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The Mary Celeste (An Unsolved Mystery from History)
by Jane Yolen Roger Roth Heidi StempleIn 1872, another ship came across the Mary Celeste adrift on the open sea. Her captain, crew, and passengers -- the captain's wife and two-year-old daughter -- had vanished. Did a storm over take them? Did the crew mutiny? Were they attacked by pirates? No one ever found out. Become a detective as you read this true story, study the clues, and try to figure out the fate of the Mary Celeste. The Unsolved Mystery from History series is written by acclaimed author Jane Yolen and former private investigator Heidi Elisabet Yolen Stemple. Read carefully and check your clues. You might be the first to solve a puzzle that has baffled people for years. <P><P>Lexile Measure: AD840L
Mary Higgins Clark Collection
by Mary Higgins ClarkThis is a Made for Kindle, Complete Reading Order & Checklist Compilation of the Awesome Books of Mary Higgins Clark.
Mary Higgins Clark Presents Malice Domestic: An Anthology of Original Traditional Mystery Stories (Malice Domestic #2)
by Martin Greenberg Mary Higgins ClarkNew York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark presents this delightfully chilling collection of original mystery stories, written in the classic Christie vein. A fitting tribute to the world's most beloved crime writer, Dame Agatha Christie, MALICE DOMESTIC 2 showcases a houseful of top contemporary writers at their very best. MARGARET MARON dishes out a perfectly criminal confection... SALLY GUNNING washes away an ocean of evidence... SARAH SHANKMAN drives home the fury of a woman scorned... ROBERT BARNARD presents a dog's-eye view of murder... GARY ALEXANDER detects a robber whose goose is cooked... FRANCES FYFIELD offers up a Christmas mystery on ice... M.D. LAKE reveals a killer trapped by child's play... AMANDA CROSS pens a tale of literary rivals and murder strictly against the book... and many more renowned writers plot devious, civilized crimes...
Mary, Mary
by Julie Parsonsbrilliant and already acclaimed debut by Julie Parsons is a spine-tingling psychological thriller about an intelligent woman-a psychiatrist -who is intent on taking revenge on the sadistic killer who murdered her teenage daughter. Late on a hot Dublin night. Dr. Margaret Mitchell, a widow in her mid-forties, phones the police with a sense of dread and foreboding. Her daughter, Mary, went out with some friends twenty-four hours ago. She has not come home. Two days later, Margaret receives an anonymous phone call. Having worked in an institution for the criminally insane, Margaret is all too familiar with what she hears on the other end of the line and it fills her with terror. A week later an old man walking his dog beside a canal finds the body of Mary Mitchell half-submerged in the water. She has been raped, tortured, and beaten to death. Inspector Michael McLoughlin, who has a reputation as a drinker and a womanizer, is assigned to the case. Although he was once a successful detective, there are now doubts about his stability. McLoughlin is taken with Margaret's beauty and the force of her personality; he becomes obsessed and watches her constantly. The killer, meanwhile, has transferred his desire to damage and kill to Margaret, who finds herself drawn to the man who ruined her life and destroyed her daughter's. Mary, Mary is a heart-stopping, moving, and emotionally satisfying novel from an extraordinary talent. Julie Parsons weaves a gripping portrait of a killer's mind and a mother's need for justice that will keep you reading straight through to the surprising and shocking conclusion.
Mary, Mary (Alex Cross #11)
by James PattersonFBI Agent Alex Cross is on vacation with his family in Disneyland when he gets a call from the Director. A well-known actress was shot outside her home in Beverly Hills. Shortly afterward, an editor for the Los Angeles Times receives an e-mail describing the murder in vivid details. Alex quickly learns that this is not an isolated incident. The killer, known as Mary Smith, has done this before and plans to kill again.Right from the beginning, this case is like nothing Alex has ever been confronted with before. Is this the plan of an obsessed fan or a spurned actor, or is it part of something much more frightening? Now members of Hollywood's A-list fear they're next on Mary's list, and the case grows by blockbuster proportions as the LAPD and FBI scramble to find a pattern before Mary can send one more chilling update.
