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Pressed to Kill (The Mandy Dyer Mysteries)
by Dolores JohnsonIn this &“sparkling&” cozy mystery with &“an oddball cast of characters,&” a dry cleaner-turned-amateur sleuth discovers someone is murdering her customers (Publishers Weekly). Mandy Dyer is happy to see her straitlaced customer Ardith Brewster suddenly bringing a fresh, fun new wardrobe into Mandy&’s Denver dry cleaners. When Ardith confides she&’s got a new man in her life—someone she met at Mandy&’s open house, no less—Mandy is delighted for her . . . until Ardith turns up dead. Mandy is sifting through her customers, trying to find someone who matches Ardith&’s mystery beau&’s well-heeled description, when suddenly another customer is killed. And just when Mandy is about to turn to her PI boyfriend Travis for help, she wonders if the stylish perp might be even closer to home than she realized . . .Praise for Dolores Johnson and the Mandy Dyer Mysteries &“Delightful. Good, clean fun.&” —Dorothy Cannell, author of The Thin Woman &“Dolores Johnson writes with wit and panache. I love her sense of humor.&” —Diane Mott Davidson, New York Times–bestselling author of the Goldy Bear Culinary Mysteries
Pressing The Bet
by W. L. RipleyFrom the Publisher The word is that Jesse Robinson is dead. But when Cole Springer goes to Vegas at the behest of Jesse's father, he finds Jesse very much alive. Unless Springer can figure out what's going on--he won't be alive for very long. Jesse believes that whoever killed his "double" was really trying to kill him, only he doesn't know why--or who was killed in his place. The Vegas strip is full of murder, robberies and red-hot former flames in this fast-paced tale.
A Pressing Engagement (A Lady Darby Mystery #4)
by Anna Lee HuberIn this delightful novella from the national bestselling author of A Study in Death, Lady Kiera Darby has one last mystery to solve before she can walk down the aisle... Scotland, 1831. With her wedding to fellow investigator Sebastian Gage only a day away, Kiera is counting down the hours. But just when matrimonial jitters threaten to consume her, Kiera receives a welcome distraction in the form of a mysterious gold necklace. The Celtic torc, thought missing for decades, was directly involved in a recent investigation. Now, Kiera feels compelled to uncover the truth behind its sudden reappearance. But with an overwhelming flock of wedding guests, a muddled cat, an unpaid favor, and a ferocious storm throwing things into disarray, it's anyone's guess whether Kiera and Gage will actually make it to the altar... Includes an exclusive preview of the next Lady Darby Mystery, As Death Draws Near Praise for the Lady Darby Mysteries "[A] fascinating heroine...A thoroughly enjoyable read!"--Victoria Thompson, national bestselling author "[A] clever heroine with a shocking past and a talent for detection."--Carol K. Carr, national bestselling author "[A] must read...One of those rare books that will both shock and please readers."--Fresh Fiction
Pressing the Bet: A Cole Springer Mystery (Cole Springer Mysteries #2)
by W. L. RipleyThe word is that Jesse Robinson is dead. But when Cole Springer goes to Vegas at the behest of Jesse's father, he finds Jesse very much alive. Unless Springer can figure out what's going on--he won't be alive for very long. Jesse believes that whoever killed his "double" was really trying to kill him, only he doesn't know why--or who was killed in his place. The Vegas strip is full of murder, robberies and red-hot former flames in this fast-paced tale."The author's working knowledge of the ins and outs of Vegas lends color and considerable interest to the story" - Publishers Weekly
Pressure
by Brian KeeneOff the coast of tropical Mauritius, an ecological catastrophe with global implications is occurring. The ocean's floor is collapsing at a rapid rate. World-champion free diver and marine biologist Carrie Anderson joins a scientific expedition determined to discover the cause-and how to stop it. But what they uncover is even more horrific. Deep beneath the surface, something is awake. Something hungry. Something...cold. Now, the pressure builds as Carrie and her colleagues must contend with the murderous operatives of a corrupt corporation, an unnatural disaster that grows bigger by the day, and a monstrous predator that may spell the extinction of all mankind.Pressure is this summer's hot new thriller from bestselling author and World Horror Grandmaster Award winner Brian Keene.
