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Rock, Paper, Scissors
by Steve SamuelSarah Peterson, daughter of a CIA agent, witnessed her father's still unexplained murder almost three decades ago and has honored his legacy by entering the Secret Service. Through her skill and hard work, she has managed to rise to the highest echelons of the service, recently promoted to the second highest rank in the Office of Diplomatic Security. She's been personally charged by the president with protecting the life of the most valuable cabinet member, Secretary of State Jack Montgomery.
Rock Paper Scissors Sneak Peek
by Alice FeeneyGet a sneak peek of the first three chapters of Rock Paper Scissors by New York Times bestselling author Alice Feeney. Rock Paper Scissors is an exciting domestic thriller from the queen of the killer twist, about a couple who thinks they know each other well, but realize on a ten year anniversary trip things might not be all that they seem...
Rock Paper Tiger (An Ellie McEnroe Investigation #1)
by Lisa Brackmann<P><P> Iraq vet Ellie McEnroe, injured in combat and recently divorced, is lying low in Beijing. After two years living in China on a semi-expired visa, she’s acquired decent language skills, a sometimes boyfriend, and the hope that someday she can forget what she saw in battle—horrors that haunt her every time she closes her eyes. <P><P>She’s a stranger in a strange land, her wounded leg is killing her, and her neighbor keeps threatening to report her to the Public Security Bureau, but she’s hanging in there. For now. <P><P>Then a chance connection with an Uighur man—a Chinese Muslim minority—plunges her into a world of mysterious government operatives, art dealers, and a dark organization operating in the shadows of a popular online game. <P><P>When her lover—the artist Lao Zhang—disappears, Ellie needs to figure out who she can trust, and fast. Because the trauma of her past may pale in comparison to the danger she now faces. <P><P>This taut, gritty thriller brings the complexities of modern urban China visceral life.
Rock Paper Tiger (Rock Paper Tiger #1)
by Lisa Brackmann"A terrifying odyssey in present-day China ... with the protagonist pursued by the Chinese and American governments alike in a global panorama. A totally captivating page-turner with vivid, first-hand details and nuanced multi-cultural facets."-Qiu Xiaolong, author of The Mao Case. "Lisa Brackmann's Rock Paper Tiger is a compelling debut that takes you deep into the dangerous, complicated heart of modern China, with a tough and appealing heroine in Ellie."-Jeff Abbott, author of Trust Me. American Iraq War veteran Ellie Cooper is down and out in Beijing when a chance encounter with a Uighur--a member of a Chinese Muslim minority--at the home of her sort-of boyfriend Lao Zhang turns her life upside down. Lao Zhang disappears, and suddenly multiple security organizations are hounding her for information. They say the Uighur is a terrorist. Ellie doesn't know what's going on, but she must decide whom to trust among the artists, dealers, collectors, and operatives claiming to be on her side--in particular, a mysterious organization operating within a popular online role-playing game. As she tries to elude her pursuers, she's haunted by memories of Iraq. Is what she did and saw there at the root of the mess she's in now? Lisa Brackmannhas worked as a motion picture executive and an issues researcher in a presidential campaign. A southern California native, she's lived and traveled extensively in China.
Rock Point
by Carla NeggersNew York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers enthralls readers with her suspenseful Sharpe & Donovan series. Read the untold story of one of her most beloved characters in this special prequel novella, Rock Point.Seven years after suffering an unspeakable loss, Finian Bracken is recently out of seminary and leaving Ireland to serve a small parish in the quaint but struggling fishing village of Rock Point, Maine. Here he meets FBI agent Colin Donovan for the first time...and discovers the dangerous secrets he left back home in Ireland. Smugglers are using the Bracken family's old whiskey distillery as cover for their illicit activities-and the violent group isn't going down without a fight.Don't miss the latest Sharpe & Donovan novel, Declan's Cross!
