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In Dublin's Fair City: A Molly Murphy Mystery (Molly Murphy Mysteries #6)
by Rhys BowenFull of rich historic detail and enchanting turn-of-the-century personalities, Molly's return home, In Dublin's Fair City, is the sixth thrilling installment in Rhys Bowen's award-winning Molly Murphy series. Molly Murphy's beau Captain Daniel Sullivan may be out of jail on bail, but he's still a ways from clearing his name, and his foul mood has Molly in search of a little breathing room when providence steps in in the form of a proposition from New York City's renowned theatrical impresario Tommy Burke.America has been very good to Tommy, and now that he's getting on in years, he'd like to pass some of that good fortune on to his family back in Ireland. That's, of course, if Molly can find the long-lost baby sister his family left in the care of a parish priest when they fled the famine and avoid the warrant out for her arrest that forced Molly to flee herself. Tempted by the prospect of going home for the first time in years and putting her fledging detective agency on firm financial ground, Molly throws caution to the wind and climbs aboard the White Start Liner Majestic with hopes of sneaking on and off the isle without raising a peep.But even before Molly lands on the other side of the Atlantic, Broadway's leading actress, Oona Sheehan, has gone missing from the ship, and her maid is found dead in her cabin.
In Dublin's Fair City (Molly Murphy Mystery Series Book #6)
by Rhys Bowen[From the back cover:] "When New York theatre impresario Tommy Burke asks Molly Murphy to help him take care of some family business back in Ireland, Molly is happy to oblige. Tempted by the prospect of going home for the first time in years (and putting her fledging detective agency on firm financial ground), Molly throws caution to the wind and climbs aboard the White Start Liner Majesticwith hopes of sneaking on and off the isle without raising a peep. Until one passenger, who happens to be a famous Broadway actress goes missing - and another turns up dead. So much for smooth sailing ... Enjoy all of the Molly Murphy mysteries in the Bookshare collection. They are rich in historic details of Immigrant life in New York City blended with suspense, memorable characters, and a smattering of romance. They include: #1 Murphy's Law, #2 Death of Riley, #3 For the Love of Mike, #4 In Like Flynn, #5 Oh Danny Boy and #7 Tell Me, Pretty Maiden, with more to come.
In Dust and Ashes: Hanne Wilhelmsen Book Ten (A Hanne Wilhelmsen Novel #10)
by Anne HoltThe final nail-biting installment in the ten-part, award-winning Hanne Wilhelmsen series—bestselling in Norway and throughout Europe—from Scandinavia&’s most celebrated female crime writer, Anne Holt.Police investigator Kjell Bonsaksen is a contented man in most areas of life, but for one mistake he made years ago that has rankled like a stone in his shoe ever since: in 2001, a two-year-old girl was killed by a speeding car while playing in the road in front of her home. The marriage of the toddler&’s grief-stricken parents dissolved in the wake of the accident, and not long thereafter, the girl&’s mother died under mysterious circumstances. The girl&’s father, Jonas, was convicted of his ex-wife&’s murder and sentenced to twelve years in prison. But Kjell Bonsaksen knew he was innocent. Now it&’s 2016, and Kjell is looking forward to his retirement to the French countryside with his wife. An uncomfortable chance encounter with Jonas at a roadside gas station prompts him to dig out Jonas&’s case files for Detective Henrik Holme, the resident cold case prodigy. Henrik doesn&’t take long to convince his beloved mentor, Hanne Wilhelmsen, that Jonas was wrongly convicted for his ex-wife&’s murder. As their investigation evolves, Hanne and Henrik uncover eerie connections to the recent suicide of a right-wing extremist blogger whose fanatic ideologies seem incompatible with a desire to die. Masterfully plotted, In Dust and Ashes is the outstanding finale to Anne Holt&’s award-winning, politically and socially conscious series, confirming Hanne Wilhelmsen as a character who will &“get in your head—and stay there&” (Entertainment Weekly).
