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El peregrino
by Leon Uris Raquel AlbornozEl peregrino es el haj Ibrahim al Soukori, muktar del pueblo de Tabah, en la ruta de Jerusalén. Tiene derecho al título de haj porque ha viajado a la Meca, obligación de los creyentes musulmanes que pueden permitírselo.Los vaivenes de la historia, que golpean con fuerza a su pueblo, y su amistad con el judío Gideon lo obligan a emigrar a Jordania. Allí le espera el sino de los desterrados y la tentación de la algarada de quienes han sido desposeídos.Pero su mayor desventura vendrá de su retoño, porque el haj tiene un hijo.A pesar de que Ibrahim cree en la amistad de los dos pueblos y en la posibilidad de la reconciliación, el joven se une a los terroristas que acosan el nuevo Estado de Israel. Con sus actos, convertirá al haj en un paria.
El peregrino secreto
by John le CarréEl peregrino secreto en una de las mejores obras de Le Carré, en la que el autor se despide de la guerra fría con una especie de viaje sentimental que es el de Ned, el de Smiley y el suyo propio. Smiley, uno de los más característicos e inolvidables personajes de la producción narrativa de Le Carré, y el que más fama le ha dado, es invitado por Ned -al que los lectores recordarán de La Casa Rusia-, como director de una escuela de formación de agentes para el Servicio de Inteligencia británico, a dar una charla durante la cena que cierra cada curso sobre sus peripecias. Ambos ex agentes protagonizan un largo diálogo en el que se mezclan reflexiones, autobiografía de ficción y numerosas historias de espionaje. Reseña:«La novela es una interesante mezcla de reflexiones y autobiografía de ficción, y representa, desde el punto de vista técnico, el logro más magistral de Le Carré.»ABC
The Perennial Killer
by Ann RipleyOn location in Colorado for her syndicated television show, Gardening with Nature, filming alpine butterflies and avalanche lilies, Louise Eldridge can see why this beautiful terrain is as precious as gold. Then the pure Rocky Mountain air is fouled by the discovery of elderly rancher Jimmy Porter's body, shot to death and draped like a coyote carcass over his own backyard fence. Louise soon discovers a staggering list of suspects, since Jimmy's plan to sell his 13,000-acre ranch to a government preservation program left a lot of family, friends, and competitors with much to lose. Throw in a second death, a closed nuclear plant, a CIA investigation involving Louise's husband, and a bullet hole in her cowboy hat, and Louise suddenly realizes she's onto a killer as hardy as the native skeleton weed-and seemingly as indestructible.
The Perennial Killer
by Ann RipleyOn location in Colorado for her syndicated television show, Gardening with Nature, filming alpine butterflies and avalanche lilies, Louise Eldridge can see why this beautiful terrain is as precious as gold. Then the pure Rocky Mountain air is fouled by the discovery of elderly rancher Jimmy Porter's body, shot to death and draped like a coyote carcass over his own backyard fence. Louise soon discovers a staggering list of suspects, since Jimmy's plan to sell his 13,000-acre ranch to a government preservation program left a lot of family, friends, and competitors with much to lose. Throw in a second death, a closed nuclear plant, a CIA investigation involving Louise's husband, and a bullet hole in her cowboy hat, and Louise suddenly realizes she's onto a killer as hardy as the native skeleton weed-and seemingly as indestructible.From the Paperback edition.
pERFECT
by Michael GandyAn embezzler escapes to Cape Cod, but behind him, a former girlfriend ends up dead, and he is suspected of having killed her. The hunt is on!
Perfect
by Harry KrausWendi Stratford’s job as an accident reconstructionist is just one more enviable reflection of her ideal life. She’s got it all—perfect career, perfect looks, perfect husband, perfect home, perfect faith. There’s just one problem: it’s all a sham, right down to her bleached-blonde hair. So Wendi hatches an impulsive and exhilarating plan to break free of the lie she’s been living—only to watch her hopes die in a terrible accident. But as she sifts through the wreckage, Wendi comes to a shocking conclusion. This was no accident. The quest is on to learn the truth, but the truth could be deadly. And now someone is leaving Wendi clues at accident scenes, clues that could lead her straight into a killer’s hands. With her life on the line, Wendi must find strength in a faith that until now had been merely an accessory to her storybook life. With engaging characters swept into a millrace of mystery and suspense, Harry Kraus’ new novel is. . .perfect.
