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Rickshaw to Horror: A QUIX Book (A Miss Mallard Mystery)
by Robert QuackenbushWorld-famous duck-tective Miss Mallard encounters a supposed psychic in Hong Kong in this engaging Aladdin QUIX mystery.When Miss Mallard visits Hong Kong, she encounters Marshall Gadwall, a retired English military duck, who seems to have the power to predict disasters. His predictions always come true, but as Miss Mallard examines the evidence, she finds someone&’s story doesn&’t add up.
Ricochet
by Jessica AndersenTIME WAS RUNNING OUT...Bear Claw Creek's young girls were disappearing and forensics expert Alissa Wyatt was in way over her head. Now her only choice was to partner with Detective Tucker McDermott-the very same man she'd sworn to keep her distance from.But suddenly, the tables turned. Alissa became a madman's next target-and her only hope to stay alive lay within the safety of Tucker's strong arms. As the danger mounted, the killer on her trail was nothing compared to the feelings provoked by reuniting with Tucker...or the consequences she'd face if she walked away once again.
Ricochet
by Nancy Baker JacobsNOWHERE TO RUN. Annabel Nettleton can no longer ignore the reality that her husband, Dylan, is a stranger ... a secretive, volatile man who disappears frequently and forces Annabel and their young son to live a nomadic existence. On the day she intends to ask him for a divorce, a private investigator appears, claiming Dylan is the lost heir to a dying millionaire's fortune. Soon after, Annabel finds her husband dead on their bed, a knife in his chest. Targeted by investigators, Annabel is desperate to learn the truth about her husband and who killed him. Certain she is being watched, she is terrified that both she and her baby are in grave danger. When a mysterious woman appears out of nowhere to rescue them from the arson-induced fire in her home, Annabel begins to understand the shocking truth about the man she married--a secret that could now mean life or death to an innocent child.
Ricochet
by Sandra BrownNumber One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another suspenseful thrillerHer husband's pride and joy, Elise Laird is a trophy wife ten years his junior. Rumour has it that she married him for his money. They couldn't be more wrong. When detectives Duncan Hatcher and DeeDee Bowen are summoned to the sumptuous home of Judge Laird in the middle of the night, they know that discretion is key to their investigation - and to keeping their jobs. Elise has shot and killed a burglar in self-defence, but there is something suspicious about the whole affair. Determined to learn the truth, Duncan puts his career - and his integrity - in jeopardy. Then Elise seeks him out and makes an incredible allegation. His first instinct is to dismiss it as the lie of a guilty suspect but then Elise goes missing . . . Praise for Sandra Brown 'Suspense that has teeth' Stephen King 'Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller' Publishers Weekly 'An edge-of-the-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!' Star
Ricochet: A Garrett Kohl Novel (Garrett Kohl #3)
by Taylor MooreDEA Special Agent Garrett Kohl and his CIA team embark on an off-the-books investigation and partner up with a ragtag crew of outcasts and outlaws to stop extortionists and dismantle their operation before complete devastation rains down in their Texas High Plains community in this pulse-pounding thriller for fans of C. J. Box. After hunting down a rogue spy as part of an elite CIA counterespionage unit, Garrett Kohl returns home to Texas in hopes of settling down and carving out a normal life. While learning the ropes of fatherhood, falling deeper in love with his high school crush, and rebuilding his wildfire ravaged cattle ranch, he is approached in secret by an engineer working at a nearby nuclear weapons plant, who is in desperate need of his help. Utilizing a unique skill set—abilities Garrett has honed as a deep cover narcotics agent and former Green Beret—he embarks on an off-the-books investigation and learns that Iranian operatives are blackmailing weapons facility employees and potentially planning a devastating act of sabotage and destruction.Already engaged in an intense shadow war with Tehran and their Quds Force spies, Garrett’s CIA team rallies to take down the extortionists and dismantle their operation. But before they can get their mission under way, enemy commandos hijack a train carrying nuclear weapons, and activate a lone wolf assassin to murder the visiting U.S. Secretary of Defense. Caught flatfooted by the sudden attack, Garrett musters the only help he can find—a ragtag crew of outcasts and outlaws, some of whom he’d once put behind bars. Although they’re from different walks of life, and opposite sides of the law, they hold in common the deep desire to protect their homes, their families, and their way of life on the remote, wild, and alluring Texas High Plains.
