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Secret Lives
by Mark de Castrique2023 EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE, SUE GRAFTON MEMORIAL AWARD * APPLE BOOK OF THE MONTH SELECTION"A high energy foray into cryptocurrency and government corruption."—First Clue"This light and lively series launch introduces 75-year-old Ethel Fiona Crestwater...an elderly Nancy Drew: sure of herself and her convictions, and ready to bend a few rules to achieve her goal of seeing justice done." —Publishers WeeklyFor fans of unexpected-yet-badass female sleuths, meet former FBI agent-turned-boardinghouse landlady Ethel Fiona Crestwater. Her age affords her precious invisibility. She can outthink and outshoot most men—and women—half her age.When someone murders one of her boarders, Ethel springs into action—much to the surprise of her double-first-cousin-twice-removed, Jesse, who has recently come to stay with her while he attends university. As he watches her photograph the crime scene, conceal evidence, and speed-dial the Secret Service Director, Jesse realizes that there's much more to Ethel than appearances suggest.When Jesse is assaulted and the gym bag full of cash Ethel had hidden is stolen from the basement, the pair decides it's time to launch their own unofficial investigation. With no one to trust but each other, this unlikely duo learns that the only thing truly worth risking your life for is family.
Secret Lover
by Shawna DelacorteA mysterious and sexy strangerAndrea Sinclair found herself inexplicably drawn to Jim Richards-mind and body-as if she already knew him. His hair and face were wrong, but there was something about the man... Was he the one she'd been searching for ever since he left the Witness Protection Program with a price on his head?Jim had been alone for too long-alone and lonely. He couldn't help fantasizing about Andi, though she represented life-threatening danger to him. She knew everything about him-everything he'd carefully tried to erase. Could he trust her to help him find the killer who pursued him...? He didn't have a choice. His heart wouldn't let him leave her.
Secret Missions: A Novel
by Michael GannonThe author of Operation Drumbeat turns his hand to fiction in this World War II espionage thriller about a Nazi agent who slips into Florida searching for vital information about the capabilities of U.S. fighters and bombers.
Secret Montana: Smokin' Six-Shooter\One Hot Forty-Five (Whitehorse, Montana: The Corbetts #1)
by B. J. DanielsFall in love with the beloved final books in the Whitehorse, Montana: The Corbetts series from New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels!SMOKIN’ SIX-SHOOTERRussell Corbett is all cowboy, and he isn’t about to let a lady lasso him! But Dulcie Hughes has had him tied up in knots from the moment she nearly collided with his combine. She rode into town with her fancy rental car and city clothes to claim her secret inheritance. And neither tall tale nor handsome rancher will deter her from exposing a years-old cover-up at the Beaumont property. She expects to find answers, not fall in love. But like the threatening thunderhead on the horizon, the truth will come fast and fierce, and there will be no escaping the consequences.ONE HOT FORTY-FIVEDede Chamberlain is desperate for Lantry Corbett’s help and will get it at gunpoint if necessary. With a Montana blizzard bearing down, they set out…but make it only as far as a deserted cabin. While they’re snowbound, sparks fly between them. But with a killer and the law after them, they’ll need more than Christmas blessings to mete out justice before it’s too late.
Secret Mountain Hideout
by Terri ReedFrom the RITA and Carol Award finalist: Staying hidden in a remote Colorado town has kept her safe—until now . . .A remote Colorado mountain town and a fake identity have been Ashley Willis’s safe haven since she fled after witnessing a murder—but now the killer has found her trail. Desperate and terrified, she’s prepared to run again . . .But Deputy Sheriff Chase Fredrick won’t let her. With the lawman by her side, can she face danger head-on . . . and live long enough to bring a murderer to justice?