Mary, Mary (Alex Cross #11)
by James PattersonSomebody is intent on murdering Hollywood's A-list. A well-known actress has been shot outside her Beverly Hills home. Shortly afterwards, the Los Angeles Times receives an email describing the murder in vivid detail. It is signed Mary Smith. More killings and emails follow - the victims are all major Hollywood players. Is it the work of an obsessed fan or a spurned actor, or is it part of something far more terrifying? As the case grows to blockbuster proportions, Washington, DC, FBI agent Alex Cross and the LAPD scramble to find a pattern before Mary can send another chilling update.
Mary, Mary (Alex Cross #11)
by James PattersonSomebody is intent on murdering Hollywood's A-list. A well-known actress has been shot outside her Beverly Hills home. Shortly afterwards, the Los Angeles Times receives an email describing the murder in vivid detail. It is signed Mary Smith. More killings and emails follow - the victims are all major Hollywood players. Is it the work of an obsessed fan or a spurned actor, or is it part of something far more terrifying? As the case grows to blockbuster proportions, Washington, DC, FBI agent Alex Cross and the LAPD scramble to find a pattern before Mary can send another chilling update.(P)2012 Headline Digital
Mary, Mary, Shut the Door: And Other Stories
by Benjamin M. SchutzStories of murder, vengeance, and that dangerous feeling called love When Derek Marshall meets Gina&’s family, he doesn&’t behave like a man in love. He can&’t look his fiancée in the eye, instead ogling the maid or walking around the house examining furniture and tapestries with the greedy smirk of an insurance investigator. To expose this fortune hunter, Gina&’s uncle hires private investigator Leo Haggerty, who soon finds that greed can overwhelm any kind of love. The Edgar and Shamus Award–winning title story of this collection introduced the world to Leo Haggerty, the tortured star of six remarkable novels by Benjamin M. Schutz. &“Mary, Mary, Shut the Door&” is paired with a series of spellbinding tales of violence and deceit, starring sleuths from all walks of life, each marked by the gripping psychological realism that is Schutz&’s trademark.
Mary Moon Is Missing (Adventures of Minnie and Max #2)
by Patricia Reilly GiffMinnie's brother Orlando, owner of the Catfish Cafe, may not be sure of Minnie's detective work, but her new friend Cash and police officer Kitty the Klutz are right behind her, helping her all the way. Minnie and Cash join forces for an important case--a stolen racing pigeon, a prizewinner named Mary Moon, and the very suspicious disappearance of their friend, Bird Berry.
Mary Reilly (Vintage Contemporaries)
by Valerie MartinFrom the acclaimed author of the bestselling Italian Fever and award-winning Property, comes a fresh twist on the classic Jekyll and Hyde story, a novel told from the perspective of Dr. Jekyll's dutiful and intelligent housemaid. "Part psychological novel, part social history, part eerie horror tale ... dark and moving and powerful." —The Washington Post Faithfully weaving in details from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic, Martin introduces an original and captivating character: Mary is a survivor—scarred but still strong—familiar with evil, yet brimming with devotion and love. As a bond grows between Mary and her tortured employer, she is sent on errands to unsavory districts of London and entrusted with secrets she would rather not know. Unable to confront her hideous suspicions about Dr. Jekyll, Mary ultimately proves the lengths to which she'll go to protect him. Through her astute reflections, we hear the rest of the classic Jekyll and Hyde story, and this familiar tale is made more terrifying than we remember it, more complex than we imagined possible.
