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Payback
by Sam StewartSomeone's poisoning an artificial sweetener and people across the country are dying at random. It's part of a plot to get back at Bob Mitchell, the company's president, a decorated war hero trailed by a past, whose secrets, if exposed, could blow up his future. The police have nothing, the body count's nine, and Mitchell's got four days to track down the killer or the man kills and again explodes Mitchell's life. From Hollywood, where death is just the hook for a movie, to Switzerland, where sex is just a numbered account, Mitchell's hunt leads him to a shattering discovery, a long lost lover, and a battle as ferocious as any in the war.
Payback (An Agent Paul Richter Thriller)
by James BarringtonA race against time in the Middle East.Hauled back from an exercise with the SAS, Paul Richter is tasked with a short-notice extraction. It goes well and as a reward he’s given an easy job: investigating James Holden, a middle-aged Englishman living in Dubai, who appears to predict terrorist attacks.It should be simple, but almost as soon as he arrives in Dubai, Richter is diverted to Bahrain. Then it all begins to get complicated. Who is the secretive patient in the nearby Manama hospital? And why has a US State Department jet carrying a specialist CIA team been diverted to Cairo?Nothing makes sense until Richter finally uncovers the outline of a truly catastrophic plot...An utterly exhilarating and no-holds-barred thriller, perfect for fans of Kyle Mills, Brad Thor and Frederick Forsyth.
Payback (Boy Soldier #2)
by Andy Mcnab Robert RigbyA series of high-profile suicide bombings are devastating London and frustrating British Intelligence. That doesn't matter to 17-year-old Danny Watts and his former SAS hero grandfather, Fergus, who are living undercover in southern Spain. All too soon, Danny and Fergus have their cover blown and are on the run again, with their enemies closing in fast, in this sequel to "Traitor".
Payback (Code Name Series #1)
by William W. JohnstoneAn explosive new action series! Ex-CIA agent John Barrone spearheads a secret strike force of elite law enforcement and intelligence professionals on a seek-and-destroy mission against America's enemies. As terrorists smuggle a bio-weapon of mass destruction into the West Coast, Barrone and his team race against time to take on the plotters.
Payback (Deep Black #4)
by Stephen Coonts Jim DefeliceRECRUITED:A crack team of cover agents.Word is out to ex-Marine sniper Charlie Dean and his team of the National Security Agency: Infiltrate the highest stratum of Peruvian political power and derail a renegade general from acing an election. All Dean has to do is find a way inside an impenetrable bank vault protected by armed guards round the clock-it's all in a day's work for the men and women of Deep Black.
Payback (Deutsch)
by John Inman Teresa SimonsAls Tyler Powells Leben von einem furchtbaren Verbrechen erschüttert wird, sehnt er sich nach Rache. Während er sich bemüht, die Trümmer seiner Existenz zusammenzusetzen, kann er kaum an etwas anderes denken. Rache. Wird er diesem Verlangen nachgeben und zu dem werden, was er am meisten hasst? Zu einem Mörder? Erst mithilfe von Detective Christian Martin, der in Tylers Fall ermittelt, sieht er die Möglichkeit eines neuen Lebens – durch die verblüffende Enthüllung einer Liebe, mit der Tyler niemals wieder gerechnet hatte. Wird es ihm gelingen, diese Liebe in sein Leben zu lassen, oder ist es bereits zu spät? Ist Rache ihm wichtiger als sein Glück – und das Glück des Mannes, der ihn liebt? Auch wenn Tyler entschlossen ist, seinen Rachedurst zu stillen, ohne dabei jede Hoffnung auf eine Zukunft mit Christian zu opfern, weiß er, dass es sich um ein schweres oder gar unmögliches Unterfangen handelt. Möglicherweise wird er am Ende gezwungen sein, eine unerträgliche Entscheidung zu treffen.
