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King Con: A Novel
by Stephen J. CannellWhen it comes to creating unforgettable criminal characters, nobody does it better than Emmy Award winner Stephen J. Cannell, the force behind such acclaimed TV hits as "The Rockford Files," "The Commish," "Wiseguy," and "The A-Team." Now come Cannell's most engaging characters yet—a spirited assortment of clever con artists.King Con vs. The DonRaised in a world of flimflams, come-ons and con-jobs, Beano Bates has done so well he's earned a spot on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List. But his lucky streak vanishes after a card game in which he scams a cool eighty grand from a notorious Mafia don—who retaliates by having Beano nearly beaten to death.For the first time in his legendary career, Beano wants more than a big score—he wants justice. Aided by a beautiful, no-nonsense female prosecutor and a legion of crafty cousins, all accomplished grifters, Beano, the king of the cons, puts together the ultimate swindle—a well-planned sting of strategy, skill and deception. The target is America's most feared mob kingpin and his psychopathic brother. And in this game, winner takes all!
King Devil
by Charlotte MacleodA historical mystery set in early twentieth-century New England from the acclaimed author of the Peter Shandy series. Upon graduating from an academy for respectable young ladies, Lavinia Tabard heads to the New England countryside and her rich cousin Zilpha’s summer cottage with the low expectations of a charity case. Lavinia intends to endure Zilpha’s saccharine sweetness and her “companion” Tetsy’s bullying ways only until she can plan an escape that doesn’t involve marriage. A welcome distraction comes when, as she works on a grave rubbing at the local cemetery, Lavinia notices something strange about the dates on the stone. Her questions lead to the doorsteps of several interesting neighbors, including a self-made young architect with a temper as fiery as his red hair. Hayward Clinton and his partner have an office on Zilpha’s property, an awkward situation that won’t change until the mysterious disappearance of the business’s original owner is solved. It’s a case too curious for Lavinia to resist—but someone will stop at nothing to ensure that she does. King Devil is an entertaining tale of suspense from the acclaimed author of the Peter Shandy Mysteries, as well as the Boston-set Sarah Kelling and Max Bittersohn series.
King Dork Approximately
by Frank PortmanFrom Frank Portman comes the long-awaited sequel to the beloved cult classic King Dork, of which John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars, said, "Basically, if you are a human being with even a vague grasp of the English language, King Dork will rock your world." Aside from the stitches and the head wound, Tom Henderson is the same old King Dork. He's still trying to work out who to blame for the new scar on his forehead, the memory loss, and his father's mysterious death. But illicit female hospital visitations, The Catcher in the Rye, and the Hillmont High sex-pocalypse have made him a new man. What doesn't make you stronger can kill you, though, and tenth grade, act two, promises to be a killer. Tom's down one bloodstained army coat, one Little Big Tom, and two secret semi-imaginary girlfriends. Now his most deeply held beliefs about alphabetical-order friendship, recycling, school spirit, girls, rock and roll, the stitching on jeans, the Catcher Code, and the structure of the universe are about to explode in his face. If only a female robot's notes could solve the world's problems, he'd have a chance. But how likely is that? King Dork Approximately--it feels like the first time. Like the very first time.
The King Falls (A Bridge to Death Mystery #4)
by R.J. LeeIt&’s up to reporter and bridge player Wendy Winchester Rierson to finesse a homicide investigation where the killer holds a master hand . . . King Kohl, scion of the Kohl and Son real estate firm, has a reputation for loving three things: the ladies, closing on properties, and playing bridge. Still, when he invites Wendy, the president of the Rosalie, Mississippi, Country Club Bridge Bunch, to a small, exclusive bridge party, her investigative instincts as a reporter for the Rosalie Citizen are on the alert. In fact, King means to use the occasion to make a surprising announcement to his selected guests. But before he can lay his cards on the table, tragedy strikes. After receiving a mysterious message to hurry to King&’s home, Wendy almost collides with the man&’s real-estate rival, running out the front door insisting he found King dead when he arrived. Not just dead, it turns out, but murdered—crowned with one of his own award plaques. Is the rival as guilty as he looks? Was it a crime of passion by one of Kohl&’s scorned lovers? With her detective husband Ross and her father Bax Winchester, the chief of police, Wendy is determined to find the offender who dropped the unguarded King . . . Praise for Cold Reading Murder &“A very Southern mystery with authentic characters, a well-hidden killer, and some helpful bridge tips.&” —Kirkus Reviews
King for a Day
by Franklin W. DixonAn awesome theme park called Dragon Days has opened in Bayport -- and Frank, Joe, Chet, and Tony try a cool game called the Sword in the Stone. Whoever pulls out the blade becomes King for a Day. All hail King Chet -- he even beat out the middle school's star wrestler! Now he just has to deliver the sword to the Dragon Days sheriff to claim his crown -- and a huge feast, just like in the olden days.
