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Say You're Sorry (Joseph O'loughlin Ser. #6)
by Michael RobothamThe sixth book in the Joe O'loughlin series, from bestselling author Michael Robotham.My name is Piper Hadley and I went missing on the last Saturday of the summer holidays three years ago.When Piper and her friend Tash disappeared, there was a huge police search, but they were never found. Abducted, hidden, and abused, Tash has reached breaking point. She escapes her captor, promising to come back for Piper. The case is closed. But clinical psychologist Joe O'Loughlin and his stalwart companion, ex-cop Vincent Ruiz, haven't given up. They uncover a chilling link to the missing girls and force the police to re-open the case. But they are racing against time to save Piper from an abductor with an evil, calculating and twisted mind.Praise for Michael Robotham's writing:'Will have you turning the pages compulsively' The Times'Robotham doesn't just make me scared for his characters, he makes my heart ache for them' Linwood Barclay'Superbly exciting ... a terrific read' Guardian'A nerve-shredding thriller with the heart and soul so often missing from lesser crime and suspense novels. I couldn't stop reading, yet I didn't want Audie's story to end. Robotham is an absolute master' Stephen King on Life or Death
Say You're Sorry (Joseph O'Loughlin)
by Michael RobothamMy name is Piper Hadley and I went missing on the last Saturday of the summer holidays three years ago.When Piper and her friend Tash disappeared, there was a huge police search, but they were never found. Now Tash, reaching breaking point at the abuse their captor has inflicted on them, has escaped, promising to come back for Piper. Clinical psychologist Joe O'Loughlin and his stalwart companion, ex-cop Vincent Ruiz, force the police to re-open the case after Joe is called in to assess the possible killer of a couple in their own home and finds a connection to the missing girls. But they are racing against time to save Piper from someone with an evil, calculating and twisted mind...
Say You're Sorry (Joe O'Loughlin #15)
by Michael RobothamTwo young girls. Both taken. Dead? Or alive? When best friends Piper and Tash disappear one Sunday morning, the investigation captivates a nation but the teenage girls are never found. Three years later, during the worst blizzard in a century, a husband and wife are brutally killed in the farmhouse where Tash McBain once lived. A suspect is in custody, a troubled young man who can hear voices and claims that he saw a girl that night being chased by a snowman.Convinced that Piper or Tash might still be alive, clinical psychologist Joe O'Loughlin persuades police to reopen the investigation, but the closer he gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes...SAY YOU'RE SORRY is a nerve-shredding psychological thriller from one of the most brilliant crime authors of today, Michael Robotham. **INCLUDES BONUS extracts from Watching You (Joe O'Loughlin 7) and the first book of Michael Robotham's bestselling new Cyrus Haven series.**
Say You're Sorry (Sacramento Series, The #1)
by Karen RoseIntroducing the first book in the new pulse-pounding Sacramento series from New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose.There is a serial killer on the loose, preying on vulnerable women. The only identifiable mark the killer leaves are letters—sometimes one, sometimes two—all carved into the torsos of his victims. Together they spell “Sydney.” When he grabs Daisy Dawson, he believes he has found his next victim. But despite her small stature, she fights back with an expertise that quickly frees her. Before fleeing the scene, Daisy also manages to grab what proves to be crucial evidence: a necklace from around the killer’s neck. The necklace is more than a trivial item—it is a link to a cold case that Special Agent Gideon Reynolds has been tracking for seventeen years. With Daisy’s help, Gideon finally has the opportunity to get closer to the truth than ever before. But they might not get the chance, as the serial killer has a new target: Gideon and Daisy.