In Enemy Hands: Number 26 in Series (The Destroyer #26)
by Warren Murphy Richard SapirAmerica's spy network is under investigation - but when a committee starts to delve in to their suspicions, they mistakenly gut the nation's entire intelligence system. Suddenly Russia's special killer teams are free to wreak havoc in Europe with no threat of retribution. American spies turn up dead, and in capitals around the world, meetings are held to plan the next anti-American escapade.There is one hope left for America's defences.Into the breach are thrown America's two secret weapons: Remo Williams, the Destroyer, and his deadly mentor, Chiun, a master assassin. They are sent overseas to restore the world's balance of power from amongst the chaos.But the Soviets don't give up that easily. They too have a secret weapon, and when they unleash it, Remo and Chiun find themselves faced with a battle to the death.Breathlessly action-packed and boasting a winning combination of thrills, humour and mysticism, the Destroyer is one of the bestselling series of all time.
In Enemy Hands
by Michelle PerryHow hard could it be to kidnap a pampered little rich girl? Especially if you’re bounty hunter extraordinaire Dante Giovanni, who normally prowls the underworld in search of the most vicious criminals. Piece of cake, Dante thinks, when reclusive businessman Gary Vandergriff offers him a cool half million to bring home his estranged daughter, Nadia. His first meeting with her is stunning; both literally and figuratively. He foils an attempt on her life, and falls immediately under her spell. It’s not gonna be hard duty, Dante thinks, keeping her safe from the Mexican drug lord infuriated by her stepfather’s expanding meth operation. He’ll take her out of harm’s way, no problem, get her back to her father, and enjoy the ride along the way. Everything is great. Until he delivers her into enemy hands.
In Every Heartbeat
by Kim Vogel SawyerAs three friends who grew up in the same orphanage head off to college together, they each harbor a cherished dream. Libby wishes to become a famous journalist, Pete plans to study to become a minister, and Bennett wants to join a fraternity and have as much fun as possible. But as tensions rise around the world on the brink of World War I, the friends' differing aspirations and opinions begin to divide them, as well. And when Libby makes a shocking discovery about Pete's family, will it drive a final wedge between the friends or bond them in ways they never anticipated?
In Extremis (CSI)
by Ken GoddardA ruthless and expertly trained contract killer is on assignment in Nevada's remote Desert National Wildlife Range. . . and he deliberately sets in motion a series of seemingly unconnected events that will soon test the skills of Gil Grissom and his team of CSIs -- Catherine Willows, Nick Stokes, Warrick Brown, Sara Sidle, and Greg Sanders -- to their limit. For all is not as it appears in this federal refuge, as law enforcement and lawbreakers alike are quickly caught up in a growing crime scene that leads to a deadly game of one-upmanship. . . .
In Face of the Verdict
by John RhodeIn Face of the Verdict, first published in 1936, is part of the series of mysteries featuring private detective Dr. Priestley. Author John Rhode, a pen name of Cecil Street (1884-1964), was a prolific writer of mostly detective novels, publishing more than 140 books between 1924 and 1961. In Face of the Verdict, Dr. Priestley is called to the harbor town of Blacksand to find the killer of two brothers, both of whom died by drowning.
In Farm's Way (Farm to Table Mysteries #3)
by Amanda Flower"An adorable pug and characters you can invest in enliven a very cherry-centric mystery." — Kirkus ReviewsWhen the biggest catch at the annual Ice Fishing Derby is the body of brewmaster Wallace, Shiloh must reel in the killer before her farm goes belly-up. Shiloh Bellamy still expects the last few Winter months to be busy with repairs, spring planning, and networking with local businesses. She might even be able to broker a new partnership with Fields Brewery and its organic brewer's association. Well, she could if the owner, Wallace, wasn't found murdered at the county Ice Fishing Derby.Once again, Shiloh gets tangled up in the investigation when the police ignore an entire crop of suspects to blame one of her friends. She'll have to dig deep to find the truth, reel in a killer, and convince her city-slicker pug to wear his winter boots. But with Bellamy Farm still struggling, can Shiloh spare the time to look into the town's fishy characters? Or will her dream farm be the next thing floating belly up?USA Today bestselling Amanda Flower returns to the Farm to Table cozy mystery series with another exciting sleuthing adventure!Readers love the Farm to Table Mysteries:"Amanda Flower is a master at writing mysteries and keeping the reader interested the whole time.""I enjoyed all the characters in this new series... Animal lovers will love Huckleberry and Esmerelda.""As usual, her cute mysteries leave me wanting more."
