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Scorpion Strike
by John J. NanceTHE GULF WAR IS OVER. BUT A DEADLIER WAR IS ABOUT TO ERUPT.... In the wake of Operation Desert Storm, a defecting Iraqi scientist has revealed Saddam Hussein's horrifying plans for a devastating counterstrike against his enemies... and the world. With no time to spare, American forces must remobilize to locate and neutralize the underground laboratory where a lethal super-virus is ready to be unleashed. But an eleventh-hour disaster thrusts the entire mission into the hands of Air Force comrades-in-arms Colonel Will Westerman and Reserve Colonel-turned-commercial pilot Doug Harris. Flying into the heart of Iraqi power, they must depend on their skills-and each other-as never before, to complete a mission that looks more and more like a suicide run....
Scorpion Strike
by John J. NanceTwo air force pilots race to stop an Iraqi bioweapon in this thriller filled with &“white-knuckle flight scenes&” from a New York Times–bestselling author (Kirkus Reviews). A scientist charged by Saddam Hussein with pioneering a horrific breakthrough in biological warfare, Shakir Abbas defects at the American embassy to warn the world of the new weapon. America&’s worst nightmare has come true—and now US forces must scramble to put together a plan to destroy the weapon of mass destruction. When the operation goes awry in Saudi Arabia, Col. Will Westerman commandeers a C-141 transport to get the Special Forces team into Iraq. With the help of air force buddy Col. Doug Harris, Westerman reaches his target only to discover that the unthinkable has happened. Now they must use all their ingenuity, daring, and adrenaline to stop a worldwide catastrophe—and survive what looks increasingly like a suicide mission. From the bestselling author of Pandora&’s Clock and the Kat Bronsky series—a pilot and Operation Desert Storm veteran himself—this is a &“gripping&” aviation thriller (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) featuring &“thoroughly realistic background detail and an entirely too plausible plot&” (Kirkus Reviews).
Scorpion Trail: A deadly mission to hunt a deadly killer…
by Geoffrey Archer_______________________________________Alex Crawford has been out of MI5 and the combat zone for twenty years, but now fate has thrust him back into the front line.Though he is an aid worker, the secret service minders who have protected him for so long have reactivated him: they want information about the man who perpetrated a massacre in a Muslim village in Bosnia at the height of the Kosovo War.His target is the most ruthless killer in the whole war zone: Milan Pravic, codename the Scorpion. And the only eyewitness to the massacre is a twelve-year-old girl whom Pravic will do anything to silence.
The Scorpion's Bite
by Aileen BaronIt is 1943 and the world is at war. Archaeologist Lily Sampson has been sent to Trans-Jordan by the OSS, along with Gideon Weil, the famous director of the American School of Archeology in Jerusalem. As part of their survey, they roam the beautiful, silent desert where the indelible presence of Lawrence of Arabia still lingers, and where the ancient Nabateans once ruled an empire from their capital in Petra. But soon Lily and Gideon are stranded in the Wadi Rum, and their Bedouin guide is murdered. Could Gideon be guilty of the crime? Then the pair learns that two oil pipelines run from Iraq through the desert to ports on the Mediterranean: one through Trans-Jordan supplying the Allies, the other through Syria supplying the Nazis. Syrians and Vichy French are raiding across the border, threatening to destroy the Trans-Jordan pipeline. Lily and Gideon's real mission is to help safeguard the pipeline and to prevent oil from reaching the Nazis. At the same time, Lily uncovers a Nazi plot to kidnap and kill the eight-year-old King Faisal of Iraq. Can Lily and Gideon clear Gideon's name, protect the Trans-Jordan pipeline, sabotage the Syrian line, and rescue Faisal to prevent the Nazi takeover of Iraq?
