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Op Zoek Naar Penelope
by James Lawless Sylvia HendriksDe drieëndertig jaar oude romanschrijfster Penelope Eames verhuist naar Spanje om haar onderdrukkende vader en drugsverslaafde broer, Dermot vermijden. Wanneer ze Ramón, een jonge Spaanse leraar ontmoet, wordt ze meteen tot hem aangetrokken en voelt dat het geluk dat haar haar hele leven ontging eindelijk het hare mag zijn. Echter, ze ontvangt een noodoproep van Dermot dat laat haar laat weten dat hij is overgeleverd aan de genade van Charlie Eliot, een pooier en drugsdealer aan de Costa. Ramón, wiens moeder werd gedood door een drugsverslaafde, vertelt haar niets te maken te hebben met Charlie Eliot. Penelope moet beslissen: is ze bereid om zichzelf een compromitteren met Charlie Eliot en haar kans op geluk met Ramón in gevaar te brengen omwille van haar drugsverslaafde broer?
Opal Country: The stunning page turner from the award-winning author of Scrublands
by Chris Hammer**THE TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH**In the outback, nothing stays buried forever...'Classic Hammer. A crime novel that will stay with me for a long time.' Ann Cleeves'This novel is Hammer's best work yet.' The Times'A complex, twisty thriller, with nuanced characters and a winding plot all set in the oppressive Australian heat.' Lisa Hall'This slice of Australian noir sparkles like an opal in the blistering sun.' Lisa Gray'Opal Country is a top-notch Aussie Noir with real heat coming off the pages.' Christopher FowlerOpals...In the desolate outback town of Finnigans Gap, police struggle to maintain law and order. Thieves pillage opal mines, religious fanatics recruit vulnerable youngsters and billionaires do as they please.Bodies...Then an opal miner is found crucified and left to rot down his mine. Nothing about the miner's death is straight-forward, not even who found the body. Homicide detective Ivan Lucic is sent to investigate, assisted by inexperienced young investigator Nell Buchanan.But Finnigans Gap has already ended one police career and damaged others, and soon both officers face damning allegations and internal investigations. Have Ivan and Nell been set up, and if so, by whom?Secrets...As time runs out, their only chance at redemption is to find the killer. But the more they uncover, the more harrowing the mystery becomes, and a past long forgotten is thrown into scorching sunlight.Because in Finnigans Gap, nothing stays buried for ever.Praise for Chris Hammer:'Hammer is a great writer - a leader in Australian noir' Michael Connelly'Shimmers . . . A tortured tale of blood and loss' Val McDermid'Stunning - a page-turner which stays long in the memory' Sunday Times
Opal Country: The unmissable new thriller from the award-winning author of Scrublands
by Chris HammerThe unmissable standalone thriller from Chris Hammer, 'master of Australian noir' and award-winning author of the international bestsellers Scrublands, Silver and Trust.'Classic Hammer. A crime novel that will stay with me for a long time.' Ann Cleeves'A complex, twisty thriller, with nuanced characters and a winding plot all set in the oppressive Australian heat.' Lisa HallOpals...In the desolate outback town of Finnigans gap, police struggle to maintain law and order. Thieves pillage opal mines, religious fanatics recruit vulnerable youngsters and billionaires do as they please.Bodies...Then an opal miner is found crucified and left to rot down his mine. Nothing about the miner's death is straight-forward, not even who found the body. Homicide detective Ivan Lucic is sent to investigate, assisted by inexperienced young investigator Nell Buchanan.But Finnigans Gap has already ended one police career and damaged others, and soon both officers face damning allegations and internal investigations. Have Ivan and Nell been set up, and if so, by whom?Secrets...As time runs out, their only chance at redemption is to find the killer. But the more they uncover, the more harrowing the mystery becomes, and a past long forgotten is thrown into scorching sunlight.Because in Finnigans Gap, nothing stays buried for ever.Praise for Chris Hammer:'The best Australian crime novel for years' The Times'Hammer is a great writer - a leader in Australian noir' Michael Connelly'Stunning - a page-turner which stays long in the memory' Sunday Times
The Opal Deception (Artemis Fowl #4)
by Eoin ColferAfter his last run-in with the fairies, Artemis Fowl had his mind wiped of his memories of the world belowground. Any goodness he had grudgingly learned is now gone, and the young genius has reverted to his criminal lifestyle. Artemis is in Berlin preparing to steal a famously well-guarded painting from a German bank. Little does he know that his every move is being watched by his cunning old rival, Opal Koboi.The evil pixie has spent the last year in a self-induced coma, plotting her revenge on all those who foiled her attempt to destroy the LEPrecon fairy police. And Artemis is at the top of her list. In a brilliant move, Opal escapes by cloning herself- and masquerading as a human in order to carry out her schemes. Her first act is to lure Captain Holly Short and Commander Root into a deadly trap. Her next step is to destroy Artemis by turning his own genius against him. Once again, it's up to Artemis Fowl to stop the human and fairy worlds from colliding, only this time, Artemis may have found an enemy who may have finally outsmarted him.