Rock Point: A Novella (Sharpe & Donovan #1)
by Carla NeggersDiscover the story of one of the New York Times–bestselling author’s most beloved characters in this Sharpe & Donovan series prequel novella.Seven years after suffering an unspeakable loss, Finian Bracken is recently out of seminary and leaving Ireland to serve a small parish in the quaint but struggling fishing village of Rock Point, Maine. Here he meets FBI agent Colin Donovan for the first time . . . and discovers the dangerous secrets he left back home in Ireland. Smugglers are using the Bracken family’s old whiskey distillery as cover for their illicit activities—and the violent group isn’t going down without a fight.Praise for the Sharpe & Donovan series“A crime thriller of real depth and complexity.” —The Providence Journal on Thief’s Mark“Fast-paced, action-packed . . . will appeal to fans of Lisa Jackson and Lisa Gardner.” —Library Journal on Saint’s Gate“[An] intense, edge-of-your-seat whirlwind.” —Booklist on Liar’s Key
Rock Point
by Carla NeggersNew York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers enthralls readers with her suspenseful Sharpe & Donovan series. Read the untold story of one of her most beloved characters in this special prequel novella, Rock Point.Seven years after suffering an unspeakable loss, Finian Bracken is recently out of seminary and leaving Ireland to serve a small parish in the quaint but struggling fishing village of Rock Point, Maine. Here he meets FBI agent Colin Donovan for the first time...and discovers the dangerous secrets he left back home in Ireland. Smugglers are using the Bracken family's old whiskey distillery as cover for their illicit activities-and the violent group isn't going down without a fight.Don't miss the latest Sharpe & Donovan novel, Declan's Cross!
Rock the Boat (Orca Limelights)
by null Sigmund BrouwerBring the roof down. Rock the boat. Webb believes that if you want to reach your dreams, you have to live life loud. Make sure that when you look back, you have no regrets. But when a shady music producer steals one of Webb’s songs, Webb finds out how hard it is for a kid on his own in Nashville to get justice. With the help of an unlikely ally, Webb discovers that he has what it takes to succeed: talent, determination and some good friends. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
Rock with Wings: A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel (A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel #1)
by Anne Hillerman<P>Navajo Tribal cops Jim Chee and Bernadette Manuelito, along with their mentor, the legendary Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, investigate two perplexing cases in this exciting mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Spider Woman's Daughter. <P>Doing a good deed for a relative offers the perfect opportunity for Sergeant Jim Chee and his wife, Officer Bernie Manuelito, to get away from the daily grind of police work. But two cases--one near Shiprock, the other at iconic Monument Valley--will call them back from their short vacation and separate them. <P>Chee follows a series of seemingly random and cryptic clues that lead to a missing woman, a cold-blooded thug, and a mysterious mound of dirt and rocks that could be a gravesite. Bernie has her hands full managing the fallout from a drug bust gone wrong, uncovering the origins of a fire in the middle of nowhere, and looking into an ambitious solar energy development with long-term consequences for Navajo land. <P>Under the guidance of retired lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, Bernie and Chee will navigate unexpected obstacles and confront the greatest challenge yet to their skills, commitment, and courage. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Rockabye Contract (The Joe Gall Mysteries #7)
by Philip AtleeA wild plot leads a covert operative around the globe—and into deadly trouble: &“I admire Philip Atlee&’s writing tremendously.&” —Raymond Chandler Joe Gall&’s current assignment involves escorting a sexy folk singer on an international journey—but as always for the ex–CIA operative, there&’s more going on behind the scenes. Before this job is through, Gall will find himself untangling a mystery involving a toy manufacturer, an assassination plot, and a dictator&’s goons—and trying desperately to make it out alive . . . This classic series of action novels featuring the fearless freelancer comes from the Edgar Award–nominated author praised as &“the John D. MacDonald of espionage fiction&” (Larry McMurtry, The New York Times).
