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Is It Safe?
by Jerol AndersonMay Johnson seeks excitement as she leaves behind small town Minnesota for San Francisco. But big city life brings along with it blood and terror as she witnesses a gang murder. Under The Witness Protection Program US Marshall Durst leads June through four identities only one step ahead of the deadly gang. She mutates from country girl to chic city model and back to country girl again. Along the way she meets a lover and as they create a home and serenity together in a cabin in Wisconsin, Durst is revealed as a fraud and is murdered. Now embracing small town living June and her lover must escape, using all they have learned to create new identities and a life together.
Is New York Burning?
by Dominique Lapierre Larry CollinsFour years after 9/11, terrorists have hidden an atomic bomb in the heart of New York. If the President of the United States does not force his Israeli allies to abandon all the land they have occupied in the aftermath of the 1967 War, Manhattan will be wiped off the face of the earth. Will George W. Bush give in to this blackmail? Could a terrorist group have really gotten access to an atomic bomb and smuggled it into the United States? Can the forces of the most powerful nation on the planet find the hidden bomb and defuse it before it can explode? Could they, if necessary, evacuate New York? Researched for two years, the authors studied thousands of documents and interviewed scores of people from the most secret centers in the war on terrorism. Is New York Burning? is a diabolical thriller set at the very heart of today's world and its madness. The final collaboration from the authors of the world famous Is Paris Burning? and 0 Jerusalem.
Is That a Sick Cat in Your Backpack?
by Todd StrasserThe Tardy Boys' pet cat is the scrawniest, laziest cat ever, but he has one big, very disgusting talent -- he can cough up hairballs like a champ. But will that be enough to win the school's Catalent Contest?
Is There a Dead Man in the House? (Peaches Dann #5)
by Elizabeth Daniels SquirePeaches's father and his new wife, Azalea Marlowe, were in Tennessee to oversee the renovation of her old family home. And when Peaches arrived, she found the excavation process fascinating—it was almost like watching the house's memory come to life. But some of the house's memories are less than pleasant—as proven by the discovery of buried bones over a century old. The ownership of the Marlowe house may rest on the solution to the mystery. But even more disturbing, Azalea's fall from a broken ladder may indicate that violence is about to visit again...
Isaac Asimov's Caliban
by Roger Macbride AllenEveryone is protected by the 3 Laws of Robotics, but then a politician is murdered and the evidence points to a robot...
Isaac Asimov's Utopia (Caliban Series, Vol. #3)
by Roger Macbride AllenThe world of Inferno is dying. Maybe dropping a comet on the planet would create new rivers and save it, but the robots won't let them try this, due to the 3 Laws of Robotics.
The Isabel Dalhousie Series--Novels 1, 2 & 3
by Alexander Mccall SmithThe second flagship and bestselling series from the literary sensation Alexander McCall Smith, the Isabel Dalhousie series is enormously engaging, wonderfully witty and complete with local Edinburgh colour and flavour. The novels follow the intrepid and irrepressibly curious Isabel Dalhousie--part-time sleuth and editor of The Review of Applied Ethics--as she muses on moral questions and wades through the mysteries of other people's lives, with the help of her no-nonsense housekeeper, Grace; frequent visits to her niece, Cat's, Italian delicatessen; and the friendship of Cat's musician ex-boyfriend, Jamie. In The Sunday Philosophy Club; Friends, Lovers, Chocolates; and The Right Attitude to Rain Isabel resolves tricky matters of both heart and mind, including sometimes, her own.
Isabel Feeney, Star Reporter
by Beth FantaskeyIt&’s 1920s Chicago—the guns-and-gangster era of Al Capone—and it&’s unusual for a girl to be selling the Tribune on the street corner. But ten-year-old Isabel Feeney is unusual . . . unusually obsessed with being a news reporter. She can&’t believe her luck when she stumbles not only into a real-live murder scene, but also into her hero, the famous journalist Maude Collier. The story of how the smart, curious, loyal Isabel fights to defend the honor of her accused friend and latches on to the murder case like a dog on a pant leg makes for a winning, thoroughly entertaining middle grade mystery.