The Opal Hunter
by Kris EtonA desperate man is in a race against time to find fabled black opals before a beautiful IRS agent seizes his land.Aaron Brady knows he doesn't have long before he loses his family's land and his business -- the Brady Turquoise Mine. The turquoise has long run out and now he's on a mission to find black opals on his land before it's too late. When IRS agent Nina Delgado shows up on his doorstep demanding to do an audit, Aaron does whatever it takes to keep Nina in the dark and in his bed.Nina Delgado visits the Brady Mine to conduct an audit - a surefire way to guarantee a promotion. When she meets Aaron Brady, she didn't expect sparks to fly. She tries to keep it all business, but can she ignore her heart?
El ópalo y la serpiente
by Marian Izaguirre«El Libro de la luz en las sombras ofrecía la posibilidad de alcanzar un estado superior. ¿Qué? ¿La vida eterna? ¿El conocimiento de un secreto velado a los hombres durante siglos? ¿El lugar preciso donde se encuentra el trono de Salomón? ¿O, simplemente, la organización secreta de un supuesto grupo terrorista que había sobrevivido durante siglos sin que nadie sospechara su existencia?».Alquimistas, místicos, mujeres misteriosas que cruzan los siglos como si fueran eternas y que mientras bailan extrañas danzas hasta caer exhaustas o morir, preservan un secreto. Diosas y reyes, integristas pasados y presentes, policías y militares en otra batalla de la misma guerra inacabable, arqueólogos atrapados por la luz del desierto, los colores de El Cairo, los meandros de la historia en el delta de un río... Con la estructura de una novela de intriga, El ópalo y la serpiente reflexiona sobre la identidad, la codicia y la necesidad de considerar el conocimiento como nuestrotesoro más valioso.
Open and Closed: A Don Packham and Frank Mitchell Mystery
by Mat CowardThere's a body in the library.The Bath Street public library in the London suburb of Cowden, that is--an impressive, modern facility that was only recently opened. Now, the borough council wants to close it as part of a "rationalisation" package. So, one autumn night, militant library-lovers enter the building and begin unfurling their banners arid bedrolls. The branch librarian locks the doors behind them ... and the occupation of Bath Street library is underway. The mood is buoyant, full of hope and solidarity--at least, until a garroted corpse is found sitting in the librarian's office.Bert Rosen was a much-loved Cowden character. Plenty opposed his politics, but it's hard to find anyone to say a bad word for the man himself. So who, amongst those gathered in the library that night, might have killed him?With so few leads and a host of unlikely suspects, DI Don Packham reckons they should forget about the murder, and just arrest the council on a charge of cultural vandalism.DC Frank Mitchell, meanwhile, despite everyone telling him that community pressure groups are an essential part of a healthy democracy, is increasingly convinced that the lunatics have taken over the asylum.And the whole investigation is complicated by the astonishing object found in the dead man's pocket...Reviews of the hardback edition: "Open and Closed is an entertaining, light and very funny take on the traditional English mystery. Coward's breezy style guides the reader willingly through the twists and turns of this clever, witty novel." - Crimespree Magazine. "Readers who have not yet sampled this quirky and entertaining series should be vehemently encouraged to do so, with all haste." - Booklist. "RECOMMENDED." - www.iloveamysterynewsletter.com. "The characters come alive ... I highly enjoyed this novel." - LoveRomances.com. "Coward's infectious sense of fun and his clear, flowing prose make this a fun, divertingly entertaining and pleasant read." - Crime Scene Scotland.