Rockaway Blue: A Novel
by Larry KirwanWhen terrorists attacked on September 11, 2001, Lieutenant Brian Murphy rescued seven people from the World Trade Center. Even as steel girders buckled and groaned, Brian rushed back up the stairs of the North Tower in search of those in need. He died a hero, one of more than four hundred police officers, firefighters, and other first responders who perished that fateful day. Three years later, Vietnam veteran and retired NYPD detective-sergeant Jimmy Murphy is on a mission to find the truth behind his son's death. Why was Brian in the tower that morning? Had he anticipated the attack? Suspecting a cover-up of a deeper truth, Jimmy must confront his family, friends, and old colleagues in the police department to discover what happened to Brian and who his eldest son really was.Murphy's investigation takes him from his home turf in the Irish American enclave of Rockaway Beach to Muslim Atlantic Avenue and beyond in order to find his own truth about 9/11. Dry-eyed and determined, Murphy battles barstool patriotism, the NYPD blue wall of silence, and a ticking clock—all the while haunted by his own secrets and the raw memory of his difficult relationship with his dead son. Written by author and musician Larry Kirwan, Rockaway Blue is a thrilling and poignant story of a family struggling to pull itself together after an unthinkable trauma.
Rocket to the Morgue (Murder Room #469)
by Anthony BoucherA superb mixture of locked room mystery and science fiction classic'A fine craftsman' Ellery QueenA deadly net of danger tightens around Hilary Foulkes as an unseen enemy makes constant, bizarre attempts on his life. Detective Terry Marshall and his unusual assistant, the inquisitive nun Sister Ursula, work desperately against the clock to break the case - for Foulkes's luck is due to run out at any moment . . . ROCKET TO THE MORGUE is the novel in which Anthony Boucher's two interests, crime and SF, collide. As well as being a classic locked-room mystery, it is also considered something of an SF trailblazer, featuring thinly disguised versions of such luminaries of the Southern California science fiction culture of the 1940s as Robert Heinlein and L. Ron Hubbard.
Rocket to the Morgue
by Anthony BoucherA superb mixture of locked room mystery and science fiction classic'A fine craftsman' Ellery QueenA deadly net of danger tightens around Hilary Foulkes as an unseen enemy makes constant, bizarre attempts on his life. Detective Terry Marshall and his unusual assistant, the inquisitive nun Sister Ursula, work desperately against the clock to break the case - for Foulkes's luck is due to run out at any moment . . . ROCKET TO THE MORGUE is the novel in which Anthony Boucher's two interests, crime and SF, collide. As well as being a classic locked-room mystery, it is also considered something of an SF trailblazer, featuring thinly disguised versions of such luminaries of the Southern California science fiction culture of the 1940s as Robert Heinlein and L. Ron Hubbard.
Rocket to the Morgue (American Mystery Classics #0)
by Anthony BoucherA Golden Age mystery set in the Golden Age of science fiction Legendary science fiction author Fowler Faulkes may be dead, but his creation, the iconic Dr. Derringer, lives on in popular culture. Or, at least, the character would live on if not for Faulkes’s predatory and greedy heir Hilary, who, during his time as the inflexible guardian of the estate, has created countless enemies in the relatively small community of writers of the genre. So when he is stabbed nearly to death in a room with only one door, which nobody was seen entering or exiting, Foulkes suspects a writer. Fearing that the assailant will return, he asks for police protection, and when more potentially-fatal encounters follow, it becomes clear to Detective Terry Marshall and his assistant, the inquisitive nun, Sister Ursula, that death awaits Mr. Foulkes around every corner. Now, they’ll have to work overtime to thwart the would-be murderer—a task that requires a deep dive into the strange, idiosyncratic world of science fiction in its early days. With characters based heavily on Anthony Boucher’s friends at the Manana Literary Society, including Robert Heinlein, L. Ron Hubbard, and Jack Parsons, Rocket to the Morgue is both a classic locked room mystery and an enduring portrait of a real-life writing community. Reprinted for the first time in over thirty years, the book is a must-read for fans of mysteries and science fiction alike.