Payback (Orca Currents)
by Deb LougheadThis is the fourth story featuring Dylan O'Connor after The Snowball Effect, Caught in the Act, and Rise of the Zombie Scarecrows. Dylan O'Connor is in trouble again. While riding his bike home after dark, he has a run-in with a truck but doesn't give it a second thought until police show up at his door the next day. CCTV cameras put Dylan at the scene of a crime, and when the police question him, Dylan realizes he was an inadvertent witness. But he doesn't tell them the driver of the truck was Jeff Walker, a nasty piece of work. Dylan knows it's in his best interests to keep his mouth shut. Then he starts getting stalked by Jeff's weirdo sidekick, Eliot Barnes, a classmate of Dylan's. Is Eliot trying to protect Dylan, or is he making sure he stays silent? This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
Payback (Superintendent Mike Yeadings Mysteries)
by Clare CurzonThis latest from genre veteran Clare Curzon makes a thrilling addition to this entertaining series.Sandy Craddock witnesses his detested half brother deliberately mown down by a hit-and-run driver outside his place of work, and he guiltily assumes that he himself was the intended victim. Convinced the killers will strike again once they discover they've targeted the wrong man, Sandy goes on the run, leaving his boss to wrongly identify the heavily bandaged and comatose Warren Laing as his missing employee. In a daze, Sandy takes refuge in Warren's luxurious apartment. However, it isn't long before a mysterious woman turns up at Warren's home and takes charge of Sandy's complex situation, enrolling them both in an arts course in an isolated castle. When one of the students is murdered, Sandy realizes he's in too deep. But how can he distance himself from the enchanting Fiona, who has her own secrets to hide, or explain to the police why he's impersonating his critically injured brother? Caught in a web of his own making, Sandy realizes he is opening himself up to more danger than he could ever have imagined.Superintendent Mike Yeadings of the Thames Valley team must unravel the web of deceit in the present, while also under pressure to solve a cold case resurrected from the past.
Payback (The Ravens Trilogy #3)
by Jasmine CresswellFor twenty-five years multimillionaire businessman Ron Raven played the loving husband and father--to two very different households. But when Ron disappears, his deception is revealed. Now it's time for...PAYBACK. The police assume bigamist and wealthy businessman Ron Raven paid the price of his crimes with his life--a conclusion his "second" family, the Fairfaxes, accepts. So when restaurateur Luke Savarini outrageously claims to have seen his former investor--in the flesh!--Kate Fairfax is furious.When her anger cools, evidence leaves Kate facing the possibility that her father is still alive. With Luke's help, Kate is willing to risk everything to find Ron Raven, if it means bringing him to justice, once and for all.
Payback (The Secret Life of Samantha McGregor, Book #4)
by Melody CarlsonIf your vision asked you to risk your life to save others, would you have the courage?When Samantha McGregor tells her friend Detective Ebony Hamilton of her disturbing visions of a brutal murder at a high school, Ebony asks her to go undercover to help identify the shooter before it's too late. The stakes are raised when Ebony discovers that the potential crime may be connected to a larger terrorism threat! Meanwhile, Samantha realizes that her mother's new boyfriend is a little too good to be true. Her unsettling visions, combined with Ebony's investigation of Steven's past, reveal him to be more interested in her mother's money than her heart. To make matters worse, Samantha has been having visions of an unknown boy who is mercilessly being bullied by his peers. Who is this teen? Can she help him? This fourth and final installment in The Secret Life of Samantha McGregor series brings Samantha her biggest challenges yet, as she works against the clock to stop a mass murder, help a troubled youth, and save her mother from making a terrible mistake!From the Trade Paperback edition.
Payback (The Sisterhood, Book #2)
by Fern MichaelsSome women get angry, the sisterhood gets even! 7 women embark on their 2nd mission of sweet revenge for one of their own.
Payback (Vale Hall #3)
by Kristen SimmonsThe unpredictable truth will be revealed in Payback, the stunning conclusion to Kristen Simmons’ Edgar Award-nominated thriller series that started with The Deceivers...Brynn Hilder has conned a lot of people. From the spoiled rich kids of Sikawa City to her mom's loser ex-boyfriend, from a motorcycle gang to a senator's son. If there was money to be gained, or a secret to uncover, she figured out how to get it done. And thanks to Vale Hall and its director, Dr. David Odin, she's found a family of hustlers just like her.Together, Brynn and her friends have overcome doubt, deceit, and betrayal to unearth the truth--a truth even a group of professional scammers couldn't have predicted.And now they must tackle the biggest con artist of them all: the man who brought them all together.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Payback Time
by Carl DeukerThrough the eyes of a distinctly non-athletic protagonist--a fat high school journalist named Mitch--veteran sports novelist Deuker reveals the surprising truth behind a mysterious football player named Angel. When Angel shows up Lincoln High, he seems to have no past--or at least not one he is willing to discuss. Though Mitch gets a glimpse of Angel's incredible talent off the field, Angel rarely allows himself to shine on the field. Is he an undercover cop, wonders Mitch? Or an ineligible player? In pursuit of a killer story, Mitch decides to find out just who this player is and what he's done. In the end, the truth surprises everyone.