In Firm Pursuit
by Pamela Samuels-YoungAfter winning a multimillion-dollar verdict in a race-discrimination case, Vernetta Henderson's career is on the rise. Weeks away from a coveted partnership, she takes on the defense of a major corporation in what appears to be an open-and-shut sexual harassment case. But Vernetta discovers the case isn't what it seems. After passing up a chance to settle, events place the entire case--and her future--in jeopardy. It's bad enough working with a pretentious associate with her own agenda. Now Vernetta is up against the smooth-talking litigator she once beat at trial. Just when she needs her husband most, he finds himself in a compromising position that could destroy their marriage. As revelations about the case emerge, Vernetta uncovers a conspiracy of corporate greed, deceit and violence that will touch many lives. With her private and professional lives spiraling out of control, Vernetta is about to discover what really matters--and how far she'll go to protect the ones she loves.
In Flames
by Richard Hilary WeberThriller fans will love In Flames! In Richard Hilary Weber's short novel, a smoldering mystery ignites on a tropical island as lust, murder, and politics collide. San Iñigo is a jewel of the Caribbean, a playground paradise for the foreign elite, a hell for unfortunate locals. For recent Princeton grad Dan Shedrick, San Iñigo promises the fulfillment of too many desires. Dan hires on at a powerful American firm as a junior architect, but still finds time for tennis, booze, a reckless affair with the sexy wife of a resort owner--even a bit of reconnaissance for the U.S. cultural attaché. But soon he discovers that nothing on San Iñigo is without consequence. When a much-loved local radio personality is found on a beach with his head blown off, Dan's lover becomes a suspect. And not long after his foray into espionage, he's dragged away on a brutal journey into the heart of darkness. Buffeted by aggression, depraved ritual, and personal betrayal, Dan discovers fierce truths about San Iñigo . . . and himself. In the island's forbidding mountain jungle, his life goes up in flames--a deadly inferno that will forever change him, if he survives at all.
In for a Ruble: A Novel (The Turbo Vlost Thrillers #2)
by David DuffyA pulse-pounding mystery featuring Russian-American detective Turbo Vlost, the deadliest ex-KGB operative to ever hit New YorkTurbo Vlost is back. He's depressed, drinking too much, and terrified that the love of his life is truly gone.Hired to test the security of billionaire hedge fund manager Sebastian Leitz's computer system, Turbo finds himself peeling back the fetid layers of an immigrant family living the American dream while unable to escape mysterious and unspeakable demons.Turbo isn't the only one interested in the Leitzs. The Belarus-based Baltic Enterprise Commission---a shadowy purveyor of online sleaze---has its claws in Leitz's brother-in-law. So, it appears, does Leitz's brother. And Leitz's son, a teenaged computer whiz, is running his own million-dollar schemes.Thanks to his legwork and his partner's data-mining monster, Turbo can see all the cards. But to play the hand, he has to join the kind of game he recognizes from his childhood in the Gulag---one where the odds suddenly grow short and losers don't always come out alive.David Duffy's In For a Ruble will enthrall fans of Martin Cruz Smith in this action-packed Turbo Vlost adventure.
In For A Dime
by William F. KellyThis is a story of an eighty year old man having difficulty recovering from the death of his wife. He is asked by a nineteen year old runaway for help to get off the streets. He is reluctant to get involved. He does help her and is brought out of his depression when the two take a trip to New Orleans. The psychopath who tried to molest the girl refuses to leave her alone and seeks revenge. The old man finds himself as the guardian of the young lady and wrestles with the idea that he might have to use a weapon to keep themselves safe. He sees that if he had to, he would be forced to kill the psychopath. The story ends with the crazy man being unwilling to give up and forcing the old man to defend himself and the young lady. This is a sensitive story of Platonic love between an old man and young girl.