Rockets' Dead Glare (A Tourist Trap Mystery #4.5)
by Lynn Cahoon<p>As sunny South Cove, California, gears up for their annual Fourth of July celebrations, a local murder threatens to kill the fireworks . . . <p>South Cove’s local businesses are up in arms after volunteer fire chief Barry Gleason threatens to shut down anyone who doesn’t comply with the fire code. <p>But when Barry schedules a training burn in an old abandoned barn, he is the only one who doesn't come out alive. <p>Jill Gardner—owner of Coffee, Books, and More—smells murder in the ashes. She’ll have to work quickly to nab a killer with a short fuse—or else everyone’s holiday will end with a fizzle . . .
Rockets' Red Glare
by Greg DinalloCombining the narrative drive of the best of Clive Cussler with the knowledge of Tom Clancy, Rockets&’ Red Glare is the techno-thriller of the year about an ingenious coup that would change the balance in the world&’s arsenal foreverOn October 22, 1962, President Kennedy orders the US Navy to search all ships en route to Cuba. For six tense days, a frightened world watches as the two most powerful nations on Earth edge toward war. On October 28, under intense pressure, the Soviet Union agrees to dismantle its bases. The Cuban missile crisis is over.Or is it?Pensacola, Florida, 1987. Two naval officers of the Satellite Surveillance Group who have been tracking a Soviet Foxtrot class submarine suddenly come upon a mysterious VLCC supertanker—identity unknown. Hundreds of miles away in Houston, handsome millionaire industrialist Theodor Churcher takes off in his private helicopter for a clandestine rendezvous with the Soviet submarine in the Gulf of Mexico. Several days later, children playing on a beach in Louisiana find a severed arm floating in the surf—the fingerprints are those of Theodor Churcher. The final ominous moves in a brilliant Soviet strategy that began with the Cuban missile crisis are set in motion.Devastated by his father&’s death, young Andrew Churcher undertakes a dangerous mission to the Soviet Union to recover stolen blueprints that would not only avert the unfolding nightmare, but might cleanse his father&’s honor of the suspicion of treason. As he tracks a complex trail of move and countermove, Churcher is embroiled in a violent power struggle between two arms of Soviet intelligence. What Churcher doesn&’t know is that he is to be the bait in a deadly Soviet trap. From the cockpits of US fighters to the decks of Soviet navy vessels, from the back streets of Moscow to the oilrigs of Texas, Rockets&’ Red Glare is the ultimate techno-thriller.
Rockin' Around the Chickadee: A Meg Langslow Mystery (Meg Langslow Mysteries #36)
by Donna AndrewsBells are ringing and alarms are sounding in Donna Andrews' latest cheery addition in the New York Times bestselling Meg Langslow series.Meg's sister-in-law, Delaney, is pregnant. Since her due date is on or around Christmas Day, this is putting a bit of a damper on the usual holiday festivities. Meg and Michael are NOT hosting the usual house full of relatives and parties. Instead, Meg, along with her mother, her grandmother, her cousin Rose Noire, and her good friend Caroline, are militantly doing everything they can think of to keep Delaney quiet and healthy. All the relatives are farmed out to friends and neighbors; all the parties are being held somewhere else; and while Delaney is bored and mutinous, she's doing well, and they're managing to maintain a serene, peaceful environment for her . . . until a body is found in Meg and Michael's yard.The body turns out to be an attendee at Presumed Innocent, a nearby conference that Meg’s grandmother has organized. Some of the attendees want to learn how to exonerate a friend or family members who has been unjustly convicted, while the rest are avid true crime aficionados. And since the dead guy has been very vocal about his belief that most actual and would-be exonerees are guilty, guilty GUILTY!, nearly everyone at the conference dislikes him. But would any of them hate him enough to kill him? And can Meg still keep Delaney calm in the middle of a murder investigation, all while trying to catch the killer?
A Rockin' Mystery
by Franklin W. Dixon Scott BurroughsIn this Hardy Boys Secret Files mystery, a missing bass guitar causes a few wrong notes at the Battle of the Bands. Frank and Joe are thrilled to learn that the popular band, Crush, is scheduled to perform in Bayport's huge Battle of the Bands--and even more excited when they find out that their friend's brother, Dylan, is the bass guitarist. But on the day of the performance, Dylan's prized guitar has gone missing! Could someone from a rival band have taken it in hopes of gaining an advantage? Or could the culprit be someone closer to home? It's up to Frank and Joe to investigate this rocking mystery--or else Crush might be crushed in the competition!
