite exceptional in her ability to craft a complex plot with wholesome characters in a fascinating period/location. I can barely wait for Pitt's next adventure''Totally captivating, I could not put it down' 'Five stars'
Long Time Coming: A Novel
by Robert GoddardA classic thriller with Goddard's trademark plot twists.In Antwerp in 1939, a Jewish diamond trader flees Nazi Europe, leaving his priceless collection of Picasso paintings and diamonds with a friend who takes them to London. The boat he flees on sinks, leaving no survivors. Fast forward to 1976 when his penniless family tries to track down the missing paintings. A classic thriller with Goddard's trademark plot twists.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Long Time Dead
by Tony Black<p> Gus Dury is back on the drink. While in hospital after a hit-and-run accident, his best friend, Hod, asks him to investigate the ritual, on-campus hanging of an Edinburgh University student. The murder victim's mother is a high-profile actress, who has promised a big-money reward. Gus, desperate for money, goes undercover at the university, taking a janitor's job, and soon uncovers a similar ritualistic hanging which took place in the '70s. Few of the students are prepared to talk about it - until another one of their group turns up dead by the same method. But Gus now moves into very dangerous waters as he begins to discover what and who is really behind it all - and he becomes the next target for the executioner.</p>
Long Time Gone
by Charlie DonleaWhen DNA results reveal a disturbing connection to the mysterious disappearance of a famous baby nearly three decades ago, a woman&’s search for answers draws her to an ominous small town in Nevada and a dangerous web of corruption, power, and lies in this engrossing, propulsive new novel from the internationally bestselling author of Twenty Years Later. For fans of Alice Feeney, Stacy Willingham, Riley Sager, and Megan Goldin.THIRTY YEARS AGO, BABY CHARLOTTE VANISHED.TODAY, SHE WANTS ANSWERS. On the first day of an elite two-year fellowship, Sloan Hastings receives a research assignment in the emerging field of forensic genealogy. It&’s the exciting, rapidly evolving science behind the recent breaks in high-profile cold cases from the Golden State Killer to the Cameron Young murder, and Sloan enthusiastically begins by submitting her own DNA to an online genealogy site. Her goal is to better understand the treasure trove of genetic information contained on ancestry websites, but the results she receives are shocking. Raised by loving parents, Sloan has always known she was adopted. But her DNA profile suggests her true identity is that of Charlotte Margolis, aka &“Baby Charlotte,&” who captured the nation&’s attention when she and her affluent parents mysteriously vanished in July 1995. Despite a large-scale investigation and months of broad media coverage, there were never any suspects, and the case has been cold for decades. Racing to stay ahead of the media and true crime junkies ravenous to know what really happened to Baby Charlotte, Sloan&’s search for answers leads her to small-town Cedar Creek, Nevada. There, the Margolis family&’s power and influence permeate every corner of the county, and while Sloan&’s birth relatives are initially welcoming, they&’re also mysterious and tight-lipped. Not everyone seems happy about Sloan&’s return, or the questions she&’s asking. The more she learns, the more apparent it becomes that the answers Sloan seeks are buried in a graveyard of Margolis family secrets. And someone will do anything to keep them hidden . . . Do YOU hold the secrets in your blood?To find out, text &“CHARLOTTE&” to 775-239-0320.&“Zigzagging mercilessly between past and present, Donlea keeps up the tension…in a superior thriller.&” — Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW
Long Time Gone (J. P. Beaumont Series #17)
by J. A. JanceFifty years ago, when she was five, Sister Mary Katherine witnessed something terrible . . .A former Seattle policeman now working for the Washington State Attorney's Special Homicide Investigation Team, J.P. Beaumont has been hand-picked to lead the investigation into a half-century-old murder. An eyewitness to the crime, a middle-aged nun, has now recalled grisly, forgotten details while undergoing hypnotherapy. It's a case as cold as the grave, and it's running headlong into another that's tearing at Beau's heart: the vicious slaying of his former partner's ex-wife. What's worse, his rapidly unraveling friend is the prime suspect.Caught in the middle of a lethal conspiracy that spans two generations and a killing that hits too close to home -- targeted by a vengeful adversary and tempted by a potential romance that threatens to reawaken his personal demons -- Beaumont may suddenly have more on his plate than he can handle, and far too much to survive.