The King in Yellow
by Robert ChambersA central influence on HP Lovecraft and countless other authors, including Neil Gaiman and Grant Morrison, THE KING IN YELLOW is finding new fame as a vital element of HBO's hit series TRUE DETECTIVE, starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey. Presented here with a short story by Ambrose Bierce, AN INHABITANT OF CARCOSA, which was a direct influence on this collection, this is a perfect read for fans of classic horror and fantasy.
The King in Yellow (Gateway Essentials #458)
by Robert W. ChambersA central influence on HP Lovecraft and countless other authors, including Neil Gaiman and Grant Morrison, THE KING IN YELLOW is finding new fame as a vital element of HBO's hit series TRUE DETECTIVE, starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey. Presented here with a short story by Ambrose Bierce, AN INHABITANT OF CARCOSA, which was a direct influence on this collection, this is a perfect read for fans of classic horror and fantasy.
The King is Dead
by Benjamin DeanGossip Girl but make it royal – a Black LGBTQ+ royal reimagining full of scandalous secrets, rollercoaster romances and one hell of a mystery, from the award-winning author Benjamin Dean. &‘Scandalous, funny and deliciously compelling!&’ Catherine Doyle, co-author of Twin Crowns'All hail this royal debut that twists, turns, and revels in palace intrigue and deceit.' Kirkus James has been a prince all his life, and since he was born, he&’s been thrust into the spotlight as the first Black heir to the throne. But when his father dies unexpectedly, James is crowned king at the tender age of seventeen, and his life irrevocably changes. When James&’ boyfriend suddenly goes missing, threatening envelopes appear in the palace, and gossip and scandals that only he knows are leaked to the public. As the anonymous informant continues to expose every last skeleton in the royal closet, James realises even those in his inner circle can&’t be trusted.#LongLiveTheScandalPRAISE FOR THE KING IS DEAD: &‘A moreish mashup of scandalous thriller and royal intrigue combines with smart observations on race and power, underpinned with real heart.&’ The Guardian &‘All hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully queer mystery.&’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You &‘Benjamin Dean has written a royal triumph.&’ Juno Dawson, author of Her Majesty's Royal Coven &‘A compelling thriller that stays with you long after you&’ve finished reading.&’ Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First &‘A scandalous peek behind the royal curtain, with more jaw-dropping, OMG-twists than even the most salacious tabloid journalist could create.&’ Erik J. Brown, author of All That's Left in the World &‘One page-burning scandal after another. Benjamin Dean is YA royalty.&’ Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper World &‘A scandalous, twisty mystery that had me on the edge of my seat gasping for more.&’ Kate Weston, author of Diary of a Confused Feminist &‘A twisty thriller that kept me guessing until the very end.&’ Lex Croucher, author of Reputation &‘Addictive, compelling, and utterly delicious.&’ Simon James Green, author of Noah Can&’t Even &‘The scandal of the season!&’ Abiola Bello, author of Love in Winter Wonderland &‘A delicious royal mystery.&’ The Bookseller
The King Is Dead
by Benjamin DeanIn this romantic thriller perfect for fans of Ace of Spades, James—the shy, handsome, mixed-race heir to the British throne—must choose between love and duty amidst a dangerous scandal and a tabloid media desperate for his downfall. Heavy is the crown James has been born to wear, especially as the first Black heir to the British throne. But with his father&’s recent passing, and with a new secret boyfriend, James is woefully unprepared for the sudden shine of public scrutiny. When his secrets come spilling forth across tabloid pages and the man he thought he loved has suddenly disappeared, James finds himself on the precipice of ruin. As every detail of his life becomes public knowledge, his sense of safety is shattered and the people he trusts the most become the likeliest suspects. What dangers lurk behind the palace walls—and will the new king find out before it&’s too late?