Rockinghorse
by William W. JohnstoneIt came in the dead of night--a rhythmic creaking sound that only the children could hear. Jackie and Johnny tried not to listen. But it called to them, whispering of evil, luring them into the darkness of the attic. With its brightly colored saddle and painted-on eyes, it was the most beautiful rocking horse Jackie and Johnny had ever seen. But as they took turns riding it, they didn't see its tail twitch or its lips curve into a terrifying grin. They couldn't hear the faint whicker that echoed among the shadows. They couldn't know that their own innocent eyes had taken on a strange new gleam . . .
Rocks Beat Paper (A Wilson Mystery #6)
by Mike KnowlesIn this &“highly entertaining&” heist thriller, there is no honor among jewel thieves (The Toronto Star). A phone call brought Wilson and nine other men to a job in New York. At first, he couldn&’t see a way to make the heist work, but the score—millions of dollars in diamonds—motivated him to try. Wilson came up with a plan he knew would work . . . until the inside man got killed and took the job with him. With no way inside, the crew walks away without the diamonds. Now, on his own, Wilson is free to execute the job his way. He sets a con in motion that should run as predictably as a trail of dominoes—except the con doesn&’t rely on inanimate tiles, it relies on people. And when Wilson pushes all the pieces across the board, he finds that there are other players making their own moves against him. No one is willing to walk away because the job is about more than money. The job is about diamonds. And in this game, rocks beat paper every time. &“Wilson is a captivating character: cold, merciless, magnetic, and honest about the world he willingly inhabits . . . Combining the intense grit of Richard Stark&’s Parker series with the amorality of Jim Thompson&’s work, Knowles once again delivers a heady brew of tough-guy dialogue, byzantine plots, [and] vibrant characters.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Rockstar Detectives (Rockstar Detectives #1)
by Adam Hills'A delightfully funny book with a big, big heart' - David O'DohertyThe debut novel from comedian and presenter of The Last Leg, Adam Hills, featuring a young detective dream team.When a priceless painting goes missing, Charley - a 12-year-old viral singing sensation - and her best friend George - camera whizz and budding comedian - are shocked to discover they're the prime suspects.Now Charley and George have to prove they're not international criminals - all while nailing a stellar European tour and keeping up with their homework! But as news of high-profile heists hits the headlines wherever they go, Charley and George keep finding themselves in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Can they solve these baffling crimes and save themselves, or will their shot for stardom be over almost as soon as it's begun?The perfect read for fans of Sharna Jackson, Robin Stevens, David Baddiel and David O'Doherty.Featuring brilliant illustrations from Luna Valentine.
Rockstar Detectives: Murder at the Movies (Rockstar Detectives #2)
by Adam HillsThe brilliant and laugh-out-loud second mystery from comedian Adam Hills featuring a young detective dream team. The perfect read for fans of Sharna Jackson, Robin Stevens and David Baddiel!Meet Charley - a totally ordinary 13-year-old, who's also an international singing sensation.Meet George - Charley's best friend, social media whizz, and budding comedian.Charley and George are in Sydney, where Charley is filming her first movie. But when mysterious accidents begin to happen whenever Charley's on set, the duo suspect someone isn't as excited about her big screen debut as they are . . .No one else seems to believe that Charley's in real danger and anyone - from the bad-tempered director to Charley's rude co-star - could be a suspect. Can the detective dream team solve their second mystery, wrap the movie - and keep Charley in one piece?The fabulously funny new novel from award-winning comedian and author of ROCKSTAR DETECTIVES, Adam Hills.Praise for the first book in the ROCKSTAR DETECTIVES series:'A delightfully funny book with a big, big heart' - David O'Doherty'Fast-moving, lively, full of jokes and humour and with a satisfying puzzle to be solved, this makes for perfect escapist reading' - LoveReading4Kids
Rocky and the Senator's Daughter (Man of the Month)
by Dixie Browning"Any woman who can make a man laugh and want to jump her bones at the same time is more valuable than rubies and pearls." -Rocky Waters, ex-hotshot journalist and unlikely hero Rocky Waters first met Sarah Jones when she was a shy teenager. Now scandal had followed the senator's daughter to North Carolina, and Rocky had to warn her. Sarah fiercely guarded her privacy-and the child she secretly supported. But Rocky was just as determined to win over this sensual, spirited widow who aroused his protective instincts-and a whole lot more....