Open And Closed
by Mat CowardThere's a body in the library. The Bath Street public library in Cowden, that is-an impressive, modern facility that was only recently opened. Now, the borough council wants to close it.
Open Arms
by Vince CableKate Thompson - glamorous housewife-turned-MP - surprises everyone with her meteoric rise at Westminster. When Kate is sent as a trade minister to India, she hopes it will be her moment to shine. But, embroiled in a personal scandal, she gets drawn into a dangerous world of corruption and political intrigue... Billionaire Deepak Parrikar - head of an Indian arms technology company - is magnetically drawn to the beautiful British minister. But while their relationship deepens, India's hostilities with Pakistan reach boiling point, causing more than just business and politics to collide. In the race to prevent disaster, can their conflicting loyalties survive being tested to the limit? Open Arms is an explosive thriller which circles from Whitehall to the slums of Mumbai. Cable's sweeping tale combines unrivalled political detail with international intrigue, desire, and the quest for power. An electrifying debut.
Open Arms (Mystery and the Minister's Wife Series Book #11)
by Traci DepreeSOMEONE IS HIDING A GROWING SECRET... Kate and Paul Hanlon have their hands full when they take over the youth group at Faith Briar Church. Though it's been years since their own children were teenagers, they are excited about the challenge, but when Kate receives an anonymous letter from a girl who simply calls herself Mouse, she has a whole new reason to get to know the kids of Copper Mill. According to the letter, Mouse is alone, afraid, and has made a terrible mistake. Kate is determined to help her as soon as she can figure out who it is! A host of possible suspects leads Kate all over town, but can she find the frightened girl--and help her face the future--before it's too late? Meanwhile, Kate is busy organizing an after-prom party to keep the kids in town safe and she and Paul are counseling a young couple struggling with their marriage. As they help the couple rediscover their love for each other, everyone is reminded that anything is possible with open arms and an open heart.
An Open Book: A Mystery
by Sheila ConnollyNational bestselling author Sheila Connolly presents a stand-alone story, only available digitally... After part-time librarian Sarabeth Dodson discovers elderly Edith Hathaway dead in a snowdrift in small-town Strathmere, Pennsylvania, she enlists the help of Police Chief Vanessa Hutchins to get to the bottom of the mystery. With no footprints around the body and no purse, what was the retired school teacher doing out in the middle of nowhere in the snow? The answer may have something to do with the library book Edith failed to return... Includes a preview of the first book in Sheila Connolly's brand-new County Cork Mystery series--Buried in a Bog. Also includes excerpts from the first book in the Orchard Mystery series--One Bad Apple--and the first book in the Museum Mystery series--Fundraising the Dead.
Open Carry (An Arliss Cutter Novel #1)
by Marc Cameron“Cameron’s books are riveting page-turners.” —Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author Law enforcement veteran Marc Cameron brings an explosive authenticity to this powerful new U.S. Marshal series. Arliss Cutter is a hero for our times. And his hunt for justice cuts straight to the bone. . . . U.S. Marshal Arliss Cutter is a born tracker. Raised in the Florida swamplands, he honed his skills in the military, fought in the Middle East, and worked three field positions for Marshal Services. When it comes to tracking someone down—or taking someone out—Cutter’s the best. But his newest assignment is taking him out of his comfort zone to southeast Alaska. Cold, dark, uninhabited forests often shrouded in fog. And it’s the kind of case that makes his blood run cold . . . the shocking murder of a Tlingit Indian girl. But the murder is just the beginning. Now, three people have disappeared on Prince of Wales Island. Two are crew members of the reality TV show, Fishwives. Cutter’s job is to find the bodies, examine the crew’s footage for clues, and track down the men who killed them. But it won’t be easy, because the whole town is hiding secrets, every trail is a dead end—and the hunter becomes the hunted . . .