In For The Kill: Darker Than Night; In For The Kill; Night Kills; Urge To Kill; Mister X (A Frank Quinn Novel #2)
by John LutzNew York Times bestseller Frank Quinn, the relentless detective who made his debut in John Lutz's acclaimed thriller Darker Than Night, faces his toughest--and most personal--case yet. . .An Invitation Written In Blood. . .A madman is stalking women in the city. By the time his victims are found, they've been dismembered with careful precision, their limbs stacked into a gruesome pyramid and completely cleansed of every last drop of blood. To Catch A Killer--Or Die Next. . .Accustomed to working on the most grisly homicides, detective Frank Quinn's nerves don't rattle easily. But when the last names of the killer's victims spell out "Q-u-i-n-n," the veteran cop feels a chill run down his spine. Then a fresh victim is linked to the one woman Quinn can't stop desiring. Hunting down killers is what Quinn does best. But this time, Quinn is up against a psychopath that will test him as never before. . ."Lutz is one of the masters."--Ridley Pearson"A major talent."--John Lescroart"I've been a fan for years."--T. Jefferson Parker
In for the Kill (Frank Quinn #2)
by John LutzAn invitation written in blood...A madman is stalking women in the city. By the time his victims are found, they've been dismembered with careful precision, their limbs stacked into a gruesome pyramid and completely cleansed of every last drop of blood.Accustomed to working on the most grisly homicides, detective Frank Quinn's nerves don't rattle easily but with this killer the veteran cop feels a chill run down his spine.This time, he realises, he is up against a psychopath who will test him like never before...Praise for John Lutz:'Lutz offers up a heart pounding roller coaster of a ride.' Jeffrey Deaver.'Misleading clues and dramatic suspense will keep readers pondering the intricacies of this twisted, creepy whodunit long after the last page is turned' Publishers Weekly, starred review.
In For the Kill (The McCloud Brothers Series #11)
by Shannon Mckenna"The McCloud series is an auto buy for me." --Maya BanksThe risks ex-cop Sam Petrie has taken have turned his life into a train wreck. So he has nothing to lose by doubling down as the elusive Svetlana Ardova's unwanted bodyguard on a potentially deadly trip to Italy."McKenna writes intense, sensual stories." --The B&N ReviewEver since the McClouds rescued Sveti from certain death, her crusade against modern slavery has blazoned a bulls-eye on her chest, but when one of the threats against her almost hits the mark, Sam's protective instincts go into overdrive. Every lethal obstacle and trap they encounter ups the stakes--and the undeniable heat between them."Shannon McKenna makes the pulse pound." --BookPageNow they're spiraling in on a deadly and explosive secret--one that could either redeem them or destroy them . . . and the closer they get, the shorter the fuse . . .
In from the Cold (The CASTOFFS #1)
by J. T. RogersA Robert Flynn NovelRobert Flynn abandoned a sterling military career when his best friend and fellow soldier, Wesley Pike, died under his command. More than a decade later, Flynn's quiet life is disturbed by the troubles of a fledgling CIA and Alexander Grant, a flashy agent with a lot to prove. As the space race between the United States and the Soviets heats up and the body count rises, the two men fight to find common ground. Grant knows Flynn believes in the cause, but all Flynn sees is the opportunity to fail someone like he failed Wes. An attack by a Soviet agent spurs Flynn to action and a reluctant association with the agency, and tilts Flynn's world on its axis with a shocking discovery: Wesley Pike may be alive and operating as a Soviet assassin. With Grant to bankroll the operation, his superiors looking the other way, and Flynn's hard-earned peace officially forfeit, Flynn reunites his old team with the singular goal of finding Wes. But they get more than they bargained for--Wes is amnesiac and dangerous, brainwashed into becoming the perfect weapon. Flynn struggles to reach his friend, lead his team, and navigate his charged relationship with Grant--something neither of them expected and aren't sure how to parse--while coming to grips with his long-buried feelings for Wes.
