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Puppet for a Corpse: The Night She Died, Six Feet Under, And Puppet For A Corpse (The Inspector Thanet Mysteries #3)
by Dorothy SimpsonA doctor&’s apparent suicide sets off alarm bells for Detective Inspector Thanet, &“a shrewd yet compassionate observer of aberrant human behavior&” (The New York Times). The Hippocratic oath binds medical professionals to a lifetime of helping fellow human beings. For a doctor to kill himself is not just to renege on that pledge, but to betray all mankind. When Dr. Arnold Pettifer is found dead from an overdose of pills and alcohol, Det. Inspector Luke Thanet&’s first reaction is disgust. His second is suspicion: This, he thinks, is murder. Nothing in Pettifer&’s life would point to suicide. He had a prospering practice, money in the bank, a beautiful new wife, and a baby on the way. But when Inspector Thanet learns that Pettifer&’s wife had taken a lover, he begins to suspect her—only to find that nothing about the death of Dr. Pettifer is as obvious as it may seem. This CWA Silver Dagger–winning series set in the Kent countryside is beloved by fans of the classic English mystery. Puppet for a Corpse showcases the talents of police inspector Thanet, &“a subtle interviewer with a genius for reading character&” (The New York Times). Puppet for a Corpse is the 3rd book in the Inspector Thanet Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Puppet on a Chain
by Alistair MacLeanPaul Sherman of Interpol's Narcotics Bureau flies to Amsterdam on the trail of a dope king... Amsterdam, with its canals and high houses; stolid police; psychopaths; women in distress and above all - murder.
Puppet/Mad River Road
by Joy FieldingTwo bestselling novels in one volume!Puppet Living a no-strings-attached life in glamorous Palm Beach, beautiful, steely-nerved criminal attorney Amanda Travis knows exactly what she likes: spinning classes, the color black, and one-night stands. Here's what she dislikes: the color pink, nicknames . . . and memories. She has shut the door on two ex-husbands, her estranged mother, and her hometown of Toronto. Then comes the news that will shatter Amanda's untouchable world: her mother, who has always held a strange power over everyone she encounters, has shot and killed a complete stranger. Forced to return to Toronto, Amanda must confront her demons and unravel the truth behind her mother's violent act -- while the taunting, teasing name from her past dances in her head . . . Puppet . . . telling her that someone else is orchestrating her fate.Mad River RoadAfter spending a year in prison, Ralph Fisher has explicit plans for his first night of freedom: tonight, someone will be held accountable. He goes to murderous lengths to obtain the address of his former wife--the woman he blames for his fate and against whom he has sworn vengeance. Determined to bring her to his idea of justice, Ralph's next step is to travel from Florida's sandy beaches to Dayton, Ohio, where his ex-wife is struggling to make ends meet on Mad River Road.As riveting and beguiling as Joy Fielding's previous bestselling novels, Mad River Road is a novel about courage, truth, and the strength that comes only when you believe in yourself.
Puppet: A Novel
by Eva WisemanA heartbreaking episode in history, explained through the story of a young servant girl in the late 1800s. The year is 1882. A young servant girl named Esther disappears from a small Hungarian village. Several Jewish men from the village of Tisza Eszvar face the 'blood libel' -- the centuries old calumny that Jews murder Christian children for their blood. A fourteen-year-old Jewish boy named Morris Scharf becomes the star witness of corrupt authorities who coerce him into testifying against his fellow Jews, including his own father, at the trial. Julie is no stranger to suffering herself. An abused child, when her mother dies her alcoholic father separates her from her beloved baby sister. Julie and Morris, bound by the tragedy of the times, become unlikely allies. Although "Puppet" is a novel, it is based upon a real court case that took place in Hungary in 1883. In Hungary today, the name Morris Scharf has become synonymous with "traitor". Once again, Eva Wiseman illuminates a heartbreaking episode in history for young readers.