The king is dead
by Cristina OrigoneThe king is dead by Cristina Origone Towards what does insicurity inherent in the human existence and the fear of judgement of others push? Giovanni is fifty-eight years old, a simple man who lives in a small town from the Ligurian hinterland.When a morning he wakes up and doesn't find Alina, he's not worried; it's not the first time that, after a fight, she wakes up early to buy bread and warm buns to be forgiven. But, as soon as he finds out she disappeared with their savings, he's hit by vertigo: Alina has gone back to Russia and has left him? At first he hardly believes it but when he takes notice of the situation, he feels betrayed on his pride and tried to lie to everyone. But that lie will pull him into a vortex, where doubts start tormenting him: what has happened to Alina? From this moment his life changes, the paranoia of being judged by the townsfolk will make him doubt everyone, even his most close friends, and will drive him to hear things that don't exist. Until the truth will be revealed. Will Giovanni be able to accept it? The king is dead is a drammatic story that narrates the tale of a man that feels like the absolute owner of his woman and the disappearance of his companion will surface his limits and sterness which, since always, block his relationships, forcing him to deal with himself.
The King Is Dead (G. K. Hall Paperback Ser.)
by Ellery QueenEllery Queen and his father discover a baffling murder on a private island Ellery Queen and his father are meandering through breakfast when their apartment is invaded. Without making a sound, 2 men appear in the Queens&’ living room, guns drawn, and proceed to search the place. When they&’re done, a 3rd man follows: a paunchy little professor-type who happens to be the brother of a king. King Bendigo doesn&’t rule a country, but his control of the international arms trade has made him one of the richest men in the world. It&’s not surprising that somebody wants him dead. Bendigo&’s brother comes to the Queens to ask them to save the tycoon&’s life—but they fail. The king is found dead in a hermetically sealed room, a bullet lodged in his heart. The murder is impossible to solve—that is, for anyone but Ellery Queen.
The King Is Dead (The Samantha Adams Mysteries #5)
by Sarah ShankmanThings get weirder than a peanut butter and banana sandwich when crime reporter Samantha Adams visits Elvis&’s birthplace in this Southern mystery. Crime reporter Samantha Adams is working on a book called American Weird when her boyfriend, Harry, invites her to a barbecue cookoff in Tupelo, Mississippi. It&’s hard to turn down a drive to Elvis&’s birthplace in a genuine pink Cadillac. And as Harry points out, the King&’s birthplace &“ought to be lousy with weird.&” As they soon discover, lousy is right—and weird is just the beginning. Also visiting Tupelo is Mary Ann McClanahan. After killing her worthless husband, Carlin, she discovered he was already married to a woman in Tupelo who&’ll collect his life insurance—unless she does something about it. Meanwhile, the cookoff heats up when a contestant is zapped by his own electric smoker, and Samantha&’s dog has to be rescued by a Biker for Jesus at the Elvis Memorial McDonald&’s. But when Lovie Rakestraw, one of Elvis&’s junior high classmates, is found electrocuted in her whirlpool, Sam is on the killer&’s trail like a hound dog.
The King Is Dead (Samantha Adams #5)
by Sarah ShankmanIn her witty, southern-fried suspense novels, Sarah Shankman delivers nonstop action with a hilarious bite. Now she sends her acclaimed, irreverent heroine -- New Orleans writer Samantha Adams -- to a southwestern New Age hot spot, to unearth a secret past that was supposed to be six feet under. My dearest Sugar. I must see you. It's urgent. I need your help. The letter that arrived from Sam's mother was postmarked Santa Fe, penned in her mother's handwriting, and disclosed details only Johanna Adams could know. There was just one catch: Johanna Adams had been dead for thirty-four years. The mind-blowing missive could have been an entry from Sam's latest book of bizarre anecdotes, American Weird -- or an elaborate hoax. Either way, it instantly rekindled Sam's impossible wish that her mother hadn't really died in a plane crash when Sam was a child. Fueled by her journalistic instincts -- and a daughter's need for closure -- Sam touches down among Santa Fe's tourists and crystal gazers, jewelry shops and fast-food stands. But only when she summons the courage to knock on the door of Room 409 at the La Fonda Hotel does her surreal, mother-seeking adventure take off with no turning back.
