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Mal Goes to War: A Novel
by Edward AshtonThe humans are fighting again. Go figure.As a free A.I., Mal finds the war between the modded and augmented Federals and the puritanical Humanists about as interesting as a battle between rival anthills. He’s not above scouting the battlefield for salvage, though, and when the Humanists abruptly cut off access to infospace he finds himself trapped in the body of a cyborg mercenary, and responsible for the safety of the modded girl she died protecting.A dark comedy wrapped in a techno thriller’s skin, Mal Goes to War provides a satirical take on war, artificial intelligence, and what it really means to be human.
Mala Vida: A Novel
by Marc FernandezAlmodóvar meets Orwell in this acclaimed, fast-paced contemporary noir novel exposing the most shameful secrets of the Franco era.Present-day Spain, a time of economic crisis and resurgent populist nationalism. The radical right has just won the election after twelve years of Socialist rule. In the midst of this political upheaval, a series of murders is committed, taking place from Madrid to Barcelona to Valencia. The victims include a politician a real-estate lawyer, doctor, a banker, and a nun. There is no obvious connection between them. As the country prepares for a return to a certain moral order, radio crime reporter Diego Martin is trying to keep his head above water in anticipation of the expected media purge. When he decides to look into the first murder, he doesn't have the faintest clue that his investigation will lead far beyond his local beat and put his life at risk. For what he uncovers exposes the roots of a national scandal: the theft of babies from the victims of the Franco regime, crimes—never prosecuted—that were orchestrated by now well-connected citizens who will do anything to avoid exposure.
Mala lluna
by David MarínQUAN LA LLUNA MIRA A PONENT... EL CRIM DE L'OBSERVATORI DEL MONTSEC, ON EL CEL ÉS MÉS NEGRE. Misterioses llums al firmament; una constel·lació de personatges singulars; un telescopi que, inexplicablement, està orientat cap a Amaltea, la cinquena lluna de Júpiter... Un dels astrònoms de l'observatori del Montsec hi ha aparegut mort. Entre Lleida, Balaguer i la vall d'Àger, durant deu dies, el sergent Rull, l'agent Núria Riu i el caporal Coscubiela s'enfrontaran a un dels casos més insòlits de les seves carreres. I en Rull, a més, hi deixarà un trosset de pell. Perquè tal com diu en Cosqui, «ens dediquem a explorar el cosmos quan encara no coneixem l'ànima humana».
Malabarista (Detective Lane Mystery #5)
by Garry RyanGarry Ryan follows up Smoked with his most revelatory Detective Lane adventure yet. Under investigation by the Calgary Police Department, Lane finds himself fighting for his career. Then, when an Eastern European war criminal winds up dead in the city, and his partner Arthur is diagnosed with cancer, Lane must contend with dangerous criminals, broken allegiances, pressure from his superiors, a determined bomber, and the very real fear of losing the person he cares for most of all.
Malarkey: A Lark Dodge Mystery
by Sheila SimonsonLark Dodge needs time to get over a miscarriage, care for her father's driving needs in Ireland while he does research and have space to re-evaluate her marriage. After finding a dead body immediately upon arrival at their rental cottage Lark embarks on a frightful turn of events that takes her into some Irish folklore. It is filled with danger and intrigue.
Malas compañías
by Angela Henry Mari Ángeles Alcaraz SánchezPor mucho que lo intente, a sus veintiocho años, Kendra Clayton no consigue romper los lazos con su pueblo de nacimiento, Willow, en el estado de Ohio. Ahora mismo, Kendra es profesora a tiempo parcial pero tiene que completar su salario trabajando de anfitriona en el restaurante de su tío, donde se empapa de los cotilleos del pueblo. Lleva una vida tranquila, pero Kendra todavía no ha perdido la esperanza de que algún día aparezca en su puerta un príncipe azul que se enamore perdidamente de ella. Entretanto, su tranquila morada se convertirá en la escena de un crimen. Kendra por fin podrá vivir una aventura de lo más emocionante, aunque no sea exactamente la clase de aventura que ella tenía en mente. Tras el monstruoso asesinato de Jordan, un mujeriego empedernido y la pareja de Bernie, su mejor amiga, Kendra y Bernie se convertirán en las principales sospechosas del crimen. Así que a Kendra no le quedará otra y tendrá que investigar por su cuenta para demostrar su inocencia y la de Bernie, pues ella cree ciegamente en la inocencia de su amiga. Pero no lo tendrá fácil. Cuanto más investigue, más sospechosos aparecerán. Jordan era un hombre al que las mujeres amaban y odiaban a partes iguales. Ahora, una de ellas ha cruzado la línea. Pero entre las conquistas actuales y pasadas de Jordan hay toda una serie de mujeres arruinadas y vengativas. ¿Cuál de ellas será la asesina? La curiosidad lleva a Kendra a adentrarse más y más en el caso y pronto empezará a interesarse por un hombre que podría tener la clave para desenredar todo el asunto, si es que Kendra consigue salir con vida de todo este asunto y descubrir a la asesina.
