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Still Waters: A Riveting Novel of Suspense (An FBI K-9 Novel #7)
by Sara DriscollFans of Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot will love this page-turning thriller featuring an FBI Special Agent and her search-and-rescue Labrador, as a training session in the Minnesota wilderness becomes a fight for survival… Keeping their search-and-rescue skills honed isn&’t just a job requirement for FBI Special Agent Meg Jennings and her Labrador, Hawk—it&’s essential to saving lives. A water search training weekend in the Boundary Waters area of Minnesota has attracted participants from all levels of law enforcement, each vying to win. The races are challenging, the rivalry is intense, and Meg is already under pressure when Hawk alerts to a scent in the water—and discovers the fresh body of one of Meg&’s fellow competitors. The contest is called off, but Meg&’s still feeling the heat. The victim had made an unfounded complaint about her, one that could cost Meg her job and see Hawk removed from her care. The field of suspects is daunting, and all of them are experts in throwing others off the trail. And though Meg&’s team flies out to Minnesota to help uncover the truth, they&’re on unfamiliar territory, pitted against a killer with the skills, and the motivation, to stay hidden in plain sight…&“Includes fascinating details about search dogs and their work as well as unique settings and a colorful cast of recurring characters.&” – Library Journal
Still Waters: Still Waters Army Ranger Redemption Cowboy Cavalry (Faces of Evil #2)
by Debra WebbIn the next Faces of Evil book from USA TODAY bestselling author Debra Webb, is Amber Roberts a killer-or a victim? Instead of reporting the news, Amber Roberts is the news. Has the beautiful journalist murdered someone she hardly knew or has she been brilliantly framed? Evidence points to the former. Enter Sean Douglas, the hottest bodyguard Amber's ever seen. But Amber is all about her career, and giving it up for romance is unthinkable. Sean, she learns, has his own guilty reason for keeping things professional. The last woman who trusted him ended up dead. And now the same fate may await Amber, unless Sean can protect her while guarding his heart. Because someone is watching and terrorizing Amber...someone no one would suspect...
Still Waters: The Island\Below the Surface
by Heather Graham Karen HarperNew York Times bestselling authors Heather Graham and Karen Harper team up with two fan-favorite stories that prove still waters run deep... The Island by Heather Graham On a weekend vacation, Beth Anderson is unnerved when she discovers a skull on the beach. As she starts to look into this mysterious find, handsome stranger Keith Henson seems to appear everywhere she goes. He claims to be keeping an eye on her safety, but Beth senses other motives. When a body washes ashore, she may need more help than she bargained for. Because investigating is a dangerous game, and someone wants to stop Beth from playing. Below the Surface by Karen Harper Briana Devon knows her twin sister would never deliberately leave her, but when she surfaces after a dive, Daria and their boat have vanished. Fighting rough waves and a fast-approaching storm, Bree barely makes it to shore, where Cole De Roca revives her. Bound to Cole by the harrowing experience, she seeks his help as she struggles to understand what happened to her sister-and what her twin, whom she thought she knew so well, might be hiding.
Still With Me (With Me Ser. #3)
by Jessica CunsoloTogether . . . until the very endJessica Cunsolo’s epic romance that began in She’s With Me comes to a heart-stopping conclusion.Love has never been easy for Amelia Collins and Aiden Parker. They’ve faced every imaginable challenge: car wrecks, stalker attacks, evil fathers, wicked rivals, falling for each other, and finally giving in to their feelings.So it’s no surprise that just as Aiden and Amelia begin to plan their future, a new threat emerges that could destroy everything. As Amelia once again attempts to protect those she loves, she inadvertently leaves a trail of clues behind, and her stalker is hot on her trail.Faced with an impossible choice between love and survival, Amelia and Aiden’s devotion to each other is tested like never before. But it may be no match for a cold-blooded killer.The thrilling finale in the With Me series is sure to take your breath away . . .