The King James Conspiracy: A Novel
by Phillip DePoyThe turning of the wheel by the tilling of the wheat. With these cryptic words, a conspiracy is set into motion that threatens the new translation of the Bible ordered by King James I, and the lives of the scholars working on it. In 1605, in Cambridge England, a group of scholars brought together to create a definitive English translation of the Bible finds one of its members savagely murdered by unknown hands. Deacon Marbury, the man in charge of this group, seeks outside help to find the murderer, to protect the innocents and their work. But the people who offer to help are not who they claim to be and the man they send to Marbury—Brother Timon—has a secret past, much blood on his hands, and is an agent for those forces that wish to halt the translation itself. But as the hidden killer continues his gruesome work, the body count among the scholars continues to rise. Brother Timon is torn between his loyalties and believes an even greater crisis looms as ancient and alarming secrets are revealed—secrets dating back to the earliest days of Christianity that threaten the most basic of its closely held beliefs.
King & Kayla and the Case of Found Fred (King & Kayla #5)
by Dori Hillestad ButlerKing & Kayla are back on the case in this laugh-out-loud mystery from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning series.When King and Kayla meet Fred, a lost dog, they collect clues to him find his human family. Analytical Kayla notices that Fred knows basic commands but has no collar. This dog isn't a stray. Sensitive King notices that Fred smells like smoke and hamburgers. There's a campground nearby and there were fireworks just a few days ago. Can King and Kayla put the pieces together and find Fred's family?With simple, straightforward language and great verbal and visual humor, the King & Kayla series is perfect for newly independent readers. King and Kayla model excellent problem-solving skills, including working as a team, gathering facts, making lists, and evaluating evidence.
King & Kayla and the Case of the Cat Hunt
by Dori Hillestad ButlerIn this latest book in the Geisel Honor award-winning series, our intrepid human-and-dog detective duo have another mystery to solve: how did Raj&’s cat escape from a locked house?King and Kayla have a new case and a new friend. King LOVES new friends. They&’re his favorite! Raj needs our beloved detectives to help him find his cat. Blue was in the house when Raj left for school but now he&’s gone. Blue didn&’t come for dinner or breakfast. (King can&’t imagine missing a meal.) Blue never goes outside and he never had the chance to escape. Where did he go? When Raj describes Blue, he sounds very familiar. Could Blue be Cat with No Name?
King & Kayla and the Case of the Downstairs Ghost (King & Kayla #10)
by Dori Hillestad ButlerJillian thinks there&’s a ghost in her basement. King and Kayla know that ghosts aren&’t real, but what is making that dark shape and that scary noise?King and Kayla are going to a sleepover at Thor and Jillian&’s house. King LOVES sleepovers. They&’re his favorite thing! And he particularly likes Jillian&’s basement, because animals are allowed on the furniture. But Jillian and Thor are afraid to go downstairs because there&’s big, dark blob that goes &“Whoooooo!&” and chases her around the basement.Kayla&’s not worried; she wants to know what&’s happening downstairs. With her intrepid co-detective, she investigates the weird sights and sounds and solves the mystery—but not before an encounter with Cat with No Name and a run-in with a skunk.
King & Kayla and the Case of the Gold Ring (King & Kayla #7)
by Dori Hillestad ButlerKing & Kayla are back on the case in this laugh-out-loud mystery from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning series.King, Kayla, Mason, and Asia are playing in the snow. Later, Asia discovers her gold ring is missing. What happened to it? Analytical Kayla has a plan. Together the friends retrace their steps and thoroughly search the area. Sensitive King remembers the crow he saw outside. Crows like shiny things. Can King and Kayla put the pieces together and find the lost ring?With simple, straightforward language and great verbal and visual humor, the King & Kayla series is perfect for newly independent readers. King and Kayla model excellent problem-solving skills, including working as a team, gathering facts, making lists, and evaluating evidence.
King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Library Book (King & Kayla #8)
by Dori Hillestad ButlerKing & Kayla are back on the case in this laugh-out-loud mystery from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning series.Kayla needs to return her library books, but she can't find one of them. King knows that if they don't return all the books, they can't check out more—and that means no new stories. Analytical Kayla retraces her steps, with the assistance of their friend Jillian. Sensitive King smells a library book. Could it be lost in Dad's chair? Nope, that's a different book. In fact, it's a book that belongs to Jillian's little brother Adam. Can King and Kayla put the pieces together and find the lost library book?With simple, straightforward language and great verbal and visual humor, the King & Kayla series is perfect for newly independent readers. King and Kayla model excellent problem-solving skills, including working as a team, gathering facts, making lists, and evaluating evidence.
