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The Misfits: A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)
by Lisa YeeWhen a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!)—who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious illustrated series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat! <p><p> Olive Cobin Zang has . . . issues. And they mostly aren’t her fault. (No, really!) Though she often slips under the radar, problems have a knack for finding her. So, imagine her doubts when she’s suddenly dropped off at the strangest boarding school ever: a former castle turned prison that’s now a “reforming arts school”! <p><p> But nothing could’ve prepared Olive for RASCH (not “rash”). There, she’s lumped with a team of other kids who never quite fit in, and discovers that the academy isn’t what it seems—and neither is she. In fact, RASCH is a cover for an elite group of misfits who fight crime . . . and Olive has arrived just in time. <p><p> Turns out that RASCH is in danger of closing, unless Olive’s class can stop the heist of the century. And as Olive falls in love with this wacky school, she realizes it’s up to her new team to save the only home that’s ever welcomed them. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Misfits Club
by Kieran CrowleyOnly misfits can solve this mystery!Nothing exciting everhappens in the small town of Newpark where Brian, Hannah, and twins Chris andSam live. And when they start their summer vacation, they know it’s the end ofan era. The Misfits Club, a club they started when they were 8 years old, is disbanding and they still haven’t managed to solve any real mysteries. But when they persuade new club member Amelia to go and investigate a spooky old house, they unexpectedly discover some stolen goods. Could this be their chance for one last adventure? One thing is for sure though: Newpark is decidedly more exciting now.
Misfortune Cookie: A Noodle Shop Mystery (A Noodle Shop Mystery #9)
by Vivien ChienIn Vivien Chien's Misfortune Cookie, Lana Lee returns for another delectable cozy set in a Chinese restaurant in Cleveland, OH.“Pair your noodles with this steaming mystery, and you have the perfect chilly night combination!”—PopSugarThey say fortune favors the bold, and Lana Lee is determined to prove that true.Lana, now officially manager of her family’s restaurant, the Ho-Lee Noodle House, is headed to sunny Irvine, California to attend a restaurant convention with her sister, Anna May, along for the ride. The girls’ very Americanized Aunt Grace has asked them to stay in her posh rental, and as the trip begins, it seems to be just what they both needed. Even the restaurant convention proves to be worthwhile and entertaining, especially when Lana witnesses a dramatic cat fight between a fortune cookie vendor and a journalist.Lana and Anna May can’t imagine things getting any better until they learn their aunt has yet another surprise in store for them—a swanky cocktail party hosted for the freelancers of Southern California. But on the night of the party, things go south when a close journalist friend of Grace’s mysteriously plunges from the roof top of the hotel. Even more suspicious is the fact that Aunt Grace’s friend is the same journalist Lana saw getting into a screaming match with the fortune cookie vendor at the convention.The police rule the death a gruesome accident, but Aunt Grace refuses to accept that explanation and begs Lana for her help uncovering the truth. Lana, Anna May, Aunt Grace attempt to keep up appearances as they search for answers, but unwanted attention from suspicious colleagues and convention attendees starts to surface, causing Lana to wonder if they’ll find the killer in time…or if they’ll be the next ones pushed over the edge.
Misfortune Teller: Number 115 in Series (The Destroyer #115)
by Richard Sapir Warren MurphyWhen Chiun watches an infomercial produced by Man Hyung Sun and his cult of Loonies, he revels in the leader's sales pitch about the Sun Source and upcoming conversion of all humanity into Koreans. After all, what could be more divine. Chiun knows he has found a true holy man. Remo knows he has found a true nut. When the CURE pair thwart assassins at a Loonie mass wedding, Chiun is elevated to hero and close personal friend of Sun - and Remo's just fed up. Especially as CURE ships him to North Korea, where brainwashed American Loonies are dancing to their leader's tune in a gambit to all-out war.But Korea isn't the only split faction at war. Chiun's had about enough of his pupil's disrespect for the Seer Sun, and the former happy couple is headed for the mother of all battles...Breathlessly action-packed and boasting a winning combination of thrills, humour and mysticism, the Destroyer is one of the bestselling series of all time.