Puppies (The Bastards of Pizzofalcone Series)
by Maurizio de GiovanniAn abandoned baby and a missing dog lead a group of Neapolitan cops to murder and mayhem in this mystery by the author of Cold for the Bastards.The next installment in Maurizio de Giovanni’s bestselling “Bastards of Pizzofalcone” series unfolds during the crisp beginning of April in contemporary Naples as a new evil spreads throughout the city. . . .A baby is left abandoned beside a dumpster. A young Ukranian maid fights the torrents of greed and frustration with the world around her. Small animals begin to disappear off the streets. The task of solving these mysteries is entrusted to a team of policemen in which few believe: the Bastards of Pizzofalcone. Complete with stirrings in the city’s criminal underbelly and a fight against a seemingly inhuman evil, this novel is sure to delight fans of de Giovanni’s previous works.De Giovanni is one of Europe’s most renowned and versatile mystery writers. His award-winning and bestselling novels, all of which take place in Naples, engage readers in gripping tales of Europe’s most fabled, atmospheric, dangerous, and lustful city.“A rich ensemble cast lifts de Giovanni’s funny, poignant fourth police procedural featuring the “losers and pariahs” who man the little Pizzofalcone police station located in the heart of Naples. . . . De Giovanni is a master of the witty, elegantly plotted fair-play mystery.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Puppies in Paradise (The Tj Jensen Mysteries #5)
by Kathi DaleyUSA Today–bestselling author: A small-town sleuth juggles dog-sitting with detective work in this absorbing mystery . . . When a friend of Tj’s is badly injured in a car accident during a blizzard, her dog and three puppies need a home, and Tj takes responsibility. But while she worries about Stella’s recovery and cleans up after the puppies’ messes, she must also begin looking into the murder of a close family friend—a retired cop who may have uncovered some new evidence in an old case. And when it turns out that the main suspects are also close to the Jensen family, Tj must deal with one of the most difficult decisions she’s ever had to make . . . “Daley’s stories draw you in and keep you glued until the very last page.” —Tracy Weber, Agatha Award nominated author of the Downward Dog Mysteries
Puppy Love Prank (Nancy Drew Clue Book #13)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her friends save a dog shelter&’s big day in the thirteenth book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.Helga and Horatio are getting married! The bride and groom are two fluffy white dogs belonging to one of River Heights&’s more eccentric citizens, Mrs. Ainsworth. Mayor Strong&’s mansion is decorated for the occasion, and the whole town is invited. The celebration is an effort to raise awareness for Waggamuffins, the local pet shelter. And Nancy, Bess, and George are helping out by walking three adoptable dogs down the aisle. But the wedding comes to a barking halt when the bride and groom are found covered in sticky paint! Mrs. Ainsworth is so upset she calls off the whole thing and demands to know who is behind this color conundrum. But if the guests leave early, how will they meet all the cuddly canines that still need homes? Can the Clue Crew solve the case of the painted pups before it&’s too late? It&’s up to the Clue Crew—and you—to find out!
