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The Coven: For fans of Vox, The Power and A Discovery of Witches
by Lizzie Fry'A compelling, prescient tale of an alternate world with far too many scary similarities to our own.' Angela ClarkeLet me repeat myself, so we can be very clear. Women are not the enemy. We must protect them from themselves, just as much as we must protect ourselves.Imagine a world in which witchcraft is real. In which mothers hand down power to their daughters, power that is used harmlessly and peacefully. Then imagine that the US President is a populist demagogue who decides that all witches must be imprisoned for their own safety, as well as the safety of those around them - creating a world in which to be female is one step away from being criminal... As witches across the world are rounded up, one young woman discovers a power she did not know she had. It's a dangerous force and it puts her top of the list in a global witch hunt.But she - and the women around her - won't give in easily. Not while all of women's power is under threat.The Coven is a dazzling global thriller that pays homage to the power and potential of women everywhere.*'A gripping and vividly drawn dystopian fantasy about the power and potential of women which feels easier to enjoy now Trump has gone.' Heat'Thought-provoking and powerful. A big, page-turning thriller.' Paula Daly'A real thrill ride.' Debbie Moon'Dark, dangerous & powerful - I couldn't put it down' Michelle Kenney, author of The Book of Fire series'Compelling, urgent and highly original as well as being a cracking read. I loved it.' Kate Hamer'A barnstorming, breathless ride - The Handmaid's Tale by way of wicca and Witchfinder General. Thrillingly cinematic and compulsive reading.' Stephen Volk
The Covenant
by Jeff GulvinThe Scotland Yard Detective and FBI Agent trace a link between an alt-right militia and the CIA&’s hunt for Osama bin Laden in this pre-9/11 thriller. A CIA agent hunts Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan. A female sergeant is assassinated in London. A Japanese terrorist is detonating bombs across Washington, DC And in Texas, a serial killer is murdering transients who ride the rails, until—either by mistake or design—an ill-fated English tourist is counted among the victims. Scotland Yard&’s top anti-terrorism expert, Jack Swann, and his friend, FBI Special Agent Johnny Harrison, are about to find a frightening connection between these seemingly random events. A secessionist militia in America&’s heartland is amassing an army for a coming civil war calculated to divide and destroy the United States. And their next two targets are the only two men who can stop the explosive plan from going off. Written before the events of September 11, The Covenant is a prescient view of international politics, espionage, terrorism, and the rise of the alt-right in the twenty-first century. Jeff Gulvin&’s extensive research and contacts within the FBI and London&’s Special Branch bring unerring authenticity to his Jack Swann novels, Nom de Guerre, and Storm Crow, which New York Times–bestselling author Jack Higgins called &“absolutely marvelous. One of the best thrillers I&’ve read this year.&”
The Covenant of Genesis (Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase #4)
by Andy McdermottIn the brilliant fourth book from Andy McDermott, Nina Wilde must battle the Covenant of Genesis if she is to find the world's greatest archaeological treasure. Off the coast of Indonesia, archaeologist Nina Wilde makes an explosive find: evidence of a settlement that existed over a hundred thousand years before any previously known civilisation. But when her ship is attacked, it becomes clear that the clandestine religious group calling itself the Covenant of Genesis will stop at nothing to prevent her from revealing this knowledge. With her fiance Eddie Chase, Nina embarks upon a dangerous worldwide search to expose the Covenant of Genesis and the incredible secret they will kill to conceal. Is she about to discover the greatest legend of all time?