The Mary Russell Series 8-Book Bundle
by Laurie R. KingIn daring to re-imagine the life of Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic Sherlock Holmes, Laurie R. King's New York Times bestselling mystery series--now celebrating its twentieth anniversary!--succeeds on the strength of its own now-beloved protagonist: Mary Russell, the young American who literally stumbles upon the great retired detective-turned-beekeeper. With the dazzling mix of suspense, period detail, and enthralling pace that is King's hallmark, these acclaimed novels follow Russell as she rises out of her mentor's shadow to form a long-running partnership with the always inscrutable and charismatic Holmes. Traversing such exotic locales as British-occupied Palestine, the Moroccan underworld, and the wilds of India amidst the turmoil of the early twentieth century, this convenient eBook bundle compiles eight of their most thrilling adventures: O JERUSALEM JUSTICE HALL THE GAME LOCKED ROOMS THE LANGUAGE OF BEES THE GOD OF THE HIVE PIRATE KING GARMENT OF SHADOWS Also includes the eBook short story "Beekeeping for Beginners" and an exclusive preview of the next Mary Russell mystery from Laurie R. King, Dreaming Spies! Praise for Laurie R. King's Mary Russell mysteries "The most sustained feat of imagination in mystery fiction today."--Lee Child "The great marvel of King's series is that she's managed to preserve the integrity of Holmes's character and yet somehow conjure up a woman astute, edgy, and compelling enough to be the partner of his mind as well as his heart."--The Washington Post Book World "A lively adventure in the very best of intellectual company."--The New York Times "Erudite, fascinating . . . by all odds the most successful re-creation of the famous inhabitant of 221B Baker Street ever attempted."--Houston Chronicle "An engaging romp guaranteed to please . . . perfectly written in the style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle."--USA Today, on Pirate King "Mesmerizing--another wonderful novel etched by the hand of a master storyteller. No reader who opens this one will be disappointed."--Michael Connelly, on The God of the Hive "Historical fiction doesn't get any better than this."--The Denver Post, on The Game
Mary Russell's War: And other stories of suspense
by Laurie R. KingLaurie R. King illuminates the hidden corners of her beloved Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series in this dynamic short story collection. In nine previously published short stories and one brand-new, never-before-seen Sherlock Holmes mystery--available together for the first time--Laurie R. King blends her long-running brand of crime fiction with historical treats and narrative sleight of hand. At the heart of the collection is a prequel novella that begins with England's declaration of war in 1914. As told in Mary Russell's teenage diaries, the whip-smart girl investigates familial mysteries, tracks German spies through San Francisco, and generally delights with her extraordinary mind--until an unimaginable tragedy strikes. Here too is the case of a professor killed by a swarm of bees; Mrs. Hudson's investigation of a string of disappearing household items--and a lifelong secret; a revealing anecdote about a character integral to The God of the Hive; the story of Mary's beloved Uncle Jake and a monumental hand of cards; and a series of postcards in which Mary searches for her missing husband, Sherlock Holmes. Last but not least, fans will be especially thrilled by Mary's account of her decision, at age ninety-two, to publish her memoirs--and how she concluded that Ms. King should be the one to introduce her voice to the world. Praise for Laurie R. King's Mary Russell mysteries "The most sustained feat of imagination in mystery fiction today."--Lee Child "The great marvel of King's series is that she's managed to preserve the integrity of Holmes's character and yet somehow conjure up a woman astute, edgy, and compelling enough to be the partner of his mind as well as his heart."--The Washington Post Book World "A lively adventure in the very best of intellectual company."--The New York Times "Erudite, fascinating . . . by all odds the most successful re-creation of the famous inhabitant of 221B Baker Street ever attempted."--Houston Chronicle "An engaging romp guaranteed to please . . . perfectly written in the style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle."--USA Today, on Pirate King "Mesmerizing--another wonderful novel etched by the hand of a master storyteller. No reader who opens this one will be disappointed."--Michael Connelly, on The God of the Hive "Historical fiction doesn't get any better than this."--The Denver Post, on The Game
The Mary Shelley Club
by Goldy MoldavskyNew York Times-bestselling author Goldy Moldavsky delivers a deliciously twisty YA thriller that's Scream meets Karen McManus about a mysterious club with an obsession for horror.When it comes to horror movies, the rules are clear:x Avoid abandoned buildings, warehouses, and cabins at all times.x Stay together: don’t split up, not even just to “check something out.”x If there’s a murderer on the loose, do not make out with anyone.If only surviving in real life were this easy...New girl Rachel Chavez turns to horror movies for comfort, preferring stabby serial killers and homicidal dolls to the bored rich kids of Manhattan Prep...and to certain memories she’d preferred to keep buried.Then Rachel is recruited by the Mary Shelley Club, a mysterious society of students who orchestrate Fear Tests, elaborate pranks inspired by urban legends and movie tropes. At first, Rachel embraces the power that comes with reckless pranking. But as the Fear Tests escalate, the competition turns deadly, and it’s clear Rachel is playing a game she can’t afford to lose.