Isabel Puddles Abroad (A Mitten State Mystery #3)
by M.V. ByrneFeisty senior sleuth Isabel Puddles—Lake Michigan&’s answer to Miss Marple—strikes out for new territory across the pond in a cozy mystery full of charm, rich storytelling, and mellow humor, sure to delight fans of Jessica Fletcher and Lee Hollis&’s Poppy Harmon series.Merry old England has a murderous surprise in store . . . Isabel has crafted a life she loves in her Lake Michigan hometown, but she&’s eager to use her golden years to make up for missed opportunities. That&’s why she&’s traveling to England for the first time to visit her pen pal, Teddy Mansfield, an acclaimed mystery writer who lives just outside the village of Mousehole, Cornwall. First impressions are charming—Isabel is staying in the guest cottage on the grounds of Teddy&’s beautiful country manor, and Mousehole is home to an assortment of characters as colorful as any in Teddy&’s books. Teddy&’s housekeeper, Tuppence, is a dab hand at baking—her scones are regularly runner-up in the village bake-off, and this year she&’s determined to scoop top prize. But it appears that other, possibly more dangerous rivalries have been brewing in Mousehole. And when a resident is found pushing up daisies in a flowerbed, Isabel is drawn into an investigation that will require all of her newly honed skills to solve—and to survive . . . Praise for Isabel Puddles Investigates &“A mellow mystery, down-home characters, and touches of humor add up to a very pleasant read.&” –KirkusReviews&“A good fit for Murder, She Wrote fans.&”--Publishers Weekly
Isabel Puddles Investigates (A Mitten State Mystery #2)
by M.V. Byrne&“Too late&” isn&’t a factor for Isabel Puddles—until the clock starts ticking on a deadly mystery in the cozy town of Gull Harbor, Michigan . . . Isabel is living life on her terms as summer stirs the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan. Only slowing down to meet her oldest friend for daily coffee, the newly licensed PI has found herself chipping away at the college degree she never completed—and, to her surprise, eagerly awaiting letters from her pen pal, an admired British mystery writer. But when her latest client turns out to be an extravagant recluse who&’s rich both in secrets and money, Isabel becomes embroiled in the strange world of Rust Belt royalty and the Memorial Day Weekend disappearance of a handsome young heir. Beyond the famous family name and ugly rumors surrounding her, Abigail Bachmeier is an enigma. With one great nephew presumed dead after vanishing off the side of a ferry, Abigail makes the strange request to locate another missing relative. As Isabel investigates and gets closer to revealing at least one more possible murder, she begins to suspect yet another life could soon be in terrible danger—her own. Praise for Meet Isabel Puddles &“Fans of Garrison Keillor&’s tales of Lake Wobegon will be enchanted.&” —Publisher Weekly
Isabel Spellman's Guide to Etiquette
by Isabel Spellman Lisa LutzEver wonder what Isabel thinks about such topics as: eating, email, dating, weddings, driving, umbrellas (and more)?Her behavioral manifesto: Isabel Spellman's Guide to Etiquette: What Is Wrong with You People will answer these and other common etiquette questions.
Isabella
by Fiona Mountain_________________An epic 18th-century historical romance from the author of the celebrated Rebel HeiressFletcher Christian and Isabella Curwen are first cousins who grow up together in the Lake District; kindred spirits who, like Heathcliff and Cathy, are bound to fall in love. But Isabella is promised to another cousin, John, and Fletcher, dashing though he is, comes from the poor side of the family.When Isabella, an only child and heir to the Curwen fortune, inherits and John becomes her guardian, he and her relations conspire to prevent her and Fletcher's union. Isabella marries John; Fletcher joins the Navy and later signs on for the Bounty voyage. And the rest, you might think, is history. In fact, it is only the first act in the drama of Fletcher and Isabella - for love cannot be denied forever.
Isabella and the Strange Death of Edward II: : An insightful take on an infamous murder
by Paul DohertyThe story of a queen known as 'the she-wolf' and a fresh view of an infamous murder...In a colourful non-fiction narrative, which provides an evocative setting for a scramble for wealth and power, Paul Doherty traces the life of Queen Isabella and her part in the mysterious death of her husband, King Edward II. Perfect for fans of Michael Jecks and Kathryn Warner.'Riveting... Nobody reading could be left in any doubt that... Edward's murder at Berkley is open to question' - Alison Weir, Sunday Times In chess, from the time of Queen Isabella of England, the queen has been considered the most powerful and feared piece on the board. Known to chroniclers as the 'she-wolf', Isabella, daughter of Philip IV of France, married King Edward II of England in 1308 in a union intended to create a lasting peace between the two countries. But after 13 years of enduring her husband's unkind and dissolute nature she fled abroad. With her lover, the exiled Roger Mortimer, she raised an army of mercenaries and invaded England, successfully deposing Edward.Popular belief holds that Edward was murdered in an infamous manner at Berkeley Castle near Gloucester, at the order of his wife and her lover. But after Mortimer's execution a letter arrived at court that cast doubt over Edward's death and raised the possibility of his escape. The evidence remains controversial to this day, and here Paul Doherty examines it in his fascinating detective study, set in one of the most turbulent and exciting periods of English history.What readers are saying about Isabella and the Strange Death of Edward II:'A scholarly and very readable biography of the woman known as the 'She Wolf of France'''Paul Doherty has done a wonderful job in sketching the life and career of this remarkable Queen - it's a real historical page-turner''I could not stop reading this book by Paul Doherty as it is very well written, immensely readable and fascinating. For me an absolute MUST'
Isabella Moon
by Laura BenedictCarystown, Kentucky, is still scarred by the mysterious disappearance a year ago of Isabella Moon. Faced with an almost complete lack of evidence - lack, even, of a body - the case of the missing girl is still open, and, though the commotion and media circus which engulfed the small town has long since subsided, Sheriff Bill Delaney is no nearer a resolution. But Kate Russell knows that Isabella is not missing, but dead. And she knows that her spirit is hardly resting in peace. For the ghost of the young girl has disrupted Kate's quietly idyllic life, beckoning to her to follow, to reveal to Kate the truth about her death... As the ghost of Isabella draws Kate into the investigation, the charming faccedil;ade of Carystown starts to crumble - the small town will be forever changed by the disappearance of the young girl, undone by murder, secrets, and lies. . .