Still the Same Man
by Sophie Hughes Jon Bilbao"An invigorating challenge. The reader indeed finds in it entertainment, emotions and intrigue, but also reflection and thought on grave issues."--Lluís Satorras, BabeliaRiddled with problems, Joanes has to travel to the Mayan Ribera to attend his father-in-law's new wedding. There, forced to leave the hotel due to a hurricane alert, on his trip toward safer ground he has a chance encounter with an old college professor, whom he blames for the failure of his career. It will be Joanes' opportunity to settle accounts with him.Jon Bilbao is a Spanish literary writer and translator who lives in Bilbao, Spain.
Stillhouse Lake (Stillhouse Lake Series #1)
by Rachel CaineGina Royal is the definition of average--a shy Midwestern housewife with a happy marriage and two adorable children. But when a car accident reveals her husband's secret life as a serial killer, she must remake herself as Gwen Proctor--the ultimate warrior mom. <P><P> With her ex now in prison, Gwen has finally found refuge in a new home on remote Stillhouse Lake. Though still the target of stalkers and Internet trolls who think she had something to do with her husband's crimes, Gwen dares to think her kids can finally grow up in peace. <P> But just when she's starting to feel at ease in her new identity, a body turns up in the lake--and threatening letters start arriving from an all-too-familiar address. Gwen Proctor must keep friends close and enemies at bay to avoid being exposed--or watch her kids fall victim to a killer who takes pleasure in tormenting her. <P>One thing is certain: she's learned how to fight evil. And she'll never stop.
Stillpoint
by Colin MallardFinalist in US Next Generation Indie Book Awards. A cast of unforgettable characters draws us into a world, vivid and haunting. A world where war comes suddenly; dynamite, fire, bullets: friends and family dying in the night. Stillpoint is a daring, controversial examination of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that shows the struggles of ordinary men and women on both sides. Spanning the period from 1947 to the modern day and showing how lives are affected from Boston to Beirut, from Haifa to Rockport. Do we learn from history? It would appear that we don't. What we learn we can easily forget, but understanding is of a different order, it cannot be forgotten.
Stillwater Trilogy
by Brenda NovakNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Brenda Novak brings you a trilogy that Publishers Weekly called "a great read." Every town has its secrets-and Stillwater, Mississippi, has more than most! Starting with a murder almost twenty years ago... DEAD SILENCE There's a body buried behind a farmhouse. Grace Montgomery knows who it is and why it happened. She's kept her mouth shut all this time. But now, after thirteen years away, she comes back to Stillwater to confront the past. Widower Kennedy Archer is from a prominent family and he's running for mayor. He needs to stay as far away from the lovely Grace with her toxic history. And yet...he can't. DEAD GIVEAWAY The Reverend Lee Barker went missing and is presumed dead. In fact, the townsfolk believe he was murdered by his stepson, Clay Montgomery, although they can't prove it. Meanwhile, Allie McCormick, a cold case detective from Chicago, comes home to Stillwater to start over. Her instincts tell her he didn't kill the reverend. But then she learns more about Barker and she has to wonder whether Clay took justice into his own hands! DEAD RIGHT Barker's car has just been found... And there's something in the trunk that proves he didn't just drive away. There're more to this case. So his daughter, Madeline, hires a private investigator-even if the cops don't like it. Even if her family doesn't like it. But then P.I. Hunter Solozano starts to uncover some shocking evidence.... Three compelling connected novels of suspense from award-winning writer Brenda Novak. DEAD SILENCE, DEAD GIVEAWAY and DEAD RIGHT. Bet you can't read just one!