Malas intenciones (Inspector Sejer #Volumen 9)
by Karin FossumEl noveno caso del inspector Konrad Sejer, por una de las autoras más aclamadas de la novela negra europea actual, así como abanderada destacada de la nueva narrativa policíaca escandinava. Es septiembre y tres amigos han decidido pasar el fin de semana en la remota cabaña del lago de Aguas Muertas. Con solo la pálida luna para guiar sus pasos, reman a través de las aguas en mitad de la noche. Sin embargo, solo dos de ellos regresan, y pactan no pedir ayuda hasta la mañana siguiente. Cuando el cuerpo es descubierto, el inspector Konrad Sejer se hace cargo del caso. Algo no le encaja en este aparente suicidio y tiene la abrumadora sensación de que los dos supervivientes ocultan algo. Pasan las semanas sin que la investigación logre avanzar... hasta que, en la superficie de un lago cercano, aparece el cuerpo de otro joven flotando.
Malasangre
by Helena TurUna tierra teñida por la sangre de cuatro niñas. Una joven dispuesta a arriesgar su vida por los demás. Una poderosa historia de amor. En la segunda mitad del siglo XIX, Henar, una joven huérfana, viaja hasta el Bierzo para trabajar en una granja de abejas. Coincidiendo con su llegada, comienzan a aparecer en la comarca niñas asesinadas, con un corte en el cuello y el cadáver sin sangre. En medio de este ambiente opresivo, Henar descubrirá el amor que no conoció en su infancia, al encariñarse de la hija de los señores, a la que cuida y protege como si fuera de su familia, y conocerá la pasión en los brazos de un atractivo buscavidas que huye por una estafa. Pero en un lugar inhóspito donde nadie es quien dice ser ¿es posible confiar en un extraño? La verdad está escrita en la sangre. «Pasaron dos minutos quese le hicieron eternos. No era una persona paciente y la necesidad de saber qué ocurría allí dentro era tan fuerte como su temor a entrar. Notaba cómo ambos impulsos luchaban entre sí: deseaba asomarse, pero no quería delatar su presencia. De pronto, se sintió perdida. Alguien, a su espalda, la agarró por la muñeca de la mano que empuñaba la navaja y se la retorció hasta que tuvo que soltarla, al tiempo que con la otra mano le tapaba la boca para impedir que gritara. Henar entró en pánico al sentir el aliento de su agresor en el cuello. Tal vez esos fueran sus últimos instantes de vida.» Reseña:«Helena Tur nos ofrece una joven protagonista apasionada que ansía conocer todo lo que le rodea y seguramente os cautivará por su fuerza e ímpetu. Es una mujer que se sale de lo establecido.»Blog Letras en vena. « Me ha dejado una sonrisa en la cara y con muy buenas sensaciones.»Blog Adicción a los libros.
Malcolm Under the Stars
by Brian Lies W. H. BeckNow that Snip the cat is gone (but hardly forgotten), the classroom animals of the Midnight Academy are ready for things to get back to normal at the McKenna School. After all, protecting nutters (students) and lankies (teachers) is an around-the-clock job! When a rare coin and a strange code are uncovered in the school, Malcolm and the Academy have another mystery on their paws. To find answers, Malcolm ventures into the dangerous outside world full of shady characters, new friends, and old enemies. Can Malcolm solve the mystery and save the school before it's too late? Join Malcolm and company as they take on their most challenging assignment yet. Illustrated with black-and-white line drawings by Brian Lies, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestsellers Bats at the Beach, Bats at the Library, and Bats at the Ballgame, this engaging novel will have readers rooting for Malcolm as they try to solve the mystery alongside him.