Perfect
by Harry KrausWendi Stratford has the perfect life, including her perfect job as an accident reconstructionist. The problem is, it's all a sham, and Wendi is tired of the emptiness. But after her plan to escape ends in a horrible accident, Wendi probes the wreckage-and makes a frightening discovery. Someone is out to commit the perfect murder. Wendi's.
The Perfect Affair
by Claire DyerWhat happens if you fall in love with the wrong person? Rose knows only too well the exhilaration and devastation of loving a married man. So she watches with a keen eye as Eve - her closest companion, the granddaughter she never had - meets Myles, the new tenant in her downstairs flat. Quietly and softly and against the backdrop of their own unsatisfactory marriages, Myles and Eve fall in love and, as they try to have the perfect affair like Rose did before them, they come to learn about the pain of lost opportunities, to decide whether it is ever better to follow your head or your heart, to know what it is to be torn between love and duty.(P)2014 WF Howes Ltd
Perfect Alibi: Perfect Alibi Submerged Christmas In Hiding
by Melody CarlsonTargeted by a killer and suspected of murder, a journalist finds refuge in the arms of a local fire chief in this inspirational romantic thriller.When her friend is murdered, journalist Mallory Myers knows the killer is coming for her next. The problem is no one believes her—in fact, she’s considered a suspect. Her news anchor ex-boyfriend has everyone fooled, but Mallory knows the dark truth behind his slick exterior.With no one to trust, Mallory flees to her hometown, where she finds refuge and help from an unexpected source. Fire chief Logan McDaniel is the only one in town willing to believe her. As the murderer toys with her, setting fires and terrorizing her, Logan and Mallory become closer. He vows to protect her and find a way to break the killer’s airtight alibi if it’s the last thing he does.
The Perfect Alibi: A Novel (Robin Lockwood #2)
by Phillip MargolinThe “master of heart-pounding suspense”—New York Times bestseller Phillip Margolin—returns with a new legal thriller starring Robin Lockwood. A young woman accuses a prominent local college athlete of rape. Convicted with the help of undisputable DNA evidence, the athlete swears his innocence and threatens both his lawyer and his accuser as he's sent to prison. Not long after, there's another rape and the DNA test shows that the same person committed both rapes—which is seemingly impossible since the man convicted of the first rape was in prison at the time of the second one. Now, the convicted athlete, joined by a new lawyer, is granted a new trial and bail. Shortly thereafter, his original lawyer disappears and his law partner is murdered. Robin Lockwood is a young lawyer with a prestigious small law firm and a former MMA fighter who helped pay for Yale Law School with her bouts. She is representing the victim of the first rape for her civil lawsuit against her rapist, who is now convinced the rapist is stalking her and trying to intimidate her. At the same time, another client is up on a murder charge—one that should be dismissed as self-defense—but the D.A. trying the case is determined to bring it to trial. Now she has to mastermind two impossible cases, trying to find the hidden truth that links the two of them. Phillip Margolin, the master of the legal thriller, returns in one of his twistiest, most compelling crime novels yet.