Long Time Gone: A Novel
by Hannah MartianA family goes to drastic lengths to protect their version of the truth in this dual-timeline rural debut mystery, perfect for readers of Kelly J. Ford and Hayley Scrivenor.In the small town of Wonderland, Wyoming, the truth is whatever the Coldwater family says it is. When their prodigal daughter, Jessica, was murdered forty years ago, their truth was that Holly Prine killed her–regardless of Holly&’s innocence.But the Coldwaters aren&’t the only reason private investigator Quinn Cuthridge hasn&’t set foot in the town in nearly a decade. After her aunt sent her away when she was a teen, Quinn swore she&’d never return. When she gets an unexpected call from her aunt&’s ranch hand, Hunter, Quinn learns that her aunt has gone missing. Reluctantly, she returns to Wyoming to investigate and soon realizes that her aunt was getting dangerously close to long-buried Wonderland secrets, including who really murdered Jessica Coldwater.As Hunter and Quinn dig into what lies in the Wyoming backcountry, attraction flares between the two women, complicating their investigation–and Quinn&’s steadfast refusal to have any ties to Wonderland. With someone threatening Quinn and her own dark past echoing in the present, Quinn must struggle against her hometown and herself to find the truth in this rich queer mystery.
Long Time Gone: Sneak Peek
by Charlie DonleaBe one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition!When DNA results reveal a disturbing connection to the mysterious disappearance of a famous baby nearly three decades ago, a forensic scientist is plunged into a dangerous search for answers in this engrossing, propulsive new novel from the internationally bestselling author of Twenty Years Later.For fans of Alice Feeney, Karin Slaughter, Riley Sager, and Megan Goldin.Thirty years ago, Baby Charlotte vanished. Today, she&’s still in danger.When Dr. Sloan Hastings submits her DNA to an online genealogy site for a research assignment, her goal is to better understand the treasure-trove of genetic information contained on ancestry websites. Brilliant and driven, Sloan is embarking on a fellowship in forensic pathology, training under the renowned Dr. Livia Cutty.Sloan has one reservation about involving herself in the experiment: she&’s adopted. Grateful for a loving home, she&’s never considered tracking down her biological parents. The results of her search are shocking. Sloan&’s DNA profile suggests her true identity is that of Charlotte Margolis, aka &“Baby Charlotte&”, who captured the nation&’s attention when she mysteriously disappeared, along with her parents, in July 1995. Despite an exhaustive search, the family was never seen again, and no suspects were named in the case. Sloan&’s discovery leads her to the small town of Cedar Creek, Nevada, the site of her disappearance. It also leads her to Sheriff Eric Stamos. The Margolis family&’s influence and power permeate every corner of Harrison County, and Eric is convinced that in learning the truth about her past, Sloan can also help discover what happened to Eric&’s father, who died under suspicious circumstances soon after he started investigating the case of her disappearance.Slowly, over the course of a stifling summer, Sloan begins getting to know her relatives. Though initially welcoming, the Margolis family is also mysterious and tight-lipped. Not everyone seems happy about Sloan&’s return, or the questions she&’s asking. And the more she and Eric learn, the more apparent it becomes that the answers they both seek are buried in a graveyard of Margolis family secrets that some will do anything to keep hidden—no matter who else has to die…
Long Time Lost
by Chris Ewan“Don’t call anyone else and stay inside the house. Pack a small bag. Just one.”“You’ll come, then?”“I’ll be there soon. But remember, Kate: there’s no going back.”Nick Miller and his team provide a unique and highly illegal service, relocating at-risk individuals across Europe with new identities and new lives. Nick excels at what he does for a reason: he himself spent years living in the shadows under an assumed name. But when Nick steps in to prevent the attempted murder of witness-in-hiding Kate Sutherland on the Isle of Man, he triggers a chain of events with devastating consequences for everyone he protects. Kate—and now Nick—are under attack by Connor Lane, a man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, even if it means tearing Nick’s entire network apart…Chris Ewan's Long Time Lost is a fast-paced stand-alone thriller that The Independent (UK) calls "masterful...Fellow novelist Ann Cleeves' description of [Chris Ewan] as a 'master storyteller' pretty well hits the nail on the head."