In fuga: Le cronache di Mer, Libro III (Le cronache di Mer - Libro 3 #1)
by Errin Stevens"Cadere, cadere... Maya era di nuovo in volo, sospesa tra una piattaforma senza terra in alto e un'imperscrutabile distesa d'acqua in basso." La precipitosa corsa di Maya al matrimonio non sta funzionando... e non è l'unica rotta di collisione a cui sta andando incontro in questi giorni. Le sue distrazioni fatte di acqua salata di lei, con suo suocero che vuole che sia uccisa per ragioni sconosciute, e la sua fastidiosa guardia del corpo di lei (quando lui è nei paraggi) sembra intenzionata ad annegarla nel bisogno e nel rimpianto. Maya ha un disperato bisogno di aggrapparsi a qualsiasi piccola parte di sé stessa che comprende. Quando la fuga diventa la sua unica opzione, si ritrova in una corsa contro un passato (e un uomo) che non può correre più veloce.
In Gabbia - Serie di Ryan Lock vol. 2
by Sean Black Alessia NepiIl secondo romanzo della serie con Ryan Lock, IN GABBIA, è un thriller esplosivo, una corsa contro il tempo che apprezzeranno i fan di Lee Child, Robert Crais e James Patterson. Ryan Lock, bodyguard di alto livello, si ritrova ad essere un criminale condannato a scontare vent'anni nel noto carcere californiano di Massima Sicurezza di Pelican Bay. O almeno, è questo che il Dipartimento di Giustizia degli Stati Uniti vuole far credere a tutti. In realtà, è lì per proteggere un uomo. Frank 'Il Mietitore' Hays, infatti, uno dei membri fondatori della Fratellanza Ariana, la gang carceraria per la supremazia bianca, deve testimoniare contro i membri della sua stessa gang per il brutale omicidio di un agente dell'ATF sotto copertura e della sua famiglia. E, tanto per rendere il già difficile incarico quasi impossibile, il Mietitore si rifiuta di accettare la custodia protettiva. In un mondo dominato da uomini violenti, dove le alleanze cambiano continuamente e non ci si può fidare di nessuno, Lock sa di trovarsi di fronte all'incarico più duro della sua carriera: riuscire a sopravvivere... Giudizi positivi per la serie di Ryan Lock: 'Sean Black scrive con il ritmo di Lee Child e il cuore di Harlan Coben' - Joseph Finder 'Black conduce il suo eroe nelle situazioni più difficili con una forza e un'energia che vengono fuori dalla pagina. Ecco uno scrittore, e un eroe, da tenere d'occhio.' - The Daily Mail. 'Lo stile di Black ha l'effetto di un pugno nello stomaco.' - Jesse Kellerman. 'Un film d'azione su carta stampata. Aggiungete alla mistura Ryan Lock, un protagonista con una fibra tanto dura da competere con colleghi del genere come Jack Bauer e Jack Reacher, e otterrete una lettura adrenalinica e dal ritmo incalzante che non dimenticherete per un bel pezzo.' - Russel McLean
In A Gilded Cage (Molly Murphy Mystery #8)
by Rhys Bowen[From the back cover:] "thrilling historical events with truly beguiling characters under the most mysterious circumstances ... In a Gilded Cage Easter Sunday 1918, and Irish immigrant Molly Murphy has agreed to march down Fifth Avenue with tin. sign-wielding suffragettes from Vassar--a civil act of protest that lands her in jail. Molly's betrothed, Police Captain Daniel Sullivan, manages to spring her from the clink, though his hands are full dealing with Chinese opium gangs. But as soon as she's free, Molly marches straight into trouble again. Two of the Vassar alumni need Molly's help as a private investigator. One believes her uncle is cheating her out of an inheritance; the other suspects her husband is cheating with other women. And when one of the clients dies--presumably from influenza, which is sweeping the city--Molly takes to the streets once more. Not to win the right for women to vote, but to reveal the wrongs of some very evil men ..." Catch up on all of the investigations of a feisty Irish immigrant in early twentieth century New York City. The historic atmosphere is diverse and accurate and though Molly enjoys her independence and is out to prove women are capable of running a business, she has a soft spot for Daniel, a police captain who loves her, but not reliably. Look for #1 Murphy's Law, #2 Death of Riley, #3 For the Love of Mike, #4 In Like Flynn, #5 Oh Danny Boy, #6 In Dublin's Fair City, #7 Tell Me Pretty Maiden, with #9 The last Illusion, to be added soon. The ten books in the Evan Evans series, also by Rhys Bowen, about a constable in a mountainous Welsh town, are also in the collection.