Mary Stewart: Four Complete Novels
by Mary StewartFour complete novels--Gothic in style, fast-moving, all very different stories. The novels are: Touch Not the Cat, The Gabriel Hounds, This Rough Magic and My Brother Michael.
The Marylebone Drop: A Novella
by Mick HerronA drop, in spook parlance, is the passing on of secret information. It’s also what happens just before you hit the ground. Old spooks carry the memory of tradecraft in their bones, and when Solomon Dortmund sees an envelope being passed from one pair of hands to another in a Marylebone café, he knows he’s witnessed more than an innocent encounter. But in relaying his suspicions to John Bachelor, who babysits retired spies like Solly for MI5, he sets in motion a train of events that will alter lives.
Más allá de la broma
by Maite Carranza Júlia PratsUn apasionante thriller juvenil en el que nadie es como aparenta... La ambiciosa Lara, su novio Miguel y Raúl, su mejor amigo, son los reyes del instituto. Aunque no todo es como parece, y nadie lo sabe mejor que Paula, la antigua mejor amiga de Lara. O Malena, la chica a la que le han estado haciendo la vida imposible. O Álex, que ha entrado este curso. Cuando eres nuevo, puede ser que alguien quiera bajarte los humos. También puede ser que tus compañeros te gasten alguna broma, incluso una broma de muy mal gusto. Lo que no suele pasar es que aparezcas muerto esa misma noche. Una broma es una broma, ¿verdad?
Más allá de la verdad (Hanne Wilhelmsen #7)
by Anne HoltAVISO A LOS LECTORES:Cuando leas un libro de la serie de la inspectora Hanne Wilhelmsen no vas a poder parar. «¡Cuatro cadáveres, Hanne! La madre, el padre, el hijo mayor y otro del que no sabemos nada.» Poco antes de Navidad, un grotesco asesinato múltiple en uno de los barrios más acomodados de Oslo tiene a la opinión pública en vilo. ¿Ha sido una tragedia familiar? La inspectora Hanne Wilhelmsen no lo cree. Hay demasiados cabos sueltos. ¿Quién es la cuarta víctima? ¿Y qué hacía con los Stahlberg, la famosa estirpe de armadores? Las luchas de poder en el seno de la familia Stahlberg y el extraño comportamiento del nuevo presidente de la empresa naviera tampoco le facilitan precisamente la búsqueda del asesino a Hanne. Y aún más complicada es su relación con sus viejos colegas, sobre todo con su compañero de investigaciones, Billy T. Tanto más cuando ella insiste en que quizá la clave de todo esté en otro asesinato múltiple cometido tiempo atrás. Nada ha sido fácil para Hanne desde la muerte de su amada Cecile... La crítica ha dicho...«Una novela policíaca perfecta, de gran calibre.»Aftenposten (Noruega)
Más allá de las sombras (El Ángel de la Noche #3)
by Brent WeeksEl asesino perfecto no tiene conciencia, sino una misión.El opresor ha muerto y su ejército ha sido vencido. La rebelión del pueblo de Cenaria ha triunfado, pero a un coste muy alto. El país entero está en ruinas, y los supervivientes apenas podrían defenderlo. El hambre y la desesperación se adueñan del reino.Para evitar que estalle una guerra civil, Logan, el legítimo heredero, cede el trono a una de las nobles que encabezó la causa rebelde. Mientras, en el norte, se alza un nuevo rey dios. Su plan es una auténtica locura, aunque si logra sacarlo adelante nadie podrá pararle jamás los pies.Kylar ha de prepararse ante la contienda definitiva. Para salvar a sus amigos (e incluso también a sus enemigos) deberá realizar lo imposible: asesinar a una diosa. Si fracasa, condenará a medio continente. Si gana, tal vez podría perder lo único por lo que le merecía la pena vivir.Es la última jugada. La partida está a punto de acabar.