The Misfortunes of Others (Bernard and Snooky)
by Gloria DankWhile Maya suffers through morning sickness and Bernard paints the nursery a chocolate brown, Snooky becomes involved in a romance and mischief.
Misión Morderska (Martina Harper #1)
by Ava CleytonEn ocasiones, la verdad aterroriza... Enriqueta Martí, la cruel asesina de principios del siglo XX más conocida como la «Vampira de Barcelona» regresa al mundo de los vivos convertida en Morderska, un espíritu maligno cuya misión es traspasar el gen de la maldad a una humana para evitar a toda costa que esta se enamore. La pobre afortunada es Elisa Pérez de Castro, una joven estudiante de Educación Infantil, que sufrirá la transformación convirtiéndose en una salvaje asesina. En la investigación aparece Martina Harper, criminóloga experta en sucesos violentos, quien tratará de descubrir la escalofriante verdad a la que se enfrenta.
Una misión olímpica (Trío Beta #Volumen 8)
by Roberto PavanelloEl guapísimo nadador Andrew Lane ha vuelto a Baskerville a pasar las vacaciones después de triunfar en las olimpiadas. ¡Todo el pueblo está encantado de recibir al flamante campeón! Pero la euforia dura poco. Al día siguiente Andrew desaparece misteriosamente. Sam Sherlock y el Trío Beta están decididas a descubrir qué le ha pasado. ¿Lograrán encontrarlo y traerlo de vuelta?
La misión Rockefeller
by Hugo BurelUn nuevo caso de Guido Santini. Tras el fracaso de 1933 en el caso Bonapelch en Montevideo, el detective ítalo-uruguayo Guido Santini regresa a New York y abandona la profesión. Nueve años después, Ridley O’Mara, el director de la agencia de investigaciones en la que trabajó, le ofrece otra oportunidad. Es enero de 1942 y Estados Unidos ha entrado en la II Guerra Mundial luego del ataque japonés a Pearl Harbor. O’Mara es amigo de Nelson Rockefeller, millonario y titular de la Oficina de Asuntos Interamericanos del gobierno de Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Rockefeller quiere enviar a Brasil a Orson Welles, el nuevo talento del cine norteamericano, para filmar un documental que apoye la política de acercamiento con las naciones del sur promovida por el gobierno. Será Guido Santini el que cumpla el encargo de Rockefeller de vigilar y proteger con discreción a Orson Welles en Río de Janeiro, mientras este filma el Carnaval. No confía en el cineasta porque es demasiado liberal. Con una brillante sucesión de situaciones que mezcla la realidad histórica y la ficción, Hugo Burel despliega con maestría su enorme talento narrativo para construir una trama policial y de espionaje adictiva que mantiene al lector en vilo, proponiendo una novedosa teoría sobre la declinación de la carrera de Orson Welles, al tiempo que una aguda lectura política sobre un momento histórico clave en el marco de la II Guerra Mundial.