Secret Nights
by Anita MillsThis tale of love, suspense, and mystery in Regency England features &“a refreshingly different hero and heroine&” (Publishers Weekly). After her wealthy merchant father is accused of murder, Elise Rand goes to the only person she knows who can help: Patrick Hamilton, Regency London&’s most brilliant trial lawyer. But no amount of cash will convince Patrick to take on what appears to be a doomed case. So a desperate Elise is forced to put her reputation, her sanity, and her heart on the line when she offers a very different method of payment for his legal services: herself . . . &“Mills does the historical romance genre proud with her latest offering. Tautly written and packed with suspense, the plot moves along at a brisk pace while engaging the reader in the moving love story of a refreshingly different hero and heroine . . . With a talent for evoking period atmosphere and her knowledge of the Regency underworld, Mills nips at the heels of Anne Perry&’s Victorian novels of crime and suspense.&” —Publishers Weekly &“An insightful and unusual historical that focuses not only on the glittering decadence of Regency upper-class society but also on its sinister criminal elements. Nicely drawn characters, a complex plot, and well-handled language contribute to this satisfying romance.&” —Library Journal
Secret Obsession (Carder Texas Connections)
by Robin PeriniHe didn't know which was harder: not falling for a woman who was off-limits, or protecting her from a madman... Scarred from the brutal murder of her fiancé, former UN translator Lyssa Cafferty sleeps with one eye open. Now a serial killer is determined to finish what he started...and she's his next target. Desperate to survive, Lyssa seeks protection from the one man with knowledge of her past. Noah Bradford, a cunning ex-marine, vows to protect Lyssa-along with the secret she keeps from her watchful predator. It soon becomes evident that Noah's growing attraction for Lyssa could distract him from his mission, but only together can they crack the cryptic messages of a killer. With time running out, it's uncertain who will come out unharmed-or alive.
Secret Pal Surprises
by Suzanne WilliamsJake, a new big kid in Tommy's third grade class, is Tommy's secret Valentine's Day pal, but Tommy suspects that instead of giving presents Jake is taking things from other students.
Secret Passage
by Amanda StevensHE HAD NO PASTAn accident had robbed Zac Riley of his memory, but then Zac learned he was a supersoldier trained by the covert organization Project Phoenix. And he alone could complete a vital mission, one that would change his life forever....SHE WAS HIS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTUREDedicated to deprogramming Project Phoenix's soldiers, Camille Somersby had been successful with all but the man she'd once loved and lost. Camille now had a mission of her own: stop Zac or risk catastrophic repercussions.Amidst deception and desire, Zac and Camille found themselves falling in love all over again. But there was no one they could trust...except each other.
Secret Past: Faith in the Face of Crime
by Sharee StoverHer life is a lieShe’s not who she thinks she isWith gunmen at her doorstep, Katie Tribani learns her true identity. She’s been in witness protection since childhood, and now her crime-lord father has found her. As bullets fly, US marshal Daniel Knight whisks her to safety—but not for long. Captured and held prisoner, only Katie can unearth her secret past…if she can survive long enough.
Secret Prey (A Prey Novel #9)
by John SandfordA wealthy banker is dead, shot once in the chest during a hunting trip. There are many reasons for him to be killed, and many people who would do the deed. But who did? Lucas Davenport has an idea. But this routine murder investigation is about to turn into something different. A cat-and-mouse game with a killer who does not hesitate to take the fight to Lucas himself. And those he loves...WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR
Secret Prey (Prey Ser. #9)
by John SandfordFive men go hunting. Only four come back alive. It's up to Lucas Davenport to untangle the secrets that bind these men together and uncover his prey... The company chairman lay on the cold ground of the woods, his eyes unseeing, his orange hunting jacket punctured by a rifle bullet at close range. Around him stood the four executives with whom he had been hunting, each with his or her own complicated agenda, each with a reason not to be sorrowful about the man's death. If he read it in a book, Lucas Davenport thought, it would seem like one of those classic murder mysteries, the kind where the detective gathers everyone together at the end and solves the case with a little speech. But it wasn't going to be that easy, he knew. There were currents running through this group, hints and whispers of something much greater than the murder of a single man. He had felt this way not long before, sensed the curling of an indefinable evil, and not only had it nearly gotten him killed, it had lost him the woman he loves. Sometime soon, unless he could stop it, there would be another death, and then still another, and Davenport couldn't help but wonder if maybe this time, the final death might not be his own. . . .John Sandford has written extraordinary thrillers before, but nothing to top the startling twists and unrelenting suspense of Secret Prey.*** Praise for SECRET PREY*** 'Don’t start if you don’t plan to finish it in one sitting' Richmond Times-Dispatch 'By far the best Prey' The Associated Press 'Excellent... compelling... everything works. Secret Prey enthralls' USA Today 'Full of smart suspense and deduction as well as explosive action... the villain is a masterful creation' Publishers Weekly 'This killer is a brilliant piece of work—intelligent, clever, bold, and sneaky... vivid and satisfying' The Denver Post 'Sandford has sustained his "Prey" thrillers by varying the premise with imaginative plotting; shifting points of view; a subtle, melancholy protagonist; and most of all, great villains. The ninth Prey novel may well be the best, and that's high praise in the context of such a consistently entertaining body of work' Booklist 'Why was chairman Daniel S. Kresge shot? Because he has just bamboozled his wife into accepting an $8 million divorce settlement and is merging his 230 banks with a larger, a move that will net him $40 million after taxes? Yes, he'll lose his job, as will nearly all the execs on the deer hunt, but that's life. As is revenge... Events from earlier Prey novels weave intriguingly through this one, inviting the reader to plunge into the entire series. Not a bad idea' Kirkus
Secret Rage: A Mystery (The Rage Series #3)
by Brent PilkeyJack Warren and his partner, Jenny Alton, have joined with the division’s Major Crime officers to take down a predator who stalks the streets of downtown Toronto, attacking sex workers and leaving a swath of carnage in his wake. But when Jenny is targeted as the next victim, the chase becomes personal for Jack. A violent confrontation will reveal horrifying secrets—and Jack’s own bloody link to the monster . . .