Ricochet: A Novel (Thorndike Paperback Bestsellers Ser.)
by Sandra Brown#1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown presents a spine-tingling story of murder and betrayal in high society Savannah, where a homicide detective finds his career--and life--on the line. When Savannah detective Duncan Hatcher is summoned to an unusual crime scene, he knows discretion is key. Influential Judge Cato Laird's beloved trophy wife, Elise, has fatally shot a burglar. She claims self-defense, but Duncan suspects she's lying, and puts his career in jeopardy by investigating further. Then, in secret, Elise makes an incredible allegation, which he dismisses as the lie of a cunning woman trying to exploit his intense attraction to her. But when Elise goes missing, Duncan finds that trusting the wrong person could mean the difference between life and death for both of them.ction to Elise Laird, even if she is a married woman, a proven liar, and a murder suspect. When Elise seeks Duncan out privately and makes an incredible allegation, he initially dismisses it as the manipulative lie of a guilty woman. But what if she's telling the truth? Then that single fatal gunshot at her home takes on even more sinister significance, possibly involving Duncan's nemesis, the brutal crime lord Robert Savich. And then Elise goes missing . . . Ricochet's plot twists -- as only Sandra Brown can write them -- and palpable suspense combine to create this gripping thriller, in which a decent cop's worst enemy may be his own conscience, and trusting the wrong person could mean the difference between life and death.
Ricordare per sempre
by Nuria Pariente NoguerasUna saga dove nulla è come sembra!! Una notte con più di un motivo per festeggiare in compagnia della mia esuberante amica Maty, che si impegnerà a mostrarmi tutto quello che mi sono persa nei miei ventotto anni di vita. Una notte per resettare l'insulsa vita impostami dagli altri, infischiarmene delle dicerie e delle maledette apparenze. Una notte che al mattino non ricorderò nei dettagli e dopo la quale mi scoprirò insieme a un enigmatico uomo che non esiterà ad aiutarmi a rivivere. Una notte che segnerà la fine della mia noiosa esistenza perfetta da bambina ricca, educata e altezzosa, e che darà il via a un'audace vita nuova. Un notte, un uomo e degli eventi che io, Cinzia Alonso, ricorderò per sempre.
Riddle Gully Runaway
by Jen BanyardThe continuing investigations of Pollo di Nozi—a young girl with a flair for adventure Lovable junior reporter Pollo di Nozi returns in this funny, fast-paced whodunit for middle readers. When Pollo implicates the mayor's nephew in a spate of local robberies, she sets in motion a series of mishaps that only she and her faithful sheep sidekick, Shorn Connery, can set right. An adventure story packed with laughs, this is a perfect read for aspiring sleuths.
Riddle Gully Secrets
by Jen BanyardJust when famed youth reporter Pollo di Nozi thinks she’ll never find another news story she stumbles upon not one, but two very surprising secrets. With hidden treasure, cunning crooks, mistaken identities and mysterious disappearances, unravelling them may be Pollo’s greatest challenge yet.
Riddle in Red (Connie Blair, Book #2)
by Betsy AllenThe pen name of Betsy Allen conceals one of the outstanding writers of books for girls of our day. In Connie Blair, a typical teen-age American girl so far as looks go, but with a lively intelligence and a keen nose for solving mysteries, the author has created her most appealing character. Connie is a career girl, with a job in an advertising agency, but mysteries have a way of rising up to challenge her wherever she goes. You can identify A Connie Blair Mystery at a glance because a color is always featured in the title. THE CLUE IN BLUE, THE RIDDLE IN RED, PUZZLE IN PURPLE, THE SECRET OF BLACK CAT GULCH, THE GREEN ISLAND MYSTERY, THE GHOST WORE WHITE, THE YELLOW WARNING, THE GRAY MENACE, THE BROWN SATCHEL MYSTERY, PERIL IN PINK, THE SILVER SECRET, and THE MYSTERY OF THE RUBY QUEENS.