Open Carry: An Action Packed US Marshal Suspense Novel (An Arliss Cutter Novel #1)
by Marc CameronFrom New York Times bestselling author Marc Cameron,a thrill ride into the savage beauty of Alaska – where the wilderness is deadlier than any killer and a Tlingit girl's cold case murder makes even US Marshal Arliss Cutter&’s blood run cold. BOOK 1 IN THE ARLISS CUTTER NOVELS – NOW IN TRADE PAPERBACK FOR THE FIRST TIME. "Cameron&’s novels hook you from the first line, cement your eyes to the page, and grip your heart in a vice. I can&’t think of another writer whose work I admire more." —WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER "A double-barreled blast of action, narrative, and impossible-to-fake authenticity.&” —CJ BOX U.S. Marshal Arliss Cutter is a born tracker. Raised in the Florida swamplands, he honed his skills in the military, fought in the Middle East, and worked three field positions for Marshal Services. When it comes to tracking someone down—or taking someone out—Cutter&’s the best. But his newest assignment is taking him out of his comfort zone to southeast Alaska. Cold, dark, uninhabited forests often shrouded in fog. And it&’s the kind of case that makes his blood run cold . . . the shocking murder of a Tlingit Native girl. But the murder is just the beginning. Now, three people have disappeared on Prince of Wales Island. Two are crew members of the reality TV show, Fishwives. Cutter&’s job is to find the bodies, examine the crew&’s footage for clues, and track down the men who killed them. But it won&’t be easy, because the whole town is hiding secrets, every trail is a dead end—and the hunter becomes the hunted...&“Looking for authentic action, suspense, drama, and mystery? Look no further than U.S. Marshals Service veteran Marc Cameron whose thrillers capture the visceral nature of life in the trenches as only one who has lived it truly can.&”—JACK CARR &“Cameron&’s books are riveting page-turners.&” —MARK GREANEY
The Open Curtain
by Brian Evenson"There is not a more intense, prolific, or apocalyptic writer of fiction in America than Brian Evenson."--George Saunders"A contemporary gothic tale about the apocalyptic connection between religion and violence."--Publishers Weekly When Rudd, a troubled teenager, embarks on a school research project, he runs across the secret Mormon ritual of blood sacrifice, and its role in a 1902 murder committed by the grandson of Brigham Young. Along with his newly discovered half-brother, Rudd becomes swept up in the psychological and atavistic effects of this violent, antique ritual.
The Open Door
by Laurence MeynellStella Brendan was accustomed to a comfortable unearned income and she was fifty-two years old when it vanished. How could she survive? She could survive by marrying Sir Loder Cholerton, tycoon and ageing bachelor. But Stella has skeletons in her past, skeletons that would not appeal to Sir Loder should they come out. When that threat occurs Stella calls Hooky Hefferman, who finds himself trying to protect Stella's interests. Then there's a murder. A man has been shot and there are several people who could have fired the fatal bullet ...'Thoroughly civilised writing, managing to up-date the easy, humorous, engaging mood of pre-war days, floods this pleasant country house mystery with a sunny glow' Glasgow Herald
Open Door Marriage
by Naleighna KaiUSA TODAY Bestselling Author, Naleighna Kai, tells the dynamic love triangle of a chance encounter that lands wealthy NBA star, Dallas Avery, back in the arms of Alicia, the woman of his dreams. A woman he hasn’t seen in years. A woman he soon discovers is his fiancée’s long-lost aunt!But Tori, isn’t ready to give up all that she’s worked for in their relationship, so she makes him a shocking offer—go through with the wedding and she’ll still allow him to be with the one woman he now can’t seem to do without. Dallas will get a family, something her aunt can’t give him and Tori will have the lifestyle she clamors. And Alicia will embrace the love she’s longed for all her life and that had already been in her reach before she disappeared. Everyone will get a little of what they want. . . and maybe a whole lot of what they don’t.The details of the trio’s love life play out in the tabloids and on talk shows, making Dallas the center of an NBA scandal. Eventually, the doors slam shut on this open marriage in the making and Dallas is forced to make a choice to end the chaos. Unfortunately, moving on is easier than it looks and by the time all is said and done, secrets will be revealed, passions will be extinguished, and everyone’s lives will be forever changed.