Say You're Sorry (The Sacramento Series Book 1): when a killer closes in, there's only one way to stay alive
by Karen RoseWhen a killer closes in, there's only one way to stay alive. Say You're Sorry is the gripping first book in a brand new series from Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose.A serial killer is on the loose in California, leaving letters carved into the torsos of his victims.When Daisy Dawson fights off a masked attacker one night, she grabs a necklace from around his neck. What she doesn't know then is that she's found the missing link to a cold case that Special Agent Gideon Reynolds has been tracking for seventeen years. With Daisy's help, he finally has the opportunity to get closer to the truth than ever before.But it soon becomes clear that Daisy's attack was just the beginning. Now the bloodied bodies of young women are showing up all over the state. As Gideon tries to track down the killer, it's clear he has a new target. Daisy is in more danger than they ever could have realised...(P)2019 Penguin Audio
Say You're Sorry (The Sacramento Series Book 1): when a killer closes in, there's only one way to stay alive
by Karen RoseWhen a killer closes in, there's only one way to stay alive. Say You're Sorry is the gripping first book in a brand new series from Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose.A serial killer is on the loose in California, leaving letters carved into the torsos of his victims.When Daisy Dawson fights off a masked attacker one night, she grabs a necklace from around his neck. What she doesn't know then is that she's found the missing link to a cold case that Special Agent Gideon Reynolds has been tracking for seventeen years. With Daisy's help, he finally has the opportunity to get closer to the truth than ever before. But it soon becomes clear that Daisy's attack was just the beginning. Now the bloodied bodies of young women are showing up all over the state. As Gideon tries to track down the killer, it's clear he has a new target. Daisy is in more danger than they ever could have realised...Praise for KAREN ROSE:'Intense, complex and unforgettable' - James Patterson'A high-octane thrill ride' - Lisa Jackson'Fast and furious' - Sun
The Sayers Swindle
by Victoria AbbottJordan Kelly is delighted to make money tracking down rare and valuable mystery novels for her employer, Vera Van Alst, an avid collector and the most difficult woman in Harrison Falls, New York. But now her boss's complete set of Dorothy Sayers is missing, and finding them may lead Jordan to a murder suitable for Sayers's esteemed sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey... When Jordan manages to locate her boss's missing books, they are in the possession of Randolph Adams, an elderly man in a nearby town. Offering a valuable Hemingway first edition as an incentive, Jordan thinks she's about to seal the deal--but some of Randolph's relatives think he should hold out for more. Then the entire family disappears--and a dead body shows up. It's up to Jordan to collect the clues--and make sure a killer gets booked.
The Sayers Swindle
by Victoria AbbottJordan Kelly is delighted to make money tracking down rare and valuable mystery novels for her employer, Vera Van Alst, an avid collector and the most difficult woman in Harrison Falls, New York. But now her boss's complete set of Dorothy Sayers is missing, and finding them may lead Jordan to a murder suitable for Sayers's esteemed sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey... When Jordan manages to locate her boss's missing books, they are in the possession of Randolph Adams, an elderly man in a nearby town. Offering a valuable Hemingway first edition as an incentive, Jordan thinks she's about to seal the deal--but some of Randolph's relatives think he should hold out for more. Then the entire family disappears--and a dead body shows up. It's up to Jordan to collect the clues--and make sure a killer gets booked.
Saying Yes (Cheerleaders #30)
by Caroline B. CooneyFormer head cheerleader Mary Ellen Kirkwood returns home, where her longtime friend Pres Tilford proposes to her, creating the possibility of a cheerleader wedding.
Sayonara Slam (The Mas Arai Mysteries #6)
by Naomi HiraharaJapan faces Korea in the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium, and curmudgeonly gardener Mas Arai finds himself embroiled in a murder. A Japanese tabloid writer drops dead on the field, and Mas gave the victim his last drink. It turns out there's more at stake than a baseball championship-international diplomacy depends upon uncovering secrets buried decades ago.Naomi Hirahara is the Edgar Award-winning and Anthony and Macavity Award-nominated author of the Mas Arai mystery series, including Strawberry Yellow, Blood Hina, and Snakeskin Shamisen. She is also the author of the new series of Los Angeles-based Ellie Rush mysteries, published by Penguin.