Riddle of a Lady (Mr Crook Murder Mystery)
by Anthony GilbertThe first time he saw her she stole his heart. The second time she was dead.Classic crime from one of the greats of the Detection ClubWhen Detective Arthur Crook first saw Stella Foster he knew she was marked for trouble. Stella was irresistible to men, a woman who loved laughter and pleasure - a woman, in fact, after Mr Crook's heart. The next time he saw her, Stella was dead. To find her killer, London's genial detective pursues his unorthodox way through a maze of tangled and conflicting clues to solve a clever and brutal crime of passion.'Unquestionably a most intelligent author. Gifts of ingenuity style and character drawing' Sunday Times
Riddle of the Prairie Bride (American Girl History Mysteries #12)
by Kathryn ReissIn 1878, twelve-year-old Ida Kate Deming and her widowed father welcome a mail-order bride to their Kansas homestead -- but Ida Kate soon suspects that the bride is not the woman that Papa had been corresponding with!
Riddle of the Prairie Bride (Mysteries through History #12)
by Kathryn ReissThe Kansas prairie in 1878 is the setting for this mystery about a girl who gets a new stepmother—a woman who may not be what she appears Ida Kate Deming lives on the Kansas prairie with her father. Once a lonely outpost, Hays City is now a bustling town where the twelve-year-old impatiently awaits the arrival of papa&’s mail-order bride. Ida Kate lost her beloved mother when she was ten. Now someone new will share their lives, along with the seemingly endless chores. And the best part is, Ida Kate will have a new mother and a new little brother, as well. But when Caroline Fairchild steps off the train, she doesn&’t look at all the way she described herself in her letters. Instead of being tall and thin, she&’s short. And her hair is the wrong color. And she definitely isn&’t allergic to cats. As Ida Kate races to uncover the truth before her father marries Caroline, a blizzard endangers her new family, and Ida Kate has to figure out where her true loyalties lie. This ebook includes a historical afterword.
Riddle of the Rusty Horseshoe: My Little Pony (Ponyville Mysteries #3)
by Penumbra QuillJoin the Cutie Mark Crusaders--Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo--as they read mysteries, legends, ghost stories, and every other kind of tale that makes a mane stand on end. From Ponyville School classmates to Rainbow Dash to the Princess of the Night herself, you never know who else...or what else...awaits as they set out to solve seeming supernatural mysteries around Ponyville.©2017 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.
Riddle of the Wayward Books (Wishbone Mystery #3)
by Brad Strickland Thomas E. FullerAfter several burglary attempts occur at the bookstore where he is working for the summer, Joe and Wishbone decide to investigate and discover that some of the most important clues to the mystery are in the books themselves.
Riddles of Epsilon, The
by Christine Morton-ShawSomething dark has awoken on the remote island of Lume Jess is not pleased when her parents drag her off to live on the weird little island of Lume. But then she encounters an eerie presence in an abandoned cottage, and her anger turns to fear when it begins to lead her through a series of creepy riddles. As she slowly unravels the mysteries of Lume, she finds the writings of Sebastian, a boy who lived one hundred years ago and whose life contains unsettling reflections of her own. To her horror, the dangers he unearthed in 1894 now begin to threaten Jess and her family . . . and if Jess does not unlock the riddles in time, she may lose her mother forever.
Ride Hard: A Raven Riders Novel
by Laura KayeBrotherhood. Club. Family.They live and ride by their own rules.These are the Raven Riders . . .Raven Riders Motorcycle Club President Dare Kenyon rides hard and values loyalty above all else. He'll do anything to protect the brotherhood of bikers--the only family he's got--as well as those who can't defend themselves. So when mistrustful Haven Randall lands on the club's doorstep scared that she's being hunted, Dare takes her in, swears to keep her safe, and pushes to learn the secrets overshadowing her pretty smile.Haven fled from years of abuse at the hands of her criminal father and is suspicious of any man's promises, including those of the darkly sexy and overwhelmingly intense Ravens' leader. But as the powerful attraction between them flares to life, Dare pushes her boundaries and tempts her to want things she never thought she could.The past never dies without a fight, but Dare Kenyon's never backed down before . . .