The Scorpion's Gate
by Richard A. ClarkeBiography I started writing books after a thirty year career in government writing bureaucratic papers. It was quite a shift. Cyber War is my fifth book and my third non-fiction. People often ask which genre do you prefer to write, fiction or non-fiction? They are both a challenge and both are exciting to attempt. Fiction may be the greater challenge, because of the need for imagination, characterization, dialogue, and plot twists.
The Scorpion’s Head (Walter Presents)
by Hilde VandermeerenA furiously paced psychological thriller about a woman accused of attempting to murder her son, perfect for fans of Paula HawkinsShortly after a fractious weekend away with her family, Gaelle wakes up injured in a psychiatric hospital in Berlin. Her seven-year-old son is in a coma in another hospital--and the police suspect her of attempting to murder him. With no memory of what happened but convinced of her innocence, Gaelle escapes and begins a determined hunt for the truth. Michael is a contract killer working for Scorpio, a ruthless organization that spares no-one, where any agent who violates the rules signs their own death warrant. When Michael decides to reject an assignment, he knows he must run for his life. One makes a living by killing, the other would kill to survive. And soon their paths will cross... An exhilarating addition to the Walter Presents Library.
Scorpions in Corinth (Philocles)
by J. M. AlveyIn the second mystery of a series set in ancient Greece, &“the perfect protagonist,&” a playwright turned amateur sleuth, searches for a murderer (Financial Times). Popular playwright Philocles and his actors are hired to take his latest play to Corinth to promote goodwill between the two cities. But on arrival, their guide and fixer Eumelos drops dead—poisoned. Philocles is convinced someone is out to sabotage the play. To find out who—and why—he must first uncover the murderer. But in Corinth the ruling oligarchs seem more interested in commerce than justice. And with the city's religious brotherhoods pursuing their own vicious rivalries, asking the wrong questions could get an outsider like Philocles killed. Praise for the writing of J. M. Alvey: &“Historical writing at its best. Riveting.&” —Manda Scott, author of the Boudica series &“Superb . . . A fabulous read.&” —The Irish Times &“If you like C J Sansom&’s Tudor sleuth Matthew Shardlake, you&’ll love this.&” —James Wilde, author of Hereward and Pendragon &“Great sense of place, terrific characters and a cracking plot.&” —Joanne Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of Chocolat &“As vivid and lively as a Greek wedding—but with rather more blood!&” —Val McDermid, author of the Kate Brannigan Mysteries &“It&’s about time someone did for ancient Athens what Lindsey Davis&’ Falco novels do for Ancient Rome.&” —Jack Grimwood, author of Moskva &“An enjoyable debut with a strong historical setting.&” —The Times
Scorpions in Corinth
by JM AlveyThe Persian War is over and wealthy Athenians are looking to expand alliances overseas.Popular playwright Philocles and his actors are hired to take his latest play to Corinth, to promote goodwill between the two cities. But on arrival, their guide and fixer Eumelos drops dead - a victim of poison.Philocles is convinced someone is out to sabotage the play, and to find out who - and why - he must first uncover the murderer.But in Corinth the ruling oligarchs seem more interested in commerce than justice. And with the city's religious brotherhoods pursuing their own vicious rivalries, asking the wrong questions could get an outsider like Philocles killed . . .
Scorpions in Corinth
by JM AlveyThe Persian War is over and wealthy Athenians are looking to expand alliances overseas.Popular playwright Philocles and his actors are hired to take his latest play to Corinth, to promote goodwill between the two cities. But on arrival, their guide and fixer Eumelos drops dead - a victim of poison.Philocles is convinced someone is out to sabotage the play, and to find out who - and why - he must first uncover the murderer.But in Corinth the ruling oligarchs seem more interested in commerce than justice. And with the city's religious brotherhoods pursuing their own vicious rivalries, asking the wrong questions could get an outsider like Philocles killed . . .