In Golden Blood
by Stephen WoodworthNatalie Lindstrom has a gift: the power to speak to the dead, to solve crimes by interviewing murder victims. But now Natalie wants to escape. Escape from the voices that fill her head. Escape from the organization that has used her as a crime-solving tool…and now wants to recruit her daughter. So Natalie takes a job as far from crime and punishment as she can get: with an archaeologist in the mountains of Peru. Her job: to find a trove of priceless artifacts–by channeling those who lived and died at an ancient Incan site. But in the towering Andes, Natalie enters a 500-year-old storm of betrayal, murder, greed, and rage–and she cannot silence the voices of the dead. The slaughtered reach out to her. The slaughterers boast of their crimes. Alone, cut off from her family, Natalie faces a chilling realization: every truth she uncovers is leading her one step closer to a terror beyond imagining. From the Paperback edition.
In Good Faith
by Scott PrattIt's the most disturbing case of his career. This time, though, Joe Dillard is finally on the right side. Or so he thinks.... In Good Faith. A family is slaughtered in rural Tennessee. Two Goth teens stand accused of the murders, and it's up to prosecutor Joe Dillard to convict them. A former defense attorney who has spent way too much time defending people he knows are guilty, Joe is determined to win this case to atone for his past. But there's a crucial missing piece to this case: A young woman named Natasha, who apparently inspired the slayings, is walking around free because the boys, fearing for their lives, refuse to implicate her. Now Joe must risk everything--including the safety of his family and his own good faith--to bring a guilty woman to justice.
In Good Hands (Harpur and Iles #17)
by Bill JamesFear grips the drugs underworld after two principals in the trade are murdered, and even Assistant Chief Constable Desmond Iles is under a cloud of suspicion.Now the chief players start closing in on a fortune, while Iles, Chief Constable Mark Lane and Detective Chief Superintendent Colin Harpur plunge into their own fierce struggle to control the game.'An unconventional and spicy tour-de-force. James is terrific' Frances Fyfield
In Good Hands
by Bill JamesFear grips the drugs underworld after two principals in the trade are murdered, and even Assistant Chief Constable Desmond Iles is under a cloud of suspicion.Now the chief players start closing in on a fortune, while Iles, Chief Constable Mark Lane and Detective Chief Superintendent Colin Harpur plunge into their own fierce struggle to control the game.'An unconventional and spicy tour-de-force. James is terrific' Frances Fyfield
In Harm's Way (Heroes of Quantico #3)
by Irene HannonFBI special agent Nick Bradley has seen his share of kooks during his fifteen years with the Bureau. But Rachel Sutton is an enigma. She seems normal when she shows up at the FBI office in St. Louis--until she produces a tattered Raggedy Ann doll she found and tells him she thinks something is wrong because of a strange feeling of terror it gives her when she touches it. Nick dismisses her, only to stumble across a link between the doll and an abducted child, setting in motion a chain of events that uncovers startling connections--and puts Rachel's life on the line. <p><p>Filled with palpable suspense and a touch of romance, In Harm's Way is the final installment of the thrilling HEROES OF QUANTICO series. <p> Praise for Irene Hannon:<br> "Extraordinary writing, vivid scenes, and a surprise ending come together for a not-to-be-missed reading experience."--Romantic Times<br> "I found someone who writes romantic suspense better than I do."--Dee Henderson