Más allá de todo reconocimiento
by Kenneth EadeEs mejor ser juzgado por doce que llevado por seis. # 1 Nuevo lanzamiento caliente en Thrillers legales. Experimenta el suspenso y el misterio de lo último en la serie de thriller legal más vendida del autor, los críticos saludan como:"Uno de los escritores de suspenso más fuertes de la escena." Este thriller legal y militar de ritmo rápido y lleno de acción nos presenta al Capitán Ryan Bennington, de 26 años, al mando de una compañía durante la Guerra de Irak y luchando contra un enemigo sin rostro en la guerra mundial contra el terror, donde una decisión de una fracción de segundo podría significar la diferencia entre matar a un civil inocente Ryan sobrevive a la guerra y regresa a casa para conquistar el TEPT y el desempleo crónico, solo para ser arrestado por seguir las órdenes de su Comandante de matar a presuntos terroristas de Al-Qaeda en un pequeño pueblo iraquí, que resultan, después de la redada, ser civiles. El abogado Brent Marks se enfrenta a la defensa de Ryan en su juicio marcial, que revelará los secretos más profundos y oscuros del complejo industrial militar. En su búsqueda de un chivo expiatorio, ¿los poderes que se han ido demasiado lejos esta vez?
Más allá del hielo
by Lincoln Child Douglas PrestonEl descubrimiento de un meteorito gigantesco que lleva millones de años enterrado en una isla de la costa sur de Chile atrae la atención de Palmer Lloyd, un coleccionista multimillonario que es capaz de pagar cualquier precio con tal de conseguir algo único y valioso. El coleccionista multimillonario Palmer Lloyd recluta a Eli Glinn, presidente de Effective Engineering Solutions Inc., para trasladar un antiguo meteorito desde una isla de la costa sur de Chile hasta su museo en Estados Unidos. Jamás se había intentado transportar un objeto tan pesado, y aunque Glinn es un experto, se encontrará con algunas adversidades añadidas: las crudas condiciones atmosféricas en una isla cercana a la Antártida, el enigma sobre el origen y la naturaleza del meteorito, y la oposición del gobierno chileno, que no está dispuesto a permitir la apropiación del meteorito... Glinn deberá enfrentarse a la difícil situación, atrapado en un infierno de hielo.
Más allá del portal (Esmerelda Sleuth Investigadora Paranormal #3)
by Eileen SheehanMentiras, secretos y oscuridad llevan a Esmerelda a un viaje a través de las dimensiones donde se enfrenta a un mundo que nunca supo que existía. Señores de la oscuridad, alienígenas y vampiros la esperan mientras lucha por salvar a su amiga de los vampiros aliándose con alienígenas que, según se entera, son caníbales. A pesar de todo, por fin se reúne con Lance... ¿pero qué pasa con Killian? La emoción, el suspense y el romance continúan en "Más allá del portal", el libro 3 de la serie Esmerelda Sleuth, Investigadora Paranormal.