Scorpions' Nest (The Kit Marlowe Mysteries #4)
by M. J. TrowMarlowe October, 1586. The queen’s spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham has despatched Kit Marlowe to the English College in Rheims where he suspects the Catholic traitor Matthew Baxter is hiding. Infiltrating the College undercover, Marlowe learns that the community has been rocked by a series of unexplained and violent deaths. With the help of master codebreaker Thomas Phelippes, Marlowe must unearth a murderer, track down a traitor, and extract himself from the scorpions’ nest in time to return to London and save his play from remorseless plagiarizer. “Kit has charm, and the English College full of exiled priests makes for an interesting setting” —Kirkus Reviews
The Scorpion's Tail (Nora Kelly #2)
by Douglas Preston Lincoln ChildFrom #1 bestselling authors Preston & Child comes a thrilling novel following archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson as they work together to solve a twisted crime that reaches far beyond any of their worst fears.Following the acclaimed debut of Old Bones, this second "happily anticipated" new thriller in Preston & Child's series features Nora Kelly, archaeologist at the Santa Fe Archeological Institute, and rookie FBI Agent Corrie Swanson, as they team up to solve a mystery that quickly escalates into nightmare (Booklist).A mummified corpse, over half a century old, is found in the cellar of an abandoned building in a remote New Mexico ghost town. Corrie is assigned what seems to her a throwaway case: to ID the body and determine cause of death. She brings archaeologist Nora Kelly to excavate the body and lend her expertise to the investigation, and together they uncover something unexpected and shocking: the deceased apparently died in agony, in a fetal position, skin coming off in sheets, with a rictus of horror frozen on his face.Hidden on the corpse lies a 16th century Spanish gold cross of immense value.When they at last identify the body -- and the bizarre cause of death -- Corrie and Nora open a door into a terrifying, secret world of ancient treasure and modern obsession: a world centered on arguably the most defining, frightening, and transformative moment in American history.
Scorpius: A 007 Novel (James Bond 007 #7)
by John GardnerJOHN GARDNER The world’s greatest secret agent returns, as 007 faces the most bizarre and sinister archvillain in his career. A dead aristocrat: A mysterious unknown credit card. A relisious cult with a penchant for violence. All in all, it’s a twisted, devilish business, worthy of Scotland Yard —not a project for the British Secret Service's foremost asset, James Bond. At first it’s a routine investisation into the death of a girl hauled out of the Thames, but the investisation becomes more than just routine when the corpse turns out to be the murdered daushter of a baronet and the only clue seems to be a credit card unknown to both the Royal Treasury and the IRS. Further revelations follow. The deceased was a drus addict—until she saw the light via a relisious sect called the Meek Ones, whose suru is internationally shady, enismatic Father Valentine. Since the CIA is already investisatins Valentine, the Secret Service is assisned the case. Enter James Bond, who immediately makes several startling discoveries. Another Meek One is discovered in possession of the same mysterious credit card. Father Valentine himself is suspected of diverting cult funds to buy arms for radical sroups all over Europe. Most damning of all, he has links to the mesa-czar of slobal vice and terrorism, Vladimir Scorpius. From then on, the action and danser soar to an all-time hish. From darins escapes and diabolically clever techno- logical duplicities, throush red herrinss, ambushes, kidnappinss, and torture, Bond races—with the beautiful American Harriet Horner at his side—to the ultimate confrontation: a spectacular battle royal with the deadliest evil senius to ever threaten the future of Ensland and the world. With Scorpius both John Gardner and James Bond are at the top of their form. Here, indeed, is exhilarating adventure in the true Ian Fleming tradition.
Scorpius (James Bond #22)
by John GardnerOfficial, original James Bond from a writer described by Len Deighton as a 'master storyteller'.When the body of a mysterious woman is found to be carrying the phone number of James Bond, Bond is called in by M to help the investigation. But before he can even reach headquarters he is nearly run off the road in a high-speed motorway chase. Someone wants Bond dead.Then Bond discovers that the woman was a member of a cult society known as "The Meek Ones", with murky links to a wealthy arms dealer. Soon, hideous acts of terrorism begin to roll out across Britain and Bond finds himself in a race against time to track down the faceless criminal behind the horror ...