Misled: A Pulse-Pounding International Thriller (A Will Parker Thriller #4)
by Anderson Harp&“A stunner—It reminds me of Tom Clancy at his finest.&”—James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author on Retribution The greatest thriller authors alive have praised Anderson Harp&’s books as riveting, authentic thrillers. Now read for yourself: a prescient novel of interference with American lives as Russia targets the CDC… Marine recon veteran and small-town prosecutor Will Parker became a bush pilot for two reasons: a love of flying, and Dr. Karen Stewart. Years ago in Somalia, Will saved the dedicated CDC researcher&’s life. Now he may have to do it again, under even more challenging conditions. Two Marines have died under suspicious circumstances, and Will is the only person who can get to the truth. Even if it means an off-the-books mission that will take him thousands of miles away to remote Russia. Both of the dead had in common a fellow student at the Maryland Cyber Security Center. He&’s missing, but his trail leads Will to a small village outside Moscow known for worldwide hacking—and ultimately to an American financial institution with a shady multi-trillion-dollar secret to which the Marines and their classmate held the key. That key compelled certain executives to unleash killers to ensure its concealment . . . Because of her importance to Will, Dr. Karen Stewart is once again a target. The enemy knows if they get to her, they get to him. Now, with her research taking her into the far-flung Yukon, Parker&’s arctic-combat training and skills as a bush pilot will be his only hope of saving her, not to mention himself . . . "The scariest story is the true story. Here's the real intelligence operation. Harp knows his stuff" —Brad Meltzer on Retribution&“Tense and authentic—reading this book is like living a real life mission.&”—Lee Child on Retribution&“Outstanding thriller with vivid characters, breakneck pacing, and suspense enough for even the most demanding reader. Harp writes with complete authenticity and a tremendous depth of military knowledge. A fantastic read—don&’t miss it!&”—Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author on Retribution &“Harp brings his considerable military expertise to a global plot that&’s exciting, timely, and believable . . . —David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author on Retribution. &“Retribution is a stunner: a blow to the gut and shot of adrenaline. Here is a novel written with authentic authority and bears shocking relevance to the dangers of today. It reminds me of Tom Clancy at his finest.&”—James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of Bloodline
La misma canción
by Mary Higgins Clark«Siempre la misma canción». Kay escuchó estas palabras en la mansión de los Carrington cuando sólo era una niña y, aunque entonces no comprendió su significado, se le grabaron a fuego en la memoria.Muchos años más tarde, cuando se casó con el heredero de esta acaudalada familia, esa frase fue cobrando un sentido aterrador. ¿Quién es en realidad Peter Carrington? ¿Qué secretos se han ocultado en las sombras de este caserón durante décadas? Los fantasmas del pasado están regresando al presente en busca de venganza y Kay sospecha que duerme junto a un hombre cuyas manos están manchadas de sangre.Una fascinante intriga que sumerge al lector en el peligroso laberinto de la mente humana, donde los secretos pueden ser el arma más letal...
La misma canción
by Mary Higgins ClarkUna fascinante intriga que sumerge al lector en el peligroso laberinto de la mente humana, donde los secretos pueden ser el arma más letal... «Siempre la misma canción.» Kay escuchó estas palabras en la mansión de los Carrington cuando solo era una niña y, aunque entonces no comprendió su significado, se le grabaron a fuego en la memoria. Muchos años más tarde, cuando se casó con el heredero de esta acaudalada familia, esa frase fue cobrando un sentido aterrador. ¿Quién es en realidad Peter Carrington? ¿Qué secretos se han ocultado en las sombras de este caserón durante décadas? Los fantasmas del pasado están regresando al presente en busca de venganza, y Kay sospecha que duerme junto a un hombre cuyas manos están manchadas de sangre. La crítica ha dicho...«Clark tiene una habilidad especial para señalar en varias direcciones con el dedo de la culpa hasta que llega la sorprendente resolución final.»Publishers Weekly
Una misma noche (Premio Alfaguara de novela #Volumen 20)
by Leopoldo Brizuela«Un thriller existencial, perturbador, hipnotizante.»Rosa Montero, presidenta del jurado del XV Premio Alfaguara de novela 2012 Una madrugada de 2010, el escritor Leonardo Bazán es testigo involuntario del asalto a una casa vecina. No es un robo usual: lo lleva a cabo una banda organizada, con una logística sofisticada, y hasta un patrullero de la Policía Científica. Pero lo que más perturba a Bazán es el recuerdo de una experiencia similar -de la que también fue testigo junto a sus padres- ocurrida en esa misma casa en 1976, a poco de iniciada la dictadura militar en la Argentina. El trauma de aquella noche pareció caer en el olvido; pero ahora Bazán siente que debe escribir para entender y salvarse. ¿Cómo actuaron exactamente él y sus padres y cómo juzgar hoy esas reacciones? ¿Cómo es posible que una estructura criminal, montada décadas atrás, todavía exista y que la gente siga reaccionando de la misma manera, con el mismo miedo? Narrada como el cuaderno de notas de un detective que, pista tras pista, se indaga a sí mismo y se expone al crimen organizado, Una misma noche es una novela de suspense que explora el rol de los ciudadanos enfrentados a las formas más brutales y secretas del poder. Y reflexiona sobre la intolerable conciencia de nuestra propia cobardía. Un texto a un tiempo íntimo y político, confesional, potente, misterioso, destinado a perdurar.