Stillwater: A Jack McBride Mystery
by Melissa LenhardtBig secrets run deep. Former FBI agent Jack McBride took the job as Chief of Police for Stillwater, Texas, to start a new life with his teenage son, Ethan, away from the suspicions that surrounded his wife’s disappearance a year earlier. With a low crime rate and a five-man police force, he expected it to be a nice, easy gig; hot checks, traffic violations, some drugs, occasional domestic disturbances, and petty theft. Instead, within a week he is investigating a staged murder-suicide, uncovering a decades’ old skeleton buried in the woods, and managing the first crime wave in thirty years. For help navigating his unfamiliar, small-town surroundings, Jack turns to Ellie Martin, one of the most respected women in town--her scandal-filled past notwithstanding. Despite Jack's murky marriage status and the disapproval of Ethan and the town, they are immediately drawn to each other. As Jack and Ellie struggle with their budding relationship, they unearth shattering secrets long buried and discover the two cases Jack is working, though fifty years apart, share a surprising connection that will rattle the town to its core.
Sting
by Sandra Brown<P>#1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sandra Brown jolts the reader from the first page of this heart-pounding story of corruption, treachery, and ceaseless deception . . . where nothing is what it seems and every truth brought to light exposes a darker lie. <P>When Jordie Bennet and Shaw Kinnard lock eyes across a disreputable backwater bar, something definitely sparks. Shaw gives off a dangerous vibe that makes men wary and inspires women to sit up and take notice. None feel that undercurrent more strongly than savvy businesswoman Jordie, who doesn't belong in a seedy dive on the banks of a bayou. But here she is . . . and Shaw Kinnard is here to kill her. <P> As Shaw and his partner take aim, Jordie is certain her time has come. But Shaw has other plans and abducts Jordie, hoping to get his hands on the $30 million her brother has stolen and, presumably, hidden. However, Shaw is not the only one looking for the fortune. Her brother's ruthless boss and the FBI are after it as well. Now on the run from the feds and a notorious criminal, Jordie and Shaw must rely on their wits-and each other-to stay alive. <P> Miles away from civilization and surrounded by swampland, the two play each other against their common enemies. Jordie's only chance of survival is to outwit Shaw, but it soon becomes clear to Shaw that Jordie isn't entirely trustworthy, either. Was she in on her brother's scam, or is she an innocent pawn in a deadly vendetta? And just how valuable is her life to Shaw, her remorseless and manipulative captor? <P>Burning for answers-and for each other-this unlikely pair ultimately make a desperate move that could be their last. With nonstop plot twists and the tantalizing sexual tension that has made Sandra Brown one of the world's best-loved authors, STING will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final pages. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Sting
by Sandra BrownNumber One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another suspenseful thrillerWhen Jordie Bennet and Shaw Kinnard lock eyes across a disreputable backwater bar, something sparks. Shaw's dangerous vibe makes men wary and women sit up and take notice... Jordie included. It's an unlikely meeting. She doesn't belong in a seedy dive on the banks of a bayou, but here she is...and Shaw Kinnard is there to kill her.Jordie's certain her time is up, but Shaw has other plans. He abducts her, hoping to get his hands on the thirty million dollars her brother has stolen. However, he's not the only one looking for the fortune. Now on the run from the feds and a notorious criminal, Jordie and Shaw must rely on their wits - and each other - to stay alive.Miles away from civilization, Jordie's only chance of survival is to outwit Shaw, but it soon becomes clear that neither is entirely trustworthy. Was she in on her brother's scam, or is she an innocent pawn? And just how valuable is her life to Shaw? Burning for answers - and for each other - this unlikely pair make a desperate move that could be their last. With nonstop plot twists and the tantalizing sexual tension that has made Sandra Brown one of the world's best-loved authors, STING will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final pages. 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
Sting Of The Drone
by Richard A. ClarkeIn Washington, D. C. , the Kill Committee gathers in the White House's Situation Room to pick the next targets for the United States drone program. At an airbase just outside Las Vegas, a team of pilots, military personnel, and intelligence officers follow through on the committee's orders, finding the men who have been deemed a threat to national security and sentenced to death. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, in the mountains where the drones hunt their prey, someone has decided to fight back. And not just against the unmanned planes that circle their skies, but against the Americans at home who control them. In Sting of the Drone, bestselling author Richard A. Clarke draws on his decades-long experience at the very highest levels of national security to craft a thrilling novel that has the feel of nonfiction, taking us behind closed doors to meet the men and women who protect America--and those who seek to do us harm.