Sayonara Sushi
by Raül Romeva i RuedaThriller actual de denuncia social y ecológica sobre la pesca ilegal del atún rojo y las mafias de tráfico de personas. En pleno mes de junio, Paula Ramos «Sushi», redactora de los servicios informativos de TV3, sigue atentamente los teletipos en busca de alguna noticia, cuando, de repente, uno le llama especialmente la atención. Habla de unos inmigrantes africanos que, encaramados a una jaula transportadora de atunes, han conseguido salvar la vida después que la patera en la que intentaban llegar a Europa se hundiese en el Mediterráneo. A pesar de las restricciones presupuestarias de la época de crisis en la que estamos, Paula logra convencer a sus jefes para que la autoricen a ir a Malta a seguir la noticia y hacer un reportaje. En la isla, irá descubriendo las sorpresas que el teletipo le tenía reservadas y será protagonista de un sinfín de aventuras que le cambiaran la vida, en muchos sentidos... En su primera novela, Raül Romeva Rueda nos invita a un viaje trepidante por la inmigración clandestina, el expolio de especies marinas, las conexiones entre el poder económico y la política, y los riesgos del periodismo de investigación.
Sayonara Sushi (edició en català)
by Raül Romeva i RuedaThriller actual de denúncia social i ecològica sobre la pesca il·legal de la tonyina vermella i les màfies de tràfic de persones. En ple mes de juny, Paula Ramos «Sushi», redactora dels serveis informatius de TV3, segueix atenta els teletips a la recerca d'algun fet noticiable, quan, de sobte, n'hi ha un que li crida l'atenció. Parla d'uns immigrants africans que han aconseguit salvar la vida enfilant-se en una gàbia transportadora de tonyines, després que la pastera en què intentaven arribar a Europa s'hagués enfonsat al mig del Mediterrani. Malgrat les restriccions pressupostàries que l'època de crisi imposa, la Paula convenç els seus caps que l'autoritzin a anar a Malta per seguir la notícia i fer-ne un reportatge. Un cop a l'illa anirà descobrint totes les sorpreses que aquell teletip li tenia reservades i serà protagonista d'una sèrie d'aventures que li canviaran la vida, en molts sentits... En la seva primera novel·la, Raül Romeva i Rueda ens convida a fer un viatge trepidant per la immigració clandestina, l'espoli d'espècies marines, les connexions entre el poder econòmic i la política, i els riscos del periodisme d'investigació.
Sbucciando Arance
by James Lawless Martina DivisoliSbucciando arance racconta di come Derek Foley, esaminando i diari del defunto padre e le lettere inviate dalla madre a un membro dell'IRA, scopre che Patrick Foley, diplomatico nella Spagna di Franco, non è il suo vero padre. La madre di Derek, malata, non vuole parlare del passato, e il figlio si vede dunque costretto a intraprendere una ricerca che lo riporterà alle origini della diplomazia irlandese, e lo condurrà in Spagna e nell'Irlanda del Nord, fino alla scoperta del suo vero padre... con tragiche conseguenze. Sbucciando arance è un romanzo che alterna vicende politiche e vicende personali, carico di ideologia, in cui s'intrecciano gli avvenimenti storici di due nazioni emergenti, Irlanda e Spagna. È inoltre una bellissima storia d'amore dai toni lirici che vede coinvolti sin dalla loro infanzia due personaggi all'opposto: Derek, apolitico, e Sinéad Ní Shúilleabháin, nazionalista convinta.
Scales Of Justice
by Daniel HoodA wizard was found dead with a smile fixed firm across his face so wide, so hideous--it could only be the work of magic! Liam Rhenford and his faithful dragon familiar have been called to root out the source of the spell. But there's more to this case than meets the eye...
Scales of Justice (Roderick Alleyn #18)
by Ngaio MarshJust as Rose Cartarette and Dr. Lacklander decide to become engaged, Sir Harold Lacklander dies. He turns his revised memoirs over to Col. Cartarette on his deathbed. The Lacklander family is frantic to stop Col. Cartarette from publishing them, which he maintains he is honor- and duty-bound to do. He is stopped when he is found murdered. Chief Inspector Alleyn of Scotland Yard is called in to investigate. Suspects include George Lacklander, new head of the family, Octavius Danberry-Phinn, owner of many cats, who has had differences with the colonel over fishing rights leased from the Lacklander family, with whom Phinn also is not at ease, a retired Naval commander who gets drunk and indulges in archery, Kitty Cartarette, the wife of the colonel, and Lady Lacklander, whose shooting stick and rag with blood on it are found near the scene.