Long Time No See (Judith Singer #2)
by Susan IsaacsNew York Times bestseller: The heroine of Compromising Positions returns in this &“hilarious&” suburban murder mystery (People). Where did Courtney Logan go? The former investment banker turned suburban dilettante had not lived in Shorehaven for long, but had begun to establish herself there. Her small business—a video production company dedicated to filming newborns—was taking off, and she seemed to have settled into life outside of the big city. Then, suddenly, she disappeared. Judith Singer wants to find her. Two decades after the thrilling case of a murdered dentist, the Long Island housewife is now town historian—and recently widowed. She needs a hobby, and Courtney Logan&’s disappearance seems like just her kind of fun. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Susan Isaacs, including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
Long Upon the Land (A Deborah Knott Mystery #20)
by Margaret MaronWINNER OF THE AGATHA AWARD FOR BEST NOVELMargaret Maron, New York Times bestselling author and Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, returns to Colleton County with an exciting new Deborah Knott mystery . . . On a quiet August morning, Judge Deborah Knott's father Kezzie makes a shocking discovery on a remote corner of his farm: the body of a man bludgeoned to death. Investigating this crime, Deborah's husband, Sheriff's Deputy Dwight Bryant, soon uncovers a long-simmering hostility between Kezzie and the slain man over a land dispute. The local newspaper implies that Deborah's family may have had something to do with the murder-and that Dwight is dragging his feet on the case.Meanwhile, Deborah is given a cigarette lighter that once belonged to her mother. The cryptic inscription inside rekindles Deborah's curiosity about her parents' past, and how they met. For years she has wondered how the daughter of a wealthy attorney could have married a widowed, semi-illiterate bootlegger, and this time she's determined to find the answer.But why are Deborah's brothers so reluctant to talk about the dead man? Is the murder linked to Kezzie's illegal whiskey business? And could his courtship of Deborah's mother have something to do with the bad blood between the two families? Despite Deborah's promise not to interfere in Dwight's work, she cannot stop herself from doing everything she can to help clear her brothers and her father from suspicion . . .
Long Valley
by Robert E KreigIn the small community of Long Valley, nestled comfortably beneath snow-capped mountains, everybody knows everybody and life is simple. But something disturbing has awakened and is about to tear the small town apart. A tragic accident near the valley's army base sparks a number of terrifying events placing the local civilians in mortal danger. A contagion is released into the environment, infecting pets, livestock, wild life and people. It's up to the local law enforcement and a small band of citizens to try and keep the town safe. In the end, it becomes a struggle for survival as more and more town folk are overcome by the urge to feed.
Long Way Down
by Michael SearsFrom the author of the acclaimed, award-winning debut novel Black Fridays, comes a story of murder, greed, and corruption--and the lengths to which one man will go for his family. He approached me in the street--bone-thin, gray-bearded, holding out a small envelope. "The man said you'd give me five bucks for it." Inside was a one-word message: RUN.Two years in a federal prison has changed Jason Stafford, is still changing him, but one thing it has taught him as a financial investigator is how to detect a lie. He doesn't think Philip Haley is lying. An engineer on the verge of a biofuel breakthrough, Haley has been indicted for insider trading on his own company, and Stafford believes him when he says he's been set up. Haley does indeed have enemies. He is not a nice man. Doesn't make him a criminal.It does make him dangerous to be around, though. The deeper Stafford investigates, the more secrets he starts to uncover, secrets people would kill for. And that's exactly what happens. Soon, it is Stafford himself who is under attack and, worse, his family--his fiancée, his young son--and he is a fugitive, desperately trying to stay one step ahead of both the killers and the law.From the Hardcover edition.
Long Way Down
by Michael SearsFrom the author of the acclaimed, award-winning debut novel Black Fridays, comes a story of murder, greed, and corruption--and the lengths to which one man will go for his family. He approached me in the street--bone-thin, gray-bearded, holding out a small envelope. "The man said you'd give me five bucks for it." Inside was a one-word message: RUN.Two years in a federal prison has changed Jason Stafford, is still changing him, but one thing it has taught him as a financial investigator is how to detect a lie. He doesn't think Philip Haley is lying. An engineer on the verge of a biofuel breakthrough, Haley has been indicted for insider trading on his own company, and Stafford believes him when he says he's been set up. Haley does indeed have enemies. He is not a nice man. Doesn't make him a criminal.It does make him dangerous to be around, though. The deeper Stafford investigates, the more secrets he starts to uncover, secrets people would kill for. And that's exactly what happens. Soon, it is Stafford himself who is under attack and, worse, his family--his fiancée, his young son--and he is a fugitive, desperately trying to stay one step ahead of both the killers and the law.From the Hardcover edition.