Sting of Death
by Shelley Smith“Excellent character drawing” and “a thrilling climax” propel a suspenseful mystery from the author of An Afternoon to Kill (The New York Times). Linda Campion, a mother to four children, is looking forward to her husband returning from the war. Yet immediately after his return, Linda’s body is found at the bottom of the stairs at the Hawkswood Estate. Everyone’s first instinct—she fell. But when the cause of death is found to be something much more sinister, everyone becomes a suspect. With no known enemies, and a house full of people who adore her, the police are clueless as to who might be the killer. As mysteries unravel and skeletons come out of the closet—including a cheating husband, a jealous mistress, and a man whose affections remain unreturned—the chilling truth is slowly revealed . . . Praise for Shelley Smith “Brilliant.” —The Observer “Stylish thriller.” —The Daily Herald “Beautifully written.” —The Spectator “A totally original work of crime fiction.” —Julian Symons, author of The Colour of Murder
Sting of the Drone: A Thriller
by Richard A. Clarke“Prepare for your hand to take hold of the joy stick, your heart to lodge firmly in your throat. Tom Clancy takes to the air. Put this book on your radar.” —Ridley Pearson, New York Times–bestselling authorIn Washington, D.C., the Kill Committee gathers in the White House’s Situation Room to pick the next targets for the United States drone program. At an airbase just outside Las Vegas, a team of pilots, military personnel, and intelligence officers follow through on the committee’s orders, finding the men who have been deemed a threat to national security and sentenced to death.Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, in the mountains where the drones hunt their prey, someone has decided to fight back. And not just against the unmanned planes that circle their skies, but against the Americans at home who control them.In Sting of the Drone, #1 New York Times–bestselling author Richard A. Clarke draws on his decades-long experience at the very highest levels of national security to craft a thrilling novel that has the feel of nonfiction, taking us behind closed doors to meet the men and women who protect America—and those who seek to do us harm.“On rare occasions a thriller comes along that turns out to be prophecy: Sting of the Drone is one of them. This rip-snorting thriller may be the best unclassified peek you will ever get on the new high-tech offensive in the war against terrorism. A seminal, prophetic, troubling must-read.” —Stephen Coonts, New York Times–bestselling author“The take-no-prisoners plot serves up a banquet of high drama, action, and adventure. A great read.” —Steve Berry, New York Times–bestselling author
Stinger (The Sean Riever Thrillers)
by John NicholA Royal Air Force pilot goes undercover in Afghanistan following a missile attack on a civilian plane in this thriller by the author of Exclusion Zone. Sickened by the bloody toll of a war that cost the lives of friends and the woman he loved, RAF pilot Sean Riever transfers units, heading for the remote mountains of Afghanistan. His work there with the mine-clearance teams takes him as close to the shadow of war as he ever wants to get again. But when a British passenger plane is shot down by a Stinger missile over the east coast of America, Sean is forced once more into the cauldron of war . . . Gulf War hero John Nichol returns with a breathlessly exciting thriller, combining full-throttle action with frightening topicality, perfect for fans of James Deegan, Frederick Forsyth, and Chris Ryan.Praise for Exclusion Zone&“Fresh and compelling . . . As good as anything written by Jeffrey Archer or Dick Francis.&” —Daily Mail &“A cracking combat thriller with a delicate love story.&” —Mail on Sunday
Stinger: Stinger, The Wolf's Hour, And Mine
by Robert McCammonThe basis for the Peacock TV series Teacup: An extraterrestrial bounty hunter turns a Southern community into its private hunting ground in &“the ultimate horror novel&” (The Philadelphia Inquirer). The West Texas desert towns of Inferno and Bordertown have been slowly dying. The Snake River isn&’t the only thing that divides them. Racism and gang wars have turned the sun-scorched flatlands into a powder keg. If anything can unite them now, it&’s the UFO that comes crashing through the clouds. It brings with it a young alien named Daufin, a fugitive who has taken human form. She knows the terror that awaits this planet—because it&’s looking for her. Stinger is an alien bounty hunter with an infinite capacity for death and a devious plan to find Daufin. Entombing the region in an inescapable dome, Stinger unleashes a violent fury unknown to humankind. Now, the few remaining survivors must come together to protect Daufin, themselves, and the world beyond. From Robert McCammon, the New York Times–bestselling and Bram Stoker Award–winning author, Stinger is &“one of the best suspense novels of recent years&” (Science Fiction Chronicle). It has now been adapted into one of the most hotly anticipated horror series on television: Teacup, premiering on Peacock this October.