Scorpius: A 007 Novel (James Bond Ser.)
by John GardnerOfficial, original James Bond from a writer described by Len Deighton as a 'master storyteller'.When the body of a mysterious woman is found to be carrying the phone number of James Bond, Bond is called in by M to help the investigation. But before he can even reach headquarters he is nearly run off the road in a high-speed motorway chase. Someone wants Bond dead.Then Bond discovers that the woman was a member of a cult society known as "The Meek Ones", with murky links to a wealthy arms dealer. Soon, hideous acts of terrorism begin to roll out across Britain and Bond finds himself in a race against time to track down the faceless criminal behind the horror ...
Scorpius Rising (The Scorpius Syndrome)
by Rebecca ZanettiFor Nora Medina it started when she was yanked off a gorgeous Hawaiian beach, still in her bikini top, and onto her ex-husband's government jet. A microbiologist doesn't see a lot of emergency extractions, but marriage to Deacan Devlin McDougall taught her plenty about adrenaline. Nora knows it's more than their unfinished business that has brought the sexy, maddening Scot back into her life. But she'd never have guessed this.As a soldier of fortune, Deke has seen too much by any standards. But the terrifying bacterium sneaking through the highest halls of power isn't his kind of battle. All he can do is keep close to his brilliant, fiery Nora and fight like hell to keep her safe. Because if he lets her get sucked down by the horror that's coming, he'll never get another chance at her heart . . . "Thrilling post-apocalyptic romance at its dark, sizzling best!" --Lara AdrianPreviously published in On The Hunt.
A Scot Is Not Enough: A Scottish Treasures Novel (Scottish Treasures #2)
by Gina ConkleGina Conkle’s newest stunning romance in her Scottish Treasures series features a fierce Scotswoman eager to break the rules and the man who vows to stop her.A Gentleman of VirtueDecent and ambitious, Alexander Sloane is finally a finger’s breadth from achieving the government post he’s worked towards for years. A minor task monitoring Bow Street funds for the Crown is his final hurdle. But he discovers more than he bargains for when his assignment leads him to the most captivating woman in London.A Woman of Questionable ReputeCecelia MacDonald has one mission: find and steal the sgian duhb, the ceremonial dagger taken from her clan by British soldiers during the Uprising of 1745. The coy and clever Scotswoman has never had any trouble using men to do her bidding and she’s enjoying the cat and mouse game she’s playing with the delectable Alexander. But when a mutual enemy proves deadly, she must rely on him for more than flirtation to gain the dagger.An Explosive Partnership As Alexander and Cecilia become unlikely allies, their desire for each other overwhelms them. When shocking secrets come to light, will Alexander realize loving the wrong woman is the right thing to do?
The Scot Who Loved Me: A Scottish Treasures Novel (Scottish Treasures Ser. #1)
by Gina ConkleA Mass Market OriginalFrom USA Today bestselling author Gina Conkle, the first in a daring new Scottish historical series about a woman determined to return Scottish treasures to the Highlands and the only man who can help her—the lover she once abandoned.Proud Scot, Will MacDonald sits in prison for wearing his kilt. He’s determined to leave England as soon as he’s released, but his plans go awry when a mysterious woman enters his cell, promising freedom and gold. Anne Fletcher never thought she’d see her former lover again. She knows Will hasn’t forgiven her for leaving him so many years ago, but to accomplish her league’s mission, she needs him by her side. Stealing the Treasure of Loch Arkaig from English hands and returning it to the Highlands where it belongs is no easy feat. But with Will’s help, they can achieve the impossible, even if being with him is as painful as it is pleasurable.Taking back the fortune could mean death but after being parted from Anne for so long, Will can’t leave her side. As they work together to steal the treasure from watchful eyes, will they return to their lonely lives or will they risk everything for a love they thought was lost forever?