Long Way Down (The Lt. Hastings Mysteries #5)
by Collin WilcoxA John Doe murder spurs Hastings to confront the leader of a Satanic cultFor homicide lieutenant Frank Hastings, the day starts with an assassination attempt. During a rally in San Francisco's Civic Center, someone takes a potshot at the governor, sending the whole of downtown into chaos. Once he has taken control of the scene, Hastings chases down the gunman--a Mexican immigrant with a political bent--and captures him after a tense standoff. Miraculously, no one is killed. But Hastings's long day is just getting started.He's barely had time to catch his breath when the call comes in from Noe Valley, where an unidentified man has been found dead on a nude model's floor. All signs point to a simple case of death by jealousy until a second killing upends the investigation, setting Hastings on a collision course with the charismatic leader of a Satanic cult. For this homicide lieutenant, saving the governor will have been the easy part.
Long Way Home (DI Zigic & DS Ferreira #1)
by Eva DolanA man is burnt alive in a shed. No witnesses, no fingerprints - only a positive ID of the victim as an immigrant with a long list of enemies. Detectives Zigic and Ferreira are called in from the Hate Crimes Unit to track the killer, and are met with silence in a Fenland community ruled by slum racketeers, people-trafficking gangs and fear. Tensions rise.The clock is ticking.But nobody wants to talk.
Long, Lean and Lethal: A Novel
by Lorie O'ClareDetective Rain Huxtable works alone, and she likes it that way. But when a fourth spouse turns up dead in Lincoln, Nebraska, Rain's superiors call in help from the FBI. They've either got a serial killer or a hired murderer on their hands, and their solution is to team Rain up with Special Agent Noah Kayne—and send them undercover as a married couple. Noah is infuriating…and infuriatingly attractive. Rain wants no part of this charade, but with four people dead under suspiciously similar circumstances in a matter of months, she has no choice but to play the part of a doting wife and investigate a close-knit group of suburban couples. It's hard enough to keep up a professional facade when the heat between her and Noah burns so dangerously. But it may be even more dangerous for Rain to let her guard down once she realizes that the couples involved are playing a very sordid—and deadly—game …
Long, Lean, and Lethal: A Valentine Valley Novel (Valentine Valley #1)
by Heather GrahamA killer prowls the set of a popular soap opera in this chilling tale of romantic suspense by a New York Times–bestselling author. Anything can happen on Valentine Valley. People recover from amnesia, awake from comas, and rise from the dead—all to the delight of the daytime soap&’s millions of fans. But while Valentine Valley may be glamorous onscreen, behind the camera the soap&’s grueling production schedule punishes actors, directors, and writers in the name of ratings. Soap star Jennifer Connolly is near her breaking point, and a murderer is about to push her over the edge. As Jennifer struggles to care for her ill mother, a serial killer stalks the lot, committing a gory string of murders inspired by classic Hitchcock films. Jennifer is his next target and he wants to give her what every actress wishes for: to never age another day. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection. Long, Lean, and Lethal is the 1st book in the Valentine Valley series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Long, Tall Texans: Alexander & J.B. (Long, Tall Texans)
by Diana PalmerEnjoy two classic Lone Star romances from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer!AlexanderEver since DEA agent Alexander Cobb gave Jodie Clayburn a Texas-size brush-off, they’ve been sworn enemies. But eight years later, he can’t believe Jodie has turned into such a beauty. Or that he’d have to beg her to help him crack a drug-smuggling case. Soon the two are drawn closer together, and when danger follows them home, Cobb will risk anything to protect the woman he can’t resist.J.B.Rule number one: never settle down. J. B. Hammock treated women well, but with a no-strings detachment they gladly accepted. Until sweet Tellie Maddox. And when Tellie lost her memory, he couldn’t be so heartless as to push her aside, so he played his role…until friendship turned into something deeper than a heartbreaker like J.B. had ever intended!New York Times Bestselling Author Diana PalmerPreviously published as Man in Control and Heartbreaker
Long, Tall Texans: Brannon & John (Long, Tall Texans)
by Diana PalmerTwo classic Western romances—a romantic suspense and an arranged marriage—featuring New York Times bestseller Diana Palmer’s trademark alpha heroes.BrannonA high-profile murder case pits Texas Ranger Marc Brannon against investigator Josette Langley. Years ago, Josette was in love with the rugged lawman, but the two parted when she made a shocking accusation. Now Josette is being targeted by a corrupt political figure who will stop at nothing to bury the truth. Can Marc and Josette come together and see justice served—or will they both be caught in the cross fire?JohnJohn Jacobs wants to expand his Texas ranch, but he needs the help of the local railroad baron. Unable to sway his prospective partner with his business proposal, John offers a proposal of another kind—a marriage of convenience to Camilla Colby, the tycoon’s daughter. But Camilla wants more than a bond in name only with this Long, Tall Texan!