Stingers: A Sharks Incorporated Novel (Sharks Incorporated #2)
by Randy Wayne WhiteThe trio of brave friends who make up Shark, Inc—Luke, Maribel and Sabina—dive back into adventure in Stingers, the follow-up to bestselling author Randy Wayne White’s Fins.Marine biologist Doc Ford invites Maribel, Luke, and Sabina to a remote island in the Bahamas where lionfish, a beautiful and venomous inhabitant of the South Pacific that has invaded Florida and the Caribbean, are not just upsetting the balance of nature by damaging the coral reefs—their sting has put several people in the hospital.What Doc and Captain Hannah Smith don’t mention is that the island is riddled with limestone caves, once home to a band of pirates, and stories of Spanish gold have lured outlaw treasure hunters to the area.When the trio finds precious artifacts, they agree to guard the secret until they’ve thoroughly explored the spot. Soon, outlaws search for the trio, hoping they will lead them to riches.
Stingrays (BookShots)
by James Patterson Duane SwierczynskiStingrays--they solve unsolvable crimes.When a teenager goes missing on a Caribbean beach, the local police are baffled. It's up to the Stingrays, a world class team that solves the unsolvable, to unearth the truth--a truth that no one will believe. BookShotsLIGHTNING-FAST STORIES BY JAMES PATTERSON Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading All original content from James Patterson
Stirring the Plot
by Daryl Wood GerberHalloween in Crystal Cove, California, is a big deal, involving a spooky soiree where the Winsome Witches, a fund-raising group, gather to open up their purse strings and trade superstitions. But party magicians, fortune-tellers, and herbalists are only the beginning of this recipe for disaster... Jenna Hart has packed The Cookbook Nook chock-full of everything from ghostly texts to witchy potions in anticipation of the annual fund-raiser luncheon. But there's one unexpected addition to the menu: murder. When the Head Priestess of the Winsome Witches is found dead under mysterious circumstances, there's no logical answer and plenty of blame to go around. With her aunt, Vera, unable to call on her ability to foresee the future, Jenna will have to use more than just sleight of hand and a few magic tricks to conjure up the truth...
Stitch Me Deadly (Embroidery Mystery #2)
by Amanda LeeMarcy Singer owns The Seven Year Stitch, an embroidery specialty shop in the small town of Tallulah Falls, Oregon. Trouble strikes when an elderly woman brings an antique piece of embroidery into the shop-and promptly dies of unnatural causes. Now Marcy has to stitch together clues to catch a crafty killer.
Stitch Me Deadly: An Embroidery Mystery
by Amanda LeeMarcy Singer owns The Seven Year Stitch, an embroidery specialty shop in the small town of Tallulah Falls, Oregon. Trouble strikes when an elderly woman brings an antique piece of embroidery into the shop-and promptly dies of unnatural causes. Now Marcy has to stitch together clues to catch a crafty killer.
Stitched Together: A Quilting Cozy (A\quilting Cozy Ser. #5)
by Carol Dean JonesIn this mystery featuring a bonus quilting pattern, a retiree moves her romance to the next level—while at the same time trying to untangle a murder… Years ago, a policeman named Charles came to Sarah Miller&’s door to break the sad news to her that her husband had died. Little did Sarah know that one day, she would move into the Cunningham Village retirement community—and run into Charles again. Their friendship has grown into something more, and they&’re currently dealing with the joys—and challenges—of combining households. But amid this activity, they and their friends have to pull together to defend one of their own accused of murder… Includes a bonus quilting pattern!