Pura coincidência
by Renee KnightQualquer semelhança com a realidade é pura coincidência. Um thriller psicológico ao mais alto nível. Bestseller do New York Times E se de repente se apercebesse de que é o protagonista do aterrador romance que está a ler? Catherine tem uma boa vida: goza de grande sucesso na profissão, é casada e tem um filho. Certa noite, encontra na sua mesa de cabeceira um livro com o título O perfeito desconhecido. Não sabe como terá ido parar ao seu quarto ou quem o terá ali posto. Ainda assim, começa a lê-lo e rapidamente fica agarrada à história de suspense. Até que, após ler várias páginas, chega a uma conclusão aterradora. NÃO É FICÇÃO. O perfeito desconhecido recria vividamente, sem esquecer o mais ínfimo detalhe, o fatídico dia em que Catherine ficou prisioneira de um segredo terrível. Um segredo que só mais uma pessoa conhecia. E essa pessoa está morta. Sobre Pura coincidência:«Pura coincidência é algo especial... uma história excepcionalmente inteligente e sinuosa, perfeitamente estruturada para deixar o leitor desnorteado.»The New York Times «O encanto de Pura coincidência é que o desenvolvimento da história é tão bom como a sua emocionante premissa. Completa a divina trindade do thriller psicológico, ao lado de A rapariga no comboio e Em parte incerta.»New York Daily News «O controlo das emoções, a construção, o ritmo e a interligação das narrativas são feitos de forma impecável num romance viciante.»London Sunday Times «Este thriller psicológico envolve o leitor desde a primeira página; os apreciadores de mistério vão fazer tudo para o lerem de uma assentada. Deliciosamente cativante, brilhantemente sinuoso e sedutoramente viciante, cumpre todos os requisitos de um thriller magistral!»Library Journal «Pura coincidência rouba furtivamente a atenção do leitor e mantém-no preso até ao fim. Uma história pungente que ressoa muito tempo depois da página final. O melhor thriller que li este ano.»Rosamund Lupton «Um livro misterioso dentro de outro livro que contém informações potencialmente condenatórias sobre a protagonista é a premissa da estreia de Reneé Knight na escrita. Este thriller psicológico perturbador sobre a culpa e a tristeza, marcado também pela força das suas personagens, culmina num final chocante.»Publishers Weekly «Excepcional suspense psicológico... exactamente o que um bom thriller deve ser.»Lee Child «Um enredo elegante e convincente. Personagens que mantêm o coração da história a bater. Um thriller psicológico viciante.»Kirkus Reviews
Pure (Pure Trilogy #1)
by Julianna BaggottWe know you are here, our brothers and sisters...<P><P> Pressia barely remembers the Detonations or much about life during the Before. In her sleeping cabinet behind the rubble of an old barbershop where she lives with her grandfather, she thinks about what is lost-how the world went from amusement parks, movie theaters, birthday parties, fathers and mothers... to ash and dust, scars, permanent burns, and fused, damaged bodies. And now, at an age when everyone is required to turn themselves over to the militia to either be trained as a soldier or, if they are too damaged and weak, to be used as live targets, Pressia can no longer pretend to be small. Pressia is on the run.<P> Burn a Pure and Breathe the Ash...<P> There are those who escaped the apocalypse unmarked. Pures. They are tucked safely inside the Dome that protects their healthy, superior bodies. Yet Partridge, whose father is one of the most influential men in the Dome, feels isolated and lonely. Different. He thinks about loss-maybe just because his family is broken; his father is emotionally distant; his brother killed himself; and his mother never made it inside their shelter. Or maybe it's his claustrophobia: his feeling that this Dome has become a swaddling of intensely rigid order. So when a slipped phrase suggests his mother might still be alive, Partridge risks his life to leave the Dome to find her. <P> When Pressia meets Partridge, their worlds shatter all over again.
Pure Blooded (Jessica McClain #5)
by Amanda CarlsonThe fifth Jessica McClain novel -- a fast-paced and irresistibly sexy urban fantasy series reminiscent of Kelley Armstrong. Nowhere left to run.Back from Hell, Jessica arrives to find her world thrown into chaos. Her father is fighting a losing battle against the Made wolves, and when Jessica and her crew rush to his aid, they discover the war is not as straightforward as it seems. Something larger is on the hunt, something ancient and powerful that won't rest until Jessica is dead. Now Jessica's plan of attack must change -- but how can she defeat someone who can predict her every move?
Pure Dynamite
by Lauren BachFBI Special Agent Adam Duval is deep undercover with one mission: gain the trust of his cellmate, Lyle McEdwin, by staging a prison break with him.
Pure Evil (Detective Jack Warr)
by Lynda La PlanteA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Pure Heat
by M. L. BuchmanThese daredevil smokejumpers fight more than fires. The elite fire experts of Mount Hood Aviation fly into places even the CIA can't penetrate. She lives to fight fires Carly Thomas could read burn patterns before she knew the alphabet. A third-generation forest fire specialist who lost both her father and her fiancé to the flames, she's learned to live life like she fights fires: with emotions shut down. But he's lit an inferno she can't quench Former smokejumper Steve "Merks" Mercer can no longer fight fires up close and personal, but he can still use his intimate knowledge of wildland burns as a spotter and drone specialist. Assigned to copilot a Firehawk with Carly, they take to the skies to battle the worst wildfire in decades and discover a terrorist threat hidden deep in the Oregon wilderness--but it's the heat between them that really sizzles.