MisPer
by CJ ClaxtonA woman&’s life spirals as she lives in fear of a faceless online enemy—who may have already committed at least one murder . . . Ten years ago, Sophie Shaw vanished. Kat, a technician who works in a DNA testing lab, is still haunted by the unsolved disappearance, and when she notices a suspicious tweet about the case online, she calls in a tip. A few weeks later she learns that a man is being questioned, and drunkenly sends out a tweet of her own, boasting about her role in this breakthrough by the police. But the man is released and Kat quickly finds herself back on Twitter, navigating through the abusive messages she&’s received and initiating an angry exchange with the anonymous man she&’s convinced has escaped justice. Unfortunately, though, she failed to hide her real identity—and soon she starts feeling paranoid about every man she encounters. As her drinking escalates and her life begins to fall apart, it&’s unclear whether someone is really out to destroy her—or if she is destroying herself . . .
Miss Aldridge Regrets (A Canary Club Mystery #1)
by Louise Hare"Would make Agatha Christie proud... Irresistible and smart."—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia PalaceNamed A Most Anticipated Mystery of Summer by Betches, Essence, Crime Reads and more!The glittering RMS Queen Mary. A nightclub singer on the run. An aristocratic family with secrets worth killing for.London, 1936. Lena Aldridge wonders if life has passed her by. The dazzling theatre career she hoped for hasn&’t worked out. Instead, she&’s stuck singing in a sticky-floored basement club in Soho, and her married lover has just left her. But Lena has always had a complicated life, one shrouded in mystery as a mixed-race girl passing for white in a city unforgiving of her true racial heritage.She&’s feeling utterly hopeless until a stranger offers her the chance of a lifetime: a starring role on Broadway and a first-class ticket on the Queen Mary bound for New York. After a murder at the club, the timing couldn&’t be better, and Lena jumps at the chance to escape England. But death follows her onboard when an obscenely wealthy family draws her into their fold just as one among them is killed in a chillingly familiar way. As Lena navigates the Abernathy&’s increasingly bizarre family dynamic, she realizes that her greatest performance won't be for an audience, but for her life.With seductive glamor, simmering family drama, and dizzying twists, Louise Hare makes her beguiling US debut.
Miss Austen Investigates: A Novel (A Miss Austen Mystery)
by Jessica BullA witty, engaging murder mystery featuring Jane Austen as an intrepid amateur sleuth—the first book in a seriesJane Austen—sparkling, spirited and incredibly clever—is suddenly thrust into a mystery when a milliner’s dead body is found locked inside a cupboard during the middle of a ball. When Jane’s brother Georgie is found with some jewellery that belonged to the deceased, the local officials see it as an open-and-shut case, one which is likely to end with Georgie’s death. Jane is certain that her brother is innocent, and that there is much more to the murder than meets the eye.Jane’s investigations take her on a lively journey through local society as her suspect list keeps growing—and her keen skill for observation will be put to the test in solving this crime and saving her brother.
Miss Austen Investigates: A Fortune Most Fatal (Miss Austen Investigates)
by Jessica BullA witty, engaging murder mystery featuring Jane Austen as an intrepid sleuth—the second installment in the Miss Austen Investigates series. 1797: A broken-hearted Jane Austen travels to Kent to look after her brother Neddy&’s children and further her writing. She soon realizes it&’s imperative she uncovers the true identity of a mysterious young woman claiming to be a shipwrecked foreign princess before the interloper can swindle Neddy&’s adoptive mother out of her fortune and steal the much-anticipated inheritance all the Austens rely on.