Scales Of Justice (Inspector Alleyn #42)
by Ngaio MarshThe lives of the inhabitants of Swevenings are disrupted only by a fierce competition to catch the Old Un, a monster trout known to dwell in a beautiful stream which winds past their homes. Then one of their small community is found brutally murdered; beside him is the freshly killed trout. Both died by violence - but Chief Detective Inspector Roderick Alleyn's murder investigation seems to be much more interested in the fish...Scales of Justice was first published in 1955
Scales of Justice (Roderick Alleyn #18)
by Ngaio MarshAn aristocrat dies under fishy circumstances in this tale by &“the finest writer in the English language of the pure, classical puzzle whodunnit&” (The Sun). In an almost unspeakably charming little English village, one of the local aristocrats turns up dead next to the local trout-stream with, in fact, a trout at his side. Everyone is dreadfully upset, of course, but really, just a tad irritated as well—murder is so awfully messy. Inspector Alleyn doesn&’t quite fit in among the inbred gentry, but they&’ll allow him to do his work and clear the matter up—though they do wish he didn&’t feel compelled to ask quite so many questions . . . &“The brilliant Ngaio Marsh ranks with Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers.&” —Times Literary Supplement &“A peerless practitioner of the slightly surreal, English-village comedy-mystery.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Any Ngaio Marsh story is certain to be Grade A.&” —The New York Times
Scales of Retribution: A Mystery of Medieval Ireland (Burren Mysteries #6)
by Cora HarrisonJune, 1510: the Burren, west coast of Ireland. Upon going unexpectedly into an early labour, Mara is alerted to the disappearance of Malachy, the local physician. Mystery follows birth, as shortly after the entrance of her son into the world the body of Malachy is discovered. But who stands to profit from this death and who therefore are Mara's lead suspects? For starters there is Malachy's new wife and her two sons, not to mention the very daughter who helped to deliver Mara's child. But soon we discover that the list of people bearing Malachy a grudge is even longer than Mara could have anticipated.
The Scam: A Fox and O'Hare Novel
by Janet Evanovich Lee GoldbergNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNicolas Fox is a charming con man and master thief on the run. Kate O'Hare is the FBI agent who is hot on his trail. At least that's what everyone thinks. In reality, Fox and O'Hare are secretly working together to bring down super-criminals the law can't touch. Criminals like brutal casino magnate Evan Trace. Evan Trace is running a money-laundering operation through his casino in Macau. Some of his best customers are mobsters, dictators, and global terrorists. Nick and Kate will have to go deep undercover as high-stakes gamblers, wagering millions of dollars--and their lives--in an attempt to topple Trace's empire. It's a scam that will take Fox and O'Hare from the Las Vegas strip, to the sun-soaked beaches of Oahu's North Shore, and into the dark back alleys of Macau. Their only backup--a self-absorbed actor, a Somali pirate, and Kate's father, an ex-soldier who believes a rocket launcher is the best way to solve every problem. What could possibly go wrong?
The Scam: (Fox & O'Hare) (Fox & O'Hare #4)
by Janet Evanovich Lee GoldbergJanet Evanovich's novels are: 'Pithy, witty and fast-paced' (The Sunday Times); 'Non-stop laughs with plenty of high jinks' (USA Today); 'Razor-sharp' (Sunday Express) He's on the run. She's an FBI agent. But putting Nick Fox in gaol is the last thing on Kate O'Hare's mind...Nicolas Fox is a charming con man and master thief. Kate O'Hare is the FBI agent on his trail. At least that's what everyone thinks. In reality, they're secretly working together to bring down super-criminals. Criminals like brutal casino magnate Evan Trace.Evan Trace is running a money-laundering operation through his casino. Some of his best customers are mobsters, dictators, and global terrorists. Nick and Kate are going deep undercover as high-stakes gamblers, wagering millions of dollars - and their lives - in an attempt to topple Trace's empire.The scam will take Fox and O'Hare from the Las Vegas strip, to the sun-soaked beaches of Hawaii, and into the dark back alleys of Macau. Their only backup - a self-absorbed actor, a Somali pirate, and an ex-soldier who believes a rocket launcher is the best way to solve every problem. What could possibly go wrong?