Pure Life: A Novel
by Eugene MartenA harrowing, intense, powerful new novel that reads like a classic, from one of the great writers of his generation.Nineteen battles his way into the pros, becomes the quarterback, becomes the myth. Marries the owner&’s daughter, touches greatness few will ever dream of, retires into what he assumes will be the promised afterlife of days on the golf course, celebrity endorsements, and cushy real estate investments. But markets tank, family disintegrates, fame fades, and the holes in his mind and memory from a career of punishment on the field become too large and frightening to ignore. When he hears of a miracle brain damage treatment forbidden in the U.S., he travels to the Mosquito Coast of Honduras in search of a chance to restore himself to the man he was. Instead, he finds himself on a journey that plunges him into a darkness more violent and horrific than he could have possibly imagined—at once a fight for his life and to hold onto the shards and fragments of the life he&’s fighting for. A sports saga, sprawling thriller, and existential reckoning with the rot at the core of the west, told by an unheralded, singular master, Pure Life is a daring, complex, and brutal confrontation with and demolition of our modern myths in the most primal of settings—one as perilous as it is imperiled.
Pure Poetry: A Novel
by Binnie KirshenbaumMeet Lila Moscowitz, a smart-mouthed, Jewish American beauty with a voracious appetite for sex, a remarkable talent for outrageous lies, and an unerring knack for screwing up her life. An accomplished poet, renowned for writing "smut and filth in terza rima," she goes about her life in Pure Poetry with enough attitude and verve to win your heart forever. But since fleeing the all-consuming passion of her marriage to Max, the sexy German, she can no longer compose so much as a couplet; ghosts have taken over her Greenwich Village apartment, and the contrast between her feelings for her present lover and her former husband is breaking her heart. And neither her best friend, Carmen, nor her cross-dressing analyst, Leon, is able to soothe her angst over her impending thirty eighth birthday, an occasion fraught with a thirty-seven year tradition of emotional devastation. But time waits for no woman, and the dreaded birthday does bring insight: Love can be undone by the same desires that nurture it. Lila knows that she has got to take action, and in doing so she comes to realize some startling truths about herself, her capacity for love, and the nature of true freedom. Binnie Kirshenbaum's voice has been acclaimed by critics and readers alike. Already a bestselling author in Germany, Kirshenbaum demonstrates a brilliant maturity in Pure Poetry. Not since Erica Jong's Fear of Flying has a novel so captured a woman's heart and desires. Readers will cheer Pure Poetry for its heady mix of humor and sadness, and for its slyly unsettling visions of modern life.
Pure Poison
by Carolyn KeeneNotorious Washington gossip columnist Beverly Bishop has written the ultimate tell-all book, including information Senator Marilyn Kilpatrick does not want published. But when Bishop is found shot with a gun belonging to the senator, Nancy must help Kilpatrick clear her name!
Pure Sin (Privilege #5)
by Kate BrianThe drama follows her wherever she goes: Ariana Osgood’s reign continues in this Private series spin-off.After escaping from the Brenda T. Trumball Correctional Facility for Women and stealing the identity of rich socialite, Ariana Osgood finally thought she was on the path she always believed she deserved. But her past caught up with her and is blackmailing her right back to her old ways. Everything she wants seems further out of reach. The Privilege series continues with all the suspense, romance, drama and, wherever Ariana is concerned, murder.