Rocky Mountain Cowboy Christmas (Rocky Mountain Cowboys #1)
by Katie RuggleIn the heart of this Rocky Mountain haven, one unexpected Christmas reunion can change everything.When firefighter and single dad Steve Springfield moved his four kids to a Colorado Christmas tree ranch, he intended for it to be a safe haven. But he never expected danger to follow them to his childhood home…Or that he would come face-to-face with the one girl he could never forget.Folk artist Camille Brandt lives a quiet life. As the town's resident eccentric, she's used to being lonely—until Steve freaking Springfield changes everything. Brave and kind, he's always had a piece of her heart, and it doesn't take long before she's in danger of falling for him again. But as mysterious fires break out across the sleepy Colorado town, Steve and Camille will have to fight if they want their happy family to survive until Christmas…With its blend of suspense, quirky small town humor, and sizzling attraction, this unexpected cowboy romance will be sure to sweep you off your feet!What People Are Saying About Katie Ruggle: "Gripping suspense, unique heroines, sexy heroes."—CHRISTINE FEEHAN, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author"I love Ruggle's characters. They're sharply drawn, and vividly alive. I'm happy when they find each other. These are wonderful escapist books."—CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times Bestselling author"Sexy and suspenseful, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough."—JULIE ANN WALKER, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, for Hold Your Breath"Chills and thrills and a sexy slow-burning romance from a terrific new voice."—D.D. AYRES, author of the K-9 Rescue Series, for Hold Your Breath
Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit Books 1-3: A Thrilling Suspense Collection (Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit)
by Terri Reed Valerie Hansen Laura ScottLove Inspired Suspense brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Enjoy action-packed stories in the Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit series featuring K-9 crime-stoppers solving thrilling mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat!This box set includes:DETECTION DETAILby Terri ReedProtecting an alleged arsonist was not what K-9 officer Nelson Rivers and accelerant-detection dog, Diesel, expected from any assignment. But when a gunman targets the suspected Mia Turner, Nelson needs to figure out if she&’s guilty or innocent—before she&’s hunted down.READY TO PROTECTby USA Today bestselling author Valerie HansenAfter witnessing a congresswoman&’s murder, mother-to-be Jamie London is forced into the protective custody of officer Ben Sawyer and police dog Shadow. Ben&’s Wyoming ranch is the perfect place to hide while Jamie waits to testify at trial…until an assassin tracks them down. With threats at every turn, can Ben and Shadow protect Jamie from a killer who&’ll stop at nothing to silence her? HIDING IN MONTANAby USA Today bestselling author Laura ScottWhen tour pilot Lexie McDaniels is attacked, officer Chris Fuller and his K-9 partner Teddy have no choice but to let the fugitive they&’ve been tracking get away to save her. But when the escaped murderer returns to finish the job, Chris knows the attempted kidnapping wasn&’t a chance encounter. Could Lexie&’s secrets hold the answers Chris needs to catch an escaped convict?Look for the complete Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit series!Book 1: Detection Detail by Terri ReedBook 2: Ready to Protect by Valerie HansenBook 3: Hiding in Montana by Laura ScottBook 4: Undercover Assignment by Dana MentinkBook 5: Defending from Danger by Jodie BaileyBook 6: Tracking a Killer by Elizabeth GoddardBook 7: Explosive Revenge by Maggie K. BlackBook 8: Rescue Mission by Lynette EasonBook 9: Christmas K-9 Unit Heroes by Lenora Worth and Katy Lee