Perfect Angel
by Seth MargolisA party game among a group of old friends unearths a terrifying truth in this “breathtaking psychological thriller” (Library Journal). Back at college in the 1970s, they called themselves “The Madison Seven”—a close circle of inseparable friends. Years later, they have gathered at Julia Mallet’s Manhattan apartment for her thirty-fifth birthday, where they decide to play a game involving Julia’s talent for hypnosis. Julia, an advertising executive, is raising her daughter without the inconvenience of a husband. She’s happy to have her friends over to celebrate and reminisce—but they’re about to bring back a past that should have been left dead and forgotten. Less than twenty-four hours after the party, a woman Julia barely knows is brutally and senselessly slain. The maniac has left a calling card that only Julia can read: the result of a post-hypnotic suggestion inadvertently lodged in six subconscious minds. Now Julia knows without question that one of her dearest friends is a murderer . . . From the author of Losing Isaiah and Closing Costs, this is a “thoroughly chilling and engrossing” tale of suspense (Library Journal). “Some cleverly diabolic twists . . . Frightening.” —Booklist “A page-turner.” —Orlando Sentinel
A Perfect Arrangement
by Suzanne BerneHandsome and ambitious, Mirella and Howard Cook-Goldman have it all-two precious children, dual careers, a great old colonial house on Massachusetts's North Shore, a golden retriever. The only thing they lack is reliable child care. Enter Randi Gill, sent by Family Options, Ltd., an agency specializing in Midwestern girls with teaching aspirations ("Could you be Comfortable with Anything but the Best for Your Family?. . . Guaranteed Nationwide FBI Criminal Fingerprinting and Background Checks."). Randi's references are perfect. She's perfect. She cleans, cooks, sews, and makes her own Play-Doh. The children love her . . . almost too much. Though it's hard for Mirella to watch Randi succeed with the children where she has failed, she can't deny the peace and order Randi has brought to the household. But perfection is a tough act to maintain, and soon enough, there are ruptures. When events force Mirella and Howard to reveal the secrets they've been hiding from each other, the family cataclysm catapults the nanny (who has secrets of her own) into a position of unnatural control. In A Perfect Arrangement, Suzanne Berne now fixes her sights on contemporary, two-career family life. Overscheduled and overwhelmed, today's parents are desperate for help. Whatever child care they manage to set up, the arrangements are rarely perfect. This suspenseful novel asks a question all of them face: "Is there anyone you can trust with your children?"
The Perfect Assassin: A Doc Savage Thriller
by James Patterson Brian SittsProf. Brandt Savage—grandson of the legendary action hero—is forced into a top-secret training program where he discovers his true calling...as the perfect assassin. Dr. Brandt Savage is on sabbatical from the University of Chicago. Instead of doing solo fieldwork in anthropology, the gawky, bespectacled PhD finds himself enrolled in a school where he is the sole pupil. His professor, &“Meed,&” is demanding. She&’s also his captor. Savage emerges from their intensive training sessions physically and mentally transformed, but with no idea why he&’s been chosen, and how he&’ll use his fearsome abilities. Then his first mission with Meed takes them back to her own training ground, where Savage learns how deeply entwined their two lives have been. To prevent a new class of killers from escaping this harsh place where their ancestors first fought to make a better world, they must pledge anew : Do right to all, and wrong to no one.
The Perfect Assassin: A David Slaton Novel (David Slaton)
by Ward LarsenOne perfect shot will change the course of history. Christine Palmer, a young American doctor sailing solo across the Atlantic, makes an incredible discovery—a man narrowly clinging to his life in the frigid waters. But there is much more to this desperate survivor than meets the eye. David Slaton is a Kidon—a highly-trained, highly-precise, and highly-dangerous assassin. The Kidon is both the hunter and the hunted, and he and Christine are in grave danger. Will they win in this race against time? With the precision of a sharpshooter, author Ward Larsen weaves an intricate tale of espionage and intrigue.
Perfect Betrayal (Double Helix #2)
by Jade Kerrion Double HelixReturn to USA Today bestselling author Jade Kerrion's world of the Double Helix - where humans and mutants strive for dominance, and one man's choice will shatter the impasse. He can defeat his enemies, but can he defeat his friends?Danyael Sabre, an object of desire, would much rather not be. An alpha empath by birth, a doctor by training, and an empathic healer by calling, he is stalked by the military that covets his ability to kill, not heal. Bereft of two days of memories, he goes on the run under the protection of an assassin, Zara Itani.The more he uncovers of his lost hours, the more he doubts everything that once anchored him. He knows only that he endangers those around him and that he is falling in love with Zara, who hates him for reasons he no longer remembers.As forces - both powerful and ruthless - threaten those he cares for, Danyael has only two options. He can betray his values and abandon the path of the healer, or he can wait to be betrayed, not by enemies, but by his friends."Higher octane than Heroes, more heart than X-Men." Read the second novel in the award-winning Double Helix series today. Welcome to the Genetic Revolution!