Ride It Out
by Cara MckennaThere’s a new deputy in town, and she’s a law unto herself. Jeremiah Church is still aching for justice to be served after his father’s murder. Though the killer has been caught, the authorities are no closer to knowing why the Churches were targeted—and if the family’s still at risk. When Miah receives an anonymous letter hinting at a darker conspiracy, he decides it's high time he seeks justice on his own terms, with the help of his fellow Desert Dogs. Patrol Deputy Nicki Ritchey is new to Fortuity, and hoping to make a clean start for her and her son. Involved in the Church’s case, she's kindled a friendship with Miah that's evolving into something more. But Miah is crossing lines with his personal vendetta, and Nicki’s attraction is making it tough to tell right from wrong…
Ride Out the Storm (Security Specialists International)
by Monette Michaels“The tough, protective heroes you’ve been waiting for. Fans of Maya Banks’ KGI, Susan Stoker, and Lexi Blake will love Monette Michaels’ Security Specialists International series.” —Cherise Sinclair, NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author. They escaped the cartel in Mexico.Three months after a dangerous and chaotic flight to freedom, Dr. Anton Vasilov and his new wife Lucia have settled into the small-town life of Osprey's Point. Courtesy of SSI, Anton now runs the town's sole medical practice. Trained chef Lucia is cooking part-time at Earl's Diner.They believe they've finally found a safe haven from Lucia's vicious uncle and his cartel henchmen.Gaining the town's trust might take longer.Although the isolated lakefront community welcomes the new chef, Anton isn't as lucky. The year-round residents, mostly hardened military vets, have a harder time accepting him. Anton is determined to gain their trust and be part of the town, because he and Lucia have a baby on the way.However, their safe haven may not be safe, after all.Worry creeps into their newfound happiness when a stranger comes to town. Has the cartel found them? As the SSI operatives and vets consider tactics, Anton formulates his own plan. Because the ex-Russian special forces soldier will do whatever it takes to protect his wife and unborn child.Fighting for their lives and their home, Anton and Lucia must ride out the storm one more time.“Ms. Michaels' writing is tight, the dialogue is witty and it deserves to be on your "MUST READ" list.” –John Matteson, Goodreads.Read all of Monette Michaels' series: Security Specialists International1 - Eye of the Storm1.5 - Stormy Weather Baby2 - Cold Day in Hell2.5 - Storm Front3 - Weather the Storm4 - Storm Warning 4.5 - Hot as Hell5 - An Ill Wind6 - FirestormThe Prime Chronicles1 - Prime Obsession2 - Prime Selection3 - Prime Imperative3.5 - Prime Claiming4 - Prime TargetThe Gooden and Knight Mysteries 1 - A Virtuous Vampire2 - The Deadly Séance
Ride Rough: A Raven Riders Novel
by Laura KayeBrotherhood. Club. Family.They live and ride by their own rules.These are the Raven Riders...Maverick Rylan won’t apologize for who he is—the Raven Riders Motorcycle Club Vice-President, a sought-after custom bike builder, and a man dedicated to protecting those he loves. So when he learns that the only woman who has ever held his heart is in trouble, he’ll move heaven and earth to save her.Alexa Harmon thought she had it all—the security of a good job, a beautiful home, and a powerful, charming fiancé who offered the life she never had growing up. But when her dream quickly turns into a nightmare, Alexa realizes she’s fallen for a façade she can’t escape—until sexy, dangerous Maverick offers her a way out.Forced together to keep Alexa safe, their powerful attraction reignites and Maverick determines to do whatever it takes to earn a second chance—one Alexa is tempted to give. But her ex-fiancé isn’t going to let her go without a fight, one that will threaten everything they both hold dear.Ride Rough also contains the bonus Hard Ink e-original novella, Hard Ever After!