Purebred Dead: A Canine Mystery (The Mary McGill Mysteries #1)
by Kathleen DelaneyMary McGill&’s Christmas turns less than jolly when she gets wrapped up in a murder mystery in this debut cozy with &“a charming cast of canines&” (Kirkus Reviews). A pillar of her small California town, retired schoolteacher Mary McGill has a finger in every pie and a place on every committee. Usually, everything Mary organizes runs smoothly. But this year, the town&’s annual Christmas pageant hits a snag with the discovery of a blood-stained corpse lying in the manger—and a cowering black-and-white cocker spaniel puppy right beside the body. Two local children report seeing a shadowy figure fleeing the scene, but there are no clues as to the murderer&’s identity. If Mary can figure out what the purebred pup was doing there, she&’ll be one step closer to finding the killer. But as someone who knows nothing about puppies, purebred or otherwise, Mary needs to scratch beneath the surface before more than the Christmas pageant goes to the dogs . . . &“Dog-loving cozy fans will welcome Delaney&’s series launch, an extension of her Ellie McKenzie series . . . Christmas cheer, puppies, and cute, resourceful children add to the fun.&” —Publishers Weekly
Purely Academic: A Novel
by Stringfellow Barr“Bitterly hilarious…sadistically satirical…funny and appalling.”—Edmund Fuller, New York TimesOriginally published in 1958, this is renowned U.S. historian and author Stringfellow Barr’s first and only novel. A mild-mannered history professor confounds his detractors in this satire on the academic world.
Purgatori: X Premi Crims de Tinta
by David MarínNovel·la guardonada amb el Premi Crims de Tinta 2019. El pare Moragues, director d'una escola religiosa de Balaguer, apareix assassinat en una rotonda als afores de Lleida. Al mateix temps, l'arribada a un petit poble de la Vall Fosca d'una descendent de la Vella Rugalla, una bruixa condemnada cinc vegades a la forca durant el segle XVI, coincideix amb l'aparició d'animals morts, nens que emmalalteixen misteriosament i altres fenòmens estranys. El sergent Salvador Rull, l'agent Núria Riu i el caporal Coscubiela hauran de fer front a dos casos que posaran a prova les seves conviccions mentre es qüestionen també les seves vides.
Purgatory (The Jack Taylor Novels #10)
by Ken BruenAn Irish ex-cop is lured into a violent game by a vengeful killer in this &“excellent&” crime novel by an Edgar Award finalist (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Former cop Jack Taylor is recovering from mental and physical wounds, as well as from addictions to a variety of substances. But this fragile existence is threatened when a vigilante begins targeting the scum of Galway, signing mysterious notes with the moniker &“C33.&” The murderer addresses these cryptic letters to Jack, trying to goad him into joining the violent spree. While Jack tries to unravel the mystery and motives of this demented killer, he&’s also brought into the fold of an enigmatic tech billionaire who has been buying up massive amounts of property in Galway, seemingly in the hopes of offering this downtrodden city a better future. Yet if Jack has learned one thing living in Ireland, it's that people who outwardly claim to be on the side of righteousness are likely harboring far more nefarious motives beneath the surface. With the help of his friends, a former drug dealer-turned-zen master and a dogged police sergeant, Jack is determined to track down C33, even if it jeopardizes his livelihood, his friends, and the remaining shreds of his sanity… &“Noir fans will find what they love here.&”—Booklist (starred review)
Purgatory Chasm: A Mystery (The Conway Sax Mysteries #1)
by Steve UlfelderIn the tradition of Robert B. Parker and Dennis Lehane, Steve Ulfelder's crackling mystery features a gritty, razor-sharp new voice in crime fiction. Conway Sax isn't a hired gun or a wise-cracking urbanite. He's just a mechanic trying to make his way, a blue-collar guy whose ideas about family and loyalty are as deeply held as they are strong. "Tander Phigg was an asshole, but he was also a Barnburner. Barnburners saved my life. I help them when I can. No exceptions."The job seems simple. Conway Sax, a no-nonsense auto mechanic with a knack for solving difficult problems, has never liked obnoxious blowhard Tander Phigg. But a promise is a promise. Tander's a Barnburner, a member of the unique Alcoholics Anonymous group that rescued Conway, and when a Barnburner has a problem, Conway takes care of it. Besides, all Tander wants is to get back his baby, a vintage Mercedes that's been in a shady auto shop far too long.But Conway soon discovers there's much more to the problem than Tander first let on – especially when Tander turns up dead. Conway was the last person seen with the victim, and on top of that, he has a record, making him the cops' top suspect. He must catch the killer to clear himself, but beyond that, he's a man who honors his promises, even when the guy he made them to is dead.