The Cover Wife: A novel
by Dan FespermanFrom the award-winning author of Safe Houses—an electrifying new novel about a CIA agent and a young expat who find themselves caught up in a dangerous world, whose secrets, if revealed, could have disastrous repercussions for them both.When CIA agent Claire Saylor is told that she&’ll be going undercover in Hamburg to pose as the wife of an academic who has published a controversial interpretation of the Quran&’s promise to martyrs, she assumes the job is a punishment for past unorthodox behavior. But when she discovers her team leader is Paul Bridger, another Agency maverick, she realizes there may be more to this mission than meets the eye—and not just for professional reasons.Meanwhile, across town in Hamburg, Mahmoud, a recent Moroccan émigré, begins to fall under the sway of a group of radicals at his local mosque. The deeper he&’s drawn into the group, the greater the danger he faces, and he is soon torn between his obligations to them and his feelings toward a beautiful westernized Muslim woman.As Claire learns the truth about her mission, and Mahmoud grows closer to the radicals, the danger between them builds and spells disaster far beyond the CIA.
The Covered Bridge (The Home Valley Series)
by Karen HarperAvailable for the first time on its own, a thrilling mystery by New York Times bestselling author Karen HarperWhen Benjamin Kline returns to the fold after eight years, Abigail Baughman welcomes her neighbor with an open heart. But all is not well in their Amish village. Abby overhears some suspicious activity, and it lands her in harm's way, forcing Ben to come to her rescue. He vows never to let anyone hurt her, even though secrets in his past threaten to put everything at risk—their community, their way of life…and their future together.Originally published in the 2012 Dark Crossings Anthology
The Covert Sphere: secrecy, fiction, and the national security state
by Timothy MelleyIn December 2010 the U.S. Embassy in Kabul acknowledged that it was providing major funding for thirteen episodes of Eagle Four-a new Afghani television melodrama based loosely on the blockbuster U.S. series 24. According to an embassy spokesperson, Eagle Four was part of a strategy aimed at transforming public suspicion of security forces into something like awed respect. Why would a wartime government spend valuable resources on a melodrama of covert operations? The answer, according to Timothy Melley, is not simply that fiction has real political effects but that, since the Cold War, fiction has become integral to the growth of national security as a concept and a transformation of democracy. In The Covert Sphere, Melley links this cultural shift to the birth of the national security state in 1947. As the United States developed a vast infrastructure of clandestine organizations, it shielded policy from the public sphere and gave rise to a new cultural imaginary, "the covert sphere." One of the surprising consequences of state secrecy is that citizens must rely substantially on fiction to "know," or imagine, their nation's foreign policy. The potent combination of institutional secrecy and public fascination with the secret work of the state was instrumental in fostering the culture of suspicion and uncertainty that has plagued American society ever since-and, Melley argues, that would eventually find its fullest expression in postmodernism. The Covert Sphere traces these consequences from the Korean War through the War on Terror, examining how a regime of psychological operations and covert action has made the conflation of reality and fiction a central feature of both U.S. foreign policy and American culture. Melley interweaves Cold War history with political theory and original readings of films, television dramas, and popular entertainments-from The Manchurian Candidate through 24-as well as influential writing by Margaret Atwood, Robert Coover, Don DeLillo, Joan Didion, E. L. Doctorow, Michael Herr, Denis Johnson, Norman Mailer, Tim O'Brien, and many others.
The Cowboy Next Door (The Scarecrow Murders #3)
by Carla CassidyNew York Times Bestselling Author Her handsome neighbor was a mystery One she couldn't resist… A single dad trying his hand at ranching? Not a common sight in Millsville, Kansas. So Lizzy Maxwell&’s just being friendly by giving the new father-daughter duo next door a warm welcome. Cowboy Clint Kincaid can&’t deny that Lizzy&’s cookies aren&’t his stunning neighbor's only draw. But Clint's got secrets. Unspeakable ones. If he confesses them to Lizzy, danger will engulf them all!From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Scarecrow Murders series:Book 1: Killer in the HeartlandBook 2: Guarding a Forbidden LoveBook 3: The Cowboy Next Door
The Cowboy Next Door: Includes a bonus novella (Montana Strong #2)
by R. C. RyanFrom New York Times bestselling author who "delivers it all with page-turning romance" (Nora Roberts) comes a story about a down-on-her-luck teacher, a carefree cowboy, and finding second chances in the most unlikely places. After weeks on the trail, Sam Monroe is looking forward to a hot bath, a home-cooked meal, and a real bed. In that order. But he's greeted by something even better when he opens the door to his family's ranch house. Seems the new housekeeper is a gorgeous young woman who cooks like an angel and wrangles his family like a pro. If only she didn't dislike him so much...Penny Cash is down on her luck, and the last thing she needs is a flirtation with a wild, carefree cowboy. Sure, he's funny and sexy, but they're as different as whiskey and tea. And she'll be leaving town as soon as she finds a full-time teaching position. But when trouble comes calling, Penny will find out how serious Sam can be when it comes to protecting the woman he loves...Also includes the bonus novella Saved by the Cowboy by A.J. Pine! Olivia Belle has always believed in fairy tales...until the moment her boyfriend dropped to one knee. When Olivia speeds into Cash Hawkins' town like a modern-day Cinderella in a ball gown and glass slippers, Cash's careful existence is thrown for a loop. Olivia could be his happily ever after . . . if this runaway bridesmaid doesn't run off with his heart.