Payback Time
by Geraint AndersonThe compelling thriller from Geraint Anderson, bestselling author of CITYBOY and JUST BUSINESS.When City high-flyer Bridget, recently fired from her bank, is found dead outside her high rise apartment, her colleagues assume she's committed suicide. Cityboy Steve Jones is outraged and he and his City workmates decide to take revenge. They hatch an ingenious plan to sabotage her firm and succeed in bringing it to its knees. After wildly celebrating their success, Bridget's boyfriend Fergus insists they take down a much more prominent bank. But soon the gang are being targeted by the police and financial regulators. There must be a rat in their midst but, if so, who? Steve investigates and digging deeper realises he could be on the trail of a murderer. Suddenly there's a distinct possibility that an even bigger revenge is being planned and this time the pay back is heading in his direction...
Payback Time
by Geraint AndersonThe compelling thriller from Geraint Anderson, bestselling author of CITYBOY and JUST BUSINESS.When City high-flyer Bridget, recently fired from her bank, is found dead outside her high rise apartment, her colleagues assume she's committed suicide. Cityboy Steve Jones is outraged and he and his City workmates decide to take revenge. They hatch an ingenious plan to sabotage her firm and succeed in bringing it to its knees. After wildly celebrating their success, Bridget's boyfriend Fergus insists they take down a much more prominent bank. But soon the gang are being targeted by the police and financial regulators. There must be a rat in their midst but, if so, who? Steve investigates and digging deeper realises he could be on the trail of a murderer. Suddenly there's a distinct possibility that an even bigger revenge is being planned and this time the pay back is heading in his direction...
Payback in Death (In Death #57)
by J. D. RobbLt. Eve Dallas is back and this time she's investigating the death of one of her own When a retired police officer is found dead in his home, Lt. Eve Dallas and the team are called to the scene to investigate. The victim is Martin Greenleaf, former Captain of Internal Affairs. At first glance it looks like suicide but Eve thinks there could be more to this carefully laid scene than meets the eye. <p><p>Captain Greenleaf put a lot of cops away during his forty-seven years in Internal Affairs. Did the weight of the job finally prove too much for him? Or could this be a case of payback in death…. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Payback in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel (In Death #57)
by J. D. RobbA retired colleague's suspicious death puts Lt. Eve Dallas on the case in Payback in Death, the electrifying new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author J.D. Robb. Lt. Eve Dallas is just home from a long overdue vacation when she responds to a call of an unattended death. The victim is Martin Greenleaf, retired Internal Affairs Captain. At first glance, the scene appears to be suicide, but the closer Eve examines the body, the more suspicious she becomes.An unlocked open window, a loving wife and family, a too-perfect suicide note—Eve's gut says it's a homicide. After all, Greenleaf put a lot of dirty cops away during his forty-seven years in Internal Affairs. It could very well be payback—and she will not rest until the case is closed.
Payback in Death: An Eve Dallas thriller (In Death #57)
by J. D. RobbLt. Eve Dallas is back and this time she's investigating the death of one of her own When a retired police officer is found dead in his home, Lt. Eve Dallas and the team are called to the scene to investigate. The victim is Martin Greenleaf, former Captain of Internal Affairs. At first glance it looks like suicide but Eve thinks there could be more to this carefully laid scene than meets the eye.Captain Greenleaf put a lot of cops away during his forty-seven years in Internal Affairs. Did the weight of the job finally prove too much for him? Or could this be a case of payback in death.....