Isabel's Daughter: A Novel
by Judith R. HendricksThe first time I saw my mother was the night she died. The second time was at a party in Santa Fe.After a childhood spent in an institution and a series of foster homes, Avery James has trained herself not to wonder about the mother who gave her up. But her safe, predictable life changes one night when she stumbles upon the portrait of a woman who is the mirror image of herself.Slowly but inevitably, Avery is compelled to discover all she can about her mother, Isabel. Avery is drawn into complex relationships with the people who knew her mother. As she weaves together the threads of her mother's artistic heritage and her grandmother's skills as a healer, Avery learns that while discovering Isabel provides a certain resolution in her life, it's discovering herself that brings lasting happiness.
Isande kyla
by Hannah Howe”Nödläge!” ”Jösses! Vem sköt henne?” ”Vet inte.” ”Vilken röra.” ”Det är bäst att vi ringar doktor Warburton.” *** Skarpt ljus. En stickande, antiseptisk lukt. Smärta. Illamående. Känner mig så svag. Katten, vem ska mata katten? ”Marlowe.” ”Hon babblar.” ”Hon har förlorat mycket blod.” Mörker. ”Har vi förlorat henne?” Jag vill inte dö! *** En virrvarr av bilder. Min mor, min far, men hans ansikte är suddigt. ”Pappa!” Inget svar. *** En man med bister uppsyn och en spruta. ”Jag ska få dig att somna. Du kommer inte att känna någonting. Räkna nedåt från tio.” ”Tio, nio, åtta...” *** Mardrömmar, mycket levande, alldeles för verkliga. Så förvirrad. Så svag. *** Fjärran röster. Skratt. En sjuksköterska, leende, lugnande. *** Alan, tårar i hans ögon. ”Gråt inte, Alan. Gråt inte...” *** Smärta överallt. Kan inte röra axeln eller armen. Väldigt trött. Fler mardrömmar, för mörka att tänka på. Gör så att de försvinner... *** Svettas. Drunknar. Jag flämtar till, som om jag andas för första gången. Blinkar, vaken. Drar efter andan. Försöker resa mig, men det gör för ont i huvudet. Faller tillbaka på kudden. Jag har ont överallt, men jag lever! *** Jag levde. Men med en snöstorm som håller staden i sitt grepp och en okänd lönnmördare som kommer allt närmare så står jag inför det farligaste ögonblicket i mitt liv och den mycket verkliga utsikten att uppleva dödens iskalla kyla.
Iscariot: A Novel of Judas
by Tosca LeeAcclaimed New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee brilliantly adapts the life of Judas Iscariot into a dazzling work of fiction—humanizing the man whose very name is synonymous with betrayal.Based on extensive research into the life and times of Judas Iscariot, this triumph of fiction storytelling by the author of Havah: The Story of Eve revisits one of biblical history&’s most maligned figures and brings the world he inhabited vividly to life. In Jesus, Judas believes he has found the One—the promised Messiah and future king of the Jews, destined to overthrow Roman rule. Galvanized, he joins Nazarene&’s followers, ready to enact the change he has waited for all his life. But soon Judas&’s vision of a nation free from Rome is crushed by the inexplicable actions of Nazarene himself, who will not bow to social or religious convention—and seems, in the end, to even turn against his own people. At last, Judas confronts the fact that the master he loves is not the liberator he hoped for, but a man bent on a drastically different agenda. Praised as &“an absolute must-read&” (New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker), Iscariot is the story of Judas, from his tumultuous childhood to his emergence as the man who betrayed Jesus. But even more, it is a singular and surprising view into the life of Jesus that forces us to reexamine everything we thought we knew about the most famous—and infamous—religious icons in history.