The Cowboy Soldier (Home on the Ranch)
by Roz Denny FoxMajor Rafe Eaglefeather loves a challenge—the riskier the better. A former rodeo champion, he's also served his country. So is it too much to ask for a little solitude to heal from the effects of his deployment? With pushy relatives like his, apparently it is. Despite his protests, they've arranged for naturopath Alexa Robinson to treat him.Since treatment involves staying at Alexa's remote Texas ranch, Rafe sort of gets his wish for peace. Surprisingly, spending time with Alexa helps him feel more like himself. Something about her is irresistible and the attraction between them is growing. It's so strong he's tempted to take the biggest risk of all…committing to her.
The Cowboy Target (Protection Specialists #4)
by Terri ReedWhen a widowed rancher is accused of murder, a female bodyguard is determined to protect him and his daughter in this heartwarming romantic suspense novel.Ever since the suspicious death of his wife, Wyoming rancher and single dad Wyatt Monroe has shut the world out. But now he stands accused of murder. With a dead ranch hand on his doorstep, Wyatt has only one hope—a blue-eyed, blonde bodyguard. But it’ll take more than skill for work-obsessed Jackie Blain to save her reluctant client, who just wants to be left alone.Jackie is determined to gain Wyatt’s trust by keeping him and his daughter safe. With their lives in her hands, Jackie is faced with her toughest assignment ever—saving the cowboy and guarding her heart.
The Cowboy's Claim (Cowboy Café #2)
by Carla CassidyPassion and peril run wild in this romantic thriller of second—and last—chances from the New York Times–bestselling author of Her Cowboy Distraction.No self-respecting cowboy wants to be a rich girl’s dirty little secret. That’s why Nick Benson left Grady Gulch, looking for greener pastures even as his heart was breaking. Little did he know that the beauty he left behind was carrying his child, a son. Or that his wealthy lover would be abandoned by her family because of their forbidden affair.Now Nick has returned, and he wants to be a father to little Garrett. But Courtney Chambers has been taking care of herself long enough to distrust their renewed passion. Her little boy is her life now. Only when he disappears, does she realize how dangerous love can be . . . From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Cowboy Café seriesBook 1: Her Cowboy DistractionBook 2: The Cowboy’s ClaimBook 3: Cowboy with a CauseBook 4: Confessing to the Cowboy
The Cowboy's Deadly Mission: A Western Romantic Suspense Novel (Midnight Pass, Texas #1)
by Addison FoxIn Midnight Pass, Texas, the law is this cop’s passion…and one rancher’s problem.Ten years after they broke up, the sparks—and the enmity—between sexy cowboy Tate Reynolds and Detective Belle Granger are just as hot as ever. When a body turns up on Tate’s family ranch, headstrong Belle catches the case and falls right back into her ex’s protective arms. This time, will a savage crime unite them…or shatter their love forever?