Malcolm at Midnight
by W. H. BeckWhen Malcolm the rat arrives as the pet at McKenna School, he revels in the attention. He also meets the Midnight Academy, a secret society of classroom pets that keeps the nutters (kids) safe. There’s just one problem…rats have a terrible reputation! So when the Academy’s iguana leader is kidnapped, Malcolm must prove his innocence—and that even rats can be good guys. Illustrated by Brian Lies of Bats at the Beach, this engaging middle-grade novel will have readers rooting for Malcolm as they try to solve the mystery alongside him.
Malcolm's Honor
by Jillian HartA traitorous bride!Malcolm le Farouche felt his blood race at the thought. Yet, was rage or passion the reason? He knew only that though Elinore of Evenbough would share his bed by royal command, the warrior-trained beauty was not to be trusted…with his life or his heart!Le Farouche—"the Fierce." The epithet added luster to Sir Malcolm's dark reputation as the greatest knight in the land. But how would Elinore refute his deep suspicions of an alliance with her treacherous father For her soul called out that this man was her true mate born!
Maldad
by Leticia SierraTras su alabado debut con Animal, Leticia Sierra nos acerca de nuevo al abismo del alma humana y nos obliga a mirar aquello que nadie quiere ver. En esta descarnada novela, la autora nos plantea si la infancia es un juego tan inocente como pensamos y nos empuja hacia una pregunta incómoda: ¿a qué edad nace en nosotros la maldad? «Elsa se lo ha buscado. Ahora, tirada en el suelo, ya no provoca. Ya no sonríe». Una chica de trece años aparece muerta en un descampado de Oviedo con la cara brutalmente desfigurada y el cuerpo destrozado. Elsa, la joven víctima, era alumna de en un instituto de la zona y los asignados a la investigación, en el diario regional y en la policía, son la periodista Olivia Marassa y el inspector Agustín Castro. «Nota un ronroneo en el vientre, un cosquilleo que sabe que se convertiráen algo más cuando acabe con ella». Cuando la noticia sale a la luz, ambos llevan varios días fuera y Olivia parece llegar tarde a las exclusivas. Pero ella ya ha demostrado antes que no se rinde fácilmente y que tiene un olfato especial para las mentiras y los casos más truculentos. Pronto empieza a investigar por su cuenta y descubre que la víctima tenía muchos secretos y enemigos. Alumnos menores y mayores que ella, así como profesores, la temían por su conducta abusiva y violenta... La crítica ha dicho de Animal:«Una novela negra; negrísima».Mujer Hoy «Leticia conoce parajes de Asturias que casan perfectamente con la visión cinematográfica y visual de su literatura».Todo Literatura «La autora consigue mantener en vilo al lector hasta el último capítulo».La Voz de Asturias «Una historia brutalmente poderosa para lectores sin miedo».Blas Ruiz Grau, escritor «Un thriller tenso e intenso sobre los infiernos de la condición humana».Tino Pertierra, La Nueva España «Adéntrate en la oscuridad de este relato y te engancharás a Leticia Sierra para siempre».Clara Peñalver, escritora
Maldición Ininterrumpida
by Erika M SzaboNovela de suspenso sobre historia alternativa . Una maldición de malos actos incita una cadena ininterrumpida de maldad. Una poderosa maldición lanzada hace mil seiscientos años destruyó la vida de sus ancestros durante siglos. Si no se rompe, la maldición también arruinará las vidas de las generaciones futuras. La vida de Jayden está en peligro. Cuando encuentra un libro de cuero crudo en la habitación secreta de su abuela que fue escrito en 426 por un chaman, su hermana, Sofía, descifra las antiguas runas. Aprenden sobre su maldición familiar y comienzan a surgir oscuros recuerdos de su infancia. ¿Es posible romper la antigua maldición y salvar a Jayden?