Más allá del Velo
by Ronald BagliereLa antropóloga Claire El-Badawy ha pasado los últimos diez años de su vida solicitando infructuosamente subvenciones para una expedición hacia las oscuras selvas del Amazonas. Su objetivo es demostrar su teoría de la conexión transatlántica entre África y América del Sur, la cual se presume existió hace cinco mil años. Entonces, de repente, las cosas cambian dramáticamente de la noche a la mañana con el descubrimiento de un Hombre de la Selva perdido en lo profundo del bosque. Revitalizada y armada con este sorprendente hallazgo, convence al brazo de financiamiento de la fundación y el apoyo de la facultad de la universidad. La vida de Owen Macleod ha sido una larga travesía después de ser guía turístico y ayudante de indígenas contra las compañías mineras en el Amazonas desde que su hijo murió innecesariamente de malaria hace diez años. Con su esposa que lo dejó y sus padres fallecidos, su única familia ahora es la vibrante gente a lo largo del río junto con su compañero de excursión, Manny. Cuando Owen se entera de una oportunidad en el norte de los Estados Unidos para liberarse del negocio turístico, se entusiasma de inmediato sobre ello. En una cadena de eventos, la testaruda antropóloga y el guía de viajes turísticos se juntan para perseguir sus propios sueños, pero ninguno de ellos está preparado para lo que encontrarán escondido más allá de las profundidades veladas de la selva o incluso de ver el peligro inminente que se acerca por medio de un devastador teniente de un despiadado cartel que está expandiendo su imperio en el vibrante y asombroso mundo del Amazonas.
Más cerca aún
by Natalie DanielsUn thriller psicológico hipnótico, una zambullida a la parte más oscura y frágil del ser humano. Connie despierta cada día en la habitación de un hospital psiquiátrico. No sabe cómo, no sabe por qué. No guarda ningún recuerdo de los motivos que la llevaron allí. La única visita que recibe es la de su exmarido. Ni su madre, ni sus hijos, ni una amiga. Ni siquiera Ness, tiempo atrás la persona a quien podía confesar todos sus secretos. Ninguno de ellos quiere venir. Quizá ninguno de ellos pueda. Es tarea de la psicóloga forense Emma Robinson arrojar algo de luz sobre la oscurecida memoria de Connie. Porque algo sucedió en el pasado. Porque algo hizo que todo se torciera. Porque después de aquello su vida cambió para siempre. Porque entonces aprendió que crecer es también enfrentarse a nuestros mayores miedos. Que la locura puede aguardar al otro lado de la puerta. Que las horas dentro de un reloj entierran a veces la más terrible de las verdades.
Más Poderoso Que La Espada
by Laura De Alba Ramírez Evan WillnowEl agente de Seguridad Nacional Henry Bride está en una carrera para desenmascarar la conexión entre un misterioso programa para computadora, la muerte de un maestro de esgrima y una conspiración de asesinato.Cuando su viejo amigo y antiguo instructor de esgrima muere de manera sospechosa, el agente Henry Bride descubre una serie de muertes conectadas únicamente por un software. Pista tras pista, Bride se acerca a una intrincada red de muerte que incluye un gran asesinato sólo como primer paso. Con el tiempo contado, Bride se enfrenta a un villano del que nadie ha escuchado, un asesino que no es exactamente humano y una trama que requerirá cada gramo de su fuerza y voluntad para sobrevivir; así el agente Bride tendrá que probar que no hay nada más poderoso que la espada.
Más Segura Afuera
by Kristina ReneeEsta obra es a la vez una novela romántica donde los actores nos muestran hasta donde puede llegar un amor sin límites ya la vez una obra de denuncia social sobre el abuso familiar y que se ejerce sobre las mujeres especialmente. La autora describe bellamente la relación entre dos amigas y una pareja que vienen de estratos sociales diferentes haciendonos soñar por momentos con las muestras de cariño y solidaridad que pueden llegar al corazón de cualquier persona. La descripción del abuso familiar es insuperable al mostrarnos crudamente todos los aspectos oscuros del tema y que servirá para muchos como una lección de la cual debemos aprender bastante.