The Scam: (Fox & O'Hare) (Fox & O'Hare #4)
by Janet Evanovich Lee GoldbergJanet Evanovich's novels are: 'Pithy, witty and fast-paced' (The Sunday Times); 'Non-stop laughs with plenty of high jinks' (USA Today); 'Razor-sharp' (Sunday Express) He's on the run. She's an FBI agent. But putting Nick Fox in gaol is the last thing on Kate O'Hare's mind...Nicolas Fox is a charming con man and master thief. Kate O'Hare is the FBI agent on his trail. At least that's what everyone thinks. In reality, they're secretly working together to bring down super-criminals. Criminals like brutal casino magnate Evan Trace.Evan Trace is running a money-laundering operation through his casino. Some of his best customers are mobsters, dictators, and global terrorists. Nick and Kate are going deep undercover as high-stakes gamblers, wagering millions of dollars - and their lives - in an attempt to topple Trace's empire.The scam will take Fox and O'Hare from the Las Vegas strip, to the sun-soaked beaches of Hawaii, and into the dark back alleys of Macau. Their only backup - a self-absorbed actor, a Somali pirate, and an ex-soldier who believes a rocket launcher is the best way to solve every problem. What could possibly go wrong?
Scam Chowder (A Five-Ingredient Mystery #2)
by Maya CorriganVal Deniston loves the historic Chesapeake Bay town where she lives with her grandfather, the Codger Cook. Running the fitness club's Cool Down Café--and salvaging the five-ingredient dishes Granddad messes up--keeps her busy. She's used to his catastrophes in the kitchen, but not in the dining room...Especially when one of his dinner party guests winds up face down in the chowder. The demised diner apparently scammed Granddad's best buddy, and since the other dinner guests have suddenly clammed up, the police have all the ingredients to cook up a conviction for Granddad. With his freedom--and Val's café job--on the line, Val is in a sweat trying to avert a catastrophe. But dredging up old secrets might just be a recipe for murder...Includes 6 five-ingredient recipes!
The Scam of the Screwball Wizards (Bloodhounds, Inc. #10)
by Bill MyersMadcap MYSTERIES With a MESSAGE! What's going on in the abandoned theater on the outskirts of Midvale? Have monsters really invaded Mrs. Tubbs' home? Is Slobs, the trusted bloodhound, next? Likeable, easy-going Bear isn't really one for reading (except for the back of cereal boxes), so when he starts plowing through a popular new book series, everyone is pretty impressed and a little shocked. But now he's calling himself "The Phangmaster" and no longer cares about his oíd friends--and thinks he can cast spells on anyone who gets in his way. It's up to Bloodhounds, Inc., to find out what's going on as Sean, Melissa, and trusted sidekick Jeremiah get to the bottom of the new craze of fantasy books sweeping their town.
Scam on the Cam: Book 3 (Sesame Seade Mysteries #3)
by Clementine BeauvaisSesame Seade is suspicious. There's something fishy going on by the river: a case for a number one supersleuth!Sesame's parents insist that there are no pirates in Cambridge, but she's determined to prove them wrong ...Illustrated throughout with hilarious artwork by Sarah Horne, this series features a smart and sassy heroine with a unique take on life. Also in the series: SLEUTH ON SKATES and GARGOYLES GONE AWOL.
Scam on the Cam: Book 3
by Clementine BeauvaisSesame Seade is suspicious. There's something fishy going on by the river: a case for a number one supersleuth!Sesame's parents insist that there are no pirates in Cambridge, but she's determined to prove them wrong ...Illustrated throughout with hilarious artwork by Sarah Horne, this series features a smart and sassy heroine with a unique take on life. Also in the series: SLEUTH ON SKATES and GARGOYLES GONE AWOL.