Long, Tall Texans: Rick (Long, Tall Texans)
by Diana PalmerFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, an undercover government agent tries to resist her attraction to the police officer she&’s investigating. San Antonio detective Rick Marquez never met a case he couldn&’t solve or a woman he couldn&’t charm. That is, until Gwen Cassaway joins his squad. Sparks fly as the two law enforcement agents butt heads over every case that crosses their desks. Before long, the seemingly innocent Gwen has lassoed the smooth-talking sergeant&’s heart—but will deep-rooted secrets ruin a blossoming romance?Praise for Diana Palmer &“Palmer proves that love and passion can be found even in the most dangerous situations.&” —Publishers Weekly
Long-Awaited Wedding
by Doris Elaine FellMaureen Davenport has carried a secret in her heart for many years. That is until she meets Allen Kladis-again. Once in love, they now find themselves corporate competitors. When Allen discovers Maureen's secret, they decide to work on building their personal relationship again with the help from above and with the knowledge that their love, ever after many years spent apart never really died.
Long-time Listener, First-time Werewolf (Kitty Norville Omnibus)
by Carrie VaughnDJ Kitty Norville never much liked doing the nightshift at K-NOB, Denver's alternative radio station--that is, until the attack that made her a werewolf. Now her habits have become decidedly more nocturnal, not to mention reckless. One night, in a fit of boredom, she ditches the station's dull '90s format in favor of posing a question to her listeners: Do you believe in vampires? The startling answer: Yes. Suddenly calls from anguished, alienated, self-proclaimed vampires, werewolves and witches begin pouring in, with Kitty dispensing on-air advice with unexpected aplomb. And all at once The Midnight Hour--late-night radio's scariest, most surreal talk show--is born. But not everyone's thrilled with Kitty's newfound success. Carl, the alpha-male leader of Kitty's werewolf pack, takes her on-air bravado as a challenge to his authority. And Arturo, head of Denver's vampire families, is terrified she may let loose some privileged information that will be fatal to his kin. Either way, both honchos want her to quit. Then a deranged bounty hunter specializing in lycanthropes threatens to kill her on-air, forcing her to take werewolf form right in the studio ... causing the most privileged information of all to go public: her own secret identity. Ahh, but it'll take more than coming out as a werewolf to keep Kitty Norville sidelined. And here are her first three otherworldly adventures: In addition to Kitty and The Midnight Hour, Kitty Goes to Washington, where she is invited to testify at a Senate hearing on behalf of all supernaturals ... by a paranoid, Bible-thumping senator determined to expose her as a monster; and Kitty Takes a Holiday, but her longed-for Colorado vacation gets cut short when nearby livestock turn up mutilated ... with evidence of black magic afoot.
Longarm And The Killer Couple
by Tabor EvansCharlie Cade was a small-time mail thief. So maybe Deputy U. S. Marshal Custis Long's guard was down-until a lady passenger poked a gun in his ribs and her partner pulled over their stagecoach. The couple took Long's Colt . 45-and then they took away his prisoner. And Longarm wants them both back.
Longarm and Town-Taming Tess (Longarm #297)
by Tabor EvansLongarm is the only hope for unrigging an election that will put the crooks back in office-and the townsfolk of Buffalo Ford back in Hell.