Open for Murder (A Happy Camper Mystery #1)
by Mary AngelaDeep in the heart of touristy small-town Spirit Canyon, South Dakota, former journalist Zo Jones runs the Happy Camper gift shop, where she sells everything from locally made souvenirs to memorabilia. She even rents out mountain bikes, and dabbles in the adventure industry—and sleuthing . . . It&’s Memorial Day weekend in Spirit Canyon, and for Zo that means the return of summer shoppers. It also means the return of her good friend Beth, who&’s moved back to the area to reopen her family&’s premier hotel, Spirit Canyon Lodge. Beth and Zo spent many childhood summers there and Zo can&’t wait to reconnect and celebrate the Grand Opening. But the festivities go from bad to worse when a power outage knocks out the lights—and morning reveals a competitor&’s dead body found on the premises . . . Soon enough, Beth is the prime suspect in the suspicious death. Fortunately, Zo isn&’t afraid to put her investigative skills to work and prove her friend&’s innocence. To start digging for information, she appeals to Max Harrington, a local Forest Ranger and unlikely ally. Though they&’ve argued about Happy Camper&’s tours, in this case they agree on one thing: Beth isn&’t a murderer. Stranger things have happened than their collaboration. After all, this is Spirit Canyon. But as the list of suspects grows, Zo will have to keep her guard up if she doesn&’t want to be the next lodge guest to check out . . .
Open for Murder (A Happy Camper Mystery #1)
by Mary AngelaDeep in the heart of touristy small-town Spirit Canyon, South Dakota, former journalist Zo Jones runs the Happy Camper gift shop, where she sells everything from locally made souvenirs to memorabilia. She even rents out mountain bikes, and dabbles in the adventure industry—and sleuthing . . . It&’s Memorial Day weekend in Spirit Canyon, and for Zo that means the return of summer shoppers. It also means the return of her good friend Beth, who&’s moved back to the area to reopen her family&’s premier hotel, Spirit Canyon Lodge. Beth and Zo spent many childhood summers there and Zo can&’t wait to reconnect and celebrate the Grand Opening. But the festivities go from bad to worse when a power outage knocks out the lights—and morning reveals a competitor&’s dead body found on the premises . . . Soon enough, Beth is the prime suspect in the suspicious death. Fortunately, Zo isn&’t afraid to put her investigative skills to work and prove her friend&’s innocence. To start digging for information, she appeals to Max Harrington, a local Forest Ranger and unlikely ally. Though they&’ve argued about Happy Camper&’s tours, in this case they agree on one thing: Beth isn&’t a murderer. Stranger things have happened than their collaboration. After all, this is Spirit Canyon. But as the list of suspects grows, Zo will have to keep her guard up if she doesn&’t want to be the next lodge guest to check out . . .
Open Grave: A Beacon Falls Novel, Featuring Lucy Guardino (Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers #9)
by C. J. LyonsA secret buried in an open grave returns to haunt a small Pennsylvania town in an action-packed thriller by the New York Times–bestselling author . . .When divers discover an antique car with a skeleton inside, the Beacon Group dispatches TK O’Connor to lead the investigation into the sixty-year-old cold case. It’s TK’s first chance at lead investigator, and the former Marine is determined not to let her team down. But almost as soon as she arrives in the downtrodden rustbelt Pennsylvania town, her challenges mount.First, there’s the issue of identifying the man inside the car. Who was he and why did he seemingly drive off a cliff into a quarry, leaving no trace of his life behind? Then there’s the brewing racial tension in the city. A white police officer is on trial for shooting a black man and the verdict is due any minute. When a second killing occurs, TK suddenly finds herself at the center of a new investigation while the town literally explodes around her.As protesters storm the once peaceful town, it’s up to TK and her boss, Lucy Guardino, to untangle the truth, both past and present. But is the truth powerful enough to stop the violence before anyone else is killed?“Combine Dirty Harry with a loving wife and mother and you might end up with Lucy Guardino.” —RT Book Reviews“A compelling new voice in thriller writing.” —Jeffery Deaver, New York Times–bestselling author of The Never Game
Open Grave: A Gripping Serial Killer Thriller (The DCI Jack Lambert Novels #1)
by A.M. PeacockIn the British city of Newcastle, a pair of bodies leads a police detective into a dark place…DCI Jack Lambert is no stranger to inner demons, having struggled with his own since the admission about his sexuality. But when two bodies are discovered entwined in an open grave, Lambert must put his personal worries aside and work the case. Then, when a local thug turns up dead on the banks of the River Tyne, the DCI&’s criminal past comes back to haunt him. Meanwhile, a local celebrity singer claims that she is being stalked. Could there be a link to the killings? As the bodies start to pile up, Lambert and his colleagues realize the motive lies in the past and the killer is taunting them—but they may not be able to catch the murderer before one of their own ends up in an open grave.