The Cowboy's Deadly Reunion: His Forgotten Colton Fiancée Reunion Under Fire Navy Seal Cop The Cowboy's Deadly Mission (Runaway Ranch #2)
by Cindy DeesNew York Times Bestselling AuthorHe helped her once.This time it could be fatal.When Wes Morgan rescued his boss’s rebellious daughter, her lies destroyed his career in the Navy. Months later, Jessica has arrived at his Montana ranch…and she needs the Marine-turned-cowboy’s protection. Someone wants both her and Wes dead. Much as he can’t handle Jessica, Wes can’t refuse the city slicker’s need or deny their still-sizzling attraction. Can they get past their tempestuous history…alive?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Runaway RanchBook 1: Navy SEAL’s Deadly SecretBook 2: The Cowboy’s Deadly Reunion
The Cowboy's Mission
by B.J. DanielsA dangerous race against time…Iron Will Hank Savage has always believed his old girlfriend was murdered. Now he&’s come home to Cardwell Ranch and, with the help of PI Frankie Brewster, is determined to find the killer. Hank and Frankie quickly learn that every lead reveals a life steeped in secrets—and danger. And that someone from Hank&’s past will do anything to keep the truth from being revealed.Cowboy's Redemption Eighteen months ago, Colt McCloud experienced an unforgettable night of passion. Now his onetime lover is at his door, pleading for help to save the daughter they conceived. Lola Dayton knows Colt is her only hope to infiltrate the kidnapper&’s compound and save their baby. His military—and father—instincts kick in. And Colt secretly vows…if they survive, he&’ll make this threesome a forever family.New York Times Bestselling Author Previously published as Iron Will and Cowboy's Redemption
The Cowboy's Sacrifice (Double R Legacy #1)
by Danica FavoriteDoes he have the courage to trust his heart?He just wanted her to go…now he’ll do anything to make her stay.Ranch attorney Ty Warner isn’t buying Rachel Henderson’s story. He’s sure the pretty single mom is after his boss’s fortune, but Rachel claims she’s just looking for family who might donate the kidney she needs to survive. As Ty grows closer to Rachel and her little girl, he discovers the raw truth—he’ll do whatever it takes to help Rachel live.
The Cowboy's Secret Twins (Top Secret Deliveries #2)
by Carla CassidyA wealthy rancher discovers he has twin sons and must protect them and their beautiful mother in this romantic suspense from a New York Times bestseller.One cold December night, Henry James Randolf III wanted to escape. His money, his heritage, his lonely life. But when the blizzard drove the sexy Melissa Monroe into his arms he made sure to avoid that trap, too.A year later, when she shows up at his Texas ranch with adorable twin boys, he can’t believe his eyes. The boys look just like him. Was their night of passion a premeditated snare or a Christmas surprise? But when shots ring out, his instincts take over. He’ll stop at nothing to keep Melissa and the boys safe. And he just may recognize where his true wealth lies, if it isn’t too late for them all.
The Cowboy's Seductive Proposal
by Sara OrwigHE MADE "MARRY ME" SOUND LIKE A DARE....In one blazing moment, rugged rodeo man Jared Whitewolf had tempted straitlaced Faith Kolanko to do something reckless. With a nod of her head, she could have it all-a home, a baby and a long-legged heartbreaker in a ten-gallon hat.Faith was pushing thirty, and this gorgeous, exasperating man was pushing all her buttons. The determined daddy saw Faith as perfect mommy material, but to her he was trouble in blue jeans. She was far too smart to consider his outrageous marriage of convenience.And far too tempted to say "I do!"