King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth (King & Kayla #4)
by Dori Hillestad ButlerKing & Kayla are back on the case in this laugh-out-loud mystery from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning series.Kayla lost a tooth. She put it in the special pocket in her tooth fairy pillow and now her tooth is missing! If she can't find it, the tooth fairy won't come. Analytical Kayla retraces her steps, searches everywhere, and questions Mason, who rode home from school with her. Sensitive King wonders why Mason smells like a tooth. Could he have Kayla's lost tooth? Or should King take another look at the tooth fairy pillow?With simple, straightforward language and great verbal and visual humor, the King & Kayla series is perfect for newly independent readers. King and Kayla model excellent problem-solving skills, including working as a team, gathering facts, making lists, and evaluating evidence.
King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats (King & Kayla #1)
by Dori Hillestad ButlerKing & Kayla are back on the case in this laugh-out-loud mystery from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning series.Kayla made peanut butter treats for Thor, Jillian's new puppy. But now the treats are missing, and King is under suspicion. Analytical Kayla notices that King's breath doesn't smell like peanut butter, so he didn't eat them. Sensitive King detects the presence of an intruder in their house. Is it Jillian's little brother Adam? Or someone else? Who took the missing dog treats?With simple, straightforward language and great verbal and visual humor, the King & Kayla series is perfect for newly independent readers. King and Kayla model excellent problem-solving skills, including working as a team, gathering facts, making lists, and evaluating evidence.
King & Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse (King & Kayla #3)
by Dori Hillestad ButlerKing & Kayla are back on the case in this laugh-out-loud mystery from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning series.King and Kayla are playing fetch with Jillian and Thor. Jillian throws King's favorite ball too hard, and it goes over the fence and into the neighbor's yard. The ball she brings back isn't King's. Where is King's favorite ball? Analytical Kayla creates a list of possible explanations to investigate. Sensitive King puts aside his worries and questions the cat hiding under the porch, who claims a mouse did it. How could a mouse take King's ball?With simple, straightforward language and great verbal and visual humor, the King & Kayla series is perfect for newly independent readers. King and Kayla model excellent problem-solving skills, including working as a team, gathering facts, making lists, and evaluating evidence.
King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code (King & Kayla #2)
by Dori Hillestad ButlerKing & Kayla are back on the case in this laugh-out-loud mystery from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning series.King and Kayla receive a mysterious letter written in code. Mason received an almost identical letter. How can they crack the code? Kayla notices that there aren't any vowels in most of the words; you can't write words without vowels. When she compares her letter to Mason's, only one word is different. Sensitive King notices that the letter smells like Jillian. Why would Jillian write them letters in code?With simple, straightforward language and great verbal and visual humor, the King & Kayla series is perfect for newly independent readers. King and Kayla model excellent problem-solving skills, including working as a team, gathering facts, making lists, and evaluating evidence.
King & Kayla and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor (King & Kayla #6)
by Dori Hillestad ButlerKing & Kayla are back on the case in this laugh-out-loud mystery from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning series.Thor is in big trouble. Mr. Gary says he knocked over his trash cans, dug up his garden, and ate some of his vegetables. King and Kayla have to clear Thor's name and find the actual culprit. Analytical Kayla demonstrates that Thor isn't big enough to knock over heavy trash cans and he doesn't like vegetables. Sensitive King discovers evidence that someone else has been in Mr. Gary's yard—and it's not a dog. Who made Mr. Gary unhappy?With simple, straightforward language and great verbal and visual humor, the King & Kayla series is perfect for newly independent readers. King and Kayla model excellent problem-solving skills, including working as a team, gathering facts, making lists, and evaluating evidence.
King Maker
by Maurice BroaddusFrom the drug gangs of downtown Indianapolis, the one true king will arise. The King Arthur myth gets dramatically retold through the eyes of street hustler King, as he tries to unite the crack dealers, gangbangers and the monsters lurking within them to do the right thing. From the drug gangs of downtown Indianapolis, the one true king will arise. The King Arthur myth gets dramatically retold through the eyes of street hustler King, as he tries to unite the crack dealers, gangbangers and the monsters lurking within them to do the right thing. Broaddus' debut is a stunning, edgy work, genuinely unlike anything you've ever read.