A Perfect Bind (A Beloved Bookroom Mystery #2)
by Dorothy St. JamesLibrarian Tru Beckett, ardent defender of the printed word, is about to find out that keeping murder checked out of her beloved library is much harder than she thought...Tru Beckett succeeded in building a secret book room in her now bookless library, where book lovers from lovely Cypress, South Carolina, can rejoice in the printed word. Now she's working hard to maintain the little library downstairs while keeping her "real job" upstairs in the bookless technology center. The last thing she needs is a mysterious vandal who seems intent on breaking into her secret book-filled sanctuary and creating chaos. The nasty interloper doesn't steal anything, but brutalizes the books, damaging them and knocking them off shelves.A patron of the secret book room tells Tru that there have been creepy goings-on at the library for years, especially in the basement where the secret book room is located. He's heard rumors of a poltergeist that haunts the library, determined to scare off readers. Tru is certain it's hogwash, but she's at a loss to think of who might be vandalizing the beautiful books she fought so hard to protect. And when a dead body shows up right behind the library, Tru is certain that it's not a ghost but a cold-blooded killer that she and her trusty tabby Dewey Decimal will need to uncover.
The Perfect Blindside
by Leslea D. WahlFresh off a championship medal, Jake Taylor's parents have dragged him to a middle-of-nowhere town in Colorado, far from where he wants to be. Smart and savvy, Sophie has spent the summer before her junior year of high school avidly following Jake Taylor in every article she can find, but now she sees the "truth" behind the story -- he's really just a jerk. When the only thing they can see is each other's flaws, how can Jake and Sophie work together to figure out what's really been happening at the abandoned silver mine? Follow Sophie and Jake into secret tunnels as they unravel the mystery and challenge each other to become who God wants them to be.
A Perfect Blood (Rachel Morgan Series #10)
by Kim HarrisonNew York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison returns to the Hollows with the electrifying follow-up to her acclaimed Pale Demon! Ritually murdered corpses are appearing across Cincinnati, terrifying amalgams of human and other. Pulled in to help investigate by the I. S. and the FIB, former witch turned day-walking demon Rachel Morgan soon realises a horrifying truth: a human hate group is trying to create its own demons to destroy all Inderlanders, and to do so, it needs her blood. She's faced vampires, witches, werewolves, demons, and more, but humanity itself might be her toughest challenge yet
Perfect Bones: A Tense Psychological Thriller That Will Keep You Hooked (The Samantha Willerby Mysteries #3)
by AJ WainesWhen a brutal crime leaves a witness scared silent, a London psychologist must unravel the mystery of his disturbing artwork in this crime thriller.When art student Aiden Blake witnesses a gruesome attack on a London towpath, the police need him to identify the assailant without delay. But Aiden is refusing to leave his canal boat—and the shock of what he saw has rendered him mute.Desperate to gain vital information before Aiden’s memories fade, The Metropolitan Police call in trauma expert Dr. Samantha Willerby. Though Sam gets Aiden to communicate through his art, the images he produces are not what anyone expects. And before Sam can make sense of them, the killer strikes again. With the clock ticking, Sam races to track down a brilliant psychopath who seems to know her every move . . .
The Perfect Break: An addictive psychological thriller that you won't be able to put down
by B. E. JonesLove can hurt. Betrayal can kill. __________________________Shattered by the discovery of her husband's affair, Liv knows they need to leave the chaos of New York to save their marriage. Maybe the road trip they'd always planned, exploring America's national parks - just the two of them - would help heal the wounds.But what Liv hasn't told her husband is that she has set him three challenges on their trip - three opportunities to prove he's really sorry.If he fails? Well, it's dangerous out there in the wilderness; accidents happen all the time. And if it's easy to die, then it's also easy to kill.____________________***Previously published as WILDERNESS***What everyone's saying about The Perfect Break:'Fast paced and totally twisted. THIS IS A MUST READ''A dark, addictive thriller everyone should read this summer''Absolutely gripping''Superb . . . tension that oozes off the pages as you read''A MUST READ!!!' 'I absolutely devoured it! Lots of twists to keep you on your toes!' 'Addictive''If you enjoyed Gone Girl, you'll love this''A terrific page-turner''I loved every little surprise, twist and reveal''Edge of the seat''A brilliant page-turner! Loved it''One of the best and most surprising endings I've read in quite a long time' 'I loved this book' 'A dark story of obsession, revenge and forgiveness!'