Malditos roedores (Serie Perrock Holmes #Volumen 8)
by Isaac PalmiolaMalditos roedores es la octava entrega de las aventuras de #PerrockHolmes, la nueva serie de detectives juvenil con más suspense, aventura y grandes dosis de humor. Cuando el misterio llame a tu puerta, tú llama a Perrock, Perrock Holmes. Julia, Diego, Perrok y Gatson están en el Olimpo de los detectives. Después de que lograran rescatar a la Serñora Fletcher se han convertido en verdaderas celebridades dentro del Mystery Club. ¡Hurra! Sin embargo, toda su fama no les sirve para escaquearse de tener que investigar un caso más bien... peliagudo. Estos son los hechos: Alguien ha está boicoteando la fábrica de las patatas fritas más populares del mercado... ¡con una plaga de ratas GIGANTES! ¡Qué asco! Estas son las pistas: No habrá pistas hasta que a Gatson le traigan cincuenta bolsas de patatas para merendar... Aquí huele a misterio... ¿o no?
Malditos roedores (Serie Perrock Holmes #Volumen 8)
by Isaac PalmiolaMalditos roedores es la octava entrega de las aventuras de #PerrockHolmes, la nueva serie de detectives juvenil con más suspense, aventura y grandes dosis de humor. Cuando el misterio llame a tu puerta, tú llama a Perrock, Perrock Holmes. Julia, Diego, Perrok y Gatson están en el Olimpo de los detectives. Después de que lograran rescatar a la Serñora Fletcher se han convertido en verdaderas celebridades dentro delMystery Club. ¡Hurra! Sin embargo, toda su fama no les sirve para escaquearse de tener que investigar un caso más bien... peliagudo. Estos son los hechos: Alguien ha está boicoteando la fábrica de las patatas fritas más populares del mercado... ¡con una plaga de ratas GIGANTES! ¡Qué asco! Estas son las pistas: No habrá pistas hasta que a Gatson le traigan cincuenta bolsas de patatas para merendar...Aquí huele a misterio... ¿o no?
Male Order
by Lillian GrantSam's living every man's dream. Sure, Meg has issues, but she's trying to work through them. She agrees to a no-strings-attached arrangement with Sam and seems to finally be finding joy in sex. That is until the hot, handsome, and hunky strip-club owner, Michael, decides to horn in on the action. With Meg investing in a male order escort business and Michael determined to make the move on Meg, Sam's dream life is turning into a nightmare. Meg's mother can't even say the word sex. Her great aunt is a nymphomaniac. The few men she's slept with left her frustrated. The closest she's come to sex was as the unwitting visual aid for hot flatmate, Sam's cowboy style wanking session. No wonder her libido went on permanent vacation and she substitutes ice-cream and chocolate for sex.With so many hang ups, why does she agree to no strings sex with Sam? Why is hunky, strip club manager Michael bent on seducing her? And why the hell does she invest in a male escort business offering extra services?Sam's delighted when he convinces Meg to let him go looking for her missing G-spot. A ride on his wild stallion shows her how good sex can be...with the right man. One encounter leads to a dozen. Sam is living every man's dream, sex with no commitment, too bad it's not his dream.His new life turns into a nightmare when Michael enters the scene. Will the Irishman steal her away, or will his involvement in her Male Order business lead to a disaster that gives Sam a chance to prove to Meg their relationship is more than a sexual rodeo?
Male Review
by Lillian GrantAll Meg wants to do is jump into bed with Sam, anytime, anywhere. But first, she has to find a new home for Great Aunt Maud, negotiate a truce between her warring parents, keep from being arrested ... again, and find a way to rekindle Sam's dying flame of desire. The BDSM-themed male strip joint, Male Review, may just be the solution to all her problems.Sam Stephens and Meg Riley are in love, and finally on the cusp of sex anytime, anywhere, anyhow. That is until Meg's Great Aunt Maud, the octogenarian nymphomaniac, gets tossed out of the old folk's home and moves in with them, closely followed by her polar opposite, Meg's scarily frigid mother.Meg's best friend Laura convinces Aunt Maud to invest in Male Review, a BDSM-themed male strip joint. For Meg, it's just one more step along the path to disaster, made even worse when former prostitute Michael is hired as the bar manager. After all, Laura's last venture ended with Meg being arrested as a pimp. And Michael's to blame for the crazies invading Meg's home, and even worse, he still has the hots for her.If she wants to get her life back, all Meg needs to do is find a new home for Maud, resolve the dispute between her warring parents, keep Michael at arm's length, and rescue her relationship with Sam before it disintegrates completely. Male Review appears to be just one more problem to deal with, but perhaps it could provide an unexpected solution.