Purgatory Gardens: A Novel
by Peter LefcourtSammy Dee is a mid-level Long Island mafioso in witness protection. Didier Onyekachukwu was the corrupt minister of finance of the former Upper Volta. Both men find themselves in middle age, living in the Southern California version of genteel poverty in a down-market condo complex called Paradise Gardens. Enter Marcy Gray, a "mature” actress barely getting by on a meager SAG pension. She is looking for a guy to help her through the duration and, frankly, at this point her standards are not as high as they should be; she’d settle for someone who doesn’t pick his teeth at the table and who drives at night. Occasional sex and some travel wouldn’t hurt. Her search has narrowed to two fellow residents: Sammy and Didier, who, being male, are mostly interested in getting into Marcy Gray’s pants. Though a little of the money they mistakenly think she has wouldn’t hurt either. Once both men realize that the other is the primary obstacle to Marcy’s affections, each decides to put a hit on the other, and winds up unknowingly hiring the same father-son demolition squad. As the contract killers play both of their clients against one another, Marcy manages to keep both men out of her bed until one or the other of her prospects passes muster. Poisoned pizza, blown-up cars, sex in the sauna, and media madness ensue. It’s Elmore Leonard meets Carl Hiaasen as directed by the Coen brothers. With Purgatory Gardens, Lefcourt is back at the top of his game as one of America’s leading comedic writers.
Purgatory Ridge: Iron Lake; Boundary Waters; Purgatory Ridge (Cork O'Connor Mystery Series #3)
by William Kent KruegerWhen mayhem descends on a tiny logging town, former sheriff Cork O&’Connor is called upon to investigate a murder in this &“wonderful page-turner&” (The Denver Post) that &“prolongs suspense to the very end&” (Publishers Weekly) by Edgar Award-winning author William Kent Krueger.Not far from Aurora, Minnesota (population 3,752), lies an ancient expanse of great white pines, sacred to the Anishinaabe tribe. When an explosion kills the night watchman at wealthy industrialist Karl Lindstrom&’s nearby lumber mill, it&’s obvious where suspicion will fall. Former sheriff Cork O&’Connor agrees to help investigate, but he has mixed feelings about the case. For one thing, he is part Anishinaabe. For another, his wife, a lawyer, represents the tribe. Meanwhile, near Lindstrom&’s lakeside home, a reclusive shipwreck survivor and his sidekick are harboring their own resentment of the industrialist. And it soon becomes clear to Cork that danger, both at home and in Aurora, lurks around every corner…
Purgatory: A Thriller
by Guido EekhautThe second novel in the acclaimed, best-selling Euro-crime series that began with the Hercule Poirot Award winner, Absinthe.If the world will end in flames, who is stoking the fire?Walter Eekhaut (rhymes with “stakeout”), the veteran chief inspector from the Brussels police force who has a problem with authority, remains in Amsterdam, where he was dispatched to assist the Dutch security service. When his boss, Chief Superintendent Alexandra Dewaal, receives a tip from one of her informants, the two find themselves across the border tramping in the Belgian Ardennes on a frigid January day. What they discover is macabre and horrific: seven charred human bodies, attached to tall stakes with chains, in an almost perfect circle. From the look of it, these people were burned alive in some sort of ritual. On the wall of a cabin, Eekhaut and Dewaal make out an enigmatic message written in blood: "This World seems to last Forever. But it is merely the Dream of a Sleeper." Similar events occur elsewhere in Europe as well as Africa, where Eekhaut's new girlfriend has gone on assignment for an international aid agency operating in Somalia. There have long been stories of an apocalyptic religious cult, The Church of Supreme Purification, along with a more shadowy militant offshoot. Are they connected to these events? Is this some conspiracy to cleanse human society by fire, or is there an even more sinister explanation?