Miss Bianca and the Bridesmaid (The Rescuers, #7)
by Margery SharpOn the eve of the wedding of the Ambassadress's niece, the whole Embassy is thrown into confusion by the disappearance of the little bridesmaid. For without her bridesmaid, the bride simply refuses to go through with the wedding ceremony. So in the confusion that follows, everyone rushes to and fro, hither and thither, in a frantic search for the poor little girl. But to no avail. How lucky, then, that courageous Miss Bianca, president of the Mouse Prisoners' Aid Society--and loyal Bernard--arrive on the scene and personally take charge of the search. And what a search it turns out to be! Not only do they have to brave the many horrors of the main drain, but just at the height of their despair, they are confronted by the villainess herself! Of all Miss Bianca's adventures in the interests of prisoner-rescuing--in the Orient, in the Antarctic, in the Salt Mines, or in the Black Castle, this was to be the most frightening of all, because it happened at home...
Miss Blaine's Prefect and the Golden Samovar (Miss Blaine's Prefect)
by Olga WojtasA librarian with deceptively dangerous skills is sent back in time to Tzarist Russia in this “laugh-out-loud farce” and homage to Muriel Spark (Publishers Weekly, starred review).Never underestimate a librarian. Comfortable padded and in her middle years, Shona McMonagle may look bookish and harmless, but her education at the Marcia Blaine School for Girls has left her with a deadly expertise in everything from martial arts to quantum physics. It has also left her with a bone-deep loathing for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, that scurrilous novel that spread scandalous untruths about the finest educational institution in Edinburgh. Shona’s skills, her deceptively mild appearance, and her passionate loyalty make her the perfect recruit for an interesting new project: time travel to Tzarist Russia, prevent a gross miscarriage of romance, and—in any spare time—see to it that only the right people get murdered. It’s a big job, but no task is too daunting for a prefect from Miss Blaine’s.“A delightful addition to the ranks of comic crime.” —The Guardian, UK
Miss Blaine's Prefect and the Vampire Menace (The Prefect's Adventures #2)
by Olga WojitasNever underestimate a librarian. Readers learned that lesson with the Prefect&’s first adventure (Miss Blaine&’s Prefect and the Golden Samovar: &“marvelous&” and &“a laugh-out-loud farce&” —Publishers Weekly, starred review). Now a certain Count from Transylvania is about to learn it as well, when the intrepid Shona McMonagle (comfortably padded, in her middle years, and a whiz at obscure martial arts) time-travels to 19th-century France to help a village being menaced by a mysterious killer. It&’s true that Dracula&’s name has for more than a hundred years been a byword for terror, but nothing can stop an agent trained by the Marcia Blaine School for Girls.
Miss Blaine's Prefect and the Weird Sisters (The Prefect's Adventures #3)
by Olga WojtasA resourceful middle-aged Scottish librarian travels back in time to stop Macbeth and his wife from killing Duncan while avoiding three dangerous witches. Shona McMonagle is your ordinary, garden-variety librarian: comfortably padded, in her middle years, expert in various arcane martial arts. She also has an impressive knack for time travel (&“impressive&” may be overstating things: her first two forays—revolutionary Russia, 19th-century France—went less than smoothly). Her latest mission? Head to 11th-century Scotland, cozy up to Macbeth and Lady M, prevent them from murdering Duncan. In the ordinary course of things, this would be a doddle. But then there are the witches, who prove remarkably quick to take offense. And the business of being turned into a mouse. And the fact that the mission is in truth threefold. One, keep Duncan alive and kicking; two, correct the historical record and lay bare the ludicrous lies introduced by that silly Shakespeare play; and three, burnish the honor of the Marcia Blaine School for Girls, the finest institution of pedagogy in the greater Edinburgh area. Can she do it? Of course, she can! NEVER UNDERESTIMATE A LIBRARIAN! Praise for Miss Blaine&’s Prefect and the Vampire Menace&“Excellent…. The zany plot is a whirling dervish of unexpected events, all narrated with aplomb and wry wit by the eruditeand intrepid librarian,who often hilariouslymisconstrues the clues she ferrets out. Readers will have a rollicking good time.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)&“Effortlessly blends together a number of genres.... Smart, funny and all-round good company, wherever Shona goes, readers will eagerly follow.&” —The Scotsman