Secret Refuge: Secret Refuge Royal Rescue Fatal Freeze (Wings of Danger #2)
by Dana MentinkHIS CHANCE AT REDEMPTION Former parole officer Mick Hudson blames himself for the death of Keeley Stevens's sister. If he hadn't paroled a criminal, she might still be alive. When he hears that the suspected killer has been spotted in Keeley's hometown, he worries she might be the next victim. Keeley doesn't want to take help from the man who could have prevented her sister's death, but she has more than herself to worry about. She'll do anything it takes to protect her family. And Mick will risk his life to make sure that the past does not repeat itself. Wings of Danger: The path to love is treacherous
Secret Remains: A Coroner's Daughter Mystery (A Coroner's Daughter Mystery #2)
by Jennifer Graeser DornbushA cold case murder, a grisly discovery, and a viper's nest of resentment, betrayal, and dirty secrets converge in this mystery perfect for fans of Kathy Reichs and Jayne Ann Krentz.It's been 12 years since Sandi Parkman went missing after being dropped off at home by her schoolmate, Nick Larson, now the Sheriff of Freeport, Michigan. When a construction crew unearths Sandi's bones--along with Nick's letterman jacket and one of his hairs--Nick becomes suspect number one in the murder. Dr. Emily Hartford, the daughter of Freeport's medical examiner, is called in to investigate, but the case is about to get personal. Nick was Emily's high school love, and now she has to either clear his name--or contend that he's the killer. As she delves into the case, a host of other suspects emerge: a coterie of Nick's jock friends from high school; Sandi's sister, Tiffany, now a dancer at a local strip club; and James VanDerMuellen, a trust funder who's recently returned to Freeport. As the autumn skies darken over Freeport and the holiday season looms, Emily must sift through more than Sandi's brittle bones to solve the case. Can she exonerate Nick--and rekindle their long-smoldering romance? The race is on to find the truth.
Secret Remains: A gritty and fast-paced British detective crime thriller (The DCI Banham Series Book 2) (The DCI Banham Series)
by Linda ReganWhen a group of young women working in London's sex trade become involved in a murder investigation, their fabricated account of events leads to the wrong suspect becoming convicted. Twenty years later, the innocent person is free - but somebody has started killing the women connected to the case.With the threat of blackmail hanging over them, the women have a lot to lose and nobody has a cast-iron alibi. In a case where nothing is quite what it seems, can Detective Inspector Paul Banham stop a cold-blooded killer?
Secret Remains: A gritty and fast-paced British detective crime thriller (The DCI Banham Series Book 2) (The DCI Banham Series)
by Linda ReganWhen a group of young women working in London's sex trade become involved in a murder investigation, their fabricated account of events leads to the wrong suspect becoming convicted. Twenty years later, the innocent person is free - but somebody has started killing the women connected to the case.With the threat of blackmail hanging over them, the women have a lot to lose and nobody has a cast-iron alibi. In a case where nothing is quite what it seems, can Detective Inspector Paul Banham stop a cold-blooded killer?
Secret Rules (Nancy Drew on Campus #5)
by Carolyn KeeneAt Wilder Times, Nancy is working on a story about a frat prank, but it's reporter Jake Collins who's giving Nancy plenty to think about. The problem is, she can't be sure if the guy is good news or bad news-- or just a passing feature.
Secret Sabertooth (PaleoJoe's Dinosaur Detective Club #3)
by PaleoJoe Wendy Caszatt-AllenFantastic real life dinosaur adventures that every boy and girl will love. What is the Secret of the Sabertooth? In a race against time, Shelly and Dakota must help their new friend Sarra find her missing brother and solve the mystery of a unique Sabertooth skull. PaleoJoe and the Dinosaur Detective Club follow clues which lead them straight to a famous and ancient death trap for prehistoric mammals known as La Brea tar pits. Written by a real paleontologist, PaleoJoe, with gifted writer Wendy Caszatt-Allen, the Dinosaur Detective Club series is capturing the imagination of children around the country.