Stitched in Crime (A Craft Fair Knitters Mystery #2)
by Emmie CaldwellWhen murder pierces the fabric of the close-knit Crandalsburg Craft Fair, it's up to the Ninth Street Knitters to make a killer slip their stitch. The Craft Fair may have hit a few snags lately, but knitting enthusiast Lia Geiger is hopeful her quiet life will return to its usual patterns in no time. Her daughter has officially moved back home, and sure, the house is a little crowded with Hayley's take-home work from the alpaca farm, but that's a price Lia will happily pay. All seems well until Cori Littlefield, a new vendor with a gift for crochet, is found dead, sending shock waves through all of Crandalsburg. What begins as a tragic accident turns into a snarled spool of lies that only the combined efforts of the Ninth Street Knitters can untangle. When Lia makes a connection between Cori's death and a decades-old murder, it's up to her to weave together the clues and find the truth.
Stoccata finale (Questione di tempo #5)
by Mary Calmes N. A. M.Un libro della serie Questione di tempoLa vita non è mai stata facile per Duncan Stiel. La sua infanzia è stata un incubo. Il suo lavoro come poliziotto sotto copertura lo obbliga a nascondere la sua vera natura e, di tanto in tanto, lo fa finire in ospedale. Quando finalmente incontra l'uomo perfetto, non è una sorpresa che tutto vada completamente a rotoli. Quello che Duncan non si aspetta è che l'ostacolo più grande da superare prima di poter vivere la sua storia con Aaron Sutter è quello che porta dentro di sé. Tutti pensano che Aaron abbia tutto: bellezza, soldi, fama e un successo incommensurabile. Tutti tranne lui. Alla fine di ogni giornata, lontano dai flash, con le questioni di affari risolte e mentre gli amici tornano alle loro vite, Aaron si ritrova sempre solo. Nel momento stesso in cui incontra il travolgente detective Duncan Stiel, sa che farà di tutto per tenerlo con sé. Quando però capisce che i soldi non bastano a comprare la felicità, deve trovare la forza per regalare a Duncan qualcosa di molto più importante: il suo cuore.
Stock & Stein (Ty & Zane (Deutsch) #2)
by Madeleine Urban Abigail Roux Feliz FaberFortsetzung zu Auf & DavonBuch 2 in der Serie - Ty & ZaneVor sechs Monaten wären die FBI - Agenten Ty Grady und Zane Garrett in New York beinahe einem Serienkiller zum Opfer gefallen. Jetzt müssen sie sich mit etwas beinahe genauso beängstigendem herumquälen: monotoner Schreibtischarbeit. Als ihre Kollegen und Vorgesetzten sie schließlich gar nicht mehr ertragen können, werden beide zwangsweise in Urlaub geschickt. Ty beißt in den sauren Apfel und nimmt Zane mit in seine Heimat nach West Virginia--in der Hoffnung, dass sie in der friedlichen Stille der Berge Gelegenheit dazu finden werden, die explosive gegenseitige Anziehungskraft auszuloten, die sie bisher so gar nicht mit ihrer beruflichen Partnerschaft in Einklang bringen konnten. Ty und Zane machen sich zusammen mit Tys Vater und Bruder zu einer netten, entspannenden Bergtour in die Wälder des Appalachen-Gebirges auf... wo niemand sie schreien hören kann. Denn plötzlich sehen sie sich von allen Seiten mit Gefahren konfrontiert: unberechenbarem Wetter, erbarmungslosen Bergen, wilden Tieren und mit anderen Wanderern, die nichts zu verlieren haben. Und am Ende stehen Ty und Zane der furchterregendsten Herausforderung von allen gegenüber: sich selbst.