Miss Bones
by Joan FlemingThe sudden disappearance of London art dealer Mr Walpurgis of Shepherds Market, sets his young picture restorer adding up two and two. When he fails to return from a weekend holiday, Thomas Mellsonby recalls some curious happenings of recent weeks and begins to investigate the movements of the mysterious and elusive man. When Mr Walpurgis finally reappears, the circumstances only make the matter more sinister and macabre, and Thomas soon finds himself involved in a dangerous situation that carries him far beyond the call of duty.'We could do with many well-written crime stories like Miss Bones with atmosphere, characters and a ghoulish tweak at the end' Daily Express
Miss Cameron's Fall from Grace
by Helen DicksonIn a seedy tavern in the backstreets of London, a case of mistaken identity leads respectable Miss Delphine Cameron to be unwittingly ravished by a devilish colonel: Lord Stephen Fitzwaring. Now she's had a taste of lovemaking and, against her better judgement, she craves it again....But the colonel has ruined her honor, and there is only one way they can avoid a scandal-Delphine must marry her dark-eyed seducer!Now Lady Delphine Fitzwaring must decide between a life of chastity...or succumbing to her husband's irresistible temptation....
Miss Dimple and the Slightly Bewildered Angel: A Mystery
by Mignon F. BallardOctober, 1944. It has been a challenging season for Elderberry's favorite first grade teacher, Miss Dimple Kilpatrick. A beloved former student was recently killed in the war, her brother has become distant, and her friend Odessa, the cook at Pheobe's rooming house, has taken a leave of absence to care for a relative. Still, when Dimple's librarian friend, Virginia, finds a young woman, Dora, on the library porch looking for a place to spend the night, soft-hearted Dimple brings her back to Phoebe's and offers her food and a warm coat. But when Dimple is trying to find her a place to sleep, the young girl disappears. The next morning, Miss Dimple answers a knock on the door expecting it to be the girl. Instead, she is greeted by greeted by a somewhat disheveled young woman with lustrous hair and a sunrise of a smile who claims she has been assigned to fill in at the house. Augusta Goodnight, a guardian angel who has been summoned from a well-deserved rest after a series of troublesome earthly duties, has taken up at Phoebe's.When Dora is discovered dead - murdered - the real reason for Augusta's "assignment" becomes clear, at least to Augusta. Reluctantly, Miss Dimple teams up with Augusta to find out who the killer is.
Miss Dimple Disappears: A Mystery (Miss Dimple Mysteries #1)
by Mignon F. BallardIt's 1942, almost a year since the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, and the residents of the small town of Elderberry, Georgia, have been rattled down to their worn, rationed shoes. For young teacher Charlie Carr, life and love aren't going exactly as planned—her head dictates loyalty to the handsome corpsman, Hugh, but whenever she thinks of her best friend's beau, Will, her heart does the Jersey Bounce. Charlie is doubly troubled by the disappearance of beloved schoolmistress Miss Dimple Kilpatrick one frosty November morning just before Thanksgiving. Miss Dimple, who has taught the town's first graders—including Charlie—for almost forty years, would never just skip town in the middle of the school year, and Charlie and her best friend, Annie, are determined to prove it.
Miss Fortescue's Protector in Paris: Debutantes In Paris (Debutantes in Paris #3)
by Amanda McCabeWhen a political reformer and a rogue spy reunite in Paris, they face danger, intrigue, and an undeniable attraction in this exciting Victorian romance.Between running her father’s mercantile empire and campaigning for women’s rights, unconventional Emily Fortescue has no time for romance. But when her politics land her in trouble, old friend Christopher Blakely comes to her rescue. They grew up arguing, sparring . . . even kissing, until he withdrew into his mysterious work. Now she’s torn between safeguarding her bruised heart, and the lure of their spark reigniting . . .