Pressure: A Dark and Disturbing Psychological Thriller
by Betsy ReavleyFrom the bestselling author of The Optician&’s Wife, a thriller that &“delivers on every level, leaving breathless readers in its wake&” (Anita Waller, bestselling author of Captor). For the ten people trapped in a living nightmare, things are about to get worse. Unable to escape from a life-threatening situation, one of them is discovered dead. The tension escalates when the survivors realize there is a murderer among them, who is preparing to strike again and again . . . With mounting desperation, people begin to turn on each other. And while they struggle to identify who is responsible, each must contend with their own past, the claustrophobia and the secrets they are hiding. But who is who? And which of them will be next? As the pressure builds, time is running out . . . &“The plotting is excellent and the pacing spot-on. A deep sense of foreboding and growing peril permeates the entire novel.&”—Mark Wilson, author of the dEaDINBURGH series &“A unique and utterly compelling thriller that will suck you in from the very beginning and drag you down into its murky depths along with its characters.&”—Books of All Kinds &“Pulp fiction for the Kindle era.&”—Crime Fiction Lover &“A captivating, chilling, at times gruesome thriller!&”—Bits About Books &“If you&’re looking for a quick and fun read, in a claustrophobic setting, Pressure may be the book for you.&”—Keeper of Pages &“Holy freaking hell, Betsy is back with a new psychological thriller and she is on fire!&”—Chelle&’s Book Reviews &“A compelling read and just the sort of book I love to lose myself in.&”—DamppebblesFrom the bestselling author of The Optician&’s Wife, a thriller that &“delivers on every level, leaving breathless readers in its wake&” (Anita Waller, bestselling author of Captor). For the ten people trapped in a living nightmare, things are about to get worse. Unable to escape from a life-threatening situation, one of them is discovered dead. The tension escalates when the survivors realize there is a murderer among them, who is preparing to strike again and again . . . With mounting desperation, people begin to turn on each other. And while they struggle to identify who is responsible, each must contend with their own past, the claustrophobia and the secrets they are hiding. But who is who? And which of them will be next? As the pressure builds, time is running out . . . &“The plotting is excellent and the pacing spot-on. A deep sense of foreboding and growing peril permeates the entire novel.&”—Mark Wilson, author of the dEaDINBURGH series &“A unique and utterly compelling thriller that will suck you in from the very beginning and drag you down into its murky depths along with its characters.&”—Books of All Kinds &“Pulp fiction for the Kindle era.&”—Crime Fiction Lover &“A captivating, chilling, at times gruesome thriller!&”—Bits About Books &“If you&’re looking for a quick and fun read, in a claustrophobic setting, Pressure may be the book for you.&”—Keeper of Pages &“Holy freaking hell, Betsy is back with a new psychological thriller and she is on fire!&”—Chelle&’s Book Reviews &“A compelling read and just the so
Pressure Drop
by Peter AbrahamsA thrilling adventure set in the world of underwater diving from acclaimed suspense novelist Peter Abrahams, aka Spencer Quinn, author of the Chet and Bernie Mysteries Deciding on her thirty-ninth birthday that a baby is the best present she could give herself, single Manhattan public relations executive Nina Kitchener makes an appointment to undergo artificial insemination at the Human Fertility Institute. Nine months later, the nightmare begins. Just hours after she gives birth, someone kidnaps her infant son from the nursery. The police aren't helping, the fertility institute has shut down, and Nina believes that the only way to find her baby is to learn the identity of the sperm donor. Nina's hunt for answers leads her to the Bahamas and the rich, reclusive Standish family who funded the institute. But Nina isn't the only one investigating them. Joining forces with divorced ex-Navy SEAL and deep-sea diver Nate Matthias, Nina is unprepared for the horrors they uncover. A long-buried secret that dates back to Nazi survivors of World War II is still deadly enough to threaten Nina's life, her baby's, and that of the mysterious man who's protecting her.
Pressure Point
by CouchDelivering "a gripping insider's view of the secret world of nuclear security" (W.E.B. Griffin), Dick Couch's explosive novel poses the chilling and timely question: How safe are America's waterways from terrorist threat? Riding quietly at her moorings on Puget Sound, the U.S. Navy's deadly weapon -- the Trident submarine -- waits for her return to the sea. But an Arab terrorist known as the Shadow has targeted the USS Michigan, with nearly three hundred nuclear warheads nestled in its missile silos. He intends to take the deadliest weapon of the Cold War and turn it into the deadliest dirty bomb conceivable -- by hijacking the Spokane, flagship of the nation's largest ferry fleet. The nation, caught by surprise, sends a select team of Navy SEALs to stop the Shadow. They are aided by a savvy FBI agent and the ferry's captain, Ross Peck. Unless the U.S. wields its political might to support his terrorist brothers in the Middle East, the Shadow will unleash a radiological holocaust, and a nightmare beyond imagining. . . .