Male/Male Romance Series Starter: Off Base\Loose Cannon\Single Malt\On Duty
by Annabeth Albert A. R. Barley Sidney Bell Layla ReyneFour outstanding contemporary male/male romances from Carina Press authors Layla Reyne, Sidney Bell, Annabeth Albert, and A.R. BarleySingle Malt by Layla ReyneEight months after the car crash that changed everything, FBI agent Aidan Talley is back at work. New department, new case and a new partner. Smart, athletic and handsome, Jameson Walker is twelve years his junior. And firmly off-limits. But Jamie’s talents paint a target on his back, and Aidan is determined to protect him. With time running out to thwart a deadly terrorist attack, they’ll have to filter out distractions—on and off the job—to identify the real enemy, solve the case and save thousands of lives, including their own. Loose Cannon by Sidney BellReleased after five years in the system, Edgar-Allen Church is ready to leave the past behind. Miller Quinn—a patient, solidly masculine pillar of strength and support—has always been there for him. Except in the one way Church has wanted the most. Miller has been playing it straight his whole life. But with Church so close again, it’s getting harder to keep his denial intact. As they fumble their way back to friendship after so many years apart, Miller struggles to find the courage to accept who he really is. What he has with Church could be more than desire—it could be love. But it could also mean trouble. Off Base by Annabeth AlbertAfter trading the barracks for a fixer-upper rental, navy SEAL Zack Nelson wants peace, not a roommate—especially not Pike, whose flirting puts virgin Zack on edge. And the questions Pike’s arrival would spark from Zack’s teammates about his own sexuality? Nope. Not going there. But Zack can’t refuse. Pike Reynolds knows he’s an acquired taste, but he needs this chance to get his life together. Also, teasing the uptight SEAL will be hella fun. Still, Pike has to tread carefully; he’s had his fill of tourists in the past, and he can’t risk his heart on another, not even one as hot and built as Zack. On Duty by A.M. ArthurFormer marine and seasoned firefighter Troy Barnes has always kept his sex life on the down low, until he takes back-to-back hits: physically injured in a suspicious warehouse explosion and emotionally blindsided when he’s ditched by his boyfriend. When a flirty young paramedic offers him a place to crash, Troy’s not so willing to give in. He’s never needed help before. But if anyone can break through his tough-guy act, it’s Alex Tate.Alex has crushed on Troy since the minute he saw him. Now here he is, stripped of his turnout gear and recuperating in Alex’s bed. The tattooed hero may be a fantasy-come-true, but Alex wants more than rebound sex—and he’s not sure Troy’s ex is gone or forgotten.
Maledette lacrime di sangue
by Jesús Salas y Lourdes DelgadoCastrolobos, un paese sperduto nel nord della Spagna dove avvengono sparizioni misteriose ed eventi mistici. Dopo il ritrovamento del corpo di una giornalista, l’emittente televisiva impegnata nei reportage sulle lacrime di sangue della Vergine di Llercia invia altri giornalisti per indagare sull’accaduto e per cercare di far andare poi in onda un servizio che riguarda il mistero che avvolge questi eventi mistici riguardanti le lacrime della madonna. Nel frattempo, la polizia brancola nel buio e, dopo il ritrovamento del corpo di un altro giornalista e la scomparsa di una sua collega, un investigatore della Chiesa inizia a fare luce su quella situazione così occulta e talvolta perversa.
Malediction
by Sally SpeddingRomance and noir thriller set in France during the European Year Against Racism: 1997 A group of neo-Nazis infiltrate the Catholic Church ranging from lowly priests to Archbishops. While carrying out their religious duties as upright representatives of the Church, they scheme in organising an earth-shattering terrorist attack. Meanwhile, one of their members is in love with a lady... This is a stunning book with vivid characters and a gripping story.
Maleficio (Flash Relatos)
by Marguerite YourcenarLa maldad, ¿nace o se crea? ¿Hasta qué punto la opinión de los demás convierte a alguien en malvado? La terrible enfermedad de Amande no tiene cura. Tras visitar a médicos y especialistas su vida se disuelve sin que su familia encuentre otra solución que ponerla en manos de Cattanéo d'Aigues, un curandero que afirma tener la cura al maleficio que consume a la joven. En una habitación oscura y cargada de un ambiente opresivo, Cattanéo realizará un ritual que desatará los sentimientos más extremos de cada uno de los participantes en el ritual, en un final tan sorprendente como perverso.