The Cowboy's Surprise Bride & The Cowboy's Unexpected Family
by Linda FordAn unexpected partnershipThe Cowboy’s Surprise Bride by Linda FordTraveling to Canada’s Northwest Territories is a chance for Linette Edwards to escape a dreaded marriage in England, and she eagerly accepts Eddie Gardiner’s written invitation. How could she know that Eddie thinks he’s marrying her friend, Margaret? Eddie planned for a well-bred bride, not a ragamuffin stranger with a little boy in her care. He’ll shelter them until springtime and no longer. But before the snow clears, his heart begins to thaw, too.The Cowboy’s Unexpected Family by Linda FordCassie Godfrey is determined to be self-sufficient. But her plans are interrupted by four young orphans—and one persistent cowboy. If she’ll care for the children until their uncle claims them, Roper Jones will build Cassie’s house. All Roper can offer Cassie is the love and acceptance she claims not to need. But dreams, like hearts, can change…
The Cowboy's Watch
by Delores Fossen Nicole HelmExperience a summer of love and danger with these two romantic suspense stories!Under the Cowboy's Protection by Delores Fossen A young mother is murdered and her newborn is kidnapped. Now Sheriff Raleigh Lawton must enlist the help of the only witness: his ex-lover, Deputy Thea Morris. As the investigation—and their undeniable attraction—heats up, the killer dangerously raises the stakes. With Thea in the crosshairs, Raleigh will risk everything to save her. Because this cowboy&’s heart can&’t survive losing her again. Wyoming Cowboy Ranger by Nicole Helm Jen Delaney kept her romance with Tyler Carson secret—along with her broken heart after Ty left Bent. Now the army ranger is back and convinced a madman is targeting Jen to get to him. When the stubborn woman doesn&’t heed his warnings, Ty&’s forced to extreme measures. But nothing he does seems to deter their dangerous stalker, and time is running out…
The Cowboys of Copper River Boxed Set, Books 1 - 3: A Psychic Cowboys Western Romance (Copper River Cowboys)
by Jillian DavidThree Full-Length Wild Adventures Through Western Wyoming with Sexy Ranchers, Smart Women, and Otherworldly Forces-- Copper River, Wyoming – Present Day --Legacy of LiesGarrison Taggart’s psychic lie-detecting ability failed him when his ex-wife betrayed him. Until he can trust himself again, he’s sticking with a strict no-dating policy—that includes smart and sexy schoolteacher Sara Lopez—but one kiss from Sara makes him want to round up his insecurities once and for all.Legacy LostGrowing up as an honorary Taggart, Eric Patterson has the family he’s always wanted. Almost. Somehow, he never managed to see the clan’s youngest and only daughter—stubborn spitfire Shelby—quite like a little sister. Now that she's grown, his long-suppressed feelings are determined to come to light.Legacy of DangerProdigal son and MMA fighter Vaughn Taggart fled his family's ranch after his disasterous decisions destroyed his brother's marriage. But his sister's urgent plea for help and escalating threats from the rival Brand ranch have lured Vaughn back to Copper River, Wyoming—but nothing can make him stay where he no longer fits in.Publisher's Note: Jillian David writes a unique blend of western romantic heat with a touch of the paranormal. Fans of Christine Freehan, B.J. Daniels, Duane Boehm as well as Sam Scott, Dannika Dark and I.T. Lucas will enjoy discovering this series.
The Coworker
by Freida McFaddenInstant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller "Don't start a Freida McFadden book late at night. You won't be able to put it down!"— Natalie Barelli, bestselling author of Unforgivable Two Women. An office filled with secrets. One terrible crime that can't be taken back. Dawn Schiff is strange. At least, everyone thinks so at Vixed, the nutritional supplement company where Dawn works as an accountant. She never says the right thing. She has no friends. And she is always at her desk at precisely 8:45 a.m. So when Dawn doesn't show up to the office one morning, her coworker Natalie Farrell—beautiful, popular, top sales rep five years running—is surprised. Then she receives an unsettling, anonymous phone calls that changes everything… It turns out Dawn wasn't just an awkward outsider—she was being targeted by someone close. And now Natalie is irrevocably tied to Dawn as she finds herself caught in a twisted game of cat and mouse that leaves her wondering: who's the real victim? But one thing is incredibly clear: somebody hated Dawn Schiff. Enough to kill. The Coworker is a tense, unputdownable thriller from New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden that explores the dark ways the past can echo through the present—with deadly consequences.