Scotched (Liss MacCrimmon Mystery #5)
by Kaitlyn DunnettLiss MacCrimmon, purveyor of all things plaid at the Moosetookalook Scottish Emporium in Maine, can't wait to cozy up to the town's first annual mystery book conference. The outlook seems very bonnie indeed for all the local businesses, including her fiancé's family-owned hotel. But when a reviewer with a grudge takes a swan dive off a scenic lookout, Liss discovers the crime scene bonanza a bit too real. With a conference full of potential suspects--from a famous actress-turned-bestselling author to her power-broker agent, to an overextended events coordinator with plenty to hide--it will take a killer instinct to figure out which writer belongs in the true crime section. . . before the murderer pens The End for another innocent victim.
Scotched
by Kaitlyn DunnettLiss MacCrimmon, purveyor of all things plaid at the Moosetookalook Scottish Emporium in Maine, can't wait to cozy up to the town's first annual mystery book conference. The outlook seems very bonnie indeed for all the local businesses, including her fiancé's family-owned hotel. But when a reviewer with a grudge takes a swan dive off a scenic lookout, Liss discovers the crime scene bonanza a bit too real. With a conference full of potential suspects--from a famous actress-turned-bestselling author to her power-broker agent, to an overextended events coordinator with plenty to hide--it will take a killer instinct to figure out which writer belongs in the true crime section. . . before the murderer pens The End for another innocent victim. Praise for the Liss MacCrimmon Mysteries!Enjoyable. . . vivid descriptions of Maine during mud season and a quirky cast of characters lift this cozy. --Publishers Weekly on Scone Cold DeadHigh-kicking fun with characters as colorful as the tartans. . . a delightful new series. --Dorothy Cannell on Kilt Dead
Scott Free
by Marijane MeakerTransgender insurance investigator Scotti House gets caught up in a kidnapping plot among the rich in the Hamptons.
Scott Free
by Marijane MeakerTransgender insurance investigator Scotti House gets caught up in a kidnapping plot among the rich in the Hamptons.
Scott Free (BookShots)
by James Patterson Rob HartWe know you did it--and you won't get away with it. Accused of murdering three small children, Thomas Scott is released on bail. He faces devastated parents plotting revenge and a fiery detective taking the law into his own hands. But did he do it? The truth will blow you away. BookShotsLIGHTNING-FAST STORIES BY JAMES PATTERSON Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading All original content from James Patterson
The Scottie Barked At Midnight (A Liss MacCrimmon Mystery #9)
by Kaitlyn DunnettSpring is just a few weeks away, but winter is still digging its claws into tiny Moosetookalook, Maine. Even business at the Scottish Emporium has frozen up, so Liss MacCrimmon is cautiously optimistic when a twist of fate lands her on a reality competition show--until the contest gets a little too cutthroat. . .Driving on an icy road on a truly dark and stormy night, Liss swerves her car when something darts out in front of it. She braves the weather and discovers a Scottish terrier shivering in the snow. Relieved that the dog survived their run-in, Liss sets out in search of her owner, unaware that the Scottie is actually a tiny celebrity--or that she was dognapped. Liss soon sniffs out the pup's owner, a well-heeled woman named Deidre Amendole, who is ecstatic to be reunited with her furry friend. Deidre and her Dancing Doggies recently won Variety Live, and the trio is slated to appear in the reality show's "champion of champions" competition. But for Deidre, the contest is over before it's begun when she turns up dead. . .Deidre's daughter asks Liss to help find out what happened to her mother--and to take Deidre's place on the upcoming show. Before Liss can tell her she's barking up the wrong tree, she finds herself ensnarled in the strange world of reality competitions and hot on the trail of a deadly dognapper. And just as she starts pawing at the truth, Liss realizes she could be next on the murderer's list. . .