Ride Steady (Chaos Ser. #3)
by Kristen AshleyThe ride of her life . . . Once upon a time, Carissa Teodoro believed in happy endings. Money, marriage, motherhood: everything came easy---until she woke up to the ugly truth about her Prince Charming. Now a struggling, single mom and stranded by a flat tire, Carissa's pondering her mistakes when a vaguely familiar knight rides to her rescue on a ton of horsepower.Climb on and hold tight . . . In high school, Carson Steele was a bad boy loner who put Carissa on a pedestal where she stayed far beyond his reach. Today, he's the hard-bodied biker known only as Joker, and from the way Carissa's acting, it's clear she's falling fast. While catching her is irresistible, knowing what to do with her is a different story. A good girl like Carissa is the least likely fit with the Chaos Motorcycle Club. Too bad holding back is so damned hard. Now, as Joker's secrets are revealed and an outside threat endangers the club, Joker must decide whether to ride steady with Carissa---or ride away forever . . .
Ride Wild: A Raven Riders Novel
by Laura KayeBrotherhood. Club. Family.They live and ride by their own rules.These are the Raven Riders... Wild with grief over the death of his wife, Sam “Slider” Evans merely lives for his two sons. Nothing holds his interest anymore—not even riding his bike or his membership in the Raven Riders Motorcycle Club. But that all changes when he hires a new babysitter.Recently freed from a bad situation by the Ravens, Cora Campbell is determined to bury the past. When Slider offers her a nanny position, she accepts, needing the security and time to figure out what she wants from life. Cora adores his sweet boys, but never expected the red-hot attraction to their brooding, sexy father. If only he would notice her... Slider does see the beautiful, fun-loving woman he invited into his home. She makes him feel too much, and he both hates it and yearns for it. But when Cora witnesses something she shouldn’t have, the new lives they’ve only just discovered are threatened. Now Slider must claim—and protect—what’s his before it’s too late.
Ride a Pale Horse
by Helen MacinnesA staff reporter on assignment in Czechoslovakia gets caught in a web of defection, blackmail, forgery and assassination.
Ride a White Dolphin
by Anne MayburyLeonie Thorburn begins to learn the shattering truth in RIDE A WHITE DOLPHIN. She is asked by her handsome, seemingly devoted husband to stay with his aunt in Venice while he is on a mysterious business assignment. Once in the magnificent city, Leonie finds herself the victim of several strange accidents, near-misses whose seriousness only she understands. A blessed old church becomes a trap; a celebration on the Grand Canal, a scene of terror; a rendezvous with her husband, an encounter with death. Why? How? WHO? Once again you will be swept into the rich, suspenseful drama of Anne Maybury's world.
Ride or Die
by Gail-Agnes MusikavanhuGail-Agnes Musikavanhu's adrenaline-packed joyride of a debut is an ode to Gen Z and chaotic teens—perfect for fans of Grace D. Li, Ebony Ladelle, and Baby Driver.Best friends Loli Crawford and Ryan Pope have earned their nickname, the &“Bonnie and Clyde of Woolridge High.&” From illegal snack swapping in kindergarten to reckless car surfing in high school, they have been causing trouble in their uptight California town forever. But everyone knows that the mischief starts with Loli; when it comes to chasing thrills, drama, and adventure, no one is on her level.At least until Loli throws the wildest party Woolridge High has ever seen and meets X, a strange, unidentified boy in the coat closet, who challenges her to a game she can&’t refuse—one that promises to put her love of danger to the ultimate test.Loli and X begin an anonymous correspondence, exchanging increasingly risky missions. Loli&’s fun has always been free and easy, but things spin out of control as she attempts to one-up X&’s every move. As Loli risks losing everything—including her oldest friend—she&’ll face the most dangerous thing of all: falling for someone she shouldn&’t.