Ishmael Covenant (Empires of Armageddon #1)
by Terry BrennanHis marriage in tatters and his career ruined by lies, Diplomatic Security Service agent Brian Mullaney is at the end of his rope. Banished to Israel as punishment by his agency, he's assigned to guard a US ambassador and an insignificant box. Little does he know that this new job will propel him straight into a crisis of global proportions.Inside the box is a messianic prophecy about the fate of the world. And a dark enemy known as The Turk and the forces of evil at his command are determined to destroy the box, the prophecy, and the Middle East as we know it. When Ambassador Cleveland gets in the way, his life and his daughter's life are threatened--and Mullaney must act fast.Now agents of three ancient empires have launched covert operations to secure nuclear weapons, in direct defiance of the startling peace treaty Israel and its Arab neighbors have signed. And a traitor in the US State Department is leaking critical information to a foreign power. It's up to Mullaney--still struggling with his own broken future--to protect the embassy staff, thwart the clandestine conspiracies, and unmask a traitor--before the desert is turned into a radioactive wasteland.Fans of Joel C. Rosenberg, Steven James, and Ted Dekker will relish the deadly whirlpool of international intrigue and end-times prophecy in Ishmael Covenant--and will eagerly await the rest of this new trilogy.
The Isis Covenant: A high-octane, full-throttle historical conspiracy thriller you won’t be able to stop reading
by James DouglasJamie Saintclair embarks on another action-packed historical adventure, guaranteed to have you gripped from page one! Perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Chris Kuzneski and Scott Mariani.READERS ARE LOVING THE ISIS COVENANT! "Cracking read, only put it down for sleeping, shopping and the washing up." - 5 STARS"Excellent read, enjoyed it from start to finish..." - 5 STARS"Great Read. Hooked from page 1" - 5 STARS****************************************THE PRICE OF ETERNAL LIFE IS DEATH...AD 64: Roman centurion Marcus Domitus leads an expedition to find the mythical treasure hidden deep inside Queen Dido's temple.1945: Two Nazis disappear amidst the chaos of a burning Berlin - and so does a precious object.2009: Two brutal murders in London and Boston linked by a single name and a shared history.When art recovery expert Jamie Saintclair is asked to help investigate, he finds himself delving deep into the occult and uncovering dark secrets, tales of lust and greed and a curse linked to ancient Egypt... Can he discover the truth before the curse claims more victims and catches up with him?Jamie Saintclair's adventures continue in The Excalibur Codex and The Samurai Inheritance. Have you read The Doomsday Testament, his first adventure?
La Isla de las Máscaras (Serie Ulysses Moore #Volumen 4)
by Pierdomenico BaccalarioContinúan las aventuras de la emocionante serie «Ulysses Moore». Jason, Julia y Rick emprenden un nuevo viaje, esta vez rumbo a Venecia, con la misión de encontrar al misterioso inventor Peter Dedalus. Pero, antes que nada, deberán descubrir quién es el misterioso Gondolero Negro, del que nadie dice haber oído hablar...
La isla de las musas
by Verónica García PeñaVerónica García-Peña reinventa el género del thriller psicológico en esta novela en la que un peculiar personaje nosconducirá por los túneles de su memoria, nos envolverá en la bruma de un recóndito lugar y nos hará partícipes del puzle de su pasado para descubrir con él un gran secreto familiar. Un misterio que la memoria ha velado. Un recuerdo que desvelará la verdad. En 1936, Ricardo Pedreira Ulloa, un escritor atormentado por la pérdida de inspiración, decide volver al pazo familiar donde se crio, situado en una isla gallega. La aparición de una misteriosa mujer le devolverá su talento, pero también el recuerdo de una historia, enterrada por el olvido y los excesos, que se remonta diez años atrás. Un recuerdo a medias que lo persigue y le obliga a enfrentarse al enigma de su pasado. Una atmósfera asfixiante cuya neblina oculta una poderosa verdad. «Esa noche en la que todo cambió para siempre, el océano de mi isla rugía con furia, presa, como yo, del dolor de los pecados cometidos. Y esa noche descubrí, también, más oscuros secretos que helaron mi sangre y achicaron, casi del todo, las lagunas de mi desmemoria». «Frente a la puerta vieja y rancia del longevo faro, su forma se me antojó espectral, terrible y cargada de maldad. Sí, maldad que se respiraba y se sentía dentro y fuera, en la tierra y en el aire, e incluso en las primeras gotas de lluvia que comenzaban a caer, como lágrimas ardientes que auguraban que aquella noche de octubre de 1936, y las que la siguieron, lo cambiarían todo. ¿Puede un edificio ser malvado? Quizá la construcción como tal no, pero sí el corazón de los hombres que lo construyeron y utilizaron. El Faro del Amor. Sonaba tan romántico y evocador. En ese momento, frente a él, me preguntaba cuánto amor quedaba en el lugar. Nada. No quedaba nada. Se había esfumado como lo había hecho la bondad del alma de los que lo habían usado y habitado, dejando allí solo la huella de la consternación y la desesperanza, convirtiéndolo en un sitio sin corazón ni aliento. Un rincón relegado que subsistía a base de nostalgia e historias de otras épocas. Evocaciones de antaño que exigían vivir y ser libres de nuevo».