Malevolent Spirit (Merryweather Lodge #2)
by Pauline HolyoakIt's Christmastime at Merryweather Lodge. Emily has returned to the cottage from her home in Canada; after the untimely death of someone she loved. Will she be able to celebrate a traditional English Christmas in her aunts enchanting little cottage or will she be tormented by the hideous creature, again? Was Emily's attempt to banish her unearthly adversary successful? Will her aunt disclose the secrets she has been concealing for so many years? What will happen when Emily's best friend comes to visit her? What secrets will she reveal? Will Emily ever get to make love to the man of her dreams? A chilling tale of love, passion, sorcery and sacrifice; laced with mystery and tied with humor. Inspired by the authors own experiences in a remote little cottage near Stonehenge
Malevolent: A Kendra Spark Novel (A Kendra Spark Novel #2)
by S. Peters DavisKendra Spark, suspense-mystery romance author and communicator with the dead. Jenna Powers, ghostified criminal analyst, sticks close to the case as she and Kendra are also marked by the same malevolent supernatural force. Derek Knight, lead FBI Agent on this case, learns of the malevolent entity and the deeper paranormal realm of danger. Kendra’s unfiltered feelings for Derek struggle to take a backseat, and as the menacing threat grows more intense, so does her passion for Derek. Derek faces uncertainties he’s never dealt with in his past, like malicious entities and the loss of his heart to love. How can he protect Kendra against forces he can’t see? As boundless supernatural danger intertwines with the future reality of the trafficked teens, Kendra and Jenna realize only they can shoulder the rescue by calling in a voodoo priestess…
Malibu Bluff: A Seasonaires Novel (The Seasonaires #2)
by Janna KingA fresh crew of seasonaires hit the California coast and make Malibu their playground in the sizzling and suspenseful follow-up to last summer’s must-read debut. Every summer is designed as a dream for six twenty-something seasonaires chosen by Lyndon Wyld, the founder of her namesake clothing line. This summer takes these influential brand ambassadors to the West Coast, led by last season's Mia, who has been roped back in after her mother’s death by a sweeter deal and the hope to leave her grief behind for the California sun. Mia is thankful that she won’t have to live with another former seasonaire, Presley, who is now handling Lyndon Wyld’s public relations in Los Angeles after making a meal out of being falsely accused of murder. In Malibu, Mia will share a stunning modern manse with Eve, an outspoken activist; Alex, a gorgeous boundary pusher; Chase, a professional surfer; Oliver, a preppy charmer; and Brandon, the son of Lyndon’s business partner, and the young producer of the brand’s new digital channel, which will up the seasonaires’ social media game. Lyndon has doubled the salary for her flock to loll on Malibu’s beaches, hobnob at Hollywood parties, and live the “planned casual” SoCal lifestyle. Their antics are juicy entertainment for their throngs of fans and followers. But detractors from Mia’s past come back to haunt her. And when the line between what’s real and what’s staged gets blurred, the results could be deadly.
Malice
by Robert K. TanenbaumThe Karp family is back at it in Malice, bestselling author Robert K. Tanenbaum's most suspenseful book yet in the Butch Karp/Marlene Ciampi series. New York District Attorney Butch Karp, recovering from an assassination attempt that came within a few millimeters of killing him, takes on a shadowy cartel that uses terrorists to further its criminal empire while sliding the United States toward a fascist state that the cartel controls. As Karp struggles to uncover those responsible for planning the terrorist murders of six school- children, he goes to the aid of the younger brother of his college roommate, who has been unfairly suspended from his position as baseball coach at a university in Idaho. Meanwhile, Marlene Ciampi is in Idaho to help her husband with the investigation, and she befriends a Basque sheepherder who is demanding answers to the disappearance of his daughter -- a pretty college coed he suspects is having an affair with the school's president -- which may be related to Karp's case. And if that wasn't enough, the couple's daughter, Lucy, and her eclectic group of accomplices must uncover a traitor's plot and stop an assassination attempt surreptitiously planned to occur in the heart of Manhattan. Malice is filled with twists and story lines torn from today's headlines, and once again delivers Tanenbaum's one-of-a-kind courtroom scenes that, by the exciting climax, have been woven into a single, brilliant tapestry of action and suspense.