The Coyotes of Carthage: A Novel
by Steven Wright“With this splendid debut, Steven Wright announces his arrival as a major new voice in the world of political thrillers. I enjoyed it immensely.” —John GrishamA blistering and thrilling debut—a biting exploration of American politics, set in a small South Carolina town, about a political operative running a dark money campaign for his corporate clientsDre Ross has one more shot. Despite being a successful political consultant, his aggressive tactics have put him on thin ice with his boss, Mrs. Fitz, who plucked him from juvenile incarceration and mentored his career. She exiles him to the backwoods of South Carolina with $250,000 of dark money to introduce a ballot initiative on behalf of a mining company. The goal: to manipulate the locals into voting to sell their pristine public land to the highest bidder.Dre arrives in God-fearing, flag-waving Carthage County, with only Mrs. Fitz’s well-meaning yet naïve grandson Brendan as his team. Dre, an African-American outsider, can’t be the one to collect the signatures needed to get on the ballot. So he hires a blue-collar couple, Tyler Lee and his pious wife, Chalene, to act as the initiative’s public face.Under Dre’s cynical direction, a land grab is disguised as a righteous fight for faith and liberty. As lines are crossed and lives ruined, Dre’s increasingly cutthroat campaign threatens the very soul of Carthage County and perhaps the last remnants of his own humanity.A piercing portrait of our fragile democracy and one man’s unraveling, The Coyotes of Carthage paints a disturbingly real portrait of the American experiment in action.
The Cozy Cookbook
by Laura Childs Cleo Coyle Julie Hyzy Jenn Mckinlay B. B. HaywoodMORE THAN 100 RECIPES FROMAVERY AAMES/DARYL WOOD GERBERELLERY ADAMSCONNIE ARCHERLESLIE BUDEWITZLAURA CHILDSCLEO COYLEVICTORIA HAMILTONB. B. HAYWOODJULIE HYZYJENN McKINLAYPAIGE SHELTONGreat meals don't have to be a mystery--but they can come from a mystery. Selecting the most delicious recipes from some of the most popular names in crime solving, The Cozy Cookbook serves up mouth-watering appetizers, entrèes, and desserts that will leave your family or book club group asking, "Whodunit?"In addition to recipes, choose a sleuth du jour from our menu of mystery series and get a taste of each of our authors' bread and butter--page-turning puzzles and stay-up-all-night suspense in excerpts from their bestselling works.Whether you like your meals sautéed, roasted, baked, or served cold like revenge, The Cozy Cookbook has something to satisfy every mystery fan.This book contains previously published material.
The Crack in the Picture Window
by John KeatsIn this amusingly written yet serious report about housing developments, author John C. Keats discusses every aspect of life in a development. His account is supported by solid facts and figures and presented in personal terms to convey an existence that combines all of the worst aspects and none of the advantages of suburban living."If you ever wondered what goes on under those regimented roofs, this book will tell you. And if you already know, it will make you want to get up and break something. Fortunately the book also tells you how to put the pieces back together."
The Cracked Mirror: The exceptional brain-twisting mystery
by Chris BrookmyreFORGET WHAT YOU THINK YOU KNOW THIS IS NOT THAT CRIME NOVELYou know Penny Coyne. The little old lady who has solved multiple murders in her otherwise sleepy village, despite bumbling local police. A razor-sharp mind in a twinset and tweed.You know Johnny Hawke. Hard-bitten LAPD homicide detective. Always in trouble with his captain, always losing partners, but always battling for the truth, whatever it takes.Against all the odds, against the usual story, their worlds are about to collide. It starts with a dead writer and a mysterious wedding invitation. It will end with a rabbit hole that goes so deep, Johnny and Penny might come to question not just whodunnit, but whether they want to know the answer.A cross-genre hybrid of Agatha Christie and Michael Connelly, The Cracked Mirror is the most imaginative and entertaining crime novel of the year, a genre-splicing rollercoaster with a poignantly emotional heart.