La isla de las sirenas (Serie Bat Pat #Volumen 12)
by Roberto PavanelloContinúan las aventuras del murciélago detective Bat Pat y los hermanos Silver: Leo, Martin y Rebecca. ¡¡¡HOLA!!! SOY BAT PAT.OS VOY A CONTAR UNA HISTORIA QUE OS PONDRÁ LOS PELOS DE PUNTA...¿ESTÁIS PREPARADOS? Para vosotros, ¿qué es lo más espeluznante del mundo? Dejad que lo adivine: ¿una tarántula negra y peluda como un oso?, ¿un cementerio abandonado?, ¿o tal vez una rata apestosa? Yo lo tengo claro: no hay nada peor que EL AGUA. Con solo acercarme a la ducha se me erizan los pelos, y al pensar en el mar ¡¡¡me tiemblan las alas!!! Pues ¿sabéis adónde quiere llevarme de vacaciones la familia Silver? No hace falta ser muy listo para adivinarlo...
La isla de las sorpresas
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerLos hermanos Alden pasan unas vacaciones de verano en una isla prácticamente desierta y deben enfrentar un gran desafío. Desde su debut hace más de medio siglo, Los chicos del vagón de carga (The Boxcar Children Mysteries) ha sido una de las series infantiles más populares y apreciadas de todos los tiempos.
La isla de las tormentas (Omnibus Ser.)
by Ken FollettUn apasionante thriller bélico de Ken Follett, autor best seller con más de 178 millones de ejemplares vendidos. En el año 1944 los aliados preparan en secreto una de las mayores operaciones militares de la historia: la invasión de la Europa ocupada por los nazis. Henry Faber, espía alemán, descubre que el desembarco se efectuará en Normadía e intenta llevar la noticia al Alto Mando alemán, pero nunca llegará a su destino... La crítica ha dicho...«Una novela de espionaje del más alto nivel.»Baltimore Sun «Un suspense extraordinario con el que el corazón dará mil vuelcos y los nervios estarán a flor de piel.»Los Angeles Times
La isla de las últimas voces
by Mikel SantiagoMikel Santiago vuelve a las librerías para atrapar al lector como solo consiguen los grandes maestros del thriller. Una isla perdida en el mar del Norte. El temporal se cierne sobre St. Kilda y casi todos han huido en el último ferry. No quedan en la isla más de cincuenta personas, entre ellos Carmen, una mujer española que trabaja en el pequeño hotel local, y un puñado de pescadores. Serán ellos quienes encuentren un misterioso contenedor metálico junto a los acantilados. Una extraña caja traída por las olas. A través de unos personajes llenos de matices y secretos, atrapados en el corazón de la tormenta, Mikel Santiago nos plantea la pregunta que sobrevuela cada página de la novela... ¿Hasta dónde estarías dispuesto a llegar para sobrevivir? Un best seller internacional aclamado por la crítica:«Realmente adictivo.»Publishers Weekly «Mantiene al lector atrapado hasta la última página.»Library Journal «Lanzaos a leer a Mikel Santiago como si no hubiera un mañana.»El Mundo «Mikel Santiago toma de Patricia Highsmith el gusto por los personajes cargados de culpabilidad, los crímenes ocultos y su relación con la violencia. Prepárense para no despegarse de las páginas de este thriller hasta el final.»El País «Mikel Santiago es el Stephen King español.»La Razón «Un maestro del thriller y del suspense.»Peccati di Penna «Un perfecto dominio del suspense.»Page des Librairies «Tiene el suspense de Alfred Hitchcock.»Librería Estudio en Escarlata «Mikel Santiago está entre los mejores autores del thriller internacional.»El Periódico de Catalunya