Pressure Point (SuperBolan #94)
by Don PendletonA WORLD GONE MAD Jihad strikes the heart of Indonesia in a vicious terrorist onslaught to seize control of the entire region. The collusion of local extremist factions and the most powerful global terrorist network has produced a formidable enemy with the means--and the will--to inflict genocide. «- [As part of covert U.S. intervention in the crisis, Mack Bolan and key Stony Man operatives are tasked with finding the terrorists' stronghold and weapons of [mass destruction. But time is running out and the enemy's strategy and skill are putting the odds at zero for a successful mission. Americans are under siege in a world gone insanely wrong, and Bolan is at the epicenter of the madness. But he's been there before. And there's a way out. ...
Préstamo de rapiña
by Kenneth Eade Ana Claudia Macoretta¿Acaso los "demasiado grandes para caer" pueden salirse con la suya? Resuelve el misterio de esta novela de intriga jurídica y finaciera No.1 en ventas. Un asesino anda suelto. La madre de April ha sido brutalmente asesinada y su padre molido a palos. El abogado Brent Marks ya había pagado el derecho de peaje en la profesión, llevando casos insignificantes durante los últimos 20 años y, finalmente, había alcanzado una posición que le permitía decidir qué casos aceptar y cuáles no. Le interesaban aquellos vinculados a temas sociales pero, lo que menos se esperaba, era que el caso de April contra los grandes bancos por préstamo fraudulento y ejecución hipotecaria ilegítima terminara convirtiéndose en una investigación de homicidio. A medida que la intriga judicial aumenta, los hechos se descontrolan fuera de la sala de justicia.
Presto! Magic Treasure! (Abracadabra Series #3)
by Peter LerangisAnything can happen when you wave your magic wand!Quincy, Jessica, Max, and Selena knew their field trip would be the perfect place to practice their magic tricks. But they had no idea they would find a secret treasure map buried deep in the forest. Suddenly jewels and magic are just a treasure hunt away!The Abracadabra Club has a chance to dig up this magical mystery. But with yucky Andrew Flingus getting in the way, they may never make it out of the woods.
Presto Variations: A Ray Tate and Djuna Brown Mystery
by Lee Lamothe2014 Arthur Ellis Award — Shortlisted Following the money trail gets Tate and Brown into a lot of trouble. Detectives Ray Tate and Djuna Brown are back from a vacation in Paris – fraudulently funded by a stolen State Police credit card. While waiting to find out if they’re going to be fired or jailed, the couple is assigned to the Green Squad, a dead-end job shuffling paper and counting contraband money. But while interrogating a money smuggler, Tate and Brown uncover a massive currency stash they hope will keep them out of jail. Their target is drug trafficker Laszlo "Marko" Markowitz, who has millions in cocaine profits to be laundered and shipped into Canada. As Tate and Brown try to penetrate the Markowitz organization, they uncover an underworld choking on its own profits and find a homicidal madman who has created the perfect blend of criminality and anarchy.
The Prestoj
by M. J. KosterA mysterious book is found in a deserted mansion in the Ukraine in 1919. Through this book, Feodor becomes possessed by a Daemon, a Daemon who gradually comes to control his every movement. This Daemon has but one need; to satisfy its baser needs. Fast forward to present day rural Massachusetts. A peaceful Friday night is disturbed when chaos, in the form of a girl in a white robe with silver coins sewn into her eyelids, arrives on Sam Coverdale's and Janey Walshe's doorstep. The girl dies spitting blood, the name of the local religious Retreat Center on her lips. Sheriff Mark Arthurs covers up any involvement of the Retreat Center, not for the good of the town, but for an altogether ulterior motive... Sam is joined by Sheriff's Deputy Tyler Johnson in investigating the Retreat Center, where Father Josif Racin is interested in more than just the spiritual well being of the young ladies in attendance... Katerina Kanakova is one such lady. But will she leave spiritually enlightened or will she leave in a body bag?