Open House (Helen Black Mysteries #4)
by Pat WelchTo most people, a call in the middle of the night means family trouble. But Helen Black's family disowned her years ago. But the call is indeed from Helen's family. Great Aunt Ruth has passed on, and, inexplicably, left Helen her house. And so Helen journeys from Berkeley, from partner Frieda, to return to her roots in Mississippi. To look once more into the face of the father who repudiated her. Into the face of the woman who was her childhood sweetheart and is now a cop. But Helen finds far more than she could ever imagine. A dying grandfather, and small town secrets, one of them contained in the very house that is now hers. She finds murder, and submerged intrigue that harkens all the way back to a deeply stained period of history in the American south.
Open House Heist: A Lily Sprayberry Realtor Cozy Mystery (The Lily Sprayberry Realtor Cozy Mystery Series #5)
by Carolyn Ridder AspensonA realtor in small-town Georgia is dealing with a hot property—and a cold case—in this mystery from the USA Today–Bestselling author. You solve new murders and uncover old crimes,but can you save someone from doing hard time?To return what was lost, solve my riddle at all costs.Travel back to &’83 and the murder of a girl from Forsyth County. The note sat inside an otherwise empty lockbox on the dining room table of Bramblett County realtor Lily Sprayberry&’s open house listing—a lockbox that formerly contained an expensive coin collection she promised would remain safe. Lily knows the person that wrote the note meant it for her, and knows she needs to do what it says to get the coin collection back. Determined to solve the thirty-six-year-old murder, Lily discovers the clues lead her to a possible killer she&’d never suspect—someone near and dear to her heart.
Open If You Dare
by Dana MiddletonLike Birdie Adams didn’t have enough problems this summer. But Birdie’s Birdie. And if a long-buried box has "Open if you dare" written on its lid, then Birdie and her best friends, Ally and Rose, are going to open it. And now, along with everything else that’s going on—Ally’s pitching slump, Rose’s banishment to Britain, and Birdie’s annoying younger sister being, you know, annoying—the best friends are caught up in solving a mystery planted by a dead girl forty years ago.
Open Pit
by Marguerite PigeonEl Salvador, 2005: a group of Canadian human-rights activists are taken hostage by a former revolutionary fighter who demands that a new gold mine stops production. For Danielle Byrd, the situation is all too familiar, as she was there twenty years previously as an embedded journalist with a guerrilla faction during the country’s civil war. Now, her daughter Aida must herself travel to the scarred landscape and choose her allies carefully if she wants to see her mother alive once more. With character-driven action and imagery reminiscent of Georges Arnaud’s The Wages of Fear and a complex plot that recalls John Le Carré’s The Constant Gardener, Open Pit explores the legacy of violent conflict in a complex, shifting present.
Open Season (A Joe Pickett Novel #1)
by C. J. BoxJoe Pickett is the new game warden in Twelve Sleep, Wyoming, a town where nearly everyone hunts and the game warden--especially one like Joe who won't take bribes or look the other way--is far from popular. When he finds a local hunting outfitter dead, splayed out on the woodpile behind his state-owned home, he takes it personally. There had to be a reason that the outfitter, with whom he's had run-ins before, chose his backyard, his woodpile to die in. Even after the "outfitter murders," as they have been dubbed by the local press after the discovery of the two more bodies, are solved, Joe continues to investigate, uneasy with the easy explanation offered by the local police.As Joe digs deeper into the murders, he soon discovers that the outfitter brought more than death to his backdoor: he brought Joe an endangered species, thought to be extinct, which is now living in his woodpile. But if word of the existence of this endangered species gets out, it will destroy any chance of InterWest, a multi-national natural gas company, building an oil pipeline that would bring the company billions of dollars across Wyoming, through the mountains and forests of Twelve Sleep. The closer Joe comes to the truth behind the outfitter murders, the endangered species and InterWest, the closer he comes to losing everything he holds dear.