Payback in Panama (The Cuban Trilogy)
by Noel HyndAfter two attempts on her life, Alex is faced with the ultimate decision . . . kill or be killed.U.S. Treasury Agent Alexandra LaDuca is at a crossroads. Her job is beating her up, emotionally and psychologically. And the moral battle between her faith and her responsibilities is taking its toll on her effectiveness. For the first time, she wonders how long she can last.Forcing an end to her long-running and treacherous duel with the heads of the Dosi Cartel, Alex knows this is her last do-or-die operation. It&’s time call in all the favors owed to her.Her fight takes her into the criminal underground of America&’s east coast, south into the violent underworld of Central America, across Honduras and El Salvador, and finally to Panama for a shattering confrontation.Alex&’s career, her life, and her future with the man she loves—a future she never expected after the violent death of her fiancé two years earlier—are all at stake. After a final payback in Panama, nothing will be the same . . . if she even survives.&“This excellent political thriller is the final book in Hynd&’s incredible, not-to-be-missed Cuban trilogy (Hostage in Havana, 2011; Murder in Miami, 2012). Libraries will definitely want all three for their collections.&” —Booklist
Payback: A Novel (Tank Rizzo #2)
by Lorenzo CarcaterraPayback is personal for a former NYPD detective taking on a corrupt cop and a dirty accounting firm in this adrenaline-laced thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sleepers and Tin Badges.&“Carcaterra&’s keen eye and deft style bring New York City to stunning life. A brilliant thriller by one of the all-time greats.&”—Jeffery Deaver, #1 internationally bestselling author If there&’s one kind of person Tank Rizzo hates most in this world, it&’s a dirty cop. Criminals are at least honest about being dishonest; dirty cops are a disgrace to the badge they carry. Detective Eddie Kenwood is one such disgrace. He&’s got the highest signed-confession rate in the NYPD and a distinguished career built on putting men behind bars—whether they&’re guilty or not doesn&’t matter much to him. When Tank&’s partner, Pearl, tells him about an old family friend Kenwood put in jail for a murder he didn&’t commit, Tank and Pearl vow to take Kenwood down. Also in need of a takedown: the money-laundering accounting firm where Tank&’s brother used to work—before he mysteriously died, leaving Tank the sole guardian of his nephew, Chris. Chris smells a rat, and enlists Tank&’s help to bring the men who had his father killed to justice. Working two big cases means getting out the big guns, and Tank assembles his A-team. With help from a retired mobster, a professional boxer, a Chelsea psychic, a dog named Gus, and the U.S. Attorney—not to mention his and Pearl&’s own quick wits and Chris&’s burgeoning skills as a computer whiz—Tank gears up to take on his most dangerous and personal cases to date.
Payback: A Thrilling Suspense Novel (Echo Mountain #3)
by Hope WhiteStaying alive means escaping a drug cartel&’s clutches in this thrilling workplace romance by Hope WhiteAfter agreeing to help her brother, the last thing Nia Sharpe expected was to be caught in the crosshairs of a drug war. But when her home is broken into, she knows her life is suddenly on the line. Now her criminal brother&’s gone missing, and she&’ll need to team up with her boss—Army veteran Aiden McBride—to stay ahead of the assailants dogging her every move. With the clock ticking, can Nia and Aiden expose a dangerous conspiracy before it costs them their lives?Previously published.Don&’t miss the other titles in the Echo Mountain series. Mountain Rescue Covert Christmas Christmas Undercover Witness Pursuit Mountain Ambush
Payback: Exit Strategy Payback Covert Justice (Echo Mountain)
by Hope WhiteTrouble comes to a combat veteran’s doorstep—and while fighting to survive, he also stubbornly fights his feelings for his devoted employee . . . Nia Sharpe never expected to get caught in the crosshairs of a drug war. But with the return of her criminal brother, her life is suddenly on the line. Thankfully, her handsome boss at Washington state’s Echo Mountain Resort, Aiden McBride, is there when she needs him most.Nia knows Aiden is still reeling from his past, so when the war vet steps in to keep her safe, Nia is touched by his heroic actions. Now staying ahead of the bad guys is their best chance of surviving. But watching Aiden fight for her—for them—gives her hope that they could share more than just this deadly situation. Perhaps they could share a future . . .
Payback: The Return of C.R.E.A.M. (C. R. E. A. M. Ser. #2)
by Solomon JonesThe gritty sequel to the bestseller C.R.E.A.M. from Solomon Jones, the critically-acclaimed author of Pipe Dream, The Bridge, and Ride or Die.Karima "C.R.E.A.M." Thomas stands before a judge as an accomplice in the murders of two drug dealers. Suddenly, a scream tears through the courtroom, and when the smoke clears, her mother lies dying on the floor. Soon, others in Karima's family are targeted, and one thing becomes clear: Unless she finds the killer first, Karima will be the next to die. With the help of Captain Kevin Lynch, Karima races to untangle a web of family secrets that threaten her very life. As she unlocks the shocking truth about her past, Karima closes in on the killer, and in a deadly struggle against an enemy as ruthless as herself, Karima is determined to get one thing – payback.