The Perfect Bride
by Kerry ConnorSomething old. Something new. Something borrowed. Someone dead...Adam Sutton's instinct for trouble failed him once before-and nearly destroyed his sister's life. He'll do anything to make amends, even help her turn their family's mansion into a successful destination-wedding business. But when Jillian Jones suddenly arrives at Sutton Hall, this brooding businessman suspects the bride-to-be isn't what she seems. She's asking too many "innocent" questions about the hall's tragic history and the mysterious death of its first paying bride. She's defying his orders to leave, even as strange accidents threaten her. And her fiery determination is making it impossible for Adam to resist getting dangerously close. Now their only chance to survive means gambling on an all-too-fragile trust-even as someone in the darkest shadows prepares to dress another hall bride in black....
The Perfect Candidate
by Peter StoneFrom debut author Peter Stone comes a heart-stopping, pulse-pounding political thriller that’s perfect for fans of Ally Carter and House of Cards. When recent high school graduate Cameron Carter lands an internship with Congressman Billy Beck in Washington, DC, he thinks it is his ticket out of small town captivity. What he lacks in connections and Beltway polish he makes up in smarts, and he soon finds a friend and mentor in fellow staffer Ariel Lancaster. That is, until she winds up dead. As rumors and accusations about her death fly around Capitol Hill, Cameron’s low profile makes him the perfect candidate for an FBI investigation that he wants no part of. Before he knows it—and with his family’s future at stake—he discovers DC’s darkest secrets as he races to expose a deadly conspiracy. If it doesn’t get him killed first.
A Perfect Case of Murder (Twin Ponds Mystery #3)
by B. T. LordDr. Samuel "Doc" Westerfield comes from a family obsessed with perfection. When his cherished aunt is murdered, he and Sheriff Cammie Farnsworth begin a journey that takes them into the very heart of Boston's wealthy society.As they search to discover what could have happened to his aunt, Doc is forced to confront his own dark secrets that he has kept carefully hidden away over the years.
The Perfect Couple
by N.J. CracknellTheir life looks so perfect on the surface. But the facade is beginning to crack . . . Nevin and Gloria both have successful careers, as well as two adorable kids and a picture-book cottage by the sea. But at forty, Nevin is experiencing some discontent. He&’s a successful author, but his latest plot is not for a book . . . As Nevin sets a plan in motion that will allow him to escape his marriage, he conspires against Gloria. But he should have thought it through a little more. Because each of them have their own agenda, and everything is about to go very wrong. There&’s no such thing as a perfect marriage—or a perfect crime . . .
The Perfect Couple: Are they hiding the perfect lie? A deliciously suspenseful read for summer 2019
by Elin Hilderbrand'Such [a] compulsive read' - Marian KeyesEvery couple has their secrets . . .It's wedding season, and tensions are brewing.When one lavish wedding ends in disaster before it can even begin - with the maid of honour discovered dead in Nantucket Harbor just hours before the ceremony - everyone in the wedding party is suddenly a suspect.As Chief of Police Ed Kapenash digs into the best man, the bride, the groom's famous mystery novelist mother, and even a member of his own family, the chief discovers that every wedding is a minefield - and that no couple is perfect.************Praise for The Perfect Couple'Sink into this book like a hot, scented bath . . . a delicious, relaxing pleasure. And a clever whodunit at the same time' - Kirkus'Hilderbrand throws enough curveballs to keep readers guessing, but not too many, maintaining the breezy pace her novels are known for' - Booklist'A sizzling summer read fans won't want to miss' - Bustle 'Hilderbrand's books keep getting better and better' - Bookreporter************Praise for Elin Hilderbrand'Queen of the summer novel' - People'[Elin Hilderbrand] signifies the start of summer to readers' - The Book Reporter'Perfect holiday reading' - Candis'The queen regent of the easy-breezy summer novel' - New York Post