Presumed Dead: Carter Blake Book 5 (Carter Blake Series)
by Mason Cross'I absolutely LOVED it, move over Reacher, I have a new favourite hero.' Jenny Blackhurst***********'What do you know about the Devil Mountain Killer?'THENAdeline Connor was the Devil Mountain Killer's final victim. After she was gunned down, the murderer disappeared and the killing spree ended.NOWCarter Blake has been hired to do what he does best: to find someone. But this time he's hunting a dead girl - Adeline Connor's brother is convinced she's still alive.But this town doesn't want an outsider digging up old business. And as Blake gets deeper into the case, it starts to become clear that the murders didn't ju st stop fifteen years ago.The killer is on the hunt again.***************Praise for race against time thriller writer Mason Cross:'Mason Cross is a thriller writer for the future who produces the kind of fast-paced, high octane thrillers that I love to read.' Simon Kernick'Terrific stuff!' Ian Rankin'So pacy I'm exhausted! Definitely one to read if you like your thrillers thrilling' Emma Kavanagh
Presumed Dead: Carter Blake Book 5 (Carter Blake #5)
by Mason CrossWhat do you know about the Devil Mountain Killer?'THEN. Adeline Connor was the Devil Mountain Killer's final victim. After she was gunned down, the murderer disappeared and the killing spree ended. NOW. Carter Blake has been hired to do what he does best: to find someone. But this time he's hunting a dead girl - Adeline Connor's brother is convinced she's still alive.But this town doesn't want an outsider digging up old business. And as Blake gets deeper into the case, it starts to become clear that the murders didn't ju st stop fifteen years ago.The killer is on the hunt again.
Presumed Dead: Carter Blake Book 5 (Carter Blake Series)
by Mason Cross'Mason Cross is a fast-paced, high octane thriller writer.' Simon KernickTHENFifteen years ago, an unidentified killer terrorised northern Georgia, killing hikers with two shots from a pistol, before disposing of the bodies along the remote trails and in the rivers in the vicinity of Blood Mountain. The killer was never brought to justice. NOWCarter Blake has returned home for the first time in many years. The visit stirs old memories, including a girl from school who vanished without a trace. Blake runs into the mother of the girl, who mentions a case she's come across in Georgia, where someone is convinced their relative is still alive, fifteen years on. Adeline Connor was the Blood Mountain Killer's last suspected victim. She vanished without a trace.So why is her brother so convinced she's still alive?'One of the best new series characters since Jack Reacher' Lisa Gardner Read by Eric Meyers(p) Orion Publishing Group 2018
Presumed Dead (Defenders of Battle Mountain #4)
by Nichole SevernTheir shared history could be their undoing. Forced to partner up, reserve officer Kendric Hudson and missing persons agent Campbell Dwyer work a baffling abduction case that gets more dangerous with each new revelation. As they battle a mounting threat, they must trust one another with their deepest secrets. But the truth they uncover could leave them lucky to escape with their lives…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Defenders of Battle Mountain series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Grave DangerBook 2: Dead GiveawayBook 3: Dead on ArrivalBook 4: Presumed DeadBook 5: Over Her Dead BodyBook 6: Dead Again
Presumed Dead: Shadow Of Suspicion Rescue At Cedar Lake Presumed Dead
by Angela Ruth StrongA disgraced pilot long presumed dead steps out of hiding to save his lost love in this inspirational romantic suspense adventure.Framed for a sabotaged military operation, Preston Tyler has allowed everyone to believe he’s dead—until he witnesses someone planting a bomb in his childhood sweetheart’s cabin. To save Holly Fontaine’s life, he must blow his cover.Holly is shaken . . . both by the explosion and the sudden appearance of a man she thought she’d lost forever. But their reunion is short-lived when the bomb planter returns, forcing their escape into Lake Tahoe’s wilderness. As they struggle to survive, memories of their shared past reignite old feelings. Holly refuses to lose Preston again, but with their pursuer closing in, will the ultimate betrayal tear them apart for good?
Presumed Deadly: Presumed Deadly (the Ranger Brigade: Rocky Mountain Manhunt) / The Suspect (a Marshal Law Novel) (The Ranger Brigade: Rocky Mountain Manhunt #4)
by Cindi MyersHe needed someone on his side…She vowed that person would be her.Dane Trask will do anything to bring down an international drug ring, but he knows his first step is getting Ranger Brigade officer Faith Martin’s help. Faith can’t deny Dane’s unwavering determination—nor her attraction to the desperate fugitive. But when their investigation means eluding Faith’s fellow cops and an unknown killer, will the rugged Colorado terrain help them…or ensure their demise?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.The Ranger Brigade: Rocky Mountain ManhuntBook 1: Investigation in Black CanyonBook 2: Mountain of EvidenceBook 3: Mountain InvestigationBook 4: Presumed Deadly
Presumed Guilty
by James S. BellMurder, betrayal, and a trial that feeds a media frenzy. Can one woman stand against the forces that threaten to tear her family apart? Pastor Ron Hamilton's star is rising. His 8,000-strong church is thriving. His good looks and charisma make him an exceptional speaker on family values. And his book on pornography in the church has become an unexpected bestseller. Everything is perfect. Until a young woman's body is discovered in a seedy motel room. The woman is a porn star. And all the evidence in the murder points to one man: Ron. With the noose tightening around her husband's neck, Dallas Hamilton faces a choice: believe the seemingly irrefutable facts-or the voice of her heart. The press has already reached its verdict, and the public echoes it. But Dallas is determined to do whatever it takes to find the truth. But then a dark secret from Dallas's past threatens to take them all down. As the clock ticks toward Ron's conviction and imprisonment, and an underworld of evil encircles her, Dallas must gather all her trust in God to discover what really happened in that motel room . . . even if it means losing faith in her husband forever.