Secret Sabotage
by Terri ReedThe crash was intentional… But he can&’t remember why. With no memory of the crash that landed him in a hospital, Ian Delaney is determined to uncover who sabotaged his helicopter—without the protection of his family-appointed bodyguard. But Simone Walker&’s used to stubborn clients and won&’t let Ian leave her sight. To catch an unknown traitor, they must rely on each other…or the next attack could prove lethal.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Secret Sabotage (Nancy Drew Girl Detective #42)
by Carolyn KeeneThis beginning of a brand-new trilogy follows Nancy's adventures at a creepy carnival. Nancy needs to find out who is writing the gossipy Burn Book Blog and, later, passing along threatening notes to popular girl Lexi Claremont. To do so, she must go undercover as one of the in-crowd, working the fro-yo stand at the town carnival. True to her sleuthing abilities, Nancy manages to solve this first mystery--but uncovers more trouble while she's at it. Read on in book #43 to find out what happens next!
Secret Sanction
by Brian HaigWord of Honor meets A Few Good Men in this gripping thriller that pits the Green Berets, the CIA and the U.S. government against a top Army lawyer conducting an investigation everyone wants quashed.
Secret Santa
by Andrew ShafferThe Office meets Stephen King, dressed up in holiday tinsel, in this fun, festive, and frightening horror-comedy set during the horror publishing boom of the &’80s, by New York Times best-selling satirist Andrew Shaffer.Out of work for months, Lussi Meyer is desperate to work anywhere in publishing. Prestigious Blackwood-Patterson isn&’t the perfect fit, but a bizarre set of circumstances leads to her hire and a firm mandate: Lussi must find the next horror superstar to compete with Stephen King, Anne Rice, and Peter Straub. It&’s the &’80s, after all, and horror is the hottest genre.But as soon as she arrives, Lussi finds herself the target of her co-workers' mean-spirited pranks. The hazing reaches its peak during the company&’s annual Secret Santa gift exchange, when Lussi receives a demonic-looking object that she recognizes but doesn't understand. Suddenly, her coworkers begin falling victim to a series of horrific accidents akin to a George Romero movie, and Lussi suspects that her gift is involved. With the help of her former author, the flamboyant Fabien Nightingale, Lussi must track down her anonymous Secret Santa and figure out the true meaning of the cursed object in her possession before it destroys the company—and her soul.
Secret Service
by Mark PetrySecret Service Agent Jack Shields hütet ein Geheimnis... Er ist in Wirklichkeit überhaupt nicht Jack Shields. Türsteher John Ryan ist pleite, doch endlich hat er eine erfolgreiche Nacht auf der Rennbahn. Er hofft, damit etwas Zeit zu gewinnen, denn er schuldet einigen Mafia-Clans Geld. Noch bevor die Nacht zu Ende geht, wird sich seine Glückssträhne unerwartet fortsetzen. Ein erhält ein Angebot, das er nicht ablehnen kann. Er soll zu Jack Shields werden. Um die Sache durchzuziehen braucht er Hilfe. Vor allem, da die Vorstände der Banken, die er beschützen soll, zum Ziel von Anschlägen werden. Sollte ihm das nicht gelingen, dann bleibt nur die Frage, was zuerst ein Ende nehmen wird. Sein wohl gehütetes Geheimnis oder sein Leben?
Secret Service (Mi6 Kate Henderson Ser. #1)
by Tom BradbyWhat if you knew your next national leader really was a Russian spy? &“An excellent thriller straight out of today&’s headlines&” (The Sun, UK). Senior MI6 officer Kate Henderson is in possession of the political equivalent of a nuclear bomb. She heads up the Russia Desk of the Secret Intelligence Service, and one of her undercover operations has revealed some alarming evidence that a senior UK politician is a high-level Russian informer. Determined to find the identity of the traitor, Kate must risk everything to get to the truth. Until a young woman is brutally murdered as a consequence, which puts Kate and her team under the spotlight. With blood on her hands, her reputation to uphold, her family hanging by a thread, and an election looming, Kate is quickly running out of options—and out of time . . . From the author of Shadow Dancer and The White Russian, who has been a finalist for multiple Crime Writers Association awards, this is a tense, timely novel of secrets, betrayals, and spycraft.