Payday: The instant Top 10 bestseller and the most addictive 'what would you do?' thriller you'll read this year
by Celia WaldenTHE INSTANT TOP 10 BESTSELLER Can YOU guess who killed Jamie Lawrence? Discover the brand new thriller EVERYBODY is talking about . . .'Impossible to put down' HELEN FIELDING, international bestselling author of Bridget Jones's Diary'Totally gripping . . . Nicole Kidman TV miniseries is written all over it' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'The final twist genuinely blindsided me' Reader Review'Immensely entertaining' LOUISE CANDLISH, Sunday Times bestselling author of Our House'A runaway train ride of a thriller' SUN'Cracking . . . [Payday] rips along, full of tension and drama' DAILY MAIL'A must read' JANE CORRY, Sunday Times bestselling author of My Husband's Wife'Prepare to be wrong-footed at every turn' CAZ FREAR, Number Onebestselling author ofSweet Little Lies'Highly recommended,I cannot fault it' Reader Review______________________Late one night, three women share secrets. They barely know each other, but they all know Jamie Lawrence. They know what he's guilty of. And they agree something must be done. But as their plan spirals out of control, they begin to doubt themselves . . . and each other. Then Jamie is found dead. And suddenly everything is at stake. As lies are unravelled and truths exposed, two urgent questions emerge:Who is really guilty?And who will have to pay?______________________'This year's most electrifying ride' CHANDLER BAKER, New York Times bestselling author of Whisper Network'Sensational' TONY PARSONS, Number One bestselling author'Ratchets up the tension until the final couldn't-see-it-coming twist' ELLERY LLOYD, author of People Like Her, a Richard & Judy bookclub pick'I absolutely loved it. It's unputdownable, a great mystery and a fantastic read' BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD, international bestselling author 'An intelligent, thought-provoking story with some great twists' ALLIE REYNOLDS, author of Shiver'Gripping from the start' Reader Review'I inhaled it' JESSICA FELLOWES, international bestselling author of The Mitford Murders'Crackles with energy and the plot whipped me along' EMMA CURTIS, bestselling author of One Little Mistake'I could not put it down' Reader Review'Really compelling . . . the characterisation is excellent' Reader Review'A page turner that will provoke many a debate' C.J. COOPER, bestselling author of The Book Club
Payday: The instant Top 10 bestseller and the most addictive 'what would you do?' thriller you'll read this year
by Celia WaldenTHE INSTANT TOP 10 BESTSELLER Can YOU guess who killed Jamie Lawrence? Discover the brand new thriller EVERYBODY is talking about . . .'Impossible to put down' HELEN FIELDING, international bestselling author of Bridget Jones's Diary'I adored it' GILLIAN MCALLISTER, Sunday Times bestselling author of That Night'Totally gripping . . . Nicole Kidman TV miniseries is written all over it' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'The final twist genuinely blindsided me' Reader Review'Immensely entertaining' LOUISE CANDLISH, Sunday Times bestselling author of Our House'A runaway train ride of a thriller' SUN'Cracking . . . [Payday] rips along, full of tension and drama' DAILY MAIL'A must read' JANE CORRY, Sunday Times bestselling author of My Husband's Wife'Prepare to be wrong-footed at every turn' CAZ FREAR, Number One bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies'Highly recommended, I cannot fault it' Reader Review______________________Late one night, three women share secrets. They barely know each other, but they all know Jamie Lawrence. They know what he's guilty of. And they agree something must be done. But as their plan spirals out of control, they begin to doubt themselves . . . and each other. Then Jamie is found dead. And suddenly everything is at stake. As lies are unravelled and truths exposed, two urgent questions emerge:Who is really guilty?And who will have to pay?______________________'This year's most electrifying ride' CHANDLER BAKER, New York Times bestselling author of Whisper Network'Sensational' TONY PARSONS, Number One bestselling author'Ratchets up the tension until the final couldn't-see-it-coming twist' ELLERY LLOYD, author of People Like Her, a Richard & Judy bookclub pick'I absolutely loved it. It's unputdownable, a great mystery and a fantastic read' BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD, international bestselling author 'An intelligent, thought-provoking story with some great twists' ALLIE REYNOLDS, author of Shiver'Gripping from the start' Reader Review'I inhaled it' JESSICA FELLOWES, international bestselling author of The Mitford Murders'Crackles with energy and the plot whipped me along' EMMA CURTIS, bestselling author of One Little Mistake'I could not put it down' Reader Review'Really compelling . . . the characterisation is excellent' Reader Review'A page turner that will provoke many a debate' C.J. COOPER, bestselling author of The Book Club