Presumed Guilty (Mira Ser.)
by Tess GerritsenRediscover this fan-favorite thriller by New York Times bestselling author Tess GerritsenMiranda Wood thinks she has seen the last of Richard Tremain, her rich and married ex-lover—until she discovers him stabbed to death in her bed. With her knife.Miranda is the obvious suspect, and she looks even guiltier when her bail is posted by an anonymous donor. Was this an act of kindness designed to buy her time to clear her name? Or is someone trying to manipulate Miranda and draw her into the dark and secret world of a murdered man, where everybody’s presumed guilty?With her world falling around her, Miranda is determined to discover who killed Richard. But proving her innocence may become secondary to staying alive.…First published in 1993
Presumed Guilty
by Tess GerritsenGuilty-Until Proven Innocent...Miranda Wood thinks she has seen the last of Richard Tremain, her rich and married ex-lover-until she discovers him stabbed to death in her bed. With her knife.Miranda is the obvious suspect, and she looks even guiltier when her bail is posted by an anonymous donor. Was this an act of kindness designed to buy her time to clear her name? Or is someone trying to manipulate Miranda and draw her into the dark and secret world of a murdered man, where everybody's presumed guilty?With her world falling around her, Miranda is determined to discover who killed Richard. But proving her innocence may become secondary to staying alive....
Presumed Guilty
by Dana R. Lynn"I'M INNOCENT!" After four years in prison for a crime she didn't commit, Melanie Swanson's finally free. Yet starting over brings a heavy load of challenges. Nearly everyone believes she's guilty-including police lieutenant Jace Tucker. Jace's certainty cracks only when Melanie is repeatedly attacked, and when the people around her are picked off one by one. Melanie's clearly innocent-and terrified. Someone wants her dead to keep her shattered memories from recalling the crime she witnessed rather than caused. She lost her friends, her fiancé and her freedom when she was found guilty-but proving her innocence could cost Melanie her life.
Presumed Guilty
by Junius PodrugA woman's attempts to solve her mother's murder in Russia wind up getting her accused of the crime in this courtroom thriller.
Presumed Guilty (Presumed Innocent)
by Scott TurowRead Scott Turow&’s new &“unputdownable&” courtroom drama from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Presumed Innocent, the phenomenon that redefined the legal thriller and is the basis for Apple TV+&’s most-watched drama series ever (Kristin Hannah, #1 NYT bestselling author). &“No one does it better.&”―David Baldacci, #1 NYT Bestselling Author &“The truth is, Turow is just better at this than the rest of us.&”―Greg Iles, #1 NYT Bestselling Author &“This is manna for legal-thriller fans."―Booklist, starred review &“This easily ranks among Turow&’s best."―Publishers Weekly, starred review &“An absorbing and entertaining read.&” ―Kirkus Rusty is a retired judge attempting a third act in life with a loving soon-to-be wife, Bea, with whom he shares both a restful home on an idyllic lake in the rural Midwest and a plaintive hope that this marriage will be his best, and his last. But the peace that&’s taken Rusty so long to find evaporates when Bea&’s young adult son, Aaron, living under their supervision while on probation for drug possession, disappears. If Aaron doesn&’t return soon, he will be sent back to jail. Aaron eventually turns up with a vague story about a camping trip with his troubled girlfriend, Mae, that ended in a fight and a long hitchhike home. Days later, when she still hasn&’t returned, suspicion falls on Aaron, and when Mae is subsequently discovered dead, Aaron is arrested and set for trial on charges of first-degree murder. Faced with few choices and even fewer hopes, Bea begs Rusty to return to court one last time, to defend her son and to save their last best hope for happiness. For Rusty, the question is not whether to defend Aaron, or whether the boy is in fact innocent—it&’s whether the system to which he has devoted his life can ever provide true justice for those who are presumed guilty.